(EAW intro plays.)
(The events of Shock Value are recapped in the intro of the show. Minerva, Alex Myers, Bea Valentine, Rex McAllister, Hikari Kanno, Jamie O’Hara, and Charlie Marr are all seen picking up victories. ‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard playing after this as the camera transitions over to the Trixxo Arena in Cologne, Belgium. Fans are seen cheering as the opening pyro hits, and after this the camera cuts over to the commentary team of James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! Or tonight… SUPER VOLTAGE! As always I’m James Peters, and with me are Rich Russillo and Persephone Tsitsipas. We’re coming off of Shock Value and heading towards Grand Rampage, but before we get there we have a big show ahead of us tonight!
Rich Russillo: We have a Hardcore Championship match coming up, as well as a contendership match for the Specialists Championship. Of course this is only scratching the surface of what t show has to offer, as this is bound to be a great one!
Persephone: What matters is that my baby Luis was hurt last week. Cornelius needs to pay for that!
(‘PA’ ROMPERLA’ by Bad Bunny and Don Omar hits as Voltage fades to the stage, and the fans in attendance immediately begin to boo. Before long, Luis De La Rosa begins storming out with a microphone in his hand, and he doesn’t look too happy. Not paying much attention to the crowd reaction, Luis heads directly to the ring.)
Persephone: LUIS!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
James Peters: Luis De La Rosa made an appearance back at Shock Value, and it was certainly… Well, it was an interesting one.
Rich Russillo: He tried to help Valerie Hellstorm in her match against Bea Valentine, but Cornelius would stop Luis. Not only that, but…
Persephone: Don’t say another word. What Cornelius did was disgusting and I never want to see him again.
(Luis slides into the ring, and as his entrance music begins to fade out, the boos are still heard. However, Luis begins to speak anyway.)
Luis De La Rosa: HEY! HEY, LISTEN! ALL OF YOU SHUT UP AND LISTEN!
(The boos continue, and Luis just shakes his head before continuing to speak.)
Luis De La Rosa: At Shock Value I was made to look like a fool. I went out of my way to help my familia become the REAL Specialists Championship, and instead of accomplishing that, I was humiliated. I was disrespected, and when you disrespect me, do you know who you’re disrespecting? You’re disrespecting the Co-Hardcore Champion, which means you’re disrespecting THE Hardcore Champion, which means YOU’RE DISRESPECTING LA FAMILIA! I don’t know about any of the gross people on the crowd, but personally, I’m not just going to sit here and allow my family to be disrespected like this. La Familia is the most dominant, dangerous, and destructive force EAW has to offer, and if you want to get in our way, I’ll make sure you come to regret it. So to the one who disrespected me, get out here so we can settle this! That’s right! I’m calling you out!…
(Luis turns towards the stage before continuing.)
Luis De La Rosa: CORNELIUS!!!!
James Peters: :skip:
Rich Russillo: :francis:
Persephone: He’s so brave. :mjcry:
(Luis waits for a bit, but nobody responds. Eventually, the lack of a response seemingly annoys him, and he begins to speak.)
Luis De La Rosa: You see that? The coward won’t even show up! He must be scared of me! What kind of guy runs away from a fight? Whatever. I’ll get my hands on him soon enough, and next time he won’t be as lucky as he was back at Shock Value! If you don’t believe me, then just wait and watch what I do to those losers Akari and Lucius! What happens to those two is gonna be a small taste of what’ll happen next time I see Cornelius, so if I were you Cornelius, I’d make sure to stay as far away from La Familia as possible! You hear that? You’re an enemy of La Familia now, so you’re not safe on Voltage anym-
(Suddenly, ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits.)
Luis De La Rosa: 🧍♂️
(The crowd explodes as the Universal Women’s Champion begins walking out to the stage. Minerva is carrying her Championship on her shoulder, and she is holding a microphone in her hand. She begins making her way down the ramp and towards the ring, and on her way to the ring, she doesn’t even pay much attention to Luis De La Rosa, who was just interrupted by her.)
James Peters: THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION IS HERE! It looks like Minerva has something to say following her successful Championship defense back at Shock Value, where she defeated ARIA!
Rich Russillo: It was a great match, and in the end it turned out to be Minerva’s second successful defense! Minerva is having a fantastic reign as Champion. I can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
Persephone: What? She just interrupted Luis! Why are we ignoring this!?
(Minerva walks up the steel steps and enters the ring. As she enters the ring her entrance music fades out, and she walks up to Luis De La Rosa. After a few seconds, she says only a few words.)
Minerva: Get the hell out of my ring.
(Without any arguing, Luis walks past Minerva and exits the ring. As Luis walks up the ramp, Minerva stares at him, confused about what was going on before she interrupted. Eventually, she just shakes her head, turning her attention away as she begins speaking towards the crowd.)
Minerva: Well with that out of the way, why don’t we talk about something I’m sure you guys would actually like to hear about? Something like… The future of this Universal Women’s Championship.
(As Minerva raises her Championship, the fans begin cheering in excitement. A smirk appears on her face, and she places the title back on her shoulder before continuing.)
Minerva: At Shock Value I retained the Universal Women’s Championship against ARIA, and it’d be a lie if I said I was surprised. I knew I’d leave that match with this Championship, because that’s the kind of person I am. I don’t leave matches like that without what I entered with. I was never going to let this Championship leave my grasp, so I can give credit where credit is due and say that ARIA put up a great fight while still acknowledging that at the end of the day I am STILL your Universal Women’s Champion. This is the second time I’ve defended this title, and in both defenses I’ve been met with a ton of promises. Both Usagi Senshi and ARIA were fighting to win their first World Championship and they thought they could get their moment at my expense. They convinced themselves that I was a stepping stone for their own legacies. Usagi Senshi played dirty and ARIA played entirely too safe, and I forced both of them to realize that if they want to stand a chance in a match against me, they’ll need to step their game up.
Minerva: I didn’t become the Universal Women’s Champion just to let this reign go to waste. I’ve never been the kind of Elitist that allowed themselves to slow down, so if I was going to hold a World Championship I knew that I needed to make sure I have my best title reign yet. So far Usagi Senshi and ARIA have both tried to take this away from me, and both of them failed. They didn’t just fail because they didn’t have the experience yet. They didn’t fail because they were severely lacking, they failed because they were against me. When I make the promises I do, I don’t do it out of ego. I do it because I know that I’m more than capable of living up to those promises, and if I don’t that’s a massive failure on my part. Right now I want to have the greatest Universal Women’s Championship reign, and in order to ruin that you’d have to somehow take this title from a Minerva that’s at her very best. I’m not sure if there’s anyone on the roster that’s capable of doing that… But that’s exactly why I’m out here right now.
(The fans begin to quiet down, eager to hear what it is Minerva has to say.)
Minerva: When I said I was out here to discuss the future of this Universal Women’s Championship, I meant it. I may have defended this title only last week, but I’m ready to find out who my next opponent is, and since there isn’t a match to determine my next opponent I’ll just have to draw them out myself. See, I’ve never had a problem with putting my Championship on the line. It doesn’t matter who I face, where I face them, why I’m facing them, all that matters is that I have a match. Grand Rampage is one of the biggest events of the year and it’s coming very soon, so I’m not going to waste time without learning who’s up next for a shot at my Universal Women’s Championship. The women’s division is filled with talent, from Hall of Famers to former World Champions to rising stars who could probably use an opportunity like this to try and make a name for themselves. This division is filled with people who’d love an opportunity like this, which is why I am giving them one.
Minerva: I already know what it’s like having to scratch and claw your way to a World Championship, so I’m not going to deny anyone an opportunity to win their own. If someone wants a fight I’ll give them a fight, and in the VERY unlikely event that they’re able to defeat me, they’ll have the right to call themselves a World Champion. Right now I hope everyone in this women’s division is paying close attention, because I am calling out every single one of you. This isn’t the first time I’ve done something like this, so I’m sure some of you have already figured out where I’m going with this. If you haven’t gotten it yet though, I’ll go ahead and explain for you. I’m holding an open challenge. Instead of waiting for something to happen and expecting another contendership match to be made like the one before Shock Value, I am opening the door for everybody on the roster to step up and receive a shot at the Universal Women’s Championship. Since this is coming out of nowhere I’ll be waiting, but next week I expect to see someone meet me in the ring.
(The crowd explodes with cheers for this announcement. The fans are clearly excited for the idea of an open challenge, as this means anyone in the division could end up facing Minerva for her Championship. Before long though Minerva begins speaking once again, showing a more serious look on her face.)
Minerva: Before you get the wrong idea though, let me just warn you who you’re facing. I may be giving you a match for the Universal Women’s Championship, but I won’t be handing you the title. If you want this title you’ll need to defeat me, and if you want to do that you’ll need to kill me. I won this title back at Road to Redemption, and as you can see I’m still here carrying it on my shoulder. If you think you can beat me, I’ll see you next week. Just make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into.
(Minerva stops speaking, and as all of the fans in attendance cheer, ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ begins to play once again. The fans are all excited for this announcement, and this causes a grin to once again appear on the Champion’s face. Minerva raises the Universal Women’s Championship, before beginning to make her way out of the ring.)
James Peters: What an announcement from Minerva! We’ll be having an open challenge to determine who faces Minerva for the Universal Women’s Championship, and this means ANYBODY in the division could step up! From former Champions to newcomers who’ve never held a title!
Rich Russillo: This is huge. I think everyone in attendance is looking forward to this, and with good reason! Minerva has already been a great Champion, but you have to be very bold to open the door for anyone to challenge you like this. Minerva’s never been the kind to back down from a fight though, which is exactly why she’s where she is now.
Persephone: Um… Are we just going to forget that she interrupted my Luis???? How disrespectful can someone be??? Minerva’s not just an enemy of La Familia, she’s an enemy of ME!
James Peters: Is there anyone you don’t consider an enemy?
Persephone: Luis. :wow:
(Minerva walks down the steel steps before beginning to make her way up the ramp. The fans are all still cheering loudly for Minerva and her announcement, and as Minerva heads to the back, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Minerva’s open challenge taking place next week on Voltage.)
( Voltage returns from a break with ‘PA’ ROMPERLA’ by Bad Bunny & Don Omar playing as Luis De La Rosa walks out, still frustrated about what he has been through at the opening of the show. Luis shakes his head, still annoyed by the crowd that seems to poke fun at him, and heads to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: YOUR OPENING CONTEST IS A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!… INTRODUCING FIRST!… REPRESENTING LA FAMILLIA!… FROM HIDALGO, MEXICO!… WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS!… THIS IS!… LUISSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!… DE!… LA!… ROSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( Luis goes into the ring, leaning against the corner and making a tired face as ‘Voices’ by Motionless In White begins playing as Lucius Crowe emerges, tipping his hat up slightly while casting a glance towards Luis in the ring. He maintains his focus as he makes his way towards the ring for the upcoming match. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… HIS OPPONENT!…. FROM SANTA MARIA, TEXAS!… WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS!… THE BLACK SAINT!… LUCIUSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!… CROWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( Lucius slowly enters the ring, standing tall and menacingly. He looks back at Luis, shaking his head slightly, then backs away into his corner as ‘DESPERADO’ by ALI begins to play. Akari Kiyoko makes his way out and looks up to both men. He’s particularly focused on Luis, intending to kick his ass, as he points and exchanges words with him while making his way towards the ring. His eyes remain locked on Luis as he enters the side of the ring )
Bella Braxton: AND LAST!… FROM AOMORI, JAPAN!… WEIGHING IN AT 187 POUNDS!…. THE HOPEFUL SOUL!!!!!!!!…. AKARIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… KIIIIIYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: The match is und-
Persephone: You’d better pay close attention to this match because guess what? Babe is back on the show, live on television, and he’s ready to give you a match that you’ll never forget! Come on, I’m so excited. Voltage is already at its peak. Let’s give those brands that wished they had Luis De La Rosa left behind at the drawing board!!!!!!!!!
( As soon as the bell rings, Akari and Lucius have their focus on this match, but Luis immediately leaves the ring, causing the crowd to let out loud boos. Luis leans back against the barricade, then walks around, seeming like he doesn’t really want to be fully engaged in this. )
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Hey why you idiots boo him??? HE’S RIGHTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give the man some prep time jeez, so disrespectful.
James Peters: LUCIUS, WITHOUT ANY PATIENCE, DIVES THROUGH THE ROPES AND TAKES OUT LUIS DE LA ROSA IMMEDIATELY WITH A TOPE SUICIDA! LUCIUS RISES TO HIS FEET AND HOISTS LUIS BACK INTO THE RING!
Rich Russillo: AKARI IS ALREADY INSIDE, LIFTING LUIS FROM THE CANVAS AND PLACING HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!…. USHIGOROSHI! THIS MIGHT AS WELL BE THE 2 ON 1 SITUATION FOR LUIS DE LA ROSA!
Persephone: WHAT??? THIS IS SUPER UNFAIR! COME ON LUIS, KICK SOME ASSES! TELL THEM WHAT YOU GOT!
James Peters: Lucius reenters the ring and goes after Akari, landing a gut kick that sends him straight to the ropes!…. AKARI REBOUNDS AND FLOORS LUCIUS INSTANTLY WITH A LIGHTNING LEG LARIAT, NEARLY TURNING HIM INSIDE OUT!
Rich Russillo: Lucius tumbles to the mat, and Akari seizes control of the match. So far, so good! Luis finds himself cornered, as Akari charges straight into the impending assault!…. CORNER CLOTHESLINE ON LUIS!
James Peters: Akari now has Luis out of the corner, lifting him off the ground with both arms hooked… PLANTING LUIS DE LA ROSA BACK DOWN WITH A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT! AKARI IS DOMINATING! HE’S TOO MUCH TO HANDLE HERE TONIGHT!
Persephone: THIS IS BLASPHEMY! REF, DO SOMETHING! STOP THIS NONSENSE!
Rich Russillo: Luis now rolling down to the outside, he has been taken out of commission right at the beginning of the match. Akari gets back to his feet and finds Lucius, who has just recovered from the Leg Lariat earlier!
James Peters: Quickly spinning back, he attempts to hit the Discus forearm! Lucius manages to catch him first with his own! A right hand follows, as Akari retaliates with his own as well! Akari is not looking to back down!
Persephone: Guys, where is Luis De La Rosa? We NEED to get him back!
Rich Russillo: Lucius forces him to, landing a right hand across his jaw and stunning him back down to the ropes!… A running forearm takes Akari down the ropes as well!… AKARI LOOKS FOR A LARIAT!
Rich Russillo: A boot to the arm catches Akari at the center of the ring, leaving him grimacing in pain!
Persephone: OH OH O HGEIOJIGH{#}(HGBG}F#
James Peters: Akari has been picked up from behind, with Lucius attempting the German Suplex, but someone grabs his legs, preventing him from executing the move!
Persephone: OH THERE HE IS! HEYYYYYYYAYYYYYYYYAYAYAYAYYAGFEIUGUEIGE HANDSOMEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Lucius is near the ropes, and it’s Luis who has his legs! Luis drags him outside and quickly sends Lucius crashing into the barricade as soon as he pulls him out of the fray!
Persephone: LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO! RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
James Peters: LUIS HAS JUST TAKEN LUCIUS OUT OF THERE, ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE RING, BUT SOMEONE IS COMING AFTER HIM FROM INSIDE THE RING! LUIS LOOKS UP IN THE AIR!…. SASUKE SPECIAL! AKARI KIYOKO BUILT DIFFERENT!
Persephone: SHUT YOUR MOUTH, JAMES! LUIS COME ON! DON’T LET HIM WIN AGAINST YOU LIKE THIS!
James Peters: THE SASUKE SPECIAL JUST PUT LUIS DE LA ROSA OUT! NOW HE’S LYING FLAT ON THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: AKARI TAKES A STEP BACK, ROLLS LUIS BACK INTO THE RING. LUIS IS SPRAWLED OUT, TRYING TO SHAKE OFF THE IMPACT!
James Peters: AKARI IS ALREADY ON HIS FEET, PLOTTING HIS NEXT MOVE TO KEEP LUIS PINNED DOWN!…. SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS! AKARI PINS HIM!
Persephone: KICK OUT LUIS! KICK OUT! COME ON!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: LUCIUS MANAGES TO MAKE HIS WAY BACK INTO THE RING JUST IN TIME TO BREAK UP THE PIN! Immediately, Lucius goes after Akari, jumping on him and delivering forearm after forearm, determined to keep him from escaping!
Persephone: Ugh I want to see him in action more! GET THESE JOBBERS OUT OF MY SIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Lucius continues with more elbows, wearing Akari down further. Regaining control, Lucius rises to his feet, keeping Akari under his command, tossing him into the corner, and following up… CONNECTING WITH A BODY SPLASH!
Rich Russillo: Luis has only just managed to get back to his feet when Lucius notices something about him and starts making his way towards his opponent-
James Peters: A HARD RIGHT HAND CONNECTS BY LUIS, STOPPING LUCIUS IN HIS TRACKS! LUIS DELIVERS A HELL OF A SHOT, SENDING LUCIUS DROPPING TO THE GROUND! LUIS PICKS HIM UP, POSITIONING HIM AT THE CENTER OF THE RING… A SNAP SUPLEX BY LUIS!
Persephone: PERFECTLY EXECUTED! YESSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSS COME ON COME ON
James Peters: Luis has now taken Lucius to the mat, finding himself back on his feet and turning towards Akari, who has regained his composure and is squaring off against Luis!
Rich Russillo: AKARI CHARGES TOWARDS HIM, AIMING TO LAND A LARIAT TO TAKE HIM DOWN, BUT LUIS MANAGES TO EVADE IT, RAISING HIS LEG HIGH TO DELIVER THE SHINKICK!
James Peters: AKARI HAS THE LEG, FLIPPING HIM OVER WITH BOTH FEET AND DELIVERING A PUNISHING CHOP THAT NEARLY KNOCKS LUIS TO THE GROUND! AKARI CONTINUES HIS MOMENTUM, SPRINTING DOWN BY THE ROPES, BACKING UP AND AIMING TO BRING LUIS DOWN FOR GOOD!
Persephone: DROPPPPPPPUUUUUUUUKICCCCCCCCCKKKKKKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A DROPKICK BY MY BOYFRIEND! UGH, TRULY A LEGEND IN MAKING!
Rich Russillo: THE DROPKICK NAILS IT, SENDING AKARI ROLLING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING. LUCIUS RECOVERS, SNEAKING UP FROM BEHIND AND TAKING LUIS BACK TO THE GROUND! HE’S GOING FOR A ROLL-UP COVER! LUCIUS IS AIMING TO TAKE THIS WIN BACK HOME!
Persephone: WAIT! NO NO NO NO! DON’T LET HIM CATCH YOU POOKIE! GET HIM OUT OF THERE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: KICK OUT AT TWO! Luis finds his footing as quickly as possible and delivers a kick right to Lucius’ gut as soon as he’s back on the ground!
Rich Russillo: HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A HAMMERSTRIKE TO HIS SPINE, THEN SENDS HIM INTO THE ROPES, PREPARING TO FOLLOW UP WITH A RUNNING SHINKICK! IT CONNECTS AND LUCIUS IS DOWN!
James Peters: Luis now sees the opening. With Akari still down on the outside and no one ready to ruin his plan!
Rich Russillo: Luis picks Lucius right back up from the ground, throwing him over his shoulder and running towards the corner…. HE COULD BE AIMING TO PUT HIM OUT ON THE DECK WITH A LAWN DART THROW!
Persephone: IT’S CHOQUE DE ESQUINA! COME ON MAN!
James Peters: SLIPPING OUT! LUCIUS MAKES AN ESCAPE AND FINDS HIMSELF FALLING IN THAT DIRECTION. LUIS STOPS BY THE CORNER, QUICKLY HOPPING ON THE ROPES INSTEAD AND SPRINGBOARDING BACK TOWARDS LUCIUS TO TAKE HIM OUT INSTEAD!
Persephone: IT’S SHOWTIME!
Rich Russillo: JUMPING KNEE IN THE MID-AIR!
Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK???? NO NO NO NO NO NO STOP THIS MATCH RIGHT NOW!
