(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s Sunday Night Voltage is shown, with Chiyo Gedo, Octavia, Methuselah, and Cameron Ella Ava all getting wins. Meanwhile in the main event Michael Machina and Limmy Monaghan both fought to a double countout. The camera then goes to a shot of the CFG Arena in Baltimore, Maryland as pyro is seen erupting from the stage. The crowd cheers loudly as the shot pans around before landing on the commentary booth, where Rich Russillo, Tyrone Montgomery, and Persephone are seen.)
Persephone: We are two weeks away from Shock Value welcoming you all tonight to Sunday Night Voltage. Good?
Rich Russillo: Fine I guess.
Tyrone Montgomery: And what a show we have for you tonight! Damien Kutcher faces Bridget Bridget! Chiyo Gedo faces Candice Blair! Effy McAvoy faces Aileen Murray! Akari Kiyoko faces KASAI! And in the main event we have Adam Lucas facing Ms. Extreme! And so much more! Let’s get right to it!
(Following the opening remarks from the commentary team, the London Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of ‘Gloria’ fills the air. The audience erupts in cheers as Bea Valentine makes her entrance, adorned in a luxurious pink and purple Empress cape with intricate gold details, her crown perched perfectly atop her head. Accompanying her is her steadfast companion and loyal knight, Cornelius. A golden spotlight bathes Bea in its glow as she extends her arms and twirls, her smile shining brightly before she and Cornelius make their way to the ring.)
Rich Russillo: And another dazzling entrance from the Eternal Empress herself, Bea Valentine! Last night at Reasonable Doubt, she was the special guest referee for the match between Ruler and the current Universal Women’s Champion, Milli Banks.
Persephone: She was, and she ended up being one annoying bitch.
Tyrone Montgomery: Perhaps some of the things she did in the match were a little extra, but Bea made the call, did her job, and in the end, Milli Banks ended up coming out on top. With Ruler in the backseat, these two women can finally focus on each other, leading into Shock Value.
Rich Russillo: Only two more weeks to go! And of course, given the history between Bea and Milli, it’s no wonder their upcoming match is one of the most eagerly anticipated at the event. Back in 2023, Milli was on the brink of setting a new record during her reign as Specialists Champion. However, just a day before she could surpass Brody Sparks and Andrea Valentine’s joint record at House of Glass, Bea Valentine clinched the victory in a fiercely contested fatal four-way. Milli was able to avenge that loss in a way this past Road to Redemption, where she was able to win the second-ever Extreme Elimination Chamber for the Universal Women’s Championship. It’s one and one apiece between them, and the rubber match is on the horizon. Can Milli continue to extend her already history-making reign, or will Bea have her number again and ascend to a world champion only a month after becoming the Empress of Elite?
Tyrone Montgomery: It really is exciting, especially since I personally had both Milli and Bea on Dynasty during my time as general manager. I knew Milli was going to be a star since day one, even back when she may not have been as nice as she is now. 😅 Bea always had what it took to be in this spot, but it took her a bit to gain that needed consistency and confidence, which she ultimately did once she went over to Voltage. I know as a commentator I have to be matter-of-fact and everything, but I am personally proud of how far these two women have come, and I cannot wait to see them tear the house down, regardless of who wins. :wow:
Rich Russillo: :wow:
Persephone: The glazing is craaaaaaaazy. 😭😭😭
Tyrone Montgomery: :francis:
(Cornelius uses his rear to press down on the middle rope, allowing for Bea to enter the ring. With both of them inside, Bea does one more twirl before Cornelius reaches into his jacket and pulls out a custom-made, diamond-encrusted microphone. He hands it over to Bea.)
Rich Russillo: Well, that’s fancy. :oh:
Persephone: And fucking obnoxious, holy shit.
(‘Gloria’ fades. The fans cheer some more before they simmer down. Bea lets out a blissful sigh before placing a hand over her chest and speaking.)
Bea Valentine: My, oh my, what a grand occasion Reasonable Doubt was. So much drama! Athleticism! Brutality! People were going crazy over many things, from the National Elite title match to that Iron Scramble for the Answers World Championship, but of course, the biggest talk of them all is… ME!
(Bea laughs and smiles before continuing.)
Bea Valentine: Now, before I get ahead of myself, I wish to extend my congratulations to Milli for her triumphant victory against Ruler. She sure did put that pissant emo loser in his place, and it was great to witness personally. I’m glad I was able to be a good referee for the bout and ensure that nothing went haywire. I meant it when I said last Showdown that I didn’t want things to spiral ahead of my title match at Shock Value. After all, it just wouldn’t be right if the champion got injured all because someone wished to make a name at her expense! That wouldn’t be fair to me, especially with how ripe my history with dear old Millicent is. The last thing I need when I beat her for the title is for anyone to move the goalpost yet again and try to invalidate what will surely be a well-earned victory on my part. That’s why I had to step in, and sure enough, it worked!
(She pats herself on the back, glancing over to Cornelius.)
Bea Valentine: Right, Cornelius?
Cornelius: (off-mic) Oh, absolutely, Empress Valentine. Stellar work from you!
Bea Valentine: Ahh. Who knew being a referee could be such delightful work? 😌 Now that I was able to handle business, that whole saga is over. Here we are, two weeks away from what is sure to be the match of the century, the ultimate showdown between two queens battling for their throne, and I am over the moon. I have been wanting a one-on-one match with Milli for a long time now. To this day, House of Glass remains a blessing and a curse for me. I was able to realize all of my potential and more by winning and taking the Specialists Championship from her, but of course, because I didn’t pin her to achieve it, many of these crummy, jealous Elitists had to bring that up and invalidate my victory. However, I am here to tell you, my lovely fans, that at Shock Value, there will be no question about my supremacy. This time, it will be me standing tall in the center of this ring, holding that Universal Women’s Championship high above my head!
(The crowd erupts once more, the excitement palpable as Bea’s confidence radiates through the arena. However, her smile fades a little, and a tone of sincerity seeps out.)
Bea Valentine: I’ve worked too hard and fought too many battles to let anyone define my worth by a single moment. I know that the first half of this season hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, if it isn’t too crass to say it… it was shitty. I went through loss after loss, losing in so many marquee events that it would make anyone want to quit. There were times when I was dejected and frustrated. I was trying my best, after all. I gave every match I had my all, yet for whatever reason, they weren’t translating the vision I had into something real and tangible. I’ve already been candid about that leading up to the Empress of Elite tournament. I got beat down. I was humiliated. I questioned whether or not continuing to pursue a career here was even worth it. There were talents that seemingly got it and made things click for themselves while I, as a former champion, was struggling. I felt like the odd one out. And yes, I know, ebbs and flows and all that sort of thing, but it was easier said and done trying to keep a straight head. It was tough. Perhaps if I had a thinner skin and a thinner heart, I would’ve left the moment things got rough for me.
Bea Valentine: …However, my stubborn little heart wasn’t going to let me quit. It helps, too, that I have my precious consort Mikey to back me up every step of the way, my wonderful world champion. I mean, if I did step away, I wouldn’t even be here. I wouldn’t have been able to go through an entire tournament filled with the hungriest women possible and win it! I wouldn’t be here on the cusp of having a world championship match! And believe me when I say that I am not just stepping into that ring as a challenger; I am stepping in as your Eternal Empress, and I WILL become the NEW EAW Universal Women’s Champion of the wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooorld!!
(Cornelius nods enthusiastically, raising his fist in solidarity.)
Bea Valentine: It’s a new dawn for this division! A new era! The Empress is setting forth her decree: the age of mediocrity is over! From now on, only the fiercest warriors will compete for the gold. And Milli, sweetheart… you may have been the champion for a while now, but your reign is coming to an end. I’m done being underestimated and overlooked. No more “that girl who got lucky.” I know I have all the talent, the gusto, the passion, the heart, the skill, the drive, the hunger, the fierceness to take you down so that I can seize my destiny and once and for all show everyone that I am better than you. I have faced doubt and questions every step of the way, and all of that will be silenced in two weeks’ time. You have done well and all that jazz, but that doesn’t mean you’re unbeatable. I am one of the very few who can say I got a win over you, and at Shock Value? I’ll make history in my own little right by being the first to say I defeated Milli Banks this season. No count-outs. No messy tag situations. One-on-one, it’s going to be you and me, and when it’s all said and done, Milli? I will stand victorious. The world will see me as someone who was always worthy of becoming a world champion, and you can bank. On. That!
(The fans pop for that one, and some even laugh as Bea mimics Milli’s ‘period’ hand gesture. However, the audience soon goes wild as ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne sparks up the speakers! Bea turns towards the stage, and sure enough, despite everything that occurred at Reasonable Doubt last night, Milli is there! The Universal Women’s Champion has her own bedazzled microphone and donning an eye-catching ensemble consisting of a crystal-encrusted halter top with jewels cascading down her torso and a dark-wash flared jeans. She shakes her head slightly, and her silver-heeled boots lead her down the ramp and towards the ring. Her free hand keeps the Universal Women’s Championship on her shoulder.)
Rich Russillo: Well, well, Milli Banks is here on Sunday Night Voltage once again? It’s good to see that she is fine after Reasonable Doubt nearly ended pretty badly, but she doesn’t seem nearly as enthusiastic as she usually is. Then again we did mention that at some points in Milli’s own match, Bea was a little overbearing, and that did lead to some frustration on the champion’s end. :lupe:
Persephone: If she just comes into the ring and hits this bitch in the face with that mic, I will apologize for every mean thing I have ever said about her.
Tyrone Montgomery: You? Apologize for something? Good joke there, Persephone.
Persephone: Screw you!
(Milli doesn’t appear to be fully recovered from what took place in the Reasonable Doubt main event just yet thanks to only a single day passing, but despite being banged up she steps into the ring, the crowd buzzing with anticipation. Bea stands her ground, a confident smirk plastered on her face, ready for whatever the champion has to say. Milli raises her microphone and scans the audience, letting the energy of the moment wash over her.)
Milli Banks: I know a lot of shit went down last night at Reasonable Doubt and believe me that will be addressed in due time, but tonight is about Shock Value and you Bea, so listen mama, you need to slow your roll and quickly, because all of this?
(She points her finger at her.)
Milli Banks: It ain’t cutting it.
Bea Valentine: Not cutting it? What do you mean?
Milli Banks: You know exactly what I mean, Bea. Even with the main event aside, Reasonable Doubt was already an annoying situation for me as is in no small part thanks to Ruler, but you added on to it. And you know what’s funny? I had a gut feeling that you were going to step out of bounds. I wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt since we both got attacked by him, and we were able to work together to thwart Ruler and his cult-ass druids from laying us out again last week, but sure enough, you do what you do best and get way too ditzy for your own good. I mean, constantly stopping me, getting in my way, and telling me what I can and can’t do? That just doesn’t sit well with me. I knew, KNEW, you weren’t going to be too quiet about things, and it’s grating that I was proven right on that end. At least I was able to win, but if I hadn’t, and it was all thanks to the foolishness you did? Then I wouldn’t even be bothering to talk to you.
(That’s when Milli immediately closes any distance between herself and Bea, getting right in her face, nose tips almost touching.)
Milli Banks: I would’ve fucked you up.
Bea Valentine: !!!
(The crowd reacts loudly to that, especially with how serious Milli is. Bea blinks several times before she takes a step or two away from her, laughing and fanning her off. Cornelius steps in, positioning himself partially between the two women.)
Bea Valentine: Come now, is the hostility really needed? I was only doing what I did out of good and honest faith! Besides, you won, so there’s no need for you to huff and puff and get all red in the cheeks.
Milli Banks: Huff and puff? Really? Do you think I’m upset because you were trying to help? No, I’m pissed because you clearly don’t understand your place. I did win, but it wasn’t without cost. Your meddling made that victory feel like a damn chore instead of the celebration it should’ve been! And let me tell you something, Bea, the last thing I need is someone who thinks they can dictate how I handle my business. These games are just not going to continue being played.
Bea Valentine: I’m not playing any games with you, but you know what? Here you go again.
Milli Banks: Here I go again with what?
Bea Valentine: Here you go again, underestimating me and talking to me as if you don’t take me seriously!
Milli Banks: Oh, word? Well, Bea, maybe if you want to be taken seriously, you should be that instead of carrying on with all this theatrics and extraness.
Bea Valentine: Theatrics? Extraness? You think I’m just, what, a sideshow attraction? No, Milli, I’m the main event! I’ve bled for this very moment and I’ve clawed my way to the top—
Milli Banks: But you haven’t reached the top, have you? Not yet. You keep talking about how you’re ready for your moment, but every time you step into that ring, it’s as if you’re trying too hard to convince everyone, and yourself, that you belong.
Bea Valentine: Convince..?
(Bea pauses for a moment.)
Bea Valentine: Convince…yes…perhaps I have. I want people to see me and recognize me as someone more than worthy of being in this promotion. I want everyone to look at me and not see a woman who is down in the dumps with no shred of hope to be had. I don’t want anyone to see me against you and think that I was merely lucky to win the first time around. But even in saying that, admitting all of that and more… is it truly a bad thing to want to convince the world that you are the best? After all, Milli—you wanted that more than anything else for yourself.
(Milli raises a brow. She parts her lips to speak, but Bea continues, cutting her off.)
Bea Valentine: You were once hated. Loathed. Treated as damaged goods. Now, everyone here loves and adores you. You had your own growing pains to go through, but now, people look at you like the true heavyweight that you are! You have your own personal mission you are on, and you continue to carry it out flawlessly, much to their delight. They look at you and see the greatest champion that this division has seen in a long time. You are the face of this division. You are the history maker. You are the woman everyone wants to be. And yet…
(Bea leans in slightly, a knowing smirk curling on her lips.)
Bea Valentine: You’re still trying to convince yourself that you are.
(The crowd buzzes, murmurs of intrigue rippling through the arena. Milli’s jaw tightens, but she doesn’t step back. She holds her ground, staring Bea down.)
Milli Banks: Cute. However, Bea, I don’t have to convince myself of anything because I’ve already proven it. Every single time I step into this ring, every single time I put this championship on the line, I solidify who I am. I don’t need validation. I don’t need to tell people that I’m the best. I show them, and in two weeks, I’ll show you and remind you why I have been able to dominate for this long.
Bea Valentine: Perhaps. But you know what I will show you as well, Milli? I will show you that I am the biggest threat to your title reign, and I won’t be one you will overcome. You’re so confident, so sure, but I wonder—when I do beat you, when I do take that championship, when I do become the Universal Women’s Champion… how will you handle it? How will you cope when the reality sets in that the reign you held so dearly has come to an end at my hands?
(Milli scoffs, shaking her head.)
Milli Banks: You’re never gonna find out.
Bea Valentine: Are you sure? The last time you said that, I walked out a champion, and you? You didn’t walk out with anything, which ate you up inside because even after all this time, you weren’t convinced that you were going to lose that match. Yet, it ended up happening anyway. And with you having the same perception inside? Well, history has a funny way of repeating itself.
(The fans go ‘ooooooooh’, sensing the growing tension between the two. Milli turns her head to the side, her lips pressed together, the tip of her tongue sticking out against the inside of her chin.)
Milli Banks: History repeating, huh?
(She pivots her gaze back to Bea. Cornelius steps in further, but a hand on his arm from the Empress stops him. He hesitates but nods, stepping away from them.)
Milli Banks: You know, I hear what you’re saying, but check this—you keep bringing up the past like it’s supposed to shake me. Like it’s supposed to put doubt in my mind. But, Bea? It doesn’t. If anything, it fuels me, because I remember that night. I remember how close I was. I remember what it felt like to have that moment slip through my fingers. And I also remember what happened at Road to Redemption. I remember standing in that ring, hoisting this championship high, proving that I could take everything thrown at me and still come out on top.
(Milli lifts the Universal Women’s Championship slightly, letting the gold glitter under the arena lights.)
Milli Banks: You think history is gonna repeat itself? Maybe, but not in the way you want, because just like how I walked into that Extreme Elimination Chamber and did exactly what I said I was gonna do, I’m gonna do the same thing at Shock Value, and the history that gets made? It won’t be you taking this title from me. It’ll be me proving, once again, that no one can stop me. Not when I know I am the best possible representative for this division…
(She brings the title down, resting it on her forearm as she gazes down at it.)
Milli Banks: …And for this title.
(She stares at it for a moment longer before her eyes flit back up to the woman standing across from her.)
Milli Banks: Bea, you can say whatever you want. Say you’re ready for this. Say that you’ve changed and grown. But I need to know one thing…
(Hoisting the title back up on her shoulder, she points towards it, her French manicured nail tapping against its gilded plate.)
Milli Banks: Do you respect this?
(Bea’s focus is entirely on the championship. It is everything she wants. She subconsciously nods her head, but before she can speak this time, Milli is the one to cut her off.)
Milli Banks: No. Don’t say the first thing that comes out of your mouth. I need you to think long and carefully, because this? This is the Universal Women’s Championship, and it has that name for a reason. This was made to be the ultimate world championship that all of the female Elitists here can compete for, bringing forth a new era ever since Empire dissolved and the Unified Women’s Championship retired with it. It is meant to be the physical representation of a legacy built on fighting, hard work, and dedication, and defending it with honor and pride, no matter what, all while making a name for yourself in the face of countless obstacles to prove your own legend. That is what every woman who has ever held this championship represents, and that is what I represent fully.
Milli Banks: You talk about how much you poured your heart out into winning the Empress of Elite in the first place, but you’re going to need to do that tenfold, not only to just beat me but to carry forward and make this title continue to be the crown jewel here in EAW. You should be ready to cry for it. Bleed for it. Die for it and more, and I know it’s dramatic as hell, and hey—if you want to call me a hypocrite for the theatrics bit, you are more than welcome to do so! But Bea, this isn’t just about adding to your name. This is about making this title thee title in all of EAW, so I need to know from you right now… do you respect it?
Bea Valentine: …
(Bea is the one to take that step forward this time. Not as close as they were before, but close enough so that she could absorb the intricate details of the championship. Her eyes set in on the nameplate, visualizing hers on it. It brings a small smile to her face.)
(With everything settling in, she looks at Milli one more time, and says:)
Bea Valentine: I do.
(The fans cheer. Milli narrows her eyes, scrutinizing Bea’s response, searching for any hint of hesitation. Then, with a slow nod, she takes a step back, adjusting the championship.)
Milli Banks: Then prove it to me at Shock Value…
Milli Banks: In an Electrified Weapons Match!
(The crowd goes insane for that! Surprise quickly washes over Bea’s face. Cornelius in his own right is stunned! They exchange looks, and it’s clear Cornelius is fretting, knowing how intense a match like that can be.)
(…But Bea, she closes her eyes. She takes a deep breath and exhales. Calm washes over her. Then, she reopens them, and looks at Milli.)
Bea Valentine: Very well. You’re on.
(And just like that, the stage was set between them.)
Rich Russillo: WOW! Talk about making some major moves! Milli Banks put forth the idea, and Bea accepted it! It looks like the EAW Universal Women’s Championship match will be contested in an Electrified Weapons match!
Persephone: So does that mean we’re going to see the two of them fry each other?? Please let that be the case.
Rich Russillo: :stfudamn:
Tyrone Montgomery: It was already going to be an electric fight no matter the stipulation, but this ups the ante. This is going to be the biggest fight yet for the championship this season, and in two weeks, we are going to see if either Milli or Bea will not only walk away surviving the match but with the ultimate prize in women’s wrestling.
(Milli smirks. So too, does Bea. The final shot slowly pans out to see the fans all standing and applauding, having dual chants for both women, before Sunday Night Voltage fades to its first set of commercials for the evening.)
(A commercial plays for Shock Value, advertising the EAW Universal Women’s Championship match with the challenger Bea Valentine and the champion Milli Banks.)
(‘Bad Bitch’ by Babe Rexha begins to play through the speakers as Bridget Bridget comes out with her iPhone 15 Pro. Obviously, she’s live streaming this match as she’s talking to her viewers. This is rubbing off the crowd the wrong way, but Bridget rolls her eyes and makes her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.. SHE IS ‘THAT BITCH’…BRIDGET BRIDGET!!!!!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Last week, Bridget Bridget would face off against Chiyo Gedo in a losing effort. While she did not put a good effort, it was Chiyo who would come out on top. And, I don’t think that she took that well.
Rich Russillo: Losing is a tough pill to swallow, but this week, it’s not easier for her. She’s facing another mainstay in Damien Kutcher, who has pressure on himself to prove something to Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline. At the same time, Bridget Bridget needs to gain some traction, if she wants to back up that confidence of her’s.
Persephone: Something about her pisses me off, but everyone who is not Luis, pisses me off. Maybe, it’s the second Bridget, but I don’t like her. If anything, I hope she stays away from Luis because he is taken!
(‘Rubber Band Man’ by T.I. begins to play through the speakers as Damien Kutcher walks out. Shortly after, he is followed by Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline. Akari giving a supportive clap and hyping up his partner.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY AKARI KIYOKO AND LUNA ADELINE…FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA…HE IS ‘THE DIVINE ONE’…DAMIEN KUTCHER!!!!!!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Damien Kutcher comes out, but he’s not alone as he has his partner Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline tagging along this week. Now, I would think that there is some pressure on Damien this week, right? Last week, he got called out for dragging Akari down on him!
Rich Russillo: Now, that’s clearly up for debate, but Luna also called out on him possibly being distracted by Halsey Neel –
Persephone: I understand that everyone wants a relationship like me and Luis. It’s bound to happen that we’d see a bunch of temu versions of our love, but Damien Kutcher needs to really prove that he’s not a bum to Akari tonight. Or a loser. I know, tough task for him tonight. :francis: But, let’s get this thing over with!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Bridget Bridget is seen at ringside as she walks over the Tyrone Mongtomery and hands her iPhone, which is still going live on Twitch. She says nothing, but it’s clear what she wants Tyrone to do. Then, she heads back inside the ring and begins to get this match with Damien Kutcher going.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Oh, ight, I guess, I’m live streaming for Bridget!
Persephone: You gotta be fucking kidding me –
Tyrone Montgomery: Look, I am a man of many skills, Persephone. Manager, hype-man, commentator and now, camera man!
(We get a little perspective on how the lens of Bridget Bridget’s iPhone 15 Pro is. Almost like we’re the one’s filming, but it’s Tyrone Montgomery who has the iPhone into his possession. Tyrone zooms in and out, trying to figure out how the iPhone works.)
Rich Russillo: As we turn our attention to the ring, Bridget Bridget and Damien Kutcher are circling around in the ring, looking for the right opening to lock up! Damien goes right after Bridget –
Persephone: BRIDGET BRIDGET DUCKS HER HEAD THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AS SHE DEMANDS FOR THE REFEREE TO STEP IN AND MAKE SURE THAT DAMIEN KUTCHER DOES NOT MOVE A MUSCLE! Damien does not look amused at all! He just wants to get things underway! I feel his sense of frustration because I don’t want this match to begin whatsoever! But, Akari Kiyoko is trying to calm down his partner!
Tyrone Montgomery: Damien Kutcher’s got a ton of pressure! Not only is he trying to prove to Luna Adeline that he’s not the issue with his team with Aikari, but I know that there’s a certain redhead Brit backstage who may be checking out this match. 👀
Rich Russillo: You know anything about that? 👀
Tyrone Montgomery: I may have a source or two backstage, but I’m not going to spill. That’s their business, not mine.
