(EAW intro plays.)
(Sunday Night Voltage opens up to show a recap of last week’s episode: A masked assailant kicks off the show, attacking Jay Jerry Johnson’s bodyguard, Fitzgerald. From there Myles cuts a promo on Brian Daniels, going on a rant about Brian’s entire career before being attacked by Brian himself, who lays him out. Haruka Kashimashi is in the first match of the night getting a quick victory over Leon Dieter. Jay Jerry Johnson then talks about the attack before Lucas Johnson comes in and sympathizes with him. Jay holds out an olive branch and gives him some time to think it over afterward. Jay is then in action against Becca Black, with Becca winning in the end. Footage is shown from earlier in the week with Diamond Dixon getting her photoshoot interrupted by Cleopatra, both of them have a back and forth before Cleo shoos Diamond away. Jake Smith then gets a victory over Ruler. Chris Elite has an interview afterward talking about the Gold Rush tournament. Kirk Redwood then gets a victory over Ethan Alexander. Miss Demi Knorr then speaks on behalf of Ryan Wilson reminiscing on his recent career and crediting Ryan for successes such as Dr. Bethany Blue and Adam Lucas as a byproduct. Myles and Minerva have a talk where they talk about Brian Daniels and Minerva’s aspirations of World Championship gold which Myles encourages while Drake King watches with disgust. Minerva then proceeds to get a victory over Donovan Duke. Drake King returns from the dead talking about Minerva and how he’s going to stop her by entering the Gold Rush tournament. Drake and Ms. Extreme then team up against IDOL-GUN where the match and the recap ends with both teams unable to continue the match.)
(Sunday Night Voltage goes from the recap over to the Don Haskins Center where ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard playing through the speakers of the arena to the thunderous cheers of the crowd. Pyro is seen shooting out of the stage while the camera goes around to show the hyped up EAW Universe. From there, it then transitions over to the broadcasting booth where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen.)
Persephone: Welcome everyone to the most boring show of all time… Sunday Night Voltage. Yippee. Is that the type of enthusiasm you wanted?
Rich Russillo: I mean, I guess? :lupe: I just wanted to spice it up a bit, that’s all. But we are over a MONTH away from the tri-branded Free-Per-View spectacular Grand Rampage, and I personally cannot wait! Tonight in our main event we have Brian Daniels making his in-ring return against National Elite Champion Donovan Duke in a match that will certainly be interesting, especially with EAW World Champion Myles at ringside.
James Peters: Speaking of EAW World Championship we can’t forget the Gold Rush tournament that is underway here tonight! But don’t let me say it for you, let this man!
(‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney hits as the crowd explodes in cheers hearing the music, as Voltage’s commissioner Captain Charisma walked out towards the ramp holding a microphone and looked around the crowd with a big smile on his face, obviously excited for the Gold Rush Tournament today and how it would develop. He walked down the ramp now as the cheering continued for the commissioner.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Commissioner of Sunday Night Voltage, CAPTAIN CHARISMA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: It seems we are starting the show by hearing from the commissioner himself Captain Charisma. The excitement on his face can be more obvious as the Gold Rush Tournament is starting today!
Persephone: Captain Charisma and everyone else might be excited today but me? I am fucking angry! He is making me suffer by making me watch through Voltage today, did you not see how many matches are in the show? We are going to take forever! Why did he even have to plan a tournament and stretch all of this out, he could have just put all those idiots inside of the ring, let them kill each other and then I wouldn’t have to be here!
James Peters: Well, sadly for you, we are still here, and I am actually excited as well, as today will be an amazing episode of Voltage as the Gold Rush Tournament commences and it will be kickstarted right now with Captain Charisma!
(Captain Charisma then entered the ring and stood right in the center, the crowd continuing to cheer non-stop since everybody was indeed very hyped for this episode of Voltage.)
Captain Charisma: Yes, I know, I am just as thrilled as you.
(The crowd cheered loudly once more until they finally died down and Captain Charisma was able to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Voltage, if you are someone new tuning in just now I can not express you anymore that you are watching what is to be expected as one of the best and most insane Voltage episodes to date but before we end up getting into any of that, I have to talk about what’s in store for the future, as EAW is already in Pain for Pride season, we are in my opinion, one of the best Pain for Pride seasons with returns from Hall of Famers and legends at every turn, but the next big stop before we reach there is of course, the Grand Rampage!
Captain Charisma: Now, obviously what is in store is the Grand Rampage match, but I don’t want to reveal too much about who is going to be on the match from Voltage’s side, I want to build up that expectation and suspense in the next few weeks, but what I can reveal to all of you of course, is one match. There is no doubt that a boiling point has been reached between Myles and the returning Brian Daniels, as Brian Daniels didn’t held back himself on wanting a straight up match with the EAW World Champion, but Myles didn’t shy away from going over the line himself as the two of them broke out into a wild brawl. I can see these men won’t hold themselves back on tearing each other apart so I’ll grant them their wish, as I am going to go ahead and make their match official! Myles will defend the EAW World Championship against Brian Daniels at Grand Rampage, but not just any match, it is going to be in a good ole fashioned Deathmatch!
(The crowd’s cheering grows even louder from hearing the match being made official.)
Persephone: Great, the Doctor Strange Stan versus Kangaroo Man, isn’t that going to be fun?
Rich Russillo: It sure will be!
Persephone: I was being sarcastic Rich.
James Peters: You are sarcastic all the time.
Persephone: I know but-
Rich Russillo: So if you are sarcastic all the time, then does that mean you are sarcastic as well when talking about Rex-
Persephone: SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Captain Charisma: But we can’t forget either what is in store for the main event as the challenger for the EAW World Championship Brian Daniels will face the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke, with Myles being on commentary. Brian Daniels hasn’t held back on his words against the National Elite Champion, but those words have made Donovan more fired up than before so I am sure we will have an incredible main event tonight, with also the added fact of Myles being in commentary, Chris Elite used his Gawd Contract to ban interferences here in Voltage, so will Myles stay on commentary or will he try to play any mind games to bring Brian Daniels out of his game? We will have to wait and see.
Persephone: Can we just skip the waiting part? Actually, I would just love to skip the seeing part too, I don’t want my eyeballs to see that match.
James Peters: I would actually love to see that one.
Persephone: I don’t care about your opinion.
James Peters: And I don’t care about what you have to say.
Persephone: You are already annoying me and this is just the start of the show! MOVE ON!
Captain Charisma: But we can’t quite move on just yet, because even though already established wrestlers are fighting in the main event today, we can’t ignore either about the new generation of Elitists arriving to Voltage, as also in the show there is a Newcomer Showcase Match where all the bright and new prospects of Voltage among the names of Cassius Durant, Chris Zero, Ethan Alexander, Haruka Kashimashi and Ruler will all battle out to show what they are made of and what they can bring out in that ring, and even though we have this gigantic “gold” cloud, that I will talk about in just a moment, hanging above Voltage today, I am also very excited to see these Elitists in action, and to see some of them represent Voltage in the New Era Classic.
Persephone: Ok, no, he clearly heard me last time so if you are listening Captain Charisma, nobody cares about these uninteresting people who are in here to waste my time, just go on with the show already so I can leave!
James Peters: Is there actually anybody who you like?
Persephone: Duh, of fucking course! Veena and my Rexy!!! :blessed:
Rich Russillo: Don’t fall for what she is saying James, she is just being sarcastic again.
Persephone: …I hate you two. I hate you all and I wish you fell out of a window.
(Captain Charisma smirks, knowing that he is building up suspense.)
Captain Charisma: Now…as far as I know…there isn’t really anything else that I have planned for today so I think I will have to take my leave and let you all enjoy the rest of the show-Oh who am I kidding? Of course we have to talk about the Gold Rush Tournament!
(The crowd goes absolutely bananas when hearing Captain Charisma say that as everybody in that building was just too electrified for the tournament today…except Persephone, of course.)
Captain Charisma: The Gold Rush tournament could very well be the last chance for a Voltage Elitist to stamp their ticket directly to Pain for Pride to compete for the EAW World Championship. 16 Elitists have the chance to take fate in their own hands and do what they do best, which is compete and prove that they are among the very best in the world. The winner won’t have to worry about competing in Grand Rampage, which relies very much on luck, and not so much skill. I love the idea of this Gold Rush tournament. There are up and coming Elitists like the names of Becca Black, Mary S. Atlas and Jay Jerry Johnson, established wrestlers in this brand like Jake Smith, Miku Sakai and Hikari Kanno, former world champions like Minerva, Drake King and Ms. Extreme, and Hall of Famers and Legends among the names of Madison Kaline, Cleopatra and Chris Elite. All of these competitors are more than worthy of being in the Voltage main event at Pain for Pride.
Captain Charisma: The word stacked is always used to show how much star power there is in a card, but when I tell you that this tournament is stacked, I mean it with an all caps STACKED, because you are going to witness one of the best Voltage’s in history all thanks to these great wrestlers, we aren’t playing after all, but sadly, between these 16 wrestlers only one can come out on top, who will be the one to be able to achieve their Pain for Pride Moment, who will be able to achieve their dreams and be able to make their redemptions come true? And who will be the one standing above 15 other bodies?
Captain Charisma: Ok, got a little bit gruesome at the end there but hey, it is Voltage, so let’s stop with the suspense, and let’s start! WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE 2022 GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT!!!
(From there, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside as the crowd cheers.)
(Commercial for Moon Knight, coming to Disney+ this Wednesday.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton standing in the center of the ring with a microphone in hand ready to announce the upcoming match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! Our opening contest on Sunday Night Voltage is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: And it is a First Round match in the GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT!
(The crowd cheers loudly in excitement that the Gold Rush Tournament is about to begin as “We’re in Hell” by SycAmour starts playing as Jake Smith enters the arena to cheers from the crowd as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making his way to the ring! From Newark, New Jersey. Weighing in at 210 pounds. He is one half of the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions. Here is “THE NEW” JAKE SMITH!
James Peters: Here comes Jake Smith ready for his first round match in the Gold Rush Tournament. What an opportunity for Jake to have an opportunity to once again have a shot at becoming a double champion. But what a draw Jake got. If he’s not careful, this match could be a challenge for Jake.
Persephone: When you’re Jake Smith, almost everything is a challenge. Especially trying to reach the top shelf or getting on the big kid rides. This match will be nothing different for him.
Rich Russillo: But Jake does have momentum going into this match. Last week, he defeated a game Ruler in singles action and he is going to need all that momentum from last week to keep the roll going to see himself into the second round.
(Jake enters the ring and holds his Tag Team Title high in the air as the crowd continues to cheer for him as he hands his title to the referee who hands it off to the timekeeper as his music fades off. Seconds later, “Red Criminal” by The Oral Cigarettes starts playing as Hikari Kanno enters the arena to boos from the crowd as she heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From Okinawa, Japan. She weighs 121 pounds. Here is “NIHON NO HOSEKI” HIKARI KANNO!
Persephone: I’m not sure what is more impressive. The fact that Hickory has a nickname like that or the fact that Bella Braxton managed to say it correctly without sounding like a dumb bitch.
James Peters: For those at home, Nihon no Hoseki translates into Japan’s Jewel and with the run that Hikari Kanno has had so far in EAW, the nickname is very fitting.
Persephone: Seriously? I thought she was calling herself a ho. I take back the somewhat nice thing I said.
Rich Russillo: You just can’t let any woman on the roster have any compliment, can you? But in regards to this tournament, there are so many heavy hitters and rising stars involved that we could see some very interesting matches in the next month or so. The question is who will continue by advancing to the quarterfinals? Hikari Kanno or Jake Smith? We are going to find out now.
(Hikari enters the ring with disgust on her face as she takes her corner and her theme fades off. The referee looks to both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Bell has rung and the first match of Sunday Night Voltage and the Gold Rush Tournament is underway. Kanno and Jake lock up in the center of the ring to start off. Jake uses his size over Hikari to get the early advantage.
Persephone: Did you seriously just say that Jake used his size to get the advantage? The only way you could say that is if he kicked the bitch in the shin. Which he didn’t. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were the same height.
Rich Russillo: Jake is not 5 foot 4 and he has a nice headlock on Hikari as he takes her down to the ground. Hikari is trying to do whatever she can to break free before Jake can attempt to do more damage early on in the match.
James Peters: HIKARI KIPS UP AND TRIES TO KICK JAKE IN THE HEAD WHILE HE’S DOWN BUT JAKE QUICKLY ROLLS HIKARI UP! HIKARI ROLLS THROUGH AND BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET!
Persephone: Alright, you two! Enough with the Staredown at the OK Corral. Just start beating the brains out of each other to keep me interested. So stop with the bullshit!
James Peters: They both look to lock up again, BUT HIKARI WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! THE CROWD DIDN’T LIKE THAT AT ALL! Hikari grabs Jake’s neck and takes him down to the mat with a snap suplex.
Rich Russillo: Hikari goes to drop the knee, BUT JAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND HIKARI’S KNEE MET THE MAT AND NO DOUBT THAT DIDN’T FEEL GOOD! JAKE GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT HIKARI DUCKS IT!
James Peters: Hikari back up to her feet and she hits the ropes! Hikari ducks the Jake clothesline attempt before hitting the opposite side and going for a neckbreaker, BUT JAKE KEEPS HIS BALANCE AND PREVENTS HIMSELF FROM BEING TAKEN DOWN!
Persephone: This is so boring! Sometimes sitting at ringside for this long is such a pain in the ass without bloodshed or my Rexy.
Rich Russillo: The show just started. It hasn’t been that long.
Persephone: What’s your point?
Rich Russillo: Nevermind. Hikari fires an elbow to the back of the head of Jake and sends him stumbling forward. Hikari fires off some forearms into the face of Jake and sends him back first into the ropes.
James Peters: Hikari whips Jake into the ropes, BUT JAKE HOLDS ON TO PREVENT A REBOUND! HIKARI LOOKING FOR A SPEAR AND JAKE LOW BRIDGES HIKARI BY PULLING DOWN THE SECOND ROPE!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI SENT THROUGH THE ROPES AND TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE! JAKE SMITH HAS A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND HE LOOKS LIKE IS GOING FOR SOMETHING RISKY!
Persephone: He’s going to stuff his shoes again to try and get on a roller coaster?
James Peters: Jake hits the far ropes and rebounds! JAKE DIVES THROUGH THE ROPES AND CATCHES HIKARI WITH A SUICIDE DIVE TAKING HER BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR!
Rich Russillo: Jake is on fire right now as he pulls Hikari back to her feet and BOUNCES HER FACE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RING! JAKE WANTS TO WIN THIS MATCH AND THIS TOURNAMENT VERY BADLY!
James Peters: Now Jake whips Hikari AND SENDS HER BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! JAKE WANTING TO WEAKEN HIKARI AS MUCH AS HE CAN SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH SAILING FOR HIM!
Persephone: Smooth sailing for him would be growing another few inches from that missing growth spurt. But he’s too old so there’s no hope for that. Guess he’s stuck shopping in the kids section.
James Peters: Will you stop that? Anyways, Jake grabs Hikari and rolls her back into the ring. Jake quickly gets back in the ring himself and scrambles to the second rope. Hikari slowly gets to her feet AND JAKE CATCHES HIKARI IN THE FACE WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK FROM THE SECOND ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Hikari was sent tumbling inside out and Jake quickly goes for the first cover of the match.
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOO!
THHHHHRR-
James Peters: HIKARI GETS THE SHOULDER UP WITH AUTHORITY AT TWO! Jake pulls Hikari into a sitting position and delivers knee after knee to the spine of Hikari. Hikari is feeling those knees as Jake hits the ropes and HE HITS A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK TO THE FACE OF HIKARI!
Persephone: At this rate, the bitch will be down to Jake’s height if he keeps dropkicking her like that. But he brings her back to her feet and whips her to the ropes and catches her in the knee with a Kitchen Sink. Stupid name for a stupid move from a stupid little guy.
Rich Russillo: Jake isn’t a former three time titleholder in EAW by being stupid. He knows exactly what he is doing. Jake brings Hikari back to her feet! HIKARI ATTEMPTED AN ELBOW TO THE FACE BUT JAKE DUCKS IT AND WHIPS HER INTO THE ROPES!
James Peters: Hikari rebounds off the ropes AND JAKE PICKS HER UP AND PLANTS HER WITH A POWERFUL SPINEBUSTER! DID YOU SEE HER NECK SNAP BACK ON IMPACT! JAKE IS PLAYING TO WIN!
Persephone: Usually Jake plays Go Fish or Checkers if he wants to win at something, but it is great to see somebody plant that dumb bitch to the mat. Now we just need some bloodshed. Come on, mighty midget!
Rich Russillo: Hikari slowly makes it back to her feet and for good measure, Jake takes her right back down with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. LISTEN TO THIS CROWD CHEER FOR JAKE SMITH! JAKE IS IN FIRM CONTROL AND HE IS MOTIONING FOR HIKARI TO GET BACK TO HER FEET!
James Peters: SHE MAKES IT BACK AND NOW JAKE HAS HIKARI UP IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY! JAKE IS GOING FOR A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER, BUT HIKARI GETS FREE AND LANDS BEHIND JAKE! HIKARI GRABS THE ARMS AND COUNTERS WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX! JAKE CRASHES HARD ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Rich Russillo: She does not look happy that Jake has managed to keep control of the match for this long. Hikari now has a chance to take control of this match and build up momentum for herself. What the hell is she doing? She criss-crosses Jake’s legs and arms before rolling him onto his stomach.
James Peters: HIKARI GRABS THE FOOT AND THAT IS A SUBMISSION! SHE CALLS THAT THE SIMP LOCK! NOW HIKARI IS SITTING ON THE BACK OF JAKE? WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT?
Persephone: According to the idiotic simps chanting “Queen” behind me…YOU IDIOTS! She is using Jake as her throne. That’s about the size of a doll throne. Stupid bitch.
Rich Russillo: The ref asking Jake if he wants to give it up, but he is saying no. Now Hikari is saying something to Jake, and I don’t think we need to go over just how insulting this is to one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions! Hikari is just disrespecting her opponent tonight!
Persephone: Yeah, and it’s probably the one slightly entertaining thing I’ll be able to see tonight.
James Peters: Either way, Hikari releases the Simp Lock and drops the knee across the upper back of Jake. Now she drags Jake up by the hair AND PLANTS HIM BACK DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A NECKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: Hikari does not look amused as she drags Jake by the hair to the corner and SHE JUST BASHES HIS FACE INTO THE TURNBUCKLE OVER AND OVER! THE REFEREE IS ADMONISHING HER TO BREAK IT UP AND SHE BREAKS ON FOUR! SHE NOW PUTS JAKE ON THE SECOND ROPE!
James Peters: Hikari puts Jake’s head down and she grabs his arms. WHAT STRENGTH FROM HIKARI AS SHE DROPS HIM DOWN WITH THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! JAKE LANDS HARD AND HIKARI GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOO!
THHHHHRRREEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: AND JAKE GETS THE SHOULDER UP! NOW HIKARI DROPS THE ELBOW ACROSS THE BACK OF JAKE’S NECK! SHE WANTS TO DO AS MUCH DAMAGE TO HIM AS POSSIBLE!
Persephone: Like that would happen. Dumbass is a glutton for punishment and this bitch is stupid enough to give it to them. I hate them both. Hurry up and end this match!
James Peters: While Seph was venting, Hikari planted Jake with a German Suplex. Now Hikari has Jake right where she wants him! IT LOOKS LIKE HIKARI IS GOING TO SLAM JAKE! NO! SHE IS SETTING UP FOR THE HITODENASHI DRIVER! THAT SITDOWN REVERSE PILEDRIVER WILL NO DOUBTEDLY WIN HER THE MATCH IF SHE HITS IT–
Rich Russillo: JAKE REVERSES THE MOVE AND HE JUST FALLS FORWARD AND PLANTS HIKARI BACK FIRST AGAINST THE CANVAS! WHAT A CREATIVE COUNTER BY JAKE SMITH!
Persephone: Leave it to her to screw up and let the midget get an opportunity to get back in this match. Now Little Jake has the bitch on his shoulders in another fireman’s carry.
James Peters: JAKE GOING FOR AN USHIGOROSHI, BUT HIKARI AVOIDS THE KNEE AND LANDS ON HER FEET! HIKARI HITS THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A BIG BOOT ON JAKE BUT JAKE DUCKS IT AT THE LAST SECOND! HIKARI TURNS AROUND AND SHE IS MET WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE FROM JAKE! WHAT A COUNTER!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI IS DOWN AFTER THAT SUPERKICK AND JAKE IS IN THE CORNER WAITING FOR THE PERFECT MOMENT! HIKARI IS TO HER KNEES AND HE RUNS AT FULL SPEED! JAKE IS GOING FOR THE SO LONG AND GOOD NIGHT! BOMAYE KNEE STRIKE ON THE WAY–
Persephone: But that Bitch Hikari ducks out of the way at the last second, preventing this shitty match from ending. Damn it. Now that moron Jake is going about face.
Rich Russillo: Jake quickly adjusts and turns around AND HE IS MET WITH A THRUST KICK RIGHT IN THE FACE! JAKE CAUGHT ALL OF THAT KICK IN THE JAW IS HE IS DOWN AND HE COULD BE OUT!
James Peters: HIKARI HAS JAKE RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS HIM AFTER THAT THRUST KICK! SHE DRAGS JAKE BACK TO HIS FEET AND SHE LOOKS TO FINISH JAKE OFF RIGHT NOW! HIKARI HAS JAKE IN A GUTWRENCH AND SHE HOISTS HIM UP IN THE AIR WITH SUCH POWER!
Rich Russillo: HIKARI KANNO IS GOING FOR THE KANNO SUPER BUSTER! GUTWRENCH SITOUT POWERBOMB ON THE WAY, BUT JAKE GRABS THE NECK AND COUNTERS WITH A DDT!
Persephone: About time Mighty Midget did something right. Now that the bitch is down, how about you end this match and put us all out of our misery.
James Peters: HIKARI IS DOWN AND JAKE IS READY TO FINISH THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! JAKE WITH THE REVERSE FACELOCK AND HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS SETTING UP FOR THE STARMAKER CUTTER!
Rich Russillo: IT IS THE STARMAKER! JAKE CALLS FOR IT AND IF HE HITS IT, HIKARI WILL BE SEEING STARS AND POSSIBLY SEEING HER WAY OUT OF THE TOURNAMENT IF JAKE HITS THIS MOVE! JAKE HAS HER LOCKED IN AND HERE WE GO! STARMAKER TIME ON THE WAY!
Persephone: For the love of gawd, if this match sets the standard for the whole tournament, then there is no chance in hell that I am going to make it all the way to Grand Rampage watching all this bullshit. Just end this match!
Rich Russillo: HOLD ON A SECOND! HIKARI JUST BROKE FREE OF THE STARMAKER BEFORE JAKE COULD EXECUTE IT! HIKARI KANNO NOW FREE OF JAKE’S GRASP, AND SHE QUICKLY PICKS JAKE UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH ALLELUIA!!! THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB CONNECTS, AND HIKARI KANNO GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRREEEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: DID SHE GET IT? SHE GOT IT! THIS MATCH IS OVER! HIKARI JUST CAUGHT JAKE BY SURPRISE AND ADVANCED TO ROUND TWO!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Red Criminal” starts playing again as Hikari Kanno slowly makes her way back up to her feet, and the crowd immediately begins to boo loudly. Hikari Kanno can be seen with a huge grin on her face, and the referee tries to raise Hikari’s arm in victory, but she shoves him away in disgust.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner and advancing to the next round of the Gold Rush Tournament! HIKARI KANNO!
James Peters: Oh my gawd! Did you guys see that? This was an amazing match and Jake Smith looked ready to put it away. He had victory in hand and in about five seconds, it slipped through and now he has been eliminated from the tournament!
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! That was the greatest thing I could have seen. Mighty Midget got cut down to size. Hi ho hi ho, out of the tournament he goes.
Rich Russillo: Both Hikari and Jake fought hard to win this match and everybody could see that. Jake showed why exactly he is always a threat, but it was the quick thinking of Hikari Kanno to get out of a dire situation and change it to a huge victory.
Persephone: Do you know what makes it even better? This is twice in one year that Jake Smith has been eliminated from a tournament in the first round. I’m not sure if it’s possible for Jake to feel any smaller, but it’s probably close.
James Peters: Will you stop acting like a bitch and stepping all over Jake? He feels bad enough as it is without your help. Jake should keep his head held high knowing that he fought his ass off. He is still half of the Tag Champs and this will not be the last time Jake will find himself in the title hunt.
Rich Russillo: That’s right. But tonight we give our congratulations to Hikari Kanno for her hard fought victory.
James Peters: And later on tonight, we will find out who the other seven Elitists will advance to the quarterfinals. We will be right back with more Voltage action.
(The final scene shows Hikari making her way out of the ring with a smirk on her face, satisfied with her victory. Jake is seen slowly rolling out of the ring with a frustrated look on his face, no doubt feeling frustrated and devastated about the loss as the scene cuts to commercial break.)
(Voltage cuts to a promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where the Gold Rush tournament finals will take place.)
(The Voltage broadcast returns from commercial break where “Bussin” by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Baby blares throughout the Don Haskins Center speakers and the camera pans over the luxurious Diamond District setup at ringside. The El Paso audience in attendance provides an enthusiastic reaction towards the H-Town Hottie standing in the middle of the ring, basking in the positive reception she receives from her home state, bobbing her shoulders along to her theme music. Diamond flips her hair over both shoulders as she positions herself at the center of the ring, smiling brilliantly into the hard camera as she raises a diamond-encrusted microphone to her lips and “Bussin” dies down.)
Diamond Dixon: Welcome to “The Diamond District with yours truly, Diamond Dixon!” That’s right, we back with some more exclusive, insider looks into some of the latest, delectable, and most scandalous exposés on ALL the happenings in Elite Answers Wrestling today! As always, and as the EAW Universe has come to expect from the one and only Diamond Dixon, the tea is PIPING hot this week, whew–but I can promise you, it’s certainly as hot as it is sweet. And speaking on the topic of “exclusive” content, I got something to share with y’all, and I already know you’re all DYING to see what it is, aren’t you?!
(She lowers the microphone momentarily, prompting her invested, fervent audience to let her hear exactly how badly they need to see the latest, most exclusive, and tantalizing EAW content available to them this evening. The El Paso crowd is eating right out of Diamond’s hands, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.)
Diamond Dixon: Dedicated members of the EAW Universe, please direct your attention to the titantron for an up close and premier look at–well, at MY latest photoshoot!
(The titantron cycles through various photos of the H-Town Hottie herself, the crowd in attendance responding positively to them all. At each and every angle and pose, Diamond appears breathtakingly beautiful–duh–and her home state crowd isn’t afraid to let her know.)
Diamond Dixon: Damn…just look at all that. 👅 I’m out here looking like a full course MEAL, but what else would you expect from a bitch like me?! Don’t be afraid to get a closer look, either, ‘cause as of RIGHT NOW, you can find all those photos and more on the EAWNetwork! Not all at once though, we don’t want the site to crash or nothing. It’s just a shame that I couldn’t bless that photographer and his camera a little more due to that dusty ass jar of rotten mayonnaise who decided to infringe upon MY time last week. I mean, really. I don’t know why the fuck she thinks that anybody would wanna look at some shrivled up, dry ass bag of bones squeezing her tired self into a bikini when they could instead be looking at the future star of this business…THE ONE…THE ONLY…DIAMOND DIXON. OBVIOUSLY!
