(EAW intro plays.)
(Sunday Night Voltage opens up to a recap of the Voltage side of Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls: The Haircare Kings kick off the show defending the Unified Tag Team Championships only to fall short against the team of Off-Brand Amphetamines thanks to an interference by The Jaded Hearts in spite of The High Rollerz. Drake King stands victorious against Brian Daniels in the following match, possibly putting an end to his entire career in the process. Jay Jerry Johnson manages to secure a Cash in The Vault spot following up by beating Lucas Johnson. Cleopatra comes out to cut a promo before being interrupted by Holly Arrow, insinuating a Pain For Pride match between the two, but Cleo declines. In a ladder match including Voltage’s Madison Kaline and Amber Keys, Kassidy Heart manages to win herself a Universal Women’s Championship match against Andrea Valentine at Pain For Pride. Mr. DEDEDE then steps into the ring against SOSA Henderson, with the Chairman coming out on top in the end. Then in the main event, Jake Smith ends up falling short against a returning Ronn Banks, who is attacked by Xander Payne to end the show and the recap.)
(Sunday Night Voltage then fades away from the recap to show a shot of the Safaricom Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard blasting through the speakers while pyro is seen shooting out from the stage, the crowd cheering in excitement while that goes on. The camera then goes over to show the Voltage broadcasting booth consisting of the usual Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone.)
Rich Russillo: Battle of Egypt is said and done and now we’re on the road to Pain For Pride XV, ladies and gentlemen we welcome you to another jam-packed episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Persephone: A Rex-less Pain For Pride, this must be hell. Hopefully he comes and saves the day before this goes down as the worst Pain For Pride of all time.
James Peters: Well ignoring what Persephone said and focusing on what Rich said, this is one jam-packed episode we have for you hot off the tail of Battle of Egypt. Not only are Pain For Pride matches being developed, but we have matches tonight that will steal the show! Our main event consists of a returning Holly Arrow versus Madison Kaline. Ryan Wilson going up against Robyn Valentine. And a number one contendership match for the New Breed Championship with Ruler facing off against Wildcard for a ticket to the Spectacle at Sin City. So let’s get right to it tonight!
(‘Invincible’ By Pop Smoke blasts through the PA system as the arena fills with cheers for Chris Elite. Chris Elite makes his way down the ramp and as he walks out he’s clearly upset about the things he’s gone through as of late. He finally gets to the ring asking for a mic, and he soaks in the reaction from the crowd before letting off a sigh and beginning to speak)
Chris Elite: I think it’s clear to everyone that I’m not the happiest, that I’m not in the best of moods and that everything that can possibly go wrong has done just that. Whether it was at Grand Rampage or just last week at Battle of Egypt and even before those events things just haven’t really gone my way. Some say I’m probably used to it or should be and that’s the problem I shouldn’t be. I’m tired of voicing my frustrations after failures, I’m tired of coming out here and being upset because I can’t get the job done. Especially around this time of the year. It’s Pain for Pride season anyone and everyone is trying to get themselves a match. I thought I would be entering the biggest show of the year with Jake as one half of the tag team championships but thanks to some grudge holding whores that isn’t the case. The Jaded Hearts couldn’t see The Haircare Kings possibly become a better tag team than they were and they couldn’t see High Rollerz show everyone who should’ve won that award. So like the hating bitches they are, they ruined everything but I’ll see them when I see them… When I do see them though I hope they know it’s going to get ugly. They should’ve kept their nose out my business instead of being some bitter bitches about something I’ve done to them 3 years ago and when I do see them I promise I won’t leave any room for a goddamn reunion with all that being said though I can’t change anything. Ultimately Kirk and Solomon did the unthinkable and won the tag team championships, no matter how it went down they got the job done, The High Rollerz reunion is apparently over and now I’m on the outside looking in… Again, again I find myself in the same position I’ve been in for at least the past two Pain for Prides but this time I was just this close, THIS close to being in the main event and instead I have to watch from the back again well at least that’s what I thought until I remembered something,
Chris Elite: I’m in a unique position that a lot of others don’t have, I have the gawd contract and plus I have something owed to me. A favor that I haven’t cashed in on yet. I’m sure everyone’s been speculating on what exactly I’m going to use it for. I mean after recent events it should be obvious right? A lot of you probably think I’m going to ruin this beautiful reunion New Eden has going on and enter myself into their match, I won’t lie it crossed my mind. I thought about it, I thought about the different outcomes but you know what? I meant what I said a couple of weeks back to Jake. Jake has tried to win the EAW championship on multiple occasions this season, just like I have and we’ve both failed and maybe it’s due to the fact that maybe it’s not meant to be or we’re just not in the right headspace but like I said I meant what I said to that man. I’d love to see him accomplish his ultimate goal and he helped me accomplish one of mine. Jake used his favor, he used it to bail me out when he saw I lost my partner due to New Eden. Sure I didn’t appreciate it the way I should’ve when it first happened but with that being said. I have used the favor Captain Charisma owes me and what I did with that favor? Give it to Jake Smith!
(The crowd erupts after finally hearing what Chris Elite is using his favor for, with a mixture of reactions being cheers and some being in shock)
Chris Elite: That’s right. I didn’t show my appreciation for what Jake did for me then. I mean you can even say I was reluctant towards the idea but here I am now. Almost six months later to show my appreciation and give Jake the opportunity to do whatever it is he wants too. This time he gets to use it for himself and I’ll be cheering him on in whatever it is he uses it for and I hope he makes the most of it. I hope he gets to see that childhood dream become a reality. I hope he gets the opportunity to lift the weight of everyone being on his dick and prove them all wrong just like I did years ago. I hope he finally gets to insert himself into that conversation of names everyone said he’d never be included in. You’ve guys done nothing but disrespect him and know with this opportunity I’m giving him to make up for him bailing me out months ago. I hope he shuts everyone up. Fuck a Drake King, Myles, Xander Payne because it’s almost time for Jake Smith to do the unthinkable. The Haircare Kings are forever, this isn’t the end you will see us again and we will get those tag team championships back but with that being said. Jake I know you’re back there listening and I hope you make the most of this like we made the most of the opportunity you gave me to still compete for those titles we just lost. Be the man, be the elitist you know you are and I know you are. Etch your name into history and be the greatest you can be, wake these people the fuck up Jake show them who you are make them remember who the fuck you are and prove no bozo against you shall prosper. As for me? Well only time will tell it’s still a good couple of weeks before Pain for Pride and we all know I’ll be on that card one way or another.
(From there, ‘Invincible’ begins playing again as the crowd cheers.)
James Peters: That was a really selfless move by Chris Elite, and I think he deserves a lot of respect for what he just did!
Persephone: Why? That was dumb. He could’ve done anything and he gave it to Jake Smith.
Rich Russillo: A lot of people thought the Haircare Kings might have fallen apart with time but Chris Elite just shut that down tonight! These two won’t be splitting up anytime soon, and now it’s just a matter of time before we find out what Jake plans to use the opportunity on!
(Chris Elite gets ready to leave the ring, but before he could do so ‘Zombie’ by Bad Wolves hits. The crowd explodes into cheers as Chris Elite looks up at the stage, and in just a matter of a few seconds Ms. Extreme begins to walk out to the stage. She is holding a microphone in her hand as she looks inside of the ring, and she begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring as Chris Elite waits.)
James Peters: Ms. Extreme is here! I have no idea what she’s doing here right now, but Ms. Extreme is coming off of a surprisingly quick victory back at Grand Rampage where she and Dr. Bethany Blue defeated IDOL-GUN!
Rich Russillo: None of this explains why Ms. Extreme is interrupting Chris Elite, though! Chris Elite just made a huge announcement, and now Ms. Extreme is coming out before he’s even had the chance to leave the ring!
Persephone: Who cares??? Does she really think I wanna see her right now? I don’t!
(Chris Elite looks a bit amused as Ms. Extreme enters the ring, walking up to him as the two are face to face. It doesn’t take very long for Ms. Extreme to begin speaking.)
Ms. Extreme: Congrats on the Tag Title reign, even if it would’ve gone to me and Drake had Donovan Duke and Justin Windgate not gotten involved at Wicked Games, but that’s neither here nor there.
Chris Elite: :mjgrin:
(The crowd is still loud, but as they quiet down Chris Elite begins to speak up.)
Chris Elite: So, you gonna tell me what you’re out here for?
(Ms. Extreme just shrugs her shoulders before continuing.)
Ms. Extreme: What else? I’m here for a challenge.
(Chris Elite seems to be interested in that answer, and the fans cheer for it. As soon as they get quiet again, Ms. Extreme begins speaking once more.)
Ms. Extreme: Back at Grand Rampage I did exactly what I promised and beat IDOL-GUN, and I should be happy about that. I should be glad to be out here and tell everyone that I got the job done after the shit they started, but I don’t feel that way at all. I’m not proud of what happened at Grand Rampage, I feel like I wasted my time in a match that was beneath me. Nobody deserved to watch a match like it and I didn’t deserve to spend one of the biggest shows of the entire year involved in a shitshow like that. That’s really not the type of match or the type of win I wanted, and I think that was pretty obvious since I first left the ring that night. Grand Rampage should’ve been so much more than it was and instead it ended up being a huge disappointment, and honestly, I’ve been a little anxious since then. Pain for Pride is getting closer and closer and Grand Rampage was the perfect time to make a statement and kick off my own Pain for Pride campaign after the season I’ve had. I became the longest reigning Universal Women’s Champion with a record I don’t see anybody breaking anytime soon…. But like everyone else, I have my ups and downs.
(The smile fades from Ms. Extreme’s face as she continues to speak, turning a bit as she begins to address the crowd and not just Chris Elite.)
Ms. Extreme: It’s been two weeks since I stepped in the ring and because of my absence I was forced to miss Battle of Egypt, but I wasn’t just away for no reason. The last thing I’d be doing is taking a break right before Pain for Pride, but what really happened is something that needed my attention. The night before Grand Rampage I got a call from Consuela, and it turned out our mother, Carmen, had an accident. She’s fine now, which is why Candice and Cameron both went on to appear in Egypt, but at the time she fell and broke her hip, and with Consuela already having to look after her daughter it would’ve been difficult for her to also help our mother after her surgery. Consuela, Cameron and Candice have sacrificed so much for our family over the years and I decided that it was my turn to help, so I took the past two weeks to be there and help. It was disappointing having to sit back and watch all the Pain for Pride main events come together without me being involved in any of them because I would’ve loved to headline a second Pain for Pride in a row, but it also did what needed to be done, and ignited a competitive fire.
(Ms. Extreme looks back at Chris Elite as she continues.)
Ms. Extreme: You’re a Pain for Pride headliner in your own right. Two years in a row you managed to compete in the main event of Pain for Pride and you even did something not many get the chance to and win a headlining match at the show, and since you can’t stamp your ticket to Pain for Pride as a Champion the way you wanted, maybe you’d be interested in facing someone like me.
(The crowd starts to cheer loudly as they’re obviously in support of this and want to see the match happen, and Ms. Extreme just waits for Chris Elite’s answer, only having to wait a few seconds before Chris finally answers.)
Chris Elite: I accept.
(The cheering only grows louder after hearing that, and Chris Elite extends his hand to Ms. Extreme. Ms. Extreme shakes his hand, and as the crowd continues to cheer their excitement for the possible Pain for Pride match is clear.)
James Peters: It looks like we’ve got a match at Pain for Pride! Chris Elite and Ms. Extreme, two former World Champions and Pain for Pride headliners facing off one on one, this sounds amazing!
Rich Russillo: It’s definitely an exciting matchup, and I don’t think anyone in attendance OR watching at home can wait to see! These two clearly have some respect for each other and are showing- WAIT A SECOND??
James Peters: MS. EXTREME JUST HIT CHRIS ELITE IN THE FACE WITH A FOREARM, WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT???
(Chris Elite is on the mat and as he grabs his jaw, he looks up at Ms. Extreme in confusion. Ms. Extreme has a smirk on her face, and just shrugs as she begins making her way out of the ring.)
Ms. Extreme: It’s Pain for Pride season. Expect anything.
(Ms. Extreme steps through the ropes and out of the ring, and from there ‘Zombie’ begins to play once again.)
James Peters: I didn’t expect that from Ms. Extreme, but it looks like she said all that she needed to. It’s Pain for Pride season. Anything and everything can happen, and Ms. Extreme just showed Chris Elite that as well as the rest of us!
Rich Russillo: That was a cheap shot! At Pain for Pride things will definitely be different though, and in a match like this I could see things going either way, especially when both Elitists will know what’s coming unlike tonight!
Persephone: There’s officially been one too many Pain for Pride matches made without Rexy involved in any of them. Who is this for??? I don’t want to watch these two fight!
(‘Zombie’ continues to play, and as Chris Elite slowly makes his way back to his feet watching, obviously not too pleased with being attacked by that forearm out of nowhere, Ms. Extreme makes her way back up the ramp with the grin still on her face after what she did to send a message. As she makes her way to the backstage area, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Voltage cuts to a commercial for the upcoming Spider-Man 2 video game, promoted by Ronan Malosi.)
(Voltage fades 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!!!!
(‘Seek and Destroy’ by Metallica plays out on the PA system, and as the crowd boos, Halsey Neel begins to walk out focused for her upcoming match. She wastes no time, walking straight to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first, weighing in at 139 pounds! Hailing from Birmingham, England…. The Ripper…. HALSEY! NEEEEEEEL!!!!
Rich Russillo: Here she is coming down to the ring under the boos of the crowd, but with a curled upper lip nevertheless! She comes for a fight and she makes that clear from the defiant look in her eyes!
James Peters: That’s right. Halsey has a lot of potential and we could be seeing a great fight from her tonight!
(‘Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9, No. 1’ by Fredéric Chopin begins to play, and as the crowd boos, Thomas Van Til begins to make his way out. He doesn’t pay attention to the crowd reaction, more focused on his opponent.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Weighing in at 195 pounds, hailing from Geneva, Switzerland….. THOMAS! VAN! TIIIIIIIIIL!!!
Rich Russillo: That’s Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Minor!
James Peters: I didn’t peg you as a connoisseur, Rich!
Rich Russillo: Nah, it’s just written on this cue card!
James Peters: I should have known! Thomas here taking the time to address the fans with his condescending tone, what a classy and eloquent man looking forward to making his debut here on EAW Voltage! Now both contestants are exchanging long glances from across the ring, while the official calls for the start of the match!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell is rung! The two contestants circle around the ring, studying each other as they get closer!! A feint is made and as Thomas was attempting to grapple to make advantage of his superior physique, Neel shows better mobility as she ducks underneath! Bounces off the ropes! The Sacrament RAISES A BIG BOOT! BUT BASEBALL SLIDE FROM HALSEY to save herself!! She closes the gap quickly to grab Thomas Van Til by the waist from behind! She manages to pull him off his feet with a grunt to ROCK HIM WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! WOW!! Stronger than the pretty face lets on!
Persephone: Pff. So she can lift a dumb sack of potatoes and throw it over her shoulder. Big deal.
James Peters: Van Til is reeling back from the impact, and not wasting any time the Ripper tries to cut him off with a barrage of forearm shots to his head and left shoulder But try as she might, it’s only making Tomas Van Til visibly angry! Finally he’s had enough of the Sharpshooter’s early offense and replies with a strong elbow RIGHT TO HER CHIN! She tries again to get a hold of him but he blocks it! BIG RIGHT! BIG LEFT! Kick to the gut and SNAP DDT! Thomas up to his feet, looking down on his opponent with loathing on his face! He turns briefly to the crowd for a pose, but the audience responds with large boos! He smiles and ignores them to grab Halsey Neel by the hair and bring her up to bring her in a headlock!
Persephone: God, this match is so, boring.
James Peters: Van Til begins torquing at the Sharpshooter’s head with a sadistic groan, squeezing her head tighter and tighter with the power of his bigger frame, but finally Neele pulls herself free, and tries to bring him down with a rear clothesline! But she lacked enough momentum to get the job done, allowing Thomas to reply with a spinning back fist to make some room! Halsey Neel is knocked towards the turnbuckle, holding her face! The Sacrament wastes no time either to go to work on his smaller opponent, putting all of his weight into his biceps for EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS AFTER EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS!
Rich Russillo:Those are some strong shots, it’s causing the Sharpshooter to bounce off her feet with each shot! The crowd counts along and the fifth shot is reeled back for extra damage, BUT HALSEY OUT OF THAT CORNER WITH THE SERIES OF MUAY THAI STRIKES! THE HANDS! THE ELBOWS! THE KNEES! THEY STRIKE THE SACRAMENT FROM ALL ANGLES! SHE HAS BACKED HIM UP THE ENTIRE WAY ACROSS THE RING! SHE FINISHES HIM OFF WITH THE FACE WASH! Van Til crumples to the mat, and Halsey GOES FOR THE COVER but the ref points Thomas’S foot under the rope and refuses to make a count! The crowd boos the official but there is nothing Halsey can do about it!
James Peters: Those prime cuts must have already taken their toll on Halsey Neel initially, but she might have blown herself up with her nevertheless amazing ripostes!
Persephone: Meh, so much flailing around, I feel like I’m watching the Muppets Show!
Rich Russillo: Fatigue is setting in but she is not finished with her work! The Sharpshooter grabbing the head of the Sacrament to lift him up to his feet, but he shoves her off! She tucks to a backroll but by the time she makes it back to a vertical base, THOMAS BRINGS HER BACK DOWN with a merciless lariat!
James Peters: The Sacrament looks down on his opponent and serves her up some vicious stomp right to the spine to keep her down! He demonstrates his elbow with a disgusted look on his face, I think he calls that the ELBOW OF DISDAIN! WHAM across the back of the Ripper!
Rich Russillo: Thomas is a classic technical wrestler, a straight-up one-on-one is right up his alley here! He has his opponent exactly where he wants her,
James Peters: Into a chin lock, bringing one of her elbows behind his knee! Trying to repeat this on the other side… but Halsey escapes and reaches the rope! The referee tries to separate them because of this, maybe unnecessarily so! And Timothy Van Til voicing this opinion also, it seems! He pushes the official out of his way to focus on his quarry, but the Ripper with a well-placed BOOT RIGHT TO THE MOUTH! Look at that kip-up ladies and gentlemen and OWWW!!!!! Stopped dead in her tracks with a kick to the midsection! Thomas Folds Neel up, swings her up in the air and BAM! SITOUT POWERBOMB! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
Crowd: ONE!
Crowd: TWO!
James Peters: A sign of Neel’s will to live in this matchup as she kicks out!!
Rich Rusillo: Thomas losing a bit of his smugness, feeling a bit more sadistic now it looks like! He throws her legs over, and gets back into that strong technical game with a shoulder lock, pulling and twisting at Halsey’s joint muscles! In spite of her efforts to get up, Thomas is directing the traffic here! He is dragging her up to the nearest ropes, he holds her face to the top cable, AND DRAGS HER FOR SOME ROPEBURN FOR SEVERAL FEET! He throws her to the ground without an ounce of mercy, and grabs The Ripper’s legs to PUT HER IN A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK! HE FLIPS HER OVER! WILL WE SEE HALSEY NEEL TAP OUT??
Persephone: Please, tell her to do so right now. I want to get to the next match and bitch that one out too, especially if it’s as boring as this one.
James Peters: Come on, Seph, these two athletes are putting in hard work for dominance tonight! The referee drops to a knee to check up on the Sharpshooter Halsey Neel! She is feeling the pain but she refuses to give up! You can sense the crowd tensing up, sign of a quality exhibition bout on Voltage, like always! We can see the pronounced redness across Halsey’s face, looking around for an exit option, but there is none close in sight! She is nearing the very center of the ring right now! The Sacrament has demonstrated he is well able to dominate in this matchup so far, he might just take the win tonight if he keeps it up!
Rich Russillo:But wait a minute here! Neel is powering through the pain! She is pulling away! Inch by inch, dragging Tomas Van Til along until he is out of reach of the ropes! Thomas just staring a hole in her right now! He was about to disengage, BUT HALSEY GRABS HIS FEET! SHE IS SMILING AND SHAKING HER HEAD AT HIM!
James Peters: Oh no, big boy, you’re not going anywhere, she says! SHE FLIPS HIM OVER! TVT GETTING A DOSE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE! They are both screaming in pain, Van Til doing his best to reach for ropes here! Finally, his reach can prevail, and Halsey Neel is ordered to break the hold under a five-count! She’s holding it for as long as she can, but relented to the wishes of the referee! Those daggers in her eyes are telling me she could knock that referee out right now.
Persephone: She should, or I will, just to put an end to this.
Rich Russillo: Despite the damage done to her body, the Ripper moves as fast as she can to capitalize on this gain! SOCCER KICK! Before he has any chance to recover against the bottom rope, Halsey puts her foot on the back of his head! SHE HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE AND UNLEASHES RAPIDFIRE CURBSTOMPS ON VAN TIL! The bouncing of the rope is doing half of the work for her, what clever leverage on the part of the Sharpshooter!
James Peters: Right you are Rich! It looks like she has a lot of pent-up aggression to release, and Thomas Van Til is the recipient tonight! She finally has a clear advantage in this match! That’s just going to hurt just as much when we watch it on the replay! I think she smashed his nose well, Look!
Persephone: Pchh, that’s just a trickle. It will take a LOT more than that to get me excited.
James Peters: Halsey on a roll here, rear-mounted position and hold on? Is she? SHE IS DEADLIFTING HIM RIGHT OFF THE CANVAS!! BIG GERMAN SUPLEX !!TVT crashing hard to the mat! Neel taking a few seconds to work out the kink in her knee area, caused by the earlier leglock! She doesn’t need to rush and possibly make mistakes, but she can’t give him too much time either! Chopping a tree this big is no easy task, even for a competitor like “Ripper” Neel!
Persephone: No, she does need to rush and get on with it. Kill him already. I’ll pay her if she can end this in the next ten seconds.
Rich Russillo:She might just take you up on it Seph, she is stalking the Sacrament as he is staggering up! She cuts her thumb across her throat! BICYCLE KICK! OFF WITH YOUR HEAD, WITH THE YAKUZA KICK! TIIIMMMMBEEEERRRR!!!
James Peters: TVT DOWN TO THE MAT! NEEL GOES FOR THE PIN!
Persephone: Yes!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!!
THHHHRRRE-
Rich Russillo: Kick out! This was SO CLOSE!
Persephone: Damn! Well, at least now I don’t actually have to pay her.
Rich Russillo:It’s all about the sliver linings, Persephone!
James Peters: Halsey can’t seem to get a bit of a break here! She’s doing all the right things, but TVT is still able to deny her the victory! Frustration and fatigue overcome her, Van Til’s sheer resilience in this matchup being quite notable in and of itself!
Rich Russillo: Both competitors getting back to their feet, and big blows are being exchanged! The crowd is chanting for either performer as they trade punches! Halsey Neel putting up a good fight, but can’t quite seem to keep up with Van Til who slowly regains the advantage, but on Halsey’s last attempt he deftly dodged and uh oh! The Ripper just put herself in a bad position as TVT hooks her up from behind, turns himself around and NECKBREAKER! Not happy with that, here he goes picking her up again!
James Peters: But the lady has something to say about that! The grapple is countered, and a HEADBUTT CONNECTS TO VAN TIL’S HEAD! Both reel back, but Neel tackles the Sacrament to the ground, and mounts an offensive of elbows and punches! TVT tries to grab at her arm to apply a bar hold! Unsuccessfully as Neel clears herself, her blows become less effective as Thomas is on the defensive now, keeping his wits about himself, refusing her a full mount! In fact, he is starting to fight back, trying to find the space to push her off! Scrambling to their feet again, TVT cranks up his signature Revelator!! THE DISCUS ELBOW SMASH BARELY MISSES! And when Halsey tries to retaliate with a grapple of her own, Van Til breaks the balance with a quick sidestep
Rich Russillo:! He brings Neel along, and attempts to lift her off the ground but the Sharpshooter counterweights with a leg hook! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! ANOTHER CHANCE FOR VICTORY FOR HALSEY NEEL!
ONE!
TWO!
THRRRRR-
Persephone: That’s it. I’m about to go up there with a baseball bat.
James Peters: Give it a little more time, Persephone, if this pinfall attempt didn’t do the trick, the next one should! It’s still anybody’s game! Ripper Halsey Neel scoops TVT up, whips him to the corner, but he hops on the middle turnbuckle, trying to come down with a double axe handle strike! NEEL DODGES AND SENDS TVT DOWN WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Again, those educated feet coming well in handy!
Rich Russillo: Thomas reeling back from the blow to the head and Halsey in hot pursuit! The quick chops to back him up against the ropes! The tackle to bring him into the corner! PICKS HIM UP IN A SUPLEX FOR A HAMMERLOCK BACKBREAKER! THE RIPPER IS RILED UP AND MAYBE THIS CAN BE LEADING TO A HAPPY ENDING FOR HER TONIGHT! SHE KICKS HIM UNTIL HE IS FACING DOWN, AND SHE GRABS HIS LEG TO CURVE HIM BACKWARDS LIKE A BOW! IT’S THE DECONSTRUCTION OF EVERYTHING!
James Peters: TVT IS FIGHTING IT FAILING AND SCREAMING, BUT THERE IS REALLY NOWHERE TO GO! IS THIS IT?? IT LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE TOO MUCH FOR THE SACRAMENT!
Rich Russillo: HE’S TAPPING OUT!!!!! HE TAPPED OUT!!!!!
(DING DING DING!!)
Bella Braxton: AND THE WINNER BY SUBMISSION! THE RIPPER! HAAAAALSEY…….. NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a fight to kick off the night this was! A hard-earned victory for the Sharpshooter. We congratulate both athletes for a great performance tonight, and we look forward to seeing the progress that Halsey Neel makes in her future!
(‘Seek and Destroy’ begins to play once again, and Halsey Neel makes her way back up to her feet as the crowd continues to boo. Halsey has her hand raised as Thomas rolls out of the ring, and from there Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Pain for Pride, the biggest show of the year.)