James Peters: WHAT A SHOT! A JUMPING KNEE LANDS PRECISELY IN THE AIR, AND LUIS HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT COLD!
Rich Russillo: LUCIUS PICKS HIM BACK UP FROM THE GROUND TO HIS FEET THIS TIME, SETTING UP FOR HIS NEXT WEAPON IN THE ARSENAL!… OLYMPIC SLAM DRIVES LUIS TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: LUCIUS HERE COULD BE LOOKING FOR A COVER!
Rich Russillo: A K-NEE OF DEATH! A K-NEE OF DEATH FROM AKARI LANDS! AKARI IS BACK WITH FIRE FOR LUCIUS TO HANDLE!
James Peters: THAT FIRE HAS JUST ENGULFED HIM, AND AKARI QUICKLY GOES FOR A COVER ON LUCIUS! LUIS IS STILL UNCONSCIOUS!
Persephone: LUIS! BREAK UP! WAKE UP! MATCH IS STILL GOING! LUIS! LUISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: A SHOULDER BARELY POPS OFF THE GROUND! LUCIUS IS DETERMINED TO ENDURE MORE!
James Peters: He’s not ready to give up just yet! Akari, who failed to put down Lucius earlier, now rises back to his feet, finding himself at the corner.
Persephone: LUIS HE’S RIGHT OVER THERE! WATCH OUT!
Rich Russillo: Luis also pushes himself off the ground as Akari decides to go for the first move, charging for the knee again, and he could be trying to put Luis out just like how he did to Lucius previously as well!… AKARI RUNS, LOOKING FOR ANOTHER K-NEE OF DEATH AT LUIS!
Persephone: YES LUIS!
James Peters: LUIS DE LA ROSA WITH A SLICK COUNTER! HE’S GOT AKARI RIGHT ON HIS SHOULDER AS HE CHARGES, AIMING TO DRIVE HIM TOWARDS THE CORNER, WASTING NO TIME TO KNOCK AKARI OUT!…
Persephone: I WIN! I WIN!
Rich Russillo: CHOQUE DE ESQUINA! LAWN DART THROW AND DOWN GOES AKARI!
Persephone: YES! YES! NO GO TO THE TOP LUIS! FINISH THAT MIDGET!
James Peters: AKARI IS DOWN! LUIS HAS A CHANCE WITHIN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS RIGHT HERE! HE’S HEADING TO THE TOP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE WHILE AKARI IS DOWN ON THE GROUND!
Persephone: GOG OOGOG O GO GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOOGOGOGOG
Rich Russillo: STANDING TALL ON TOP! LUIS IS POISED TO END IT ALL RIGHT HERE FOR AKARI! HE’S GOING TO TAKE THIS ONE BACK HOME!…
Persephone: DESTRIPADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND!
Persephone: NO! WHY THE FUCK IS HE HERE?????
James Peters: LUCIUS CROWE! HE’S BACK IN THE GAME AND HE SWIFTLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP TO THWART LUIS FROM SEIZING THIS VICTORY, EXECUTING HIS OWN FINISHER. HE PROMPTLY SEIZES LUIS!
Persephone: LUIS LUIS! PUSH HIM OFF! PUSH HIM!
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN PLUMMET FROM THE TOP, CRASHING TO THE GROUND! SUPERPLEX BY LUCIUS CROWE! LUCIUS STILL MAINTAINS A FIRM GRIP AND ROLLS THROUGH, STANDING TALL ON BOTH FEET!… IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER!
Persephone: SHIT SHIT SHIT!
James Peters: AKARI IS BACK INTO THE FRAY AS WELL, AND HE TURNS HIS BACK ON LUCIUS AS SOON AS HE GETS BACK TO BOTH FEET AFTER TAKING DOWN LUIS DE LA ROSA WITH A BACKBREAKER!… SLICED BREAD NUMBER TWO INTO A COVER! AKARI IS AIMING FOR A WIN!
Persephone: LUIS GET UP! COME ON! GET BACK UP!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: LUCIUS CROWE KICKS OUT!
Persephone: YES LOOK! HE KICKS OUT! LUIS THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! COME ON!
James Peters: AKARI SURELY ALREADY KNOWS HOW THIS IS GOING TO PLAY OUT! LUIS CAN ONLY MUSTER GETTING BACK TO HIS KNEES!
Rich Russillo: AKARI SEES THE OPPORTUNITY THIS TIME, LIFTING LUCIUS BACK UP FROM THE GROUND AND POSITIONING HIM BY THE ROPES!
James Peters: LUIS, TOO, IS GRABBED AND POSITIONED AGAINST THE ROPES, AND NOW AKARI STARTS A CHARGE RIGHT BACK TO LUCIUS!…. RUNNING KNEE STRIKE KNOCKS HIS HEAD OFF!
Persephone: LUIS LUIS! HE’S COMING AFTER YOU NOW! WATCH OUT FOR THE KNEE!
Rich Russillo: AKARI CHARGES BACK, AIMING TO KNOCK LUIS OUT AS WELL, BUT LUIS DEFTLY OPES THE ROPES AND LETS AKARI LANDS ON THE APRON INSTEAD!
Persephone: YES! YES! NOW GET HIS ASS LUIS!
James Peters: LUIS RISES AND THROWS A PUNCH WHILE PERCHED ON THE APRON, BUT AKARI SKILLFULLY EVADES AND DELIVERS A KICK TO HIS FACE!….
Persephone: FUCK LUIS! LOOK OUT! HE’S BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Rich Russillo: AKARI ENTERS THE RING WITH DELIBERATE STEPS, CLOSING IN ON LUIS!…. EXPLODER SUPLEX AND DOWN GOES LUIS DE LA ROSA!
James Peters: LUIS HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN, AND LUCIUS IS LEFT SOLO IN THAT RING! AKARI ENTERS, SNATCHING HIM OFF THE GROUND! LUIS IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND AS HE ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE!
Persephone: NO LUIS! GET BACK INSIDE!
Rich Russillo: AKARI LIFTS LUCIUS FROM THE GROUND, AND HE’S GOING TO WRAP THIS UP RIGHT HERE! ONTO THE SHOULDER!…. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!!!!!! STORMBREAKER! HE GOT HIM! AKARI GOES FOR A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: LUISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!-
Rich Russillo: THREE! YES!
James Peters: WHY ISN’T THE BELL RINGING??????
Persephone: IHPG*B(G)H(G$HG$I{OH}OGH}G)_(RHGO(HR{G*RU}GUE$GF(HJEGHEGFHJERIOGHERIOGHPEIRUGHIERHGIERHGERHGIUOGF*EGF
Rich Russillo: OH, LUIS! LUIS JUST YANKED AKARI TO THE OUTSIDE RIGHT AS THE REFEREE WAS ABOUT TO MAKE THE THREE COUNT, SLIDES BACK INSIDE, AND PINS LUCIUS INSTEAD!
Persephone: YES??????
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
James Peters: AKARI IS STRIVING TO RISE TO HIS FEET AND GET BACK IN, BUT HE’S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT IN TIME!
Persephone: TWO! COME ON! COUNT FASTER DAMMIT!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: LUIS DOES IT! HE DOES IT! LUIS STEALS A VICTORY!
( DING DING DING! )
Persephone: iPHE#HGIOHE#I”OGHI{OGH(OEGH()E$G*{IE$HJ(OGE${HFOPEHRBGI:OERNHFI”E”HGFIEBNIOEFHIPEOBG”POEIOPFNHIO”EGFPOEIB”GIOENHJGI”OEH{GF(EPONHBfihiohuhiohiofbhaeugbersiubgersighers[0gh[ersi0ghers09ghers89ghs09h[09hg8J9OGH[ER9GJHRS09GY59GT8P9GH]09GH[SW8GH]904H
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!…. LUIS DE LA ROSA
Persephone: HE HAS DONE IT! HEEEEEEEEE HASSSSSSSSS DONEEEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: WHAT A STEAL! THAT DAMN THIEF! He just handed Akari his first loss in his record tonight with a stealth pinfall, stealing the victory by pinning Luis Corey! Akari was the one expected to finish the job, but Luis has shown himself to be smart by taking Akari out of his league!
Persephone: CRY, YOU FAT FUCK!
Rich Russillo: That’s one hell of a match to kick off the show here tonight! Congratulations to Luis De La Rosa on his victory that he just stole from Akari here tonight, showing that the smart ones always prevail!
Persephone: LA LA LA LA LA
( ‘PA’ ROMPERLA’ by Bad Bunny & Don Omar plays as Luis rolls outside of the ring, sporting a smirk, feeling nothing but absolute greatness for his victory tonight while Akari looks up at him, visibly frustrated that his win got stolen. Akari shakes his head and sits on the ground, looking up at Luis as he walks up the ramp, celebrating his victory down there as the scene fades away from ringside. )
( Sunday Night Voltage fades back in to show to the backstage area of Trixxo Arena in Cologne, Belgium where Sunday Night Voltage is emanating from. The camera would focus on Sofia Clarke as she is standing in front of a large LED background covering the Voltage graphics with an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. Sofia is seen wearing one of her typical outfits that she does for interviews and this time it looks especially elegant here tonight in Belgium. She gives a nice big grin towards the camera as she begins speaking to the fans who are watching in the arena and those watching around the world. )
Sofia Clarke: We still have more exciting action coming your way here tonight on Sunday Night Voltage. Some star studded matches including a Hardcore Title match between Michael Scott Connor and Roberto De La Rosa. At this time though, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest… He is the ‘Oklahoma Storm’ himself… Donovan Duke!!!
( Donovan Duke enters the frame as this gets a nice reaction from the crowd. It doesn’t look all too particularly pleased and there is a disappointed look on his face. This comes from last week’s Shock Value event which saw Donovan compete in that Electrified Clusterfuck Match. Donovan gives Sofia a nod which Sofia seems to appreciate. After a moment, Sofia begins the interview.)
Sofia Clarke: I appreciate you taking the time to do this interview Donovan as does the members of the EAW Universe who are watching Voltage tonight.
I want to start things off with the elephant in the room and how at Shock Value you were not successful in winning that Electrified Clusterfuck match. You competed in that match alongside Dr. Bethany Blue, Jack Ripley, Cameron Ella Ava, and the eventual winner of the whole contest, Rex Rex McAllister. Despite your best efforts Donovan, you came up short in your quest to earn an EAW Championship shot. How are you feeling after coming off a match like that?
( Donovan lets out a big sigh, thinking about how tough the loss was for him at Shock Value. He answers Sofia’s question by saying… )
Donovan Duke: I mean to be honest with you Sofia, it all just sucks. It stings, and that loss has affected me more than I would like to be admitting right now. I made it clear on social media, and I’ll say it again here, this is by far the worst I have ever felt after a match in my EAW career. Worst than how I lost my National Elite title a year ago to Veena, worse than how my first world championship loss felt back at Bloodsport. This is significantly worse, Sofia. I worked so damn hard for this. Worked so hard to win this match, I gave it my absolute all. Everything that I had in my body, I gave it all in that Electrified Clusterfuck, and I still didn’t get the job done when I needed to. I did everything I could to earn myself a shot at that EAW World Championship and ultimately, I came up short. I have nothing bad to say about the winner of the match though, as I have a lot of respect for a man like Rex McAllister because I still would have been handcuffed to the railing if it wasn’t for him giving me the keys. I guess I could be feeling a lot worse, but at least I’m here at Voltage, saying my peace, so there’s that. Rex is a stand up guy and I wish him luck against Charlie come Grand Rampage.
Donovan Duke: Obviously I’m not happy with how things turned out for this match, I have a lot of emotions inside me that are overtaking me. Pissed, Angry, Disappointed, all of it man. Ever since that title match at Bloodsport, and seeing how close I came to ending Drake’s reign, I have been doing my damndest to earn another shot at the EAW Championship; doing my best to try and become a first time world champion. I know, I know. That is a big feat for anyone to accomplish and while it is very much so, I don’t care how big a goal that is. I don’t care how many scoff at that idea because of how big it is. I simply don’t care because my eyes are locked in to that goal. It’s a hell of a feat to win a world championship in this company, but I KNOW that I can do it. Shock Value nearly broke me. Hell, it did. I’m heartbroken to say the least, but I am not giving up on my dream! I’m going to continue working, and working because no matter the hardships that stand in my way.
( The crowd in the arena watching the segment would cheer loudly for Donovan’s words, as Sofia can’t help but grin. )
Sofia Clarke: That is very inspiring Donovan but I have to ask you, what is next for you? How do you plan to continue working towards your dream of becoming EAW World Champion?
( A thoughtful look crosses the face of the longest reigning National Elite Champion in EAW’s history. After taking a few seconds to think, Donovan clears his throat so his words are not left up for interpretation.)
Donovan Duke: Well Sofia, the next thing that is on my agenda is the Grand Rampage Match. That is the next event on the calendar for EAW, and Grand Rampage seems like the next logical stop in my quest to get to where I plan on being.
As you know, I have competed in many Grand Rampages before in my EAW career, including last year. I have been through this song and dance many times before and when you compete in a match so big, so massive like Grand Rampage so many times, you get to understand the lay of the land a lot more. You have a much clearer idea of what’s going to happen and how it works. 29 other Elitists are going to be in this match. 29 other wrestlers that have the exact same goal as me, and it’s a shot, a chance to earn themselves a world title match at Pain for Pride. There is no bigger opportunity. Everyone wants this chance and it’s a massive feat to conquer. The best of the best, the cream of the crop win this match just ask Kassidy Heart, Impact, Drake King, the list goes on. The winners of Grand Rampage are a who’s who list of industry icons and I want to add my name to that list.
Donovan Duke: It’s a huge challenge Sofia, a challenge that again 29 other people want to accomplish… but this is the best opportunity for me. This is the best way for me to get another chance at becoming the world champion and I KNOW that I will make good on it. I want to win Grand Rampage, go to Pain for Pride, and end my season as the EAW World Champion.
Sofia Clark: So… are you saying what I think you’re saying?
( A huge grin crosses Donovan’s face. )
Donovan Duke: I am. I am officially declaring myself for Grand Rampage!
( The crowd goes crazy over Donovan declaring himself for the Grand Rampage Match and no doubt, he will end up being amongst the favorites to win the whole thing in April. Sofia seems pleased to have broken a huge story and she motions for Donovan to continue talking. )
Donovan Duke: Again, it is crazy difficult to win a match of that magnitude but I’m ready to take that challenge on head first. I’m ready to conquer the monstrosity of what Grand Rampage is all about and have my name be with those same people that I listed that have won this match. I plan to make sure THIS is the year I win Grand Rampage, that I place my ticket all the way to a main event match at Pain for Pride. Reach my goals, place my name into the history books and become forever immortalized in the Grand Rampage lore. Like I said before… I don’t plan on giving up my dream and winning this match, winning Grand Rampage and being able to live my dream at Pain for Pride would make everything that has happened for the past year all worth it. It’s my time now… Sofia… The pleasure has been all mine.
(Donovan and Sofia share a fist bump before Donovan walks away from the interview set and looks to get ready for his match against AJ Redding. Sofia gives a nice big smile as Donovan leaves. Sofia looks at the camera as she says… )
Sofia Clarke: There you have it folks! Massive news tonight that we will see Donovan Duke compete in this year’s Grand Rampage. I’m sure as the weeks go by, more and more will enter their name to get their shot at a World Championship Match at Pain for Pride!
( The segment would then fade off as Sunday Voltage transitions into a commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where the Grand Rampage match takes place.)
( Voltage begins rolling once again with the camera setting back right up, crowd gathering for the match as Bella Braxton could be seen standing tall at the center of the ring, preparing to announce the match. )
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘From Now On’ by BAND-MAID plays as AJ Redding slowly walks out, taking a deep breath knowing that he’s facing a tough opponent tonight before praying while he’s on the stage and heading down straight to the ring with confidence and bravery. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND!… WEIGHING IN AT 213 POUNDS!… ALL HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!…. A!.. J!… REDDINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( AJ enters the ring, taking some time to warm up and prepare for the match as ‘I Rise’ by Cory Marks plays as Donovan Duke makes his way out, pointing at AJ Redding with a serious look as he heads towards the ring for the match. )
Bella Braxton: HIS OPPONENT!… FROM STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA!… WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS!… DONOVANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!… DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: Another huge match for AJ Redding! He’s taking on Donovan Duke, the former National Elite Champion and longest-reigning champion. Donovan, who came out of the Clusterfuck match this past Sunday with an impressive performance! Despite a setback, he is now up against AJ Redding!
Persephone: I’m super excited man. Yeah.
James Peters: Redding cautiously inches closer, inching out as if poised to throw fists and aiming to link with Duke in a Collar-and-Elbow lock!
Rich Russillo: Donovan seems inclined to engage in a technical manner, now stepping in but AJ shoots in on his opponent’s legs, securing one with their arm while driving forward for a High-Crotch Takedown!
James Peters: Donovan finds himself against the ground, AJ is working on those legs and trying to apply some pressure on the knee here!
Rich Russillo: AJ aims straight, eyeing the opponent’s knee to leverage it, aiming to upset their balance and bring them down to the mat. He could be going forward with the kneetap here, and Donovan is scrambling to avoid it!
Persephone: These two are so boring.
James Peters: Donovan tries his best to maintain professionalism while seeking advantage. Both men are on the ground, with Donovan still attempting to free his knee and avoid being taken down!
Rich Russillo: AJ is applying pressure, but Donovan seems to have found his mark this time. He rolls to the side, swiftly getting AJ back to his feet using a headlock and sending him rolling to the ground with a Snapmare!…. A roundhouse kick connects to the spine!
Persephone: What the fuck are they even doing? Why are they wasting our time like this?
James Peters: AJ stands tall, shaking off the pain, fully aware that Donovan isn’t an easy opponent to catch off guard. He tries to shift the focus back, targeting a new angle and searching for any newfound weakness in Donovan this time!
Persephone: Woo. Yeah. Fuck man, he’s WASHED! BOTH OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Stepping towards him, both men locked tightly in a collar and elbow once more, with Donovan quickly transitioning into a side headlock!
James Peters: Donovan gains control, but AJ quickly pushes him back towards the ropes, attempting to break free Donovan is quick to react, halting AJ’s attempt and sliding down, dropping to one knee at the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: AJ is still unable to escape the tight hold as Donovan transitions smoothly into a continuous headlock, straddling AJ’s chest while maintaining control over his arms. Donovan applies the mount position here on AJ Redding!
Persephone: Just win or lose already damn, who tf asking for this match?
Rich Russillo: Donovan releases the hold, dashing towards one of AJ’s legs and grabbing for the ankle, standing tall as he attempts to apply the Ankle Lock immediately! Donovan aims to grind down his opponent the hard way, but AJ’s hands swiftly latch onto the ropes just as Donovan is about to cinch the hold!
Referee: (Off-Mic) Let it go, Donovan! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Rich Russillo: Donovan slowly releases his grip on AJ Redding, who almost found himself caught in the chaos, managing to get back to his feet, his eyes locking tightly with Donovan once again.
James Peters: He brushes himself off, preparing himself once more. Donovan twists his wrist, getting himself in check. Now, both men are approaching each other, poised for another potential locking attempt!
Persephone: real graps real graps yayayayayydyaydya goddamn shut the fuck up. No one is concerned about this shit.
Rich Russillo: AJ DELIVERS A CHOP JUST AS DONOVAN IS ABOUT TO ENGAGE, SHIFTING HIS TACTICS AND LANDING A CHOP OF HIS OWN! Donovan shakes his head, clearly not satisfied, and slaps his chest, signaling for more!
James Peters: AJ RESPONDS WITH ANOTHER CHOP, MET PROMPTLY BY DONOVAN’S RETURN CHOP! THE EXCHANGE CONTINUES WITH AJ DELIVERING ANOTHER CHOP, COUNTERED BY DONOVAN ONCE AGAIN! BOTH MEN ARE ENGAGED IN THESE RAPID EXCHANGES RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: I wish this was Night 2 of Shock Value.
Rich Russillo: AJ looks to land another chop, but Donovan ducks underneath and moves behind, attempting to hook him up for a German Suplex! AJ lands an elbow right onto his face!
