(The camera opens up without an intro, and we see Jay Jerry Johnson and his bodyguard Fitzgerald walking in the parking lot to the arena)
Triple J: I can’t believe that bitch got my order wrong, what a shit way to start my night.
Fitzgerald: Just gotta stay focused Man, can’t let the little things get you down, you know?
Triple J: This night could not get any worse. I am going to beat the ever-living shit out of Becca Black tonight. All my frustrations are going into this match. I mean how do you get a buffalo chicken wrap confused with a chicken caesar wrap… Just horse shit man.
Fitzgerald: We could’ve went back you know? If you really wanted them to get it right, could’ve just popped back to the place, and got them to do it right.
Triple J: Nah, waste of gas. Waste of time. But now I know what I gotta do tonight, and I will enjoy every second.
Fitzgerald: That’s the spirit my guy.
Triple J: But damn if that wasn’t just a damper on my day. Huh?
(Triple J and Fitzgerald look confused as they look out beyond the camera’s viewing. The camera then looks back, and we see someone wearing a mask walks up to them, he has his hands hiding behind his back)
Triple J: What the fuck is this? Beat it, I’m not signing autographs freak.
Fitzgerald: Something’s not sitting right here Jay… Back up J…
(Triple J turns to Fitzgerald)
Triple J: Huh? It’s just some freak fan that’s shy or some shit.
Fitzgerald: I don’t know, he’s literally wearing a mask that criminals wear, and his hands are behind his back seemingly hiding something. Seems like something is up.
Triple J: You’re just paranoid. It’s part of fame Fitzgerald, people are just awkward as fuck, and have weird things about them. Either way though, I’m not signing anything for this weirdo. He’s just a…
(Triple J turns back to the guy wearing a mask)
Triple J: Look man, I get it, you want an autograph, but I’m trying to get ready for the show. I have a match, and I’m already annoyed. You can wait until after the show… I mean I won’t sign it then either, but I don’t know, leave me alone. There’s much better ways to go about this. Instead of standing in the shadows like a freak, how about you go buy my autograph online. I have a store open on eBay, and I sell them. Modest price, depending on what you’re buying, but yeah. Go away.
(The masked man then starts walking briskly over to them)
Triple J What the fuck?!!
Fitzgerald: SHIT TRIPLE J WATCH OUT!!
(The masked man takes his hands from behind his back, and reveals that a metal baseball bat was behind him. He then without warning takes a swing at Triple J, but Fitzgerald jumps into the way and takes the bat to the ribs knocking him down. Triple J runs over to check on Fitzgerald, before Triple J turns back to the guy wearing the mask)
Triple J: Fitzgerald! FUCK! What the fuck is your problem freak!
(We see the masked person turn his attention over to Triple J. Triple J then stands back up, and shows no fear as he charges at the guys wielding the bat)
James Peters: WHAT IS HAPPENING?? FITZGERALD HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT BY A MASKED ASSAILANT WIELDING A BASEBALL BAT! AND NOW IT SEEMS HE’S TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO TRIPLE J! We’re sorry about this ladies and gentleman, but I guess this is how we’re starting off Voltage this week! We know just as much as you at this point, and it seems the issue has just started.
Persephone: HAHAHA WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START A SHOW! DEATH!
James Peters: Triple J is turning his attention over to the masked assailant as well, and he charges at him. Pushing back over into a car, but that masked man takes the butt of the baseball bat and starts hitting Triple J right in the back. Triple J has no choice but to relinquish his hold on the man, as he falls down to the ground, clutching at his back. The masked man then reaches back and starts swinging the bat at Triple J’s back, two shots land, but soon enough Fitzgerald is able to get back onto his feet, and gets back to Triple J and pushes the masked man back.
Rich Russillo: Fitzgerald gets a hold of the masked man, and lifts him over his head, but again the masked man his Fitzgerald with the bat, and is able to get away. While Fitzgerald tries to shake off the bat shot, the masked man runs over at Triple J, and corners him. Triple J squares up, preparing for what’s about to come, the masked man rears back and swings the bat at Triple J, but Triple J is able to duck, and push the guy back. But not for long, as he comes back, swinging right at the head of Triple J!
*PING*
Persephone: HAHAHAHAH!
James Peters: OH MY GOD!
Rich Russillo: FITZGERALD HAS JUST BEEN TAKEN OUT! THAT METAL BAT JUST CONNECTED TO HIS SKULL AND HE IS KNOCKED OUT!
Persephone: This masked guy is my favorite wrestler, he doesn’t care if anyone dies!
Triple J: FITZGERALD!!!!
James Peters: Triple J drops down to the ground to check on his fallen bodyguard. And that masked guy is just running away! What a coward!
Triple J: HELP! SOMEONE COME HELP!
(EAW staff members come running over to check on the fallen Fitzgerald, including medical staff.)
EAW staff member: WHAT HAPPENED?!!
Triple J: I don’t know! Some random masked freak came out of the shadows and started attacking us!
(The EAW medical staff, put Fitzgerald on a stretcher, and Triple J goes to him)
Triple J: You’ll be ok Fitzgerald, we’re going to get back at whoever did this!
(EAW medical staff wheel Fitzgerald off as Triple J stands there seething.)
(EAW intro plays.)
(As per, Sunday Night Voltage opens up to a recap of last week’s show: Myles kicks off the show, questioning Brian Daniels’ shocking return after the main event of Shock Value. Brian comes out and responds, saying that it’s a new era and he’s returned to show that he can hang with any generation and still be the best damn wrestler around. He promises to win the EAW World Championship, and it’ll be like he never left. The first match of the night consists of Haruka Kashimashi getting a victory over McCall Everett. It then goes to Captain Charisma being belittled by a PETA Representative for what happened at Shock Value, Jay Jerry Johnson is then brought in who then tells the two of them to just get over it. Lucas Johnson rises from the dead following that, he demands an opportunity before coming to a mutual agreement with Jay on the matter and being kicked out. Ethan Alexander then makes his debut, getting a victory over Leon Dieter before showing a sign of disrespect towards him in the end. Danny Tanner then announces the return of Candice Blair from injury as she sings a song before hyping up Danny and helping him send a message to Jon Kelton heading into Reckless Wiring. The simps are then seen having a celebration for IDOl-GUN, but then Miku & Hikari come out and absolutely rain on their parade, before cutting a promo and making a statement, saying that this will be their year. In the next match of the night Diamond Dixon is seen getting a victory over Ruler. Cleopatra is then seen getting interviewed, but is ultimately interrupted by Madison Kaline, both of them reminisce for a short time before Madison asks Cleo what’s next for her, in which she responds saying we’ll see. Captain Charisma then comes out to the ring and announces Super Voltage, where all the Championships will be on the line. But he is interrupted by Ms. Extreme, who demands a spot in the Gold Rush tournament in which Captain Charisma responds that it wouldn’t surprise anyone to see her name on the bracket, which Ms. Extreme is betting on. Ryan Wilson is then in action as he taps out Shane Gates for the victory. The Haircare Kings then cut a promo saying regardless of what’s next, they’re going to walk into Pain For Pride as Unified Tag Team Champions. Minerva then has a seance to speak with Drake King from the dead because of unfinished business, only to meet her late mother who tells Minerva to do what her heart desires and do it for herself, even if it’s going after the EAW World Championship. Then in the main event, Donovan Duke manages to get the victory over Myles after Brian Daniels comes out, saying that he’s just out there to watch, and costs the EAW World Champion the victory to end the show.)
(‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is immediately heard blasting through the speakers of the arena accompanied by pyro being seen shot out of the stage while the crowd cheers loudly in response. The camera pans around the Ball Arena showing the EAW Universe on their feet, before then transitioning over to the broadcasting booth where the team of Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: That was a lot to start off Voltage, but I think the show must go on, and with what we have on the card tonight, I’m sure things are going to go uphill. We are less than a month away from the tri-branded Free-Per-View Grand Rampage, bringing you another jam-packed episode… of SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!
James Peters: There’s a lot we have in store for you here tonight with our main event consisting of Hikari Kanno and Miku Sakai, better known as IDOL-GUN going up against Ms. Extreme and a surprisingly well Drake King. Certainly a shocker, but we can’t also forget the match between Minerva and National Elite Champion Donovan Duke which is sure to be exciting especially going back to King of Elite when Donovan cashed in his 24/7 Contract and took the Championship away from Minerva. It’ll be a heated match to say the least. That along with many more is what we have in store for you tonight!
Persephone: You know, if Drake King can come back to life… Do you think Rexy- Oh what am I kidding, he’s never coming back and I’ll forever be in misery. My life will never be the same without him and I’m just going to have to accept it. Whatever man.
(Voltage fades to the stage, and ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits. The crowd immediately begins to cheer loudly as soon as they hear the entrance music for the EAW World Champion, and before long, the Champion himself begins to walk out. Myles is carrying the EAW Championship on his shoulder and holding a microphone in his hand, but more importantly, he doesn’t look happy. Last week on Voltage he was cost his match against Donovan Duke, and it’s pretty obvious that he’s pissed off after where things have already gone between himself and Brian Daniels.)
James Peters: The EAW Champion is here, and honestly I think we all already know why! Brian Daniels was part of the reason Myles lost to Donovan Duke last week, and there was nothing anybody could do about it as Brian technically didn’t interfere!
Rich Russillo: That whole situation sucked for Myles, and you can tell just seeing the look on his face tonight. The fact that Myles is holding a microphone right now tells you everything you need to know, and I for one can’t wait to hear what he has to say.
Persephone: I can. I can wait forever. In fact, I would be perfectly fine if I just didn’t have to see Myles show up tonight.
(Myles enters the ring, and the crowd quickly starts to quiet down, ready to hear what the EAW World Champion has to say.)
Myles: There’s really no sugar coating or excusing what happened last week. I’ve always been the type of man that can respect a good fight out of my opponents. I’ve always been the type to enjoy going through a real battle, but last week I lost to Donovan Duke and it fucking sucked. It sucked because Brian Daniels was standing right there watching it all happen. It sucked because I allowed Brian’s presence to get to me when I had Donovan Duke on the verge of defeat. It’s hard to blame Brian for what he did because at the end of the day I didn’t have to turn around. I didn’t have to entertain his bullshit but I did, and it cost me. I could’ve ended the match there. I could’ve put the match away and left Voltage with a victory but instead I let Brian’s appearance distract me. Donovan is a talented man, but with all due respect I should not be losing to him. I shouldn’t have left Voltage with anything but a victory under my belt, but thanks to that loss I now completely understand what’s going on here. Brian Daniels is clearly back on Voltage just so he could regain some of his “former glory” despite him being the reason his legacy was tainted in the first place, and I just hope Brian understands that none of that is going to happen while I’m the one holding the EAW Championship.
(The crowd immediately begins to cheer once again, both in support of Myles and out of excitement over a match between he and Brian Daniels. The fans quiet down before long so Myles can continue speaking, as they can clearly see he has a lot to say.)
Myles: I’ll be honest, up until now I haven’t actually cared about any of this #EAW15 shit, or given it much thought at all. None of it actually mattered to me because all this I was busy defending the EAW Championship, but clearly things have changed, and now this is more than just a tagline. Now I’m forced to care because it was brought directly to my doorstep, and honestly looking at it now it’s actually pretty amusing. It’s funny, because this whole nostalgia bait thing’s allowed people like Brian Daniels to just waltz in and demand a World Championship shot after he spent the past four years basically being erased from EAW history. The guy was blacklisted, never acknowledged once up until Shock Value, and now all of a sudden he’s allowed to take his shot at the World Championship when half of the roster didn’t even fucking know he existed. What’s funnier than that is the fact that anyone that DOES know about him knows that this shit can’t even be called a surprise, not because he’s ambitious, or some goal oriented competitor that spent his career leading by example. That was never who Brian was. Instead, he was spoiled. He was an entitled manchild that thought the entire world was supposed to revolve around him, and the very second he didn’t get what he wanted, his true colors started to show.
(Myles pauses for a second as the crowd remains quiet, taking in everything that was said by the EAW Champion before he continues.)
Myles: Let’s make something clear. Brian Daniels has never been the “model Elitist”, he’s never been “the face of the company”, he’s never been the man that everyone else looks up to, but that’s what he wanted more than anyone else. Brian wanted that spotlight more than anything and he was *so* desperate to have it. He was so driven by greed that he felt the need to overcompensate for everything that he was missing, desperately trying to fill a void. Desperately trying to prove something to everyone, and in the end all he ever did was fail. He couldn’t prove anything, he couldn’t fill the void, he couldn’t become the model Elitist, and that’s exactly why despite Brian’s resume, despite all of his accomplishments, he never had enough to stop himself from fucking things up and ruining his own legacy by being a dumbass. He was an insecure bitch desperate to be “the guy”, and even after he main evented a landmark Pain for Pride he still didn’t get what he wanted. Instead of achieving his dream of becoming the guy, Brian got to play second fiddle. His entire career, whether it’d been the tag teams he was part of or even the group of rookies he arrived alongside with in Hurricane Hawk, Tyler Parker and Cy Henderson, Brian Daniels was ALWAYS left behind. It’s like he couldn’t escape it, no matter how hard he tried. He was destined to always be ignored. He was destined to always fall short compared to his contemporaries. It’s the one thing that remained constant throughout his entire career even dating back to when he was calling himself “Viper”. “Viper” was an afterthought. “Viper” was never the first option. “Viper” was always the one everyone forgot about, and that’s why he doesn’t go by that name anymore. That’s why he calls himself “Brian Daniels” instead of sticking with the name he started with. He thinks he can erase the scent of mediocrity that plagued the first few years of his career, but once again, he failed.
Myles: Brian was desperate to prove everyone wrong, but the man he was back when he called himself Viper, that’s who he was his entire career. That never changed no matter how much he tried. He couldn’t get rid of that stench, he couldn’t just erase history with a name change, he was stuck living as a complete failure. He put in so much work so he could be looked at as much of a major player as those who arrived alongside, as those who passed him up and reached the spots that he didn’t, just to come up short and end up with nothing more than a disgraced legacy that everyone either ignores or scoffs at. For years he had to wake up knowing that instead of being held in the same breath as some of the biggest names in this company’s history, his name wasn’t mentioned by anyone. He didn’t get to be the guy, he didn’t get to be the face, he didn’t get to be the man, all he got to be was a disgraced ex-Elitist that’s now participating in this big nostalgia act somehow expecting things to end any differently than they did in the past. He couldn’t even find the success and the position he wanted in his own era, and now he thinks he’ll get it in an era full of stronger, younger, more ambitious, more talented, more marketable, and more reliable Elitists that passed him up? He thinks he’ll get it in an era full of Elitists who’ve been here putting on the best matches this company has seen while he was gone? Brian Daniels’ own insecurities set him up for failure. Brian Daniels’ refusal to accept who he really is led to an EAW that’s not like the one he knows, an EAW that’s so far past the likes of Brian Daniels.
(Myles turns away from the crowd, and looks directly at the camera before continuing to speak.)
Myles: Here’s what’s gonna happen, Brian. I’m going to show you that you should’ve never come back. I’m going to show you that you should’ve just ignored the call and kept rotting away in retirement, and hopefully after I put you in the place you’ll do what you do best, being a quitter. Coming back at Shock Value was the worst mistake you could’ve made in a career full of you making dumbass decisions that did nothing but get you ridiculed, and very soon you’re going to be brought down to Earth. Hopefully once that happens you finally accept who you are and leave this place for good, because no matter what you do, no matter how many times you return to this company, no matter what stupid ideas you come up with to try and push your career further, you’ll never be anything more to me.. Than Viper.
(Immediately after Myles finishes speaking, ‘Backseat Freestyle’ by Kendrick Lamar hits. The crowd explodes and they’re barely given any time to process what’s going on, as Brian Daniels immediately begins rushing down the ramp and towards a ring. Myles tosses the microphone and EAW Championship to the side, preparing himself as Brian Daniels slides into the ring, kicking off a fight between the two Elitists!)
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS IS IN THE RING, AND HE AND MYLES ARE GOING AT IT!!! BRIAN DANIELS HAS HEARD ENOUGH AND NOW HE AND MYLES ARE FINALLY GOING AT IT AFTER ALL THAT’S ALREADY HAPPENED IN JUST THE PAST FEW WEEKS! THINGS HAVE ESCALATED SO FAST, AND I DON’T THINK BRIAN LIKED HEARING WHAT MYLES HAD TO SAY!
Persephone: Well yeah, I don’t think anyone would like it if someone grabbed a mic and started shitting on their whole career.
Rich Russillo: Either way Brian and Myles are trading punches with each other, AND MYLES IS ABLE TO LAND A FOREARM THAT STAGGERS BRIAN, AS MYLES WAS EXPECTING BRIAN THIS TIME AROUND, UNLIKE LAST WEEK! MYLES NOW SENDS BRIAN INTO THE ROPES POSSIBLY LOOKING TO POP HIM UP FOR VICTORIA, BUT BRIAN GRABS ONTO THE ROPES AND STOPS HIMSELF! MYLES RUNS IN- BUT BRIAN DANIELS CUTS HIM OFF WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BEFORE BEGINNING TO PUNCH AWAY AT THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!
James Peters: YEARS OF ANGER IS BEING LET OUT- BUT BRIAN DOESN’T GET AS MUCH TIME AS HE CLEARLY WANTED TO ATTACK AS MYLES IS ABLE TO TURN THINGS AROUND, GETTING ON TOP OF BRIAN AND BEGINNING TO DELIVER NASTY ELBOW STRIKES!!!
Rich Russillo: BRIAN DANIELS IS ABLE TO PUSH MYLES OFF OF HIM! BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK TO THEIR FEET-
James Peters: AND BRIAN DANIELS CLOTHESLINES MYLES OVER THE TOP ROPE, SENDING HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AS WELL!!!
Persephone: Yikes, did Myles’ shoulder hit the apron on the way down? That landing sucked, especially since he didn’t land on his neck instead.
James Peters: :lupe: I actually do think Myles hurt his shoulder on the way down. Myles is holding onto it as he tries to get back up, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS IS LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE OFF OF IT, KNEEING MYLES IN THE MIDSECTION AS MYLES WAS DISTRACTED!! BRIAN DANIELS GRABS MYLES NOW, AND BRIAN SENDS MYLES CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS, FORCING MYLES’ HURT SHOULDER TO TAKE MOST OF THE DAMAGE!!
Rich Russillo: Brian Daniels now grabbing Myles, AND HE BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY BASH MYLES’ HEAD AGAINST THE STEPS!! THIS WAS A BACK AND FORTH BRAWL AT FIRST BUT IT LOOKS LIKE BRIAN HAS REALLY TAKEN THE UPPER HAND!! BRIAN DANIELS REPEATEDLY SLAMMING MYLES’ HEAD AGAINST THE STEPS! I hate to say it, but Myles brought this on himself! He clearly pissed Brian Daniels off, and while this started off as a brawl, that spill to the outside allowed Brian to get the upper hand and truly let out all the rage that’s been building up for all these years!
James Peters: Brian Daniels finally lets go, and I don’t think the fans in attendance tonight even know how to feel about what they’re seeing right now! Myles is slowly trying to pull himself back up after being slammed into those steps so many times, but I genuinely don’t think this is a good idea! Brian Daniels is literally waiting for Myles, and Myles barely knows where he is!
Rich Russillo: MYLES GETS UP AND TURNS TO BRIAN, BUT BRIAN DROPS MYLES WITH THE CAUSTIC ECHO!!! CAUSTIC ECHO CONNECTS AND LAYS MYLES OUT, AND THE EAW CHAMPION IS UNCONSCIOUS!!!
(The crowd is extremely loud, and there’s a very clear mixed reaction for Brian Daniels, likely even more mixed than in previous weeks after what he just did to Myles. Brian turns his attention to the EAW World Championship that Myles dropped as Brian was running towards the ring, and he grabs it before looking directly at it, finally cracking a smile as he looks towards Myles.)
Brian Daniels: (off-mic) I’ll see you at Grand Rampage.
(Brian drops the Championship on top of Myles.)
Brian Daniels: (off-mic) And one more thing…
(Brian crouches down, speaking directly to the unconscious World Champion.)
Brian Daniels: (off-mic) Never call me Viper.
(‘Backseat Freestyle’ hits as the mixed reaction continues, and Brian Daniels finally backs off away from Myles as a few officials come running down. Brian keeps the smirk on his face, living in the moment having stood tall against the EAW Champion, and seemingly satisfied Brian begins walking back up the ramp.)
James Peters: That was one brutal attack by Brian Daniels, but we can’t forget how it all started. This has become personal very quickly, and it looks like at Grand Rampage, we’re about to see either Myles or Brian Daniels leave with that title.
Rich Russillo: After tonight, Myles might be eating a lot of his words. Writing Brian Daniels off might have been a huge mistake.
Persephone: Why can’t we call him Viper? I get it’s a shitty name and all, but-
James Peters: I don’t think now is the time. Myles is hurt badly, and Brian Daniels might just be the next EAW Champion.
(As the officials tend to Myles, the camera shows one last shot of Brian Daniels making his way to the backstage area before fading away from ringside for the first time in the night.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial for the EAW 2K22 Ronan Malosi Tribute Contest. The best creation wins a year’s supply of water.)
(Voltage fades back in from break and cuts right to the ring. Bella Braxton is standing in the middle of the ring, ready to announce the competitors for the first match. She is joined by Leon Dieter, who made his entrance during the break. His theme music has just faded out.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: ALREADY IN THE RING… FROM DRESDEN, GERMANY… WEIGHING IN AT 218 POUNDS… LEON DIETER!
(There is a muted reception for Dieter, who doesn’t really pay it any attention. He just wants to focus on this match and hopefully pick up a much needed win. Seconds later, “Brave Shine” by Aimer begins to blast across the PA system. The crowd starts to applaud as one of Voltage’s newer Elitists makes their way out.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM SAPPORO, HOKKAIDO… WEIGHING IN AT 128 POUNDS… HARUKA KASHIMASHI!!!
(Haruka comes out full of energy and she zeroes in on Dieter. No doubt she is looking to get this win tonight.)
Persephone: This match is a literal colossal waste of my time. Neither of these losers deserve to be on TV, hogging up the airtime. Not that there is really anyone I would want to see filling it unless Rex decides to come back, but you know what I mean.
James Peters: While I might know what you mean, I don’t agree at all. I find this match kind of compelling.
Persephone: :usure:
James Peters: I am absolutely sure. Haruka Kashimashi has a ton of talent and she’s just looking for a chance to break here. EAW has the most competitive women’s division in the world, and every single victory counts.
Rich Russillo: Absolutely, and on the other hand, Leon Dieter is looking for just a win, period. He hasn’t had the best luck here in EAW, and when he got his first win over McCall Everett a few weeks ago, all of us were thinking that could be the beginning of a win streak for him.
Persephone: No we weren’t. Not a single person thought that, not even Leon.
James Peters: :mjlol:
(With Haruka in the ring now, her music fades out. The referee goes and checks with both competitors, making sure they are ready for this match. Once they both give their consent for it to start, the referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And we’re underway! Haruka Kashimashi takes on Leon Dieter in the first match here tonight! Both competitors go for a lock-up and it’s Dieter who uses his strength to force Haruka back into the corner. He goes for a chop to the chest, but Haruka kicks him in the stomach and refuses their positions! Dieter takes a nasty chop to the chest and Haruka pummels him with forearm shots! Leon is absolutely rocked and Haruka grabs him by the wrist and whips him across the ring! Haruka sprints towards the corner and nails Dieter with a running corner clothesline!
James Peters: She pulls Dieter out of the corner and throws him across the ring with a saito suplex! Haruka quickly crawls towards Dieter and throws herself across him for the cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: And here we go. How fucking annoying.
