(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage is seen, as Akari Kiyoko, Holly Arrow, “Gary Daniels”, and Jamie O’Hara are seen getting wins before in the main event Bea Valentine retaining her Specialists Championship is shown. The camera then goes over to show a shot of The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as pyro is seen erupting out from the stage. The crowd roars in approval of this as the shot goes around to show everything going down. It then transitions over to the commentary desk where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are then seen standing by.)
Rich Russillo: The weeks until the Grand Rampage Marquee Event continues to dwindle with the action only continuing to escalate from there, as we welcome you once more to yet another episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Persephone: Yippee.
James Peters: And what a show that we have for you tonight! Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor facing AJ Redding! The team of Cameron Ella Ava and Jack Ripley facing the Unified Tag Team Champions NICHOLISM! La Familia facing #DOMIA and Akari Kiyoko! Harper Lee facing Showdown’s KASAI! And in the main event, Dr. Bethany Blue facing TLA!
Rich Russillo: But before we get to all of that, we would like to take you backstage to something that unfolded earlier in the night with a very special guest.
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER IN THE NIGHT]
(The camera goes to a pair of high heels being seen walking through the halls of the backstage area. The shot pans up for it to be revealed that it is none other than the General Manager of Saturday Night Showdown Kennedy Street as she makes her way over to the door of an office before knocking on it.)
Kennedy Street: Knock knock, Kennie’s coming in.
(Kennedy opens the door and barges in as the camera goes over to Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma, who is seen on his phone behind his desk, startled by the sudden interruption. He straightens up in his chair and looks over to Kennedy with a smile.)
Captain Charisma: Well I certainly can’t say I expected that! Kennedy, what brings you here to Sunday Night Voltage?
Kennedy Street: Honey, you know why I’m here.
(Kennedy raises her eyebrow as Captain Charisma runs through his mind for a moment, looking back at her and shaking his head.)
Captain Charisma: No, doesn’t ring a bell, care to inform me?
Kennedy Street: As you may remember, a couple of weeks ago we orchestrated a trade for a Showdown Elitist to come to Sunday Night Voltage, and in return… a Voltage Elitist came to Saturday Night Showdown. I held up my end of the bargain, giving you Hikari Kanno, and it seems she has done quite well for herself, Kennie gives her applause to you for that. But, something seems to be missing. I would like to discuss which Voltage Elitist will be sent to Showdown, and I would like that to be a done deal before the show is over.
(Captain Charisma thinks about this for a moment, before nodding her head.)
Captain Charisma: Alright, we can talk, close the door behind you.
(Kennedy nods her head as she shuts the door. The camera, from there, transitions to the present moment and back to the commentary desk.)
Persephone: Oh, thank Gawd, we’re getting someone out of here. Hopefully, it’s Rex McAllister and not my precious Luis.
Rich Russillo: Well that’s the intrigue of it! It could very well be anyone! But we can confirm that Kennedy Street is at Sunday Night Voltage tonight and that by the end of the night, it will be revealed exactly who is coming to Saturday Night Showdown from Voltage!
James Peters: I personally cannot wait, exciting times indeed. Right now though let’s take it to the ring and get this show underway!
(Sunday Night Voltage then goes over to a shot of the arena as ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta blasts through the speakers. The crowd erupts into boos as the camera goes over to EAW World Champion Charlie Marr who is seen making his way out to the stage. He has an unhappy look on his face as he looks around, Championship over his shoulder, before making his way down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… he is the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!! EAW HALL OF FAMER… CHARLIE MARR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week was, dare I say, eventful for Charlie Marr. He walked into Operation: Doomsday with a match against Shinzo Sasaki which he ended up losing thanks to an interference by Rex McAllister. Then on Voltage the following night, Charlie decided to return the favor by costing Rex his match against Holly Arrow.
James Peters: And now Charlie looks to address everything that has gone since. He doesn’t seem to be in the best of spirits, but I’m sure we’re going to hear some interesting stuff regardless from the EAW World Champion.
Persephone: Charlie Marr? Interesting stuff? Be so for real right now.
(Charlie makes his way up the steps and into the ring. He takes his Championship and he raises it into the air to the boos of the crowd, before heading over to get a microphone from the ringside area. ‘It Ain’t Safe’ then begins to come to a close as Charlie heads toward the center of the ring, beginning to speak from there.)
Charlie Marr: What happened at Operation: Doomsday should not have happened.
(The crowd, obviously, cheers for this. Charlie does not seem happy at all about it as he continues on.)
Charlie Marr: Yes, get your laughs and your cheers out, because that will be the last time I get humiliated like that. Just like Road To Redemption, I had Shinzo Sasaki dead to rights, I had him right where I wanted him and I was going to show that no matter what brand it is it is still Charlie Marr’s show, that much I could say for certain. But some sniveling little cunt had to come in and take it away from me. Rex McAllister, who doesn’t seem to know what is good for him, cost me the match. I’m disgusted by this, and a fool for allowing this to happen, but it’s clear that Rex’s ego was not put into check. He got so into his head, that he made such an irredeemable mistake, and now I have to be the one to take him down to size.
(Charlie shakes his head in disappointment.)
Charlie Marr: If it wasn’t made apparent already, Rex McAllister does not deserve to be anywhere near my EAW World Championship. There’s no point in even having this match at Grand Rampage simply because we already saw that he’s just not good enough to beat me. He failed to stop me from winning this title at Road To Redemption, and he failed to redeem himself at King of Elite, rest assured, the third time is not the charm. He already went out of his way to ruin my Operation: Doomsday match, presumably out of jealousy but I would much rather not speculate, and he ended up paying for it. When I cost him his match against Holly Arrow the following day, that was his receipt. And he’ll keep paying for his actions as long as he gets in my way. King of Elite should’ve been the end of his time in the title picture just like it was for the man formerly known as Drake King, and just like him, by now, he should’ve already disappeared. There’s just no point in playing the same song and dance when we all know that the result at the end of the night is just going to be inevitable. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the fairytale isn’t going to end the way that you want it to, buddy. I know you’ve tried your hardest, I know you’ve worked your ass off and I think that everyone loves you for that. Right? We all love Rex McAllister!
(The crowd cheers as Charlie rolls his eyes.)
Charlie Marr: But at the end of the day you just have to understand that your best is not enough when you go toe-to-toe with THE best. And that is just the reality that you are going to have to face-
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score is heard interrupting Charlie as the crowd cheers loudly. The EAW World Champion rolls his eyes at this as the camera goes over to Rex McAllister who is seen making his way out with a smile on his face. He hypes up the crowd before looking inside of the ring, glaring at Charlie as he makes his way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: As was mentioned, Rex was the victim of an interference after Charlie did the same to him the previous night. While I could very well say that Rex’s was justified, considering Charlie went out of his way to completely neglect him, regardless, the two meet face-to-face.
James Peters: It’s a heated situation right now and I certainly would not want to be caught in the middle of that. Charlie doesn’t look happy, and Rex doesn’t look entirely happy either, either way, they seem to be adamant on settling this.
(Rex makes his way up the steel steps and into the ring, taking a microphone as ‘Stronger (salü remix)’ begins to come to a close. Rex, meeting Charlie across the ring, then begins to speak.)
Rex McAllister: Are you done yet, Charlie? We’ve heard this from you before, the same rehashed narrative time after time again, we get it. Look, you seem to be so hung up over Operation: Doomsday and what I did, but you’ve done far too much over the last few months to worry about interference. But if it bothers you so badly, then you won’t like what’s to come, because I’m going to do what I should’ve done back at King of Elite and that’s take the EAW World Championship from Charlie. I earned this opportunity back at Shock Value against some very capable Elitists who were just as hungry as I was to get their shot at that, and knowing you, that bothers you. It bothers you to know that I got another shot not because I won’t deserve it like you want to try and push, but because you know that if I did I was going to make sure that it didn’t end the same way that the other time around did. I’ll make sure that is the case, Charlie. I’ll make sure that Grand Rampage is the end of this saga between the two of us when I put an end to your title reign once and for all. You won’t be able to keep running from me, and sooner rather than later, we’re going to have a new EAW World Champion.
(Charlie looks baffled at this, shaking his head.)
Charlie Marr: You just don’t learn, do you? No matter the case, you always come back for more and it ends up being at your own detriment. Are you really proud of yourself, Rex? Are you really proud of your stubbornness that leads you right into the line of fire? Because that’s what you’re doing right now. You know that you can’t beat me, especially for this EAW World Championship, and even in your wildest of dreams, it would be impossible to finish the job because we all know that you can’t. This desperate search for another World Championship to your accolades has already ended in failure time after time again for a good reason, and we all know exactly why. It’s as I said, you are just not good enough to finish the job when it matters most. Simply put.
Rex McAllister: That’s what you think, but I think everyone here knows that’s proven to be otherwise. If that wasn’t the case, I wouldn’t have won at Shock Value, I would’ve lived up to everything that you said and you would’ve been facing someone different at Grand Rampage. But no, I guess you’re stuck with me, and that is an inescapable fate for you. You’re right, I have been chasing that World Championship, and most of the time it has ended exactly as you said, failure. But it didn’t stop me before, and it won’t stop me now. I’m not just going to be held down by some preconceived notion that I’m not going to be able to do it. I know I can beat you, Charlie, everyone else knows it too, the only person that can’t get it through their head is you, and at some point, you’re going to have to accept that and that’s where Grand Rampage comes in.
Charlie Marr: Do you understand how pathetic you sound right now? Yeah, I’ve lost and I’ve lost to Charlie Marr but I’m still better than him! What sense does that make? I have absolutely zero reason to believe that you’re going to get the job done, and that’s not because of my own personal opinions, but it’s because of what we already know. We already know that you’ve lost before, we’ve already seen you lose to me, I know that you’re trying to push this narrative that it doesn’t make a difference, but it really does. So many people have tried to take me down before, Rex and so many people have tried to rip this EAW World Championship away from me, and guess what’s happened? I’m still here, I’m still standing. So you’re going to have to do a little more than that if you want to convince me-
Rex McAllister: You’re scared of me, Charlie.
Charlie Marr: :comeagain: Excuse me?
Rex McAllister: You’re scared of me, and whether you like it or not, you’re scared of the possibility that I’m going to take away that Championship from you even after all of the shit that you’ve talked. You don’t want to accept it because you just can’t believe in that twisted mind of yours that is going to happen, but when reality comes crashing down, it’s going to hurt, and you’re going to see that everything that I said was right.
(Charlie steps up to Rex, clearly getting frustrated by all of this. The two of them are face-to-face, not saying anything to one another, and it looks like things are getting heated between the two, but that is until…)
???: Whoa, whoa, whoa.
(Charlie and Rex turn toward the stage as Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma is seen briskly making his way out to the cheers of the crowd. He looks to alleviate the situation as he begins to speak into the microphone.)
Captain Charisma: I know the two of you are in the middle of something right now, but something came to my mind if you don’t mind me sharing, and I would much rather this not break into a brawl like everyone anticipated it to. I’ve decided that next week, for Sunday Night Voltage, the two of you will be participating in Pick Your Poison matches! That means that Charlie picks Rex’s opponent, and Rex picks Charlie’s opponent!
(The crowd erupts in response to this, meanwhile, Rex and Charlie inside of the ring don’t seem to have much of a problem with this.)
Charlie Marr: Fine by me, I already have the perfect opponent in mind anyway.
Rex McAllister: Me too. Consider it done.
(Rex turns around and looks at Charlie one more time, who is already formulating a plan in his head and smirking. Rex shakes his head as he turns around and looks to leave the ring…)
Rich Russillo: FROM BEHIND! CHARLIE WITH THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LOOKS TO STRIKE REX WITH IT!
James Peters: BUT REX DUCKS UNDER THAT AND BEGINS TO STRIKE CHARLIE REPEATEDLY! CHARLIE IS TAKEN ABACK BY THIS ATTACK AS HE’S DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN TO FIGHT BACK!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHARLIE BAILS AS HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AND GETS OUT OF THERE AS FAST AS HE CAN! THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION TRIED TO PULL A FAST ONE, BUT REX SAW HIM COMING!
(Rex is shouting at Charlie to get back inside of the ring, but an annoyed and pissed off Charlie wants no part of it as he clutches the EAW World Championship close to his chest and backpedals up the ramp. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade elsewhere.)
( Sunday Night Voltage continues after that explosive face-to-face between Charlie Marr and Rex McAllister. We then cut to the backstage area, as we see Sofia Clarke standing by in an undisclosed area backstage in The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Sofia is perfectly dressed, and professional for the occasion, as she stares into the camera saying… )
Sofia Clarke: That was an incredible face-to-face between Charlie and Rex, and I’m sure the match that those two will have at Grand Rampage will be off the charts. Speaking of Grand Rampage, and more specifically, the Grand Rampage match, the field continues to broaden week after week! Elitists from both Saturday Night Showdown, Friday Night Dynasty, and of course, Sunday Night Voltage have made their entries into the match itself. But our next guest tonight participated last week in a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight for the Specialists Championship! It was an amazing battle with so much carnage unfolding, truly what Voltage is all about, and she was an excellent part of the match itself. So please welcome my guest at this time… Mia Santoro!!
( Mia would appear in the scene as the fans in the arena would cheer for her! She looks calm and collected as she gives a slight nod to Sofia. Sofia then proceeds to start the interview… )
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for joining us at this time, Mia. We appreciate your time.
Mia Santoro: Yeah, no problem.
Sofia Clarke: You had an amazing fight in last week’s Pub Fight main event, but unfortunately you weren’t able to capture the Specialists Championship from Bea Valentine. Does that loss hurt you moving forward here on Voltage?
( Mia takes a second to collect her thoughts, but also holds on to her side which was greatly affected in the match as well last week. Mia Santoro would answer Sofia’s question as she says… )
Mia Santoro: It’s a painful loss to say the last Sofia, a loss that quite frankly disappoints me. I would have loved to win the Specialists Championship, and I would have loved to take it away from Bea Valentine. Unfortunately, that is not what happened. Bea retained her title by pinning Brianna in the match and I was unsuccessful. But at the end of the day, I know I’ll hold gold in this company sooner rather than later. I’ve always gambled for the big moments, and sometimes those gambles don’t work out, but I know my time will come. I know my time to be a Champion will come soon enough, but at the same time, I don’t have any intentions of waiting around for the next opportunity.
Sofia Clarke: That’s an interesting claim, do you care to elaborate?
Mia Santoro: What that means, Sofia, is that I know the Grand Rampage match is coming soon, and you mentioned how the field is continuing to broaden week after week, correct? Well, the main reason why I came here tonight is to tell everyone, including you, that I will be entering the Grand Rampage match!
( The crowd would pop at that announcement as another Elitist has been added to the already star-studded Grand Rampage match. Sofia answers back, saying… )
Sofia Clarke: What an incredible announcement! There’s already a number of Voltage Elitists entering into the match and you just added yourself to that list!
Mia Santoro: It is Incredible, Sofia. Like I said, I don’t want to wait around for my next opportunity, and since the Grand Rampage match only comes around once a year, I might as well take this gamble head-on and try to seize the opportunity. I know how big of a challenge the Grand Rampage match is, I know how massive it can be, and the implication behind winning it especially. When you look at the odds of winning a match like that it is exactly a 3.23% chance of winning, and it is a MASSIVE bet to go and throw 29 other people out and be the last one left standing to go on to the main event of Pain For Pride. I understand that challenge, but you know who I am, Sofia, I am a gambler at heart. I love to go all in, and this match right here is the pure definition of going all in. This is a massive opportunity for me to break out, for me to set a possible World Championship into my crosshairs. I won’t let an opportunity like this pass me by, Sofia.
Sofia Clarke: That’s great to hear, Mia, and I’m glad we were able to confirm another entry into the Grand Rampage match. But I do have to ask… since you’re entering the match, what does that mean for someone else, someone like Donovan Duke? Surely he wants to win the match as well and go on to the main event of Pain For Pride. When we interviewed Donovan a couple of weeks ago after he was unsuccessful at Shock Value to become the Number One Contender for the EAW World Championship, he seemed very determined to be the one to win the Grand Rampage match himself.
( Mia takes a moment to think about the question as she reflects upon what she’s going to say. After a few seconds, she answers Sofia by saying… )
Mia Santoro: You know, Sofia, as much as I love Donovan, and how supportive he has been for me, we both at the end of the day want to achieve our goals and aspirations. That is just how wrestling is, being with someone in this industry means when the time comes, you might get in each other’s way. I’m sure Donovan feels the exact same way, that this is how the business works. I mean, we saw that happen right in front of our eyes with Minerva and Myles, standing in each other’s way as they sought to be World Champions. Another example is Jamie O’Hara and Cameron Ella Ava a couple of years back, fighting to be the Answers World Champion. It’s the nature of the wrestling world, and while we are gonna be in the same match, vying for that same opportunity, that doesn’t mean I don’t support him.
( Mia would catch her breath for a moment, before continuing on what she was saying… )
Mia Santoro: Instead what that means is when Grand Rampage is over and done with, that the only people that will stand at the end and be the winner of the match will be either me or Donovan. Either one of us will get that Pain for Pride main event opportunity, a chance to win a World Title on the biggest stage possible. We both will be eying this Grand Rampage, eying to become the winner of the whole thing. But no matter what happens in this match, or how this match turns out… we’ll still be supporting each other Sofia.
( The crowd would react positively to what Mia just said regarding Donovan also being in the Grand Rampage match with her. Mia continues to speak to Sofia… )
Mia Santoro: I can assure you Donovan shares the exact same sentiment as I do right now, how we both want to be winners. And while we were both unsuccessful in our ventures for Titles, that isn’t going to stop us from continuing to try and keep going until we can safely say that we are Champions and that we have gold around our waist. So, again, with Grand Rampage, with it being such a big gamble and a big opportunity for either one of us… I’m going to plan on being that 3.23% that ends up winning the match and shocks the whole in the process. As I mentioned, Sofia, I’m going all in for this match, it’s what I live by.
Sofia Clarke: Well said, Mia, once again, thank you for taking the time to do this interview… good luck with your match later tonight against La Familia.
Mia Santoro: Appreciate it Sofia.
( Sofia and Mia exchange a friendly nod to each other before Mia Santoro leaves the scene, as she looks to prepare for her upcoming match later tonight where she teams with Donovan Duke and Akari Kiyoko to take on Roberto De La Rosa, Brianna Hill, and Valerie Hellstorm in six-person tag team action. Sofia stares at the camera as she says… )
Sofia Clarke: There you have it folks! Another entry into the Grand Rampage match and some interesting foresight of how two lovers will face a chance to be in the main event at Pain for Pride. This year’s Grand Rampage keeps getting more and more exciting! Sending it back to you guys at the commentary desk!