James Peters: Quickly seizing the opportunity! AJ nails another chop to the side of Donovan’s neck, then tosses him down to the ropes… COULD BE SETTING UP FOR A LARIAT TO TAKE DONOVAN DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Donovan runs through, ducking underneath the arm and charging him for the lariat. He rebounds from the opposite side of the ring, pounding AJ to the ground with a Shoulder Tackle!
James Peters: AJ drops to the ground, but as Donovan runs back, AJ slides beneath him, quickly getting back to his feet and performing a leapfrog as Donovan rushes towards the ropes once more!… A JUMPING KNEE! DONOVAN FALLS TO THE MAT! AJ COVERS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN POWERS OUT AT TWO! AJ seems quite curious about that kick-out and tries to confirm with the referee if it’s really a two-count, but it seems like it is.
Persephone: That’s two dumbass. Learn to count.
James Peters: AJ respects it regardless and returns both knees to the ground, now in a kneeling position with Donovan being seized back into a headlock once more, slowing down his opponent. Donovan finds himself entangled!
Rich Russillo: Donovan is caught in a bind, with the crowd rallying behind him as he tries to wriggle free from the hold. Yanking and pulling at his arm, he seeks an escape route from the current predicament!
James Peters: AJ keeps the pressure on, ensuring Donovan remains stuck. Donovan struggles to break loose, planting his feet firmly on the ground while AJ maintains a tight grip!
Persephone: Damn hit the move or something, why the fuck we keep grabbing each other? Are we playing tag?
Rich Russillo: A SUDDEN SURGE OF ENERGY SAVES AJ FROM THE PREDICAMENT. AJ LIFTS DONOVAN HIGH, BREAKING FREE FROM THE HEADLOCK, ATTEMPTING TO FOR THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB!
James Peters: DONOVAN TURNS IT INTO A HURRICANRANA, SEAMLESSLY TRANSITIONING INTO A COVER WITH A HOOK TO THE LEG! DONOVAN COUNTERS WITH A PINFALL ATTEMPT OF HIS OWN! HE’S GOING FOR THE WIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: AJ REDDING KICKS OUT AT THE VERY LAST SECOND!
Persephone: Nope that’s three. Match is over.
James Peters: AJ IS STILL IN DISBELIEF AT WHAT HE HAS JUST WITNESSED, DONOVAN’S AMAZING COUNTER PUTTING ON A STELLAR PERFORMANCE AND LEAVING HIS COMPETITOR IN SHOCK!
Persephone: Fucking moron, stop reacting and wrestle.
Rich Russillo: AJ RECOVERS FROM THE SURPRISE, BUT DONOVAN ALREADY HAS HIS NEXT MOVE PREPARED, SETTING UP FOR WHAT COULD BE THE ENDING!… DEALER’S CHOICE!
James Peters: THE SPINNING BACKFIST WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND, BUT AJ MANAGED TO DUCK JUST IN TIME. HE THEN LOCKS DONOVAN FROM BEHIND, SCOOPS HIM OVER HIS HEAD, AND LANDS THE BACK SUPLEX, SENDING DONOVAN DUKE CRASHING DOWN!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN FINDS HIMSELF CLUTCHING HIS SPINE AS AJ ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET AND BACKS DOWN TO THE ROPES. MEANWHILE, DONOVAN BEGINS TO RECOVER FROM THE BACK SUPLEX AS AJ CHARGES FORWARD!… SUPERKICK!
James Peters: AJ ATTEMPTS TO STRIKE, BUT DONOVAN GOT THE LEG, SPINNING BACK AND LANDING THE STEP UP ENZUIGIRI FROM AJ REDDING, STUNNING DONOVAN AND LEAVING HIM SEEING STARS!
Persephone: OH HE’S DEAD???? LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AJ ROLLS BACK UP FROM THE GROUND ONCE AGAIN, SPRINTING TOWARDS DONOVAN, AND THIS TIME HE CONNECTS WITH THE SUPERKICK!
James Peters: HE HITS IT PERFECTLY! AJ REDDING WITH THE SUPERKICK! HE PICKS DONOVAN UP INTO POSITION… A SNAP BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS!
Persephone: OMG, THE MATCH IS FINALLY OVER??????
Rich Russillo: BRAIN DAMAGE BY AJ REDDING, AND HERE COMES THE COVER! AJ REDDING MIGHT JUST TAKE THIS BIG VICTORY HOME TONIGHT!
Persephone: RARE W REDDING?????
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: STILL A KICK OUT! AJ REDDING ISN’T ABLE TO PUT DOWN DONOVAN DUKE JUST YET, WITH DONOVAN KICKING OUT OF THE BRAIN DAMAGE AT TWO!
James Peters: THAT WAS CLOSE! AJ ONLY HAS A FEW STRIDES LEFT TO TAKE FROM HERE!
Persephone: HURRY UP THEN!
Rich Russillo: AJ RISES TO HIS FEET, WHILE DONOVAN STILL HOLDS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, TRYING TO REGAIN HIS FOOTING AFTER THE BRAINBUSTER. AJ REACHES FOR BOTH FEET ONCE MORE!
James Peters: TAKING AIM AS HE CONSIDERS UNLEASHING THE ROLLING THUNDER TO INCAPACITATE DONOVAN! DONOVAN MANAGES TO RISE TO BOTH FEET, AND AJ CHARGES FORWARD, AIMING STRAIGHT FOR THE RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER!
Rich Russillo: RUNNING IN, BUT DONOVAN DECIDES TO LET HIM CHARGE, THEN ROLLS THROUGH BACKWARDLY AND GETS BACK TO BOTH FEET! DONOVAN’S STRENGTH ON DISPLAY IS IMPRESSIVE!
James Peters: AJ ATTEMPTED THE RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER, BUT DONOVAN CAUGHT HIM AND TURNED THE TIDES IN HIS FAVOR THIS TIME!… TIGER SUPLEX BY DONOVAN DUKE!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN STILL HAS AJ IN A TIGHT HOLD, SLOWLY RISING TO HIS FEET WHILE AJ REMAINS ENSNARED!
James Peters: BOTH FEET STAND FIRMLY ON THE GROUND AS AJ FINDS HIMSELF LIFTED HIGH ON ONE OF DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS. DONOVAN SEEMS POISED TO HIT THE NEXT MOVE!…
Rich Russillo: CLIFFHANGER DDT SPIKES AJ! DONOVAN ROLLS HIM OVER FOR A COVER!
Persephone: END IT! END IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: A KICK OUT BY AJ REDDING!
Persephone: FUCK ME!
James Peters: Donovan might be able to execute two moves in a row, impressing the crowd with his showcases of skills!
Rich Russillo: He may be looking to continue and find his way back to claim victory here tonight! AJ is only rising back to his knees as Donovan charges his right fist, preparing to strike AJ again!
James Peters: DEALER’S CHOICE!
Rich Russillo: AJ! HE ANTICIPATES THE SPINNING BACKFIST HEADING HIS WAY AND INSTEAD DUCKS UNDERNEATH TO HOIST DONOVAN OFF THE GROUND, HIGH IN THE AIR AND THEN DOWN!…
James Peters: EXECUTES A SIT-OUT BLUE THUNDER BOMB! AJ PLANTS DONOVAN! AJ LANDS THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB THIS TIME, AND DONOVAN SEEMS OUT!
Rich Russillo: AJ HOOKS THE LEGS AND HE’S AIMING FOR A COVER! AJ MIGHT BE ON THE VERGE OF RECLAIMING THIS ONE AFTER NAILING THAT!
Persephone: END ITTTTTTT END ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I DON’T WANT TO BE HERE ANYMOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT AT TWO!
Persephone: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Rich Russillo: Donovan has just kicked out at two once more, leaving AJ Redding disappointed that he couldn’t put Donovan down yet!
James Peters: AJ knows he needs to take action now, SWIFTLY TRAPPING BOTH OF DONOVAN’S ARMS, POSSIBLY PREPARING FOR THE ULTRA CHERNOBYL BOMB! AJ HAS DONOVAN’S ARMS HOOKED, AND DONOVAN HAS NO ESCAPE ROUTE AVAILABLE!
Rich Russillo: AJ WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXECUTE THE KNEELING DOUBLE UNDERHOOK GANSO BOMB AND FINISH THIS!
James Peters: DONOVAN WAS STILL STRUGGLING, TRYING TO ESCAPE WHILE AJ REDDING DID HIS BEST TO MAINTAIN HIS GRIP!
Persephone: HIT HIM! HIT HIM! FUCK HIM UP! END THIS SHIT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN MANAGED TO SHAKE OFF AND SLIP OUT, QUICKLY RUNNING BACK DOWN TO THE ROPES, AND AJ TURNS BACK AROUND!… WHAT A SPEAR! CUTTING AJ IN HALF WITH THAT!
James Peters: A SPEAR CONNECTS! AJ REDDING IS ABSOLUTELY ROCKED, BUT DONOVAN DUKE ISN’T DONE YET. HE PICKS AJ REDDING UP FROM THE GROUND AGAIN AND POSITIONS HIM HIGH!
Rich Russillo: UNABLE TO HIT THE SPINNING BACKFIST, DONOVAN NOW TAKES THIS ROUTE TO PUT HIM DOWN!… MICHINOKU DRIVER! DRAWING DEAD AND HERE’S A COVER!
Persephone: YEAIUFEUPEIGHIEHG}OPE$}HG(E#HNGFI(HJEGI(EHG(I@H(GH{IORHGI”OEHBGFWI#GHPOF
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: AJ KICKS OUT AT TWO! HE KICKS OUT AT TWO!
James Peters: EVEN THE DRAWING DEAD COULDN’T END THIS! AJ REDDING MIGHT HAVE PREPARED A LOT FOR THIS COMPETITION!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN ISN’T LOOKING TO LET IT KEEP GOING! DONOVAN RISES TO HIS FEET, SCOOPING AJ UP FROM THE GROUND AND SEIZING HIM BY THE HEAD, THEN LEAPING OVER!
James Peters: BANKRUPT! THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE IS LOCKED IN TIGHT, AND AJ HAS NOWHERE TO GO! AJ REDDING IS TRAPPED!
Rich Russillo: AJ TAPS OUT! HE TAPS OUT! DONOVAN DUKE PICKS UP A WIN!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!…. DONOVAN DUKE!
James Peters: What a performance shown by both men here tonight, truly remarkable and one that we shouldn’t miss out on! Technical and all-around athleticism come into play in this match, making it one that you shouldn’t miss out on! Great efforts from both sides, but congratulations to Donovan for the win!
Persephone: Fuck this shit, I want Luis back. GIVE HIM BACK!
Rich Russillo: Donovan has made a rebound tonight, showing the world that he’s back on track once more to find his way back on top!
( ‘I Rise’ by Cory Marks plays as Donovan Duke returns to his feet from the ground, raising his arm up high as the winner, while AJ Redding is escorted to the back with the referee, and the scene fades from ringside. )
(Voltage fades to the backstage area, where Sofia Clarke is once again seen holding a microphone in her hand. Sofia has a smile on her face as the camera pans to her, and after a few seconds she begins to speak as she stands directly in front of the camera.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen… At this time please welcome the Hall of Famer, Jamie O’Hara!
(This receives extremely loud cheers from the fans as Jamie O’Hara walks into the camera’s view following his Electrified Iron Man match against Drake King at Shock Value. As Jamie enters the frame, Sofia begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Jamie, thank you for joining me at this time. Right now, I’d just like to ask you a few questions, starting with what went down at Shock Value. Last week you had a thrilling match against Drake King, which you would win in very brutal fashion. Congratulations for that victory at Shock Value, do you have any last words following your win in the Electrified Iron Man match?
(Jamie doesn’t take too much time to think about his response, instead quickly beginning to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: No, I don’t. To be honest there’s nothing left to say. I told Drake King that I felt like shutting him up, and to do that I agreed to face him at Shock Value in a match that I didn’t even need to take part in. What happened at Shock Value shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone out there, including Drake himself. We all knew this was coming. We knew that Drake couldn’t actually defeat Jamie O’Hara, and we knew what would have happened in our last match had it not been thrown out. In the grand scheme of things that match at Shock Value meant nothing, but I wanted to do that. I wanted to put Drake through what’d become forty minutes of hell, and I did so successfully. With that being said, there’s no point in me living in the past and continuing to worry about someone I’ve already disposed of. Drake King has been dealt with, and now we’re moving on to Grand Rampage. With Pain for Pride quickly approaching, I don’t have any reason to slow down and worry about the likes of him any more than necessary.
Jamie O’Hara: Actually, I will add one more thing. I’m aware of what I did. Sacrificing an EAW World Championship opportunity the way I did means that I have significantly less time to find my way into the World Championship picture, but that’s not a problem to me. I didn’t do what I did without already knowing that I’d put away Drake King, so when I repeatedly kneed him in the head and I was declared the winner of that match, not a single part of me was surprised. With that being said, there’s nothing stopping me from going after the EAW World Championship. There’s no reason that I can’t face either Charlie Marr or Rex McAllister for that title on any given night. I simply didn’t need Grand Rampage to be that night. I’ve been here long enough to know how this place works, and I’ve also been here long enough to know how the people in this company work. If I want something, nobody’s going to stop me from taking it. That includes the EAW World Championship, so as far as I’m concerned, nothing has changed over these last few weeks. I am right back where I was before Shock Value.
Sofia Clarke: Fair enough, and that brings me to my next question. Now that you’ve defeated Drake King and Shock Value is over with, what’s next for you?
(After hearing this question, a smirk appears on Jamie’s face.)
Jamie O’Hara: That’s a good question. I’ll be the first to admit that this season hasn’t been exactly what I expected it to be, but Shock Value alone should be enough to prove that this doesn’t worry me in the slightest. I’ve been able to take everything as it comes, and I was even willing to sacrifice what would’ve became an EAW World Championship match just so I can hurt Drake King, but now that all of this is over I now have a ton of options. I could always enter the Grand Rampage match and win another one of those, but maybe that doesn’t interest me. Maybe I’d rather do what I did to Drake to someone else on the roster that bothers me. Maybe I’d like to right some other wrongs that have occurred over the past year. Right now I don’t have anything planned. I don’t have anything on my schedule, and instead I’ve been left with a ton of options. This isn’t the first time this season where that’s been the case, but knowing that this season is approaching its end, I’m sure things will only become more interesting.
Jamie O’Hara: We both know how this works. This is the time of the year that people try to step up their game in order to find themselves in a better position at Pain for Pride. Everyone wants to be in the Championship picture at the biggest event of the year and they can’t do that if they’ve been wasting time for the months heading into it, so starting now we should be seeing the best from the Voltage roster. This is meant to be the most important time in the season, so no matter what I choose to get myself involved with next, I expect it to be worth my time. There’s no point in me engaging in meaningless matches at this point, especially if there are far better alternatives out there. I may have been willing to put up with far more than I should’ve this season, from the delusions of Jack Ripley to the tantrums of the likes of Dr. Bethany Blue, but I plan to take some time to think about my next move, and I can assure you that no matter what’s next, it’ll be another reminder of something the world already knows. There’s nobody that stands with me at the top of the mountain.
Jamie O’Hara: lt doesn’t matter who you are, what you think you are, or what you’ve been doing over the course of this season. If you get in my way you’ll be taken out, and I’ll make sure to make it quick. I’ve already entertained a lot more than I ever needed to this season, so for these next few months I don’t intend to waste any time. I don’t plan to play with my food, I don’t have any reason to give some of these people any more acknowledgement than necessary. With this season approaching its end I’ll make sure my impact is felt one way or another. The only question is how I’ll be doing so, but right now that’s not so important. You’ll find out what’s next soon enough, but until you do find out, know this. This season isn’t over for me yet. I won’t be taking these next few months easy, so until Pain for Pride comes around and this season comes to an end, you may want to wish the best of luck to whoever crosses paths with me.
Sofia Clarke: Well I know you mentioned the EAW World Championship, saying that if you want to, you could always go after that. Does this mean you plan to go after the title again soon?
Jamie O’Hara: You’ll see. I don’t see any reason to give away everything right now. You still have the rest of this season to find out whether or not I decide to take that Championship for myself or allow people like Charlie to hold onto it. It hasn’t been a secret that I want to be a World Champion again, but I’m not going anywhere, and as long as I’m here, I’ll always have time to add another Championship reign to the collection. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve said everything that needed to be said. My impact will be felt once again by the time this season ends. Whether it’s because I became World Champion once again or because I took down someone else on the roster, it’s all the same to me. Regardless of which choice is made, regardless of where I go for these next few months, I’ll be the one that comes out on top. These next few months will be the most important months of the season, and everyone else on Voltage plans to make the most of that. Don’t expect me to be left behind when that happens. Instead, just expect me to remain exactly where I am right now. Head and shoulders above everyone else.
Sofia Clarke: Well we’ll all be looking forward to seeing what you do next, but for now Jamie thank you for your time.
(Jamie nods his head, before turning and beginning to walk away from the area. Sofia Clarke turns towards the camera, still with a smile on her face, and from there Voltage begins to fade away from the backstage area.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan would hit the speakers to an explosion of boos, some cheers you could hear throughout the arena, as Bea Valentine would make her way out onto the stage. The camera was obviously black and white for this, as Bea had the Specialist Championship strapped around her waist, as she made her entrance, making her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 143 pounds, she is the CURRENT EAW Specialist Champion! She is The ‘QUEEN BEA!!!!!’ BEAAAAAAA VALENTINEEEEEEEEE!
(As Bea made her way into the ring, ‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean would hit the speakers next, as Jack Ripley would then make his way through the curtains and onto the stage. It was clear that he was not happy whatsoever, but he was focused. He makes his way down the ramp, taking in the possible indications for tonight’s match.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! From Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 205 pounds, he is The ‘STRAIGHT SHOOTER!!!!!’ JAAAAAAAAACK RIPLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And this match is now underway! These two Elitists had both highs and lows last week at the Shock Value event, as Bea Valentine managed to retain her Specialist Championship, Jack Ripley didn’t have the best of luck in his electrified clusterfuck match, coming out with a loss. Now both Elitists are looking to continue, and to start momentum, and we will see exactly what happens with that tonight.
Rich Russillo: The two begin to pace around the ring, keeping their eyes on each other… before engaging into a quick collar and elbow tie up, as they are fighting for the early control over this match, but Jack Ripley is going to waste no time as he goes right around and grab Bea by the waist, AND HE TAKES HER OVER INTO THE MAT, BEFORE SHOOTING HIS BOOT RIGHT INTO HER RIBCAGE! THAT WAS RUTHLESS BY JACK!
Persephone: A ruthless side to Jack, something we totally haven’t seen fail a hundred thousand times before!!! Jack pushes Bea up against the ropes, and he begins to hold his knee right up to her head, giving her no time to breathe. I don’t understand why Jack even still continues on with this, it is clear that he is washed up. The referee is going to quickly get himself involved, as he tries to pull Jack away from Bea. Just let them fight!
Referee: LET GO OF HER, JACK! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
James Peters: And Jack is going to back off of Bea, but you can tell that she is hurting right now. She brushes it off, getting back to her feet, before she pushes forward, but Jack catches her right over and into a standing headlock, and he wrenches the headlock in tight! Bea needs to fight her way out of this, as she backs up into the ropes and gets out of Jack’s grasp, before pushing him off into the ropes… BUT AS JACK GOES TO RUN THE RING, BEA GRABS HIM BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Bea is showing that she can be just as aggressive as Jack, AS SHE JUMPS UP INTO THE AIR AND DRIVES HER KNEE RIGHT INTO HIS FACE WITH A DIVING KNEE DROP! YOU KNOW DAMN WELL THAT JACK COULD FEEL THAT KNEE CRASH INTO HIS JAW, AS BEA QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG AND SHE GOES FOR THE COVER OVER HIM!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: Oh goodie, but Jack manages to get the kick out at the count of two! Like we are even supposed to be surprised with that, of course Bea wasn’t going to get a win off of such a weak move like that. Nonetheless, she gets back to her feet, and it looks as if she is going to continue the boring onslaught on Ripley, as she lifts him back up to his feet and pushes him against the corner, AND NAILING A NASTY KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
James Peters: And you could hear the sound of that chop sound across the arena, AS BEA THEN FOLLOWS UP, PRESSING JACK INTO THE CORNER AND SHE SENDS YET ANOTHER CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST, BUT JACK COMPLETELY EATS THAT ONE, AND HE NAILS BEA WITH A HEADBUTT! That dazes the Specialist Champion, as Jack turns them around and pushes Bea into the corner now, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A CHOP OF HIS OWN, AND THAT ONE MIGHT HAVE BEEN LOUDER THAN THE CHAMPION’S!