Rich Russillo: Dieter shoots the shoulder up but Haruka switches to a mount position and she’s throwing more forearms to the face and head of Dieter! Haruka is looking to send a message to the entire lockerroom tonight! She pulls Dieter up by the hair and hits him with an uppercut! Another uppercut snaps Dieter’s head back and he is thrown into the ropes! Haruka catches him on the rebound with a spinning heel kick and she runs the ropes! Haruka rebounds and hits Dieter right in the middle of the chest with an elbow drop! She hooks the leg for another cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: Dieter kicks out!
Persephone: And this dumbass match continues, which really sucks for me.
Rich Russillo: Well despite his run of luck here on Voltage, Leon Dieter has proven himself to be a tough competitor. It’s a difficult job for anyone to keep him down, and Haruka is going to have to do more if she wants to pick up the win tonight.
James Peters: Haruka seems to be doing just that! She’s pulled Dieter up and she throws him into the corner! Haruka follows up with several right hands to the face, and finally Dieter gets his arms up to block her shots! Haruka tries for a forearm, but Dieter fires back with a right hand of his own! Dieter with two more shots to the face and a kick to the mid-section! He pushes himself out of the corner and forces Haruka back against the turnbuckles! Dieter goes for a right hand, but Haruka blocks it! She catches Dieter with a palm strike to the nose and she jumps on the ropes! Double ax-handle takes down Dieter! Haruka is stomping on his back and head now! Dieter gets to the ropes and the referee starts the count!
Persephone: Instead of getting herself disqualified, Haruka backs off which sucks, and Dieter is able to pull himself up. He lets go of the ropes and Haruka goes right back on the attack! She throws him back into the corner and stomps him down into a sitting position. She takes off across the ring, whirls around, and comes flying back at Dieter! Running dropkick right to the face! She pulls Dieter out of the corner, only to lift him up, and tie him into the tree of woe position! She follows up with a hesitation dropkick, and Dieter looks to be unconscious! Haruka frees him and lets him drop, and she kicks and stomps him a few more times!
Rich Russillo: This match has been all about Haruka Kashimashi since the opening bell and she shows no signs of slowing down! Haruka has Dieter by the hair and she plants him in the middle of the ring with a running bulldog! Haruka doesn’t go for the cover this time! Instead, she scoops Dieter up once more and whips him into the ropes! Dieter hooks his right arm around the ropes to keep from flying back into Haruka’s clutches but she comes barreling towards him! Dieter drops down and sends Haruka right over the top rope!
James Peters: SHE LANDS ON THE APRON! Haruka Kashimashi clubs Leon Dieter in the back of the head and there is a sunset flip powerbomb over the top rope! Haruka can’t hang on for the cover, and now both competitors are back on their feet! Dieter ducks a clothesline attempt and looks to catch Haruka around the waist, but she fends him off with an elbow to the side of the skull! Dieter staggers back and that allows Haruka to run the ropes and come flying back at Dieter! She nails him with a dropkick that sends Dieter spilling to the outside of the ring!
Persephone: Good. Count him out immediately so we can be done with it.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think Haruka would be happy with a count-out victory at all. I think she’s got something up her sleeve!
James Peters: SHE DOES! HARUKA WAITED FOR DIETER TO GET UP AND SHE JUST TOOK OFF! RUNNING CARTWHEEL FOLLOWED UP BY A JUMPING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! DIETER IS DOWN AND THIS CROWD IS IMPRESSED WITH THAT RISKY MOVE! THAT WAS AMAZING!
Rich Russillo: Haruka is quick to grab Dieter up and she smashes his face down on the hardest part of the ring! Dieter is slumped on the apron of the ring now and Haruka with alternating forearms to Dieter’s back! She’s clearly firing on all cylinders tonight and so far, Dieter has had absolutely no answer for her. Haruka finally relents and grabs his legs, pushing him back inside the ring. She scrambles over to Dieter but she still elects not to go for the cover!
Persephone: What fucking purpose does it serve to just drag this shit out??
James Peters: HARUKA GRABS DIETER BY THE ARMS AND SHE FLIPS OVER HIM! ‘TIEBREAKER’! SHE HAS HER VERSION OF THE CATTLE MUTILATION SUBMISSION LOCKED IN! SHE’S GOING TO SUBMIT HIM!
Rich Russillo: DIETER IS TRYING NOT TO PANIC WHILE HARUKA HAS HIM IN THIS MOVE! HE IS TRYING TO GET HIS LEGS UNDER HIM AND IF HE CAN DO THAT, HE MAY BE ABLE TO USE THE STRENGTH ADVANTAGE HAS OVER HER! DIETER IS TRYING HARD NOT QUIT DESPITE THE REFEREE BEING DOWN ON THE MAT AND ASKING HIM IF HE GIVES UP!
Persephone: Oh brother. Just quit already, please.
James Peters: BUT DIETER ISN’T READY TO CALL IT A DAY! HE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO USE HIS LEGS AND HE THROWS HIMSELF TO THE SIDE! THAT BREAKS THE HOLD AND DIETER DIVES FOR THE ROPES BEFORE HARUKA CAN GET A HOLD OF HIM! HE IS HANGING ON TO THE ROPES, WHICH KEEPS HARUKA AT BAY, AND DIETER PULLS HIMSELF ONTO THE APRON!
Persephone: I’m absolutely furious he managed to escape.
Rich Russillo: If Haruka is mad, she’s not showing it. She leans over the ropes to grab Dieter, but he catches her in the mid-section with a shoulder! Haruka doubles over and Dieter clubs her in the back of the head! He grabs a hold of her hair and drops to the outside of the ring, snapping Haruka’s throat across the top rope! Haruka falls back, clutching at her neck, and Dieter slips back into the ring! He grabs up Haruka and puts her down with a beautiful butterfly suplex! Dieter quickly hooks the leg and goes for the cover!
OOONNNE-
James Peters: Haruka quickly powered out of that!
Persephone: :francis:
Rich Russillo: Dieter quickly pulls Haruka into a headlock! I’m sure he wants to keep her grounded after she’s basically dominated almost the entirety of this match, but Haruka has other plans! She is forcing both of them up right now and she’s able to elbow her way free from Dieter! Haruka hits the ropes and takes Dieter down with a massive lariat! He tries to get back, but Haruka with another lariat! Dieter is back up… but she takes him down for a third time! Dieter forces his way back to his knees but HARUKA WITH ‘SUNKISSED RHODONITE’!!!! THE PENALTY KICK CONNECTS RIGHT TO THE CHEST!
James Peters: DIETER SPRAWLS OUT ON THE MAT AND HARUKA SIGNALS THAT SHE’S GUNNA PUT AN EXCLAMATION POINT ON THIS ONE! SHE HEADS FOR THE TOP ROPE AND RAISES HER ARMS IN THE AIR! THE FANS HAVE REALLY RALLIED BEHIND HER TONIGHT AND HARUKA TAKES TO THE SKIES! ‘PRODIGIOUS LANDING’!!! HARUKA KASHIMASHI’S VERSION OF THE PHOENIX SPLASH CONNECTS AND SHE HAS LEON DIETER PINNED!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER… HARUKA KASHIMASHI!!!
(“Brave Shine” begins to play for the second time tonight and a happy Haruka rolls off Dieter and lets the referee raise her hand in the air. The crowd cheers for her and Haruka makes a heart with her hands before dropping down and rolling out of the ring.)
Persephone: :blessed: IT’S OVER AND WE CAN MOVE ON!
James Peters: As much as I wanted to see a competitive, back and forth match between these two newcomers, it was seemingly over for Leon Dieter right after the bell rang. He just didn’t have any answers for anything Haruka Kashimashi threw at him tonight, and now he’s going to have to look at himself in the mirror and figure out if a career in EAW is what he truly wants.
Rich Russillo: I was hopeful as well, and I wanted to see Leon succeed here tonight, but hats off to Haruka. She did an amazing job, and will no doubt have a bright future here in the land of Elite as long as she keeps the energy up. Congratulations to her!
(The camera gets a final shot of the victorious Haruka, who is slapping hands with the fans as she makes her way back up the ramp.)
(Voltage fades elsewhere.)
(The camera transitions to backstage where we see Sofia Clarke in front of a designated EAW interview area.)
Sofia Clarke: My guest at this time has had quite the eventful night thus far, as he and his bodyguard Fitzgerald were brutally attacked in the parking lot before the show’s opening. For some answers, hopefully… My guest at this time, Jay Jerry Johnson… Triple J.
(Triple J walks into frame with a pretty somber look on his face.)
Sofia Clarke: Triple J, thank you for joining me, I know you must be going through a tough time right now. If you don’t mind me asking, would you have any updates on anything? How’s Fitzgerald doing? Do you know who did it?
(Triple J waits and processes the question, looking blankly at Sofia. He then takes a deep breath and runs his hands through his hair.)
Triple J: Of course I’m going through a tough time right now Sofia. My bodyguard… My friend Fitzgerald is up in a hospital bed right now, and I’m here. I feel for my friend, Fitzgerald put his body on the line for my protection, and now he’s in a hospital somewhere nursing his injuries. I feel somewhat helpless, seeing there’s nothing I can do about it at this point, except go out there and perform to the best of my abilities. Once the match is done I will go to the hospital, but right now, I’m focused on tonight. Though I have had contact with the hospital, I haven’t really gotten much updates about anything so far in regards to his condition.
Sofia Clarke: So you have no answers about what happened? Who it was? Why they did it? I noticed you didn’t answer any of the questions.
(Triple J shakes his head and squints his eyes at Sofia. Getting angry that she’s being so persistent over such a sensitive topic.)
Triple J: God you’re like a vulture… What do you want from me Sofia? What do you expect me to say? This only happened like an hour ago, and I’ve been too concerned about the well being of Fitzgerald. No, I have no answers on anything. I have a lot of feelings going on in my mind right now, so pardon me if I’m not quite thinking clearly, and can’t give you the answers for your badgering questions. The only thing I can do right now is go out there and take my feelings out on that cunt Becca Black. I’ll tell you what, whoever is behind this shit, I can guarantee that they should watch this match because this match will only be a preview of what’s to come for whoever the fuck that was.
Sofia Clarke: I’m sorry Triple J but it’s a big story, I’m just trying to get to the bottom of this.
Triple J: I get this is a hot scoop, and you want nothing more than to be the person to break some news. I know my friend is nothing but a story to you, but to me he’s a living breathing person. We aren’t some zoo exhibit for your entertainment, you’re not going to use us for your own benefit. How about some decent human kindness here?
Sofia Clarke: I’m sorry for what happened, and I do hope that Fitzgerald will make a full recovery. That being said, if we don’t want this to happen again, we need answers to find whoever did this. I’m just trying to give the people some answers, and the employees here some peace of mind.
Triple J: You can paint it any way you want, this isn’t for the benefit of anyone but yourself. We’ll get to the bottom of this eventually, but right now, I’m focused on other shit. I have a match tonight, and after what happened earlier, I’m ready to beat someone’s ass. Unfortunately for Becca, it’s gotta be her ass I beat.
Sofia Clarke: Speaking of, your match with Becca Black tonight. Are you going to be ready for it? I know you’re speaking like it’s all a formality, but tonight must be on your mind somewhere.
Triple J: Come on Sofia, I can’t call out of work, I have a job to do. And there’s nothing that would change if I was actually in the hospital with Fitzgerald. The doctors are taking care of him, and he knows I’ll be there when I can. If I were to leave here, he would kick my ass. I am a professional Sofia. Clearly, I’m thinking of my friend, but at the same time, I know how to use this as motivation. You can be pushy, and try to get a soundbite out of me. But I’m focused on tonight, even though the odds seem to be against me, I am going to give it everything I have. That’s the only thing I ca-
(A hand pats Triple J on the shoulder, as the camera widens we see Lucas Johnson)
Lucas Johnson: Hey Man, I just wanted to say I saw what happened, and it was just awful. I can’t believe someone would stoop so low like that. I mean the parking lot before the show with a bat? That’s just not cool.
(Lucas turns to Sofia)
Lucas Johnson: Can you excuse us? I’d like to have a conversation with Jay alone.
(Sofia puts her hands up, and excuses herself out of the conversation.)
Lucas Johnson: Must be feeling kinda different right now huh? First time being around this place on your own, and under these circumstances, I can understand how you must be feeling. Surely I don’t understand exactly, I haven’t had a friend get bashed in the skull in front of my eyes like that, but you know. I know what it’s like being on your own. I’ve been a lone wolf here since the beginning. Although I have been alone for as long as I have, I can see the benefit of having someone like Fitz around. It sucks that you and him were the subject of that kind of attack. But you can tell that you have a good one with Fitz man, he really stuck his neck out for you, and took it on the chin. Thanks to him, that attack wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been huh? Sure you didn’t come out of it unscathed, but it could’ve been a lot worse. My heart goes out to Fitzy man.
Triple J: I appreciate Fitzgerald more than you could ever know. I knew he was loyal, but to see it right in front of me like that? He’s a good dude. But I don’t understand why someone would do that in the first place. We were just chilling, walking into the arena, we weren’t hurting anybody. Fitz didn’t deserve that, and he shouldn’t have had to be put in that position anyway. It’s just bullshit. And whenever I find who did that, they’re going to pay big time. Now, I have to go wrestle against Becca, while she has Mary S Atlas at her beck and call, who knows what kind of shit they’ll try to pull.
(Triple J pauses, and then looks at Lucas. He tilts his head, and it seems that he just got an idea.)
Triple J: Hold up, since I no longer have Fitz around for tonight at least, I could use someone to watch my back. I don’t know if that guy is going to come back and try something now that I’m on my own, so would you mind watching my back for me while I’m out there? I think it would be beneficial for you, and me to watch out for one another around here. We both know how crazy this place can get, and it’s nice to have someone you can trust.
(Lucas nods a little)
Lucas Johnson: Yeah, I get where you’re coming from… Tell you what, let me think about it, and I’ll let you know. I don’t want to jump into things out of emotion you know? I’ve been alone for so long, it’d be quite the change of pace for me to jump into some sort of alliance with someone, you know?
Triple J: Yeah of course, no problem, I get it’s a big decision. A lot has happened tonight, and I guess I’m just talking from my heart more than often. Don’t worry about it, take your time, and let me know at your own pace.
Lucas Johnson: Of course, but I do hope that you beat the hell out of Becca Black, and get to the bottom of whatever is going on.
Triple J: Appreciate it, and don’t worry I will, for Fitzgerald.
(The two shake hands, then turn their separate ways. The scene fades to black.)
(Commercial for Moon Knight, coming to Disney+ on March 30th.)
(The camera cuts back to Bella Braxton, who is standing in the center of the ring, ready to announce the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen this next contest is scheduled for…ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“All Night” by S-X ft. Trippie Redd starts to play as Becca Black makes her way to the ring to loud cheers from the crowd. Not far behind Becca is her friend and the other half of MaryBecca, Mary S. Atlas.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Being accompanied to the ring by Mary S. Atlas. From London, England! Weighing in at 123 pounds! She is “THE THUNDERBOLT” BECCA BLACK!
James Peters: Becca Black making her way to the ring for singles action tonight on Voltage. We’re glad to see both halves of MaryBecca back here this week. From what I heard, word around the locker room is that both women missed last week due to the injuries they sustained from their respective Shock Value matches.
Persephone: Do you know what I think? They are just being a bunch of big babies! Most everybody else who competed at Shock Value were here last week competing. What makes them so special in that they get to rest?
Rich Russillo: You get put into an electric chair and see if you come out feeling like roses. Even them both showing up two weeks after the damage they took shows amazing fortitude. But MaryBecca both have that never give up and never say attitude, so we know that these two were not going to be out long. Tonight, Becca Black has a chance to get back to her winning ways, but her opponent is just as determined and just as hungry.
(Becca enters the ring and takes her place at ringside cheering her friend and partner on. Becca takes her corner closest to Mary as her theme fades off. Seconds after Becca’s theme stops, “POA” by Future starts playing as Jay Jerry Johnson makes his way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd even though it is still mainly negative.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! He is from Chicago, Illinois! Weighing in at 198 pounds! He is “THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST! JAY… JERRY… JOHNSON!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Jay Jerry Johnson to the ring. He hasn’t exactly had the best run of luck the last few weeks. He was unfortunately the first man eliminated in the Electric Eel match that was eventually won by Dynasty’s Alex Myers.
Persephone: Don’t even get me started about that. How could the one dumbass who was representing OUR show screw everything up? If it was my Rexy, the demon gnome wouldn’t have one and their little friend Polly Pocket would have been swimming with the eels for good. Then because of a little stunt he pulled, we had those loudmouth idiots from PETA backstage. The thought of the people makes me want to vomit.
Rich Russillo: Cut the guy a little slack, would you, Seph? Have you seen what happened to this poor guy tonight? I’m surprised that he is coming to the ring with this level of a head considering the circumstances.
James Peters: As Captain Charisma said, the eels were fine and it wasn’t Jay’s fault. Now Jay has had a run of bad luck recently, but a victory tonight over a determined Becca Black could easily get him back up the ranks here on Voltage. He’s got all the skills necessary to win, but will his luck change for him? We’ll find out in a few moments.
(Jay enters the ring ready to go as he takes his corner and his entrance theme fades off. The referee checks both competitors before moving to the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Bell has rung and we are underway. Lockup in the center of the ring and Jay takes quick advantage with a side headlock. The headlock is doing more damage than normal thanks to the after effects from the Electric Chair Match. Becca throws some fists into the side of Jay to try and break free.
Rich Russillo: Jay holds on and takes Becca over and to the mat, but Becca doesn’t stay down for long as Becca kips up and she is back on her feet. Jay is back up to his feet and WE HAVE A STANDOFF!
Persephone: That shit needs to stop right now. How can the match end if they are going to keep descending into a staring contest every five seconds. Hurry up and beat the crap out of each other so we can end this match and get on with our lives.
James Peters: They are getting ready to gear up and try again. Becca hits the ropes and tries to take down Jay with a shoulder tackle, but Jay doesn’t budge due to the size difference between the two early on in this match. Jay grabs the arm of Becca and whips her back into the ropes. Becca rebounds and ducks the clothesline attempt.
Rich Russillo: Becca rebounds off the other side. SHE JUMPS AND TAKES JAY DOWN WITH A NICE LARIAT! SHE PUT ALL HER WEIGHT INTO THAT SHOT AND SHE NOW HAS THE ADVANTAGE! Becca now delivers kicks along the back of Jay and Jay rolls over to the ropes to get a breakaway.
James Peters: Jay is now on the outside apron glad that he got a few seconds away from Becca. BUT THAT DOESN’T LAST VERY LONG EITHER AS BECCA GRABS JAY BY THE NECK AND BRINGS HIM BACK IN THE RING THE HARD WAY! JAY LANDING HARD ON HIS BACK AND BECCA DROPS THE ELBOW ACROSS THE CHEST FOR GOOD MEASURE!
Persephone: Now the blonde bimbo grabs the legs of Jay and drags him over to the corner. She falls backwards and sends him into the turnbuckles with that slingshot. My Rexy would have made that look so much better! Jay stumbles back like a drunk and Blondie Becca catches him in a schoolboy roll up.
James Peters: His shoulders were down for a brief second but he managed to roll through the pin. Jay is back up to his feet with amazing speed and HE CATCHES BECCA IN THE TEMPLE WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK! QUICK THINKING FROM THE ARTIST! Now Jay brings Becca back to her feet and sends her into the corner.
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! DID YOU HEAR THAT SLAP FROM JAY ACROSS THE CHEST TO BECCA! HOLY SHIT THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT YOU COULD HEAR FROM THE NOSEBLEED SEATS! CANDICE SINKS DOWN TO A SITTING POSITION, BUT JAY ISN’T HAVING IT! HE DRAGS BECCA BACK UP AND SLAPS HER ACROSS THE CHEST AGAIN! DAMN!
James Peters: Becca back sitting down in the corner and this time Jay just leaves her in that position and steps back to the opposite corner. JAY IS RUNNING FULL SPEED AND CATCHES BECCA WITH ANOTHER LOW DROPKICK! THIS TIME BECCA CAUGHT IT ALL RIGHT IN THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: That could have knocked a couple of Becca’s teeth out with that dropkick. Becca looks to be out cold right now as Jay drags her into the center of the ring and hooks the leg for the first cover in this match! Will the match be over this quickly?!
ONNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWOOOO-
James Peters: Becca showing the same grit and fight we saw at Shock Value as she gets that shoulder up with authority! Becca might be in La La Land right now after the two shots to the head she has had so far in this match.
Persephone: No, that’s just her natural look of stupidity. We learned at Shock Value that there is absolutely nothing up in her head to hurt, so the dropkicks she’s taken in this match have had no real effect. Hell it might have made improvements if you ask me.
Rich Russillo: Will you stop, Seph? I will say that Jay has been very impressive in the early goings of this match. Jay is not letting up on his offense as he brings Becca back to his feet. Becca whipped against the ropes. JAY LOOKING FOR A SPINNING URANAGE SLAM, BUT BECCA COUNTERS INTO AN STO! JAY PLANTED FACE FIRST AS BECCA ROLLS TO THE ROPES!
James Peters: Becca Black looking to take a small breather, BUT JAY IS BACK UP QUICKER THAN BECCA THOUGHT! JAY WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK SENDING BECCA THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT TO THE FLOOR!
Rich Russillo: Becca crashed and landed hard on the floor as Jay exited the ring and out to the apron. What in the world does he plan on doing?
Persephone: Knowing this moron, he’s probably about to do something really stupid and screw everything up. Everybody seems to think that they need to fly or something to make a point.
James Peters: JAY GETS ON THE SECOND ROPE AND TIGHTROPE WALKS HIMSELF TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROPES! BECCA IS BACK UP TO HER FEET AND JAY JUMPS! BEAUTIFUL ASAI MOONSAULT BY JAY SENDING BACK TO THE FLOOR! THE BACK OF HER HEAD HIT HARD AGAINST THE FLOOR!
Rich Russillo: Honestly, I am surprised that Jay has been able to hold it together for this long in the match. Especially with everything that Jay has gone through tonight. First, his buddy Fitzgerald was pretty much eliminated from the equation. Then he tried to form a team with Lucas Johnson and we all saw how that went.
Persephone: Good grief! Stop coddling this guy. That’s the nature of this business. Not everybody is going to like and not everything is going to go his way. Most of the time it won’t since he’s not Rex McAllister. There’s nobody he can blame on his misfortunes but himself .
James Peters: There is so much wrong with that thinking, but there isn’t enough time to explain it to you because we have a match going on. Jay brings Becca up to her feet and HE SENDS HER BACK FIRST AGAINST THE RING APRON! THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING ISN’T GOING TO HELP BECCA AT ALL.
Rich Russillo: JAY SMASHES BECCA FACE FIRST NOW AGAINST THE APRON BEFORE ROLLING HER BACK INTO THE RING! JAY QUICKLY FOLLOWS BEHIND AND BRING BECCA BACK UP!
James Peters: Jay now behind Becca and is he going for a full nelson? NO! DRAGON SUPLEX SENDS THE BACK OF BECCA’S HEAD CRASHING AGAINST THE MAT! JAY BRIDGES UP AND GOES FOR THE PIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEE!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRREEEE–
Rich Russillo: BECCA ROLLS THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE! JAY IS STARTING TO GET A LITTLE BIT FRUSTRATED AS HE STARTS THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO THE FACE OF BECCA BLACK!