( The segment would proceed to fade out as we then transition into the Voltage Commentary both as James Peters, Rich Russillo, and Perspohone give their thoughts on what just happened. )
Rich Russillo: An interesting development, to say the least, Mia puts her name in the coveted Grand Rampage match and says whatever happens she’ll support Donovan. In my opinion, guys, that’s the right opinion to have, especially with the magnitude of a match like Grand Rampage.
James Peters: Well said, Rich. I think when you’re a performer you always want to achieve your goals and that may coincide with the goals that maybe your partner wants as well. Very interesting insight indeed
Persephone: I don’t think I care what you both think of this.
( Sunday Night Voltage continues on as the camera goes to Bella Braxton, who looks excited to announce the upcoming match. )
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘From Now On’ by BAND-MAID plays as AJ Redding makes his entrance, appearing discontent with the previous events in the ring but maintaining his composure as he walks down to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND!… WEIGHING IN AT 213 POUNDS!… ALL HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!…. A!.. J!… REDDINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( AJ Redding lets out a sigh, displaying evident dissatisfaction but maintaining his composure. He retreats to the corner as ‘Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers begins to play as Michael Scott Connor walks out and offers a salute to the camera and the crowd before directing his gaze toward AJ as he heads directly to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: HIS OPPONENT!… FROM LONDON, OHIO!… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS!… LIEUTENANT COLONEL!… MICHAEL!… SCOTT!… CONNOR!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: AJ Redding here facing off against our Lieutenant, Michael Scott Connor! Another technical match to expect here on the line tonight, as we all know what these two really specialize in when it comes to wrestling. No doubt that these two will bring such great value as wrestlers to the ring in this showcase battle!
Rich Russillo: When it comes to these two, while their status might not be ranking high, the same can’t be said for their talent. It’s totally undeniable, knowing what they are capable of delivering to give us what we want.
Persephone: They didn’t cancel this match, so I think they didn’t give me what I want, and you were wrong.
James Peters: Two men colliding at the center of the ring! Locking each other up in a collar and elbow tie-up before Scotty takes a turn from behind, applying a waistlock and slamming AJ back to the ground as he takes control! AJ quickly slips out and gets back to his feet, trying to connect with a kick to his face!
Rich Russillo: Scotty is able to duck the upcoming kick to his face, seizing the toe and taking him down, executing a jackknife and rolling him over for a cover! Both shoulders are down!
ONEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: Just a one count, as AJ manages to kick out before the referee’s count progresses further. AJ swiftly gets back to his feet, reaching for the air, but his attempted armdrag misses!
James Peters: Scotty anticipated that move and quickly seizes AJ from behind, applying a backslide roll and taking them both back to the ground again! Shoulders are down once more!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: That’s a two count, but obviously not enough to make it three! AJ manages to kick out again! Both men quickly find their footing and regain control. AJ is now attempting to secure Scotty with a hook to the arm, possibly aiming to apply the Exploder, but Scotty fights back, hammering him with a few shots and stunning him!
Persephone: Honestly, if you want to make an impact on your opponent, you should hit them harder instead of those weak jabs. This isn’t a promo; we should be seeing real punches flying! Come on, deliver some real blows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Those shots are landing hard, rattling the side of AJ’s head, but he isn’t staying down for long. Scotty seizes the opportunity, swiftly grabbing AJ’s arm and sending him tumbling to the canvas with a Beautiful Armdrag!
James Peters: It’s like seeing the past replayed in the present, as the impact of that armdrag seems to shock AJ! Now AJ tries a clothesline, but Scotty catches his arm, possibly setting up for the TAPS DDT!
James Peters: Scotty backs into the corner, but AJ thrusts him back, crashing him into the turnbuckles! Now AJ delivers a series of shoulder thrusts, connecting with Scotty and leaving the Lieutenant reeling in the corner! Scotty is facing the pressure now!
Persephone: People might believe these dime a dozen at best jerks are going to deliver REAL GRAPS!!!! every week, but what they fail to realize is that you can witness this kind of action any day in a wrestling training ground. This isn’t a five-star spectacle; it’s just another showcase of rookies. Temper your expectations, mark.
Rich Russillo: AJ locks in a headlock and slowly goes with a snapmare, sending Scotty rolling to the ground. AJ takes a step back toward the corner and then charges toward Scotty’s spine…
James Peters: A RUNNING UPPERCUT CONNECTS WITH HIS SPINE, BRINGING THE PAIN AS AJ ROLLS HIM OVER FOR A QUICK COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Two counts and still no three, with Scotty kicking out once again! He’s displaying resilience, enduring the punishment and still fighting back. AJ is relentless, focusing on Scotty’s arm and contorting it in an unnatural direction.
Rich Russillo: The Americana Keylock comes into play here with AJ showcasing his martial arts techniques much like he did with Donovan Duke the last time they were in the ring together!
Persephone: What the fuck is Americana Keylock? Has anyone ever done that here either?
James Peters: Now you know. That armlock doesn’t last long, as Scotty quickly reaches the bottom rope with his foot, causing AJ to release the hold.
Rich Russillo: While he might be disappointed, AJ is not looking to end it like that just yet. He quickly picks Scotty up from the ground and puts him against the ropes… AND DELIVERS A CHOP ACROSS HIS CHEST FROM REDDING!
Persephone: I’m getting tired of these conventional ideas of professional wrestling, can’t we just kill each other every week? I feel better when I see other suffering.
James Peters: You might be the only one in the world who is obsessed with violence (like this) as much as you seem to be, considering how often you mention it. A chop connects, sending Scotty towards the ropes…
Rich Russillo: AJ goes for a clothesline, but Scotty ducks and retaliates with a chop of his own! Looks like we’re in for a chop fest tonight! Scotty tosses AJ into the corner, but AJ quickly seizes the top rope and propels himself into the air off the second rope… ONLY TO BE MET WITH A MID-AIR CHOP FROM SCOTTY! OUCH!
James Peters: That’s a smart move by Scotty, introducing some unique offense into the match. A mid-air chop isn’t something you see every day, so it’s refreshing to witness some innovation.
Persephone: Well, it’s not exactly creative, but you know what would be? If Major pulled out a butcher knife and started chopping AJ to pieces. Now that would be something!
Rich Russillo: I think you might want to talk to your therapist about that, honestly.
James Peters: It’s best to focus on the match and ignore her craziness, Rich.
Persephone: Hey, why not spice things up with some unique moves? How about ribbing the guy’s gut with some sharp crawl or whatever? Wrestling can get pretty boring sometimes. Let’s have some fun; I’m not getting paid for this bullshit every week!
James Peters: Wrapping him up from behind, Scotty with both arms entwined as he might as well be aiming to send him soaring over his head with a German Suplex!
Rich Russillo: He’s still feeling the sting of that chop across his chest. AJ isn’t about to let another chance slip through his fingers!
James Peters: He snags Scotty’s toe and brings him crashing down to the mat, ensnaring his foot and applying pressure to the ankle joint, stretching it beyond its normal limits! AJ with the Achilles Lock!
Rich Russillo: The more AJ attempts in this match, the more it becomes evident how much he needs this win. AJ Redding is here to win. He doesn’t seem willing to accept another loss just yet. He’s been pushing for it for weeks, showing that he’s here to stay and means business!
James Peters: Same determination applies to Scotty as well as he rolls out of the way, then delivers a powerful kick to AJ’s arm with his free leg as AJ steps back, feeling the impact!
Rich Russillo: AJ finds himself in a tough spot as Scotty rises from the ground and connects with a calf kick to AJ’s side, targeting the same spot he just struck and hyperextending the knee, affecting the structures of AJ’s lower leg with a Knee Bar!
Persephone: Too many holds here, and I’m already feeling like I’m holding off to sleep. Come on, guys, this isn’t Showdown. Can we stop pretending like we’re delivering some grand sermon on wrestling? We should be seeing some blood spilled every week, you know?!
Rich Russillo: I’m actually enjoying this match!
Persephone: Shut the fuck up, Rich. Of course you do, some tasteless pathetic piece of shit like you would enjoy this BLAND competition. This is why you are a virgin.
Rich Russillo: Now hang on a second-
James Peters: Knee Bar applied here, but AJ isn’t ready to give in just yet. He uses his free leg to kick back at Scott!
Rich Russillo: Scott quickly responds with an open-handed chop across AJ’s chest! AJ retaliates with a slap to Scott’s face, perhaps triggering more than he bargained for, as Scott now delivers a right elbow strike and repeatedly targets AJ’s jawline!
James Peters: Releasing the hold, Scotty now puts both legs under his arms and bends himself back once he’s back to his feet, sending AJ flying towards the corner!… BUT AJ LANDS ON TOP OF THE SECOND ROPE! WHAT A MOVE! HE JUST CAUGHT IT LIKE SOME MONKEY CLIMBING UP A PALM TREE AND NOW CATCHES SCOTTY BY SURPRISE BY FLYING OFF INTO A SUNSET FLIP ROLL-UP!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Two count once again as Scotty has managed to kick out of the surprising sunset flip roll!
James Peters: Scotty tries to wrap his head around what just happened there and gets back to his feet. AJ Redding moves in and goes behind to catch him!… Bringing his head down and under his shoulder comes the Dragon Sleeper! Was AJ trying to pull off some replication there?
Persephone: No, he’s just ass and untrained so he had to copy his move.
Rich Russillo: That might be out of the equation now with Scotty able to send AJ tumbling to the canvas first with a quick snapmare, AJ failing to lock it in!
James Peters: He finds himself by the ropes as soon as the snapmare is applied, and he’s onto his knees, then quickly to his feet, facing Scotty.
Rich Russillo: Scotty wraps his arm around AJ’s head from the front, with the forearm pressing against his throat or chin, but AJ snaps out of the hold… INTO A BACKDROP SUPLEX, SENDING HIM CRASHING TO THE MAT! AJ HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: A KICKOUT BY SCOTTY YET AGAIN! STILL JUST MORE KICKOUTS, BUT THAT BACKDROP SURE HAS TO BE TAKING ITS TOLL ON AJ! AJ SEIZES THE ADVANTAGE IN THIS MATCH, CHARGING FORWARD. SCOTTY SLOWLY RISES BACK FROM THE GROUND, THEN REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, BOUNCING BACK AND AIMING FOR THE ROLLING THUNDER!
Rich Russillo: RUNNING IN FOR THE BLOCKBUSTER, BUT IT DOESN’T GO AS PLANNED WHEN SCOTTY CATCHES HIM BY THE HEAD, WRAPPING HIS ARM AROUND AJ’S NECK FROM A FRONT HEADLOCK POSITION AND, THREADING HIS OTHER ARM THROUGH AND LOCKING HIS HANDS TOGETHER FOR THE ANACONDA CHOKE TO PUT AJ OUT BUT AJ QUICKLY ESCAPES BY PERFECTLY LANDING ONE OF HIS FEET ON THE ROPES!
Persephone: Nope, doesn’t matter. Count him out, ref.
James Peters: Scotty had the right idea, but it seems the execution wasn’t quite there.
Persephone: I’ll show you the proper technique. Let me call Luis back into this.
Rich Russillo: ?
Persephone: What? He’s a professional wrestler who can instruct these dumbasses on how to do it properly so I’m going to have him assist them. What’s so confusing? Get your mind out of the gutter!
James Peters: SCOTTY ISN’T ABLE TO APPLY THE HOLD IN TIME AND NOW HE’S YANKING AJ BACK BY HIS HAIR, TURNING HIM AROUND, AND PUTTING HIM RIGHT UNDER HIM AS HE GOES FOR THE DD214 AGAIN! THE DRAGON SLEEPER NOW HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PUT AJ OUT! THIS COULD BE IT FOR AJ REDDING IF IT’S LOCKED IN! THERE WILL BE NO ESCAPE!
Rich Russillo: AJ ISN’T THINKING THE SAME HERE AS HE TRIES TO REACH FOR THE ROPES AS SOON AS SCOTTY MAKES CONTACT! SCOTTY ATTEMPTS TO PULL AJ BACK, BUT HE’S STRUGGLING! SCOTTY QUICKLY PULLS AJ’S CHEST AND TRIES TO PULL HIM BACK FOR THE DD21-
James Peters: HE SLIPS THROUGH SCOTTY’S GRASP, ROLLING HIS SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE SIDE INTO A SCHOOL BOY ROLL-UP! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! SCOTTY DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING! WHAT A SMART ESCAPE BY AJ THAT BENEFITS HIM IN BOTH WAYS!
Persephone: COUNT REF! FASTER! I WANT THIS SHIT TO OVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THRE-
James Peters: THREE!- WOAH, NO! IT WAS INCREDIBLY CLOSE, BUT SCOTTY MANAGES TO KICK OUT ONCE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY QUICKLY REGAINS HIS FOOTING! AJ CATCHES HIM OFF GUARD WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT ACROSS HIS JAW! SCOTTY IS SPUN AROUND BY THE FORCE OF THE SUPERKICK, AND AJ TAKES ADVANTAGE, LEAPING HIGH ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!… A POISONRANA SPIKES! AJ ATTEMPTS FOR A COVER AGAIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREE!….
James Peters: NO! STILL NOT ENOUGH! NO MATTER HOW MUCH EFFORT AJ PUTS IN TO END THIS, VICTORY REMAINS ELUSIVE IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: AJ LOOKS FRUSTRATED, BUT HE KNOWS HE HAS TO TRY ONE LAST TIME TO FINISH THIS! SLOWLY, AJ PICKS SCOTTY BACK UP ONTO BOTH KNEES, HOOKING HIS ARMS! SCOTTY IS LOCKED IN, AND AJ ATTEMPTS TO LIFT HIM UP FOR THE ULTRA CHERNOBYL BOMB!
James Peters: SCOTTY COULDN’T LET THAT SLIDE, AND HE JUST YANKED HIS ARMS FREE, GRABBING AJ’S WRIST AND TWIRLING HIM AROUND INSTEAD INTO POSITION!… TAPS! A LEAPING DOUBLE-UNDERHOOK DDT AT THE CENTER OF THE RING! AJ IS OUT! SCOTTY DROPS INTO A COVER! WOULD THIS BE CURTAINS FOR AJ REDDING? IS VICTORY GOING TO BE SCOTTY’S TONIGHT?!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREE!….
….
….
Rich Russillo: BUT AJ STILL KICKS OUT! AJ REDDING HAS MANAGED TO DEFY THE ODDS ONCE AGAIN AFTER THE ULTIMATE DDT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FINISH HIM OFF!
James Peters: THE CRY OF THE WAR VETERAN ECHOES LOUDLY, SIGNALING THAT THIS COULD BE THE END FOR AJ REDDING! SCOTTY PULLS HIM BACK AND LOCKS IN THE SUBMISSION HOLD… WRAPPING HIS LEGS AROUND ENTIRELY AND SEALING THE DEAL WITH THE DD214! THIS HAS TO BE IT!
Rich Russillo: AT THE VERY LAST SECOND! AJ MANAGES TO LIFT HIS LEGS HIGH INTO THE AIR, FLIPPING OVER INTO A PINFALL! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN, AND AJ LEAVES SCOTTY’S SHOULDERS PRESSED AGAINST THE MAT! SCOTTY COULDN’T ANTICIPATE THAT MOVE! THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREE-
James Peters: TWO COUNTS! STILL JUST TWO! AJ ATTEMPTED TO SWIPE THAT ONE, BUT IT DIDN’T QUITE PAN OUT IN TIME FOR HIM! SCOTTY ONLY MANAGES TO REACH BOTH KNEES AFTER BEING ROLLED UP-
Rich Russillo: AJ IS FASTER, SHOOTING BACK TOWARDS HIM… ROLLING THUNDER BY AJ! THE RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER TAKES HIM OUT AND NOW A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY POWERS OUT! AJ HAD IT ALL FIGURED OUT AT THIS JUNCTURE, AND HE HAD THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY! THIS IS THE MOMENT TO SEAL THE DEAL, THE TURNING POINT OF THE MATCH! LIFTING SCOTTY BACK UP AGAIN AND GOING FOR ROUND TWO OF THE ULTRA CHERNOBYL BOMB-
James Peters: JUST SLIPPING BACK BEHIND, SCOTTY AVOIDS AND DUCKS DOWN TO THE BACK BEFORE HOOKING HIM UP AND SENDING HIM FLYING ACROSS THE RING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX PLANTED SQUARELY AT THE CENTER!
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY ROLLS BACK, HIS BUSINESS STILL UNRESOLVED, PULLING AJ REDDING UNDER QUICKLY AND LOCKING IN THE DD214! THAT’S IT! THE DRAGON SLEEPER! FINALLY LOCKED IN!
James Peters: THAT’S IT! AJ TAPS OUT! SCOTTY WINS!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR!
James Peters: A lot of holds and exchanges happening throughout the match, making it hard for both men to control each other’s fate. But in the end, Scotty manages to find a quick route and secure victory!
Rich Russillo: He had to keep it locked in, and it seems like, after becoming the winner, he wants to show some respect to the loser. What a great display of sportsmanship by Michael!
( As ‘Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers plays in the background, AJ rises back to his feet when Scotty offers him a handshake but AJ is still upset that he couldn’t get the job done, so he brushes him off and immediately leaves the ring. )
Rich Russillo: Well, it seems like AJ Redding doesn’t really care about the respect at all. He isn’t usually like this, but he seems pretty unhappy witb what just went down. He’s just leaving and doesn’t even look back at Michael after denying his handshake.
Persephone: What a sore loser.
( When AJ left the ring, Scotty looked at him and just shook his head in disappointment, but he quickly moved on from that and continued clearing the ring before the show slowly faded from ringside. )
( Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the backstage area of The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the show is coming live from. The camera focuses sharply on Sofia Clarke as she is once again standing in front of a large LED background covering the Voltage graphics, with an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. Sofia has a particularly exquisite outfit to wear tonight here in Philadelphia. She gives a nice big smile to the camera, as she begins speaking to the fans who are watching in the arena and watching on their television screen from there. )
Sofia Clarke: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, back to Sunday Night Voltage. We have more exciting action coming up tonight, with matches such as Harper Lee taking on KASAI, La Familia in six-person tag action, and of course, our massive main event which pits TLA against Dr. Bethany Blue. Just an overall stacked card showing exactly what Sunday Night Voltage is all about, with some of the best EAW has to offer, and newcomers looking to make a statement themselves. One of these newcomers happens to be my guest at this time for an exclusive interview. Last week, he picked up a win against AJ Redding, and now he looks to gain even more momentum heading into this year’s Grand Rampage match. Please welcome my guest at this time… Akari Kiyoko!!!