Diamond Dixon: Yeah, Cleopatra, I’m talking about you, dusty. I don’t know who the fuck you think you’re fooling into believing that you’re still hot shit at your prehistoric age. And stop trying to insert yourself into situations that have literally NOTHING to do with you. Like, bitch, hang it up. You’re tired. About as tired and corny as that dumbass Universal Women’s Title match was at Reckless Wiring. :mjlol: Look, I know the powers that be are desperate to try and make Madison Kaline look like a legitimate threat to anyone, but come on. This is embarrassing! It was obvious from the jump thate Madison was NEVER going to beat Andrea. Hell, Andrea, I’d have some self-reflection to do if that was me, ‘cause you should have easily bodied that bitch in no time. Could never be me. Not even on an off day. Which neither Madison nor Cleopatra are short of these days given their respective FPV histories these last few months, but you know what? Let’s talk about it. We getting straight back into it, EAW Universe, so please, welcome my guests this evening–if you feel so inclined–CLEOPATRA, AND MADISON KALINE!
(Diamond immediately plops a seat onto one of her red velvet, diamond-accented loveseats and glances down at her impeccable manicure while “Mona Lisa” by Lil Wayne ft. Kendrick Lamar begins to play throughout the PA system. The crowd in attendance rises to their feet to welcome Cleopatra to the arena. Cleo wastes little time atop the stage, briskly walking down the center of the ramp.)
James Peters: Some strong words coming from Diamond Dixon this evening, who’s making it no secret exactly how poorly she thinks of the Hall-of-Famer Cleopatra, and Cleo’s former tag team partner, Madison Kaline.
Persephone: Well, she made some damn good points. I couldn’t care less about seeing Cleopatra or Madison Kaline in a Voltage ring in 2022. It’s about time these old hags pack it up and find some comfort in their retirement.
Rich Russillo: I’m not at all surprised to see how well either woman is holding up considering the level of experience in possession by each of these women, and that should be enough to humble anyone–even a personality as bold and as brash and Diamond Dixon’s. Despite their losses at the last few Free-Per-Views, both Cleopatra and Madison have shown that they are in some of the best shapes that their careers have ever seen, and they have no issue “keeping up” with their peers at every experience level.
(Cleopatra, now on the apron, rolls her eyes and chuckles to herself before entering the ring after spotting just how disinterested Diamond is in welcoming her guest. Nevertheless, Cleopatra helps herself to a red velvet armchair and a microphone just as “Mona Lisa” fades and is replaced by “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff.)
Persephone: Uuuugggghhhhh, just wake me when it’s over, Rich.
Rich Russillo: Bored already, Persephone?
Persephone: I genuinely cannot stand this fucking 13th Century music. We know Maddie’s old, but does she have to play into her age THIS much?!
(Madison Kaline makes her way down the ramp and towards the stage, the camera zooming in on her eyes which dart back and forth between Cleopatra and Diamond inside of the ring. Noticing that there are only two loveseats inside of the ring instead of three, Cleopatra scooches over just enough for Madison to have some room to sit beside her. Madison silently thanks Cleo with a head tilt and smile.)
(As “O Fortuna” dies down, Diamond decides to re-engage her audience and tune back into the show. She uncrosses her legs and stands up from her velvet loveseat to look down at Madison and Cleopatra as she speaks, placing her free hand on her hip.)
Diamond Dixon: Okay, real talk? Let’s keep it a hunnid, this shit was NOT my idea. Like I’d want to bring Cleopatra back on my show after that shit she did on the Diamond District last month. And no offense, Maddie, but I know you just as reckless and psychotic as this bitch is, if not worse. Must be the dementia, but whatever. As far as I’m concerned, my show and my screen time do NOT need to be watered down with no nursing home reunion kickstarted by the two of you. So, let’s make this quick. What’s the deal with you two? Cleopatra, why were you out there at Reckless Wiring? What is all this supposed to accomplish besides teasing a reunion that nobody in this whole EAW Universe wants to fucking happen?
(Cleopatra raises her eyebrows and looks around at the audience in attendance as if to say, “nobody? Really?” The crowd picks up to show just how excited they are to see Madison and Cleopatra in the ring together again, but the cheers die down again once they see Madison slowly stand to her feet.)
Madison Kaline: Now, this little girl may be completely out of line, Cleopatra…but she actually is asking some questions that I myself would like to know the answer to.
Cleopatra: Well, I’m here, Madison. Tell me what you need help figuring out.
Madison Kaline: For one…I would love an explanation as to why you invited yourself to ringside at Reckless Wiring if not to play mind games with me. Secondly…I want to know why all of a sudden, you’re deciding to act like you care. Between chatting me up at Shock Value, from wishing me good luck just before heading into the Universal Women’s Championship match, and then leaving me high and dry at the end of Reckless Wiring. Well, that last part makes sense at least, since that’s exactly how I’m used to being treated by you. You stood by and watched when I was helpless after I was assaulted and effectively eliminated from this company three years ago. Just for you and Amber to flip the script yet again and turn on the chairman to disband The 1%. Not out of loyalty or friendship or for payback after what he did to me, no. Because you mindless drones STILL couldn’t think for yourselves after I was gone and took orders from the next person available to give yourselves a purpose.
Madison Kaline: Honestly, Cleo, I expected so much better from you and Amber. We’d been through so much together. And neither one of you thought to give me a call or so much as send a fucking Christmas card my way. If that wasn’t enough, you spent the rest of your time together in the Queen’s Court not only floundering and letting yourselves get fucked around by those fresh-faced amateurs at the time, you spent an equal amount of time dragging my name through the mud every chance you got. So, what gives? And I want a REAL answer this time. No more pleasantries in front of the camera, no more formalities and half-assed well wishes. Speak to me woman to woman–a friend to a friend.
(As Madison went on, Diamond Dixon’s attention span had diverted once again, and finds herself seated comfortably back on her red velvet loveseat, her custom diamond-coated Giuseppe heels hanging over the arm of the chair. As Madison finishes, Cleopatra lets Madison’s words hang in the air for a moment before replying.)
(Cleopatra stands slowly, keeping her chin raised high and her eyes locked on an emotionally charged Madison Kaline. She keeps her voice steady as she replies.)
Cleopatra: Listen to me closely, Maddie. I can understand why you’re upset, but you need to understand that at that time, Amber and I had a lot of other business to tend to. Between juggling Paradise Lost, the Crowe’s Nest, The Score, Ereberus, Donovan Cross–
Madison Kaline: I literally have no idea who the fuck you’re talking about.
Cleopatra: And that’s exactly the problem, Maddie. You were only ever concerned with yourself. Somewhere down the road, you seemed to have COMPLETELY forgotten that Amber and I had other responsibilities beyond being the emotional and moral support for Maddie every time she had a title defense or needed some strings pulled. We carried the full weight of the women’s division, and it was piled miles high up on our plates. All in the name of achieving the same mission the three of us started together on Empire. In-between defending our Empire Tag Team Titles, we also owed our allegiance to Theron Nikolas, even after The 1% disbanded. And because we’re as loyal and passionate as we are, Amber and I made a conscious effort to have his back every step of the way–just like we did yours through that entire time.
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(Cleopatra takes a pause, as the sound of faint snoring can be heard through the Dos Haskins Center PA system. Cleopatra and Madison both turn around to find Diamond Dixon’s limp body, seemingly fast asleep with the microphone held closely to her mouth. Cleopatra rolls her eyes and turns back to Madison.)
Cleopatra: We dedicated every fiber of our being to remaining loyal and true to the mission we set out to accomplish: to redefine what the whole world thought they knew about the eras we all came from. But…the only people looking out for Amber Keys and Cleopatra were Amber Keys and Cleopatra. And it was never an easy ride. But in spite of it all, we did the damn thing, Maddie, even without you by our side. We were devoted to showing everyone that no matter the era, the Queen’s Court was the real deal. I know you were a big part of that, too, Maddie, but you let other issues come between the Queen’s Court and the success of our careers. You can’t fault Amber and I when you had to force us to choose between one person, and the achievement of the legacy the three of us had always dreamed of.
Madison Kaline: Okay. Fine. If that’s how you and Amber saw things, I can’t go back and change the past. But I don’t want to keep dwelling on the past. I know that when I returned to EAW, that I had a lot of wrongs to make up for. I decided to start that by reginiting my career and gunning straight for Andrea Valentine and a world championship. And I damn near walked out of Reckless Wiring with the Universal Women’s Championship around my waist–without you or Amber to fucking help me. People like Diamond can turn their noses up at our match last weekend and call it some snoozefest, but after re-watching the tapes, it was a DAMN good match. You all better wake up and recognize that I put my entire being on the line in an attempt to get what I wanted, and I’d do it again without any hesitation because that’s the kind of competitor I am and will always be. As pissed off as I am that things didn’t go my way against Andrea, at least I know that I didn’t hold myself back despite the naysayers, non-believers, and constant hate raining down on me for making my return. I have plans for my future in this industry, Cleo. I walked into that match with clear intentions. And I’m proud of myself for that. But for some inexplicable reason, you, out of EVERYBODY in that roster, made it a point to sit pretty–
Diamond Dixon: zzZZZZzzz….debatable….zzzzZZZzz….
Madison Kaline: –sit pretty at Reckless Wiring and made it perfectly clear just how disappointed YOU were in ME. And you have a lot of goddamn nerve to have that sort of attitude with me after what you ALLOWED to happen to me and my imprint on this industry. Even if I didn’t walk away with the title, I still accomplished a very important part of my mission. So, what exactly do YOU think you accomplished that night, Cleo? Why do you insist on continuing to play this game with me instead of telling me exactly what you want?
Diamond Dixon: Alright alright alright, this is cute and all, but you know what?
(In unison, an annoyed Madison and Cleopatra turn their attention back towards Diamond who has now stood up from her peaceful slumber.)
Diamond Dixon: Y’all have been burning through enough of my airtime and I know for damn sure ain’t nobody tuning in just to listen to the two of you squawk at each other, so I’ma spice things up a little. I know we didn’t advertise this one, but I have ANOTHER guest to bring out to the Diamond District who at this point, I’m praying will be able to make up for all the time the two of you gone and wasted. ‘Cause whew, I for one sure am tired of this rehashed and recycled fifty year old drama, so let’s hope they can pull the two of you together long enough to hurry and get the fuck up outta here before my ratings sink too low, okay? Let’s bring ‘em out!
(Diamond takes a few steps back and leans against the ring ropes, watching onwards as Cleopatra and Madison turn to one another, completely thrown off and incredibly confused. The viewing audience in attendance grows restless and turns their attention to the stage, impatiently awaiting the next guest to arrive on the Diamond District.)
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(A faintly familiar drum beat begins to play throughout the PA system, the El Paso crowd bursting into a thunderous reaction upon recognizing the song. Madison and Cleopatra stand wide-eyed in the center of the ring, in complete and utter disbelief.)
Rich Russillo: No…it can’t be!
James Peters: OH, BUT IT IS, RICH! IT IS!
Persephone: Wait…who the fuck is that?!
(“All It Takes For Your Dreams To Come True” by A Skylit Drive continues to play, as none other than Amber Keys suddenly finds herself at the top of the stage. She inhales sharply through her nose as she gazes into the entire El Paso crowd. She tries and fails to bite back a smile before skipping down the ramp towards the ring, slapping hands with a few fans along the way.)
James Peters: AMBER KEYS IS HERE! I repeat, Amber Keys has returned to Elite Answers Wrestling and for the first time in the entirety of her Hall-of-Fame career, she is here on Voltage!
Persephone: No, seriously…who IS that?!
Rich Russillo: Amber Keys is arguably one of the most influential figures in women’s wrestling around the entire globe. A former two-time world champion and a two-time tag team champion, one of those being with the EAW Chairman himself! And as we’ve just discussed on the Diamond District, she’s a former member of the Queen’s Court alongside Cleopatra and Madison Kaline!
Persephone: …what is with all these old ladies flocking to Voltage all of a sudden?!
James Peters: And to think, there was once a time when we NEVER thought we would see any of these women back inside of an EAW ring again, let alone standing beside one another :wow: !
(Amber, now inside the ring, brushes right past Diamond Dixon to grab a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. The camera cuts to capture the facial expressions of the other two former members of the Queen’s Court: Cleopatra’s shock has transformed into a rather amused smirk while Madison simply stares onward at Amber, not at all sure what to make of the situation just yet. Amber, microphone in hand, stands in front of her former teammates as the audience in attendance refuses to curb their enthusiasm. Her eyes narrow as she looks between Maddie and Cleo, and twirls the microphone in her hand waiting for “All It Takes For Your Dreams To Come True” to die down.)
Amber Keys: …now, I can only hope it doesn’t seem too unreasonable for me to refuse to sit back on the sidelines and watch while the two of you get to have all the fun.
(Amber pauses, the crowd in attendance positively encouraging her to continue.)
Amber Keys: Let’s skip the pleasantries. There’s no point in hiding how I feel. As good as it feels to stand inside of this ring once again, I can’t get past these negative feelings I’ve been harboring ever since that #EAW15 announcement was first made–you know, the one that was followed by all the re-signings and excitement and nostalgia and “welcome backs” that I was completely left out of. I could have worn myself down some more. Beat myself up a bit. Self-depreciated a little, but instead, I’m just going to chalk it up to this corporation’s poor fucking management and lack of respect and appreciation for the most influential women’s wrestler in the past fifteen years. But it’s just like EAW and its locker room members to continually look down on a woman like me because they are too easily swayed by the one-sided perspectives they are force-fed, and can’t see beyond their incredibly limited, biased, and self-serving worldview. Not too unlike yourselves.
Amber Keys: I already know what you’re thinking. “Why come back at all, Amber, if you hate this company so much?” And there’s a very simple answer to that question. I made it perfectly clear a LONG time ago that I was going to take back from this company EVERYTHING it has ever owed me over the last 15 years. The fact of the matter is that there would be no Elite Answers Wrestling without the influence of the Dirti Diva. Without having the rug pulled from right under me. Without all those shareholders, board members, and influential figures in the industry taking the foundation that I put into place and soiling it with the excrements of their deceitfulness and greed. The short answer is that I’m here out of spite. And unfortunately, I’ve been put in a position where I’m forced to spite the two of you as well. See, my name has been thrown around these sorts of conversations far more times than I would like. I quite frankly do not appreciate the way either one of you have been using my name and likeness to bolster yourselves, and I’m not going to just watch it fucking happen for a moment longer. But I can’t really say that I’m surprised…can I? That’s just classic Vixen-era behavior. The two of you have shamelessly built your own careers and fulfilled all of your dreams on my shattered hope, the fragments that were left of my career. And I had nothing, I was incapable of doing anything besides watching as women like the two of you took credit for making this company what it is.
(Pausing once again, Amber folds her arms over her chest. Madison shakes her head in frustration as Cleopatra simply folds her hands together and smiles, looking over at Madison who raises her own microphone to reply.)
Madison Kaline: Please don’t make me laugh, Amber. Nobody in this company EVER needed you, and that especially goes for me. Now, don’t get me wrong–I enjoyed my time in the Queen’s Court a lot more than a few other periods in my career. And there is no denying the influence that the three of us had on Empire and the women’s division when we reached our peak. But it’d be good of you to remember who was the woman who put that group together in the first place, who orchestrated the coup on Empire, and who stood at the top of the division as the Women’s World Champion.
Amber Keys: The only two reasons you EVER held onto that Women’s World Title for as long as you did, Maddie, were Cleopatra and Amber Keys. Let’s not shy away from the facts at hand. There would have never even been an Empire for you to “orchestrate a coup” on if it weren’t for ME and all that I’ve sacrificed. Like we don’t all know who the real fucking leader of the Queen’s Court was to begin with, Maddie. Be real. The way I see it, even on my worst day, I could have taken that title from you in one fell swoop. I made that group what it was, and history will show you exactly that. I don’t want to hear either one of you make claims about “making Amber Keys relevant again” for the rest of your goddamn careers, when it was me for all intents and purposes who built the platform that the two of you had crash landed on just to blow up in smoke.
Madison Kaline: You seem to have completely forgotten that I won that championship on my OWN, without help from either one of you. It was me and Matsuda alone inside of that ring, and I made short work of that useless fucking waste of space. That’s why I was crowned the Women’s World Champion of the year. You two NEEDED me. Without MY influence, Amber, you would have simply gotten lost in the shuffle after your mediocre stint on Battleground and Cleopatra would have probably still been toting around that ugly ass Vixens Title. Without me, you two were completely fucking lost, and you clearly needed someone to introduce you to the newer, harder hitting era of female talent that I had been dominating on my own. I put the pieces in place to regain control of Empire, and you simply came along for the ride.
Amber Keys: Maddie, you’re losing sight of what it is I’m trying to tell you. You claimed I was no more than an “insurance policy” for you, but be honest. Where would you have been without that level of coverage? You hit your deductible and reached that out-of-pocket maximum ten times over in such a short amount of time. I was with you every step of the way. I supported you in your efforts against some of the biggest names in Empire history including Raven Roberts, Andrea Valentine, and Astraea Jordan. And that doesn’t even account for what I did in my own matches alongside Cleo. I secured every pinfall, I rescued you two more times than I care to count any further. Cue the old age jokes, but my back still fucking hurts from dragging you two along with me to the top of Empire, and now, I have absolutely nothing to show for it. But the rent is due, Maddie. I’ve come to collect. For fuck’s sake, Cleopatra, I RETIRED you. And I’ll sure as hell do it again since you apparently need a reminder of who your superior is in that ring–
(The audience gasps as they, Amber, and Maddie are suddenly reminded of Diamond Dixon’s presence in the ring, who takes a cheap shot at Cleopatra with her diamond-encrusted microphone!)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! Diamond, out of NOWHERE, has just NAILED Cleopatra right above the eye with that diamond covered microphone–Cleo might be busted open!
(Without thinking, Amber drops down to her knees to meet Cleopatra who now lies flat on her back, and Madison quickly charges at Diamond Dixon to try and even the score!)
Persephone: FINALLY! Some real action–d’aw, but Diamond has already slid out of the ring…shame. I was hoping for a bit more bloodshed.
James Peters: Well, Diamond seems to have finally gotten her payback on Cleopatra after the assault Cleopatra orchestrated against her last month alongside Kendra Shamez, AND for the interruption last week during Diamond’s photoshoot.
Rich Russillo: I’m not sure what sort of effect Diamond was going for with that one, but time can only tell.
Persephone: Wait…weren’t these bitches just yelling at each other?
(As Persephone pointed out, it is a slight shock to see Amber leaning down to help Cleopatra, who is now sitting up thanks to Amber’s focus and assistance. “Bussin” begins to play throughout the PA system as Diamond Dixon laughs her way up the ramp.)
(Inside of the ring, Amber and Maddie lock eyes with one another as Cleo slowly comes to. Madison drops down to her knees beside them just before the camera cuts to an amused Diamond Dixon standing proudly at the top of the ramp. Voltage’s broadcast feed then cuts from ringside.)
(Voltage fades to a commercial promoting Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Watch that and NOT Morbius on April 8th.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, and Bella Braxton is seen in the middle of the ring with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Gold Rush Tournament Opening Round match and is scheduled FOR!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(The crowd cheers, then “Bad Man” by Blues Saraceno begins to play and the cheers turn to a mixed reaction. Kirk Redwood and Shane Gates enter at the top of the key and Kirk shows his fists into the camera. A flicker of cheers can be heard through the primarily negative reaction.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS! WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS, KIRKKKKKK “UNKILLABLE” REDWOOODDDD!!!
James Peters: Strong off a win last week against newcomer Ethan Alexander, Kirk Redwood is looking to get not only one of the biggest wins of his career but also move to the second round of the Gold Rush Tournament!
Rich Russillo: It will be no easy feat however as his opponent is none other than the former EAW Universal Woman’s Champion Ms. Extreme!
Persephone: You have to wonder how banged up she is following last week’s match against IDOL GUN though. This might be the only chance Kirk has to actually come close to winning is if she isn’t at 100%
( “Zombie” by Bad Wolves begins to play, the crowd is going crazy at the sight of Ms. Extreme who looks as cold and focused as she was when she faced IDOL GUN 7 short days ago. She is staring a hole through her opponent as if he was nothing. )
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Calabasas, California, weighing in at 140 pounds… SHE IS “THE RED QUEEN,” MS. EXTREME!!
James Peters: Having lost the Universal Woman’s Championship at King of Elite, this is Camille’s chance at getting the next bit of gold in her career! This time it could be the EAW Championship and she looks ready!
Rich Russillo: She felt superior to her opponent all week through promos, will she be as superior once the bell rings and leave with a win? We’re about to find out!
Persephone: God may this match be quick and swift! Amen. DO THE THING REF!!!
Referee: RING THE BELL!!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: And Here We GO! This match is officially underway! Kirk is prowling around the former Universal Woman’s Champion while she is simply following him with her gaze that is just how confident she is at the moment! Kirk goes forward, both end up in a clinch with Camille going behind Kirk holding him and he trying to fend her off. He manages to force her arms off him, turning this into a wristlock but it’s countered by Ms. Extreme with a wristlock of her own!
Rich Russillo: Kirk twisting and wriggling making it out of the hold trying to reverse again twisting the arm of Camille but gets a hand to the face in defense, Camille with a headlock out of which Kirk slips through getting one of his own his arms around the head of his opponent trying to keep the hold applying pressure! Extreme pushing Redwood to the ropes forced to let go of the hol-NO! Redwood baseball slides down taking Camille down with him!
James Peters: Camille is back on her feet but leaning massively forward as Kirk still has her in that headlock actually up to a knee now and not letting go, he has her grounder and under control that is not something you see often! Both are not upright and Kirk whips his opponent into the ropes! She bounces back AND IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A STIFF SHOULDER BLOCK! Camille slowly gets back to her feet as she backed herself to a corner!
James Peters: Kirk dashes towards Camille but gets greeted by a boot to the midsection stopping him dead in his tracks! Headlock by Camille before whipping Redwood into the ropes AND SHOULDER BLOCKS HIM DOWN TOO!!!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme now waits for her opponent to get back to a vertical base with a smirk of arrogance across her face as Kirk gets up followed by a clinch the two of them struggling for advantage CAMILLE THROWS A KNEE TO REDWOOD and follows it with a snap mare and a headlock!
James Peters: Both are up to their feet! Redwood manages to push Extreme to the ropes and whip her off him. Camille bounced off the ropes heading to Kirk with him hitting the deck and Camille hopping over. To the ropes again both dodge each other and stop at the center of the ring! Leg sweep by Kirk jumped over by Extreme who throws a spinning heel kick ducked matrix-style by Redwood BEFORE BEING TAKEN DOWN WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!! Quick work by Camille taking down her opponent AND SLAPPING HIM BEHIND THE HEAD!!
Rich Russillo: Kirk is back to a vertical base, and he doesn’t look too happy. Trying for a clothesline but it’s ducked by his opponent who tries for a quick superkick BUT SHE CAUGHT THE LEG AND TAKES DOWN KIRK BEFORE GETTING ATOP OF HIM AND THROW FISTS OF FURY DOWN ON REDWOOD! Camille seems to have had enough of the games and she is letting her opponent know hard and fast!
James Peters: REDWOOD ROLLS OVER MANAGING TO THROW A FEW ELBOWS IN before getting up and bringing Camille up with him. The two throw smackers at one another Redwood taking ascendency as his slaps are sounding stiffer than Camille’s who he whips into the ro-nope she reversed it and now Kirk has his back to a corner! CLOTHESLINE by Camille followed by a few elbows to the face. She hops over the ropes standing by Kirk but on the outside apron what is she doi-KIRK THREW AN EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO HER FACE AND DOWN TO RINGSIDE GOES CAMILLE!!
Persephone: Bet she didn’t expect that.
Rich Russillo: Perhaps so and this is an opportunity for Redwood and some offense! Kirk heading to the outside lets himself fall on Camille with a double ax handle keeping for former two-time Pure Champion down under the boos of the crowd. Kirk doesn’t seem to care much as he grabs Camilly by the hair whipping her towards a corn-SHE REVERSES IT! REDWOOD KISSES STEEL AND ENDS UP SWINGING BACKWARDS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX TO THE OUTSIDE!!! TWO-ATTACK ASSAULT ON CAMILLE WHO TURNS THE TABLE JUST LIKE THAT!
James Peters: Just like that the table has turned but they need to get back inside the ring as the official is starting to count them out! No one gets to round two of the Gold Rush Tournament via getting counted out of the ring.
Persephone: Could you imagine one of the second-round matches as a triple threat because of this? It’d probably still suck.
James Peters: It would be a historic first for a historic tournament that’s for sure as Camille rolls Redwood inside the ring and tries for a cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Persephone: Please…
Rich Russillo: A bit arrogant on Camille’s part there was no way Kirk was not going to kick out of that manoeuver! Camille doesn’t seem surprised but I think she simply wanted to send a message to Kirk who is now on his hands and knees GETTING DROP KICKED BY CAMILLE!!!
James Peters: She quickly moves to Kirk, moving him to stand before whipping him into the ropes, she hops over him LANDING ON HIS BACK AND SWINGS HIM AROUND WITH A FRANKENSTEINEEEEEERRRRR!! SHE BRIDGED IT!! THAT’S A PINFALL!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Denied!
Rich Russillo: Indeed and this was a more dangerous spot too but Kirk kicked out of worse. He is rolling out of the ring as we speak while Camille is getting to her feet she looks to the opposite side before quickly dashing to the ropes SHE THROWS HERSELF AT KIRK WITH A SUICIDE DIIIIIIVE!! SHE CRASHES ONTO KIRK BOTH ARE NOW DOWN! Camille got up first with the momentum as she then grabbed at Kirk and RAMS HIM AGAINST THE BARRICADE FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY THROWING HIM AGAINST THE APRON! Ms. Extreme is picking up the pace now this is dangerous for Kirk who gets pushed inside the ring.
James Peters: Folks we have to go to a commercial break but don’t go anywhere this match for the first round of the Gold Rush Tournament continues on Sunday Night Voltage!!
( A series of advertisements for EAW’s Grand Rampage is rolling followed by one for Marvel Studio’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. )
Rich Russillo: And we are back ladies and gentlemen on this episode of Sunday Night Voltage! We are in the middle of Ms. Extreme versus Kirk Redwood for a first-round match of the Gold Rush Tournament and this has been an interesting contest so far between the two!
James Peters: Extreme with the upper hand against Kirk which she had through most of the commercial break as she moves to set Redwood up for a sunset flip BUT HE ROLLS OVER! GETTING UP HE BOUNCES INTO THE ROPES AND SPRINGBOARDS A DROPKICK TO CAMILLE’S FACE!! SHE DROPS DOWN! He follows with a series of quick elbow drops adding to the combo with a standing senton before getting her to her feet and hoisting her up FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! DOWN GOES CAMILLE! He moves up to his feet still holding onto her AND TAKES HER DOWN AGAIN WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! HOOK OF THE LEG REDWOOD WITH A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Denied AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: A valiant attempt however by Shane Gates’ tag team partner, well thought out to use the momentum of one move to line up a second those two suplexes made their mark but it wasn’t enough. Redwood moves Camille up, three punches to the face then a whip into a corner! He charges for a crossbody BUT CAMILLE GETS OUT OF HE WAY! Kirk turns to rest, back against the corner BUT CAMILLE GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND SPRINGBOARD HERSELF INTO A BULLDOG DRILLING KIRK’S HEAD TO THE MAT!