Persephone: Then we have the other half of the Blonde Bimbo Brigade Mary yelling and cheering for her friend at ringside. Damn she has such an annoying voice. Like damn nails on a chalkboard. Maybe the creepy artist can do something useful for once and shut them both up. Not enough aspirin in the world to get rid of those two headaches.
James Peters: Jay doing whatever he can to keep the advantage as he brings Becca back to her and plants her with a snap suplex. Now he is making his way up to the top rope with something high risk in mind.
Rich Russillo: JAY FLIES! HE LOOKS FOR A SWANTON BOMB BUT BECCA MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST MOMENT AS JAY CRASHES AND BURNS BACK FIRST AGAINST THE MAT!
James Peters: BECCA PULLS HERSELF UP TO HER FEET AS JAY MAKES IT BACK UP TO HIS FEET HOLDING HIS BACK IN PAIN! BECCA JUMPS ON HIS BACK AND TAKES HIM DOWN!! CRUCIFIX ROLL UP FOR THE PIN! SHOULDERS DOWN!!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHRRRRRREEEEEE–
Rich Russillo: JAY MANAGES TO ROLL THROUGH AND GET HIS SHOULDERS UP BEFORE THE REF COULD COUNT THREE! BECCA WAS VERY CLOSE TO STEALING THE MATCH! JAY TRYING TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET BUT BECCA WAS QUICKER TO THE PUNCH AS SHE HITS THE ROPES AND CATCHES JAY IN THE MOUTH WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!
James Peters: Jay holding his mouth and jaw after that shot. He could be bleeding or he could be missing a few teeth after that move. Becca once again brings Jay to his feet and whips him into the corner. Becca runs full speed. LOOKING FOR A LARIAT IN THE CORNER BUT JAY FINDS THE ENERGY TO DUCK AWAY AND SEND BECCA CRASHING CHEST FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: DING DONG! HELLO! Nobody was home Madam Smarty Pants. Anybody could have seen that one coming from a mile away. Now the Charismatic Creeper puts Bimbo Becky on the top rope. Hurry up and do something!
Rich Russillo: That’s what he is doing, my queen. Now he has Becca right where he wants her. Jay is now getting himself positioned on the second rope. NOPE! He’s climbing to the top! What does he have in mind? Another high risk maneuver on the way!
James Peters: FRANKENSTEINER FROM THE TOP ROPE! HOLY SHIT! WHAT A MOVE FROM JAY JERRY JOHNSON! BECCA ALMOST LANDED ON HER HEAD! JAY QUICKLY SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER! THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!
ONNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEE!
Persephone: Becca managed to grab the ropes at the last second. Stupid mistake by the creeper. Should have pulled her away from the ropes, you moron! Then the match could have been over.
James Peters: I think he realized that a second too late. Now the frustration has set in a little bit for Jay. He pounds the mat with frustration. But he’s not letting it completely get to him as he crouches in the corner and motions for Becca to get back up.
Rich Russillo: Slowly but surely, Becca makes it back to her feet. JAY RUNS IN FOR A SPEAR! BUT BECCA DOES THE SPLITS TO AVOID THE SPEAR! HOLY SHIT! INNOVATIVE COUNTER BY BECCA! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT SHE COULD DO THAT!
Persephone: Stop making shit like that sound much better than it actually was. Doing the splits isn’t that impressive.
James Peters: Jay kept running and rebounds off the ropes. BUT HE RAN RIGHT INTO A PELE KICK FROM BECCA! THE KICK CAUGHT JAY RIGHT BEHIND THE EARS! JAY IS STILL STANDING AS BECCA GRABS HIM AND THROWS HIM DOWN WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Jay has made it back to his knees and Becca runs in again for the attack! THIS TIME SHE PLANTS HIM ONCE AGAIN WITH AN STO!
James Peters: BECCA DRAGS HIM WITH WHAT POWER SHE CAN MUSTER OVER TO THE CLOSEST CORNER! NOW SHE HEADS TO THE TOP ROPE ON HER OWN FREE WILL! SHE LOOKS BEFORE SHE LEAPS! I THINK SHE IS FEELIN’ FROGGY AND IF SHE HITS THE FROG SPLASH, IT COULD BE ALL SHE WROTE!
Persephone: Yeah she jumped alright! Jay got his knees up and she dove right into them. That was supposed to be a Five Star Frog Splash? Looked more like a dud if you ask me.
James Peters: BECCA GOT UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE KNEES OF JAY AND THEY MET HER IN THE CHEST AND IN THE FACE! JAY BRINGS BECCA BACK TO HER FEET AND THROWS FOREARMS INTO BECCA’S FACE! BECCA SENT INTO THE ROPES! JAY WITH THE IRISH WHIP, BUT BECCA MANAGES TO REVERSE IT!
Rich Russillo: Jay is now the one whipped into the ropes. Jay rebounds and BECCA TRIES FOR A CUTTER BUT JAY KEEPS HIS BALANCE AND PUSHES HER INTO THE CORNER! JAY RUNS AT FULL SPEED TOWARDS THE CORNER! BECCA DUCKS IT BUT JAY JUMPS OVER HER AND HE IS NOW SITTING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: Not bad I guess. He hasn’t done much right recently, so I guess miracles happen once in a while. But enough of the flashy shit. Get the job done and end this shit show!
James Peters: JAY WITH A KICK TO THE BACK OF BECCA’S NECK SENDING HER AWAY FROM THE CORNER! BEFORE SHE CAN TURN AROUND, JAY LEAPS AND PLANTS BECCA WITH A BEAUTIFUL DIVING BULLDOG FROM THE TOP! JAY IS FEELING IT! JAY NOW CALLING FOR BECCA TO GET BACK TO HER FEET! HE LOOKS TO BE GOING FOR SOMETHING BIG! BECCA IS UP!
Rich Russillo: JAY GOES FOR A SUPERKICK, BUT BECCA AVOIDED IT AT THE VERY LAST SECOND! JAY REGAINS HIS BALANCE BUT HE RUNS RIGHT INTO BECCA’S SUPERKICK! HEADSHOT CONNECTS RIGHT ON THE BUTTON! JAY FALLS LIKE A STONE AND BECCA GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!
James Peters: JAY GOT THE SHOULDER UP! WHAT AN INTENSE MATCH THIS HAS BEEN! BOTH OF THESE COMPETITORS ARE GIVING IT THEIR ALL IN THIS MATCH! WITH SO MANY BIG EVENTS ON THE HORIZON, I HONESTLY DON’T BLAME HIM! LOOK AT JAY! HE GOT CAUGHT RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THAT SUPERKICK AND HE IS STILL MOVING!
Rich Russillo: JAY SLOWLY MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND BECCA WAS WAITING FOR HIM! BECCA GOING FOR THE CHELSEA GRIN! SPINNING BACK FIST ON THE WAY, BUT JAY DUCKS IT! BECCA QUICKLY TURNS AROUND TO TRY IT AGAIN….
James Peters: JAY WITH THE PRETTY VISITOR! HE COUNTERED WITH THE PRETTY VISITOR CUTTER! BECCA DROPPED FACE FIRST TO THE MAT AND SHE LOOKS OUT COLD!
Persephone: But he is choosing not to go for the cover! What the hell is he thinking? This could have ended the match and we could have gone on with the show. I wonder if his brain short circuited or something.
James Peters: He didn’t go for the cover because he doesn’t think that the Pretty Visitor was going to be enough. But Becca Black looks out of it. She is not moving here and Jay has a golden chance here to win the match.
Rich Russillo: HE LOOKS READY! JAY LOOKS READY TO FINISH THIS MATCH! IF HE HITS THE MAILMAN IS DEAD THEN BECCA’S CHANCES OF WINNING THIS MATCH WILL DIE ALONG WITH IT! JAY IS READY! CORKSCREW MOONSAULT ON THE WAY!
James Peters: LIGHTS OUT! OUT OF NOWHERE! BECCA WAS PLAYING POSSUM AS JAY WENT FOR THE CORKSCREW MOONSAULT AND HE DID NOT SEE THAT COMING FROM BECCA! JAY CAUGHT RIGHT ON THE JAW AND HE LOOKS OUT COLD! WE THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO SEE THE MAILMAN IS DEAD, BUT WE SEE JAY’S LIGHTS GO OUT! THIS COULD BE IT AS BECCA SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
THHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“All Night” starts playing again as Becca Black slowly rolls off of Jay as the crowd cheers for Becca. Mary is outside the ring jumping and cheering for her friend.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! BECCA BLACK!
(Mary now enters the ring and raises Becca’s left arm as the referee raises Becca’s right arm in victory. Mary gives her friend a quick hug as they look at Jay on the mat, who still hasn’t moved before they leave the ring.)
James Peters: Holy crap! That was an amazing match between two of Voltage’s hottest stars. They each put their hearts into this match and it really showed. They both fought so hard, but in the end it was Becca Black who walked away with a huge victory here tonight on Voltage.
Persephone: What a surprise! The Charismatic Loser lost again. Shocker right there. It’s just like I said. Once again nobody listens to me.
(Becca and Mary leave the ring and head up the entrance ramp as Jay slowly sits up with a completely dejected and defeated look on his face.)
Rich Russillo: Seph, you are being way too harsh on Jay. He fought so hard and was so close. It was just a case of bad luck that led to his defeat. I hate to say it, but this was a heartbreaker situation for Jay.
James Peters: I hate to agree with you, Rich. I still hold out that Jay will no doubtedly change his momentum around for the better. He did an amazing job, but Becca Black walks out victorious. She did an amazing job and she once again shows the determination that has brought her success thus far. Congratulations to Becca Black for her victory here tonight.
(The last shot shows Becca and Mary smiling and celebrating at the top of the entrance ramp as Jay falls back to the mat and holds his head looking up at the ceiling, wondering what went wrong as he contemplates what could possibly be next for him as the scene fades elsewhere.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, promoted by the returning Brian Daniels.)
(Voltage fades back to the arena, cutting to the commentary team as the fans cheer.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, right now we have some interesting footage to share from earlier in the week, highlighting an altercation between some of Voltage’s own Elitists.
Persephone: Unless Rexy is involved or somebody dies, it can’t be good or important enough to stop the whole show for.
Rich Russillo: I don’t know, I think it might be important-
Persephone: Shut up.
James Peters: Anyways, I’d like to share the footage with you all, so here we go. This all happened at EAW Headquarters, and I’m sure you’ll all find this very interesting.
(The camera goes to the titantron, which lights up before showing the recording from earlier in the week.)
[SCREENBAR – EARLIER THIS WEEK, EAW HEADQUARTERS IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY]
(Sunday Night Voltage transitions over to EAW Headquarters, where a photoshoot is seen taking place in the hallway. The camera crew are all surrounding the area while the person taking the photos goes around at every angle in hopes of getting the perfect shot each time, all of one person. The camera pans over to reveal Diamond Dixon who is seen posing for her photos and flawlessly doing her thing working the camera. She’s sky high the entire time, not staying silent and letting it happen instead speaking the entire time and basically hyping up herself.)
Diamond Dixon: I don’t know about you but I think there’s only one reason any of these people watch Sunday Night Voltage nowadays, and that’s because of me. They got tired of seeing all them generic unseasoned little Caucasian men flipping around in their underwear and turned off their TV. But as soon as ya girl popped up, now everyone got my name in their mouth and all of a sudden Voltage is must-see again. Is that a coincidence? Of course not, and I doubt no Myles or Donovan Duke could do that either so I don’t want to hear it. I am money, and it’s time all y’all understand that so you ain’t left scratching your heads when I become a bigger figure than this entire business. You witnessing the birth of someone special, and you should be proud because there’s not many people that come around that be like me. I mean shit, if that wasn’t the case would I have beat whatever the fuck his name is last week? Nah, probably not, but I did and I ain’t gonna sit here and envision a reality where it’s otherwise. Would I be making appearances on Dynasty and Voltage cause all these people want to kick it with Diamond in the Diamond District? Not even fucking close. But here we are, and I ain’t gonna be saying much other than “I told you so”. That’s-
(Before Diamond can continue speaking, someone is heard clearing their throat which stops her with a disgusted look on her face. The photographer casually turns off his camera before mounting it on the tripod, checking his watch and looking up at Diamond.)
Photographer: Alright Diamond, time is up.
(If Diamond didn’t feel disrespected before, she surely does now. She puts a hand on her heart with an insulted look on her face.)
Diamond Dixon: What did you just say?? You just started shooting my good side, not that both sides aren’t good but you know what I’m talking about.
Photographer: I’m sorry Diamond, but this is beyond my control, I have another shoot schedule that I have to make room for.
(Diamond looks like she’s about to kill as she makes her way over to the photographer, but before she’s able to do that, something else catches her eye.)
Cleopatra: Simon! How are you?
(The camera goes over to show EAW Hall of Famer Cleopatra making her way into the scene, which nearly drives Diamond over the deep end as she embraces the photographer.)
Cleopatra: It’s been a bit, how’s the family?
Photographer: Doing good, living life. Glad to see you’re back in the ring Cleo, you and Kendra at Shock Value was definitely a highlight for the wife and the kids and that certainly brings a tear to the eye especially knowing you.
Cleopatra: Aw, I’m glad.
(It’s clear that she and the photographer are friends and go way back, but Diamond isn’t here to sit around and listen to their whole reunion. She wants to know what this “fossil” is doing here so she can shoo her away and continue her photoshoot.)
Diamond Dixon: Now I know this old ass bitch isn’t the one who’s about to cut into my camera time??? Don’t you have some sort of AARP shit to go to?
(Cleo looks away from the photographer over to Diamond and smiles. She remembers back to the little back and forth the two of them had a couple of weeks ago on the Diamond District and surely it’s something that hasn’t been forgotten in the mind of Diamond right now.)
Cleopatra: Oh, I didn’t know you came to the same photographer too. I don’t know, I just thought someone as high and mighty as you would have some fancy photographer and not one that I go to as well, I thought you were better than me.
(The nasty nice sarcasm Cleo is known for is obvious in her voice.)
Cleopatra: Oh well then, anyway I was just coming back from rewatching my Shock Value match and man, didn’t that steal the show? Who knew a couple of old women as you said could go the way that we did, we certainly delivered-
Diamond Dixon: And you lost, yeah, are we done yet? Can I leave? It’s clear that you out here taking my comments to heart which probably means that I was right and you just don’t want to admit it. I’ll let you do that, but I seriously got better places to be than this and I can’t be bothered hearing you run your mouth about shit I don’t care about. You wrestled like you were 40 again? Congratulations, save that energy for something else and maybe you’ll actually do something with that poor excuse of a career.
Cleopatra: Seriously? Poor excuse of a career? You’re saying that to the ‘Greatest Vixen to Ever Lived’ and expect to be anywhere near correct? I know you’re anxious to make a name for yourself at my expense, but I didn’t think you’d go as far as to try and say I’m the one that has accomplished nothing. Meanwhile Diamond Dixon here has had a total of two matches yet thinks she’s on the level of an EAW Hall of Famer and is suddenly better than this entire company. Do you see where that makes sense? Because I certainly don’t.
Diamond Dixon: I 👏 Don’t 👏 Care 👏 You think you can walk around here and push around anyone you want because you’re Cleopatra and everything you’ve done in this business should be respected! But I don’t need to care about you because I’m above you girl. Walk and talk like you still the shit all you want, you and the rest of the retirement home ain’t gonna matter to me when Diamond Dixon becomes a household name and transcends this company. But shit, I can’t forget one thing. You put your old hands on me, sis, and I haven’t forgotten that.
Cleopatra: I’m not at fault for that as much as you want to throw your revisionist’s history around. It didn’t have to get physical between the three of us if you just did what you were supposed to do and watched your manners. Maybe if you gave Kendra and I the respect we deserve for everything that we’ve done in this business, then maybe we wouldn’t be having this conversation right now. Lo and behold, here we are. You just had to say something, and now you’re here getting all mad about something that you did to yourself. Don’t blame me.
(After Cleo is done preaching her gospel, Diamond clearly isn’t having it. She holds her hand out and gestures for Cleo to back the fuck up with a look of disdain on her face before shaking her head. She looks back up and begins to clap back, brushing off Cleo’s comment towards her as she does so.)
Diamond Dixon: If I can’t give my input then why the fuck would anyone be watching? Who would be interested in seeing two post menopausal women who wrestled in the 70s talking about the past like anyone gave a fuck. They needed to have a reason to watch, and that’s why they did, because ya girl was there. Keep that energy up, and see how long that statement holds up when you’re on your deathbed watching me do my thing on TV and talk shows. You’re old news, and you don’t mean nothing to Diamond Dixon. PERIODT!
Cleopatra: Believe what you want to believe, I’m not going to sit here and try to convince you otherwise. I’m just going to tell you right now though, your attitude isn’t going to get you far. Take it from me. Now if you excuse me, Simon here is running a tight schedule and I want to get some photoshoots in. So if you don’t mind…
(Cleo uses her hand to gesture for Diamond to shoo. Diamond stands there for a moment, obviously annoyed at what Cleo has had to say towards her but really just not having it anymore. She takes a deep breath before turning around and ultimately taking her leave. Cleo turns to look at Diamond as she leaves, suspecting that this is definitely not going to be the last time the two of them end up crossing paths. Before long, Cleo begins her photoshoot as it’s the last shot seen before the previously recorded scene fades out.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled FOR!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour hits, and the crowd begins cheering as Jake Smith walks out carrying his Unified Tag Team Championship. Jake is making his way towards the ring, focused on his upcoming match under the cheers of the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing FIRST! Residing in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Weighing in at 210 pounds! ONE HALF OF THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, JAAAAAAAAKKE SSMMMIIIIIITTTHHHH!!!!!
James Peters: No one can say that Jake wasn’t busy as of late! Ryan Wilson, Jacob Senn and having defended the Unified Tag Team Championship last weekend in a gruesome match! This week, he faces a different challenge.
Rich Russillo: A successful defence as well! Although not an easy fight, I mean we all saw what went down during Dia del Diablo that match was almost diabolical!
Persephone: Oh cry me a fucking river. He won, didn’t he? And he didn’t seem to be complaining from what I saw in his promos this week.
(‘Legacy’ by Eminem begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show Ruler beginning to make his way out from the backstage area. There is an expression of complete and utter despondency on his face as he looks around at the crowd who are, for the most part, teetering on the line between support and negativity towards him. He then looks towards the ring as he begins to make his way down the ramp from there.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! Residing in Boston, Massachusetts. Weighing in at 235 pounds. HE IS THE MONARCH OF AGONY; RULER!!!!!!!
James Peters: New to EAW is Ruler! Only a few matches in and while victory was not at the end of the last match he did gave quite a performance! He is one to look out for in the future on Voltage.
Rich Russillo: This one is an interesting character who’s had a good strong back and forth against the two-time Pure Champion and current Unified Tag Team Champion. Let’s see if this match will be as good as his promo work.
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: And Here We GO! This match is officially underway! Both opponents are moving to meet one another in the center of the ring under the watchful gaze of the official. Jake moves to strike first with a fist but Ruler counters with a wristlock followed by a headlock! Snapmare by Ruler and Jake quickly gets back up! Clinch once more between the two opponent and Ruler ends up locking Smith’s head once again!
Rich Russillo: Ruler let’s go of Jake shoving him away from him with a smile and an invitation for his opponent to try again as the two then lock horns. Jake with the upper hand this time moves along with a headlock followed by a forceful whip to the ropes! Ruler bounces against the ropes and towards Smith WHO TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A STIFF SHOULDER BLOCK!
Persephone: Look at Jake staring a hole down on Ruler who looks up. Jake doesn’t want to play games.
James Peters: He waits for Ruler to be vertical again before engaging in a clinch this time Ruler has the upper hand again! He proceeds in throwing a trio of straight punches to the face of Smith followed by a scoop slam!
Rich Russillo: Jake moves up, horns locked again with Ruler who moves behind the Champion trying to suplex him BUT Smith is pushing the hands away blocking the move before turning it into a wrist lock forcing Ruler off his back. Ruler trying to get out of the move by rolling and hoping but Jake is having none of it! Ruler now on his knees as Smith keeps on twisting that arm hard controling his opponent.
James Peters: Ruler moves up back to his feet and backs himself up into the ropes forcing Jake to let go of his arm which is not a bad move at this point. Smart play by Ruler as Jake backs off of his opponent before the official could count to five. RULER DASHES FORWARD AND SUDDENLY TAKES DOWN JAKE WITH A HASTY CLOTHESLINE! Down goes Jake who gets up quickly but is brought down again WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!! EARLY DOMINANCE BY RULER BUT WILL IT LAST KNOWING THE QUALITY OF A PERFORMER JAKE SMITH IS?
Rich Russillo: Smith gets back to his feet only to be met by Ruler moving him into a powerslam position BUT SMITH SLITHERS BACK TO HIS FEET AND TAKES DOWN RULER WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Both men are back vertical quite rapidely with Jake a tad faster moving behind Ruler AND BRINGS HIM DOWN WITH A BACKSTABBER!!!
James Peters: The Champion with the leading offensive now as he picks up his opponent, berrating him a little big before throwing him into a corner! A set of palm strikes is followed AND A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI TO END THE COMBO TAKES RULER ON HIS ASS SITTING AGAINST THE CORNER! That knee could’ve knocked a tooth out of Ruler’s mouth!
Persephone: That would’ve been nice.
Rich Russillo: We see Jake now crossing his arms in the middle of the ring he’s actually tapping his foot waiting for Ruler to get back up and looks at his taped up left wrist letting his opponent know he doesn’t have all day.
Persephone: Neither do I!!
James Peters: Jake moves in punching Ruler to the face as he got up to his feel he moves along the ropes long winded swings Jake throws at Ruler THE LAST ONE SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPES AND TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! Jake looks down on his opponent before grabbing onto the top ropes AND PROPEL HIMSELF OVER THEM AND RIGHT ON TOP OF RULER!!
Rich Russillo: The Champion is in control now as he grabs at Ruler’s hair and rams him into the railing surrounding the ring! He then proceeds to throw his opponent’s face against the ring apron before quickly rolling him inside the ring. Jake hoists Ruler up, setting him up for a bucklebomb BUT Ruler is throwing a knee to Jake’s head causing him to let go and freeing his opponent!
James Peters: Ruler quickly grabs at the arm of Smith twisting it into a wristlock followed by Japanese armdrag that takes down Jake but he gets up quickly! Moving to Ruler WHO HOISTS HIM UP INTO AN ATOMIC DROP!
Persephone: Someone’s not getting laid tonight.
James Peters: He can think about past times after the match as Ruler now has him into a sleeper hold! Jake’s arms are flailing he is trying to get free but no dice! Smith throws in a punch to the gut, then a second followed by a third He’s Free! The Future chains things up with a series of knife-edge chops before throwing Ruler into th-BICYCLE KICK BY RULER SQUARE ON THE BUTTON!! DOWN GOES JAME SMITH!!! RULER WITH A COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Smith with the shoulder up! Good pin by Ruler but it will take a whole lot more to keep Jake Smith down. Ruler looks at the official a few seconds and then gets vertical, helping Jake up as well he whips him into the ropes. Clothesline attempt failed Jake ducked under the arm AND CLIPS RULER WITH A DROPKICK FROM BEHIND! RULER DIDN’T EVEN HAVE TIME TO TURN THAT JAKE STRUCK AND FAST! Jake on the offensive moves close to Ruler AND TAKES HIM FOR A SPIN WITH THE WHEELBARROW GERMAN SUPLEX AND A BRIGDE PIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTW-
Rich Russillo: And Ruler with the shoulder up keeps this match alive!
Persephone: While keeping my interest in said match dead! Ugh!