( Akari Kiyoko enters the frame as Akari gets a solid, respectable reaction from the crowd here tonight in Philly. Akari gives Sofia a friendly nod towards her, and Sofia gives a smile right back to him. Akari would tell Sofia… )
Akari Kiyoko: Thank you for the interview Sofia, I really appreciate your time.
Sofia Clarke: It’s my pleasure, Akari, I want to ask you something. You’ve been in EAW since January of this year, and it’s been quite some time since we’ve seen you have your first match. Already, you have taken the initiative of declaring for the Grand Rampage. 29 other Elitists are going to be in that match, most of whom are going to be experienced veterans and stars who have had a lot more experience than you. So why have you decided to compete in the match after only being here for two months?
( Akari reflects on the question momentarily, until he answers it, responding back by saying… )
Akari Kiyoko: That is a great question, Sofia. You are not wrong either. I am inexperienced compared to everyone else in this match, and I understand why people would question the reason for me being in a match like this. It’s pretty simple, Sofia, I want to give that guy Luis De La Rosa what he truly deserves and make sure Luis regrets ever trying to mess with me and steal the win that I should’ve gotten from under my nose. Luis acts like he is the tough guy, a man with immense potential, but yet the way that he won our match a couple of weeks back still angers me. It is incredibly disappointing, and I understand that for someone of Luis’ stature, a win like that was necessary. Taking that win the way that he did though, rubs me the wrong way, and if Luis is going to try to make it all the way to the final five and win the entire Grand Rampage match… then I’m going to be the spoiler to his aspirations.
Akari Kiyoko: Of course, that’s just one reason why I’m in this match, Sofia. If that was my only reason, I would just be a complete hater at that point. Seriously though, another reason why I am in this match, a match so coveted and notoriously difficult is what makes this such an opportunity for me. I understand what this all means, and understand the stakes that can come with winning this match. We’ve seen what’s happened in the past, it changes careers, it defines legacies, the Grand Rampage match is one of the most important matches of the entire Season, Sofia, and I have to take it on like no one else. Someone as new to this company as me understands the chances that I have, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to at least try and swing for it either.
( Akari takes a moment to catch his breath. He reflects upon what he is going to say next as he continues on. )
Akari Kiyoko: My journey here in EAW hasn’t been easy, to say the least. Of course, I’ve picked up a couple of wins, most notably against AJ Redding last week. Everything has been tough, every opponent has given me something to fight against, something to make this journey a hard one and I expected that. EAW isn’t some bush league type of company, this is where the big players are. Some of the best in the world compete here, so I expected that the journey so far would be filled with either wins, losses, or in other cases… a win being stolen from you, and nothing less. So even though the journey hasn’t been easy at all, I’m here to bring hope to this place, a new sense of hope in Elite Answers Wrestling. So I have no reason to slow down or give up right now. I wanna be here, this is where I belong, and I’ll keep fighting, put some smiles on people’s faces, and grasp the reality where I can call myself a champion.
Sofia Clarke: That’s great to hear, Akari! That’s a great mindset to have for someone as new as you are here in EAW, and while you look ahead to the future, is the Grand Rampage match truly a big deal for you? Of course, you said it was a massive opportunity and recognized that, but is it really necessary for someone as new to this company as you?
Akari Kiyoko: Of course, Sofia. Despite only being here for two months, I consider being in the Grand Rampage match a massive deal. Maybe someone else could see this match as a warmup for other opportunities that could be more “plausible”, but I don’t see this as an impossible task for someone like me to be in. It’s a chance for me to break out early, setting the bar high and becoming a shining example of rookies who came here to EAW. An example I want to point out is Miku Sakai and Hikari Kanno! Everyone knows who they are and how they were a team under the name of IDOL GUN. Only two months into their EAW careers, they managed to become Unified Tag Team Champions! That is the same amount of time I’ve been here and of course, that was also a rare exception. However, I want to be THAT exception and reach the heights that my fellow Japanese comrades did as well. I want to do what they did and make an impact early on in my career, and being in the Grand Rampage match and going all the way to be the only one left standing is the way I can.
Akari Kiyoko: Hope is what I am, and hope is what I plan to bring, and someone like Luis is the opposite of what hope is. He is a problem in EAW alongside the rest of La Familia. They make people lose hope, they make people suffer and think that they can just do whatever they want, like how they took out Korey Gaines all those months ago. That is a problem that doesn’t sit well with me, Sofia. Luis is a part of that problem, and whatever happens in the Grand Rampage match… he’s going to get it. I’m not going to let someone as stuck-up and self-centered as Luis continue to think he can do whatever he wants without anyone stopping him. That man is going to face the fact that he no longer hides from his actions, that someone as determined as me is going to be there to stop him in his tracks. There won’t be any family to save him in the Grand Rampage match, because if we meet face-to-face… it’s over for him.
( The crowd in the audience gives a nice reaction to what Akari has stated, while Sofia looks impressed herself. Akari takes a moment to collect himself once more as he looks to close out his speech by saying… )
Akari Kiyoko: One way or another Sofia, I’m going to make things right when it comes to Luis. I’m going to right some wrongs and in the process… I might earn myself a Pain for Pride main event spot. Setting an example, and following the footsteps of my peers, earning myself a World Championship opportunity might be some real hope that everyone will be intrigued by.
Sofia Clarke: Once again, we thank you for your time, Akari. Good luck in your match later tonight.
Akari Kiyoko: Thank you, Sofia.
( Akari and Sofia share a fistbump before Akari leaves the scene. Sofia gives a big smile toward Akari who’s leaving, as it’s clear Akari is on a mission and made his intentions quite clear regarding Grand Rampage. He looks to continue the momentum as he teams with Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro to take on La Familia. The segment would fade out as Sunday Night Voltage continues on. )
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics hits, and very loud boos come from the fans in attendance. Before long, Harper Lee begins storming out with a microphone in her hand. She’s not very pleased following last week’s events, just staring directly toward the ring on her way down the ramp. From the look on her face, it’s clear that she hasn’t forgotten about the attack from Hikari Kanno, which prevented her from answering Minerva’s open challenge.)
James Peters: Harper Lee is on her way down the ramp, and last week she was on the verge of obtaining an opportunity she’s wanted for a while now, as she almost answered Minerva’s open challenge. As for what stopped her… I’m sure that’s what she’s here to discuss.
Rich Russillo: Hikari Kanno laid her out and left her in no shape to even think of getting a title match, though we did see Harper later that night during Hikari’s match against Jamie. Things have definitely been getting heated between these two and fast.
Persephone: Looking at Harper’s face makes me mad too, so I get it.
(Harper slides into the ring, immediately beginning to speak as ‘Sweet Dreams’ fades out.)
Harper Lee: I’m not about to waste any time, you all know why I’m out here right now. I was about to get an opportunity I hadn’t had for an entire year at this point. It was the opportunity that I NEEDED, and that opportunity was stolen from me. Why? So Hikari Kanno can settle some petty beef that she still hasn’t gotten over from Shock Value? That was my chance to fight for my second World Championship, and you can BET that if I fought Minerva I would’ve won, but I didn’t even get the chance because of Hikari! I didn’t get the chance because Hikari Kanno is still salty over the fact that she didn’t win how she wanted to back at Shock Value! You hear that, right? SHE STILL WON THE MATCH! She walked into Shock Value expecting to win, and she got that, yet here she is, trying to make MY life hell weeks later! Hikari had every opportunity to just back off and focus on something else. She’s the one who said she wanted to become a Champion, yet here she is worrying about me.
(The fans continue to boo, obviously not feeling any sympathy for Harper. Harper just shakes her head before turning towards the stage and walking towards the ropes. After this, she continues to speak.)
Harper Lee: I hope you’re not just expecting me to forget what you did, Hikari. You didn’t just cost me a match or lay me out on any random week, you took away the one thing I wanted. So honestly, you should be grateful right now. You should be grateful that you even got to fight Jamie for as long as you did last week. You should be grateful knowing that I didn’t do far worse than I did because after what you did to me, you would’ve deserved it and ten times more. Not only did you cost me a chance to challenge Minerva, I had to watch HOLLY get a title shot.
(Despite Harper’s frustration, the fans begin cheering, obviously in support of Holly Arrow.)
Harper Lee: Of all the people who could’ve stolen that opportunity, it was the woman who never would’ve even been treated like a serious threat if I didn’t carry her on my back for a year, and that wouldn’t have happened if you would’ve just stayed out of my way. If you stayed out of the way, someone like her never would’ve had the opportunity to put herself into a Championship match she’s not even good enough to win! If you left me alone, I could’ve been the one fighting Minerva! You can be mad, you can hate my guts, you can think whatever you want of me, but you crossed the line last week and I’m not letting that go. Hikari, you had every opportunity to just grow up and leave me alone, but clearly, you don’t want to do that. So I hope you know that everything that happens to you is completely on you.
(‘Trepanation’ by Millennium Parade hits, causing a mixed, but overall more positive reaction to come from the crowd. Harper continues to stare toward the stage, and Hikari Kanno begins to walk out to the stage. Hikari doesn’t look impressed by Harper whatsoever, but she is holding a microphone in her hand. She begins to slowly walk down the ramp, and on her way to ringside, she begins to speak.)
Hikari Kanno: Harper, I don’t care what you have to say. I personally have grown tired of all the games. The only reason I’m even looking at you right now is because you had the nerve to lie to my face, knowing exactly what would happen if you did. There’s only one reason I allowed you to get involved with that match, and it’s because you said you would be impartial. I knew you most likely didn’t have it in you, but I told you what your options were. I told you what would happen if you didn’t do your job correctly, and unlike you, I make sure I keep my word. So if you have some sort of problem with me sticking my nose into something that had nothing to do with me last week, maybe you should ask yourself why things aren’t going your way.
(Harper just rolls her eyes as Hikari makes it to ringside. Once there, Hikari climbs onto the ring apron, causing her to be face-to-face with Harper Lee, with only the ring ropes in between them. From the apron, Hikari begins to speak.)
Hikari Kanno: Harper, looking back, I’ll admit that I should’ve expected you to get involved in my match last week. I should’ve known that someone as petty as you would fail to understand why you’re in the situation you’re in and instead feel the need to retaliate, but I hope you don’t think you did yourself any favors, because you really haven’t. You’re not intimidating anyone, and it’s not just because anyone on the roster could snap you in half, it’s because you’re one of the most childish human beings I’ve ever met, and anyone who had taken even the slightest glance at you could see right through you. I don’t have it in me to deal with someone like you for any longer than necessary after what I’ve already had to deal with for the entire first half of the Season, so I’m not about to play with you or take things easy. If you want to get yourself involved in my career, I’ll make sure you’re involved, but you won’t like how things turn out.
(The fans cheer, more in support of Hikari between the two women, and Harper begins to speak.)
Harper Lee: Who do you think you’re fooling? This isn’t 2021 when IDOL-GUN was taking the Tag Titles from The Realm. You’ve been an afterthought all Season, and if I WASN’T there at Shock Value, you would have lost. You somehow would’ve lost to someone like Holly Arrow who is worse than me in basically every way. I already beat you once, and that win is what led me to become Universal Women’s Champion the first time around. Do I need to do it again?
Hikari Kanno: This is all very funny knowing it’s coming from someone who finds every chance she gets to complain about something. Every week, something seems to go wrong for you, and every week there’s some sort of excuse. Harper, I’m not on Voltage looking to continue my run on Showdown. I made my intentions clear as soon as I returned to this brand, and right now, you’re just in the way of that. As annoying as it is, it’s a problem that can very easily be fixed. I’m sure you feel proud of yourself holding onto that Pain for Pride win a few years ago seeing as you haven’t grown even in the slightest since then. But the fact that you’re even out here right now should tell you that this is not 2022. You can keep trying to fool yourself, but no matter how you look at it, you did all of this to yourself. None of this happens without you making the decision that you did. The only one you should be upset with here is yourself, but we all know how you operate. You’re not the type to admit-
Harper Lee: What’s there to admit!? That I was screwed out of a World Championship match!? Look, I don’t care about your match with Holly, or your match with Jamie, or any of these other matches that won’t even affect you. You took an opportunity away from me, and that’s what matters. You’re right, it’s not 2022 anymore, but you shouldn’t be the one saying that. You weren’t a better wrestler than me back when you joined this company, you weren’t when I was facing you at Pain for Pride, and you’re DEFINITELY not one now that you don’t have anyone on your side. No Miku, no simps, nothing to back you up, and you’re nowhere close to me. I’m not as easily fooled as all the people cheering you right now. You and everyone else can say that things will be different because you’re on Voltage, but by the time Pain for Pride comes around, your time on Voltage will have looked the exact same as your time on Showdown.
Hikari Kanno: You’re welcome to think that, Harper. I’m not here to cater to you, and even in the event that I somehow did disappoint and completely drop the ball, you would have absolutely nothing to do with my failures. Instead, you’ll be failing on your own, just as you’ve been failing nearly every single week since you betrayed Holly Arrow. I really had no interest in the mess the two of you dragged me into, but I’m not blind, either. You’re not the threat you believe you are, and as time goes on you’re only going to keep being exposed, match after match. You keep crying about how badly you were screwed out of these World Championship opportunities, but in reality, you weren’t good enough anyway. You were never going to win that title, and soon enough you’ll realize that your little run at the top never meant anywhere near as much as you thought it did. Of course, this is all just me being generous.
(A far more serious look begins to appear on Hikari’s face as she continues.)
Hikari Kanno: Once I’m finished with you, there may not be enough left for anyone else.
James Peters: WOAH! HIKARI JUST DROPPED DOWN FROM THE APRON BEFORE GRABBING HARPER BY THE LEGS, AND SHE JUST PULLED HARPER UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!!! HIKARI JUST PULLED HARPER OUT OF THE RING AND NOW SHE’S JUST GOING TO TOWN ON HARPER, WHO COST HER THAT MATCH AGAINST JAMIE O’HARA LAST WEEK!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI THROWS HARPER OVER TO THE RAMP BEFORE CHARGING IN, AND SHE TAKES HARPER TO THE GROUND WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN! HIKARI KANNO IS ALL OVER HARPER LEE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE WERE RIGHT TO SAY THAT THINGS WERE BECOMING HEATED BETWEEN THESE TWO!
James Peters: HARPER MANAGES TO LAND A FOREARM SHOT, AND NOW SHE PUSHES HIKARI OFF OF HER BEFORE GETTING ON TOP OF HER! THE ROLES ARE REVERSED NOW AS HARPER BEGINS GETTING SHOTS IN ON HIKARI KANNO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A REAL BACK-AND-FORTH BRAWL HERE AS THESE TWO CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI SHOVES HARPER OFF OF HER, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN GET BACK TO THEIR FEET! HIKARI CONNECTS WITH AN UPPERCUT ON HARPER, AND SHE CONTINUES TO THROW STRIKES AS HARPER STUMBLES UP THE RAMP!
James Peters: HARPER RETALIATES WITH AN ELBOW AS BOTH WOMEN MAKE IT TO THE STAGE, AND- WAIT A SECOND! LOOK!
Rich Russillo: SECURITY IS HERE TO BREAK THINGS UP!! HIKARI AND HARPER WERE TRADING STRIKES JUST NOW, BUT A BUNCH OF SECURITY GUARDS HAVE RUN OUT TO STOP THE FIGHT BEFORE THINGS COULD GET TOO BAD! I can’t say I’m too surprised after what happened last week! Knowing how much these two interfered with, security may have done the right thing here!
James Peters: Yeah, but this just goes to show that these two can’t stand each other, and they want to end this once and for all!
Persephone: Please do. I want to move on.
(Hikari and Harper continue to yell at each other, throwing words around as the security guards grab both of them, pulling them away from each other. Harper is pulled to the back as Hikari Kanno is kept at the stage, and neither Elitist looks happy with each other, clearly both heated given how things escalated in the last few moments. Even so, as Harper is taken to the back, the camera gets one more shot of Hikari Kanno, who is staring directly at Harper. From there, the camera fades away from the area.)
( A commercial break is shown for the 10th Anniversary project of Tokyo Ghoul featuring NICHOLISM. )
[Cameron Ella Ava & Jack Ripley vs. NICHOLISM – British Invasion at ringside!] – TBP ASAP
(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where Minerva defends the Universal Women’s Championship against Holly Arrow.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PLEASE WELCOME, GARRYYY DANIELS!
(“Die Happy” by DREAMERS hits the speakers as an excited Gary Daniels makes his way out. Last week went as well as he could have wished for, and he is celebrating the moment emphatically. Making his way to the end of the ramp, Gary stood there looking on.)
Persephone: We should remove his brain and study it.
James Peters: Uh, I don’t know about all of that. But Drake Ki- Sorry, Gary Daniels has been an interesting case here on Voltage for the last couple of weeks. There is no doubt about it though, this has been a welcomed change for some Elitists, whilst others? They are still trying to grasp just WHAT is going on with this whole Gary Daniels thing. It seems as if Gary Daniels is happy and amped up after what happened last week! And let’s be honest here. This may be the happiest we’ve seen Gary Daniels in a very long time!
Rich Russillo: Long time as in his short period in the company. But I think Gary Daniels has brought positive energy to EAW. But at the end of the day, it feels as if it is a ticking time bomb. It isn’t going to last forever, eventually, Gary Daniels is going to have that breaking point, and when he does… relish in what we have for now, but all of it just feels artificial. Hopefully, I am wrong about that assessment, but let’s be honest here, this can’t last forever!
Persephone: Think he’ll be the one Kennedy takes? That’d be nice.
James Peters: Right now? I’m not so sure.
(Gary entered the ring as his theme song died down. He grabbed a microphone as he waited for the crowd to calm down.. taking a deep breath, he spoke as he paced around the ring.)
Gary Daniels: VOLTAGE HOW ARE WE DOING!?!?
(Excitement coursed through the arena as Gary Daniels got a loud reaction. Gary waited for the reaction to pause before he spoke again.)
Gary Daniels: I don’t know where to start, ladies and gentlemen. Last week I had my first-ever match in EAW, and it was against such a solidified legend in TLA. I was put to my limit, and the best was brought out of me. It was amazing, it was the first match I ever had in EAW. But confidently, I may be able to say, it WAS the best one I will ever have! Because so much happened in that match, going over it. I’d need a whole thesis to talk about. But I just wanna say this, it was a tough endeavor, but I kept my chin up. I showed that my passion prevailed. But that reception was amazing. I felt so humbled in such a special way when standing in front of you all. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, the GD Way was present on Voltage last week. But the GD Way isn’t going AWAY, get the pun? But allow me to turn my attention now, as we all know, a huge event is coming up. Grand Rampage. Who loves Grand Rampage?!
(The crowd cheered at the mention of Grand Rampage. A smirk appeared on Gary’s face as he paced around.)