(‘you should see me in a crown’ by Billie Eilish hits and it draws a very mixed reaction that was mostly filled with boos as Holly Arrow slowly walked out with a gigantic grin on her face. She was obviously in a great mood. Why wouldn’t she be? She finally returned from her injury, got herself a perfect match that would give her the opportunity to prove herself once more, and it seems all pieces were falling down in place again. With a microphone in her hand, it was clear she was going to talk about them.)
James Peters: Holly Arrow has finally made her return here to Voltage and it is clear on her face that she is in a great mood. I wasn’t sure if we would get a chance to see Holly compete again this season after she took a powerbomb from Mary S. Atlas, through an exploding ladder during that clusterfuck of a ‘Unique Opportunity’ match back at King of Elite. I look forward to hearing whatever Holly has to say tonight and it seems like she has a lot on her mind.
Rich Russillo: Considering she ended up making an appearance at Battle of Egypt and interrupting none other than Cleopatra, this should be interesting. Holly wanted to get a match against the Hall of Famer but Cleopatra denied it to her and simply walked away so she will definitely have a lot to say about that.
Persephone: Holly Arrow has made it to my “Not Annoying People” list after she blew up all of those bitches at Road to Redemption but does she really have to go out here and make the show longer talking about one of the Powerpuff Hags?
Rich Russillo: You have a “Not Annoying People” list?
Persephone: Yes, and you are on the “Annoying People” list and James is on that one to at least five times.
James Peters: Greatest accomplishment of my life to be honest.
Rich Russillo: I am just happy I am in a list made by you 😍
Persephone: Oh dear Rexy please help me.
(She walked down the ramp ignoring the boos that the crowd threw at her, quickly entering inside of the ring with that grin still plastered on her face before she began talking.)
Holly Arrow: :mjgrin: You know, I might have woken up on the right side of the bed today because I am in one of the best moods I have been in in a long time and it is clear why. One of the obvious reasons being that I am here standing in a ring again and tonight I have a match against a Hall of Famer! The other reason I’m pretty happy today is that I get to gloat about how the Queen’s Court fell apart in front of our eyes, literally right after Cleopatra declared they would all leave Pain for Pride as champions! I took a risk by going to the ring at Battle of Egypt and interrupting someone of Cleo’s stature. People wanted to question me and ask why I would do that, and to them all I can say is ‘why not?’. I want to face these women that are considered some of the best to ever do it. That is what made me go out there to challenge Cleopatra; to have another chance to prove what I can do once again because two Hall of Famers are better than one. But what did Cleopatra do? She rejected my challenge and saw me as an insect. She felt a match against Holly Arrow was ‘beneath her’, she called me something I was not, and turned her back on me as she left.
Holly Arrow: Funny how that worked out for her. Karma does indeed exist because literally after we had our encounter, all of Cleo’s Pain for Pride plans went straight out of the window. Like almost immediately. They went up in flames in a freak accident. Not only did neither Queen’s Court member win the Ladder Match, the Queen’s Court basically fell apart in that same match when Amber beat the hell out of Madison. Now, do I care about that? Oh hell no. I do not give a single shit about what happened there, but that rupture right there caused Cleo’s future to become uncertain and now she is the one that doesn’t have a direction for Pain for Pride. Because there is definitely no Universal Women’s Championship shot for any of them, and I guess the Queen’s Court won’t be chasing those tag titles! A lot changed very quickly and I find that funny, hilarious even, because it makes me so happy seeing how things turned out, seeing someone like Cleopatra get what she deserves after the way she treated me.
(Suddenly ‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar hits and the crowd breaks out into another mixed reaction of cheers and boos, as Cleopatra walks out with a microphone of her own. She had an expression full of aggravation but with her usual aura of confidence. She was clearly angry hearing Holly Arrow going out and talking about her in that manner without thinking of any consequences, and she wasn’t going to stand down and let her go on any longer.)
Rich Russillo: The Queen of the Nile has made her presence known and it is clear on her face that she is not very happy right now!
James Peters: Not at all, Holly Arrow is clearly angry about how Cleopatra treated her before and she didn’t hold back at all with her words, but it makes sense that Cleopatra wouldn’t let those kinds of comments about her continue to go on in her watch.
Persephone: I do not care if the old mummy’s feelings got hurt or not. I just hope she doesn’t keep appearing anymore to annoy me and she crawls back to her 1000 year old sarcophagus!
(Finally, Cleopatra’s music died down as she raised the microphone to speak.)
Cleopatra: I am feeling a lot of emotions after what I had to witness back at Battle of Egypt, but the only thing that we have in common at this moment, Holly, is that we are both happy. I woke up this morning. I am still ‘The Queen of the Nile’. I am Cleopatra and there is no reason for me to dwell over what could have been. I have no idea how the Queen’s Court reunion broke apart so easily, but that is for Madison and Amber to figure out. But what I won’t stand for is listening to someone like you stand in this ring and gloat about what happened. Listening to you make fun of it truly annoys me because who are you? Where do you get your nerve, Holly Arrow? To interrupt me the way you did last week, throw out a challenge that I couldn’t care less about, and then come out here tonight to rub salt in my wounds just tells me you are someone who craves attention. You give me no reason to give you any of that. You aren’t worth my time at all.
(Cleopatra then confidently walked down the ring as she continued to talk.)
Cleopatra: Things didn’t pan out at all with The Queen’s Court, I can’t cover my ears and ignore the truth that is in front of me. I wish that one last hoorah of what was considered an accomplishment the three of us achieved lasted a little longer but sadly, nothing is forever. What I ended up getting at the end is that it showed me that trusting women like Amber Keys and Madison Kaline at this point in my career will always be a mistake. That is why I say that after everything that happened, I still feel happy because look at me, I am Cleopatra, The Queen of the Nile, THE LONGEST REIGNING VIXENS CHAMPION OF ALL TIME, and at the end of the day I am still every bit of the legend that I say I am, and someone like you, Holly, knows that. So the last thing that you should be doing right now is provoking someone like me.
(Cleopatra then quickly got inside of the ring and looked directly at Holly’s eyes.)
Cleopatra: Believe me and take my word for it. You still have a long way to go in your career Holly, and you would be far better off focusing on someone like Madison Kaline, because if you step inside of that ring with me, the massacre will be so grand it will make the 10 plagues combined sound like a child’s game.
(The crowd oohed a bit when Cleopatra dropped that response on Holly, but instead of making her back down it simply fired her up as Holly quickly talked again.)
Holly Arrow: I am the one here craving attention? Not the woman who has already put her name in history and achieved all those accomplishments in the spotlight, but came back for no other reason than to relive those ‘old days’? You call what I did attention craving but I consider it simply taking advantage of an opportunity, taking back what I believe is mine because I have been on the shelf for over three months all because of petty revenge! Three months of missed opportunities! Having to be forced to restart and lose all of the progress that I have made, having to be forced to prove myself once more even though I have already done that plenty of times.
Holly Arrow: At the end of the day, no matter what, I will be just fine! Because I know I am ready to face someone like Madison Kaline, she has given me no reason to believe I will lose when all she did this whole week was underestimate me, push me alongside other women who could not and will not ever reach up to the level I am right now. Madison has no idea what I am capable of just like you don’t Cleo, so what will end up happening? I will simply end up surprising her and pick up a huge victory over a Hall of Famer and legend like her. I promise that one way or the other I will end up making it to that Pain for Pride card, and tonight, I finally get what I deserve, and I will get the chance to stake my claim to a great spot on the show. You, on the other hand…you might as well be preparing for the worst and start getting ready for the 24/7 Battle Royale.
(Holly then made her way out of the ring and brushed past Cleopatra, turning her back on her just like Cleo did to her in Battle of Egypt. ‘you should see me in a crown’ plays once more as that grin Holly had before appeared once more.)
Rich Russillo: Well, they always said that revenge is a dish best served cold.
James Peters: And Holly Arrow definitely dropped Cleopatra’s mood right there. Holly is a woman who isn’t going to stop until she achieves what she wants, and today, she wants to shut down all of those doubters.
Persephone: And all I want out of today is for no more fights to be added to the Pain for Pride card! Please and thank you 🙏
(Holly made her way out the ramp without looking back as Cleopatra could only watch on feeling more furious than before as Holly’s comment definitely seemed to hit a nerve. Cleo wasn’t used to being the one brushed off and discarded. The camera stayed on Cleopatra a few more seconds before the show faded away to commercials.)
(Commercial for Thor: Love and Thunder, in theaters July 8th.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Flying On My Own (Dave Audé Remix)” by Céline Dion plays out a bubbly Kristen Myers, waving and high fiving audience members, who give her a positive reaction.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Aurora, Colorado, weighing in at 95 pounds…SHE IS THE AERIAL ARCHITECT…KRISTEN MYERS!!
James Peters: Tonight, Kristen Myers looks to score a big win up against Hikari Kanno!
Rich Russillo: Something easier said than done, but if she uses that quickness and agility to her advantage, I can see it.
James Peters: Upsets can happen in the landscape of pro wrestling.
(‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure is next to play out an extremely confident Hikari Kanno, believing she has this match well in hand. She makes her way down the ramp as she looks at Kristen Myers, not at all intimidated by her Iconic Cup opponent for tonight.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Okinawa, Japan, weighing in at 121 pounds…SHE IS JAPAN’S JEWEL…HIKARI KANNO!!
James Peters: Especially against those confident like Hikari Kanno right now.
Persephone: Why wouldn’t she be confident? It’s Kristen Myers. :mjlol:
James Peters: And it’s that thinking which would have you staring up at the lights, Percy.
(Both competitors stare each other down from the opposite corners as the bell rings.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and this match is underway with both competitors circling each other in the ring before locking up in the center. Hikari gets the early advantage with a standing side headlock, keeping firm control by wrenching on it, transitioning into a side headlock takedown now!
Rich Russillo: Kristen uses those legs of hers to escape with a headscissors! Hikari kicks out of it though, and both competitors scramble back to their feet, somewhat at a stalemate. Back to circling as they’re still in the feeling out process, another collar and elbow tie-up with Hikari getting the advantage, once again utilizing a standing side headlock, tightening her hold on Myers.
James Peters: Kristen throws a shot to Hikari’s rib cage, and bounces her off the ropes, effectively escaping! Hikari comes back with a shoulder tackle, knocking the 95 pound Myers down. Hikari runs off the ropes, but Kristen turns over to her stomach, forcing Kanno to leap over. But Hikari stops herself short of the ropes, turning around, and catching Myers with a soccer ball kick to the gut as she got up to all fours, taking all the winds out of her sails.
Rich Russillo: Hikari makes the cover, hooking her opponent’s leg!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: Immediate kickout there, worth a shot on Hikari’s end. However, Kanno’s still got a long way to go as she leans Kristen up against the ropes for an Irish whip! Myers rebounds with a basement dropkick, and runs off the ropes for a sliding single leg dropkick to the side of Hikari’s face as she got up to all fours herself! Kristen shoots the half for a cover, hooking the leg herself now!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
T-
James Peters: Hikari kicks out, and rolls over to the ropes, creating some slight separation between the two, and using the middle rope for assistance in getting to a knee. Kristen marches over, and cracks Hikari with a forearm, standing Kanno up for an Irish whip off the ropes! Hikari reverses, short-arming Kristen into a knee to the gut!
Rich Russillo: Myers is doubled over, and gets dropped across the top rope with a gourdbuster, knocking all the wind out of her system. Kristen falls back into the ring, and is on the receiving end of stomps by Kanno, hitting the stomach, and soon shoulder area of Myers, who’s doing her best to cover up. The referee pulls Hikari away, telling her to give Myers some space. You can tell Kanno isn’t keen on that idea, not wanting her opponent to recover. But the referee’s scold momentarily stops her from inflicting further damage.
James Peters: Kristen pulls herself up to a knee, using the middle rope, following that same tactic of Hikari, who runs off the opposite set of ropes! BUT KRISTEN SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED, SENDING HIKARI OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! But Kanno hangs on to said middle rope, finally letting go after being dropkicked in the back by Myers, putting her out ringside.
Rich Russillo: Kristen steps out onto the apron, and watches as Hikari slowly gets back to her feet, gaining some wherewithal. We did see her face bounce off the outside floor. BUT KRISTEN TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Persephone: Tone it down with the screaming! It’s bad enough I gotta watch this match, which couldn’t be any more predictable if it tried.
Rich Russillo: :roman: Ya know, anyone can be beaten on any given day.
Persephone: Yeah, yeah, shut the fuck up.
Rich Russillo: :mjcry:
James Peters: Kristen rolls Hikari back into the ring, and Kanno sits herself in the corner, which is pretty smart on her end, sticking close to the ropes. Myers walks over, and connects with two stomps directly to the face, now heading over to the opposite corner, AND CHARGES IN FOR A CANNONBALL! Kristen stands herself up while a dazed Hikari pulls herself back up in the corner, and Myers climbs to the middle rope for ten count punches, engaging the rowdy fans with her moves!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! …TEN!
Rich Russillo: Hikari’s stunned after that, and gets whipped to the opposite corne- no! Kanno reverses at the last minute, sending Myers instead! HIKARI CHARGES IN! Kristen gets both feet up, but Hikari has it scouted, catching the boots, and spinning them out through the middle rope, hanging up her opponent for a SLIDING GERMAN SUPLEX!
James Peters: Kristen clutches at the back of her head, which just collided with the canvas, but Kristen grabs her from outside the ring, hanging her head out over the apron. AND A VICIOUS HIKARI TAGS HER OPPONENT WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT! Myers rolls to the ring’s middle as Hikari climbs to the top rope, stalking her prey, who has no idea what’s coming as she’s being urged to get up by Kanno.
Rich Russillo: A groggy Myers turns around, AND A DIVING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF HER SKULL DROPS HER BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Is this enough to put Kristen away as Hikari covers?!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Kristen inches her shoulder up at the count of two, managing to stay in this thing, but Hikari is quick into a rear chinlock, slowing down the pace, and halting any chance of momentum Kristen can build.
Persephone: “Great.” Slow this thing down as if I’m not already fighting sleep.
James Peters: Myers powers back to her feet, and breaks the grip of Kanno with shots to the body, ending it off with a shot to the face before running off the ropes in front of her opponent! ARM TRAP NECKBREAKER PLACES THE CONFIDENCE BACK ON HIKARI NOW, WHO GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: Shoulder up! Myers is up to all fours now, and eats a stomp right to the back. Hikari pins Kristen up in the corner backwards, and lands forearms to the lower back! Myers finally falls down after the last one, Kanno having had to put all her might. Hikari grinds that boot of hers into the jaw of Myers, holding the top rope for extra leverage. But backs off before the referee can properly intervene.
James Peters: Hikari brings Kristen back to her feet. Kristen tries to fight back with shots to both sides of the rib cage! But Kanno stuns her with a forearm smash, and slides her opponent out underneath the bottom rope with Myers splashing onto no one out there. You can notice how Kristen landed bad on one of her shoulders, which hit particularly hard. Hikari heads to the outside now, and slowly Myers back to a vertical base.
Rich Russillo: OOH! Kristen gets thrown back first into the steel steps, dislodging them from the ringpost, and Hikari takes advantage, rolling her back into the ring for a cover!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: There’s the kickout by Myers, much to the annoyance of Hikari, who lifts Kristen up to the top turnbuckle, back facing Kanno, who climbs to the middle rope.
James Peters: Hikari delivers shots to the upper back area, and grabs a handful of Kristen’s hair, dropping off the middle rope, and pulling her down into a tree-of-woe. Myers is defenseless as Hikari drives her knees into the midsection of an upside down opponent. Myers falls down to the canvas, and Kanno makes the cover!
ONNNNNEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: That was a quick kickout there by Kristen, who’s back to her feet in the corner. Hikari approaches, but Myers catches her with a boot! Kristen starts fighting out of that corner now with right hand punches! Backing Kanno into the opposite corner for an Irish whip to the other one! HERE COMES KRISTEN WITH A-
James Peters: NO! Kristen tried for a corner spear it looks like, but Hikari evaded last minute, causing Myers to go shoulder first into the ringpost, same shoulder that hit hard once she was forcefully slid out underneath the bottom rope! Hikari raises Kristen to the top turnbuckle with a suplex type lift. Kanno climbs to the middle rope now, but Kristen bounces Hikari face first off the top turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: Hikari falls off the middle rope, clearly on wobbly legs as she staggers backward, allowing Kristen to perch herself on the top turnbuckle for a DIVING CROSSBODY! We know she’s at home in the sky, and she just once again proved that! Kristen rolls off the body of Hikari, and lies on the mat, favoring that shoulder, unable to capitalize on her work. Both competitors begin stirring at the same time though, Kristen a bit quicker to her feet than Kanno, who’s still reeling a bit from that crossbody.
James Peters: KRISTEN RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DUCKS BELOW A HIKARI CLOTHESLINE, REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES A SECOND TIME FOR A HURRICANRANA! Hikari stands herself up in the corner, and Kristen builds up a head of steam! WHOA! ALMOST GOT SENT UP AND OVER THE SHOULDER OF HIKARI, BUT CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: Hikari soon turns around to realize this, charging in to knock Myers off, but gets caught with a shoulder thrust into the midsection, reeling Kanno back with a right hand! Kristen re-enters the ring, and a kick to the gut by Hikari doubles her over long enough for a running sunset flip! But Kristen rolls through to both feet, hitting Hikari right between the eyes with a basement dropkick!
Persephone: And hopefully that’ll end things as the cover is made!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHRRRR-
James Peters: Kickout!
Persephone: Dammit!
James Peters: Kristen brings Kanno to a kneel, but gets shoved back into the ropes, BOUNCING RIGHT OFF WITH A SATELLITE DDT ATTEMPT! BUT HIKARI STOPS HER FROM COMING DOWN WITH A DDT, PLANTING HER FEET INTO THE CANVAS, AND DEADLIFTING HER OPPONENT UP FOR A BRAINBUSTER!
Persephone: I’d be impressed… if she didn’t just deadlift a feather.
Rich Russillo: Hikari doesn’t go for the cover just yet, dropping a jumping knee to the side of Kristen’s head! Hook of the leg is made by Kanno!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
James Peters: Kristen barely inches that shoulder up, that brainbuster really had Myers knocked loopy. Hikari signals now that this’ll be the beginning of the end, Hikari stalks her opponent! AND TRIES FOR THE HAMMERLOCK BACK SUPLEX INTO THE MICHINOKU DRIVER! …BUT KRISTEN SLIPS OUT THE BACK, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF KANNO FOR A SATELLITE DDT!
Rich Russillo: Hikari lands in perfect placement for one of Kristen’s arsenal of high flying manuevers. Myers climbs to the top rope, steadying herself before diving off with a 450 SPLASH! HOOKING BOTH LEGS IN A DEEP COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: Hikari JUST grabs the bottom rope, breaking up the cover! You can see these fans are greatly disappointed, feeling as they just witnessed an upset here.
Persephone: This match is an upset alright…
Rich Russillo: Myers has to think about her next plan of action, but not for long as she might’ve already found it, climbing to the middle rope! KRISTEN DIVES OFF WITH A HURRICANRANA! BUT HIKARI STANDS HER GROUND, DEADLIFTING MYERS UP INTO A POWERBOMB, DROPPING MYERS ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDERS! ITS NOT OFTEN YOU SEE HIKARI BUST OUT A POWER MOVE LIKE THAT, BUT WITH THE SIZE AND WEIGHT ADVANTAGE, COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED A BIT MORE LEEWAY!
James Peters: Myers rolls in agony on the floor, but look at Hikari, who begins locking her in the Auswählen! OR IF YOU WANNA GET TECHNICAL, THE CROSSFACE, RINGS OF SATURN COMBO! THAT HOLD HURTS, AND YOU SEE THE AMOUNT OF PAIN THAT KRISTEN IS IN! HELL, YOU COULD SEE THE PANIC ON HER FACE ONCE REALIZING WHAT WAS HAPPENING!
Rich Russillo: SO MUCH SO, KRISTEN DOESNT EVEN PUT UP MUCH OF A FIGHT IN THAT SUBMISSION HOLD, AND TAPS OUT ALMOST INSTANTLY! THE PAIN JUST TOO MUCH FOR HER TO BEAR!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER…HIKARI KANNO!
(‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure plays to a largely negative reaction as Hikari keeps the hold locked in for a bit before releasing, getting her hand raised in victory afterward.)
James Peters: Kristen had some moments of offense, but I’ll you, for the most part, this was all Hikari.
Rich Russillo: Kanno showed exactly why she’s top competition here on Voltage.
Persephone: Also showed I was right about the ending being predictable.
(The camera cuts elsewhere as Hikari backpedals up the ramp, satisfied with her victory as Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, where Jon Kelton will voice Shadow the Hedgehog.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades away from commercials and back towards the ring, where the lights completely shut off. The crowd mutters in confusion for a moment wondering what is going on before suddenly, the lights turn back on and the ring looks completely different! There’s a red carpet covering the entire mat, with a table right in the middle where food and a lot, emphasis on a lot, of champagne sat on top of it. The camera goes to the ringside area where balloons are seen covering all throughout, making it clear that there was a celebration planned, but for who? That question would be answered as the shot focuses on Trixie Stane who is standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in hand. She’s wearing an all black dress and a leather jacket for this special occasion as she then begins to speak to the crowd.)
Trixie Stane: Triumph. We all have experienced it once in our life. Either by doing one of the least physical tasks in your life trying to overcome your fear of killing that ugly cockroach that’s in your bathroom, or having to push through all the limits imaginable to topple a giant that could destroy an entire city. No matter how daunting the task is, you achieve that sense of triumph after being able to overcome the adversity on your path and in turn, evolve in so many ways. Triumph then breeds glory, and that glory transforms into recognition. These two men deserve all of the praise in the world for what they had to go through on their path to the triumph they have been looking so long for.
Trixie Stane: On one side, someone I consider a part of my life. Who went through having to carry a lost child with a silver spoon stuck in his mouth, to having to climb up the mountain and all of its harsh obstacles while making sure that kid didn’t fall off his back and break his skull into various pieces. Was there promise? Indeed there was, the lost child showed talent either way, because even though the well at first looked completely dried up, there were still waters full of potential on it. Sadly, no matter how many wooden sticks you can put together, wood is not stronger than steel. The child couldn’t continue any longer, and my husband had to continue that climb on his own. And on the other side, there was a Dog of War who had a life threatening parasite stuck to him. Someone who no matter what happened, no matter what he did, was always stuck in that same rabbit hole of mediocrity. Even though the dog tried to fight, tried to live through that disease, he could not continue climbing that mountain anymore. Either he got rid of this parasite, or he died in vain. So he ripped it apart into pieces and he continued on his way.
Trixie Stane: Even though these two men went through different situations, the conclusion ended up being the same on their journeys. Where they would end up having to push through and get rid of that weight that was holding them down so they could succeed. They bonded over these similarities and they went up against one of their biggest challenges yet. I won’t lie and say that the people watching were behind them, few people believed in them. They were the dark horses, the underdogs, and no one thought that a team who suffered the same obstacle on their roads along with only having been formed a few weeks prior would be able to overcome the odds and succeed in that kind of situation. But you know what happened? The outcome everyone believed was wrong, and those two men overcame one of the biggest odds I have ever seen, for they went up against: A tag team that has achieved three different Unified Tag Team Championship reigns, with one of their members being a former World Champion. A two-time PURE Champion and one of the final two in the 2022 Grand Rampage. And finally another former World Champion and EAW Hall of Famer.
Trixie Stane: Even though their chances of winning with these kinds of Elitists willing to tear eachother apart were low, they were able to pull off the impossible. They were able to raise up their heads and arms in glory and call themselves the NEW Unified Tag Team Champions! And now that we are all at the same crossroad in the mountain, I believe it is a good time to talk about the impact these men plan on leaving in the Tag Team Division. So now I welcome you, the Off-Brand Amphetamines, Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane!
(‘A&D’ by YNL Jordan begins to play and it draws a very mixed reaction from the crowd, mostly being filled with boos as the new Unified Tag Team Champions come out to the stage. Solomon Stane comes out first, as stoic as ever. Despite the very uplifting mood, he doesn’t crack a smile, rather keeping a calm aura and a focused expression as his half of the Unified Tag Team Championships is wrapped around his waist. Meanwhile, Kirk Redwood follows him though in a much better mood, raising up his half of the Championships to show to the crowd in all of its glory. He has a gigantic grin on his face, and it was clear from his mannerisms and fact that he had drank a lot of booze already. Despite the distinct attitudes, the two men oozed a lot of confidence as they posed together on the top of the ramp and in sync, fireworks shoot out from the sides of the stage!)
Persephone: What the fuck?! First The Woogieman gets pyro, and now these two bozos get them as well?
Rich Russillo: Well, it makes sense why they would, they are the new Unified Tag Team Champions, and it seems they aren’t going to hold back on the grand celebration they set up today.
James Peters: Indeed, last week at Battle of Egypt, the Off-Brand Amphetamines faced off against the High Rollerz and The Haircare Kings. And despite the almost impossible odds, both Kirk and Solomon were able to win and become the new Unified Tag Team Champions. The two of them weren’t afraid of making an impact before, and now that they achieved this, they will make even more. We will just have to wait and see what’s next for them now.
(After the fireworks finished, Kirk and Solomon make their way down the ramp. They don’t waste any time getting inside of the ring as Solomon heads over to his wife Trixie, the two embracing in a loving hug. Meanwhile Kirk, of course, went straight for the champagne! He grabbed two bottles and popped them right open as he began to down both of them. While all of this was happening, the final touch of the celebration went on as confetti bursted out from the ceiling and covered the whole entire arena, going the distances of making this celebration one of the grandest ones. Finally, the confetti stopped and Trixie grabbed two microphones from ringside, delivering them to both Solomon and Kirk as the two stood in the center of the ring, side-by-side. Solomon then began talking first.)