Persephone: The fact that anyone would want to hang around you is questionable. But, Bridget Bridget decides to do everyone a favor and get this match out of the way by getting her head back inside the ring! Still, she tells the referee to hold Damien Kutcher back! The referee makes sure to check with Bridget before stepping aside! She goes right after Damien with frantic left and right punches! BUT, DAMIEN MANAGES TO LIFT UP BRIDGET, ALMOST EFFORTLESSLY AND THROW HER INTO ONE OF THE CORNERS! DAMIEN BEGINS TO THROW SOME PUNCHES TO THE TOP OF BRIDGET’S SKULL! HE GETS BRIDGET BY THE ARM AND WHIPS HER TO THE SET OF ROPES DIAGONALLY FROM THEM! DAMIEN RUNS RIGHT AFTER HER –
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT, BRIDGET BRIDGET MANAGES TO GET A FOOT UP AND PUSHES DAMIEN KUTCHER AWAY FROM HER! It seems like Bridget is looking to climb back to the turnbuckle! Already, we are going to see her going at high risk! She waits for Damien to look at her before jumping off the turnbuckle and connecting with a missile dropkick! She takes Damien down as Bridget quickly goes for the cover, looking to put an end to this match up!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Persephone: Damien Kutcher with a kick out! Bridget Bridget gets right back up to her feet before stomping the body of Damien! Bridget picks up Damien and gets him by the nape of his neck before throwing him into the turnbuckle at the corner! DAMIEN FINDS HIMSELF SEATED ON THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE AS BRIDGET BEGINS TO STOMP ON THE ABDOMEN OF DAMIEN! THIS CAUSES DAMIEN TO SLIDE INTO A SEATED POSITION ON THE BOTTOM CORNER! BRIDGET BEGINS TO APPLY A CORNER FOOT CHOKE TO DAMIEN! THE REFEREE IS LOOKING TO BEGIN HIS COUNT!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Rich Russillo: Bridget Bridget begins to back away! She has her hands up in defense as the referee checks on Damien Kutcher! Damien is more than okay to resume this match up! And, Bridget is able to see that as she charges at Damien with a knee strike at the corner! But, Damien catches her! Damien catches her before positioning her for a powerbomb as he slams Bridget down! Damien with a cover attempt here!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget Bridget with a kick out! That’s good because we’re almost reaching 5k views! Yes, we are LIVE on Twitch, ladies and gentlemen! Please, send donations! Bridget will highly be appreciative of it!
Persephone: How in the hell does she have you doing this for her? She’s been here for like two weeks! :wtf:
Tyrone Mongtomery: I wouldn’t do this for someone like Clayton Golde, but Bridget Bridget has potential, Persephone! POTENTIAL. A STAR IN THE MAKING.
Persephone: Is the potential in the room with us? Right now, Damien Kutcher manages to get Bridget Bridget up before sending her forward with a biel! Bridget just got flung across the ring as she collapses into a seated position! If that butt was real, that may have hurt! Still, I wouldn’t be shocked if Damien ruptures an implant in this match up! Do you think that will be enough to impress Luna Adeline?
(The camera pans to Luna Adeline who keeps a neutral look on her face. More than likely, she’s surveying Damien Kutcher’s performance. Meanwhile, Akari Kiyoko is saying a few things, but it’s kept silent. This clearly doesn’t amuse Damien whatsoever, but he continues on with this match.)
Rich Russillo: It’s difficult to determine what Luna Adeline is thinking, but Damien Kutcher seems to be a bit annoyed, but he turns his focus on Bridget Bridget! Damien sees that Bridget Bridget is rising to her feet! She turns around as Damien charges right after her and connects with a big boot to Bridget’s chest! This takes ‘That Bitch’ down as she’s holding her chest in pain! Damien grabs Bridget with a fistfull of her hair! Then, he sends his hand forward with a knife edge chop to the chest! This causes for Bridget to collapse to the ground! I know that we were talking about implants, so I wouldn’t be shocked –
Tyrone Mongtomery: That’s classified information there! I’m not going to shame any man or woman who wants to do cosmetic changes to themselves! Their body, their choice! That’s up to them! But, Bridget Bridget is refusing to go down without a fight! She is gesturing for Damien Kutcher to hit her harder and Damien doesn’t hesitate as he connects with another chop to the chest as that causes Bridget to stumble back to the ropes! Bridget needs a moment or two to compose herself! Damien is gesturing for Bridget to come at him – BRIDGET JUMPS RIGHT AT DAMIEN, CONNECTING WITH A SERIES OF LEFT AND RIGHT PUNCHES TO THE FACE AND SKULL! DAMIEN IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO COVER HIMSELF, BUT BRIDGET IS NAILING HIM WITH EACH OTHER! THE REFEREE NEEDS TO STEP ASIDE, SO THAT HE COULD CHECK ON DAMIEN!
Persephone: Bridget Bridget seems more than fired up as she waits for the referee to step aside! As soon as the referee does that, Bridget goes right after Damien Kutcher with a running knee strike as that seems to knock Damien to a knee! Then, Bridget manages to pull Damien into a front headlock before connecting with a flatliner! Still, it seems like she’s not done there! She stands right behind Damien’s left side before connecting with a standing moonsault into a double knee drop to the gut of Damien! Bridget goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: Damien Kutcher with a kick out! Bridget Bridget manages to sit Damien Kutcher up before sending herself forward and connecting with a penalty kick to the spine of Damien! BUT, THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO PHASE DAMIEN! BRIDGET CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER PENALTY KICK! AND, ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! STILL, DAMIEN DOESN’T SEEM TO BE ABUSED! DAMIEN BEGINS TO FIND HIS WAY YP TO HIS FEET AS BRIDGET TRADES THOSE PENALTY KICKS FOR SHOOT KICKS! SHE MANAGES TO THROW ONE SHOOT KICK IN THE DIRECTION OF DAMIEN! BUT, DAMIEN MANAGES TO CATCH HER LEG! BRIDGET LOOKS TO BE REGRETTING THAT AS SHE BEGS FOR DAMIEN TO PUT HER FOOT DOWN! DAMIEN LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO REASON WITH BRIDGET!
Tyrone Mongomery: Damien Kutcher connects with a dragon screw leg whip as he sends Bridget Bridget across the ring! But, he manages to get possession of Bridget as he wraps his arms around the waist of the smaller Elitist before taking her back with a German suplex! He flings Bridget across the ring! It almost seemed effortless on his part! Bridget tries to find her way back to her knees! Damien manages to get Bridget up once more before connecting with a German as the back of Bridget’s neck collides with the bottom turnbuckle! Bridget tries to sit herself up straight, but Damien goes right after her and connects with a facewash at the corner! He then picks up Bridget, getting her in a front headlock before taking her back with a delayed vertical suplex!
Persephone: It seems like Damien Kutcher is in good shape to end this match! He would be doing EVERYONE a favor if he were to end this match now! The faster we can get through these matches, the faster we can get through this show! DAMIEN MANAGES TO GET BRIDGET INTO POSITION FOR ‘THE DIVINE FINISH’ – HIS VARIATION OF A SNAPMARE DRIVER AS HE LOOKS TO SEND BRIDGET FORWARD! BUT, BRIDGET MANAGES TO PUSH DAMIEN! SHE MANAGES TO PUSH HIM TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES AND WRAP HER ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST! O’CONNOR ROLL! SHE HAS DAMIEN BY HIS TIGHTS!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: No! Damien Kutcher manages to kick out! It seemed like Bridget Bridget’s efforts in cheating did not pan out well! Damien finds himself back on his feet as he seems to be turning back to Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline who are continuing to whisper and nod to each other! What are they saying and is it anything about Damien?
Persephone: Maybe, they’ve realized that he fucking sucks and shouldn’t waste their time on him!
Tyrone Montgomery: I wouldn’t say that, Persephone! I think that Damien Kutcher has a TON of potential. Someone who just needs to be pushed! Maybe, Luna Adeline is what he needs to push himself to that next level! Damien turns his attention away from ringside and reshifts it to Bridget Bridget! Bridget tries to go after him with a clothesline, but Damien manages to pick up Bridget and connect with a pendulum backbreaker! That takes her down as Damien begins to rise back to his feet! He manages to pick up Bridget once more and connect with a biel which sends her flying to the corner! Damien goes right after her at the corner with a giant boot to the face!
Rich Russillo: BUT, BRIDGET BRIDGET DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! SHE MANAGES TO USE SOME OF HER STRENGTH TO LIFT UP DAMIEN KUTCHER AND SEND HIM OVER THE TURNBUCKLE! BUT, DAMIEN MATCHES TO CONNECT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! BUT, BRIDGET MANAGES TO KICK DAMIEN IN THE FACE BEFORE SENDING HIM BOUNCING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A JAWBREAKER! DAMIEN GOES CRASHING DOWN AT RINGSIDE! HE LANDS RIGHT IN FRONT OF AKARI KIYOKO AND LUNA ADELINE! THIS IS INTERESTING HERE!
Persephone: If Damien Kutcher wants to prove that he’s not the problem in this team with Akari Kiyoko, I don’t think that he’s doing a good enough job with proving that! Bridget Bridget exits the ring, but lands on the apron! She waits for Damien to rise back to his feet, BUT BRIDGET MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A SOMERSAULT SENTON AS SHE LANDS RIGHT ON ‘THE DIVINE ONE!’ JUST AFTER HITTING THAT MOVE, BRIDGET BRIDGET IS STARTING TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT HERSELF! SHE GOES OVER THE THE COMMENTATING TABLE AND TAKES THE IPHONE AWAY FROM YOU TYRONE! IT SEEMS LIKE YOU MIGHT FINALLY BE DONE WITH HOLDING THE IPHONE!
(Bridget Bridget is talking her shit in her live stream on her iPhone. The confidence oozes on her as she points the iPhone down on Damien Kutcher, who is still down and out. Bridget proceeds to use the camera to take a couple of live selfies. The camera begins to flash. She becomes so occupied with that, she totally ignores Damien Kutcher who begins to stand right behind her.)
Persephone: Mama, a Damien behind YOU. ❤️
Tyrone Mongomery: A social media meme reference. Someone that stays with the trends. :wow: I love that. Damien Kutcher begins to rise to his feet as Bridget Bridget is still preoccupied with talking selfies!
Bridget Bridget: (off-mic) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DAMIEN KUTCHER TAKES THAT IPHONE AND THROWS IT TO THE SIDE! THEN, HE GRABS BRIDGET BRIDGET BY HER HAND AND SMACKS HER ACROSS THE FACE! THAT’S ALMOST A PIMP SLAP THERE! :damn: This causes Bridget to stumble back a bit! I cannot even begin to imagine the impact of that slap! She’s holding onto her face as she goes forward! She looks to respond to that slap, BUT DAMIEN MANAGES TO TAKE HER UP AND CONNECT WITH THAT SPINEBUSTER THAT HE LIKES TO CALL ‘THE DIVINE SPINEBUSTER!’ THIS CAUSES BRIDGET TO LAND AWKWARDLY ON HER SPINE! I THINK THAT SHE MIGHT BE DOWN WITH THAT!
Persephone: Damien Kutcher is looking back at Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline, who are still conversing with themselves! He just pulled out a hell of a spinebuster and it still seems like he can’t seem to understand whether Akari and Luna paid attention to that! He turns his attention back to Bridget Bridget! He begins to place her on the apron! DAMIEN GETS ON THE APRON AS WELL! HE HAS HER IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! HE HOISTS HER IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! BUT, BRIDGET IS LOOKING TO FIGHT HER WAY OUT OF THE POWERBOMB POSITION! SHE PROCEEDS TO PUNCH HIM ON TOP OF THE SKULL!
Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET BRIDGET FINDS HERSELF DANGLING DOWN IN A HEADSCISSORS POSITION! BUT, SHE REFUSES TO LET HERSELF GO! SHE BEGINS TO FLOP BACK INSIDE THE RING! MEANWHILE, DAMIEN KUTCHER IS STILL ON THE APRON! BUT, BRIDGET IS FINDING THE STRENGTH TO YANK DAMIEN INSIDE THE RING USING HER GLUTES! I CAN’T SEEM TO BELIEVE IT! THE ONLYFANS STRENGTH GOING FAR IN THIS MATCH UP! I AM SHOOK RIGHT NOW, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! BUT, BRIDGET MANAGES TO YANK DAMIEN BACK INSIDE THE RING! Now, Bridget is getting herself back up! She beats Damien to the punch before connecting with a spinning back kick that sends Damien back! Then, we see her following that up with a sliding clothesline! Bridget goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Damien Kutcher with a kick out! Bridget Bridget is quite surprised! But, she knows that with a mainstay like Damien, it’s going to be quite tough with putting him down! She begins to make her way up the turnbuckle! I think that we might be seeing that moonsault! ‘Bridge-Sault’ is what she likes to call her variation of the moonsault! She begins to situate herself up on the turnbuckle! But, Damien is beginning to rise back to his feet! Bridget is clearly unaware of that! She flies off, BUT DAMIEN MANAGES TO CATCH HER AND CARRY HER ON ONE OF HIS SHOULDERS! BUT, BRIDGET MANAGES TO FALL OFF THE SHOULDER! SHE PUSHES DAMIEN FORWARD! BUT, DAMIEN MANAGES TO STOP HIMSELF AS HE TURNS AROUND – ‘BRIDGE-KICK’ – THE SUPERKICK! BUT, DAMIEN MANAGES TO DUCK AS HE MANAGES TO TURN BRIDGET AROUND BEFORE –
Persephone: ‘THE DIVINE FINISH’ – HIS VARIATION OF A SNAPMARE DRIVER MANAGES TO TAKE BRIDGET BRIDGET FORWARD AS SHE FALLS FLAT ON HER FACE! DAMIEN KUTCHER GOES FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT HERE?!?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Rubber Band Man’ plays once more as Damien Kutcher rolls off of Bridget Bridget. Damien seems more frustrated than happy about this victory.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…DAMIEN KUTCHER!!!!!!!
Tyrone Mongomery: Damien Kutcher picks up a victory over Bridget Bridget! It was a nice effort from Bridget! She tried to be prepared for Damien, but Damien was too skilled. Damien has that experience over her. Still, I think that Bridget has the tools to be a significant player on the Voltage brand!
Persephone: It’s because she’s an OnlyFans whore, is it?
Rich Russillo: Women’s History Month and we’re shaming women? Persephone, be nice!
Persephone: I’m nice. Until I’m not. Like, right now. I am just glad that this match is over –
(The camera pans to Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline joining Damien Kutcher inside the ring. Both of them go to each side of Damien and look to raise his arms in victory, but Damien quickly snatches his arms away from them. Obviously, he is clearly annoyed by the whispering and lack of attention they paid to him during the match. He begins to exit the ring as Luna and Akari exchange looks at each other, clearly confused on the negativity by Damien.)
Tyrone Mongomery: There’s clearly some tension between Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline. Akari and Luna try to wave and get Damien’s attention, but he’s not looking back whatsoever. Damien is leaving without them. I don’t blame them, honestly.
(With the drama with Damien Kutcher, Akari Kiyoko and Luna Adeline going backstage, we are left with Bridget Bridget who finds herself being evaluated by the referee at one of the corners inside the ring. Clearly, she’s frustrated by this loss.)
Rich Russillo: Look, at top of the ramp!
(It’s Chiyo Gedo, who has his match later tonight. He’s already in his ring gear as he stares down Bridget Bridget inside the ring. He’s unimpressed with what he’s looking at.
Chiyo Gedo: (off-mic) I guess, you’re forever a loser now as well.
(A play on the words that Bridget Bridget said to him after he won their match last week. Bridget doesn’t take that well. She’s unhappy as she shrieks and continues to stare daggers at Chiyo Gedo from a distance. With that, Chiyo leaves Bridget in her frustration.)
(The camera fades backstage. Selina Reyes and Candice Blair stand off to the side, engaged in casual conversation, their body language relaxed. However, the ambiance is shattered by the rapid, unmistakable sound of someone approaching with purpose…footsteps heavy, deliberate, fueled by something more than just urgency.)
(Before Selina and Candice can fully process what’s happening, Ashlynn Quinn storms into frame, her expression thunderous, eyes alight with fury. She radiates indignation, the kind of anger that has been festering, building, waiting for the perfect moment to explode. Selina and Candice exchange glances, their faces painted with nothing but disinterest, as if Ashlynn’s rage is nothing more than an inconvenience.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Do you two have any idea what you’ve put me through?!
(Selina folds her arms, tilting her head slightly, while Candice simply raises an unimpressed brow.)
Selina Reyes: What are you even talking about?
Candice Blair: Yeah, seriously…what’s got you all worked up?
(Ashlynn scoffs, running a hand through her hair before stepping closer, her voice rising with every word.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh, really? REALLY?! You’re just gonna stand there and act like you don’t know? Like you two haven’t been going out of your way to make my life miserable? Let’s not pretend, okay? You’ve both attacked me…not once, not twice, but multiple times. And for what? Because I beat you, Candice. And I didn’t just beat you…I embarrassed you. I took you down fair and square, no controversy, no excuses, no ‘what ifs.’ And yet, instead of taking your loss like a professional, like a damn adult, you both threw a tantrum. You ran your mouths for weeks about how you were going to humble me, how I wasn’t in your league, how I wasn’t worth your time…and when the moment of truth came? You. LOST.
(Candice scoffs, but Ashlynn cuts her off before she can interject.)
Ashlynn Quinn: And then, as I stood in that ring, celebrating MY victory…something I EARNED, by the way…you two sore losers decided to jump me from behind. No warning. No honor! As Miss Voltage, you would think that I’m at least entitled to that. You didn’t even have the guts to face me head-on. You just blindsided me, cheap-shotted me, and left me lying there. Then maybe start acting like it instead of throwing a fit every time things don’t go your way! That was a completely unwarranted violent assault.
(Ashlynn’s breathing is heavy, her fists clenched at her sides, eyes burning with raw emotion. Selina and Candice, still unmoved, exchange smirks before finally responding.)
Candice Blair: Okay, you did not win that fair and square. It is like we said last week. You held the tights. You stole that win from me. You really thought that I was going to lie there and let you celebrate that? You cheated. You didn’t beat me because you were better than me. You didn’t prove that you were more talented than me. All you did was take advantage of a tiny blindspot. You got lucky for three seconds. That’s it.
Selina Reyes: What we did was take act-
(As they do, Ashlynn Quinn raises her finger to their faces to silence them.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Let’s talk about last week. I was out there, rightfully venting my frustrations about this whole mess, and what do you two do? You come out…on live TV, no less…and run your mouths about how little you care, how much ‘disrespect’ you felt. First of all, pick a damn lane! Either you don’t care, or you’re mad. Which is it? Second of all, that doesn’t give you the right to ATTACK me in front of everyone! You do realize we live in a civilized society, right? And in this so-called civilized society, you can’t just go around beating up people you don’t like!
(Ashlynn takes a deep breath, steadying herself before continuing.)
Ashlynn Quinn: But you know what? I’m done being bullied. I’m done with the two of you thinking you can push me around just because you don’t like the outcome of a match. So here’s what’s going to happen…I have a proposal to settle this once and for all.
Selina Reyes: Oh? You do?
Candice Blair: That’s so cute.
Ashlynn Quinn: Is it? Let’s see how cute you think it is when I challenge one of you to a singles match at Shock Value.
(Selina and Candice exchange a glance, then shrug.)
Selina Reyes: Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. Ashlynn, let’s make one thing clear…I’m not afraid of you.
Candice Blair: Neither am I. In fact? I’d LOVE the opportunity to finally shut your mouth for good. You’ve spent weeks dragging our names through the mud, acting like you’re better than us.
Selina Reyes: Exactly. And it’s about time you face the consequences of running that mouth of yours. What better way than one of us beating the lesson into you at Shock Value?
(Selina smirks, then leans in slightly.)
Selina Reyes: But…why not up the stakes? Why not make it a tag team match? If you’ve got a problem with both of us, why not find yourself a partner and settle this properly?
(Ashlynn shakes her head, rolling her eyes.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh, please. We both know that’s not happening. There’s no one on Voltage I can turn to for a partner. No one I trust. No one but Bea, and she already has enough on her plate with her match. So, no. This stays one-on-one. One of you. Me. Shock Value. No excuses.
(Candice shrugs, unimpressed.)
Candice Blair: That’s fine with us.
Ashlynn Quinn: Besides, that’s exactly how I want it. I don’t need anyone to fight my battles for me. I know…without a shadow of a doubt…that I can beat either one of you. And that is exactly what I’m going to do at Shock Value.
(Selina chuckles under her breath, stepping toe-to-toe with Ashlynn.)
Selina Reyes: Is that so? Well, then I guess you’ll be facing me. But let me make something very clear…you have no idea what you’re getting yourself into. You think you’re ready for this? You’re not. I am not going to tolerate your disrespect any longer. And at Shock Value, I will humble you. I’m going to rip that Ms. Voltage sash right off you and knock you down more than a few pegs. You see, that is exactly what you need. The fact that you think that you can come up to us in the first place is something I take issue with. The fact that you believe yourself to be a victim? Pathetic.
(Ashlynn scoffs, rolling her eyes.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh, please. There is no way you can beat me. And yeah, I am a victim! You two literally cannot handle that I’m better. You just can’t. I’m almost expecting one of you to blindside me right now! But you know what? I don’t really care. As long you accept my challenge…then I’ll take you down at Shock Value.
(Selina leans in, her voice dropping to something almost chilling.)
Selina Reyes: It’s inevitable. You have no idea what we’re capable of. But you’ll find out soon enough. And when you do? You’re going to regret everything. You’re going to relive this moment over and over again, regretting the day you ever thought you could stand against us. It will be a nightmare…one you’ll never wake up from. Do you believe yourself to truly be capable of this? Of defeating me? Because I am not impressed by you. I am not impressed by this little display of bravery. I am going to be impressed when I am standing over you victorious at Shock Value.
(Ashlynn stares her down, refusing to flinch.)
Ashlynn Quinn: You think I’m out of my depth? Funny, because it doesn’t feel that way. Especially considering I’ve already beaten your little partner…twice. On free-per-view. And at Shock Value, it’s just your turn. You can play this whole intimidating mystery act all you want but let me tell you something…you’re not better than me. And you never will be. I’m so sorry that you’ll have to find that out. But then again, if you f-
Selina Reyes: I am better than you. In every conceivable way. You are a fool to think otherwise. Now, you might think that you can beat me because you beat Candice but that was a fluke. You will have no such luck here. I am prepared for whatever feeble strategies you might pull out. I will be ready to counter all of it. And then I am going to humiliate you in front of the world. You have made your bed. Time to lie in it.
Ashlynn Quinn: Yeah, no chance I’m letting you tuck me in uggo. No, I’m going to wipe that smirk off your face. I’m going to beat you so bad that you’re just going to attack me after. That doesn’t spare you from the shame though. You are going to be embarrassed! There is nothing you can do about that.
(With that Ashlynn Quinn smiles and walks off. Candice Blair and Selina Reyes are left looking annoyed.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Selina Reyes faces Ashlynn Quinn.)
(The camera returns to ringside, before transitioning towards the commentary table where Tyrone Montgomery, Rich Russillo and Persephone can all be seen. After this, Tyrone begins to speak.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Ladies and gentlemen before we move on with this show I’d like to take a moment to talk about what happened last week. Solomon Stane challenged Xander Payne to a match at Shock Value in an interview, after hearing Xander tell Molly Waters that he was actually one of the Elitists his children wanted to see him face. At the time we hadn’t heard a response from Xander, but it appears that we’ve finally heard word from him.
Rich Russillo: After everything that’s happened, this is a pretty interesting situation. What do you guys think he’ll say?