Gary Daniels: Guys to see #GaryRampage trending was just so cool! From the bottom of my heart, that was fulfilling, it made me feel super duper important! But with that being said. Competing in the Grand Rampage this early in my career wouldn’t just be special, it would be HUGE. And guys, it’s a farfetched reality for a man like me at the beginning of his career, but could you imagine a world if I WON, Grand Rampage?? Oh, that would be awesome. I am imagining all of the thrilling and exciting possibilities and well, you all wanna see it, I wanna see it. I AM ENTERING THE GRAND, OR SHOULD I SAY GARY RAMPAGE MATCH!
(The crowd gave a hyped reaction, the smile never left Gary’s face. He was absolutely ecstatic.)
Gary Daniels: I am happy you all are giving me this hospitality, it means the WORLD to me, I wouldn’t change a thing to be where I am right now–
(“It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta hit the speakers as Charlie Marr made his way out much to the surprise of the crowd, and Gary Daniels. The EAW World Champion wasted no time getting into the ring and grabbing a microphone. He took a moment to eye the man standing in the ring Gary Daniels. Confusing definitely was across his face.)
Gary Daniels: EAW World Champion Charlie Marr! I know a lot about you, it’s an honor. A huge hono-
Charlie Marr: I am not going to entertain this, because this may be the dumbest thing that I have ever seen. This whole Gary Daniels stuff, Drake. Please do us all a favor and end it right now. This isn’t making anyone happy, this isn’t making anyone excited, this is your most pathetic attempt yet.
Gary Daniels: Sorry, Charlie, if my presence has offended you, that was the complete opposite of what I wanted. I have a lot of respect for you, and what you have accomplished in EAW. But I just don’t know what act it is that you speak of, my name is Gary Daniels, and I am participating in the #GaryRampage!
(The crowd cheered as Charlie Marr just looked absolutely unimpressed. He didn’t even give time for the crowd to react, he just spoke over it.)
Charlie Marr: Look, I don’t know if you saw what happened earlier tonight, but myself and Rex McAllister? We made Pick Your Poison official, and I had to pick someone to face him. So..
Gary Daniels: Rex McAllister? Wow. Facing someone like him would be so difficult due to how powerful he is! One of the best and toughest Elitists in the game! Whoever you pick, it’ll definitely be a tough fight!
Charlie Marr: That’s why I am here. I need that vicious side of you, I need that ruthless side of you. I need Drake King next week to face Rex McAllister. Can Drake King awaken to face Rex McAllister next week, or not?
(Gary scratched his head as he was still confused by the name Drake King. Trying to make sense of whomever that could be.)
Gary Daniels: I still don’t know if this Drake King guy can awaken, but he seems like he’s in a deep sleep. Can you tell me what happened to Drake King? I have heard it so many times, but it still does not make any sense to me. People kinda trip and skip over the story…
Charlie Marr: It’s.. You’re really bought into this shtick aren’t you, Drake? You’re believing your own delusion, and allowing it to viciously consume you. Acting completely oblivious and thinking it is going to help you on a roster like Voltage. This is, once again, pathetic. I need Drake King to face Rex McAllister, but it looks like that is not what I’m getting.., alright then.
(Charlie Marr just sighed as the EAW World Champion went to leave the ring, but Gary would quickly speak up before Charlie could leave the ring.)
Gary Daniels: Hang on, it’s not every day that in the young career of an Elitist, you get to be in the ring with a man as accomplished as you are, Charlie. You are decorated and you are spectacular, which is why I am here to ask you a question. I know Drake King, he seems to be in this somber sleep that he does not want to wake up from, but here is the thing. I…? I am not asleep. In fact, I am more awake than ever! I don’t know, Rex McAllister is an Elitist I would absolutely want to face and learn from in early matches. If it could be possible, what if I were the one who faced him next week?
(Charlie Marr was about to exit the ring, but he was pulled back into the ring by that question. He was contemplating himself as he thought for a moment, he didn’t really wanna do this. Charlie remained silent for a moment till he decided to raise the microphone once more.)
Charlie Marr: I am taking a huge gamble here, by giving you this match. You are pretending to be someone you are not, but you really want this match, huh? This is really what you wanna do, “Gary Daniels”?
Gary Daniels: This is exactly what I want to do. It would be an honor bestowed upon me.
Charlie Marr: Well, all I can say is… Drake King better be here next week.
(Charlie Marr left the ring as Gary looked on, Charlie didn’t look back, but Gary had just made two huge career decisions in a matter of moments, after Charlie walked up the ramp long enough, Gary would leave the ring. A reassuring nod that reaffirms the opportunity he has been given against the EAW World Champion.)
(A commercial is shown for the Buffalo Airport featuring Ronan Malosi.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is a Trios Match set for one fall!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Peligro’ by Peso Pluma hits to boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first they are the team of Brianna Hill, Valerie Hellstorm, and the EAW Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa… LA FAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMILIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
(La Familia is shown making their way down to the ring in full force looking confident in their chances of pulverizing the opposition. The fans are booing, but neither Roberto, Brianna, nor Valerie seem to care as they walk down the ramp, slowly making their way to the ring for this match.)
Rich Russillo: La Familia is a well oiled machine so you have to imagine they are the favorites to win this match.
James Peters: They are even stronger as a group than they are as individuals and they are all very competent competitors in their own right which makes them extremely dangerous to face on any given week.
(DESPERADO by ALI hits to cheers from the crowd!!!)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents first from Aomori, Japan he is “希望に満ちた魂” AKARI KIYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
(Akari Kiyoko steps out to the stage as he waits for the rest of his team to come out before heading down to the ring. The fans are cheering, giving a far more positive reaction than they gave to La Familia.)
(21st CENTURY BITCH by Holy Wars hits as the crowd erupts into cheers.)
Bella Braxton: And his tag team partners they are the team of Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro… #DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
(Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro come out together to the stage as they join Akari Kiyoko. The fans continue to cheer, and together the three Elitists begin making their way down the ramp, while La Familia waits in the ring for their opponents.)
Rich Russillo: The fans love #DOMIA and they are hyped to see them here together in tag team action. Akari Kiyoko too.
James Peters: Akari had a lot to say this week. It is clear he is determined to prove himself and looking to make a huge impact this week up against some real competition in La Familia.
(DING! DING! DING)
Rich Russillo: This is match is underway and it looks like Valerie Hellstorm is starting things off for La Familia. Facing off up against Mia Santoro representing her team! The two competitors lock up in the ring and they are fighting for position and they are fighting fiercely. It looks like Mia is getting the better here… no! Valerie grabs the arm of Mia and goes around behind her… but Mia twists through wrenching Valerie into an armbar… but Valerie flips over and rolls through across the ring! Valerie rolls back up to her feet and leaps up to the middle rope bouncing back towards Mia with her legs around the neck of Mia and throws her across the ring with a headscissors takedown! Mia rolls back up to her feet but immediately eats a standing dropkick from Valerie who is impressing in the opening moments of the match by really taking it to Mia! Mia back up as Valerie grabs her arm to prevent her from getting away into the corner and making a tag in…
James Peters: But Mia Santoro using all of her strength to throw herself hard towards the corner as she makes her way across the ring and shoulder thrusts Valerie Hellstorm right into the corner! Mia makes the tag in to Donovan Duke who enters the ring! Donovan enters the ring as Mia holds Valerie in place and allows Donovan to enter the ring and light up Valerie’s chest with repeated chops to the chest! Donovan with aggressive back chops towards Valerie as Mia exits the ring. Valerie shoves Donovan away but he charges in wildly… Donovan with a Running Forearm into the corner as he nails Valerie really hard knocking her almost out in the corner! Donovan grabs Valerie as Akari Kyoko makes the tag in! Akari backs up as Donovan tosses Valerie to Akari… and Akari takes her down with a Heart Punch right to the chest! Cover by Akari with the first cover of the match!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: T-
Rich Russillo: Quick kickout by Valerie Hellstorm. But it does not phase Akari Kyoko as he continues the attack. Spinning Elbow Strike from Akari takes Valerie down! Valerie rolls into the ropes as Akari moves in and hits her with a series of headbutts staggering Valerie up against the ropes. Akari runs the ropes… Running Headbutt into Valerie!!! No! Valerie moves out of the way and Akari goes flying over the top rope! Akari tries to grab the top rope as he goes down but crashes onto the apron and lands on the outside of the ring. Now is Valerie’s chance to make it to her corner and tag in another member of La Familia! No! Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro both enter the ring illegally and ambush Valerie before she can make it over there! The referee is ordering them out but they have other plans in mind!
James Peters: Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro both grab Akari Kyoko and lift him up… Double Team Suplex connects in the middle of the ring!!! No! Valerie Hellstorm flips out of it and lands on her feet behind Donovan and Mia! Valerie charges in and takes out both Donovan and Mia with a Double Clothesline!!! Valerie now with a chance to get to the corner having somehow taken out all three members of the opposition single handedly! Valerie desperately lunges into the corner… but Donovan and Mia are already back up and they are closing in! La Familia is not going to just sit here and take this any longer! Roberto De La Rosa and Brianna Hill are now entering the ring and throwing hands with Donovan and Mia! All hell has broken loose! The referee has lost complete control of the match as both teams have illegal members brawling it out right up in the middle of the ring!
Persephone: Seems like a disqualification but whatever don’t listen to me I guess. Not like I am an expert wrestling commentator who knows what she is talking about or anything.
Rich Russillo: Double team Dropkick from La Familia sends Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro through the ropes and back to the outside of the ring! La Familia clearing house now as Roberto De La Rosa and Brianna Hill help Valerie Hellstorm back up to her feet. Valerie and Brianna run the ropes… Donovan and Mia getting up on the outside of the ring… Double Tope con Hilo to the outside of the ring!!! La Familia gets all of it and they are rolling here tonight taking out the opposition! Wait Akari Kyoko is getting up on the opposite side of the ring… but Roberto takes notice as he runs the ropes… and hits a Tope con Hilo of his own! Akari laid out outside the ring as well and La Familia has taken out the other team! Can they keep the momentum? Let’s find out after the break!!!
James Peters: Well we actually don’t have a commercial break scheduled during the match… We on Voltage provide you with unedited matches with no breaks whatsoever.
Persephone: It is abusive working conditions if you ask me. But then again. Nobody ever does! :mjcry: !!!
Rich Russillo: Umm anyway back to the match as all three members of La Familia are back in the ring and trying to hype up the crowd. But the crowd doesn’t seem to appreciate their success here tonight… The referee trying to restore some order here as he convinces all of the illegal members of La Familia to get back to the outside of the ring. Akari Kyoko is shown slowly rolling back into the ring as Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro crawl back up to the corner. Valerie Hellstorm is in the ring as she grabs Akari and whips him across the ring… but Akari bounces back and takes Valerie down with a Running Shoulder Tackle! Valerie probably should have tagged out when she had the chance because that might have been a good opportunity for her to do so. And just like that the opportunity is all gone. Akari now looking to work on Valerie in the ring as he applies a Sleeper Hold on her in the middle of the ring. Valerie fading here but struggling to get out of this hold and get back up to her feet to continue the fight. Valerie with impressive strength managing to get back up… Valerie drops down hard on her knees stunning Akari and knocking him off her.
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm runs in and grabs Akari Kyoko kicking him in the gut and dropping him with a Snap DDT! Valerie gets all of it and goes for the cover! But Valerie is too slow in getting to the cover! Valerie instead decides to roll towards her corner looking to tag in a partner. Akari does the same! He slowly rolls over and reaches out to make the tag! Donovan Duke is tagged into the match! At the same time Valerie makes the tag also! Roberto De La Rosa is now in the ring and tagged into the match as well! Roberto and Donovan charge in at each other! Roberto with a Spinning Back Elbow catching Donovan right in the jaw and knocks him down to the mat! Roberto then charges the corner and knocks Mia off the apron! Roberto taking care of business as he turns around and ducks a Clothesline from Donovan… Roberto runs off the ropes… and connects with a Flying Crossbody to Donovan! Roberto to the cover!
Persephone: ONE! TWO! THREE! DING!-
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke kicks out with authority throwing Roberto De La Rosa off him! Both men back up to their feet! Akari Kyoko jumps back up to the apron but Roberto runs in and knocks Akari right back off to the floor with a running forearm! But the distraction pays off as Donovan hits Roberto with a Superkick! Roberto goes flying backwards into the ropes… Roberto bounces off the ropes and hits Donovan with a Rising Knee Strike! Donovan staggers across the ring and hits the ropes… before rolling into the corner… Roberto now running in… but Donovan grabs Roberto and throws him up over the top rope to the outside! Roberto goes flying! No! Roberto somehow managed to land on the apron grabbing onto the top rope for balance! Great agility from Roberto!
James Peters: Donovan Duke charges in looking to knock Roberto De La Rosa off the apron! But Donovan is hit with an Enzuigiri right to the face and falls backwards into the ring! Roberto now runs up to the top rope with extreme speed as Donovan turns around… Roberto connects with a Flying Senton Bomb off the top rope crashing right into the chest of Donovan and flattening him to the mat! Donovan is crushed flat like a pancake!!! Roberto to the cover yet again!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke kicks out yet again! Roberto De La Rosa fails to put Donovan away! The Hardcore Champion is shook! Roberto back up now and he is seething and begins stomping away at Donovan taking out his frustrations. Donovan slowly back up but as soon as he is back up he goes for a kick on Roberto! No! Roberto caught the leg! But Donovan jumps up with the other leg and kicks Roberto hard in the face! Roberto drops the leg and goes flying back into the corner… but Brianna Hill is up on the apron and reaches out to make a tag in! Brianna in the match for the first time as now all six competitors have been involved. Brianna stalking Donovan in the ring by going up to the top rope… Flying Dropkick from the top rope!!! Brianna gets all of it! Brianna then runs the ropes… Brianna with a Lionsault off the middle ropes to Donovan and she goes for the cover! La Familia for the win!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: But Mia Santoro lunges into the ring and dives in to break up the pin just in time! Roberto De La Rosa bursts into the ring to attack Mia for ruining the victory for his team! The referee is just unable to maintain control here so it looks like Roberto will do it for him! Roberto grabs Mia and tosses her over the top rope! Mia goes flying out of the ring flipping out onto the apron and to the outside. Roberto now to the outside as he yanks Mia up by the hair and runs her along from outside the ring and slams her face first into the turnbuckle pole outside the ring! No! Mia reverses and instead sends Roberto skull first into the pole! Roberto is laid out at ringside! Mia hops back up on the apron and is looking to get back into the ring and interfere further!
Persephone: It is crazy how lenient these referees are. I would disqualify anyone who even looked at me sideways if I was a referee.
Rich Russillo: Wait no! Valerie Hellstorm is back up and she is yanking Mia Santoro off the apron and back down to the outside! Valerie is stomping on Mia and really going in! But here comes Akari Kiyoko! Akari comes charging in at Valerie and gores her at full speed! Valerie goes back first into the steel steps at ringside and Valerie just got laid the hell out with a football tackle like spear from Akari! What power and strength on display! Meanwhile back in the ring Brianna Hill and Donovan Duke are recovering and pulling themselves up in opposite corners of the ring. I almost forgot who the legal competitors in this match were with how much chaos and interference there has been!
Persephone: You forgot because unlike me you are not qualified for your job as a commentator.
Rich Russillo: :mjcry: !
James Peters: Doonovan Duke charges in at Brianna Hill… but Brianna steps out of the way! Donovan almost runs into the corner but manages to stop himself just in time. Donovan whirls around… Brianna with a Superkick! Donovan is sent flying backwards into the corner and lands on the ground. Brianna with repeated knee strikes to keep Donovan down in the corner. Everyone else involved in this match seems to be down on the outside and this could really be Brianna’s best opportunity to put this thing to an end!!! Brianna backs up before charging in with a Double Knee Strike to the face of Donovan! Donovan is unconscious at this point! Wait look out!
Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko is entering the ring but the referee is doing a great job of telling him he needs to get the hell back out! But behind the referee’s back! Mia Santoro is entering the ring! Mia charges in and hits Brianna Hill with a hard Lariat to the back of the neck knocking her down! The referee now turning around and sees what Mia did and orders her to leave the ring as well. But the damage is done! And Donovan Duke is slowly recovering as he makes his way over towards Brianna and makes the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: No! Kickout somehow by Brianna Hill! Mia Santoro’s interference wasn’t enough to put her away! Donovan Duke helps Brianna back up and tosses her into the corner. Donovan is now pounding away at Brianna really going in on her here as Brianna is helpless to Donovan’s assault. Donovan grabs the arm of Brianna and yanks it around wrapping the arm around into an armbar like position. Donovan yanks the arm and kicks at the leg of Brianna as he drags her across the ring. Donovan brings Brianna over to the ropes and slams her arm across the top rope repeatedly. Donovan yanks Brianna down into a Crossface! Donovan is going to force Brianna to tap out here tonight of she won’t submit to his pinfall!
Persephone: Tap out already ya dumb bi-
Rich Russillo: No! Roberto De La Rosa launches himself off the top rope with a Flying Axe Handle to the back of Donovan Duke! The Crossface is broken up! But his interference leads to Akari Kiyoko to enter all up into the ring and he is laying into Roberto! Akari connects with a thumb to the throat of Roberto dropping him down to the mat! Akari runs the ropes and comes back against Roberto… but Roberto jumps up landing on top of the shoulders of Akari and throws him backwards with a Hurricanrana over the top rope! Both Roberto and Akari go flipping over the top rope to the outside of the ring and crashing down to the floor! But Roberto immediately jumps up on Akari and begins laying into him! Roberto is shown grabbing a chair from under the ring as the Hardcore Champion is looking to get all kinds of Hardcore!
James Peters: But Akari Kiyoko kicks the chair back in Roberto De La Rosa’s face as the brawl continues on the outside of the ring. Meanwhile back on the inside of the ring Donovan Duke and Brianna Hill are slowly recovering and meet again in the ring and begin throwing shots at each other. Donovan! Brianna! Donovan! Brianna! Brianna! Brianna! Brianna taking control here as she pummels Donovan backwards! Donovan falls backwards into the corner but luckily Mia Santoro is there and she makes the tag in! Mia up onto the top rope as she springboards into the ring towards Brianna with a Springboard Spin Kick!-
Rich Russillo: But Brianna Hill moves out of the way and catches Mia Santoro right in the gut with a kick in midair! Mia crashes and burns as Brianna moves back into her corner and makes the tag in to Valerie Hellstorm! Valerie enters the ring and grabs Mia Santoro looking to take advantage of Mia’s massive fail by setting her up in powerbomb position… Valerie connects with a Sit-Down Powerbomb on Mia! The cover and it has to be over! Such force!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: But Akari Kiyoko rushes all up into the ring to break up the pinfall! Wait no!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
James Peters: Brianna Hill rushes in to stop Akari Kiyoko but Akari moves out of the way-
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: This leads Brianna Hill into crashing into Valerie Hellstorm and breaking up the pinfall for her own team! That backfired immensely! Valerie is shown looking on in confusion as she realizes that Brianna is the one who broke up the pinfall! Brianna is quickly trying to explain to Valerie what happened but Akari Kiyoko just hit Brianna with a Superkick sending her flying to the outside of the ring! Akari drops Valerie with one as well before the referee forces him to leave the ring back to his corner! Valerie on the mat dazed and confused as she looks around… and Roberto De La Rosa is back up on the apron and she crawls over towards him!