Solomon Stane: I feel proud of what ended up happening, of what we were able to accomplish. It is weird how life can change so rapidly in a few months, I arrived here in EAW after working as a bouncer, starts were rough after I got in the cross hairs of the mafia and having to be forced to go through hell like that every day. In the end, I had enough and all in all, I made him “sleep with the fishes”. Both figuratively and very literally. The bird was finally free from its cage and it ventured out to explore the vast world, landing first in the lands ruled by a Kaiser. I ended up failing in my conquest there, and I felt lost for a moment. But that is when the beautiful woman standing beside me arrived to guide that bird to the destiny of the Unified Tag Team Championships. I obviously can’t ignore Johnny Andrews, and while my wife has her opinions, Johnny was my friend. He was more than just a tag team partner to me and what happened was more unfortunate than anything. But regardless, I still pushed onward.
Solomon Stane: I ended up landing right in the perfect spot with my new violence driven partner. And after all the empty threats, having to continuously repeat that the two of us were worth nothing, it was one of the best moments of my career having to raise up that title in the air and at the same time shut down everyone who threw shit our way. For the small amount of people who believed in us, thank you, and for all the naysayers, fuck you. Because me and Kirk are very aware of what ended up happening, and I would bet my entire life savings on people continuing to repeat this new song and dance going forward. I’ll warn everyone now to not be fucked about the way we won the Tag Team Championships and focus on the fact that the two of us have plans to do a lot of damage going forward. We are both well aware too that we weren’t the popular choice to win but regardless of the Jaded Hearts getting involved or not, the match wasn’t over anyway. No one knows how things would have gone had they not meddled in our business just because they had a score to settle. Either way, no matter how you slice it, I feel the right team won anyway.
(Solomon then lowered his microphone as it was Kirk’s time to talk. Having the microphone in one hand and a champagne bottle in the other, he began to speak.)
Kirk Redwood: Now, I won’t dwell too much like my tag team partner here, there really isn’t any sob story I have to tell on how I faced my demons and conquered them. I simply arrived in EAW after I was in the worst moments of my life, being another parolee who just couldn’t get his life together. EAW was like a second chance for me, and I took it. As a born fighter through and through, I found another reason to fight, to become a Champion, and now we’re here. I can start an emotional speech looking back on all the deep shit that I went through while looking down at the lens of the camera with tears in my eyes, but I don’t really see any need. The title I have on me right now shows that I finally succeeded. But I will talk about this because nobody can stop me on it, I will talk about it until the end of my life because no matter how much that shitbird wanted to stick to my side, I fucking got rid of it. Still to this day, I don’t have a single clue why Captain Charisma put me with someone like Shane Gates. Maybe he just wanted us to actually get along together, to show another example of two polar opposites attracting each other. But simply put, you just can’t put physics together with wrestling.
Kirk Redwood: So I dropped that sack of shit down the river and proved right what I said, and I will continue to remind you all that I told you I could win the Tag Team Championships if it was with anyone else as my partner besides Shane Gates, and what happened? Well, pretty much what I said would happen. I ended up partnering up here with another mean bastard named Stane after he had to go through with carrying a spoiled ass fuck-o. We came together under those adverse circumstances, and what did we do? We stirred the hell outta of that pot and ruined the parade of those arrogant chucklefucks. So I don’t want any more doubt thrown our way, going forward we are going to make sure we legitimize ourselves as a tag team and force to be reckoned with.
Solomon Stane: And all of that will start at Pain for Pride.
Kirk Redwood: Exactly how my tag team partner said, because after we were able to win the match and achieve the Unified Tag Team Championships, we punched our ticket straight to a secured match at Pain for Pride. Now that we’re at the top, we are going to make sure we stay there, for we will go to the biggest stage and defend these titles there, and anywhere. Solomon and I are ready for anyone and anybody who wants to step up to the plate-
(Suddenly, ‘Pinky! Pinky!’ by The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY plays! The crowd immediately bursts into loud cheers as Solomon, Kirk and Trixie look towards the stage with a confused expression on their faces. The Ice Aces were here! Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi walked out to the entrance ramp, short of ARIA who wasn’t able to come with them today. It would be normal to see a very joyous mood from the Ice Aces, but the two of them stood together with serious but deflated expressions on their faces, and it made sense why that was.)
Rich Russillo: The Ice Aces are here on Voltage! And it seems they don’t want to waste any time challenging the new Unified Tag Team Champions!
James Peters: Both Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi have been in recent tournaments, and sadly, they haven’t been able to find any success there. So it seems they saw a golden opportunity when Kirk and Solomon wanted people to step up to challenge them, and they answered the call.
Persephone: I genuinely don’t care, having to deal with all the Elitists on Voltage is annoying enough. But now having to watch and hear from two women who unironically use the “power of love” is going to make me absolutely sick to the core.
(Ayu and Usagi walked down the ramp, directly focused on Solomon and Kirk. They grabbed their own microphones from ringside before entering the ring and standing right in front of the Unified Tag Team Champions as their music died down. Ayu slowly spoke up first.)
Ayu Megumi: Hello. We have never met personally before so I’ll start off with introductions. My name is Ayu Megumi and my tag team partner here is Usagi Senshi, we are the Ice Aces. We know that you are enjoying this grand celebration that you made for yourselves to celebrate your victory and we are sorry for having to interrupt it. But after hearing what you had to say, we simply could not let this opportunity pass us by. I was incapable of winning the New Era Classic Tournament while Usagi-chan hasn’t had the best luck herself in the Iconic Cup Tournament. The two of us are far from happy about what we had to go through and we are looking for redemption.
Usagi Senshi: That is why we interrupted your celebration after hearing that you wanted someone to step up to the plate to challenge you. I was tired of having to go weeks apologizing for promises that I wasn’t able to keep, for letting down all of the fans who believed in us and wanted us to succeed. So even though our chances at winning any of those tournaments are completely shattered, we are going to make our own opportunities. No matter what happens, we aren’t going to fail, because me and Ayu-chan know that we are stronger and better together, and at Pain for Pride we are going to show that. Because The Ice Aces are stepping up and challenging you for the Unified Tag Team Championships!
(The crowd cheers loudly when hearing the Ice Aces set out a challenge to the Champions. Both Kirk and Solomon look at each other, skeptical about this as Trixie raises up her microphone and begins talking.)
Trixie Stane: It is good to see that people are already stepping up so quickly, but who wants you two as challengers? I am sorry, but it is just adorable that you think you can come out here and act like a serious threat. You all have failed to deliver on several occasions by this point and you have already failed to dethrone The Haircare Kings at Dia Del Diablo, so it is best you go back up the ramp and return to Showdown where you can continue to be absolute failures.
(Boos begin to rain down on Trixie because of her comment but it simply angers Usagi and it fires up Ayu who, not wanting to be shy and soft spoken here, immediately responds.)
Ayu Megumi: Do you really have any place to stand on and talk about failure? Do you not see the kind of Champions standing in front of you? The two of them have had a career full of failures, Solomon failed to capture the Interwire Championship, Kirk failed to capture the National Elite Championship and the two of them have suffered countless losses along their way but they never gave up on themselves. Lady Luck finally shined on them and they were able to get their moment at Battle of Egypt. The Ice Aces are all of that and more, because we always pull our best when we go out to fight, we put in all of the hard work and heart that we can give in that ring and we never give up either when we end up falling down. I believe that me and Usagi-chan are destined for greatness together, and there aren’t two people more suited for this pursuit than the two of us.
(Both Ayu and Usagi lace their fingers together as the crowd cheers in support of the Ice Aces as Usagi then responds as well.)
Usagi Senshi: I would already be telling you this, but it would be incredibly hypocritical that you two end up denying our challenge because of what Ayu-chan has said right now. And the fact that you would be lying about what you said, if you truly want to be the fighting Champions that you were saying you would be, then you wouldn’t hesitate or let Trixie speak for you. You would accept our challenge, otherwise… you would just show you are nothing more than a bunch of cowards. Because no matter what happens, no matter what stands in our way, we will never surrender! The Ice Aces are Forever Alive!
(Trixie was going to respond again, but Kirk and Solomon stopped her. The three of them began to talk and whisper to each other before they came to an agreement as Solomon responded to the Ice Aces.)
Solomon Stane: I admire the tenacity and fire the two of you have, you didn’t have any doubts at all when we threw out that challenge and I can’t ignore that. I have no problem fighting the two of you.
Kirk Redwood: We aren’t really thrilled you are questioning us like that, but we said we wanted people to step up, so this is your opportunity to do that… or show you are just another punching bag. We accept your challenge.
(The crowd cheers even louder than before seeing the Off-Brand Amphetamines accept The Ice Aces’ challenge. A smile appears on both Usagi and Ayu as the two of them extend out their hands to Kirk and Solomon for a handshake, the four of them look at each other for a moment… before Kirk and Solomon turn their backs on them and leave through the other side of the ring. The crowd’s cheering immediately turns into booing when seeing that, as Trixie lingered and said one last thing.)
Trixie Stane: If you two truly think you can win, then you are in over your heads.
(“A&D” by YNL Jordan plays up once more as Trixie then takes her leave as well. Usagi was fully ready to lounge at Trixie, but Ayu holds her back not wanting things to break down like that.)
James Peters: Wow, even though we saw two teams agreeing to a match, it seems the four of them won’t end up being on the best of terms as the Off-Brand Amphetamines rejected the handshake of the Ice Aces and left them hanging like that.
Rich Russillo: That possibly was because Kirk and Solomon didn’t sit well with the Ice Aces questioning them about truly being fighting champions. Either way, it seems that these two teams will clash at Pain for Pride for the Unified Tag Team Champions, and they will go through any means to come out with the victory!
Persephone: And it means that another match will be added to Pain for Pride, and it will make it even longer! The suffering never ends! :noah:
(Kirk and Solomon go up their ramp along with Trixie as they turn once more and raise up their Championships in the air while both Usagi and Ayu glared at them with determination on their expressions as Sunday Night Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades to the backstage area of the Safaricom Indoor Arena. It is from there that we are greeted by Voltage’s designated Backstage Interviewer in the form of Sofia Clarke. She is standing in front of a generic EAW backdrop with a microphone in her hand, giving a pearly smile to the camera that’s in front of her. After the crowd begins to die down, waiting in anticipation for what’s coming up next, she then begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: What a show that we’ve had so far here in Nairobi! Things are heating up on the road to Pain For Pride and the exciting part about it all is we’re not even halfway through tonight! But right now, I’d like to take a moment to welcome my guest tonight. Please welcome, the EAW National Elite Champion… Donovan Duke.
(The crowd in the arena explodes into thunderous cheers as the camera pans over to Sofia’s right to show the aforementioned Donovan Duke proudly strut into the scene. He’s dressed in casual attire with the National Elite Championship resting on his left shoulder, while he greets Sofia with a simple nod in her direction. After Donovan is done making his entrance into the scene, Sofia, from there, continues to speak, this time towards him.)
Sofia Clarke: Donovan, thank you for joining me here tonight.
Donovan Duke: Of course, ask away.
Sofia Clarke: Well for starters I’d like to touch base regarding the Voltage before Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. That night you came out to the ring and talked about your Grand Rampage performance alongside what’s next for you when it comes to Pain For Pride XV. Before you could finish though, Ryan Wilson came out and echoed the sentiments that have been thrown your way in the past, saying that you don’t deserve the National Elite Championship and that you’ve only ever been lucky. That sparked a brawl between the two of you, where Ryan was able to lay you out with his ‘Mic Drop’ Package Piledriver. It goes without saying we’d all love to hear your thoughts on the matter.
(Sofia holds the microphone up to Donovan’s mouth, and for a moment he keeps his silence, taking a moment to think. There’s no doubt that he’s unhappy about what happened last week for a number of reasons, and tonight he’s going to voice that frustration on film. After a while, he looks at Sofia, before beginning to speak.)
Donovan Duke: I could start off by saying it sucks, but that’d just be me stating the obvious. I could do that, or I could spend this entire interview whining about what happened, chastising Ryan, and saying that he’ll regret what he’s done. But that, now that would just be too easy. Instead, I’ll just call a spade a spade, Ryan got the better of me that night. Not going to take that away from him, besides, if I do, what’s he going to talk about for the next few weeks? He came out there, and he made his intentions known the only way he knew how, and hey, if I was in his shoes I would’ve done the same exact thing. But just because I’m going to go out of my way to give him credit for it… does not mean that I’m just going to let it happen. Besides, even if I did, he’s not going to give me a choice. Ryan has made his intentions known, and that’s that he’s looking to be the next challenger for my Championship. While I very well might give that to him, I also want to give him a reminder of the times that we were in the ring with one another. It’s never really turned out in his favor huh? Nah, each and every time, especially in the Grand Rampage match, he has found himself being dealt a bad hand. That’s all thanks to me.
Donovan Duke: If he really wants a match against me, more so at Pain For Pride, then he has to understand that he will need to bring something more to the table if he wants to even be in the running for being National Elite Champion. This is by no means a slight for what he has done in this company, I’m just saying, even at his best it has never been enough against me. So he can run his mouth all he wants, his Achilles heel is the fact that he has never been able to back that up. If he does find himself across the ring from me, I sure do hope that’s not the case-
(Before Donovan can continue speaking, a phone is heard ringing off-camera.)
Donovan Duke: Sorry, it’s mine, just give it a moment it’ll stop.
(Sofia and Donovan put their interview on hold while they wait for his phone to stop ringing. When it ultimately ceases, Donovan opens his mouth looking to continue what he was going to say… before the phone starts ringing again. It’s clear that it’s something pretty urgent, and Donovan, ultimately unable to ignore it any longer, takes it out of his pocket.)
Donovan Duke: Excuse me for a moment, I’ll be right back.
(Donovan turns away from the camera and begins to walk away from the frame to answer the call. The cameraman manning the camera ever so slightly pans it over to show Donovan as they try to get a glimpse of the phone call that he had to stop an entire interview to answer. He takes a look at who’s calling, a light smile on his face as he answers the phone and brings it up to his ear.)
Donovan Duke: Hey mom, what’s up-
(Donovan’s mom, on the other side, interrupts him and we’re left with silence while Donovan listens to what she has to say. Even though the viewers obviously do not know what’s happening, Donovan’s facial expressions are obvious to see and read. His nonchalant look begins to die down, and pretty soon all the color begins to drain from his face. Every so often he opens his mouth, trying to get a word in, but ultimately he can’t, and continues to let his mother speak. After a moment he takes a deep breath, before responding.)
Donovan Duke: … I’ll be home soon…
(Donovan ends the call and puts his phone back in his pocket. He then swiftly begins to leave, but before he can Sofia chases after him and tries to stop him.)
Sofia Clarke: Donovan, what’s going on?
(Donovan stops, realizing how rude it was for him to just end the interview right there without giving any sort of explanation. He turns to look at Sofia, and it’s clear that despite his politeness he is visibly shaken. He takes a moment to compose himself, before responding.)
Donovan Duke: Something’s happened to my father, and I have to get home… I’m sorry…
(As soon as Donovan says that, he continues to walk away from the scene, leaving Sofia standing there by herself. She is obviously concerned for the National Elite Champion, but in the end, it also calls an abrupt end to this interview. She turns to look at the camera, signifying the close without saying anything else while Sunday Night Voltage quietly transitions.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is an Iconic Cup Block B match scheduled FOR!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( “Diva” by Beyoncé plays over the sound system of the arena as Candice Blair is making her way to the ring looking confident as ever and a large smile on her lips. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From San Francisco, California! Weighing in at 126 pounds! CANDICE BLAIR!!!
James Peters: Troubled times for the youngest of the Ava sisters as she is still looking for her bestie Danny Tanner!
Rich Russillo: We all hope that she will be able to find him and that he is safe and sound, however, she will need her full focus in this next match if she wants to make it further into the Tournament!
Persephone: Let’s not forget she lost to Veena Adams during the Tournament lately too.
( “Brave Shine” by Aimer takes over the sound system as cheers ensue while Haruka Kashimashi makes her way to the ring, enthusiastically waving to the fans and jumping around the apron. )
Bella Braxton: AAAND HER OPPONENT From Sapporo, Hokkaido! Weighing in at 128 pounds! HARUKAAAAAAA KASSHIIMMMASSHHIIIIIIII!!!!
James Peters: Seems like her latest loss to Serenity Valdez has not curbed her enthusiasm regarding the Tournament Rich! I like it!
Rich Russillo: It was a good match despite the loss, lots of positives to be taken from the fight which she can carry into this match we are about to witness
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: And HERE We GO! This Iconic Cup Match Is Official UNDERWAY!
Rich Russillo: Both opponents are observing one another, both with some smile on their faces, both radiating with confidence ahead of this match!
Persephone: Boring starting to kill me if they keep smiling at one another like idiots!
Rich Russillo: And they lock up! Both ladies trying to gain the upper hand over one another with Candice managing to push Haruka to the ropes. She goes for an Irish Whip, and misses on a clothesline when Kashimashi bounces off the ropes! She turns, Haruka running her way AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!
James Peters: Haruka showing signs of good sportsmanship by extending a hand offering to help Candice back to her feet but Blair smacks the hand away AND BRINGS KASHIMASHI DOWN WITH A LEG SWEEP! Candice goes for a quick Kip-up and now she’s the one offering a hand to help, clearly mocking her opponent!
Rich Russillo: Haruka rolls and gets to her feet seeing how Candice is behaving to her actions and the two of them stand before one another before Haruka extends a hand for a clinch. Candice ends up taking it, the two are working to gain an edge over the other and Candide ends up moving Kashimashi with a headlock which is reversed into a wristlock by Blair! Candice takes down Haruka with a snap mare takedown and Haruka quickly does a kip-up and takes Candice’s arm into her own wrist lock which she turns into a hasty ripcord lariat THAT TAKES DOWN CANDICE!!
James Peters: Haruka looks down on Candice who’s on her knees before grabbing her head and pulling her upward! Blair is on her feet now but is staggering as Kashimashi runs to the ropes! She bounces, heading towards Candice WHO TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! DOWN GOES THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE!! Candice with the advantage as she goes to the ropes BUT Haruka follows and drives a knee to the stomach of her opponent!
Rich Russillo: Haruka runs into the ropes again looking to gain velocity! Candice runs shortly behind her! Candice passes by Haruka who turns on a dime in the center of the ring! She swings an elbow to Blair who ducks under it and goes to the ropes behind her opponent! Haruka is to the ropes as well BUT IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK!
James Peters: Candice looking on the upward trend now looking at Haruka begging her to get up with a motion of the hand waiting for her opponent WHO THROWS IN A BOOT STRAIGHT TO CANDICE’S FACE WHEN SHE CHARGES HER!! MOMENTUM LOST by Candice and now it’s up to Haruka to try and make the most of it!
Rich Russillo: That boot looks like it could’ve rattled some teeth! Haruka with a few lightning-quick strikes to Candice before whipping her into the ro-No! It’s reversed by Candice as Haruka smacks her back against the turnbuckles AND GETS AN ELBOW TO THE FACE BY BLAIR WHO RAN RIGHT BEHIND HER! Candice now with a few quick-paced fists of her own, matching Haruka’s speed before she then whips her to the opposite corner with force! Candice watches as Haruka is hanging on the corner face looking to the outside,
James Peters: Blair charges toward her opponent going for a shotgun dropkick BUT HARUKA MOVES AWAY! CANDICE IS NOW HANDING UPSIDE DOWN AGAINST THE CORNER AND IS BROUGHT DOWN BY HARUKA WHO DID A BICYCLE KICK!!
Rich Russillo: The Prodigious Valkyrie is now on the offensive following that kick and she follows with a shoot kick to her opponent! Candice is reeling while standing on her own two feet as Haruka quickly runs to the ropes, she flips upside down AND NAILS CANDICE IN THE FACE WITH A HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!
Persephone: Meh.
James Peters: Candice is down and Haruka goes for a pin!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Nope!
Rich Russillo: Not yet for Haruka, she will need to put in a bit more effort if she hopes to leave this episode of Voltage with the win! Candice is slowly getting to her feet, on her knees. Haruka runs at her, leaping over Blair with a graceful backflip BEFORE DRIVING IN AN ENZUIGIRI TO CANDICE’S FACE!! Candice drops to the ground, slowly rolling to her hands and knees AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH AN AXE KICK!
James Peters: Haruka is on the offensive before rolling to the floor and driving a savate kick to Candice! Kashimashi goes behind Blair, she is waiting what is she planning? Blair is to her feet and gets GETS PUT IN A WORLD OF PAIN WITH THE BACKSTABBER!! Haruka quickly gets up, forcing Candice to do the same keeping Blair from recovering AS KASHIMASHI GOES FOR THE POISONRANAAAA!! IT CONNECTS! BLAIR IS DOWN HARD!!
Rich Russillo: Candice is in trouble now as the momentum is on Haruka’s side WHO TAKES TO THE ROPES AND SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF INTO A MOONSAULT!!! SHE THEN HOOKS THE LEGS!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Nope! Again!
James Peters: This one is a little closer though but still one needs a full three count in order to win! Good effort. The crowd enjoys the work however and they are letting Haruka knows as she watches Candice get up. She moves to her, Candice throws a punch which is ducked followed by a sidekick to the leg making Blair stumble forward AND RIGHT INTO THE KNEE OF HARUKA AS SHE JUMPED! Candice is backpedaling into the ropes making her way back towards Kashimashi WHO CATCHES HER IN A BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX!!
Rich Russillo: BLAIR GOES DOWN HARD AND SHE IS HOLDING HER JAW IN PAIN BUT THEN HARUKA GRABS HER BY THE BACK OF THE HEAD AS SHE RAN BY AND SLAMS CANDICE ON THE MAT WITH A BULLDOG!! CANDICE IS SEEING STARS AS SHE IS ON INSTINCT GETTING UP BUT IS STUMBLING ON HER FEET BARELY HOLDING TOGETHER!! AND THEN KASHIMASHI TAKES HER OWN ONCE AGAIN WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT!!! WHAT ACTION BY THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE!!!
Persephone: Why aren’t you covering Blair? FINISH THIS!!!
James Peters: She is looking to enjoy this match a little more it seems as she is waiting for Candice to get up enough TO THROW AN UPPERCUT AT HER! Against a corner goes Blair who ends up getting pulled into a lariat! Candice then is getting flipped over AND DRIVEN DOWN WITH THE PUMP HANDLE HALF NELSON DRIVER!! NOW HARUKA IS COVERING CANDICE!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Ugh!! Come ON!!!!
James Peters: Haruka observes her opponent who’s barely hanging against the corner after that devastating move! She is on the opposite corner herself and she taps a foot to the ground! Is she calling for her signature move? The Sunkissed Rhodonite penalty kick? Seems like she does! She moves towards Candice, dashing into a run for maximum kicking momentum BUT SHE GETS SPEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARED!!! THE SPEAR BY CANDICE IS OUT OF NOWHERE!!! THAT TAKES DOWN HARUKA HARD AND BLAIR GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Rich Russillo: … HARUKA KICKS OUT!!!! She survives the Spear from Candice along with her chances of winning this match!!! On Candice’s side, this is a much sought-after momentum swing considering she’s been on the receiving end of Kashimashi’s offense for a while! Can she make good on this opportunity?
James Peters: Candice seems focused during this match now that she has the upper hand, which is a good thing considering she is still looking for Danny Tanner. She needs to fully think about this match and nothing else if she wants a shot at winning as she moves to Haruka throwing a series of fists and elbows at her opponent before bringing her to the ground with a handstand scissors takedown! She quickly moves atop of Haruka, grabbing her head into a lock BEFORE GOING FOR THE CROSSFACE!! SHE HAS IT LOCKED IN!!
Persephone: YES! TAP OUT HARUKA SO WE CAN MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE!!
Rich Russillo: The Valkyrie is asked by the official if she wants to abdicate and she refuses! She is trying to reach for the ropes but Candice is moving her, pulling her to the center of the ring!! Haruka is flat on her stomach trying to move forward as Candice is pulling backward with everything she has AND HARUKA SUDDENLY SPINS ON HER SIDES!! THIS ENDS UP BREAKING THE HOLD AS THE TWO END UP INTO THE ROPES AND STUMBLES OUTSIDE OF THE RING!
James Peters: Both ladies are now on the floor they are slowly getting up, Haruka is moving to a different side of the ring looking to recover BUT LOOK AT CANDICE BLAIR WHO is JUST LEAPED THROUGH THE ROPES AND TACKLED DOWN HARUKA AND BEGINS THROW MAD FISTS OF FURY AT HER! LEFTS AND RIGHT AND THEN SOME JUST AS THE OFFICIAL BEGAN TO COUNT THEM!
Referee: ONE! TWO!!
Rich Russillo: What is Candice doing? She’s looking under the ring for something… SHE DRAWS OUT A CHAIR!! The official tells her not to use it hence risking disqualification but she looks at the official before setting the chair on the floor. Haruka is not far slowly getting to her feet BUT SHE GETS TAKEN DOWN BY CANDICE WHO RAN UP TO THE CHAIR’ JUMPED ON IT AND USED IT TO GAIL ELEVATION FOR A MISSILE DROPKICK!!
James Peters: The crowd approves of this as the official resumes the count, he actually stopped there for a while!
Referee: THREE!!! FOUR!!!!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE JUST RAMMED HARUKA INTO THE RAILING SURROUNDING THE RING!!! COMPLETELY IGNORING THE OFFICIAL COUNTING BEHIND HER!!
James Peters: Folks we have to go to a commercial break! This match for the Iconic Cup and this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage will return right after this!
( Advertisement plays for the NBA playoffs followed by some quickfire local news and a weather report. The last piece of ad is a teaser for Pain for Pride taking place in Sin City in June. )
James Peters: We are back folks, we thank you for making us part of your evening’s entertainment as Candice Blair is taking on Haruka Kashimashi in the B Block of the Iconic Cup tournament!
Rich Russillo: During the commercial break Candice has continued to work on her opponent, moving her inside the ring before the count of 10 to evade a double count-out. Candice still in control at this point before whipping Haruka to the ropes. She tries for a spinning heel kick but Haruka ducks to the side evading the move with agility despite the pain!
