[ SCREEN BAR – EARLIER THIS WEEK ]
(The camera fades into a shady looking law office where numerous criminals are shown sitting in the waiting room. A lawyer wearing a bright and colorful suit is seen emerging from his office as he sends another satisfied customer on his way.)
Lawyer: Now you shouldn’t have any more problems with your cooking operation senor. You are a great chef if I do say so myself. Now who is next on the list? Oh did I give you my card? I hope you won’t need my services again but if you do just remember. Better Call Raul!
(The camera pans around the lawyer’s office showing signs that read Raul Goodman and Associates.)
Raul Goodman: Orale you know that we ballin’ out here. That man did nothing wrong but then again none of you fine people have at all. You know that I only represent the most inocente of clients up in here.
Client: Can you see me next? I swear I ain’t even stabbed her!
Raul Goodman: I’m sure you didn’t mijo. We going to get it all sorted out. But if I recall correctly you didn’t have my money for the last time we met. That is very unfortunate and I’m going to have to bump you down a bit on the waiting list.
Client: Damn. I’m totally going to jail huh?
Raul Goodman: You sure are buddy. But then again I have to bump you all down the list because I have a very important VIP client coming in. So security would you kindly get all of these people up out of my office?
(Security is shown escorting everyone out of the office for the day as Raul Goodman returns to his office to meet with the VIP client who is already inside waiting. Raul enters his office which is decked out with a large number of expensive looking decorations and sits down at his desk across from the client.)
Raul Goodman: Ah yes Senor TLA? Buenos días amigo. Estoy aquí para ayudar. Now what brings you in here on this fine summer day?
TLA: You know abogado I be needing yo assistance with some things. As you know I am a very high profile luchador. I be having them finest luchas and I am getting ready for one of the biggest luchas of my career at Pain for Pride. Pero all of a sudden we got this big ass escándalo coming through up into my life. It is turning out to be a problem for me.
Raul Goodman: Si si claro. You know I am at your service TLA. I can understand why an important man such as yourself would want to focus purely on the uh shall we say athletic situation at hand.
TLA: Exactamente. That ain’t to say that I wouldn’t do the right thing if the kid was my son… But given how this business works and the accusations being made you know that I gotta know the truth.
Raul Goodman: Ah yes the truth. You know we are all about the truth here at Raul Goodman and Associates. Now you say that this kid isn’t your son? You know we just gotta do a few things here and there. Maybe spread some rumors. The mother used to be a whore right? I mean you probably aren’t even the father. It’s probably some local drunk high school sweetheart of hers. They were probably drunk that night and she doesn’t even remem-
TLA: Nah nah hold up hold up I ain’t say nothing about that. I’m just looking to do this whole thing by the book. I just gotta know if this kid Feliciano is really my son or not. Cuz it is entirely possible that my opponent for Pain for Pride Hikari Kanno is just trying to mess with me. Just trying to get inside mi cabeza. I don’t want to think that she would stoop that low… but I gotta do this thing the right way and get all of the answers before I know how imma proceed.
Raul Goodman: What the f… you mean this is actually a legit by the book investigation?
TLA: Yes. Did I come to the wrong place for that?
(Raul is shown quickly scrambling to hide various papers and other items off his desk that he worries could expose him as a less than legitimate lawyer. He straightens his tie as he sits up in his chair clearly interested in what is sure to be a large payday for his services from this famous professional athlete.)
Raul Goodman: This is actually very simple and easy to do TLA. We just have to get the kid a DNA test. I’ll have to get yours and I’ll have to get his contact information as well. We will get this thing done. But are you sure you want to know? I mean having a kid you didn’t even know about confirmed to be yours. I sure wouldn’t want that is all I’m saying!
TLA: Well if this kid is actually my son I gotta do right by him. Cuz I had no idea. But even if he isn’t he still appears to believe that I am. For all I know that’s what he’s been told his entire life. So I feel like either way I still got a responsibility. Of course if it turns out he isn’t actually my son, then the responsibility is a bit different. He should know the truth if his mother is lying to him and maybe I can help him get in touch with his real dad too.
Raul Goodman: Now that would be a more substantial investigation and I would definitely be down to assist with something like that… uh a bit more long term if you feel me. But first things first. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I will get you that DNA test sometime this week. You know I be workin’ fast as hell vato!
TLA: Bueno bueno. I will be looking forward to it.
(TLA is shown shaking hands with Raul Goodman as the camera fades to black and cuts to the EAW intro.)
(EAW intro plays)
(The camera opens to a recap of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage: Sierra Everett defeats Mercer McKay. Small video packages play of the 24/7 Battle Royal competitors featuring Ayu Megumi, Mercer McKay, Kasai, Korey Gaines and Rory Slate giving their motivations to win the match. Methuselah and Drake King have a face-to-face talk once more as a disappointed Methuselah promises he will destroy Drake and Drake writes him off, saying he is willing to go as far as needed to be able to beat him and this makes Methuselah snap. He attacks Drake and officially announces they will fight in Barbed Wire Massacre IX. Tanner Black is added to the 24/7 Battle Royale, but later on in his match he fights to a double countout against Kasai. Molly Waters talks about the accomplishments and careers of Sheridan Muller and Miku Sakai as they head to Cash in the Vault. Daryl Kinkade defeats Lexi, and after the match, things go into chaos as Usagi takes down Lexi and Jamie to stand tall, and Rex attacks Daryl to get his revenge, challenging him later to a match at Pain for Pride. TLA and Hikari Kanno go back-and-forth once more, Hikari using TLA’s deadbeat father status to get under his skin, as the two end up brawling once more. Later TLA is able to beat Theron Nikolas despite Hikari’s interference, and Theron says he is going to take a trip down to Showdown to settle things with Chris once and for all. ARIA defeats Rory Slate, and after the match it is revealed Madison Kaline appeared to attack Usagi and Ayu backstage and send a message to ARIA. Dr. Bethany Blue and Captain Charisma get in a small argument, as Bethany doesn’t want to face Kassidy after her failed psychological test and Captain Charisma tells her he sadly can’t do anything about it. Minerva and Myles are finally able to reconcile and apologize about the things Myles did. Methuselah versus Hikari Kanno ends in a no contest as the two brawl with TLA and Drake. The #DisneyBesties learn the truth about what has happened with Ronan and Eden, and despite wanting to hear from Eden, Ronan comes out to tease them about them being manipulated. Finally, Eden comes out to explain herself and announces Candice, Sierra, Halsey and Ronan will face each other in a fatal four way. Finally, in the main event, Yhwach O’Hara defeats Ronan and lays him out after the match to send a strong message.)
(Sunday Night Voltage transitions to show a shot of the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. An edited version of ‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is played through the speakers while spotlights are panning around and golden pyro is shooting out from the stage. The Voltage crowd cheers loudly while the shot then goes over to show the broadcasting team of Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone.)
Rich Russillo: Welcome everyone…TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE! We are inching closer and closer toward Pain for Pride and it shows, as we have for you tonight another exciting edition of the show, stacked with various matches!
James Peters: We will have various 24/7 Battle Royal Previews, with Kasai facing Harley Lewis, MITSUBACHI versus Tanner Black and Major Michael Scott, as well as Theron Nikolas fighting against Miku Sakai and as always, can they co-exist?! Madison Kaline teaming with her Pain for Pride opponent ARIA to fight against Usagi Senshi and Ayu Megumi.
Rich Russillo: We have a solid rematch of TLA against Sheridan Muller, Rex McAllister going up against Ronan Malosi-
Persephone: WITH ME as special guest referee! GO REXY- I mean, I will totally not be biased, duh.
Rich Russillo: …and our main event, the #DisneyBesties will face their toughest challenge yet, as they face none other than Drake King, Yhwach O’Hara and Methuselah! Let’s get right on the show!
(Sunday Night Voltage transitions away from the commentary booth over to the stage, with there being a shot seen of the ring being set up in a contract signing environment. There’s a red carpet over the ring mat and a table with a leather binder, and a pair of microphones. There’s not much time wasted after the introduction, with ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen being heard playing through the PA system. The crowd responds with a loud negative reaction while the camera pans over to the stage to show the Universal Women’s Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue, who begins to make her way out. She pauses for a moment, and as she does, dozens of police officers and security guards make their way out. They line the ramp, circle the ring, and one officer even gets inside of it. When everyone is in the place, the champion finally begins to make her way to the ring. She has a very unhappy look on her face after everything that has happened these past couple of weeks. She doesn’t take her title off of her waist, instead making a beeline straight down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week we saw Kassidy Heart have to go through a psychiatric evaluation on Saturday Night Showdown, and although a conclusion was reached, a decision was not met on whether or not the Pain For Pride match between her and Bethany would be canceled, as Kassidy would strike before it could be made and have to be escorted out in a police cruiser. : And we saw the following night on Voltage a battle-scarred Bethany from the week prior make an appearance and complain about what happened to Captain Charisma, trying to force him to take action. But the Voltage Commissioner had no interest in doing so, whether that be for reasons beyond his control or from a moral standpoint.
James Peters: If that wasn’t enough either, we found out on Showdown last night that Bethany had personal ties to all the doctors in Kassidy’s evaluation. The Board agreed that the evaluation was biased and had the ruling overturned. So now not only is Kassidy versus Bethany on for Pain For Pride, it will still be in Glass Wallz! Now here the two of them are, to sign the contract for this match up, and you can tell that Bethany is still not happy about it.
Persephone: Can this woman just learn to live with it? It’s life, sometimes you have to do things that may not feel right. So she can get her tissues and wipe off her tears, because I just have a gut feeling we’re going to be here for a bit.
(Bethany makes her way up the steps and onto the apron, entering through the ropes and eyeing around the contract signing area, scowling while ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ begins to come to a close. Bethany takes a seat at the table, snatching the microphone that is placed in front of her and she does not waste any time speaking.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: There’s a reason I have come to the ring first despite it being my right as a champion to enter last, not to mention Voltage is MY show. There’s also a good reason you see these fine upstanding police officers and extra security surrounding the ring and the ramp. I am coming to this contract signing under duress because I just don’t trust Kassidy Heart. I have absolutely no desire to defend my well earned Universal Women’s Championship inside of a Glass Wallz match but there’s not much I can do about it at this point. And if I am going to walk into a match like that, what happened a couple of weeks ago at Beach Brawl 2023 will NOT be happening again. I will not have my health and well-being jeopardized again by Kassidy Heart because I know that in order to defeat her inside of such a barbaric match that her own husband designed, I will need to be 100%. She does not get to jeopardize the integrity of my Pain for Pride main event. She will not be winning MY Universal Women’s Championship just because she has managed to stack the deck in her favor in terms of selecting a match that clearly favors her.
(Dr. Blue snarls at that last bit. She fancied her chances to defeat Kassidy regardless of the match type, but she knew that she would have a harder time taking on Kassidy in a match like Glass Wallz. If their previous battles were any indication of what was going to happen come Pain for Pride, Dr. Blue knew that she had to play it smart and approach this match with the utmost caution.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: That’s why I’m already in the ring. I want to watch that animal as she walks down the ramp and gets into the ring. I want to make sure she doesn’t try anything stupid and if she does, she will be reprimanded and taken away immediately. There will be no sneak attacks tonight; no attacks at all. We are here to sign the contract and that’s it. I don’t even want to hear her speak. Pain for Pride is right around the corner and once this silly match is made official, I am going to go about my business and get ready for what I am sure will be the fight of my life. I will not take anything away from Kassidy in terms of her in-ring prowess, but there’s a reason she wanted a match like this as opposed to a standard wrestling match. She knows her chances of winning are better when there are no restrictions and when you take into account that yours truly is the best wrestler in EAW today, well of course Kassidy doesn’t want an actual wrestling match. She would be exposed for what she lacks, which is technical skill and intelligence, and the match would be over rather quickly. I certainly will have quite the challenge on my hands at Pain for Pride but I am fine with that. As long as she keeps her hands off of me tonight and next week, I am fully confident that I’ll be heading into Season 17 still the Universal Women’s Champion. Kassidy Heart will be defeated for the second year in a row in a Pain for Pride main event but the difference this time is that there won’t be anything left for her to scrape together. I meant what I said when I said I wanted to kill Kassidy Heart. I want her life to end and for her to be gone from this company for good. If that leaves her children without a mother then so be it. I am sure Ryan Adams will find a younger, prettier version of Kassidy soon enough who can step into that role and fill whatever void is left. Perhaps his next wife will be a stable individual who is capable of acting like a normal human being instead of a rabid dog that hasn’t eaten in four days.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Ryan and his children will thank me someday for eradicating Kassidy from their lives. I win and everyone else wins as well. There will no longer be a cancer plaguing this company and draining the life from it. Everyone will have a safer, more enjoyable working environment and no one will have to step on eggshells. I know a lot of people walk around in fear of Kassidy and what she will do to them, and that’s no way to live. No one deserves that. A lot of people had the nerve to question my motives and why I did what I did to Kassidy, but the way I see it, I did and am doing everyone a favor. Kassidy has been allowed to run rampant around this company for way too long. It’s not good for anyone here to have a feral monster running around unsupervised. Her team and her husband have done a piss poor job of controlling her but once she’s put down for good, we can all rest easy. I won’t act like my actions back at Reasonable Doubt weren’t completely selfish. They absolutely were. Taking Kassidy Heart out of action was going to be my biggest achievement to date right alongside the Universal Women’s Championship and I definitely deserve to be known as the woman who ended her reign of terror FOREVER. However, as time has progressed, especially after Beach Brawl 2023, I have come to realize that what I thought were selfish actions are actually for the greater good. This company does not need Kassidy Heart. It has NEVER needed Kassidy Heart. The women’s division, especially with me at the head of it, has thrived without her. The Answers World Championship picture is more exciting than it’s ever been. Even a woman I despise in Sienna Jade is not being anchored down by the weight of Kassidy Heart and rotting in the tag team division. EVERYONE thrives when Kassidy is gone, especially ME, because all the turmoil she’s caused me for the last three years finally goes away. At Pain for Pride, I will finish what I started at Reasonable Doubt, and when Kassidy takes her final breath inside of Glass Wallz, I expect to have that match renamed after me and for the entire lockerroom, of all three brands, to pay tribute to me as we head into Season 17.
(Dr. Blue lowers the microphone and takes a deep breath. She removes her reading glasses from the pocket of her grey silk blouse and places them on her face. After reading the contract in its entirety, which takes several moments, Bethany unclips her special pen with peacock blue ink that has ‘Dr. Bethany Blue’ engraved on it. She scrawls signature on the line that is for the champion and sits back in her seat.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You may bring Kassidy out now.
(The camera goes backstage to a special holding area that Kassidy Heart had been waiting in. Despite how dehumanizing it had been for Kassidy to be detained and secluded, both Kassidy’s team and Bethany’s team had agreed it was for the best. Both women need to be separated as much as possible because this had become extremely personal. Everyone in upper management was watching this match closely because both women had displayed and partaken in extreme violence towards the other.)
(Two security guards were standing in front of the door that Kassidy was behind and when it opened, the camera caught Kassidy pacing up and down. She was dressed in a pair of white designer jeans, decorated with a Gucci belt, and fitted black, sleeveless crop top. Her hair was down, iron-board straight for once and she wore black Louboutin heels. Two people were with her and they were handler, Dasha, and personal physician, Dr. Winston Brett. The security guard called for Kassidy and went to take her by the arm, but Kassidy jerked away and shoved past him. She marched out of the holding area with a purpose, which prompted the two guards to quicken their pace and hurry to catch up with her.)
(Dr. Blue had been watching all of this unfold on the videotron along with the rest of the EAW Universe. She had a pensive look on her face as “Partition (Smearcase Trap Remix)” by Beyonce began to blast across the speakers.)
Persephone: I honestly do not think that this is safe for us at all.
Rich Russillo: Us? I could only imagine how Bethany is feeling right now, knowing that as soon as Kassidy lays eyes on her, she could very well be in some trouble.
(Kassidy Heart was heading straight out to the stage, with the guards quickly following behind her. She’s been waiting to come face-to-face with Bethany after everything that has gone down and is not looking to waste anytime.)
James Peters: We’ve seen the type of conditions that Kassidy has had to be placed in after everything that has happened between these two heading into Pain For Pride. And with Bethany now seeming more than ready for Glass Wallz even though if she had it her way it wouldn’t even be happening, it seems to have fired Kassidy up even more. She’s ready to put her through hell and you can see that with the look in her eyes.
(As Kassidy starts to make her way up the ring steps, Dr. Blue jumps to her feet.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: No. No. No. No. Cut the music. Officers, please escort that animal off the steps. I don’t feel comfortable having her enter the ring just yet.
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
Random Officer: I’m going to need you to calm down.
(The officer goes to take Kassidy by the arm, but she shoves him away. Two more officers approach Kassidy and the fight or flight mentality kicks in. It shows on her face because Dr. Blue clears her throat.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I may have already signed the contract, but I will rip it up if you put a hand on either of those officers. I understand that you may not necessarily be able to help your condition, but if you want to participate in Pain for Pride, you will keep your wits about you and act like a human being. Now escort her off the steps. I want her searched before she gets into the ring. There is no telling what she might have and like I said, I will not be attacked before Pain for Pride.