James Peters: Punch by Ruler! Jake returns the favor! Another hard hit by Ruler! Smith throws one too this time Ruler is reeling! Knife edge chop by Jake Smith! A haymaker by the Champion as well! He dashes to the ropes bouncing toward Ruler who tries for the brogue looking kick but it’s pushed aside by Jake who gets past his opponent! Ruler tries for a clothesline but Smith ducks low! SPINNING HEEL KICK BY JAKE SMITH!!!
Rich Russillo: Ruler is bent forward lookin-NO HE JUST THREW A PELE KICK AT SMITH!!! Jake is staggering but he spins into a discus lariat CONNECTS TO RULER’S CHIN! Ruler throws a superkick to Jake who blocks by grabbing the leg! He throws it down forcing Ruler to his knee! SUPERKICK BY JAKE SMITH ON RULER WHO CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND!!! COVER BY SMITH!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Fuck, damn it Smith!
James Peters: What are you on about?
Persephone: Had he struck harder we might’ve been talking about the next segment or match!
James Peters: Not Jake’s fault if Ruler kicked out of his move!
Persephone: We both know Rexy would’ve been done with that ruling peckerhead already!
Rich Russillo: This is a good back and forth between The Future and The Monarch of Agony! Jake getting up near the ropes as Ruler is hiking himself up with a corner turnbuckle GETS PUNCHED BY A CHARGING JAKE SMITH! The Champion backs himself up to the center of the ring before running at his opponent WHO FLIPS HIM OVER THE ROPES! Jake lands on the apron on the outside and blocks an elbow from Ruler throwing one of his own creating distance between both men! Ruler is reeling in the center of the ring WHILE JAKE SPRINGBOARD FROM THE TOP ROPE FOR AN AERIAL ATTACK THAT GETS COUNTED BY A SUPERKICK BY RULER!! DOWN GOES JAKE SMITH AND RULER LEAPS IN FOR A COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRR-
Rich Russillo: JAKE SMITH SAYS NO BY LIFTING THE SHOULDER UP! Imagine the upset had Ruler won the match that way!
James Peters: I agree that would’ve been already a great highlight in the young career of the man known as Ruler but he has to keep on going if he wants to make this a reality!
Rich Russillo: Ruler looking for an option to see what to do next as he gazes at his opponent tonight, he moves to sit on the top turnbuckle near Jake and yells at him to get up. He jumps to Jake going for a Panama Sunrise but Jake rolls out of it AND INTO A PINFA-NO! HE GRABS AT RULER LIFTING HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION TURNING IT UNTO A BUCKLE BOMB AS HE THROWS RULER AGAINST THE CORNER HE JUST WAS ON MOMENTS AGO! WOOAH!! JAKE SMITH WITH A COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Russillo: RULER DENIES THE WIN TO JAKE SMITH WITH A KICK OUT!
Rich Russillo: Ruler showing his tenacity and will to survive following that buckle bomb as he rolls outside of the r-JAKE SMITH WITH A TOPE CON HILO OVER RULER!! Jake quickly goes back inside the ring rushing to the ropes AND DOES THE SAME THING! THIS TIME CRUSHING RULER AGAINST THE RAILING SURROUNDING THE RING!! He grabs at Ruler, shoving him into the ring he moves to the apron SPRINGBOARD OVER THE ROPES AND RULER CATCHES A KNEE TO THE FACE TAKING HIM DOWN! Jake moves quickly, picking him up setting him up for a su-NO IT’S RULER WHO LIFTS JAKE UP AND DRIVES HIM DOWN AGAINST HIS KNEE!! COVER BY RULER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: Victory denied by Jake Smith who kicks out!!
Rich Russillo: I think no one expected that reversal from Ruler who let me remind you all is only at his third EAW match!
James Peters: Well folks we need to get to a quick commercial break, we will be right back right after these messages!!
( Advertisement for EAW 2K22 plays. )
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage. During the commercial break, it was all Jake Smith. Ruler was looking to put the match away with a sitout powerbomb, but it was the veteran instinct of Jake Smith who managed to quickly change the momentum in his favor and counter the powerbomb into a modified Impaler DDT!
(The replay shows Ruler getting Jake into the air for the powerbomb, but Jake quickly grabs Ruler’s neck and drives him down with the DDT.)
Rich Russillo: That’s right! Ever since that move it has been all Jake Smith. Right before we came back from commercial break, Jake decided to slow the pace of the match down by sticking his knee right in the spine of Ruler and pulling his arms back.
James Peters: that type of move won’t necessarily win him the match. But it will show who has control of the match at the moment.
Rich Russillo: But as we’ve seen in this matchup it looks like Ruler is the one who might have a little bit of a power advantage over the veteran and half of the reigning tag team champions.
Persephone: Oh who cares? Why can’t this match just be over already? Every week I come to Voltage and hope that I get to see my superhero Rexy once more. Instead, I have to watch the B Squad’s Mighty Midget! Not that it matters right now because it looks like the other guy is starting to counter the move.
James Peters: You got that right! Ruler starting to try to find that strength within. Ruler trying to make it back to us feet and he does! He grabs the wrists of Jake and FLIPS JAKE OVER HIS SHOULDER AND SENDS HIM TO THE MAT! Jake is stunned as he gets back to his feet and is immediately taken down with a clothesline!
Rich Russillo: Jake back up to his feet again AND RULER CLOBBERS HIM WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD THIS TIME AND JAKE DOWN AGAIN! JAKE UP AGAIN AND RULER CLOTHESLINES HIM A THIRD TIME, BUT INSTEAD OF LETTING GO, HE GRABS THE HEAD AND PLANTS JAKE WITH A BULLDOG! NICE COMBINATION FROM THE UPSTART RULER!
James Peters: Now Ruler looks to fly once again as he heads to the high rent district once more! Ruler calling for Jake to get back to his feet! Slowly Jake rises and slowly Jake turns AS RULER FLIES FROM THE TOP ROPE AND CATCHES JAKE WITH THE CROSSBODY! JAKE IS DOWN FOR THE PIN!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOO!!
Persephone: Damn! It didn’t work because Jake rolled through it and now the pin is reversed. HURRY UP ALREADY AND COUNT REF!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: RULER BARELY MANAGES TO KICK OUT AFTER TWO! JAKE WAS VERY CLOSE TO STEALING ONE HERE USING RULER’S MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM!
James Peters: Jake is back up to his feet and Ruler is coming up as well. JAKE GOING FOR ANOTHER SUPERKICK, BUT RULER DUCKS IT AT THE LAST SECOND! JAKE TRIED ON THE OTHER SIDE BUT RULER GRABS THE LEG AND PLANTS JAKE WITH A SPINEBUSTER!
Persephone: He put Jake down, but if it was my Rexy, Jake would be unconscious and the match would be over. This is just cruel and unusual punishment to all five of my senses. Hurry up and end this match.
James Peters: The back of Jake’s head planted hard after that spinebuster. Ruler hits the ropes AND LANDS RIGHT ON TOP OF JAKE WITH A SENTON! THAT’S 235 POUNDS LANDING RIGHT ON HIM! THAT COULD HAVE BROKEN A FEW RIBS RIGHT THERE!
Rich Russillo: Ruler is proud of the work he is doing so far as he brings Jake back up to his feet by hair. That can’t be pleasant, but at least his sponsorship with Loreal will help with any damage done during this match.
Persephone: Does he seriously still have that sponsorship. His hair has got to be as fake as the height he lists on his profile. I still call bullshit on that. Anyways, the Ruler guy throws Jake into the ropes. Mighty Midget rebounds and Ruler goes for a back body drop.
James Peters: HOLD ON! RULER PUT HIS HEAD DOWN AND JAKE GRABBED HIM! IS JAKE GOING FOR A POWERBOMB OF HIS OWN? NO! HE GRABBED THE WAIST OF RULER AND JUMPS! JAKE COUNTERED WITH THE FLIP PILEDRIVER! THE HELL ABOVE CONNECTS AND RULER WAS SPIKED RIGHT ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD!
Rich Russillo: RULER ISN’T MOVING AS JAKE DRAGS HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND GOES FOR THE COVER! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH?
ONNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!!
James Peters: RULER BARELY KICKS OUT BEFORE THE REF’S THIRD COUNT! WE THOUGHT THAT THIS MATCH WAS SURELY OVER AFTER THAT PILEDRIVER! EVEN JAKE THOUGHT IT WAS OVER!
Persephone: Of course he did, but did it happen? NO! He had a chance to end the match and he couldn’t get the job done. What the literal hell is wrong with these people finishing matches in a quick manner?
Rich Russillo: I’m not complaining. This has been an amazing match between these two competitors. Since there’s no pleasing you my queen, Jake is crouched in the corner waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
James Peters: Ruler is up to his knees AND JAKE RUNS FULL SPEED AT RULER! JAKE GOING FOR THE SO LONG AND GOOD NIGHT! BOMAYE KNEE STRIKE ON THE WAY! IF JAKE HITS IT, THIS MATCH IS OVER AND RULER MOST DEFINITELY WILL BE SAYING GOOD NIGHT!
Persephone: This match should have been over a long time ago, but whatever I guess. Just make it quick.
James Peters: JAKE WENT FOR THE KNEE STRIKE, BUT RULER DUCKED IT AT THE LAST MOMENT! RULER SWEEPS THE LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND SENDS JAKE FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT! JAKE DIDN’T APPRECIATE THAT AND HE IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET BUT HE IS MET WITH A KICK TO THE GUT!
Rich Russillo: JAKE DOUBLED OVER AND RULER GRABS THE HEAD OF JAKE AND DROPS HIM DOWN WITH AN EVENFLOW DDT! RULER CALLS THAT THE WILL OF NICHOLAS! JAKE SPIKED RIGHT ON HIS HEAD AND RULER GOES FOR THE COVER! DO WE HAVE AN UPSET ON THE WAY?
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: JAKE KICKED OUT! JAKE KICKED OUT AT THE LAST SECOND AND RULER CAN’T BELIEVE IT! HE THOUGHT THAT HE HAD IT RIGHT THERE! WHAT AN AMAZING MATCH THIS HAS BEEN!
Persephone: If this has been such an amazing match, why isn’t it over yet. You would think that the lifts in Jake’s boots that he uses to make himself taller would be hard enough to knock the Calculator out cold.
Rich Russillo: You mean Ruler?
Persephone: I know what I said.
Rich Russillo: Ruler is back up to his feet and he has Jake wrapped around the waist and has him up in the air! THAT LOOKS LIKE HE IS GOING FOR A PILEDRIVER! MADE IN HEAVEN ON THE WAY AND RULER HITS THIS, JAKE MIGHT BE VISITING HEAVEN BECAUSE THE PILEDRIVER IS A DANGEROUS MOVE!
Persephone: But it didn’t work as Mighty Midget shifted his weight and countered with a jawbreaker. Calculator stumbles back and he is grabbed by the back of the neck and it looks like Jake is trying for the 505 Anaconda Vice. He drops and the 505 is applied. For the love of gawd, hurry up and finish this match!
James Peters: JAKE TRIED WITH THE 505 BUT RULER MANAGED TO ROLL THROUGH THE ANACONDA VICE AND NOW RULER HAS HIM! RULER LOOKING TO FINISH HIM OFF! AND THIS TIME IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS SETTING UP FOR THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER! THAT’S RULER’S VERSION OF THAT SWINGING STO! WHAT AN UPSET THIS WOULD BE IF RULER HITS THIS! HE SWINGS! BLOODRAYNE MAKER ON THE WAY!
Rich Russillo: HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE THAT? JAKE COUNTERED BUT THE WAY HE COUNTERED WAS AMAZING! RIGHT BEFORE RULER MADE IMPACT JAKE MANAGED TO DO A CARTWHEEL OF SORTS AND GET OUT OF THE MOVE! WHAT QUICK THINKING FROM JAKE!
Persephone: You are giving him much more credit than he deserves. He can barely use a microwave without hurting himself. But the look on the Calculator’s face is priceless. He did not see that coming and I am close to laughing my ass off. Quick! Somebody take a picture!
Rich Russillo: Why do you want to take a picture of somebody in pain?
Persephone: It’s like you don’t know me at all? I live for shit like this. Blood and death are my favorites, but broken spirits has got to be in the Top 5.
James Peters: You’re right one thing, Seph. He is stunned, but he is back up and he is back on the attack. RULER WENT FOR A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE, BUT HE WAS NOT QUICK ENOUGH AS JAKE DUCKED THE CLOTHESLINE! RULER TURNS AROUND AND HE RAN RIGHT INTO THE BICYCLE KICK FROM JAKE SMITH! RIGHT ON THE JAW AND RULER MIGHT BE SEEING SOME STARS!
Rich Russillo: SPEAKING OF STARS, JAKE IS SETTING RULER UP FOR THE STARMAKER! JAKE SPINS AND HE HITS IT! JAKE GOT THE STARMAKER AND HE GOT ALL OF IT! RULER LOOKS TO BE OUT COLD AND THIS COULD BE IT RIGHT HERE! JAKE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHREEEEEEEE!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(“We’re In Hell” starts playing again as Jake rolls off of Ruler and has his arm raised in victory as the crowd cheers for Jake.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! One half of the Unified Tag Team Champions… JAKE SMITH!
James Peters: What a victory by Jake Smith! This was an amazing matchup between one of the veterans in EAW and one of the hot rising stars that EAW is offering.
Persephone: Yeah, yeah. The match is over and we can move on with our lives.
(Jake rolls out of the ring and the referee hands Jake his title belt as he heads up the entrance ramp. The ref gets back in the ring to check on Ruler, who is slowly starting to stir.)
Rich Russillo: I agree, James. This was a great matchup that could have gone either way. Ruler had the match won on numerous occasions, but it was the experience edge and veteran instinct of Jake Smith that pushed the match in Jake’s favor and gave him the victory.
James Peters: But Ruler made a great showing of himself against one of the best on Voltage. If he keeps up the good work, then there’s nothing that he can’t achieve. But right now, we offer our congratulations to Jake Smith.
(The last shot shows Jake standing at the top of the entrance ramp holding up his title proud of his victory tonight as Ruler looks up at Jake with an annoyed look on his face as the scene fades elsewhere.)
(Voltage faded quickly into a scene where brights light shined around and two leather chairs and a small table in the middle, and it didn’t take long for two people to sit on them, one of them being Sofia Clarke, clear to everybody that she was ready to conduct one of her well known interviews and sitting across her was one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Chris Elite, who put his belt on the small table and got comfortable on the chair. He kept up a confident look but it had a tint of seriousness on it since he was indeed in an important interview. The setup was all finished and Sofia was given the signal to start.)
Sofia Clarke: Let’s cut to the chase Chris, since there is no need for introductions for someone like you, tell me in your own words, how do you believe Season 15 has gone for you?
(Chris can’t help but crack a smile at the fact Sofia didn’t waste any time on pleasantries. He could appreciate that.)
Chris Elite: You know it didn’t start off great but towards the middle of it I started to get things together, I gained the tag team championships with Jake. I’ve lost like what twice since the new year has started? I’ve been giving it my all in every aspect of this whether it be on the mic or in the ring and no one can take that from me. With all that being said I started off bad, in the middle it got better but I wanna end it with a bang, feel me? When this season or year even started I never said it was going to be my year. I was going to let the actions do the speaking and so far they’ve been heard but I want them to be remembered.
Sofia Clarke: What are your thoughts on coming so close to winning at Shock Value, only to come up short at the end?
(Chris seems to ponder that hard hitting question for a few seconds before giving out an answer.)
Chris Elite: You know it hurts but I can’t dwell on it all I can do is learn. I had too much tunnel vision. I thought Myles was out and I knew that Aimin for The Stars would finish Ryan as did Myles. I was outsmarted at the end and I have no one to blame but myself. Coming short yet again two straight major events does affect you but I won’t allow it to break me. I will make up for that and every other mistake I’ve made.
(Sofia flashes him a positive smile.)
Sofia Clarke: Luckily, everything went right again at Dia Del Diablo as you and Jake successfully defended the Unified Tag Team Championships against The Ice Aces. What do you think of that defense and the recent opponents you beat?
Chris Elite: “Luckily”. I told everyone the week prior and heading into the match what to expect and that’s exactly what happened. Yes it seemed like the Ice Aces were going to win but I even called that. They’d get close, they’d get that feeling of almost being there but not quite enough. No luck was involved but I do respect those two, they fought hard. They showed some heart but like I said they get a pat on the head and maybe next time.
Sofia Clarke: We are in for Pain for Pride season and more things and returns just seem to pop up at every second. What were your thoughts on the announcement of the returning Gold Rush Tournament and what are you looking for when we arrive at Grand Rampage?
(Chris’s expression of confidence turns into a more focused one.)
Chris Elite: I’m glad it’s making a return, another tournament I’ll try to run through like the past two I’ve been in. Hopefully this one ends in Championship gold instead of the same pat on the head the Ice Aces received. I’ve been at the top of my game even with losses I’ve taken. I keep on improving, I keep on pushing and that’s exactly what I’ll do in the Gold Rush Tournament. People can say whatever they’d like about how I won’t make it and they’ll stop me but they are in for a rude awakening. I want this, just like I wanted to make it to the KOE Finals. Want this like I wanted the tag tournament and we saw what happened. I’ll try my best to make sure history repeats itself.
(There is an unwavering confidence in Chris’ voice, and it comes as a result of his years of experience dealing with the highs and lows of the professional wrestling world. He knows that being an Elitist isn’t easy, but if there was ever a man who could walk through fire and only come out with minor burns, it would be him, and he’s proven it time and time again.)
Sofia Clarke: But tell me Chris, do you feel satisfied currently as one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions or are you fighting to achieve something more?
Chris Elite: Yea, but I want more, I want to show everyone why we are champions. I want all these teams or anyone who’s mentioned us to step up to the plate. Try to take these off of us or shut the fuck up for once. I pride myself on taking on the best and I’m sure Jake does too and yeah the first two challenges were good but we are better than good. We need a team as good or a team that feels their better and apparently there’s a lot of teams here that believe so, so I want them to prove it. I want them to show me why, show Jake why. If it’s such a weak division then come and do something about it. What I want to achieve as one half of the tag team champions is to take on the BEST. As far as my singles career goes? I’ve made it clear multiple times what I want and I will get it.
Sofia Clarke: So then, how much are you willing to do to get the World Championship once again?
(Chris’ face turns more serious than before when hearing that question.)
Chris Elite: Whatever it takes, you saw what I did at Shock Value to try and win that match before Myles took advantage of the situation. I’m willing to put in all the blood, sweat and tears that I have to obtain another world championship. I’ve been putting in the work as I stated earlier and no one can take that away from me. Do you understand Sofia? So with that being said I plan on making it all pay off more than it already has so far. I want to take it all the way. You saw me miss the chance to make KCE a reality, you interviewed me again and I’m telling you the same thing then. You, the fans that supported me in that run and myself missed out on the opportunity of witnessing that but the next opportunity to obtain a world title? Well we won’t have to worry about having a conversation like this again because if my words aren’t enough I’ll make sure my actions will be.
(Sofia nods her head, clearly enjoying how open and honest Chris Elite is being.)
Sofia Clarke: What are your feelings on the team of The Haircare Kings? You have been in various teams during your tenure history already among them being The Illionaires and the Blicky Boyz so where do you believe the team of you and Jake stand for you among this spectrum?
Chris Elite: Well no disrespect to those other teams, we did what we could’ve I might’ve slacked in some aspects, however this is the only team of mine to actually win these championships. So I think it goes without question that Haircare Kings rank first. We’ve put in the work, we can try to move the goal post all we want and say it’s a weak division but no one is willing to try and make it a better one and I’m sure I know the reason. They don’t really wanna see us, these teams we’ve faced already? Those are appetizers, still helping Jake and I become a better tag team, still helping us improve our chemistry and the more we do so? The more dangerous we WILL become. We’ve hardly been stopped in our singles matches and we have yet to be stopped as a team and we plan on making it stay that way for a VERY long time.
(Sofia switches topics and decides to focus on something that will help determine the Voltage Pain for Pride main event; the Gold Rush tournament!)
Sofia Clarke: From your personal opinion, who do you think could be the biggest threat for you in the Gold Rush Tournament?
Chris Elite: Honestly, Jake. I know people are going to think I’m just saying that because I have to or something but if there was anyone else I’d say so but there isn’t. Like I just finished saying, we’ve hardly lost or been stopped in singles competition. Jake is rolling right now and this is a different type of hunger no one has witnessed from him. He wants it, he wants his name to be next to people who came in with him or around that time period. He wants to be next to the name Drake King, Xander Payne, Myles and even Andre Walker and he should be regardless. However just like me that’s the one thing that seems to escape him so with that being said if it comes down to it, it’s going to be tough.
Sofia Clarke: Do you have any worries about possibly facing Jake in the tournament?
(Chris pauses and thinks about this for a moment before speaking up again.)
Chris Elite: Now I called him a threat just a moment ago but am I worried? Honestly no, I know what I’m capable of as An elitist and again if it comes down to it, it’s going to be tough, we’re going to put on a classic. We are going to seem like we don’t like one another but that’s because what’s at stake and right now this seems to be like both of our last chances but it comes down to who REALLY wants it and both of us been making the claims, both of us have been fighting for this very moment. I know the dirt sheets are going to eat this up but when it comes down to it, it’s nothing more than friendly competition. Two elitists fighting for what we really want. A Hall of Famer trying to get his hands on one last world title before he hangs it up and a legend killer hungry for his first world title and truly etch his name in history.
Sofia Clarke: Any final thoughts that everyone should know?
Chris Elite: Basically what I’ve been saying Sofia. Im hungry, i’m willing to do whatever it takes to be at the top of another division in this company. Whatever it takes to be the man, Voltage goes too. The man you’ll have no other choice but to acknowledge me as your champion and as one of the best in this company. There might be questions for whatever reason now lingering about how or why I’m in the Hall of Fame but I will put all those to rest sooner rather than later. To anyone in the tournament, to anyone that has to face me for anything in the near future it won’t be easy. I will continue to work my ass off, I will continue to be the very best I can until I get what I want and I don’t care who I have to run through. Anyone who’s returning, anyone who’s been here and anyone new to the company smoke with whoever and whenever. Everyone wants to continue to sleep on Chris Elite? I promise by Pain for Pride they’ll be wide awake.
(And with that final word, the interview is done. Sofia signals that they’re finished and thanks Chris for his time. As they make small talk, the scene fades to black.)
(Voltage fades to the ring where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled FOR!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(The crowd cheers, then “Bad Man” by Blues Saraceno begins to play and the cheers turn to a sour boo. Kirk Redwood and Shane Gates enter at the top of the key and Kirk shows his fists into the camera. A flicker of cheers can be heard through the primarily negative reaction.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS! WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS, KIRKKKKKK “UNKILLABLE” REDWOOODDDD!!!
James Peters: Last time the Mercenary was in the ring he was on the winning end of a match against yet another up and comer in Haruka Kashimashi. Not an easy match by any stretch but a victory regardless for Shane Gates’ partner.
Rich Russillo: Much like his opponent tonight, Kirk is looking to add another victory to his tally, and to be honest I feel like Redwood has just as much a chance to win this fight like the one we are about to see coming down the ramp.
( “Twenty One” by Wage War starts playing as newcomer Ethan Alexander enters the area. He is immediately showered with boos as he makes his way to the ring, not looking like he gives a damn about what reaction from the live audience. )
Bella Braxton: And His Opponent! From Columbus, Ohio by way of Sydney, Australia! Weighing in at 267 pounds! He is ETHAN ALEXANDER!
James Peters: Second career match for Ethan Alexander tonight and not against an easy opponent either! This is a chance for the rookie to make his presence known to the whole roster especially with his first win last week against Leon Dieter.