Rich Russillo: And Jack is going to grip onto Bea’s wrist… AND HE IRISH WHIPS HER AS HARD AS HE POSSIBLY COULD ACROSS THE RING, AND SENDS HER VICIOUSLY INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND BEA CRASHES RIGHT OVER AND INTO THE TURNBUCKLES, THAT HAD TO HURT! But Bea is still on her feet, and she stumbles forward, AND RIGHT INTO A SIDE SCOOP POWERSLAM BY JACK RIPLEY TAKING HER RIGHT BACK DOWN, AND JACK RIPLEY IS IN CONTROL OF THIS MATCH!
Persephone: Yeah, Jack is in control of this match right now, but we most definitely know that it isn’t going to last for long, in the end, he’s always fumbling, and always folding! Nonetheless, he picks Bea up, and he sends her out of the ring. I’m assuming to continue the punishment on the outside of the ring. Let’s hope he can cause her to BLEED! GOD, I WOULD LOVE THAT!
James Peters: We know you would, Perse. But, Jack is going to grab Bea by her lifeless body, lifting the Specialist Champion back up to her feet as he then locks the wrist once more, AND HE SENDS HER AS HARD AS HE POSSIBLY COULD RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! THAT HAD TO HURT! Jack is showing no mercy, showing no remorse here tonight, and you know what, you have to understand what it is about. He is trying to get back on track, the constant setbacks haven’t been doing him very well and he is looking to fix it all.
Rich Russillo: Well, a win against a champion on the Voltage brand would do great wonders for him, as Jack rips Bea back up, AND HE BEGINS TO SLAM HER HEAD INTO THE STEEL STEPS OVER AND OVER AGAIN! AS THE REFEREE STARTS A COUNT TO GET THEM BACK INTO THE RING, JACK ISN’T SLOWING DOWN, HE IS CONTINUING THE TORMENT AGAINST HER TONIGHT!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Persephone: Is he stupid, risking a count out like this? I get that he isn’t happy, and I understand why he wouldn’t be happy even though he has proven nothing more than the fact that he absolutely sucks this whole season, but shouldn’t he probably get back into the ring if he wants an actual chance of being able to win this match?! He is just doing nothing good for himself right now.
FOUR!
FIVE!
James Peters: Well, it seems like Jack is going to actually take your advice! He grabs Bea, and swings her back into the ring. Jack climbs up onto the apron, and he begins to go to the top rope, while Bea has no idea of where she is at… AND A DIVING CROSSBODY RIGHT ONTO BEA, AND JACK FALLS INTO THE COVER AS WELL! THIS CAN BE IT RIGHT HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA VALENTINE MANAGES TO KICK OUT AT THE COUNT OF TWO, KEEPING HER CHANCES ALIVE WITHIN THIS MATCH! The Specialist Champion has proven herself to be able to survive for long periods of time in matches such as these, especially ones against some of the very best that this company has to offer. It is going to take a whole lot more than just that in order to keep her down.
Persephone: Unfortunately, I’m sure Jack is okay with doing exactly that. He gets back up to his feet, and he begins to back up into the corner, and it looks like he is calling for Bea to get back up to her feet… AND JACK SHOOTS FORWARD, LOOKING TO GO FOR THE SUPERKICK TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH! BEA TURNS AROUND, AND SHE TURNS RIGHT INTO ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!’ JACK CAN END THIS MATCH!
James Peters: BUT IT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN JUST LIKE THAT, AS BEA DUCKS UNDER IT, AND SHE PULLS JACK DOWN AND OVER RIGHT INTO A SCHOOLGIRL PINFALL! BEA VALENTINE IS GOING TO STEAL IT RIGHT HERE OVER JACK RIPLEY!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: YET ANOTHER KICK OUT BY JACK RIPLEY, AS BOTH ELITISTS STUMBLE BACK UP TO THEIR FEET… AND BEA VALENTINE THRUSTS FORWARD AND SHE CLOTHESLINES JACK OUT OF THE RING! Ripley crumbles to the outside floor, and he has to quickly pick himself back up, but Bea is showing no signs of slowing down, AS SHE TAKES A RUN OFF OF THE ROPES, AND DIVES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, TAKING HIM OUT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! BEA TAKES JACK DOWN AS THEY BOTH CRUMBLE TO THE FLOOR, AND THE SPECIALIST CHAMPION POPS BACK UP TO HER FEET!
Persephone: Unironically, guys?! THIS IS WHAT I LOVE TO SEE! COME ON, PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! THE QUICKER THAT THIS MATCH ENDS, THE SOONER WE’LL BE ABLE TO GO HOME! Bea quickly grabs Jack by the head, and she throws him back into the ring, following suit, as Jack gets back up to his knees… AND BEA RUNS IN AT HIM WITH THE ‘BEA TRIGGER!’ THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
James Peters: BUT JACK MANAGES TO THROW HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY, AS BEA BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES… RIGHT INTO A ROLLUP BY JACK HIMSELF, HE IS GOING TO STEAL THIS WIN RIGHT FROM THE SPECIALIST CHAMPION!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Rusillo: BEA VALENTINE KICKS OUT, AND JACK PUSHES HER AWAY AS FAR AS POSSIBLE AS THEY BOTH GET UP… AND JACK TURNS BEA INSIDE OUT WITH THE RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! ‘DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME!’ BEA IS KNOCKED OUT COLD, JACK GOES BACK INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR! BEA VALENTINE MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Come on, just end this match already! I have given it the praise that I was forced to give it, now pack it up already before I take all of it back! God, this brand is so fucking annoying, trying to drag matches for as long as they possibly can! Just end my misery already!
James Peters: But Jack is looking to put an end to this match! HE LIFTS BEA BACK UP, AND HE’S GOING FOR ‘RIPPLE EFFECT!’ JACK WITH THE VERTEBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA MANAGES TO SLIP DOWN OUT OF THE GRASP OF THE VERTEBREAKER, AND SHE KICKS JACK FORWARD! Jack bumps into the ropes, rebounding off of them, as he twists himself around, GOING FOR THE LARIAT, ONLY FOR BEA TO DUCK UNDER IT, AND SHE CATCHES HIM AND GOES AROUND, AND PLANTS HIM RIGHT INTO THE MAT WITH A MASSIVE NECKBREAKER, AND BEA IS RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET, AS SHE BOUNCES INTO THE ROPES, BEFORE DROPPING AN ELBOW RIGHT INTO JACK’S CHEST… BUT JACK MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, AND BEA CRASHES INTO THE MAT INSTEAD!
Persephone: Both of these lackluster Elitists begin to get back up to their feet, slowly but surely, as Jack falls back into the corner, Bea gets up in the centre of the ring… AND JACK STEPS FORWARD FOR ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!’ BUT BEA COUNTERS WITH A SUPERKICK OF HER OWN! Jack is stunned, but he manages to stay on his feet… and he twists around and nails a massive forearm smash instead right on the jaw! Bea falls back into the ropes… and follows up with a bicycle kick! JACK IS STUNNED, AND BEA GOES FOR ‘BEA-MY-VALENTINE’ TO END IT!
James Peters: WAIT, BUT JACK IS LIFTING HER BACK UP INTO POSITION FOR ‘RIPPLE EFFECT!’ JACK ATTEMPTS IT AGAIN, BUT BEA LANDS OUT OF IT ON HER FEET, AND SHE TRIES TO TURN HIM BACK INTO ‘BEA-MY-VALENTINE!’ BUT JACK PUSHES HER OFF! This match has been intense from the opening bell, as Bea quickly turns her attention back towards Bea, BUT HE NAILS HER WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST! THE SPINNING BACK FIST CONNECTS! Bea crumbles to the mat, and Jack is taking advantage, as he begins to scale to the top rope, looking to end this match for good!
Rich Russillo: AND RIPLEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO EXACTLY THAT! HE HAS THE SPECIALIST CHAMPION SIZED UP, AS HE GETS HIS BALANCE ON THE TOP ROPE… AND HE FLIES HIGH INTO THE AIR FOR ‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT!’ THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS GETS TONS OF HEIGHT, CRASHING INTO BEA!!!
Persephone: She moved out of the fucking way, and Jack crashes into the mat! AND BEA ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON, AND SHE SCALES TO THE TOP ROPE HERSELF… FLYING OFF FOR THE FROG SPLASH!!!! ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEA!’ IT CONNECTS, AND BEA ROLLS JACK OVER AND INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: HE STAYS ALIVE! JACK RIPLEY STAYS ALIVE! THE SPECIALIST CHAMPION CAME SO CLOSE TO BEING ABLE TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL, BUT IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE, NOT JUST YET, AND BEA DOESN’T KNOW WHAT ELSE SHE NEEDS TO DO! Bea came so close to victory, so close! She hit that frog splash, ‘Flight Of The BumbleBea,’ as perfectly as she possibly could, and yet it still wasn’t enough in order to put Jack Ripley away, and one has to wonder what it will take in order to do such!
Rich Russillo: I don’t know James, but Bea doesn’t look happy whatsoever, as she rolls back out to the ringside area, and she grabs a hold of Ripley, pulling him out as well… AND SHE IS GOING TO BRING HIM OVER TOWARDS OUR ANNOUNCER’S TABLE, LIFTING HIM UP AND INTO THE AIR, AND LOOKING TO DROP HIM DOWN WITH A BACK BODY DROP ON OUR TABLE, BUT JACK FLIPS OUT OF IT AND HE LANDS ON HIS FEET, BEFORE PUSHING BEA RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST!
Persephone: And Jack isn’t done there, as he is going to grab Bea by the hair, AND DRAGS HER TOWARDS THE TABLE, AND HE DROPS HER DOWN RIGHT ONTO IT HIMSELF WITH THE BACK BODY DROP! BEA CRASHES RIGHT INTO THE TABLE FROM THAT BACK BODY DROP! And Jack is going to grab her, and he swings her back into the ring, looking to end this! Jack backs into the corner once more, while Bea begins to slowly get back up to her feet, she turns around… INTO THE SUPERKICK—
James Peters: —BEA DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY OF IT ONCE AGAIN! BEA DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY OF IT… OH MY GOD! SHE TURNS JACK INSIDE OUT WITH ‘BEA-MY-VALENTINE!’ IT CONNECTS! BEA ROLLS JACK OVER, AND SHE HOOKS THE LEG! SHE HAS THIS MATCH WON RIGHT HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHRRRRR—
Persephone: I’m done!
Rich Russillo: JACK GETS HIS FOOT ONTO THE ROPE! RIPLEY GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE AT THE VERY LAST SECOND, AND THAT CAUSES A ROPE BREAK, BUT BEA THINKS THAT SHE WON THIS! BEA THINKS SHE HAS WON THIS MATCH, CELEBRATING AND ALL, BUT THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO GET HER ATTENTION AND SHOW HER THAT IT WAS ANYTHING BUT THE CASE! BEA VALENTINE IS HEAD OVER HEELS RIGHT NOW!
(Bea continued to celebrate her “victory,” until the referee managed to get her attention.)
Referee: (off-mic) BEA, THE MATCH ISN’T OVER!
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) What?! What do you mean, darling? I WON! YOU HIT THREE!
Referee: (off-mic) HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE! IT WAS A COUNT OF TWO!
(Bea did not look happy about this…)
James Peters: BEA DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY AT ALL, BUT SHE WAS WASTING TIME! JACK IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET! BEA TURNS AROUND… RIGHT INTO ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!’ THE SUPERKICK CONNECTS, AND JACK FALLS INTO THE COVER, AS HE HOOKS THE LEG AND HE SEIZES HIS MOMENT FOR VICTORY!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHRRRRREEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, JACK RIPLEY!!!!!!!!!
(‘Bounce Back’ would hit the speakers of the arena to an explosion of cheers, as Jack Ripley would get back up to his feet, with a smirk on his feet. The Specialist Champion was laid out, as Jack demands the referee raise his arm in victory, which he does.)
Persephone: FINALLY, IT’S OVER! IT’S OVER!
James Peters: What a match this was, tonight! Bea Valentine brought everything she possibly could to the table, but in the end it was a slight mistake that cost her the match dearly. Jack Ripley took advantage, and it was one superkick, ‘You’ll Float Too,’ that ended this match for good.
Rich Russillo: You have to give it up to Bea, after the match that she had against Valerie Hellstorm last week, you could tell that she was hurting quite a bit throughout this match,but you also have to give Jack his props for the match he went through last week as well. Nonetheless, Jack has picked up a huge, needed victory. Congratulations to Jack Ripley!
(Jack would continue to celebrate his victory, as Bea would be seated in the corner, clutching onto her Specialist Championship tightly in disappointment. The camera would then fade out, as Voltage fades over into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for the game Helldivers 2 with Jon Kelton and KASAI.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, PLEASE WELCOME…. HARPERRRR LEE!!!
( ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics blared through the speakers as the crowd did not react in a very positive manner, which is made glaringly apparent with Harper Lee emerging from the back & standing at the ramp. Harper doesn’t have the most elated expression after her Shock Value, but she keeps a firm gaze nonetheless.)
James Peters: Shock Value was another fantastic marquee event on the behalf of Voltage, with one of the highlights being Hikari Kanno against the returning Holly Arrow. Of course, this would not be the most traditional of matches to happen with Harper Lee serving as the referee for the contest. Mired in controversy would be quite the understatement, and now it seems Harper Lee looks to clear up everything from her perspective.
Rich Russillo: Well, she called the match and we had a decisive winner. Sure, you could say she got ahead of herself in certain moments but being a referee isn’t as easy as you’d make it out to be. We understand the issues that Harper and Holly have with one another, former Unified Tag Team Champions who I doubt will ever see eye to eye again. I’m sure Harper will be able to explain herself well enough!
Persephone: I…. reallyyyyyyyyyy hate this bitch.
Rich Russillo: :dame:
(Harper Lee stands in the ring with a microphone in hand after being given the mic by an official, and the music fades out through the speakers as she glances downward for a moment, the crowd remaining as anything but being by her side.)
Harper Lee: I know. I know! I’m sure each and every single one of you is upset with good reason. How could you not be? I did everything that I possibly could as the referee, you know it’s not my profession to be a referee in the first place. I’m a professional wrestler, one of the best professional wrestlers at that, so putting on the striped shirt with an EAW logo slapped onto it and calling matches isn’t my usual forte. So, with that being said, it’s no surprise that all of you would be negative about what happened at Shock Value in the match I had to officiate. I’m right with you people, I also hated how Hikari went out of her way to attack me! I called the match as I was supposed to, did everything that I said I would without missing much of a beat, yet I’m still being met with an unwarranted attack from you because… I can’t even rationalize that! I did what I was meant to do as the referee, as the official that had to count the pin and keep the match going as smoothly as possible…
(Harper lets out an exhale, shaking her head as the crowd continues to boo without a second thought. Harper nods to them and gives them a shrug.)
Harper Lee: Yep, I know. I really tried. I’m compelled to come out here, because I am NOT pleased with how it spiraled out of control from your actions, Hikari. So why don’t you come out here, so I can understand why you attacked me despite winning the match…
(‘Trepanation’ can be heard throughout the speakers of the arena as the crowd responds loudly to the arrival of Hikari Kanno. Hikari has her eyes set directly on Harper, not exactly in the brightest of moods herself while walking down the ramp with visible disdain etched across her face. Hikari enters the ring with a microphone in hand, standing across from Harper while the music faded out.)
Hikari Kanno: I don’t quite know what you expected, Harper. Did I not warn you to refrain from getting involved in the match directly? I told you repeatedly to stay out of my way, to stay away from the match itself. You took advantage of the match that you had right before you, made it all about yourself and interfered more than once. You got yourself involved in a match that should’ve remained solely between myself and Holly Arrow, but that’s not what happened. I attacked you with far better reasons than why I shouldn’t have, because how else will you truly learn if you don’t face the consequences of your own actions? If you didn’t want to be a target in my crosshairs when the match concluded, you should’ve stayed out of my business & allowed me to defeat Holly on my own. I’m more than capable of that, I don’t need the unnecessary idiocy from you so you can believe that you are so right in your own words.
Harper Lee: Look, I don’t know what you’re talking about. I did my job and I did it very well. Just because you can’t understand that after you still won the match regardless of how you personally feel about my exemplary officiating, I don’t think it warrants how you felt the need to attack me right after the match. Maybe that adrenaline was still coursing through your veins and you couldn’t think straight, but I didn’t deserve any of that.
Hikari Kanno: I specifically told you to stop playing around in the match, and you still proceeded to do exactly that. I warned you about not keeping your word. I warned you about remaining impartial and you couldn’t do that. It was simple, and you squandered what should have been a victory accomplished through my talents alone.
Harper Lee: Well, you weren’t doing a good enough job at making me see that!
Hikari Kanno: Excuse me?
Harper Lee: You weren’t doing that well anyway, you surely lost a step in the match and my exemplary officiating is what allowed you to win in the first place. Any ordinary referee out there & you wouldn’t be standing here upset about the win, you’d be here sulking in defeat to Holly. But no, if Holly wasn’t such an idiot & didn’t distract herself when it mattered most, you probably wouldn’t have won!
(Hikari glared directly at Harper with far less of a collected nature than when she came out, as she takes a step forward with the mic raised.)
Hikari Kanno: Then what I have said is true, you were purposely impartial. You went out there with the intent to make sure that Holly did not win, even if it meant making a mockery of me and demeaning all that I stand for as a competitor. I do not go out there with the expectations of yearning for your help, I never do. I allow my work to speak for itself, I want to achieve victory on my own. I want to be defeated on my own. If I lose, so be it. I can keep my head held high understanding that if my desire for victory leads to defeat, I still sought out accomplishing these results through my own merit. To see that you did not have the patience required for an official and intruded on this match is nothing more than a proverbial spit in the face. You shouldn’t be happy with how poor your duties as a referee were rather than focusing on the attack, I could have inflicted much worse if I felt so inclined…
Harper Lee: Who the hell do you think you are to be talking to me in this way??? I called the match as I should’ve! You won! I did everything that I was supposed to do, and you were able to walk out of there with the win. How dare you talk to me in this wa—
Hikari Kanno: Shut the fuck up.
Harper Lee: 👁️👄👁️
Hikari Kanno: Enough of these pitiful excuses. I let you be the referee on one condition, and you refused to listen. Anything, and I truly mean ANYTHING that happens to you? Is entirely on YOU, Harper. You had it all coming to you for not doing what you should’ve done properly…
(Harper sighs, shaking her head once more as she looks down for a brief moment as Hikari was glaring directly at her. Harper raises the mic as she’s ready to speak again.)
Harper Lee: …….
(SLAP!!!)
James Peters: WHAT THE—HARPER JUST SLAPPED HIKARI KANNO!!! HARPER LEE SLAPS HIKARI AS SHE WAS ABOUT TO SPEAK!!! WHY THE HELL DID SHE DO THAT?!?
Rich Russillo: HIKARI’S IRATE! SHE TACKLES HARPER DOWN AND IS LAYING IN THE RIGHTS AS HARPER IS TRYING TO SQUIRM FREE!!! THE CROWD’S UNGLUED HERE AS KANNO IS STRIKING HARPER AFTER THE SLAP!!!
Persephone: Wow, I wonder why she wasn’t expecting this after slapping her.
James Peters: HARPER IS ABLE TO SQUIRM FREE AND MOVE BACK UP TO HER FEET… BUT HIKARI GRABS HER ARM AND MOVES BEHIND HER! THEN PROPPING HER OVER HER SHOULDER!!! SHE’S GOING FOR ‘BOOK OF THE END’!!!!
Rich Russillo: HARPER SQUIRMS FREE ONCE MORE AND LANDS ON HER FEET! HIKARI TURNS AROUND—‘DRAGON FIST’!!! DRAGON FIST STRIKES HIKARI WITH AUTHORITY AS KANNO STUMBLES BACK ONTO THE MAT! NOW HARPER QUICKLY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AND STORMS AWAY FROM THE APRON!!!