Persephone: Shouldn’t it be obvious? The guy is retired, and has tried to retire like three times now. I don’t see why someone challenging him to a match would change anything. The only reason he came out of retirement all those times were because other people went and made things personal. Honestly I think this place is better with Xander gone anyway, so I don’t really want him to accept the challenge.
Tyrone Montgomery: Honestly, I’m not sure what Xander will say myself. You’re not entirely wrong Persephone, but to be fair, Xander has definitely had chances, and he didn’t need to do everything he did to Limmy heading towards Road to Redemption. I think there may be a chance he actually gets back in the ring.
Rich Russillo: I’m very interested in seeing what he will say myself, because you both just made some very good points. Fortunately we shouldn’t have to wait very long, as we’ve received some footage that should reveal the answer to Solomon’s challenge. So let’s not waste anymore time, and get right to it!
(The titantron turns on, cutting to the inside of a home. As Xander Payne said weeks ago, he and his family are currently staying at his brother’s home in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. However, it isn’t Xander that can be seen in the footage that is shown on the titantron. Instead it is his children, Historia and Maximus. They both have smiles on their faces as the video begins to play, and they can be seen setting up their phone in front of them, before beginning to speak.)
Historia Payne: Hii!
Maximus Payne: Hi! We wanted to make a video because we were watching Sunday Night Voltage last week. It was a great show! We saw Solomon Stane, and he talked about our dad!
Historia Payne: Yeah, he wants to fight him!
Maximus Payne: Yeah, that’s so cool! Solomon Stane is the Hardcore Champion, and he’s a really good wrestler! Solomon said he wants to have a match against our dad, and we think that’d be really awesome. We told dad so long ago that we wanted to see him face him! Solomon is amazing, but we think our dad can definitely beat him. Haven’t you seen how good he is?? He’s the best!
Historia Payne: Yeah, nobody can beat him!
Maximus Payne: So we are recording this video because we want to talk about Solomon Stane and his challenge. We wanted dad to face Solomon for a long time, because Solomon is really cool and he and dad would have a great match! Since Solomon said he wants to face dad we are definitely accepting Solomon’s challenge! Dad is gonna face Solomon at Shock Value, and he’s gonna win!
(A loud response comes from the fans, who are surprised to hear Xander’s kids accept the challenge in Xander’s place. After saying this the two look at each other, and continue to speak.)
Maximus Payne: Dad is gonna wrestle again soon!
Historia Payne: I can’t wait!
Maximus Payne: Me neither. I’m so happy Solomon Stane challenged him. At Shock Value our dad is gonna kick his butt.
Historia Payne: I hope he keeps wrestling.
Maximus Payne: Maybe he will once he beats Solomon. He can win against Solomon, then he can keep wrestling and win a Championship again! I think he can even win the World Championship!
Historia Payne: Me too!
Maximus Payne: I can’t wait for Shock Value! Dad is gonna beat Solomon Stane, and then he can wrestle at Pain for Pride again!
(After a moment, Maximus begins to think to himself.)
Maximus Payne: What kind of match do you think it will be?
Historia Payne: What do you mean?
Maximus Payne: Shock Value always has crazy matches, right? That’s how it was last time. If dad faces Solomon Stane there I-
???: What are you two talking about?
(The two kids quickly turn around, and walking into the area is none other than their mother, Peyton. Both Historia and Maximus are hesitant to say anything, but Peyton looks confused as she begins to speak once again.)
Peyton Payne: What was that I just heard? You two were talking about accepting a challenge and your dad wrestling again.
Historia Payne: :lupe: Nothing.
Maximus Payne: Well… We just…
(Before Maximus could say anything, Peyton turns and notices the phone that was being used to record them, leaving her in disbelief.)
Peyton Payne: What the heck?? Absolutely not!
(Peyton turns, storming out of the camera’s view.)
Peyton Payne: KODY! GET DOWN HERE! Look what the kids are doing!
(Realizing that Peyton is calling for Xander, the kids share a similar look towards each other, realizing they may be in trouble. With this they quickly end the recording, shutting the video off as the titantron screen cuts to black. After this, the camera transitions back to the commentary team, where all three commentators look confused over what they just witnessed.)
Persephone: …That wasn’t Xander.
Tyrone Montgomery: No… I believe those were actually his kids. I think his kids just answered Solomon Stane’s challenge for him.
Rich Russillo: Can they even do that?
Persephone: It hasn’t happened before, has it?
Tyrone Montgomery: You two would probably have a better idea than I do, so if you’re unsure I think that kinda says everything that needs to be said. Honestly, I’m not really sure what to say here. We knew it looked like Xander Payne was finished with his career following his interview with Molly Waters, but while he did explain that his children want to see him continue wrestling, I can’t say I expected to see them answer a challenge like this in Xander’s place.
Rich Russillo: Not only that, but it didn’t even look like Xander had any idea what was going on. His wife Peyton definitely didn’t expect to see his kids accepting the challenge. That part doesn’t surprise me knowing that Peyton didn’t even want Xander to get back in the ring, but if we’re to take the words of his kids seriously, it looks like she may have to see Xander get back in the ring one more time, all for a match against the Hardcore Champion at Shock Value!
Persephone: Wait, hold on. Why exactly are we taking what two kids say seriously? Xander didn’t accept the challenge. Peyton didn’t even accept the challenge. Why are kids being allowed to set up matches? If that’s how Voltage is being run, I don’t even know what to say anymore.
Tyrone Montgomery: Well I don’t think it’s a foreign concept for relatives to speak on your behalf. It just didn’t exactly happen in a way that people could’ve expected. I’ve never seen kids accept a challenge for their parents, but I also never heard that they’re not allowed to do it either.
Persephone: That’s stupid. What are we gonna do now if Xander actually doesn’t want to wrestle? I hope they’re not gonna try to drag him all the way to Shock Value, because I don’t think that’s physically possible.
Rich Russillo: Well whatever the case, I don’t think there’s anything we can do about it now besides being patient. We’ll have to see what Solomon Stane says about this whole thing later tonight, but as of right now… I *think* we have ourselves a match made for Shock Value. Solomon Stane should be taking on Xander Payne at the event if we’re to consider what we just saw, and while it would be a very good match without a doubt… I’m still pretty confused about this whole situation. Who knows what Xander himself is even thinking right now?
Tyrone Montgomery: Well I’m sure we’ll figure that out as time goes on, but for now that’s a big match that might have just been made. For now, all we can do is move on with our night and continue with the rest of this show.
Persephone: I can’t believe I just watched a match get setup for a marquee event because of two children. This has to be some kind of joke.
(After these words from the three commentators about the match between Xander Payne and Solomon Stane, Sunday Night Voltage fades away from the commentary table and to the ring where Bella is standing by.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes blasts through the arena as Chiyo Gedo skips theatrics outside of a brief pose to the camera, and marches down to the ring. Chiyo is laser-focused, and making it clear through his actions, along with facial expression that looks stone cold.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing from Osaka, Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds… HE IS THE FACELESS TERMINATOR… CHIYO GEDO!
Tyrone Montgomery: Last week, Chiyo Gedo had a match with Bridget Bridget-
Persephone: Ugh. Don’t remind me.
Tyrone Montgomery: Though, he did come out on the winning side.
Rich Russillo: That’s true, Tyrone, and looks to carry that momentum forward with a win against Candice Blair.
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole hits, and Candice Blair exits the curtain next, receiving a mixed reaction from fans. Candice strikes a pose on the stage before sauntering down to the ring, eyeing Gedo inside the ring, and looking focused herself, all while being flanked by Selina Reyes.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Anaheim, California, weighing in at 130 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Selina Reyes…SHE IS PRINCESS CANDICE BLAIR!
Rich Russillo: Candice got the short end of the stick in her most recent match against Ashlynn Quinn.
Tyrone Montgomery: After the match, Quinn got hers, and that seems to have reignited the rivalry between the two.
Rich Russillo: But tonight, Candice will need to keep her mind off Ashlynn, and focus solely on Chiyo.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: Both competitors waste no time exiting their respective corner as the bell rings! Beginning to circle around each other like sharks for a collar and elbow tie-up in the center!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo uses his strength advantage to back Candice up against the ropes, and the referee intervenes after he keeps her pinned there!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Finally, Chiyo begins to separate himself from Candice… BUT GOES TO TAKE THE OPEN SHOT WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, CANDICE BLAIR DUCKS UNDERNEATH! NOW, CHIYO GEDO FINDS HIMSELF LEANED UP AGAINST THE ROPES BEFORE CANDICE GRABS HIM IN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK!
Tyrone Montgomery: QUICKLY, CHIYO ESCAPES IT BY BOUNCING HER OFF THE ROPES! AND DROPS DOWN, FORCING CANDICE TO HURDLE OVER HIS BODY!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES A SECOND TIME AS CHIYO POPS TO HIS FEET! LEAPFROG BY GEDO- BUT CANDICE CATCHES HIM IN MID AIR WITH A SPINNING WHEEL! SPINNING WHEEL KICK THIS EARLY INTO THE MATCH BY CANDICE!
Tyrone Montgomery: CHIYO RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, GROGGY AFTER WHAT TRANSPIRED! PERHAPS RUNNING OFF INSTINCT THIS EARLY INTO THE MATCH, AND CANDICE PULLS HIM INTO A SNAP SUPLEX! BLAIR FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Persephone: To the shock of no one. A snap suplex hasn’t pinned anybody since… well, forever.
Tyrone Montgomery: Chiyo sits up, attempting the knock the wind out of his system following that flurry of offense by Candice, who isn’t going to allow him much breathing room as she stands Gedo back up to his feet!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE SCORES WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE CHEST THAT STAGGERS CHIYO BACK A LITTLE! THEN LANDS ANOTHER ACROSS THE CHEST, KNOCKING HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE CLOSES IN, AND PROCEEDS TO JACK CHIYO’S JAW WITH A STIFF EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo is reeling, and Candice uses the opportunity, so she can drag him to the center of the ring! CANDICE HOOKS HIM UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX- BUT CHIYO BACKFLIPS ONTO HIS FEET, AND SHOVES HER TOWARD THE ROPES FOR A DROPKICK!
Persephone: Candice is going to need more surgery done if she takes more shots to the face like that.
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice rolls out the ring following that dropkick, sensing she’s in trouble against Chiyo, who is hot in pursuit! Slithering out underneath the bottom rope himself!
Rich Russillo: Though, unbeknownst to Candice, who leans up against the barricade to catch a breather- BUT WHAT SHE CATCHES IS A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST INSTEAD!
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice pushes Chiyo away, and attempts to create distance by rounding the ringpost. But Chiyo Gedo is hot on her heels, and turns Candice around for ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Persephone: Ha! I’ll admit, it’s entertaining watching this Ava bitch get her ass kicked.
Rich Russillo: Candice remains on the defensive, doing her best to get away from Chiyo as she rounds another corner to create distance. However, Chiyo refuses to go away, and turns Candice around for another- NO! CANDICE EXPECTED HIM THIS TIME, AND BEAT CHIYO TO THE DRAW WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HER OWN!
Tyrone Montgomery: THOUGH, LOOK AT THE EXPRESSION OF CHIYO! UNCHANGED AS HE BARELY FELT IT, AND SHRUGS OFF THE PAIN FOR A CHOP AS REBUTTAL! FLOORING CANDICE FROM THE IMPACT!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo re-enters in the ring briefly to restart the referee’s count before going to pick Candice Blair back up ringside. Chiyo rolls Candice back inside the ring, and Candice returns to her feet almost immediately as she stumbles back into the corner.
Tyrone Montgomery: Chiyo gives her no quarter, and closes the distance for STOMPS in that corner! CANDICE SINKS DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION AS CHIYO CONTINUES UNLOADING!
Persephone: Oh, brother.
Rich Russillo: The referee gets involved, prying Chiyo away from Candice.
Persephone: Exactly why I said “oh, brother.” This bozo should have worried about his count, and getting Chiyo disqualified.
Tyrone Montgomery: The ref is like us, and doesn’t want to see this match end in such lame fashion.
Persephone: Can he not take MY needs into account for once?
Tyrone Montgomery: Persephone, you need to…
Persephone: What? I need to what?
Tyrone Montgomery: You can leave the rest up to interpretation.
Persephone: :russwtf:
Rich Russillo: The referee steps aside for Chiyo after restraining him there momentarily, and Chiyo lifts Candice Blair back to her feet in the corner! CHIYO CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP, REMISCENT OF ON THE OUTSIDE!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT CANDICE RESPONDS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HER OWN! TRYING TO FIGHT HER WAY OUT OF THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: BUT THERES A CHOP BY CHIYO, LOOKING TO HALT HER MOMENTUM!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE BATTLES BACK WITH A FOREARM! AND CHIYO RETURNS FIRE WITH A FOREARM AS WELL! CANDICE! CHIYO! CANDICE! CHIYO! BOTH COMPETITORS EXCHANGING FOREARM AS THE FIGHT FINDS IT WAY BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHIYO SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM BACK IN HIS FAVOR WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT! CATCHING CANDICE BY SURPRISE AS SHE DOUBLES OVER!
Tyrone Montgomery: CHIYO LIFTS CANDICE UPRIGHT, AND SHE EXPLODES WITH A FOREARM! SHOWCASING HER FIGHTING SPIRIT!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO RETALIATES WITH A THUNDEROUS KNIFE EDGE CHOP! BUT CANDICE EMPTIES THE CLIP WITH REPEATED FOREARMS TO THE FACE OF CHIYO!
Tyrone Montgomery: GEDO IS STUNNED FROM THE ONSLAUGHT, AND CANDICE GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES- BUT CHIYO INTERCEPTS HER RIGHT AS SHE WAS GOING TO REBOUND WITH A RUNNING KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE IS ON THE ROPES BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY IT FEELS LIKE!
Persephone: Good, I hope that means the match is close to being over then.
Rich Russillo: Well, I didn’t say all that…
Persephone: Whatever.
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE! CANDICE FIGHTS HER WAY FROM AGAINST THE ROPES, AND BACKS CHIYO INTO THE CENTER WITH MULTIPLE FOREARMS AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: AGAIN, CHIYO IS STUNNED! BARELY ABLE TO STAND AS CANDICE LEVELED HIM WITH THOSE FOREARMS, AND GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES FOR A SECOND TIME!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT FOR A SECOND TIME, CHIYO IS THERE TO INTERCEPT RIGHT AS SHE GOING TO REBOUND OFF! THIS TIME, WITH A BACK ELBOW! CANDICE IS STUNNED UP AGAINST THOSE ROPES, AND GEDO BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE SET!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE RETURNS THE FAVOR BY INTERCEPTING HIM WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT AS HE COMES RUNNING OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES!
Tyrone Montgomery: CHIYO IS ROCKED IN THE CENTER FROM THAT BOOT, AND CANDICE CONNECTS WITH A SLAP WITH ONE HAND! THEN ALTERNATES WITH A SLAP FROM THE OTHER! OOH! CANDICE COMPLETES THE COMBO WITH A SPINNING BACKFIST, AND BACKS CHIYO AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE SLIDES THROUGH THE LEGS OF CHIYO, AND POPS TO HER FEET BEHIND HIM AS HE SPINS AROUND! HURRICANRANA! CANDICE CAUGHT HIM WITH A HURRICANRANA!
Persephone: Yawn.
Tyrone Montgomery: CHIYO ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND STAGGERS TO THE CORNER! CANDICE RUSHED BACK TO HER FEET, AND CHARGES IN AT HIM! BUT CHIYO SENDS CANDICE UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND CHIYO SPINS AROUND- ONLY TO GET BLASTED WITH A FOREARM SMASH! CHIYO REELS BACK SLIGHTLY AS CANDICE CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! DIVING OFF WITH A CROSSBODY! CANDICE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Tyrone Montgomery: TWO COUNT!
Persephone: Back then, a crossbody used to finish matches. I wonder if wrestlers became tougher, or become dumber, and can no longer execute the move right. In Candice Blair’s case, I’m going with dumber
Tyrone Montgomery: I wouldn’t call Candice Blair dumb as she is firmly in control against Chiyo Gedo at the moment. Speaking of, Chiyo is starting to stir, and rises back to a knee.
Rich Russillo: Candice grabs him from behind with a rear waistlock, and drags Chiyo up to a vertical base! Perhaps for a german suplex- BUT CHIYO BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT, AND HOLDS HIS WEIGHT DOWN ON BLAIR!
Tyrone Montgomery: NOW, HE CONNECTS WITH A FEW BACK ELBOWS TO THE JAW! BREAKING CANDICE’S GRIP, AND CHIYO STAGGERS OVER TOWARD THE CORNER! CANDICE IS HOT IN PURSUIT OF HIM, AND RUSHES TOWARD THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT! CHIYO GOT THE BOOT UP ON CANDICE, AND SHE STAGGERS BACK BEFORE CHIYO FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A ROLLING ELBOW FROM OUT THE CORNER!
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE’S EYES LOOK GLAZED OVER AS SHE STAGGERS BACK INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND CHIYO BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR A RUNNING CORNER CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO DIRECTS CANDICE TO THE CENTER, AND PLANTS HER WITH A NECKBREAKER! CHIYO FLOATS OVER INTO THE PIN!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Tyrone Montgomery: NO! ONLY A TWO COUNT!
Persephone: I had my fingers crossed too. But of course, Candice had to disappoint me there by getting the shoulder up.
Tyrone Montgomery: What’d you want her to do? Lose the match?
Persephone: I’d prefer it.
Tyrone Montgomery: :wow:
Rich Russillo: Chiyo pulls Candice Blair back up to her feet, and lifts her onto his shoulders for a firemans carry! BUT CANDICE BLAIR SLIPS OFF SAID SHOULDERS, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES- ONLY TO GET HOISTED UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AGAIN!
TyroneMontgomery: AGAIN, CANDICE BLAIR SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS! BUT THIS TIME, BEHIND HIM! CANDICE WENT FOR A POISON RANA ON CHIYO!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHIYO STOPS IT FROM HAPPENING ONCE HE POPS CANDICE OFF THE ELECTRIC CHAIR, AND INTO POSITION FOR A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE STAYS ALIVE! EXPLODING FROM OUT THE COVER, BUT CHIYO’S GRIP HASNT BEEN BROKEN! HE STILL HAS THOSE HANDS CLASPED AROUND HER WAIST, AND PULLS HER UP FOR THE SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL FOR A STANDING SWITCH! SLIPPING BEHIND CHIYO FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HER OWN- BUT ONLY BRIEFLY AS CHIYO PERFORMS A STANDING SWITCH OF HIS OWN!
Tyrone Montgomery: STANDING SWITCH BY CANDICE, WHO HOPS ONTO CHIYO’S SHOULDERS FOR A VICTORY ROLL… JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! BOTH FEET STABBING SQUARE INTO THE HEART OF CHIYO GEDO!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO RETURNS TO HIS FEET, CLUTCHING AT HIS CHEST WHILE CANDICE GRABS HOLD OF HIM INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! CANDICE KICKS OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR A TORNADO DDT, WHICH SHE CALLS STARLIGHT!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT CHIYO AVOIDS IT BY TOSSING HER OFF BEFORE THE MOVE COULD CONNECT! CANDICE LANDS ON HER FEET, AND CHARGES AT CHIYO- WHO SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED! SENDING HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE LANDS ON HER FEET, AND CHIYO RUNS OFF THE ROPES! BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK! BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE BASEBALL SLIDE, AND SLIDES IN THE RING! RUNNING OFF THE ROPE AS CHIYO TURNS AROUND-
Tyrone Montgomery: SUICIDE DIVE- NO! CHIYO BLASTED CANDICE WITH A FOREARM AS SHE WENT TO SOAR THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND CANDICE STUMBLES TO THE CENTER! DROPPING TO A KNEE!
Persephone: Ah, great. Things could gotten a bit of interesting there.
Rich Russillo: CHIYO SLIDES IN THE RING, APPROACHING CANDICE IN THE CENTER- CANDICE! CANDICE EXPLODED FROM OUTTA NOWHERE WITH A FOREARM! REFUSING TO GO DOWN IN THIS MATCH WITHOUT A FIGHT!
Tyrone Montgomery: CHIYO STAGGERS BACK FROM THAT FOREARM MOMENTARILY, BUT FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! CANDICE AND CHIYO ARE BOTH A BIT ROCKED, AND STRUGGLING TO STAND- BUT GO TO CLASH IN THE MIDDLE WITH FOREARMS!
Rich Russillo: BOTH THOSE FOREARMS HIT AT THE EXACT SAME TIME, AND NEITHER COMPETITOR GOES DOWN! SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, REMAINING ON THEIR FEET! ALBEIT BARELY!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT LOOK AT THIS! CANDICE SHAKES THOSE COBWEBS OUT OF HER HEAD, AND TAGS CHIYO WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE CHEST! PERHAPS GETTING FIRED UP! CHIYO RESPONDS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: I THINK THESE TWO ARE GETTING A SECOND WIND! GRITTING THROUGH EACH OTHERS BEST STRIKES!
Persephone: Long as one isn’t standing after the end of this strikefest, I truly don’t care who wins it.
Tyrone Montgomery: ANOTHER SHOOT KICK CONNECTS FROM CANDICE! CHOP FROM CHIYO! KICK FROM CANDICE! CHOP FROM CHIYO!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE BREAKS THINGS UP WITH A SPINNING BACK KICK, DOUBLING CHIYO OVER!
Persephone: Finally, she thinks to do something different.
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT CHIYO CATCHES HER BEFORE SHE CAN REBOUND OFF WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW! HEAT SEEKER BY CHIYO!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE IS LEANED UP AGAINST THOSE ROPES STUNNED, AND SELINA WATCHES WITH CONCERN ON THE OUTSIDE AS CHIYO DRAGS CANDICE TO THE CENTER FOR A URANAGE SLAM! PLANTING HIS DAZED OPPONENT, AND CHIYO GOES TO SPRING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A MOONSAULT!
Tyrone Montgomery: KNEES UP! CANDICE GOT THE KNEES UP! NO DOUBT KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF CHIYO AS HE MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET, CLUTCHING HIS RIBS!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE SCRAMBLES TO HERS, AND SPINS AROUND FOR A DISCUS LARIAT! GOLD RUSH ON CHIYO! BUT DUE TO HIS SIZE ADVANTAGE OVER HER, HE IS ABLE TO REMAIN STANDING! ALTHOUGH, CHIYO IS ON WOBBLY LEGS! A GUST OF WIND COULD KNOCK HIM DOWN!
Tyrone Montgomery: WELL, IT WONT HE A GUST OF WIND THAT DOES IT! IT’LL BE ANOTHER GOLD RUSH FROM CANDICE AS SHE SPINS AROUND AGAIN! ONLY FOR CHIYO TO DUCK UNDERNEATH, AND HE LEAPS UP AS SHE SPINS AROUND FOR FATAL HEAD TRAUMA!
Rich Russillo: CHIYO SPIKES CANDICE WITH THE JUMPING DDT, AND MOVES INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Tyrone Montgomery: CANDICE BLAIR POPS THE SHOULDER UP-
Persephone: FUCK!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHIYO MAKES HER REGRET IT! IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONING INTO A CROSS ARMBREAKER! HOWEVER, CANDICE! CANDICE KEEPS HER HANDS LOCKED TOGETHER! CHIYO IS DOING HIS BEST TO PRY THEM APART!