Rich Russillo: Ethan Alexander was rather vocal against Kirk this week claiming that this dog had no bite, will it bite him in the ass? Did Ethan himself bit more than he could chew or will he turn the dog into a pooch?
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: And Here We GO! This match is officially underway! Both men are moving to the center of the ring staring at each other, Ethan looking down on Kirk being four inches taller will that be a factor in this match tonight? Redwood doesnt seen to me intimidated at all!
Rich Russillo: Ethan looking down and shoves a hand in Kirks face forcing the man to the ropes HE BOUNCES TOWARDS ALEXANDER WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!!! ETHAN IS REELING BACKWARDS AND INTO THE ROPES! AN UPPERCUT BY REDWOOD KEEPS THE BIG MAN DOCILE FOLLOWED BY A FEW JABS AND A FEW LEG KICKS TO THE SIDES!
James Peters: Kirk puts Ethan in a headlock beforr whipping him into the ropes AND GETS TAKEN DOWN BY ALEXANDER WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK! Redwood is quickly back to a vertical base going for a clothesline but Ethan ducks to the side And TAKES REDWOOD FOR A RIDE WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!!! Kirk gets up rapidely But is taken down again with another suplex! Ethan is going for a third, but Kirk pushes the hands away blocking the move! Ethan lets go CLOBBERING Kirk in the back with a double ax handle bringing Redwood to a knee! THEN Ethan goes for a THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX FOLLOWED WITH A PINFALL ATTEMPT!!
OOOONNNEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWW-
Persephone: Too damn soon rookie!!
Rich Russillo: A message sent to Redwood who is receiving encouragement by his tag team partner Shane Gates as he is getting up. Ethan is right behind him about to strike him with a big boot he swats the incoming boot with a hand now standing side by side with his opponent before throwing a series of knife edge chops to Alexander!! Ethan now getting backed into a corner GETS A STIFF SLAP TO THE FACE!! THREE OF THEM ACTUALLY AND THE FANS ARE LOVING THE SMACK SOUND IT MAKES!!!!
Persephone: What do those cretins know about love anyway!!
James Peters: Kirk meanwhile is maintaining the offfensive by running to the opposite corner then charge back with European Uppercut!!! He goes for it a second time BUT ALEXANDER SUDDENLY MOVES FORWARD AND TAKES DOWN REDWOOD WITH A THRUST SPINEBUSTEEEEEERR!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Ethan doesn’t waste time, picking up Kirk trying for a scoop slam BUT Redwood slips from his grasp and lands behind him AND LIFTS ALEXANDER UP WITH A HASTY SNAP SUPLEX!!! Redwood on the attack as he goes for a German Suplex amd chains it up with a Northern Ligh ah no! Ethan countered! HE PICKED KIRK UP AND RAMMED HIM INTO THE NEAREST CORNER!!! Alexander on the assault now as he rams his shoulder with hard thrusts in Redwoods ribs!!!
James Peters: The damage being done with Ethan’s shoulders along could have lasting damages on Kirk’s chances to leave with a win tonight AND KICK ENDS UP RAISING A KNEE A RIGHT AGAINST THE CHARGING SHOULDER OF ALEXANDER!! He flips him into the corner, throwing some fists to the face then some body shots! Redwood moving then to the side of his opponent AND SWINGING HIM OVER WITH A BACK SUPLEX! DOWN GOES ETHAN! Kirk helps him up and follows WITH A SAITO SUPLEX!!! This will leave a mark folks! Kirk moves Ethan up once again, kick to the midsection as he sets him up for a TIGER SUPLEX!!! THREE DIFFERENT SUPLEX VARIATION IN A ROW FOR REDWOOD FOLLOWED BY A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: Victory Denied by Ethan who kicks out! Strong offensive set by Kirk who needs to keep the pressure on if he wants to win this match! He helps Ethan to his feet, throwing punches while doing in before whipping Alexander into the ropes. he tries for a clothesline BUT ETHAN TAKES KIRK DOWN WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM!!! THAT CAUGHT REDWOOD BY SURPRISE AND ETHAN FOLLOWS THAT WITH A HEAVY LOOKING LEG DROP! He picks up his opponent, into the ropes goes Redwood TAKEN DOWN BY A BIG BOOT FROM THE SIX FOOT FOR MAN FROM SIDNEY!! Kirk trying to get up but is helped by Ethan who whips him into a corner and goes for a clothesline of his soon after!
Rich Russillo: The big man hops on the second turnbuckle and drives down a series of punches powerful looking lunchbox haymakers to Kirk who tries to block!
Crowd: ONE! TWO!! THREE!!! FOUR!!!! FIVE!!!!! SIX!!!!!! SEVEN!!!!!!! EIGHT!!!!!!! NINE!!!!!!! TEN!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: The last shots he simply wasn’t able to block!
Persephone: Can’t believe the fans are still counting those punches! They are just PUNCHES!!! Idiots!!
Rich Russillo: They are paying to be able to do this Persephone.
Persephone: And I’m being paid to call them out on their crap. That or anyone else really.
Rich Russillo: Touché!
James Peters: KIRK REDWOOD JUST SURPRISED ETHAN WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX AFTER HE DUCKED UNDER A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT FOLLOWING AN IRISH WHIP BY HIS OPPONENT!! Ethan is gettin-No! Kirk is bringing down Alexander right away with an armbar takedown CHAINING IT UP WITH A KIMOURA LOCK!! THE SUBMISSION MANOEUVER Is LOCKED IN!! IS THIS HOW ETHAN IS GOING TO LOSE TONIGHT?
Rich Russillo: Good question because Kirk really has the move locked in tight rig-waiiiiit a minute look at Ethan he is moving to his knees! HE’S LIFTING REDWOOD UP WHILE THE HOLD IS STILL APPLIED!! HE DRIVES HIM INTO THE MAT! KIRK LOOSENS THE HOLD ALLOWING FOR ALEXANDER TO GET UP WITH REDWOOD IN TOE HE’S HOLDING HIM IN HIS ARMS! STANDING FALLAWAY SLAM SENDS KIRK FLYING! What power by Ethan Alexander I’m impressed!
James Peters: A good way to use his strenght though risky I mean with the lock already in he looked like he basically had to DDT himself into the mat to get Kirk to let go but it worked with good effect! Kirk is moving to a knee how as Ethan gets close to him LEG SWEEP BY REDWOOD FOLLOWING WITH A KNEEBAR AND THEN A QUICK GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Redwood showing his mat technique here keeping the big man down and grounded which could be key for him if he wants to win smart play really!
Rich Russillo: Ethan gets a foot to the ropes having enough reach forcing Redwood to let go before getting lifted up and thrown into the ropes. Kirk with a clothesline but Ethan reverses it throwing Kirk into the ropes BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A PENDULUM BACKBREAKER!! He picks up Redwood again, hoisting him up AND DRILLING HIM TO THE MAT WITH A SWINGING SIDE SLAM! ALEXANDER WITH THE COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: To think this match could be over now…
James Peters: And yet it keeps going, come on Persephone this match isn’t as boring as you think it is.
Persephone: Every match that DOESN’T have blood, gore or my Rexy in it is as boring as I think it is James!
James Peters: Agree to disagree then.
Persephone: Agree to not giving a fuck about your opinion.
Rich Russillo: Kirk is still in the fight while getting assaulted by punches from Ethan in a mounted position! KIRK REVERSES IT! NOW HE’S THE ONE THROWING ALL HE’S GOT DOWN ON THE OPPOSITION BEFORE MOVING ETHAN UP! A HEADBUTT BY KIRK REDWOOD GETS THE BIG MAN STUMBLING TO A CORNER FOLLOWED BY SOME PALM STRIKES WHICH SEEMS TO ANGER ALEXANDER WHO-
James Peters: HOLY CHRIST!!
Rich Russillo: OUT OF NOWHERE IN A FIT OF RAGE ETHAN ALEXANDER JUST THREW KIRK REDWOOD ACCROSS THE RING WITH A BIEL THROW!!! And he is now calling for a Spear but DAMN WHAT A DISPLAY OF FORCE BY THE AUSTRALIAN WHO CHARGES AT THE BOSTONIAN!!!
James Peters: SPEAR!!! SPEAR!!! SPEAR!!! WAIT NO!!! REDWOOD REVERSED IT INTO A DDT AND BEFORE ALTERNATING TO A GUILLOTINE CHOKE!!! WHAT A TRANSITION BY THE BASTARD SON IS THIS GOING TO BE HIS KEY TO VICTORY?? REDWOOD HAS THE CHOKE LOCKED TIGHTLY AND ALREADY ETHAN SEEMS TO BE FADING! THE OFFICIAL IS KEEPING A CLOS- WAIT A MINUTE!!! ETHAN IN A SUDDEN BURST OF ENERGY JUST GOT TO HIS FEET AND DROVE REDWOOD INTO THE NEARBY TURNBUCKLE!! WHAT INSTINCT BY ETHAN ALEXANDER!! REDWOOD LETS GO BUT ALOT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE ON ALEXANDER WHO IS TRYING TO SHAKE IT OFF WHILE ON HIS KNEES!!
Rich Russillo: Kirk came pretty damn close to winning this match but the power of his opponent tonight simply cannot be denied! This is a challenge for Redwood but he doesn’t seem willing to give up, meanwhile Alexander is showing us why he will become a dominant force on Voltage and EAW in general if he keeps on showing displays like that!
Persephone: Resisting moves is fine and all but he needs to attack too! Can’t win a match by taking everything the opponent throws at you!
James Peters: Correct and he is about to endure some more as Kirk moves to him about to get him to his feet BUT GETS A KNEE TO THE GUT BY ETHAN! THE BIG MAN MOVES POSITIONING HIMSELF FOR A REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM THAT CONNECTS!! DOWN GOES REDWOOD!! Ethan takes a moment to compose himself as he is beginning to feel the effect or should I say rather trying to get rid of the effect of the guillotine that Slam was a reflex move clearly he was fighting on instinct which is a good thing to have!
Rich Russillo: Ethan moving to his feet gets taken down by Redwood with a double leg takedown follows by a flurry of strikes keeping the big man down! Kirk quickly moves to his feet grabbing at one of Ethan’s leg AND TWISTS THE ANKLE GOING FOR AN ANKLE LOCK!! THE ANKLE LOCK IS IN!!! THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR VICTORY FOR REDWOOD AND WE SEE ETHAN’S IN A WORLD OF PAIN RIGHT NOW!! HE RAISES HIS ARM HE IS ABOUT TO TAP BUT INSTEAD HE TUCKS AND ROLL SENDING KIRK FORWARD AND INTO THE ROPES!! Another clever display of getting out of holds by Ethan Alexander tonight I’m impressed by the man really!
Persephone: Doesn’t need much to impress you uh.
James Peters: Don’t entertain her. Kirk is on top now getting Ethan up and whips him into the ropes. Alexander ducks a clothesline! trying to go for a Hangman’s Elbow Smash BUT IT’S COUNTERED BY AN ELBOW FROM KIRK INSTEAD!! CLOTHESLINE by Kirk Redwood taking down his opponent! That was a stiff one! He then whips Ethan into a corner before hoisting him on on the top turn buckle, what is he going to do? Both men are up there now standing on the corner! Kirk is setting Ethan up for a German suplex from the t-HE DOES IT!! ETHAN TRIED TO KEEP KIRK FROM DOING IT HOLDING THE HANDS AWAY FROM HIS CHEST BUT KIRK THREW CAUTION TO THE WIND AND BOTH MEN CAME CRASHING DOWN WITH A TOP ROPE GERMAN SUPLEX!!!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!
James Peters: Both men are down and out! Who will come out on top of this incredible match?? Who will get up first as both men are down? Who will WIN?? Stay tuned to find out right after a word from our sponsors.
( Advertisement for EAW 2K22’s latest DLC appears on the screen followed by some local publicity for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets who are taking on the LA Clippers next Tuesday night live from Ball Arena. )
Rich Russillo: We are back live on Sunday Night Voltage, we thank you for being with us here tonight as right now if you just joined up Ethan Alexander is facing Kirk Redwood in what has been a good back and forth between those two belligerent! Ethan managed to get up first during the commercial break and has been laying it on his opponent as we now see him drive some stiff elbows to the side of Kirk in a corner right next to where Shane Gates is.
James Peters: Shane seemed to wish he could do something but he is forbidden to do so thanks to Chris Elite’s no interference rule he got into effect through the use of his Gawd Contract! Ethan looks down on Shane, smirking before moving Kirk to the center of the ring holding him by the head.
Persephone: GREAT! He’s calling for the Cataclysm! One of his finishing moves! PLEASE FINISH THIS MAN!!
Rich Russillo: Ethan goes for the Discus Clothesline BUT KIRK STOPS IT WITH AN OBLIQUE KICK BRINGING ETHAN TO HIS KNEES!!
James Peters: ETHAN IS DOWN TO HIS KNEES! THIS IS ANOTHER CHANCE FOR KIRK TO STRIKE AS HE GOES INTO THE ROPES CHARGING BEHIND ALEXANDER AND NAILS THE BLITZBRIEG BOP!! THE RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD TAKES THE BIG MAN DOWN!!! KIRK IS RILED UP! SHANE IS YELLING AT HIM TO FINISH THE MATCH HE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY NOW AS ETHAN IS GETTING TO HIS FEET! KIRK GOES TO THE ROPES! FIFTY CAL!!! THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECTS!! DOWN GOES ALEXANDER!! REDWOOD WITH THE COVER!!!
Persephone: PLEASE LET THIS BE THE END OF THE MATCH!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
Persephone: THANK YOU WRESTLING GODS!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “Bad Man” by Blues Saraceno plays over the sound system of Ball Arena as Kirk is getting her lead arm raised in victory by the official. Shane joins in soon after celebrating with his tag team partner. )
Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout: KIRK REDWOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a victory by Kirk Redwood in a match where his opponent gave him one hell of a run for his money!
Rich Russillo: Ethan gave it his all, showing resiliency and a will to not only dish it out but endure what is thrown at him but it wasn’t meant to be. This young star is only begin to shine!
(Voltage fades to a commercial for Monster energy drinks featuring Jake Smith, telling everyone that it is perfectly fine and healthy to drink it instead of water for weeks at a time.)
(As Voltage returns from break, the sound of heavy booing can be heard. During the commercials, a stagehand had come out to the ring and set up a small podium that has a microphone with it. The reasons the fans are loud right now is because of the two people in the ring. “They Only Thing They Fear Is You” by Mick Gordon is fading out, and the camera zooms in on Miss Demi Knorr and her client, Ryan Wilson. Ryan has a shit eating grin on his face, taking in the reaction of the crowd, while Demi looks a bit more stoic. However both of them wait a good while after Ryan’s music fades before talking. Demi is waiting for the fans to quiet down, but Ryan knows they’re going to keep being assholes. He puts his hand to his ear to encourage the fuckery, and that doesn’t settle well with the fans at all. Demi turns around and shoots Ryan a look, but he just casually shrugs his shoulders.Demi sighs before turning back around and looking towards the camera, letting the fans boo as she taps her microphone and begins to speak over them.)
Miss Demi Knorr: I see Denver, Colorado is giving me and my employer the warm welcome that we deserve. But quite frankly, that’s to be expected right? It’s clear that Mister Wilson is cherished by the masses and loved by many. So I can only sympathize with the reaction that you’re giving him here tonight.
(Ryan snickers behind Demi while Demi shakes her head with a light grin, it’s clear that was said purely out of sarcasm to take a jab at the negative reaction, which is still going, that they are receiving here tonight. Ryan has prided himself before on managing to get the loudest reaction out of the crowd, it’s something he enjoys.)
Miss Demi Knorr: I figured it was only fitting to come out here and talk about Elite Answers Wrestling and why it’s the sports and entertainment global juggernaut that it is today. Many people might think they already have the answer to that. They’ll name a lot of people, from Mr. DEDEDE, to Ronn Banks, to a who’s who of characters that they’ll pull out from a hat to avoid an inevitable truth. A truth that I stand before you to tell today. You see, Elite Answers Wrestling is the way it is… because of Ryan Joseph Wilson-
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss Demi Knorr: Thank you, thank you. I know all of you are as in agreement as I am when I say it. This past Season Mister Wilson has excelled in everything that he’s done, stepping up his game and reaching the higher plane that everyone said, mind you, he couldn’t reach. It already said enough that he walked into the beginning of it as New Breed Champion, winning it in possibly the biggest Pain For Pride moment this company has ever seen. But after losing it, unlike certain people, Mister Wilson didn’t just mope around and complain about it, no. He instead stepped back and thought “What could I do to make things better?” With that point of reminiscence it allowed him to keep pushing forward and put out his best work yet. I mean, who can say they had Ryan Wilson as a World Championship contender on their Season 15 bingo card? Miser Wilson fought for the EAW World Championship at Road To Redemption and Shock Value. While I’m not going to lie to you and say that he didn’t lose them, it certainly proved that Mister Wilson had exceeded expectations and proved the many that doubted absolutely, and embarrassingly, wrong.
(Demi smirks while the crowd continues to boo, straightening the tie on her suit with a prideful expression on her face. Not many people are going to agree with it, but they can’t really deny that Ryan Wilson has stepped up his game and thus forth been granted better opportunities, because it’s something that’s right in front of them. The only way it can really go from here for him, is up, and that must be a scary thought for the people that continue to shower the duo in absolute negativity.)
Miss Demi Knorr: But beyond that, let’s emphasize on the Season 15 aspect of it. All this #EAW15 stuff that has been going on has made my employer nostalgic, giving him the opportunity to reflect on not just this Season, but his time in this company as a whole. Mister Wilson has had his ups and downs over the years and stuff like that has been heavily documented. There is no doubt that he gets slack for that and the words that people speak against him always wind up talking about the struggles, how long it took to get to this point. But what people don’t look to, which they should, are the bright spots of the career of Ryan Joseph Wilson. Those outweigh the tragedies more than anything else. We already talked about the World Championships and his New Breed Championship win but another example that comes to mind for someone like myself is his time on Showdown as acting General Manager-
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss Demi Knorr: Once again, thank you.
(Demi leans forward on the podium, she’s enjoying every bit of this. It’s clear that whilst Ryan WIlson’s time as Showdown General Manager didn’t exactly end the way that he would’ve wanted it to, there is no doubt that it was a memorable point in Ryan’s career. Employed in place of Jenny Punk, Ryan ruled Showdown with an iron fist, giving him an opportunity to mold it into his vision which he has gone on record saying that it was the best Showdown iteration possible under his leadership.)
Miss Demi Knorr: His role as General Manager was really set apart from the StarrStan’s, the Hurricane Hawk’s, and the Captain Charisma’s because it wasn’t just about running a brand for him. It was about helping the Elitists that were under the Showdown umbrella and elevating them to a height that they couldn’t have reached on their own. There’s a lot of people I could name, especially if their name starts with R and their last name starts with M, God rest his soul, but the one that comes to mind for me is your current Empress of Elite, Dr. Bethany Blue. I mean, who else gave her the tools to succeed and earn that moniker of Empress of Eite other than Ryan Joseph Wilson? If it wasn’t for him, she would have ended up not just failing that, but everything else, and amounted to absolutely nothing. But no, that wasn’t the case was it? Mister Wilson guided her, and made her the person who she is today. I guess you can even credit him for her relationship with Adam Lucas, especially when Mister Wilson made her see how much of a failure Lexi formerly Alexis Chambers was especially in the Maidens of Malpractice and how much she was bringing her down. Seeing that marriage crumble before it even started brought some satisfaction to me when I was watching at home. I’m not going to stand here and lie to you. It’s something that deserves to be recognized because Mister Wilson is generous enough not to even ask for a simple ‘thank you’.
Miss Demi Knorr: Say what you want about Ryan Joseph Wilson, but mentioning all of that further proves why he is the reason Elite Answers Wrestling is what it is today. He is a pillar of not just this brand but this company as a whole, a backbone of this industry in its entirety, all of that goes unrecognized because the people wouldn’t dare place him on a pedestal. All of that goes unrecognized because Mister Wilson is a humble man, but I certainly am not, and I demand appreciation and respect for everything that he’s done for the wrestling world. The future is bright for this company because Ryan Joseph Wilson is far from done. There is still a lot of work left to be done and he will not stop until he is satisfied with the result. If that takes a month? So be it. If that takes a year? So be it. If takes a decade, so much so that we’re here for #EAW25? So be it. Say what you want, but Mister Wilson is going to be here for a long time. Consider that a threat to each and every person that decides to stand in his way, does not matter who. They will see when the time comes… Be Seeing You.
(“They Only Thing They Fear Is You” once again begins to play up through the PA system as the crowd boos louder and louder for the two of them. Ryan walks up and claps his hands together, feeling satisfied with what Demi has said as the two of them turn around and begin to make their way back over to the backstage area. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to transition to elsewhere.)
(The scene fades to backstage and towards inside one of the locker rooms, and the only one standing there was Minerva, she was pacing around the room seemingly lost in her own thoughts, and with a good reason, the past few months have been one of the most stressful experiences she had, New Eden splitting up, Drake betraying her and Myles, losing the National Elite Championship…everything felt like it was crumbling down, that even the only thing that she had, wrestling, was going to be taken away from her just like that, but there was that little light at the end of the tunnel. But she still felt very conflicted, her father…her mother…both brought her hope back in different ways but was all of it worth it? Was it worth it to push forward the next step and fight for that hope?)
(She wasn’t sure, her destiny had question marks surrounding it but for now, she was hoping for Myles to arrive safely and walk through that door, so she waited…and waited…and waited…until finally-)
(The door slowly opens…)
Myles: Hey Sio-
(But before Myles could even say anything at all, Minerva was already at the door in a heartbeat, she grabbed him by his hand and pulled him inside with a sudden force, the door closing shut behind them and Myles dropping the EAW Championship to the ground from Minerva’s pull, sounds broke out in a sudden instance…before everything fell into silence. Minerva made Myles hold still and she checked his body for any injuries.)
(He suffered a beating from Brian Daniels earlier in the night, that is what kept her more stressed than normal, she knew Myles would be fine in the end but all of that waiting for him put her on edge, now that he was here, he wasn’t leaving until she was fully sure he was fine. And from what she was seeing, Myles winced a bit from a few spots here and there but what definitely hurt more was his right shoulder as Minerva stood silent before staring at him.)
Minerva: Are you alright?
Myles: I thought that is supposed to be asked first before anything-
Minerva: Are you alright or not?
Myles: Yes, yes, I am alright, thank you for asking.
(Minerva got confirmation from Myles but she still wanted to be 100% sure so keeping hold of his hand, he pulled him off again and made him sit down as she continued to cautiously check and made him stretch out his limbs to further check where it exactly hurt him.)
Minerva: Do not make me wait that long again, please.
Myles: Sorry, I got held up a lot by the officials while walking here.
(Myles though was definitely noticing how stressed Minerva was, he wanted to assure her that everything would be alright, but he wasn’t sure if she would accept it, maybe if he said it at the best moment…)
Myles: You have a lot in your mind don’t you?
Minerva: I always do, I am just focused on you at the moment, you definitely have it against Brian Daniels at Grand Rampage, I was just simply caught off guard by seeing that attack while I was preparing and-
(Myles quickly saw the perfect moment and he cautiously grabbed her by her hands, slowly pushing them away so she stopped focusing on checking on him and looked at him directly in the eyes.)
Myles: Hey, Siobhan, everything is ok, I promise. I am thankful that you are helping me right now but you have a match later in the night and I encourage you to focus on that, if I can still walk, then that means I am alright.