James Peters: Did she just demand that Kassidy Heart be SEARCHED?
Rich Russillo: This is starting to get ridiculous.
(Kassidy actually looks surprised that Dr. Blue would demand she be searched before getting into the ring. Beside her, a female officer pulls out a pair of Nitrile gloves and starts to put them on.)
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) Do not touch me.
(After snapping at the officer, Kassidy turns her attention to Dr. Blue and points at her.)
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) You have a lot of fucking nerve demanding that not only I be detained backstage in a secluded area, but to be searched. I don’t have any weapons on me, although it’s fucking hilarious you’re clearly terrified over the thought of it.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Just because I wish to protect myself and this Pain for Pride match does not mean I am scared of you. If anything, you should be scared of me because I have done things to you that no other person has had the balls to do and I am far from finished. That being said, if you don’t submit to a search, you won’t be getting in this ring and signing this contract. I will tear it up.
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) Tear the shit up and I’ll use my Grand Rampage win to join the Answers World Championship match. Don’t fucking test me you cunt.
Dr. Bethany Blue: SUBMIT TO THE SEARCH, KASSIDY! Beating Jake or Adam does nothing for you because EYE am the one you want to sink your teeth into. EYE am the one who has done nothing but get the better of you week after week. EYE am the one who nearly ended your career and is capable of finishing the job so submit to the fucking search and lets make it official. I’m so sick of you and everything that you stand for. This company sucks with you in it and I’m tired of living in a world that enables dangerous people like yourself to run around with no repercussions. I want to finish the job but I’m not going to let you compromise my health tonight.
(Kassidy shuts her eyes and pinches the bridge of her nose. As much as she doesn’t want to admit it, Dr. Blue is right about some of the things she had just said. There will come a time for Kassidy to give Adam the loss he deserved, but right now, she did want Dr. Bethany Blue. She wanted to make her pay for everything and more than anything, she wanted to make the good doctor suffer. Kassidy recoiled at the thought of allowing Dr. Blue to get her way but there would be a time and a place to get payback, and that would be at Pain for Pride.)
(Inside the ring, a cruel smile crossed Dr. Blue’s face as she saw Kassidy step down from the steps.)
(The gloved officer approaches Kassidy, who looks like she is about to explode. The Hall of Famer’s face is flushed with anger and she is breathing heavily.)
Gloved Officer: (off-mic) Arms up, Mrs. Heart.
(Kassidy bit down hard on the inside of her cheek but nonetheless, she raised her arms. The gloved officer patted her down before instructing her to put her arms down. After that, the officer had Kassidy lean her head forward and searched her hair and checked her ears.)
James Peters: This is humiliating. I never thought I would feel an ounce of sympathy for someone like Kassidy Heart, but she’s not a criminal.
Persephone: I’m highly fucking entertained right now.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Check her mouth and her nose.
(Kassidy stiffened as the gloved officer pulled a little flashlight from her pocket. After switching it on, she touched Kassidy’s nose, lifting up each nostril and shining the light inside. After that, she instructed Kassidy to open her mouth. Kassidy took a deep breath, doing what she could to control her rage, and then opened her mouth. The flashlight was shined inside of her mouth and then the officer stuck a gloved finger inside and probed her. It took everything Kassidy had not to chomp down on and break the officer’s finger but she stayed compliant.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I want her hands checked and her nails clipped.
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) I swear to Gawd I’m going to kill you at Pain for Pride.
(Dr. Blue ignored Kassidy’s threat and watched as another officer produced a pair of nail clippers and handed them over. The gloved officer conducting the search checked between Kassidy’s fingers and then clipped her perfectly manicured nails all the way down to nubs.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I want her turned around and searched, and then the shoes need to come off.
(The gloved officer turned Kassidy around, had her spread her legs, and patted her down.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: In fact, I want her belt removed as well because that can be used as a weapon.
(By this point, Kassidy was shaking with rage. With trembling hands, she undid her belt and yanked it through her belt loops. With as much force as she had, she tossed it at Dr. Blue who ducked before it could hit her.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: :francis:
(Kassidy turned back around and stepped out of her shoes, but a security guard quickly grabbed them before they could be tossed at Dr. Blue. The gloved officer checked between Kassidy’s toes and finally nodded. The search was complete.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Now before you get in the ring, I just want you to know that I don’t want to hear anything you have to say. You have done enough talking for now, and I am sure you will do even more come Pain for Pride week. The only thing you need to do is get in this ring, take the pen that will be handed to you by the officer I have beside me, and sign your name. After that, the officer will take the pen from you and you will leave.
(Kassidy didn’t hear a thing Dr. Blue had said because her ears were ringing. There was nothing but noise and knocking inside her head, and a splitting migraine was coming on. She tried to shake it off as she climbed up the steps, but unfortunately, she didn’t have any control of it. As soon as she stepped into the ring, the overwhelming urge to lunge at Dr. Blue consumed her. Dr. Blue wisely kicked Kassidy’s Gucci belt out of the ring and told the officer to hurry up and give Kassidy the pen. Kassidy snatched the pen from the officer, ripped the top off of it with her teeth, and spit it right at Bethany. She quickly scribbled her signature in the designated spot, gripped the pen like a dagger, and lunged at Dr. Blue.)
Rich Russillo: WHERE DID THAT TASER COME FROM?!?! DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST TASED KASSIDY AND KASSIDY IS DOWN ON THE GROUND!
Persephone: DR. BLUE IS DOWN BESIDE KASSIDY AND SHE IS JAMMING THE TASER IN KASSIDY’S SIDE! KASSIDY IS COMPLETELY INCAPACITATED AND NOW DR. BLUE IS PEPPERING HER WITH FOREARMS!
James Peters: THIS IS SICK! KASSIDY HEART IS DEFENSELESS RIGHT NOW WAS BETHANY SHOCKS HER WITH THE TASER AGAIN! BETHANY REACHES UNDER THE SIGNING TABLE AND WHAT’S THAT??
Persephone: :mjlol: THAT’S A MUZZLE! A MUZZLE FOR THE MAULER!!!!
(Bethany snatched Kassidy by the hair and fit the muzzle over her face. She tightened it, quickly locked it with a small padlock she pulled from the pocket of her black pinstripe dress pants, and sat back to admire her handiwork. A cold, terrible look had crossed Bethany’s face and it was obvious she wasn’t done with Kassidy. She wanted to strip her of whatever was left of her dignity after the humiliating search and that’s when she pulled out a scalpel.)
Persephone: :gladbron: ARE WE GOING TO SEE AN ACTUAL SURGERY??
Rich Russillo: Why aren’t the officers stepping in?? We already know that Methuselah has not yet arrived at the building. He had a meeting with the Disney executives about the new one-year extension for the EAW/Disney partnership!
Persephone: Bro, this bitch is evil. After she orchestrated that whole psych eval, she probably paid these people off too! I fucking love this.
(Bethany was using the scalpel to cut Kassidy’s jeans off her with surgical precision. She pulled them away, leaving Kassidy in just her panties, crop top, and of course the muzzle. After tossing the jeans out of the ring, Bethany reached under the table again and the object she pulled out had the audience gasping.)
James Peters: I’m speechless.
Persephone: Imagine just casually keeping a straightjacket on hand for moments like this :mjlol: I am fucking OBSESSED.
Rich Russillo: :lupe: I just hope Dr. Bethany Blue can handle whatever the repercussions of this happens to be.
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) WELCOME TO YOUR FUTURE, YOU STUPID BITCH!
(Bethany used her taser to zap Kassidy one last time before pulling her up by the hair and setting her against the table. Bethany rammed the back of Kassidy’s head into the table several times before she began to put Kassidy in the straightjacket. The crowd was stunned into silence as Bethany jerked Kassidy by the hair again and stuffed her face into the mat. She buckled the straightjacket as tightly as she could and took a lot of pleasure in pulling the strap up between Kassidy’s legs and securing it in place. Dr. Blue slapped the unconscious Kassidy on the backside a couple of times before kicking her onto her back. She spit on Kassidy before grabbing the microphone and sat down beside her Pain for Pride opponent.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: It’s official. You got the match you wanted at Pain for Pride, but remember this. Everything you have worked for can be taken away from you in the blink of an eye. I may have failed at Reasonable Doubt, but I won’t fail at Pain for Pride.
(Bethany let the microphone fall from her hands and she got to her feet. She picked the Universal Women’s Championship up and held it high in the air as her theme music started to blast through the arena. The audience was still too shocked to react and after Bethany stepped on Kassidy to head out of the ring, Voltage faded into its first commercial break of the night.)
(A commercial is shown for the NBA Finals.)
(The camera pans around, showing the packed State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The audience jump out their seats once ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi blares throughout the arena, and they greet Myles with a mixed reaction, some of the Voltage faithful sticking by his side, and others in favor of Limmy. Regardless, Myles stands on the stage area, a determined look on his face, and soaks it all in briefly before marching down to the ring. Given him not having a match, Myles isn’t wearing ring gear, and instead, opts for regular street wear.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! Please welcome…MYLES!
James Peters: Well, don’t change the channel, because Myles has arrived on Voltage, possibly for his second to last time. Because as you know, Pain for Pride 16 is inching closer and closer. With that being said, Myles could no longer be a part of Voltage in the near future.
Rich Russillo: Yes, especially if Myles manages to secure the World Heavyweight Championship from Limmy Monaghan, who left Myles laying Friday night on Dynasty, which came as a shock, seeing as title match was put in jeopardy, all thanks to a vicious attack carried out by Myles.
Persephone: Somehow, that idiot almost cost himself a Pain for Pride payday, and World Title match at the same time. Hell, he almost cost himself his relationship with Minerva to-
James Peters: :whoa: Luckily, those two made up last week, which…is a rare sight in Elite Answers Wrestling. I mean, there’s many people who have let their goals and ambitions tear apart their friendships, along with relationships, and I’m glad that Myles and Minerva have managed to withstand it.
Persephone: :wow: Whatever. I’m just glad that I’m getting to referee Sexy Rexy’s match tonight!!
Rich Russillo: :roman: I’m sure you are. Hopefully, things get called down the middle. But turning our attention back to Myles, we were told he has something to say, and were about to find out what that is.
James Peters: This oughta be interesting.
(Myles walks up the steps, and enters the ring before poking his torso through the middle rope, and staring at the hardcam with intensity in his eyes, retaining the same steely focus he had when coming out. Myles reels himself back inside the ring completely, and sticks his hand through the eastern side middle rope, requesting a microphone, which he soon gets from a stagehand. ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi fades out in the background, and Myles slowly paces back and forth, thinking about his next words before planting himself in the center of the ring, and preparing to address the audience, who simmer down, eager to hear what Myles has to say.)
Myles: With Pain for Pride 16 coming up, it’s possible that this’ll be one of my final appearances on Voltage, which has mainly been my home since coming back to Elite Answers Wrestling, and the place where I’ve established myself as “The Peak” of our industry. It’s been here that I won the National Elite Championship, it’s been here that I won Cash in the Vault, and it’s been here that I became a triple crown champion by winning the EAW World Championship.
(Myles pauses, and the crowd gives him a round of applause, having been there to witness Myles work his way up in Elite Answers Wrestling. Myles doesn’t focus much on the reaction, and keeps his speech going.)
Myles: …last season, it was here that I lost said EAW World Championship to Minerva at Pain for Pride in Barbed Wire Massacre, and I was happy for her. I really was, but I wasn’t happy with having to sit on the sidelines afterwards, and having to spend the start of this season, not in the ring… but on the couch. For months, I sat on the couch, and watched as this company moved on without me. But during recovery, all I could think about was getting cleared, and coming back, which I did at Wicked Games. There, I had one goal in mind, and that was to regain my rightful place at the top, return back to where I once was at Pain for Pride last year. I wanted to become EAW World Champion again.
(Myles’ head dips down slightly, not proud of what comes next.)
Myles: Eventually, I got my wish, but that came at a price, and that price was my relationship with the love of my life, Minerva, which suffered, and words cannot express how much I regret that. I was so selfish, so focused on my own goals, so obsessed with regaining the title that it hurt my personal life. Now, getting the World Title back wasn’t exactly easy, not in the slightest, because I did experience my fair share of setbacks along the way, and the setbacks go past my injury suffered at Pain for Pride 15. Matter of fact, I experienced a setback on my first night back, and that setback came in the form of Yhwach O’Hara, who decided to make his return at my expense, and I kicked off my first night back here in EAW laying flat on my back. Yhwach was out for revenge, and I was simply out for a fight, for an opportunity to prove myself as one of the best this brand has to offer, and at Road to Redemption, I got that opportunity in a two-out-of-three falls match. Unfortunately, I failed when it came to capitalizing on said opportunity, which I’m not afraid to admit. I failed, and for a split second, I felt lost, but I was given another opportunity against Drake King, one that would inch me closer to my goal at the time, which was winning the World Championship. And in round one of the King of Elite tournament, I got screwed. Drake King sneaked by, all thanks to the referee not noticing my foot was on the rope. I’ll admit, I got angry, not because I lost, but because the decision was literally out of my hands. As a result, I laid that referee out with De Facto, and to this day, I don’t regret that part.
Myles: But for me, the regret starts to creep in later, because after Captain Charisma righted the referee’s wrong, and put me in a match with Minerva at King of Elite, which later became a triple threat match featuring me, Minerva, and TLA, I came to realize something. See, once winning back the World Championship, I really reflected on all the hoops I had to jump through to do it. From recovery, to losing to Yhwach, to losing to Drake King, to damaging my relationship with Minerva… in the end, none of it was worth it. With that said, I was World Champion, there was no turning back, and I didn’t. I kept going, and I kept fighting to defend my place at the top, and to show that I am The Peak of this industry, taking on any and all comers. I made it through Samael, I made it through Daryl Kinkade, and at Fighting Spirit, I was fixing to make it through Drake King, but I was robbed. I was robbed merely a month before our biggest event of the entire year. So, I can thank Methuselah for the reason I’m not walking into Pain for Pride, representing my brand as World Champion.
(The crowd boos at hearing Methuselah’s name, who they know did screw Myles at Fighting Spirit, and who has done a great job at pissing off the fans lately. So much so, they’ve landed in the corner of Drake King, who they’re rooting for to beat him at Pain for Pride 16.)
Myles: Now, while Fighting Spirit was a robbery, I’ve also seen it as an acknowledgement from Methuselah. Because in that moment, he truly remembered who I am. He understood the talent someone of my caliber possesses. His blueprint outlined Drake King as the sole frontrunner of EAW’s future, but I am a living contradiction of that concept, and THAT is why he did what he did. He understood at that moment that I would have won. He understood that I would’ve surpassed his golden boy. He understood that his vision would’ve been destroyed with the emergence of my undeniable victory, and because of that, he got involved. He wouldn’t have done so otherwise. See, I deserve to compete in a World Title match at Pain for Pride, whether it be defending, whether it be challenging. But because of my actions two weeks ago, I almost missed out on my opportunity to headline Pain for Pride at all. I said it to Minerva last week, and I’ll say it to all of you now, I fucked up.
(Myles shakes his head.)
Myles: An opportunity at Limmy’s World Heavyweight Title was handed to me, and I almost let it slip through my fingers. All because I let my emotions get the better of me. Limmy ran his mouth, and I wanted to shut it. But I could’ve handled it better, I could’ve shut my mouth, and continued on with the match, but I didn’t. Like I said, I let my emotions get the better of me, which has been a common theme throughout this season. But after everything I’ve been through in it, I know where I should be, I know my place, and that is in the main event of Pain for Pride. Not only that, but I should be holding the World Heavyweight Championship that I don’t deserve, but EARNED at King of Elite. Look, I’m done harboring the past. Limmy, despite our match being in question at one point, it’s not in question anymore. At Pain for Pride 16, Myles versus Limmy Monaghan is happening for your World Heavyweight Championship, which I’m glad you’re still willing to put on the line. But Limmy, I’m getting sick and I’m getting tired of this idea that my spot at Pain for Pride is some sort of charity case. But what can I do, right? Because the narrative is going to remain that way, especially now that you’ve got a little sob story to tell. Everyone is gonna talk about your story, the hoops you had to jump through, the obstacles you had to overcome to headline Pain for Pride. Meanwhile, they’re going to ignore everything I’VE had to go through. But I don’t care what the narrative is come Pain for Pride. If people wanna portray you as some sort of underdog, so be it, because that isn’t going to get in the way of my goals, which I’ve made clear since the get-go. Limmy, I’m vowing to become World Heavyweight Champion at Pain for Pride, and take back what it was rightfully mine.
(Myles tosses the microphone down with force, and stares intensely in the camera, believing every word that has come out of his mouth, and fully focused on Pain for Pride, and becoming World Champion as ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi plays again.)
James Peters: Strong words from Myles! But will his vow come to fruition? Is it a prediction, or will it be a spoiler that Myles will become EAW World Heavyweight Champion?