James Peters: Harper Lee managed to evade disaster tonight after trying to find answers for Shock Value, but we can be certain that this remains far from over. Hikari may have only found even more reasons tonight to be furious with Harper Lee, as this has turned into quite the tumultuous dilemma…
(Harper Lee stands at the ramp with a frustrated expression of her own, as Hikari remains in a seated position, holding her jaw as the ferocity can be seen within her gaze, both elitists looking toward one another as the scene fades from there.)
( Sunday Night Voltage continues on as we transition to a backstage segment! We see Roberto De La Rosa preparing for his Hardcore Title match later tonight as he defends his gold against Michael Scott Connor! Roberto is seen doing some shadow boxing with his fellow La Famila teammate Brianna Hill. She happens to also have a match tonight as she goes one on one with Hayley Morrow, with the winner getting a chance to compete for the EAW Specialist Championship in a triple threat match against Champion Bea Valentine and Mia Santoro. They practice their jab together as both want to make sure that they end up winning their respective matches tonight not only for themselves but for the entirety of La Familia as well.)
Brianna Hill: So, are you ready to retain against Michael?
Roberto De La Rosa: Of course… I’m going to beat that perro up. With the preparation that I’ve been doing this week, I am ready for this match. Are you ready to beat Hayley and and fight for the Specialists Championship?
Brianna Hill: Same answer as you, I’m going to beat that bitch up.
(Roberto gives a smirk as the two continue with their shadow boxing training, but they would hear the door to their locker room be pushed open as you’d hear… )
???: HELLO???!!!!!
( Roberto and Brianna are bewildered, broken out of their focus on their matches tonight as the mysterious voice that was heard ended up being their fellow teammate in Valerie Hellstorm. Valerie has a match of her own coming up shortly against Cameron Ella Ava, and she doesn’t look all too happy over what happened a week ago in her Specialists Championship Match against Bea Valentine. She looks even madder at her La Famila teammates for some reason as Valerie goes up to both Roberto and Brianna and says…)
Valerie Hellstorm: You know, I thought a week away would have calmed me down, would have made me more relaxed, but no… it hasn’t. I still can’t believe what the actual hell happened last week at Shock Value. I had that match won! I WAS A HAIR AWAY FROM WINNING THAT FUCKING THING! I should be the Specialists Champion right now, and that walking wannabe Marilyn Monroe would’ve lost and we would have all been free from her clutches. The entire division would have prospered right now, but no, Bea just had to find a loophole. Just had to find a way to be a sneaky little bitch and grab a hold of that electric eel to choke me with and send me into that pool. Not only was that disgusting, painful, embarrassing, literally any type of negative thought you can think of, I ended up losing the match. That is absolutely bullshit, everyone in the arena knew I had Bea beat, she was done for and she still managed to sneak away and steal the win. I hate it so fucking much,
(Valerie is as angry as one can be, even after a week, she is still processing the loss that took place against Bea. Roberto and Brianna look to calm Valerie as they tell her… )
Roberto De La Rosa: Valerie, Valerie! Tranquilo, mi amiga. What happened at Shock Value was a robbery, yes, but it is what it is. I understand how you feel about how that match turned out and how Bea managed to sneak a victory away from you, but don’t let that loss consume you. It’s only just a setback for you knowing that you are el futuro of this company. Sooner rather than later you’ll have Championship gold around your waist, trust me.
Brianna Hill: Exactly, just like Roberto said… it’s only just a setback. You did everything you could to beat that annoying little shit at Shock Value and she managed to luck her way into beating you and wrapping the eel around your neck. That was your match to win of course, and we all feel your frustrations, Val. However, that’s just how the match went, and we just gotta keep moving forward. La Famila has to keep moving forward, and I’ll echo Roberto’s sentiments in saying that you’re gonna get a title soon enough with how much work you’ve put in.
Valerie Hellstorm: While I do appreciate everything you guys are saying right now, I still have questions from last week’s match against Bea.
Roberto De La Rosa: What is it Valerie?
Valerie Hellstorm: Where were you guys during the match???
( The crowd inside of the arena would give an audible gasp after hearing Valerie, and both Roberto and Brianna are equally confused. Valerie continues to speak as she says… )
Valerie Hellstorm: Seriously? Where were you guys last week during my match? The only person that came out to assist me was Luis, and we were both left to rot in that match. Luis had ONE job and he unfortunately wasn’t able to do it. If you guys were actually there, fighting off that stupid butler Bea had around, and actually helping me out properly… I would have beaten Bea with no issues or any sort of bullshit standing in my way. I could have brought more gold to La Familia if you guys had shown. So please tell me where you guys were while I was being electrocuted by eels in a tank.
( The crowd is intrigued at what Valerie is saying at how Roberto and Brianna weren’t there last week to help Valerie. Roberto and Brianna look at each other before looking back at Valerie, as Roberto thinks about what he’s going to say for a second before he answers Valerie’s question. )
Roberto De La Rosa: Look Valerie, I would have been happy to help win your match, truly. I would have been there, but as you know, I had a Championship match this week set, and ultimately I needed to prepare for that most, tú entiendes? I have to make sure I an the most prepared and ensure that this Hardcore Championship stays in the ranks of La Famila. I thought Luis would have been more than enough help for you to beat Bea, and neutralize that fat butler she has.
Brianna Hill: I would have been there too… but the rental car I was using was stuck in traffic. Some issues going on with the car, everything that could have gone wrong went wrong while I was heading to the arena. Roberto had his own stuff to deal with, and again, I would have been there Val, but things just happened and-
Valerie Hellstorm: You guys still should have showed up. You should have been in my corner, by my side, and ready to help me out whenever I needed it, which INCLUDES leaving early so you don’t have to deal with traffic. I’m not happy you guys weren’t there to assist me, you guys weren’t there for me when I needed it the most and that’s not very family-like. That’s not very La Familia like-
( Roberto quickly cuts off Valerie, as he’s looking to reassure her as he says… )
Roberto De La Rosa: Look Valerie, while me and Brianna couldn’t make it to your match and be there for you, you still did great regardless. You should have won that match, everyone in the arena knows it, the people watching at home knows it, hell even Bea herself in the back of her deranged psychopathic mind knows it. That you had her beat! Like we said Valerie, it’s only a matter of time that you become a Champion! You were made to be a Champion in this company and it’s going to happen.
Brianna Hill: You did amazing Val, you shouldn’t let a loss like that derail you because like you said you DID have Bea beat, she was lucky as hell for what happened. Like Roberto said, you’re gonna become a Champion, a Champion that me, Roberto, and Luis are going to be proud to have and La Familia will still be covered in gold. We can assure you about that Val.
( Valerie doesn’t want to hear it though, as she answers to what Roberto and Brianna just said by saying… )
Valerie Hellstorm: It should have happened at Shock Value though! That was MY match to win, my moment was right fucking there and it was stolen from me. You guys should have been there to have my back and assure me my Specialists Title win that night. The moment was there, it was taken, and my family wasn’t there when I needed them. Whatever though, I need to focus on my match against Cam in a bit, but I’m letting yall know that my moment of opportunity was last week… my crowning moment should have happened at Shock Value.
( Before Roberto & Brianna could say anything else, Valerie walks away from them as she looks to face Cameron Ella Ava in just a few short moments. Roberto and Brianna look stressed at what just transpired between them and Valerie. The segment would then proceed to fade out as Sunday Night Voltage transitions back to the ring for our next contest! )
(Commercial for Dynasty’s Operation: Doomsday.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Good 4 u’ by Olivia Rodrigo hits to boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Las Vegas, Nevada she is “The Girl Boss” VALERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIE HELLLLLLLSTORM!!!!!!!!!!!
(Valerie Hellstorm makes her way to the ring wearing a number of bandages from her match at Shock Value. Clearly she has not fully recovered from the painful incident she suffered. Even so, she has a focused look on her face, ignoring the boos on her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well we all saw at Shock Value that Valerie Hellstorm was once again unsuccessful in capturing the EAW Specialists Championship. She literally went through hell and back and she has the wounds to show for it.
James Peters: I definitely have a great respect for the effort that she put in up against Bea Valentine. And even more that she is actually competing here tonight. This woman was electrocuted by eels! And she’s competing the next week! Madness!
Persephone: Let the woman have a week off. Me too actually. Unless Luis comes out again.
(Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits to cheers from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent from Los Angeles, California she is the “Mad Woman” CAMERRRRRRRRRRRRRON ELLA AVAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
(Cameron Ella Ava makes her way down to the ring getting a respectful ovation from the crowd as she walks down the ramp with a confident smirk on her face, ready for her match against Valerie. Valerie Hellstorm does not look impressed and is shown mocking the crowd for glazing Cameron.)
Rich Russillo: OMG Cameron Ella Ava! We are blessed by the arrival of the Goddess! Well she doesn’t use that name much anymore so we should be calling her The Serpent! What a goat!
James Peters: At Shock Value Cam came very close to winning the Electric Clusterfuck match but unfortunately the title shot was taken by Rex McAllister instead. Which means Cam is going to have to wait her turn for a title shot in the future! Now is as good as any a time for her to start building up some Ws and get right back into that title contention for real.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: This match is underway now as both competitors emerge from their corners. Valerie Hellstorm is smirking on at Cameron Ella Ava as she finishes her stretches in the corner and emerges looking to lock up and get this contest underway. Valerie feeling out the veteran Hall of Fame competitor knowing she has to be careful in the ring up against Cameron. The competitors lock up in the middle of the ring with Cameron immediately transitioning into a headlock! The experience edge of Cameron giving her an early advantage here potentially but Valerie tries to shove Cameron away from her. But Cameron with the good footing to keep the hold applied! Valerie yanks herself away from Cameron who briefly transitions from a Headlock into an armlock before shoving Valerie away from her sending Valerie chest first into the corner. Valerie gets her arms up to stop the impact as she turns around and Cameron yells at her to bring it on.
James Peters: Mind games here tonight from Cameron Ella Ava getting into the head of Valerie Hellstorm in the early goings of this match. Valerie is visibly frustrated but has to put those thoughts away as she returns to the match looking to lock up once again. They do so in the middle of the ring but once again Cameron into a headlock! But this time Valerie manages to maneuver around Cameron behind her and breaks free! Valerie grabs the head of Cameron and pulls her into a collar and elbow tie up as real graps are indeed underway on this legendary edition of Voltage. Cameron fighting against it as she breaks free briefly but Valerie immediately locks her into a Headlock. Cameron won’t stand for that however as she falls back into the ropes and throws Valerie off her breaking the hold!
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm bounces off the ropes across the ring but Cameron Ella Ava leaps up over her head and shoulders! Successful leapfrog but Valerie continues to run the ropes… but Cameron runs the opposite direction and cuts Valerie off with a leaping Shoulder Tackle! Valerie thrown to the ground with force landing down hard on her back. Valerie dropped for the first time in this match as she slowly pulls herself back up… but Valerie immediately rushes at Cameron with a Running Clothesline! No! Cameron ducks it and kicks Valerie hard in the gut causing her to keel over. Valerie down on hands and knees as Cameron runs the ropes… Running Punt Kick to the skull!!!-
James Peters: But smartly Valerie Hellstorm rolls out of the way avoiding that potentially lethal maneuver from Cameron Ella Ava. Valerie rolls into the corner before she pulls herself back up and faces off against Cameron in the ring once again. Valerie realized just how quickly she could have lost the match there but managed to avoid it. Cameron was going for the kill as now Valerie goes to lock up with Cameron yet again. Headlock is applied in the middle of the ring by Cameron on Valerie! Valerie falls back into the ropes and sends Cameron across the ring! Cameron runs the ropes… Valerie falls flat on the mat as Cameron jumps over her. Valerie back up now as Cameron comes back across the ring… Clothesline from Valerie! No! Cameron ducks it and continues to run the ropes!!! Cameron off the ropes once more time but Valerie sidesteps her and grabs her by the tights… Valerie runs towards the side of the ring and tosses Cameron right up and over!!!
(Cameron Ella Ava is shown being tossed over the top rope as she flips over flying to the outside of the ring and crashes painfully on the ground near the entrance ramp!)
Persephone: Count her out ref! Count her out! OMG begin the count!!!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava does not look pleased that she was disposed of and thrown out of the ring like trash. Valerie Hellstorm now playing to the crowd in the ring who does not at all look impressed. But Valerie better watch out and keep her eye on the ball! Cameron rushes the ring before the referee can even start the ten count! Cameron charges in at Valerie and tackles her down to the mat! Cameron now unloading with punches to the head as it appears the chain wrestling portion of the match has ended and we are witnessing an all out brawl right here and right now!!! Valerie manages to throw Cameron off her and get back up to her feet but Cameron charges Valerie, knocking her into the corner and lighting her up with forearm strikes! Valerie tries to slip out and escape as she rolls under the bottom ropes to the outside of the ring but Cameron grabs the hair of Valerie and continues to try to yank her back into the ring!
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm pulled back up onto the apron by Cameron Ella Ava yanking on her hair! That has to hurt! But Valerie manages to grab the neck of Cameron and pulls her down over the top rope causing Cameron to let go! Cameron falls backwards into the ring as Valerie hops back up onto the apron… Valerie punches Cameron back into the ring before making her way up to the top rope… Valerie hits the skies! Valerie with a flying Hurricanrana landing on Cameron’s shoulders and throwing her across the ring! Great move there by Valerie! Valerie showing off her lucha libre skills here tonight but the crowd does not seem to approve. It was very effective however as Cameron is now down and out slowly recovering in the ring as Valerie basks in the glory of her moment.
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm measuring Cameron Ella Ava as she gets back up. Valerie charges in with a running Uppercut right to the gut of Cameron! Cameron smashed right in the side as she keels over against the ropes before getting pummeled repeatedly again in the sides and gut by Valerie who is lighting Cameron up with various strikes. Cameron taking some real damage here as she tries to block the shots and defend herself but Valerie has her trapped in the ropes! The referee intervenes now with a five count to get Valerie off Cameron.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm backs off as Cameron Ella Ava charges in but Valerie is ready for her! Valerie catches Cameron with a running knee to the gut as Cameron is hit in the gut and flips over crashing down to the mat. Cameron was looking like she had this match under control when it started but that sure did not last very long!
Persephone: Which is far more than I can say for this match. Shit is neverending.
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm moves in on Cameron Ella Ava and grabs her by the legs. Possibly going for some kind of submission here… but Cameron is kicking and fighting back! Valerie quickly puts an end to that with a hard stomp right in the damaged side of Cameron! Repeated stomps to the gut from Valerie before Cameron manages to kick her off. Valerie backs up as Cameron gets back up favoring her side. Valerie pulls Cameron up over her shoulders! Possibly going for a Death Valley Driver here! No! Cameron slips off the back of Valerie before shoving her hard into the corner. Valerie falls into the corner as Cameron charges in at full speed!!!
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava charges in but Valerie Hellstorm moves out of the way! Valerie moves as Cameron crashes into the ropes… Valerie runs off the ropes leaping up to the middle rope before springboarding off… Springboard Clothesline from Valerie! She gets all of it! Valerie to the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm gets a two count in the first fall of this match. But this thing is not over just yet! Both competitors slowly back up as Valerie connects with a hard forearm to the face staggering Cameron backwards. Cameron comes back with one of her own… no! Valerie kicks her in the gut! Irish Whip! No! Cameron yanks the arm of Valerie back and smashes her hard in the face with a forearm! Cameron hammering in at Valerie with forearms… but Valerie catches the arm! Valerie yanks Cameron in and transitions into an arm drag! Cameron tossed across the ring before rolling back up to her feet… but Valerie grabs her and slips into position for the Side Russian Leg Sweep! Valerie takes Cameron down! Valerie managing to maintain control of this match and that spells bad news for Cameron here tonight!
James Peters: But Valerie Hellstorm immediately locks her legs around the neck of Cameron Ella Ava! The submission is applied and will Cameron tap out!?!?!? Cameron is refusing! Sshe is fighting back reaching out for the ropes and trying to pry the legs of Valerie off from around her neck. But Valerie has them things locked in like a vice and Cameron cannot escape! She is right in the middle of the ring how will she get out of this predicament? The fans are cheering Cameron on as she feels their energy to give her strength. Cameron tries to move herself up into a more seated position to get some leverage and get up and out of this hold. Cameron manages to pry one of the legs of Valerie off! And that’s all she needed! Cameron with a punch to the face of Valerie as she manages to escape! Hard chops to Valerie’s chest as she tries to get the other leg away from her but Valerie is fighting back and the two are brawling now on the mat throwing strikes! Cameron gets the advantage climbing on top of Valerie and unloading on her!
Persephone: Why couldn’t she just tap out. Smh!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava beating the shit out of Valerie Hellstorm now with those knife edge chops! Valerie kicks Cameron away from her but both women back up and begin to brawl in the middle of the ring. Exchanging chops and lighting up each other’s chests with these blows! But Cameron has the advantage now! Cameron with a lunging Clothesline… No! Valerie ducks it! But Cameron grabs Valerie from behind and tosses her backwards with a German Suplex into a Bridge! The cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: But Valerie Hellstorm with the kickout! Cameron Ella Ava not letting the kickout phase her here as she gets back up and gets right back to work on Valerie. Cameron with strikes to the face of Valerie! But Valerie flips Cameron over and begins throwing strikes of her own. Valerie is very hard hitting as she seems to have grounded and pounded Cameron here tonight. Cameron falls into the corner as Valerie charges in with a Double Knee Strike!!! She gets all of it as Cameron rolls out into the ring… and Valerie runs the ropes dropping her knees down onto the face of Cameron! Valerie now going sky high here looking to put Cameron away with a high risk move! MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE!!!!-
Rich Russillo: But Cameron Ella Ava moves out of the way! Valerie Hellstorm crashes and burns brutally! What a massive fail! Valerie in pain now as she slowly recovers with Cameron managing to get back up first. Both competitors are in pain and I doubt they can go much longer! Cameron charges into the corner with a Running Splash! She gets all of it! Valerie fighting back but Cameron with kicks to the gut knocking Valerie down in the corner… But Valerie charges out of the corner… only to eat a Clothesline from Cameron! Cameron grabs Valerie and pulls her back up… Scoop Slam right in the middle of the ring and the Hall of Famer is rolling now! Cameron grabs Valerie and tosses her hard into the corner! Valerie goes shoulder first into the turnbuckle pole and falls through the ropes crashing to the outside of the ring! The referee is beginning the count now as Cameron has taken full control of this contest!!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Persephone: FASTER! PLEASE FASTER!
James Peters: But Cameron Ella Ava now is running the ropes as Valerie Hellstorm slowly gets back up on the outside! Watch out here! Cameron charges in… Running Suicide Dive to the outside of the ring!!! Cameron gets all of it smashing Valerie back first into the LED barricade at ringside! Valerie just got wrecked with that high speed assault! Valerie laid out on the outside of the ring as the crowd is getting all kinds of hyped up for Cameron! Cameron playing to the crowd before turning back to Valerie. Valerie crawling away from Cameron and pulling herself up using the steel steps. Cameron charges in looking to smash her into the steps! But Valerie moves out of the way just before Cameron hits the steps! Cameron manages to avoid running into the steps herself but then jumps up onto the steps and lunges at Valerie from across the apron! Flying Clothesline off the ropes lays out Valerie!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava tosses Valerie Hellstorm back into the ring. She hooks the arms and pulls Valerie up into Piledriver position! Cameron looking to spike Valerie here and break her neck! But Valerie counters it tossing Cameron over her! But Cameron flips over grabbing the legs and rolling her up into a Sunset Flip! The referee slides in to make the count!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: No! Valerie Hellstorm with the kickout!!! Valerie immediately grabs the legs of Cameron Ella Ava trying to twist her around into a Boston Crab but Cameron throws her off! Valerie rolls back up to her feet and swings at Cameron trying to take her head off… but Cameron ducks it! Only for Valerie to bounce off the ropes… Valerie takes Cameron’s head off with a Superman Punch! Cameron crumbles to the ground! Valerie just knocked her the hell out!!! But Valerie collapses too as she crawls towards the cover. Valerie too exhausted to get there in time! She slowly reaches the cover and goes for the pin but it might be too late!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kickout! It was indeed too late as Cameron Ella Ava lives to fight another day! Valerie Hellstorm pounding the mat in frustration as she gets back up and realizes that she must take desperate measures to end things. Valerie back up to her feet as she is measuring Cameron looking to hit some kind of finishing maneuver… Cameron slowly back up but Valerie decides to go for something different instead. Cameron slowly back up… Valerie off the top rope… with a Curb Stomp to the back of the neck! No! Cameron dodged it! Cameron grabs Valerie from behind… but Valerie fights back hitting the side of Cameron’s head with her elbow!!!-
James Peters: But Cameron Ella Ava blocks the elbow and shoves Valerie Hellstorm away! Valerie whirls around… SERPENT RISING!!!!!!!! Cam gets the Step-Up Axe-Kick in! She just obliterated Valerie! The cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… CAMERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRON ELLA AVAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
(Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits to cheers from the crowd as the referee raises Cameron Ella Ava’s hand in victory.)