Minerva: I know, I know, I am focused on it too, I am just very worried about you and about what happened out there.
(Myles looked at her for a few seconds before he grabbed her by her hands, as he cautiously pulled her closer onto his lap.)
Myles: Hey, remember what you told me a few days ago? About the convo that you had with your mother? I know it was very emotional for you and it makes me glad that you were able to talk with your mom again, but you have to focus on the message that she gave to you. No matter what happens to you, no matter what kind of fucked up shit happens to the both of us, we will still be together, you just need to look out for yourself here going forward too you know? Even though I have stayed strong and everything has gone well for me, fate wasn’t as kind to you so you have to focus on building yourself up again, on going forward being who you are.
Minerva: …I fully understand what you are trying to say to me Marco, but if you want me to listen to what you have to say, then I just want you to know that you are a part of who I am, for who you are…you are a part of me now.
(Minerva then carefully laid her head on Myles’ shoulder as Myles let out a small smile in response.)
Myles: And you are a part of me as well.
Minerva: I love you.
Myles: I love you too.
(Minerva then slowly closed her eyes wanting to just be with Myles for at least a few seconds, she never realized how much stress the past few months have been for her, that the best thing she needed was simply some rest, she just wanted to rest with her love for a while, so the two of them sat there in the room in silence until it was finally broken out.)
Myles: Uh.. Siobhan…
Minerva: Yes?
Myles: You are laying on my hurt shoulder…
Minerva: …Oh! Shit…sorry!
(Minerva quickly raised her head and looked away, a bit embarrassed she forgot that Myles’ shoulder was still hurt and Myles could only let out a small laugh in response.)
(But then suddenly, Minerva stood up and turned back to Myles with a serious expression. It took her a bit to find the words but she took a deep breath and she began talking.)
Minerva: Do you mind if I ask you for some advice?
Myles: Go ahead.
Minerva: I promise I will listen to what you said, I will be going forward wanting to be who I really am, but what if being myself…involves going for the EAW World Championship?
(Myles was caught off guard by that question but he would be lying to himself if he didn’t expect it to pop up sooner or later. He sat there thinking about it for a few seconds before he took a deep breath himself and he responded.)
Myles: You are one of the strongest persons I know, in body, mind and heart, you have a fire to you that can’t be put out so easily and that is what truly shows who Minerva is, someone who will keep on going no matter what. You are an ambitious woman, and it is one of the main reasons why I love you. If you believe that you need to pursue the EAW World Championship to be able to find who you truly are, then you don’t need to ask my opinion about it, at the end of the day, you are the one making the decision on deciding who you want to be.
Minerva: But what if you are still holding the belt when I get to it?
(Myles simply shrugged in response.)
Myles: Well, if that does indeed happen, we will cross that bridge when we get to it, besides, it is not like we don’t wrestle all the time. 😉
(Myles gave a wink to Minerva and she could only shake her head slightly at that kind of comment, but it did make her smile since she thought that wink was cute.)
Minerva: I guess we are both settled on what we want then, so if you don’t have any problems, what do you think if I end up entering the Gold Rush tournament?
Myles: You can do whatever you want honestly, I truly don’t mind, so if you decide to enter the tournament, I assure you that I would put all my money on you winning, you are strong enough to achieve what you are fighting for, and I believe you will be strong enough to win that tournament.
(Minerva’s smile grew just a little bit more, feeling a lot more energized and hopeful than before thanks to Myles’ words.)
Minerva: You are one of the best things to happen to me Marco, I genuinely don’t know how I got so lucky.
Myles: I don’t know either, but what matters is that we are still here together. Now, go out there, I believe in you.
(The two of them gave each other a kiss before Minerva fully prepared herself, opening the door and stepping out to the hallway, Myles and Minerva said some quick goodbyes and Minerva walked away, more determined than ever.)
(But before the scene could cut to commercials, the camera that caught Minerva walking out of the locker room tilted just a bit to the side, catching as well a silhouette behind the locker room door…someone was listening in to their conversation! And before it could reveal who it really was, Voltage finally cut to commercials … although… that silhouette was still clear as day.)
(Drake King was standing there with a look of pure disgust on his face.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting Caroline’s Cheerleading classes featuring Ronn Banks.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, and Bella Braxton can be seen in the center of the ring with a microphone in her hand, ready to announce the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie begins to play, and the crowd begins cheering as the former National Elite Champion Minerva begins to walk out to the stage, finally prepared for her match after her talk with Myles only moments ago. The cheering grew louder after seeing Minerva walk out, but Minerva has an almost evil look in her eyes, one that the EAW crowd has become all too familiar with. Minerva looks focused on this match, ready to pick up a victory as she walks down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… Residing in the Florida Everglades… Weighing in at 122 pounds…. MIIIIIINNERRRVVVAAAAA!!!!!
James Peters: Minerva is here, and we all know she wants the EAW Championship, but tonight she has a match against the National Elite Champion, the same man that ended her title reign back at King of Elite when he cashed in the 24/7 Contract!
Rich Russillo: Winning this match would do wonders for Minerva, especially since she was not pinned to lose her title back then. This should definitely be a great match, and I’m so excited to see what happens in this match!
(As Minerva waits inside of the ring, ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church begins to play. The cheering only continues as Donovan Duke walks out with the National Elite Championship around his waist, and Donovan also has a focused look as he looks down the ramp and sees his opponent inside of the ring, just as ready for this match as he is. Donovan doesn’t waste any more time than he already did, beginning to walk down the ramp and make his way to the ring as the cheering continues, as the fans show their excitement for the upcoming match.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Stillwater, Oklahoma… Weighing in at 212 pounds…. HE IS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, DDOOONOOVVVAANNN DDUUUUUUUKKEEEE!!!!!!
James Peters: The National Elite Champ is here now, and let’s not forget that this man scored a huge win just last week, against Minerva’s own boyfriend, the EAW Champion Myles! There was a slight distraction involved with it, but just imagine if Donovan could win tonight after what he did last week!
Rich Russillo: Both of these competitors have a huge win on the line here tonight, and that alone is enough to guarantee that this is going to be a fantastic match. I for one can’t wait to see this play out!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY, AND DONOVAN DUKE QUICKLY LOCKS UP WITH MINERVA! Donovan and Minerva struggle for control, AND MINERVA KNEES DONOVAN IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE LOCKING HIM IN A HEADLOCK! Donovan is able to sweep the legs though, AND DONOVAN LOOKS FOR A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP BUT MINERVA ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! DONOVAN RUNNING TOWARDS MINERVA- BUT MINERVA TAKES DONOVAN DOWN WITH AN ARM DRAG! Minerva is in control right now, and she locks Donovan in a rear chinlock! Donovan’s in a bit of trouble, but it looks like he’s fighting out of it!
Rich Russillo: Donovan has made it back up to a knee, AND NOW MINERVA RELEASES THE HOLD BEFORE PUNCHING DONOVAN IN THE MIDSECTION! MINERVA NOW GOING FOR A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION- BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO GRAB THE LEG BEFORE DELIVERING A DRAGON SCREW! Impressive counter by Donovan Duke, AND NOW DONOVAN GRABS MINERVA’S LEG BEFORE DRILLING IT INTO THE MAT WITH A LEG DDT! DONOVAN NOW HOOKING THE LEG FOR THE COVER TO CAPITALIZE ON THE DAMAGE HE JUST DID TO MINERVA’S LEG!
ONE!
T-
Rich Russillo: MINERVA KICKS OUT, but that couldn’t have felt good!
Persephone: Yeah, it doesn’t feel good having to sit here and watch these two idiots wrestle.
James Peters: Donovan Duke lifts Minerva up, and he hits her with a forearm before sending her into the corner! Donovan now charging in, BUT MINERVA HITS HIM WITH A SIDE ELBOW TO THE JAW! MINERVA NOW GRABS DONOVAN AND SLAMS HIS FACE INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, BEFORE GRABBING THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION AND SENDING HIM INTO THE ROPES WITH AN IRISH WHIP! MINERVA GRABS DONOVAN AND LIFTS HIM UP FOR A SPINEBUS- NO! NOW IT’S DONOVAN HITTING MINERVA WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND DONOVAN DUKE GRABS MINERVA BEFORE DELIVERING AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!!
Rich Russillo: Minerva stumbles into the corner, but this time Donovan doesn’t rush in, INSTEAD KICKING MINERVA IN THE MIDSECTION AND GRABBING HER IN A FRONT FACELOCK! DONOVAN DUKE NOW RUSHING UP THE TURNBUCKLES, AND DONOVAN DUKE TAKES MINERVA TO THE MAT WITH A TORNADO DDT- NO! MINERVA PUSHES DONOVAN OFF OF HER AT THE LAST SECOND, AND NOW MINERVA HITS DONOVAN WITH A BIG BOOT JUST AS DONOVAN WAS GETTING BACK UP! Minerva now grabbing Donovan, AND SHE LIFTS HIM UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION, POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR ATLAS FALLS!!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE SLIPS BEHIND MINERVA, LANDING ON HIS FEET! DONOVAN DUKE GRABS MINERVA FROM BEHIND, AND HE LIFTS HER UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX- BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO LAND A BACK ELBOW AND STOP IT! Donovan Duke stumbles into the ropes, AND NOW MINERVA DELIVERS A HIP TOSS AS HE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES! DONOVAN DROPPED BACK FIRST ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW MINERVA FOLLOWS THAT HIP TOSS UP WITH A KNEE DROP TO THE FACE!! Fantastic combo by Minerva, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE MINERVA IS GOING FOR THE COVER TO SEE IF DONOVAN CAN STAY IN THIS ONE!
ONE!
TW-
Persephone: Unfortunately he can, because everyone in this company is talentless. If only Rexy was here, he’d be able to put this match away so easily. 😔
Rich Russillo: Minerva now grabs Donovan by the head, BEFORE SLAMMING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD INTO THE MAT REPEATEDLY! Minerva now pulls Donovan back up before sending him into the corner, AND SHE CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A BRUTAL RUNNING KNEE! Donovan Duke stumbles out of the corner, AND MINERVA KICKS DONOVAN IN THE STOMACH, DROPPING HIM TO A KNEE!
James Peters: MINERVA NOW RUNS THE ROPES- BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO AVOID THE SCISSORS KICK! DONOVAN NOW QUICKLY GRABS MINERVA, AND HE’S ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX THIS TIME AS MINERVA IS FORCED TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING!!! That German suplex came out of nowhere and it looks like Minerva needs a little bit of time to recuperate after that one! If there’s one thing about Donovan Duke, it’s like he always manages to surprise his opponents! Donovan is super talented though, and his wrestling abilities tend to speak for itself!
Rich Russillo: Minerva is making it back up to her feet, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE FLYING THROUGH THE ROPES WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!! DONOVAN DUKE TAKES MINERVA OUT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE AND THE CROWD IS ON FIRE TONIGHT FOR THIS MATCH BETWEEN THE CURRENT AND THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! DONOVAN DUKE SENDS MINERVA BACK IN THE RING, AND IT LOOKS LIKE DONOVAN CAN TELL HE’S ON A ROLL RIGHT NOW AS HE QUICKLY RUSHES UP TO THE TOP ROPE! Donovan Duke has something in mind and it can’t be good for Minerva!
Persephone: Who cares?? It’s probably not gonna end the match anyway knowing how awful this guy is at wrestling.
James Peters: Donovan Duke is up top, AND MINERVA QUICKLY BURSTS TO HER FEET AND CHARGES AT DONOVAN, BUT DONOVAN DUKE WAS ABLE TO JUMP OVER HER AND LAND BACK IN THE RING!! DONOVAN NOW TURNING AND CHARGING AT MINERVA, BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A DISCUS ELBOW! Donovan Duke drops to a knee, AND MINERVA TRIES TO PULL DONOVAN INTO A FRONT FACELOCK, BUT DONOVAN DELIVERS A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, STOPPING MINERVA IN HER TRACKS! NOW DONOVAN GOES TO LIFT HER UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY-
Rich Russillo: BUT MINERVA QUICKLY SLIPS BEHIND DONOVAN AND PUSHES HIM INTO THE ROPES!!! DONOVAN DUKE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM BUT HE’S ABLE TO DUCK UNDER MINERVA’S CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES! DONOVAN NOW WITH A- SPINEBUSTER!!!! MINERVA GRABS DONOVAN AND DROPS HIM ONTO THE MAT WITH A SPINEBUSTER, AND THAT MIGHT JUST BE ENOUGH TO TAKE DONOVAN DUKE OUT OF THIS MATCH! MINERVA GOES FOR THE PINFALL, IS THIS ABOUT TO BE AN EARLY VICTORY FOR THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!?
ONE!
TWO!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO!!
Persephone: :francis: Come on. This match has lasted long enough.
James Peters: Minerva now getting on top of Donovan Duke, AND SHE BEGINS TO PUNCH AND ELBOW AWAY AT THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, SHOWING THE TYPE OF AGGRESSION THAT GOT HER WHERE SHE IS TODAY! DONOVAN DUKE IS STRUGGLING TO BLOCK AND DEFEND HIMSELF THANKS TO MINERVA BEING ABOVE HIM, AND RIGHT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE MINERVA IS IN FIRM CONTROL OF THE MATCH AS DONOVAN DUKE NEEDS TO HURRY AND FIGURE SOMETHING OUT! Minerva might be looking for blood with some of these elbows!
Rich Russillo: SHE DOESN’T GET IT THOUGH! DONOVAN IS ABLE TO PUSH MINERVA OFF OF HIM, AND AS BOTH ELITISTS GET UP MINERVA TRIES TO GO FOR THE ATTACK- BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO INTERCEPT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD, FOLLOWED BY A FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! DONOVAN DUKE CAUGHT MINERVA WITH A FUJIWARA ARMBAR AND NOW MINERVA IS IN TROUBLE! DONOVAN DUKE’S SUBMISSION ABILITY IS FANTASTIC, AND RIGHT NOW MINERVA MIGHT HAVE TO TAP OUT, AND THAT’S SOMETHING YOU DON’T SEE VERY OFTEN!
Persephone: Right, nobody likes tapping out because for some reason they’d rather play superhero and break every bone in their body than take a loss, even though the outcome usually ends up the exact same anyway. Such a dumb mindset.
James Peters: Minerva is reaching out towards the ropes, trying to grab onto them to force a rope break, but Donovan Duke knew exactly what he was doing! He made sure that these two weren’t close enough to the ropes for the rope break, meaning that if Minerva wants to keep this match alive, she’s not gonna be able to rely on the ropes! She’s gonna have to fight out of the submission!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE PULLS BACK ON MINERVA’S ARM, AND YOU’VE GOT TO IMAGINE THAT MINERVA IS AT LEAST CONTEMPLATING TAPPING OUT RIGHT NOW! This type of pain can’t be bearable, and if this continues Donovan might end up doing some serious damage that’ll stick with Minerva for the rest of this match! Minerva will be at a serious disadvantage if she doesn’t either find a way out of this submission or just give up and tap out! Either way, she needs to make a decision and she needs to do it fast, because Donovan Duke isn’t letting up!
James Peters: MINERVA BEGINS TURNING HERSELF AROUND TO HER SIDE, SLOWLY PULLING HERSELF OUT OF THE SUBMISSION AS HE ROLLS HERSELF ONTO HER BACK! MINERVA NOW USING HER FREE ARM TO GRAB ONTO DONOVAN DUKE, AND MINERVA PULLS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN, POSSIBLY STEALING THE WIN!!
ONE!
TWO-
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY MINERVA IS FREE FROM THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Both Elitists quickly get back up- AND MINERVA DROPS DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE DEVIL’S TOUCH!!! THE DEVIL’S TOUCH NEARLY TAKES DONOVAN DUKE’S HEAD OFF, AND NOW MINERVA LOOKS TO PUT THIS MATCH TO REST AS SHE DROPS DOWN FOR ANOTHER PIN!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! DONOVAN DUKE SOMEHOW SURVIVED THE DEVIL’S TOUCH AND KEPT THIS MATCH ALIVE, AND THE CROWD JUST EXPLODED INTO CHEERS KNOWING THAT THIS MATCH IS ABLE TO CONTINUE! Minerva looks a bit surprised that Donovan Duke kicked out, but I worry for Donovan right now, as Minerva has never been the type to completely lose focus after something like this! In fact, she’s likely only going to become even more of a threat!
Persephone: :noah: Why couldn’t she have just killed him from the start then? Why do I have to sit here and watch this garbage when I could be watching old Rexy matches? I don’t wanna watch these two compete, and this isn’t even the last match on the show! Why do I have to be put through this, it’s not fair!
James Peters: Minerva drags Donovan Duke towards the corner, and it looks like she has something planned, BUT FIRST SHE BEGINS TO STOMP OUT DONOVAN DUKE, MAKING SURE HE STAYS DOWN FOR WHATEVER IT IS MINERVA IS PLANNING RIGHT NOW! MINERVA WITH A BRUTAL STOMP TO THE FACE, AND DONOVAN HAS TO BE OUT!
Rich Russillo: Minerva’s always been one of the most dangerous competitors Voltage has had to offer, and I don’t expect that to change now, especially when we know now that she wants the EAW World Championship! Donovan Duke is laid out, and it looks like Minerva’s got the National Elite Champion right where she wants him! Minerva could be continuing her newfound momentum in a major way by picking up a win against the same man that dethroned her, AND NOW SHE JUMPS UP ONTO THE TOP ROPES, LOOKING TO TAKE DONOVAN DUKE OUT WITH HELL’S BELLS!!!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE GOT A KNEE UP!!!! HE MANAGED TO GET UP A SINGLE KNEE AFTER HOW MUCH DAMAGE MINERVA DID TO HIM, BUT THAT KNEE ALONE DID ALL THE DAMAGE HE NEEDED IT TO AS MINERVA CAME CRASHING DOWN RIGHT ONTO IT! MINERVA ROLLS OFF OF DONOVAN DUKE IN PAIN, AND THIS JUST GAVE DONOVAN AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER THAT HE CLEARLY NEEDED! IT LOOKED LIKE MINERVA HAD THIS MATCH WON JUST A FEW SECONDS AGO, BUT NOW THESE TWO ARE BACK ON EQUAL FOOTING THANKS TO THAT COUNTER BY DONOVAN DUKE! WHAT A GREAT MOVE!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke grabs onto the ropes and begins pulling himself back up to his feet, and I’m sure part of him is wondering what he needs to do to put this match away! Minerva is a huge threat and Donovan Duke knows this! He knows that it’s not gonna be easy putting her away, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE GRABS MINERVA AND LIFTS HER UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!! IT LOOKS LIKE DONOVAN HAS A PLAN AFTER MINERVA LANDED ON HIS KNEE- AND THERE’S A HUGE GUTBUSTER BY THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, FORCING MINERVA TO REPEAT HISTORY AS SHE LANDS ON HIS KNEE ONCE AGAIN!!
Persephone: BORRINNNNGGGGGG!!! I DON’T WANT TO SEE THIS, HURRY AND WRAP IT UP IF WE’RE NOT GONNA GET ANY WEAPONS IN THIS MATCH!
James Peters: Minerva is clearly in a lot of pain, AND DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS TO CAPITALIZE AS HE GRABS MINERVA BY THE LEGS AND SLINGSHOTS HER INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! DONOVAN QUICKLY GETS BACK UP, AND NOW HE LIFTS MINERVA AND DROPS HER ONTO THE MAT WITH A BACK SUPLEX!!! DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE COVER NOW AFTER THAT INCREDIBLE COMBINATION!
ONE!
TWO!!
T-
James Peters: AND MINERVA KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE!!
Persephone: STOP!!! STOP KICKING OUT!!!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke now making his way up to the top rope, and it looks like now it’s Donovan looking to utilize a high risk maneuver! I could definitely understand Donovan’s mindset here as Minerva is clearly hurting thanks to all the attacks to the midsection, so Donovan has the right idea here! DONOVAN DUKE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE LOOKING FOR A PICTURE PERFECT MOONSAULT- BUT MINERVA ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE LANDED ON HIS FEET THOUGH, AND NOW HE JUMPS BACK AND GOES FOR A STANDING MOONSAULT-
Rich Russillo: WHICH MINERVA IS ALSO ABLE TO AVOID!!
James Peters: Donovan Duke basically just landed on his face thanks to Minerva rolling out of the way, and now Minerva’s given time to use the ropes to pull herself back to her feet! That was a fantastic display of athleticism by Donovan, but in the end Minerva had just enough left in the tank to make it out of the way! Minerva looks like she’s getting back into this match now as Donovan slowly starts to make it back up, AND NOW MINERVA CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A RUNNING STO, DROPPING DONOVAN RIGHT BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA LOOKS FOR THE COVER, BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT TO THE RING APRON AND STOP MINERVA FROM PINNING HIM! Smart move by Donovan Duke that clearly annoyed Minerva, but Minerva’s still in control and I don’t think she’s looking to let go of this match! Minerva steps out to the ring apron as she notices Donovan using the ropes to pull himself up, AND MINERVA KICKS DONOVAN IN THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING HIM TO DOUBLE OVER IN PAIN! Minerva now grabbing Donovan as she looks to-
James Peters: PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION BY DONOVAN! DONOVAN DELIVERS A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW HE HITS MINERVA WITH A FOREARM! MINERVA SENDS ONE BACK IN RETURN, AND NOW THESE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH FIGHTING ON THE RING APRON! I’M SURE NEITHER COMPETITOR WANTS TO BE KNOCKED OFF, BUT THEY’RE BOTH IN A BIT OF DANGER RIGHT NOW! DONOVAN DUKE SWINGS A RIGHT HAND, BUT MINERVA DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE CHARGING AT DONOVAN AND RAMMING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST, KNOCKING DONOVAN OFF OF THE APRON AND DOWN TO RINGSIDE!
Persephone: ONETWOTHREEFOURFIVESIXSEVENEIGHTNINETEN, DING DING DING!!!! RING THE BELL, DOUBLE COUNT OUT!!!
Rich Russillo: Minerva drops down off of the ring apron before grabbing Donovan Duke, AND SHE SLAMS DONOVAN’S FACE ONTO THE BARRICADE! Minerva now putting Donovan’s arm over her as she ducks down, AND NOW SHE RAMS DONOVAN INTO THE RING APRON! Minerva rolls Donovan back into the ring, and Donovan Duke is honestly not looking too good right now! He might be in a lot of trouble as Minerva slides back in the ring, looking to bring this match to an end! Minerva pulls Donovan Duke up into a front facelock, AND NOW SHE LIFTS DONOVAN UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION-
James Peters: AND DONOVAN DUKE JUMPS OUT OF MINERVA’S GRASP, LANDING ON HIS FEET!! MINERVA CHARGES AT DONOVAN FOLLOWING THAT AMAZING COUNTER- BUT DONOVAN SCOOPS HER UP BEFORE DELIVERING THE MICHINOKU DRIVER!!! DRAWING DEAD CONNECTS ON MINERVA, AND DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT JUST BE PICKING UP YET ANOTHER MAJOR VICTORY AFTER PINNING THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION LAST WEEK!!! DONOVAN DUKE WITH THE COVER!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
James Peters: HOW!? MINERVA JUST KICKED OUT, HOW ARE THESE TWO DOING IT!? SOMEHOW THIS MATCH IS STILL ON, AND IT IS SO IMPRESSIVE HOW THESE TWO HAVE PERFORMED TONIGHT!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke sits up, and I’m sure he’s asking himself the same question. How is this match still on? How is Minerva still going? These two have used some of their best moves hoping to get the job done, all to no avail! It’s incredible that this match is still on!