James Peters: But Mia Santoro is crawling over to her corner as well where Akari Kiyoko is standing! Akari gets the tag in!!! Roberto De La Rosa gets the tag in! Both men enter the ring and begin exchanging punches as everyone else rolls to the outside! Roberto is getting the advantage here as he is lighting up Akari pummeling him backwards into the corner! Akari lunges out-
Rich Russillo: But Roberto De La Rosa connects with El Último Deseo!!! Roberto gets all of it as he goes for the cover on Akari!!!–
James Peters: Wait Roberto is distracted by some commotion at ringside! Brianna Hill is screaming at Valerie Hellstorm outside the ring about how she cost them the match! Roberto ignores going for the pin as he approaches Valerie and Brianna and tries to tell them to calm down!
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm is seething that Brianna Hill accidentally broke up their pinfall! Roberto is trying to explain to Valerie that it was an accident as well-
James Peters: Wait from behind! Akari Kiyoko just rolled up Roberto! School Boy rollup!’
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners… #DOMIA and AKARI KIYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKO!!!!
Rich Russillo: Wow! Huge win for Akari Kiyoko here tonight as he pins the EAW Hardcore Champion! My mind is blown!!!
James Peters: But Brianna Hill and Valerie Hellstorm now realize what they have done by accidentally distracting Roberto De La Rosa and leading to the loss for La Familia here tonight! The team you would most expect to be on the same page was most definitely not here tonight!
(Roberto De La Rosa is shown seething visibly as he rolls outside the ring and gets right up in the faces of Brianna Hill and Valerie Hellstorm.)
Roberto De La Rosa: (off-mic) Estan locos? ¡Mira lo que hiciste! You cost us the match! What the hell is wrong with you two? We are supposed to be Familia!
(Valerie Hellstorm and Brianna Hill look at each other before Valerie turns back to Roberto.)
Valerie Hellstorm: (off-mic) Excuse me? Who the hell do you think you are? You are not going to speak to me that way! Show me some fucking respect!
Rich Russillo: Oh shit! Valerie Hellstorm just slapped Roberto De La Rosa across the face knocking him to the ground!
James Peters: Damn! The force behind that slap! She went all in!
(Brianna Hill is shown looking on in complete shock as Roberto De La Rosa is on his knee, getting back to his feet. Roberto is also shocked, but Valerie Hellstorm just walks up the ramp, leaving them at ringside.)
Rich Russillo: Valerie Hellstorm is walking out on La Familia! Have we just seen the complete implosion of this team here tonight? What the hell is going on?!!?!?
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Grand Rampage.)
(The camera fades into a backstage area where a lounge with chairs has been set up. Persephone is shown sitting in one chair as she awaits the arrival of her special guest.)
Persephone: Oh wait, I almost forgot…
(Persephone is shown standing up as she sprinkles rose petals around the room and across the chairs. After some time, when the preparations have been made, she goes to open the door as knocking is heard.)
Persephone: Welcome, mi amor.
(Persephone opens the door as Luis De La Rosa enters the room and takes a seat in the chair. Persephone offers him wine in a pink glass with hearts on it before she makes her way back over to her chair.)
Luis De La Rosa: Gracias, thanks for having me out here this week. You know that I am all kinds of hyped for the Grand Rampage! It is going to be a great match. I will obviously win. I guess that’s really all I need to say. Interview over!
Persephone: Whoa, whoa, hold on. Let’s take our time. Take it nice and slow, papi. I understand. This is a very important interview and we really need to set the mood.
(Persephone is shown with a remote as she lowers the lighting in the room and Marvin Gaye songs begin playing over the speakers. Persephone tries to invite Luis over to dance with her, but he seems more interested in finishing the interview at this time.)
Persephone: I hope that you are very comfortable here. This interview could have been done by that idiot Sofia Clarke, but I just knew that she would not show you the proper respect that you deserve. I honestly don’t even know why she is employed here or what she even does. She is just slacking around backstage most weeks. Half the time she doesn’t even interview anyone backstage on a given week. Probably one of the first to go for the next budget cuts if I am being real. But of course, this isn’t about her… There was only one person who could properly interview the likes of you, Luis.
Luis De La Rosa: I am not surprised. I think Sofia Clarke has been out to get me from the beginning. Not just her, but so many others. I’m not concerned with the haters, however. As one-half of the EAW Hardcore Champions, there is a lot of general jealousy going around backstage. So it is nice to be in a safe space here tonight where I can be properly appreciated for my greatness. This should really be how it is every single week for a superstar of my caliber.
Persephone: Of course, of course. I know that you will win the Grand Rampage. There is no question about that. But I am being told by the producers of the show that I have to ask this stupid question so here we go. Durr herr Luis! Are you gonna win the Grand Rampage?
Luis De La Rosa: Wow, that really is a stupid question. Imagine even asking me that. Whoever thought of that question should be fired, for real. Probably some ignorant neckbeard who hasn’t even seen my work? I mean, obviously, I am going to win the Grand Rampage. Does anyone even think otherwise?
Persephone: I sure don’t. I really don’t think anyone does honestly. You are pretty much everyone’s favorite to win, and I imagine most people will predict you on social media as well. Anyone who predicts otherwise is just defying logic, facts, and science.
Luis De La Rosa: Bueno, bueno. Some people might think that it is arrogant of me to be so certain that I am going to win. But when you are Luis De La Rosa, it is just natural confidence that you will win every match and every fight you are in. Not to mention, it does seem to always happen. I have been completely untouchable my entire career. Did you see what I did to that old bastard Cornelius at Shock Value? He ran away pissing and shitting his pants in fear of my technique. In fact, it has become pretty much common knowledge even among the other members of La Familia that I am kind of like the group’s bodyguard. I’m the enforcer and the “tough guy” of the group if you will.
Persephone: Damn that is so hot. You are such a bad boy!
Luis De La Rosa: I play by no one’s rules. Not even my own. Reglas are for the weak. I am going to win the Grand Rampage and then I will go on to become the first member of La Familia to win a World Championship. I will bring it home for the fam and honestly, I think that I am the best suited for it and in many ways the only one who can. Looking at everyone else who has already declared for the Grand Rampage, this is probably going to be an easy night for me. Even if I enter at numero uno or some shit, I will probably just coast through it all and get an easy victory. I wish that they would just let all the other 29 competitors come into the ring at the same time so I don’t have to wait for like a whole fucking hour for them to come out and get eliminated by me.
Persephone: Wow, you also like matches to be over quickly? We have so much in common!
Luis De La Rosa: Lately I have had to deal with annoying people like AJ Redding getting involved in my business, but AJ is most definitely not going to get in my way of winning the Grand Rampage. You hear me, AJ? Fuera de mi vista! I don’t want to waste my time with jobbers like you! I should be at the top of the card! The main event! People think that I am at a disadvantage because this is the first time I am entering the Grand Rampage. But I am a member of La Familia. Wrestling is in my blood, and I have all of the experience and talent necessary to win the match on my first attempt. In fact, the only reason people like Kassidy Heart won last time was because I was not in the match. But, obviously, now for the first time ever, I am in the match, so I imagine that everyone now realizes that they have no chance of winning.
Persephone: You would think that they would all just give up at this point. I mean, why even enter the Grand Rampage if you are going to be in it?
Luis De La Rosa: There’s literally no reason. Just like there is literally no reason for anyone to oppose La Familia in general. We always win. Always get what we want. I have La Familia on my side, and soon enough they will be looking on as I achieve my greatest victory. As I achieve their greatest victory! We are doing it for the fam, ya feel me? And they are going to have my back all the way!
Persephone: Speaking of La Familia… Have you considered adding any more members? Possibly another female member via marriage? I can think of a very qualified candid-
(Suddenly, Akari Kiyoko comes flying into the room, breaking through the door and taking off Luis De La Rosa’s head with a Running Pump Kick!)
Persephone: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!
(Persephone lunges out of the way in fear, as Akari Kiyoko enters the interview area and kicks Luis De La Rosa over a chair! Akari grabs Persephone’s wine glass…)
(CRASH!)
(And shatters it over the head of Luis! Luis is laid out bloody as Persephone is shown cowering in the corner.)
Persephone: NO! LEAVE HIM ALONE! HE WAS ABOUT TO PROPOSE TO ME!
(But Akari Kiyoko is not done! Akari grabs Luis and picks him up, before dropping him with the KINGSLAYUH! Akari hits the Springboard Rewind Backstabber and drops Luis backward, landing on a table in the room. Akari then makes his way up on top of one of the lounge chairs in the interview room, and goes to leap off!-)
Persephone: No! Don’t hurt him!
(Persephone is shown grabbing the leg of Akari Kiyoko as she tries to prevent him from leaping off! But Akari shakes Persephone away as she quickly scampers back, going into one of the corners again. Akari then leaps off the chair!!! RACE AGAINST TIME CONNECTS!!! DIVING SENTON ON LUIS THROUGH THE TABLE!!!)
Persephone: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
(Akari Kiyoko gets up like it was nothing and dusts himself off, as he walks away and begins to leave the room. A disgusted Persephone tries to rush over to him and attack him, but she is far too late.)
Persephone: YOU BASTARD! YOU’RE GOING TO PAY FOR THIS!
(She then crawls over to the destroyed Luis De La Rosa and begins crying over him. Akari is shown leaving the room as he slams the door, having made his statement here tonight. The camera fades back to ringside for the next match.)
(Sunday Night Voltage comes back as the camera goes to a shot of the arena before the crowd is met with ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan which is heard playing through the speakers of the arena. Bea Valentine along with Cornelius who is holding Gloria in his possession, are seen making their way out to the stage. Bea does not look very happy as she makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!!!!!!!! ‘THE ETERNAL’… BEA VALENTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well last week we saw Bea continue her Specialists Championship reign by defeating both Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro. But it seems that along with that she was met with her next challenger.
James Peters: Showdown’s KASAI made it known that she wanted the Specialists Championship and she made a demanding statement to end the show. Now Bea is heading out here tonight, looking to give her thoughts.
Persephone: Mid.
(Bea makes her way up the steel steps and into the ring, immediately snatching a microphone as ‘Gloria’ begins to come to a close. Bea then heads toward the center of the ring, the spotlight shining down on her as she begins to speak.)
Bea Valentine: I apologize for the interruption, I know all of you were expecting what I assure you to be a stupendous match, but there is something I have to say! What happened last week was something that I could not, and WILL NOT, stand for. After what was seen as a successful title defense by myself against Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro, a vile beast attacked me at my most vulnerable and ravaged me. Believe me, I made sure Cornelius SCRUBBED Gloria after KASAI defiled her!
(Bea looks behind her to Cornelius for reassurance as he is still rubbing Gloria with a handkerchief to make sure that the job is done. She then nods her head before continuing onward from there.)
Bea Valentine: She should be absolutely ashamed of herself. I am REPULSED that I would have allowed this to happen. KASAI belongs NOWHERE near not just myself but my precious Gloria. Only the best of the best have the privilege of holding her, including myself, and if KASAI thinks that she is one of them, THEN SHE IS MISTAKEN! You do not have the ✨ bollocks ✨ to bear that responsibility, and I shake my head that you would even consider that a mere thought in your mind, KASAI! You had the audacity to put your hands on me, and as I said, it is something that will NOT be tolerated. So many people before you have tried to take away my dear Gloria from me, and each time they have failed! So if you think that you are some sort of exception to that, then I implore you to think again. This is not the fight that you want to ask for, this is not one that you will WIN. You are facing an enemy that is far beyond your reach, and if you think otherwise, then your BUTTOCKS better think again! Because I am not whatever opponent you have faced on Saturday Night Showdown, the absolute filth that you were stuck in such as the likes of Nikki Kimura and Jane Chrissty, yuck, I am Bea Valentine! I am the greatest Champion of the 18th century and, mon dieu, I am certainly not on the level of KASAI… I AM PLENTY ABOVE HER!
(Bea exclaims loudly as she raises her finger in the air, the crowd certainly giving a loud response to the Specialists Champion.)
Bea Valentine: And that is-
(‘KARATE’ by BABYMETAL is heard playing through the speakers of the arena as Bea is interrupted by the appearance of KASAI, who is seen beginning to make her way out to the stage. She has a smile on her face as she makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring from there.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes the perpetrator of last week’s attack as KASAI looks pretty satisfied by it.
James Peters: She said on Showdown last week that she would get what she wanted even if it meant leaving the brand and it seems to have led her to Voltage where she goes after the Specialists Championship.
Persephone: The battle of mid.
(KASAI makes her way up the steps and into the ring as she takes a microphone for herself. ‘KARATE’ from there begins to come to a close as KASAI looks at Bea as she continues to smile before, from there, speaking.)
KASAI: Oh, Bea, always the entertainer! Everyone, let’s give a nice hearty laugh for Bea Valentine! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
(KASAI starts laughing hysterically as Bea looks weirded out by this, taking a couple of steps back toward Cornelius.)
KASAI: Look, dear, you can be “disgusted” all you want, even “repulsed” if that’s the choice of words that we want to use, all I know is that I did what I felt necessary last week. I had promised on Showdown that I would get the opportunity that I felt I deserved even if it meant leaving to go somewhere else, and my journey brought me here, and it brought me to the Specialists Championship. I’ve heard what everyone has said about you and how you are this unstoppable Champion who cannot be touched by just anyone, and you’ve had some trouble finding a challenger who can really push you to your limits and someone who can really put your reign as Champion in danger. This is why I stepped up, it’s why I gave you a much-needed warning of what is to come. So if you decide that that’s how you want to respond to it, then you shouldn’t really expect to hold onto your “Gloria” for much longer. I could run down your competition but even you know just how underwhelming they were, and unfortunately for you, I am nothing like them, and you won’t have as easy of a time with me as you did them.
Bea Valentine: NEAUX! I WILL NOT BE TOUCHED, NOT EVEN BY YOU! It is only I that does the touching! I will have my way with you just like I did with my other competition, KASAI, that is simply an inevitability. But if you want to talk about competition, I’d rather see that as a strength than a weakness, thank you very much. I have quite frankly overcome far too much to lose my Gloria, and just like everyone else, KASAI, you will not be the one to tear us apart! So if you really think so then you MUST be stupid, you must be el re-
KASAI: ENOUGH. I think it’s safe to say that everyone has already had enough of you. We’ve had to put up with your antics for far too long now and not only that, you holding the Specialists Championship captive. I promise, even if it’s the last thing I do, that I will be the one that finally puts an end to your reign with the Specialists Championship. If you think you know what I’m capable of now, you just wait to see what happens when the stakes are truly as high as they will be when we face off. The last time we saw each other was in the Specialists Chamber, and I lost there, and I do not intend to repeat that now.
Bea Valentine: The issue is, you will simply not have a choice! I spanked you at Road To Redemption and I will not be afraid to bend you over my knee and spank you again! This is not going to end the way that you want it to end, and that should have been far established from the very beginning! To think, you actually have a chance to strip me of my Gloria? Pfftt, you can’t even tie your own shoes, you probably wear velcro!
KASAI: I don’t wear velcro how dare you accuse me of that.
Bea Valentine: You will not, NEAUX, ever have a chance to beat me! That is something that you are going to have to put your big boy pants on and ACCEPT!
KASAI: Well-
???: ENOUGH!!!!
(The crowd boos loudly, recognizing such an irritating voice. The camera goes over to Harper Lee as she is seen storming out to the ring with a microphone in hand, already in her ring gear for her match against KASAI.)
Persephone: Well, if things weren’t bad already, they just got worse. What is she even doing out there? Who invited her???
Rich Russillo: Well considering she has a match against KASAI, that could be the reason.
Persephone: SHUT UP!
James Peters: Harper is out here after having to deal with Hikari Kanno earlier in the night, and it seems like after what happened between the two of them, her patience has run thin on this encounter.
(Harper makes her way up to the steel steps and into the ring, getting into the face of both Bea and KASAI who look equally disgusted by this.)
Harper Lee: You’ve said enough, blah blah blah, we get it. I’m not listening to you two idiots squawk at one another when certain people (me) have better things to do than have to sit through this. So if nobody is going to tell you, then I will be the one.
(Harper looks to Bea and approaches her, as Bea quickly backs up, pinching her nose as she tries to fan Harper away.)
Harper Lee: Get out of the ring, this match is beginning.
(Bea is shocked by this but doesn’t bother to do anything about it, as she shakes her head and leaves the ring along with Cornelius to head over to the commentary table. KASAI does not have any objections about this as both Elitists take off their entrance gear and a referee slides into the ring.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And this match is now underway! Harper Lee and KASAI begin to pace around the ring, keeping their eyes locked upon each other… before they rush towards each other and engage right into a collar and elbow tie up to start this match! They are both holding it down, keeping it locked in the centre of the ring as both women look to get the opening advantage of this match, but it looks like that advantage is going to go to KASAI, who pulls Harper right over and into a side headlock, and she begins to wrench it in tight!
Rich Russillo: But Harper is going to manage her way out of it, sliding out of the headlock before she goes around and pulls Kasai over into a waistlock, and she tries to lift her off of the mat to slam her down into it, but Kasai doesn’t allow it to happen, shooting a back elbow behind and right into the jaw of Harper! Harper did not take too kindly to that however, stumbling back, only to push forward, and she goes to nail a forearm to the back of the head, but Kasai ducks under it, and pushes her off into the ropes! BUT HARPER TAKES KASAI DOWN WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK AS SHE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES AND INTO THE CENTRE OF THE RING!
Persephone: The stupid rat has taken the advantage of this match, as she looks to follow up with it, running off of the ropes once again but Kasai slides under her, causing Harper to jump over her and take a run off of the other ropes… only for Kasai to pop right back up to her feet, and she catches a hold of Harper, throwing her into the mat with an armdrag! Why am I not surprised? Of course Harper fucked that up already… and can you guys explain to me why you put this ancient dinosaur next to me? SHE STINKS!