Rich Russillo: Big win for Cam here tonight! The Hall of Famer and legendary champion should never be counted out! What a match!
James Peters: The hard times continue for Valerie Hellstorm here tonight. But to be fair she should be commended for even competing here tonight after what happened to her at Shock Value and the brutal match she was in. Considering all that context she definitely had a very impressive night and there is no shame in losing to a legend like Cameron Ella Ava even on a good night!
Persephone: But why didn’t Luis come out? Where is mi amor?
Rich Russillo: Don’t worry I’m sure he will be on the show again next week. Or maybe even later tonight.
Persephone: He better be or I will hold you accountable.
Rich Russillo: :whoa:!
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Daylight Savings Time. Get yo bitch ass up earlier or you’re fired.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into a shot of the arena as ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac is heard playing through the speakers of the arena. The crowd is electric right now as the camera goes over to show TLA as he makes his way out to the stage. He has a smile on his face as he takes a moment to scan around at the fans in attendance here tonight, before from there beginning to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!! T… L… A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well last week, we saw TLA compete for the EAW World Championship against Charlie Marr in a High Voltage match at Shock Value. Unfortunately for TLA, it was Charlie who managed to retain.
James Peters: Now TLA is out here tonight and it seems like he’s looking to address it to the fans tonight. What is he going to say? Who really knows, but I think it’ll be made clear that’s next from here.
Persephone: I’ll give him credit, at least he’s not coming off as a whiny bitch right now. But I’m sure that’s going to change…
(TLA makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron before entering the ring. From there, he makes his way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ begins to come to a close. TLA’s face turns a lot more solemn as he takes a moment before beginning to speak.)
TLA: Yoyoyo how we doing, Cologne? 😔
Crowd: :mjcry:
TLA: We down bad right now, homies. We going through it after what happened last week at Shock Value. I wish I was here with y’all under better circumstances, specifically with the EAW World Championship around my waist, but shit happened. It went down for real and in the end, Charlie Marr was the better hombre. He’s still the Champion while I’m out here tonight El Campeon-less, and I think y’all know I could feel a little better about it. It ain’t even the fact just the fact that I lost, it’s the fact that it could’ve been prevented given the situation I was in. If una cosa, one thing was different about it, had Charlie fallen un segundo before me, then I would’ve won. But as I said, shit happened, and I ain’t out here complaining or nothing, I’m just saying that with the way that things played out… I think it’s safe to say that yo boy is far from done. I ain’t through for a second on becoming a World Champion, and even though I can’t help but feel just a little disappointed about how all that shit went down, like always, we stay hustlin’. We gonna continue to put that work in and make sure that we back up there. That we get another opportunity at the World Championship and this time have shit turn out different. This ain’t the end of TLA, never has been, never will be, we still out here, and I don’t care what a motherfucker gotta say about it, but we ain’t leavin’!
(TLA hypes up the crowd with a smile on his face as they cheer loudly in support for the EAW Hall of Famer before he continues to speak from there.)
TLA: Not for a minute. I been knew we had some gringos tryna bring me down, stop my shine cuz shit was getting too bright for them. But that’s cool, ain’t nothing to stress about, ain’t nothing new either. I still get back up and I keep it moving and that’s just gonna be what it’s gonna have to be in terms of Shock Value. I do be thinking about how if things had gone even slightly different I’d be the EAW World Champion right now and not Charlie Marr, and as negative as shit like that seems to be, it ain’t gonna stop me from continuing my chase for that title. We gonna keep going, they gonna try and stop us, but they ain’t gonna do that, not at all. Imma keep fighting and I’m going to do it with the entire TLArmy behind me, and we ain’t taking our foot off the gas until we get what we want, and that is when I become a three-time World Champion! Imma keep at it, imma make sure that what happened last week against Charlie don’t happen again, and while you may not think it’s true, you sure as hell won’t have a choice once I’m through. There’s some fierce competition out there, but when you got the fiercest motherfucker right here, then who gonna stop me-
???: Well TLA I guess we have something in common. We both got SCREWED!
(The crowd boos loudly as they hear the familiar voice blast through the speakers of the arena, interrupting what TLA had to say before he could finish. The camera then goes over to show Dr. Bethany Blue as she makes her way out from the backstage area.)
Persephone: OH BROTHER, why is SHE coming out here right now!
Rich Russillo: Well it’s exactly as she said! We saw what happened at Shock Value for Bethany in the Electrified Clusterfuck match, and it doesn’t seem exactly like she’s happy with how it panned out.
James Peters: I wouldn’t be happy either if I didn’t win, but it seems like she’s completely blowing this out of proportion by not only saying that she got screwed, but apparently trying to say that TLA got screwed as well. This is bound to be interesting…
(Bethany makes her way down the ramp as she approaches the ring, microphone already in her hand as she looks around at the fans who continue to shower negativity at her. After sometime, she continues to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: TLA, I apologize for interrupting you, I really do. It’s just that I couldn’t help but overhear what you were saying, and while you expect me to make an enemy out of you, that’s not what I came out here to do at all. I came out here to tell you that I agree with you, and if there is anyone who understands the situation that I myself have been put in, it would be you. You see, just like you, I believe that what happened at Shock Value last week in that distasteful Electrified Clusterfuck match should not have happened. It was truly a tragedy to say the least, and a waste of everyone’s time if it wasn’t me winning the entire match. That’s what should have happened, and it was going to happen before I ended up getting SCREWED in the match itself. Yes, indeed, Dr. Bethany Blue getting screwed out of a big match again, when does it ever end??? A lot of people want to say that this new attitude I have is very jarring and unnecessarily “bitchy” of me, but who could blame me considering I an one of the greatest female Elitists that this company has ever seen and time after time again I am constantly being shut down and punished for my talents. You could say the same for yourself TLA and I would not disagree with you. Just like Charlie screwed you out of that Championship, Rex McAllister screwed me out of a Championship match against Charlie Marr at Grand Rampage.
(Bethany climbs up onto the apron and enters into the ring, the crowd continuing to react negatively to her as she makes herself known, but Bethany is quick to brush the criticism off like it is simply not there.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Look, I see how you’re reacting to this, you agree! You think the exact same thing about your match. I mean, picture this, TLA versus Dr. Bethany Blue for the EAW World Championship at Grand Rampage, that’s what it should have been, right? But no, instead we’re getting a match that absolutely nobody wanted to see because both competitors completely lucked their way into it and managed to escape from the two of us. It’s a damn shame, and it just pisses me off to think about, so much so that I’ve come to you in hopes of confiding to you my frustrations and my anger on the matter, because once again, I know that you’d be the person who understands it the most. None of this is fair for either of us, and it’s time that we take a stand against this and make it known to not just everyone here in attendance, but to the Elitists in the back and ESPECIALLY Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma just how wrong all of this is. We’re BOTH sick of this, and we both deserve the right amount of justice as well. So what do you say, TLA? I want to hear it from your own mouth even though I know already that you’re going to end up telling me what I want to hear. Are you in this with me?
(TLA definitely looks perplexed by this as he raises an eyebrow at Bethany. He takes a moment to process what is going on before bringing his microphone up to his mouth.)
TLA: Homie, are you seriously tryna speak for me? :cmon:
Dr. Bethany Blue: No… I’m only out here telling the truth. Are you telling me that you don’t agree with it?
TLA: :mjpls: I think you got a few screws loose up there, mami, sorry to tell you. I ain’t gonna say that I was screwed, because there was nothing that happened last week that would make you believe so, I’ll take it on the chin. But while I’m good acknowledging that, it seems you can’t accept that you weren’t screwed over at Shock Value too.
Dr. Bethany Blue: That’s insane! How dare you even consider that to be a possibility, TLA. Here I was thinking that you would understand me and the struggles that I’ve been through, but it’s clear that you’re just as blind as the rest of them in their thinking. But you know what? That’s fine, completely fine, maybe you just need more of an eye opener. TLA, I’m okay with continuing this conversation with you in hopes that we come to an understanding.
TLA: Nah, I’m good, I’ve seen all that I need to see if you want me to be completely honest with you. Rex McAllister ain’t steal shit, that’s a real vato right there and he deserves a EAW World Championship shot against Charlie Marr more than anyone else on Voltage. A real hombre and he out here having haters just like you tryna bring him down and say that he don’t deserve it? Nah, shit crazy.
(Bethany tilts her head, thinking for a moment, before having an epiphany.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Oh, I see now, TLA. I understand what you’re trying to do here. You’re trying to take the morally right path in hopes of making people understand you more. Let me tell you, from experience, it’s not worth you going all this trouble to do that. For years I was in your exact shoes, trying to rationalize my failures in a way that was far from the truth in order to make myself appeal more to an audience that, in hindsight, really didn’t appreciate me. It sucked, and I realize now just how wrong that was to do. You don’t need to try and lie to yourself to sympathize with them, speak honestly with me.
(TLA once again, can not believe what he’s hearing. The crowd is chanting for him and he is absolutely not budging, as he turns back over to Bethany and shakes her head.)
TLA: Nah… this bitch loco, I’m out.
(TLA drops his microphone down to the ground as ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ begins to play through the speakers once again while he leaves. Bethany looks not only dumbstruck, but offended by this as she’s yelling at TLA to get back in this ring and continue to talk it out with her, but TLA isn’t even taking a second glance back. The last shot seen is a disgruntled Bethany, who crosses her arms at the center of the ring, while Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into a shot of the backstage area of the Trixxo Arena, as the camera focuses on Sofia Clarke standing by in a designated interview area. She has a smile on her face and a microphone in hand as from there she begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: What a Sunday Night Voltage we’ve had tonight! But right now I want to take a moment to take a break from the action and introduce our guests here tonight… Alex Myers and Ruler… NICHOLISM.
(The crowd reacts loudly as both Alex Myers and Ruler make their way into the scene. They stand confidently next to one another with serious looks on their face as Sofia from there continues on.)
Sofia Clarke: Alex, Ruler, as always, we thank you for joining us tonight.
(Alex and Ruler both nod their heads in acknowledgement.)
Sofia Clarke: As you already know, earlier this week a Fight Grid video came out announcing that the match between The Jaded Hearts against Shinzo Sasaki and Prince Tohru of KAI-ZEN for the Unified Tag Team Championships was canceled. With that in place, a replacement match was announced, one that is now seeing Kassidy and Sienna put their Championships on the line between the two of you. Do you mind giving your thoughts on that?
Alex Myers: I think it’s safe to say right off the bat that a match like this has been a long time coming for the two of us. Since the formation of NICHOLISM, the only goal that we had in mind was to make sure that no matter what it took, we’d be at the very top of the tag team division here in Elite Answers Wrestling. It’s a tall task, but tall tasks are nothing new for the two of us, and even though it would be a long road to get there, we knew how all of this would end given the opportunity. We would need to win the Unified Tag Team Championships, and whenever that chance popped up, we would do just that. KAI-ZEN’s dissolvement was a blessing to us because while that date initially was uncertain, I think we both have some well-needed insight over what is going to happen from here.
Ruler: Facing the likes of Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade, while quite daunting, is not particularly an impossible feat. Just like anyone else who faces the self-proclaimed greatest tag team of all time, NICHOLISM is walking into this match as the underdogs. Nobody really expects us to win considering the caliber of our opponents, and it’s a shame to think about. But to say that I really care about it in the grand scheme of things is foolish, and I speak for Alexis when I say that I don’t think it mattered to them either. We’ve known from the very beginning exactly where we belong on the totem pole on Sunday Night Voltage in terms of tag team competition and that is at the very top. We’ve both had success together and separately on this journey with one another and all of that has led to what is going to go down at the Operation: Doomsday Marquee Event. We have been bonded in more ways than one, and that makes us a formidable force in the face of anyone that stands in our way. We didn’t get this far, we didn’t demand those Tag Team Championships, just to come up short. We are going to win in just one week’s time, and we’re not going to settle for anything less than that. You only get so many opportunities in this company, and each of them you have to make the best of regardless of the situation. That’s the case with NICHOLISM, and making the best out of this and furthermore giving our best is going to lead us to exactly where we need to be.
Sofia Clarke: Well we saw you speak a little more about the topic on this past episode of Friday Night Dynasty when you confronted The Jaded Hearts inside of the ring. Do you have any further elaboration on anything you two said when you met Kassidy and Sienna face-to-face?
Alex Myers: I mean, we said the truth, didn’t we? If there is one thing that I have kept on my mind since that encounter it is when Hunter said that without the Unified Tag Team Championships, The Jaded Hearts are absolutely nothing. A line uttered that seems so blasphemous, yet by how the two of them responded, seeming disgusted and offended, you can’t help but think that there’s some truth to that statement. I can only assume that’s why they fight for their Championships so hard, because they know that once they lose it, all the eyes are going to stray away from them and instead look toward the people that are holding the titles in their place. We said from the beginning that it was going to end up being us, and I’m going to find some good amusement out of seeing their reactions when their worst possible fear, a team that is significantly “lesser” than them managing to beat all the odds and win, comes to fruition. I don’t expect anything less than that, and it’s as Hunter said, we didn’t get to this phase in our career to expect a loss. We didn’t get this far just to come up short and be forced to move on, because truthfully, where does NICHOLISM go from here if they don’t win this match? We’re not going to ponder on that possibility because as long as I have a choice, I’m going to make sure that it absolutely does not happen.
Ruler: The same can be said for myself. I am tired of coming up short at the finish line, I am tired of settling for second place knowing that I can do so much more than that. With that in mind, I am going to make sure to do everything in my power along with Alexis to make sure that NICHOLISM does not end up suffering the same fate. We are going to come into this match and we are going to show a level of competition that The Jaded Hearts have never seen before. Knowing us and what we are able to produce inside of the ring, them not taking that into account and underestimating us like we expected them to do is not going to bode well for them. They can say what they want to say, but all the talking will be done in the ring, and we’re going to make sure that regardless of how you think about us, in the end, you will respect us and you will acknowledge us as your new Unified Tag Team Champions.
Sofia Clarke: To close this off, there was a comment made earlier about how NICHOLISM has grown stronger especially after the events of Shock Value. Both of you have made glaringly known your thoughts on the matter. Is that something that is going to consequently spell an end to The Jaded Hearts reign as Unified Tag Team Champions?
Alex Myers: I mean, is that even a question? Of course we think that. From the very beginning NICHOLISM was a team that completely set itself apart from the rest of the competition here in Elite Answers Wrestling. A team of this caliber with two former Champions was absolutely nothing to look over heading toward the future and no matter how long it took, our presence was going to end up being felt. All we needed was one opportunity to showcase that, one moment to prove that, and I feel as though what happened at Shock Value in our match together was proof. Even though one of us had to lose, it didn’t change the fact that not only us respectively came out stronger from that, but NICHOLISM as a whole did as well. And if we were not ready before, then I feel as though we are certainly ready now for whatever is to come our way. Fighting for the Unified Tag Team Championships has been our ultimate goal, and the last thing that we want to do is let that slip away from us.
Ruler: The Jaded Hearts can say what they want to say about us, but we’ve had our fair share of criticisms since our arrival here to Elite Answers Wrestling and none of that had gotten in the way of our success. We both have fought too hard to let this slip away, and it’s as Alexis said, it’s hard to tell where the two of us are going to end up going from here if next week at Operation: Doomsday goes wrong. We’re not going to have to worry about that, not at all, because we promise once it’s all said and done that we’re going to wear those titles around our waist. It’s been far too long since we’ve been Champions in this company and I’m particularly eager to make sure that it changes. Once NICHOLISM wins those titles from Kassidy and Sienna, that’s when all the naysayers have to quiet down. That’s when everyone has to finally shut up and put their eyes on us once and for all. We know where we are and where we’re meant to me, we just haven’t been given the proper spotlight in order to show that. Next week, everything changes for us, and it’s going to have to take the full power of NICHOLISM in order to do that.
Sofia Clarke: Alex, Ruler, once again, thank you for joining us.
(NICHOLISM turns around and makes their way out of the scene as the camera focuses on Sofia Clarke as she stands in front of the camera with a smile on her face.)
Sofia Clarke: Back to you guys.
(The shot then begins to pan out as it’s the last thing seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade out to a commercial break.)
(Commercial for Dune 2, in theaters now!)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS A NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH FOR THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
(‘Cellar Door’ by Spiritbox hits to a quiet reaction as Hayley Morrow begins walking out. She looks focused as she makes her way down the ramp and towards the ring, ignoring the crowd reaction.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!… Billied from Seattle, Washington… Weighing in at 120 pounds… HHHAAAAYYYYLLLEEEYYYY MMMMOOORRRROOW!!!!!
James Peters: Here comes Hayley Morrow. She may not have had much to say this week, but this is a big opportunity both for her to end this feud with Brianna Hill and get a future Specialists Championship match! I’m sure she’s ready for this!
Rich Russillo: Hayley Morrow has been slowly improving as an Elitist. Let’s see what she can do tonight!
Persephone: Yikes. You guys did a better job of hyping her up than Hayley herself.
(‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo hits, and there’s a significantly louder reaction as the fans begin to mostly boo for Brianna Hill. Brianna Hill makes her way out to the stage with a confident look on her face, and it’s not until she makes it to ringside that she looks towards Hayley Morrow with a look of disgust on her face, clearly ready to get this match over with.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Cancún, Mexico… Weighing in at 119 pounds… BBBRRRIIIIAAANNNNNNNNNAAAAAA HHHIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Here comes Brianna Hill, who clearly has something against Hayley Morrow. She’s been waiting for this match, and now we’re here. Will Brianna Hill get the victory, both for herself and La Familia!
Rich Russillo: This certainly isn’t the Brianna that debuted in EAW last year, that’s for sure. She’s almost an entirely different person these days, but that may have made her a better competitor.
Persephone: Well she couldn’t stop yapping this week, so she better be able to put her money where her mouth is.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: OCEAN EYES BY BRIANNA HILL!!! THE COVER!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… BBBRRIIIIAANNNNNAAAAA HHHHHIIIIILLLL!!!!!!!
(Everyone in attendance is stunned as ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ hits once more. Brianna returns to her feet, and instead of having her hand raised, Brianna gestures towards the timekeepers, demanding a microphone. She’s given one, and as her theme quickly fades out, she begins to speak.)
Brianna Hill: First of all, get this trash out of the ring.
(Brianna Hill waits as Hayley Morrow slowly rolls out of the ring, still in pain following that short-lived match.)
Brianna Hill: Good. Now, you see that? That’s what happens when you get in La Familia’s way. Some of you clearly didn’t get the message, so let me just remind you all of what I said before. I’m going to make sure La Familia has more gold, and some loser like Hayley Morrow was NEVER going to get in the way of that. Hayley is nothing but garbage, and if she knows what’s good for her she won’t bother showing her face in EAW again as long as I’m around. She was just the first though, and up next I plan to take down two women who are competing for something that doesn’t belong to them. Bea Valentine got lucky and escaped with the Specialists Championship at Shock Value, but she won’t get so lucky now that I’m here. And Mia? Honestly, I don’t even know why Mia’s in the match! She has no place in it, and even she should consider it a waste of time, as all she’s gonna do is lose-
(‘21st CENTURY BITCH’ by Holy Wars hits to a mixed reaction, and Mia Santoro begins making her way out. Mia holds a microphone in her hand, and she walks down the ramp as Brianna stares at her, not too amused after being interrupted. Mia enters the ring, and it’s Brianna that quickly begins to speak.)