James Peters: Kirk is on his knees holding his head as Camille goes to the ropes SPRINGBOARDING HERSELF ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME A SPINNING HEEL KICK PACIFIES KIRK REDWOOD!! SHE HOOKS THE LEGS!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: This match will never end will it…
Rich Russillo: Your lack of optimism will always astound me Persephone, meanwhile this match is still going with a ticket to the second round of the Gold Rush Tournament at stake! Both opponents are getting up, Extreme quicker of course than Kirk having pinned him just moments ago and she throws a side kick CAUGHT BY REDWOOD WHO THROWS IN A HEADBUTT! CAMILLE IS REELING AND STANDING ON ONE LEG AS KIRK THROWS A FEW KNIFE-EDGED CHOPS TO HER WITH HIS FREE HAND THEN TAKES HER DOWN WITH A LEG SWEEP!
James Peters: Kirk drops a leg almost to the throat of Camille who then throws a kick to the calf of Kirk keeping him away. She goes to a knee, HIP TOSS AS HE CHARGED AT HER! Redwood falls but gets back to his feet ONLY TO BE CAUGHT IN A DRAGONRANA TAKING HIM DOWN AGAIN!! The man is seeing stars, laid out almost in the center of the ring as Camille quickly goes to a corner hoping to the top and looks at Johnson BEFORE TAKING TO THE SKY WITH A SHOOTING STAR SENTON!!!
Persephone: PF’HA!!
Rich Russillo: REDWOOD GOT OUT OF THE WAY ROLLING AND MS. EXTREME CRASHES FLAT ON THE MAT!! OUCH!! Kirk is back to his feet and mobile as he moves behind his opponent who’s now on her knees he forces her up as he grabs an arm AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CHOKE SUPLEX!! This could lead to trouble for Camille and her chances of leaving tonight’s show with a win!
James Peters: A SUPERKICK BY KIRK REDWOOD PUTS DOWN THE FORMER CHAMPION WHO JUST GOT BACK TO HER FEET!! Redwood quickly lowers a kneepad and moves to the ropes as Camille is moving to her hands and knees! IS SHE GOING TO SUFFER … THE BLITZKRIEG BOP!!! THE UNCOVERED KNEE OF KIRK CONNECTED WITH THE BACK OF CAMILLE’S HEAD!! DOWN SHE GOES!! REDWOOD WITH THE COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRR-
Persephone: FUCK! That match could’ve been over!!!
Rich Russillo: And yet it isn’t! Ms. Extreme rejected Kirk’s attempt at making it to the second round with a move that will surely give her a migraine in the morning! Redwood looks at the official irritated, calling for a three but the referee confirms only a two! Slamming the mat with a hand he sighs and moves to the ropes waiting for Camille to get up as he cocks his wrist he’s calling for the FIFTY CAL! His patented Superman Punch as Camille is slowly getting up to her feet she’s staggering! Her back is turned to Kirk who’s primed and ready to pounce! She turns around, he springboards himself! FIFTY NO!!!!
James Peters: CAMILLE KICKED KIRK IN THE MIDSECTION AS HE WAS ABOUT TO NAIL HER WITH THE PUNCH!!! REDWOOD LEANS FORWARD STUNNED!! EXTREME GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND SCREAMS!!! THE TWIST OF FATE!!! THE SPINNING NECK BREAKER CONNECTS AND KIRK IS DOWN NEAR A CORNER!!!! CAMILLE RUSHES ATOP OF THE CORNER AND LOOKS DOWN ON HER OPPONENT!! SHE GOES AIRBORNE!! A BLIND FURY LANDS ATOP OF KIRK REDWOOD! THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CRUSHES HER OPPONENT WITH A PERFECT LANDING!!!
Rich Russillo: CAMILLE GOES FOR THE COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “Zombie” by Bad Wolves begins to play over the sound system of the arena as Ms. Extreme is getting her lead arm raised in victory by the official. )
Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout And Moving On In The Gold Rush Tournament: MS. EXTREEEEEEEEEME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a spectacular ending to what was a most entertaining match-up! Kirk Redwood surprised us with a strong performance against one of the legendary Ava sisters and this one is one he should feel no shame about!
Rich Russillo: His journey in the Gold Rush tournament has ended but there will be other opportunities for him down the work if he keeps on working hard. Tonight was Ms. Extreme’s night and she will be a threat going into round two and later!
(As Ms. Extreme celebrates her victory and Kirk Redwood is seen rolling out of the ring, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting the new Fortnite update, featuring Ronan Malosi who just can’t seem to win.)
(POA by Future starts playing as Jay Jerry Johnson comes walking down to the ring. He’s noticeably alone as Fitzgerald is still nursing his injuries from last week’s attack and he won’t be back any time soon. Jay doesn’t pay much attention to the fans as he slides into the ring.)
James Peters: After a brutal attack last week involving a masked man with a baseball bat, Jay Jerry Johnson’s bodyguard Fitzgerald was injured. I’m sure that Jay is looking for answers this week, but I’m not so sure that he’s going to get them. Either way, Jay is determined to get to the bottom of this.
Rich Russillo: Well he shouldn’t dwell on it for too long James, he has a lot on his plate right now. He is entered into the Gold Rush tournament and the New Era Classic. Both great opportunities to stamp his name into the record books, and the thought of his bodyguard isn’t going to help him any. He’s going to have to try and shut all that out, and focus on these tournaments. It’ll be far more beneficial for him in the future if he does that.
Persephone: Oh who fucking CARES. I didn’t know this guy had a bodyguard, and honestly this is for the best. We can’t have weirdo’s running around here thinking they’re big deals, having bodyguards for literally no reason. I mean who the fuck would care enough about the existence of John Johnny Johnman to actually take the time out of their day, to actually attack him? What an outrageously arrogant thing to think.
James Peters: I mean, he was literally attacked last week… So…
Persephone: Yeah, it was probably because someone felt bad for this guy, and wanted to make sure he’s not wasting his money on that guy that’s following him around. Now his money went toward something, instead of the abyss. Honestly I think the masked guy with the bat is the good guy in this situation.
James Peters: Well that is… A theory.
(Jay gets a microphone and stands in the middle of the ring staring at the camera.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: I know I should be happy. I have some major opportunities lined up for myself, with the Gold Rush Tournament, and the New Era Classic. Most people would be able to get past the draining realities of real life to focus on the positives that are going on in their professional life. I mean think of it, I have the opportunity to make history here. To win two tournaments at the same time? Winning both would be making history. The world is in the palm of my hands, and at the highest point of my career thus far. But, there’s just no way I can be all smiles right now, knowing that my friend was hurt. And still not knowing who the man or woman who is responsible is tearing me apart. I wish Fitzgerald could be by my side at such an important time like this, but unfortunately last week Fitz was attacked and injured in that attack. I don’t think I need to go through it all, I’m sure you all already saw it. But last week I said that I would make whoever hurt Fitz pay for what they did, and while I still haven’t found the one responsible for the attack, I haven’t lost hope. I won’t stop until I find the man or woman responsible.
(Jay Jerry Johnson paces a little, and glances over the crowd, before starting up again)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Throughout all this time there’s really only been one person that has truly even cared, whether that was regarding the PETA situation, or Fitzgeralds attack. That of course, is Lucas Johnson. Last week I gave Lucas an offer because I’ve come to realize that there’s not many people that I can trust around here, and Lucas has proven to be the one exception. I understand that whether I like it or not I’m going to have to move forward, even if that’s without Fitzgerald. I asked Lucas to form a team with me because I truly believe that the two of us would be even more effective and efficient together. The two of us could find the success that we’ve been looking for for quite a long time now. Both Lucas and I have had a few setbacks that have stalled our careers from where they should be. Now it feels like we could both benefit from working with one another, and that’s why I gave Lucas the week to think about the offer to join my side, knowing that he’s always been so used to having to work on his own.
Jay Jerry Johnson: I don’t think Lucas took that very well though. I gave him the chance to think it over, and in his promos for the week he decided to slap me in the face. He decided to talk down to me and refuse the partnership. Now of course, I could be offended by that. I could go back there right now and rip out what he calls teeth. But, I’m going to give him another chance, because I don’t think he thought it through properly if you want me to be wholeheartedly honest with you. I really think this can work, but of course, I’m really interested in his follow up. If he wants to say something to me, well he better say it to my face. So Lucas, if you could please come down here, I’d love to hear what you have to say.
(“Ready To Die” by Notorious B.I.G. starts to play as Lucas Johnson starts walking down the ramp down to the ring, to confront Jay Jerry Johnson. Lucas grabs a mic and stands across from Jay)
Persephone: Ugh, it showed up.
James Peters: I’ve been waiting for this! I’m curious as to what Lucas’ answer is going to be.
Rich Russillo: After all that’s happened over this past week, Jay Jerry Johnson and Lucas have been having some heart to hearts lately. I think it would be in both of their best interest to have this team become official, and I guess we’re about to see!
(Jay puts the microphone to his mouth to greet Lucas)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Look Lucas, I’m going to set it straight with you here, I’m not going to take what you said so lightly. Of course, it seems kinda stupid to even ask you out here right now. But I have faith, that’s why the offer is still on the table. With that being said, I’d love to hear firsthand what your answer is.
Lucas Johnson: Look, I never liked you Jay, and that’s something that I’ve been pretty candid about. What I said this week has always been what I thought about you and I’m not going to sit here and take it all back, but I’ve done some thinking as well. You’re right, I’ve always seen myself as a lone wolf. Never opened myself up to others and if I had the choice it would stay that way. But recently, things haven’t gone my way. Now that pains me to say it, but I’m looking to turn things around. I said that Season 15 will be my year and there’s no doubt I’m going to do everything to make it happen, even if it means holding out the olive branch that I’ve never held out before. I know just how close of friends you and Fitzgerald are. And thinking about it, I still feel really bad seeing how Fitzgerald was taken out, injured, right in front of you. That must’ve been a traumatizing experience. But hey, first and foremost I do wish Fitzgerald a speedy recovery. Fitzgerald didn’t deserve what happened to him, and you Jay Jerry Johnson don’t deserve to be left on your own.
Lucas Johnson: Admittedly, at first, I found the offer very interesting, very intriguing. Although I was adamant on declining because of all these reasons that I know you’ve heard, ultimately, I began to realize that I understand where you’re coming from. I agree that at a time like this both you and I might need to be there for each other, obviously with Pain For Pride right around the corner. You and I both know people will do anything to get a good spot at the biggest show of the year. While what happened to Fitzgerald wasn’t fair, what happened to Fitzgerald could happen to anybody at any time if they’re not careful. With some of the biggest shows of the year approaching, I know that neither you, nor me can afford to take any chances. I want to find the success that I’ve been missing for a while now, just like you want. I want to find success for myself, and after giving it a lot of thought, I have come to a proper decision regarding your proposal. And that decision is… I accept, let’s team up and run this place together.
(Lucas Johnson puts out his hand, and Jay Jerry Johnson reciprocates on the handshake. The crowd stands and applauds the two in the ring. Ready to Die by Notorious B.I.G. starts playing again as the two of them roll out of the ring, and make their way back to the curtain)
Persephone: AND THE CROWD GOES MILD! Seriously I’ve never heard a more quiet crowd, are they still alive? Did they die from mid? Makes sense, two of the biggest who gives a fuck people joining forces to make sure they lock up the title for biggest who gives a fuck team!
James Peters: I don’t think you’re giving them enough credit. Jay might have hit some bad luck with his partner, but his future is looking bright. Lucas has had some success in the past, and just needs the right situation to catapult him to where he wants to be. I think this team has a bunch of potential, and only the sky is the limit!
Rich Russillo: That’s right! These two could be the greatest duo put together and only needed each other to get the most out of their own talents.
Persephone: They said they were going to take over Voltage, fuck off. Don’t try to make this thing seem like it’s a big deal, it’s not.
James Peters: You’ll see Persephone! You hate everything at first, but sometimes things turn out better than you think! Folks we’ll be right back after this commercial break.
(Voltage cuts to a commercial with Brian Daniels promoting Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, in theaters May 6th.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena where Bella Braxton is seen bearing a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand ready to announce the next match!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is a NEWCOMER SHOWCASE MATCH!!! And it is a Fatal Five Way match scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘A Long Fall’ by The Primals begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the camera goes over from the ring to the stage to show Cassius Durant energetically making his way out from the backstage area. He looks around and raises his hands high in the air before looking towards the ring, taking a deep breath before making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Good Thunder, Minnesota… weighing in at 210 pounds… ‘DREADPROOF’… CASSIUS DURANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Been To Hell’ by Hollywood Undead then begins to play up as the camera goes over to show Chris Zero begin to make his way out to the ring. He has a no-nonsense look on his face as the only thing he has his sights set on is the ring. He doesn’t waste time with any sort of theatrics, just beginning the long march straight down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponents, first… from Kansas City, Missouri… weighing in at 265 pounds… ‘THE AMERICAN TRAGEDY’… CHRIS ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(It then transitions into ‘Twenty One” by Wage War beginning to blare through the PA system as Ethan Alexander is seen making his way towards the stage. The towering behemoth stands at the center of the stage for a moment, a stern expression printed on his face as he nods his head before beginning to make his way towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Next… from Sydney, Australia… weighing in at 267 pounds… ETHAN ALEXANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Brave Shine’ by Aimer then begins to play up to the loud cheers of the crowd upon seeing Haruka Kashimashi beginning to make her way out from the backstage area. She has a smile on her face as she takes a moment to look around at the EAW Universe, getting herself motivated before making her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Next… from Sapporo, Hokkaido… weighing in at 128 pounds… ‘THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE’… HARUKA KASHIMASHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Legacy’ by Eminem then begins to play up to the sounds of cheers and boos resonating from the crowd as Ruler makes his way out from the backstage area. He looks at the four others in the ring with a scowl before spreading his arms out and giving a battle cry. From there, popping his neck, he begins to make his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Lastly… from The Reserved in Boston, Massachusetts… weighing in at 235 pounds… ‘THE MONARCH OF AGONY’… RULER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Here we go as this Newcomer Showcase Match is officially underway! RIGHT OFF THE BAT RULER SLIDES OUT OF THE RING LETTING ETHAN ALEXANDER RUN TOWARDS CHRIS ZERO WHILE CASSIUS DURANT MAKES A BEELINE TOWARDS HARUKA KASHIMASHI! CHRIS IS TAKEN DOWN TO THE MAT BY ETHAN WHILE HARUKA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND PUSHES CASSIUS INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY WITH REPEATED PUNCHES TO HIS FACE!
James Peters: Ruler is still on the outside, and this could probably be the smartest move he could make in a situation like this. With an odd number of competitors there is always going to be one person unoccupied and Ruler is going to make sure he’s that person so he can strike when the moment is right and capitalize. But meanwhile heading back to the action inside of the ring Ethan is absolutely going ham on Chris who has been taken down to the ground now meanwhile Cassius has finally gained some control, shoving Haruka away towards the center of the ring… BEFORE HE SPINS AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS FOREARM RIGHT AGAINST HER FACE WHICH DROPS HER DOWN!
Persephone: Yawn, you two are really going to waste your time trying to keep track of this shit? I don’t care who fights who in this match, either way they’re all untalented losers who don’t deserve shit, so I just simply won’t bother. I’ll just make fun of them when they inevitably make a mistake and make themselves look like idiots.
Rich Russillo: Haruka is down on the mat while Cassius recovers- ONLY FOR ETHAN TO TURN HIS ATTENTION TOWARDS HIM AND NAIL HIM WITH A LARIAT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Cassius is down but quickly slides out of the ring before Ethan can do anything else. BUT REGARDLESS I DON’T THINK ETHAN WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE AS RULER SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING AND CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK TO HIS SPINE SENDING HIM FORWARD AND AGAINST THE ROPES! Ethan quickly recovers and turns around- ONLY FOR RULER TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HIS KNEECAPS TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
James Peters: Ethan is down for the time being while Ruler turns around and grabs a hold of the head of Haruka as she gets back up, but she wastes zero time beginning to clobber him with lefts and rights! Ruler tries to hold his ground, but Haruka has him backed up against the corner now! Haruka grabs him by the head before pulling him away and setting him up… LAUNCHING OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING AND GOING FOR A TORNADO DDT-
Rich Russillo: BUT RULER KEEPS HARUKA UP IN THE AIR AND THROWS HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS AT THE CENTER OF THE RING! Haruka grabs her gut while trying to bring herself back up to a kneeling position at the very least… WHILE RULER RUNS FORWARD AND LOOKS TO NAIL HER ACROSS THE FACE WITH A KNEE STRIKE- Only for Haruka to move out of the way! WHICH LEAVES RULER TO FALL RIGHT INTO A EXPLODER SUPLEX BY A RETURNING CASSIUS DURANT!
James Peters: Cassius grabs Haruka and begins to bring her upward as it looks like he’s set his sights on her, but meanwhile it looks like it’s not going to take long for Chris Zero to finally begin to get back up to his feet whilst he looks to get his revenge on Ethan Alexander who is leaning against the corner- ONLY FOR RULER TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO HIS FACE WHICH TAKES HIM BACK! BEFORE RULER FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO HIS HEAD WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: Ruler from there turns around, BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS ETHAN BACKED AGAINST THE CORNER AND GOING FOR A CORNER CLOTHESLINE! ONLY TO BE CAUGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER WHICH DRIVES HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Ethan steps over Ruler, and him being back into this match poses a big threat for the rest of these competitors. Both Haruka Kashimashi and Cassius Durant are seen trading punches with one another, BEFORE HARUKA MANAGES TO SEND CASSIUS BACK BY CONNECTING WITH A HIGH KNEE TO HIS JAW! Cassius falls against the ropes, but before Haruka can do anything it’s Ethan that grabs her and absolutely manhandles her into the corner! Haruka tries to retaliate- ONLY FOR ETHAN TO REEL HIS FIST BACK AND CONNECT WITH A BRUTAL SHOT TOWARDS HER GUT TO TAKE ALL THE AIR OUT OF HER BODY!
James Peters: Ethan looks to go for something else in the corner- BUT CASSIUS ISN’T GOING TO LET THAT HAPPEN AS HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF FORWARD AND NAILS ETHAN WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE SKULL! The bigger man is dropped down to a knee while Cassius turns around and runs to the ropes… GOING FOR A SLINGBLADE TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT- ONLY FOR ETHAN TO SCOOP CASSIUS UP IN THE AIR AND DUMP HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE!
Persephone: Now that was stupid, the dude is obviously bigger and stronger than you. You know what you do in that situation??? You go for STRIKES.
Rich Russillo: Well whilst Ethan expected Cassius to land on the outside, instead he barely manages to find himself on the apron! Ethan realizes this and gets back up to his feet before throwing a punch! But Cassius manages to duck under it before thrusting his shoulder into Ethan’s ribs through the middle rope! From there Cassius turns around and begins to make his way up to the top rope-
James Peters: ONLY FOR ETHAN TO GRAB A HOLD OF HIM AND PRACTICALLY LAUNCH HIM OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! WAIT LOOK! It seems like Chris Zero has traded places with Cassius on the top as the big man has his sights set on Ethan Alexander at the center of the ring! CHRIS LEAPING OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND GOING FOR A HUGE CROSSBODY-
Rich Russillo: BUT ETHAN GRABS HIM AND POPS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A POWERSLAM! ETHAN IN MID-AIR DROPS CHRIS ZERO DOWN TO THE GROUND AS HE PINS HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: BUT THE PIN ISN’T EVEN ABLE TO REACH THREE! AS RULER LEAPS FORWARD AND MANAGES TO BREAK UP THE PIN IN TIME! Ethan is slightly stunned as he tries to get himself back up to his feet, ONLY FOR RULER TO JUMP UP TO THE MIDDLE ROPE AND LEAP OFF NAILING ETHAN WITH A FOREARM WHICH DROPS THE BIG MAN DOWN TO A KNEE! From there Ruler steps forward, BEFORE LOOKING TO NAIL HIM WITH A SNAP DDT- BUT ETHAN ONCE AGAIN USING THAT STRENGTH TO LIFT HIM UP OFF THE GROUND AND DROP HIM DOWN!
Rich Russillo: BUT RULER KNEES HIM IN THE FACE BEFORE TRANSITIONING IT INTO A TORNADO DDT! Ruler takes him back to the ground as he looks to have gotten the offense back into his favor- BUT HARUKA KASHIMASHI LEAPS OFF OF THE ROPES AND NAILS HIM WITH A SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Haruka rolls back up to her feet, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CRUSHING A GROUNDED CHRIS ZERO THIS TIME WITH A STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ethan is trying to get back up to his feet now, ONLY FOR HARUKA TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A HESITATION DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD TO TAKE HIM BACK DOWN!
James Peters: Haruka is back up to her feet- BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING IT’S CASSIUS DURANT THAT LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND NAILS HER WITH A KNEE FROM BEHIND! Haruka drops down to a knee while Cassius turns around and grabs a hold of her… GOING FOR A CRADLE DDT TO DROP HARUKA DOWN TO THE CANVAS-
Rich Russillo: BUT HARUKA PUSHES THE TWO OF THEM FORWARD AND FORCES BOTH OF THEM THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AS BOTH OF THEM TUMBLE DOWNWARD TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Persephone: Did you see how easy it was for that girl to manhandle him :mjlol:. I’m not gunna lie, that was kinda fucking hilarious.
James Peters: Back inside the ring both Ruler and Ethan have begun to rise back up to their feet, the two of them have been butting heads this entire match and it looks like it’s about to continue right now! RULER GRABS A HOLD OF ETHAN AND LOOKS TO DROP HIM DOWN INTO A QUICK DDT! But before that can happen Ethan begins to unload with absolutely brutal shots aimed towards the side of Ruler’s ribs! Ruler tries to hold on but right now that’s proving to be a tough challenge as he decides to throw that plan out the window and let go of Ethan… BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS HIM AND GOING FOR A BIG BOOT TO HIS HEAD!
Rich Russillo: BUT ETHAN MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT AND GRAB A HOLD OF RULER BEFORE TRANSITIONING IT INTO A BACK SUPLEX! Haruka Kashimashi and Cassius Durant are on the outside- AS HARUKA JUST RAMMED CASSIUS INTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON SPINEFIRST! Haruka quickly jumps up onto the apron while Cassius stumbles down to a knee, BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF OF IT AND GOING FOR A MOONSAULT TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: BUT CASSIUS JUST CAUGHT HARUKA ON HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A POWERSLAM! Cassius isn’t done though, bringing Haruka back up to her feet… BEFORE GOING FOR ‘HOOK SHOT’! HAMMERLOCK CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD OF HARUKA KASHIMASHI!
Rich Russillo: BUT HARUKA MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF IT BEFORE GRABBING THE HEAD OF CASSIUS AND TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG! Cassius grabs his face while pulling him up to a seated position, and I think Haruka knows exactly what she’s able to do in a situation like this…
James Peters: RUNNING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH ‘SUNKISSED RHODONITE’! PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST OF CASSIUS DURANT DROPS HIM BACK DOWN TO THE MAT AS I THINK THAT MIGHT’VE TAKEN HIM OUT OF THIS MATCH!
Persephone: That had to be the weakest kick I’ve ever seen, but you know what nevermind.
Rich Russillo: Haruka is leaving Cassius at ringside as she turns around and slides back into the ring, where Ruler and Ethan are still going at it against one another! Ruler has managed to push Ethan up against the ropes and is absolutely hammering away with lefts and rights towards his face, Ethan struggling to hold on! Ruler takes the opportunity while he can by grabbing a hold of the arm of Ethan now and sending him towards the ropes and back with an Irish whip! ONLY FOR ETHAN TO REBOUND AND USE ALL OF THAT MOMENTUM TO NAIL HIM WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE AND TAKING HIM DOWN!
James Peters: Ruler is groaning in pain while Ethan turns around- ONLY TO BE MET WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE CHEST BY HARUKA WHICH SENDS HIM STUMBLING BACK INTO THE CORNER! Ethan attempts to recover while he has the chance, BUT HARUKA RUNS FULL SPEED AHEAD THIS TIME NAILING HIM WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE ABDOMEN WHICH TAKES THE AIR OUT OF HIS CHEST!
Rich Russillo: Ethan drops down to the mat which leaves him in perfect position for Haruka to capitalize, AS SHE STEPS FORWARD AND NAILS A RECOVERING CHRIS ZERO WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! BEFORE GOING FOR ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT ‘SUNKISSED RHODONITE’ TO ETHAN ALEXANDER THIS TIME! PENALTY KICK TO HIS CHEST!
James Peters: BUT ETHAN MANAGES TO CATCH THE LEG IN TIME! He definitely does not want to go down like this as this is not a good position for Haruka right now, being lifted up into a Powerbomb position on his shoulders! Haruka sees the urgency right now and begins to rain down punches onto the top of his head, but right now that’s proving to be a nonfactor as Ethan sets Haruka up… BEFORE THROWING HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND SENDING HER CRASHING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Rich Russillo: Ethan turning around now, looking to continue his carnage as he makes his way towards Ruler who is making his way up to his feet. Ethan grabs him by his hair- BUT WAIT! RULER GRABS ETHAN AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN! ROLL-UP! ROLL-UP! DON’T TELL ME THE MATCH ENDS LIKE THIS!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHRRRRRR-
Persephone: Unfortunately, Ethan manages to rub those two brain cells together and get the kick out. This match continues, and I’m so excited.
Rich Russillo: Both of them scramble up to their feet as it’s clear that Ruler is not done for the count yet- WAIT! RULER RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH THE BASAIKU RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE OF ETHAN ALEXANDER AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN! RULER TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE MIDDLE GROUND AND NAILED HIM WITH ONE OF HIS BIG MOVES AS HE DROPS DOWN AND PINS ETHAN’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! WILL THIS BE IT?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREE-
James Peters: BUT CASSIUS DURANT JUST SLID BACK INTO THE RING AND BROKE UP THE PIN IN TIME! Ruler was cut off from a victory in this match and you can see that he’s more pissed off than anything else, BUT HE’S NOT GOING TO HAVE A CHANCE TO DO ANYTHING AS CASSIUS GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND STOMPS DOWNWARD ON HIM! Ruler attempts to get back up again- BUT CASSIUS LEAPS UPWARD AND DROPS HIM WITH A DIVING HEADBUTT!
Rich Russillo: Cassius getting back up to his feet, ONLY TO GET CLOBBERED FROM BEHIND BY CHRIS ZERO! Cassius drops down to a knee as Chris grabs him by his head, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP INTO A BRAINBUSTER! But Cassius manages to counter and land behind him… BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND AND SETTING HIM UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO ‘HEAD BANGER’! CRADLE DDT CONNECTS!