Rich Russillo: Honestly, I think it could go to either one. I’ve watched Myles perform to the highest degree on Voltage, beating some of the best this brand has to offer, but I also know that Limmy Monaghan is one of the best this COMPANY has to offer, and whether he is one-hundred percent or not, he isn’t easy pickings for Myles in the slightest, and proved that on Dynasty.
James Peters: Couldn’t have said it better myself, partner. I, for one, am excited for their match at Pain for Pride, and I expect those two to tear the roof off the place!
(Myles exits the ring, and starts heading up the ramp as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage slowly fades backstage toward one of the locker rooms, with a plate mounted on the door that read “The Ice Aces”. The cameraman slowly approached the locker room, being tasked once again to film for one of the Elitists in EAW. It always ends up being a bad situation for him, considering the kind of wrestlers he has been stuck with… it never ends pretty. But, considering who he was going to be with this time, it was going to be a good day or, unsurprisingly, another bad one.)
(The only person who was in the locker room right now was Usagi Senshi, she was taking a deep breath and looking through her phone, reminiscing through her past, and looking at old pictures of her with Ayu and ARIA. She was mentally preparing herself for when she would be competing at Pain For Pride, and she wasn’t going to let this kind of opportunity fall through her hands this time, not when she can finally prove herself for once in her EAW career. All so that she and her partners can go out there and succeed as a team, as The Ice Aces, together and as one, that is what she wants. She wants to be happy with her friends, she wants to be happy alongside her girlfriend, and so the past few months she has just been reflecting on herself. Actually bettering herself as a person, and now with this opportunity so close to her, what will she do? What will she actually do to prevent the same thing from happening again and screwing her once more out of her happy ending?)
(It was then that Usagi heard the door to the locker room open all of a sudden, and she quickly rose up with her fists up. Since she was caught off guard in a small moment of weakness, and well, she always expects someone bad to enter the locker room. In other news, she still wants a few tries at kicking Candice and Eden’s heads off. But luckily, it was just the cameraman who entered to do his job, Usagi slowly relaxed and let out a small sigh before she let the cameraman in and began pacing around the room. The cameraman quickly sat down and set the camera up, waiting now for Usagi to speak once she was ready. She turned slowly over to the camera, thinking for a moment before quickly speaking up.)
Usagi Senshi: I am Usagi Senshi, and I am going to be your next challenger for the Specialists Championship- No, I won’t simply be satisfied with that… I am going to be the next Specialists Champion in this company. It is what I deserve to be called and what I will earn when I fight for that title. All of you know me very well, all of you know who I am and what I am willing to do to be able to be called a Champion here, and honestly, that kind of thing at first was a kind of toxic approach to things. Because I continued beating myself up every time for failing, for thinking I wasn’t good enough, and for thinking I didn’t deserve to be here in the first place. It all started back at my first Pain for Pride actually, when me and Ayu gave all of our life and soul to making sure that we walked out with the Unified Tag Team Championships. It was supposed to be our Pain for Pride moment, it was supposed to be that crowning moment that we were searching for that whole time but… it just didn’t end up happening. It seems that night wasn’t meant to be, the universe said, and we ended up crashing and burning, and failing at capturing the titles.
Usagi Senshi: I am not going to lie, I was incredibly devastated that night. It was probably one of the worst nights I ever had as a wrestler because I wasn’t just fighting for myself, I wasn’t fighting for a Championship all by myself, I was fighting with the love of my life to be able to succeed together. And that loss, it was a heavy hit on how I was feeling mentally, and I ended up becoming a lot more harsh, a lot more focused, and a bit more… cold you could say. Because I didn’t want to experience that again. I didn’t want Ayu to experience that kind of thing either as well, and I guess in that change of mentality, I might have lost myself a bit. Trying to go down that route ended up showing that it was another incredibly bad decision that I could take because with Disney now coming in and the new representative of Voltage being possibly one of the worst people I have ever met in my life, she tried to manipulate me and my friends into doing her own bidding. And when that didn’t work out? She manipulated another person, Candice Blair, someone who was respected and actually liked before, and used her love for Disney as a weapon against us. She tried to use the new attitude I had against me as well, telling lies every waking moment of the day about me. Calling me an abuser, a horrible person, and someone who didn’t deserve to have Ayu by her side. That kind of experience just made me see red, and when she formed a whole team to try and get rid of me as well? It was an absolute war. So with my girlfriend by my side, we ended up defeating Team Eden. ARIA was able to succeed and become the Specialists Champion on the same night. But somehow, someway… I still kind of felt empty in the end.
Usagi Senshi: Obviously, that wasn’t the only feeling of course. I was very much joyous and relieved that one of my friends was able to win the Specialists Championship and be able to call herself a Champion, as well as getting Team Eden off my back once and for all. But I kind of felt empty, because, in the end, I felt that I… wasted some time in a sense? And I really did, because all of that time I could have spent actually training with Ayu, actually being able to focus on trying again and succeeding at becoming Tag Team Champions. We were stuck in the first half of the Season having to fight Eden and her stupid team that just wanted The Ice Aces to suffer. So when Ayu and I ended up fighting for the chance to be able to contend for the Tag Titles again, when we ended up facing DOMINION at King of Elite, we ended up losing… I lost for the team. And it felt like we had just crashed into another wall in front of us, we failed once again, and it seemed like that loss ended up putting an idea in Ayu’s head that… maybe we shouldn’t continue teaming up, and that maybe… it was best if we just focused on our singles careers. I didn’t really know how to feel at the end of the conversation we had. It was a tint of hopelessness and grief if you could call it that. I felt guilty that maybe I wasn’t good enough to be able to succeed alongside Ayu, and sadly, that is how she ended up feeling as well when the conversation was over. You always end up facing those kinds of rough spots in life, but it was probably one of the roughest I had to face, having that talk with Ayu after everything that had happened. So at the end of it all… after having to fight Minerva along with the lessons I learned along the way, after having to fail as well in the Grand Rampage match, it forced me to just sit down and begin to think over everything that has happened to me on this Season, ever since I arrived here in EAW. I ended up putting a stop to things, for now, to… think it over.
Usagi Senshi: So that is what I ended up doing when I conducted that interview. I ended up clarifying everything that I could, I admitted the mistakes that I have made, and what I was going to make sure to do next. I said what was actually on my mind after everything that had happened to me in EAW, and I wanted to show that I indeed deserve to be here in this place, that I do deserve everything that I am fighting for, and that I do deserve to be loved by the people that I have in my life. I ended up letting all of these heavy losses affect me mentally and physically, and now that I have taken precautions against them, now that I finally know what to do, I am not going to go and fail a second time. I am not going to disappoint everybody once again and I am going to succeed by myself, and for the people that have loved me. That is why whatever it takes, I want to become a Champion. No one wants that Specialists Championship more than me. I need to become a Champion more than anyone else in that match right now, and I am not going to let any of my opponents take that win away from me, take the opportunity that I deserve for everything that I had to suffer through, for everything that I had to go through to get here. It is only a matter of time until I am finally able to become a Champion in EAW, and I am not going to miss out on what might be my best opportunity to finally take that next step.
Usagi Senshi: I know that my opponents have said plenty as well about wanting to win this, but the words are, no offense, practically meaningless next to mine. Lexi? I am very glad and happy that she has been able to finally change and grow as a person after everything that has happened to her. I never expected her to be able to make that comeback, especially since when we first met we hated each other at first sight. But even though I am proud she has been able to do that, I am completely sure she isn’t going to come out of this match as the winner, not when I am here in this triple threat and not when I am this determined to win it. Because the woman has been here for years and she has had chance after chance to become Champion, and if she hasn’t already then she likely never will. While Jamie on the other hand, is a good friend outside of EAW, I have fought with her and against her many times and I know what kind of woman she is. I know what kind of wrestler she is and what abilities to expect from her. It isn’t my first fight against her and most likely won’t be the last, but after the several matches that we had, I won’t be willing to lose to her in this incredibly important moment. She hasn’t been here for very long, and after Pain for Pride is over, she will still have plenty of time to earn another shot at a Championship, but for me? I am not sure if I will ever get another chance like that.
Usagi Senshi: I believe that this is the best chance that I am going to get to become a Specialists Champion right now, and I am not going to waste it. I am not going to throw it away again, I want to be called a Champion. I want Pain for Pride to be my moment… It is going to be my moment, and neither Lexi nor Jamie is going to stop me from becoming the number one contender and eventually defeating the Specialists Champion.
(Usagi took a deep breath as she finished speaking and the cameraman stopped recording. Now when she is this close… she isn’t going to fail again. And just like that, Voltage faded away into a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for EAW 2K23 featuring Xander Payne.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following is a 24/7 Battle Royale Preview Match and it is scheduled for-
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Superhero (Heroes and Villains)’ by Metro Boomin, Future and Chris Brown hits to loud boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Manchester, England weighing in at 196 pounds he is the “Cold Hearted Bastard” HARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRLEY LEWISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
(Harley Lewis makes his way to the ring to loud boos from the Voltage crowd. He ignores them as he appears to smile at the hate. He enters the ring, not worried about what the fans think as he instead maintains the grin on his face.)
Rich Russillo: Well this is a man who many say is a favorite to win the whole 24/7 Battle Royale. Tonight we will see first hand if he can live up to the hype.
James Peters: It is worth noting that this is his first ever match on Voltage. The Showdown Elitist has spent the whole week complaining that the competition he is being given isn’t good enough. But we will see if that is the case soon enough!
( “KARATE” by BABYMETAL hits to cheers from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent from Amani, Kagoshima, Japan weighing in at 145 pounds she is “The Huntress” KASAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!
(Kasai makes her way to the ring looking prepared to compete. She appreciates the appreciation being shown to her from the crowd as she enters the ring and prepares to fight. She looks like she doesn’t want to wait much longer and looks focused treating this match as if it was the 24/7 Battle Royale itself.)
Rich Russillo: I think that Harley Lewis made a mistake if he is underestimating “The Huntress” Kasai. She is a very skilled rising star here on Voltage and she could easily surprise him not just tonight but in the battle royale itself.
James Peters: It is notable that while Harley Lewis didn’t appear to take Kasai seriously she appears to have been doing her research all week. I saw her backstage watching tapes of Harley preparing for this match so you know that she is planning to deal with this unpredictable psychopath as well as she possibly can.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: We are underway as Harley Lewis looks all fired up while Kasai is methodically stalking her opponent. Looks like we are about to witness quite the clash in styles. These fans are clearly on the side of Voltage’s own Kasai here tonight as we look to get a special preview of the 24/7 Battle Royale as she takes on the very unpopular invader from Showdown in Harley Lewis! The match starts out with a bang as both competitors charge each other suddenly in the middle of the ring and begin throwing shots at rapid speed! Both Kasai and Harley throwing them shots just absolutely beating the living shit outta each other out here just going off and there is no stopping them whatsoever! Who is gonna even get the advantage out here? Oh nah look out for it! Harley managing to get the advantage here with that striking game! Harley hammering shots up at Kasai beating him into the corner as he gets to rocking her! Kasai beaten into the corner and Harley now with hard kicks to the gut repeatedly thrashing away at the midsection of Kasai!
James Peters: Kasai is reeling out here on Voltage just eating all kinds of strikes! Kasai manages to duck beneath a slightly slower kick from Harley Lewis who is using up all of his stamina to throw these attacks! Kasai staggers out of the corner across the ring with Harley in pursuit! Harley going after Kasai not allowing her to get a breath in. Harley tackles Kasai into the ropes as Kasai immediately attempts to go around behind Harley who whips around… and both competitors slam into each other grappling for position in the middle of the ring fighting it out. This time Kasai manages to get the momentum grappling and ramming Harley back first into the corner! Shoulder Thrust into the gut in the corner as Kasai is trapping Harley up against the ropes and throwing repeated strikes to the gut to keep him from moving away from her assault. High paced action here on Voltage as Kasai is bringing the heat!
Rich Russillo: But Harley Lewis is fighting back! Harley with strikes to the face of Kasai as this has turned into an absolute brawl in the early moments of this matchup as both competitors are in the corner in the ropes and throwing everything they got at each other. The referee is now getting involved to break things up and enforce the rope break. After a five count both competitors eventually break away from each other so the match can continue on fair grounds. Wait! Harley lighting up Kasai with repeated kicks! The referee warning Harley as Kasai rolls to the outside of the ring. Harley playing a bit dirty here to get some of those extra strikes in off the referee’s assistance but he’d better watch himself so he doesn’t get disqualified here! The confrontation between Harley and the referee allowing Kasai to roll outside the ring momentarily but Harley takes notice and quickly rolls to the outside himself to continue the attack!
James Peters: Kasai and Harley Lewis exchanging shots on the outside! Harley ducks beneath a blow and tackles Kasai! Kasai sent back first into the apron of the ring and yells out in pain from the damage to her spine. Harley not done as he throws her back into the ring and slides in! But Kasai is quick! Kasai up with a Running Clothesline! But Harley ducks beneath! Harley behind Kasai and throws her back with a Snap Dragon Suplex! Kasai sent flying across the ring now as Harley rolls back up and takes on Kasai once more! A German Suplex from behind! Kasai sent flying as Harley looks to deliver even more damage! The pin incoming! No wait! A hard slap to the face from Kasai! But a thumb to the eye from Harley in retaliation causes Kasai to drop down to the mat holding her face in pain! Cheap shot there from Harley Lewis who is showing just what sort of depths he will sink to in order to win both this match here tonight as well as the big one at Pain for Pride!
Persephone: Sometimes to get what you want you really have to sink to those deepest depths. I mean just think of all the things I’ve done to get Rex…
Rich Russillo: I really don’t think we need a recap of that… But we might need a replay of the thunderous Running Forearm that Harley Lewis just hit on Kasai nearly knocking her all the way out of the ring entirely. Kasai catches herself on the ropes as Harley chops the chest. Harley runs off the ropes… but a Standing Dropkick from Kasai connects to the chest of Harley! And a Standing Senton as well on the ground crushing him for good measure! Kasai isn’t going to let Harley’s cheating ways phase her! She slides into the first cover of this match!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Kickout from Harley Lewis! Kasai stays right on him locking in a quick Headlock… no wait! Harley lifts Kasai up and drops her throat first over the top rope! Harley managing to hit a very devastating move there just when Kasai thought it was safe to go for a rest hold! No time for resting! Harley realizing however that he has a chance for a quick breather as he gets back to stalking Kasai. Harley runs into the corner with a Running Clothesline! But Kasai leaps up to the top rope! Kasai with a Hurricanrana throwing Harley down into the ring! Kasai keeps the legs locked on that Clothesline and transitions into a choke submission using her legs! But Harley is thrashing about wildly and throws himself with all he’s got into the ropes forcing the break!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Rich Russillo: Kasai is forced to release the hold! Harley Lewis quickly rolls out to the outside of the ring to escape. Kasai up on the apron now waiting for Harley to get back up! Harley back up as Kasai runs across the apron with a Running Kick! No! Harley catches the leg of Kasai and pulls her off the apron! But Kasai lands on the shoulders of Harley! Hurricanrana! No! Harley manages to keep her up in the air and runs forward… POWERBOMB RIGHT INTO THE RING APRON!!! Kasai driven hard back first into the ring apron and that is some severe damage right there. Kasai in pain down on the mat as the referee continues the ten count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
James Peters: Harley Lewis retreating back into the ring now as Kasai is still on the ground in pain holding her back. Harley back in the ring and the referee is continuing the count! Can Kasai make it back in time?!?!
Referee: SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!
Persephone: TEN!
Rich Russillo: But Harley Lewis doesn’t want to win this way! As Kasai is about to make it back into the ring he runs across… SUICIDE DIVE TO THE OUTSIDE!!! Kasai is sent flying through the air and goes back first into the ringside barricade! The count is reset by the referee and Kasai is down and Kasai is out! Harley now beating down on Kasai dragging her across the ring and tosses her into the ring! Harley climbs up onto the apron and back into the ring ending the ten count early on. Kasai back up but Harley runs her down with a vicious Clothesline! Harley taking in the boos from the Voltage crowd as he has taken control of this match to their displeasure. Both competitors back up and Kasai possibly motivated by this crowd is now looking at Harley and begins fighting back throwing chops and overhand slaps to the face! But Harley rebounds off the ropes and catches her on the side of the skull with a Spinning Side Elbow! Kasai goes down collapsing to the mat once more as Harley goes in for a cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Kickout by Kasai at two! The match continues on and on as Harley Lewis has more damage to be done and begins unloading straight right hands to the face of Kasai and gets a verbal warning from the referee! Harley does not care as he moves past the referee and kicks mockingly at Kasai on the ground. But Kasai powers her way back up and delivers one hell of an overhead chop to the chest of Harley! Harley falls backwards before coming back towards Kasai who kicks him repeatedly in the gut. Kasai backs off for a second before unloading with a Spinning Roundhouse Kick right to the head of Harley!
Rich Russillo: No! Harley Lewis ducks under the leg of Kasai and grabs her from behind! Rollup from behind! Harley grabs the tights and he is looking to steal one here! The referee doesn’t see it!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: No! Kasai kicks out! Kasai manages to survive and Harley Lewis is outraged! He is convinced he had it there and is screaming at the referee!
Persephone: Come on ref. Just end the match. Who cares if she kicked out or not.