James Peters: Haruka with a kick to Candice’s midsection! Blair bends forward, and Kashimashi gets her arms against her sides SHE IS TRYING TO LIFT CANDICE FOR A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER! THAT HOMAGE TO XANDER PAYNE BUT CANDICE SWINGS HER LEGS LIKE CRAZY TRYING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING! Candice Lands to her feet AND GETS STRAIGHT UP TO THE POINT WHERE IT BRINGS HARUKA ALONG!
Rich Russillo: THE VALKYRIE IS UPSIDE DOWN WITH HER ARMS LOCKED WITH CANDICE! AND SHE ENDS UP HEADFIRST INTO A NASTY-LOOKING PILEDRIVER!!!
James Peters: Haruka looks to be down and out but Candice moves to bring her back to a vertical base! She whips Kashimashi to the ropes, and swings for a clothesline but Haruka goes low quickly turning to face Candice who just turned DRIVING A KNEE TO HER GUT! SHE SETS HER UP FOR THE GORY SPECIAL AND IT LANDS!! NOW BOTH LADIES ARE ON THE GROUND AS HARUKA PERFORMED WHAT COULD BE SEEN AS A DESPERATION MANOEUVER SHE WHO JUST SUFFERED A PILEDRIVER MOMENTS BEFORE!!
Rich Russillo: The crowd is mighty appreciative of the effort being put on display for them here tonight as Candice and Haruka are both staring at the sky but are slowly getting back up!
James Peters: These two warrior women are showing us just how badly they want to win tonight Rich! Hard banging action on both ends, both of them had chances of claiming the win with close calls which has made this match to be a very competitive one and I am sure the fans loved every single second of it!
Persephone: I didn’t, but I’m no fan and no one asked me so.
Rich Russillo: Haruka and Candice both have a chance to win this one as the two are trading blows! Candice throws her opponent to the ropes and throws in a clothesline ducked by the Prodigious Valkyrie! Haruka turns quickly but is met with an oblique kick to the leg by Candice forcing her to drop to a knee! Blair with a series of MMA-inspired hard strikes to the side and chest of Haruka before she whips her into a corner! Candice goes to the opposite corner and quickly charges at Haruka DRIVING HER KNEES INTO HER BACK WITH A METEORA!! SHE GRABS ONTO HARUKA! LETTING GRAVITY TAKE HER DOWN AND TURN THIS MOVE INTO A REVERSED MONKEY FLIP SENDING KASHIMASHI TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!
James Peters: Candice on her back quickly flips to her knees making her way to Haruka and hooks the legs!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Rich Russillo: Haruka denies her the victory by kicking out!!
James Peters: Indeed! And Candice doesn’t look too happy about it! She goes to her feet and stares down at her opponent, she goes behind her, stalking ready to strike and she silently calls for her finisher! THE CANDY DESTROYER!!! SHE GOES FOR IT AND IT TAKES HARUKA FOR-NO! SHE BLOCKS THE MOVE!! BUT CANDICE THROWS A HARD SOUNDIN DOUBLE AX HANDLE TO THE BACK OF HER OPPONENT AND TRIES FOR THE CANDY DESTROYER AGAIN! IT LANDS!!! HARUKA IS DOWN!!! CANDICE WITH THE COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “Diva” by Beyoncé plays over the sound system of the arena as The Main Character is getting her lead arm raised in victory by the official. )
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. CANDICE BLAIR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a match! And what a victory by this talented young woman! Her mind may have not been totally focused on the task due to the Danny Tanner situation but she has managed to put it aside and get the job done! Congratulations Candice!! This is a well-earned victory!
Rich Russillo: On the losing end, Haruka has shown us why she is known as the Prodigious Valkyrie with her style and her passion on full display inside the ring. She may have lost but this is not going to stop her I am sure. She needs to continue working hard and good things will come to her!
(Suddenly, ‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton hits, and the crowd explodes into cheers..)
James Peters: WAIT. WHAT????
Rich Russillo: IS IT REALLY HIM????
Persephone: Oh brother.
(Candice Blair looks at the stage in shock as Danny Tanner begins to make his way out. Candice has tears in her eyes and a huge smile on her face as Danny Tanner begins making his way down the ramp, and she can’t help but rush out of the ring towards her friend whose whereabouts were completely unknown to her for the past weeks.)
James Peters: DANNY TANNER IS BACK!!! DANNY TANNER IS BACK ON VOLTAGE AFTER BEING GONE FOR WEEKS!! NONE OF US HAD ANY IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM, HE COULD’VE BEEN DEAD!
Persephone: I wish he was.
Rich Russillo: I can’t believe it, after a while I was starting to believe that we’d never even see this man again!
James Peters: Candice Blair looks so glad to see Danny, and I don’t blame her one bit! It’s been way too long, and I’m just glad we now know that he’s safe!
(Candice Blair rushes to Danny and hugs him, obviously emotional over all that’s happened and the fact that he’s actually okay, but weirdly enough, Danny doesn’t hug Candice back. Candice notices this, and when she backs away she notices that Danny actually doesn’t have any sort of emotion on his face.)
James Peters: That’s weird. :lupe:
Rich Russillo: Maybe Danny’s just overwhelmed? After all anything could’ve happened, he’s been gone for such a long time.
Candice Blair: (off-mic) Danny? Is everything alright?
(Danny doesn’t respond, and the crowd starts to quiet down in confusion.)
Candice Blair: (off-mic) Danny, what’s-
James Peters: WHAT???? DANNY TANNER JUST DROPPED CANDICE BLAIR WITH AN ELBOW!!!! DANNY TANNER JUST DROPPED CANDICE, AND NOW HE GRABS HER BEFORE SENDING HER CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! WHAT DID DANNY TANNER JUST DO??? WHY DID DANNY DO THAT!!???
Persephone: Wow. This is actually getting interesting.
Rich Russillo: DANNY TANNER IS STOMPING AWAY AT CANDICE BLAIR- WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??? LAST TIME WE SAW CANDICE AND DANNY TOGETHER THEY WERE FRIENDS, WEREN’T THEY??? THEY WERE TAG TEAM PARTNERS AND EVERYTHING, WHY IS DANNY DOING THIS TO HER??? DANNY TANNER JUST PULLED CANDICE UP, AND NOW HE SENDS HER CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS, AND I CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE I HAD TO SAY THAT!!!! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT’S GOTTEN INTO DANNY TANNER!
James Peters: Candice Blair isn’t moving, and at this point I don’t even know if it’s because of the pain she’s feeling after what Danny just did or because she’s just as shocked as the rest of us, but either way Danny Tanner looks like he isn’t done, as he sends Candice Blair back into the ring! Danny Tanner now grabbing Candice, AND HE SENDS HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST, AND AS SOON AS CANDICE FALLS DOWN INTO A SEATED POSITION DANNY BEGINS STOMPING AND KICKING AT HER FACE!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS, DANNY TANNER RETURNED TO EAW AND NOW HE’S ATTACKING CANDICE BLAIR!!!!
Rich Russillo: Danny Tanner now pulling Candice Blair back up before setting her up, KILLSWITCH BITCH!!!!!!! DANNY TANNER PLANTS CANDICE BLAIR WITH HER FINISHING MOVE, AND I JUST HAVE TO SAY IT AGAIN, WHAT DID WE JUST SEE??? HOW IS THIS HAPPENING????
Persephone: Danny Tanner is finally acting his age for once :mjlol2:.
James Peters: I can’t imagine what’s going through Candice Blair’s head, or at least what will be once she wakes back up. Everything about what we just saw was uncalled for. Why would someone like Danny do something like that!? Why would he betray his own friend??
Rich Russillo: Better yet, what happened while Danny was gone?
(The crowd boos loudly, and Danny Tanner just stares at Candice Blair as officials come running down the ramp. Danny Tanner slowly exits the ring as the officials tend to Candice Blair, and some of the officials look at Danny Tanner in shock, just as surprised as everyone else at Danny’s actions tonight. Danny Tanner is seen slowly making his way back up the ramp, and after the camera shows one last shot of Candice Blair hurt after Danny’s shocking assault, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Moon Knight on Disney+, featuring Kassidy Heart.)
(‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour hits, and the crowd cheers as the camera fades to the stage. After a few seconds Jake Smith begins to make his first entrance since Battle of Egypt. Jake Smith is holding a microphone in his hand, but he no longer has a Unified Tag Team Championship around his waist after the Haircare Kings lost the titles to Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane. Jake Smith takes a few seconds to look around at the fans in Kenya, before finally beginning to walk down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Needless to say, Battle of Egypt was a really rough night for Jake Smith. Losing one match is one thing. It happens to everybody no matter who you are, but Jake lost two big matches in one night. He lost the Unified Tag Team Championships, and he lost the match HE asked for against Ronn Banks.
Rich Russillo: That’s right, but all that might have been rectified tonight after Chris Elite basically gave Jake Smith his favor from Brand Warfare!
Persephone: Again, Chris is an idiot. Sure he sucks and wouldn’t really use the favor in a meaningful way anyway, but couldn’t he just like, start wrestling better or something? Now he gave his favor to someone just as awful as him, and I can’t even imagine what Jake is about to do.
(Jake enters the ring, and he waits a little while to collect his thoughts after how big of a night Battle of Egypt was, as well as what happened tonight. After a bit he finally begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: This might have been the biggest season of my career. I won the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament with Chris Elite and won the Unified Tag Team Championships. I came closer than ever to becoming a World Champion, and more recently was the runner up in the Grand Rampage match. There’s been so many ups and downs, and I don’t even think I should have to sit here and explain what happened at Battle of Egypt. I wanted to win the Grand Rampage match and I didn’t, and I thought it couldn’t get any worse. I believed that I had what it took to defeat Ronn Banks after successfully retaining the Unified Tag Team Championships against Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane as well as the High Rollerz.. And I didn’t accomplish any of the things I wanted to. Now I’m empty handed and I failed to defeat the man I challenged in the first place, and after all I’ve been through this season, I just have to say that I’m grateful for Chris Elite. Not just for what he did for me tonight, but for what he’s done this entire season.
(The crowd cheers as Jake Smith continues.)
Jake Smith: Like Chris said, the Haircare Kings are forever. We had one hell of a tag title reign and I can promise that things will only get better for us. Chris Elite gave me a huge opportunity, and admittedly my first instinct was to just put myself in the Pain for Pride main event and ruin that little New Eden reunion. All I’d have to do was say I wanted to be in that match and that’d be it. I would’ve not only secured a Pain for Pride match for myself but I would’ve achieved my first Pain for Pride main event, but that’s not how I wanted to do things. As easy as it’d be to put myself in that match, and as tempting as it was having the opportunity to give myself a Pain for Pride main event, when I headline the biggest show of the year I want it to be because I earned it. I don’t need people to keep questioning me on whether or not I’m deserving, and even if it still hurts coming as close as I did to winning the Grand Rampage match and ultimately coming up short, I just wasn’t the sole survivor. That match wasn’t mine in the end, so with that being said, I used the favor Chris Elite gave to me to put myself in a different match. It’s a match that’s actually a bucket list of mine, and one where when I win, it’ll only be a matter of time before the Haircare Kings are in possession of a World Championship. I spoke to Captain Charisma not too long ago, and as of now, I’m a participant in the Cash in the Vault ladder match!
(The crowd immediately explodes into cheers after hearing what Jake had to say, and more importantly the announcement he made regarding the Cash in the Vault ladder match.)
Jake Smith: After the career I’ve had there shouldn’t be any questioning whether or not I can fight through a match like this. I’ve been doing it for years and I’ve always managed to put on a hell of a performance, so this won’t be any different. At Pain for Pride I’m going to make the most of the opportunity Chris Elite gave to me, and I’m going to make sure I leave the biggest show of the year a future World Champio-
(‘REBOUND!’ By JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA) hits and interrupts Jake Smith, causing the crowd to switch into more of a mixed reaction as Jake Smith just turns to the stage, watching as Jay Jerry Johnson begins to make his way out. Jay is already holding a microphone in his hand, and he seems to be annoyed as he stares right at Jake on his way down to the ring.)
Persephone: No no no no NO! My night has already been bad enough watching this show, GO AWAY!!
James Peters: Jay Jerry Johnson doesn’t look pleased by Jake’s announcement, but I can’t help but wonder why.
Persephone: Maybe he’s just scared or something! I don’t know and I don’t care, he needs to go away.
(Jay Jerry Johnson gets inside of the ring as he and Jake are face to face, and Jay soon after begins to speak.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Are you being serious? Do you know what I went through to get here? My friend was injured and attacked by Lucas Johnson and for weeks I was led to believe that the same man that attacked him was someone I could trust. I was lied to for weeks by Lucas Johnson, and one week ago I FINALLY got the chance to give him what he deserved. I just went to war with Lucas because he went and hurt Fitzgerald, and now that I EARNED my Cash in the Vault opportunity, you’re just being allowed to waltz into the match without even having to fight for a spot? You literally just lost two matches at Battle of Egypt, and one of those matches was one you interrupted Grand Rampage to ask for. I actually won my match Jake, and I’m not even the only one that fought for their right to be in this match! SOSA Henderson fought for his spot and won. Jon Kelton fought for his spot and won. Adam Lucas just had a qualifying match and won, so why are you being allowed to use an opportunity that wasn’t even yours to put yourself in a match you don’t belong in? Better yet, how is this any better than just putting yourself in the Pain for Pride main event? Either way it’s an opportunity you don’t deserve, giving yourself a spot that everyone else involved had to work their asses off for. You shouldn’t be in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, you should be at the back of the line, fighting for an opportunity just like everyone else.
(Jay finishes speaking, and Jake just has a smirk on his face, clearly amused by what Jay had to say. After waiting to make sure Jay was done, Jake begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: So basically, what you’re telling me is that you think it’s bullshit that I put myself in the match.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Well, yes.
Jake Smith: Well then you should have just said that instead of ranting like a psychopath about it. I really don’t give a fuck what you think, Jay. After everything I’ve been through this season, I know I earned my place in a match like this.
(Jay Jerry Johnson and Jake Smith are still face to face as the grin Jake had disappears, and tensions between these two have clearly risen.)
James Peters: Well it looks like Jay Jerry Johnson has said all he needed to. He believes Jake Smith doesn’t deserve to be in this match, and I’m sure there’s a few that agree with him, those few also being in the Cash in the Vault ladder match.
Rich Russillo: I have to agree with you James, but in the end no amount of complaining will change anything! Jake Smith is in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, and he might just be one of the biggest threats in the match knowing what he’s capable of!
(As soon as Rich finishes speaking, ‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef hits, and the crowd explodes into cheers, surprised to see SOSA Henderson make another appearance on Voltage after Battle of Egypt. The two Elitists inside of the ring are finally able to turn their attention away from each other as SOSA Henderson begins to walk out with a microphone in his hand as well as a grin on his face.)
James Peters: And now SOSA Henderson is here!
Persephone: That sucks. He’s not even on this brand.
Rich Russillo: Persephone doesn’t seem to be the only one not pleased by SOSA’s appearance tonight seeing the look on Jay and Jake’s faces, but if SOSA cared about what they thought I don’t think he’d be out here right now!
(SOSA Henderson enters the ring, but when he does, he doesn’t immediately address Jay and Jake, instead looking towards the fans before beginning to speak.)
SOSA Henderson: Before anybody has the audacity to question why I’m here on Voltage, just remember that I’m still the biggest star Voltage has seen. I’m a former EAW World Champion and I didn’t just rep the gold brand last season, I made it the biggest and most important show in the entire company. I made this show more exciting than ever so I have an open invitation to appear whenever the fuck I want.
(SOSA looks at the other two before turning back to the crowd.)
SOSA Henderson: And from the looks of it, y’all need me more than ever right now.
(SOSA Henderson finally looks back at the other two, and neither Jake Smith nor Jay Jerry Johnson are amused by SOSA as he continues to speak.)
SOSA Henderson: I just hope both of y’all know there’s no point in arguing, cause neither of you are winning the briefcase. I listened to Jake’s whole speech about how he knows how he has what it takes, and last I checked there’s only one former World Champion in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, and that’s me. Nobody in this match knows better than me what it’s gonna take to get the job done. Not the two of you and not anybody else in the match, cause out of all of the qualifiers I don’t see a single one of you as World Championship material, and that includes whoever wins next week’s qualifier between Roberto De La Rosa and Ronan Malosi. None of y’all can compare to me on your best day, so why waste all this time bitching about who deserves what or wasting everyone’s time talking about how you passed up a Pain for Pride main event for this when in the end neither of you are gonna be the winner?
(SOSA looks at Jake and can see that Jake is annoyed.)
SOSA Henderson: Not even two full years ago I dethroned Rex McAllister for his EAW World Championship, and what were you doing? Not much. I won the World Championship in a fraction of the time it’s taken you to even become a main eventer, and even now that you’ve made it you still haven’t proven you have what it takes to actually win the big one. Even at your best you don’t have what it takes, so why bother pretending shit’s gonna change now when I’m one of your opponents this time?
(Jake doesn’t respond, and SOSA Henderson just turns towards Jay Jerry Johnson, only this time it takes him a few seconds to actually begin speaking.)
SOSA Henderson: Honestly.. I don’t even have shit to say to you, it’s not like anybody’s gonna be picking you to win a match like this anyway.
Jay Jerry Johnson: S-
(Just as Jay Jerry Johnson was about to respond, ‘Last Strike ‘ by Polo G hits, causing a slightly mixed, but mostly positive reaction from the crowd.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: :francis:
(Jon Kelton begins to walk out holding a microphone in his hand, and he begins speaking on his way down the ramp.)
Jon Kelton: Honestly, SOSA’s right. Nobody’s looking at the Cash in the Vault lineup and saying “Jay Jerry Johnson’s winning this”. You’re just not getting picked by the people, but you know who will be?
(Kelton steps inside of the ring where SOSA, Jay and Jake all are standing, and walks up to the three before continuing.)
Jon Kelton: Me, the former New Breed Champion and EAW veteran that’s been making strides all season and coming into my own. I’ve improved in every way since I initially returned to the company, but this season has made me better than I’ve ever been. I’m a better wrestler than ever before and with that I’m more confident than I’ve ever been, and honestly I just have a good feeling that I’m gonna be ending a historic season like this one on the best note possible, which means leaving Las Vegas with that briefcase in hand. At this point it shouldn’t even be any secret that I enjoy matches like these. They’re designed to rest the mental, physical, and even emotional sides of everyone involved, and that’s the type of match that’s perfect for someone like me. It doesn’t even bother me that Jake didn’t have to qualify. Not like you’ll be winning anyway. If anything, things are just going to be that much sweeter when you go through all this trouble to win another marquee match only to come up short and prove what Ronn Banks said about you. All that stuff about you being nothing more than a charity case of an Elitist who’s already reached his ceiling is going to be proven at Pain for Pride when I’m walking out with that briefcase and you’re walking out the same way you’ve walked out of the last two events in a row.
(Jake Smith finally begins to respond, as Kelton’s words obviously didn’t sit well with him.)
Jake Smith: Didn’t you just lose the New Breed Championship? How old are you again?
SOSA Henderson: :mjlol:
(The crowd cheers as the smile is wiped off of Jon Kelton’s face, and Jake continues.)
Jake Smith: The fact that you of all people are trying to talk down to me is insulting. I’ll admit that I lost to Ronn Banks, but you’re not him. A Hall of Famer? One of the biggest names in EAW history? You’re the furthest thing from him.
(Jake Smith and Jon Kelton end up face to face, and after a staredown between the two, the former New Breed Champion goes to respond…)
Jon Kelton: –
(…But before he could say anything, ‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell, the entrance music of the final confirmed member of the Cash in the Vault ladder match so far, begins to play.)
James Peters: Jon Kelton and Jake Smith looked like they both had a lot more they wanted to say, and let’s not forget that these two do have a bit of history, even if it’s not much! It seems like they’ll have to wait a bit longer to get everything they wanted to say off their chests, as Adam Lucas is here!
Rich Russillo: We all remember how controversial Adam Lucas’ actions were back at Grand Rampage, and I think it’s safe to say that he’ll definitely be willing to do whatever it takes to win Cash in the Vault ladder match, possibly even more than he’d be willing to just a few months ago!
Persephone: Well he’s just as boring as always, so I think it’d be for the best that I don’t see him. Can he go away? Please?
(As the mixed reactions continue, Adam Lucas enters the ring already full of the competitors in the Cash in the Vault ladder match. Adam takes a second and looks at the names inside of the ring. Jay Jerry Johnson, who recently defeated the man responsible for his friend’s attack. Jake Smith, former Unified Tag Team Champion. Jon Kelton, former New Breed Champion, and SOSA Henderson, former EAW World Champion. After a few seconds, Adam begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: I really do hope we’re past the point of me having to explain the fact that I very well could’ve been the Answers World Champion right now, and in all honesty I should be. I think I said everything I needed to regarding TLA, but just take a second and put yourself in my shoes. You have an impressive Hardcore Championship reign, you lose the title, and you try to move on. Everything’s fine. You challenge for the Answers World Championship, but you come up short. That’s no problem. Everyone fails. Everyone has those nights where they’re just not the best competitor in the match, but when that night keeps repeating itself over and over even after you’ve reached a point where you know you’re good enough to become World Champion, something has to change. It’d be an understatement to say it’s frustrating coming this close to getting what you want time and time again just to have it slip through your fingers, and I just hope you all know that the feeling I had back at Grand Rampage is one I don’t plan to ever feel again. If there’s anyone to be considered the favorite of this year’s Cash in the Vault ladder match, it’s me.
(None of the men in the ring respond just yet, and as the crowd is still split in both cheers and boos, Adam Lucas continues to speak.)
Adam Lucas: It’s been time to break out for a while, but circumstances beyond my control have interfered time and time again. That can’t keep happening. I won my qualifying match like most of you, but unlike the rest of you it didn’t happen just because I want the briefcase. I’ve reached the point where it’s do or die for me, and when I cement myself as a future World Champion it’ll be because I needed to.
(As Adam finishes speaking, there’s one person inside of the ring that didn’t seem to completely take his words seriously.)
SOSA Henderson: After hearing all that I’m a little surprised you’re not the one teaming up with Jake. You already got losing every big match you have in common.
(Adam Lucas looks at SOSA Henderson, obviously not finding the joke funny as SOSA continues to speak.)
SOSA Henderson: Far as I’m concerned you better get your bitch to start arranging your funeral services, ‘cause I’m not letting some bipolar bozo with a shitty perm walk away with the briefcase come Pain for Pride.
(SOSA stops speaking, and the crowd grows louder as it looks like things might just escalate into a fight between the two.)
Jon Kelton: This is cool and all, but I don’t plan to leave Pain for Pride without my ticket to a World Championship, so SOSA you can make sure Adam doesn’t win all you want, but you won’t be walking out with that briefcase either. Bringing up your World Championship reign that ended an entire year ago because of Terry Chambers doesn’t do much for me, and if that’s the SOSA Henderson that’s walking into Pain for Pride then you might as well start writing yourself off, ‘cause you’re not taking that briefcase from me.
Jake Smith: It wasn’t yours to begin with. You’re not winning at Pain for Pride, and seeing what happened to the last contract you held, even if you did win the briefcase it’s not like you’d do anything with it.
Jon Kelton: And this is coming from the guy that only passed off on the Pain for Pride main event because he knew he wasn’t good enough for it?
(As nearly everyone inside of the ring argues with each other, Jay Jerry Johnson can be seen growing more and more upset.)
SOSA Henderson: Y’all could make all the excuses you want but at the end of the day I’m the only one that knows what it’s like reaching the top, and soon I’ll know what it’s like having done it again.
Adam Lucas: Maybe so, but it won’t be at my expense. The Cash in the Vault briefcase is-
Jay Jerry Johnson: STOP!!!!!
(Finally, things get quiet as everyone inside of the ring stops talking, turning towards Jay Jerry Johnson.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: It blows my mind that you all can go back and forth and whine and argue like that and just forget that I’m even standing here. You’re all making a mistake overlooking me, and I intend to prove all of you wrong.
(The silence continues for a few more seconds.)
SOSA Henderson: :mjlol:
Jake Smith: You? Really? :mjlol2:
Adam Lucas: If you say so.
Jon Kelton: You really got our attention just for that?
(Seeing everyone refuse to take Jay seriously just pisses Jay off even more, but Jay chooses to calm himself down instead of letting his anger get the better of him.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: At Pain for Pride, I’m going to prove you all wrong and take that briefcase for myself.
(Jay Jerry Johnson storms out of the ring, and as ‘REBOUND!’ hits once again, the four other Cash in the Vault competitors just look amongst each other, sharing a few words about Jay Jerry Johnson, as they still don’t seem to fully believe that Jay has what it takes.)
James Peters: It looks like Jay Jerry Johnson has heard enough from his four confirmed opponents. Honestly, I can’t say I blame Jay. He’s in a match against former Champions and is the newest Elitist competing in the match. Jay has yet to establish himself the way they have, and hearing all of these competitors guarantee victory already has clearly gotten to him!
Rich Russillo: Cash in the Vault will be a very interesting match. Jay Jerry Johnson has the chance to live up to his words and shock the world, but we have to remember that everyone in this match has their own reasons for being here, and they’re not just going to let Jay take the briefcase that easily. The Cash in the Vault ladder match tends to be one of the most competitive matches of the year, and this is exactly why!
James Peters: And don’t forget we still have one more Elitist joining these five in that match! Either Ronan Malosi or Roberto De La Rosa will be amongst these five!
Persephone: Just what we need. Either a joke or a bigger joke to complete an already awful line up.
James Peters: You can tell yourself all you want that it’s bad, but I know these five and whoever wins the final qualifier will deliver. The big question is, who will win?
(Jay Jerry Johnson is seen walking up the ramp, obviously frustrated about what just went down, before the camera pans to the four inside of the ring. As four of the six Cash in the Vault competitors are shown all at once, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, featuring the annual Cash in the Vault ladder match.)