James Peters: Before Cassius can do anything else Chris rolls out of the ring which leaves Cassius the only one left standing at the center of the ring for now- BUT IT’S RULER THAT MANAGES TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND RUN FORWARD BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A CLOTHESLINE WHICH PUSHES CASSIUS BACK INTO THE CORNER! Cassius is cornered as Ruler begins to absolutely unload with stomps towards his gut trying to weaken him, before grabbing him by his arm and sending him towards the opposite corner with an Irish whip! From there Ruler sets him up, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE OF CASSIUS!
Persephone: But thankfully he actually has a bit of common sense vesseled inside of him which allows him to move out of the way of that obvious attack.
Rich Russillo: Ruler collides with the corner while Cassius turns around, AND GRABS HIM BY HIS WAIST BEFORE LAUNCHING HIM UP INTO THE AIR AND SENDING HIM DOWN WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Cassius rolls back up to his feet before hyping up the crowd- BUT HARUKA KASHIMASHI JUST SLID BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD OF CASSIUS DURANT! Cassius turns around, ONLY FOR HARUKA TO CONNECT WITH A ROLLING ELBOW SMASH TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD THIS TIME! She isn’t done though… AS SHE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND IMPALES CASSIUS WITH A BACKSTABBER! ‘HARUKA’S SENSATIONALISM’!
James Peters: Haruka turns around and sees Chris Zero beginning to recover on the outside now, as she seems to be looking for something… GOING FOR A CARTWHEEL BEFORE SHIFTING THAT MOMENTUM INTO AN OVER-THE-TOP-ROPE MOONSAULT TO TAKE CHRIS BACK DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE! THE SASUKE SPECIAL! Haruka grabs Chris and rolls him back into the ring before she slides in herself-
Rich Russillo: ONLY FOR ETHAN ALEXANDER TO GRAB HER AND LAUNCH HER ACROSS THE RING WITH A BIEL THROW! Ethan has manhandled everyone in this match as it’s apparent that’s the advantage that he possesses out of them all. Ethan grabs Chris and brings him back up as well… BEFORE TAKING HIS HEAD CLEAN OFF WITH A LARIAT! Chris Zero has clearly taken the most damage out of everyone else in this match, and Ethan knows that and is looking to take advantage of that and finish the job in this match for good.
James Peters: BUT RULER HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THAT ONCE AGAIN AS ETHAN TURNS AROUND AND IS MET WITH A TOP ROPE KNEE STRIKE WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION! Ruler runs to the ropes and back now while Ethan struggles to recover, CONNECTING WITH A SLIDING LARIAT WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS COMPLETELY-
Rich Russillo: But Ethan manages to slide out of the ring before grabbing the legs of Ruler and pulling him out with him! Ethan sets him up… FOR A RELEASE POWERBOMB ONTO THE APRON! THAT HAD TO HAVE TAKEN RULER OUT OF THE MATCHUP!
James Peters: Ethan enters right back into the ring, with everyone down on the ground it’s clear that he has a lot of choices right now. HARUKA RUNS FORWARD AND LAUNCHES INTO THE AIR- ONLY TO BE CAUGHT BY ETHAN WHO THROWS HER INTO THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING! Haruka is in pain while Ethan grabs her, before throwing her through the middle rope and out of the ring to ringside!
Rich Russillo: CASSIUS LOOKS TO TAKE ETHAN BY SURPRISE AS HE RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF HIS KNEE! Ethan drops down to a knee while Cassius steps forward, BEFORE SPINNING AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A SIDE KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! Ethan is down on the ground while Cassius turns around and begins to make his way up to the top rope… LAUNCHING UP INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A FROG SPLASH!
James Peters: BUT ETHAN GETS HIS KNEES UP SENDING CASSIUS UP INTO THE AIR BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Ethan is back up to his feet while Cassius does the same… ONLY FOR ETHAN TO CUT HIM IN HALF WITH A BRUTAL SPEAR!
Persephone: :wtf: If he could do all of this shit before, why couldn’t he do it earlier in this match so we could all go home???
Rich Russillo: Now Ethan sets his sights on Chris Zero, and you know that he doesn’t have anything pleasant set up for him right now as it looks like he’s finally going to do what should’ve been done much earlier and finish this match off. Ethan waits for him to get back up to his feet…
James Peters: BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ‘CATACLYSM’! THE DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TAKES CHRIS’ HEAD CLEAN OFF HIS SHOULDERS AS ETHAN GOES FOR THE PIN-
Rich Russillo: RULER OUT OF NOWHERE CONNECTS WITH YET ANOTHER BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE WHICH DROPS ETHAN DOWN TO THE GROUND! HOW THE HELL DID HE MANAGE TO RECOVER THAT QUICKLY?! Ruler grabbing Chris and bringing him back up to his feet now…
James Peters: DROPPING HIM WITH ‘BLOODRAYNE MAKER’! SWINGING REVERSE STO CONNECTS AS RULER ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: Ethan is beginning to recover as I think he realizes…
Persephone: Please don’t dude.
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: ETHAN LEAPS FORWARD IN AN ATTEMPT TO BREAK UP THE PIN!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: BUT HE’S TOO LATE! HE’S TOO LATE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Legacy’ once again begins to play up as Ruler quickly rolls out of the ring before Ethan Alexander can grab a hold of him. He brings himself up to a knee with a famished look on his face as the referee makes his way out and raises his hand high in victory. Ruler bears a light smirk on his face as he gets himself back up to his feet, wiping away loose strands of hair from his face as he continues to back up.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… RULER!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: What a match! All of these newcomers came into this match with something to prove, looking to make themselves stand out from the rest of the flock and come out of this match with their hand raised high in victory. It was clear through all of their work that they weren’t going to settle for anything else. But it ended up going to Ruler in the end!
James Peters: It ended with him taking advantage of Ethan Alexander’s devastating offense and pinning Chris Zero to steal the win right from under him. Ethan has to be absolutely livid, but in the end it’s Ruler that was the better out of the five of them. Congratulations to Ruler!
(Ruler stands at the stage, spreading his arms out and closing his eyes. He catches his breath whilst scanning the EAW Universe, before turning around and beginning to make his way towards the backstage area. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Voltage cuts to a promotional ad for Grand Rampage, starring the Grand Rampage match where Elitists from all brands compete for a Pain for Pride main event.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside and Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Gold Rush Tournament Opening Round match and is scheduled FOR!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff hits followed by boos from the crowd as Madison is making her way through the curtain and down the ramp, clearly not giving much of a damn about the crowd’s reaction. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! from Tampa Bay, Florida weighing in at 120 pounds she is “THE MISTRESS OF DEATH” MADISON KALINE!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: At Shock Value, Madison emerged victorious in her match against Mary S. Atlas. Tonight she has a chance to get close to a major opportunity if she can defeat Lucas Johnson!
Rich Russillo: She has given one hell of a fight and tonight may very well be the beginning of a path that can end in gold for her. But she will have to work for it as Lucas is no easy opponent.
Persephone: That was a joke right?
( “Ready to Die” by The Notorious B.I.G. starts to play as Lucas Johnson makes his way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd. He makes a crown motion above his head before pointing to himself on his way to the squared circle. )
Bella Braxton: AAAAAAAAND HER OPPONENT! He is from Long Island, New York! Weighing in at 210 pounds; “THE EMPEROR OF VIOLENCE” LUCAS JOHNSON!
James Peters: On the losing end of a National Elite Championship fight against Donovan Duke, fortune is once again presenting a chance to Lucas in the form of this tournament! Will he make good on it? It begins tonight!
Rich Russillo: Lucas more often than not is on the losing end of big match opportunities but he never backs down and never gives up, that makes him a threat in any match he is a part of.
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: Here We GO! Kaline versus Johnson IT’S ON!
Persephone: I wish it was over already!
Rich Russillo: Brace yourself Persephone because this has the potential to be a classic! Madison stands in the center of the ring soon joined by Lucas and the two of them are simply staring at one another. The Mistress of Death staring coldly into the soul of the Emperor of Violence both is unmoving almost statue-like BEFORE KALINE SHOVES A HAND TO LUCAS’ FACE GETTING AWAY FROM HER. She smirks, giggling a faint but as Lucas leans his head forward and moves back and up to his opponent’s face!
James Peters: Both of them are forehead to forehead now talking up a storm to each other AND SUDDENLY LUCAS SLAPS MADISON IN THE FACE, AND I DON’T THINK MADISON WAS EXPECTING SUCH A SHOW OF DISRESPECT BY LUCAS JOHNSON!!
Rich Russillo: Madison doesn’t look happy at all at her opponent’s disrespect AND SUDDENLY POUNCES ON THE MAN THROWING FISTS AND SLAPS AT LUCAS BACKING HIM INTO A CORNER! The official is trying to separate the two of them but Madison backs away slowly trying to remain calm BEFORE THROWING AN UPPERCUT TO LUCAS! She goes to the opposite corner before charging in into a CROSSBODY against the corner! Maddie is back on the offensive with a few elbows to Lucas before pulling him away from the corner and throwing him into the ropes! CLOTHESLINE BY KALINE TAKING LUCAS DOWN!
James Peters: Strong start by Madison clearly the slap was a mistake by Lucas who is feeling the pain of crossing Madison Kaline! Johnson gets up, shoved into the ropes bouncing towards Kaline WHO TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECK BREAKER! She’s now on top of her opponent throwing some heavy-looking MMA strikes to the head and face she looks set to fuck Lucas up right here!
Rich Russillo: Kaline gets Lucas back to a vertical state and whips him with force into a corner. She runs to him BUT GETS CLIPPED WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! KALINE backs off holding her jaw BEFORE GETTING A SHINING WIZARD TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BY LUCAS TAKING HER DOWN!! Lucas with a quick Kip up now back to his feet as Maddie moves trying to do the same SHE GETS TAKEN DOWN AGAIN WITH A BIG CLOTHESLINE! She tries getting back up but is again taken down with a clothesline as Lucas seems to be gaining momentum!
James Peters: Lucas grabs Madison by the hair throwing her into the ropes he goes for a big boot but she ducks to the side bouncing to the ropes again she leaps AND TAKES DOWN LUCAS WITH A HURRICANRANA!!! Down goes Lucas who is rather fast to get up again but gets an oblique kick to the shin taking him down to a knee before getting two elbows to the face FOLLOWED BY A TORNADO DDT!! A POWERFUL DDT BY THE HALL OF FAMER TAKES DOWN THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION! MADDIE WITH THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Persephone: Lame!
James Peters: Maddie testing her opponent though she surely wished it was enough, I’m sure you hoped Persephone.
Persephone: I didn’t hope, I fucking prayed! Rexy would’ve ended Lucas in 3.5 seconds!
James Peters: In any case, at the moment the former Woman’s World Champion is in command as she throws a few kicks to the side of Lucas Johnson while he’s down before picking him up and whipping him into the ropes! She tried for a standing dropkick but he ducked under it still running. Into the ropes, he goes back to Madison TAKING HER DOWN WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE JUST AS SHE WAS BACK TO HER FEET AND TURNING TO FACE HIM! Lucas grabs hold of one of Maddie’s arm wrapping it around her own head AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CUTTHROAT neckbreaker! QUITE A REGAL MOVE BY THE FORMER LION’S CUP WINNER!!
Rich Russillo: Lucas looks down to his opponent he seems to be thinking about what his next move might be. He looks to the nearest corner before picking up Kaline and scoop slams her stiffly! He goes to the top rope of the aforementioned corner and is sizing up his opponent. What is he going to do? Lucas is going for high risk here will it pay off? A SHOOTING STAR PRESS BY LU-NO!!! MADISON RAISED HER KNEES TO COUNTER THE MOVE AND JOHNSON CRASHES DOWN!! Kaline gets back to her feet and goes to the ropes SPRINGBOARDING HERSELF INTO A PICTURE PERFECT MOONSAULT!! She throws in a few fists to Lucas before bringing him to his feet and whipping him to a corner FOLLOWING WITH A DROPKICK AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLES!!
James Peters: Lucas is hanging by his arms on the top ropes before Maddie moves to hoist him up so he could stand with her on the top turnbuckle. What is she going to do with him? She’s trying for a superplex but he blocks it with a leg! HEADBUTT BY MADISON AGAINST LUCAS! AND A SECOND ONE! A THIRD EVEN! Lucas seems docile now and Maddie seems to be reeling is she going to fall with Lucas? NO, SHE SUDDENLY GRABS HIM AND TAKES HIM FOR A RIDE!! SUPERPLEX AND BOTH COME CRASHING DOWN ON THE MAT!!!!
Crowd: Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit!
Rich Russillo: Both look to be down and out for the time being and the official seems set to count them out! But we also have to take a commercial break! Are they going to get up before the count of ten? Will the match be over before the end of the commercials? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT!!
Persephone: Talk about fucking bad timing from those mor-
( The match cuts to a commercial for Tide Pods followed by some local advertisement for El Paso Community College. The last ad is regarding Grand Rampage, sponsored by Marvel Studio’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness in theatre on May 6th everywhere. )
James Peters: We are back live for this episode of Sunday Night Voltage, ladies and gentlemen we thank you for having us as part of tonight’s entertainment as Madison Kaline is currently battling Lucas Johnson in the first round of the Gold Rush Tournament! Madison got a superplex in on Lucas before the break and even managed to get back on the offensive first as she is now holding Johnson in a headlock but Lucas quickly threw a few jabs to Maddie’s gut which loosened her hold. Lucas slips out of it now standing behind Kaline AND LOCKS IN THE COQUINA CLUTCH!! HE GOT THE COQUINA CLUTCH LOCKED IN AND MADISON’S IN TROUBLE! BOTH FALL TO THE GROUND WITH LUCAS FIRMLY HOLDING ON TO A FLAILING KALINE!
Rich Russillo: Luckily for her, the ropes were nearby and she is able to grab on with a hand, getting the official to order Lucas to let go! What ring awareness by the 2017 Empress of Elite winner as she holds her neck able to try and recover while Lucas is now off her BUT HE GOES FOR AN ARM TRIANGLE! Pulling her closer to the center of the ring HE TRANSITIONS TO THE CROSSFACE!!! AGAIN EXPERTLY LOCKED IN BUT THIS TIME MADISON HAS TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN HERSELF THE ANYTHING THAT COULD FORCE LUCAS TO BREAK THE HOLD BY REFEREE’S ORDERS!
James Peters: MADISON IS KICKING AND TRYING TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE ROPES SHE IS INCHING AWAY NOW! LUCAS IS PULLING BACK WITH EVERYTHING HE’S GOT BUT MADISON MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPES AND SAVE HERSELF FROM DEFEAT! But at what cost? How much damage did the crossface do to her and her hopes to make it to round two in this tournament? This was clever by Lucas to keep her grounded but he has to keep the pressure on if he wants to win!
Rich Russillo: Lucas looks a tad annoyed by having tried and failed to take his opponent down with two consecutive submission maneuver as he lifts Kaline by the hair and to her feet. He smacks her across the face before whipping her into the ropes! He does the same on his end! He tries for a jumping high knee but Kaline ducks under it! Both bounce into the ropes AND MADISON TAKES DOWN LUCAS WITH A SPEAR AS HE TRIED A SPINNING HEEL KICK!! SHE TOOK HIM DOWN WITH A MOVE THAT COULD SHATTER RIBS!! DOWN GOES LUCAS! SHE THEN GOES TOPSIDE TO THE NEAREST TURNBUCKLE! SHE CALLS FOR A SWANTON BOMB! BOOM! PERFECTLY EXECUTED! MADDIE WITH THE COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!! … COME ON FUCKING TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
Rich Russillo: Not yet! Lucas opted to make this match last longer and give himself a chance at getting into the second round of the tournament by lifting his shoulder up! Maddie looks a bit miffed, looking at the official who confirms the two count and orders Kaline to truck on!
James Peters: Maddie gets Lucas to his knees looking down at him as if he was nothing but dirt on her boots before throwing a series of MMA-style kicks to his chest! She tries to finish with a stiff kick BUT LUCAS CAUGHT HER BOOT! A sweep of the leg takes down Madison as Lucas keeps the leg and drops an elbow on it! This won’t feel good for Kaline’s movement! Johnson back up quickly goes to the ropes THROWING HIMSELF INTO A DROPKICK WHILE MADISON WAS STILL SITTING ON THE RING FLOOR! He goes topside to the nearest corner as Madison is staring at the ceiling of the arena! A FROG SPLASH BY LUCAS CONNECTS! He holds his stomach a second but then goes back on the attack after he shoots it off.
Rich Russillo: Some kicks to the side of Madison keep her docile for the time being as Lucas goes down to a knee and grabs at Madison going for a spin with a gator roll! This could get my own head to spin! Johnson transitions moving on Maddie AND LOCKS IN THE CHICKEN WING!! But again he’s too close to the ropes and Kaline is able to put a foot on the ropes. The official notices and orders Lucas to let go of his opponent!
James Peters: Well folks this has been quite an interesting match-up between two hungry competitors both of them, Madison and Lucas, wanting to leave El Paso with the win and a ticket to the second round of the Gold Rush Tournament! Lucas moves to throw a punch to Madison IT GETS BLOCKED! Now Madison with the offense throwing lightning-fast fists at Lucas before whipping him into the ropes taking him down with a snap mare before moving behind him AND LOCK IN A SLEEPER HOLD!
Rich RussilloIS THIS HOW SHE WANTS TO END THIS MATCH?? LUCAS IS FLAILING BUT SLOWLY FADING IS HE GOING TO-WAIT A MINUTE!!! THE BLUEPRINT!! THE CUTTER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE HOW DID HE MANAGE TO LAND THAT MOVE WHEN HE WAS CLOSE TO FALLING ASLEEP?? DOWN GOES KALINE AND LUCAS IS SUDDENLY ENERGIZED AS HE BACKS HIMSELF TO A CORNER AND CROUCHES! HE WANTS FOR MADISON TO GET TO HER FEET ARE WE GOING TO SEE THE LIGHTSWITCH FROM LUCAS?
Rich Russillo: Johnson is waiting for his devastating move that thrown kick that could very well signal the end for the Hall of Famer! Lucas can feel it if he lands this move this could mean victory as Kaline is slowly getting to her feet. Her back is turned to Lucas as she slowly turns to face him he charges forward! LLLLLLIGHTSW-NOOOO!!! AFTERLIFE!! THE AFTERLIFE!!! MADISON JUST TOOK DOWN LUCAS WITH HER PATENTED CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL AS A COUNTER TO HIS OWN FINISHER!! LUCAS IS OUT!!! KALINE WITH THE COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff hits followed by boos over the sound system of the arena as Maddie is getting her lead arm raised in victory by the official. )
Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This match and moving onto round two… MADISON KALINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: And Just Like That! The Mistress of Death goes onto the second round of the Gold Rush Tournament! One step closer to her goal of becoming a Champion once again though there is plenty of work left to be done before she can raise the Championship!
Rich Russillo: Lucas has nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to this match, he was facing a Hall of Famer an absolute Legend and came close to winning on several occasions with those submission moves but it was not meant to be. This match is something to build upon for Lucas, success will come to him soon enough.
Persephone: Yeah yeah yeah. That match and the whole tournament ain’t worth squat since my Rexy ain’t in it.
(As Madison Kaline celebrates her victory, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Voltage faded quickly backstage, right now there was an interview planned with Sofia Clarke, but as it faded towards the scene…Sofia Clarke wasn’t there. Huh?! The cameraman moved around the camera from left to right, confused on where Sofia was until he finally spotted her seemingly looking for something or someone around the hallways, the cameraman catches up to Sofia, standing there with an incredibly confused expression as she finally notices they are live now.)
Sofia Clarke: Oh! I am sorry to the people who are watching Voltage right now, I had an interview planned with Danny Tanner to talk to him about what happened at Reckless Wiring but I have been looking around everywhere for him and I can’t find him, he isn’t in the hallways, nor in his locker room, he isn’t anywhere-
(What seemed to be at the most perfect moment, one of the stagehands walked over to Sofia Clarke and whispered something to her that the camera couldn’t quite pick up, the only words that it could actually catch were…”Janitor’s Closet”. The Janitor’s Closet? Sofia’s expression grew a bit worrisome having a bad feeling on how all of this was going to develop but she has honestly seen worse.)
(She and the cameraman carefully arrived at the Janitor’s Closet making sure to not make any noise at all and Sofia listened in, there WAS someone in there and from what she could hear inside, they were…weeping? Oh no. She knocked on it a few times to see if the person inside would open but they didn’t, so Sofia grabbed the handle of the door wondering if this was actually a good idea or not until finally she just pushed the door open and she found…Danny Tanner.)
(Danny was obviously heartbroken about what happened at Reckless Wiring, being so close yet so far, but what truly broke him was that what made him fail was someone he loved, he just couldn’t let it go. He sat there in tears rewatching the ending of the New Breed Championship in repeat, wondering why that ended up happening, why did this have to happen to him. Finally, he turned over and noticed Sofia opened the door and she was simply standing there watching him. Danny panicked and closed the door immediately, obviously startled and embarrassed that Sofia caught him crying like that but after a few seconds, he was able to compose himself and slowly stumbled out of the closet while wiping his eyes.)
Danny Tanner: S-Sorry, that closet was very dirty, I had dust in my eyes.
(Sofia clearly did not believe in what he was saying, but she didn’t want to call him out on it, he seemed very emotional about what happened and she didn’t want to break his heart any further.)
Sofia Clarke: Right…Danny, I tried to plan an interview with you but I couldn’t find you anywhere, but now that you are here, do you want to talk about last week and what happened during your New Breed Championship match?
(Danny tried all of his best to put up a smile but it slowly broke down as Sofia ended up asking that and he could simply shake his head in denial.)
Danny Tanner: N-…No, no, no, I can’t, I simply can’t, I genuinely wish I wouldn’t be able to talk at this moment but my emotions are very raw right now…but still! Sofia, do you really think I would be here standing all smiles after what happened, I know I shouldn’t have expected much, I know I shouldn’t have expected to actually win, but it still hurts in my mind and heart, because Reckless Wiring marked my first ever singles championship shot and I ended up failing, and I know it is ironic, that someone who considers themselves a loser would actually think they would win but I really wanted to this time, to actually make the woman who believed in me proud but…that opportunity was taken away from me by my bes-…no, the person I care about the most. Believe in me that I saw what really happened afterwards. I know that Candice didn’t give the kendo stick to Kelton on purpose but the pain of having to see that was still delivered like a dagger right through my heart…and it just makes me think, well, I kinda wish Candice didn’t come to ringside with me that night-
(Suddenly, Sofia’s expression turned into one of shock and Danny stood there confused but he realized quickly she was looking at somebody behind him so he turned around and his expression turned into one of surprise and sadness as then, the camera finally panned to the side to discover Candice standing there, she was holding a bouquet of flowers, balloons and a stuffed plushie of Danny Tanner, she spent hard work on getting those gifts for Danny and her face fell after hearing Danny say that.)
Sofia Clarke: Uh…:lupe: I think I should leave.
(Sofia along with the cameraman slowly backed away from the very awkward scene that has been established, Sofia actually left…but the cameraman didn’t, he quickly hid behind the corner of the hallway to film what would happen next, the crowd and all the Dandice stans needed to know if Candice and Danny would still be together. Danny and Candice stood there in silence for what seemed to be a long time until surprisingly, Danny was the one who broke the silence.)
Danny Tanner: Look Candice, I am sorry-
Candice Blair: No, don’t be sorry Danny, I totally understand your frustration about losing your opportunity like that, I mean, I lost various title opportunities myself so yeah, I just feel horrible that it ended up happening that way, I feel so bad about what happened at Reckless Wiring and I wanted to fix that, so that is why I planned all of these gifts and I was coming to cheer you up.
(Candice got closer to Danny and gave him the flowers, balloons and plushie to him as a small smile appeared on her face.)
Candice Blair: Be careful, don’t want your sweat problem to appear now.
(Candice tried saying a small joke to make Danny smile but even with the gifts Danny was holding right now, he was still in shock and that sadness was still there, Candice’s smile faded away as a serious expression appeared and she spoke up again.)
Candice Blair: Please don’t give me that face Danny, I am literally in pain seeing you like this. I didn’t want this to happen to you, I swear I didn’t want to cost you a singles championship at all, I wanted nothing more than to see you cash that opportunity we both won at King of Elite and one of the biggest regrets in my life is letting Kelton get that kendo stick. You deserved to become a champion because you really are one, ever since you arrived here you showed a lot of heart and will, and I am not the only person who says that because everyone out there in that crowd supports you, they support Danny Tanner because you ARE a great person and wrestler, championship or not.
(Danny genuinely couldn’t believe what was happening, he didn’t expect for Candice to actually be so remorseful and actually bring him gifts to apologize to him, Danny stammered and stuttered a bit trying to get some words out but Candice cut in.)
Candice Blair: Don’t worry Danny, there is no need for you to say any words when I can clearly understand what you want to say, I would like to just give you a hug right now but you are holding all those gifts. I just want you to know that most importantly of all, I care about you, we have gone through so many ups and downs ever since we met and what matters is that despite all of that, we are still together, and I don’t want any of this to come between us and tear us apart. I won’t let Dandice be over at all because no matter how much slander they throw at us, we will succeed! I am just…I am very sorry and I hope you let me make it up to you.
(Danny perked up as soon as he heard that last part…no, no way, there was no way this chance was actually happening, after months of Candice telling him that they were besties forever, was there actually a chance that he could…get laid? Candice quickly picked up Danny’s excitement as soon as she said and a grin appeared on her face.)
Candice Blair: I’ll take that as a yes! I’ll promise you a big surprise next week, alright Danny?
Danny Tanner: :dead:
(Candice sauntered off by herself, leaving Danny there still as a statue from the shock of hearing that until he finally slowly fell back like a tree and landed right on the ground inside of the Janitor’s closet again, the cameraman grew a bit worried wondering if Danny was alright but it seemed he was as he stared at the ceiling with a lovestruck expression, whispering to himself.)
Danny Tanner: (whispering) I am not going to be a virgin anymore. 😍
(The cameraman then shrugged in response and finally walked away as Voltage faded away from backstage.)
[CHRIS ELITE DEFEATS SHANE GATES – TBP ASAP]
(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where the New Era Classic semifinals will take place.)
(Inside the ring stands Bella Braxton, a smile on her face as she raises her microphone.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is a singles match in the opening round of the Gold Rush Tournament!
(‘Age-Age Money’ by LADYBABY begins to play following the announcement and the crowd begins to boo despite the simps who are vocal enough to make their voices heard together, and Miku makes her way out rolling her eyes at the reception she receives before starting down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first, making her way to the ring from Fukui, Japan… weighing 110 pounds…. MIKU SAKAI!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Following Shock Value, Miku Sakai and Hikari Kanno assured everyone that IDOL-GUN isn’t going anywhere and that they can be expected to go after whatever they set their sights on. This Gold Rush Tournament is certainly something that should have the two of them looking to make an impact in!
Rich Russillo: They made it quite clear that they see nothing as being off-limits to them, and after the way last week ended in a no-contest against Drake and Ms. Extreme, this is a great way to try to turn things around!
Persephone: Last week should’ve been an indication that IDOL-GUN should just quit and spare me from having to sit through any more matches than I should have to! But then again, that goes for about everyone on Voltage whether they win or lose!