Rich Russillo: That’s not how the rules work…
Persephone: But it is how they should work. :wow:
James Peters: As soon as Kasai kicks out Harley Lewis is back up to his feet… He swings his leg around with a Spinning Buzzsaw Kick to the face! But Kasai rolls out of the way! Kasai now back up to her feet as she stalks Harley and connects with a Superkick to the face! But Harley had it scouted! He grabs the leg of Kasai and stops the Superkick! But Kasai leaps up and kicks Harley in the jaw with her other boot causing him to stagger back up against the ropes! Kasai runs in looking to Clothesline him out of the ring! But Harley moves out of the way! Harley around behind Kasai grabbing her and tossing her back with a German Suplex! But Kasai flips through the air on the release of the suplex and lands on her feet! Harley back up and is stunned to see Kasai standing on her feet! Kasai kicks Harley in the gut and lifts him up in the air!!! Kasai with a perfect form Suplex slamming Harley down onto his back! Kasai taking control of the match as she finally catches a breather trapping Harley into a Sleeper Hold on the mat!
Rich Russillo: Harley Lewis is struggling as he thrashes around and eventually gets a foot on the ropes forcing Kasai to release the Sleeper Hold. But it looks like she was able to recover a bit of stamina there from the brief rest hold. Harley staggers back up to his feet as Kasai Dropkicks him into the corner. Kasai runs in and flattens Harley like a pancake with a Running Body Splash into the corner. Harley collapses into a seated position in the corner as Kasai runs in and batters him across the face with a knee Strike!
James Peters: Kasai now stomping a mudhole into Harley Lewis as it looks like she is getting a bit of payback for what he has done to her so far during this match. The Voltage audience loving it and I hope that Kasai sends him packing right on back to the blue brand with a message that Voltage ain’t one to be messed with! Harley is learning that first hand but of course with the draft coming up these two could be on totally different brands in a short period of time. What really matters is the 24/7 Battle Royale because the prize gotten from winning that is not temporary and could skyrocket their careers to the tippy top!
Rich Russillo: Kasai pulls Harley Lewis back up and pulls him in close looking for something here… Kasai yanks Harley down into the Crossface! She’s going to make him tap out for sure with this-
James Peters: But Harley Lewis rolls through! Harley is back up as Kasai bashes him right in the head with repeated forearms! He looks like he is going to fall unconscious at any moment! Kasai charges in with a full speed vicious Lariat!!!-
Rich Russillo: But Harley Lewis ducks under it! Harley grabs Kasai from behind with the rollup! Harley trying again to steal this one!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: HARLEY LEWIS HAS THE TIGHTS!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NOT THIS WAY!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… HARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRLEY LEWWWWWWWWWIS!!!!!
(‘Superhero (Heroes and Villains)’ by Metro Boomin, Future and Chris Brown hits to loud boos from the crowd as Harley Lewis has his arm raised in victory by the referee.)
Rich Russillo: Damn it all to hell! Harley Lewis didn’t deserve that win! He cheated! He had the tights! That no good-
Persephone: Calm down Rich! At least the match is over! That’s good right? 🙂 <3
James Peters: That swindler from Showdown cheated for sure… but the real battle will come at Pain for Pride and we will see if he is as lucky there as he was tonight. Props to Kasai who went all out and in my opinion would have had that match won if Harley hadn’t pulled out that last resort trickery at the end. I can’t condone it but Harley managed to find a way to win. But will he be able to in the 24/7 Battle Royal?? Tune in to Pain for Pride to find out!!!
(Kasai watches on as Harley Lewis raises his arms on his way back up the ramp, and she just shakes her head as Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride. Which Elitist will win the 24/7 Battle Royale and earn the 24/7 Contract?)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back to show a panaround shot of the State Farm Arena, the crowd on their feet and excited to see what is next in what’s already been a stellar start to the show so far. Their expectations are met upon the sounds of ‘Show Me Your God’ by The Amity Affliction being heard blasting through the speakers of the arena. In spite of that, the Atlanta crowd meets Theron Nikolas, who is making his way out from the backstage area, with a mix of cheers and boos. He has a nonchalant expression on his face as he looks around and takes in the atmosphere of the show here tonight, before then focusing in on the ring, beginning to make his way down the ramp from there.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THERON NIKOLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: On Saturday Night Showdown this week we saw Theron Nikolas take a visit to Kennedy Street’s office, questioning why she hasn’t made his match against Chris Elite official yet. After sometime, Kennedy signs off on it, and Theron was not afraid to make that known to his Pain For Pride opponent after his match against Ms. Extreme, making an appearance afterward.
James Peters: We know how Theron feels about this match, he’s counting down the days until he can make Chris regret everything that he has done to him so far. He feels that the Hall of Famer has created an unnecessary problem out of everything and is going to make sure that once he’s through that the claims that he made toward him which sparked this whole thing are only asserted through his actions. I don’t think Chris is going to take that lying down though, especially after what happened on Showdown, it would not come as much of a surprise for me if he made an appearance here tonight on Voltage to confront him.
Persephone: Please no. I’ve been saying since the beginning I thought we already got rid of that bozo last Season, I hate having to see him every week when I don’t need to. STAY ON SHOWDOWN, CHRIS!
(Theron makes his way up the steel steps, heading onto the apron before entering through the ropes and into the ring. He looks around for a moment, a serious expression painted on his face as he makes his way over and takes a microphone from ringside. ‘Show Me Your God’ from there begins to come to a close while Theron stands at the center of the ring, taking a moment before then beginning to speak through the microphone from there.)
Theron Nikolas: There, is that what you wanted Chris? I personally went to Kennedy Street and I made sure that a match between the two of us was made official at Pain For Pride, was that the position that you wanted to be put in? Face-to-face with the barrel of a gun, with zero reprieve for your actions? Well if that’s the case, you got it. This mess was something that did not need to happen, I’ve been saying that since the very beginning, but it was you, Chris, that allowed things to reach this point and now for all your troubles, for all the struggles that you have gone through this Season… you will pay for it. You should be grateful, grateful that I’m even giving you this platform right now because if it wasn’t for me I really have no clue where you would be at Pain For Pride. Stagnant, just like always, and even if there was a slight possibility that there was some charity work done to get you a big match, I have no doubt in my mind that you would fumble it just like every other one before it.
Theron Nikolas: I don’t expect my match against you to be so different. Because you may defend yourself and say that everything that has happened has been beyond your control or that I’m just lying to myself about who you actually are, whatever it may be, but you have not shown anyone why that’s the case. You haven’t proven to be that EAW Hall of Famer Chris Elite is the person that he brands himself as, you’ve just continued to be yourself and that will never be enough. Just remember, this was never my doing, I never ran after Chris Elite and begged him for a match. You’ve dug yourself into a hole by letting your ego stand in the way of-
(Finally ‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke is heard beginning to play through the speakers as the camera goes over to show Chris Elite, the crowd erupting upon him making his entrance, begin to make his way out to the stage and make a beeline toward the ring. He has clearly heard enough of what Theron has had to say toward him and is not hesitating at all about defending himself, already having a microphone in his hand and sliding into the ring. He gets in Theron’s face, the former longest reigning Answers World Champion having no sort of fear in response, while ‘Invincible’ begins to come to a close. Chris after a moment brings his microphone up to his mouth and from there begins to speak.)
Chris Elite: Suck my dick.
(Unable to help himself, Theron rolls his eyes in response.)
Chris Elite: Bro we get it, you don’t need to come out here and repeat yourself, I heard you the first time. You’ve been trying to push this narrative that I have made some sort of mistake, that everything that happened has been my fault and whatever you’re going to end up doing to me at Pain For Pride was my own doing, but I just don’t understand. You were the one that tried to take jabs at me during the Cruise, you were the one that got in my face and thought that I was just going to take that disrespect. Maybe it’s your ego that has refused to accept that it has been your fault all along.
Theron Nikolas: But am I wrong, Chris?
Chris Elite: Damn straight, because I think I can say that you’re the one that’s made a mistake by making this match official between the two of us. You don’t want this smoke, but you insist on it and that’s what you’re going to get. You and everyone else go out of your way to meat munch and say that I’m not who I was before and maybe you’re right about that, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m still Chris Elite. Despite everything I have fought against it and proved that I am still a top tier Elitist who can compete on the highest level.
Theron Nikolas: No you haven’t, and there it is again. Maybe you’re the one that’s just been lying to yourself at this point. I will give you one thing, you *should* be a World Championship competitor. With the type of hype and anticipation that surrounds you even when it’s undeserved, you should be having at least a title around your waist right now. But other than Reasonable Doubt, the one time that you fought for the Answers World Championship since your return, you’ve had nothing. I don’t even want you to mention the National Elite Championship match you had which started this whole thing to begin with, because that was just embarrassing losing to someone like Veena Adams.
Chris Elite: I never said that everything was going to go perfectly, and it hasn’t, I’ll give you that much. But what about you, Theron? You’ve been so insistent on trying to call my bluff, what about you? You had that little spurt last Season while on Showdown and afterward the well has run dry. You haven’t had anything to your name since your Answers World Championship reign which was nearly four years ago at this point, you talk about me, well you’re definitely not up to snuff as much either. Make it make sense, Theron.
Theron Nikolas: I have no problem showing you why I’m still the most dangerous person on this roster, Chris.
Chris Elite: Go on little buddy, I’m waiting.
(Chris lowers his microphone while Theron does the same thing, the two of them approaching one another and staring daggers.)
Persephone: Oh boy they’re about to fist fight, hopefully they hurt themselves so badly that they’re not going to be able to make it to Pain For Pride-
(All of a sudden, ‘Praise The Lord’ by Bandokay begins to play.)
Rich Russillo: No… no way…
(The crowd pops in surprise while both Chris and Theron look toward the stage in surprise, knowing exactly who it is, Theron more than anyone.)
James Peters: We haven’t seen him since last year… CHARLIE MARR IS BACK!
(The camera goes over to show Charlie Marr begin to make his way out to the stage. Even after all this time away, still sporting a sly smirk on his face while sarcastically clapping for the two Elitists in the ring. Theron is on alert now, knowing very well why Charlie might be out here tonight, and it lies in what he did to the then Hardcore Champion in his last match before his leave. He already has a microphone in his hands while ‘Praise The Lord’ begins to come to a close, Charlie shaking his head before bringing his microphone up to his mouth and from there, beginning to speak.)
Charlie Marr: Don’t soil your panties, Theron, I’m not here to get revenge on you. In fact, I’m not even cleared to compete yet. You finally did something subpar at minimum in your life managing to keep me out for as long as you have with that concussion and right knee injury, but as you can see, that won’t last. I could give you some warning and tell you to keep one eye open while you sleep, but not only is that corny, but it’s not the purpose of why I’m out here. While I can’t wrestle just yet…
(Charlie climbs onto the apron, looking specifically at Theron.)
Charlie Marr: There was no chance regardless of the state that I’m in that I was going to miss something as embarrassing as a Theron Nikolas and Chris Elite match at Pain For Pride. I mean come on now, let’s be real with ourselves because now we’ve gotten to the point where both of you are trying to have a competition of who’s done less in the past five years, both of you are just… utterly garbage. This all started because it’s not just Chris that has a fragile ego, but it’s you too, Theron. That’s always been the case, and it’s not going to change no matter how many character-altering moments there are going to be for the rest of your careers however long those are going to be. You’re out to prove something to the other, and I’m sure that your one promo a piece battle is going to go real hard, especially at Pain For Pride, and I just can’t wait to see how dead the crowd will be during your match.
(Charlie enters the ring, Theron looks to approach him but stops himself, controlling his temper for the time being.)
Charlie Marr: I think that at this point, neither of you have been impressive at all, and if it was up to me, neither of you deserve to even compete at Pain For Pride either.
(Charlie lowers his microphone, the smirk continuing to show on his face while he looks at both of them. Chris obviously looks annoyed, and Theron looks like he’s just about had it as he brings his microphone up and looks to respond.)
Theron Nikolas: After what happened in your last match, Charlie, you’re better off not returning. I desecrated you from pillar-to-post to prove a point, and it was pretty simple, you’re not needed here and you never have been.
(Charlie puts a hand on his heart, sarcastically feeling hurt about what Theron had to say.)
Charlie Marr: I could cry, get this, Theron Nikolas doesn’t think that Sunday Night Voltage needs me! In case you didn’t realize, my entire time on this brand I’ve been the reason that people tune in every week. I put butts in seats while you and Chris force them to change the channel, completely ruining all my hard work. Even when I’m not in the World Championship division, I keep myself busy, that’s what that Hardcore Championship was for. And it’s funny how even after all of that, all of what you brag about doing to me, you still could not cap it all off by taking my title along with it.
(Charlie turns to the hard camera and waves at it.)
Charlie Marr: Hi Hikari.
Theron Nikolas: Do you know how to take anything seriously? I have no problem putting you down and making sure you’re gone for another half year if you really want to.
Charlie Marr: Why would I take anything seriously when I’m talking to Theron Nikolas? Again, this is me being real here with you. I’m the only thing that was keeping you in the spotlight and that’s why you’re stuck facing Chris Elite now. I’ll turn around what you said to him on you, because without me, I can’t even imagine where you would be right now, certainly not here.
Chris Elite: Alright you can shut up now. I wasn’t a part of the whole feud that went on between you two but as far as I’m concerned, Charlie, your time in the spotlight is done. You had your Hardcore Championship reign and it ended with you getting injured and never showing your face on Voltage again, wasn’t that enough to nail the point home that you’re not needed?
Charlie Marr: Oh look, you two are agreeing on something. Hey Chris, how about you zip up his pants once you’re done will you?
Theron Nikolas: I don’t need him defending me to put my point across. I never needed you, I never needed the Hardcore Championship, my name speaks for itself. Charlie Marr is yesterday’s memory, there’s a reason why I’m still here-
Charlie Marr: Barely-
Theron Nikolas: And why you’re on the shelf, looking in from the outside. It stings doesn’t it? I bet you want to punch me in the face right now, but you can’t, because you know what I’m able to do to you.
Charlie Marr: Oh no I could attack you right now, I just don’t feel like it.
Chris Elite: Then allow me.
Rich Russillo: WHILE THERON ISN’T LOOKING, CHRIS RUSHES FORWARD AND TRIPS HIM BY THE LEGS, TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! WE HAVE A BRAWL ON OUR HANDS NOW!
(Chris mounts on top of Theron and begins to slam forearms against his face, trying to batter him while Theron holds up his arms and tries to block the shots. Charlie has stepped away from the fight, holding his hands up while he laughs his ass off at what’s going on right now.)
James Peters: THERON ROLLS CHRIS OVER AND ONTO HIS BACK AS HE SLAMS PUNCHES DOWN ON HIS FACE! THE ASSAULT BEGINS BUT DOESN’T LAST LONG AS CHRIS SLIPS OUT AND MANAGES TO GET AWAY AS BOTH OF THEM ARE NOW BACK UP TO THEIR FEET! BOTH OF THEM ARE LUNGING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND BEGINNING TO THROW PUNCHES NOW!
(Officials quickly slide into the ring, trying to break this fight up before it gets out of hand. Meanwhile, Charlie has slid out of the ring, backpedaling up the ramp while he once again begins to sarcastically clap at what’s going on right now. The last shot seen is Chris and Theron continuing to yell and berate one another while they’re being escorted away from the ringside area while Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade away.)
(A commercial is shown for Putt Party Paradise Discord Activities starring Lethal Consequences.)
(‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith plays as the crowd cheers Major Michael Scott Connor as he steps out onto the stage. He scans the arena quickly before taking a deep breath and makes his way down the ring. Michael looks focused tonight, and strictly pays attention to the ring in front of him.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A 24/7 BATTLE ROYALE PREVIEW TRIPLE THREAT MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST….FROM LONDON, OHIO….WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS….”MAJOR”….MICHAEELLLL SCOTTTTTT CONNNOORRRRRR!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Visiting from the blue brand and this guy is as tough as they come and for sure one should keep an eye out by the time Pain for Pride comes around. We’ve seen what he can do so far and I can’t wait to see it in person now. He came up short last week in getting momentum and looks to get it here tonight.
(‘il vento d’oro’ by Yugo Kanno plays as the crowd erupts in cheers as MITSUBACHI makes his way out onto the stage and takes in the positive reaction he is receiving. He begins walking down the ramp, reading for tonight’s match.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT….FROM SŌKA, SAITAMA, JAPAN…..WEIGHING IN AT 187 POUNDS….HE IS “THE AKUMEIDAKAI”….MITSSUUUUUUUBACCHHHHHIIIII!!!!
James Peters: Visiting from team red and recently just has returned and looking to make an impact in the biggest way possible and he looks to do that in the next couple of weeks and honestly I could easily see it happening. Can’t wait to see what he has in store here tonight as a little sneak preview of what he’s capable of in the future.
Persephone: Is it weird that I have no idea who he is or that he’s worked here before? :yikes:
Rich Russillo: Yes, you should definitely pay more attention.