Tyrone Montgomery: BEFORE SWITCHING TO PLAN B, AND LOCKING CANDICE IN A TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE BY CHIYO! CANDICE DOESNT HAVE TO TAP FOR THIS TO GIVE CHIYO THE W! SHE SIMPLY HAS TO PASS OUT!
Persephone: CMON, YOU BITCH! GO TO SLEEP!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE HAS THAT FIGHTING SPIRIT WITHIN HER TO STAY IN THIS THING! NEVER WILLING TO SAY DIE AS SHE POWERS TO HER FEET, AND STACKS CHIYO UP FOR A COVER WHILE IN THE CHOKE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! BREAKING HIS HOLD IN THE PROCESS! CHIYO RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND ALMOST GOT CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! BUT CHIYO BOOTED THE ARM AWAY!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE SPINS AROUND TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH A DISCUS LARIAT ANYWAY! SWITCHING THE ARM SHE USED!
Tyrone Montgomery: SELINA URGES FROM RINGISDE FOR CANDICE TO FINISH IT, AND BLAIR LOOKS TO TAKE HER ADVICE! LIFTING CHIYO UP TO A VERTICAL BASE FOR…
Rich Russillo: CASTLES CRUMBLING! THE CANADIAN DESTROYER CONNECTS BY CANDICE! CHIYO GOT SPIKED ON HIS HEAD, AND MIGHT BE OUT OF IT AS CANDICE MAKES THE COVER!
Persephone: Might be?
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE’S YOUR WINNER… CANDICE BLAIR!!
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole plays to a positive reaction from fans after an extremely competitive match between Chiyo and Candice. Candice rises to a knee, but is helped to her feet by Selina, who raises her hand in victory.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And the momentum goes to Candice Blair after such a hard fought match!
Rich Russillo: These two brought everything they had against each other, but in the end, there can only be one.
Tyrone Montgomery: Candice Blair wins, and getting momentum is one thing. Keeping it is another. I look forward to what her next will be on the brand.
Persephone: Yeah, yeah. Moving on.
(Candice and Selina leave the ring, and begin heading up the ramp. But Bridget Bridget passes by them, being followed by her personal cameraman, who is livestreaming this at the moment. Candice and Selina are confused at first, but continue heading out as this isn’t their business.)
Persephone: Oh, please.
(Bridget stands at the end of the ramp with a pink bedazzled chair, staring a hole into Chiyo as he slowly begins to stir in the ring. Bridget slides in, and stalks him from the corner… waiting for Chiyo to turn around.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Hey! Oh no, no, no- NO!
**CRACK!!**
Rich Russillo: CHIYO JUST GOT HIT IN THE SKULL WITH THAT STEEL CHAIR BY BRIDGET, AND HE IS OUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: AS ANY MAN WOULD BE AFTER THAT! JESUS!
Rich Russillo: BUT IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE BRIDGET IS DONE! UNLOADING WITH REPEATED STEEL CHAIR SHOTS ACROSS THE BACK!
Tyrone Montgomery: ALL THIS OVER BEING CALLED A LOSER?!
Persephone: I’ll admit, seeing her bash Chiyo’s brains with a skull might have warned me up to her.
Rich Russillo: ALL THIS WHILE LIVE STREAMING TO HER FANS FOR EXTRA HUMILIATION!
(Bridget finally relents, and poses with the steel chair over Chiyo’s limp body for her fans. The actual ones in the arena are booing Bridget, who pays no attention to them as her cameraman gets good angles of her as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Dynasty’s Operation: Doomsday, where Joso and Minerva face off for the World Heavyweight Championship.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Sofia Clarke in the Voltage interview area, and the fans can be heard with a small pop in the background, excited for who she’ll be interviewing next. Sofia is smiling with an EAW-branded microphone in hand, and begins speaking into it.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, my guests at this time… the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions… Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley… The British Invasion!
(The crowd gives a mixed reaction as both members of British Invasion enter the frame, dressed in street clothes, and the EAW Unified Tag Team Championships draped over their shoulders. Pandora is walking with a clear limp, and hurting with each step she takes it appears. Halsey turns to check on her, and Pandora nods that she is fine, ready to conduct the interview as Sofia Clarke looks a little concerned herself, but moves forward with it.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies, it has been a whirlwind 24 hours.
Pandora Paisley: Tell me about it.
Sofia Clarke: But I’m glad you’re here, because I’d like to talk to you about the events that transpired at Reasonable Doubt. Earlier in the night, you managed to defend your EAW Unified Tag Team Championships against TLA and Ryan Wilson, also known as The Hustle Alliance.
Halsey Neel: Yes, and to their credit… those two brought it against us last night. They certainly earned our respect, hence why we shook their hands after the match. We don’t do that for just anyone unless they truly deserved it.
Pandora Paisley: Yeah, and TLA, Ryan… if you’re watching this, I’d love to do it again sometime.
(The crowd cheers, showing their excitement for their paths to cross again for the EAW Unified Tag Team Championships, having delivered such an awesome match last night. Pandora and Halsey look around during this, hearing the reaction from fans, and crack a smirk as it slowly starts to settle down.)
Sofia Clarke: Though, I hate to bring the mood down, but… we have to talk about what happened after the match concluded as well.
(Halsey and Pandora look to each other briefly, ready to talk about it.)
Sofia Clarke: Pandora, you had to be stretchered out the arena after a mysterious attack left you incapacitated backstage, and we’d later find out this attack was done by Ronan Malosi. Your thoughts?
Pandora Paisley: My thoughts are: unfortunately, I’ll never live that down. But I’ll give Silas Mason and his whole band of misfits this… they may have won the war last night, and prevented both Kelton and Bronson from becoming Answers World Champion. But as for the war?
(Pandora shakes her head.)
Pandora Paisley: The war is a different story, as if Veena Adams’ return didn’t already state that. Because Silas World will go down, and I trust in everyone over on Showdown to do it. But right now, my concern isn’t petty revenge. Though, I do owe Silas World, and especially the “masked man” a good ass beating.
(Halsey Neel nods.)
Halsey Neel: Oh, believe me, we both do.
Sofia Clarke: Well, if your concern isn’t revenge… then what is it?
Pandora Paisley: Doesn’t the hardware over our shoulders sorta make it obvious, Sofia?
(Both Halsey and Pandora draw attention to their Unified Tag Team Championships.)
Pandora Paisley: Our goal is being the Champion’s that these titles deserve, and at Shock Value… sure, a lot happened. But one thing that should stick out for most is that we made true on our promise, which was to defeat The Hustle Alliance, and continue to prove that we are the greatest tag team alive.
(Halsey Neel smiles, fully agreeing with what Pandora just said.)
Halsey Neel: She’s right, and I dare any team to try and prove us wrong, because they will meet a similar fate.
Pandora Paisley: Halsey and I continue to stand head and shoulders over this division, and it’s been that way for a while now. Because you can look back to a few months ago, and see when British Invasion began to hit their stride, rising to the very top of our game. It’s been no signs of slowing down since, and each time we step in the ring, Halsey and I back up our words.
Halsey Neel: Meanwhile, our opponents’ words often tend to fall flat. Because how many times have we heard that somebody is going to these Unified Tag Team Championships from us?
Pandora Paisley: Too many.
Halsey Neel: How many times have we been underestimated, and painted as unworthy of holding these Championships?
Pandora Paisley: Too many.
Halsey Neel: How many times have tag teams began to run victory laps, and borderline declare themselves champions, all because… they laid us out for one week?
Pandora Paisley: Too many.
Halsey Neel: But it doesn’t matter what happens in the build, and if Reasonable Doubt’s attack taught you anything, it’s that you can knock us down.
Pandora Paisley: However, you can’t keep us down.
Halsey Neel: And eventually, the bell will have to ring, which is where Pandora and I will outclass you each and every time as the best tag team going today.
Pandora Paisley: I couldn’t have said that any better myself.
Sofia Clarke: So, with Reasonable Doubt out the way, and you going through the Hustle Alliance, then one has to wonder… what’s next for you?
Halsey Neel: Sofia, the road to Pain for Pride has started, and Halsey and I would love nothing more than to enter the biggest show of the season as Champions.
Pandora Paisley: But first, we’ll have to make it through Grand Rampage, and while Halsey and I don’t exactly know our opponents for the show just yet…
Halsey Neel: I can confidently say that we are prepared for whatever Captain Charisma has to potentially throw at us.
Pandora Paisley: Or whoever else decides to team up for two weeks, so they can get a crack at us.
(Both Halsey and Pandora crack amused smirks.)
Halsey Neel: But we don’t care, because it all ends the same. At King of Elite, the odds were stacked against us. It was two other teams in there, each after our Tag Team Titles. But in the end, Pandora and I persevered.
Pandora Paisley: And if we can get through that, we can get through anything.
Halsey Neel: Plus, need I remind the world of Road to Redemption? The night where we defeated Jaded Hearts? It’s not like the odds weren’t stacked against us there either, and the whole world believed that it was a foregone conclusion for Jaded Hearts to make us another statistic, to be another footnote in their legendary reign of terror with those Tag Team Championship.
Pandora Paisley: And while Halsey and I didn’t have the world backing us, we believed the entire time. We believed the Jaded Hearts, and end their run with the titles, which we did. At King of Elite, we believed that we’d make it past two other teams, which we did. At Reasonable Doubt, we believed that we’d make it through The Hustle Alliance as well, which we did.
Halsey Neel: So, when is everybody else going to catch up, and start believing too?
Pandora Paisley: How many other tag teams do we have to defeat in other for others to realize that no matter who stands across from us, whether you’ve been a team for 15 seconds or 15 years…
Halsey Neel: There’s only one outcome to prepare for, and that’s British Invasion being announce as “still your EAW Unified Tag Team Champions.
(Halsey and Pandora have a focused intensity in their eyes, strongly believing their words. But instead of looking at Sofia Clarke, they begin to their attention directly to the camera, almost speaking directly to those watching.)
Pandora Paisley: So, whoever the next tag team in line may be…
Halsey Neel: Step up…
Pandora Paisley: And get put down…
Halsey Neel: Because we aren’t dropping these titles for anybody.
(Halsey and Pandora hold their Unified Tag Team Championships up for the camera to see.)
Pandora Paisley: The British Invasion are going to Pain for Pride as your Unified Tag Team Champions, and guess what?
Halsey Neel: We’ll stand tall there too.
(Halsey and Pandora give a nod to Sofia, signaling that the interview is over, and begin walking off the screen, leaving Sofia there, who turns her attention to the camera, starting to speak into her microphone once again.)
Sofia Clarke: Well, those are strong words from the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions, and I look forward to seeing who is going to step up over these next couple weeks to challenge them for their titles at Grand Rampage. Though, The British Invasion have been on a roll, and whoever does will certainly have their work cut out for them. Strap in, ladies and gentlemen, as we are on the road to Pain for Pride!
(Sofia smiles as the crowd cheers, and the camera begins fading away after hanging on a shot with her continuing to stand there momentarily.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of the CFG Arena as the Baltimore crowd murmurs in anticipation for what is to come. Their mood is immediately soured as the sound of ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ by Waterproof Blonde begins to play through the speakers. The theme elicits a negative reaction as the camera goes to the stage to show Octavia as she makes her way out. She’s relatively stoic with a small smirk on her face as she takes a look around, spreading her arms out as she then begins to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘THE PLATINUM QUEEN’… OCTAVIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, it’s been a heated couple of weeks between Octavia and the New Breed Champion Effy McAvoy, and we all know at some point this is going to end up boiling over into a match. With Shock Value in two weeks, it seems like that’s the only avenue that this is going to go down on, but knowing the Elitists involved, this is a very unpredictable situation.
Tyrone Montgomery: I mean, we saw Effy try to set Octavia on fire two weeks ago, and the week before that, Octavia struck Ahren and took him out. It’s apparent that this has gotten personal very fast, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a murder-
Persephone: A MURDER?!
Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, a murder.
Persephone: Music to my ears. :blessed:
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, they’re both psychopaths, so it’s pretty on brand for them. But right now, Octavia is heading down to the ring. Let’s see what she has to say on the matter, and better yet, let’s see if the Champion will make her presence felt tonight.
(Octavia makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she enters through the ropes. She heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area as ‘Just Close Your Eyes’ then begins to come to a close. Making her way toward the center of the ring, she takes a moment before beginning to speak.)
Octavia: Since I’ve arrived here in EAW, I have created a lot of enemies. I’ve put a target on my back that cannot be ignored, and frankly, I have enjoyed every single minute of it. A lot of people want to think that I’m biting off more than I can chew, that I’m asking for something that I’m going to end up regretting, but that was never the case. I never put myself into a situation that I didn’t think that I was prepared for. I attacked Dr. Bethany Blue not only because of her involvement with my sister but also because I knew that I could beat her. While that wasn’t the case, Bethany can tell you herself just how close I was to getting my way, and that was just enough of a message to assert the fact that I am here to stay. The same can be said for my dear Effy McAvoy, the emotional, unstable woman standing in front of me, and what I truly desire, and that is the New Breed Championship around her waist. I don’t just think that I can beat her; I know that I can beat her. I value a title like that more than she ever would, and even more, I would be much more of a Champion than she could ever imagine to be.
Octavia: For once, I will not chastise her for her connection with Ahren. I will not talk about the parasitic relationship that the two of them have. I will simply say that no matter how much she tries to be half the Elitist that he was, which is not a very high bar to begin with, she will never amount to anything more than the paper Champion that she resides as right now. I am not just her first test as Champion; I am her biggest test, and that is something that she needs to acknowledge above all else. You can try to kill me, set me on fire, wipe me off the face of the earth, but if that was so easy to do, then someone would have done so already, but they haven’t. You should be worried Effy, not because I am coming for you, I am sure you are welcoming the challenge, but it’s the fact that you are the target. You are the one that I am coming after, and I am not going to stop until I get my way. I’m not going to rest until I finally get what I am after, and that is the New Breed Championship. The destiny of the Last Queen has already been written, and it ends with your blood. Maybe once we get that out of the way, it would make things a lot easier between the two of us.
(Octavia lowers her microphone down to the ground, and almost immediately afterward, the sounds of ‘Psycho’ by That’s Outragerous begins to play up. The crowd begins to give a negative reaction as the camera goes over to the stage to show New Breed Champion Effy McAvoy making her way out from the backstage area. She has her title over her shoulder and a very displeased and pissed off expression on her face as she immediately ybegins to storm down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well, it seems like we’re getting a visit from Effy here tonight as she looks to confront Octavia inside of the ring, and she does not look to be very happy with the words that her potential challenger has spoken.
Tyrone Montgomery: Both of them are keen on the fact that they are the best Champions for the New Breed division, and Octavia specifically has been making claims that she would be a far better Champion than Effy is right now. While there is a time and a place to back up what she is saying, it’s clear that Effy is looking to give her side of things.
Persephone: I’m good. Where the hell is Ahren? At least he was slightly entertaining, now I have to hear psycho bitch go on and on about a whole lot of nothing and I’m not very amused by it whatsoever.
(Effy climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring, microphone already in hand as ‘Psycho’ then begins to come to a close. She approaches Octavia, and both of them have a tense staredown, with neither of them seeming very intimidated by the other at the moment. After some time, Effy then begins to speak to Octavia while the crowd quiets down.)
Effy McAvoy: I’ve heard everything that I need to hear out of you, Octavia, and it puts into perspective how in over your head you are. You signed a death warrant doing what you did to try and get to my title when you attacked Ahren, and you think even for a moment that I’m going to let you get away with your career with something like that? No, you don’t put your hands on him and expect zero repercussions for what you have done, for something like that, I’m entitled to end your shitty career and set you ablaze. I want you to feel the pain that I felt when you laid your hands on the GOAT. I want you to know the type of mistake that you’ve made, the line that you’ve crossed that can no longer be erased, and I want you to pay with your life. This New Breed Championship does not belong anywhere near you. It’s not only because you are incapable of winning this but because a bitch like you doesn’t deserve it. You’re not going to walk in here, put your hands on me and the ones that I love, spew your threats, and take something that doesn’t belong to you, absolutely not. The last thing that I’m going to do is let you get your way, and I hope that is something that you get into your head real soon.
Effy McAvoy: You haven’t earned this, and the last thing I need is for you to try and convince yourself and everybody else that you do because you’re wrong. And as much as you want to act like not even my doing is going to be able to stop you, you don’t know half of the story. All you are right now in my eyes is a delusional wannabe who wants to stand here and try and play God, do everything that they desperately can to waltz in and try and pen their narrative, but that’s not written by people like you. It’s written by people who have something to show for it, who have a title over their shoulder to justify everything that they have said, and that is me. I’m telling you right now that this is not going to end the way that you want it to. This is not going to be the culmination of all of this hard work that you’ve put in; it’s only going to be the tragic end of a career that could’ve lasted longer but only didn’t because she made the wrong mistakes.
(Octavia smirks, clearly amused by Effy’s words before she raises her microphone and responds with what she has to say.)
Octavia: Effy, you’re right about one thing: I did put my hands on Ahren. While you claim that something like that was the biggest mistake that I could have made, I don’t have any regrets about it. I would do it again in a heartbeat because I know that is what makes your blood boil. That is what brings the best out of you, and I want to beat that version of you to a pulp. When I see something weak, something pathetic, something that needs to be put down, I don’t hesitate at all. I take advantage of the situation and I take what is mine, and that has made for quite a few moments with me at the forefront, hasn’t it? I have left a trail in my wake, and the funny thing about all of that? I am far from done. Ahren was the first warning shot, but you? You’re the real target. You should be worried, Effy, not just because I’m coming for your title but because I always get what I want. And the worst part? This is only going to get worse for you from here. So let’s get this out of the way right now: if you’re so confident in your abilities, then you’re going to give me this match. You’re going to seal your fate and give me my title match.
(The crowd cheers loudly at this as Effy has a stern expression on her face. She takes a moment to think it through before beginning to speak.)
Effy McAvoy: Alright, you want a match, then you’ve got it. I will defend my New Breed Championship against you so we can put this to bed once and for all, but I’m also going to make sure that even if it’s the last thing that I do, you don’t walk out the same way that you went in. I may be sick and twisted in the head, but that makes me just as dangerous, and you have no clue what is in store for you.
Octavia: You’re an amusing one, Effy. I want to fight you at Shock Value, and I want you to know one thing.
(Octavia gets closer to her, Effy not moving even a slight bit while she does.)
Octavia: You should watch your back; things could get a lot worse than Ahren taking a hit-
Rich Russillo: AND EFFY HAS FINALLY HEARD ENOUGH! SHE GRABS A HOLD OF THE LEGS OF OCTAVIA AND TAKES HER DOWN INTO A DOUBLE LEG! SHE GRABS A HOLD OF HER BY THE HEAD AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY WITH REPEATED STRIKES TOWARD THE FACE! BEGINNING TO OVERWHELM HER WITH A QUICK ATTACK!
Tyrone Montgomery: OCTAVIA MANAGES TO SHOVE AWAY AND SCRAMBLE UP TO HER FEET AS SHE GOES FOR A STRIKE- BUT EFFY MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT BEFORE SWEEPING THE LEG AND TAKING HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW EFFY TAKES A STEP BACK AND RUSHES FORWARD…
Rich Russillo: GOING FOR A ‘STORYBOOK ENDING’! THE CURB STOMP-
Persephone: BUT OCTAVIA GETS THE FUCK OUT OF THERE LIKE A LITTLE BITCH!
(Octavia drops down to the outside of the ring as she looks livid at what just transpired. ‘Psycho’ begins to play through the speakers again as Effy is shouting at her to get back into the ring, but Octavia is already beginning to backpedal up the ramp in retreat. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Effy McAvoy defends the New Breed Championship against Octavia.)
(The camera returns and “Psycho” by That’s Outrageous is playing over the speakers as Effy McAvoy is already in the ring from moments ago. Ahren Fournier holds Jennipurr in his arms as he walks gingerly around the ringside area.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first, already in the ring, from Watch Hill, Rhode Island… Accompanied by Ahren Fournier… she is the EAW New Breed Champion… EFFFYYYYYY MCAAVVVVVOOOYYYY!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well as we just learned it will officially be Effy McAvoy versus Octavia at Shock Value for the New Breed Championship. The two have gotten familiar recently, and as we know Effy definitely wants to make Octavia pay for hurting Ahren Fournier, who is now with us at ringside.
Persephone: As long as they make it entertaining, who cares? Just give us what we paid for and move on!
Tyrone Montgomery: Well you can see it in her eyes that Effy wants to make a statement here tonight!
(“Heavy is the Crown” by Linkin Park suddenly hits the speakers as a young and energetic blonde elitist makes her way out onto the stage, looking around at the crowd with an eager anticipation before making her way down the ramp towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… making her EAW debut… from Aberdeen, Scotland… AIIILLLEEEEEEENNN MUURRRRAAAYYYYYYY!!!
Persephone: Wait we really have to watch a toddler learn how to walk out here? Who even is this?
Rich Russillo: We were all given notes, Persephone! This is Aileen Murray! One of the most promising prospects from the EAW Performance Center! She’s making her debut tonight and has been officially added to the Voltage roster!
Tyrone Montgomery: She’s been making a splash in developmental and is ready to show the world what she can do! She has a pedigree in wrestling and seems like she can back it up as well!
(Aileen makes her way up the steps and climbs into the ring. She looks around, taking in the crowd for the first time. She turns back when the referee asks her if she is ready, and after taking a quick breath, she nods her head as the ref calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: And this one is kicking off now as the two ladies circle! What a chance Aileen Murray has in her debut to face off with the New Breed Champion! And she steps in eagerly trying to use her own quickness to make something happen and she moves in to try and lock up and get control early! Effy seems stunned for a second as Aileen grabs her by the shoulders and looks to create an opening! But the New Breed champion twists through with a hammerlock! You have to wonder where Effy’s mind is after having just solidified her match at Shock Value against Octavia!
Persephone: Imagine she’s so distracted that the bitch loses to a first timer! Ha! That’d be funny.
Rich Russillo: You laugh but it’s not an implausible thought! Aileen has a strong wrestling background and has been honing herself in developmental for a while now! She wouldn’t be debuting against a reigning champion if the top brass didn’t think she was ready to step up to the plate in a major way!
Tyrone Montgomery: Well the champion wants to make a statement herself and give Octavia a preview of what she intends to do at Shock Value! Let’s not forget what Octavia did to Ahren Fournier not long ago and I’m sure Effy hasn’t forgotten!
(The camera cuts briefly to Ahren at ringside who shouts instructions to Effy)
Rich Russillo: The EAW Hall of Famer is on his feet but is certainly still worse for wear after that attack! But his protege still with something to prove! Effy now has a grip on Aileen and wants to dominate now! EFFY uses the hammerlock grip to run Aileen into the corner! Looking to drive her face first into a turnbuckle— BUT AILEEN CATCHING HERSELF BY PUTTING A BOOT UP ON THE TURNBUCKLE TO STOP THE MOMENTUM! AILEEN WITH A REVERSE HEADBUTT TO THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE AND FORCES EFFY TO RELEASE THE HOLD!
Persephone: She may have a broken nose now! I hope so at least! But new bitch moving too quick for me to see! She grabs Effy by the waist and pulls her up! Bridging German suplex! Effy’s shoulders are down!