(Miku enters the ring looking unbothered before ‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ by Mick Gordon begins to play with the crowd still booing! Ryan makes his way out looking unfazed by the reaction and starts down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent, making his way to the ring from Montreal, Quebec, Canada… weighing 220 pounds… RYAN WILSON!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: I have to say that I really appreciate Ryan’s determination to not let something like a loss at Shock Value discourage him, if what Demi Knorr had to say the other week was any indication at least!
James Peters: It was made known that Ryan is far from being done no matter what setback he faces and this looks like the best way to start rectifying the loss he took at Shock Value. If he’s able to do that, then there may truly be some surprises in store for us! These two have met before in the past, most notably under the circumstances of tag team action, so we’re in for what’s sure to be an aggressive match-up if their history is anything to go by – and even more so with where they find themselves now in their careers!
Persephone: Both Miku Sakai and Ryan Wilson are annoying as fuck, so if neither one of them ends up having to leave from here with their mouths permanently wired shut then what the fuck is the point of all this?
(Ryan enters the ring and stands across from Miku Sakai, the two of them talking trash to each other before the ring official calls for the bell so that the match can start!)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell sounds off and Ryan Wilson takes that as a cue to IMMEDIATELY go after Miku before she can even get out the corner! Ryan has her trapped as he starts pummeling away on the former Specialists Champion, wisely keeping Sakai close and in his sights!
Persephone: Rex would’ve won by now 🙄
Rich Russillo: Ryan has definitely become more aggressive since landing spots in World Championship matches and he’s certainly not looking to let this opportunity in the Gold Rush Tournament pass him by! A chance at another World Title opportunity is at stake! He connects with a headbutt before flinging Miku out the corner by her hair and then running up from behind to hit a low dropkick while she’s still down! Miku tries to hastily get to her feet, BUT SHE FINDS HERSELF TAKEN RIGHT BACK DOWN AS RYAN WILSON FOLLOWS THROUGH ON A NASTY SWINGING NECKBREAKER AFTER RUNNING OFF THE ROPES!!! RYAN TAKES HER DOWN AND MAKES THE COVER JUST AFTER THEY COME BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTWWWWOOO!!
James Peters: Miku gets her shoulder up and the simps in the crowd are absolutely livid that Ryan is taking it to Miku like this right out the gate! I’m sure in their minds, she should be dominating this match and already be ending it!
Persephone: I wish :mjcry:!! But no, we can’t have nice things like that because these lame wrestlers insist on fighting or whatever as if I have the patience. Ryan gets a handful of hair as he begins to bring Miku up to her feet but Miku begins landing punches to the gut to try to fight her way out of his grasp, but Ryan comes down with a clubbing blow over the back and then hits a knee thrust to knock Miku back to the mat. Miku ends up on the receiving end of a number of stomps before Ryan seems satisfied in continuing to torture me with this absolute bullshit and getting her up into a front headlock to lift her off her feet into the air-
James Peters: BUT MIKU COMES DOWN OVER HIS BACK AND STOMPS ON THE BACK OF THE KNEE! RYAN IS FORCED TO KNEEL AND MIKU GOES RIGHT FOR THE EYES! “FEEL THY WRATH!”! SHE’S CLAWING AT RYAN’S EYES AND THE REFEREE SPOTS THIS IMMEDIATELY, WARNING MIKU TO STOP!
Persephone: Miku legit tells the referee to fuck off and I think that backtalk should be grounds for disqualification, but unfortunately, I don’t make the rules. 🤷♀️ Miku continues to dig what I’m sure are her cheaply done nails into Ryan’s eyes for nearly the entirety of the ring official’s five-count; permanent eye damage would mean one less wrestler on this Rex-less roster so maybe it wouldn’t be a bad thing if she had kept it going! 😀
Rich Russillo: You’re not getting that DQ call just so that this ends sooner no matter how much you try to speak it into existence :mjpls:. Miku switches over into repeatedly punching Ryan over the head while she’s got him kneeling on the mat, BEFORE TAKING OFF INTO THE ROPES JUST AHEAD OF RYAN AND SHE SPRINGS OFF OF THEM INTO A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER TO DRIVE THE BACK OF RYAN’S HEAD INTO THE CANVAS!! RYAN TURNS OVER GRABBING AT HIS HEAD AND MIKU HITS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL AS THE REFEREE WENT TO CROUCH DOWN BESIDE RYAN!!
James Peters: The referee shouts at Miku for nearly getting him caught up in the action but she merely waves him off and goes back to dealing with Ryan, taking him into a headlock and going over to the ropes where she throws him down with his neck over the bottom rope! Miku steps on his neck in the same way that I’m sure IDOL-GUN’s simps wish she would do to them and chokes him on the rope, the referee warning her that she needs to come off of him or risk a disqualification!
Persephone: She should risk it and just to show what happens; some people tuning in are surely watching for the first time and don’t know the rules! But she breaks it before the ring official can get to five and argues with him about it only to turn around to start viciously stomping on Ryan’s neck – don’t be afraid to just break it at this point if you have to!
James Peters: The former Specialists Champion steps out through the ropes while Ryan is still hung out on that bottom rope looking a little worse for wear due to Miku’s tactics, but she has got him right where she wants him as she backs away to the ring post. AND NOW SHE TAKES OFF AT RYAN AND GOES IN FOR A HUGE PUNT KICK TO THE HEAD-
Rich Russillo: RYAN TURNS HIMSELF BACK INTO THE RING JUST IN TIME AND MIKU MISSES THE KICK! MIKU STOPS HERSELF FROM FALLING BY HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES, RYAN GETTING UP AND GOING TO SWING BUT MIKU DUCKS DOWN HITTING A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE GUT THROUGH THE ROPES! Ryan doubles over and Miku grabs him by the head to take him over to the corner where she bashes his head into the top turnbuckle! Ryan’s face repeatedly hits the turnbuckle padding before Miku opts to go to higher ground, climbing the turnbuckles from the outside, BUT RYAN KNOCKS HER LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HER AND SHE FALLS SEATED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: Ryan throws a multitude of clubbing blows as he starts up the corner, looking to join Miku up top! Ryan taunts the simps that are frantically screaming for him to let Miku get down- IT PROVES TO BE A MISTAKE AS MIKU RAKES THE EYES AGAIN AND THEN SHOVES HIM DOWN! RYAN FALLS TO THE MAT FROM THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH HIS HANDS OVER HIS FACE! He has the wherewithal to bring himself to his feet rubbing at his eyes, not wanting to be down for long BUT THAT JUST LEAVES MIKU WITH THE CHANCE TO TAKE FLIGHT WITH A DIVING TORNADO DDT! RYAN GETS HIS HEAD SPIKED ON THE MAT WITH DEVASTATING IMPACT!! AND NOW MIKU GOES IN FOR THE COVER WITH THE LEG HOOKED!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTWWWOOO!!!
Persephone: What the fuck, Ryan kicks out?!
James Peters: That simply wasn’t going to keep Ryan down and Miku surely had to know that, even if her simps are screeching at the ring official about a slow count! Sakai shakes her head clearly annoyed and she gets to her feet unable to conceal that as she lands a kick to the ribs of Ryan! Ryan gets maneuvered to the corner under the bottom turnbuckle and Miku leaves from the ring to pull him against the post where she makes sure that she has him held by the chin while also pulling back on the leg to bend him around the post!
Rich Russillo: Ryan is definitely finding himself in an uncomfortable position; the spine isn’t supposed to bend like that! The referee is once again on Miku’s case about her illegal use of tactics but she continues to go on paying him no attention, only reveling in Ryan’s pained shouting as he’s stuck in this unnatural position that sees Miku using the steel post for leverage!
Persephone: And Miku stops just before the referee can reach the full five count; we get so close yet somehow end up so far away :noah:! Miku forcefully drags him down to the floor where she assaults him with stomps before grasping his legs and positioning him with his head under the skirt of the apron-
James Peters: MIKU SAKAI FALLS BACK TO CATAPULT THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION UP FACE-FIRST INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE APRON! RYAN WILSON IS DOWN AND OUT AFTER THAT, LEFT ON THE FLOOR UNMOVING AFTER THAT DEVIOUS MOVE AT THE HANDS OF THE FORMER TAG TEAM CHAMPION!
Persephone: It looks like Miku is done fighting and honestly, it might be the best decision she’s ever made in her entire LIFE because she just rolled back into the ring while leaving Ryan Wilson on the outside to die. Might just become a Miku Sakai stan after this because someone FINALLY listened to me and understood how pointless all this fighting is once I get bored two seconds into every match :blessed:!!!!
Rich Russillo: Miku Sakai demands that the referee start a count of ten and Miku is content with standing back to let this play out, convinced that what she just did should do something to either deter Ryan if he hasn’t been completely knocked out as it is! Miku complains to the ring official that he isn’t counting fast enough as she paces behind him but the referee assures her that he’s counting at an adequate pace. On the outside, Ryan begins to stir on the ground and the referee gets to a count of three. Miku stalks over to the ropes to see what progress Ryan could be making and sees him just barely turning himself over so that he can get to his hands and knees, Miku impatiently looking to the referee to hear him at a count of five now!
Persephone: I have to agree with Miku, he’s definitely got to be counting slow on purpose because I know I could count a whole hell of a lot faster than this! Miku is backed away from the ropes by the referee so that Ryan has a fair enough chance to get into the ring if he’s able to beat the count, and the referee gets back to counting as Ryan is pulling himself up with the apron now. He’s at a count of seven now-
James Peters: MIKU GOES AFTER RYAN WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE BUT RYAN STEPS OUT OF THE WAY! MIKU SLIDES RIGHT OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO HER FEET, RYAN IMMEDIATELY KICKING HER IN THE GUT BEFORE GRABBING HER BY HER HAIR AND THROWING HER INTO THE BARRICADE! MIKU HITS WITH A HARSH THUD AND DROPS TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: Ryan hurries over to her as fast as he can to get her up, and starts repeatedly running her back-first into the barricade! The simps are absolutely furious as Ryan grabs her by her hair and takes her over to slam her face against the ring post, BEFORE YANKING HER AWAY AND HE WHIPS HER ACROSS THE RINGSIDE AREA SO THAT SHE COLLIDES WITH THE STEPS! MIKU HITS WITH THUNDEROUS FORCE AND FALLS TO THE FLOOR! AND NOW RYAN LOOKS TO BE IN A POSITION TO CAPITALIZE AS HE ROLLS HER INTO THE RING!
James Peters: Ryan climbs up onto the apron after getting Miku back into the ring where she’s still down on the mat, AND HE SLINGSHOTS OVER THE TOP ROPE INTO A LEG DROP ACROSS THE THROAT! MIKU TURNS OVER WITH A HAND CLUTCHED TO HER NECK BUT RYAN IS ALREADY UP ON HIS FEET AND HE DRAGS MIKU WITH HIM, GETTING HER UP INTO THE AIR! “LA BOMBE BLEU”!!! MIKU GETS SLAMMED DOWN ONTO THE MAT WITH AUTHORITY AS RYAN HOLDS HER FOR THE COUNT!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTWWWOOO!!!
TTTTHHHH-
Persephone: :francis:
James Peters: MIKU SAKAI KICKS OUT!!! Ryan looks to the referee and then down to Miku with a scowl, but certainly not put off by her resilience. Miku’s had some damage done to her back and Ryan was smart to try to exploit that after what he’d done to her! Ryan gets her up and whips her into the corner where he charges in with repeated shoulder thrusts, actually throwing so much force into them at he’s taking Miku off of her feet as he practically wedges her between the turnbuckles!
Rich Russillo: Miku is the recipient of an onslaught in the corner as Ryan beats down on her with strikes over the head, the referee having to come in and back him away as it looked like he wasn’t about to let up at all! The ring official steps out the way after reprimanding him but that’s just the opening Ryan needs to go back after Miku, BUT HE GETS A KICK TO THE FACE! RYAN GETS STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS AND FALLS AFTER GETTING A BOOT TO THE FACE AS HE LOWERED HIMSELF DOWN UPON CHARGING AT HER AGAIN!
James Peters: AND MIIKU FLIES OFF THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE FOR A FLYING FOREARM AFTER RYAN GETS BACK TO HIS FEET! RYAN HURRIES BACK UP AND MIKU STARTS TO PUMMEL HIM WHILE SHE’S GOT THE CHANCE, LAYING INTO THOSE STRIKES! Miku looks to whip him across the ring but Ryan counters and Miku COMES OFF THE ROPES INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TRANSITIONED INTO A FACEBUSTER! RYAN GETS DRIVEN FACE-FIRST AGAINST THE MAT BEFORE HE FINDS HIMSELF BEING DROPKICKED BACKWARD INTO THE NEARBY CORNER!
Persephone: The back of Ryan’s big stupid head hits the bottom turnbuckle and Miku seizes on the chance to launch herself at him for a “Mustache Ride” that has her simps annoyingly cheering. Her weight comes crashing down on Ryan’s chest as she, unfortunately, landed perfectly in position – it’s a real shame her ACL didn’t give out just now! Miku comes off of Ryan and yanks him off the bottom buckle to have him laying on the mat and Miku steps out to the apron going for an honestly boring slingshot somersault senton-
Rich Russillo: RYAN GETS HIS KNEES UP AND MIKU’S BACK HITS THE KNEES! Ryan gets himself up and goes after Miku before can get away too far, taking her up off the mat and PULLING HER INTO POSITION FOR THE “MIC DROP”!!! NO! MIKU IS TRYING TO FIGHT HER WAY OUT AND RYAN BEGINS TO CLUB HER OVER THE BACK, OPTING INSTEAD TO LIFT HER UP FOR A POWERBOMB- MIKU COUNTERS INTO A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!!! RYAN’S HEAD HAS TAKEN PLENTY OF HITS IN THIS MATCH, AND COMING DOWN THE WAY HE DID JUST NOW ON THE BACK OF IT, HE’LL BE LUCKY IF HE DOESN’T HAVE A CONCUSSION!
James Peters: Ryan is let go and he crawls to the ropes, hand to the back of his head as he grabs onto the ropes to get himself up. Miku getting to her feet as Ryan stumbles away from the ropes AND RIGHT INTO THE “NIGHT NIGHT”!!! TWO KNEES TO THE FACE FROM MIKU SAKAI TO RYAN WILSON AND RYAN IS LAID OUT ON THE MAT!!! MIKU SAKAI WITH THE COVER ON RYAN!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTWWWOOO!!!
TTTHHHRRREEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Age-Age Money’ by LADYBABY begins to play and the simps in the crowd burst into cheers, causing a mixed reaction for Miku as she gets to her feet, snatching her hand away from the referee who tried to raise it up to indicate that she is the winner of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… MIKU SAKAI!!!!
James Peters: Miku Sakai advances in the Gold Rush Tournament here tonight, earning her victory over Ryan Wilson who looked to give her a run for her money!
Persephone: I’m just glad this is fucking over. I honestly thought they might keep going and let me tell you, I was absolutely NOT ready for that!
(Miku taunts Ryan before leaving from the ring and getting out to ringside, immediately having to scold the simps in the first row for trying to reach over the barricade and touch her. She makes her way up the ramp talking trash to the crowd before disappearing to the back, while Ryan is just coming to in the ring.)
James Peters: A tough break for Ryan tonight, but he shouldn’t let this discourage him; he’s shown that’s one of those most determined and committed Elitists that we have on our roster.
Rich Russillo: Absolutely! I don’t think there’s any denying how much winning would’ve meant to Ryan and getting closer to having another World Championship opportunity after the ones he’s had to try to prove himself as a future World Champion.
Persephone: Stop trying to get me to feel sorry for him. It’s not gonna work. If anything, anyone losing in this tournament should take it as a sign that they should quit – the fewer people I have to deal with taking up airtime and making me suffer through matches that I don’t want to see, the better!
(Ryan sits himself up and looks at Miku disappearing into the back, leaving him as the lone person in the ring. He rolls out and leans into the apron, looking quite deflated over the loss. He shakes his head and locks his fingers together over the top of his head as he processes the fact that he didn’t win…)
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL?!
Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON JUST RIPPED THE TOP OF OUR COMMENTARY TABLE OFF! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
Persephone: Can we PLEASE move on with the show?! 😫
James Peters: RYAN LAUNCHES THE COMMENTARY COVER ACROSS THE RINGSIDE AREA, AND THEN MOVES TO THE STEPS WHERE HE LIFTS THE TOP PART OF THEM AND LETS IT TOPPLE OVER! RYAN LETS OUT AN INFURIATED SCREAM AS HE KICKS AT THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE STEPS! WHAT’S GOTTEN INTO HIM RIGHT NOW?!
Rich Russillo: Losing tonight must have been a very difficult pill to swallow! Ryan looks livid as he storms past us, sweeping papers and other items off our commentary table on the way by!
Persephone: THAT STUPID FUCK JUST KNOCKED MY WATER OFF THE TABLE! BITCH?! WHAT THE FUCK?!
James Peters: Ryan is leaving a mess in his path as he comes around here- FUCK! GET UP! HE’S GONNA FLIP THE TABLE!
(Ryan had come around behind them, causing James, Rich, and Persephone to all have to get up while quickly removing their headsets as he grabbed the edge of the desk and forced the commentary to flip forward onto its front! The commentators look on in shock and disbelief, as he tosses one of the chairs out to ringside and another into the timekeeper’s area which fortunately doesn’t hit anyone as Bella and everyone else in that area duck out the way in time. Ryan marches out from the timekeeper’s area and back in front of the commentary table, grabbing one of the monitors and ripping it out with cords hanging loose from where it’d been slotted into. He throws it into the steps and grabs a headset, snapping the headpiece in half! Ryan throws it at the feet of James before starting to leave from ringside as officials try to calm him down, Wilson shoving one of the referees before exiting. He backpedals up the ramp, glaring at the stunned crowd before whirling around and heading to the back shaking his head, the audio unable to pick up what he’s saying to himself as he disappears to the back. From there, the scene fades.)
(As multiple staff members rush out to handle the situation and help fix the damage, the camera fades to backstage where we see the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke holding his championship. He’s facing the camera in front of some unknown location backstage. He has a serious look on his face as he begins to speak.)
Donovan Duke: At Shock Value I was able to successfully retain my National Elite Championship against Lucas Johnson. To follow that up, I picked up a win against the EAW World Champion, Myles. I know people doubt the legitimacy of that victory thanks to Brian Daniels showing up and that’s fine. People can give Brian Daniels the credit, but tonight Donovan Duke looks to prove that I don’t need any help to win matches. I didn’t want Brian Daniels’ help, and I didn’t need Brian Daniels help to defeat Myles. As a matter of fact, I don’t need help from anybody, to beat anybody, and tonight, I’m looking to prove just that. I plan on beating Brian Daniels tonight, and just as a warning to Myles, just stay out of it. If you come up off your little seat at the commentary table, it won’t end well for you. I know interference is technically banned from Voltage thanks to Chris Elite’s Gawd Contract, but people have a tendency to get creative around here, and I put nothing past you, Myles. I’m looking to erase all the doubt anybody could possibly have about me, and you aren’t going to ruin that. I plan on beating Brian tonight, and Myles, you aren’t going to do anything to hinder or help that. Stay out of it. Nobody is going to hold me down, no one is going to make excuses for me as to why I can’t do something. I have held my own as National Elite Champion, and no one is going to take that away from me. I deserve all the praise and adulation that I have earned. And if Myles, or Brian Daniels decides that I’m not worth that? Then I might have to do something drastic. I’m not an afterthought. I’m not someone that’s ok with just being used as someone else’s pawn in their game… That I’m not even involved in. I don’t care about Brian Daniels, I don’t care about Myles. The only thing interesting when it comes to Myles is the title he wears around his waist. So, tonight, I’m going to cement myself into this main event scene, and I’m going to be the one standing tall at the end of the night.
(Donovan stops for a second, and looks down at his National Elite Championship.)
Donovan Duke: Now that’s for tonight, and I plan on everything going accordingly the way I want it to. But as for Grand Rampage, well that’s right around the corner isn’t it? I will say, I am open and ready for any challenger to come for the National Elite Championship, I’m not afraid of a challenge. I’m not afraid to put this title on the line against anyone who dares want it. But that doesn’t mean that I have to handcuff myself to one objective right? Because I have my sights set on something else. The one thing that I really want is for another crack at the Grand Rampage match. I proved my efficiency last year in battle royals, when I won the 24/7 contract, and while I’m not a part of the Gold Rush Tournament, Captain Charisma said that Grand Rampage can still impact the Voltage main event. With a win over Myles, and what will end up being a win over Brian Daniels later tonight, I may as well be in line for a World Championship opportunity, and since the new trend this year seems to be about becoming a double champion, I might as well go for that myself. And I will, once I become the winner of the Grand Rampage match. Then I will be standing tall with not only the National Elite Championship but a punched ticket to the main event of Pain For Pride.
(The camera fades out, ending on Donovan’s powerful declaration, and fades into an office backstage, where we see EAW Minority Owner, and Board of Directors spokesman, Jon Conning, standing next to Vice President HRDO. You see a monitor where they were just watching Donovan Dukes promo. Jon Conning, and HRDO look very serious. Jon Conning just starts shaking his head in disapproval, and glances over at HRDO.)
Jon Conning: You know, the board is very concerned about the state of the National Elite Championship.
(This prompts HRDO to raise an eyebrow. He says nothing and allows Conning to continue.)
Jon Conning: It seems to the majority, the title is suffering, and something needs to be done about it. The board is troubled, and there have been numerous discussions over the last week about what should be done with the title and its champion. I’m just letting you know that a meeting has been called for tomorrow to discuss the future of the belt. They’re going to discuss options about what to do with that belt.
(A quizzical look comes across HRDO’s face.)
HRDO: Well that is news to me. I don’t understand; why does the National Elite Championship need to be a topic of discussion? Donovan just won the title at King of Elite, and has one successful title defense to his credit. He clearly wants to promote himself as the champion on the biggest stage of them all. Pain For Pride could be big for him. He’s doing pretty great honestly, and really it’s just beginning anyway, so what’s the issue exactly? What more could he possibly do?
Jon Conning: Yes, while all that is true, the board still has several points that they want to bring up as well, and they’re not so sure that Donovan’s ambition to enter Grand Rampage is going to do him any favors. He’s already struggling enough as it is, and they don’t want him to get over-ambitious. Attention is being taken away from the National Elite Championship and that’s not something the board feels EAW can afford.
HRDO: I don’t understand, how is showing ambition about one’s career a bad thing? Several Elitists have gone down that route this season, and it hasn’t hindered them or the championship they are currently carrying. Andre Walker, Jake Smith, and Chris Elite have all had opportunities to win other things while doing the championship they’re carrying proud. If anything, more of a spotlight is being given to other titles more than ever before.
(Jon Conning starts laughing, and pats HRDO on the shoulder. He keeps laughing until he realizes HRDO isn’t joking. When he realizes it he stiffens up)
Jon Conning: HRDO, please stop. Everything will be addressed in the meeting tomorrow morning. The board doesn’t want to discredit Donovan Duke, but they feel he lacks in everything that makes a championship winning Elitist worthy of a title. Not everyone can hold a championship, and in the eyes of the board, some most certainly aren’t capable of holding two.
(Jon Conning shakes his head as he tries to explain where the board is coming from)
Jon Conning: Donovan is good, he really is, and they have no problem with him being employed by EAW. But he’s already struggling being noticed as National Elite Champion, and EAW doesn’t need him to lose focus on other meaningless tasks that will get him nowhere in the end. The National Elite Championship is just far too important for that to happen. Donovan Duke just isn’t the type of person you look at and see as a leader. The board doesn’t feel like he has the ability to carry on division let alone try to move into another one simultaneously.
HRDO: I d-
Jon Conning: Donovan Duke, just doesn’t have near the star quality that some other Elitists do, pure and simple. The board doesn’t believe he is a draw and he won’t progress any further than where he is right now. We need Elitists here that can actually draw a crowd, someone that people actually care about. Nobody is going to care about Donovan Duke, he’s just… A guy.
HRDO: I beg your pardon? I don’t understand how you’re coming to this conclusion. Just give the kid some time, he’ll figure it out. His reign just began, and he’s ambitious. If you don’t think the crowd is invested, that’s fine, but they can’t just come to some quick decision. He earned that title, he won it. It can’t just take that away from him.
Jon Conning: We’ll discuss it more later HRDO, but for now… Look, the National Elite Championship is suffering, and the board feels the champion is the problem. A problem that needs to be fixed… now.
(The scene fades out as the two continue their conversation.)
(Voltage fades back in and cuts down to the ring where Bella is standing by.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: AND IT’S A GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND MATCH!
(“All Night” by S-X featuring Trippie Redd begins to blast across the PA System.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM LONDON, ENGLAND… WEIGHING IN AT 123 POUNDS… SHE IS ‘THE THUNDERBOLT’ BECCA BLACK!
(Once Becca makes it to the stage, the fans give her a nice pop. She hypes them up while making her way to the ring.)
James Peters: HUGE opportunity for Becca Black here tonight as she faces off against the woman who beat her back in October at Wicked Games, Cleopatra. Not only would Becca get some measure of revenge against Cleo, but she would also advance herself in the Gold Rush Tournament. Who doesn’t want to headline Pain for Pride, guys? This is a great chance for someone like Becca to break out and surprise us all by competing for the EAW World Championship at Pain for Pride.
(Persephone can be heard breaking into laughter.)
Persephone: I have no idea how you got through saying that with a straight face. The thought of Becca Black headlining any show is fucking hilarious.
Rich Russillo: You laugh now, but the future is bright for someone like Becca. She’s gone through some struggles, but she’s fully locked in and focused on taking the next step of her career. Beating Cleopatra here tonight helps her do exactly that.
(With Becca in the ring and getting set for the match, her music fades out. It’s replaced by “Mona Lisa” featuring Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT… FROM MONTREAL, QUEBEC… WEIGHING IN AT 128 POUNDS… SHE IS ‘THE QUEEN OF THE NILE’… CLEOPATRA!!!!
(A spattering of boos filters through the crowd as Cleopatra makes her way onto the stage. She takes a bow, only enticing the crowd that much more, and she begins to make her way to the ring.)
Persephone: This old bitch :mjlol: Why the fuck is she even in this tournament? She lost at Shock Value. WE WANT KENDRA SHAMEZ!!!!
Rich Russillo: Cleopatra has more than earned her spot in whatever match or tournament she wishes to compete. She’s a Hall of Famer and the longest reigning Vixens Champion in history. She deserves her spot in the Gold Rush.
James Peters: And I have no doubt that Cleo looks to rebound from the disappointing loss she took at Shock Value. The Electric Heater Deathmatch between the OGs was one for the ages, and unfortunately for Cleo, she came up on the losing end of things. After what went down earlier tonight on The Diamond District, Cleopatra is no doubt in a foul mood. Becca is going to have to approach this match very carefully.