(‘The Hills’ by The Weeknd plays as the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Tanner Black makes his way out from the curtain on the stage. Tanner is prepared for the upcoming match, and he doesn’t spend much time before walking down the ramp. He has his eyes dead set on both opponents.)
Bella Braxton: AND MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING….FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE….WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS….”THE UNDISPUTED FOREVER”….TANNERRRR BLLACCCKKKK!!!
Rich Russillo: The guy who seems to have all the tools but just quite hasn’t put it together the past couple of weeks. For sure has the talent but it hasn’t been a pretty few weeks for him but he can turn it all around here tonight in a big way.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: And this triple threat match is underway and this should be quite the fun one. All three of them circle the ring waiting on one of them make the first move…AND MITSUBACHI RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE RUNS AND DELIVERS A RUNNING KNEE TO MICHAEL THAT SENDS HIM THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE! Tanner though hammers MITSUBACHI in the back and begins delivering several right hand punches that causes him to stumble back into the corner! Tanner then runs full speed looking to deliver the splash – BUT MITSUBACHI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!
Rich Russillo: MITSUBACHI switches spots with Tanner and puts him in the corner and begins delivering blows to the ribs and kicks to the lower body! Tanner is trying his best to fight back but isn’t having much luck….AND MITSUBACHI DELIVERS A STEP UP KNEE TO THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP ON THE TOP ROPE! MITSUBACHI BEGINS TO THROW PUNCHES TO THE HEAD…BUT MICHAEL IS BACK IN THE RING AND HITS HIM FROM BEHIND BEFORE SENDING HIM OUT OF THE RING WITH THE BASEBALL SLIDE! Michael quickly turns his attention to Tanner on the top rope…BUT TANNER LEAPS OFF BUT MICHAEL DUCKS! Tanner saw it coming though as he rolls through to his feet and delivers a high dropkick to the face!
James Peters: Tanner delivers another dropkick and looks to keep the momentum rolling as Michael stands up and swings at his head, but Tanner ducks it and delivers a kick to the midsection and goes for the DDT, BUT MICHAEL SPINS OUT OF IT AND DRILLS HIM WITH A SPINEBUSTER! Michael takes a look at his surroundings before going to pick Tanner up off the mat but Tanner fights back with shots to the ribs…BUT THEN DELIVERS A BACK BODY DROP! Tanner then runs and delivers a clothesline to Michael driving him over the top rope to the outside….BUT LOOK OUT!! MITSUBACHI IS BACK IN THE FRAY AND HE PUSHES TANNER STOMACH FIRST INTO THE CORNER AND THEN ROLLS HIM UP!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: Tanner kicks out of it and they both rave back up to their feet as Tanner goes for the clothesline, but MITSUBACHI ducks it and springboards off of the second rope and delivers a springboard enziguri kick to the side of the head as Tanner drops down to a knee! MITSUBACHI then runs off of the ropes…BUT TANNER JUST POPS UP AND ALMOST TURNS MITSUBACHI INSIDE OUT WITH A VICIOUS CLOTHESLINE! Tanner looks to be the one in control now as he begins to stomp on the limbs of MITSUBACHI!
James Peters: Tanner then grabs the legs and tries to turn MITSUBACHI over on his stomach to lock in his “Symbiote” sharpshooter, but MITSUBACHI isn’t making it easy, fighting back with all his will! AND OH! MITSUBACHI USES HIS LEGS AND FLIPS TANNER ON HIS BACK!! AND OH NO… LOOK OUT!! MICHAEL IN AND DELIVERS AN ELBOW DROP TO THE HEART OF MITSUBACHI BEFORE…. MICHAEL GRABS AHOLD OF HIS LEGS AND APPLIES HIS “OKINAWA” INVERTED CLOVERLEAF AND HE HAS IT LOCKED IN DEEP! WHAT IS MITSUBACHI GOING TO DO HERE?! HE TRIES TO CRAWL AND REACH OUT FOR THE ROPES BUT IT’S NOT GOING TO MATTER AS THERE’S NO ROPE BREAKS… AND OH!! TANNER RUNS OFF THE ROPES DRIVING HIS KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF MICHAEL’S HEAD BREAKING UP THE SUBMISSION BEFORE THROWING HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!!!
Rich Russillo: Tanner looks to quickly take advantage of this window of opportunity as he quickly shifts his focus back over to MITSUBACHI picking him up off the mat…. AND TANNER PULLS HIM IN CONNECTING WITH HIS “LIGHTSPEED LARIAT!!!” TANNER NEARLY TURNED HIM INSIDE OUT AS HE TURNS HIM OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
James Peters: MITSUBACHI WITH THE KICKOUT! AND UH OH…TANNER RIGHT AWAY GOES TO THE LEGS AND TRIES TO TURN MITSUBACHI OVER FOR “SYMBIOTE” ONCE MORE BUT CAN HE GET IT THIS TIME?….AND HE DOES!! TANNER HAS HIS “SYMBIOTE” SHARPSHOOTER APPLIED AS MITSUBACHI SCREAMS OUT IN PAIN AND HE JUST MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE HERE!!
Persephone: I don’t know why the guy is reaching for the ropes, like come on.
Rich Russillo: Prolly just an instinct thing as he does get there but again, it’s not forcing a break but MITSUBACHI tries to use it to pull himself out to safety…..BUT TANNER DRAGS HIM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND NOW WHAT DOES MITSUBACHI DO IN ORDER TO SURVIVE HERE?! MITSUBACHI AGAIN OUT OF PURE ADRENALINE CRAWLS HIS WAY OVER TO THE ROPES AND PULLS HIMSELF THIS TIME SUCCESSFULLY UNDER THE ROPES AS TANNER IS FORCED TO LET GO! Tanner is frustrated as he reaches over the top rope and grabs MITSUBACHI by the hair….BUT A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD FROM THE APRON AND THAT FOR SURE CAUGHT HIM OFF GUARD! MITSUBACHI tries to regain his composure on the apron before measuring him up…BUT LOOK!!
James Peters: MICHAEL IS BACK IN IT AS HE PULLS MITSUBACHI OFF THE APRON AND TOSSES HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!! Michael sees Tanner in a vulnerable position in the ring as he slides in and measures him up – AND MICHAEL RUNS UP BEHIND HIM AND DRAGS HIM TO THE CORNER AREA….OH MY!! A GERMAN SUPLEX RIGHT INTO THE CORNER AS THE BACK OF TANNER’S HEAD HITS THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!!! Michael has him in perfect position now and he picks him up and hooks both of the arms…”TAPS” CONNECTS!!! THE LEAPING DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT SPIKES TANNER’S HEAD INTO THE MAT AS MICHAEL HOOKS THE KEG FOR THE WIN, WILL IT BE ENOUGH?!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! TANNER GETS THE SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME! Little bit of a shocker there considering the amount of damage Michael just inflicted on his head there….AND UH OH!!
James Peters: MICHAEL IMMEDIATELY TRIES TO GO FOR HIS “WELCOME TO BOOT CAMP” BOW AND ARROW SUBMISSION…BUT TANNER IS TRYING HIS BEST TO FIGHT BACK AND IT’S PRETTY MUCH A STRUGGLE FOR CONTROL BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM – AND OH NO!!! MITSUBACHI COMES FLYING IN OUT OF NOWHERE WITH AN ELBOW DROP ON TOP OF THE BACK OF MICHAEL!! All three competitors are down now as MITSUBACHI slowly pulls himself up to his feet and makes his pick of who he wants to target, and he kicks Tanner out of the ring under the rope and sets his sights on Michael! MITSUBACHI QUICKLY GETS HIM UP….AND HE –
Persephone: MICHAEL OUT OF NOWHERE GOES FOR A URANAGE SIDE SLAM…BUT MITSUBACHI OUT OF NOWHERE COUNTERS INTO HIS “KIROKKU” TRIANGLE CHOKE!!! MITSUBACHI IS CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF MICHAEL AS HE IS ALMOST IN A PANIC ON WHAT TO DO HERE! HE’S TRYING HIS BEST TO FIGHT OUT BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE DOESN’T HAVE MUCH OF A CHOICE….WAIT A SECOND!! MICHAEL LIFTS HIM UP AND THROWS HIM HEAD FIRST INTO THE CORNER! MITSUBACHI HIT HIS HEAD HARD THERE AS MICHAEL SETS HIM UP – MICHAEL GOES FOR “TAPS” ONCE MORE, AND IT CONNECTS!! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT AS MICHAEL GOES FOR ANOTHER COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: AND TANNER BREAKS IT UP AT THE LAST SECOND! Tanner looks to take advantage as he quickly gets Michael up – AND TANNER PUTS MICHAEL IN HIS “WICKED GAMES” GUILLOTINE CHOKEHOLD!!! ALL THREE OF THESE MEN ARE PULLING OUT ALL THEIR SUBMISSIONS ON EACH OTHER AND NOW MICHAEL IS STUCK AGAIN BUT CAN HE FIND A WAY OUT LIKE HE WAS MOMENTS AGO WHILE IN THE TRIANGLE CHOKE?!
James Peters: HE SURE IS TRYING AS HE MUSTERS UP SOME STRENGTH TO GET TANNER UP OFF THE MAT…BUT IS TOO WEAK AS HE DROPS BACK DOWN AND TANNER JUST MIGHT HAVE THIS MATCH WON HERE….BUT IT’S MITSUBACHI THIS TIME MAKING THE SAVE AS HE PULLS TANNER OFF OF MICHAEL AND UH OH, TANNER AND MITSUBACHI BEGIN GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE OTHER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING EXCHANGING SHOTS BACK AND FORTH AND IT’S A BATTLE FOR CONTROL! WHO IS GOING TO GET THE UPPER HAND OVER THE OTHER HERE….AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S TANNER AS HE DELIVERS AN UPPERCUT DRIVING MITSUBACHI INTO THE CORNER! MICHAEL TURNS HIM AROUND THOUGH, BUT SOMEHOW TANNER SAW IT COMING AS HE PULLS HIM IN FOR AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Rich Russillo: DID HE GET HIM? No as it was only two and a half as both of them race back up to their feet…AND TANNER SENDS MICHAEL FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP! AND NOW MITSUBACHI TRIES RUNNING UP BEHIND TANNER FOR THE ROLL UP – BUT TANNER HELD ON TO THE ROPES! MITSUBACHI ROLLS UP TO HIS FEET – AND TANNER WAS WAITING AS HE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND GOES FOR HIS “X-WING” SPRINGBOARD CUTTER!!!!
James Peters: BUT MITSUBACHI JUST CAUGHT HIM IN MID AIR WITH A KICK TO THE CHEST!! Tanner might just be in some serious trouble here as MITSUBACHI FALLS BACK INTO THE CORNER AND HE LOOKS TO BE SETTING UP FOR IT – MITSUBACHI RUNS AND GOES FOR HIS “TOGE NO KIOKU” KINSHASA KICK!! BUT TANNER ENDS UP SIDESTEPPING IT AND THEN ROLLS HIM UP FROM BEHIND!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Rich Russillo: ANOTHER KICKOUT FROM MITSUBACHI AS THEY BOTH RACE UP TO THEIR FEET AND RUN AT ONE ANOTHER ONCE MORE AS MITSUBACHI COUNTERS AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP AND TANNER LANDS ON TOP OF MICHAEL ON THE OUTSIDE! AND UH OH… WHAT DOES MITSUBACHI HAVE IN MIND HERE? MITSUBSCHI EYES THE TOP ROPE NEXT TO HIM AND MAKES HIS WAY UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS BOTH MICHAEL AND TANNER STAND UP AT THE SAME TIME ON THE OUTSIDE…. AND MITSUBACHI LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE TOP AND TAKES THEM BOTH OUT WITH A CROSSBODY ON THE OUTSIDE!!
Persephone: :notbad:
(Instant replay of the crossbody to Tanner and Michael on the outside.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like MITSUBACHI did a little bit of damage to himself in the process there as he landed a bit awkwardly on his head. He stands up against the steps and now takes his pick of who to target as he throws Michael back inside the ring and slides in right after stalking Michael looking to put this match away and get his momentum rolling heading into Pain for Pride! MITSUBACHI can feel it as he pumps the crowd up and they give the energy right back as Michael pulls himself slowly up in the corner and…. MITSUBACHI from the opposite end runs and delivers his running Yakuza kick!!!! AN EXHAUSTED MITSUBACHI FALLS DOWN ON TOP OF MICHAEL FOR THE COVER! THIS HAS GOT TO BE IT!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: Guess not…yay.
James Peters: MICHAEL SOMEHOW GOT THE SHOULDER UP AND KEEPS THIS MATCH GOING! MITSUBACHI now slowly rolls over to the corner and behind to pump up the crowd setting up for what we know he’s going to do as Michael is on one knee – BUT NOT IF TANNER HAS ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT AS TANNER GRABS MITSUBACHI’S FEET AND PULLS HIM OUT OF THE RING UNDER THE ROPE AND THROWS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!! TANNER BEGINS TO STOMP AWAY AT THE BODY OF MITSUBACHI TO MAKE SURE HE STAYS DOWN BEFORE TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO MICHAEL AS HE SLIDES BACK IN THE RING LOOKING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE!!
Rich Russillo: AND A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION AS TANNER TRIES TO GET HIM IN POSITION TO HIT “HEARTLESS HILLS”!!! BUT MICHAEL IS STILL TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF THIS WITH EVERYTHING HE HAS LEFT AS TANNER IS HAVING A TOUGH TIME LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND – AND MICHAEL PUSHES HIM BACK BEFORE TANNER RUNS RIGHT BACK AT HIM….AND TANNER WALKS RIGHT INTO A STIFF FOREARM SHOT! KNIFE EDGE CHOP FOLLOWED BY KNIFE EDGE CHOP FROM MICHAEL AS THE TIDES HAVE NOW SHIFTED IN HIS FAVOR….AND UH OH!! HE PICKS HIM UP AND DELIVERS A SLINGSHOT SUPLEX AND MICHAEL MIGHT JUST HAVE HIM RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HIM NOW – MICHAEL GRABS THE HEAD AND HE LOCKS IN “DD214”!!!! THE DRAGON SLEEPER IS LOCKED IN ON TANNER AND HE HAS ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE TO GO!!!!
Persephone: MITSUBACHI IS BACK IN IT AND HE SAVES THE MATCHUP BY KICKING MICHAEL RIGHT IN THE SKULL!!! MITSUBACHI QUICKLY GETS HIM UP AND – EXPLODER SUPLEX FROM MITSUBACHI!!! The crowd again is feeling it for MITSUBACHI as he looks to finally put this away looking for a running knee…BUT MICHAEL SIDESTEPPED IT AND GOES FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP, BUT OH MY GOD!! MITSUBACHI JUMPS UP AND LOCKS HIM IN HIS “KIROKKU” TRIANGLE CHOKE ONCE MORE!! HOW MUCH DOES MICHAEL HAVE LEFT TO FIGHT IT AGAIN THOUGH IS THE REAL QUESTION! You can just see how much pressure MITSUBACHI is putting on this squeezing every last breath out of him but he’s still not quitting scrambling to find a way out of this….but he just might be stuck!
James Peters: TANNER IS STILL ALIVE AS HE SLOWLY CRAWLS OVER TO THE BOTH OF THEM AND HE PULLS AT THE HAIR OF MITSUBACHI FORCING HIM TO LET GO OF THE CHOKEHOLD! It might not have been much but it for sure got the job done in saving the match as all three of them are down once more. The crowd sure is loving this action are are we and everybody else watching at home, this is what Pain for Pride season is all about!
Rich Russillo: Right you are as these three have thrown everything at each other and now it’s just a matter of who wants it more at this point. It looks like MITSUBACHI and Michael are the first ones up…AND MITSUBACHI runs and delivers a knee knocking him out of the ring….AND UH OH MITSUBACHI MEASURES UP TANNER – HE RUNS AND DELIVERS “TOGE NO KIOKU!!!” THE KINSHASA CONNECTS…. BUT WAIT!!! MICHAEL IS BACK AND TOSSES MITSUBACHI OUT OF THE RING UNDER THE RING AS HE LANDS STOMACH FIRST ON THE OUTSIDE! MICHAEL LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE AS HE GOES TOWARDS TANNER’S HEAD AND LOCKS IT IN AGAIN!!! “DD214” DRAGON SLEEPER!!!
James Peters: MITSUBACHI TRIES TO GET BACK IN THE RING IN TIME TO BREAK IT UP…BUT HE’S TOO LATE AS TANNER TAPS OUT!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith plays as Michael rolls out of the ring and gets his hand raised on the ramp while celebrating his win.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….”MAJOR” MICHAEELLLL SCOTTTT CONNOORRRRRR!!!!
James Peters: WOW! Talk about right place, right time as Michael comes to Voltage here tonight and gets a huge victory heading into Pain for Pride. You just know he’s one of the names that should be favored…. much like the other two competitors in this match who threw everything out there tonight but tonight was just Michael’s night, congratulations to him.
Rich Russillo: That was definitely a great win, although we don’t know if things will play out like that at Pain for Pride. Tapping out won’t matter in a match like the 24/7 Battle Royale.
(The final shot is of Michael celebrating on the ramp as MITSUBACHI is still disappointed and angry that he was too late as Tanner looks on disappointed in the corner.)