(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from commercial break to the sound of ‘Voices’ by Motionless In White blasting through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes over to show New Breed Champion Alex Myers making their way around the ring, taking a seat on a steel chair which was set there for them. They adjust the Championship on their shoulder before Bella Braxton is then seen standing at the center of the ring with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: And is a NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH for the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(‘Dark Eternal Night’ by Dream Theatre begins to play up with the crowd erupting into boos upon seeing Wildcard make her way out from the backstage area. She is seen with a sadistic grin while she looks around, snarling every so often while she does so. From there, she then begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Parts Unknown… ‘THE AVATAR OF PAIN’… WILDCARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: The last time we saw Wildcard in the ring was two weeks ago, and that was when she went up against Robyn Valentine in an Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. She came out victorious that night, and now looks to seize an opportunity for herself in the form of a New Breed Championship shot.
James Peters: Wildcard has made a name for herself on the Sunday Night Voltage brand, fitting in from the get go due to her violent and hardcore nature. Tonight might very well be the biggest opportunity that she’s gotten in this company, and I am sure she is not going to let it go to waste.
Persephone: Um, isn’t the Championship called the NEW Breed Championship? Why is someone who calls herself a ‘Grandmother’ fighting for it? Make it make sense.
(‘Legacy’ by Eminem then begins to kick in while the crowd gives a reaction of cheers and boos, with the camera going over to show Ruler making his way out to the stage. He has a stern expression present while he takes a good look around, he rolls his shoulders before beginning to make his walk down the ramp and heads towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… from The Reserved… weighing in at 235 pounds… ‘THE MONARCH OF AGONY’… RULER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Ruler steps into this match looking to take his career to the next level, having already racked up some impressive accomplishments in the process. Alongside having faced huge names on the Voltage brand, he has not been pinned or submitted in a month. Will he be able to keep that streak up?
James Peters: If that means getting to Alex Myers, I’m sure he has no problem. From what has been said the two of them have history with one another, and it seems that Ruler is more than eager to end the reign that Alex Myers does not deserve in the first place. It’s an interesting dynamic, and if Ruler wins tonight he will get one step closer to what he seeks. This is sure to be an interesting matchup.
Persephone: You know, I’m tired of criticizing people at the moment so I’m just going to say one thing… Nah.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Here we go as this number one contendership match for the New Breed Championship is officially underway! AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT WILDCARD RUNS FORWARD AND NAILS RULER WITH A FOREARM SENDING HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER! Wildcard is not wasting any time as she now begins to hammer away at him with repeated shots towards the head, forcing Ruler to bring up his forearms in hopes of fending them off! It’s safe to say that Ruler didn’t expect this, and now he has to find a way out of the situation that he’s in right now. Wildcard now grabbing the head of Ruler and throwing him down towards the center of the ring, BEFORE SPRINTING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A KNEE STRIKE-
James Peters: But Ruler manages to avoid that by rolling out of the way! Wildcard instantly recovers and turns around, ONLY TO BE TAKEN DOWN BY A DROP TOE HOLD! Ruler is back in this match running to the ropes while Wildcard tries to recover… CONNECTING WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Ruler is back up now, taking a moment to compose himself and get back into this match while he grabs the head of Wildcard and brings her back up to her feet, SETTING HER UP FOR A SUPLEX- But before he can even lift her up, Wildcard begins to fire away with shots towards the abdomen to loosen his grip! Ruler tries his best to hold on, but ultimately he lets go and falls to the ropes, WHILE WILDCARD RUNS OVER AND CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Rich Russillo: Ruler takes a hard fall to the outside, and Wildcard wastes no time rolling herself out and continuing the attack. She grabs a hold of Ruler by the head, BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS SHOULDER FIRST! Ruler gives a cry of pain while Wildcard approaches him and grabs his hair, SLAMMING HIM FACEFIRST ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON THIS TIME! This is definitely not what Ruler wants especially this early in the match, but I’m sure this is the perfect opportunity for Wildcard to inflict as much damage as she can on her opponent. Wildcard keeps hold of Ruler, LOOKING TO THROW HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS ONCE AGAIN- BUT RULER MANAGES TO TURN IT AROUND WRAPPING HIS ARMS AROUND HER WAIST AND SLAMMING HER SPINEFIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF OUR ANNOUNCERS TABLE!
Persephone: EW EW EW EW GET THE FUCK AWAY! PERSONAL SPACE FOR GAWD SAKE!
OONNEE!!
TTWWOO!!
TTHHRRRREEEE!!
James Peters: The referee’s count has begun while Ruler grabs Wildcard by the head, SLAMMING HER FACEFIRST ON THE FACE OF OUR TABLE! Ruler now throws her down to the ground, leaving Wildcard to get back up to her feet, BEFORE GOING FOR A BOOT TO THE FACE- But Wildcard manages to move out of the way leaving Ruler to nearly lose his balance! Ruler holds on, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO REEL BACK HER HEAD AND CONNECT WITH A HEADBUTT AS HER SKULL SLAMS INTO HIS! Ruler only drops down to a knee but it seems like Wildcard isn’t done anyway, grabbing Ruler by the head and bringing him away from the apron… SETTING HIM UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A HAMMERLOCK SUPLEX ON THE RING MAT! HOW GRUESOME!
FFOOUURR!!
FFIIVVEE!!
SSIIXX!!
(Wildcard slowly begins to get back up to her feet, glaring at Alex Myers who is seated with their arms crossed, looking impressed at the scene in front of them currently. Her eyes are directed towards their New Breed Championship before she gets back into the game and grabs Ruler, rolling him back into the ring.)
Persephone: They look like they have sexual tension more than they look like sworn enemies. Wonder who got the mixed signals.
Rich Russillo: Ruler instantly begins to retreat away, using the ropes to latch onto and help himself up to his feet. But Wildcard is following close behind him as she grabs him, before nailing him with a brutal European Uppercut! Wildcard now grabs him by the arm, before sending him to the ropes with an Irish whip… ONLY FOR RULER TO REBOUND AND CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD! Wildcard is taken down to the mat but quickly gets back up to her feet, THROWING A WILD SWING TOWARDS HIS HEAD- ONLY FOR RULER TO DUCK UNDER THAT AND GRAB AT HER WAIST BEFORE TAKING HER BACK DOWN WITH A BACK SUPLEX THIS TIME! Wildcard tumbles down but rolls backward, falling against the corner. Ruler is already back up though, RUNNING FORWARD AND LAUNCHING HIMSELF IN THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE WHICH LEAVES HER STUNNED! Ruler then grabs Wildcard by the arm before sending her towards the opposite corner… GOING FOR ONE MORE FOREARM SMASH FOR GOOD MEASURE-
James Peters: BUT WILDCARD MANAGES TO BOOT RULER IN THE FACE BEFORE HE CAN CONNECT WITH THE MOVE! Wildcard now turns around before beginning to make her way up to the top rope, looking to go high risk while Ruler is down on a knee at the center of the ring, setting him up… LAUNCHING INTO THE AIR AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A CROSSBODY! But Ruler manages to move out of the way of that! Wildcard takes a hard fall while Ruler waits for her to get up… CONNECTING WITH ‘REVOLUTIONIZER’! THE BUSAIKU RUNNING KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS RIGHT AGAINST THE SKULL OF WILDCARD DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! RULER WASTES NO TIME HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE IT RIGHT HERE?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRR-
Persephone: Sigh… Wildcard kicks out, and this excruciatingly painful match continues.
Rich Russillo: Ruler doesn’t seem to pay much mind to the kick-out, but what he is focused on is the fact that Wildcard has rolled to the outside. She knew that the situation she was in was just asking for trouble if she looked to continue, and while I’m sure she’d love that, she also is looking to win this by the looks of things. Ruler rolls out of the ring in pursuit and grabs a hold of the head of Wildcard while she tries to get up, but before he can do anything it’s Wildcard that begins to send repeated shots towards his abdomen! Ruler attempts to fend them off, CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE HEAD LEAVING HER STUNNED! He brings her back up to her feet, BEFORE TURNING HER AROUND AND SLAMMING HER FACEFIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE STEEL STEPS! OUCH!
(Wildcard crumbles down to the mat, barely grabbing onto the apron to compose herself. She presses the palm of her hand to her forehead and sees crimson, feeling the blood slowly begin to trickle down. Despite being in an immense amount of pain, a maniacal smile is seen on her face while Ruler begins to approach her.)
Persephone: :drakelike: Blood, now more.
OONNEE!!
TTWWOO!!
TTHHRRRREEEE!!
James Peters: WILDCARD LUNGES FORWARD AND WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF RULER TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! FROM THERE SHE BEGINS TO ABSOLUTELY TEE OFF ON HIM WITH REPEATED LEFTS AND RIGHTS TOWARDS HIS FACE! Wildcard being busted open must’ve been a shot in the arm, but Ruler is making sure that’s as far as she goes as he rolls to his right and flips her over onto her back this time! From there Ruler begins to throw some punches of her own! Wildcard is doing everything she can to block it, BUT IF THERE WAS ANY MOMENTUM LEFT RULER STOPPED IT WITH A SHARP ELBOW TO THE FACE! Wildcard is stunned and that gives Ruler the chance to grab her by the arm and roll her back into the ring, containing this match once more in the confines of the squared circle.
Persephone: What the fuck did you just say?
Rich Russillo: Ruler rolls back into the ring and grabs a hold of the hair of Wildcard, LIFTING HER BACK UP TO HER FEET BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! Ruler then proceeds to run the ropes… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND THIS TIME GOING FOR A KNEE DROP TOWARDS THE SKULL- But Wildcard manages to roll out of the way of that before getting back up to her feet! Ruler recovers, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO GRAB HIS HEAD AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG! Ruler grabs his face, clearly hurting right now but he gets back up, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO GRAB HIM AND GO FOR A SPINEBUSTER- But Ruler sees it coming throwing a punch to the face of Wildcard before managing to slip out of it! Ruler from there kicks her in the abdomen, before pulling her in and lifting her up onto his shoulders… LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A HUGE POWERBOMB-
James Peters: BUT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN! Wildcard begins to rain down fists on the top of Ruler’s head! Trying to get him to put her back down to the mat before things go from bad to worse! Ruler attempts to keep his balance in hopes of fully executing the move, but he’s forced to bring her back down to the canvas! Wildcard stumbles back, only for Ruler to step forward and connect with a forearm to the face! Wildcard is hurt, but that doesn’t stop Ruler as he connects with another one! Wildcard falls against the ropes while Ruler engages- BUT WILDCARD MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF THE THROAT! Wildcard directs herself and Ruler around… BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A CHOKESLAM EXPLODER SUPLEX! WHAT STRENGTH BEING SHOWN BY WILDCARD AS SHE PINS RULER’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! COULD THIS BE IT?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREE-
Rich Russillo: BUT THIS TIME IT’S RULER THAT GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Wildcard isn’t all that happy about that, but she knows just as well as anyone else that Ruler, especially with the stakes as high as they are, will not go down so easily. That’s something that Alex Myers has to be taking into account right now at ringside regardless of who they’re going to face when the time comes. Wildcard is back up, now beginning to stomp down viciously on the body of Ruler, taking the chance while she can! Ruler isn’t going to let that happen though as he reaches out and grabs ahold of the bottom rope forcing Wildcard to step back while Ruler pulls himself towards it. But it doesn’t seem like Wildcard is going to go quietly as she runs to the ropes and back… LOOKING TO KNOCK HIM OUT OF THE RING WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE-
James Peters: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT! Ruler manages to roll out of the ring, BEFORE GRABBING THE LEGS OF WILDCARD AND YANKING HER TO THE OUTSIDE AS WELL! Ruler wastes no time sliding back into the ring while Wildcard grabs her spine in pain while getting back up, quickly following- BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING RULER SETS UP AND EXECUTES AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD WHILE SHE’S IN A KNEELING POSITION! Wildcard drops back down while Ruler sits her up and locks her in a headlock! Wildcard definitely did not expect that sudden attack while Ruler cinches in a rest hold to catch his breath and recover while he has the chance. Both Elitists have taken one another to their absolute limit but regardless still continue to push on, win or lose, you can’t help but marvel at their efforts here tonight.
Persephone: I think both of them are absolute dogshit in the ring and them just pushing this match forward seems to be more of a contest to show how boring they can be.
Rich Russillo: Ruler has managed to give himself some room to breathe, but Wildcard is managing to slip out of the hold slowly but surely. While Ruler might have a little size advantage over her, there’s no doubt Wildcard has some inhumane strength and energy, especially this late into the match. Wildcard begins to get herself up to a vertical base while Ruler wrenches at the head trying to get her down- BUT HIS EFFORTS PROVE INEFFECTIVE AS RULER SINKS HER TEETH INTO HIS FOREARM CAUSING HIM TO GIVE A CRY OF PAIN! What an underhanded move that certainly takes Ruler off-guard, ALLOWING FOR A BACK ELBOW SHOT TO THE NOSE WHICH FORCES HIM TO RELEASE THE HEADLOCK!
Persephone: Okay bootleg Kassidy Heart. Nice job on the originality aspect of the whole thing huh?
Rich Russillo: What’s with you and-
Persephone: SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Rich Russillo: Sorry.
James Peters: :roman: Anyway, let’s get back to the action. Ruler lets go and falls back to the ropes while Wildcard turns around, RUNNING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP AGAIN WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE- BUT RULER SAW IT COMING THIS TIME AROUND GOING UNDER AND LIFTING HER OVER THE TOP INSTEAD! It doesn’t execute completely though with Wildcard managing to land on the apron, Ruler turns around, WHILE WILDCARD GOES UNDER AND LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE- Which doesn’t connect with Ruler managing to move out of the way, BEFORE STEPPING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BEFORE PULLING HER BACK INTO THE RING! Ruler now going up to the top rope looking to strike-
Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD PUSHES HERSELF BACK UP TO HER FEET AND FALLS AGAINST THE ROPES FORCING RULER TO LOSE HIS BALANCE! Ruler finds himself in a seated position on the top turnbuckle and we know this is not a good spot for him to be in right now, but I’m sure Wildcard loves the opportunity that’s been put in front of her. She begins to make her way over before throwing repeated punches towards his face trying to soften him up! Ruler clearly does not have the energy in him at the moment to fend them off, and that allows Wildcard to join him on the top rope and continue throwing punches his way! Ruler ultimately has had enough and tries to send some her way, but it’s already too late with Wildcard’s assault beginning to overwhelm her! Wildcard stops, BEFORE REELING HER HEAD BACK AND CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT FOR GOOD MEASURE! From there she begins to climb up another turnbuckle, before grabbing Ruler by the head, this isn’t good… WILDCARD GOING FOR A SUPERPLEX OFF OF THE TOP ROPE-
James Peters: But before that can happen it’s Ruler that manages to hold his position before sending strikes towards the abdomen before Wildcard can fully go through with the high-risk maneuver! You know this is the one thing that Wildcard didn’t expect right now, and surely doesn’t want knowing where they’re at! Wildcard releases the front facelock before throwing a punch- Only for Ruler to block, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT IN RETURN! Wildcard is left teetering on the top rope, AND RULER FINISHES IT OFF BY PUSHING HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND SENDING HER CRASHING DOWN TO THE CANVAS BENEATH! Ruler then goes back to what he was initially planning on the top rope, positioning himself… BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF INTO A BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: WHICH CONNECTS! Wildcard is absolutely crushed while Ruler due to the sheer impact pops up and falls against the corner! Ruler knows if there was an opportunity to win in this match, it would be now as he waits for Wildcard to get back up to her feet. Slowly but surely his wish is granted as Wildcard begins to rise back up to her feet, while Ruler pushes himself out of the corner and begins to make his way over, setting her up…
James Peters: RULER GRABBING A HOLD OF HER AND GOING FOR ‘MADE IN HEAVEN’! SPIKE PILEDRIVER TO POSSIBLY PUT AN END TO THIS MATCHUP-
Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD DROPS HER WEIGHT BEFORE LIFTING RULER UP AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP! Ruler takes a hard landing but immediately begins to pull himself back up to his feet, WHILE WILDCARD RUNS FORWARD LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SPEAR ATTEMPT- WHICH RULER MANAGES TO LEAPFROG OVER! Wildcard slides down to the mat, slamming it in anger while she gets back up to her feet, ONLY FOR RULER TO SPIN AROUND AND ATTEMPT A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD-
James Peters: But Wildcard manages to duck under that one before it can connect, turning around, GOING FOR A BIG BOOT- Which Ruler manages to move out of the way from before grabbing Wildcard from behind, AND LIFTING HER INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! WHICH CONNECTS! Wildcard lands on her head while Ruler runs to the ropes… AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP- But Wildcard moves out of the way of that this time causing Ruler to roll back up to his feet, ONLY TO FALL INTO A SPINEBUSTER WHICH CONNECTS! Ruler bounces off of the mat but begins to drag himself towards the corner, propping himself up- BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING HE’S MET WITH A RUNNING HAM SLAM! THIGH TO THE FACE LEAVES HIM WHIRLING!
Rich Russillo: Wildcard now drags Ruler out of the corner… SHE’S GOING FOR ‘SYKE OUT’! RUNNING GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB-
James Peters: RULER! RULER MANAGES TO FLIP OVER THAT AND EXECUTE A SUNSET FLIP PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD CATCHES WIND OF THAT JUST IN TIME AND MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Both Elitists waste no time scrambling up to their feet-
James Peters: BUT RULER GETS UP QUICKER AS ‘BLOODRAYNE MAKER’ CONNECTS! SWINGING REVERSE STO PLANTS WILDCARD DOWN TO THE MAT AS RULER WASTES NO TIME ROLLING HER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKING THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THIS MATCH FOR GOOD???
OOONNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Legacy’ once again blasts through the speakers of the arena while the crowd gives off a mixed reaction for Ruler, who slowly pulls himself off of the body of Wildcard. He rolls himself onto his back on the canvas, disheveled and heavily breathing while the referee makes his way over to check on him. After a while, Ruler musters out the strength to pull himself into a seated position, wiping loose strands of hair from his face before reaching out and using the ropes to get himself back up to his feet. The referee then raises his arm high in the air, before Ruler circles around the ring to get feeling back, then starting the celebration of his victory.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… RULER!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Finally, this match is done, now get My Chemical Romance away from the ringside area, please.
Rich Russillo: Well ladies and gentlemen, it seems that we’ve found a number one contender for the New Breed Championship. Wildcard put up one hell of a fight, coming close on multiple occasions to victory. But when it came down to it, it was Ruler that managed to fight against that and end the match in ceremonious victory, practically stamping his ticket to Pain For Pride XV in the process.
James Peters: You can’t help but wonder in the process how great of a match Alex Myers versus Ruler is on paper. Two of EAW’s more recognizable rising stars, who have both made waves respectively, clash at the biggest show of the Season for the New Breed Championship. It’s sure to be great, and I’m very interested to see how a match like that develops as the weeks go on. Congratulations to Ruler on his victory.
(Ruler leaves the ring and goes face-to-face with Alex Myers, who stands up from their seat. The situation is tense, with one of them needing to say anything. After a moment, Alex turns around and leaves, glaring at Ruler one more time while he does so. The last shot seen is Ruler watching him head to the backstage area from a distance while Sunday Night Voltage transitions to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Everything Everywhere All At Once, featuring Limmy Monaghan and Theron Nikolas.
(Voltage fades to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: This next contest is scheduled for… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Weighing in at-
Off-Camera Voice: No.
(The crowd boos as Ryan Wilson’s Promotional Director is making her way to the stage area with a calm, cold, and collected demeanor, dressed in a sharp-looking business outfit. She has her own microphone in hand as she stands on the stage just below the big screen. )
Demi Knor: Thank you miss Braxton, I will handle things from here. Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Miss Demi Knor! And as the Promotional Director for the man about to be introduced, I feel it is my duty to do it rather than the usual way. Now introducing… from Montréal, Québec, Canada! Weighing in at 220 pounds! He is the Architect! RYAN… JOSEPH… WILSON!!!
(“The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU” by Mick Gordon plays over the sound system of the arena as the former New Breed Champion makes his way to the ring moving past the newest member of his Extended Universe giving her a thankful nod before giving his full focus to the ring.)
Persephone: Oh for the love of gawd! What a pretentious asshole. Every time I hear him or that stuck up skank talk, I just want to gouge my ears with a rusty fork.
James Peters: He certainly knows how to get on people’s nerves, but he also knows how to get it done in the ring as well.
Rich Russillo: Most definitely and it looks like he has his eyes on a certain prize when it was two weeks ago on Voltage when he clocked the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke with his own title belt before dropping the champ on his head. What a statement that was.
Persephone: The next statement that ginger will make is outside Montreal on a sidewalk with a cup asking for change like the hobo that he looks like.
James Peters: We will see what will happen between those two in the coming weeks. Right now he has a different task at hand. His opponent tonight is a competitor who many are considering a rising star in EAW.
(Ryan enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance theme fades out. Seconds later, the boos start up again as “Told You So” by Paramore starts playing and Robyn Valentine enters the arena with her father, Mr. J. Valentine following behind her as she makes her way to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! Being accompanied by Mr. J. Valentine! From Santa Monica, California! Weighing 142 pounds. Here is “THE UNTOUCHABLE ARTIST” ROBYN VALENTINE!
Rich Russillo: This is the first appearance in a few weeks of Robyn Valentine. The last time we saw her, she was fighting Wildcard in her first ever Explosive Barbed Wire Deathmatch. She didn’t win the match, but she opened some eyes with her performance in the match.
Persephone: Spoiled bitch probably broke a nail and cried for the last two weeks until her daddy shut her up with some unnecessary gift to make all the tears go away. Princesses like that make me want to rage.
James Peters: Good grief. Daddy’s little princess actually did a great job in that match. She might not like to put in the work ethic, but she showed that she can when necessary. Tonight she has the biggest opportunity of her young career by possibly picking up a victory against a former New Breed Champion in Ryan Wilson. We’re about to find out in just a few moments.
(Mr. J. Valentine holds the ropes open for his daughter as she enters the ring and gives a nice wave to the crowd… who still boo her… as she takes her corner and her entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before walking back to the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Bell has rung and the match is underway! Both competitors meet in the center of the ring and they lock up. The stronger Wilson takes advantage and overpowers Robyn and muscles her into the ropes.
Rich Russillo: The referee is looking for a clean break from the two and they might just get it, BUT ROBYN GOES FOR A CHEAP SHOT WHILE THE REFEREE WAS TRYING TO SPLIT THEM UP BUT WILSON DUCKS IT!
Persephone: I’m not surprised. This gold digging bitch is used to being spoiled with the expensive things in life that she doesn’t know how to use cheap tactics or cheap anything. It’s kind of funny that she’s making an ass out of herself.
James Peters: Chalk it up to the veteran instincts of Wilson as they go back to the center of the ring. They look to try the lock up one more time, BUT WILSON QUICKLY CHANGES COURSE WITH AN MMA STYLE TAKEDOWN SENDING ROBYN TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Robyn taken by surprise with that move! RYAN THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS TRYING TO GET AS MANY AS HE CAN TO HIT, BUT ROBYN IS DOING A PRETTY DECENT JOB BLOCKING A GOOD MAJORITY OF THOSE SHOTS!
James Peters: She’s scrambling to get a hand on the ropes! SHE’S MADE IT TO THE ROPES AND SHE ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON! Robyn slowly gets back to her feet, but Ryan is right there on the attack–
Persephone: Raking the eyes! What a dirty fighter that bitch is. Princess is such a cheater. Just disqualify her and end this horrible match because I am already bored.
Rich Russillo: Robyn now has Ryan by the hair AND SHE IS FIRING FOREARMS RIGHT INTO THE FACE BEFORE DROPPING HIM THROAT FIRST AGAINST THE ROPES! WILSON STUMBLES BACK AND ROBYN SPRINGBOARDS TO THE TOP ROPE–
James Peters: BEAUTIFUL LARIAT RIGHT ACROSS THE THROAT BY ROBYN VALENTINE! WILSON IS DOWN AND ROBYN GOES FOR THE QUICK COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWW-
Persephone: The hobo kicked out at one. Did that dumb bitch really think that this match was going to end with a lariat. She needs to open a few windows in that richy mansion of hers because she’s a delusional little skank.
Rich Russillo: Robyn will learn that lesson in due time. Look at Robyn. SHE IS TRYING TO CHOKE RYAN! HANDS ACROSS THE THROAT AND THE REFEREE IS TELLING HER TO LET GO OF THE CHOKE! NOW THE REF STARTS THE COUNT! ROBYN RISKING DIS
James Peters: Robyn lets the choke go on four and drags Ryan back to his feet by the hair and whips him to the turnbuckle–
Rich Russillo: Ryan overpowers her and she is sent for the ride to the turnbuckle. RYAN AT FULL SPEED AND HE JUST SPINS HER HEAD AROUND WITH THAT HELLUVA KICK! ROBYN KNOCKED LOOPY WITH THAT KICK TO THE HEAD AS SHE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER!
Persephone: That dumb bitch was already loopy. Getting kicked in the head won’t change a damn thing about her. Stupid girl. Now hurry up and end this match.
James Peters: Wilson spins her around and kicks her in the gut. Robyn up in the air AND SHE IS SENT BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH THAT SNAP SUPLEX ROBYN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE LANDED ON HER HEAD WHEN SHE CRASHED DOWN TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Wilson drags Robyn to the center of the ring and hits the ropes. WILSON WITH THE LEG DROP ACROSS ROBYN’S NECK! ROBYN HOLDING HER THROAT IN PAIN! Ryan is grabbing the legs AND HE LOOKS TO BE TRYING TO LOCK IN LE CRABE DU QUEBEC! BOSTON CRAB ON THE WAY!
Persephone: But that dumb bitch is fighting it! Why? Just tap out and end this match so I can go home. Come on, hobo! Roll her over and make her scream in pain. It will amuse me.
James Peters: Sadistic as always, Seph. But Robyn is doing everything she can to fight out of it. RYAN ROLLS HER OVER AND THE LE CRABE DE QUEBEC IS LOCKED IN! THEY ARE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! ROBYN HAS NOWHERE TO GO!