(Once Cleo is in the ring, her music fades out and both women get ready for the match. The referee calls for the bell and the fight is on!)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: CLEOPATRA AND BECCA BLACK WASTE NO TIME GOING AFTER ONE ANOTHER! COLLAR-AND-ELBOW TIE-UP ENDS WITH ‘THE THUNDERBOLT’ FORCING THE HALL OF FAMER BACK INTO THE CORNER! BECCA WITH A MASSIVE CHOP TO CLEO’S CHEST! That echoed throughout the arena, and Cleo stumbles out of the corner, clutching her chest! Becca with a shot to the kidney area, knocking Cleo to her knees! She clubs her in the back, kicks her over, and goes for the quick cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: Cleo with a kick out at one, but Becca stays on the attack! She rolls on top of Cleopatra and starts throwing rights and lefts! Cleo tries to cover up, but to no avail! Becca snatches her up by the hair and whips Cleo into the ropes! She takes Cleo down with a huge clothesline, and motions for her to get up! Becca goes for another clothesline but Cleo is able to duck! Becca whirls around and Cleo greets her with a huge right-hand! Becca staggers back, clutching her jaw, and Cleo with another right-hand! She grabs Becca by the arm, but Becca quickly transitions it into a beautiful arm drag take-down, and she drops down to pull Cleo into a headlock!
Persephone: This match is putting me to sleep, to be honest. Number one, after Cleo fucked off after Wicked Games I thought she was dead. And two, once Becca fucked off for being a mental midget, I thought she was dead. Now both of them are alive and facing one another, and it fucking sucks.
James Peters: Cleo is fighting her way free of the headlock! She has forced both women into a standing position and she elbows her way free! Cleo goes low and brings Becca down with a double leg takedown! She follows up with a stomp to the mid-section, and she’s going for the Boston Crab! Becca is doing her best to avoid it, but CLEO GETS HER OVER! THE SUBMISSION IS LOCKED IN!
Rich Russillo: BECCA IS REACHING FOR THE ROPES BUT SHE’S NOT CLOSE ENOUGH!
Persephone: THE OLD HAG IS GUNNA END THIS MATCH REAL QUICK :blessed:!!!!
James Peters: BECCA IS DIGGING IN AND USING HER FOREARMS TO CRAWL TOWARDS THE ROPES! SHE IS REACHING OUT, BUT SHE’S STILL NOT CLOSE! CLEO DRAGS HER BACK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND BECCA IS IN TROUBLE! CLEO CONTINUES TO HANG ON TO THE BOSTON CRAB! THE REFEREE IS ASKING BECCA IF SHE WANTS TO TAP! BECCA IS REFUSING, AND THAT MAKES CLEO DIG IN! SHE WRENCHES BACK ON BECCA’S LEGS AND SCREAMS AT THE REFEREE TO ASK!
Rich Russillo: HE NEVER GETS A CHANCE! BECCA PUSHES UP ON HER FOREARMS AND IS ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH THE CRAB! SHE GETS CLEO’S SHOULDERS ON THE MAT AND REFEREE BEGINS THE COUNT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: :noah: WHY DID SHE HAVE TO KICK OUT??
James Peters: Becca Black just came dangerously close to pulling off what many would have called an upset win, but the match isn’t over yet! Both women are back up and it’s Cleo who manages to get Becca by the waist! She wrestles her down to the mat and looks for a facelock, but Becca is able to turn that into an advantage for herself! She catches Cleopatra with a forearm as they’re grappling, and lifts her up on her shoulders! Becca takes Cleo down with a fireman’s carry and puts her in a side headlock!
Rich Russillo: Cleo is grabbing at Becca’s arms, but Becca forces the Queen of the Nile’s shoulders to the mat!
OOONN-
Persephone: I don’t even know why the referee tried to count that :mjlol: Fucking idiot.
James Peters: Cleo easily avoided being pinned, and Becca releases her, opting to get up, and she kicks Cleo a few times while she’s still on the mat! She reaches down to grab Cleo, but Cleo catches her with a right-hand! Becca pulls Cleo up, but both women are exchanging punches right now! It’s Cleo who gets the advantage and whips Becca into the ropes! Becca drops down to her knees on the rebound and pops Cleo in the mouth with a wicked palm thrust! She is up now, and runs the ropes! CLEO DOWN THANKS TO A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!
Rich Russillo: BECCA FOLLOWS UP WITH A LEG DROP THAT LANDS RIGHT ACROSS CLEO’S THROAT AND SHE IS QUICKLY HEADING FOR THE ROPES! BECCA IS GUNNA TAKE THE HIGH RISK, HIGH REWARD PATH TO WIN THIS MATCH AND CLEO IS STILL DOWN ON THE MAT!
Persephone: Why are you yelling? It’s not that exciting…
James Peters: ‘FEELIN’ FROGGY’!!!! BECCA WITH THE FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH ONTO CLEO! SHE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE WIN!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA KICKS OUT!
Persephone: Of course she did because asking either of these bitches to just lose quickly would just be too much. I don’t know why people like to see me suffer.
James Peters: Cleopatra stays alive in the Gold Rush Tournament, and that prompts Becca to grab her up and toss her into the corner! BECCA WITH A RUNNING CORNER CLOTHESLINE! DID YOU SEE HOW VIOLENTLY CLEO’S HEAD SNAPPED BACK???
Rich Russillo: ‘CHELSEA GRIN’!!! BECCA FOLLOWS UP WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST AND SHE RIPS CLEO FROM THE CORNER! BECCA WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX AND SHE TRIES FOR ANOTHER COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWW-
James Peters: ANOTHER KICKOUT FROM CLEO!
Persephone: Fucking annoying.
Rich Russillo: Becca looks a little annoyed as well, and that kind of surprises me. She should know better than anyone just how tough it is to keep a living legend like Cleopatra down. Back at Wicked Games, Becca threw everything at Cleo and it still wasn’t enough, and if she’s going to stamp her ticket to the Gold Rush quarterfinals, she is going to have to pull out something big.
James Peters: Becca uses the hair to pull Cleo to her knees and SHE GOES FOR ‘HEADSHOT’!!! THE SUPERKICK!!!!
Persephone: NOPE! DOES NOT CONNECT! Cleo ducks it and now she’s rolled out of the ring!
Rich Russillo: Cleopatra is walking around on the outside and shaking her head. She knew coming into this match that Becca had improved, but I’m starting to wonder if perhaps she underestimated her just a little bit.
Persephone: Cleopatra is like eight million years old. I am pretty sure she knew what she was signing up for tonight.
James Peters: SUICIDE DIVE BY BECCA BLACK!
Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA WITH A SUPERKICK OF HER OWN THAT KNOCKS BECCA RIGHT OUT OF THE AIR! THE TIMING ON THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! BECCA IS DOWN ON THE FLOOR NOW, HOLDING HER FACE! CLEO MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED HER TEETH OUT!
Persephone: Well it’s not like she could get any uglier… so meh.
James Peters: Becca tries to push herself off the ground, but Cleo rakes her across the back! Cleo grabs two handfuls of hair and TOSSES BECCA RIGHT INTO THE STEEL RING STEPS! SHE PUTS THE BOOTS TO BECCA WHILE THE REFEREE TRIES TO GET HER BACK IN THE RING! CLEO ISN’T HAVING IT! SHE CONTINUES TO PUNISH BECCA ON THE OUTSIDE! CLEO SITS BECCA UP AGAINST THE STEPS AND TAKES OFF RUNNING AROUND THE RING! SHE COMES FLYING BACK AROUND AND BASICALLY CONCUSSES BECCA!
Rich Russillo: THE BACK OF BECCA’S HEAD SLAMMED INTO THE STEPS THANKS TO A NASTY RUNNING KNEE STRIKE AND CLEO IS QUICK TO PULL ‘THE THUNDERBOLT’ BACK TO HER FEET! SHE THROWS BECCA INSIDE THE RING AND QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: BECCA KICKS OUT!
Persephone: Well that sucks. This whole match has sucked. I’m sorry, but I can’t see either of these cunts headlining fucking Pain for Pride of all things. With all this dumbass #EAW15 bullshit going on, why the fuck wasn’t Rex invited to compete?
Rich Russillo: How do you know he wasn’t asked to come back and just simply declined?
Persephone: Because I fucking know everything about Rex, including exactly where to find his mortgage information, so I think I know whether or not he has been spoken too about a return.
James Peters: You are fucking scary.
Rich Russillo: Cleopatra mounts Becca and begins to pepper her with forearms! Becca tosses her off, but Cleo is all over her like a rabid dog! Cleo has the upper-hand right now and she’s not about to just let that go! She scoops Becca up and drops her with a beautiful spinning neckbreaker! She quickly heads to the ropes and I wonder what she’s got in mind??
Persephone: We’re legitimately about to see a pig fly, guys.
James Peters: CLEOPATRA WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS FROM THE TOP ROPE! SHE LANDS RIGHT ON TOP OF BECCA AND THIS MATCH IS OVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: BECCA KICKED OUT! I THOUGHT FOR SURE SHE WAS DONE!
Persephone: (mumbling) So did I.
James Peters: Cleo looks a little annoyed that the shooting star press didn’t put Becca away, but she needs to just stay focused. She’s had a hell of a night already with Amber Keys returning and the attack by Diamond Dixon, but she sure doesn’t want to let this match slip through her fingers by getting frustrated.
Persephone: IT LOOKS LIKE CLEO IS GOING FOR THE DUB BECAUSE SHE’S SETTING BECCA UP FOR ‘BRUTALITY’!!! :blessed: If she hits the Canadian Destroyer then it will surely be over! :blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
Rich Russillo: BECCA COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP!
Persephone: :will: :will: :will:
James Peters: BECCA BLACK JUST SAVED THIS MATCH FOR HERSELF! CLEO IS GRIPPING HER LOWER BACK AS SHE GETS UP, AND BECCA GREETS HER WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: NO! CLEO DUCKED AND SHE GETS BECCA AROUND THE WAIST! BECCA WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND SHE GRABS CLEO, FLIPPING HER OVER INTO A SITTING POSITION! BECCA WITH A SHOOT STYLE KICK TO CLEO’S CHEST, FOLLOWED UP WITH SIX MORE! SHE IS KICKING THE SHIT OUT OF CLEO NOW! MODIFIED ‘HEADSHOT’ TO THE SEATED CLEOPATRA! CLEO IS OUT LIKE A LIGHT! BECCA WITH THE COVER NOW!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Persephone: NO! NO! NO! NO! FUCKING NO! THAT SHOULD HAVE PUT US ALL OUT OF OUR MISERY!!!!
James Peters: CLEO GOT THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND!
Rich Russillo: BECCA IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AT THIS POINT AND SHE CAN DO NOTHING ELSE BUT SHAKE HER HEAD! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO PUT THE HALL OF FAMER AWAY???
Persephone: Well whatever the hell she does next needs to be what puts Cleopatra away because I’m seriously fucking over it.
James Peters: WELL IT DOES LOOK LIKE BECCA IS SIZING UP CLEO FOR THE FINISH AS CLEO GETS HERSELF INTO A KNEELING POSITION! CLEO IS TRYING TO GET BACK TO HER FEET BUT BECCA GOES FOR AN AXE KICK!!! ‘SCORPIO RISING’!!!!!
Rich Russillo: DOES NOT CONNECT! CLEOPATRA DOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND NOW SHE’S ROLLING UP BECCA! CLEO IS GOING TO STEAL THIS MATCH!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRR-
Persephone: STOP FUCKING KICKING OUT! I’M SICK OF THIS SHIT!
Rich Russillo: CLEO AND BECCA ARE BOTH BACK TO THEIR FEET NOW AND CLEO LOOKS FOR A BIG BOOT! BECCA CATCHES HER BY THE FOOT BUT CLEO STEPS UP AND TRIES TO HIT AN ENZIGURI! BECCA DUCKS, DROPS CLEO ON HER BACK, AND AS CLEO TRIES TO GET UP, BECCA GRABS HER AROUND THE FACE, LOOKING FOR A CROSSFACE SUBMISSION!
James Peters: CLEO CRACKS THE BACK OF HER SKULL AGAINST BECCA’S FOREHEAD AND SHE MAKES IT TO HER FEET! SHE PULLS BECCA UP BY THE HAIR AND LOOKS TO SET HER UP FOR ‘BRUTALITY’ ONCE AGAIN! BECCA WITH SEVERAL DESPERATE RIGHTS AND LEFTS TO CLEO’S RIBS! SHE FREES HERSELF FROM CLEO AND WHIPS HER INTO THE CORNER!
Persephone: BECCA CHARGES AT CLEO BUT CLEO MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! BECCA CATCHES HERSELF BEFORE SHE CRASHES AND BURNS! CLEO ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND LOOKING TO TRY AND STEAL THE WIN AGAIN BUT THIS TIME BECCA ROLLS THROUGH AND SHE ROLLS UP CLEO! BECCA PRESSES DOWN ON CLEO’S SHOULDERS AND THE REFEREE IS DOWN FOR THE COUNT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER… BECCA BLACK!!!
(“All Night” begins to play once again and a jubilant Becca Black quickly gets out of the ring and drops to the outside of the ring. She is overjoyed over this win, and Cleopatra is completely incensed. She can’t believe she just lost via a roll-up.)
James Peters: WHAT AN ENDING! A competitive back and forth battle between a Hall of Famer and incredible newcomer ends with a roll-up victory for Becca Black, who’s been on quite the roll lately. No doubt this is a victory she will relish and it advances her to the quarterfinals of the Gold Rush Tournament.
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND! CLEOPATRA IS OUT OF THE RING AND SHE GOES RIGHT AFTER BECCA! BECCA SEES HER COMING BUT SHE DOESN’T AVOID THE SPEAR! BECCA IS DOWN AND CLEO IS BEATING THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF HER!
Persephone: :oh: I guess Cleo is taking all her frustrations from this evening out on Becca now!
James Peters: CLEO ROLLS OFF BECCA AND SNATCHES HER UP BY THE HAIR! SHE THROWS BECCA IN THE RING STEPS AS MARY S. ATLAS COMES RUNNING! SHE TRIES TO ATTACK CLEO, BUT CLEO AVOIDS HER AND STARTS TO RETREAT UP THE RAMP!
Rich Russillo: MARY DECIDES IT’S NOT WORTH THE CHASE! She goes to her friend’s side, and Becca is holding her head. That was shocking, to be honest. Cleo is usually so stoic and composed but frustration got the better of her tonight. Amber Keys is back and Cleopatra has seemingly made an enemy out of Diamond Dixon.
James Peters: That doesn’t mean that Becca Black didn’t deserve her win tonight. She told Cleo that she was a different woman than the one that was defeated at Wicked Games and that proved true. Becca found a way to get the job done and she did, securing arguably her biggest victory here in Elite Answers Wrestling. Congratulations to Becca, and we’ll be right back!
Persephone: Too bad there wasn’t any blood.
(The camera takes another shot of Mary comforting an annoyed and hurt Becca Black, and the scene fades to commercial break.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting Morbius featuring the character’s biggest fan, Andre Walker.)
(Voltage fades back to the ring, where Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: And it is a ROUND ONE MATCH FOR THE GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT!!!
(The crowd begins to cheer, and as ‘Nothing Helps’ by ONE OK ROCK hits, the cheering continues while Mary S. Atlas steps out to the stage. Mary looks ready and prepared for this match, knowing that there is a very big opportunity on the line as this is part of the Gold Rush tournament, a tournament with a World Championship match on the line. Mary begins making her way down the ramp and towards the ring, not wanting to waste any more time.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first.. From St. Louis, Missouri… Weighing in at 125 pounds… MAARRRYYYYYYY S. ATTTTLLLAAAAASSSSSS!!!!
James Peters: Mary S. Atlas is here, looking to pull off a major upset win as she faces Minerva in round one of the Gold Rush tournament! This is no easy match for Mary, but who knows? Shocking wins happen all the time in EAW!
Rich Russillo: That is true, but it all depends on Mary and what she brings to the table tonight. She might have to bring out a side of herself that we’ve never seen yet if she wants a win like this.
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits, and the crowd’s cheering continues as Minerva walks out. Minerva has a focused look on her face. Minerva is obviously ready for this match, having stated her intentions before this week, and Minerva wastes no time walking down the ramp and towards the ring, keeping her eyes on Mary as she gets closer to the ring, basically letting Mary know that Minerva wants this match started as soon as possible.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… Residing at the Florida Everglades… Weighing in at 122 pounds… MIIIIIIINNEEERRRRVVVVAAAAAAA!!!!!!
James Peters: Here comes Minerva, and as if this match was already an uphill fight for Mary, Minerva has made it clear that she is pretty much desperate to become World Champion again, and while for many people that’d be a bad thing, that just makes Minerva more dangerous.
Rich Russillo: We’ll just have to see what happens, but I can’t completely disagree with you. Either way, this is bound to be a great match!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! MINERVA QUICKLY GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE AS SHE RUNS IN AND HITS MARY S. ATLAS WITH A BICYCLE KICK!! MARY S. ATLAS STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND MINERVA QUICKLY RUSHES IN BEFORE BEGINNING TO STOMP AT HER OPPONENT! MARY S. ATLAS BEING TAKEN TO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER, AND MINERVA CONTINUES TO STOMP AS THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNT!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! F-
James Peters: Minerva backs away, and I didn’t expect such a strong start but I suppose I shouldn’t be too surprised knowing what’s on the line here! MINERVA NOW RUNNING BACK IN-
Rich Russillo: MINERVA ATTEMPTED A RUNNING KNEE TO MARY BUT MARY WAS ABLE TO DIVE OUT OF THE CORNER, CAUSING MINERVA’S KNEE TO HIT THE TURNBUCKLE! MARY NOW GRABS MINERVA BEFORE PULLING HER DOWN INTO A ROLL UP!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: MINERVA KICKS OUT, AND NOW MARY HITS MINERVA WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! MARY NOW USING HER OTHER LEG TO DELIVER A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW MARY PULLS MINERVA INTO A FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE LIFTING HER UP FOR THE “SLEEPING ARROW” BRAINBUSTER- NO! MINERVA SLIPS OUT OF MINERVA’S GRASP!
James Peters: MINERVA LANDS ON HER FEET BEHIND MARY, AND NOW MINERVA TRIES TO LIFT MARY UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX BUT MARY COUNTERS WITH A BACK ELBOW! Minerva stumbles back, AND NOW MARY S. ATLAS RUNS THE ROPES- BUT MINERVA DUCKS UNDER MARY’S CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT AS MARY BOUNCES OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF- WOAH! MINERVA JUST RAN IN AND SENT MINERVA OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE, ONLY MARY IS ABLE TO LAND ON THE RING APRON AS SHE GRABBED ONTO THE TOP ROPE! Minerva quickly grabs Mary by the hair and pulls her up- AND MARY HITS HER WITH A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA STUMBLES BACK, AND MARY JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE BEFORE DELIVERING A SPRINGBOARD- NO! MINERVA RAN TO THE ROPES, BUT MARY IS ABLE TO JUMP OVER MINERVA AND ROLL TO HER FEET! BOTH ELITISTS QUICKLY TURN TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER, AND NOW THEY RUN IN BEFORE- DEVIL’S TOUCH- NO! MARY DUCKED UNDER THE DEVIL’S TOUCH ATTEMPT AND NOW SHE GOES FOR CUTTER CULTURE- ONLY MINERVA IS ABLE TO STOP THAT FROM CONNECTING AS WELL, TURNING AND DROPPING MARY WITH A NECKBREAKER!
Persephone: Wow Mary sure sucks at her job. Why does this round of the tournament even need to be happening? This match is bad enough as is, couldn’t the tournament have been smaller or something?
James Peters: MINERVA WITH THE COVER!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: AND MARY IS ABLE TO KICK OUT! Mary S. Atlas is trying to get back up, AND NOW MINERVA PULLS HER UP BEFORE- WAIT NO! MARY LANDS A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO DROP HER BACK DOWN TO A KNEE WITH A FOREARM! Minerva now pulling Mary into a front facelock, AND NOW IT’S MINERVA PULLING MARY UP AS SHE LOOKS FOR ATLAS- KNEE TO THE HEAD BY MARY S. ATLAS, WHO BRINGS HERSELF DOWN TO HER FEET BEFORE HITTING MINERVA WITH A DROPKICK!
Rich Russillo: That dropkick sent Minerva rolling out of the ring, AND NOW MARY QUICKLY PULLS HERSELF UP AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, BEFORE SENDING MINERVA CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!! MARY S. ATLAS PUTTING HER OWN WELL BEING AT RISK AS SHE TAKES MINERVA OUT WITH THAT HIGH FLYING MANEUVER, AND NOW MARY SENDS MINERVA BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! I don’t know what Mary has in mind, but whatever it is, it might just put this one away!
Persephone: It better. I’ve been here for way too long.
James Peters: Mary S. Atlas is up top, BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO QUICKLY RUSH TO HER FEET AND PUSH MARY’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HER! MARY S. ATLAS IS STUCK ON THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW MINERVA THROWS A RIGHT HAND BEFORE SLOWLY BEGINNING TO MAKE HER WAY TO THE TOP TO JOIN MARY! Now it’s Minerva that has something big on her mind as she’s in firm control! I have to say it’s really not looking too good for Mary right now, she’s in a real bad spot!
Rich Russillo: I THINK MARY GOT THAT ONE LOUD AND CLEAR, AS SHE QUICKLY PUNCHES MINERVA IN THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING MINERVA TO TAKE A STEP DOWN TO THE MIDDLE ROPE! MARY NOW WITH A FOREARM TO MINERVA, BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO SEND ONE IN RETURN! THESE TWO WOMEN ARE BEGINNING TO GO BACK AND FORTH UP TOP AS THEY’RE IN A REALLY DANGEROUS POSITION UP THERE- AND NOW MARY S. ATLAS LANDS A HEADBUTT, CAUSING MINERVA TO STUMBLE DOWN THE TURNBUCKLES AND BACK DOWN INTO THE RING!!
Persephone: OKAY GREAT NOW HURRY UP AND END THE MATCH!!!
James Peters: MARY S. ATLAS DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HITS MINERVA WITH A HUGE CROSSBODY!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND!!!! MINERVA WAS ABLE TO ROLL BACK UP TO HER FEET AFTER BEING HIT WITH THE CROSSBODY, AND SOMEHOW SHE’S HOLDING ONTO MARY S. ATLAS!! MINERVA WITH AN AMAZING COUNTER AS SHE MANAGES TO HOLD MARY IN HER ARMS! MINERVA NOW LIFTS MARY S. ATLAS UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION, POSSIBLY LOOKING TO PUT MARY S. ATLAS DOWN WITH ATLAS FALLS-
James Peters: CUTTER CULTURE!!!! MARY MANAGED TO TURN JUST AS MINERVA POPPED HER UP INTO THE SUPLEX POSITION, AND MARY WAS ABLE TO DROP DOWN AND TAKE MINERVA DOWN WITH HER WITH CUTTER CULTURE!!! MARY S. ATLAS RUSHES OVER ON TOP OF MINERVA FOR THE PIN, AND MARY S. ATLAS MIGHT JUST PICK UP ONE OF THE BIGGEST VICTORIES OF HER ENTIRE CAREER IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THIS TOURNAMENT!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
James Peters: MINERVA GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! MINERVA SURVIVES THE CUTTER CULTURE AND STAYS IN THIS MATCH, BUT THAT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY CLOSER! MARY NEARLY WON THIS MATCH!
Persephone: Yeah but she didn’t win, so why are you still yelling?
Rich Russillo: Mary S. Atlas sits back up, and I think Mary knows that she can’t afford to waste much time here, otherwise Minerva will somehow find a way to get back into this match! Mary S. Atlas slowly pulls Minerva back up, and now she throws the former National Elite Champion into the corner! MARY S. ATLAS NOW CHARGES IN, AND SHE LOOKS TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY WITH 9 MILES-
James Peters: BUT MINERVA GOT OUT OF THE WAY!! MARY GETS HER FOOT STUCK ON THE TURNBUCKLE AFTER MINERVA JUST BARELY AVOIDED THAT RUNNING BOOT, AND NOW MINERVA RUSHES IN BEFORE DELIVERING AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, DROPPING MARY!
Rich Russillo: Minerva leans against the ropes, and you can see that the Cutter Culture from Mary clearly did a lot of damage as Minerva needs to take the time to catch her breath and recover! This match has been moving at a thousand miles an hour, but it looks like we might be slowing down as this match is slowly beginning to come to an end! Mary S. Atlas is down, AND NOW MINERVA RUSHES INTO THE CORNER AND GOES FOR HELL’S BELLS-
James Peters: BUT MARY S. ATLAS GETS THE KNEES UP!!! MARY GETS THE KNEES UP AND THE MOVE THAT MINERVA WAS LOOKING TO END THE MATCH WITH HAS BACKFIRED ON HER, RESULTING IN MINERVA BEING IN JUST AS BAD OF A POSITION AS MARY! Minerva rolls away from the corner holding her stomach which landed right on Mary’s knees, and there’s a reason they call it “high risk”! There was no way for Minerva to counter that after bouncing off of the ropes, she just had no other choice but to take the knees!
Rich Russillo: Mary and Minerva are both slowly making it back up to their feet, AND NOW MARY SPINS BEFORE HITTING MINERVA WITH A DISCUS ELBOW! MINERVA DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE AND NOW MARY PULLS HER INTO A FRONT FACELOCK- BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO LIFT MARY UP BEFORE DROPPING MINERVA STOMACH FIRST ONTO THE TOP ROPE! MARY IS HANGING ON THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW MINERVA RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE KICKING MARY IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! MARY S. ATLAS FALLS TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, BUT MINERVA ISN’T LOOKING TO GIVE MARY MUCH TIME TO RECOVER!
Persephone: Well duh. Why would she want Mary to recover?
James Peters: Minerva rolls out of the ring before grabbing Mary, AND MINERVA DELIVERS A BACK SUPLEX DROP ONTO THE BARRICADE, CAUSING MARY TO LAND BACK FIRST ON TOP OF THE BARRICADE BEFORE FALLING BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE! Minerva quickly grabs onto Mary now, AND MINERVA SENDS MARY CRASHING FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! Minerva is taking her time and dismantling Mary S. Atlas, and all this has left Mary in a very bad spot as she is struggling to make it back to her feet!
Rich Russillo: Mary S. Atlas grabs onto the barricade to pull herself up, BUT MINERVA KICKS MARY IN THE MIDSECTION, BEFORE FINALLY ROLLING MARY BACK INTO THE RING! Minerva now following behind, AND MINERVA GETS ON TOP OF MARY BEFORE BEGINNING TO PUNCH AND ELBOW AWAY AT HER! MINERVA NOT LETTING UP AS SHE CONTINUES THIS ASSAULT ON HER OPPONENT, AND RIGHT NOW MARY S. ATLAS IS STRUGGLING TO DEFEND HERSELF AFTER BEING SENT INTO THE RING POST AND BARRICADE! Mary puts her arms up to try and block these strikes but Minerva has the upper hand and she’s not looking to let go of it!
James Peters: I DON’T THINK SHE HAS TO LET GO, MARY IS ABLE TO TURN THINGS AROUND ON HER OWN! MARY WAS ABLE TO PULL MINERVA DOWN TO THE MAY AND BEGIN PUNCHING HER HERSELF, LOOKING TO TURN THINGS AROUND AFTER THAT LARGE STREAK OF OFFENSE MINERVA WAS BUILDING JUST MOMENTS AGO! NOW IT’S MINERVA THAT’S HAVING TO BLOCK UP AND DEFEND HERSELF AS MARY IS LOOKING TO PULL OFF A HUGE UPSET VICTORY! MINERVA IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: Can Mary like, punch better or something? Knock Minerva out! Hurry up and end the match!