Bea Valentine: Oh Seph dear don’t be such a tyrant right now, we’re having a good time! (Bea wraps her arm around Persephone and holds her close) Unfortunately the Set 3 War Criminal is in control of this match right now, she brings up Harper Lee and sets her back up into the corner, before nailing her with a chop that was as quiet as a chop could possibly get! Now, if it was I in that position, that chop would have echoed throughout the entire arena, and that person of restricted growth would have died! That’s just me though.
James Peters: Well nonetheless, KASAI THROWS YET ANOTHER CHOP INTO THE DIRECTION OF HARPER AND IT CONNECTS WITH FORCE BEHIND IT! Harper is not in a good position right now, as she brings Harper out of the corner… AND SHE LIFTS HER IN THE AIR, BEFORE TWISTING AROUND AND LOOKING TO DROP HARPER INTO THE MAT WITH A SPINEBUSTER, BUT HARPER MANAGES TO DROP AN ELBOW ONTO THE BACK OF KASAI’S HEAD, FORCING KASAI TO LET GO OF HER! Close call right there!
Rich Russillo: And Harper is going to take a couple of steps backward as she sizes up KASAI who falls into the corner… BEFORE RUSHING IN, LEAPING ONTO A ROPE AND SPRINGING INTO KASAI WITH THAT HIGH KNEE! That high knee catches KASAI right on the jaw, as Harper then drops back down to the mat with KASAI doubling over, and Harper manages to hook her by the head, AND SHE PUSHES FORWARD FOR A HUGE RUNNING BULLDOG, AND IF HARPER LEE CAN CONNECT WITH THIS, SHE MIGHT TAKE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THIS VERY MATCH!
Persephone: (Suffering as Bea still holds onto her), HAH! KASAI JUST THREW HARPER OFF OF HER AND HARPER CRASHES AND BURNS INTO THE MAT BY THE FAIL RUNNING BULLDOG! Harper just failed horribly at trying to connect with that bulldog! (She looks over at Bea and disgusts, pushing her off of her). Let go of me! The only person that can hold me like that is Luis De La Rosa, and that especially excludes you from the privilege of being able to do so! Now can we focus back on this dreadful match we’re witnessing?! Harper’s getting her shit rocked.
Bea Valentine: Ugh, how rude of you! But, you’re right, Seph. Pocket Lee is getting her shit rocked right now by that War Criminal, in an awful match that we are witnessing! Can it get better? Can it be fixed? Is a nuke going to be dropped down onto the building in order to save us from this suffering? I have to shield Gloria’s eyes away from having to watch this, that is how bad these two have been STINKING it up!
James Peters: Well champ, I don’t think that this match is going to reach a conclusion any time soon. KASAI rips Harper back up to her feet by the hair… AND SHE NAILS A SICKENING SLAP ACROSS THE FACE! Harper did not take too kindly to that, as her face jolted into a completely different direction from the impact that was behind the slap… BUT SHE STEPS FORWARD AND LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A FOREARM, BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDER IT AND GOES BEHIND, JUMPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK THAT SENDS HARPER FLYING OUT OF THE RING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Harper goes crumbling to the ringside mats, as she is quick to get back up to her feet, but I don’t think KASAI is done just yet! She takes a run off of the ropes as Harper turns her attention back to the ring… and she connects with a HUGE SUICIDE DIVE! KASAI HITS THAT SUICIDE DIVE WITH PERFECTION, AND SHE THROWS HARPER BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE SCALING TO THE TOP ROPE, AND HARPER GETS BACK UP… TURNING BACK AROUND INTO A MASSIVE MISSILE DROPKICK!!! HARPER GETS SENT FLYING AND KASAI SCRAMBLES RIGHT OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: Ugh oh. But it is Harper Lee that manages to kick out of the pinning predicament at the count of two, and she keeps this match alive. KASAI does not look happy, and neither do I at the fact that this match is still unfortunately going, as we do not know if it is going to end any time soon. That is just sad. I want to kill myself right now.
Bea Valentine: Neaux. ♥️
Persephone: :madstare:
James Peters: Well, in spite of the frustration that had set upon the face of KASAI right now, I don’t think she is going to give up right now, as she begins to get back up to her feet, and she grabs Harper, picking her up as well… SHE LOOKS TO PLANT HER INTO THE MAT WITH A DDT, BUT HARPER MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF IT AND SHE TWISTS AROUND AND THROUGH, DROPPING KASAI DOWN INTO A NECKBREAKER INSTEAD! THAT COUPLE OF SECONDS OF DOUBT FROM KASAI GAVE HARPER WHAT SHE HAD DESPERATELY NEEDED WITHIN THIS MATCH SO FAR!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW LOOK AT THIS! HARPER FLOATS OVER AND MOUNTS THE DOWNED KASAI, AND SHE IS WASTING NO TIME! Throwing those jabs, lefts and rights into the face and body of KASAI while she was completely defenceless! The referee is trying to pull her off of KASAI in order to create some distance but Harper is having none of it, as she bends forward and begins to push her forearm into the face of KASAI, limiting her breathing from that! Harper is becoming unhinged in this match!
Persephone: If we keep seeing this aggressiveness from Harper right now, maybe, just maybe, this match will come to an end way sooner! She gets back up to her feet and grabs a hold of KASAI, hooking onto her… AND SHE RUNS HER FULL SPEED AHEAD INTO THE CORNER, AS SHE SENDS KASAI SHOULDER FIRST RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST! Okay, that had to hurt from the speed into the impact of the steel, but come on, follow up on it, Harper! Save us from our suffering and put an end to this match!
Bea Valentine: I’m not surprised that Harper Lee is very… SHORT tempered! AHAHAHAHAHA! (Pulls a remote out of her pocket and plays a laugh track.) A-thank you! A-thank you! (Puts remote away.) Anyways, back to focusing on this match, fun-sized Harper has taken control of this match it seems, as she pulls the war criminal out of the corner and she begins to put her up and onto the top rope! I have NO idea what Harper could be doing from a height that high up, but whatever it is, it might just be very devastating!
James Peters: FROM WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE BEA, DEVASTATING IT MIGHT JUST BE, AS HARPER HOOKS UPON KASAI… AND SHE IS LOOKING TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH WITH ‘DIRTY FIREWORKS!’ IF THIS AVALANCHE SWINGING NECKBREAKER CAN CONNECT, HARPER MIGHT JUST PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH FOR GOOD!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK AT THIS! KASAI IS FIGHTING OUT OF THIS! KASAI IS FIGHTING OUT OF IT AND SHE MANAGES TO HOOK ONTO HARPER INSTEAD… AND HOLY SHIT!!!! BOTH WOMEN GO CRASHING AND BURNING INTO THE RING MAT WITH AN AVALANCHE SPANISH FLY, AND I THINK KASAI CALLS THAT ‘FLYING JESTER!!!!!’
Persephone: NO ONE CARES WHAT SHE CALLS IT! KASAI NEEDS TO GET INTO A COVER SO WE CAN ALL GET CLOSER TO BEING ABLE TO GET HOME, AND THAT’S WHAT SHE DOES AS SHE ROLLS OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG! COMEEEEE ONNNNN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!
Bea Valentine: Neaux, it’s not over yet, Seph, it’s never over! The worst things to experience in life; death, taxes, and a KASAI or Harper Lee match, let alone the both of them in the same ring against each other! When will the torture end?! I’m with you, Seph! KASAI once again failed to put Harper away so far in this match and I’m not surprised, she’s weak as hell.
James Peters: That did come very close to being able to put an end to this match however, Bea. That avalanche spanish fly by KASAI could have been in, but she took a bit too long in order to get to the cover and now she has to think of what she could possibly do next. But nevertheless, I think she has this match under control, as she begins to get back up to her feet, and she is calling for Harper to get back up… AS SHE RUSHES FORWARD INTO THE ROPES, SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THEM AS SHE TWISTS HERSELF AROUND INTO A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE ONTO HARPER LEE, TAKING HER RIGHT BACK DOWN!
Rich Russillo: HARPER CRUMBLES BACK INTO THE MAT AND KASAI LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE RIGHT AWAY! AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND GOES FOR A HUGE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT… OH SHIT! BUT HARPER GETS HER KNEES UP! Harper just got her knees up and KASAI crashes right into them as she immediately begins to roll around the mat in absolute agony! KASAI is hurting badly! KASAI is hurting badly as she is clutching at her ribcage, and Harper begins to get time to herself to recover!
Persephone: She shouldn’t be taking time to recover! She should be going right back to it! TO END THIS MATCH YOU KNOW?! COME ON ALREADY!
Bea Valentine: We’re so cooked, Seph! We’re going to be here forever. 💔
Persephone: STOP AGREEING WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: WELL I DON’T THINK THAT IS GOING TO BE THE CASE, GUYS! Harper is getting back up to her feet as KASAI begins to stumble back up as well… AND HARPER SHOOTS FORWARD, AND SHE THROWS HER HAND INTO THE AIR, CATCHING KASAI WITH A MASSIVE RIGHT HOOK! IT CONNECTS! THE RIGHT HOOK CONNECTS! HARPER LEE CALLS THAT THE ‘DRAGON FIST’ AS KASAI IS KNOCKED OUT COLD, AND HARPER CRUMBLES DOWN WITH HER AND FLOATS RIGHT OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: IT’S NOT OVER, NOT JUST YET, AS KASAI MANAGES TO KICK OUT AT THE COUNT OF TWO AND SHE STAYS ALIVE IN THIS MATCH! THIS MATCH CONTINUES ONWARD! This match continues! Harper Lee thought that the right hook was going to be enough to put away KASAI for good, but KASAI is managing her way into staying alive amongst this match and Harper is going to have to do so much more than just that if she wants to be able to put away The ‘Mad Huntress’ here tonight on Voltage! What more will it take?
Persephone: Why are we here? Just to suffer? Just to watch as these two continue to put everyone to sleep, watching around the world, watching in the crowd, the commentators right here tonight and the people in the back? Harper gets back up to her feet, and she begins stomping down on KASAI, but does it even matter anymore? Does she even have what it takes to be able to put away KASAI? Does KASAI have what it takes to be able to put away Harper? How much longer does this suffering have to go before we reach the end?
Bea Valentine: It’s okay, Seph! Anyone can put away that war criminal, even the dwarf that she is facing tonight! It’s just… taking longer than usual! Far too long. Now if that was me in this position, I would have already defeated KASAI but that is beyond the point, as Harper begins to pick her up, and look at this! SHE IS GOING TO PUT AWAY THE MATCH FOR EVERYONE AS SHE LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH THE STABBER IN THE BACK! I THINK, HARPER LEE CALLS THIS ‘BALLOONS HOUSE!’ YEAH! THAT’S IT! AND TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH!
James Peters: Actually, Bea, it’s called ‘House Of Balloons,’ and also, IT DOESN’T CONNECT AS KASAI MANAGES TO TWIST HERSELF OUT OF IT AND SHE PUSHES HARPER BACKWARD BEFORE SHOOTING TOWARDS HER WITH THAT THRUST KICK THAT TAKES HARPER DOWN TO HER KNEE! The thrust kick connects with all of the power in the world behind it but Harper doesn’t go down, and instead she falls backward into the ropes, AND SHE LOOKS TO GO FOR A HUGE BICYCLE KICK, BUT KASAI DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY, BEFORE GRABBING HARPER BY THE HAIR AND SLAMMING HER DOWN INTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: But Harper manages to deflect the impact and she rolls right through and out of it, back up and into the ropes! KASAI LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE, BUT HARPER CATCHES HER WITH A BIG BOOT… ONLY FOR KASAI TO SHOOT FORWARD AND KNOCK HARPER SILLY WITH A HEADBUTT! THE HEADBUTT CONNECTS, AND KASAI PULLS HARPER UP… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE SPINNING CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB! KASAI CALLS THAT ‘STARBOMB!’ THE ‘STARBOMB’ CONNECTS AND HARPER LEE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT AS KASAI HOOKS ONTO HER FOR THE COVER! THIS IS GOING TO BE IT RIGHT HERE, KASAI HAS I WON!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: NO. WHY. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!?????????? I HATE IT HERE! I HATE IT! I HATE IT! WHY DID SHE KICK OUT! WHY DID SHE KICK OUT! WHYYYYYYY—
Bea Valentine: Oh dear, Seph, CALM DOWN!!!!!
Persephone: YOU DON’T TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!—
(Bea would suddenly get up. She took her headset off, talking down to Persephone that she “got this,’ leaving Persephone confused as hell.)
James Peters: :comeagain: I don’t know where Bea is going right now, but KASAI does not look happy whatsoever from the kick out by Harper Lee but I think she is looking to end this match herself right now! She gets back up to her feet, and she begins to beat down on Harper even more as Harper could hardly defend herself! KASAI KEEPS STOMPING AWAY AND SHE IS SHOWING NO REMORSE RIGHT NOW! KASAI IS A WOMAN POSSESSED AS SHE PICKS HARPER BACK UP TO HER FEET AND BRINGS HER TOWARDS THE CENTRE OF THE RING BEFORE LIFTING HER HIGH INTO THE AIR ON HER SHOULDERS AND DROPPING HER BACK DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH A MASSIVE POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: HARPER GETS PLANTED DOWN INTO THE MAT BY KASAI, AND KASAI IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF THIS MATCH AS… WAIT LOOK! LOOK AT BEA!
(Suddenly, Bea would get up onto the apron, and she began to yell at KASAI.)
Persephone: :wtf: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT TROLL DOING?! SHE IS SCREAMING AT KASAI… BUT LOOK, KASAI TURNS HER ATTENTION TO BEA AND SHE KNOCKS HER OFF OF THE APRON WITH A HUGE DROPKICK! Of course she couldn’t even do that right! Why am I not surprised?! Seriously, why am I not surprised that she fucked up on that too? This is getting ridiculous, but I think KASAI is ready to end Harper Lee here!
James Peters: Harper begins to stumble back up to her feet still feeling the effects of the powerbomb as she turns around… AND KASAI SHOOTS FORWARD WITH THE SPINNING BACK HEEL KICK! IF KASAI CONNECTS ACROSS THE SKULL OF HARPER WITH ‘URAI’S CURSE,’ THIS IS GOING TO BE IT HERE!
Rich Russillo: BUT HARPER DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! HARPER AVOIDS IT, AND NOW IT’S HARPER THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEADBUTT!! HARPER DELIVERS THAT HEADBUTT BEFORE THROWING A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW SHE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE GOING FOR A LARIAT—
James Peters: BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE SWEEPING THE LEGS AND JUMPING IN THE AIR FOR A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! KASAI HAS THIS MATCH WON RIGHT HERE AND NOW—
(But, Bea wasn’t done trying just yet.)
Persephone: BEA IS BACK UP ON THE APRON! THE REFEREE IS CHECKING ON HARPER AS KASAI RUSHES BEA AGAIN… BUT BEA CAPTURES HER THIS TIME! BEA CAPTURES KASAI… AND PULLS HER DOWN ONTO THE ROPES WITH A HOTSHOT! KASAI IS HURTING, AND SHE IS HURTING BAD AS SHE STUMBLES BACK…
James Peters: RIGHT INTO THE BACKSTABBER! ‘HOUSE OF BALLOONS’ BY HARPER LEE CONNECTS ONTO KASAI! KASAI IS OUT OF IT AS HARPER ROLLS HER OVER AND SHE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!
THRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER! HARPERRRRRRRR LEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ would hit the speakers as Harper would get back up to her feet. She just shakes her head as she has her hand raised by the referee, holding the back of her head. She doesn’t spend too much time celebrating her victory, instead beginning to exit the ring after having picked up the victory.)
James Peters: It’s not how anyone would’ve wanted this to end, but Harper Lee picks up the victory!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine unfortunately got herself involved with this one, and it’s a shame as these two were having a great match. Even so, we have a winner.
Persephone: Well thank GAWD this match is over…
James Peters: BUT BEA ISN’T DONE! SHE RUSHES INTO THE RING AND SHE GRABS A HOLD OF KASAI… TWISTING HER AROUND AND PLANTING HER RIGHT INTO THE MAT WITH ‘BEA-MY-VALENTINE!’ THE UNPRETTIER CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: Bea has just sent a message tonight to KASAI, and I’m sure that message was very much received by her.
James Peters: Remember, Kennedy Street is here tonight. Could Bea join KASAI on Showdown as a member of the Showdown roster!?
(Bea would grab the Specialist Championship as she stood tall over KASAI, holding it high in the air as Voltage faded into commercial break.)
(Commercial for Invincible Season 2.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to ringside as the camera cuts to the stage. After a moment, all of the fans in attendance are taken by surprise as ‘2024’ by Playboi Carti hits. A loud reaction comes from the fans, mixed with both cheers and a few boos as the 2024 King of Elite winner begins walking out. Joso stands on the stage with a smirk on his face, and he is also holding a microphone in his hand. Joso takes a moment to look at the crowd, which is filled with shocked faces, before beginning to walk down the ramp.)
James Peters: THE KING OF ELITE WINNER IS HERE ON VOLTAGE! We knew that Joso wanted a challenge, but does this mean that the challenge he’s looking for is here on Voltage!? Who could it be!?
Rich Russillo: That’s a great question. Voltage has a stacked roster, but you also have to keep in mind that there are a lot of people who already have their eyes on either the Grand Rampage match or other opportunities. Who could Joso want to face right now?
Persephone: Maybe shut up so he can explain? The sooner he gets this over with, the better.
(Joso jumps onto the apron before entering the ring, and once he’s in the ring, ‘2024’ begins to fade out. Joso takes a moment to look at the crowd, taking in the reaction before finally beginning to speak.)
Joso: What’s up? I know y’all not actually surprised. You know why I’m here. It wasn’t even that long ago that I said I had my eyes on someone, and I wasn’t playing when I said that person might not be on Dynasty. I think some of y’all are forgetting that I’m King of Elite and what that really means. I’m a future World Champion. That title reign might as well be set in stone ‘cause it’s only a matter of time before I come to collect what’s mine. I’m on my way to reaching the heights I knew I would a long time ago, and if I’m about to reach the top and hold my first World Title, I can’t be wasting my time fighting scrubs I could beat with my eyes closed. There’s no reason I should be wasting the last few Marquee Events of the Season on bums that don’t even belong in the ring with me. I need a real fight from someone who actually means something, so if I’m gonna get that, I can’t limit myself to one brand. I gotta look at EAW as a whole and find someone that’s actually worth my time. Right now… I’m here because I know exactly who’s worth my time.