Rich Russillo: LISTEN TO ROBYN IN PAIN! SHE IS DOING ANYTHING SHE CAN TO PULL HERSELF TO THE ROPES! SHE IS ABOUT A FINGERTIP AWAY FROM THE ROPES–
James Peters: BUT RYAN JUST PULLS HER BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND ROBYN IS SCREAMING IN PAIN! RYAN IS WEAKENING NOT JUST THE LEGS BUT THE LOWER BACK OF ROBYN!
Persephone: Yes! Yes! This isn’t bloodshed, but hearing a stuck up princess screaming in pain holds a special place in my heart. It amuses me. Now I want more. More. MORE!!
James Peters: Can we get a bottle of booze out here for Persephone. She needs to get half lit before she spontaneously combusts. How about we get back to the match.
Persephone: How about you shut the hell up and let me enjoy the sight of seeing someone in pain before completely losing my mind by still being with you idiots.
Rich Russillo: The referee is asking Robyn if she wants to give it up, but she gives him a go to hell look AND LOOK AT ROBYN’S FACE! SHE IS TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING TO GET FREE! AND I THINK SHE’S FIGURED SOMETHING OUT!
James Peters: ROBYN HAS HERSELF IN A HANDSTAND POSITION! SHE USES WHATEVER STRENGTH SHE CAN MUSTER AND SHE ROLLS THROUGH TAKING RYAN DOWN WITH A MODIFIED BODYSCISSORS!
Rich Russillo: NOT ONLY THAT! RYAN STUMBLES THROUGH THE ROPES AND LANDS OUTSIDE ONTO THE ARENA FLOOR! Robyn slowly makes it back to her feet and she is trying to shake off some of the damage from the Boston Crab.
Persephone: Why? Now she has the same feeling in her legs as she does in her head. There is no feeling at all :mjlol:
James Peters: Will you quit that? Robyn is showing some really good fighting spirit in this match and it looks like she is gearing up for something big right now.
Rich Russillo: ROBYN MUSTERING UP ENOUGH SPEED AS SHE CAN AS HITS THE FAR ROPES ACROSS THE RING AND THROUGH THE ROPES AS SHE TAKES RYAN DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN!
Persephone: Just have those idiots stay away from our announce table because I am tired of these dumbasses breaking our announce table every show. Take it out of their paychecks if they break it.
James Peters: Robyn is the first competitor up to her feet as the referee starts the count. Robyn has Ryan by the hair to bring him back to his feet. Robyn tries to whip Ryan into the ring steps, BUT RYAN COUNTERS AND ROBYN IS THE ONE GOING FOR A RIDE!
Rich Russillo: ROBYN IS ABOUT TO CRASH INTO THE BARRICADE BUT SHE JUMPS UP AT THE LAST SECOND ONTO THE TOP RINGSTEP! SHE’S STILL FEELING THE BOSTON CRAP BECAUSE HER LEGS ALMOST GAVE OUT ON HER!
Persephone: That was kind of funny. The dumb bitch about fell off the ring steps and faceplanted. That would have been great.
James Peters: Robyn gets her balance back as Ryan comes in AND ROBYN KICKS HIM RIGHT IN THE FACE! RYAN STAGGERED A LITTLE AND ROBYN JUMPS FROM THE RING STEPS–
Rich Russillo: BUT RYAN CAUGHT HER! ROBYN WAS LOOKING FOR A CROSSBODY BUT SHE JUMPED RIGHT INTO RYAN’S WAITING ARMS!
Persephone: This is a new experience for him. He should enjoy it because it will never happen again for the copper hobo.
James Peters: RYAN HAS ROBYN IN HIS CLUTCHES AND HE RUNS FULL SPEED TO THE RING APRON! ROBYN JUST WENT SPINE FIRST INTO THE RING APRON! THE REFEREE’S COUNT REACHES SEVEN AND HE ROLLS ROBYN BACK INTO THE RING!
Rich Russillo: Robyn is going to be feeling that shot tomorrow as Ryan gets back in the ring at the count of nine before rolling back out to the ring apron.
James Peters: Ryan is calling for Robyn to get back to her feet. She is holding her back from the apron smash, but she is back up AND RYAN JUMPS SPRINGS TO THE TOP ROPE AND JUMPS! RYAN GOING FOR THAT PHENOMENAL FOREARM–
Persephone: Did that dumb bitch just block the forearm from the hobo? SHE HAS HIM UP IN THE AIR! WHERE THE FUCK DID THIS PRINCESS FIND THIS POWER? Did her daddy buy it for her because we all know she didn’t have it on her own.
James Peters: How do you know? This is the first time we have seen Robyn in this situation and she is showing what she can do. ROBYN TRYING FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX BUT RYAN IS KICKING AND FIGHTING IT!
Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON SPINS OUT AND COUNTERS INTO A TORNADO DDT! ROBYN PLANTED RIGHT ON HER HEAD AND SHE MIGHT BE OUT COLD! RYAN DRAGS ROBYN TO THE CORNER AND HE MAKES HIS WAY TO THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: I highly doubt he is going up there to raise his IQ. Then again, anything is an improvement for this ginger. He normally can’t lose on zero. But look at this moron trying to think he’s going to do something smart.
James Peters: Ryan Wilson looks ready to fly as he gets himself positioned. Robyn hasn’t moved AND RYAN JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HE EXECUTES A PICTURE PERFECT FROG SPLASH!
Rich Russillo: FROG SPLASH LANDED RIGHT ON THE MONEY LANDING RIGHT ON THE CHEST AND THAT HAD TO KNOCK THE WIND COMPLETELY OUT OF ROBYN! RYAN KNOWS HE GOT ALL OF IT AS HE HOOKS THE LEG! IS THE MATCH OVER?
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!
TTHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEE–
Persephone: How the hell did the princess kick out of that? Better question. WHY the hell did that dumb princess kick out? This match was so close to being over and she has to have all that fighting spirit blah blah bullshit that I hate so much and ruin everything. I hate these people.
James Peters: I bet they share the same feeling towards you, Seph.
Persephone: Fuck off, you stupid little troll. You’re walking on thin ice, you dumb bastard.
James Peters: Whatever. BUT RYAN HAS MOUNTED ROBYN ONCE AGAIN AND THIS TIME MORE PUNCHES ARE FINDING THEIR MARK! Referee is telling Ryan to open up those fists. The referee reaches four and Ryan gets off of Robyn and gets in the referee’s face.
Rich Russillo: Ryan is arguing with the referee that everything he has done has been legal but the referee isn’t backing down and is telling Ryan otherwise, but neither of them have any idea what’s going on right now–
(BAM!)
James Peters: LOW BLOW! ROBYN WITH THE LOW BLOW ON RYAN WILSON! RYAN IS GOING TO BE SINGING AN OCTAVE HIGHER AFTER THAT SHOT!
Persephone: Bahahahahaha! That was hilarious! Did you guys see the hobo’s eyes bug out of his head? That was great! He should be grateful that a lady was willing to get that close to anywhere down there. I highly doubt that this ginger showers because he always looks like a greaseball.
Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON DOUBLED OVER AFTER THAT LOW BLOW AND ROBYN FOLLOWS UP WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE! RYAN FALLS LIKE A STONE AND ROBYN STACKS HIM UP FOR THE PIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRREEEEEE!!
James Peters: RYAN KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE AND ROBYN CAN’T BELIEVE IT! SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT RIGHT THERE! ROBYN FALLS BACK AND IS KICKING AND POUNDING HER FISTS INTO THE MAT BEFORE LETTING THIS LOUD SCREAM!
Persephone: HOLY SHIT! Is that loud squealing really necessary, you dumb bitch? That scream was like damn nails on a chalkboard. Hurting my ears. Don’t even get me started on the hissy fit she’s throwing in the middle of the ring. Spoiled little brat.
Rich Russillo: For lack of any better terms, she is throwing a temper tantrum in the ring right now. She needs to get focused back on the match should she want to win. WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING? SHE IS YELLING TOWARDS MR. J. VALENTINE!
James Peters: I THINK THIS IS A FIRST FOR VOLTAGE! SOMEBODY IS SCREAMING TOWARDS THEIR DAD! I guess anything truly can happen in Elite Answers Wrestling.
Persephone: If you are encouraging this behavior, I swear I am going to punch you in the throat. We have crazy people and dumbasses, but we don’t have brats and crybabies.
James Peters: I wasn’t encouraging that, but what she’s doing is a big mistake. She is taking way too much time about what happened and not taking it to– UH OH!
Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE IS RIGHT BEHIND ROBYN! RYAN DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY AT ALL!
James Peters: Would you be happy? He got a fist in his down south area so I highly doubt he’s going to be in the best of moods right now after that.
Persephone: That was horrible phrasing, you dumb bastard. Never say something like that again. That was just stupid and it made you sound like an idiot.
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT MR. J. VALENTINE! HE IS HOPPING AROUND TELLING ROBYN TO TURN AROUND BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HIS LITTLE GIRL IS IN A HUGE MESS OF TROUBLE! TURN AROUND, ROBYN!
James Peters: Robyn slowly turns around AND SHE MET WITH AN UPPERCUT QUEBECOIS! EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN IS SHE IS SENT INTO THE ROPES AND RYAN WILSON IS READY TO TEAR ROBYN APART! HE LIFTS ROBYN UP IN THE AIR AND DROPS HER THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A STUN GUN!
Rich Russillo: ROBYN STUMBLES BACK AND RYAN PICKS HER UP AND DROPS HER WITH AN ATOMIC DROP! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY AS RYAN WHIPS HER TO THE ROPES AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM!
Persephone: I don’t understand why he’s so mad. This might be the last time in his pathetic life that a woman will want anything to do with him. In his case, beggars can’t be choosers.
James Peters: Ryan pulls Robyn back to her feet and takes the legs out from under her and drags her to the corner and falls back. RYAN WITH A SLINGSHOT SENDING ROBYN FACE FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!
Rich Russillo: ROBYN STUMBLES BACK ONCE AGAIN AND RYAN GRABS HER AND PLANTS HER WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! RYAN BRIDGES UP FOR THE PIN! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE!!
James Peters: ROBYN ROLLS THE SHOULDER UP AFTER TWO! YOU HAVE TO HAND IT TO THIS YOUNG LADY! SHE IS REALLY BRINGING THE FIGHT TO THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION!
Persephone: Yeah and they are both bringing me to the point of throwing up all over the commentary table because this is making me sick. Just hurry up and finish this match.
James Peters: Robyn pulling herself to the ropes and Ryan is right on the attack, BUT ROBYN PULLS RYAN BY THE FRONT OF THE TIGHTS AND SENDS HIM INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! ROBYN COME UP FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS UP RYAN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!
Persephone: Ref? REF!?!?! THE STUPID PRINCESS HAS THE TIGHTS! LOOK REF! THE DUMB BITCH IS CHEATING! GET SOME GLASSES OR SOMETHING!!
THHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: RYAN MANAGES TO GET FREE BUT ROBYN QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO THE ROSALINE GRAPEVINE! SHE’S TRYING TO FULLY LOCK IT IN, BUT RYAN IS FIGHTING IT!
James Peters: RYAN USING HIS MMA TRAINING AND HIS POWER ADVANTAGE TO GET FREE FROM THE ARMBAR AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO DO IT!
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THE POWER OF RYAN WILSON! HE MANAGES TO LIFT ROBYN UP AND ADJUST HER BEFORE HE PLANTS HER WITH A MODIFIED POWERBOMB! ROBYN LANDED HARD AFTER THAT MOVE! DID YOU SEE HER NECK AND HEAD SNAP BACK?
Persephone: Here we go. The princess is flat on her back. I highly doubt that this is the first time that…. Actually nevermind. That would be way too easy even for me.
James Peters: You can say that again. Especially coming from you.
Persephone: What did I tell you about you walking on thin ice. The ice is getting even thinner with you, you dumb bastard.
Rich Russillo: WHILE YOU GUYS ARE ARGUING, RYAN IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE GRABS ROBYN’S LEGS ONCE AGAIN! THIS TIME HE IS LOOKING TO PUT THE MATCH AWAY WITH THE SHARPSHOOTER! RYAN STEPS THROUGH, BUT ROBYN SOMEHOW GRABS RYAN BY THE NECK AND COUNTERS THE SHARPSHOOTER INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE! IS ROBYN GOING TO STEAL IT HERE?
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOO!!
THHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: RYAN KICKS OUT AFTER TWO, BUT DAMN ROBYN ABOUT STOLE THE WIN RIGHT THERE! This has been an amazing match between these two. Ryan first up to the feet with Robyn slowly following. RYAN TRYING FOR THE SUPERKICK TO SET UP FOR THE FOUR HIT COMBO, BUT ROBYN DUCKS THE KICK! RYAN OFF BALANCE AND TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO THE ART OF VALENTINE! SPINNING HEEL KICK RIGHT ON THE BUTTON!
Rich Russillo: RYAN WAS STUNNED AFTER THAT SPINNING HEEL KICK, BUT HE IS STILL SOMEHOW ON HIS FEET! ROBYN IS FEELING THE PAIN IN HER LEGS BUT SHE IS TAKING A CHANCE HERE AND GRABS RYAN AND SHE IS READY TO FINISH THIS MATCH! ROBYN SETTING UP FOR HER VERSION OF THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB! ROBYN GOING FOR THE BELIEVE IT OR SEE IT! UP RYAN GOES–
James Peters: WILSON MANAGES TO ESCAPE AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! WILSON WITH A KICK TO THE GUT AND LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR! SUPLEX ON THE WAY? NO! IT’S THE MIC DROP! SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER CONNECTS! ROBYN PLANTED RIGHT ON HER HEAD AND NECK! HAS RYAN WILSON DROPPED THE MIC ON ROBYN VALENTINE’S CHANCES IN THIS MATCH? RYAN HOOKS THE LEG! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH FOR THE WIN?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU” starts playing again as Ryan rolls off of Robyn and gets back up his feet. The referee raises his arm in victory as the crowd continues to boo him.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! RYAN WILSON!
James Peters: What a great match we just witnessed between a young upstart in EAW and one of the experienced veterans on the roster.
(The camera shows Robyn slowly rolling over to the side of the ring where Mr. J. Valentine is standing, waiting to help her as Ryan smirks down at her like a conquered victim.)
Persephone: I’m just glad that this match is over. Can we just forget the rest of the show and just end it right now so I can leave and dream about my Sexy Rexy McAllister.
Rich Russillo: You got to give it to Robyn, though. Despite the experience gap and the other disadvantages facing her tonight, she worked her ass off in this match and was very close to pulling off the upset and picked up the victory. We shouldn’t discount Robyn as one of the rising stars of Voltage.
James Peters: That’s right. But unfortunately, it was the experience edge of Ryan Wilson Either way, congratulations to Ryan Wilson on the victory and we will be right bac– WAIT! Don’t go to a commercial, yet. Ryan is asking for a microphone.
Persephone: Oh great! Now we get to hear him talk. The last thing I want to do is listen to that ginger hobo. Bella, if you hand him a microphone, I will punch you in the back of the head. Don’t try me.
(The camera goes over to show Ryan Wilson climbing up onto the top turnbuckle one more time, raising his arms in the air while the crowd showers him with a negative reaction. Robyn Valentine is seen leaning against the bottom turnbuckle, saddened and bowing her head down in defeat while she’s forced to watch Ryan make his victory lap around the ring. He’s about to leave for the backstage area before he pauses. A sly smirk is seen on his face while he turns around, makes his way over to the other side of the ring, and sticks his head out through the middle rope. He barks towards the timekeeper to hand him a microphone, which after some time, is granted to him, as from there he then begins to make his way over towards the center of the ring. While most people would quiet down in interest for what someone has to say, it’s clear that the reaction towards Ryan is much different, as really, the boos and jeers directed his way only grow much louder. He signals to cut his music which is also granted as ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ begins to come to a close. From there, Ryan begins to speak, raising his voice over the crowd while he does.)
Ryan Wilson: You know what’s funny, I heard what Donovan Duke had to say about me. Each and every word, and believe me, I wish I had the chance to respond to that earlier. But I couldn’t, you know why? Because of this oh so important ‘family emergency’ that he had to leave the arena over. It’s a shame because I wanted to look him in the eyes and say what I wanted to say about him, but now I can’t. I can’t because he’s already gone, isn’t that a coincidence? You see, a few months ago when Hikari Kanno made her premature return to EAW, I knew from the get-go that the knee injury that apparently kept her on the shelf was nothing more than a phony. As much as she wanted to deny that, and she will continue to do so, the evidence was damning. So it’s safe to say that I have a keen eye for faux claims like ones made by people like poor old Donovan. You see where I’m getting at here.
(It seems unfathomable, but somehow, someway the crowd manages to boo louder for Ryan Wilson. Ryan loves every second of it, and while what he’s saying might be a way to get some more heat, the way he’s saying it makes it seem like he genuinely believes what he’s putting out there at the moment.)
Ryan Wilson: It’s too on the head to be a coincidence for me. So instead of believing what you see, I’m going to be the one to give you the truth. You see, all was going well in the land of Donovan Duke. He was going to come to Voltage today and make a million and one excuses for how I kicked his ass the last time he and I were together in a ring. But, then he heard the rumor that I, Ryan Joseph Wilson, was going to challenge him for the National Elite Championship at Pain For Pride. Do you know what he did in response? Instead of standing there and responding to such claims like a man, he felt it would be better to get the fuck out of here! That’s your Champion? That’s really your National Elite Champion? I call bullshit because while you people sure do love to cheer and adore this man, I see the truth! I see Donovan Duke for who he is, and that’s a coward! Nothing more, and nothing less.
Ryan Wilson: So let me speak to you personally on this one Donovan, wherever you may be. If it’s in the quiet confines of your hotel room or actually handling whatever is going on in the Duke household, you not showing up and facing me like a man only proves my point. It only proves what you denied me saying two weeks ago and that’s that you do not deserve the National Elite Championship. But no worries, you will not need to bear that weight much longer. For when the time comes for you and me to face in the ring, you will have no choice but to acknowledge me as your new National Elite Champion!
(The crowd, relentless, continues to boo Ryan while he speaks.)
Crowd: YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!
Ryan Wilson: Well-
Crowd: DONOVAN! DONOVAN! DONOVAN! DONOVAN!
(Ryan, unable to even speak at this point over the crowd, shrugs his shoulders before bringing the microphone back up to his mouth.)
Ryan Wilson: The truth hurts.
(Ryan drops his microphone down to the ground while ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ once again begins to play up. Ryan gives a sarcastic bow to the EAW Universe before turning around and beginning to make his way out of the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Gawd, what a scum, bottom of the barrel. How can you twist such a concerning situation to fit your narrative like that and actually be happy?
Persephone: I do it all the time, I don’t know why people have such a problem with that.
James Peters: Well let me reiterate that our prayers are going out to Donovan Duke here tonight and whatever is going on. But I have no doubt that whenever he comes back to Voltage he is not going to be so kind to Ryan, especially after what he’s said tonight in response to the situation. This feud between the two of them is sure picking up speed and it’s only a matter of time before it reaches its boiling point. Until then though, we just have to see what happens, especially to Ryan after his… well, disgusting words.
(Ryan wipes the sweat from his forehead while he makes his way up the ramp, a big smile on his face while he looks around at fans in the front row trying to reach out and grab him. He embraces the hate and loves every second of it knowing that he’s pressed the right buttons. The last shot seen is Ryan making his leave and disappearing through the backstage area while Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to transition to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Ms. Marvel, coming to Disney+.)
(As Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena, “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff begins to play and the crowd isn’t quite sure how to react as Madison’s arrival follows a replay specifically of the actions that unfolded between her and Amber Keys in the Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. The former Women’s World Champion makes her way down the ramp after a moment, looking pissed off and angry with her focus on the ring.)
James Peters: Madison got quite the surprise at Battle of Egypt when Amber Keys opted to blindside her in the middle of the match, moments after they had just been working together!
Persephone: Okay, but can we talk about how that shit didn’t even work out for Amber? Because Madison basically tried to kill her after the fact since Amber wasn’t expecting her to fight back :mjlol:!!!
Rich Russillo: I get what you’re saying, but that’s not really the point. Amber went against Madison in a way she least expected, and now who knows what will happen to the Queen’s Court?!
(Madison, by now, has entered the ring and she’s gotten a microphone that she’s demanded from ringside assistants. She makes her way to the middle of the mat and after her entrance music fades out, it seems that every time she’s prepared to speak she changes her mind. The frustration that’s come from the betrayal that she’s had to deal with has been something that’s clearly weighed heavily on her. But finally, Madison raises the microphone as she looks up from the mat, anger still on her face.)
Madison Kaline: People were saying again and again that I shouldn’t trust Amber Keys, that she’d show her true colors at some point or another – but I didn’t want to believe them. Instead, I wanted to believe that the bond that had been formed during our Queen’s Court days would be stronger than anyone else’s assumptions and that they just didn’t understand what that bond meant to us. I mean, for all that we had been through and what we did to have each other’s backs even before I was basically sidelined by them and Mr. DEDEDE – that’s something that just can’t be easily forgotten or pushed aside. Too many people in this business are fakes and phonies that will just use people to get their way, but I thought that with the time that had passed, The Queen’s Court would be able to reconcile and come back together. …But maybe that was just nostalgia clouding my vision, because I obviously thought wrong.
Madison Kaline: What could’ve been a successful Queen’s Court reunion was ruined because Amber Keys decided to go into business for herself and let her jealousy get in the way, because it appears that that’s all her bitter ass is good for these days! Her ego over things that happened way back in the far past of her career once again got in the way, but it’s her jealousy toward me that truly has taken over this time around. She knows that she could never hold a candle toward me and it’s something that she can’t accept, to the point that everyone else wasn’t surprised to see that she did what she did against me at Battle of Egypt to try to get that shot against Andrea Valentine for the Universal Women’s Championship at Pain for Pride – but look at how that turned out for her!
(While this would typically be something that Madison would laugh or gloat about, having foiled someone else’s plans to bring her down, she’s only gotten more intense with her emotions. Betrayed hardly seems to do her justice as the fury in her eyes is absolutely unmistakable.)
Madison Kaline: I was practically blindsided and cheated out of my second shot at becoming the Universal Women’s Championship all because I made the apparent mistake of trusting Amber Keys again, and I promise every last one of you who’s watching now – and to Amber Keys herself – I will never trust her again. If I hadn’t been attacked like that, who knows what I could’ve-
(But before she can continue, “All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” by A Skylit Drive interrupts her and her attention snaps to the stage instantly as she knows Amber is coming out! With a glare cast in Amber’s direction, the other Hall of Famer makes her way out without a look of remorse or sympathy.)
Persephone: They couldn’t have just talked all this shit out in the back? I’m sure they know that I just absolutely don’t have the time for this :noah:!!
James Peters: But the EAW Universe certainly is looking forward to witnessing this confrontation, because ever since Battle of Egypt, they’ve been wanting to hear from Amber Keys just as much! This isn’t something that can just get swept under the rug, and they know that with these women, seeing how things would unfold in the fallout was guaranteed!
Persephone: I wish it wasn’t :mjcry:!!!
(Amber comes up the steps and to the apron where she stares down Madison for a moment, and Madison gestures for her to enter the ring. Whatever she could possibly have to say with the microphone that she’s brought with her, Madison clearly wants to hear it. Amber steps through the ropes but stays on her side of the ring while Madison remains on hers. With “All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” fading out, Amber raises her microphone to speak.)
Amber Keys: What do you think you could’ve done, Madison, huh? Don’t tell me or anyone else bothering to listen to your insane ranting that you actually think you could’ve won the Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt, or better yet, actually gone on to beat Andrea at Pain for Pride? I’m sure I don’t need to remind you and everyone else that the last time we saw you getting a shot at the Universal Women’s Championship, you lost – and we all know you failed because I wasn’t there to secure the victory for you.
Madison Kaline: Oh, that’s bullshit and you fucking know it-
Amber Keys: Is it, Madison? Because from where I’m standing, it sure doesn’t sound like it. In fact, I’m sure that everyone would actually agree with me because as everyone knows, you were never the most talented member of The Queen’s Court.
(Madison shakes her head in disbelief, so much so that she’s almost amused that Amber would even dare to go there with her. Amber doesn’t give her the chance to respond though, as she continues.)
Amber Keys: Don’t get me wrong, you were successful before on your own and you’d had your accomplishments before anyone even could’ve thought of what a Queen’s Court would consist of. But when all three of us were on Empire – you, me, and Cleoptra – what we’re not going to do is stand here acting like you were at all deserving of what you achieved seeing as how Cleopatra and I were responsible for you being on top. At Battle of Egypt, that’s where it hit me that it could’ve been the same thing all over again. It would’ve been another matter of Amber Keys carrying Madison Kaline to success that you didn’t deserve, another moment where I’d get stuck with having to hear from everyone else about how I let myself get overshadowed for you – and assisting Madison Kaline in resorting her legacy and glory was something that I absolutely did not come back to EAW for. You would’ve been able to succeed only because I would’ve allowed for that door to be opened, but I was set on slamming that door right back in your face and letting you fall.
Madison Kaline: The one who it really came back to bite was you, Amber, because you ended up taking one hell of a fall right through a ladder thanks to me. I know that we agreed that it would be every woman for herself, don’t think I forgot, but to come at me the way that you did? It was fucking slap in the face, Amber, and something that I didn’t have to think twice about making your regret at Battle of Egypt because now you don’t have the opportunity to beat Andrea, either.
Amber Keys: A small price to pay, all things considered. After all, when I returned to EAW before Grand Rampage, I had reminded everyone that I wasn’t the one who actually needed The Queen’s Court to be successful, and even during our matches together as a team, not once did I ever forget what I was capable of on my own.
Madison Kaline: But clearly, you underestimated me and that’s something that we’re not just going to gloss over. You wanted to make a statement at Battle of Egypt by trying to beat the shit out of me and using that moment to let the world know that you were basically superior to me, but you weren’t expecting me to be able to turn that bullshit right back around on you. You thought I was going to be helpless not only without you but with you working against me, but I came a whole hell of a lot closer to winning without you than I had while working with you that night – and that’s something you don’t want to admit at all. It’d ruin this whole “Madison needs me to succeed” shit that you keep spewing, but guess what, Amber? The only one delusional enough to keep buying that crap is you!