Rich Russillo: Minerva pushes Mary off of her as both women quickly make it back up to their feet, AND NOW IT’S MARY THAT HITS MINERVA WITH A BICYCLE KICK, THE SAME MOVE THAT STARTED OFF THIS MATCH! MINERVA FALLS BACK INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW MARY RUNS IN AS MINERVA BOUNCES OFF OF THEM BEFORE LOOKING TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY WITH THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! WELCOME TO MARYLAND-
Persephone: Nope! It didn’t connect because Mary S. Atlas is awful at her job and she has no idea how to wrestle!
James Peters: NO, IT DIDN’T CONNECT BECAUSE MINERVA WAS ABLE TO GRAB MARY IN MID AIR, HOLDING ONTO MARY AND MAKING SURE THAT SHE ISN’T ABLE TO DROP DOWN TO THE MAT AND DELIVER THE FACEBREAKER! MINERVA DROPS MARY NOW, AND MARY RUSHES RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET- JUST TO GET DROPPED BACK DOWN WITH THE DEVIL’S TOUCH!!! THE DEVIL’S TOUCH CONNECTS ON MARY S. ATLAS, NEARLY KNOCKING HER HEAD OFF OF HER BODY, AND NOW MINERVA HAS THE UPPER HAND, LOOKING TO POSSIBLY FINISH THIS MATCH AS SHE GRABS MARY, CHOOSING NOT TO GO FOR THE COVER JUST YET!
Persephone: If Minerva isn’t going for the pin she better have something good in mind. I’ve sat through this match long enough and I haven’t enjoyed a single second of it.
Rich Russillo: Well I think you’re about to get your wish Persephone! Minerva drags Mary up, AND NOW MINERVA LIFTS MARY UP ONTO HER SHOULDERS BEFORE GETTING HER IN POSITION- FOR THE PRINCESS KILLER!!! TPK, THE PRINCESS KILLER TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS AS MARY’S HEAD AS DRIVEN INTO THE MAT, AND NOW MINERVA GOES FOR THE COVER KNOWING THAT THIS MATCH JUST HAS TO BE OVER! MINERVA NOW LOOKING TO MOVE ON TO ROUND TWO!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner and moving onto the next round of the Gold Rush tournament…. MIIIIIIIINNEEERRRRRVVAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
James Peters: MINERVA MOVES ON TO THE NEXT ROUND!! MINERVA PICKS UP THE VICTORY!!
Rich Russillo: Good effort by Mary S. Atlas, but Minerva made her intentions this week very clear. Minerva plans to win this entire tournament and become EAW Champion again, and when Minerva has her mind on something there’s not many people that can stop her.
Persephone: I don’t care, man. Can we just move on already?
James Peters: This tournament is looking very interesting so far, and I can’t wait to see what happens next, congratulations Minerva!
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits as the crowd cheers, and Minerva slowly makes it back up to her feet. Minerva has her hand raised by the referee, and a very determined and focused look is seen on Minerva’s face, who has made her intentions very clear. Mary S. Atlas rolls out of the ring as Minerva celebrates her victory, and from there Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting the Oscars, which is as action packed as Voltage.)
(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from commercial break to a shot of the Don Haskins Center. The crowd is on the edge of their seat, waiting with bated breath to see what is next in what’s already been a thrilling show stacked to the brim with action. They don’t have to wait long though, as they’re met with the sounds of ‘Backseat Freestyle’ by Kendrick Lamar beginning to blast through the PA system. Instantly, the El Paso crowd erupts in a mix of cheers and boos, while the camera goes over to the stage to show Brian Daniels begin to make his way out from the backstage area. He has his arms spread out with a smile on his face, taking a look around at the crowd who showers him in an energetic reaction. He brings his arms back down to his sides while the camera shows him sporting his wrestling gear, clearly ready for his match against National Elite Champion Donovan Duke in the main event. He’s here right now for another reason though, beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring, as the camera shows him with a microphone gripped in his hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… BRIAN DANIELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, last week definitely gave Brian Daniels a significant amount of confidence and satisfaction, especially after what he did to our EAW World Champion Myles. We heard what Myles had to say with him putting Brian on blast, digging into his past and saying that his return at Shock Value was the worst mistake he could’ve made. Afterwards, Brian blindsided Myles and laid him out, standing over him and making a statement on his behalf.
James Peters: Right now, it seems that Brian is out here to give a formal response to what Myles had to say towards him, with the only words we got on camera last week being him warning Myles not to call him Viper. It’s clear that the former World Champion is out here tonight to fire back with some words of his own, and especially with Myles’ fabled career up to this point, you could only imagine what he has up his sleeve.
Persephone: If it ends up being just as boring as Myles last week, I think I might actually end up crying. This has to be the worst outcome that we could’ve gotten and I’m disappointed Captain Charisma even considered giving Brian any sort of time to bore us on the microphone. But then again, I look back and remember that our World Championship match last year was Terry Chambers defending against Malcolm Jones. So maybe this isn’t the worst, I don’t know.
(Brian makes his way around the ring, jumping up onto the apron before entering into the ropes. He jogs around the squared circle, letting the crowd get all their energy out before he finds himself stopping at the center of the ring. ‘Backseat Freestyle’ begins to come to a close, while Brian puts his hands on his hips, looking around at the crowd one more time before taking his microphone and bringing it up to his mouth.)
Brian Daniels: You know, call me sadistic, but I’m actually glad that my match for the EAW World Championship at Grand Rampage was made a deathmatch. It’s a far cry from what I originally thought it would be of course. But when I got to thinking, I realized that this played more to my strengths than my weaknesses. It gives me a higher ground, because I don’t want any restrictions, any rules, or anything that could give Myles an excuse. An excuse after I take the EAW World Championship away from him. You see, when I attacked him last week, bashing his skull into the steel steps and leaving him to die, it only proved one thing to me. That was the fact that Myles’ whole rant last week was just him projecting. Why is that? Well, let’s give you a history lesson. It’s only fair since he did the same thing to me. Let’s go back to his first run with the company, when people actually thought he’d be ‘the guy’ after coming fresh off of Battleground and onto the Showdown brand during Season 12. People actually believed that he could be the future of Elite Answers Wrestling, and for a while he actually fooled everyone. Especially when he won the Unified Tag Team Championships with Xander Payne. That happened, and not only that, after they lost it and the two of them split up, it was believed that Myles could move onto bigger and better things. Did that happen though? I’ll spoil it for you, no. In hindsight, it was Myles that wasn’t able to live up to that standard. He was the one that wasn’t cut for the job, and ended up withering away from the company after succumbing to the slightest bit of pressure.
Brian Daniels: It wasn’t just that though, it was when he made his return as well. Get this, people would actually beg on their knees for him to return again. It was when he did in the 2020 Grand Rampage match, that everyone got their hopes up again. Believing that he could just pick up where he left off and seize that untapped potential that he missed out on by tucking his tail between his legs. All of that… just for Myles to end up wasting away, doing nothing after becoming the third wheel in a stable. You’d think he’d compensate for that in the ring, nope, instead he ended up losing major matches to people that were around when I was still in the company. The only things he got were a bunch of participation trophies, allowing himself to be the scapegoat for other’s success, being content with having a miniscule amount of credit given. That’s projecting for you in case it wasn’t obvious. It wasn’t until this Season that Myles was finally able to reach World Championship status… only after years of him doing nothing but disappointing everyone. But these past few weeks have proven, to me at least, that even as World Champion, Myles can’t help but disappoint. First, it was him losing focus so easily two weeks ago, so much so, that Donovan Duke was able to beat him.Then, it was him failing to live up to his own words last week and being taken out in that brawl.
Brian Daniels: Believe me, I know how talented Myles is. Especially having gotten the opportunity to see it firsthand. But, clearly none of his talent was enough to stop me from getting in his head in just a few weeks. If there’s one thing I can appreciate this new era of EAW for, it’s all the stars that were made in my absence, and all of the people that have managed to rise to the top as time goes on. But a lot of those names got where they were because they never had to worry about Brian Daniels being in their way, and after what I was able to do to Myles just moments after he went on that entire rant, it looks like he might have just been one of them. Let me tell you right now Myles, I don’t intend on stopping at just hurting your shoulder, or knocking you out. Hell, what I do against Donovan Duke will barely even serve as a preview for what’s coming your way at Grand Rampage, because I understand exactly what will be on the line when you and I step into the ring with one another. I can admit, I didn’t have the smoothest departure from this company. I can even admit that I didn’t get everything that I wanted during my time in EAW. But you had no right to call me out for that. You mentioned how there were a lot of people that passed me up, that achieved more and been more successful in this company than I ever could. But if there’s one thing I know to be true, Myles you are not one of those people. You haven’t found that level of success, and you haven’t reached that status.
Brian Daniels: Your time at the top of EAW has only just started, and as impressive as your last Championship defense at Shock Value may have been… that’ll be the last time you defend it successfully. It doesn’t matter how long I’ve been gone from EAW, tonight I’m going to show you that I haven’t lost a step inside that ring, and at Grand Rampage I’m going to end your Championship reign. Showing that even in a completely new era, full of new talent, full of new faces, and full of a bunch of things that I’m not used to yet… I still have everything it takes to be a World Champion.
(‘Backseat Freestyle’ once again begins to play up, as Brian drops his microphone down to the ground and circles around the ring, all while the crowd continues to cheer and boo the former World Champion. He looks around, before climbing up to the top rope, taking a moment to let it all soak in, before jumping down and rolling out of the ring. Brian begins to make his way up the ramp and towards the backstage area, as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade to elsewhere from there.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting the Final Fantasy game collection featuring Dynasty’s Cloud Stryfe.)
(The camera cuts back to Bella Braxton standing in the center of the ring with a microphone in hand ready to announce the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: And it is our FINAL First Round match in the Gold Rush tournament.
(The crowd cheers in excitement about the next tournament match as “Cold War” by Hans Zimmer starts playing. The crowd recognizes the music immediately as they just as quickly start booing as Drake King enters the arena and heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making his way to the ring! Now residing in the Dead Sea, Israel. Weighing in at 225 pounds. Here is DRAKE THE REDEEEMMMMEEEERRRR!!!!!
James Peters: Here comes Drake King making his way to the ring for his first round matchup in the Gold Rush tournament. We heard what he said last week and he is dead set on winning this tournament. Everybody else wants to win this tournament so they can get themselves into a World Title match at Pain for Pride. But not Drake King.
Rich Russillo: You got that right! His main mission in this tournament is to make sure that Minerva fails by any means necessary. I can only imagine what Minerva thinks about that.
Persephone: She’s excited to see that weirdo again. What the hell kind of statement is that? The bitch is probably pissed that Drake’s still alive in the first place. Like I am. With Drake gone, it could have been smooth sailing for Rexy to come back.
Rich Russillo: Living in your dream world aren’t you? After what happened last week in his tag team match, Drake probably isn’t in the best of moods. With Minerva on the horizon, Drake is looking to let out some aggression, but his opponent is someone you should definitely not sleep on.
(Drake enters the ring and soaks in the reception from the crowd with almost a peaceful look on his face as his entrance music fades. Seconds later, “POA” by Future starts playing as Jay Jerry Johnson enters the arena to a mixed reaction from the crowd)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From Yokohama, Japan. Weighing in at 198 pounds. Here is “THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST” JAYYYY JERRRRRYY JOOOOHHNNNNSOOOONNNN!.
James Peters: Here comes the opposition. Jay making his way to the ring for possibly one of the biggest matches of his career. He hasn’t had the best of luck in recent months, but if this young man can keep it together, this could most definitely be the morale boost that he needs.
Rich Russillo: He’s facing a former world champion in drake king. I hate to say it this way, but what a monumental upset this would be if Jay can beat Drake King. Can you imagine the change in attitude that Jay will have if he manages to eliminate him from this tournament?
Persephone: Like that will happen. The guy is a loser. The only guy who could stand him has been bludgeoned into oblivion and likely never heard from again. He should just give it up and head home. Why in the hell is he even in the tournament in the first place.
James Peters: Will you stop it? Even though his win loss record hasn’t been the best recently, he has continuously improved. We keep saying it and we will continue to say it. It’s only a matter of time before he gets back on the winning track. Tonight could be the night and it could be the biggest night in the career of Jay Jerry Johnson. Will tonight be the night, we’re about to find out.
(Jay enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. The referee checks Jay before moving back into the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Last match of the opening round is underway. The winner of this match will be the eighth and final person in the quarterfinals. Right now we have a lockup in the center of the ring and surprisingly we have a standoff.
Rich Russillo: Neither man able to gain the advantage over the other. But now we have Drake who is muscling Jay into the corner. Jay is in the turnbuckle and the referee is asking for a clean break and both men surprisingly oblige.
Persephone: Don’t you just love those moments where there is sportsmanship? Oh please! Forget the pleasantries and let’s get down to the violence.
Rich Russillo: Not every match has to have bloodshed :lupe:, but we do have a clean break. Hold on! DRAKE KING IS PATTING THE HEAD OF JAY! HOW CONDESCENDING CAN THIS MAN BE?
James Peters: It is Drake King, so you can figure that out pretty quickly. Drake moves back after the head pat. Almost telling Jay that he is going to have to do much better than that. Jay didn’t like that too much.
Rich Russillo: Jay steps out of the corner and is issuing a challenge for a test of strength. Interesting strategy from Jay considering he never really goes for the power games.
Persephone: With as much bad luck this loser has had, he’s going to try anything he can to gain the advantage. Look at Drake the fake, he’s going to accept the challenge. This is going to be a disaster.
James Peters: Knuckles are locked and here we go! Pretty steady battle with these men who are almost evenly sized. WAIT! DRAKE BROKE FREE AND TRIED TO KICK JAY BUT JAY CAUGHT THE FOOT! JAY SPINS HIM OUT AND LOCKS IN A FULL NELSON!
Rich Russillo: Full nelson was not on very long as Drake manages to whip Jay over his back, BUT JAY LANDS ON HIS FEET! JAY HITS THE ROPES AND REBOUNDS! JAY WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK, BUT NEITHER MAN MOVES!
James Peters: Jay hits the ropes again and he ducks the Drake clothesline off the rebound before quickly turns around and starts firing forearms into the face of Drake and backing Drake into the ropes.
Persephone: Now The Perennial Loser is trying to whip Fakey Drakey into the opposite corner, but Drake reverses it and sends Jay into the turnbuckle. Drake runs in like a moron and he is met with a high knee in the Jay sending him staggering. That was a shocker.
James Peters: Jay grabs Drake by the hair and sends him into the corner AND HE JUST CHOPPED THE HELL OUT OF DRAKE! HOLY CRAP DID YOU HEAR THAT? NOW JAY CHOPS THE CHEST AGAIN BEFORE SNAPMARING DRAKE OUT OF THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Jay climbs to the second rope and waits for Drake to get back to his feet. Drake is up AND JAY GOES FOR A DIVING BULLDOG, BUT SOMEHOW DRAKE FELT IT COMING AND HE COUNTERED WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! DRAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOO!!
Persephone: And the loser kicks out. Why the hell would you do something like that? This match could have been over right now, but you ruined it! Selfish asshole.
James Peters: Regardless, the match continues and Drake has the advantage. Jay is still feeling a little woozy after that superkick and Drake is just pounding lefts and rights into Jay. I think Drake is going to use this poor young man as an example of what he’s going to do to Minerva if they meet.
Rich Russillo: Drake picks up Jay and whips him to the ropes. Jay rebounds AND DRAKE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A THUNDEROUS LARIAT RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN! DRAKE NOW TAKES A SECOND TO ABSORB THE JEERS FROM THE CROWD BEFORE DROPPING THE ELBOW!
Persephone: Why is Drake being an idiot? Now is not the time to show love to everyone who hates you. Get back to work and beat the crap out of your opponent so this match could end!
James Peters: I think Drake is just taking his sweet time and relishing beating up an opponent he thinks he is going to defeat tonight. Drake picks up Jay slowly and telling him as he makes it to his feet that he will never beat him.
Rich Russillo: Drake whips Jay into the corner AND CLOBBERS HIM WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE! JAY STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER AND DRAKE CATCHES HIM IN THE FACE WITH A DROPKICK SENDING THE BACK OF JAY’S HEAD INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: Drake runs full speed towards the turnbuckle again AND CATCHES JAY IN THE FACE WITH ANOTHER DROPKICK! I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF JAY WAS MISSING ANY TEETH AFTER THAT! DRAKE DRAGS HIM OUT OF THE CORNER AND GOES FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
Persephone: And Jay kicks out again. Why is he fighting so much if he’s just going to lose again? Normally Drake would be getting annoyed that his opponent has lasted this long, but the faker looks amused. I’d rather see him throw a temper tantrum because it’s much more hilarious.
James Peters: Will you stop! He is showing tremendous fortitude and determination to win this match especially against the likes of someone as experienced as Drake King.
Rich Russillo: Drake isn’t going to take that lightly either. Especially since he said he wants to make sure Minerva fails and he needs to beat Jay tonight before it could happen. Drake’s well on his way after that bicycle kick to the face sending Jay down and Jay isn’t moving.
James Peters: Drake King now looking to take a chance and he climbs to the top rope! Once again, Drake is listening to this crowd tell him exactly what they think of him. Drake is now standing on the top turnbuckle.
Rich Russillo: Drake makes sure that Jay hasn’t moved. He hasn’t AND DRAKE KING LOOKS TO FLY! PHOENIX SPLASH ON THE WAY! BUT JAY MOVED AT THE LAST SECOND AND DRAKE KING CRASHED AND BURNED ON THE MAT HARD!
Persephone: What a moron! He had the match within his grasp and he screwed up after that move. Once again, another high flying move backfires. He just gave the loser an opportunity to recover.
James Peters: You got that right. Drake was showboating to the crowd before he attempted the Phoenix Splash and look what happened. Jay is slowly back up to his feet and Drake is on his knees. JAY JUST SWOOPED IN AND ROLLED UP DRAKE! SCHOOLBOY FOR THE WIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE–
Rich Russillo: OH THAT WAS VERY CLOSE! DRAKE ROLLED THE SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! JAY JUST MOUNTED THE BACK OF DRAKE IS POUNDING THE CRAP OUT OF HIM!
James Peters: BUT LOOK AT DRAKE! HE GRABBED JAY BY THE LEGS AND PICKS HIM UP! DRAKE SENDS JAY BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE BUT IT LOOKED LIKE IT HAD NO EFFECT! JAY GRABBED DRAKE BY THE HAIR AND JUMPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLE AND PLANTS DRAKE WITH A BEAUTIFUL DIVING BULLDOG!
Persephone: Hair pulling? Yeah because that’s always a mature and innovative move. Then again it is Jay. Go with whatever works and that usually isn’t much.
James Peters: DRAKE TRYING TO GET BACK UP AND JAY TAKES HIM BACK DOWN WITH A MOVE JAY CALLS HYPNOTIZE! FAMOUSER DROPS DRAKE FACE FIRST AGAINST THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAY ISN’T THROUGH YET! HE BRINGS DRAKE TO HIS FEET AND SLAPS BOTH SIDES OF DRAKE’S FACE BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH A STIFF ELBOW TO THE TEMPLE OF DRAKE!
Persephone: Yeah because slapping somebody in the face always makes friends. Then again I want to slap these two in the face for dragging this match out as long as they have! Good grief!
James Peters: I don’t think Jay cares at the moment about making friends with Drake King. Jay wants to advance in this tournament in any way he can, so Jay is digging deep in his arsenal and pulling out all the stops to come out victorious.
Rich Russillo: Jay climbs up to the second rope again. Drake saw that and runs to the corner, but he is caught with a boot to the face. DRAKE’S BACK IS TO JAY AND JAY CATCHES DRAKE WITH A METEORA TO THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD FROM THE SECOND ROPE!
Persephone: If you ask me, hitting Drake King in the head is the safest part of Drake’s body. Like most everyone else on this brain dead roster, there is nothing up in Drake’s head to hurt. But there is a lot of hair grease and that’s just disgusting.
Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS BACK TO HIS FEET AND JAY IS WAITING FOR HIM LIKE A PREDATOR STALKING HIS PREY! JAY JUMPS UP AND GRABS DRAKE’S NECK! PRETTY VISITOR ON THE WAY!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE BREAKS FREE AND SHOVES OFF JAY! DRAKE HITS THE ROPES AND DUCKS A JAY CLOTHESLINE! BOTH MEN HAD THE SAME IDEA AS THEY BOTH QUICKLY TURN AND CATCH EACH OTHER IN THE FACE WITH ROUNDHOUSE KICKS AND BOTH MEN ARE DOWN!
Rich Russillo: The referee has begun the count as both men slowly start making it up to their feet after being kicked in the head. Hopefully this match doesn’t end in a double countout.
Persephone: We aren’t going to get that lucky. They’re both empty headed and keep fighting until they die.
James Peters: Both men make it back to their feet at the count of eight and we have another stand off in the middle of the ring. Drake fires off a forearm and the crowd boos. Then Jay fires off a forearm of his own and the crowd cheers.
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN HAVE HAD ENOUGH AND WE HAVE A BRAWL IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! LISTEN TO THE CROWD CHEER! THEY LOVE A GOOD FIGHT!
Persephone: I love a good fight too and I would not call this anywhere near a good fight. If one of them starts bleeding then maybe.
James Peters: Both are continuing to fire off forearms. DRAKE! JAY! DRAKE! JAY! DRAKE! DRAKE GOES FOR THE ADVANTAGE BUT JAY DUCKS IT! DRAKE SPUN AROUND AND JAY CATCHES HIM WITH THE DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS STILL ON HIS FEET BUT HE IS STAGGERED! HE TURNS AROUND AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A BOOT TO THE GUT FROM JAY!
James Peters: JAY HOOKS THE ARMS AND HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS SETTING UP FOR THE ALT + F4! IF JAY MANAGES TO HIT THE MOVE, THIS MATCH WOULD BE ALL BUT OVER! TIGER DRIVER ‘98 ON THE WAY! DRAKE IS UP IN THE AIR! WHAT A CAREER MAKING VICTORY THIS WOULD BE FOR JAY!
Rich Russillo: BUT IT ISN’T ABLE TO BE EXECUTED AS DRAKE MANAGES TO SHIFT HIS WEIGHT AND GET FREE OF THE MOVE! DRAKE WAS ABLE TO SLIP OFF THE SHOULDER AND FALL BEHIND JAY WHEN HE WAS UP IN THE AIR!
Persephone: Fakey Drakey hits the ropes and ducks under the lariat attempt by the loser. Drake hits the ropes again and he is able to deliver a dropkick to both of Jay’s knees and sends him to the mat. That’s resourceful, I guess. Sexy Rexy would have done much better.
Rich Russillo: JAY IS DOWN AND DRAKE KING HAS A LOOK OF EVIL INTENTIONS ALL ACROSS HIS FACE! DRAKE HAS JAY IN POSITION AND DRAKE IS LOOKING TO FINISH JAY OFF RIGHT NOW! DRAKE HITS THE ROPES HE HOPES FOR THE FINAL TIME THIS MATCH! DRAKE JUMPS IN THE AIR AND…
James Peters: HE HITS IT! DRAKE HITS JUDGEMENT DAY! DRAKE KING GOT THE CURB STOMP BOOT RIGHT ON THE MONEY AND HE DROVE JAY’S HEAD RIGHT INTO THE CANVAS! JAY LOOKS LIKE HE IS OUT COLD! DID DRAKE JUST INTRODUCE JAY TO HIS JUDGEMENT DAY? DRAKE KING HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THHHHRRRRRRREEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Cold War” starts playing once again as the crowd immediately starts booing as Drake rolls off of Jay and has his arm raised in victory by the referee.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! And advancing to the next round of the Gold Rush Tournament! DRAKE THE REDEEEEEMMEEEERRR!
James Peters: What a match between these two! They both fought hard but it was the veteran instinct of Drake King that propelled him to victory tonight against a very game Jay Jerry Johnson.
(Drake gives a look of disgust to his fallen opponent before he leaves the ring and heads up the entrance ramp.)
Rich Russillo: With that victory, we now have Drake King rounding out our eight advancers in the tournament.
Persephone: Thank gawd this match is over! Once again Jay loses. Why the hell do people keep doubting me when I speak, especially when I am alway right.
Rich Russillo: Yeah. Sure. Why can’t you give Jay credit for this match? He did an amazing job and he fought hard against a former two time World Champion and got close to beating him on more than one occasion. Jay might not have won but he showed why he is one our most promising and improving Voltage stars.
James Peters: That’s right. Jay did an amazing job, but once again we offer our congratulations to Drake King for the victory. Now I have just been informed that the brackets have been updated. It looks like in the quarterfinal round that Drake King will be facing off against Hikari Kanno. Now ladies and gentlemen, we need to go to commercial break, but we will be right back with more Voltage action and our main event of the evening.
(The final scene shows Jay being helped up by the referee as Drake King looks down at the ring with an evil smirk on his face as the shot fades to commercial.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting the Wordle game on nytimes.com featuring Drake King.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, and Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen.. The following contest is the main event for the evening, scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… Please welcome the EAW World Champion… MYYYLLLEESSS!!!!
(‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits, and the crowd immediately begins cheering loudly as the EAW World Champion, Myles, begins to make his way down to the ring. As expected, Myles doesn’t enter the ring, instead heading towards the empty seat by the commentary table. As Myles takes a seat, he puts on the spare headset.)
James Peters: Thank you for joining us tonight, Myles!
Myles: No problem, although I think you can guess why I’m here tonight.
(‘Backseat Freestyle’ by Kendrick Lamar hits, and the crowd begins to give a mixed reaction as Brian Daniels walks out to the stage. Brian looks very confident, looking to back up all of his words from both tonight, and from his promotional videos throughout the week. As Brian makes it to ringside he locks eyes with Myles, and while Myles stares a hole in Brian, Brian can just be seen saying a few words to Myles before focusing on his match again.)
Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… From New York City, New York… Weighing in at 195 pounds… BRRIAAANNNNNN DAANNIIEEELLSSS!!!!!
James Peters: I’m guessing it’s because of this man?
Myles: Exactly. I haven’t forgotten what Brian did to me, and I also haven’t forgotten about anything he said tonight. Now’s my chance to see what he’s capable of before Grand Rampage, where I make him wish none of this ever happened.
Rich Russillo: Well, I’m really looking forward to what happens tonight. This is the first time this man is competing in an EAW ring in years, who knows how this will go?
(‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church follows, and once again the crowd begins cheering loudly as the National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke begins to walk out to the stage. Donovan has his eyes set on his opponent, Brian Daniels, who is inside of the ring. It’s undeniable just how big of a match this is for Donovan, and the focus on Donovan’s face is self explanatory. This is a match he does not plan to lose, and he looks as ready as ever for this match.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Stillwater, Oklahoma… Weighing in at 212 pounds… HE IS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, DDOOOONNOOOVAANNN DUUUUUUUKKEEE!!!!!
James Peters: The National Elite Champion is here now, and Myles you have lots of experience with Donovan Duke. What do you have to say about this match, Myles?
Myles: I couldn’t tell you how it’ll end, but I’d enjoy every second of it if Donovan could wipe that smirk off of Brian’s face.