Joso: This is the Joso Future World Championship Tour, and I’m not about to wait around. I’m just gonna tell it like it is. I’m here because I wanted one of the guys I knew were at the very top. I wanted to fight the best of the best, and when I made my way to Voltage, I really only did it with one name in mind. So I’m not gonna sit here and think about my options. I’m not gonna run through the roster and make my decision or anything like that. Nah, I know exactly who I want, and it’s someone every single one of you should know very well. The first name on my list is the biggest name in EAW. I’m shooting straight at the top, so I’m looking at you…
(The fans begin to quiet down, waiting to see who Joso has in mind. Joso still has a smirk on his face as he continues to speak.)
Joso: Jamie O’Hara.
(This causes an explosion of cheers to come from the fans, who clearly didn’t expect Joso to call out someone like Jamie O’Hara.)
Joso: If we’re gonna do this, we gotta do it right, so I don’t want to face just anybody. I want Jamie O’Hara, the guy that’s supposed to be the greatest of all time. I know you have nothing else going on either, Jamie, so how about this? You face the King of Elite at Grand Rampage, and I show this place why I’m *really* on my way to becoming World Champ.
(Joso waits, and the fans continue to cheer for his challenge. Before too long, ‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ by Led Zeppelin hits, and the cheers only grow louder. Jamie O’Hara begins to walk out holding a microphone of his own, and he looks a bit surprised, though amused by Joso’s challenge. He slowly begins walking down the ramp, while Joso waits inside the ring.)
James Peters: It looks like we’ll be hearing from The Ace! Jamie is here, and if he accepts the challenge, we could be in for a huge match at Grand Rampage between Jamie and Joso!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but that’s if Jamie accepts the challenge! He’s not the kind to run away from a fight, but Grand Rampage is coming up. There’s a good chance Jamie may already have something in mind.
Persephone: That’s fine. Just means Joso can stop wasting everyone’s time and go away.
(Jamie walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. From there ‘Kashmir’ begins to fade out, and Jamie begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: Are you serious?
Joso: Does it look like I’m playing?
Jamie O’Hara: No, I guess not, but that’s what makes this challenge more confusing. I won’t take your victory away from you, you’re the King of Elite winner. You managed to overcome Alex Myers and PJ Hendrx in the finals of that tournament, but did a victory like that really lead you to believe that you’re capable of defeating me of all people? Neither Alex, PJ, nor any of your previous opponents in that tournament were in any way comparable to myself, so why would you go out of your way to throw yourself into a battle you won’t win no matter how hard you try? There’s an entire world between the likes of some of your previous opponents and someone like myself. Between us, there are a ton of matches you’d actually have a good chance of winning to start this “World Championship Tour”, so why would you do this to yourself?
Jamie O’Hara: Don’t be mistaken, either. If you really want this match I have absolutely no problem with taking you up on your offer. At the end of the day, it’s just another match for me. Once I’m done with you I should still have enough time for my own plans, so I can play along. I personally have no reason not to face you, but you have more than enough reasons not to face me. You’re walking into a match you won’t win, and cutting your own momentum short simply because you were too arrogant to understand that you’re not yet ready for someone like me. I’ll give you one last opportunity to make up your mind Joso, because you can trust me when I say that you’re not the first to foolishly try to use me as their opportunity to make a name for themselves. Are you sure that you want a match against Jamie O’Hara?
(Joso remains calm hearing Jamie’s words, but he drops the smirk he had on his face before, clearly taking this seriously as he begins to speak.)
Joso: I already told you why I’m here, didn’t I? I shouldn’t need to keep telling you that I’m not playing for you to get it. So if you have no reason not to face me, you might as well accept the challenge so we can make this official. I know who you are, I’m not stupid. We all know what you accomplished. I could call on anybody in the crowd and they could say all the different things you’ve accomplished in your career, but if I didn’t want that kind of fight I wouldn’t be here right now. I’m not just here because I won the King of Elite tournament, I’m here because I’m gonna be a World Champion soon, and by the time I challenge for that title, there’s gonna be no doubt that I’ll be walking out with it. I don’t know who you think you’re scaring, but it’s not me. You’re a Hall of Famer, multiple-time World Champion, Grand Rampage winner, all that is cool. You’ve seen it all and done it all, but one thing The Ace can’t call himself is King.
(Hearing this catches Jamie off guard, who clearly didn’t expect that coming from Joso.)
Joso: Say what you want about who I beat and all that, but I already accomplished something that you never did and I did it within the first few years of my career. While you were stuck struggling against the likes of Chef Viz and someone who isn’t even in this company anymore just to fail both times, I did it on my first try. We both know that I’m gonna be reaching even greater heights soon, so we don’t need to play any games. I’m not like anyone else who stepped up to you and got pushed to the side, and if you don’t get it now, you’re gonna get it real soon.
(The fans cheer, and Jamie remains silent for a moment. He has a more serious look on his face than before, and as the two men stand face-to-face, Jamie begins to respond.)
Jamie O’Hara: Joso, I can assure you that you’re nowhere near as different as you think you are, and if you really think you’re going to use me as your opportunity to prove otherwise, you have no idea what you’re getting yourself into. Taking down Hall of Famers, Grand Rampage winners, and former World Champions is just another night for me, and you’re asking me to defeat someone who currently is none of the above. Whether or not you successfully use that crown and win your first World Championship has nothing to do with me, but the second you try to drag me into this you better be prepared to back up your talk because I’m not any of the current World Champions… I am something else entirely. If you’re not prepared for that when the time comes, you won’t just be defeated, you will be crushed and humiliated in front of all the people you’re trying so hard to impress.
Jamie O’Hara: At this point, I’m done asking questions. So if a fight is what you want, it’s exactly what you’ll get. I’ll fight you at Grand Rampage, Joso, but know this. You’re not an exception to the rule. I’ve taken down Elitists who are exactly like you. I’ve defeated Elitists who are better than you. Chances are, I’ve even beaten everyone else that’s on that list of yours. This isn’t just the biggest challenge of your career, it’s a match that’s just too big for you. You’ll get your match, but don’t be surprised when it doesn’t end how you thought it would.
(Jamie finishes speaking, dropping his mic on the mat as the fans cheer. There’s a brief staredown between him and Joso, before ‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ begins to play once again. The two stare at each other for a few seconds longer, before Jamie slowly turns around and begins making his way out of the ring.)
James Peters: WOW! What a match made for Grand Rampage! Joso and Jamie O’Hara will be going one-on-one at the event, this is huge!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but this is a really big challenge for the King of Elite! Jamie wasn’t entirely wrong about him being entirely different from anyone else Joso may have faced. This could be too much for Joso.
James Peters: Yeah, but at the same time, it could also be the biggest win of Joso’s career. I think that’s exactly what Joso is banking on here!
Persephone: Either way it’s gonna be boring as hell, so I don’t know why this is happening. Can’t they fight on Dynasty or something so I don’t have to be there?
(Jamie O’Hara walks up the ramp as his music begins to play, and after this, the camera cuts to Joso, who has a confident look on his face. From there, Sunday Night Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(A commercial is shown for X-Men ‘97.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits, and the crowd explodes with cheers. The camera fades toward the stage, and before long, Minerva begins walking out, holding a microphone in her hand. The Universal Women’s Champion is wearing her title around her waist, and she has a focused and serious look on her face as she begins walking down the ramp, heading to the ring.)
James Peters: Here comes the Universal Women’s Champion, who learned her Grand Rampage match just last week! We now know that Minerva will be defending her title against Holly Arrow, and that’s bound to be a fantastic match.
Rich Russillo: You’re right, but just look at Minerva. You can tell that she’s ready for this match, and you know how tough of a competitor Minerva is. This may be Holly’s biggest opportunity yet, but this will also be her toughest challenge.
Persephone: Luis is a much bigger threat than either of these two. They should consider themselves lucky he’s focused on winning Grand Rampage.
(Minerva enters the ring, and she walks to the center of the ring before ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ begins to fade out. After this, Minerva begins to speak.)
Minerva: Last week, I learned who my next challenger would be for this Universal Women’s Championship, and right now I just want to make sure there’s no confusion. I know what kind of competitor Holly Arrow is, I’ve seen her work, and if you’re expecting me to stand here and tear her down, I’ll just let you know now that you’ll be disappointed. Holly isn’t a bad wrestler. She’s not the kind of wrestler that belongs nowhere near the World Championship picture, but right now she’s gearing up to face the wrong one. She’s about to enter a match that she can’t win because I’m not going to let this reign end on just any night. This isn’t just another Universal Women’s Championship reign, my goal is to make sure this turns out to be the BEST reign with this Championship. I want to do better than I ever have before in this spot, and to do that I need to get past Holly. I need to stop her right in her tracks and get in the way of her own goal to win this Championship. She wasn’t my first defense and she won’t be my last, so she can bring her best. As much as Holly may be capable of, she won’t have what it takes to rip this Championship out of my hands.
(The fans begin to cheer once again, and Minerva continues to speak.)
Minerva: I’m going to make it to Pain for Pride as the Universal Women’s Champion. That is something I can guarantee, and I won’t let anyone stop me from doing so. Holly is no exception, and I say that I want there to be no confusion because I’m sure that she still believes that I don’t know how much this means to her. I’m sure she still thinks that I am underestimating her when in reality I know exactly how much this means to her. She wants my Championship more than anything else. She cares about this title more than anything else, and that’s the kind of mindset I welcome. I’m more than happy fighting someone who really cares about becoming the Universal Women’s Champion because while Holly wants to win this title more than anything else, I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep it. This match will come down to whoever can outlast the other, and Holly, you won’t be the one to outlast me.
(‘Bad Romance’ by Lady Gaga hits immediately after Minerva finishes speaking, causing the Champion to turn toward the stage as the fans begin cheering. Holly Arrow begins walking out to the stage, staring directly at Minerva, and she is holding a microphone in her hand. Not wasting any time, she begins walking down the ramp to meet Minerva inside the ring.)
James Peters: Well Holly Arrow is on her way to the ring now, and it looks like she has something to say about Minerva’s words just now!
Rich Russillo: We know that one of the reasons Holly returned was to win that Universal Women’s Championship, so I’m not surprised that she has something to say after everything Minerva just said.
Persephone: I’m not surprised, but I am disappointed. I wanted Minerva to leave, not for Holly to come out too.
(Holly enters the ring, walking up to Minerva as the Grand Rampage opponents stand face-to-face. As her music fades out, Holly begins to speak.)
Holly Arrow: Minerva, I know that I can’t ignore what you’ve done this season. It took so much for you to just make it to the Universal Women’s Championship, let alone defend it enough times to make it to Grand Rampage. You already proved yourself as Champion and I won’t pretend otherwise, but I hoped you knew better than to try and compare the two of us. I know that I haven’t held the Championships you have yet but you and I both know that it was only ever a matter of time. I was already screwed out of various opportunities in the past, including the same Iconic Cup tournament that you won, but when I look back at those events and the stage of my career I was in I’m just reminded that I HAVE to move forward. I have to keep pushing myself and I have to find my way to that Championship around your waist right now. If I’m not able to thrive on my own and get to the places I couldn’t in the past then the only thing I would’ve accomplished by returning is proving my doubters right. This isn’t just about wanting to add an accomplishment to my resume, this is about taking my career to a stage it needs to be in.
(The fans cheer, and Minerva remains silent, understanding what Holly is saying. As the fans quiet down, Holly continues.)
Holly Arrow: I get that you care about that Championship. There’s no reason for me to doubt that after everything you did to win it in the first place, but I’m here to tell you your career won’t be hurt by your loss. When you lose, you’ll still be a three-time World Champion. When you lose, you’ll still be one of EAW’s best. For you, the only thing that’ll change is that you’ll have a loss to Holly Arrow on your record, but for me? For me, everything changes, and if I wasn’t okay with the risks that come with going after that title, I wouldn’t have returned to begin with. I would’ve just stayed at home and let my career rot away. I’m prepared to put myself through hell, as long as you understand that I’ll be walking out of it as World Champion for the first time in my career. I’m not just ready to do whatever it takes, Minerva. I’m ready to take whatever you can throw at me. Beating me and stopping me from holding that Championship won’t be as simple of a task as it may have been for your previous opponents.
Minerva: And what’s that supposed to mean? It could be a simple task or I could struggle. Regardless, my intentions are already known. It doesn’t matter how I get there, Holly. What matters is that I do get there, and in order for me to make it to Pain for Pride as the Universal Women’s Champion, I’ll need to crush your dream and ruin your chances of holding this title anytime soon. I get you may not want to be compared to anyone else, but I’ve been in this position in the past and I’ve been here for a long time, so I know what I’m talking about. I know what it’s like having to fight in matches where the stakes are as high as possible, and I know what it takes to come out on top. This isn’t anything new to me, Holly. If you want to go to war at Grand Rampage, I will join you, and I will come out of it on top. That’s what this Championship means to me. It doesn’t just mean winning matches, it means overcoming everything that’s put in front of me. Hopes, dreams, everything.
Holly Arrow: You can say that now, but we’ll be seeing a very different story at Grand Rampage. We can go back to your previous defenses. Usagi Senshi wasn’t ready for war. Instead, she relied on her own tactics to try and take that title from you. ARIA, you had to force that side out of her and even then she wasn’t ready to defeat someone like you. It won’t be like that against me at Grand Rampage. You’re not going to be fighting someone who’s not ready for the kind of fight you bring. You’ll be fighting someone who’s been actively scratching and crawling their way up the ranks specifically for this. You’ll be fighting someone that RETURNED for this. I’m not letting this opportunity pass me by so easily, so taking me to war won’t be enough, Minerva. Bringing the same side of you that your last few challengers, and even Kassidy Heart saw, won’t be enough. You’ll need to do something different against me, otherwise I’ll be doing everything I promised. I’ll be tearing that Championship out of your hands, and I’ll be leaving Grand Rampage with my first-ever singles Championship.
(The fans cheer for both women and inside the ring, there is a brief moment of silence as Minerva and Holly stare each other down. There’s some clear tension between the two, but eventually Minerva begins to speak.)
Minerva: I get it. I really do understand. In fact, Holly, I respect how much this Championship means to you. I respect that you think you’re ready to dive into hell just for the sake of taking this Championship from me. I respect that you care this much about the Universal Women’s Championship, and I don’t even blame you for feeling the way that you do. However, there’s something that I said in the past that I think you need to hear. I see that you and ARIA seem to be good friends these days, so maybe you already have heard this, but if not let me make something clear once more. Once this Championship is on the line, any respect and any friendliness goes out the window. The only thing that’ll matter at Grand Rampage is holding onto the Universal Women’s Championship, and when I say there’s nothing I won’t do in order to keep this Championship I mean it. You need to watch out for me, Holly. If you don’t understand that now, you will soon enough.
James Peters: MINERVA JUST THREW DOWN HER MICROPHONE, AND SHE GOES TO HIT HOLLY WITH THE DEVIL’S TOUCH!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! HOLLY SAW IT COMING, AND SHE WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT!!!!! HOLLY DUCKED UNDER THE DEVIL’S TOUCH- AND NOW THERE IT IS!!!!!
James Peters: GALAXY IMPACT!!!!!! GALAXY IMPACT CONNECTS, AND HOLLY ARROW JUST TOOK OUT THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!!!! MINERVA SAID THAT HOLLY NEEDED TO WATCH OUT, BUT IT LOOKED LIKE HOLLY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS GETTING HERSELF INTO! WHAT A STATEMENT MADE BY THE CHALLENGER!
(Holly Arrow picks up one of the microphones that were dropped, before looking down at Minerva and beginning to speak.)
Holly Arrow: No, Minerva, it’s ME that you need to watch out for!
(Holly slams down the microphone, and as the fans in attendance cheer loudly, ‘Bad Romance’ begins to play. Holly stands over the Universal Women’s Champion, staring directly at her Championship, before slowly beginning to make her way out of the ring.)
James Peters: This is definitely going to be a great match! It looks like Holly meant every word she said right now! These two may be going to war, but Holly is more than ready for it!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, and in turn, we’re about to see a fantastic match for that Universal Women’s Championship! This is a different kind of challenge for Minerva, and soon enough we’ll have to see how she responds to this one!
Persephone: Yawn…. Nothing about any of that was impressive. I’m not sure why you guys just love hyping up mediocrity.
(Minerva remains in the ring, laid out following the Galaxy Impact from Holly Arrow. The camera cuts to Holly on her way back up the ramp, with a determined look on her face ahead of her Championship match. From there, Sunday Night Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(A commercial is shown for Fall Guys featuring Gary Daniels.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Ambitionz Az A Ridah’ hits throughout the speakers now as there’s a heightened reaction from the audience for the EAW Hall of Famer. TLA makes his way out ‘72 Monte Carlo without a roof, gazing out toward the crowd with a grin on his face as he nods to the beat of his theme song. TLA makes no doubts about his confident demeanor heading into tonight’s main event.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Tlaxcala, Mexico! Weighing in at 210 pounds, T, L, A!!!
Persephone: Well, at least we’re in the homestretch.
James Peters: TLA hasn’t had the greatest spree of matches lately to mount up victories, but this main event tonight can be quite the difference maker for him. Although, he has a very irate doctor to deal with who is looking to make the most of this main event as well…
Rich Russillo: We should expect incredivle action as always, but they surely both need to mount up momentum respectively as we are in the season of Grand Rampage. They are both remarkably accomplished elitists, who will be looking to expand these legacies further!
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits to the loud reaction of the audience, as Dr. Bethany Blue makes her way out to the ramp with the chorus of immense boos following her. As she does, she pays no mind to their reactions with her focus remaining crystal clear, and makes her way down the ramp as she keeps her eyes situated toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Miami, Florida! Weighing in at 125 pounds, DR. BETHANYYYYYYY BLUE!!!
James Peters: The doctor is surely going through a spiral of emotions, and these emotions will only exacerbate themselves into violence tonight against TLA. Bethany will need to remain focused, as TLA has to be hungry in his right. Both elitists have an impact to make tonight on Voltage!
Rich Russillo: As much as you’re stating the obvious, it’s damn true. This match is important for one of these elitists to be seen as a greater threat for the preceding months ahead. Bethany has an opportunity here that can’t be taken for granted, and we will see how this shifts in a matter of moments!
James Peters: We know that Kennedy Street is here tonight. By now she may have already made her decision regarding that trade, but either way this will definitely be one amazing way to showcase the Voltage roster!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: And we’re off! Dr. Bethany Blue takes on TLA in the main event of Voltage tonight, as both elitists are beginning to make the rounds around the ring while they can. TLA is looking to move in for that test of strength early on, and it seems that Bethany is looking to take up that mantle as well with the EAW Hall of Famer as she’s raising her hand as well, perhaps she sees that this can be a testament to the competition that she will be dealing with—but a BOOT right to the midsection of TLA! Bethany could have entertained the test of strength, but it seems she opted not to go down that path as she sent a hard right across the jaw of TLA! Now she’s assuring that TLA is situated in a position that won’t be the most favorable to him, as she continues to employ as much pressure as possible with these strikes!