(Amber laughs into her microphone and Madison takes a step forward at that.)
Amber Keys: Forget Battle of Egypt, do you think that if I hadn’t returned back in 2018 when I did and essentially allowed you to reign on top the way that I had that you would’ve even been considered the kind of threat that you were or are? I lost count of the number of times that I heard I’d be better off kicking you to the curb and taking that Women’s World Championship for myself, and I sure as hell could’ve, too. So to even suggest that you don’t or ever needed me? You’re the one that’s delusional-
Madison Kaline: But when you did have your chances at succeeding without me or even Cleopatra in the way once you were on your own, what happened? Oh, I know! You went on to lose a trashy-ass Bra and Panties Match that same year to some gutter slut named Felix Hartley, never mind the fact that you lost to DEDEDE in what was supposed to be your oh-so-big shot at getting back at him for all the shit that your name had been reduced to thanks to your locker room bullshit. You’re not going to stand there and talk to me like you were some big force once you got to stand all on your own, when the truth of the matter is that you really weren’t the success without The Queen’s Court that you thought you’d be.
Amber Keys: Because you would’ve been? No one would’ve been there to save your ass, Madison, and you would’ve been out that door faster if you hadn’t been so protected.
Madison Kaline: Like you hadn’t been getting exposed – literally – by some flash in the pan, dud of a New Breed Champion the season right after. I know what I was dealing with and the issues I had to sort out for myself with my attitude, which kept me from being able to show any sooner what I was truly capable of – but I have the chance now to rectify a lot of that. But it seems like you’ve hardly changed at all. All of what you failed to do without me around in mind, it really seems like you’re the one who needed the protection of The Queen’s Court as much as you think I did, and that you’ve just been around on borrowed time. This could’ve been your chance to actually change that with The Queen’s Court, but here you go throwing that all away and ruining it.
(Madison’s tone indicates that no one should be surprised by this, but Amber waves her off dismissively as she’s clearly wanting to hear none of that.)
Amber Keys: You’re not going to spin what’s true about you back on me, Madison, not for a second. You might think you’re clever or that you know what you’re talking about, but you just don’t. If you want to prove me wrong, though, then you’ve got the opportunity to do it right now in your match because I’ll be sitting right there sitting at the commentary table and watching your match against Holly Arrow.
(Amber smirks as Madison inhales, the emotions that she already held toward Amber growing and she’s seen making a fist.)
Madison Kaline: You know that you’ll just be here to try to throw me off! This shouldn’t even be allowed, you’re such a-
(But Madison is cut off by Holly’s entrance music and Amber shrugs before leaving from the ring, heading for the commentary table. “you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish plays in the arena and Madison still looks caught off guard by Amber’s announcement to be at ringside.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen.. The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: Already in the ring… From Tampa Bay, Florida… Weighing in at 120 pounds… MAAADDIIISSOOONNNN KAAAALLLIIINNNEEEE!!!!!!
James Peters: I have to say this has been a shocking turn of events! Amber, I had no idea that you’d be coming out here for commentary tonight!
Amber Keys: I just want to see what she can do on her own.
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Christchurch, New Zealand… Weighing in at 149 pounds… HOOOLLLLYYYYYYY AAARRRROOOWWWWW!!!!!!
(Holly Arrow makes her way down the ramp and towards the ring as her entrance music continues to play, and Madison Kaline is clearly annoyed by what’s going on, but she tries to focus on her opponent.)
James Peters: This is definitely going to be an interesting match, especially with you here Amber.
Rich Russillo: This is Holly Arrow’s first match back and she wants a big win for herself. Madison Kaline on the other hand, I don’t think she wants to lose a match with Amber out here watching.
Persephone: Well I don’t care about the result, as long as it’s over with fast.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: AND HERE WE GO! THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY AND MADISON KALINE AND HOLLY ARROW GO RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER! The two women lock up quickly before Madison gets Holly in a headlock, AND HOLLY LIFTS MADISON UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX BUT MADISON IS ABLE TO FLIP OUT OF IT AND ONTO HER FEET! HOLLY ARROW NOW TURNING AROUND, AND MADISON KALINE LOOKS FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT HOLLY IS ABLE TO DUCK IT BEFORE LANDING AN ENZUIGIRI- OR NOT! MADISON DUCKS UNDER THE ENZUIGIRI AND HOLLY ARROW LANDS IN THE RING, ALLOWING MADISON TO CAPITALIZE!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline lifts Holly up and she tries to go for a German suplex, but Holly Arrow is able to deliver some back elbows and make sure Madison backs off! Now it’s Holly grabbing Madison and sending her into the corner, AND HOLLY ARROW RUNS IN BEFORE LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER- NO! MADISON KALINE DUCKS UNDER IT AND NOW SHE PULLS HOLLY ARROW INTO A ROLL UP, POSSIBLY LOOKING TO STEAL THE VICTORY EARLY ON!!!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT, AND HOLLY QUICKLY LOOKS FOR A BOOT TO MADISON KALINE’S FACE, AND IT CONNECTS!!
Amber Keys: Madison should’ve known better than to attempt to put the match away that early. She’s supposed to be the veteran in the match.
Persephone: Well neither of them can wrestle, so. 🤷♀️
James Peters: Holly Arrow is in control now as she grabs Madison Kaline and pulls her into a front facelock, AND HOLLY DELIVERS A SNAP SUPLEX, BUT SHE HOLDS ONTO MADISON BEFORE GETTING BACK UP TO HER FEET! HOLLY QUICKLY GOES BEHIND MADISON, AND NOW SHE CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX, AND SHE STILL IS NOT DONE! HOLLY PULLS MADISON UP ONCE MORE, AND SHE GOES FOR A DRAGON-
Rich Russillo: NO! MADISON KALINE IS TRYING TO PULL HERSELF OUT OF HOLLY ARROW’S GRASP! HOLLY IS THE BIGGER WOMAN THOUGH AND HAS THE POWER ADVANTAGE, AND THAT ALLOWS HOLLY TO CONNECT WITH THE DRAGON SUPLEX, BRIDGING MADISON FOR THE PIN!!!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: AND THERE’S ANOTHER KICKOUT AS MADISON STAYS IN THIS ONE! Holly Arrow drags Madison Kaline back up to her feet before pushing her into the corner, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW BEGINS TO DELIVER SHOOT KICKS TO THE STOMACH AND CHEST! THE REFEREE NOW BEGINNING HIS COUNT, BUT HOLLY ARROW QUICKLY BACKS OFF, RUNNING THE ROPES AND GOING FOR A-
Amber Keys: Going for nothing, actually. Madison Kaline actually managed to get the boot up and save herself in the match.
James Peters: Madison Kaline grabs Holly Arrow and slams her face into the top turnbuckle, and now Madison grabs Holly into a front facelock before turning around, AND SUPLEXING HOLLY INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!! THAT WAS A NASTY SUPLEX, BUT MADISON KALINE CHOOSES TO NOT GO FOR THE COVER JUST YET, INSTEAD DRAGGING HOLLY AWAY FROM THE CORNER SO SHE COULD DO EVEN MORE DAMAGE!
Persephone: Well whatever she plans to do, she needs to hurry it up!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline quickly runs the ropes as Holly Arrow is down, AND MADISON DELIVERS A LEG DROP, TARGETING HOLLY’S THROAT!! MADISON KALINE FIGHTING A BIT DIRTY THERE BUT THAT WASN’T ENTIRELY AGAINST THE RULES SO THE REFEREE CAN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT! Holly Arrow sits up in pain but Madison Kaline just grabs her and locks in a rear chinlock! Madison is slowing down the pace of the match but she’s also in full control over this one, which is not what Holly Arrow wants in her first match back with EAW!
Persephone: It’s not what I want, either. What I want is for this match to end in a timely manner, so what are we still doing here?? WHY ISN’T THIS MATCH OVER YET???
James Peters: Holly Arrow is pulling herself up to a knee, and it looks like she is starting to overpower Madison Kaline! We already talked about the size difference between these two, and right now Holly is using it to her advantage so she could get back to her feet despite the rear chinlock! Madison is forced to try and transition into a standing headlock, BUT HOLLY DELIVERS PUNCHES TO THE MIDSECTION, FORCING HOLLY TO LET GO!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW NOW LIFTS MADISON KALINE UP FOR A SUPLEX POSITION, POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR EITHER A NORMAL SUPLEX OR A BRAINBUSTER- BUT MADISON KALINE CUTS HOLLY’S OPTIONS SHORT AS SHE SLIPS DOWN BEHIND HOLLY AND DELIVERS A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!!! Holly Arrow begins to roll over towards the ropes, and so far these two have both been putting on a great performance but this really seems to be all Madison as of now! Holly needs to find her way back into this, and fast!
Amber Keys: We’re still early on in the match, so don’t be surprised when things change. Madison looks confident now, but this wouldn’t be the first time her arrogance got the better of her.
James Peters: Holly Arrow is using the ropes to get back to her feet, AND NOW MADISON KALINE CHARGES IN- BUT HOLLY ARROW LIFTS MADISON UP OVER HER HEAD AND OVER THE TOP ROPE, FORCING MADISON TO LAND ON THE RING APRON! THAT COULD’VE BEEN A LOT WORSE! Madison Kaline swings at Holly Arrow but Holly is able to duck under it, AND HOLLY LANDS A HARD ELBOW STRIKE, ALMOST KNOCKING MADISON OFF OF THE RING APRON! HOLLY ARROW NOW RUNS THE ROPES LOOKING TO FINISH THE JOB-
Rich Russillo: BUT MADISON KALINE IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER AND SEND HER SHOULDER INTO HOLLY ARROW’S MIDSECTION! HOLLY ARROW STUMBLES BACK IN PAIN, AND THIS GIVES MADISON KALINE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE HER WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE!
Persephone: What could Madison Kaline possibly be doing up at the top rope? She’s so old, she’s just gonna get herself hurt, and as funny as that’d be, I need her to hurt HOLLY so the match can end!
James Peters: MADISON KALINE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE- BUT HOLLY ARROW CATCHES HER!!! HOLLY ARROW CAUGHT MADISON AS MADISON KALINE WAS LOOKING FOR A CROSSBODY, AND NOW HOLLY QUICKLY RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE DUMPING MADISON KALINE OUT TO RINGSIDE!!! THAT TOOK A LOT OUT OF HOLLY AS SHE HAD TO CATCH MADISON RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY, BUT JUST LIKE THAT SHE MANAGED TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR HERSELF! That was really impressive by Holly Arrow, who seems to be having a great comeback match right now! Holly has been out for months, but it looks like that didn’t have an effect on her in ring ability!
Rich Russillo: We’ll see about that. She’s doing great, but we all know her neck can’t possibly be in the best condition after what happened to her. The referee is beginning to count now, and while Holly Arrow is fine with countout victories, I don’t blame her for rolling out of the ring and choosing not to settle for one! This is a huge match for her, and I think anyone would love the chance to pin or even submit a Hall of Famer! Holly Arrow now grabbing Madison Kaline-
Amber Keys: But Holly gave her too much time to recover, and Madison just punched her in the stomach. It’s a big part of the reason Madison succeeded, you know? Benefiting off of names who don’t know any better, and won’t give her a big enough challenge. It’s exactly what she tried to do when she returned to EAW before challenging Andrea, but in the end that didn’t work out as well as she hoped she would.
James Peters: Madison Kaline is getting back up, AND HOLLY ARROW RETALIATES WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN, CAUSING MADISON TO STUMBLE! Holly is still in control despite that punch, AND NOW HOLLY GRABS MADISON BEFORE SENDING HER- NO!
Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE JUST TURNED AROUND AND SENT HOLLY ARROW INTO THE RINGPOST!!! HOLLY ARROW WAS JUST SENT CRASHING INTO THE POST, BUT MADISON KALINE WAS NEVER THE TYPE TO STOP AT THAT AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT’S NOT GOING TO CHANGE NOW, AS MADISON GRABS HOLLY AND SENDS HER BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!!! Holly always has to be careful with her back getting hit like that nowadays, as her neck could very well end up being hurt in the process!
Persephone: Right, which is exactly why I need Madison Kaline to keep doing that. Better chance of Holly going out with another injury.
James Peters: Madison Kaline sends Holly Arrow back into the ring before quickly following behind- AND MADISON KALINE SAW HOLLY ARROW TRYING TO GET BACK UP, SO SHE JUST PULLED HOLLY INTO A FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH A DDT! MADISON KALINE NOW WITH THE COVER, AND THIS TIME I THINK SHE HAS A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF PUTTING THIS ONE AWAY!
ONE!
TWO!!-
James Peters: BUT HOLLY STILL MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, THIS MATCH IS NOT OVER JUST YET!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline backs up, and I think she’s waiting for Holly to make it back up to her feet, but I couldn’t possibly tell you what for! Madison has always been a very aggressive competitor inside of the ring, and right now she’s not giving Holly a break! This is what it’s like facing a Hall of Famer though, and if they keep this up, Holly Arrow might not be getting the victory that she wanted! Holly is slowly making her way back to a knee- BUT MADISON DOESN’T WAIT ANY LONGER, SHE CHARGES IN! M.O.D!!!!!
James Peters: HOLLY ARROW CATCHES MADISON IN A POWERBOMB POSITION!!!! HOLLY JUST CAUGHT MADISON ONCE AGAIN, THIS TIME AS MADISON WAS LOOKING FOR THE M.O.D, AND YOU DON’T USUALLY SEE HOLLY GO FOR A NORMAL POWERBOMB LIKE THIS BUT I DON’T THINK WE EVEN NEED TO EXPLAIN HOW BIG OF A MATCH THIS IS! HOLLY TRIES TO DELIVER THE POWERBOMB- BUT MADISON KALINE BEGINS PUNCHING AWAY AT HOLLY, DOING WHAT SHE CAN TO WEAKEN HOLLY’S GRIP BEFORE FINALLY JUMPING OUT OF HER ARMS! MADISON KALINE NOW BACKPEDALING INTO THE ROPES AND BOUNCING OFF OF THEM-
Rich Russillo: RIGHT INTO THE FIST OF KHONSHU!!!!! THE FIST OF KHONSHU CONNECTS AND MADISON KALINE MIGHT’VE JUST HAD HER HEAD KNOCKED OFF OF HER BODY BY THAT LARIAT!!! HOLLY ARROW DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER, AND MADISON KALINE MIGHT’VE JUST BEEN PUT DOWN!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: NOO, MADISON KALINE STILL HAS LIFT LEFT IN HER AFTER THAT LARIAT, JUST ENOUGH LIFE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP AND KEEP THIS MATCH GOING! That’s not what Holly was hoping for at all, but that’s exactly the type of fight you should always be expecting from Madison Kaline!
Amber Keys: Well… If you say so.
James Peters: Holly Arrow slowly gets back up to her feet, and this match has obviously taken a bit of a toll on her, but I don’t think she cares when she has Madison Kaline in position to pick up a victory! Holly Arrow now grabbing Madison by the arms before pulling Madison to a kneeling position, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW LOOKS FOR THE MIDAS TOUCH!!!! THE KAMIGOYE KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS- WAIT! WAIT A SECOND!!! IT DIDN’T CONNECT, MADISON JUST BARELY MANAGED TO MOVE HER HEAD OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOID THE KNEE!
Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE TRIES TO FREE ONE OF HER ARMS, BUT HOLLY ARROW BOOTS MADISON IN THE FACE WHILE HOLDING ONTO HER HANDS! Holly Arrow pulls Madison Kaline up seeing that Madison still has enough life to avoid her finishing move, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW DELIVERS AN EXPLODER SUPLEX, SENDING MADISON KALINE TO THE CORNER OF THE RING!!! Madison Kaline is in a lot of trouble right now, as Holly Arrow is in firm control over this match, just like Madison was a while ago!
Persephone: Yeah yeah the tables have turned blah blah blah, can we get to the important part now? You know, the ending?
James Peters: Madison Kaline slowly pulls herself up to her feet in the corner, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW CHARGES AT MADISON- BUT MADISON KALINE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO LIFT HOLLY OVER HER, CAUSING HOLLY TO LAND UP ON THE TOP ROPE! Madison walks out of the corner, BUT AS SHE TURNS AROUND HOLLY ARROW DIVES, LOOKING FOR THE HOLLY-GO-ROUND-
Rich Russillo: WHICH DOESN’T CONNECT!!! THE HOLLY-GO-ROUND DOESN’T CONNECT, INSTEAD MADISON JUST BARELY MOVED OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE KICKING HOLLY ARROW IN THE FACE!!! HOLLY WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT KICK, AND NOW MADISON KALINE QUICKLY RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE M.O.D!!!!! THE M.O.D CONNECTS THIS TIME, AND MADISON KALINE QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!-
James Peters: HOLLY ARROW GETS THE SHOULDER UP, AND AFTER A MOVE LIKE THAT WHICH TARGETED HOLLY’S NECK, I’M ACTUALLY SURPRISED SHE MANAGED TO SURVIVE THAT!
Amber Keys: I’m not. To Madison’s credit that was a really smart move, but that wasn’t going to be enough to get the job done. Not yet at least.
James Peters: But that just begs the question, what will be enough? These two have hit each other with some huge moves and while they’ve come close, none of them have been enough to get the job done!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline looks frustrated, and I don’t really blame her! This match has been very close and competitive, and after a move like that I can see why Madison believed the match would be over! Madison is getting back to her feet and yelling at Holly to get back up, and that’s the bad part of this situation for Holly. She may have kicked out of one big move, but who’s to say she’ll be able to survive another?
Persephone: I don’t know but she better not. I don’t know why anybody would pay their hard earned money to watch a match between Holly Arrow and Madison Kaline, but I’m not an idiot. I’d rather spend my time watching something more interesting, like-
James Peters: We get it. Holly Arrow is slowly finding her way back up to her feet, and unfortunately there’s a chance this match might actually be coming to an end soon! Holly has no idea where she is right now, AND NOW MADISON KALINE GOES AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, BEFORE DELIVERING THE AFTERLIFE-
Rich Russillo: NO NO NO NO NO, HOLLY ARROW JUST DUCKED DOWN AND PULLED MADISON KALINE INTO A SCHOOL GIRL PIN!!! HOLLY ARROW JUST ROLLED MADISON KALINE UP AND NOW I THINK IT’S HER LOOKING TO STEAL THE VICTORY!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE KICKS OUT, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN ON THE MAT!!!! I can’t blame Holly and Madison for having to catch their breath after what they’ve been putting each other through. I didn’t even think Holly would have enough left in her to counter that clothesline, and somehow she did!
James Peters: It really is impressive what these two are bringing to the table tonight. Matches like this are absolutely worthy of Voltage main events, and I have to give tons of credit to both Madison and Holly for their performances tonight! Both women are slowly trying to get back up, and I’ve gotta say, I genuinely have no idea who’ll win! I’m sure people had tons of predictions for this match heading into it, but right now I think people may be second guessing themselves, no matter who they thought was winning! That just goes to show how well these two have done tonight!
Rich Russillo: Holly Arrow and Madison Kaline are both up to their feet, AND MADISON KALINE HITS HOLLY WITH A RIGHT HAND, AND THAT ALONE NEARLY TAKES HOLLY OFF OF HER FEET, BUT SOMEHOW HOLLY MANAGES TO RESPOND WITH A FOREARM! It looks like these two might be starting to trade strikes, AS MADISON HITS HOLLY WITH HER OWN FOREARM, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW SENDS ONE BACK AT MADISON KALINE! THESE TWO KEEP HITTING EACH OTHER WITH THESE FOREARMS OVER AND OVER TO SEE WHO’LL DROP FIRST- BUT HOLLY ARROW CATCHES MADISON OFF GUARD WITH A HEADBUTT, AND NOW SHE GOES FOR A SINGLE-KNEE BACKSTABBER-
Amber Keys: But Madison managed to grab onto the ropes and push Holly Arrow off of her. Madison Kaline survived that, but I really doubt she can survive much more.
James Peters: You might be right, but the same would have to go for Holly Arrow, right? Holly now stumbling back, BUT SHE QUICKLY RUNS AT MADISON BEFORE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER FIST OF KHONSHU- WHICH MADISON IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER BEFORE RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, BOUNCING OFF OF THEM! HOLLY ONCE AGAIN LOOKS FOR THE LARIAT, BUT MADISON DUCKS UNDER AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE FIRST PAIR OF ROPES, BEFORE CUTTING HOLLY IN HALF WITH A SPEAR!!!!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline utilizing a spear, as Holly Arrow holds her stomach in pain, and now Madison Kaline looks to capitalize on that as she begins to make her way up to the top rope! I don’t see Holly Arrow getting back up after that spear, so whatever Madison does right now might just be enough to end the match! MADISON KALINE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING FOR THE MADDIE BOMB!!!! THE DIVING MOONSAULT CONNECTS-
James Peters: NO IT DOESN’T, HOLLY ARROW GOT THE KNEES UP!!!! HOLLY ARROW GOT THE KNEES UP AND MADISON KALINE LANDED RIGHT ONTO THEM!!! HOLLY ARROW KNEW SHE WAS IN TROUBLE AFTER THAT SPEAR, AND SHE JUST BROUGHT MADISON KALINE DOWN TO HER LEVEL BY GIVING HER A TASTE OF HER OWN MEDICINE! NOW IT’S MADISON FEELING LIKE SHE WAS JUST CUT IN HALF, AND HOLLY ARROW HAS A CHANCE TO GET BACK INTO THIS ONE! That was well played by Holly Arrow, WHO JUMPS ON MADISON’S BACK AS SOON AS SHE GETS UP, DELIVERING A SUNSET FLIP BOMB!!! HOLLY HOLDS MADISON DOWN FOR THE PIN!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR-
Persephone: Oh my God, ANOTHER KICKOUT???! Why are they still going??? What more could they possibly have to offer, this match has been boring from start to finish! Like come on, couldn’t Captain Charisma have at least put a stipulation on this match? It’s the main event match, and I’m on the verge of passing out due to boredom. Unbelievable.
James Peters: I can assure you that you’re the only one bored right now. Everyone else in the arena is on their feet after what we just witnessed!
Persephone: I didn’t ask for you to speak. I don’t care what everyone else thinks.
Rich Russillo: Holly Arrow slowly begins to pull herself up to her feet, and Holly Arrow is clearly worse for wear after all that’s happened in this match, but she’s determined to put Madison Kaline away at all costs! Holly Arrow now picking Madison up, and she pulls her up onto the top rope before beginning to climb up! Holly Arrow has something big in mind here, and whatever it is, I have the feeling that Madison Kaline might just be on the receiving end of a loss as long as it connects!
Amber Keys: That’s not a surprise. It was always going to come down to that, which is exactly why I’m here. Madison Kaline wants to prove me wrong, but this tends to be the outcome every time I’m not there to hold her hand.
James Peters: Holly Arrow is up top with Madison Kaline, and now Holly is pulling Madison up, BUT MADISON KALINE MANAGES TO DELIVER A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, AND SHE DOESN’T STOP THERE! KNOWING HOW MUCH TROUBLE SHE’S IN, MADISON REPEATEDLY PUNCHES AWAY AT HOLLY, FORCING HOLLY TO LOSE HER GRIP ON MADISON!!! HOLLY ARROW IS TRYING TO GO FOR THE SUPERPLEX ANYWAY, BUT I THINK MADISON KALINE MIGHT BE GETTING THE BETTER OF HER RIGHT NOW!!!
Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE PUSHES HOLLY ARROW OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!!!! HOLLY ARROW HAS A ROUGH LANDING ON THE MAT, AND NOW IT’S MADISON KALINE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!! MADISON KALINE TURNS AROUND ON THE TOP ROPE WHILE HOLLY ARROW IS DOWN, AND NOW MADISON KALINE GOES FOR THE MADDIE BOMB- BUT HOLLY ARROW ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!!!! HOLLY ARROW MANAGED TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOID THE MADDIE BOMB- BUT MADISON KALINE LANDED ON HER FEET! SHE KNEW HOLLY WOULD MOVE!
James Peters: M.O.D!!!!! MADISON KALINE CONNECTS WITH THE M.O.D FOR THE SECOND TIME, BUT THIS TIME HOLLY ARROW IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING, SAVING HERSELF FROM WHAT WOULD HAVE LIKELY BEEN THE END OF THE MATCH!!!! THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A CLOSE MATCH, AND THAT RIGHT THERE JUST TELLS THE STORY OF THE ENTIRE MATCH! THESE TWO HAVE THROWN THEIR BEST AT EACH OTHER, BUT SOMEHOW THEY KEEP FINDING WAYS TO SURVIVE! Madison Kaline can’t believe her eyes, the ending of the match just slipped through her fingers!
Persephone: Maybe she should wrestle better, then she wouldn’t have to worry about stuff like that happening to her.
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline rolls outside of the ring to grab Holly Arrow, AND MADISON SLAMS HOLLY’S FACE ONTO OUR TABLE!!!
Madison Kaline: (off-mic to Amber) This is going to be you soon enough.
Amber Keys: You should worry about putting Holly away first. Anything could happen now that I’m not here to help you win.
(Madison walks up face to face with Amber, but Amber doesn’t get out of her chair.)
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) I can’t wait to shut you up.
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline sends Holly back into the ring before following behind, but she clearly didn’t take too kindly to that comment.
Amber Keys: That’s not my problem, nothing I said was wrong. If anything, Madison would benefit from actually listening to me.
James Peters: Madison Kaline now pulling Holly up, AND HOLLY HITS MADISON WITH A RIGHT HAND! Holly Arrow had a good amount of time to recover, AND NOW SHE’S LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE OFF OF IT BY LIFTING MADISON INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY- BUT MADISON KALINE BEGINS ELBOWING AWAY AT HOLLY ARROW, TRYING TO STOP HOLLY FROM DELIVERING WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED! MADISON KALINE NOW WITH A SNAP DDT, TAKING HOLLY DOWN TO THE MAT!!! Madison Kaline now looking to capitalize-
(Now, Amber Keys can be seen with her headset off, standing right by the ring. As Madison Kaline is just about to pull Holly up, she notices Amber Keys.)