(A commercial is shown for Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse featuring Bronson Daniels.)
(Voltage fades to the stage, and ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney hits. This causes the fans to begin cheering loudly, excited to see the Voltage commissioner as Captain Charisma walks out with a microphone in his hand. He has a smile on his face as he looks around at the fans in the State Farm Arena, before beginning to walk down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Captain Charisma seems to be in a good mood tonight, and I’m looking forward to seeing what it is he has to say. It must be something big if he’s walking out here to share the news with us.
Rich Russillo: You’re right about that. It’s Pain for Pride season though, and at this point I feel like any possible announcement is a major one. We’re only weeks away from the biggest show of the year!
Persephone: Yes, and Rexy is gonna be wrestling there 😍!!! I’ve waited YEARS for this, this is gonna be the best Pain for Pride since he won the EAW Championship!!!
(Captain Charisma walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. The fans are very loud as they continue to cheer. Before long, the Voltage commissioner begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen, we’re only a few short weeks away from Pain for Pride, and just look at the matches we already have in store! ARIA versus EAW Hall of Famer Madison Kaline. A triple threat for number one contendership for the Specialists Championship between Usagi Senshi, Jamie Cross and Lexi. A fatal four way between Candice Blair, Halsey Neel, Sierra Everett and Ronan Malosi. Theron Nikolas versus Chris Elite, a match between two former World Champions. Rex McAllister versus Daryl Kinkade, a match that Rex himself wanted after what Daryl did to him weeks ago. The EAW World Championship match between Drake King and Methuselah in the match stipulation this brand has become known for, Barbed Wire Massacre!… And the match that I’m here to talk about right now… Minerva versus Yhwach O’Hara!
(This causes an explosion of cheers from the crowd, as the fans are understandably excited for this match between two of the very best that EAW has to offer. Captain Charisma gives them some time to continue cheering, before beginning to speak once again.)
Captain Charisma: I’m sure by this point you’ve all had the chance to check out the recent news regarding the status of EAW’s partnership with Disney. If you haven’t, then I’ll take this opportunity to fill you in. While Disney’s partnership with us has been renewed and will be extended for the next season, all of the restrictions that were present this season are now being lifted! This means that next season things will go back to the way you’re all used to… And in Voltage’s case, this means that we’ll be regaining the freedom to shock the world with some of the most exciting matches and events that EAW has to offer! To celebrate this… I’ve come up with a special match type that I believe is PERFECT for a match like Minerva versus Yhwach O’Hara. A match between two Elitists who both believe themselves to be the most dangerous in the company, all with the history to prove it. I like to call this match… THREE STAGES OF VOLTAGE HELL!
(This causes more cheers, and this time the fans quiet down sooner, clearly interested in hearing what this match stipulation is.)
Captain Charisma: In a normal three stages of hell match, things would work in a way that’s similar to a two out of three falls match. One Elitist wins the first stage, and if the opponent wins the second, they reach the third stage. That’s not how this match will work. In this three stages of Voltage hell, the first two stages will NOT be won by pinfall or submission, nor do the competitors have a chance to make a comeback if they lose in the first two stages. In order to move onto the second, and eventually the third stage, BOTH Elitists must be able to stand by the end of the round, otherwise the Elitist left standing will be declared the winner of the entire match! The first round is ten minutes, the second is fifteen minutes, and the third has no time limit, and will instead be won via pinfall, submission or knockout. I know this sounds like a lot, but there’s a good reason for these rules, as ALL THREE stages will be deathmatches!
(The crowd goes wild for this announcement, and this once again brings a smile to Captain Charisma’s face. After a few seconds the cheers are not all that’s heard though, as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits. The cheers continue as Minerva begins to walk out, and she’s also holding a microphone in her hand. Minerva walks down the ramp, not wasting much time as she is staring directly at Captain Charisma.)
James Peters: Here comes one of the two Elitists that’ll be competing in that match, and I honestly don’t even know what to say after that announcement! It sounds like Minerva is in for quite the night at Pain for Pride, and right now we’re about to see how she feels about it!
Rich Russillo: Honestly, I don’t know how any sane person would want to go through a match like that. You’re effectively competing in three deathmatches back to back, and if you fail to get past EITHER of the first two, you lose the match entirely!
Persephone: To be fair, do you really think either Minerva or Yhwach really is sane? Do you see what these two do around here? Personally I’m looking forward to this. Three deathmatches in a row sounds fun.
(Minerva enters the ring and walks up to Captain Charisma. After a few seconds, a smirk appears on her face.)
Minerva: Three Stages of Voltage Hell? I like it.
(This puts a smile on Captain Charisma’s face as the cheers continue, and Minerva begins to speai once again.)
Minerva: You know me well, and I’m glad. If I’m going to face Yhwach O’Hara at Pain for Pride, I’m glad it will happen in a match where anything goes. I’m glad that I’ll have the opportunity to do whatever I want to Yhwach without having to face any repercussions. I’m glad that when Yhwach and I enter the ring for a match I’m sure neither of us will forget, we’ll be forced to push each other to our limits just to make it to the third stage. This is a match stipulation that has never been seen before, and I don’t believe there’s a better match that stipulation could have gone to than this one. I’m up for it, you know I am. The only question is whether or not Yhwach will feel the same, but after these past few weeks I don’t see why he wouldn’t. I knew him well enough to figure out what his plans were heading into Pain for Pride. I was able to see through his game and catch him before he could even find the right opportunity to strike. Knowing the kind of man he is, and what he’s willing to do just for the sake of sending a message before he’s even entered the ring, I see no reason why he’d back down now. In fact…
(Minerva turns to the stage before continuing.)
Minerva: We all know you’re here, Yhwach. After all, you have a match later tonight. Since you’re already here in the building, why don’t you come out here and tell us all how you really feel about facing me in this “Three Stages of Voltage Hell” match? Better yet, why don’t you walk out here and try to recreate what you did to Ronan? I’d love for you to find out that he and I couldn’t be any less alike.
Captain Charisma: :whoa: Now is not the time for this. Like you said, Yhwach has a match scheduled for tonight, and I don’t want anything to jeopardize our huge main event match for tonight. You’ve also had time to heal from your injuries, I don’t know if putting yourself at risk once again this close to Pain for Pride is the right idea.
(Despite what Captain Charisma said, Minerva still has a smirk on her face as she begins to respond to him.)
Minerva: Do you really believe that worries me? I’ll be at Pain for Pride no matter what, I already made that much clear. I’ve already told Yhwach how this was going to go though. He can use whoever he wants to try and send a warning, but at Pain for Pride I plan to defeat Yhwach in three stages of hell. I plan to show Yhwach that I didn’t just believe I was the hunter here. I didn’t just believe I was the most dangerous Elitist this brand has to offer. I knew it all along. If Yhwach has a problem with facing me in the match type you’ve created for us, he simply won’t show his face, and instead keep hiding until it’s time for his match.
(The fans cheer as Minerva waits at the stage, and after a little while of waiting, ‘SUN//EATER’ by Lorna Shore hits.)
James Peters: Uh oh, that’s Yhwach O’Hara’s music! It looks like we’ll be hearing a response from him after all!
Rich Russillo: You never know what to expect from Yhwach, but it sounds like Minerva wanted a fight! I don’t think Captain Charisma will approve of that given the fact that a main event is set, but could he stop them if something were to happen?
(Yhwach O’Hara walks out, and there’s a loud mixed reaction as he carries the lead pipe with him. He begins walking down the ramp, staring directly at Minerva, before finally stopping at the bottom of the ramp. There’s a staredown between the two Elitists, all while Captain Charisma watches on. Yhwach doesn’t enter the ring, instead walking around it and slowly approaching the timekeepers area, where he’s able to grab a microphone. After this he turns towards Minerva, before beginning to speak.)
Yhwach O’Hara: You won’t be walking out of Pain for Pride. If you leave that event, it’ll be because you were helped out of the ring, and put on a stretcher. You should really listen to your commissioner, honestly. If I wanted to, I could seriously put this match in jeopardy. If I wanted to, I could kill your chances of competing at Pain for Pride and make you wish that I settled for sending a message through Ronan Malosi and attacking you with the same lead pipe you used against me. If I wanted to, I could keep you out of action and leave the world with one less match to look forward to. I don’t want to do that, though. That’s why I told you what was going to happen. That’s why I told you that we’d be facing each other at Pain for Pride. This doesn’t end until I say it ends, and at Pain for Pride you’ll have enough time to think about your actions leading up to this point. You’ll have enough time to think about the decisions you made leading up to this event. You’ll have enough time to realize why even comparing yourself to me is such a mistake. We’re not the same, and you don’t know anywhere near as much as you let on.
(Yhwach slowly walks around the ring, twirling the lead pipe as he returns to the bottom of the ramp.)
Yhwach O’Hara: No stipulation can change what I have planned for you at Pain for Pride, so I don’t have an issue with Captain Charisma putting his hands on this match. In fact, it’s as you said. Giving us the freedom to do as we please only makes my job that much easier. Now, there’s absolutely nothing that can save you. There’s not a rule in the world that could help you. There’s not a single aspect of this match that actually works in your favor. When this started, you made an attempt to take control of the situation and avoid being made into an example, just like certain Elitists have in the past. At Pain for Pride, all of those efforts go to waste. I’ll see you in Hell Minerva, and once that happens you’ll be forced to suffer a far worse fate than any other Elitist had had to so far. For your sake, you’d be better off accepting defeat within the first stage. Otherwise, you’d be fortunate to leave Pain for Pride at all.
(Yhwach and Minerva once again stare at each other, and ‘SUN//EATER’ begins playing once more as officials begin running out, getting in front of Yhwach to separate him and Minerva from each other in the event that a fight breaks out between them. After a while, Yhwach just turns and begins walking up the ramp on his own.)
James Peters: I have to say that I’m really looking forward to this match. “Three Stages of Voltage Hell”, this is what Minerva and Yhwach O’Hara will be putting each other through at Pain for Pride!
Rich Russillo: It looks like both Elitists are prepared for this, and even welcome the challenge that a match like this brings, knowing just how dangerous of a stipulation it is!
James Peters: Yeah, but I don’t think it’s the challenge they’re thinking about.
Persephone: Yeah, I’d say it’s the fact that one of them is probably gonna die at Pain for Pride.
(Yhwach keeps walking up the ramp as the officials remain at ringside, making sure the two Elitists don’t get to each other ahead of the main event. Minerva stares at Yhwach as Captain Charisma watches on, and from there Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(A commercial is shown for EAW Fight Forever, featuring piranhas and electric eels.)
(“Show Me Your God” – The Amity Affliction plays as the crowd gives a mixed reaction for Theron Nikolas as he makes his way out on the stage. He very slowly walks out onto the stage before not giving any attention to the reaction he’s getting while strutting down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST….FROM EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA…WEIGHING IN AT 224 POUNDS…..HE IS “THE REAPER”….THHERRRONNNNNN NIKKOLLLASSSSSS!!!!!
Rich Russillo: As we have said already, one of the best to do it and one of the longest reigning champions in history for a reason. His match with Chris draws closer and tonight looks to get some Pain for Pride momentum that he came up just short in accomplishing last week.
James Peters: Got a feeling Chris has his eyes on this one?
Persephone: I mean, why wouldn’t he?
(“Brooklyn The Hole” plays as the crowd this time erupts in boos as Miku Sakai makes her way out onto the stage, and as always she begins singing her theme as she holds a microphone in her hand. She sings over the boos in the crowd, and only stops once she makes it down to ringside, where she’s able to turn her attention to her opponent.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…FROM FUKUI, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS….MIKKUUU SAAKKAAIIIIII!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: If we’re talking about somebody who wants to make a statement before Pain for Pride, it’s this woman right here as she wants to show that she should be considered the favorite because she’s out to get that Pain for Pride momentum.
James Peters: She certainly has a great chance, especially if she can come away with this victory tonight against a competitor like Theron.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: And this match is underway as Miku and Theron circle the ring before stepping up to each other in the center of the ring and look to start off with a test of strength, but that doesn’t last long as they back off before locking up in a collar and elbow tie-up only a few seconds later! Theron manages to get her in a side headlock, but Miku tries to throw him into the ropes, but Theron drops to a knee and tightens the grip! But only for a second as Miku gets up to a vertical base quickly…AND DROPS HIM WITH A BACK SUPLEX! Now Miku quickly gets back up to her feet and jumps up and drives her feet right into the chest of Theron! Miku looks to keep the momentum rolling early on as she now delivers several knife edge chops before Theron falls back into the corner…AND HERE COMES MIKU WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM CHARGING AT HIM IN THE CORNER –
James Peters: MIKU RUNS AND DRIVES BOTH KNEES INTO HIS CHEST BEFORE FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A MONKEY FLIP IN THE CENTER OF THE RING…BUT THERON SOMEHOW JUST LANDED ON HIS FEET! THERON RUNS RIGHT AT MIKU AND DELIVERS A RUNNING DROPKICK TO HER BACK AS MIKU HITS THE TURNBUCKLE FACE FIRST!! Theron then delivers several forearms to the back of her neck before sitting her up on the top rope and goes up top…AND HE IS TRYING TO GO FOR A SUPERPLEX!! BUT MIKU RAINS DOWN ELBOWS ON TOP OF HIS SKULL AND NOW IT’S A BATTLE FOR CONTROL ON THE TOP BETWEEN THEM!
Persephone: AND OH NO!! MIKU LEAPS AND SOMEHOW TRANSITIONS INTO A TORNADO DDT FROM THE TOP ROPE! Theron might as well be concussed with the way his head spiked into the mat as Miku goes for the first cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: THE KICKOUT FROM THERON! And Miku looks to go right back on the attack stomping away at the head of Theron before picking him up by the head, BUT THERON DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! Theron delivers several shoulder thrusts to the midsection before delivering several uppercut shots to the face! Theron holds his head in some pain as he runs to the opposite corner..AND HE RUNS AND DELIVERS A LEAPING FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE…AND THEN FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A HIP TOSS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! Now it’s Theron who takes firm control of the momentum as he runs off the ropes and delivers a dropkick to the side of the face as Miku got up to a knee!
Rich Russillo: Theron looks to keep it rolling as she gets up to a knee once more, and Theron again runs off the ropes and drives his knee into the side of her skull as hard as he can before following it up with a neckbreaker!! Now Theron backs up into the corner and is measuring Miku up as she slowly stirs back up to her feet on wobbly legs…AND THERON PLANTS HER WITH A SPINNING URANAGE SLAM BEFORE GOING FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
James Peters: And Miku gets the shoulder up at two and Theron looks to keep it going as he measures up Miku once more, and Miku turns around as Theron goes for a kick to the midsection, but Miku catches the foot! And Theron tries to reverse it into an enziguri kick to the side of the head…but Miku ducks it and puts Theron into a half Boston crab submission!! Miku bending the knee as Theron tries to drag himself to the bottom rope and he reaches out…..But Miku drags him back to the center of the ring! Now what is he going to do?
Rich Russillo: Theron tries to drag himself closer and reach out once more, but he eventually flips onto his back and kicks Miku in the face with his free foot before using his feet to push Miku back into the corner as Miku’s head whiplashes off the turnbuckle! Theron rolls away and pulls himself up with the ropes…AND HERE COMES MIKU CHARGING WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM…BUT THERON COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP SENDING MIKU FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!! She might have landed a bit awkwardly there. Theron takes a second to recuperate before refocusing on Miku as she stands up on the outside – AND THERON DELIVERS A CROSSBODY TO HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!! Theron then immediately gets her up and tosses her back inside the ring before climbing up the apron and ascending up the top rope….AND DELIVERS A FLYING METEORA FOLLOWING IT UP WITH THE PIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: MIku kicks out again and Theron is up and waiting as she gets up to a knee…AND THERON LOOKS FOR A KICK TO THE HEAD – BUT MIKU DUCKS IT AND GOES TO ROLL UP THERON FROM BEHIND! BUT THERON ROLLS THROUGH BACK TO HIS FEET AND GOES TO KICK HER IN THE HEAD ONCE AGAIN, BUT AGAIN MIKU DUCKS IT BEFORE POPPING UP AND DELIVERING A KNEE ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE!! That caught Theron a little off guard as he drops down to a knee and Miku gets back to a vertical base….
James Peters: Miku delivers a front snapmare before running off the ropes – AND SHE HITS A STIFF KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE! Miku then stands up and is begging for Theron to get up as he slowly gets up to both knees as Miku this time runs off the ropes and delivers a stiff knee to the back of his head, and Miku flips Theron over on his back and hooks the leg once more!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
RIch Russillo: AND THERON STAYS ALIVE GETTING THE SHOULDER UP!! MIku mow begins to repeatedly punch Theron in the face before picking him up and tries to go for a snap suplex, but Theron blocks it with his foot before delivering one of his own! Both of them begin to stir up to their feet at the same time as Theron runs up behind Miku from behind – AND THERON HOOKS BOTH OF THE ARMS AND DELIVERS A SNAP TIGER SUPLEX DROPPING MIKU ON THE BACK OF HER NECK! The momentum has clearly shifted in Theron’s favor once more as he stands and falls back into the corner stalking Miku as she tries to make it back up to her feet –
James Peters: AND THERON LOOKS TO GO FOR HIS “CARPE DIEM” SPINNING BACK ELBOW….BUT MIKU SIDE STEPS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE DELIVERING A JUMPING ENZIGURI KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD STUNNING HIM! Miku looks to regain control as she runs off the ropes…BUT NOW THERON RESPONDS BACK DROPPING MIKU WITH A SUPERKICK! Theron rolls under the bottom rope and ascends up the top rope once more and looks down at Miku – AND THERON DELIVERS A PICTURE PERFECT SIX STAR FROG SPLASH!! THERON HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER ONCE MORE! Will this be enough?