Rich Russillo: But TLA ducks under a strike and now Bethany is backed against the corner, turning herself around… ONLY TO BE MET WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP across her chest!!! Bethany tries to move out of the corner, but TLA shoves her back into the corner to send ANOTHER CHOP right across her chest with authority here!!! TLA is surely looking to scout any advantage that Bethany would be attempting to take here, and TLA hasn’t had the greatest run of bouts lately! Losses to Charlie Marr, and most recently, ‘Gary Daniels’, he’s absolutely hoping to make sure tonight follows along differently!
Persephone: Well, no shit? Who would want to be a flat out loser in any given year?
James Peters: TLA looks to send another strong chop across her chest—but Bethany ducks the chop and keeps a hold of TLA’s wrist from behind, swiftly turning TLA around as she pulls him away from the corne and aims for a RIPCORD FOREARM—BUT TLA DUCKS! Now TLA is rushing the ropes after he ducks the maneuver as he runs back toward Bethany… AS HE SENDS BETHANY REELING WITH A HURRICANRANA!! The doctor is forced to roll through the hurricanrana with a hand on her own lower back, clutching onto the middle rope while TLA is moving himself back up to his feet! The crowd are enamored with him here, and he’s feeling the energy!
Rich Russillo: Now we see TLA looking to knock Bethany down for much greater measure here, as he’s got the doc’ lined up in his own sights! TLA rushes the ropes once more and runs toward Bethany!! BUT THE DOCTOR’S LIGHTER ON HER FEET! CHOP BLOCK RIGHT TO THE KNEES OF TLA THERE!! This causes TLA to stumble forward and fall right onto the middle rope, his upper body draped over the ropes as he’s in a bad spot here! Now Bethany is quickly rising back up to her feet as she sees where she caught TLA within, and the doctor doesn’t waste another second to rush the ropes before running back.. WITH DOUBLE KNEES RIGHT ACROSS TLA’S BACK!! TLA absolutely felt every bit of that maneuver while he’s still situated against the ropes!!
James Peters: Bethany’s able to move upward into a better stance again, and she’s treading over to TLA with her hands gripping onto the top rope, now pressing her knee against the back of TLA as his throat is caught onto the middle rope here!!! The doctor is squeezing any life from TLA with this maneuver that she possibly can, and the referee is counting down! Thankfully Bethany is able to let go and walk away from TLA before the five count could initiate, but she was awfully close to sealing her fate with a less than stellar loss that would’ve proven to be much more embarrassing than anything!
Persephone: Seconds away from going home early…
Rich Russillo: The referee has no problem giving Bethany quite the scolding here, but the doc’ isn’t gonna waste much time on a measly referee when she’s got an opponent to dismantle tonight. Bethany focuses her attention back on TLA as she rushes back toward him—BUT TLA WITH A SUDDEN BOOT TO THE KNEE! Now Bethany finds herself crashing neck first onto the top rope as she’s clutching her own throat, coughing up quite the storm as she’s trying to back away from the ropes! TLA is back up to his feet as Bethany’s back is turned just to recover… BUT NOT ENOUGH TIME! ZIG ZAG FROM TLA IS SUCCESSFUL AS HE PLANTS BETHANY DOWN ON THE MAT!! The cover is made!!!
ONE!!!!!!
TWO—-
James Peters: Nope!! Kick out!!! Bethany’s still got a hold of her neck, and TLA maintains focus as he sees Bethany’s slowly getting herself back up, but TLA decides to hook Bethany’s arms around his own in an interlocked position from behind, and he’s hoisting her up for an impending TIGER SUPLEX!!! BUT BETHANY SQUIRMS FREE AND WITH A HOLD OF TLA’S WRIST—SENDS A RIPCORD FOREARM HIS WAY! She’s able to rock TLA with the forearm that connects right across his own temple, his head must be ringing as he’s unable to retaliate back against Bethany after being dealt with the swift counter!
Rich Russillo: Bethany keeps a hold of TLA’s wrist as well after striking him with the deliberate forearm! Now the Hall of Famer’s in trouble as the former World Champion has TLA in a bad way here, pulling him directly into ANOTHER emphatic forearm that drops TLA to his knees!! Now Bethany has TLA where she needs him as she leaps upward to the ropes & off with her arm around his head… SLINGSHOT BULLDOG CONNECTS!! TLA is DROPPED onto the mat face-first as the doctor quickly motions to cover TLA!!
ONE!!!!
TWO—
James Peters: Kick out from TLA!!! No quit just yet!! Now Bethany has TLA where she may need him however, and she sees this as well! The doctor proceeds to drag TLA over to the corner, and she steps right over him in good measure to move upward to the second turnbuckle, now Bethany is in a good enough position of her own to exact any punishment upon TLA that will ensure he won’t get up anytime soon! The doctor is ready to employ a KNEE DROP—
Rich Russillo: TLA MUSTERED THE ENERGY TO GET UP & SHOVE BETHANY OFF THE TURNBUCKLE!! RIGHT ONTO THE APRON AS WELL!! Incredibly quick thinking from TLA that serves as awareness against those without all the experience he has, although Bethany’s wherewithal should not be overlooked at all! This woman understands what it’s like to go through the ringer and come out as the victor in more situations than not! TLA gets himself back up now just before Bethany is able to do the same, pulling herself up on the apron using the ropes as TLA sends a right of his own across Bethany’s skull! But the doc’ isn’t gonna let that slide, sending a fierce forearm that knocks TLA away from her for the moment…
James Peters: ONLY FOR TLA TO RUSH TOWARD HER WITH A RUNNING FOREARM OF HIS OWN! Bethany is able to remain on the apron as she dismally grips onto the middle rope while slumped down into a seated position!! TLA rolls himself under the ropes and onto the same apron where himself and Bethany are now situated though, and this can only go worse for one of these elitists in our main event!! Bethany wills herself back up to her feet as she held onto the ropes, and sends a forearm to TLA’s way, but she’s stopped by a loud CHOP that echoes throughout the arena! TLA doesn’t relent back… AS ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWS RIGHT AFTER!! Bethany is being dealt with quite the pressure here!!
Rich Russillo: BUT NO QUIT WHATSOEVER, ‘CAUSE BETHANY SENDS A FOREARM ACROSS TLA’S TEMPLE WITH PRECISION! That forearm rocks TLA to his very core there, allowing Bethany to send another firearm for equally good measure just to prevent TLA from possibly tanking through the first strike to deliver further on his onslaught! Now Bethany’s looking to back away and create room between herself & TLA for the moment while she can… JUST BEFORE RUSHING BACK TOWARD TLA WITH THE DROP—
Persephone: Holy crap, he’s already doing this weird shit with Bethany like this isn’t the most unsanitary move out there?!?!??
James Peters: MANDIBLE CLAW!! TLA has got the mandible claw locked in right on the apron as Bethany is wide-eyed here!!! The referee is even trying to inform TLA that no call can be made if Bethany were to tap out or pass out on the apron, but TLA utilizes the mandible claw as he’s looking to suppress the doctor to the best of his abilities while he can! But Bethany’s erratically looking around to see what she can do to escape this predicament!!
Rich Russillo: AND IT SEEMS SHE DOES, ‘CAUSE SHE SHOVES TLA RIGHT INTO THE RING POST BACK-FIRST!! TLA is forced to let go as Bethany’s now clutching onto her own jaw, but she managed to use the surroundings & environment to her advantage just to get out of the submission while TLA’s shaking his head vigorously, turning away from Bethany to recuperate as much as he can… but now here’s Bethany… and he’s got TLA’s arms interlocked around her own from behind! Don’t tell me she’s…. BETHANY’S USING ALL OF HER STRENGTH TO HOIST TLA OVER AND—HOLY CRAP!!
James Peters: TIGER SUPLEX ONTO THE APRON!!!! WOW!! THE TIGER SUPLEX SENDS TLA LANDING ON THE APRON WITH THE BACK OF HIS NECK!! TLA is slumped on the apron as Bethany’s clutching the back of her own neck, but she’s able to keep her bearings in check just to pull TLA back into the mat and rush into this cover as fast as she possibly can!!!
ONE!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!
TH—
Rich Russillo: NO SHOT! TLA KICKS OUT!! Now Bethany is eyeing at the referee with a bit of frustration beginning to build, but she remains focused nonetheless! The good doc’ remains positioned over TLA, as she repeatedly sends firearms across the back of TLA’s neck, while TLA is doing all that he can to shield his neck from the forearms! Bethany keeps on employing the attack till TLA finally musters up the strength to turn himself and shift Bethany off! The doc’ gets herself up to her feet, and she rushes toward TLA looking to put her down with a missile dropkick—BUT TLA SIDESTEPS!! Bethany’s clutching her lower back once more as TLA maneuvers himself behind Bethany… INTERLOCKING HER ARMS, AND NAILING THE TIGER SUPLEX SUCCESSFULLY THIS TIME!!
Persephone: Does he intend on throwing a superkick of his own when she does next??
James Peters: Bethany’s now clutching the back of her own neck, but TLA is doing the exact same! They’re both being placed through all of the pressure that they can each dish out toward one another! Bethany’s trying all that she can to keep herself up, but TLA’s back up to his feet first as Bethany refuses to stay down… now TLA aims for the ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’—BUT BETHANY SENDS A RUNNING KNEE LIFT THAT KNOCKS TLA INTO THE ROPES!! The running knee lift saves Bethany for the moment, these seconds are crucial for catching her breath as Bethany now takes the chance to rush toward TLA herself—
Rich Russillo: ONLY FOR TLA TO CATCH HER WITH ‘DESMADRE’!!!! REBOUND SITOUT POWERBOMB IS ABLE TO CATCH BETHANY OFF GUARD AND PUT HER DOWN!! THE COVER!!!
ONE!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!
TH—
James Peters: NOPE! KICK OUT BY THE DOCTOR!! TLA isn’t looking to waste anymore time, not more than he may have throughout the match!!! He’s dragging Bethany over to the corner, repeatedly stomping onto her upper body now to keep her suppressed for the time being! Now TLA is making the climb up to the top of the turnbuckle, fighting through all of the pain that Bethany has put him through up until this point! TLA’s got one hell of an opportunity here to put TLA down, and this will be quite the deciding factor for how this match shifts toward in their favor… TLA MAY BE LOOKING FOR THE ‘420’ SHOOTING STAR—
Rich Russillo: BETHANY EAGERLY SHIFTS HER BODY WEIGHT ONTO THE ROPES! TLA slumps back down into the turnbuckle as Bethany was just moments away from possibly meeting defeat right there, but her awareness is able to help her immensely! TLA is now in a very bad spot here, but Bethany’s going to take full advantage of that all for herself here!! The doc’ makes her way up the turnbuckle, and she proceeds to send forearms right across the jaw of TLA! Each forearm becoming exceedingly more troubling the previous, but this only continues to help Bethany further! TLA RETURNING FIRE WITH FOREARMS OF HIS OWN HOWEVER!! Bethany is teetering here, but TLA is now moving himself up the turnbuckle, he may be looking to… NO WAY!! ‘DESMADRE’ FROM THE TOP—
James Peters: BETHANY SHOVES TLA OFF THE TURNBUCKLE AS HE LANDS ON THE APRON!!! Bethany just saved herself from what could’ve truly been a disaster on her behalf!! TLA was able to catch himself though!! He remains holding onto the ropes as Bethany is still occupied at the turnbuckle, facing the top of the ring post while she’s arched downward trying to catch her down breath here—ONLY TO BE MET WITH ‘CARTEL KICK’ FROM TLA!! THE PELE KICK KNOCKS BETHANY DOWN FROM THE TURNBUCKLE AND BACK ONTO THE MAT!!
Persephone: Spent all that time up there just for nothing up there to happen?!??!?
Rich Russillo: Can’t always get what you want, but we gotta focus on the action!! TLA now has Bethany where she’s vulnerable, and this is a rather excellent spot for TLA to exact the kind of damage that can put away the doctor!!! TLA leaps upward to the top rope, before LEAPING OFF ONTO BETHANY WITH A SPRINGBOARD FROG SPLA—
James Peters: ‘TJD’ IN MID AIR!!!!! OH MY!!!! THE SUPERKICK CAUGHT TLA IN MID AIR AS HE DROPS ON THE MAT WITHOUT AVAIL!!! BETHANY GOES FOR THE COVER AS THE REFEREE COUNTS!!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: NOTHING THERE! KICK OUT!!! Now Bethany is truly getting aggravated here, and she shakes her head continuously while backing away toward the corner, as she has her eyes glued onto TLA who is slowly but surely being able to bring himself into this prone state!! Bethany’s eyes have only grown more incensed as the match continued to move along, and with her opponent lined up directly in her sights…. BETHANY AIMS FOR THE ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL’—
Rich Russillo: ‘SWAG SHOT’!!!! THE SWAG SHOT NAILS BETHANY AS SHE’S SLIGHTLY DAZED!! TLA IS LOOKING TO BRING HIMSELF UP, STILL TRYING TO COME TO HIS OWN SENSES HERE AS WELL… BUT BETHANY WITH A SECOND ‘TJD’ OUT OF SHEER WILLPOWER!! BETHANY IS STUMBLING ABOUT AS TLA STUMBLES BACKWARD INTO THE ROPES NOW….
James Peters: AS HE USES NEWFOUND MOMENTUM TO RUSH TOWARD BETHANY AND NAIL THE ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’!!!!! GOOD GOD, TLA ALSO BUMPED INTO THE REFEREE WHILE NAILING THE UPPERCUT TO BETHANY!!!! THE REFEREE IS DOWN!!! TLA IS DAZED, BUT ABLE TO DRAG BETHANY OVER ONTO HER FEET! IT LOOKS LIKE TLA IS ABOUT TO CLIMB UP AND PUT HER IN POSITION FOR THE ‘VERY MEXICAN DESTROYER’!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! NOW TLA SPOTS THE REFEREE WHO IS ABSOLUTELY DAZED HIMSELF!! TLA’S WALKING OVER TO THE REFEREE, AND HE’S TRYING TO GET HIM BACK INTO A CLEAR HEADSPACE!
Persephone: Not too sure if he’s in any right state of mind himself to be doing that…
(As TLA is checking on the referee, Bethany’s eyes are absolutely wide-eyed as her movements have become much more erratic when crawling to the farthest turnbuckle.)
James Peters: What the hell?!?? BETHANY IS RIPPING OPEN THE TURNBUCKLE!! WHAT COULD SHE POSSIBLY BE PLANNING?!? Bethany is ripping away at that turnbuckle as the look in her eyes has become the most incensed I have seen of them in a long time!!
Rich Russillo: I don’t understand what the hell she could be doing here!!!! I don’t believe we’ve seen actions like this since… OH MY!! SHE’S GOT A FREAKIN’ SYRINGE!! YOU CAN SEE THE MEDICATION THAT’S SEEPING THROUGH THE NEEDLE DROPLETS TOO!!
Persephone: Oh my god, SUX! SUX RETURNS!!!! THIS DOCTOR’S GONNA MEDICATE TLA!!!
James Peters: TLA TURNS AROUND AS HE SPOTS BETHANY—‘CODE BLUE’!!!! CODE BLUE STOPS TLA RIGHT IN HIS TRACKS AS HE SLUMPS DOWN!!! AND BETHANY’S GOT THE SYRINGE READY AS WELL!!!! THIS IS NOT LOOKING GOOD AT ALL FOR TLA!!!! BETHANY’S GAZE IS ABSOLUTELY FRANTIC, SHE’S GONNA PUT TLA TO SLEEP!!
???: (off-mic) STOP!!!!
(Bethany erratically glances to the ramp, as Kennedy Street & Captain Charisma are rushing down said ramp and stand at ringside, desperately looking on as Bethany has the syringe held, primed & ready.)
Kennedy Street: (off-mic) THAT’S ENOUGH!! YOU CAN’T HURT HIM, BETHANY!! WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH YOU?!???
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN I SHOULDN’T HURT HIM?!?
Kennedy Street: (off-mic) BETHANY… YOU CAN’T HURT SHOWDOWN’S NEWEST ACQUISITION…
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) Excuse me…..?
Kennedy Street: (off-mic) OUR NEWEST ACQUISITION…. TLA!!!!
(Bethany’s eyes only grew wider after hearing what Kennedy just said… and she looks down at the syringe she holds, before her crazed gaze switches back onto TLA himself, he is slowly standing back up after being dealt the ‘Code Blue’.)
James Peters: WE CAUGHT ALL OF THAT!!! TLA IS SHOWDOWN BOUND—
Rich Russillo: HOLY CRAP!!!!!! ‘CODE BLUE’ WITH THE SYRINGE!!! SHE JUST JABBED THE SYRINGE RIGHT INTO TLA’S HEART!!!! TLA SLUMPS DOWN ONTO THE FLOOR AS KENNEDY STREET CAN ONLY WATCH IN HORROR, AND CAPTAIN CHARISMA LOOKED ON AS WELL! BETHANY TOSSES THE SYRINGE OUT OF THE RING, AND IT’S LEFT AT THE FEET OF BOTH STREET & CHARISMA!
James Peters: TLA’S LAST OUNCE ENERGY WITH HIS HEAD RAISED OFF PURE IMPULSE… IS DESTROYED WITH A ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL’ BY BETHANY!!!! THE CURB STOMP CONNECTS!!! BETHANY HOOKS THE LEG, JUST AS THE REFEREE COMES BACK TO HIS SENSES TO COUNT THE PIN!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. DR. BETHANYYYYYY BLUE!!!
(Bethany is able to stand back up as the referee raises her hand very briefly, but she quickly rolls out of the ring afterward as Kennedy Street & Captain Charisma rush into the ring along with numerous medical officials on the scene.)
Persephone: Welp, SUX for TLA too.
Rich Russillo: What the actual hell… Bethany injected TLA with the syringe, and it’s difficult to even understand if TLA is going to be equipped enough to fight what this could be! Who knows if it’s the exact same?!? Bethany won, but the means of this victory are admittedly questionable here!
James Peters: This main event concludes with what has been an absolutely chaotic end to this show. Bethany has continued to develop the meanest streak possible within herself, and what she has done tonight is further indication of how far she’s willing to go to keep on making a difference, even if means incapacitating TLA…. nonetheless, as we have world class personnel give aid to TLA, we thank you for tuning in & spending your time with us here, on Voltage…
(Kennedy Street & Captain Charisma continue to sport looks of utmost worry on their faces as officials continue to check on TLA to the best of their abilities. However, Dr. Bethany Blue slowly backs up the ramp with a far more satisfied expression on her face, nodding to herself in acceptance of her actions as Voltage fades to black.)
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