Referee: ON—
Tyrone Montgomery: Hardly even a one count as Effy powers out! But she is stunned! An early flurry here from Aileen Murray and Effy needs to get her head in the game! Murray is back to her feet and Effy checks her nose after the headbutt earlier to make sure she isn’t bleeding! Aileen rushes in and grabs a waist lock! Looking to hoist the champion up! Everything we know about Aileen is that she focuses on her speed and agility! But she absolutely holds the size and strength measure on Effy here in this matchup with a five inch height advantage! Now lifting the New Breed Champion up and looking for a side slam— BUT EFFY SLIPS THROUGH AND COUNTERS WITH A DROPKICK TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: Aileen is stumbled with that one and now Effy has a chance to get the momentum going again! Ahren Fournier coaching from the outside and Effy moving with purpose now! That early attack from Aileen seemed to wake the New Breed Champion up! Swift leg kicks from the champion looking to take down the tree that is Aileen Murray! And she follows those up with a rising uppercut to the jaw! Murray is finally knocked back to the mat!
Persephone: Oh please tell me this isn’t going to be just another match of trading back and forth! That’s so BORING!
Tyrone Montgomery: Aileen is knocked back to her seat on the mat and Effy bounds off the ropes! Looking to capitalize! She runs in and grabs Aileen by the head! Flipping over her into a neckbreaker!!
Rich Russillo: McAvoy drives Aileen down with the snap of that neckbreaker! Murray could be seeing stars right now! And McAvoy looks like she knows what she wants! She grabs Aileen’s arm and twists through! Pushing her legs in position! CALL TO ARMS! THE CROSS-ARMBREAKER! MCAVOY HAS IT LOCKED IN ON THE FIRST TIMER!
Persephone: HERE WE GO! LETS SEE A LIMB BREAK! COME ON! MCAVOY IS TWISTING BACK ON THAT ARM AND LOOKING TO TEAR THE DAMN THING OUT OF SOCKET! THATS WHAT WE NEED! AILEEN IS SCREAMING IN PAIN AND SHE SHOULD GIVE UP NOW SO I CAN BE DONE WITH THIS!
Tyrone Montgomery: AILEEN LOOKING FOR THE ROPES! BUT NOTHING NEARBY AND SHE IS NOT GETTING THERE FAST ENOUGH! THAT ARM WILL SNAP IF SHE DOES NOT FIND A WAY OUT SOON! AILEEN TRYING TO PRESS MCAVOY’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT BUT NO LUCK! EFFY HEELING HER LEGS STRAIGHT AND KEEPING ONE SHOULDER OFF THE MAT! AILEEN CAN’T GO ANYWHERE!
Rich Russillo: Wait… Aileen looking around! And she pushes herself up! Effy keeping the hold locked in… BUT AILEEN PULLING EFFY UP AS SHE STANDS! LIFTING THE NEW BREED UP INTO THE AIR! AND DRIVING HER DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB! EFFY RELEASES THE HOLD AND YOU CAN SEE THE WIND JUST GOT KNOCKED OUT OF HER WITH THAT COUNTER! AILEEN MURRAY HAS A SHOT HERE!
Tyrone Montgomery: Aileen sees an opening and moves quickly to the corner! She pulls herself up to the top rope! Looking down at the New Breed Champion! AILEEN MURRAY FLIES WITH A DIVING HEADBUTT!
Persephone: AND SHE MISSED! HAHA!
Rich Russillo: Effy McAvoy managed the roll out of the way and get herself to safety just before Aileen could connect! Such a risky maneuver this early in the contest is an unfortunate sign of Aileen’s inexperience and she paid the price for it! Murray’s head and body crashed directly into the mat and she is rolling in pain! Ahren Fournier is shouting at Effy to get the job done and Effy is pushing herself to her feet! You can tell the champion is still dealing with the impact of that powerbomb but still she has to get through it somehow!
Tyrone Montgomery: And it looks like she has an idea as to exactly how to do it! Effy pulls the newcomer up to her feet and takes her by the wrist! Pulling through with the ripcord! AND THE KNEE CONNECTS! THE CLIMAX CONNECTS AND AILEEN IS ON THE MAT! SHE COULD BE OUT COLD! MCAVOY HAS CAPITALIZED AND SHE DROPS DOWN TO MAKE THE COVER! SHE HOOKS THE LEG AS THE REFEREE DROPS DOWN FOR THE COUNT!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: T—
Rich Russillo: MURRAY KICKS OUT! SHE MANAGES TO JUST POWER HER LEG THROUGH FOR THE KICKOUT! I THOUGHT IT WAS OVER!
Persephone: I wish it was over! But these two are still going I guess… now Effy looks upset at the kickout or whatever… she’s all frustrated or some shit… goat boy is yelling… blah blah blah…
Tyrone Montgomery: I think you mean BAH BAH BAH when you talk about the GOAT.
Rich Russillo: Regardless! Effy pounds her fists on the mat! She thought she had it won! But Aileen showing that she didn’t get called up by luck! McAvoy needs to find something else quickly because Murray is not staying down! Aileen now rolling her way towards the apron and looking for a path back to her feet! She slips outside of the ropes to the apron as Effy gathers herself! Effy moves over and now tries to grab Aileen by the hair to pull her through to the ropes back inside! BUT MURRAY NOW WITH A SHOULDER TO THE ABDOMEN AND EFFY IS STUMBLED! AILEEN MURRAY SPRINGBOARDS UP!! AND FLIES IN WITH AN AERIAL CLOTHESLINE! TAKING THE CHAMPION DOWN!
Tyrone Montgomery: MURRAY LOOKING TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH HERE! SHE RUSHES BACK TO THE ROLES AND LEAPS UP! BOUNCING OFF WITH A REVERSE SPRINGBOARD INTO AN ELBOW DROP TO THE CHAMPION! AILEEEN MOVING OVER FOR A COVER! LATERAL PRESS AND THE CHAMPION’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: McAvoy kicks out! Prolonging my suffering! Now the new girl gets up and looks like she is looking for something more! She grabs Effy by the hair and pulled her to her knees—
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT EFFY GRABS THE LEGS OF MURRAY AND DRIVES FORWARD FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN! AILEEN TRIES TO DEFEND BUT THE NEW BREED CHAMPION SCRAMBLES OVER TOP! EFFY DROPPING FIERCE PUNCHES FROM THE TOP AND TRYING TO OVERPOWER THE TALLER NEWCOMER! TRYING TO USE SHEER FORCE TO TAKE BACK MOMENTUM RIGHT HERE!
Rich Russillo: Effy moving through! Going from punches and now shifting to elbows! Trying to wear her opponent out and end this match here soon! McAvoy stands to her feet and now begins to stomp it o the midsection of Murray! Ahren Fournier looking on in approval of what he sees from his protege! Aileen put on a good showing but she seems like she may be on the edge of her limits now! Effy hooks a hand underneath the shoulder of the debuting elitist and looks like she wants to put an end to this thing now! She pulls Aileen up to her feet! IN POSITION FOR THE POP UP SUPLEX! THIS IS HOW SHE SETS UP FOR THE LULLABY! SHE LOFTS AILEEN UP—
Persephone: BUT NEW GIRL REVERSES THE POP UP SUPLEX INTO A DDT!
Tyrone Montgomery: GREAT SCOUTING BY THE DEBUTING MURRAY! SHE MADE THE MOST OF THAT MOMENT AND NOW SHE HAS CONTROL ONCE AGAIN! SHE HAS BEEN HOLDING HER OWN AGAINST THE REIGNING NEW BREED CHAMPION AND HAS A SHOT AT TAKING THIS THING HOME! AILEEN PULLS EFFY UP TO HER FEET! GRABS HER WITH A FRONT FACELOCK! AND SHE TURNS IT INTO A STUNNER! SHE CALLS THIS THE GAELIC REIGN! SHE ENDED MANY MATCHES WITH THIS IN THE PERFORMANCE CENTER BUT WILL IT BE ENOUGH FOR A MAIN ROSTER TALENT? AILEEN MAKES THE COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: EFFY KICKS OUT AT 2.9! THE CHAMPION IS ALIVE BUT HOW MUCH DOES SHE HAVE LEFT?!?
Persephone: Hopefully not much but I guess we will be forced to find out due to our stupid contractual obligations. New girl… you said her name is Irene, right? She grabs Effy by the head and pulls her up! Gutwrench position! Using her strength advantage and twists through for a Gutwrench powerbomb! Effy is smashed into the mat and Irene Curry is in full control!
Rich Russillo: You mean AILEEN MURRAY! Anyway! Aileen looking distraught that her Gaelic Reign did not end the match but she knows she has to stay on top of things! Effy is the first taste of actual life in EAW she has gotten and she can’t afford to let it slip through her fingers when she is this close to as huge upset in her debut!
Tyrone Montgomery: She better shake things off and get her head back in the game here! Effy is moving towards the ropes and trying to get back to her feet so the clock is ticking before Effy is back in control of this matchup! The Scotswoman better figure it out quickly! This isn’t the performance center anymore! Aileen moving in and grabbing Effy by the shoulder as she rises! Aileen driving a knee into the ribs of the champion! And again! And again! Looking to turn this through and make some magic happen!
Rich Russillo: She has something line up! Moving back! Scouting report says she has been working on some new maneuvers in preparation for her debut! This could be it! This could be the Kelpie Knee! She moves in—
Persephone: BUT EFFY WITH THE KICK TO THE KNEE! AND THEN FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH THE FACEBREAKER ON KNEE AS WELL! AILEEN MURRAY— wait it is Aileen Murray, right?
Tyrone Montgomery: YES!
Persephone: She is down and Effy is stalking! Looking to wrap this all up with a Storybook Ending! Effy has it lined up as Aileen rises! EFFY MOVES IN FOR THE CURB STOMP!
Rich Russillo: BUT THE NEWCOMER PULLS BACK!! EXCELLENT AWARENESS THERE! SHE DODGES THE CURBSTOMP AND FOLLOWS THROUGH WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO EFFY’S STOMACH! EFFY IS DOUBLED OVER AND THE NEWCOMER HAS HER IN HER SIGHTS! AILEEN LEAPS UP! KELPIE KNEE! THE FAME ASSER CONNECTS!
Tyrone Montgomery: AILEEN HITS THE BIGGEST MOVE IN HER ARSENAL! EVEN THE PERFORMANCE CENTER HASN’T SEEN THAT BEFORE AND SHE HITS IT HERE ON HER VOLTAGE DEBUT! SHE ALMOST CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Persephone: WELL SHE BETTER START BELIEVING IT AND MAKE THE COVER!
(Aileen turns around and sees Effy roll out of the ring and out to the floor, escaping the danger.)
Rich Russillo: Effy McAvoy with great awareness of her own! That was one hell of a shot she just took and she removes herself from the ring where she cannot be pinned! Aileen showing her inexperience again as she let her opportunity slip through her fingers! And you can see the upset look on her expression as she kinds the mat with her fists!
Tyrone Montgomery: She could have had this match won against the New Breed Champion! But if she loves now she still could! She just has to get Effy back into the ring!
Persephone: Well now Aileen is moving out the outside and grabs Effy by the hair! The referee warns them to get back in the ring or risk a count out! But Aileen looking to make the most of her chance here and rolls Effy back inside the ring! Not even waiting for the ref to begin counting!
Rich Russillo: Aileen now climbing herself up onto the apron to climb back into the ring— AND EFFY WITH THE DROPKICK TO THE FACE! AILEEN IS KNOCKED BACK TO THE FLOOR AND EFFY HAS THE NEWCOMER ON HER HEELS AGAIN!!
Tyrone Montgomery: The champion trying to take control back yet again and make her presence felt! She has something left in the tank but one more big shot from Aileen and the Thistle Queen could walk away with the upset and an argument for a title shot all her own! Effy now rolling out of the ring and grabbing Aileen by the head! She throws Murray back first into the ring apron! And uses her shoulder to drive Murray back into it again! Making sure the damage is done so that she can end this once and for all!
Rich Russillo: Aileen is in pain and clutching at her spine but Effy showing no hesitation now! She rolls Aileen back into the ring under the ropes and slides in behind to follow her! The new call up is struggling and tries to find her way to her feet! But Effy is locked in! Stalking her prey! She moves behind her opponent! Waiting for her shot to strike— PROTECT YA NECK!
Tyrone Montgomery: EFFY CONNECTS WITH THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL AND TURNS AILEEN INSIDE OUT! AILEEN IS NOT MOVING AND EFFY DROPS DOWN MAKING THE COVER! SHE HOOKS THE LEG! THAT HAS TO BE ALL SHE WROTE!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER! THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…. EFFYYYYYYYY MCAAAVVVVVOOOOYYYYYYYYYY!!!!
(“Psycho” by That’s Outrageous hits the speakers as Effy McAvoy stands up over her downed opponent. The referee brings her the New Breed Championship and she holds it up over her head as Ahren and Jennipurr both nod in unison, approving of what they have seen.)
Persephone: Well it is finally over and they dragged that on way too long! Aileen was a newcomer for gawds sake!
Rich Russillo: Well say what you want, show no disrespect to Aileen Murray! She put on a hell of a show and damn near toppled the New Breed Champion in her debut! She is one to watch out for without a doubt!
Persephone: Hey! I learned her name! That’s about as much respect as anyone can get from me!
(Effy exits the ring, and making her way up alongside Ahren and Jennipurr. The camera also shows Aileen waking up inside the ring, looking frustrated as she watches Effy walk back up the ramp.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, one hell of a match from the debuting Aileen Murray, but still the night belongs to the New Breed Champion! Shock Value is coming and you can bet Effy is aiming to replicate this result when the time comes to step inside the ring with Octavia!
(The camera fades away and cuts to a commercial for fire safety. Check your smoke detectors weekly or you’ll find yourself having an inferno match inside your own home!)
(The camera shot returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing with a microphone in hand as she is ready to begin the introductions for the next contest.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Catch Me If You Can” by Runblebee starts to play and the crowd begins to boo with the entrance of Akari Kiyoko. Akari is being followed closely behind by Luna Adeline and further into the distance we see Damien Kutcher making sure to keep his distance. Akari looks ready for action as the trio head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! Being accompanied by Luna Adeline and Damien Kutcher! From Aomori, Japan! Weighing 187 pounds! Here is “THE FLAW OF THE WORLD” AKARI KIYOKO!
Tyrone Montgomery: Here comes Akari heading to the ring for singles action and he is looking to get himself back on the right track of things and start building some momentum. But as we can see, there might be a little bit of trouble in paradise as we see Damien keeping his distance from Luna and Akari.
Persephone: I don’t care about that. I am honestly amused with how Luna blames Damien for this team being a piece of crap and Damien didn’t take too kindly to that. Then we saw Damien walk away from a celebration earlier tonight for something he rarely does. That is so great! I love watching teams implode.
Rich Russillo: Of course you would, but maybe one victory can get everything going in the right direction. Akari can do it, but it’s going to be a tough task.
(Akari enters the ring and takes a corner to get ready for the match as Luna takes her place at ringside while Damien takes his place on the complete opposite side of the ring as Akari’s music is replaced by “The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) and seconds later, we see the entrance of KASAI. KASAI has a look of strict business as she heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From Amani, Kagoshima, Japan! Weighing 145 pounds. Here is “THE HUNTRESS” KASAI!
Persephone: Oh goody! Here comes another pain in my ass coming to the ring. Why is she even here?
Rich Russillo: She’s here because she is trying to build some momentum of her own as she heads towards the Ultimate X Match with some sort of reward on the line.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI has a chance to get to one of the biggest victories of his career at Shock Value, but tonight she has to make it past Akari Kiyoko. Who will leave victorious? We are about to find out.
(Kasai enters the ring and takes a neutral corner as her entrance music fades off. The referee then checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: The bell has rung and this match is underway as Akari and KASAI walk up to the center of the ring and they lock up before Akari gets the early advantage as he gets KASAI in a side headlock.
Persephone: Why do these matches have to start off so boring? Can’t we just give them some barbed wire and let them go crazy?
Rich Russillo: I don’t think that would work out very well, but Akari does transition into the hammerlock. Akari needs to be careful and avoid KASAI’s striking distance or this match could get ugly very quickly.
Persephone: Too late. It’s already ugly and only bloodshed can cure that problem.
Tyrone Montgomery: Of course you would think that, but KASAI THROWS A BACK ELBOW THAT CATCHES AKARI IN THE MOUTH AND GETS KASAI FREE OF THE HAMMERLOCK!
Rich Russillo: KASAI comes up behind Akari AND TRIES TO LIFT HIM FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT AKARI IS BLOCKING IT! KASAI keeps trying for the suplex, BUT AKARI RETURNS THE FAVOR AND FIRES A BACK ELBOW CATCHING KASAI IN THE FACE!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI staggers back after the elbow and Akari comes back and follows up with a snap suplex taking KASAI up and over AS AKARI FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
Persephone: AND THIS BITCH BRIDGES UP BEFORE A COUNT COULD START! Isn’t that the most exciting thing that you have ever seen?
Rich Russillo: Thank you, Persephone. But we do see Luna at ringside looking impressed with what has been going on in the early goings of this match as both competitors are back to their feet.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI went for a kick that Akari avoided. KASAI turns around AND SHE TURNS RIGHT INTO THE BELL CLAP FROM AKARI! KASAI is caught off guard as Akari grabs her and whips her to the ropes.
Persephone: She comes back AND AKARI GOES FOR THE HIP TOSS, BUT KASAI IS ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET! KASAI with a kick to the midsection doubling Akari over as she hits the ropes again–
Rich Russillo: AND KASAI WITH THE KNEE LIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD SENDING AKARI STAGGERING TOWARDS THE ROPES! Look at you, Persephone. Calling the match like a professional.
Persephone: Shut the hell up or I will rip your tongue out.
Tyrone Montgomery: Cool it, you two. KASAI comes back towards Akari, WHO LIFTS HER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT KASAI IS ABLE TO CATCH HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: KASAI lands on her feet as Akari turns around AND IS MET WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Akari is dazed as KASAI runs over to the corner. KASAI climbs and is on the top rope–
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI COMES OFF THE TOP AND HITS AKARI WITH THE CROSSBODY! AKARI IS DOWN AND KASAI HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOO–
Persephone: He kicked out. Yay!
Rich Russillo: One count for KASAI as she starts throwing right hands into the face of Akari Kiyoko as he is blocking as many of the shots as he can as the referee tells her to open the fists.
Tyrone Montgomery: The referee starts a count and KASAI opens the fists on four to not risk disqualification on five. She grabs Akari and brings him back to his feet and whips him to the ropes.
Persephone: How exciting! But Akari I guess comes back off the ropes as KASAI goes for a boring sidewalk slam–
Rich Russillo: AKARI IS ABLE TO GET HIS LEGS AROUND KASAI’S NECK AND COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSOR TAKEOVER! KASAI SENT FOR THE RIDE!
Persephone: Unless it’s a ride out of the arena and away from the company, I really could care less.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is back on her feet and Akari comes in for a clothesline, BUT KASAI DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! KASAI is behind Akari and she grabs him back the back of the head AND COUNTERS WITH A NECKBREAKER TAKING AKARI DOWN!
Rich Russillo: KASAI hits the ropes to follow up as she comes back AND KASAI HITS THE LEG DROP! RIGHT ACROSS HIS THROAT! We can hear Luna again trying to get Akari back in this match.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is back on her feet AND SHE IMMEDIATELY HITS A KNEE DROP RIGHT IN AKARI’S FACE! THAT COULD BREAK HIS NOSE OR HIS ORBITAL BONE! WHAT A SHOT!
Persephone: Ehh. Broken bones aren’t as satisfying as blood. Maybe she needs to do that move two or three more times.
Rich Russillo: KASAI is known as a striker and a torture specialist in the way of she will either knock you out or make you tap out. No other option.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is dangerous as she brings Akari back up to his feet and whips him to the ropes. Akari comes back as KASAI grabs hold of him–
Persephone: TILT A WHIRL BACKBREAKER BY KASAI IN WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING OF THE MATCH SO FAR AND THAT ISN’T SAYING MUCH!
Rich Russillo: Oh come on! Be nice. Akari is down and KASAI drags him closer to the corner and KASAI is once again heading to the top rope.
Persephone: Just because it was successful once doesn’t mean that it’s going to be successful again. When will these idiots learn?
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI in on the top rope and has her balance AS SHE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE LOOKING FOR THE LEG DROP–
Rich Russillo: NOBODY HOME AS AKARI ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! KASAI CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT! At least she won’t sprain any ankles the way she landed.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is holding her backside in pain as she tries to get back to her feet AND AKARI IS RIGHT THERE WITH A SPINNING BACKHAND CATCHING KASAI IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: KASAI looks even more dazed than normal after that shot. It’s funny watching them with that stupid look on their faces.
Rich Russillo: KASAI staggers over to the ropes to keep her balance, BUT AKARI FOLLOWS UP THE BACKHAND WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS KASAI OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is trying to recover as quick as possible as she is slowly getting back to her feet outside the ring BUT HERE COMES AKARI! HE HITS THE ROPES ON THE FAR SIDE!
Persephone: Goody. Now he runs full speed back towards the other side of the ring. I hope he screws up and breaks his neck or something.
Rich Russillo: AKARI LEAPS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES KASAI DOWN WITH A BEAUTIFUL SOMERSAULT TOPE! KASAI’S HEAD CRASHES HARD ON THE FLOOR!
Persephone: Good. But I doubt it made her any smarter or some shit. She still got hit.
Tyrone Montgomery: Akari is back on his feet and even though that was a great move, the crowd is booing him very loudly. Luna is telling the crowd to cheer Akari… good luck with that.
Rich Russillo: Akari has firm control of this match as he grabs KASAI and whips her towards the ring steps AND KASAI GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! DID YOU HEAR THAT THUD?
Tyrone Montgomery: That had to do some damage as KASAI holds her lower back in pain BUT AKARI FOLLOWS UP WITH A DROPKICK THAT SMASHES THE BACK OF KASAI’S HEAD INTO THE STEPS!
Persephone: Enough of the weak crap! If you wanna win, bust her open! Make her bleed!! DO SOMETHING!!
Rich Russillo: Akari is showing so much intensity in this match and he has grown so much even since the beginning of the season, especially now as he has control over a former Specialists Champion.
Tyrone Montgomery: Akari grabs KASAI AND SMASHES HER FACE INTO THE EDGE OF THE RING BEFORE ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING AS HE FOLLOWS SUIT TO BREAK THE REFEREE’S COUNT!
Persephone: Can’t we get some referees who count a little faster. If we had one that had some get up and go, this match would have been over by now. COME ON!
Rich Russillo: Both competitors are back in the ring as Akari has a waistlock on KASAI. AKARI LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR AND HE DROPS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! KASAI AGAIN CRASHES ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD AS AKARI BRIDGES UP FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHHH–
Persephone: She kicked out. I love this so much.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI has rolled onto her stomach, but Akari is right there and he hooks KASAI’s arms BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH THE DOUBLE ARMED DDT! KASAI SENT FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Akari rolls KASAI onto her back before dragging her to the corner and now it’s Akari’s turn to climb up to the high rent district that is the top rope.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI hasn’t moved off the DDT as Akari is now on the top turnbuckle in position AS HE COMES OFF THE TOP ROPE LOOKING FOR THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Persephone: The dumbass missed. I could have told you that was going to happen. Should listen to me.
Rich Russillo: KASAI ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AND AKARI CRASHES CHEST AND STOMACH FIRST ONTO THE MAT! AKARI IS HOLDING HIS RIBS IN PAIN AFTER THAT LANDING!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI comes off the ropes as Akari is still recovering AND KASAI SEND HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH A BULLDOG! Akari kisses the mat, but KASAI is not giving him a moment to breathe.