Brianna Hill: Why are you h-
Mia Santoro: Shut up. You’ve said more than enough, and clearly what you had to say wasn’t very intelligent. You’re writing off this title match as a guaranteed victory because you put away someone like Hayley Morrow that isn’t even cut out for this business, but you won’t be dealing with that kind of competition once that title is on the line. You’ll be dealing with me, which means that your dreams of bringing another Championship to La Familia are just as dead as Hayley’s career. You’re not the only one that needs an opportunity like this, nor are you the only one that’s been waiting for far too long to win their first Championship. However, I’m the only one that actually has what it takes to make good on her promises, and become the new Specialists Champion.
Brianna Hill: And is this supposed to be a joke? If it is, it really isn’t funny.
Mia Santoro: If you think it’s a joke, just wait until our match. Then we’ll really see what’s funny.
Brianna Hill: I-
(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan hits, and more boos come from the crowd as Bea Valentine begins making her way out. She is wearing the Specialists Championship around her waist and holding a microphone in her hand, and she doesn’t look too happy thanks to her loss to Jack Ripley earlier in the night. Bea enters the ring before beginning to speak.)
Bea Valentine: No no, this is just unacceptable! I just managed to reclaim Gloria, and already it seems the world is out to get us! Jack Ripley had to cheat in order to defeat me, BARELY scraping by with a victory, and now the two of you want to take Gloria away from me after she was already stolen!? This isn’t right. This world is just to cruel, but fortunately we are strong, which is why I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the two of you will NEVER come close to touching Gloria. Neither of you are worthy of holding her, and in our match I will do everything in my power to keep Gloria safe from you two thieves. If you want gold then go fight for the New Breed Championship. Gloria is off limits, and things will be staying that way for YEARS to come!
Mia Santoro: Wrong. You only have a week left with that title, so cherish it while you still can. After next week, I’ll be the one holding it.
Bea Valentine: IT!? How dare you!? And you think you can take her from me? Such disrespect.
Brianna Hill: This is getting ridiculous. I didn’t invite you two to the ring, so can you get out!?
Bea Valentine: Get out!? You disrespect Gloria and everything she stands for, and you expect me to stand back and let it happen!?
Brianna Hill: Nobody cares about your relationship with that title, that Championship is MINE!
Bea Valentine: She’ll never be yours. I already defeated one member of La Familia to keep her. I’ll put you down, too!
Mia Santoro: You’re both out of your minds. The only one leaving with that Championship is me.
(There’s a staredown between the three women, but this doesn’t last too long, as chaos soon breaks out.)
James Peters: BRIANNA HILL JUST SHOVED MIA SANTORO INTO BEA VALENTINE, AND NOW IS LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A FIGHT ON OUR HANDS!!!
Rich Russillo: BRIANNA GOES AFTER BEA AS THE TWO BEGIN TO FIGHT, BUT MIA RUNS IN AND ATTACKS BRIANNA!!!!! BEA NOW THROWING A KNEE TO MIA’S MIDSECTION, BUT MIA RUNS FORWARD AND RAMS BEA BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!
James Peters: BRIANNA HILL PULLS MIA OFF OF BEA BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT BEA COMES FROM BEHIND AND TAKES OUT BRIANNA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NOW IT’S MIA THAT GETS BACK UP, DROPPING BEA WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!!!!!
James Peters: MIA BEGINS PUNCHING AWAY AT BEA VALENTINE, BUT BRIANNA HILL HITS MIA WITH A KNEE STRIKE! THIS FIGHT IS GETTING EVEN MORE CHAOTIC, BUT LOOK UP THE RAMP!
(The fight continues, but security guards begin rushing down the ramp. They all enter the ring, beginning to separate the three women as they keep trying to fight.)
James Peters: THINGS HAVE QUICKLY GOTTEN OUT OF CONTROL, BUT THESE ARE THE THREE WOMEN THAT WILL FACE EACH OTHER FOR THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT WEEK!!!
Rich Russillo: WHO WILL WIN!?!? WILL BEA VALENTINE KEEP GLORIA, OR WILL WE SEE A NEW CHAMPION CROWNED!? WE’LL FIND OUT NEXT WEEK ON SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!
(The three women keep trying to tear themselves away from the security guards, attempting to fight each other, but the security guards pull them out of the ring, successfully beginning to separate them. There’s tons of screaming and yelling going on between them, and as the chaos continues, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for the upcoming Specialists Championship match between Bea Valentine, Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome, DRAKE KING!!!
(“When Darkness Falls” by Killswitch Engage hits the speakers, Drake King makes his way out down the ramp upon his introduction. It was a very interesting perspective from Drake King however, after what occurred previously.)
Rich Russillo: The match between Drake King and Jamie O’Hara at Shock Value was a warfare that is fresh on the minds of the EAW Universe, but reigning heavily on the minds of the competitors themselves. It took all that and then some to finish the match. What do you think is coursing through Drake King’s mind after that loss?
James Peters: I couldn’t begin to predict how Drake King is feeling. But what I do have a feeling of is that we’re gonna get a speech like none other for Drake. But something just, does it feel a bit off for you? Something about Drake King just seems a little odd here.
Persephone: Yeah, it’s odd, because he’s not Luis De La Rosa.
(Drake King at the end of the ramp, would soon enter the ring. His theme song died down, as he soaked in the atmosphere. Pacing around the ring, before he began to speak.)
Drake King: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s such a pleasure to meet each and every one of you. I am a man who has fought his entire career to get to where he is today! A man who has been giving nothing but dedication, passion, gratitude, and so much more. A man who has looked adversity in the face time and time again! I am so happy to be here on this brand!
(Drake said this as he paced around, and the crowd was obviously very confused. It didn’t make any sense as to what was being said right now. Drake King has accomplished so much in EAW, but he is acting like all of that is irrelevant here..)
Drake King: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… MY NAME IS… GARY DANIELSSSSSS!!!
(The crowd murmurs in confusion, baffled by this. Drake King or well, “Gary Daniels” lifts his arms up. He expected a loud reaction, but it was only a reaction of confusion. Nodding his head, it was a tough crowd to please.)
‘Gary Daniels’: My apologies, it must be difficult getting used to new talent on the EAW roster. Especially a brand as opportunistic as Voltage. Voltage? is SPECIAL. I have seen names be made on Voltage. I hope that one day I can be in that stratosphere as well. I am here to take that brass ring and wear it on my wedding day. I have a tough wall to climb. But I am a man with one of the toughest mindsets and mentalities in that locker room! I will earn my stars and stripes one way or another. And I will do it the right way, or the “GD way”. As you could put it, the Gary Daniels way! I’ll do it the GD way, man!
(The crowd was still baffled and confused, as if you could hear a pin drop in the arena.)
Persephone: Sorry, is Drake King absolutely losing his mind? Is he making a mockery of another presence? What is going on here, and more specifically, what is he attempting to accomplish? Because none of it made absolutely any damn sense.
‘Gary Daniels’: 2024 is going to be the year that we make legendary. And I can only hope that at this point of the season, on the road to Grand Rampage and Pain For Pride, we figure these things out in a major way. Who knows, maybe even Grand Rampage becomes Gary Rampage? Just a thought. But regardless. I am humbled and grateful to be here, and you can hold this word for me. I WON’T DISAPPOINT! Can I get a “GARY!” chant going?
(“Gary” tried to get the crowd amped up, but a reaction was just not happening due to how mesmerized with confusion the crowd was. Suddenly though, Gary would be interrupted by a man making his way to the ring..)
Captain Charisma: Drake…..
(Captain Charisma made his way to the ring as he entered.. looking at Drake King.. just confused.)
Captain Charisma: What are you doing?
‘Gary Daniels’: Oh hey! It’s great to meet you, Captain Charisma. It’s an honor even, I know what you mean to this entire Voltage roster. You are one of the most spectacular people in that locker room. I am fortunate enough to stand here with you, in this ring on my first night at Voltage! Can I shake your hand?
(“Gary” extended his hand out to Captain Charisma, as it was only becoming more and more confusing.)
Captain Charisma: Drake.. this doesn’t make any sense. Is this some sort of act you’re trying to uphold after what occurred in your match against Jamie at Shock Value?
‘Gary Daniels’: No sir, no act here. My name is Gary Daniels, a new member of the Voltage roster. I am here to hopefully make history and prove myself. Unfortunately I didn’t face Jamie O’Hara at Shock Value. But that would absolutely be a dream match of mine!
Captain Charisma: Drake… this isn’t making any sense. What is this stunt that you’re pulling? And more importantly who is Gary Daniels? Can I get something from that? Is this one big joke that you’re playing?
‘Gary Daniels’: No. My name is Gary Daniels! I am Gary Daniels! But I get what you are wondering. Who in its entirety, is Gary Daniels? I am an individual who isn’t afraid of taking the long road, because it’s a fun ride to be on. Inside the squared circle means so much to me. Because stories can be represented, history can be made! And legacies can become solidified. There are no jokes from me here sir. However, if you need some lighthearted jokes, I can start thinking of some—
Captain Charisma: No, I don’t need any jokes, Drake. Thank you.
(Captain Charisma just looked absolutely puzzled as he scratched his head, eyeing Drake King up and down. As he just… he really was speechless.)
‘Gary Daniels’: Alright, if I am overstepping any boundaries just let me know sir. I don’t want to make anybody upset, and then create an unhealthy balance in the locker room. And then find Voltage in a toxic environment! That would be a nightmare sir. But if I am allowed to ask questions… Who is this “Drake”.. you speak of?
Captain Charisma: It’s you. You are Drake King, you are one of the most decorated Elitists not just in Voltage history, but Elite Answers Wrestling history. You have won countless matches in this ring, you have accomplished so many indomitable feats. You have broken so many records, you have changed the game when it comes to being an Elitist. And you’re telling me… You don’t know who “Drake” is? What? If you are joking, please cut the act Drake. No one in that crowd is buying it, no one watching is buying it. And I am not buying it either.
‘Gary Daniels’: This is all not really making sense to me. I don’t know, maybe I have a doppelganger. But if I accomplished all that, I would have a vivid memory of those remarkable achievements. What do you think? I have amnesia or something?
(“Gary” asked. But honestly, It was sort of starting to make sense here.. maybe Drake has amnesia for the way the match at Shock Value ended..)
‘Gary Daniels’: I just.. I have a long way to go, if I want to bestow all those achievements. But I am not afraid to climb that ladder either. I know that there’s gonna be Elitists trying to pull me down, but it’s best for everything isn’t it Mr. Captain Charisma? The fans benefit from viewing. We ourselves benefit from a competitive landscape over here on Voltage. And as commissioner of Voltage you benefit so immensely.
Captain Charisma: Look, this fire and competitive spirit is good and all Drake. But it would be better if you dropped this Gary Daniels act already! You are a laying foundation for Elite Answers Wrestling. You have accomplished more than others could in two lifetimes!
‘Gary Daniels’: You know, all of that sounds cool. But this fictional Drake King guy? It just doesn’t sound realistic for someone to properly accomplish all of that at the same time. You would have to consistently be at work, crafting yourself. And making the best case scenario of your product, and I just don’t believe that is fathomable. But listen boss, I gotta get going. It’s an honor again. An honor to stand here in this ring, an honor to be greeted by you. An honor, just entirely. You won’t regret the day you hired me. I promise.
(“Gary” left the ring as Captain Charisma was still just puzzled.. there was really nothing else to do here other than.. hope for the best? As the scene fades from there.)
(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where Rex McAllister is set to take on Charlie Marr for the EAW World Championship.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into a shot of the arena as the sounds of ‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score is heard playing through the speakers to the thunderous cheers of the crowd. The camera goes to the stage where an elated Rex McAllister is seen making his way out from the backstage area. With a big smile on his face he hypes up the electric crowd here tonight before from there making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!! REX MCALLISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week we saw Rex McAllister participate in the Electrified Clusterfuck match at Shock Value. And against four really tough opponents in the form of Donovan Duke, Jack Ripley, Cameron Ella Ava, and Dr. Bethany Blue, in the end, it was Rex who managed to climb the top of the ladder and get the win for himself.
James Peters: And now he has a future EAW World Championship opportunity waiting for him at Grand Rampage against the current Champion Charlie Marr. He looks to be giving his thoughts on that tonight as he makes his way to the ring.
(Rex makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring. From there he makes his way over and takes a microphone from ringside while ‘Stronger (salü remix)’ is heard completely fading out. From there, Rex then begins to speak to the crowd.)
Rex McAllister: I appreciate the warm welcome that everyone has given me tonight, it’s appreciated. I come out here tonight in a very good mood, and I think it’s safe to assume why. Shock Value went very well for me, and it’s hard to put into words how I truly feel after last week. But if I had to try, I’d say that I feel a sense of pride knowing that my hard work heading into such a match like the Electrified Clusterfuck with the company that I had in it as well meant something by the end of it. Not just that, but everything that I had worked for not just from the beginning of this year but from the beginning of the Season ended up leading me to the heights that I expected to reach in my recent tenure here on Sunday Night Voltage. I have been very keen on reestablishing the position that I had so many years ago at the very top of this brand, wearing the EAW World Championship around my waist and being the fighting Champion that I always have been. While I have gotten opportunities at that, and while there have been significant roadblocks that stood in the way of that, failure after failure I will admit has not deterred my goals whatsoever. My status in this company is self-explanatory, and I have worked very hard over the years in order to establish that. It has not been lost upon me what it takes to get to such a position and the amount of hard work that you have to put in.
Rex McAllister: I knew that I was going to have to do that and more in order to even consider being in contention for a title of that caliber. I was going to have to push myself not only to reach the level that I had previously but also beyond that in order to win the match I had at Shock Value last week. Donovan Duke, Jack Ripley, Cameron Ella Ava, Dr. Bethany Blue, those four Elitists were in the way of that. They were the ones that were stopping me from reaching the top of the ladder not just physically but metaphorically as well. They were not going to be people to sleep on and I knew they were going to come out of the gates swinging, looking to prove that they were even hungrier than I was. But when it was all said and done I had looked to make sure that it was me who wanted it more, that out of the other people in that match, no matter what they had accomplished in the past and what that made them out to be in the present, that was completely irrelevant. I wasn’t going to let them take what I had felt I had deserved and what I had fought hard to get for so long now. I wasn’t going to let this slip like other opportunities have so many times throughout my career. Long story short…
(Rex pauses as he says that, bowing his head with a smile on his face as he thinks back to the final moments of the match. The crowd erupts in support of the EAW Hall of Famer before he looks back up, scanning around and letting them have their reaction. He collects himself before then continuing to speak into the microphone.)
Rex McAllister: Long story short, I climbed up that ladder and I retrieved the opportunity of a lifetime. The opportunity to fight for the EAW World Championship at Grand Rampage against a man I am all too familiar with, especially if we want to take recent memory into further consideration. So let’s take a moment to talk about the current Champion Charlie Marr, and even I can’t deny the tear that he has been on since winning the title. It’s hard to credit Charlie for his work considering how vilified he makes himself, but one thing you have to do is respect it considering he is working just as hard as anyone else would to establish Sunday Night Voltage as his brand. I’ve lost out on two World Championship opportunities these past couple of months alone to him, one at Road To Redemption when he cashed in his Cash in The Vault briefcase, and the other at King of Elite when he won against myself and Drake King. While I was willing to stomach it and move forward early on, that doesn’t mean that it particularly sits right with me. It doesn’t mean that I’m just going to let him go by, knowing that the job isn’t finished at all. No, the fact that I am not an EAW World Champion right now motivates me beyond belief to be better.
Rex McAllister: That is the one thing that pushes me most out of everything because I know that is the ultimate goal going forward. We are quickly reaching the end of the Season and it’s safe to say that there’s not much time left. I know that I’m running out, and I know that the window of opportunity is going to close itself on me if I don’t capitalize now. So at Grand Rampage, I’m not going to settle for yet another loss against Charlie Marr, I am in fact going to make the best out of this situation and show him exactly why this time around, things are going to be different. Things are going to change because this is not like the situations that we were in these past couple of rounds where we had some company along with us, no, this time it’s only you and I. It’s only going to be the two of us vying for the EAW World Championship and it’s simply a matter of who’s better, and 100% of the time I am going to choose myself to win that battle. So Charlie while I do wish you the best of luck, when it’s all said and done, I’m going to make sure that it’s me who walks out the EAW World Champion at-
???: Yeah, yeah, yeah…
(The crowd boos loudly as the familiar voice is heard booming through the speakers of the arena. Rex immediately turns his attention toward the stage as while he expects EAW World Champion Charlie Marr to make his way out, what he sees instead…)
[SCREENBAR: LIVE VIA SATELLITE]
(The titantron lights up to show Charlie as he makes his way into the scene live via satellite in a fancy luxury suite, reminiscent of how he appeared on Dynasty just a couple of days ago. He is seated on a lawn chair with a balcony overlooking the skyline, as he drinks a glass of wine, savoring it for a moment before looking toward the camera. Clutching the EAW World Championship close to his chest, he begins to speak.)
Charlie Marr: What? Did you really expect me to show up there and mingle with the likes of you, Rex? Friday Night Dynasty didn’t get the privilege of seeing the Champ’s beautiful face in person, so what makes you think that Voltage is going to get anything different? No, in fact, I really do not feel like moving from where I am right now, which is why I didn’t bother to take the trip to… Cologne, Belgium of all places.
(Charlie makes a gagging sound as the crowd boos him again.)
Charlie Marr: Look, while I wish I could just sit here and talk about how badly I’m going to beat your ass at Grand Rampage, unfortunately, that’s not the only thing that I have to focus on right now. Sorry Rex, but I got something else to take care of first. And that something is giving back to the needy, less fortunate people in our company which is what I’m going to be doing next week at Operation: Doomsday. I have to focus my sights entirely on beating Shinzo Sasaki again just as I did at Road To Redemption last year, and once that is through then, and only then, can I focus my sights on you. I know, it’s a shame, and I bet I can just see the look on your face right now, pure, unbridled rage. But truth be told, I don’t really care about you, Rex. I’ve already beaten you twice, I think we all already know that I’m going to end up beating you a third time once we face again, I don’t think a singles match between the two of us is going to make much of a difference. So, Rex, honestly, lighten the fuck up. Nobody cares how much this match means to you or how much you’re going to give to it because you said that last time and you know what happened? That’s right, you got spanked by the real Champ. So if I were you, I’d keep my mouth shut and know my place in this company, because when daddy comes back to Voltage after Operation: Doomsday next week, then maybe he’ll give you the time of day and take the opportunity to knock you down a peg just like you deserve. That’s all.
(Charlie waves to the camera as it completely shuts off, not allowing Rex a chance to respond as he stands at the center of the ring, not looking particularly happy about the interruption and also the choice of words that Charlie had for him. He shakes his head before he drops his microphone down to the ground, leaving the ring as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new season of Fortnite: Battle Royale with Ronan Malosi.)
(The camera shot returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing with a microphone as she is ready to start the introductions for tonight’s main event.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: …and it is for the ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!
(“Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers starts playing as Lt. Col Michael Scott Connor enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. He is ready for action as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… THE CHALLENGER! From London, Ohio. Weighing in at 210 Pounds. Here is LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR! U! S! M! C!
James Peters: Here comes Scotty as he heads to the ring with payback and title aspirations on his mind. If he plays his cards right, he could leave Voltage as the new Hardcore Champion.
Persephone: Is it just me or does this guy’s entrance get longer every week? Keep it simple so the show can end quicker.
Rich Russillo: Scotty issued the challenge to Roberto all for the sake of getting payback after what Roberto and La Familia did to his partner Korey Gaines. Scotty is tough, but he has a tall task ahead of him tonight.
(Scotty enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. Seconds later, “El Gavilan” by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, & Tony Aguirre starts to play as Roberto De La Rosa enters the arena with the Hardcore Title around his waist. He has a very cocky smile on his face as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! Born in Hidalgo, Mexico. Weighing 225 pounds. Here is THE ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING HARDCORE CHAMPION! “EL PADRINO” ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!