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTHHHRREEEEEE-
Persephone: I guess not as the match continues on and Theron slowly begins to pick Miku up off the mat. What does he have in mind here – MIKU OUT OF NOWHERE PLANTS THERON WITH A JUMPING REVERSE STO! Both competitors are down mow as they slowly crawl to opposite sides of the ring and pull each other up with the ropes.
Rich Russillo: Both of them turn around to face the other in the middle of the ring before Theron goes for a roundhouse kick, but Miku ducks it and then delivers a spinning double leg lariat!! Both of them are down once more and they crawl to opposite ends of the ring and use the ropes to pull themselves up before slowly turning around to five one another….AND A FOREARM SHOT FROM THERON! AND THEN MIKU RESPONDS BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!! IT’S A BATTLE FOR CONTROL WITH THE BOTH OF THEM NOW, WHO’S GOING TO GET THE UPPER HAND ON THE OTHER?….AND MIKU DELIVERS A STEP UP KNEE THAT STUNS THERON! AND OH NO…MIKU GETS HIM IN POSITION AND DELIVERS “STARFALL!!!” THE VERTEBREAKER FROM MIKU AS SHE HOOKS THE LEG!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
James Peters: AND THERON GETS THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO AND A HALF!!! Miku now has that look on her face of trying to think of what to do next in order to put Theron down for good. And uh oh, Miku eyes the top rope as she rolls under the bottom rope and behind her climb up to the top turnbuckle as Theron slowly stirs to his feet and turns around….AND MIKU LEAPS OFF AND GOES FOR THE “WALK OF SHAME” DIVING CORKSCREW CUTTER – BUT THERON JUST DELIVERED A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE IN MID AIR!! ARE YOU KIDDING?!
Persephone: Gotta admit I was entertained by that.
Rich Russillo: Theron buys himself some much needed time to recover as he slowly gets back to his feet and stumbles back into the corner before seeing Miku on both knees… AND ANOTHER SUPERKICK TO THE FACE! Theron might just have Miku right where he wants him as he takes a deep breath and picks her up off the mat…AND THEN THERON PULLS HER IN AND DELIVERS “TOUCH OF HEROINE!!!” THE RAINMAKER LARIAT HITS…AND IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE THERON’S STOPPING THERE! Miku after a few moments is barely able to sit up…AND THERON DELIVERS “HEADHUNTER”!!!! THE RUNNING KNEE TO A SEATED MIKU AS THERON HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
RIch Russillo: MIKU SOMEHOW KICKS OUT!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
James Peters: How much more does she truly have left though is what we should be asking as Theron nods his head before slowly picking up Miku by the head, but before we could know what next he had in mind, Miku us trying her best to fight back throwing several right hands to his ribs, BUT THERON RESPONDS BACK WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION BEFORE GOING FOR A DDT PERHAPS…BUT MIKU SOMEHOW REVERSES OUT OF IT AMD OH NO!!!! THE “CUCK KILLER” FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER CONNECTS FROM MIKU AS BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN AGAIN IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Persephone: Gonna try to cover him maybe?
Rich Russillo: I guess not as Miku rolls away to the corner and stands herself up and balances herself up against the turnbuckle. The tides may have just shifted fully in Miku’s favor, but can she capitalize on it? She looks to do just that as she redirects her attention to Theron who is now up to one knee….AND THEN MIKU TAKES HIM OUT WITH A VICIOUS RUNNING KNEE AND THIS TIME SHE DOES GO FOR THE COVER AS SHE DRAPES HERSELF OVER THERON AND HOOKS THE LEG!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
James Peters: THERON KICKS OUT AGAIN!! Momentum is coming at a premium between these two elite competitors here tonight just going back and forth with the other!
Persephone: Yes, the matches we love and just wish would never end!
Rich Russillo: Now Miku shows a sign of a little bit of frustration as she now thinks on what next to do. Miku now stalks Theron from behind like a shark that smells blood as he stands up, AND SHE GRABS THE HEAD LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH “DEATH NOTE!!!” – BUT THERON COUNTERS BY SLAMMING HER FACE FIRST TO THE MAT…AND THEN THERON GOES FOR A LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST, BUT MIKU MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AS I THINK THERON’S KNEE JUST BUCKLED! MIKU IMMEDIATELY LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE BY HITTING A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF HIS KNEE BEFORE ROLLING HIM UP FROM BEHIND!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
James Peters: DID SHE GET HIM?! No the referee says no as they both go to stand up but Miku beats him to his feet and runs springboarding off the second turnbuckle….AND DELIVERS A CROSSBODY TAKING THERON DOWN, BUT THERON JUST ROLLED THROUGH AND PICKS MIKU UP!! AND THEN THERON PLANTS HER WITH A SPINNING SIDE SLAM BEFORE FALLING BACK INTO THE ROPES!!
Persephone: The momentum now shifted back to Theron as he balances himself back up and approaches Miku and begins hammering away at her back before…..OH NO! HE GRABS AHOLD OF HER WRISTS NOW AND NOW BEGINS TO REPETITIVELY DRIVE HIS BOOT INTO HER FACE! He looks to be in full control now as he is pretty much begging Miku to stand up now before she does and turns around to five him…AND HE TRIES TO GO FOR “CARPE DIEM” FOR A SECOND TIME…BUT MIKU STILL HAS SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HER AS SHE CATCHES HIS ARM ARM AND THROWS IT ASIDE BEFORE DELIVERING A STIFF JUMPING ELBOW THAT KNOCKS THERON OFF THE ROPES….AND SHE JUMPS UP AND TRIES CONNECTING WITH “CUCK KILLER” FOR A SECOND TIME –
James Peters: BUT THERON HELD ONTO THE ROPE AS MIKU FALLS ON HER BACK…AND THERON THIS TIME CONNECTS WITH A LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP STRAIGHT TO THE HEART!! THERON PICKS HER UP AND TRIES TO GO FOR “GHOST’S REQUIEM”!!!! BUT SOMEHOW MIKU AGAIN SLIPS OUT OF IT BEFORE SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A RUNNING KNEE….BUT THERON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS MIKU NARROWLY MISSES, AND NOW THERON TAKES THIS CHANCE TO RUN OFF THE ROPES AND HE NEARLY SPLITS MIKU IN HALF WITH THE SPEAR!! AND NOW HERE’S ANOTHER COVER FROM THERON!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: AND MIKU STAYS ALIVE ONCE MORE!! Theron is thinking on what to do next and looks to the top and rolls under the rope and climbs up top…AND HE LEAPS OFF GOING FOR THE SIX STAR FROG SPLASH!!! BUT MIKU GOT HER KNEES UP BEFORE FOLLOWING IT WITH THE PIN!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
James Peters: THERON JUST BARELY MANAGES TO ESCAPE AS THEY BOTH SLOWLY RISE UP TO THEIR FEET….AND THERON GOES TO DRIVE HIS KNEE INTO HER HEAD, BUT SHE SIDESTEPS AND GOES FOR THE BACKSLIDE PIN ON THERON…BUT THERON ROLLS THROUGH BACK UP TO HIS FEET! MIKU STANDS BACK UP AND THERON WAS WAITING FOR HER WITH HIS “CARPE DIEM” SPINNING BACK ELBOW STRIKE!! THERON NOW FALLS ON TOP OF MIKU FOR THE COVER!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(“Show Me Your God” – The Amity Affliction plays as an exhausted Theron stands up and gets his hand raised high in victory as Miku slowly rolls out of the ring.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…..THERRROONNN NIKKOLLLASSSSS!!!!!
James Peters: An amazing battle between two of the best Voltage has to offer and it could have gone either way in the end there but Theron caught her by surprise. But tonight it’s Theron who picks up the momentum heading into Pain for Pride.
Rich Russillo: I hope Chris Elite was watching closely. This is not going to be an easy match for him at Pain for Pride
Persephone: I don’t think he’s the only one that should’ve been watching, either. Not with Charlie Marr back.
(The final shot is of Theron celebrating up the ramp before exiting. Miku Sakai is seen pounding the mat at ringside repeatedly, visibly upset with how this match ended as she kicks the steps.)
Rich Russillo: Miku is frustrated, and I get it as she wanted this one badly, but you just know she’s going to use that anger to fuel her at Pain for Pride.
(Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Voltage faded backstage where backstage correspondent, Sofia Clarke, was standing by. She wore a smile on her face despite the very disgruntled Elitist that was standing to her left.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… Daryl Kinkade.
(When the camera zoomed out to show Daryl standing next to Sofia, the crowd inside of State Farm Arena could be heard jeering. Needless to say, Daryl was not a popular man these days and he was kind of enjoying it.)
Sofia Clarke: Daryl, last week you were on the receiving end of a vicious attack from Rex McAllister. H-
(Before Sofia could ask her question, Daryl held his hand up to cut her off. A look of annoyance flashed across Sofia’s face and the crowd picked up on this. They absolutely unloaded on Daryl, but he acted as if he couldn’t hear anything.)
Daryl Kinkade: Before you go any further, can I just say what an absolute shithole Atlanta, Georgia is?
(Daryl visibly shuddered, as if being in Atlanta was the worst thing to ever happen to him. He looked down at Sofia with disgust on his face and simply shook his head.)
Daryl Kinkade: I don’t know who’s in charge of putting together EAW’s schedule but I would like to have a conversation with them. I do not like this city whatsoever, and quite frankly, just being here right now is really annoying to me, but I felt as if I had no other choice but to be here tonight.
Sofia Clarke: What do you mean by that?
Daryl Kinkade: Last week, I was a victim of one of the most violent attacks this company has ever seen. Rex McAllister came out of nowhere and completely blindsided me, and it was so unnecessary. First of all, I did what I did to Rex a few weeks ago because he stuck his nose where it didn’t belong. There was nothing more to the situation than that! It’s extremely unfair that I was reprimanded for that, especially when no one else seems to get punished for their actions. I’ll dive more into this subject later, trust me, because what happened next is something so reprehensible I’m still having trouble trying to process it. I don’t want to sound like Dr. Bethany Blue or anything, but Rex McAllister is clearly crazy. He’s lost it. He acted completely insane and I’m not happy about that. Whilst being banned from Pain for Pride is not ideal, I was attempting to take it like a man and was minding my own business. But Rex showing up and doing what he did was calculated, blatant, and could have resulted in an injury that put my Season 17 campaign in jeopardy.
(It was obvious that Daryl was playing the victim card, exaggerating the situation he created between Rex and himself, and even Sofia had to frown. Rex was not the type of person to do something physical unless he had been provoked and Daryl had obviously started it.)
Sofia Clarke: Well judging from Rex’s comments, it seems like the two of you are set to face one another at Pain for Pride. What are your thoughts on that?
Daryl Kinkade: I didn’t agree to any match. It’s that simple. I’m not sure why Rex thinks he can come in and change Captain Charisma’s decision just like that and I’m a little upset about it. There has always been a pecking order here on Voltage and I know no one wants to talk about it because it’s crossing some invisible line or whatever, but I’m past the point of caring what people think of me and whether or not they agree with what I have to say. But there’s just blatant favoritism whenever it comes to Rex and there always has been! There seems to be one set of rules for Rex and another set for the rest of us and that’s bollocks. It’s total bloody bullshit, Sofia, and I will not stand for it. That’s why I said earlier that I felt I HAD to be here this week. Captain Charisma was conveniently not available once I was finally in a condition to speak to him last week and I still haven’t been able to get in touch with him to ask him what is going on. Perhaps he changed his number or SOMETHING like that, because I refuse to believe that the commissioner of Voltage would just ignore the calls and text messages from one of his most valued and hard-working roster members :francis:.
Sofia Clarke: :mjlol: What exactly are you wanting to talk to the commissioner about?
(Daryl gave her a stupid look.)
Daryl Kinkade: Surely you’re not that thick. I want to know why Rex said he was facing me at Pain for Pride, and furthermore, I want to know why the bloody match is being advertised when I never agreed to it in the first place!
???: Daryl. Do yourself a favor and just shut up.
(The crowd erupted into a barrage of cheers as Captain Charisma walked into the scene, taking a spot on Sofia’s right. His eyes were narrowed and focused on Daryl, who didn’t bother to show any grace or humility. In fact, Daryl looked outraged that Captain Charisma would show up during his interview and interrupt him.)
Daryl Kinkade: Talk about timing. This is my time to talk so I don’t have to shut up, but I do find it a bit funny that after spending the week trying to get in touch with you, you’re here now.
Captain Charisma: I do things on my own time, not yours or anyone else’s for that matter. I got your messages, which quite frankly, were extremely disrespectful and borderline whiney, but seeing as how you’ve seemingly adopted the attitude of a spoiled child, I can’t say that I’m surprised. I don’t have much to say as it pertains to the situation YOU have gotten yourself in, but after speaking to Rex at length last week, I decided to grant his request for a match at Pain for Pride.
Daryl Kinkade: A match that so happens to be against me, which is funny. I thought you told me I couldn’t even be in Nashville?
(Captain Charisma unapologetically shrugs.)
Captain Charisma: I changed my mind. If Rex wants to face you at Pain for Pride, he is welcome to do that, and considering you were so beyond outraged that I banned you from competing at the event, I would think that you would be grateful to have a spot on the card. You may not appreciate Rex taking liberties and making this match happen, but you’re not a coward, Daryl. You’re a lot of things, but you have never been a coward.
Daryl Kinkade: Rex did take liberties. That is an understatement. I did nothing wrong when I gave him a reason to stay out of business going forward and he couldn’t handle that. I don’t appreciate Rex attacking me like he did! He’s a coward! THAT is who the actual coward is in this situation. It’s Rex. I’m not grateful to have a spot on the Pain for Pride card because I’m sure this match is going to be something stupid with Persephone as the referee or something. I’m not about to allow you or anyone else to treat me like Ronan Malosi. I mean more to this company than Ronan ever could and that’s just a straight fact.
Captain Charisma: I don’t think anyone will argue with that. Besides, Persephone being allowed to referee Rex’s match later on tonight was strictly Eden’s decision. It had nothing to do with me, but I won’t act like I’m not morbidly curious to see how that match is going to go. You can rest assured that Persephone won’t be the guest referee in your match with Rex at Pain for Pride, and before you open your mouth…
(Captain Charisma held up his hand to cut Daryl off. The Elitist had started to speak, but at the moment, Captain Charisma wasn’t interested in listening.)
Captain Charisma: And before you open your mouth, I want you to think about this. Once upon a time, you were one of the most promising Elitists to ever come into this company. You have talent in spades and can out-wrestle anyone on any roster on any given day. You are that good and I have never denied that, or treated you as if you weren’t. I want nothing more than to see you finally reach your potential but Rex was right about what he said to you. You have always been your own worst enemy, Daryl. You have a tendency to let your emotions override your common sense and that’s why, in my opinion, you haven’t had the same level of success as a lot of your peers despite being just as good, if not better, than they are. You clearly have a chip on your shoulder at the present moment and you want to cry about favoritism when facing someone like Rex McAllister at Pain for Pride benefits you probably more than it does him.
(Daryl can’t help but feel slightly insulted by that insinuation.)
Daryl Kinkade: Excuse me, but how does facing Rex at Pain for Pride benefit me in the slightest?
Captain Charisma: You went from not having a match at all to being inside the ring with one of the greatest wrestlers to ever come through these doors. Rex is a Hall of Famer and has done everything someone can possibly do in this sport. He is exactly where you want to be, whether you want to admit it or not, and facing him and potentially beating him just increases your value and raises your stock. You’ve been stuck somewhere between the middle and the top all season long, blowing your title opportunities, and losing out on a Cash in the Vault spot. That’s all on you, but now you have a chance to end your season with what could be the biggest win of your career. Don’t block your blessings, Daryl. Don’t self-sabotage and refuse this match. Suck it up. Be a man. And throw everything you have into preparing for Pain for Pride. Prove that you are one of the best talents in this company by beating Rex.
(Daryl took a deep breath. He absorbed the gravity of Captain Charisma’s words and finally, after several moments of silence, he cracked an arrogant smile.)
Daryl Kinkade: I suppose beating the bloody hell out of Rex on the so-called grandest stage of them all would be a rather appropriate way to end the season.
(Captain Charisma somehow refrained from rolling his eyes.)
Captain Charisma: Whatever motivates you, Daryl. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get back to my office.
(As the commissioner walked off, Sofia turned her attention back to Daryl.)
Sofia Clarke: Any final words, Daryl?