Persephone: He’s going to stop breathing? Well that’s one way to end the match quickly.
Rich Russillo: No. KASAI is grabbing Akari to bring him to his feet as she has a waistlock BEFORE SHE JUMPS UP AND BRINGS AKARI BACK RIGHT INTO THE BACKSTABBER! KNEES DRIVEN RIGHT INTO AKARI’S SPINE!
Persephone: That was amusing. The force of that stupid move sent Akari face first and kissed the mat again.
Tyrone Montgomery: All it takes is one moment and the tide of this match can turn as we just witnessed as KASAI is back in control of this match up. KASAI brings Akari back on his feet and whips him to the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Akari rebounds AND HE RUNS RIGHT INTO THE HIP ATTACK FROM KASAI SENDING HIM BACK TO THE MAT! HIS HEAD HAD A HORRIBLE CASE OF WHIPLASH THERE!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is not a person who likes to play around. She is strictly business in that ring AS SHE DROPS HER KNEE RIGHT INTO AKARI’S SPINE!
Persephone: He’s still moving, so it really didn’t have much effect, did it?
Rich Russillo: Akari is on his hands and knees, but KASAI pulls Akari back on his feet AND KASAI SHOWING SOME MAJOR POWER AS SHE LIFTS AKARI UP AND INTO THE ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER RACK!
Tyrone Montgomery: This is a submission right here and she walks Akari to the center of the ring and just tortures him in that position. The referee is right there to see if Akari wants to give it up.
Persephone: He won’t tap out. Nobody ever does around here unless they are on the verge of death. It is so annoying.
Rich Russillo: Akari isn’t giving it up so KASAI decides to turn up the intensity BY SPINNING HIM OUT AND SENDING HIM INTO THE SITOUT POWERBOMB!
Persephone: She calls that the “Megatsunami”… whatever the fuck that means, but whatever it means, it leads to a cover after that idiot Akari gets stacked up. PLEASE let this end the match.
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE–
Tyrone Montgomery: AKARI KICKS OUT AT TWO! A very close near fall for KASAI as she immediately grabs Akari AND LOCKS IN THE KEY LOCK!
Rich Russillo: ANOTHER SUBMISSION BY KASAI AS SHE HAS AKARI’S ARM BENT IN A HORRIBLE POSITION! Not much damage has been done to the arms, but there certainly could be if he doesn’t get free.
Tyrone Montgomery: The referee is right there to see if Akari wants to give it up, but Akari is refusing as he tries to find a way to either get free or get to the ropes to break the submission.
Persephone: He’s stubborn or stupid. I don’t care which. But it is great to see someone tortured to the point of almost screaming in pain.
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT AKARI! AKARI HAS MUSCLED HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET WITH KASAI STILL APPLYING THE KEYLOCK AS HE RUNS RIGHT TO THE ROPES AND HE REACHES THE ROPES!
Tyrone Montgomery: AKARI SWINGS AND SENDS KASAI THROUGH THE ROPES AND SHE JUST LANDED ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD OUTSIDE THE RING! SHE COULD HAVE BROKEN HER NECK THE WAY SHE LANDED!
Persephone: Did she? I hope she did! That would be awesome to see. I mean how unfortunate would it be to see a star crash and burn before she reaches her prime.
Rich Russillo: Your heart bleeds for them, doesn’t it.
Persephone: That’s the only thing that’s fucking bleeding around here.
Tyrone Montgomery: Akari shakes his arm to try and neutralize whatever damage KASAI’s submission did to him as he rolls out of the ring and grabs KASAI and rolls her back into the ring before rolling into the ring as well.
Rich Russillo: KASAI is getting back to her feet AND AKARI GRABS HER BY THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND DELIVERS A HEADBUTT! THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED KASAI OUT!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is staggering as Akari hits the ropes AND COMES BACK TO HIT A SPINNING HEEL KICK THAT SENDS KASAI INTO THE CORNER!
Persephone: How exciting. But I guess I will make this match sound better than it really is as Akari lifts up KASAI and has her standing on the second rope. Akari pulls KASAI’s head down AND AKARI KICKS KASAI RIGHT IN THE HEAD! IS SHE BLEEDING?
Rich Russillo: KASAI starts to fall off the turnbuckle, but Akari grabs hold of her and walks her away from the corner in that powerbomb position. KASAI is in a huge mess of trouble–
Tyrone Montgomery: AKARI DROPS HER DOWN ONTO HIS KNEES WITH THE MODIFIED POWERBOMB! HE CALLS THAT THE “FREEWAVE”! KASAI IS DOWN AS AKARI HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: DING! DING! DING! THE MATCH IS OVER! YAY!
Rich Russillo: Wishful thinking, Persephone, but the referee is saying that it was only a two count. A near fall for Akari and he can’t believe it.
Persephone: Oh that’s a bunch of crap! This match should be over, but of course, this match has to continue because those two idiots in the ring have nothing else better to do.
Tyrone Montgomery: Luna is yelling at the referee for the supposed slow count while also telling Akari to stay on the attack. Meanwhile Damien Kutcher has been silent and watching the match intently the entire time.
Rich Russillo: That is an interesting development, but Akari grabs KASAI and whips her to the ropes. KASAI with the rebound AND SHE DUCKS THE AKARI CLOTHESLINE!
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI stops in her tracks as Akari turns around AND AKARI TURNED RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK, BUT HE IS SOMEHOW STILL STANDING!
Persephone: Good for him. Now this weirdo KASAI runs to the ropes once more AS SHE JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! Akari turns around JUST AS KASAI COMES OFF THE ROPES AND SHE HITS THE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: Akari lands hard on the back of his head, but he was able to roll through and prevents himself from getting caught in a pinning predicament and now he is on his knees.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is already back to her feet as she backs towards the corner AND QUICKLY RUNS RIGHT BACK TO AKARI AND HITS HIM WITH THE “CTE”!
Persephone: Good for her! She hits her Kinshasa style knee and catches Akari in the temple and hopefully knocks his dumbass out. She rolls him over and hooks the leg for the cover. This better end this crappy match!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: AKARI KICKED OUT! HE WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT JUST A MILLISECOND BEFORE THE REFEREE COMES DOWN FOR THE THREE COUNT! DAMN! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR KASAI!
Persephone: DAMN IT! I KNEW THIS WASN’T GOING TO END THE MATCH! Once again, I am disappointed.
Tyrone Montgomery: I don’t see how you could be disappointed with how great this match is, but be that as it may, Akari is barely moving here as KASAI has a chance to finish this match.
Rich Russillo: KASAI knows that this is probably the best moment that she has in order to win the match as she drags Akari over to the corner as she once again starts climbing up to the top rope.
Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI is on the top rope as she is getting herself in position for one of the most powerful moves in her arsenal because she likes to use the “Kitsune’s Blessing v2” in this position.
Persephone: It’s about fucking time that these idiots go for something big to end the–
(Persephone is then cut off by the sounds of “Praise Gawd” by Kanye West playing throughout the arena and that certainly has KASAI’s attention as she gets off the turnbuckle and glares at the entrance ramp.)
Rich Russillo: THAT’S THE MUSIC FOR THE ONE AND ONLY METHUSELAH! COULD METHUSELAH BE COMING OUT HERE TO GET A LITTLE PAYBACK AFTER WHAT KASAI DID TO HIM A FEW WEEKS AGO!
Persephone: I don’t see him, so I guess that means his old age is catching up to him as he got lost on his way to the ring.
Rich Russillo: Whatever the case may be, KASAI is yelling at the entrance ramp and telling Methuselah to, and I quote, “get your ass out to the ring”.
Tyrone Montgomery: Her attention is completely focused on the entrance ramp as Methuselah’s music is still playing… BUT LOOK AT THIS! THE MUSIC PLAYING HAS GIVEN AKARI MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME TO RECOVER AND HE COMES UP FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS UP KASAI! SCHOOLBOY ROLLUP HAS HER SHOULDERS DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT LUNA! SHE IS MOTIONING TO AKARI! SHE’S TELLING HIM TO GRAB THE TIGHTS!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
Tyrone Montgomery: THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE’S DOING! AKARI HAS A HANDFUL OF TIGHTS AND THE REFEREE DOESN’T SEE IT! OH COME ON! NOT LIKE THIS!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Catch Me If You Can” starts playing again as Akari scrambles off of KASAI. KASAI has a look of pure shock on her face as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… AKARI KIYOKO!
Tyrone Montgomery: What a match! Just goes to show that in EAW, you need to expect the unexpected. People might not like it, but I am going to have to call that an upset as Akari just pinned a former Specialists Champion in KASAI! But I don’t like how he got the victory.
Persephone: For once, you are calling it like it is. It is an upset victory because this weirdo has finally done something right. He actually won a match. That rarely happens for him. But he pulled the tights, who gives a shit. It just means the match ended sooner.
(The referee raises Akari’s arm in victory before Luna pulls Akari away from the referee and raises his arm herself as they celebrate his victory in the ring. Meanwhile, Damien is standing outside the ring just watching them celebrate while KASAI is sitting in the corner fuming about what went down.)
Rich Russillo: KASAI had the match in hand, but leave it to Methuselah to strategically pull off something like this to get into the head of his opponents. His music playing took KASAI completely out of the mindset of the match and it cost her.
Persephone: Or he is just so old that he forgot about what he was doing and he just lucked.
(KASAI has rolled out of the ring and she is angry beyond belief as she runs to the timekeeper’s area and grabs a steel chair before throwing it into the ring steps.)
Rich Russillo: It’s safe to say that KASAI is so pissed off with Methuselah and things are only going to get even more heated from there with Shock Value on the horizon, especially between KASAI and Methuselah.
Persephone: Blah blah blah let’s just move on from this crap and get on with the show. Good gawd.
Tyrone Montgomery: Contrary to what Persephone thinks, this was a great match leading to Akari getting a huge victory regardless of circumstance. Either way, congratulations once again to Akari for the victory on Voltage
(The final shot shows Luna and Akari still celebrating his victory in the ring while Damien is still watching on from ringside, electing to not join them for the celebration before cutting to KASAI, who is glaring at the entrance ramp completely pissed off at the stunt Methuselah pulled before letting out a scream of rage before the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where the EAW World Championship is defended in High Voltage.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Sofia Clarke in the interview area, garnering a pop from fans. Sofia is smiling with an EAW-branded microphone in hand, and begins speaking into it.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time… EAW Hardcore Champion… Solomon Stane!
(The crowd gives a negative reaction as Solomon enters the frame with the Hardcore Championship draped over his shoulder, and visibly taped up after last night, sporting multiple different bruises, including a black eye, and stitches on his forehead, having truly been through a war. Of course, Solomon is being flanked by his wife, Trixie Stane, too. Sofia turns her attention toward them both.)
Sofia Clarke: Solomon, thank you for joining me, because I must say… it’s honestly a shock you’re even able to stand here right now after the war you went through. How is your body holding up?
Solomon Stane: Yeah, Sofia, I’m hurt. But you should see the damage I did to Roberto De La Rosa.
Sofia Clarke: I’m glad you brought that up. Because for anyone that missed it, I do have footage from last night that I would like to show. Solomon, if you could direct your attention to the monitor.
(Solomon and Sofia turn towards the monitor setup behind them, which transitions from Voltage graphics to footage from the match between Roberto and Solomon. Roberto went for his ultra finisher to Roberto on the outside, having springboared off the ropes for “The World is Yours.” But Solomon moved out the way, causing the back of Roberto’s head to smash on the edge of the announce table. After that, an apron chokeslam, and “Apocalypse of John” from Solomon Stane would do it as Roberto was already out. But the real highlight comes after the match where Roberto is stretchered out from the arena as Solomon Stane continues celebrating. The recap ends, and the camera transitions back fully to the interview area, and Solomon Stane has a smirk on his face, showing no remorse. The same is for Trixie Stane, who also sports that same devilish smirk.)
Sofia Clarke: As you can see, Roberto De La Rosa did not leave the Wells Fargo Center on his own accord.
Solomon Stane: Exactly my point, Sofia. While I’m sporting a few bumps and bruises from last night, Roberto had to be stretchered, and it’s deserving for a sinner like him. Roberto promised a better future. He promised to defeat me at Reasonable Doubt, but like all his promises… it was empty. I’m still standing here as the EAW Hardcore Champion.
(Solomon looks down at his championship before glancing at Trixie briefly, and the two exchange a smirk until Stane directs his attention back over to Sofia.)
Sofia Clarke: Well, I highlighted the closing moments between yourself and Roberto. But during the match, Roberto had you in peril quite a few times. Was there a point you thought it’d be over, and the roles would be reversed? Roberto De La Rosa becoming Hardcore Champion for a second time.
(Solomon just stares at Sofia briefly, finding the question to be stupid as Sofia grows increasingly nervous with his lack of response.)
Solomon Stane: Sofia, I’m a man of faith. Faith in God, and faith in myself. Unlike Roberto, I don’t make empty promises, and have every intention of fulfilling them. At Reasonable Doubt, that is exactly what I did. I told Roberto that he stood no chance against me, that I was better than him in every way, and did I lie?
(Solomon looks to Sofia, awaiting a response from her. But Sofia still appears to be intimidated, causing Trixie Stane to interject in her place.)
Trixie Stane: Sofia seems a little tongue-tied, so I’ll answer the question for her.
(Trixie smiles.)
Trixie Stane: No. No, you did not lie. You told Roberto that Silas Mason couldn’t save him, nor could anyone from the beatdown you were going to put on him.
(Solomon nods.)
Solomon Stane: Everything that happened, I promised. I’m a man of my word, and with that chapter in the Book of Solomon closed… it’s time to focus on what comes next. But first, Roberto… if you’re watching this… presumably from a hospital bed… I hope you’ll use Reasonable Doubt as a fresh start. I absolved you of your sins. So, going forward, be better. Because if not, I won’t be as forgiving the next time.
Sofia Clarke: Threatening words from Solomon Stane, but I wanted to bring up what you mentioned prior to that. Because coming up is one of, if not, your biggest challenge to date with the EAW Hardcore Champion. EAW Hall of Famer… Xander Payne!
(The crowd cheers at the mention of Xander Payne’s name as their excited for the prospect of those two facing at Shock Value for the Hardcore Championship, being able to do anything they want toward each other. Solomon doesn’t appear worried, however.)
Solomon Stane: Sofia, as Champion, there’s a giant bullseye that gets painted on your back. Suddenly, everybody wants to take this title from me. But I welcome the challenge, and anyone that steps up will inevitably be put down. Because Sofia… while everyone may want my Hardcore Championship, I’m not quite ready to separate yet. No, there’s still more to do, more sinners to punish, and the EAW Universe have only seen a smidgen of what I have in store. But going back to Xander Payne, he’s… different.
Solomon Stane: See, most people want my championship for the selfish gain. They want my championship, so they can add it to their list of accomplishments, and hopefully have it be a stepping stone for bigger and better things like the EAW Championship. But Xander doesn’t want it for that reason. Really, Xander doesn’t want a match with me solely for the Hardcore Championship. Xander fights for his family, and wants them to be happy. Currently, it would make his kids happy to keep wrestling, and face elitists such as myself.
(Solomon shrugs.)
Solomon Stane: So, I thought… who am I deny them such a wish? Last week, I knew then that I would defeat Roberto De La Rosa at Reasonable Doubt, so I might as well begin setting myself up for Shock Value. Kudos to Xander, because he made things simpler for me, and instead of having to wait for someone to challenge me, I brought the challenge to Xander Payne’s doorstep. I waited for an entire week to hear his answer, and after tonight? It wasn’t what I expected.
(Solomon Stane chuckles to himself.)
Solomon Stane: No, because I didn’t get an answer from Xander at all. Instead, I got an answer from Xander’s… children. They accepted the match on his behalf, and you know what? I’ll take it. At Shock Value, it will be Xander Payne versus Solomon Stane for the EAW Hardcore Championship.)
(The audience cheers at the official announcement.)
Solomon Stane: That means there are no rules. Xander and I can do anything we’d like to each other, and the referee can’t intervene. His only function is to count one, two, three.
Sofia Clarke: If you had doubts about tuning into Shock Value, then that should be even more incentive as Xander and Solomon are bound to tear the roof off the place. But speaking of Xander, we’ve seen the routes he’ll go in matches like this. He will put it all on the line, and won’t hold back. He proved that against Limmy Monaghan in their unsanctioned match, and almost crushed Limmy between two cars.
(Solomon Stane cracks a smirk.)
Solomon Stane: You’re right, Sofia. Xander Payne isn’t to be underestimated in a match like this, but neither am I. Xander Payne’s brutality will pale in comparison to my own, but Xander may suffer from the same delusions that Roberto De La Rosa had, thinking that it solely takes brutality in order to win this Hardcore Championship. But that isn’t the case any more while I’m holding it. I am not merely Hardcore, I am divine punishment. I am the fury of righteous God, and come Shock Value, Xander shall feel my wrath.
Solomon Stane: But Xander, I’ll give you some advice. While your kids wanted this match, tell them don’t watch. Because it won’t be pretty. Though, I get it’ll be hard to tell them no, especially for a coward like yourself, who couldn’t accept the challenge on his own behalf. See, I never thought of Xander too highly before, but after tonight, I definitely think of him lower now. Because Xander Payne is a bigger coward than I thought, and I can’t wait to send him away for good at Shock Value
(Solomon looks to his wife.)
Solomon Stane: Let’s go.
(Both Trixie and Solomon are done with this interview as they walk off, leaving Sofia Clarke there to worry about Xander Payne’s potential demise at Solomon’s hands come Shock Value before speaking once again.)
Sofia Clarke: Strong words from the champion ahead of Shock Value. You won’t want to miss it!
(The camera fades elsewhere from a smiling Sofia.)
(The camera returns to ringside, and from there ‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West begins to play. The fans begin to boo hearing this, but the camera pans towards the stage, before Methuselah begins walking out. Methuselah has a calm, serious look on his face, but he can be seen holding a microphone in his hand as he stands on the stage. Methuselah doesn’t spend too much time there, beginning to walk down the ramp and approach the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well Methuselah is coming to the ring, and I don’t think it takes much to guess that this is about the Ultimate X match, which takes place at Shock Value.
Rich Russillo: There have definitely been some unexpected developments lately with KASAI attacking Methuselah, leading to a brawl between the two. Now let’s see what he has to say.
Persephone: Ugh. I hate having to listen to this guy speak. Does anyone ever know what he’s actually talking about?
(Methuselah makes his way to ringside, walking towards the steel steps. He walks up the steel steps and enters the ring, and he doesn’t look pleased as his entrance music begins to fade out. After this however, he finally begins to speak.)
Methuselah: Is KASAI aware of who exactly she is?
(Methuselah slowly paces around the ring, wasting no time speaking on what happened two weeks ago as he continues.)
Methuselah: I know exactly who she is. Two weeks ago I competed in a tag team contest with her at my side, and naturally, I did not think much of her. I knew that she was the kind of Elitist that’d have no qualms with throwing away victory, and even if this match proved to be the rare occasion where she actually does show interest in winning a match, there’s no telling whether or not she actually had the tools to get the job done herself. Responsibility fell on my shoulders that night, and this is something I have grown used to when entering the ring. I was content with winning the match, as KASAI did little besides watch the winner of the upcoming Ultimate X match in action, yet instead of doing this KASAI took it upon herself to take a shot at me. She decided that the best course of action for her was to attempt to lay me out. All this in a pathetic attempt at sending a message that’ll hold no weight the moment we share the ring.
(The fans begin to boo hearing this from Methuselah, and Methuselah continues to speak.)
Methuselah: I believe my words were clear enough for even my Shock Value opponents to understand, so what is the point? Why are you all still attempting to make statements ahead of a match that you will not win? The Ultimate X match is a match that is filled with uncertainty, even down to the opportunity on the line being unknown to us. You all do not know what you will be getting yourself into, and yet you continue to make promises. You continue to make statements. You continue to make mistakes like the one KASAI made two weeks ago. If this unknown opportunity is anyone’s to win, it belongs to-
(‘The End’ by Lil Uzi Vert and BABYMETAL hits, causing a mixed reaction from the fans in attendance. KASAI begins to walk out, and she has a serious look on her face as she stares at Methuselah, holding a microphone in her hand. She doesn’t look happy whatsoever, after Methuselah’s entrance music was used to cost her in her match against Akari Kiyoko earlier in the night. Before long, she begins making her way to the ring.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, here’s KASAI to speak on what happened in that tag match! I don’t think Methuselah looks too amused with KASAI interrupting him, but he can’t be the only one frustrated after what Methuselah just did.
Rich Russillo: True, especially since KASAI has been trying to build momentum. KASAI has been more focused lately knowing that she needs to get back on track, but I don’t know if getting on Methuselah’s bad side was a great idea.
Persephone: Does it really matter? Look what kind of match it is. It’d be disappointing if they didn’t try to kill each other.
(KASAI makes her way onto the apron before finally entering the ring, and once there she takes a moment to stare at Methuselah, before looking towards the fans in attendance. She is still visibly frustrated by what happened earlier, and after her entrance music begins to fade out, she begins to speak.)
KASAI: Methuselah, I never expected you to treat this match as anything but a victory for yourself. Why wouldn’t you? Not only are you far more confident than most, but you have both the resume and the ability to back up what you say. However, you believed that this was supposed to intimidate me, and that is where you were wrong. I knew as soon as this lineup was announced that I was not like the other participants in this match. I didn’t have the World Championship victories that you do yet. I have not been in this company for as long as you, but that does not mean that I lack the experience. I know what I’m doing, and if necessary I have no problem with forcing you to realize that. I already chose to strike two weeks ago, but I could do far worse, and worse is still to come once Shock Value arrives and that opportunity is on the line. I don’t fear you even if you want to cost me my matches, and no matter how much you want to tell us that you’ll be the one leaving with that opportunity at Shock Value, I’m going to walk into the Ultimate X match with every intention of winning. I have already spent enough time this season coming up short and failing when it matters. I won’t let opportunities like this continue to pass by me so easily.
Methuselah: Yes, I’ve heard this many times before. You’ve had a failure of a season and you wish for this match to be your opportunity to rectify that. Your attack on me was an attempt to show everyone just how prepared you really are to overcome the odds, but how do you intend to outdo yourself once Shock Value is actually here? Your attack already did very little two weeks ago, and you won’t have the opening that you did back then when we are all looking out for ourselves.
KASAI: That’s fine, because as you said, a match like this is inherently unpredictable. I know that this will be a dangerous environment filled with Elitists who already have their own solidified legacies, but while this may just be an unknown opportunity for you, this match is a chance to alter the trajectory of my career. I have no intentions of ignoring just how significant a victory would be here knowing that I will be up against some of the very best, and Methuselah I don’t expect this to play out exactly how our little fight two weeks ago did. If I’m to win this Ultimate X match and secure that opportunity for myself, it’ll need to be much worse. It’s up to me to deliver Methuselah, and I don’t intend to disappoint. It is up to you whether or not you want to believe that, but when it comes to that attack two weeks ago, I have no regrets. I would do it all over again.
(KASAI stares directly at Methuselah after saying this, and while Methuselah does not appear to be pleased with KASAI, he pldoesn’t get the chance to respond just yet. This is because ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits, causing boos to come from the fans in attendance. Both Elitists inside of the ring turn towards the stage, and Dr. Bethany Blue can be seen walking out with a microphone. She doesn’t look too impressed with the conversation going on inside of the ring, and begins making her way down the ramp, just shaking her head.)