Persephone: Here is my future in law! Roberto, why didn’t Luis come out with you. I want him so much!
Rich Russillo: Here comes the Hardcore Champion and he has been on quite a run ever since he won the title at Road to Redemption. Tonight he is looking to defend his title one more time against Scotty Connor.
James Peters: Months ago, La Familia took out Korey Gaines. Scotty has a victory back at King of Elite in tag team action. Will Roberto get payback for that loss or will Scotty make it two in a row, get his payback, and become the new Hardcore Champion? We are about to find out.
(Roberto enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. Roberto hands the Hardcore Title to the referee who then presents the belt to both Champion and Challenger. The referee presents the belt to the crowd in attendance before handing the belt to Bella Braxton before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Title Action for our main event! We are about to find out who is going to leave Voltage as the Hardcore Champion. Both men are looking to start off this match slowly with a tie up in the center of the ring.
Persephone: Why in the hell are these guys wrestling right now? This is a hardcore match! I want weapons! I want blood! SO START KILLING EACH OTHER!
Rich Russillo: The weapons will come soon enough. I’m surprised that these two haven’t just started fighting because I don’t think there is a need for a feeling out process. It’s Scotty who gets the early advantage with a side headlock.
Persephone: Boring old man with a boring old wrestling move. For the love of gawd, where’s the action! Roberto is trying to get free, but Scotty is not letting him go… yawn.
James Peters: Will you stop? Scotty keeps the headlock on for a moment before he whips Roberto to the ropes AND ROBERTO HOOKS HIS ARMS TO PREVENT A REBOUND!
Rich Russillo: Scotty comes running in AND ROBERTO DUCKS DOWN AND TAKES SCOTTY OVER THE TOP ROPE! BUT SCOTTY MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON! Roberto turns around to throw a forearm to Scotty–
James Peters: SCOTTY BLOCKS IT AND COUNTERS WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN! Scotty grabs Roberto with the facelock AND IS TRYING TO SUPLEX HIM OUT OF THE RING–
Persephone: Roberto blocks it. Good gawd why are they wrestling when they should be bleeding? I hate this.
Rich Russillo: I believe this is Scotty’s first ever hardcore match, so this is gonna be trial and error for him. Scotty still has hold of Roberto and just pulls him over the top rope onto the apron.
James Peters: Scotty tries another forearm THAT ROBERTO BLOCKS! Roberto now grabs hold of Scotty AND SHOVES HIM ALL THE WAY INTO THE RING POST! SCOTTY WENT SPINE FIRST!
Persephone: Woohoo. At least there is some pain now. Here comes Roberto running in AND DELIVERS A BIG BOOT TO SCOTTY THAT SNAPS HIS HEAD AGAINST THE RING POST AND SCOTTY FALLS TO THE FLOOR! Where are the weapons?
Rich Russillo: The weapons will be here soon enough, my darling. Scotty is slowly making it back to his feet AND ROBERTO LEAVES THE ARPON AND DELIVERS WHAT HE CALLS “POLVITO BLANCO”! WHAT A RUNNING DROPKICK FROM THE APRON!
Persephone: I bet Luis taught him that. Now Scotty hits the floor once more and Roberto is looking under the ring for some weaponry. FINALLY! GIVE PERSEPHONE EXACTLY WHAT SHE WANTS!
James Peters: Scotty is trying to recover and Roberto comes out with a kendo stick. Scotty is back to his feet as Roberto winds up for the swing AND HE CRACKS THE KENDO STICK AGAINST SCOTTY’S RIBS!
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY FALLS TO HIS KNEES AND ROBERTO SWINGS THE KENDO STICK AGAIN AND THIS TIME CATCHES SCOTTY RIGHT IN THE FACE!
James Peters: Roberto is taking no prisoners in this match and he is just beating the crap out of the challenger. Roberto throws the kendo stick at Scotty and goes under the ring to look for more weapons.
Persephone: I am shaking with anticipation right now. This is like Christmas for me. Look at all the weapons being thrown out from under the ring AND I THINK ROBERTO FOUND THE WEAPON HE’S BEEN LOOKING FOR!
Rich Russillo: ROBERTO HAS A TABLE AND HE SLIDES IT INTO THE RING! He turns around and goes back to Scotty, BUT SCOTTY COUNTERS WITH A DROP TOE HOLD!
James Peters: THAT SENDS SCOTTY FACE FIRST INTO OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE! Creative counter by the challenger as he gets a breakaway from Roberto.
Persephone: Why do they seem to always find their way to our announce table? We need hazard pay or something. I like violence BUT NOT AGAINST ME! LUIS COME PROTECT ME!
Rich Russillo: Scotty has the advantage right now as he grabs Roberto AND THROWS HIM RIGHT INTO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA!
Persephone: Did you see Bella and timekeeper scurry! Oh that was great! FLEE WEAKLINGS FLEE! Now let’s see the violence ensue.
James Peters: Scotty makes his way into the timekeeper’s area and grabs a microphone as Roberto gets back to his feet AND SCOTTY JUST CLOCKED ROBERTO IN THE HEAD WITH THE MICROPHONE!
Rich Russillo: Everybody could hear the thud through the speakers on that one. Scotty grabs Roberto before he falls down. Scotty with the facelock BEFORE HE DELIVERS A SNAP SUPLEX THAT SENDS ROBERTO RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!
James Peters: Scotty showing that his technical style can do wonders in a hardcore environment because he has Roberto on the ropes right now.
Persephone: Yeah yeah. Until I see bloodshed, then I am not interested in what happens. I wish Luis would have come out to the ring.
Rich Russillo: Scotty has hold of Roberto and pulls him out of the timekeeper’s area and takes him and rolls him back into the ring. Scotty reaches down and grabs a trash can and throws it in the ring.
James Peters: Scotty is grabbing whatever weapons he can and just tossing them in the ring. Scotty finally grabs a steel chair and rolls back into the ring, but it gave Roberto a chance to recover–
Persephone: ROBERTO WITH A DROPKICK THAT SENDS THE STEEL CHAIR RIGHT INTO SCOTTY’S FACE! Scotty bounces back into the rope before Roberto grabs him and lifts him into the air AND DROPS HIM WITH A SAITO SUPLEX ON THE CHAIR! Oh the sound of that chair crunching does something to me.
Rich Russillo: It also did something to Scotty after he landed on the steel chair. Roberto grabs the steel chair and pulls Scotty back to his feet BEFORE PULLING HIM BACK AND HITTING A BACKBREAKER ALONG THE LIP OF THE CHAIR!
Persephone: Old man is gonna need a chiropractor after this match, but Roberto rolls Scotty over and FINALLY decides to go for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
James Peters: SCOTTY POWERS OUT AT TWO! Roberto looks around to see what weapon he wants to use next and he grabs a trash can and walks over to the corner.
Rich Russillo: Roberto is positioning the trash can in between the ropes and gets it set up right where he wants it as Scotty slowly gets back to his feet. SCOTTY FIRES OFF A CLOTHESLINE–
James Peters: ROBERTO DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AND HE REACHES DOWN AND GRABS SCOTTY’S LEGS! Scotty is in the slingshot position as Roberto drags him over to the corner and gets him positioned right under the trash can–
Persephone: THAT WAS GREAT! ROBERTO FELL BACK AND SENDS SCOTTY FACE FIRST INTO THE TRASH CAN! I hope that old man enjoyed kissing the trash can with his face!
Rich Russillo: Roberto grabs the trash can and puts it right on Scotty’s face. He gets the trash can in place BEFORE HE HAULS OFF AND KICKS THE TRASH CAN OFF OF SCOTTY’S FACE!
James Peters: Scotty is holding his face in pain as Roberto rolls out to the ring to grab a weapon that he threw from under the ring to cause more pain and agony to his opponent!
Persephone: OH YEAH, BABY! ROBERTO HAS A PIPE IN HIS HAND! He rolls back into the ring as Scotty is trying to get back to his feet. Scotty is back up AND ROBERTO SWINGS THE PIPE AND CATCHES SCOTTY IN THE RIBS!
Rich Russillo: Roberto then cracks Scotty in the spine with the pipe that causes him to fall to his knees. Give Scotty credit for having the will to win as he fights to get back to his feet.
Persephone: I don’t have to give him anything except maybe some Metamucil for those old bones of his. Anyways, Scotty is back to his feet and Roberto is using the pipe to back him up to the corner.
James Peters: Scotty is in the turnbuckles as Roberto backs up AND RUNS FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER LOOKING FOR A RUNNING KNEE–
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AND ROBERTO GOES CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES AS FALLS TO THE MAT! Scotty had the well aware to get out of the way and it looks like Scotty has grabbed a weapon of his own.
James Peters: Both Scotty and Roberto are back to their feet. Scotty is ready for Roberto as Roberto turns around to Scotty–
(CRACK!)
Persephone: OH MY GAWD! SCOTTY GRABBED A SHOVEL AND HE JUST CLOCKED ROBERTO RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THE METAL PART OF THE SHOVEL! THAT WAS AWESOME!
Rich Russillo: Can you imagine getting hit in the face with a shovel at the speed that Scotty swung it? Roberto got hit right in between the eyes and we can see that Scotty has a bloody nose.
James Peters: That had to come from the trash can earlier, but a little blood isn’t gonna stop Scotty as he rolls Roberto over and goes for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE–
Persephone: ROBERTO KICKS OUT! That means that the match continues! YAY!! Look at Roberto! LOOK AT THE BLOOD! OH YEAH! I AM GETTING INTO THIS MATCH NOW!
Rich Russillo: Roberto is bleeding heavily after getting clocked in the face with that shovel and Scotty rolls out of the ring and he goes under the ring now to look for more weapons.
Persephone: If we didn’t have enough, we are about to get more. Can we just have them kill each other with weapons? Sorry, Luis. I love bloodshed.
James Peters: You’ll get your wish at this rate as Scotty comes out from under the ring with a whole bunch of weapons. Baking trays, a fire extinguisher, pots and pans. Those are in the ring, but he goes under the ring for what could be one last item… WHAT THE HELL?
Rich Russillo: OF ALL THINGS, SCOTTY FOUND A BUGLE! How in the world is there a bugle under the ring? Is there a tear in the space time continuum under the ring as well?
James Peters: It’s EAW! Anything can be under the ring as Scotty rolls back into the ring with a bugle in hand as he brings in Roberto and uses the kendo stick to keep Roberto from moving–
Persephone: OH MY GAWD! THIS OLD MAN IS SO LOUD! MAKE IT STOP! MAKE IT STOP!
James Peters: SCOTTY IS PLAYING THE BUGLE TO GIVE ROBERTO A WAKEUP CALL! LOOKS LIKE WE’RE GETTING A LITTLE REVEILLE IN THIS TITLE MATCH TONIGHT!
Persephone: That is so fucking annoying! He’s gonna burst some eardrums if he doesn’t stop playing. Look at Roberto kicking and trying to get away.
Rich Russillo: The wakeup call is over and Roberto has to have a headache right now as Scotty gets back to his feet and grabs Roberto.
Persephone: Is this a Hardcore Championship match or is this some damn bootcamp. Get back to the violence and bloodshed.
James Peters: Roberto is trying to get back to his feet AND SCOTTY CLOBBERS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK WITH THE BUGLE! Scotty is in firm control as he grabs Roberto by the head and walks him over to one of those stainless steel baking sheets.
Rich Russillo: Scotty changes the facelock to a butterfly position. Scotty has both arms locked BEFORE HE LEAPS UP AND SPIKES ROBERTO’S HEAD INTO THE STEEL SHEET!
James Peters: “TAPS” FROM SCOTTY! THE DOUBLE ARMED DDT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED ROBERTO OUT COLD! SCOTTY ROLLS ROBERTO OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG! WILL WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION HERE?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
(CRACK!)
Persephone: NOT ONLY DID ROBERTO KICKED OUT, HE GRABBED A TRASH CAN LID AND CRACKED SCOTTY IN THE HEAD! Scotty is holding his head in pain after that shot and Roberto rolls out of the ring.
Rich Russillo: He is not only catching a breather, but he’s looking under the ring for another weapon. Isn’t there enough already?
James Peters: The more, the merrier. The Hardcore Champion is done playing around as Roberto pulls out… A BARBED WIRE BASEBALL BAT! OH MY GAWD!
Persephone: YES! YES! OH YES!! COME ON, ROBERTO! GIVE ME WHAT I WANT! GIVE ME WHAT I NEED!
Rich Russillo: I think you need to breathe, Persephone! Roberto is rolling back into the ring as he has Scotty in his sight. Scotty is still feeling the shot to the head from earlier–
Persephone: OH YES!! ROBERTO CRACKS SCOTTY IN THE BACK WITH THE BAT! LOOK AT THE BARBED WIRE JUST RIP HIS FLESH TO SHREDS! THIS MATCH IS FINALLY TOLERABLE!
James Peters: AGAIN AND AGAIN! ROBERTO IS JUST LETTING SCOTTY HAVE IT! THE MORE ROBERTO ATTACKS, THE MORE SCOTTY’S BACK BLEEDS!
Persephone: SO WHAT? I LOVE IT!! Look at Roberto now. He grabs Scotty by the head AND HE PLACES THE BAT ON SCOTTY’S FOREHEAD! HE IS DRAGGING THE WIRE ACROSS SCOTTY’S FACE!
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY IS IN SO MUCH PAIN RIGHT NOW AND WE CAN SEE THE BLOOD FLOWING FROM HIS FOREHEAD! SCOTTY IS WEARING THE INFAMOUS CRIMSON MASK!
Persephone: OHHH YES! THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THIS MATCH! LOOK AT THAT OLD FART TRYING TO NOT YELL OUT IN PAIN! OHHH YES!
James Peters: While Persephone is having a moment, Roberto brings Scotty to his feet and tosses the bat away. Scotty has his head down in the powerbomb position before Roberto lifts him up in the air–
(CRACK!)
Rich Russillo: PILEDRIVER ON THE BAKING SHEET! “THE CALLING CARD” BY ROBERTO DE LA ROSA AND SCOTTY WAS SPIKED HARD ON THE SHEET AND HE IS OUT COLD! ROBERTO HAS A SMILE ON HIS FACE AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
James Peters: SCOTTY KICKED OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! IT’S NOT OVER! THIS MATCH WILL CONTINUE ON!
Persephone: The match isn’t over? DAMN IT!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto thought he had the match won as Roberto gets back to his feet and he slowly walks over to part of the wreckage and grabs another weapon.
James Peters: Not any weapon, HE GRABS THE TABLE AND SETS IT UP NEAR ONE OF THE CORNERS! Roberto looks ready to finish this match once and for all.
Persephone: I am not sure what I want more, this match to end or the bloodshed to continue. My heart is torn on the choices. I like both so much.
Rich Russillo: High class problems from Persephone, and Roberto is going back to Scotty, who has barely moved since being planted with the piledriver. Roberto goes to pick Scotty up AND SCOTTY WITH THE BASEBALL BAT! SCOTTY WENT LOW!
Persephone: NOOOOOO! NOT THERE! At least it’s not Luis. If he did that to Luis, I would have been pissed. Look at Roberto just jumping around in pain.
James Peters: Scotty yanks the bat off of Roberto and I can’t imagine how badly that would hurt and Scotty has made it back to his feet AND LOOK AT SCOTTY!
Persephone: I mean he looks old, yeah. But I love seeing all that blood flow from his face. It makes me smile like no other. Now I just need somebody to die.
Rich Russillo: Of course you do, my darling.
Persephone: Shut the hell up. I let the first one slide, but you ruined it. That’s why I am not nice to very many people.
James Peters: Anyways, I was talking about how Scotty looked angry! He said he was going to get payback on Roberto for what he and La Familia did to Korey Gaines and he is going to get it one way or another.
Persephone: Roberto doesn’t give a shit as HE GOES IN AND FIRES OFF A CLOTHESLINE THAT SCOTTY AVOIDS! Scotty doesn’t waste a second before he grabs Roberto AND DROPS HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Scotty tried to bridge for a cover, but Roberto managed to grab the ropes and pull himself out of the ring.
Persephone: Luis! Come out here and check on Roberto.
Rich Russillo: Roberto lands on his feet on the floor AND SCOTTY STANDS ON THE ROPES TO TRY AND PULL ROBERTO BACK IN THE RING!
James Peters: WE HAVE A BATTLE GOING ON RIGHT NOW AS SCOTTY HAS A HOLD OF ROBERTO AND TRYING TO PULL HIM BACK INTO THE RING, BUT ROBERTO IS FIGHTING IT! ROBERTO IS PREVENTING SCOTTY FROM BRINGING HIM BACK INTO THE RING!
(SPRAY!)
Rich Russillo: ROBERTO WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER! I THOUGHT SCOTTY BEAT ROBERTO TO THE PUNCH, BUT ROBERTO WAS ABLE TO GRAB A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SPRAY SCOTTY RIGHT IN THE FACE! HOLY SHIT!
James Peters: SCOTTY WAS TRYING TO BRING ROBERTO BACK IN THE RING FROM THE OUTSIDE AND ROBERTO WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND STOP SCOTTY IN HIS TRACKS!
Persephone: OH MY GAWD! THAT WAS THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER! I don’t think that the USMC ever taught someone how to fight through a point blank attack with a fire extinguisher.
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY IS STILL HANGING ONTO THE ROPES AFTER BEING SPRAYED IN THE FACE WITH THAT FIRE EXTINGUISHER! HE’S BLINDED AFTER THAT CLOSE RANGE SHOT!
James Peters: ROBERTO TOSSES THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AWAY AND CLIMBS ONTO THE TOP ROPE! HE GRABS SCOTTY AND PULLS HIM IN! SCOTTY HAS HIS HEAD DOWN IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: OH MY GAWD! THE “MEXICAN DESTROYER” PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE TABLE! THAT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS MOVE BY THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, BUT IT SPIKED SCOTTY THROUGH THE TABLE!
Persephone: YES! I GOT MY WISH! I THINK SCOTTY IS DEAD!! NOW THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!
James Peters: I AM GLAD YOU ARE ENJOYING ALL THIS TORTURE! NOW NEITHER MAN WAS MOVING AFTER THAT IMPACT WITH THE TABLE, BUT IT IS THE HARDCORE CHAMPION WHO MUSTERS UP THE STRENGTH TO CRAWL OVER TO SCOTTY AND HOOK THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“El Gavilan” starts playing again as Roberto slowly rolls off of Scotty to a mixed reaction from the crowd. He takes a moment to regain his composure and catch his breath as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…
Bella Braxton: …and STILL THE ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING HARDCORE CHAMPION! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!
James Peters: Holy crap! What a fight we just witnessed here. These two men left it all in the ring all for the honor to leave as the Hardcore Champion.
Rich Russillo: It was a hell of a match that could have gone either way, but in the end it was the Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa who managed to pull out the victory in this match.
(Roberto has made it back to his feet as the referee hands Roberto the Hardcore Championship before raising his arm in victory before going back to check on Scotty.)
Persephone: How heartbreaking. The old man lost the match. Let’s hurry up and end this show so I can go back and see my amazing Luis.
Rich Russillo: Will you be nice? I give all the credit in the world to Scotty for giving it his all in a match that wasn’t necessarily in his forte.
(Roberto celebrates his victory in the ring before bending down and shoving his Hardcore Title in the barely moving Scotty’s face as the referee tells him to back off. Roberto gives Scotty a smirk before leaving the ring and heading up the entrance ramp.)
Persephone: Blah Blah Blah. At least this match is finally over. That’s all I care about.
James Peters: Of course you do. Anyways, Scotty fought hard and was close to winning the title, but tonight belongs to La Familia’s Roberto De La Rosa. Congrats on the victory, Roberto. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us for another great edition of Sunday Night Voltage.
For Rich Russillo and Persephone, I am James Peters. Goodnight everybody!
(The final shot has Roberto celebrating his victory on the top of the entrance ramp and holding the Hardcore Title in the air before cutting to Scotty, who is finally able to sit up. Scotty has a look of disappointment on his face as he was unable to get payback before the shot fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes…)