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) This is exactly what I said was going to happen! I clearly have everything under control, get back in the chair!
Amber Keys: (off-mic) I’m not doing anything. I said I’d watch your match, and that’s what I’m doing. If you had everything under control you would’ve already defeated Holly. You’re the Hall of Famer, not her.
(Madison Kaline is clearly frustrated, but instead of continuing to get distracted and arguing back, she lets her actions do the talking.)
James Peters: Madison Kaline just dropped Holly Arrow with a huge forearm shot to the face, and I think she’s making her way up the top rope! I don’t know what Madison has planned right now, but Amber Keys’ words seemingly inspired Madison to head up top!
Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline clearly wanted to keep arguing back, but we’ve seen how that’s cost her in the past! Madison instead is taking a different approach as she is waiting for Holly Arrow to get back up! Holly Arrow is slowly stumbling back to her feet, and Madison Kaline looks at Amber Keys one more time before turning her attention back to Holly! Wait a second, is Madison about to do what I think she is?
James Peters: OH MY GOD, MAJOR KEYS!!!! MADISON GOES FOR AMBER’S OWN MOVE TO PUT HOLLY AWAY-
Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY JUST MANAGES TO STEP BACK AND AVOID THE DIVING CORKSCREW STUNNER!!!!! MADISON TRIED TO SEND A MESSAGE TO AMBER, BUT I THINK AMBER GOT IN MADISON’S HEAD INSTEAD, AND NOW HOLLY CAPITALIZES BY ROLLING MADISON UP INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. HOOLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYY AAAAARRRRRROOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!
(‘you should see me in a crown’ hits, and Holly Arrow quickly rolls out of the ring with a grin on her face as she drops down to a knee, clearly exhausted after that match. Madison Kaline looks more pissed off than anything after Amber Keys was still able to find a way to throw her off her game even when she knew it was coming. As the crowd gives a mixed reaction, the referee holds Holly’s arm up outside of the ring.)
James Peters: HOLLY ARROW STOLE THE WIN!!!! HOLLY ARROW PICKS UP THE VICTORY!!! MADISON KALINE TRIED TO USE AMBER’S OWN MOVE AGAINST HOLLY IN A GAME OF “ANYTHING YOU COULD DO I COULD DO BETTER”, BUT SHE ONLY DID IT BECAUSE AMBER KEYS GOT IN HER HEAD!! Amber annoyed Madison, and while Madison made the smart choice in choosing not to argue, Amber- WOAH!!!
Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS JUST STORMED THE RING AND TOOK MADISON DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!!! AMBER KEYS ALREADY COST MADISON KALINE THE MATCH, AND NOW SHE’S ATTACKING MADISON!!! This is too much! Madison Kaline could have won if Amber Keys didn’t do everything she could to make sure Madison made a mistake, and now she’s beating the hell out of Madison!
James Peters: Amber Keys kept blaming Madison Kaline for her failures throughout this match, but what happened tonight, can we really blame Madison for that??
Persephone: I mean.. Yeah? Who told her to do any of that?
James Peters: Come on, Amber Keys literally got out of her seat just to provoke Madison!
Persephone: Don’t argue with me I don’t care, I’m just glad it’s over.
Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS DRAGS MADISON KALINE UP BEFORE SENDING HER INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW AMBER BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE AMBER ALERT!!!! THE AMBER ALERT CONNECTS AND MADISON KALINE IS LAID OUT!!!!
(Holly Arrow slowly backpedals up the ramp, watching the whole situation inside of the ring go down, seemingly not caring too much about the issues between Madison and Amber.)
James Peters: WOAH, WHAT THE HELL??!
Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA JUST ATTACKED HOLLY ARROW FROM BEHIND!!!!! CLEOPATRA JUST BLINDSIDED HOLLY ARROW, AND NOW CLEOPATRA GRABS HOLLY BEFORE SETTING HER UP!!!
James Peters: BRUTALITY!!!!!! BRUTALITY CONNECTS ON HOLLY ARROW ON THE STAGE, AND HOLLY HAD NO IDEA THAT WAS EVEN COMING!!!!!
(Cleopatra leans down towards Holly Arrow, and the camera is close enough to hear what Cleopatra says as she begins to speak.)
Cleopatra: (off-mic) Alright, little girl. If you want a match with me, you got it. See you at Pain for Pride.
James Peters: WAIT, DID WE JUST HEAR THAT RIGHT???
Rich Russillo: CLEO IS GONNA FACE HOLLY ARROW AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING???
Persephone: :will: Why is this happening?
James Peters: Cleopatra just announced that she’ll face Holly Arrow at Pain for Pride, I can’t believe it! What an announcement!!!
Rich Russillo: Now we know what Cleopatra and Holly are doing at Pain for Pride!!! But, what about the Queen’s Court? Such a potentially great reunion run has been cut short, and in such a huge way!
(Cleopatra stands back up, and she stares inside of the ring at Amber Keys, who looks back at her. Cleopatra doesn’t say anything, instead just giving Amber a look of disgust as she makes her way back to the backstage area. From there, as Madison Kaline and Holly Arrow are both down and out and Amber is the only one left standing, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Morbius 2: More Bius starring Jake Smith.)
(Voltage returns from its final commercial break of the night and cuts to the ring area. Bella is standing by.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… DRAKE KING!
(‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer begins to blast across the PA system. The members of the EAW Universe that are in attendance aren’t happy about this at all and they make sure their voices are loud and clear. A barrage of jeers are heard as Drake steps on the stage and the noise only gets louder when everyone sees that Drake looks completely disgusted at the moment.)
James Peters: Well, if we judge things by the look on his face, Drake King isn’t at all happy to be out here tonight. With Pain for Pride less than a month away, Drake is going to be stepping into his third straight headlining match at the season ending finale. This time he finds himself across the ring from two very familiar faces. The EAW Champion, Myles, and their opponent, Minerva, spent nearly a year wreaking havoc with Drake as the trio known as New Eden. I don’t think anyone will ever forget what went down in the closing minutes of the Voltage Extreme Elimination Chamber back at Road to Redemption.
Persephone: It was grisly and bloody, and absolutely everything I could ever want in a match. The only thing that would have made it more perfect is if Minerva had legitimately died and Myles was left sobbing over her dead body. Tragic endings make me happy because there are no winners.
James Peters: You really are the most fucked up person I have ever worked with and that is saying a lot.
Rich Russillo: I think she’s perfect…
Persephone: But we didn’t ask you, Dick. We also didn’t ask for Drake to come out here tonight and end the show on a sour note. I don’t know what he could possibly have to say other than the usual garbage that spews from his mouth. I’m not interested in hearing Drake bitch and moan. Are you?
(Rich and James didn’t really get the chance to answer because by then, Drake was in the ring with a microphone in his hands. His music had already faded out.)
Drake King: In the Book of Dristianity, there is a particular verse that spoke to me as I woke up this morning and it made me think of the current EAW Champion, Myles. 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 8, the Holy Book states; ‘Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.’ It goes without saying that there is only one person who’s truly the devil in this scenario and it most certainly isn’t me. The trollop Myles rests his head next to every single night, bares her teeth and thinks about when the right time is to strike. Minerva has always been a disgustingly greedy woman, with more ambition than ten Elitists combined, and not even time spent in New Eden did enough to curb her appetite for frivolous things such as title belts. I should have seen her betrayal coming, but unfortunately, I wanted to see the best in not only Minerva, but Myles as well. I didn’t even fathom that things would turn out like this and I certainly didn’t see the three of us standing against one another at Pain for Pride after we ended last year’s standing tall over everyone.
(Drake has the gall to look sad as he says this, which doesn’t really settle well with the crowd. They know he is full of shit and don’t believe a single word that is coming out of his mouth.)
Drake King: The whole concept of Pain for Pride is something that I find extremely disturbing. This event does nothing more than promote ego and violence, and encourages my fellow Elitists to go for bragging rights and up their games. While there is certainly nothing wrong with rising to the occasion and putting your best competitive foot forward, it’s never about just competing. There always seems to be a string attached somewhere and it shouldn’t be that way. Why is it that the lure of gold or some pointless trophy to hold is what forces people to bring their absolute best to the table? Shouldn’t a professional wrestler bring their best regardless of what’s on the line? Just the thrill of having an amazing match against a worthy adversary should be enough but it just isn’t. At least it’s not for the men and women who work here. It makes me sick to my stomach to see all the preparation going into Pain for Pride. Champions bragging about why they’re the best and it’s never any good reason other than the fact they have a championship belt around their waist. Challengers gearing up to compete and all because their egos are telling them that they need a belt to validate their existence. Everyone else is scrambling around and trying to find a place on the card simply because they want all eyes on them and momentum for next season; momentum that they believe will carry them into a championship match no less :francis:. It’s legitimately sad, and one of the biggest reasons why I was drawn to Myles in the first place is because he felt the same way as me.
Drake King: Myles has never hidden his disdain for belts and accomplishments. Myles is someone who gets it, or at least he used to before he started to think with something other than his brain. It makes me sad, because I know that together, Myles and I could have accomplished some great things. We could have changed this company for the better, but he allowed himself to get brainwashed by Minerva and he stabbed me in the back. I wish things would have gone down differently between all three of us, truly, I do. New Eden was on the cusp of doing great things, or at least I thought we were. When we gained control over Voltage after our triumph at Wicked Games, I thought that things were finally going to go our way. Our collective vision was finally going to come to fruition and the entire world was finally going to see a much better EAW. Of course, we all know that’s not what happened. All along, Minerva was plotting against me and dragging Myles along for the ride. She concocted her own plan to try and take the EAW World Championship away from me at Road to Redemption but thankfully I saw right through her. Minerva was a devil disguised as a sheep, but those who falsify themselves always show their true colors eventually. What’s funny, though, is that I was willing to give Minerva another chance. All she had to do was accept her punishment and then fall in line, but Myles had to play the hero. Myles had to stand up for her. Myles used his Cash in the Vault briefcase to rip the EAW World Championship away from me and all because I foiled his girlfriend’s plan to break up New Eden. In my heart, I don’t believe that Myles really wanted to do those things, but we all know what women like Minerva do in order to get what they want. And I hesitate to even use that word because Minerva is certainly not a woman. Women don’t conduct themselves the way she does, and it makes me shudder. Myles is weak-minded and weak-willed, and really only has one thing on his mind, which is why I’m sure he was so eager to follow along and turn his back on me.
(Drake sighs into the microphone.)
Drake King: Clearly, I’ve had a lot of time to think about stuff and how I should approach this match at Pain for Pride, and even now, I still believe that Myles is a man who can be reasoned with. I don’t think he really enjoys the path he’s gone down since becoming the EAW World Champion. He’s not being true to himself and that championship has clearly gone to his head. That’s why right now I want to invite Myles down to the ring and have a talk with him, man to man. And just Myles. I will literally walk right out of this building if Minerva comes down. I don’t have any interest in speaking to her, nor will I engage her in any way. I won’t give her ego what it desperately craves which is my attention.
(Drake lowers the microphone and waits. A few seconds later, ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi begins to play, and the crowd pops loudly for the EAW World Champion, Myles. It’s apparent he doesn’t seem amused with anything Drake has had to say so far.)
Rich Russillo: Well, I can only imagine that this is about to be a conversation that isn’t going to go well.
James Peters: Considering Drake just spent the better part of five minutes completely trashing Myles’ girlfriend and running both of them down, you are probably right.
Persephone: Shhhh! I’m trying to sleep!
Rich Russillo & James Peters: :mjlol:
(Myles has a microphone with him as he gets into the ring and he just shakes his head at Drake. Drake remains completely impassive, which is a far cry from the emotion he was displaying before Myles came to the ring. Myles takes a moment to gather his thoughts while his theme music fades out. The fans quickly quiet down because obviously they want to see how Myles responds to Drake.)
Myles: There really are no words when it comes to dealing with you and your delusional ramblings. Do you really expect me to come out here and take anything you have to say seriously when you spent the majority of your rant criticizing Minerva and then expecting her not to come out here and defend herself? I don’t need to fight her battles. She is more than capable of getting the job done on her own, but I’m definitely not going to let you continue dragging her name through the mud especially when you know that BOTH of us always had New Eden’s best interests at heart. I don’t know how many times we have to rehash this shit and go back and forth about who’s fault it was that New Eden imploded, it was yours by the way, but I’m not going to spend the next few weeks arguing about it. What I’m going to do is make sure that you know just how seriously I’m taking this match at Pain for Pride and that as far as I’m concerned, that event is going to be where I end you for good. I’ll admit that I’m not the same man I was six months ago, or even three months ago. I’ve evolved, for the better, and my perspective on some things have changed. As the EAW World Champion, I have become the face of this brand. All eyes are on me and that is something I take pretty seriously. I have the opportunity to show the world what a truer fighter should be. If holding this title forces my competition to raise their level and become better than they were before, then so be it. Motivation is a personal thing and who am I to look down my nose at anyone for wanting to become a champion. I’m going to be the best possible version of myself regardless if I have a championship, and while I wish everyone else had the same philosophy, I can’t force people to bend to my ideals. All I can do is give them the best possible match I can and hope they meet me at my level or push me beyond it. I truly believe you would be a lot happier if you tried to take a similar approach.
(Drake looks to reply, but Myles isn’t done speaking.)
Myles: Of course, you’re not a reasonable person. You’re a greedy bastard who’s only ever looked out for number one. One day you’re going to admit that New Eden was nothing more than a vanity project for you. You set the group up to cater to your own selfish desires and somehow Minerva and I fell for it. I’m not proud of that, and neither is she, but both of us are doing our best to put that chapter of our respective careers behind us. It’s crazy how you managed to manipulate us both into believing that we truly could make EAW a better place if we tried to abolish championships and rid this company of unnecessary violence. Of course your solution to doing just that was to have us hold both Voltage exclusive championships and the Cash in the Vault briefcase. With Minerva defending the National Elite Championship, she wouldn’t focus on the EAW World Championship. With me holding the briefcase, you never had to look over your shoulder and worry about a surprise cash in. You really set yourself up to have a perfect reign and hell, you’d probably still be the champion if you hadn’t pulled that shit inside the chamber. Minerva did her part and helped you get rid of everyone else. She was never going to turn on you. She was fucking leaving that chamber so you could get your hand raised, and New Eden would once again reign supreme. You attacked her because you’re completely fucked and you don’t know how to have any sort of actual relationship with another human being.
Drake King: She reinstated the chamber just so could take the EAW Championship from me.
Myles: No she didn’t, you thick fucking cunt. Captain Charisma was gunna reinstate the shit anyway because our control over Voltage was going to end before Road to Redemption even took place. What Minerva did was orchestrate a full-proof plan that wasn’t going to give any of our enemies a chance to compete for the EAW World Championship again as long as you held onto the belt and she put herself in it to watch YOUR back. I don’t understand why you just can’t wrap your head around a literal fact, but you’ve always had your own weird version of what you deem to be the truth, and I’m really just sick of dealing with this entire situation. You should have been out of my hair after King of Elite but thanks to your stupid attempt at sabatoging the Gold Rush Finals just to give Minerva one final fuck you, you put Captain Charisma in position to make the EAW World Championship match a triple threat. So here we are, and everything is finally going to be settled, and I’ll just keep it real with you, Drake. As long as you don’t leave Las Vegas as the EAW World Champion, I’ll consider my own reign to be a success.
Drake King: :francis: Now Myles, I never asked for a world championship match. That’s not why I entered the Gold Rush Tournament. My intentions were to keep Minerva out of the picture, and I did what I set out to do. Captain Charisma, as usual, screwed everything up, and now you’re talking like you’re willing to lay down in the middle of the ring and let Minerva just walk away with the only thing she truly craves.
Myles: That’s what you got out of that? Believe me, it’s tempting just for your reaction alone, but why would I just roll over when that goes against every single belief I have? Minerva and I both knew that one day we would likely find ourselves in this position and we’re fine with it. She has the right to advance her career and do what she wants, just like I do. I gave her my blessing to enter the Gold Rush Tournament, knowing that the most likely outcome would be the two of us facing off against one another at Pain for Pride, and there’s not a single match that would be any better than that. But if I find myself in a position where I have to pick between ending you or retaining the EAW World Championship, I think it’s easy to guess what I’m going to pick after the absolute hell you’ve put the two of us through.
(Drake, who had started to pace back and forth during Myles’ speech, stops after a moment, smile on his face.)
Drake King: Far be it for me to put you in a position where you might have to choose between something unrealistic and a pointless title belt, so here is what I propose. I know you don’t believe me, but I truly don’t care about that title you are apparently proud to carry now. If you want to make the match between the three of us a non-title match, then I’m all for it. Let’s wrestle just to wrestle! Let’s compete just for the thrill of it! You already know the type of competitor that I am, Myles. I’ll bring the fight to you whether a title is on the line or not.
(This catches Myles off guard, and that’s all Drake needs to pounce.)
Drake King: The only reason you would even consider keeping this match a title bout is because of Minerva and it’s what she wants. All she wants is the EAW World Championship, Myles. She doesn’t care about you. She doesn’t care that you’re using the championship to force everyone else around to up their level and get better. She’s the type of person who needs that championship to prove that she’s the absolute best in the business. Guys like you and me, we aren’t focused on proving our superiority and sticking it to whoever doubted us along the way. We just want to fight and do it at the highest possible level. Now, if you ask me, that would be a heck of a Pain for Pride main event! New Eden doing what we set out to do more than a year ago and that was to bring purity and joy back into this sport. That would be exciting. It makes me excited just to think about that!
(At long last, ‘Blood, Milk, & Soy’ by White Zombie hits, and Minerva steps out to an absolutely raucous ovation.)
Persephone: Of course she comes out when there’s a threat that her precious world title match would get changed. Greedy whore.
James Peters: I thought you were sleeping?
Persephone: I woke up when Drake decided to play Myles like a fiddle. This shit finally got interesting.
Rich Russillo: Minerva definitely looks like she’s heard enough and she’s got something to say about it.
(Minerva has a microphone with her as she gets in the ring. As soon as she slips between the ropes, Drake gets onto the apron, putting distance between the two of them. Minerva’s ice blue eyes are staring directly at Drake, and she motions for her music to cut.)
Minerva: Nice try you little prick, but what you’re not going to do for the next few weeks is try to pit Myles and I against one another. When I decided I wanted to pursue the EAW World Championship, Myles is the first person I went to. I know that my decision would likely have a direct impact on him, and because he’s wonderful, he was more than supportive. In fact, he encouraged me to enter the Gold Rush Tournament and make my dreams a reality, and both of us agreed that an EAW World Championship match between the two of us would be nothing short of amazing. I’m not one to romanticize matches or say that I have a quote ‘dream match’, but I would be hard pressed to find anything more meaningful to me than a battle against that man right there. Myles is the very definition of a competitor, making that championship more relevant and meaningful than you ever could, and both of us plan to bring something special to the ring come Pain for Pride. Myles is my person, the one I have chosen to walk through life with, and no matter what happens at Pain for Pride, the two of us are going to be just fine. So you can save your bullshit and put your manipulation tactics to the side, and just prepare yourself for what is going to be the most brutal war of your career.
(Drake looks directly past Minerva and settles his eyes on Myles.)
Drake King: Myles, what is your opinion? Do you want this match at Pain for Pride to be about actual competition? Or do you want all the talk to be around that championship?
(Myles closes his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose. He knows exactly what Drake is trying to do, and he doesn’t want to give him an inch. Drake is the type of person who gets an inch and takes a mile, and the last thing he wants to do is give Drake any sort of leverage at all to us against both of him and Minerva.)
Myles: To be fair, it doesn’t really matter what any of us want out of this. Captain Charisma made this match for the EAW World Championship and when you consider he wouldn’t back down on his stance to have the belt defended last year even after you won Grand Rampage, I doubt he’s going to change his mind this time around. My opinion on what type of match I would rather have is pretty irrelevant, but what you need to know is that I will be prepared to defend this championship.
(Myles turns to Minerva and winks at her.)
Myles: And you know that I’m more than capable of taking you down.
Drake King: Okay, that is disgusting and completely uncalled for. No one wants a rundown of the sinful acts you two engage in behind closed doors. That’s exactly why neither one of you will ever reach true salvation when your time on this Earth is said and done.
Minerva: Seriously, shut the fuck up. Just do us all a favor and shut the fuck up. I’m not the type of person to speak for everyone else, but seriously, I’m pretty sure everyone is tired of your hypocritical preachy bullshit. All of us are ready for you to just go away forever. I won’t act like I didn’t buy your crap for a while, because I did, and that’s something I have to live with for the rest of my life. But you’re the one who showed your true colors at the most opportune time for you. It has taken me a long time to come to grips with what happened inside the elimination chamber. It has eaten me alive for months and as satisfying as it was to finally get my hands on you back at Grand Rampage, the way the match ended left me extremely unsatisfied. I know that you want nothing more than to see the EAW World Championship on your mantle once again because you are every bit as obsessed with gold as I am. You’re just too big of a pussy to admit it because you’re scared to death that you’re going to end up mentally and emotionally dissected and destroyed like you were at the end of Season 13. The Visual Prophet raped you of your peace of mind and ever since then you have been pretending to be this sorry excuse of a deity that just wants to make this place better. Here’s the thing, Drake. This shit is never going to change. EAW is still going to be what it is, and you are still going to be a snake. You’re the disgusting one, and as frustrating as the end of the Gold Rush Tournament was for me personally, I’ll take this chance to beat your ass at Pain for Pride and help Myles put you on the shelf for good. You are absolutely fucking right that I’m greedy. I’m the greediest bitch in this company and I want what I feel I’m due and that is an EAW World Championship reign. I defended yours inside that chamber and I could have taken it for myself, but I didn’t. This time, though? All bets are off. You aren’t going to stop me from getting my second world title.
(Minerva shoots a glare at Drake before turning to Myles, her expression softening.)
Minerva: And while I love you, you know I’m not going to hold anything back.
Myles: I wouldn’t have it any other way, babe. Bring everything you have to Pain for Pride. Let’s have some fun beating the shit out of him, before putting on a classic that is going to see the better person win out of you and I. I like my chances, though 😉.
James Peters: DRAKE KING JUST LEAPT ON THE ROPES! SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE TO MINERVA FROM BEHIND!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! MYLES SHOVED MINERVA OUT OF THE WAY AND TAKES THE BLOW! MINERVA WHIRLS AROUND AND SEES DRAKE RUSHING TOWARDS HER BUT SHE JUST SPIT THE BLACK MIST IN HIS FACE! DRAKE IS BLINDED! DRAKE CAN’T SEE AS MYLES COMES UP FROM BEHIND BUT MINERVA SCREAMS AT HIM TO MOVE!
Persephone: MYLES LOOKS CONFUSED BUT MINERVA PRODUCES A FIREBALL! HOW THE FUCK DID SHE DO THAT?!?! MINERVA JUST TOSSED A FIREBALL AT DRAKE KING’S FACE AND HE IS SCREAMING AND WITHERING AROUND ON THE MAT IN PAIN! DRAKE IS CLAWING AT HIS FACE AND EYES! THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING!!!!
James Peters: Myles is stunned! He is rooted in place as Minerva stares down at Drake. She’s smiling at the damage she’s done as paramedics have come rushing down to the ring.
(Minerva is indeed staring, black mist dribbling down her chin. She’s been waiting a long time to truly catch Drake off guard, and she’s not done with him yet.)
Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS ATTACKING THE PARAMEDICS NOW! SHE IS THROWING THEM OFF OF DRAKE AND OUT OF THE RING! SHE ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE AND BEGINS TO LOOK FOR A WEAPON! SHE LIFTS THE APRON SKIRT UP AND OH MAN! HERE WE FUCKING GO!
Persephone: BARBED. WIRE. CHAIR. :blessed: :blessed: :blessed:!!!! LETS. FUCKING. GO!!!!
James Peters: MYLES WATCHES ON AS MINERVA RELENTLESSLY BEATS THE BLINDED DRAKE KING WITH THE CHAIR! IT CONNECTS WITH HIS BACK OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THOSE BARBS STICKING INTO HIS SKIN AND DRAWING BLOOD EVERY TIME SHE RIPS IT OUT OF HIS BACK!
(Minerva lands a final blow and turns to Myles, offering him the chair. He declines and gives her a rather amused look.)
Myles: (off-mic) I think the point has been made.
(Minerva drops the chair and stares down at the man who’s made her life a living hell since the middle of December. Drake King isn’t moving and the paramedics have swarmed him once again. Myles finally takes her by the arm and gently tugs her towards the ropes, and Minerva reluctantly makes her exit, not feeling like she’s done enough.)
Persephone: Wow! I thought this was going to be a boring ending to the show but I was actually wrong for once. Drake’s eyes got scorched by that fireball and I hope he’s literally blind.
James Peters: Well, I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, but Drake does need immediate medical attention. I have no idea what to even say right now, other than that pretty much wraps us up for tonight. For Rich Russillo and Persephone, I am James Peters. Goodnight!
(As commentary signs off, the camera cuts to the ring. Drake is being helped into a sitting position, but there is a paramedic who is shielding the reigning Elitist of the Year’s face from view. Various bits of conversation can be heard, and someone is asking Drake questions such as how much does it hurt and if he can see anything. His answers are mumbled, almost incoherent, but there is one last thing that is heard before the scene fades to black.)
Drake King: (off-mic) With Myself as my witness, I shall deal Minerva the killing blow with my own hand. Her blood will flow and cover the ring, and ‘The Black Rose’ will be no more.
(The paramedic that had been shielding Drake moves to the left, giving the camera a clear view of his face. The black mist looks more like hardened tar thanks to the brutal nature of the fireball and his eyes are swollen shut. Despite that, there is a disturbing and rather sinister smile across his face. He looks at peace with the situation and what he must do, and on that chilling note, Voltage finally comes to a close.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