Tyrone Montgomery: I guess we shouldn’t be surprised to see the other participants in this match make an appearance, especially Dr. Bethany Blue, who has definitely been vocal about this match over the past weeks.
Rich Russillo: Well we know just how confident she has been, so if I had to guess, that probably has to do with why she chose to get involved during this back and forth between Methuselah and KASAI.
Persephone: I just wish everyone would stop thinking they need to have their voice heard. I don’t care what any of you have to say.
(Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way up the steel steps, and she immediately begins to speak as she enters the ring.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Do you all do anything besides waste time? I’m not even sure why either of you are being given an opportunity knowing that you all have spent this season losing and squandering opportunities left and right, and yet you two are going back and forth because some tag team match ended in a brawl two weeks ago? Methuselah, you don’t need to be worried about KASAI being desperate to get her name out there, and KASAI you don’t need to be worried about winning this match at all. The winner of the Ultimate X match is right in front of you, and while you two argue amongst yourselves for no meaningful reason, I have a match that I’m ready to win. I am sick and tired of having to wait for an opportunity when I’m the best this company has to offer. It’s about time that I start taking what’s rightfully mine, and while I don’t know what that opportunity at Shock Value will actually be, it should be a good place to start. You two won’t ruin that for me. Nobody will.
(The fans boo, but Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t look bothered by them. Instead, Methuselah just begins to speak, responding to Bethany.)
Methuselah: This doesn’t concern you. I walked out here to address what took place two weeks ago. When it comes to the Ultimate X match, I have no reason to doubt that I will be walking out with the victory. I am well aware of what you’re capable of. I haven’t overlooked you. I haven’t ignored you. I just have yet to be given a reason to believe that I won’t defeat you along with everyone else to claim the opportunity this match offers. Even if you were to be a greater threat than any of your peers, what would it matter when you’re going to face the same exact outcome as them?
(After saying this, Methuselah turns to KASAI.)
Methuselah: Neither of you need to get any more bright ideas. Whether it’s ruining matches for the sake of attempting to prove yourself or spending every week begging to be noticed despite already being a former World Champion, it won’t get you what you want.
KASAI: I intend to settle this at Shock Value, Methuselah. I’m not here to make empty promises.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Neither of you are here for good reason, that’s what you’re not getting. Methuselah you already fought for the World Championship three different times this season and lost every time. KASAI, you have had opportunities of your own, and you still have yet to touch this level of competition. Neither of you can say you should be in this match, and seeing the state the two of you are in right now I definitely don’t see any reason why you would ever stop *me* from winning this. I’ve been telling the truth, and it doesn’t matter whether or not you two like it. Once Shock Value comes around we’ll see exactly why I’ve been telling you that this was my match to win. I can actually back those claims up inside of the ring, and I can do it against anybody. This isn’t just confidence, it’s a fact that you will have to see for yourselves. You can think what you want, but at Shock Value I will be the one who walks out laughing, because whatever that opportunity is will be mine.
(After saying this, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits. Cheers come from the crowd, and Cameron Ella Ava can be seen making her way out to the stage. Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t look too happy to see this, but while Cameron stands on the stage, she begins to speak with a smirk on her face.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Haven’t you done enough talking, Bethany?
(This just annoys Bethany more, and Cameron continues to speak as she walks down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Then again, I believe the same could be said for all three of you. Bethany, Methuselah, I already have more than enough history with the two of you. I know how you guys operate by now, and it doesn’t surprise me whatsoever that you believe you have everything figured out heading into a match like this even with the talent you’re surrounded by. You two have always been like this, and Methuselah that’s barely even scratching the surface with you. Honestly I’m going to enjoy shutting the two of you up at Shock Value, but KASAI, as far as you’re concerned your best bet is thinking about your next step once this is all over, because I don’t mind that you’re trying to turn your season around and rise up the ranks, but you’re not going to accomplish that at my expense.
(Cameron makes her way onto the apron as KASAI begins to speak.)
KASAI: If you intend to stop me you’re free to try, but I am not the kind of Elitist you can easily swat away, especially not with the situation at hand.
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m sure that’s true, but you’re not the only Elitist here with reasons to want a big marquee win at this point of the season, and I don’t have any problem with forcing you further down the ladder if it means winning this match. I’m not happy with how the last few months have gone either, so if you want to not go out there embarrassed you’re going to need to realize that it’s not just you walking into this with everything to gain.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Of course it isn’t, but unlike the both of you, I’m not in this position because I spent the season falling flat on my face. You’ve been doing that for a long time though, haven’t you Cameron?
Cameron Ella Ava: I hope you don’t think I have anything to prove to you. I can admit that things didn’t go how I wanted at either Road to Redemption or King of Elite, but you’re not just talking to any other Elitist here and I’m definitely not about to walk into this match just so I can sit back and watch you of all people get the last laugh. I want that opportunity, I want another win, and I know I’m good enough to get it. If you think that I can’t defeat you to do it then you’re mistaken. Don’t forget who I am, Bethany. There’s an opportunity on the line and I earned the right to call myself one of the best EAW has ever had a very long time ago. In a match like this, there’s no option for me but to walk out with the win. If wiping that look on your face is what I have to do to get there, I’ll gladly do it.
(The fans cheer as Cameron Ella Ava finally steps into the ring, but Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t look happy with what Cameron just said. Once in the ring, Cameron looks towards Methuselah before continuing.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I don’t think I even need to explain how much you disgust me, but if I’m going to share the ring with someone like you again, I’m going to make sure I get something out of it. Whatever that opportunity is better be worth it, because I’m ready for your worst at Shock Value, Methuselah. Whether it’s you, Bethany, KASAI or even Limmy. I’m going to take care of anyone that’s in my way, and I’m going to walk out of this match on top. You’re not going to stop me from doing that.
Methuselah: Don’t confuse me for any of your other opponents. This isn’t an argument, and I did not walk out here to start a discussion with you. I made myself clear long ago about what the outcome of this Ultimate X match would be, and if you choose to get in the way, then you will-
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu and Hazel Fernandes hits, causing an explosion of cheers from the fans in attendance. Limmy Monaghan begins to walk out, and Methuselah just stares up the ramp and at Limmy. Limmy is also holding a microphone, and as he begins walking down the ramp, he doesn’t seem to be impressed either with all the back and forth that has happened amongst the participants in this match.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And finally it looks like Limmy Monaghan is also joining us! I can’t say I’m too surprised about this, not after all the arguing that has already happened inside of the ring.
Persephone: I’m just over it. I want to go home already.
(Limmy Monaghan makes his way to ringside, and as he walks up the steel steps, he begins to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: Methuselah, don’t you think that now isn’t the time for you to continue throwing threats around? You haven’t been able to live up to many of them this season, and while what has happened to you throughout this season doesn’t concern me, what does is this Ultimate X match and the opportunity to keep moving forward. I don’t believe things were ever truly settled between us. Our first match this season ended in a no contest thanks to Jake. Bloodsport ended with Jake escaping with the EAW World Championship. Even at Road to Redemption, I wasn’t responsible for your elimination, nor were you responsible for mine. It was only a matter of time before we shared the ring again, and at Shock Value, I don’t intend to fall short and allow any of you to earn yourselves an opportunity at my expense. If you want to win this match, you’ll need to make it past me.
(The fans cheer, and Limmy finally enters the ring. Limmy walks up to Methuselah after this, before continuing to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: You can’t do it.
(The cheers continue, but Methuselah quickly responds.)
Methuselah: Are you sure you should be saying this, Mona_han? You have a tendency to make these promises yourself, and yet all season long you’ve essentially wasted your time reminding the world that I was right about you.
KASAI: I don’t agree with everything Limmy had to say regarding how Shock Value will end, but he is correct about one thing and that’s that your threats won’t come to pass. You made a mistake costing me my match earlier in the night Methuselah. Holding back was never an option for me heading into a match this big, but pushing me even further knowing how high the stakes already are for me isn’t as wise of a choice as you think it is.
Limmy Monaghan: It isn’t, but KASAI if I were you I wouldn’t get too confident, either. You may have a chip on your shoulder but over these last few months my career has also gone in a direction that I didn’t anticipate, and this is the first time in months that I have been able to focus on living up to my promises at the beginning of the season. Missing out on both the Extreme Elimination Chamber and King of Elite is not something I’m thrilled about, but for the time being Xander Payne is not in the way, so with that Ultimate X match in my sights I’m not about to fail. I’m prepared to face whatever challenge comes my way at Shock Value, so if you all want to talk amongst yourselves for the rest of this time that is okay, but when it’s time to get in the ring the result won’t be what you think.
(Dr. Bethany Blue just rolls her eyes hearing this, before beginning to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: And this is coming from you? Why are you even in this match? I don’t think you’ve actually accomplished much of anything all season long, so why should we believe that this won’t be yet another opportunity that you miss out on?
Limmy Monaghan: Why would I allow what happened over the last few months to determine the outcome of Shock Value? It’d be a different story if I was incapable of living up to my promises altogether, but that’s not what the case is. I don’t really care what you think of me Bethany. You are my opponent, you don’t need to believe in me. I’ll show you everything I need to at Shock Value, and once this match is over there won’t be any doubts left.
Dr. Bethany Blue: I don’t see any reason for *anyone* to believe in you at this point Limmy. You can say what you want now, but you’re not the best Elitist in this match. You’re not the most dangerous, either. You’re just in my way, and I-
Cameron Ella Ava: Shut up, Bethany. We get it. You haven’t gotten all the opportunities you wanted and you believe you’re the best wrestler in the match, but at Shock Value you’re going to be shut up, and what happens next? You thought you HAD to be the one who wins this and that there’s not even a chance that anyone else could prove you wrong, so what do you do once everything goes wrong for you-
Tyrone Montgomery: WOAH! DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST HIT CAMERON WITH HER MICROPHONE! CAMERON DROPS TO A KNEE AFTER THAT, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN QUICKLY BEGIN FIGHTING! IT LOOKS LIKE A FIGHT HAS BROKEN OUT HERE AMONGST THE ULTIMATE X COMPETITORS, AND I HAVE TO ADMIT I THINK THIS WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN EVENTUALLY!
Rich Russillo: CAMERON IS ABLE TO FIGHT BACK WITH AN ELBOW, SENDING BETHANY BACK! BETHANY RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM, BUT CAMERON TURNS AND CONNECTS WITH AN UPPERCUT, SENDING BETHANY BACKWARDS INTO THE ROPES! BETHANY BOUNCES OFF OF THEM-
Tyrone Montgomery: AND SHE REBOUNDS WITH TJD, DROPPING CAMERON ONTO THE MAT! CAMERON ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND BETHANY JUST TOOK OUT CAMERON ELLA AVA! BETHANY HAS A SMIRK ON YOUR FACE AS SHE JUST TOOK OUT CAMERON, AND-
Rich Russillo: DIABLE JAMBE!!! LIMMY HITS BETHANY WITH THE KNEE, AND AT THE SAME TIME, KASAI GOES AFTER METHUSELAH ONCE AGAIN, LOOKING FOR SOME PAYBACK AFTER WHAT HAPPENED EARLIER IN THE NIGHT! BETHANY REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AS LIMMY LIFTS HER UP, BUT BETHANY SLIPS OUT OF HIS GRASP! BETHANY TURNS LIMMY AROUND, AND SHE QUICKLY GOES FOR CODE BLUE!
Tyrone Montgomery: LIMMY QUICKLY DROPS DOWN AND DELIVERS A DROP TOE HOLD THOUGH, BEFORE HITTING BETHANY WITH DIVINE DEPARTURE! BETHANY GOES DOWN NOW, AND-
Rich Russillo: SPEAR!!!!
Persephone: ON LIMMY!!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH WENT FOR THE SPEAR ON KASAI, BUT KASAI WAS ABLE TO AVOID IT, CAUSING METHUSELAH TO TAKE OUT LIMMY MONAGHAN INSTEAD! Methuselah doesn’t look too apologetic about that, though! He returns to a knew, and-
Rich Russillo: KASAI RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE GOING FOR CTE!
Tyrone Montgomery: IT DOESN’T CONNECT, THOUGH! METHUSELAH DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE ROPES, AND THIS TIME THERE’S THE SPEAR! METHUSELAH LAYS OUT KASAI, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE GETS SOME REVENGE HIMSELF AFTER KASAI DECIDED TO ATTACK HIM TWO WEEKS AGO!
(Methuselah pushes himself back to his feet, and ‘Praise Gawd’ begins to play once more. There’s a negative reaction from the fans in attendance, but Methuselah has a focused look on his face as he stands over KASAI.)
Persephone: Honestly KASAI kinda deserved that. I don’t know why she attacked Methuselah two weeks ago. Glad it got that match called off though.
Tyrone Montgomery: Well this has all been about sending a message before Shock Value and walking into it with momentum, and right now I think Methuselah is the one with momentum on his side!
Rich Russillo: This Ultimate X match is gonna be the one to look out for, that’s for sure. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens at Shock Value!
(The camera shows one more shot of all the competitors in the Ultimate X match, four of which have been laid out during that big brawl. Finally, Methuselah is shown standing tall one last time, before the camera fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where the Ultimate X match will take place.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following main event contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies can be heard throughout the speakers as the audience reacts loudly for the arrival of Ms. Extreme. She poses a strong measure of confidence tonight, as she’s taking a glance to the crowd & nodding to herself before walking down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Calabasas, California, weighing in at 140 pounds… MS. EXTREEEEEEEEME!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: We are joined by Daryl Kinkade at the booth tonight, as he will certainly be keeping a keen eye on the main event that’s about to transpire between two very accomplished elitists here on Voltage!
Daryl Kinkade: Yeah, suppose you can say that much despite how much they both love to whine & complain on a constant basis.
Rich Russillo: Not that I will deny any of your words, as these two will have the chance to mount all of the momentum that they can possibly muster ahead of Shock Value.
(‘Everybody Knows [Unstoppable]’ can be heard throughout the speakers now as the audience’s negative responses are loud & clear, with Adam Lucas emerging from the back & keeping his focus directly on the ring. He continues to walk down the ramp, remaining undeterred by the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! From New York State, weighing in at 238 pounds… ADAMMMM LUCAS!!!
Daryl Kinkade: Expect further complaints from these two after tonight as well, it’s already a given, bruv.
Persephone: I’ll have plenty to complain about if this doesn’t end ASAP don’t you worry.
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam Lucas has quite the great deal over his shoulders as he’s looking to make the most out of this main event tonight, every win will matter leading up to the eventual EAW World Championship showdown & this needs to be one of those bouts to consider.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Tyrone Montgomery: And we’re off! We have arrived to the main event of Voltage tonight as Adam Lucas is set to take on Ms. Extreme! This will turn into quite the heated contest between two elitists who are certainly focused on carving out their own paths, although one is set in stone in a far more emphatic direction than the other. All of the hardship that Ms. Extreme has been dealt has certainly weakened her confidence ever so much, but this can prove to be a night where this changes course further if she can pull off the victory against Adam Lucas tonight as well!
Daryl Kinkade: They’ll know better to stink up the venue, I expect a true battle.
Rich Russillo: Which is far easier said than done, as Adam has been laser focused on all of the good to come from his match that’s ahead of him in the near future for the EAW World Championship! Adam & Ms. Extreme emerge from their respective corners as they’re now circling the ring here, looking to see if there is any room for error to be made on both fronts while they each are focused on bringing this match to their own favor early on! Adam moves in as the two engage in the swift collar & elbow tie-up to begin this match! They’re trying their best to push the other here, but the strength & size advantage of Adam Lucas certainly gives him the advantage as he’s able to lean Ms. Extreme against the ropes!
Tyrone Montgomery: As the referee is now counting down on Adam Lucas to back himself away, or else this can turn into a swift disqualification loss for him if he’s not careful and relents back! Thankfully Adam has the right sense of mind, letting go of the hold and backing himself away as he’s now raising his hands, as he’s giving the space that Ms. Extreme needs to bring herself away from this spot here—BUT ADAM SWIFTLY GRABS HER HEAD AND INITIATES THE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN! Ms. Extreme is being trapped in this headlock while down on the canvas, and Adam Lucas has maintained the control while refusing any breathing room for Ms. Extreme as this turns to his advantage!
Persephone: At this point, expect Adam to do whatever he wants. He doesn’t mind being all take and no give, that’s his new M.O.
Rich Russillo: Which doesn’t seem to be transpiring well on the front of Ms. Extreme, but she’s soon able to bring herself out of this prone position on the mat to rise up to a knee, followed by alleviating much of the pressure of the headlock to push Adam Lucas against the ropes, having no other problems when it comes to pushing Adam off the ropes and forcing him to let go of the headlock as he’s now rushing those ropes! Adam runs back as Ms. Extreme doesn’t waste another second running toward Adam to SEND A FOREARM SPRAWLING ACROSS THE TEMPLE OF ADAM!
Tyrone Montgomery: Ms. Extreme certainly prepared that forearm for Adam Lucas considerably as it rocked him enough! Now Adam is being kept at bay as Ms. Extreme proceeds to send another forearm across his temple as Adam cannot find further ground from the ropes he leaned against! The referee is now counting down on behalf of Ms. Extreme, who is using up every second to make each forearm she has nailed across the temple of Adam Lucas count! This is the best possible spot for the EAW Hall of Famer to continue keeping Adam at bay, making this offense translate well enough!
Daryl Kinkade: Never enough, bruv. These beginnings always end up going south every single time, somebody’s gonna look stupid eventually.
Rich Russillo: As Ms. Extreme is now able to pull Adam away from the ropes and closer to the middle of the mat, sending a knee across his abdomen to cause Adam to wince forward! She now looks to take advantage here as she’s getting Adam in position, and this is where Ms. Extreme can send all of the offense forward as Adam has not been able to give the necessary retort in order to garner back the control from earlier. Ms. Extreme is looking to hoist Adam upward for a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX—
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ADAM WITH A SUDDEN KNEE ACROSS HER MIDSECTION BEFORE SHE COULD LIFT HIM UPWARD! That would have been quite the challenge in itself, as Adam has delivered a swift knee across her abdomen to keep Ms. Extreme from committing with the maneuver! Adam doesn’t seem to be relenting himself back from applying pressure as he follows up with ANOTHER knee that lands across Ms. Extreme’s abdomen as well! One after the other, and now she’s placed in a bad position here as Adam is able to hoist her right over his own shoulder—AND BRING HER DOWN WITH A FRONT BODYSLAM!
Rich Russillo: BUT MS. EXTREME SQUIRMS FREE AND BEHIND ADAM LUCAS! She sends a forearm over the back of Adam Lucas’ neck!! Adam’s clutching onto the back of his own neck as Ms. Extreme is now looking to place her arms around his waist, clasping her hands together as she may be committing to nail a GERMAN SUPLEX HERE—BUT ADAM IS HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES! Ms. Extreme has been able to show feats of strength for herself, but Adam is holding on despite Ms. Extreme doing everything that she can to drag Adam Lucas away and commit!
Persephone: She’s wasting her time here if all Adam’s gonna do is hold onto the ropes like they’re his life support.
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT ADAM SENDS A STIFF ELBOW ACROSS MS. EXTREME’S TEMPLE! Adam Lucas placed all of his power into that elbow as Ms. Extreme is now struggling to find enough room for herself here to retort back, forced to let go of the attempt as Adam now has his own time to recover here! Ms. Extreme backs off for a moment before she’s now rushing toward Adam Lucas as she’s trying to put Adam down & continue her own momentum here—BUT ADAM CAUGHT HER WITH A SPINEBUSTER DIRECTLY ONTO THE CANVAS! Ms. Extreme is dropped as Adam is hooking the leg!
ONEEE!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
T—
Daryl Kinkade: Not a bloody surprise that’s a kick out, c’mon Adam. Better than that, yeah?
Rich Russillo: Quite the emphatic kick out from Ms. Extreme there as Adam Lucas will have to resort to other means of offense in order to put Ms. Extreme away! Now Adam is bringing himself upward, situated on the mat as he’s now grabbing a hold of her hair and proceeding to send strikes across her skull while Ms. Extreme does all that she can to shield herself from the incoming attack! Ms. Extreme goes out of her way to fight back, sending her own rights across Adam’s temple to keep him from surmounting any more control than he has already been able to attain!
Tyrone Montgomery: BUT AN ELBOW ACROSS HER JAW SLOWS MS. EXTREME DOWN! Adam Lucas is now rising up to his own two feet, and he’s grabbing a hold of Ms. Extreme’s hair as he’s now dragging her over to the nearest side of the ring as the referee is giving Adam Lucas quite the scolding about holding onto her hair there! Ms. Extreme is struggling considerably here as Adam has now dragged her over and onto the middle ropes, as Ms. Extreme’s back is facing away with Adam Lucas now placing her in this troubling manner that can go sideways!
Rich Russillo: AS ADAM’S PRESSING HIS KNEE AGAINST THE UPPER BACK OF MS. EXTREME! CAUSING HER NECK TO BE PRESSED AGAINST THE MIDDLE ROPE FURTHER! Adam is making his opponent choke here as the referee is truly left with no choice but to count down! Each second is ticking away, but each second also feels agonizing for Ms. Extreme as she’s unable to breathe while Adam is placing all of the pressure that he possibly can onto her upper back while she can’t make any further movements to escape!
Persephone: Wow, she’s really turning blue here. I mean, he can get disqualification or she can pass out to the point of not continuing. Let me go home sooner!!
Tyrone Montgomery: But Adam Lucas does back himself away from Ms. Extreme as the referee is now giving Adam quite the earful after refusing to let go for some time. Ms. Extreme is also coughing up an immense storm while still leaned against those ropes as Adam Lucas just ignores all of the words being given to him by the referee, reapplying his focus toward his opponent as he’s now looking to rush toward her and aim for a SWIFT KNEE AGAINST HER UPPER BACK—
Rich Russillo: BUT MS. EXTREME IS ABLE TO SIDE-STEP & GRAB A HOLD OF ADAM’S ENTIRE UPPER BODY—TO COMMIT TO A SUDDEN SAITO SUPLEX THAT SPIKES ADAM LUCAS ONTO THE BRUNT OF HIS OWN SKULL! Adam is clutching onto his own neck considerably as that maneuver placed all of the pressure right over his neck, squirming around afterward as Ms. Extreme has now allowed herself much needed room to recuperate!
Daryl Kinkade: Tough luck for Adam, bruv. Camille is always gonna find a way though, despite the constant struggles & whining I’ve seen from ‘em both.
Tyrone Montgomery: Despite this, Adam Lucas is still looking to bring himself back up to his feet as he’s trying to maintain any of his composure that he’s still got left within himself! Adam takes a hold of the ropes in order to drag himself back up to his feet, with Ms. Extreme doing all that she can to also get back up as well! Adam’s groggily moving away from the ropes and now sees Ms. Extreme within his horizons as he’s looking to swing—BUT MS. EXTREME DUCKS AND KEEPS A HOLD—AS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX CONNECTS!! AND SHE MAINTAINS THE PIN HERE AS THE REFEREE COUNTS AWAY!
ONEEE!!!
TWOOOOO!!!
T—
Rich Russillo: NOT ENOUGH! The kick out from Adam Lucas is able to go through as Ms. Extreme will have to do much more than that! Adam is in for a rough road ahead though, as Ms. Extreme is now rising up to her feet and dragging Adam by his own hair! Harshly tugging to bring Adam over to the corner, now leaning him against the bottom turnbuckle as she’s holding onto the ropes, and she’s not holding back for a moment here as she’s looking to STOMP DOWN DIRECTLY INTO THE CHEST OF ADAM LUCAS!