Persephone: No it’s not, it sucks that this match is still on. If either of these two had a single drop of talent running through their blood, this match would have been over ages ago. Instead, I’m stuck here watching two idiots fight over who’s the slightly less awful wrestler.
James Peters: Donovan Duke slowly pulls Minerva up, AND NOW DONOVAN LIFTS MINERVA ONTO HIS SHOULDERS FOR A FIREMAN’S CARRY- BUT MINERVA QUICKLY STARTS ELBOWING AT THE SIDE OF DONOVAN DUKE’S HEAD!!! DONOVAN DUKE HAD MINERVA IN POSITION TO DELIVER THE DUKE OF HAZARD, BUT MINERVA IS LOOKING TO STOP DONOVAN DUKE IN HIS TRACKS WITH ALL OF THESE ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Donovan Duke is beginning to stumble, trying as hard as he can not to let go of Minerva, BUT I THINK HE HAS NO CHOICE, MINERVA SLIPS DOWN OFF OF HIM!
Rich Russillo: AND MINERVA PUTS DONOVAN RIGHT INTO A GUILLOTINE CHOKE!!!! MINERVA SLIPPED DOWN IN FRONT OF DONOVAN AND TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOCK IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE, AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THIS MIGHT BE THE END OF THE MATCH RIGHT HERE!!! MINERVA MANAGES TO WRAP HER LEGS AROUND, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE IS STRUGGLING TO STAND, KNOWING THAT IF HE IS DROPPED DOWN TO THE MAT HE’LL HAVE FAR LESS OF A CHANCE OF ESCAPING THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE!! THIS WAS A FANTASTIC MANEUVER BY MINERVA, ONE THAT MIGHT END UP WINNING HER THE MATCH TONIGHT!
Persephone: Please just tap out. Don’t even fight out of this, man. I’ve already seen enough, I don’t need this match to go any longer, it’s not gonna convince me that you’re any less garbage than I believe you are.
James Peters: I don’t think Donovan can hear you.
Persephone: Well that’s too bad! Maybe if he could hear me he’d realize that there’s no point of fighting at this point! Maybe he’d actually save his energy for when it actually matters instead of trying to put on the worst match I’ve seen in my entire life! HELLOOOOO DONOVAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME???
James Peters: :whoa: Please stop. Donovan already has to worry about this submission and I don’t think he needs to hear your yelling! Donovan Duke has collapsed to a knee, and at this point it might already be too late! Unfortunately, I think you’re about to get your wish Seph, I think Donovan Duke is about to tap out or go to sleep! Either way, I don’t see this lasting much-
Rich Russillo: SPOKE TOO SOON!!! DONOVAN WITH A LAST BURST OF ENERGY JUST RUSHED INTO THE CORNER, AND HE SLAMS MINERVA BACK FIRST AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLES! MINERVA LETS GO OF DONOVAN DUKE, AND NOW DONOVAN GRABS MINERVA BEFORE DELIVERING AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE WITH THIS SUDDEN LAST BURST OF ENERGY RUSHES UP TO THE TOP ROPE AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE DIVES WITHOUT ANY HESITATION!!!! STACK THE DECK!!! THE PHOENIX SPLASH CONNECTS ON MINERVA, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE STAYS ON TOP OF HER FOR THE COVER TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY!! DONOVAN DUKE IS ABOUT TO HAVE DEFEATED MYLES AND MINERVA IN BACK TO BACK WEEKS, WHAT A MONTH FOR DONOVAN DUKE THIS HAS BEEN!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
James Peters: WHAT!????? MINERVA JUST GOT THE SHOULDER UP!!! HOW DID… HOW!? THIS LATE INTO THE MATCH, HOW IS SHE STILL SURVIVING EVERYTHING THAT DONOVAN DUKE HAS TO THROW AT HER!?
Rich Russillo: I feel like the same applies vice versa. Somehow both competitors in this match in this match have survived so much, and this match is still on as Minerva kicked out of that beautiful Phoenix Splash!
Persephone: Beautiful? Really?
James Peters: Minerva is being pulled back up to her feet by Donovan Duke, and right now Donovan’s looking to put this one away! Donovan Duke is lifting Minerva up onto his shoulders, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE DONOVAN DUKE IS LOOKING TO PUT MINERVA AWAY WITH THE DUKE OF HAZARD-
Rich Russillo: MINERVA SLIPS BEHIND DONOVAN AND HITS HIM WITH PARADISE LOST!!! PARADISE LOST CONNECTS IN SUCH AN IMPRESSIVE COUNTER TO THE DUKE OF HAZARD, AND NOW MINERVA IS LOOKING TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY AS DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT BE UNCONSCIOUS! MINERVA IS PULLING DONOVAN UP IN A SUPLEX POSITION, AND NOW SHE DROPS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION HEAD FIRST ONTO THE MAT WITH ATLAS FALLS!!!! ATLAS FALLS CONNECTS, AND NOW MINERVA GOES FOR THE COVER TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. MIIIIIIINNEEEEERRRVVVAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
James Peters: Minerva picks up the victory, but you can’t say that was an easy win! Donovan Duke put Minerva through hell tonight, but in the end Minerva was able to escape that hell and put Donovan down with Atlas Falls! That was an impressive showing by both competitors, but in the end it’s Minerva that gets the momentum on her side!
Rich Russillo: We already know what Minerva wants, and that’s the EAW Championship. You have to think that there’s something satisfying about defeating Donovan tonight after what happened at King of Elite, though. Nonetheless, I’m sure Donovan will bounce back from this, meanwhile Minerva has some great momentum going for herself.
Persephone: We don’t care. I just wanna get out of here.
James Peters: Congratulations Minerva!
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits, and the crowd begins cheering as Minerva slowly rises to her feet, showing fatigue following such a back and forth match against Donovan Duke. Minerva has her hand raised by the referee as Donovan Duke slowly rolls out of the ring, and as Minerva takes a moment to catch her breath and recover from the match, she raises her own hands and celebrates her victory while Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Commercial for the Talking Ben app featuring Xander Payne, where he spends half an hour trying to tell Ben not to repeat what he’s saying and have a normal conversation with him.)
(As Voltage fades back to ringside, ‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer begins to play. The crowd immediately explodes after hearing this, but not with cheers. Instead, the crowd boos as they usually do when hearing the entrance music, causing the music to be almost drowned out as Drake King begins to walk out, holding a microphone in his hand. Drake doesn’t really look too impressed, but he doesn’t really pay too much attention to the loud, booing audience as he begins to walk down the ramp, making his way towards the ring.)
James Peters: We didn’t get to see Drake King last week, but he’s here tonight and it looks like he’s got something to get off his chest before his match!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, well I think we already have an idea what he’s gonna say. We saw that he was listening to the conversation between Minerva and Myles, and knowing Drake, he can’t be too happy with what was said.
Persephone: Yeah well Drake is a creep and a weirdo. Why the hell is he listening in on people’s conversations? Spying on people is disgusting, especially when it’s not Rex.
James Peters: What?
(Drake King gets into the ring, and he just stops before looking at the crowd. The crowd’s booing doesn’t stop, but after a few seconds Drake begins to speak anyway.)
Drake King: I will literally never die, just so you know.
(The crowd somehow grows even louder as they begin to boo more than before.)
Drake King: I know, I get it. None of you want to see me. You all wish that I actually died in that electric pool, and you’re not the only ones, because everywhere I look I’m a target, I’m an enemy, I’m against the world because I want to help this place. I’m fighting a battle against the entirety of EAW, and it doesn’t make sense. Why do I have to get involved with Xander Payne for a month? Why do I have a commissioner that wants to get rid of me and spends every few months coming up with ways to get me off of his roster? This has been going on for too long. I’ve been fighting against this company and greed for way too long, and I THOUGHT that there’d be just a few people willing to fight that battle alongside me. I THOUGHT that there’d be people willing to join forces with me and help me free this company from the state it’s in, but nope! I can’t even have partners that won’t turn their back on me the first chance they get. I can’t have allies that won’t choose their disgusting relationship over this company, all because of one woman. The woman that betrayed New Eden. The woman that turned her back on everything we fought for. SHE QUIT. SHE GAVE UP THIS COMPANY TO LIVE A LIFE OF SIN! SHE GAVE UP ON NEW EDEN TO CHASE AFTER CHAMPIONSHIPS, TO CHASE AFTER THE SPOTLIGHT, TO CHASE AFTER EVERYTHING SHE DOESN’T NEED! SHE GAVE UP THIS INDUSTRY SO SHE COULD GIVE UP HER BODY TO A WASTE OF SPACE, COASTING AND WASTING AWAY WITHOUT A PURPOSE, WASTING AWAY IN POINTLESS NOSTALGIA MATCH, WASTING AWAY DOING EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID HE WOULDN’T FOR TWO YEARS! SHE GAVE UP ON ALL OF YOU SO SHE COULD REGRESS AND GO BACK TO BEING THE SAME WOMAN SHE WAS BEFORE NEW EDEN! THAT’S WHAT MINERVA GAVE UP ON NEW EDEN FOR… And she’s being rewarded for that?
(Drake King stops for a second, and while the boos continue, Drake genuinely looks disgusted.)
Drake King: Minerva gave up on New Eden so she could regress, and revert back to the Minerva she was before New Eden. The Minerva that I’m expected to feel sorry for over pictures SHE’S responsible for after she spent YEARS tormenting this company, revealing Raven Roberts’ infertility, disrespecting the dead, doing whatever she wanted never expecting her own actions to catch up to her. I had the opportunity to make up for all of this at King of Elite, and take this company back on the right track by taking down Myles. I had the opportunity to take the EAW Championship, the title that Myles now carries and holds up proudly after everything he’s said and done, I had the opportunity to take it away and make sure Myles pays for the part he played in all of this, and then SHE got involved. Minerva attacked me. Minerva cost me the match and made sure I couldn’t stop Myles, and it still wasn’t enough. Minerva cost me my match against Myles, and she got away with it. Minerva attacked me after the match, tried to end my career AND SHE GOT AWAY WITH IT. Apparently, a restraining order is crossing the line! In a company like this, a company where people try to murder each other week after week, month after month, I’m the problem because I’m actually a sane individual? I don’t get it. I just don’t get it. After all this, Minerva just gets to enter the Gold Rush tournament and potentially get a shot at the EAW Championship? After all of the things she’s done, after what she did at King of Elite, before Road to Redemption, she gets a chance to hold a World Championship again? Am I just supposed to sit here and accept that? Am I really supposed to just live with the fact that THE WOMAN THAT WANTS ME DEAD IS BEING REWARDED? THE WOMAN THAT TRIED TO KILL ME IS JUST GOING TO GET A SHOT AT HEADLINING PAIN FOR PRIDE??
(Immediately, just to spite Drake, the crowd begins to cheer and chant “yes”, showing their support for Minerva after all that’s happened between her and Drake. This visibly annoys Drake, who chooses to continue speaking after hearing the crowd’s answer.)
Drake King: No. No, I’m not just going to let Minerva get what she wants. I’m still here for a reason. I’m not dead for a reason. I have been put through life threatening match after life threatening match. My well being has been put at risk every single free-per-view match I’ve competed in this season. I was put through a Chainsaw Deathmatch, I was nearly hung by Jake Smith, I was dropped into an Electric Pool, and I’m still here because EAW NEEDS ME. EAW needs me and until this company is finally able to move forward and get the future it deserves, I’ll be here. I’ll always be here and that means I won’t allow the Minerva’s of this company to get what they want. It means I won’t let anyone get rid of me, I won’t let anyone kill me, and most importantly, I won’t let them succeed, not when they’re the reason this company is going downhill. Minerva’s done more than enough. She’s got more than enough accomplishments, more than enough moments, and I am sick and tired of hearing her whine about being “thrown under the bus” and not getting what she thinks she deserves when she’s already one of the most accomplished women this industry has seen. She’s already half of the longest reigning Unified Tag Team Champions. She’s already a former Universal Women’s Champion. She’s already a former National Elite Champion. She’s headlined Pain for Pride and closed out the following Pain for Pride as Champion, she’s an Iconic Cup tournament winner, what more does she need? Why are we still giving her chances? How many times is Minerva going to cross the line before you all start to realize that she doesn’t need to be in the picture anymore? Minerva gets more chances than anyone else. More opportunities to make the same mistake over and over, and now she’s a victim? Now she’s a victim because she chose to be the exact same person you all hated for years? No. She’s not a victim, and she’s not going to get any more success around here, not if I have anything to say about it.
Drake King: There’s clearly only one way to settle this. There’s only one way that I’m going to get rid of Minerva. I listened to that conversation, I know that she intends to become EAW Champion, I know that she plans to win the Gold Rush tournament, and I can’t have that. This company can’t have Minerva winning the Gold Rush tournament and winning the EAW Championship. We’ve been doing this too long, and I’m ashamed of the fact I’m part of the reason Minerva was allowed to run freely in this company. I’m going to stop her from winning the Gold Rush tournament. I’m going to make sure she isn’t able to compete for the EAW World Championship, let alone win the title. Minerva started all of this. Minerva’s the reason I’m standing here right now and saying this. Thanks to her I now realize what I have to do. If I’m going to stop Minerva, I need to beat her at her own game. I need to stop her by doing things her way. I have to enter the Gold Rush tournament.
(The crowd grows far louder after that announcement, and it’s clear that they weren’t expecting this from Drake.)
Drake King: I’m entering the Gold Rush tournament, and I’m going to make sure that by the end of this, Minerva’s mission will be nothing more than a failure. I’m going to make sure that Minerva is sent back to square one because she won’t be the EAW Champion. She won’t be in a Pain for Pride headlining match. She won’t be the Gold Rush tournament winner. Minerva’s going to finally fall, and that’ll be because of me. It’ll be because I actually chose to fix this place for the better instead of sitting back and letting it die out. I hope Minerva’s happy. She wanted this. For months she wanted nothing more than to get her filthy hands on me. She wanted the chance to face me in a match. Well here you go, Minerva. You’re finally getting what you wanted, the opportunity to face Drake King. Be careful what you wish for.
(Drake drops his microphone, and the crowd continues to boo as ‘Cold War’ begins to play once again.)
James Peters: Drake King wants in the Gold Rush tournament! Drake King just made it clear, he plans to enter the Gold Rush tournament just to take out Minerva! This is unbelievable. I can’t believe just how far these two have taken their hatred for one another! This Gold Rush tournament looks like it might be stacked!
Rich Russillo: That’s right, but I can only imagine what’ll happen once Drake and Minerva are finally able to get their hands on one another. There’s a lot of times on Voltage where we’re forced to question how a lot of these Elitists are still alive, but with how far things have gone between these two, one of them might not make it out of their possible match. :lupe:
Persephone: Drake literally just stopped talking like 10 seconds ago, there’s no telling whether they’ll actually get the chance to face each other or not. It’d be funny if after all this they never actually get their match. :mjlol:
James Peters: Well whatever happens, it’s clear that these two won’t stop until we never see one of them again. Whether it’ll be Drake or Minerva I have no idea, but at this point I think everyone in the arena wants to finally see this match happen!
Rich Russillo: You’re right, but I don’t know if they want to see it because it’ll be a good match, or because they want to see Minerva kill Drake.
(Drake King doesn’t leave the ring as he has a match up next, instead waiting in his corner as he ignores the loud boos from the crowd. As Drake waits in the corner having said everything he needed to, Voltage begins to fade out to the final commercial break of the night.)
(Commercial for Tinder starring Lexi, for those who desperately need a love life.)
(The cameras come back to the ring where Drake King is shown, a typically unhappy face on Drake as he stands in the ring and throws his jacket to ringside officials. “Zombie” by Bad Wolves begins to play as Drake King turns his head to the turnbuckles and begins to stretch out, cold as ice as his partner walks onto the stage. Ms. Extreme makes her way afore the Voltage crowd, still hurting a bit from that horrendous match with Cage at Shock Value. Game nonetheless and walking to the ring with a laser focus.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM CONTEST AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL! INTRODUCING FIRST…THE TEAM OF DRAKE KING AND MS. EXTREEEMMMEEEEEEE!!!!
(Drake continues to wait as Ms. Extreme walks around the ring, making her way up the steps.)
Rich Russillo: You know Ms. Extreme’s focus on this match is turned up to 11 right now. A victory over IDOL-GUN is big for her, especially after that loss to Cage at Shock Value. What a match that was, no shame certainly on her side, but you know she’s sick at the prospect of not being able to get that W over a name, a legend like Cage. She’s always down to fight and she’s here tonight, fighting through the pain against IDOL-GUN.
James Peters: Agreed and there’s no surprise there, right? One of the most game and ready-to-tussle wrestlers on this roster. Always down to face anybody, anytime. Lives up to her namesake and more, a “BMF” if there ever was one. She’ll lay it all on the line tonight to get back on track and so will Drake King. This team is composed of two of this brand’s most dangerous competitors, but they’re facing a true well-oiled machine in IDOL-GUN. Let’s see how they fare.
(“The Day” by Porno Graffitti” begins to play as IDOL-GUN make their way to the stage, amongst the boos, they seem bothered by other circumstances. Both heavily impacted by grueling matches at Shock Value as well. Perturbed, they slowly walk towards the ring and dust off the reaction.)
Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS! WRESTLING AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 231 POUNDSSSSS! MIKU SAKAIIIIIIII, HIKARI KANNOOOO, IDOLLLLLLLLL-GUNNNNN!!!!
James Peters: One of the most cohesive and brilliant teams we’ve seen in EAW. These two are just magic when they’re in the ring together. Nobody flows better than them when they’re using tandem offense and tonight, they have a chance to get back on the right path after some teetering results these past few months. Miku earned a definitive victory over Becca Black at Shock Value, putting a nail in the coffin of a deeply personal rivalry, while Hikari fell just short to Mr. DEDEDE in an amazing match, a fight to the very end.
Rich Russillo: Even alone these two are just tremendous competitors. Let’s see if they can tap into their niche in EAW and pull out a big win against two of the biggest names on this brand!
(IDOL-GUN rolls into the ring as Drake King waits on the apron and Ms. Extreme calls for the beginning of the match. IDOL-GUN takes their sweet time taking their gear off and preparing. They take all of about 3 minutes while Ms. Extreme complains to the referee and calls for the match to start. The fans agree with her, IDOL-GUN are finally ready to compete.)
DING! DING! DING!
James Peters: We’re off! Drake King and Miku Sakai on the apron as Hikari Kanno and Ms. Extreme start the match. Hikari cautiously approaches Ms. Extreme, who is pressing the action and trying to circle as Hikari fends her off. Ms. Extreme pressures her into the corner and goes for a clothesline- but Kanno is quick enough to get out of the way as Ms. Extreme lands in the turnbuckles and quickly turns back around to face Hikari.
Rich Russillo: Hikari lunges with a big boot attempt! Ms. Extreme catches it and has the leg of Hikari suspended! Hikari jumps on her shoulders and sends her tumbling across the ring with flying headscissors! Both women back to their feet, they approach one another again and Ms. Extreme goes for a collar and elbow tie- but Hikari ducks under and takes the back, trying for a German suplex perhaps!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme fires a back elbow that Hikari dodges! Ducking under it and taking her frontside in suplex position! Suspending Ms. Extreme in the air! She turns around in midair and lands on her feet, escaping out the backdoor as she now manages a beauty of a counter! Hikari is shoved against the ropes by Ms. Extreme, who fakes like she’s going high and then takes Hikari down with a drop-toe hold! Back to the basics with Ms. Extreme!
Rich Russillo: But see- this is more like her! She gets up and tries to stomp on the grounded Kanno! Kanno rolls out of the way and jumps towards Ms. Extreme again! Ms. Extreme is now the one who evades the forward attack and takes the back of Hikari Kanno! She lifts her up off the ground and throws her backwards with a German suplex! A German suplex lands for Ms. Extreme as the crowd yells in excitement and Hikari is forced to retreat to her corner! What a great sequence of chain wrestling from these two supremely talented women!
TAG!
James Petes: Hikari just tagged Miku in, Ms. Extreme shows no signs of tagging out and Drake happily complies! Drake is in no rush to get into this match! He said she can have it if she wants! Miku rushes Ms. Extreme with pressure! Blasting her with strikes and forcing her against the ropes! Miku now comes off the other side of the ropes, but Ms. Extreme stops her in her tracks with a leaping calf-kick! That one floored Miku as Hikari beckons for her partner to get back up!
Persephone: She can’t you dumb cunt, she just got kicked in the face! I don’t know what goes through some of these elitists’ brains sometimes!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme forcing her back up in a wheelbarrow position! HERE WE GO! MS. EXTREME LIFTS MIKU UP IN A WHEELBARROW HOLD! MIKU TURNS IT AROUND AND PLANTS HER WITH A BULLDOG! SHE DRIVES MS. EXTREME TO THE GROUND WITH A BEAUTIFUL COUNTER AS SHE ROLLS OVER TO THE CORNER AND TAGS IN DRAKE KING!
TAG!
James Peters: Drake knew it was time to go then and he got right into the ring! Circling Miku and now engaging in a collar and elbow tie! He forces her to the corner, a clear strength advantage for Drake King! He uses all of the referee’s five count and now drives a back elbow into the chest of Miku! She struggles to breathe as he tries to bury a superkick into her gut! She catches it and places his foot on the turnbuckle- bang! A kick to the knee of Drake from Miku as he clutches at his leg!
Rich Russillo: She lunges towards him, but emphatically clotheslines her to the ground and gives her a cold hard stare of contempt! The crowd boos as Miku stands up and smacks Drake in the face! He turns back around in shock and- SPIT! SHE SPITS IN HIS EYES! DRAKE CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS HE WIPES IT AWAY AND MIKU COMES OFF THE ROPES WITH A RUNNING HEADSCISSORS THAT SENDS DRAKE THROUGH THE ROPES AND TO THE OUTSIDE!
Persephone: Look at Ms. Extreme trying to argue with the referee, that isn’t going to get this stupud redhead anywhere. HIKARI ON THE APRON, SHE DIVES TO THE FLOOR AND DELIVERS A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN OF DRAKE KING AS HE HITS THE OUTSIDE HARD! WHAT A MOVE FROM HIKARI! MIKU STAYS WITH THE REFEREE, ARGUING WITH MS. EXTREME AND KEEPING HIS ATTENTION ON THEM! HA!!
Rich Russillo: Hikari lifts Drake up, but he fires back with a solid right hand to her chin! Now a forearm smash to the face and he grabs her by the hair, smashing her face off our desk as Hikari stumbles to the floor and Drake uses one of our towels to wipe his face! He’s so disgusted! He slides back in the ring and tries to get Miku- SHE MOVES AND DRAKE NEARLY HITS THE REFEREE! HE STOPS HIMSELF IN TIME AS MIKU SLIDES TO THE SIDE!
James Peters: SHE TURNS HIM AROUND, BUT DRAKE POPS HER IN THE FACE WITH A JUMPING BICYCLE KICK FIRST, WAIT, NO! IT DIDN’T LAND! SHE BARELY AVOIDS IT AND NOW HAS DRAKE’S BACK! SHE SHOVES HIM FORWARD AND NOW BARRELS HERSELF INTO HIS ONCOMING BODY AS DRAKE CAME OFF THE ROPES AND MIKU SAKAI LAUNCHED HERSELF WITH A RUNNING HIP ATTACK!
Rich Russillo: Drake is stunned! He gets back up and MIKU RUNS TOWARDS HIM WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER ATTEMPT, NOT THIS TIME! OH MY GOD! DRAKE SUSPENDS HER IN MID AIR WITH A SUPLEX POSITION! SHE DELIVERS A STIFF KNEE TO THE HEAD AS HE’S FORCED TO DROP HER BACK DOWN AND NOW MIKU TAKES HIS NECK AND RUNS HIM INTO THE CORNER, SPRINGING OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR A TORNADO DDTTTTTTTT!!!!