Persephone: Hopefully it takes no more than five seconds. I’m tired of these long matches.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! THIS IS BRIAN DANIELS’ FIRST MATCH WITH EAW IN YEARS! A LOT OF US NEVER THOUGHT WE’D SEE THE DAY BRIAN DANIELS STEPS FOOT IN AN EAW RING AGAIN, AND NOW HERE HE IS AGAINST THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! Donovan Duke begins to circle the ring along with Brian Daniels, and neither man looks intimidated by the other, instead ready to kick this match off and get things started as they wait for their opponent to make a move! This is going to be good, do you have anything else to say before these two get started, Myles?
Myles: I don’t. I’m just ready to see if Brian can actually live up to his words.
Rich Russillo: WELL IT LOOKS LIKE WE WON’T HAVE TO WAIT MUCH LONGER, AS BRIAN AND DONOVAN QUICKLY LOCK UP! DONOVAN GRABS THE ARM AND LOOKS FOR A HAMMERLOCK BUT BRIAN IS QUICKLY ABLE TO COUNTER WITH A HEADLOCK, WHICH HE TURNS INTO A HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN! Donovan Duke gets his legs around Brian’s neck, AND NOW BRIAN LETS GO OF DONOVAN BEFORE GETTING TO HIS FEET AS DONOVAN DOES THE SAME! Brian managed to get up first though, AND BECAUSE OF THAT HE’S ABLE TO GRAB DONOVAN AND IRISH WHIP HIM INTO THE ROPES!
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS LOOKS FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES- JUST FOR BRIAN TO CATCH DONOVAN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! BRIAN TRIES TO SET UP FOR THE FOURTH SEAL, BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO QUICKLY ROLL TO THE SIDE BEFORE GETTING TO HIS FEET! BRIAN RUSHES UP AT THE SAME TIME, BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO JUMP UP FOR A DROPKICK- NO! BRIAN DANIELS AVOIDS IT, BEFORE HITTING DONOVAN WITH A DROPKICK OF HIS OWN RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Rich Russillo: I think Brian Daniels is really enjoying his first time back in an EAW ring as an active competitor in years! Donovan Duke doesn’t seem to have that same enjoyment though as he holds his jaw. Brian Daniels now grabbing Donovan as he pulls him up, BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO DUCK DOWN BEFORE GRABBING BRIAN’S LEG, LOOKING FOR AN ANKLE LOCK AS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION CATCHES THE RETURNING BRIAN DANIELS BY SURPRISE!
Persephone: YES YES YES YES YES TAP OUT TAP OUT HURRY UP AND TAP!
Myles: He didn’t tap, he actually looks like he might be getting out of this submission pretty quickly as he was able to turn towards Donovan.
James Peters: That’s right, AND NOW BRIAN GOES FOR AN ENZUIGIRI- BUT DONOVAN DUCKED UNDER IT AND NOW DONOVAN REALLY HAS THE ANKLE LOCK LOCKED IN!! BRIAN DANIELS LOOKS LIKE HE’S IN TROUBLE, AND THIS IS WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE BRIAN MADE A MISTAKE UNDERESTIMATING DONOVAN! DONOVAN DUKE IS AN EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE MAN AND THOSE SUBMISSIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SOMETHING HE WAS KNOWN FOR! IS DONOVAN GONNA MAKE BRIAN TAP-
Rich Russillo: NO!! BRIAN WAS ABLE TO ROLL FORWARD, SENDING DONOVAN DUKE CRASHING SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! BRIAN DANIELS QUICKLY POPS BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND HE GRABS DONOVAN DUKE FROM BEHIND BEFORE DELIVERING A GERMAN SUPLEX, SENDING DONOVAN DUKE ROLLING TO THE OTHER CORNER OF THE RING!!! Brian Daniels gets back up, and as we were saying before, Brian Daniels is doing great! Donovan is slowly using the turnbuckles to get back up, and it looks like Brian might not have lost a step!
Myles: Good. That’ll just make what happens at Grand Rampage that much more satisfying.
Persephone: Actually, it’d be way better if he DID lose a step. Maybe an entire foot, even. Anything to stop him from competing so I won’t have to see that match happen.
James Peters: Donovan Duke is up in the corner, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS CHARGES IN- BUT DONOVAN DUKE GETS A BOOT UP AND STOPS BRIAN IN HIS TRACKS! DONOVAN NOW PULLING HIMSELF UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, BEFORE JUMPING OFF AND HITTING BRIAN IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A NASTY DIVING ELBOW, TAKING BRIAN DOWN TO THE MAT AS DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THIS MATCH!
ONE!
TW-
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS KICKS OUT JUST BEFORE TWO, BUT DONOVAN DUKE DOESN’T LET UP JUST YET, INSTEAD INSTANTLY TRANSITIONING INTO AN ARMBAR!
Rich Russillo: BRIAN DOESN’T LET DONOVAN KEEP THE SUBMISSION IN FOR TOO LONG, INSTEAD IMMEDIATELY GETTING UP AND PUSHING DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS DOWN! DONOVAN IMMEDIATELY GOES TO KICK OUT, BUT BRIAN IS ABLE TO CAPITALIZE OFF OF THAT AS HE BACKS OFF WHILE DONOVAN GETS TO A KNEE, RIGHT BEFORE GOING FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KI- NO! DONOVAN DUCKS UNDER THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK ATTEMPT, AND NOW DONOVAN TRIES TO LOOK FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, BUT BRIAN IS ABLE TO BACK AWAY WHILE GRABBING DONOVAN, BEFORE KNEEING HIM IN THE HEAD!
Persephone: This guy really returned just to have the most boring match I’ve seen in my life. Unbelievable.
James Peters: Donovan Duke rolls away from Brian as he slowly makes his way back up, AND BRIAN DANIELS TRIES TO CAPITALIZE AS HE SETS UP FOR A DRAGON SUPLEX, BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO DELIVER A BACK ELBOW BEFORE FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH A HIP TOSS, TAKING BRIAN DOWN TO THE MAT! Brian slowly sits up, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE LOOKING FOR A PENALTY KICK- BUT THAT DOESN’T CONNECT! BRIAN DUCKED UNDER IT!
Rich Russillo: BUT THAT DOESN’T MATTER, AS DONOVAN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS UP WITH A STANDING MOONSAULT WHICH DOES CONNECT!!! DONOVAN DUKE GOES FOR THE COVER ONCE MORE, LOOKING TO SEE IF THAT WAS ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE AND GET DONOVAN ANOTHER BIG WIN ON HIS RECORD!
ONE!
TWO-
Myles: Brian Daniels kicked out again, but I’m sure reality is finally starting to set in now, and he’s starting to realize that he’s not going to have as easy of a time around here as he believed he would.
James Peters: Brian Daniels slowly rolls out to the ring apron, and I think you’re right, Myles. Everyone is confident entering the ring, but it’s an entirely different story once you’re the one laid out on the mat having to defend yourself, and right now it’s Brian that’s in that position after preparing for this moment for years! I don’t know how Brian feels right now, but he needs to think of a move and fast, because Donovan Duke is already looking to get back on the offensive and that spells trouble for Brian!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke is pulling Brian Daniels back up to his feet, BUT BRIAN DROPS OFF OF THE APRON WHILE HOLDING DONOVAN’S HEAD, FORCING DONOVAN THROAT FIRST INTO THE TOP ROPE! BRIAN NOW GRABBING DONOVAN BY THE LEGS, AND BRIAN PULLS DONOVAN’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM BEFORE PULLING DONOVAN TOWARDS THE CORNER FROM OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Brian Daniels pulls Donovan’s legs to the ring post, BEFORE SWINGING DONOVAN’S LEG AGAINST IT! DONOVAN IS HURT, AND SLOWLY HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, BUT THAT’S NOT WHERE HE NEEDS TO BE AS RIGHT NOW HE’S JUST FALLEN RIGHT IN BRIAN’S GRASP!
Persephone: As long as Brian actually ends the match, I don’t really care.
James Peters: Brian Daniels now grabbing Donovan Duke while pulling him up, AND BRIAN TRIES TO SLAM DONOVAN’S FACE INTO THE RING APRON, BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO STOP HIMSELF BEFORE HITTING BRIAN WITH A BACK ELBOW, AND NOW DONOVAN GRABS BRIAN BEFORE- PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION BY BRIAN DANIELS! BRIAN NOW LOOKING TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH- NO! DONOVAN STOPS THE STRIKE AND HITS BRIAN WITH A FOREARM! DONOVAN NOW KICKS BRIAN IN THE MIDSECTION, BEFORE SENDING BRIAN BACK ONTO THE RING!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke now heading up to the top rope as Brian slowly makes it back to his feet, AND DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO TAKE BRIAN DOWN WITH A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! THE CROWD IS ON THEIR FEET CHEERING AS DONOVAN DUKE IS ON FIRE, AND BRIAN DANIELS MIGHT REALLY BE IN A LOT OF TROUBLE! BRIAN MIGHT BE LOOKING TO TAKE A LOSS IN HIS FIRST MATCH WITH THE COMPANY IN YEARS! DONOVAN DUKE IS YELLING AT BRIAN AND TELLING HIM TO GET BACK UP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT JUST HAVE SOMETHING MAJOR IN MIND HERE!
Myles: We might actually be looking at an upset.
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS GETS BACK UP, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE SCOOPS HIM UP FOR- NO! BRIAN DANIELS SLIPS OUT OF DONOVAN’S GRASP AS DONOVAN WAS LOOKING FOR DRAWING DEAD, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS SWEEPS DONOVAN’S LEGS BEFORE GRABBING ONTO HIS ARMS!! DONOVAN IS DOWN ON THE MAT AS BRIAN HOLDS ONTO THE ARMS, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS BEGINS TO STOMP AWAY AT THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION’S FACE IN BRUTAL FASHION! BRIAN DANIELS WAS ABLE TO TURN THINGS AROUND!
Myles: I stand corrected. Brian’s actually got the upper hand, and those stomps don’t look too good for Donovan.
Rich Russillo: BRIAN GOES FOR ONE MORE BRUTAL STOMP, BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO AVOID IT, MOVING HIS LEGS AROUND THE BACK OF BRIAN’S LEG BEFORE PULLING BRIAN DOWN TO THE MAT! DONOVAN DUKE NOW GRABBING BRIAN BY THE THROAT, AND DONOVAN IMMEDIATELY LOCKS IN A GROUNDED REAR NAKED CHOKE ON BRIAN DANIELS!!! This has been a fantastic back and forth match, and it has to be said that Donovan Duke has been very impressive against an opponent he couldn’t effectively prepare for knowing how long it’s been since we’ve seen Brian inside of the ring!
Persephone: He hasn’t been that impressive. Rexy is impressive. Donovan Duke sucks in comparison.
James Peters: Either way, Brian Daniels is trapped in that rear naked choke, and that’s a hold that anyone would have trouble escaping, and right now we’re talking about a man that’s actually smaller than Donovan Duke in both height and weight! Brian Daniels is still extremely talented as we’ve already seen so far, but none of that will matter if he’s unable to make it out of this submission without either tapping out or being forced to pass out! Whatever the case is, things are not looking good!
Rich Russillo: BRIAN MANAGES TO ROLL TO THE SIDE, CAUSING HIM TO BE ON TOP OF DONOVAN AS BRIAN TRIES TO REACH OUT TO THE ROPES! Brian isn’t close enough to grab them, but I think Brian knows that if he rolls any further he’ll roll onto his stomach and Donovan will be on top of him again, which is the last thing Brian needs while trapped in the submission! Brian Daniels somehow needs to find a way to fight out of this one, or we really will be looking at an upset victory after all!
James Peters: WAIT! BRIAN DANIELS IS PUSHING AT THE SAME LEG HE SLAMMED INTO THE RING POST EARLIER! BRIAN PULLING THAT LEG AWAY FROM AROUND HIM BEFORE ALSO BEGINNING TO PRY THE OTHER LEG OFF OF HIM, AND NOW BRIAN ROLLS BACKWARDS TO HIS FEET WHILE PINNING DONOVAN DUKE’S SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE MAT! IS THIS IT, IS BRIAN DANIELS ABOUT TO STEAL THIS ONE!?!?
ONE!
TWO!!-
Myles: Nope, Donovan Duke kicked out, but what Brian did do was free himself from the submission, and in the process give himself a major opening to get back into the match.
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke tries to make it back up to his feet, BUT BRIAN DANIELS IS ABLE TO GRAB DONOVAN DUKE FROM BEHIND BEFORE DELIVERING A TIGER SUPLEX, WHICH BRIAN IS ABLE TO HOLD THE BRIDGE FOR AS HE PINS DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN! THIS MIGHT JUST BE IT FOR THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, BRIAN DANIELS IS LOOKING TO GET A BIG WIN!
ONE!
TWO!!
TH-
Rich Russillo: NO, DONOVAN DUKE JUST BARELY KICKS AT BEFORE THREE!
Persephone: Oh my God, WHY ARE THESE TWO IDIOTS STILL KICKING OUT!?!? JUST TAKE THE LOSS ALREADY, I HAVE PLACES TO BE!
James Peters: Brian Daniels doesn’t bother worrying about how or why Donovan Duke managed to kick out, instead Brian is looking for his next major move to help bring this match to a close! Brian is heading up to the top rope as he seems to know that Donovan is making it back up to his feet, and whatever Brian Daniels has planned right now, it’s sure to be big as he looks to go high risk! DONOVAN DUKE MAKES IT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND BRIAN DANIELS JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AS HE LOOKS FOR A DIVING HIGH KNEE!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN MOVED OUT OF THE WAY! DONOVAN DUKE AVOIDED THE DIVING KNEE- BUT BRIAN DANIELS LANDED ON HIS FEET, AND HE WAS ABLE TO KICK DONOVAN IN THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING DONOVAN TO DROP DOWN TO A KNEE! BRIAN DANIELS BEGINS TO RUN THE ROPES WHILE DONOVAN IS DOWN, AND NOW BRIAN LOOKS FOR-
James Peters: DEALER’S CHOICE!!! DONOVAN DUKE JUST DROPPED BRIAN DANIELS WITH THE SPINNING BACK FIST!!!
Myles: :notbad:
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER, AND I THINK DONOVAN DUKE JUST BEAT BRIAN DANIELS!!! DONOVAN DUKE JUST WON THIS MATCH!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
James Peters: BUT ONCE AGAIN THIS MATCH IS UNABLE TO COME TO AN END, AS BRIAN DANIELS JUST BARELY MANAGED TO GET THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THE REFEREE COULD HIT THREE! That was as close as it gets! Donovan Duke nearly won the match right there but instead Brian Daniels was able to save this one for himself and keep the match alive! For Brian Daniels’ first match for EAW in years, this has been one fantastic main event and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Persephone: My God, quit simping for the guy already. Brian belongs in a retirement home, not a wrestling ring.
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE JUST GRABBED BRIAN DANIELS’ ARMS, AND NOW IT’S DONOVAN BEGINNING TO DELIVER THOSE ARM TRAPPED STOMPS TO THE FACE AS BRIAN DANIELS IS FORCED TO RECEIVE A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE!!! BRIAN DANIELS IS STRUGGLING TO DEFEND HIMSELF JUST LIKE DONOVAN DUKE WAS EARLIER!
Persephone: Let’s be honest. None of us actually want to see this match.
James Peters: I’m pretty sure everyone-
Persephone: Shut up. As I was saying, none of us want to see this match, so why the hell can’t Brian just give up or something? Brian will still have a title match at Grand Rampage unfortunately, so can he at least let me get out of here instead of having to wait for what feels like three hours? This match hasn’t been entertaining in the slightest, and all I wanna do right now is-
James Peters: WAIT! BRIAN DANIELS IS ABLE TO KICK DONOVAN DUKE’S HURT LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM, AND THANKS TO THAT DONOVAN DROPS DOWN AS BRIAN DANIELS MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET!! Donovan Duke quickly tries to get back up to his feet, BUT BRIAN DANIELS HITS DONOVAN WITH A KNEE TO THE STOMACH! BRIAN NOW WITH A FOREARM, AND BRIAN SPINS AROUND BEFORE DELIVERING A- WAIT NO! DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH A KICK TO THE STOMACH OF HIS OWN! DONOVAN DUKE NOW PULLING BRIAN IN FOR A- NO! BRIAN DANIELS PUNCHES DONOVAN DUKE IN THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING DONOVAN TO LET GO OF BRIAN! This is getting real close right now, AND NOW BRIAN BACKPEDALS INTO THE ROPES BEFORE-
Myles: Being stopped in his tracks by Donovan with a right hand. They’re not letting up.
Rich Russillo: That’s completely right, AS NOW BRIAN DANIELS RESPONDS TO THAT STRIKE WITH AN ELBOW!! Donovan Duke stumbles back a bit, barely even standing, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE DELIVERS AN ELBOW OF HIS OWN!!! Now it’s Brian Daniels struggling to keep his footing, BUT BRIAN DANIELS HITS DONOVAN DUKE WITH A FOREARM! NOW DONOVAN DUKE HITS BRIAN DANIELS WITH A FOREARM! NOW DONOVAN! NOW BRIAN! DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING TO PICK UP A HUGE WIN, BUT BRIAN DANIELS WANTS TO WIN HIS FIRST MATCH BACK! WHO IS GOING TO WIN THIS MATCH!? At this point, there’s no way of telling!
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS SWINGS AT DONOVAN DUKE, BUT DONOVAN DUCKS UNDER THE STRIKE BEFORE HITTING BRIAN WITH ANOTHER ELBOW, AND DONOVAN QUICKLY FOLLOWS IT UP BY SENDING BRIAN INTO THE CORNER! You can see these two start to lose steam, BUT AFTER CATCHING HIS BREATH DONOVAN IS ABLE TO RUSH INTO THE CORNER BEFORE HITTING BRIAN DANIELS WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH!! Donovan Duke now sending Brian Daniels into the opposite corner, and it looks like Donovan Duke is preparing for an encore! DONOVAN DUKE NOW RUNNING AFTER BRIAN DANIELS IN THE OPPOSITE CORNER-
Rich Russillo: BUT BRIAN DANIELS IS ABLE TO GRAB DONOVAN DUKE BEFORE DROPPING BACK AND SLAMMING DONOVAN FACE FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH A REVERSE STO!!! THE REVERSE STO FORCES DONOVAN DUKE TO FALL BACK ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS IS GIVEN SOME VALUABLE TIME TO MAKE A MOVE! It looks like Brian has already made up his mind though! Brian Daniels is slowly but surely making his way back up to the top rope, possibly looking to do what he failed to earlier with that diving knee attempt!
Persephone: Please, just end this match. I don’t care how it happens. Slip and break your neck for all I care.
James Peters: WAIT! DONOVAN DUKE JUST PUSHED BRIAN DANIELS’ LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM, AND NOW BRIAN DANIELS IS TRAPPED ON THE TOP ROPE!! Brian Daniels was looking for a high risk maneuver but it did not pay off in the slightest, as now Donovan Duke is going to be looking to put an end to this match, looking to give Brian a loss for his first match back!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE CLIMBS UP, AND I THINK DONOVAN IS SETTING UP FOR SOMETHING MAJOR- BUT BRIAN DANIELS DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN TOO EASILY! DONOVAN DUKE TRIED TO PULL BRIAN INTO THE FRONT FACELOCK, BUT BRIAN WAS ABLE TO LAND A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION! DONOVAN DUKE HITS A FOREARM SHOT IN RETURN, BUT BRIAN DANIELS SENDS ONE BACK! THESE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, AND THIS IS NOT WHERE THEY WANT TO BE THIS FAR INTO THE MATCH!
Myles: That’s right, anything can happen from up there at this point.
Persephone: Anything… Like this match coming to an end?
James Peters: WAIT WAIT WAIT! DONOVAN DUKE HITS BRIAN DANIELS WITH A HEADBUTT THAT SEEMED TO KNOCK BRIAN OUT, AND NOW DONOVAN GETS INTO POSITION AS HE PULLS BRIAN INTO THE FRONT FACELOCK, KNOWING THAT THIS MATCH MIGHT JUST BE OVER!! DONOVAN PULLS BRIAN DANIELS OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, AND HE DELIVERS THE SUPERPLEX!!!! THE SUPERPLEX CONNECTS AS THE CROWD EXPLODES, WHAT A MAIN EVENT WE ARE WITNESSING TONIGHT! WHAT A MATCH WE HAVE ON OUR HANDS AS DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT HAVE JUST TAKEN BRIAN DANIELS OUT FOR THE COUNT!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN AND BRIAN ARE BOTH DOWN!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AND I CAN’T BLAME THEM ONE BIT AFTER EVERYTHING THEY’VE GONE THROUGH IN THIS MATCH! This has been one brutal main event, and it has clearly taken a lot out of both competitors as Donovan Duke is only barely stirring! Donovan is crawling over to Brian Daniels, who is still down and out after that superplex, and ladies and gentlemen, I think we’re about to see the ending of this match!
Persephone: About time. This has been way too long, and way too boring.
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE GETS HIS ARM OVER BRIAN DANIELS FOR THE COVER!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
James Peters: BRIAN DANIELS GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!!!!!!! WHAT!?!?!? BRIAN DANIELS JUST KEPT THIS MATCH ALIVE ONCE AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME IT WAS AFTER THAT DEVASTATING SUPERPLEX!!!
Myles: Donovan took too long to pin him. Any sooner and that would’ve been a three count.
James Peters: I guess that’s just the type of risk that comes with those superplexes, but either way, Donovan still has the upper hand, and it looks like he’s planning to keep things that way! Donovan Duke slowly makes it back to his feet as he pulls Brian up, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE SENDS BRIAN RIGHT INTO THE ROPES!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT WAIT WAIT, DONOVAN DUKE CHARGES IN TO TRY AND CATCH BRIAN OFF GUARD, BUT BRIAN DANIELS WAS ABLE TO DUCK DOWN AND LIFT DONOVAN DUKE OVER HIS HEAD, SENDING DONOVAN CRASHING OUT AT RINGSIDE!!!! BRIAN DANIELS NEARLY COLLAPSES AS HE’S STILL HURT FROM THE SUPERPLEX, BUT I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT DONOVAN DUKE IS IN WORSE SHAPE AS HE JUST TOOK A NASTY FALL TO THE OUTSIDE! What a counter by Brian Daniels, he really needed that one!
Persephone: And I really need to see this match end, SO WHY ISN’T IT OVER YET!? WHY CAN’T I GET WHAT I WANT!?
James Peters: Donovan Duke is slowly making it back up to his feet as he is clearly feeling the effects of all that’s gone down in this grueling back and forth match so far, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT’S LEFT BRIAN DANIELS IN A PERFECT SPOT, AS BRIAN WAS SEEMINGLY WAITING FOR DONOVAN DUKE TO GET BACK UP! BRIAN DANIELS QUICKLY BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES, AND NOW HE FLIES OUT OF THE RING WITH A SUICIDE DIVE, KNOCKING DONOVAN DUKE RIGHT INTO THE FRONT OF OUR TABLE!!! WHAT A MATCH THIS HAS BEEN SO FAR, THE FANS IN THE ARENA TONIGHT HAVE DEFINITELY GOTTEN WHAT THEY PAID FOR!
Persephone: Yeah, but that’s only because everyone in the arena has horrible taste. They don’t understand that only Rexy deserves their applause. :wow:
(Myles takes off his headset, standing up as he walks closer to Brian, who just got back to his feet.)
Myles: (off-mic) I didn’t forget about that attack.
(Brian Daniels picks Donovan Duke up and sends him rolling back into the ring, but as does so, Myles’ words catch his attention. Brian gives Myles a look for a second as he gets ready to re-enter the ring.)
Brian Daniels: (off-mic) Good. A lot worse is going to happen at Grand Rampage.
Myles: (off-mic) We’ll see about that.
(As Brian slowly turns away, Myles gets back into his seat.)
James Peters: It looks like Myles and Brian said all they’ve needed to as Brian just shakes his head and enters the ring with a smirk on his face, and now Brian backs into the corner while Donovan Duke is making it back up to his feet! Donovan Duke is in bad shape right now, and it looks like Brian Daniels is about to go and put this one away!!
Rich Russillo: BRIAN DANIELS RUNS IN AS DONOVAN DUKE IS SLOWLY GETTING UP-
James Peters: WAIT! DONOVAN WAS PLAYING POSSUM!!! DONOVAN DUKE JUST HIT BRIAN DANIELS WITH THE SPINNING BACKFIST AGAIN!!! DEALER’S CHOICE CONNECTS, BUT DONOVAN ISN’T FINISHED THERE! DONOVAN JUST SCOOPED BRIAN DANIELS UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY, JUST LIKE DONOVAN DID TO MYLES IN THEIR MATCH FROM WEEKS AGO!! MYLES WENT AND TALKED TO BRIAN DANIELS, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT CONFRONTATION GAVE DONOVAN ALL THE TIME HE ACTUALLY NEEDED TO RECOVER! DONOVAN DUKE LOOKING FOR THE DUKE OF HAZARD-
Rich Russillo: NO, NO IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!! DONOVAN ISN’T EVEN ABLE TO DELIVER THE MOVE JUST YET!!! BRIAN DANIELS IS ABLE TO QUICKLY BEGIN DESPERATELY ELBOWING AT THE SIDE OF DONOVAN’S HEAD BEFORE DONOVAN COULD DELIVER THE MOVE, KNOWING THAT DONOVAN COULD VERY WELL END THE MATCH RIGHT HERE! BRIAN DANIELS ACTUALLY HAD THE MOVE SCOUTED, AND BRIAN’S ABLE TO SLIP BEHIND DONOVAN DUKE BEFORE PUSHING HIM INTO THE ROPES!!
James Peters: CAUSTIC ECHO!!!! CAUSTIC ECHO CONNECTS ON DONOVAN DUKE JUST AS DONOVAN BOUNCED OFF OF THE ROPES! MYLES’ TALK WITH BRIAN DANIELS NEARLY COST BRIAN THE MATCH, BUT BRIAN DANIELS WAS ABLE TO FIND HIS WAY OUT OF DONOVAN’S GRASP AND TAKE THE MATCH! BRIAN DANIELS NOW FALLING ON TOP OF DONOVAN FOR THE COVER!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. BBRRRIIIAAANNNNNNN DDAAANNNNIIIEEELLLSSSSSS!!!!!!
(Myles can be seen taking his headset back off, staring directly at his Grand Rampage opponent as ‘Backseat Freestyle’ begins to play once again.)
James Peters: What a match! Brian Daniels is able to pick up a huge win against the National Elite Champion, and while Donovan Duke was once again unable to pick up some momentum for himself, it can’t be denied that this was a fantastic match and a very close fight that could have easily gone either way!
Rich Russillo: While in many other cases you hear stuff like this and just pass it off as sugarcoating, it genuinely can’t be denied just how talented Donovan is, and how he was able to hang with such world class competitors these past weeks!
Persephone: Don’t care. Myles clearly doesn’t either, he left.
James Peters: No, he didn’t. I think he’s just more focused on what’s coming soon. :lupe:
(As Brian Daniels slowly makes it back to his feet, he has his hand raised by the referee. Brian doesn’t get to celebrate his victory for long though, as he turns and sees Myles looking directly at him outside of the ring. Brian has a smirk on his face as he stares back at Myles, once again making a Championship motion around his waist. As the two Grand Rampage opponents can be seen sharing a few words, Voltage fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