Persephone: Ouch, I don’t think that’s ever gonna just not hurt anytime I look at it. I’m trying really hard to entertain myself right now, can’t you tell??? 😮💨
Tyrone Montgomery: AND MS. EXTREME IS JUST STOMPING DOWN INTO THE CHEST OF ADAM LUCAS! These stomps are following up one after another, each stomp with more impact than the previous as the referee has to count down yet again or else disqualification may be imminent! Ms. Extreme is continuing to apply this pressure as the referee is looking to reach toward the count of five soon before long, but she’s finally backing away! Her hands are raised while walking off—
Rich Russillo: ‘TILL SHE RUNS BACK AND SENDS A RUNNING BOOT TOWARD ADAM’S JAW—BUT ADAM MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Ms. Extreme is caught up in the corner as she’s now bringing herself away.. BUT ADAM WITH A SUDDEN CHOP ACROSS THE BACK OF MS. EXTREME’S NECK AS THIS CAUSES HER TO SLUMP FORWARD! But Adam doesn’t let Ms. Extreme fall over as he’s pulling her back over and has now been given the opportunity to follow up on the chop—THROUGH A GERMAN SUPLEX OF HIS OWN THAT SENDS MS. EXTREME SPIRALLING ONTO THE BACK OF HER NECK!! Adam hooks the leg from there, as the referee counts the pin!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREE—
Daryl Kinkade: Yep, not good enough. Gonna need a whole lot more if you want to bring an end to somebody that is all the more resilient—but I doubt it’s good enough anyway.
Tyrone Montgomery: As Daryl says, Ms. Extreme is continuing to trek on through this match as she raised the shoulder up—BUT NOW ADAM PULLS HER UPWARD & INTO A SUDDEN SLEEPER HOLD!! Ms. Extreme is squirming and trying to fight her own way out of this submission that has just been placed over her, but this is becoming quite the struggle for her as Adam Lucas is tightening his arm around her neck while keeping this sleeperhold applied with all of his energy! Ms. Extreme refuses to remain still as she’s not allowing herself to be taken to a prone position, or else this can go rather poorly really quickly!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is eagerly reaching toward the ropes while she can but Adam continues to maintain this submission for as long as she can! The EAW Hall of Famer is trying to hold on and recollect all of the energy that she can muster despite Adam potentially leading himself to victory if she is not able to get herself out of this predicament in time! Adam is going through quite the ringer himself but has been able to hold out long enough for this to—BUT MS. EXTREME SUDDENLY BOLSTERS HER OWN BODY WEIGHT BACK AND OVER ADAM! SHE’S FLIPPED HERSELF OVER AS ADAM’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREE—
Persephone: Oh my god there’s no end to this, please spare me from another moment. A Voltage main event without a single drop of blood?!??? Really????
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam Lucas squirms free from the sudden pin by Ms. Extreme as he’s wide eyed, working his way back up to his own feet while his opponent is trying to get back up to a proper stance as well! Adam’s not all too keen on seeing Ms. Extreme have the slightest opportunity of returning the slightest amount of control to herself as he’s now rushing toward her & LOOKING FOR THE DISCUS PUNCH—
Rich Russillo: BUT HE’S CAUGHT—AS THE EXPLODER SUPLEX SENDS HIM CRASHING ONTO THE MAT AS MS. EXTREME IS BACK IN THE FIGHT! Adam is shaking his own vigorously as he’s seeing that this match is slipping from his grasp, with Ms. Extreme now crawling over toward him and dragging him upward, keeping him on his feet as Adam Lucas is about to meet quite the worsened fate tonight at the hands of Ms. Extreme.. AS SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘TWIST OF FATE’!
Daryl Kinkade: But look at Adam! Turns himself out of the maneuver and rushing away, slimy bastard!
Tyrone Montgomery: AS ADAM RUSHED UP TO LEAP ONTO THE SECOND ROPE WHILE MS. EXTREME TURNS TOWARD HIM—AND ‘GENESIS’ CONNECTS!!! SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH IS ENOUGH TO TAKE MS. EXTREME DOWN!! Adam Lucas is eagerly crawling himself over to Ms. Extreme, hooking the leg as the referee is sliding over to the count while her shoulders are down!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEE—
Persephone: SHIT! STILL NOT ENOUGH! This just never ends does it????
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is still more than capable of bringing herself through all of the hardship possible! Adam is sitting himself up, contemplating the next step to take in this match as Ms. Extreme is trying to recollect herself and get her own momentum returning back to her after all that she’s been placed through! But Adam Lucas is rising up to his feet, and he’s noticing that Ms. Extreme is considerably vulnerable to the next course of action he can take when it comes to putting away the EAW Hall of Famer!
Tyrone Montgomery: As Adam’s now dragging Ms. Extreme back up to her own feet here, with a hold of the hair as this raises the ire of the referee who is giving him the considerable scolding that you’d expect. Adam’s shaking his own head here as he’s now glaring down to Ms. Extreme, and this can pan out for the worse on the regard of his opponent as Adam is now throwing her toward the ropes, causing her to rebound back toward him as HE HOISTS HER UPWARD & LOOKS TO SEAL THE DEAL WITH ‘LEVEL UP’—
Daryl Kinkade: Oh great, bloke can’t commit to anything when it’s always costing him.
Rich Russillo: SUDDEN HURRICANRANA FROM MS. EXTREME CAUSES ADAM LUCAS TO LAND FLAT ON HIS BACK & ROLL THROUGH! MS. EXTREME IS FINDING HER WAY OUT OF THE RUT HERE AS ADAM LUCAS IS TRYING TO BRING HIMSELF BACK UP, REFUSING TO STAY DOWN FOR LONG AS HE’S PULLING HIMSELF UPWARD WITH THE ROPES, TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO MS. EXTREME & LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE—
Tyrone Montgomery: MS. EXTREME WITH THE FLYING SPINNING HEEL KICK!! ADAM LUCAS IS DAZED AS NOW SHE’S QUICKLY TRYING TO BRING HERSELF UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, NOT ALLOWING THE HEAT OF THE MATCH TO DETER HER FROM PUTTING ADAM LUCAS DOWN AS SHE’S RISEN UP TO THE VERY TOP… LEAPING OFF FOR ‘GLASS CEILING’ AS SHE TAKES ADAM LUCAS DOWN!!! THE STUNNER PUTS HIM DOWN! MS. EXTREME TO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEE—
Persephone: YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! NOTHING IS EVER ENOUGH!
Daryl Kinkade: This is getting real irritating, that. No one knows how to get the job done sooner these days it seems…
(Daryl would stand up, leaving the commentary desk to walk himself up to the ringside area & closely inspect the action.)
Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM KICKS OUT BUT MS. EXTREME IS NOT KEEN ON SLOWING DOWN! SHE BACKS HERSELF INTO THE CORNER, WAITING FOR ADAM TO BRING HIMSELF BACK UP AS HE’S CLUTCHING ONTO HIS OWN JAW AFTER THE STUNNER… PERHAPS UNAWARE OF THE INCOMING ‘HOLY GROUND’!
Rich Russillo: DISCUS PUNCH!!! MS. EXTREME IS KNOCKED INTO THE ROPES, AND ADAM IS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HER AS HE’S WAILING IN THE STRIKES MANICALLY! THE REFEREE COUNTS DOWN AS EACH SECOND IS SPENT PRESSURING MS. EXTREME! HE BACKS OFF AS THE REFEREE TURNS HIS BACK TO ADAM, SCOLDING HIM ONCE WHERE WHILE—
(SMACK!!!!)
Persephone: DARYL SMACKS MS. EXTREME ACROSS THE BACK WITH A STEEL CHAIR! REFEREE’S BACK TURNED AWAY FROM IT & ALL!
Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM LUCAS IS WIDE-EYED AS DARYL HAS JUST TOOK ACTION FOR HIMSELF IN THIS OUTING, VISIBLY DISGRUNTLED AS MS. EXTREME GROGGILY STUMBLES FORWARD—INTO ‘LEVEL UP’!! POP UP POWERBOMB CONNECTS AS ADAM HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… ADAMMMMM LUCAS!!!
(‘Everybody Knows [Unstoppable]’ can be heard throughout the speakers as the audience boos heavily, with Adam Lucas rising back up to his feet as the referee raises his hand. An annoyed look can be seen on his face while Daryl smirks to himself, shaking his own head as he turns his glance away from the ring.)
Persephone: Motherfucker could’ve done that ages ago! I would’ve been closer to getting out!
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam Lucas picks up the victory over Ms. Extreme, although we can certainly tell that this did not come about in the manner that he would’ve preferred as Daryl sticks his nose in business not pertaining to him.
Rich Russillo: But he did still pick up the win, which is momentum that is being bolstered further toward his immense match at Shock Value where victories always matter. And that’s crucial BUT NOW ADAM’S SLID OUT OF THE RING & DARYL TURNS TOWARD HIM—
Tyrone Montgomery: ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’ ONTO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! ADAM’S JUST LAID OUT DARYL FOLLOWING THE ASSIST ON THE WIN!!! DARYL KINKADE HAS BEEN LAID OUT AS ADAM LUCAS RISES BACK UP TO HIS FEET, THAT’S A MESSAGE SENT!
(Adam looks down at the downed body of Daryl Kinkade as the crowd continues to give a relatively negative reception for the former World Champion. But what comes next doesn’t do much to soothe them… as the sounds of ‘Win’ by Jay Rock begin to play through the speakers of the CFG Arena.)
Persephone: As if things couldn’t get any worse from here. :francis:
(Adam closes his eyes and scrunches his face, trying to calm himself down as the camera goes over to the stage to reveal Jake Smith as he is seen making his way out from the backstage area. He has a shiteating grin on his face as he takes a look around, as usual, embracing the negative reaction that he continues to get from a violent Baltimore crowd. He spins the microphone he has in his hand before beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Well, if Adam didn’t have enough to worry about with Daryl Kinkade meddling in his match, here comes one-third of his opponents for the EAW World Championship at Shock Value. Even though last week didn’t fare well for him in terms of… just about anything, it seems like he’s put that behind him as he makes his way out to the ring tonight to confront someone who he’s had a bone to pick with this entire season so far.
Tyrone Montgomery: Adam is looking to get rid of Jake as quickly as possible and, most importantly, on his terms. He’s looking to put a definite end to his buffoonery with him at the top, exactly like he knows that he could be, but both of them have more concerning problems at hand with the lingering shadow of EAW World Champion Michael Machina looming. We’re just going to have to see how that plays into the dynamic of the two tonight, as Jake is making his way down to the ring, seemingly with something to say.
Persephone: I legitimately do not get how it is so difficult to get rid of a dumbass like Jake Smith. Maybe Adam Lucas is more of a dumbass than he is, oh wait, that’s not a maybe, I know that there’s nothing in that head of his. This is a true battle of the idiots, and don’t even get me started on that caveman Michael Machina.
(Jake makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as ‘Win’ begins to fade out. Adam begins to approach him quickly, but as he does, Jake quickly jumps off of the apron and down to the ringside area, holding his hands out as he begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: Big fella! Woah there! Calm down! Where are your manners??? You know what, Adam, I don’t understand why you have so much of a problem with me. I don’t get why you’ve gone out of your way to be an inconvenience in my career because there are things that are far better uses of your time than trying to disturb greatness. You could be on vacation, fucking off to who knows where because we all know that this brand does not need you. You could be fighting for a title that’s more your speed. Have you ever won the New Breed Championship before? Say, you could be fighting for the Unified Tag Team Championships! All I’m saying is that you could have left the big boys to handle the big boy business, but you have to continue being a nuisance to ME. You have to continue being a problem that I have to stand here and handle, and if that makes you unhappy, then imagine how that makes me feel.
Jake Smith: Imagine how it makes me feel knowing that a person who I am undeniably better than is trying to spread propaganda and drag my name through the mud. Try to tell me that I am not half the person that I say I am and continue to slander me over and over again because they can’t get over the fact that they’re not good enough to be the main event competitor that they are just dying to be. The problem with you, Adam, is not the fact that you have the wrestling skills of a toddler because that’s something that most of the roster has. The problem is that this entire company has deluded you into thinking that you can get somewhere with that, and that’s what gets to me. That you think that you can come out here every week, swing that flaccid dick around, and expect to be warranted something, because you don’t. You should be lucky even to be in this match in the first place because that is something that is automatically way out of your scope. You should have done the right thing and just fucked off.
(Adam quickly makes his way over and grabs a microphone as Jake slowly slithers into the ring, playing it safe with him. After a couple seconds of pacing back and forth, Adam then begins to speak to Jake with a furious expression on his face.)
Adam Lucas: The last thing that I need to do is be pushed around by a man who KNOWS that I am better than him. If you were as good as you said, Jake, then you would have beaten me fair and square a long time ago. But there’s also a loophole with you; there’s always a caveat, and time after time, again it has come at my expense. I don’t need to prove anything to you, and I haven’t for the longest time now. The only thing that I need to do is put this behind me and get back to what I need to do, and right now, concerning myself with you is not that. The only reason I wanted to get my hands on you is because you were the EAW World Champion, and now that you aren’t, you’re just more of an inconvenience now than ever. This should’ve been MINE, you didn’t need to butt your head into this and cause more problems but you’re a glory hound so I’m not surprised either. I don’t care what you have to say, I don’t care what you do, what doesn’t change is the fact that I will have your head on a stake at Shock Value, and with that title around my waist, I will show you just who’s better between the two of us.
Jake Smith: “hEAd On A StAke-” Shut the fuck up, bro. Do you know who says this type of shit? Losers. Losers who don’t have anything to show for themselves, so they have to compensate with their big words. I could beat you regularly, Adam, but that just takes the fun out of it. That doesn’t make this as entertaining of a situation as it is; it’s boring because all I’d do is pluck you out of the way and move on with my life. Truthfully, I’m happy that you’re angry; it’s like a pheromone, and I enjoy it a lot. But at the same time, I also know how this is going to end, and it’s going to end the only possible way that it can, and that’s me once again proving that I am the better man over you. I’ll do it anyway that I want and you’re going to like it.
Adam Lucas: You’ve run your mouth far too long unchecked. Road To Redemption should have marked the end of you when your facade had finally run dry. I thought that this was the chance to get rid of you. But you don’t know when to quit, you don’t know to walk away for your good, and the worst possible mistake that you could have made is trying to pick a fight with me, knowing exactly how this is going to end. I’ve wanted to get rid of you for a very long time Jake, and the fact that you continue to persist with these outrageous tactics and try your damndest to screw me at every single junction just goes to show how you want this to end for yourself. I am the judge, jury, and executioner, and in my hands is your fate along with Michael Machina’s, and you’re going to see for yourself exactly what it means for you when I do something that I should have done a very long time ago.
(Adam lowers his microphone down to the ground and almost immediately, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep begins to play through the speakers to thunderous cheers from the crowd. The camera goes over to the stage to show EAW World Champion Michael Machina as he storms out from the backstage area. After the events of last week, he’s unhappy with how things went down and is making a beeline toward the ring with a purpose.)
Rich Russillo: Well, here comes Michael Machina, and we know why he’s in a mood. After a heated brawl to open the show that led to Adam Lucas coming out on top to getting a countout decision in his main event match against Limmy Monaghan, it’s clear that Machina’s only focus right now is dealing in absolutes.
Tyrone Montgomery: Absolutely, no pun intended.
Persephone: Go to hell.
Tyrone Montgomery: His biggest absolute is the EAW World Championship, and knowing that he’s going to walk out of it at Shock Value, I wouldn’t be entirely surprised. Both Jake and Adam are incredibly talented competitors, but when they’re pitted against a different animal like Machina, it’s going to be hard to make it out of there on your own two feet. Right now, though, let’s see what Machina has to say in response to what is going on in the ring.
(Machina makes his way up the steps and onto the apron, entering the ring with a microphone in hand as ‘Apostle’s Warning’ then begins to come to a close, and he doesn’t waste any time speaking to his future Shock Value opponents.)
Michael Machina: As many of you may anticipate, I’m not entirely happy with how things played out last week, especially when it comes to the two of you. It’s been a battle of who can be more of a bitch between both of you and I don’t think either of you realize that you’re both neck and neck. Jake, if there’s one thing that you’ve done, it’s not the wrestling. You’ve run your mouth more times than you want to, even for someone of your status. If you think even for a goddamn second that I’m going to let you go unchecked then you can rewind the footage and see how I got in this position in the first place, you’ll find out just how wrong you are. Just like Adam said except with a bullet, I’ll be damned if I can stop this and I allow this to let it go on for much longer. If there’s anyone that’s going to put an end to this son of a bitch once and for all, it’s going to be me and I’m done sparing you.
(Jake rolls his eyes and shakes his head as Machina immediately turns his attention to Adam.)
Michael Machina: And as for you, it’s very much the same story, and I think you hate to admit it. I’ve had just enough of you as I have had Jake, and that speaks volumes to the type of Elitist that you’ve allowed yourself to be degraded to. You’ve allowed yourself to be made a damn fool of and that is going to end up blowing up in your face. You’re not going to walk out with what you want, not even close. I’m going to get to Jake Smith before you, and I’m going to make sure that there’s nothing left for you to even hound on once I’m through. But don’t think that you’re safe either, because there’s a bullet with your name on it too, and you can come get some.
(The crowd cheers loudly as Machina backs up, looking at both of them.)
Michael Machina: Neither of you have done anything but complain that you didn’t get your way, and at Shock Value, you’re not gonna have a choice but to shut up.
(Adam looks irritated by the escalation of everything, meanwhile, Jake is currently in the middle of letting out an elongated groan into his microphone.)
Jake Smith: Actually kill yourself oh my God. You have a lot of nerve saying that while holding a Championship that doesn’t belong to you. I SHOULD BE THE CHAMPION RIGHT NOW. I should be the one representing Voltage and putting it into a far better state than you as you currently drag it down to the pits of hell the longer that you hold MY title captive. I’m going to take that title back at Shock Value, I don’t care about this fucking High Voltage stipulation or whatever buttfuck shit that Captain Charisma decided to pull out of his ass. You could put me in there with you, Adam, your idiot girlfriend, YOUR idiot wife, The Visual Prophet, Lethal Consequences, Lindsey Kingsley, Justin Windgate, I DON’T CARE. I don’t plan to let either of you or that stipulation stop me from doing what has been prophesied from the very beginning, and that is me becoming a three-time World Champion.
Adam Lucas: Save your tears, Jake. The last thing I need to hear is that you got robbed of an opportunity yourself when the only person who has the right to say that is me. I don’t care what you or Machina has to say about it, it doesn’t take away from the fact that there are a lot of things this season that I could have done that I haven’t for whatever bullshit reason has transpired and that has caused me to fight with a bigger chip on my shoulder than ever. You can say whatever you want, you can promise whatever outcome is going to end up happening once Shock Value rolls around, but the last thing that I’m going to do is let one of you two walk out as Champion instead of me. A coward like Jake winning just can’t happen again. I can’t allow it, and Machina is making the mistake of thinking that I can’t take that title from him when it counts.
Michael Machina: I don’t care how the fuck you’ve been screwed, it doesn’t change the fact that you haven’t gotten the job done, so as far as I’m concerned, your words are null and void, pal.
Adam Lucas: I’d love to see you try.
Jake Smith: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I’M ADAM LUCAS AND I’M CRYING LIKE A LITTLE BITCH BOY BECAUSE I’M A LOSER! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Michael Machina: I can happily prove it just like I’ve always done. I got to this title before you, and that speaks volumes compared to a man who’s only been talk so far. If you mean it, then you’d show it.
Adam Lucas: Give me the right opportunity, and I will. I’ll be more than happy to punch you in the face right now if that’s what you want.
Jake Smith: BONK! BONK! BONK! BONK! ME MICHAEL MACHINA AND ME IS STUPID! ME DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO MATH! ME IS GOING TO LOSE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT SHOCK VALUE! BONK! BONK! BONK!
Michael Machina: Or we could just punch this idiot in the face.
Jake Smith: Wha-
Rich Russillo: BOTH MACHINA AND ADAM TURN AROUND AND PUNCH JAKE STRAIGHT IN THE NOSE! THE HALL OF FAMER IS SENT TUMBLING OUT OF THE RING, AND MACHINA AND ADAM ARE QUICK TO GRAB A HOLD OF ONE ANOTHER AND BEGIN TO TRADE REPEATED BLOWS BACK AND FORTH!
Tyrone Montgomery: THEY’RE GOING AT IT RIGHT NOW TO ABSOLUTELY NO END, AND IT’S CHAOS AS A BRAWL HAS ENSUED! JAKE SMITH HASN’T MOVED FROM IN FRONT OF OUR ANNOUNCER’S TABLE, AND ADAM HAS SNATCHED MACHINA AND SLAMMED HIM AGAINST ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLE PADDINGS!
Persephone: YOU SKINNY FAT IDIOT GET UP!!!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA MANAGES TO ELBOW ADAM IN THE CHEST BEFORE SENDING HIM THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! HE DROPS DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO CIRCLE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GAINING MOMENTUM FOR SOMETHING AS ADAM LUCAS RISES BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Tyrone Montgomery: ‘BULLET FROM HELL’ TO ADAM-
(CRACK!)
Rich Russillo: JAKE JUST RECOVERED AND GRABBED A STEEL CHAIR, THROWING IT AGAINST THE HEAD OF MACHINA AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! HE THEN GRABS A HOLD OF ADAM AROUND THE WAIST AND RAMS HIM RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST AS HIS HEAD VIOLENTLY BOUNCES OFF!
Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM QUICKLY TURNS AROUND THOUGH AS HE SNATCHES JAKE AROUND THE WAIST AND RAMS HIM SPINE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! JAKE IS BEGINNING TO RAIN PUNCHES DOWN REPEATEDLY TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THIS SITUATION RIGHT NOW, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE ADAM IS FURIOUS AND SEETHING WITH RAGE AS HE SNATCHES JAKE BY THE HEAD AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY!
Rich Russillo: BUT MACHINA JUST ROSE BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND HE LOOKS INCENSED! HE RUSHES OVER AND CLOBBERS ADAM BEFORE QUICKLY GETTING TO WORK ON JAKE! HE TURNS HIM AROUND BEFORE SENDING HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE APRON! JAKE QUICKLY BOUNCES HIMSELF OFF AS BOTH OF THEM NOW ARE GOING AT IT WITH EACH OTHER!
Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM LUCAS IS TRYING TO GET INVOLVED, BUT FINALLY, SECURITY IS COMING UP TO SPLIT THEM APART!
Persephone: FUCK! THINGS WERE GETTING GOOD TOO!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA IS PRIED AWAY FROM JAKE SMITH AS ALL OF THEM ARE ESCORTED AWAY TO DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS! WHAT A CHAOTIC WAY TO END SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE HERE TONIGHT!
(Jake is yelling profanities at both of them with a visibly bloody nose after getting punched straight in the face. Machina, after the wild chair shot, has a bloodied face thanks to a cut above his left eyebrow. Meanwhile, Adam has a huge gash on his forehead after being driven straight into the ringpost as all of them are wildly thrashing, trying to break free.)
Tyrone Montgomery: We are two weeks away from Shock Value, and tensions could not be getting any higher! As Rich said, what a way to end the show. I am Tyrone Montgomery, and on behalf of my broadcast partners Rich Russillo and Persephone, we wish you all a good night!
(The last shot seen is all three being dragged away reluctantly to different locations by security as Sunday Night Voltage begins to completely fade to black from there.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