James Peters: DRAKE MANAGES TO USE HIS POWER TO MAKE HER LAND UPRIGHT AS HE NOW DANCES OUT OF THIS HOLD, TAKES A WRIST LOCK AS MIKU KNOWS THE KNEE IS COMING! SHE LEAPS IN FOR A FOREARM- BUT DRAKE CATCHES HER ON HIS SHOULDER, POPS HER UP INTO THE AIR AND DROPPED WITH A BRAINBUSTER! A BRAINBUSTER AND HE ROLLS THROUGH WITH THE NECK STILL IN HIS GRASP!
Rich Russillo: HE LIFTS HER UP FOR A FALCON ARROWWWWWWW-
Persephone: HIKARI JUMPS IN AT THE LAST MINUTE AND SNAPS HIS NECK DOWN AS HE DELIVERS THE FALCON ARROW TO MIKU! A NECKBREAKER FROM HIKARI WHO JUMPED INTO THE RING AND SENT DRAKE CRASHING DOWN AS WELL! MS. EXTREME JUMPS INTO THE MIX NOW AND ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOOSE! THESE TWO TEAMS MADE IT PERSONAL THIS WEEK, IF YOU THOUGHT ANY ONE OF THESE ARROGANT, EGOTISTICAL, HYPOCRITICAL, BIGHEADED ELITISTS WOULD STAY OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT, YOU WERE A MORON!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME IN THE RING AND SHE TRUCKS HIKARI WITH A POWERFUL TAKEDOWN! UNLOADING SHOTS ON THE IDOL-GUN ELITIST AS THE REFEREE TRIES TO CONTROL THIS CHAOS! HE’S TELLING BOTH HIKARI AND MS. EXTREME TO GET OUT OF THE RING, BUT HIKARI KICKS MS. EXTREME BACK AND SHE BUMPS INTO THE REFEREE!
James Peters: NOW HIKARI LUNGES FORWARD WITH A MASSIVE BIG BOOT THAT MS. EXTREME SHOVES ASIDE AND IT CLOCKS THE REFEREE IN THE FACE AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET BACK UP! OH MY GOD! THAT ONE SENT HIM CLEAN OUT OF THE RING AND MS. EXTREME NOW PICKS HIKARI UP AND SENT HER FLYING WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! IT’S PANDEMONIUM IN THE MAIN EVENT OF VOLTAGE!
Rich Russillo: Drake is trying to get back up, but Miku delivers a running knee straight to his sternum! He took a deep breath after that and started coughing bad, that one hurt him! Miku turns around and Ms. Extreme hooks her arms for a dragon suplex! She’s fighting it, not letting it happen, Miku using all her strength to fend of Ms. Extreme! WAIT! DRAKE KING SHOOTS A SUPERKICK STRAIGHT OFF THE FACE OF MIKU! HER ARMS WERE TRAPPED AND SHE TAKES THAT SUPERKICK STRAIGHT ON THE MONEY! SHEESH!
James Peters: NOW MS. EXTREME LAUNCHES MIKU SAKAI BACKWARDS WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX THAT PUT HER ON HER NECK AND HEAD WITH FORCE! MY GOODNESS, WHAT A MANEUVER BY THE TEAM OF DRAKE AND MS. EXTREME! MIKU IS HUNCHED OVER, SHAKING HER HEAD TRYING TO CLEAR OUT THE COBWEBS OF THE NASTY SUPLEX SHE JUST TOOK FROM MS. EXTREME! WAIT, HER PARTNER IS READY TO GO!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI JUMPS OFF THE BACK OF MIKU AND DELIVERS A JUMPING ELBOW STRIKE TO THE HEAD OF MS. EXTREME! THAT ONE FLOORS HER AS DRAKE TRIES TO GRAB HIKARI, BUT SHE SHOVES HIM BACKWARDS WITH A KICK TO THE CHEST AND NOW A DROPKICK TO THE SHINS! A BASEMENT DROPKICK THAT TAKES OUT DRAKE’S LEGS AS HE HITS THE CANVAS! HIKARI TAKES OVER FOR IDOL-GUN!
James Peters: She gets Miku to her feet and now IDOL-GUN knows it’s time to do what they do best! Drake is the first to his feet as Hikari drags him to the center of the ring! MIKU COMES OFF THE ROPES AND FLIES WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER THAT SENDS DRAKE INTO THE ARMS OF HIKARI WHO THROWS HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! GOOD LORD, WHAT TANDEM ATTACKS FROM IDOL-GUN! THIS IS WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT!
Rich Russillo: Exactly! IDOL-GUN knows how to flow together! Like water!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme is up to her feet-
SMACK!
Rich Russillo: DOUBLE DROPKICKS FROM IDOL-GUN! LIKE SHOTGUNS TO THE FACE OF MS. EXTREME! THEY’RE IN THEIR BAG AS THE KIDS SAY! IDOL-GUN WITH THE TEAMWORK! Miku is still the legal competitor and she tells Hikari to dispose of Drake King! Kanno boots him under the bottom rope, but just as she tries to walk off, Drake grabs her foot and drags her right under too! HE THROWS HER BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE AS THEY BOTH HIT THE GROUND IN PAIN! DRAKE STILL HASN’T FULL RECOVERED!
James Peters: Miku Sakai and Ms. Extreme in the ring, don’t forget Drake is the legal man still! Ms. Extreme with a strike to the face, slugging it out with Miku! Ms. Extreme comes off the ropes- BOOM! A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE FROM MIKU SAKAI! A HUGE KNEE STRIKE AS MIKU NOW COMES OFF THE ROPES! MS. EXTREME IS ABLE TO POP HER INTO THE AIR ONTO HER SHOULDERS….MIKU SLIPS OVER THE TOP AND THROWS MS. EXTREME DOWN WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! WHAT AN AMAZING COUNTER FROM MIKU SAKAI! THE REFEREE IS IN BUT MS. EXTREME ISN’T LEGAL!
Rich Russillo: IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT SHE DIDN’T REALIZE DRAKE WAS LEGAL, SHE CAN’T PIN MS. EXTREME! SHE THROWS MS. EXTREME TO THE SIDE AND GOES TO THE OUTSIDE! DRAKE KING WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF MIKU, HE WON’T GO QUIETLY! BUT NOW HIKARI IS ON HIM AND THEY’RE LIKE HYENAS! BOTH TEARING AT DRAKE’S FLESH AND EATING HIM ALIVE AS THEY BULLY HIM AT RINGSIDE AND THROW HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE APRON! NOW HIKARI HOLDS THE LEG OF DRAKE OUT AND MIKU STOMPS IT TO THE FLOOR! THAT KNEE THEY’D HURT EARLIER, THEY’RE TARGETING IT!
James Peters: Can you say you blame them?! I mean, what better way to keep Drake out of the match then by cutting his legs out from under him! Oh no…NOW MIKU HOLDS DRAKE’S EYES OPEN AND TELLS HIKARI TO BLIND HIM! HIKARI KANNO ABOUT TO DIG HER NAILS INTO DRAKE’S EYES AS THE REFEREE IS SHOUTING AT THEM TO STOP! THEY’RE TAUNTING DRAKE AND HUMILIATING HIM- LOOK IN THE RING! MS. EXTREME BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND FLIES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE THAT FLOORS EVERYONEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: SHE GETS TO HER FEET AND SCREAMS OUT IN ADRENALINE! SHE ROLLS MIKU SAKAI BACK IN THE RING AND THROWS DRAKE KING IN BEHIND HER! NOW GETTING BACK IN THERE HERSELF- WAIT, HIKARI GRABS HER FOOT! HIKARI KANNO LIKE A ZOMBIE, SHE GRABS THE FOOT OF MS. EXTREME AND TRIES TO KEEP HER ON THE APRON! MS. EXTREME BOOTS HER OFF AND TO THE FLOOR!
James Peters: THAT GIVES MIKU THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE A FLYING FOREARM INTO THE FACE OF MS. EXTREME! SHE TAKES HER CLEAN OFF THE APRON AND SHE BOUNDS TO THE APRON, SMACKING HER RIBS AGAINST IT AND CRUMBLING TO THE FLOOR! YIKES! MIKU SAKAI TAKES OUT MS. EXTREME AS HIKARI KANNO STILL RECOVERS ON THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: SHE TURNS AROUND- BANG! A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE OF MIKU FROM DRAKE! SHE TRIES TO RETURN FIREARM WITH A KNEE, BUT DRAKE SIDESTEPS HER AND ROLLS HER THROUGH! SHE LANDS ON HER KNEES AND DRAKE SHOOTS A SUPERKICK TO HER CHIN AS IT RATTLES HER TEETH! SHE FALLS AND DRAKE CATCHES HER! HE HOISTS HER UP INTO A MASSIVE FALCON ARROW! WHAT A THUNDEROUS SLAM BY DRAKE AS HE COVERS HER FOR THE VICTORY, WHAT A STRING OF MOVES!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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James Peters: A KICKOUT FROM MIKU! A POWERFUL KICKOUT AT 2, BUT DRAKE DOESN’T CARE! IT’S ALMOST LIKE HE JUST COVERED HER OUT OF INSTINCT! HE GETS BACK UP AND LIFTS HER ARMS INTO THE AIR, HOOKING THEM FOR AN “ASCENSION”!!!! DRAKE ALMOST HAS IT, BUT MIKU SPINS OUT AND GRABS DRAKE’S WRIST, PULLING HIM IN FOR A LIFTING KNEE TO HIS JAW! OH MY GOD, THAT WAS DRAKE’S MOVE AND SHE JUST DID IT! DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: MIKU NOW SENSES THE DESPERATION AND KNOWS THE URGENCY OF THE MOMENT! SHE HAS TO TAKE DRAKE OUT RIGHT NOW! SHE STARTS TO ASCEND THE TURNBUCKLES HERE AND IS CALLING FOR THE FINAL CALL IN THIS MATCH! THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN! THE “WALK OF SHAME” WHICH MIKU IS KNOWN FOR! SHE’S WAITING FOR DRAKE TO GET BACK UP AS SHE NOW GETS TO THE TOP-
Persephone: WHAT THE?! MS. EXTREME BACK IN IT AS SHE GETS ON THE APRON AND PULLS MIKU’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER AND MIKU FALLS SPLIT-LEGGED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, OUCHHHHH!!! HIKARI SLIPS BEHIND MS. EXTREME, BUT MS. EXTREME BEATS HER TO THE PUNCH WITHA KICK TO THE ABDOMEN!! NOW MS. EXTREME LOOKING FOR A “TWIST OF FATE”! THAT SPINNING BECKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI SHOVES HER AWAY AND MS. EXTREME GOES FOREHEAD FIRST INTO THAT RINGPOST! NOW SHE FALLS INTO HIKARI’S GRASP! SHE CRADLES HER INTO THE AIR AND DELIVERS AN “ALLELUIA” ON THE APRONNNNNNN!!!! HOLY SHITTTTTTTT!!!!
(The crowd gasps as Ms. Extreme falls to the floor limp.)
Rich Russillo: HER HEAD JUST GOT DRILLED INTO THE RING APRON AND SURELY SHE’S DONE! SURELY MS. EXTREME IS DONE! HIKARI NOW TENDING TO MIKU AND- WAIT…THEY’RE PLOTTING SOMETHING?!? WHAT THE HELL?!? NOW HIKARI IS GETTING TO THE TOP ROPE TOO, HIKARI KANNO AND MIKU SAKAI ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TOGETHER! THEY’RE WAITING FOR THE UNSUSPECTING DRAKE, OH MY GOD, THEY’RE GONNA TAKE HIM OUT TOGETHER-
James Peters: NO THEY’RE NOT!
(The crowd pops huge.)
James Peters: DRAKE KING POPS UP TO HIS FEET AND LIKE A CAT HE JUMPS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! HE HOOKS BOTH KANNO AND SAKAI IN SUPLEX POSITION- NO WAY CAN HE DO IT! DRAKE KING CRIES OUT AS HE HOISTS BOHT WOMEN INTO THE AIR AND ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A HUMUNGOUS SUPERPLEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY! DRAKE SHAKES THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH WITH THAT SUPERPLEX! HE SOMEONE MUSTERED UP THE STRENGTH TO GET THEM BOTH UP, NOW HE STACKS THEM ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER AND HE GOES FOR THE PIN! THE REFEREE ALLOWS THIS AND THE COVER IS GOOD! OH MY GOD! WHAT AN ENDING!
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Rich Russillo: KICKOUTTTTTTTTT!!! MIKU SAKAI POWERS OUT EVEN UNDER HIKARI KANNO’S WEIGHT AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES! DRAKE KING CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS MS. EXTREME JUST BARELY STARTS TO COME TO!
(The crowd chants; “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!”)
James Peters: This is awesome! These two teams are leaving it all out there tonight and proving once again how tough they are! Voltage is known for being the workhorse brand in EAW and these competitors are proving the yellow side supremacy right now!
(The crowd continues to chant as all 4 competitors are down and Ms. Extreme drags her body into the ring.)
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THIS! ALL 4 COMPETITORS ARE STARTING TO GET BACK TO THEIR FEET! THIS MATCH IS BACK AT SQUARE 1! THEY’RE STARING EACH OTHER DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY HIKARI KICKS AT DRAKE’S LEG AND MS. EXTREME IS BARRELED DOWN BY MIKU SAKAI! TRYING TO FIGHT, BUT IDOL-GUN WITH MORE TO GIVE RIGHT NOW AS THEY PUT THE PRESSURE ON DRAKE AND MS. EXTREME!
James Peters: DRAKE KING’S KNEE IS SHOCKED BY MORE POWERFUL KICKS BY HIKARI! HE GOES FOR ONE OF HIS OWN, SHE GRABS THE KNEE AND DRAGON SCREWS IT STRAIGHT DOWN AS DRAKE CRIES OUT IN PAIN! MS. EXTREME AVOIDS A BIG LARIAT FROM MIKU AND TAKES HER BACK! SHE THROWS HER OVERHEAD WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX THAT TAKES HIKARI DOWN WITH HER! WHAT AN EXPLOSION BY MS. EXTREME!
Rich Russillo: SHE NOW GETS TO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE AND JUMPS INTO THE AIR WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS- NO SENTON! A SHOOTING STAR SENTON THAT ONCE MORE TAKES OUT BOTH MEMBERS OF IDOL-GUN AS DRAKE KING TRIES TO RECUPERATE! MS. EXTREME DRAGS MIKU TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING- BUT HIKARI IS COMPLAINING TO THE REFEREE ABOUT SOMETHING!? SHE SAID THERE’S SOMETHING IN HER EYE?!?
James Peters: NO! MIKU SAKAI WITH THE EYERAKE THAT ABSOLUTELY VICIOUS RIP AT THE EYEBALLS OF MS. EXTREME! “FEEL THY WRATH” BY MIKU SAKAI AND MS. EXTREME FELT ALL OF IT AS SHE STUMBLES AROUND TRYING TO SEE! SHE WALKS RIGHT INTO A MIKU SAKAI DROPKICK THAT SNAPS HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH FEROCITY! HER BODY RAGDOLLING AFTER THE FORCE OF THAT DROPKICK!
Persephone: SNAPPED THAT BITCH IN HALF! NOW DRAKE GETS BACK UP, RUNNING MIKU INTO THE CORNER, BUT HIKARI GRABS HIM BY THE HAIR AND RUNS HIM ACROSS THE RING- SMASH! SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE POST GOES DRAKE! OH MY GOD! THEY’VE ISOLATED MS. EXTREME AS DRAKE FALLS OUT OF THE RING AND INTO AN ABSOLUTE HEAP!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING JUST GOT TAKEN OUT AND HE’S NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF LIFE RIGHT NOW! HE CAN’T BARELY STAND AND NOW HIS SHOULDER JUST GOT SPLIT IN TWO OVER THAT RING POST! IDOL-GUN HAVE TURNED THEIR ATTENTION TO MS. EXTREME AS MIKU TELLS HIKARI TO DRAG DRAKE’S BODY INTO THE RING FOR ONE FINAL COVER!
James Peters: MIKU GRABS MS. EXTREME BY THE HAIR AND CURSES AT HER, SHOUTING AND SLAPPING HER! MS. EXTREME, HURT OR NOT, WON’T TAKE THAT! SHE SLAPS HIKARI RIGHT BACK AND NOW AVOIDS MIKU’S PUNCH AND HOOKS HER UP, OH MY GOD, FISHERMAN SUPLEX FROM MS. EXTREME! THAT DISRESPECT GAVE HER A SECOND WIND, FUEL TO THE FIRE OF THIS MATCH AND SHE’S BACK IN THE GAME!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME ROARING IN ENERGY AND MOMENTUM AS- AS IT ALL COMES CRASHING DOWN UNDER THE WEIGHT OF ONE HEAVY HIKARI BIG BOOT! HIKARI KANNO ABSOLUTELY BULLDOZES HER WITH THAT BIG BOOT AND MS. EXTREME HITS THE CANVAS WITH A NASTY THUD! NOW KANNO LIFTS MS. EXTREME UP FOR A “BRIGHTSTAR”!! SHE’S GOT HER IN POSITION FOR THIS HORRIFIC URANAGE SLAM! MS. EXTREME GOES UP AND- WAIT! NO!
James Peters: A STIFF BACK ELBOW FROM MS. EXTREME TO THE BACK OF KANNO’S HEAD FORCES HER TO DROP TO HER KNEES IN PURE PAIN! THAT ELBOW SOUNDED SO NASTY AS MS. EXTREME NOW LIFTS HER OFF THE CANVAS WITH A “RED QUEEN’S RAMPAGE” SETUP!! SHE LIFTS HER UP AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A MASSIVE POWERBOMB! WHAT POWER FROM MS. EXTREME AS SHE DROPS KANNO DOWN ON HER HEAD!
Rich Russillo: MIKU SAKAI SLIDES IN WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF MS. EXTREME’S HEAD AND TOSSES HER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING, OH MY GOD!!! NOW MIKU-
James Peters: HOLY SHITTTTTTTT-
Rich Russillo: –
(The fans roar in excitement.)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE JUST CAME OUT OF THE SKIES WITH A FROGSPLASH! WHERE DID HE EVEN COME FROM?! A FROGSPLASH TO HIKARI AS HE CRUSHES HER RIBS AND GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, STILL IN PAIN! MIKU TRIES TO FIGHT HIM, PUMMELING DRAKE WITH KNEES TO THE BODY AND ELBOWS! SHE GOES FOR ONE BIG PUNCH AT THE END AND DRAKE HOOKS THE ARMS, DRAGS THE OTHER ONE DOWN AND DROPS HER FACE FIRST WITH AN “ASCENSION”!!!! OH MY GOD, HE HIT IT! HE HIT IT!
James Peters: HE DROPPED MIKU DEAD ON THE CANVAS AND NOW HE’S HEADED TO THE CORNER! DRAKE AND MIKU ARE LEGAL IN THIS MATCH! DRAKE WATCHES AS MIKU GETS A BIT OFF THE GROUND! HE RUNS STRAIGHT TOWARDS HER LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI CATCHES HIM AND SPINS HIM AROUND WITH A “BRIGHTSTAR” THAT SLAMS HIS NECK TO THE MAT! OH MY GOD, SHE GOT DRAKE AND PUT HIM DOWN JUST WHEN IT LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GONNA WIN IT FOR HIS TEAM! MS. EXTREME COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND SHE WHIPLASHES THE HEAD AND NECK WITH HIKARI WITH A “GLASS CEILING” A TOP ROPE DIVING STUNNER THAT FOLDS HIKARI KANNO’S BODY LIKE AN ACCORDION! WHERE DID SHE EVEN COME FROM NOW?!? THESE TWO ARE JUST DIVING FROM THE SKIES!
James Peters: MIKU SAKAI IS STILL DOWN AND MS. EXTREME GRABS HER! MIKU SAKAI TURNS IT AROUND AND NOW SHE’S TRYING TO SET MS. EXTREME UP- MS. EXTREME SPINS HER AROUND THIS TIME, BURIES A SHOT TO THE MIDSECTION AND DROPS HER TO THE GROUND WITH A “TWIST OF FATE” NECKBREAKER! NOW MS. EXTREME CLIMBS BACK TO THE TOP ROPE WITH EVERYTHING LEFT INSIDE HER!
Rich Russillo: SHE’S THE ONLY ONE WITH SOMETHING LEFT TO GIVE, THE ONE WHO HAS LASTED AND NOW SHE’S PERCHED ON THE TOP….”A BLIND FURYYYYYYYY” TWO BOOTS STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BLACK HEART OF MIKU SAKAI AS MS. EXTREME FALLS TO THE CANVAS IN EXHAUSTION! SHE DOES EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO DRAG DRAKE KING’S BODY OVER TO MIKU! IT’S TAKING SO LONG, DRAKE HAS NOTHING LEFT!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME FINALLY DUMPS DRAKE ON TOP OF MIKU AND THE COVER IS LIVE! THIS HAS TO BE IT!
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James Peters: MIKU WITH A FOOT ON THE ROPE! OH MY GOD, A FOOT ON THE ROPE! OAHMDODKDLDLOP!! HOW?! JUST HOW?! STOP THIS FOR THEIR OWN GOOD, JESUS.
(The crowd goes crazy in disbelief.)
Rich Russillo: HOW?!?! HOW DID SHE LAST?!?! HOW DID SHE HAVE THE WHEREWITHAL?!? THOSE SECONDS BETWEEN THE STOMP AND MS. EXTREME GETTING DRAKE TO THE COVER HAD TO HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY VITAL FOR MIKU SAKAI AND IDOL-GUN AS THIS MATCH CONTINUES! WOW! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE WAR OF ATTRITION BETWEEN THESE TWO! THEY’RE ALL SHOWING SUPREME TOUGHNESS AND JUST UNPARALLELED SKILLS, WHAT A MATCH, WHAT A SHOW, WHAT A BRAND! Man, all of these competitors just absolutely laid out and spilled across the ring. Corpse like, it’s almost hauntin-
James Peters: Wait…what is…
(The referee sees that every single competitor is down, and has no other choice but to count.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
(The referee is checking on both Miku and Drake as they are unresponsive. Even Ms. Extreme and Hikari Kanno are laid out on the ground and unable to get back up.)
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
James Peters: The referee is asking for a response from either Drake King or Miku Sakai, but there’s not a motion from either. Miku hasn’t even lifted that foot from the rope. These competitors have literally nothing more to give…wow.
Referee: EIGHT! NINE! TEN!!!!
(The referee looks at them and signals to the timekeeper to ring the bell.)
Rich Russillo: I can’t say I’m surprised, but man that is unfortunate. These teams took one another to a point of no return and in the end, there’s no winners.
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE REFEREE HAS DEEMED THIS MATCH A NO CONTEST AS THE COMPETITORS ARE UNABLE TO CONTINUE!
(The fans boo the decision but medical staff is on the way to the ring to check on all of these competitors. Ms. Extreme is the best off as she rolls out of the ring with a look of sheer disappointment on her face. So exhausted, she can’t do anything but lay on the floor and stare at the lights.)
Rich Russillo: Wow…these competitors put everything they had into that last stretch of this match, literally the last of what they could give and even that wasn’t enough to finish it. Finishes like this really just leave you speechless, matches like these. Just hard to fathom the lengths they took their bodies and minds to tonight. Wow.
(The shot shows the competitors being tended to as a still of all IDOL-GUN clutching one another is shown and Drake King is being aided to a seated position by medical staff. The shot fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