(With the smirk still in place, Daryl let out a low laugh.)
Daryl Kinkade: At Pain for Pride, I’m going to make an example out of Rex McAllister. Come Season 17, I will be taken seriously.
(Daryl’s final words were spoken with complete conviction and as he walked off, he found himself with a renewed sense of interest in Pain for Pride. While he didn’t trust that Captain Charisma’s intentions were pure, Daryl did find some value in the message the commissioner had delivered to him. Beating Rex at Pain for Pride would raise Daryl’s stock. Ending Season 16 with a win like that would be huge for Daryl.)
(As Daryl disappeared from view, Voltage faded into a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for Slim Jims.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Pinky! Pinky!’ By The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY plays, and out first is the Ice Aces, that being Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi, who receive a positive reaction from the fans, and begin heading down to the ring together, side by side. The two Elitists know what kind of match they’re about to compete in and who their opponents are, but they’re able to put focused looks on their faces as they make it down to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 230 pounds, the team of Usagi Senshi and Ayu Megumi…THE ICE ACES!
James Peters: Usually, the Ice Aces would be at a clear cut advantage, seeing as the quesiton with their opponents is “can they coexist?” With Usagi and Ayu, we already know they can coexist.
Rich Russillo: But with Madison and ARIA on the other hand, we don’t. And with ARIA on the opposing team, perhaps Ice Aces will hold back a bit.
Persephone: They should throw the match all together if you ask me.
(Usagi and Ayu discuss strategy with each other in the ring while ‘DESTINY’ by Saori Yoshida plays next, and ARIA poses on the stage, garnering an equally positive reaction from fans. O Fortuna by Carl Orff plays, and Madison doesn’t get that same reaction as she brushes past ARIA, walking to the ring with a devilish grin on her face.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 230 pounds…THE TEAM OF ARIA AND MADISON KALINE!!
James Peters: During their entrance, those two already struggling to get along.
Rich Russillo: ARIA’s eyeroll after being bumped into by Madison sums up her feeling on this match quite accurate if you ask me.
James Peters: Maybe were already seeing the answer is no to that “can they coexist” question.)
(O Fortuna by Carl Orff fades out, and it’ll be Madison and Ayu starting things off for their teams. But before the referee can signal for the bell, Madison stops him, and requests a microphone, which she quickly receives, being reigned down with boos. All members of the Ice Aces are stunned as they didnt expect this from Madison.)
Madison Kaline: Before we get started with this, I have a simple yes or no question for ARIA.
(ARIA’s eyebrows raise, intrigued by what Madison means.)
Madison Kaline: See, I thought it over, and I want to up the ante for our match at Pain for Pride 16. I don’t want to just beat you in a normal singles match. I want to do more than that. You’re going to be humiliated by me, and when that moment arrives I want that humiliation to be one of your worst experiences yet. I want to beat you in a… Kiss My Ass match. :mjgrin:
(This receives a loud, negative reaction from the fans. It’s surprising that this is the stipulation she picked, but knowing the reason for it, they’re not happy with Madison.)
ARIA: :comeagain:
(ARIA’s visibly a bit bewildered by this request from Madison, but thinks it over briefly before nodding her head yes at Madison.)
ARIA: (off-mic) I accept.
(Madison smirks at this response.)
Madison Kaline: Well, I’ve got what I wanted, and as a thank you for answering the way I wanted, ARIA, I want YOU to start things off against Ayu instead.
(Madison tosses the mic outside of the ring, and exits to the apron. Slightly confused, ARIA enters the ring, going with the flow, and the referee signals for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Well, the bell has rung, and we’ll have to shift our focus from Madison versus ARIA to Madison AND ARIA versus the Ice Aces. It appears that ARIA will start things off against Ayu-
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Nevermind. A blind tag from Madison Kaline means that SHE’LL start things off against Ayu.
(Madison enters the ring, and orders an already annoyed ARIA to exit, which she reluctantly does.)
Rich Russillo: Early on, I don’t think Madison is making an effort to exactly coexist with ARIA, who already looks annoyed with her tag team partner. Ice Aces look annoyed FOR ARIA, and were a bit confused themselves at first. I mean, why would Madison give ARIA the floor just to tag herself in?
James Peters: Two words, Rich. Mind games. But if Ice Aces weren’t annoyed before, they are now as Madison marches toward Ayu, and pie-faces her, shoving Ayu back to her corner. She isn’t endearing herself to ANY member of the Ice Aces, even her own partner, and that might come back to haunt her. But right now, Ayu manages to shrug off the clear disrespect from Madison, and the two circle one another.
Rich Russillo: Say, Usagi looked like she wanted a piece of Madison after that shove to Ayu, not taking disrespect to her girlfriend lightly.
James Peters: Hell, Madison wanted a piece too, and was encouraging for Ayu to tag out, but Ayu said she’s got this to Senshi. We’ll see if she does as the two lock up in the center of the ring. Madison slips behind Megumi for a rear waistlock, and has it cinched in tight, hence Ayu struggling to pry those hands apart.
Persephone: With how Madison’s got the upper hand, maybe Ayu should’ve tagged out instead of staying in there.
Rich Russillo: You stand corrected Persephone as Ayu drops to all fours, and scurries between Madison’s legs! Madison turns around, and charges at Megumi, WHO HAS USES THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST KALINE WITH A FIREMAN’S CARRY TAKEDOWN! Both competitors scramble back to their feet, and Madison favors her back, BUT IS LEFT OPEN FOR A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BY AYU, DROPPING MADISON TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: AYU RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DELIVERS A SLIDING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF MADISON’S HEAD! Madison’s visibly dazed off that knee strike, but tries shaking the cobwebs out of her head as she begins to stir. Ayu stands her up, and backs Madison into the corner for an irish whip to the opposite!
Rich Russillo: Madison reverses, and sends Ayu to the opposing corner instead! MADISON CHARGES IN- BUT RUNS INTO AYU’S BOOT! Madison spins around, AND AYU CHARGES IN FOR A TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! Madison is quickly back to her feet, and is angry at being outmaneuvered by Ayu early on!
James Peters: MADISON RUNS WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM AT MEGUMI, BUT AYU CATCHES HER WITH A DROP TOE-HOLD! Madison’s face bounces off the canvas, and she pops up to all fours, clutching at her mouth and nose area. Ayu mounts Madison’s back, and repeatedly slaps her on the back of her head, showing disrespect back towards Kaline, and getting a little revenge for how this match started.
Rich Russillo: Enraged, Madison rushes back to her feet, and runs toward Ayu, but Megumi rolls out underneath the bottom rope, which frustrates Madison even more! Ayu has a smile on her face, knowing she has the Hall of Famer annoyed. Even ARIA has a slight smile, enjoying watching Madison get embarrassed, which she will be if losing her match against ARIA at Pain for Pride.
James Peters: Madison opting for a “Kiss My Ass” match shows that she is completely confident ahead of Pain for Pride, but that confidence might come back to bite her.
Rich Russillo: I’d call it overconfidence at this point. She’s once said that ARIA wasn’t worth her time, and were talking about ARIA here, a former Specialists Champion. You cannot overlook her, and Madison cannot overlook both members of the Ice Aces standing across from her tonight.
Persephone: I didn’t even know a “Kiss My Ass” match existed before Madison mentioned it. Now, I’d like to challenge Sexy Rexy to one. :mackie:
James Peters: Trust me, no one wants to see that.
Persephone: SHUT UP, JAMES!
Rich Russillo: …ooookay, moving on, turning our attention back to the in-ring action. Ayu has gotten up on the apron, and Madison is attempting to get at her, but the referee is holding Kaline back. But while she’s on the apron, Ayu extends her hand, and tags out to Usagi!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Madison realizes that Usagi is now the legal competitor, and she doesn’t look very happy about it.
Persephone: What is she upset over? Didn’t she want Usagi to tag in at the start? :wtf:
James Peters: Yes, but take into account Madison just got embarrassed by Ayu, who used speed to outmaneuver her. Madison wants a piece of Ayu at this point, not Usagi Senshi, but she’ll have to settle as the two circle one another. Both competitors engage in a collar and elbow tie-up in the center. Usagi slips behind Madison for a go behind, and grounds her with a rear waistlock takedown!
Rich Russillo: Usagi transitions into a grounded front facelock over a prone Kaline, but Madison twirls out of it, and counters with a hammerlock. Usagi moves to a seated position, and powers back to a vertical base while trapped in the hammerlock. Madison transitions into a standing headlock on Senshi, who counters by bouncing Madison off the ropes!
James Peters: KALINE REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! Ayu goes down, and clutches at the back of her head, which smacked off the canvas. Madison runs off the ropes, but Usagi rolls onto her belly, forcing Kaline to hop over! Madison goes running off the ropes a second time, and Usagi pops back to her feet. HIP TOSS BY SENSHI! Madison is momentarily down, but is quickly back to her feet, holding her lower back.
Rich Russillo: Madison runs in! BUT USAGI USES THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST HER WITH AN ARM DRAG! MADISON RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A DROPKICK! Both competitors scramble back to their feet, and Madison goes to charge at Usagi, who was ready for it! But Madison quickly brought her momentum to a halt, opting not to run at Usagi, learning from her previous mistakes.
James Peters: That’s the Hall of Fame mindset from Kaline. If you see Plan A isn’t working, then switch to Plan B, which I know Madison has up her slee-
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Well, there it is. Madison just tagged ARIA into the match, and I don’t think ARIA was expecting that from Kaline, but regardless, has to enter the ring, which she does. Given their friendship, Usagi allows this to happen, and both competitors stare at each other with respect as they circle one another. In EAW, friendships will be tested, as you can’t always avoid those closest, seeing as most have the same goals in mind.
Rich Russillo: Right now, both Usagi and ARIA have exactly that. They’re looking to win this match, and pick up momentum heading into Pain for Pride 16, which is right around the corner. Both competitors lock up in the center of the ring, and ARIA slips behind Usagi for a rear waistlock. Usagi counters with a side headlock takedown, and ARIA quickly has an answer, grabbing Usagi in a headscissors.
James Peters: ARIA manages to kick out of it, and both competitors hurry back to their feet! ARIA grabs Usagi in a standing side headlock, and Usagi tries getting out of it with a back suplex! But ARIA has it scouted, backflipping onto her feet, and spinning Usagi around for another standing side headlock. Usagi switches up her escape plan, and backs ARIA into the corner. ARIA releases the hold, and allows for Usagi to create some seperation from her.
Rich Russillo: Usagi goes for a right hand, but ARIA ducks underneath it, and pins Usagi in the corner now with stomps to the midsection, followed by right hands to to the face. Usagi is stunned, and ARIA brings her to the center of the ring, grabbing Senshi in a standing side headlock. ARIA wrenches on the hold for a while, but transitions into a side headlock takedown! Usagi presses her forearm into the face of ARIA, trying to push her off. But that headlock is in too tight, and Usagi’s shoulders momentarily rest flat on the canvas!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: Usagi gets the shoulder up, and makes sure to keep it up, which is a mistake a competitor can make sometimes, forgetting to keep the shoulder up. But Usagi won’t have to worry about that anymore as she powers up to a knee, bringing ARIA along with. Finally, Usagi powers up to a vertical base, and escapes the standing side headlock by shoving ARIA off the hold, and to the ropes!
Rich Russillo: ARIA comes back with a shoulder tackle, and runs off the ropes! Usagi rolls on to her belly, and forces ARIA to hop over, so she can avoid being tripped up. OOH! BACK ELBOW BY USAGI AS ARIA CAME REBOUNDING BACK! ARIA is already starting to get back to her feet, clutching at her mouth and nose area. Usagi stands ARIA up, and plants her with a SNAP SUPLEX! Usagi floats over into the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Unfortunately, kickout!
James Peters: ARIA sits up after the kickout, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE! ARIA winces as she rises back to her feet, and gets grabbed by Usagi for a RUSSIAN LEG-SWEEP! Center of the ring, Usagi hooks the leg for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: Again, kickout at two! First, the snap suplex, then the russian leg-sweep, perhaps Usagi is targeting ARIA’s back, which would leave her vulnerable for something like Critical Darling, or especially Lost in the Fire, that powerbomb double knee backbreaker. Regardless, Usagi has long ways until ARIA is softened up for that, and Senshi reigns down with stomps to a downed ARIA.
James Peters: Once Usagi relents, ARIA begins to stir. Usagi stands her up, and backs ARIA into the corner, lining her up for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! ARIA FELT THAT ONE, BUT IT MIGHTVE FIRED ARIA UP A BIT AS WELL, AND SHE REBOUNDS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO ARIA’S CHEST! FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER! THEN ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER! ARIA IS FIGHTING HER WAY OUT OF THE CORNER WITH KNIFE EDGE CHOPS, AND BACKS USAGI UP AGAINST THE ROPES WITH THEM!
Rich Russillo: Irish whip by ARIA- but Usagi reverses, sending ARIA to the ropes instead! SNAP POWERSLAM BY USAGI, WHO HOOKS THE LEG DEEP FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TH-
James Peters: Kickout! As you said, Rich, Usagi hooked the leg of ARIA deep, and you could tell as ARIA struggled to kick out there. But managed to do so, which might’ve opened her up for a new world of punishment. Usagi stands ARIA up, and slams her face first off the top turnbuckle! Afterward, Usagi leans ARIA up against the ropes for an irish whip! But ARIA reverses, sending Usagi to the ropes instead!
Rich Russillo: OOH! Madison delivered a cheap shot from the apron, driving her knee into the lower back of Usagi, who drops to all fours, favoring her back. ARIA is upset by this, clearly not having planned to work with Kaline there, but Kaline doesn’t seem to care, and barks orders at ARIA to keep the pressure on Usagi.
James Peters: ARIA looks as if she doesn’t want to wait for Pain for Pride, and wants to punch Madison in the face right now, but shrugs her emotions off, and reluctantly turns attention back to Usagi. ARIA stands her up, and irish whips Usagi to the ropes!
Rich Russillo: ARIA GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT USAGI DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND KNOCKS MADISON OFF THE APRON WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE, GETTING A MEASURE OF REVENGE! USAGI TURNS AROUND, AND GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON ARIA, BUT ARIA DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND SCORES WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
James Peters: NO, SPOKE TOO SOON! ARIA wanted a german suplex, but Usagi blocked it, holding her weight down, and driving the back of her elbow into ARIA’s face! Usagi performs a standing switch, finding herself behind ARIA for a rear waistlock now.
Rich Russillo: USAGI BOUNCES ARIA TORSO FIRST OFF THE ROPES, AND ROLLS HER UP FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! USAGI GETS SENT STUMBLING TOWARD THE ROPES, AND MADISON HOPS BACK ON THE APRON, DROPPING SENSHI THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A HOTSHOT! ARIA SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET, AND I DONT THINK SHE NOTICED MADISON’S INTERFERENCE AS USAGI COMES STAGGERING BACK INTO A HOOK KICK!
James Peters: USAGI GOES DOWN, AND ARIA FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A STANDING MOONSAULT! USAGI SITS UP, CLUTCHING AT HER RIBS, AND ARIA RUNS OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF HER FOR A SEATED METEORA! ARIA goes to cover, but that’s interrupted by Madison, who yells at ARIA to tag her in. Reluctantly, ARIA does so.
**TAG!!**
Persephone: Madison has became the legal competitor, and hopefully wraps this up soon for her team, so I can hurry up and referee Sexy Rexy’s match tonight!
James Peters: You’re excited for that, aren’t you?
Persephone: Very!
James Peters: I’m not surprised.
Rich Russillo: Anyways, Madison enters the ring, and Usagi tried crawling towards Ayu in the corner, but Madison grabbed her by the ankle, and pulls Usagi back to her, mounting Usagi with repeated right hands to the skull! Madison grabs a handful of hair, again, showing no respect for the competition, and pulls Usagi back to her feet. Madison scores with a hard slap to the face, which knocked Usagi back to the canvas!
James Peters: Madison smiles, proud of her work thus far, and pulls Usagi back to her feet again. Madison goes for a right hand- BUT USAGI BLOCKS IT, AND RETURNS FIRE WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HER OWN! USAGI LANDS A BARRAGE OF RIGHT HANDS ON KALINE, WHO SHE BACKS UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: Madison reverses at the last minute, sending Usagi to the ropes instead! KITCHEN SINK BY MADISON ON A REBOUNDING SENSHI! Madison lays her flat for a cover, hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Kickout! Usagi sits up, and Madison keeps the pressure on, wrapping her legs around ARIA’s waist, and applying a rear naked choke. Usagi can see Ayu, and is feintly reaching out for a tag, but she’s nowhere near close enough to make it, being trapped in the center of the ring by Kaline.
Rich Russillo: Ayu starts stomping down on the steel steps, hyping the crowd up, and getting them to rally behind Usagi, who uses that fuel to gather a second wind. Usagi sits up, and pries Madison’s legs from around her waist. Usagi powers back to her feet, and loosens Madison’s hold with repeated back elbows to the midsection!
James Peters: Usagi backs Madison into the corner, driving her shoulder into Kaline’s gut, which breaks the hold. USAGI LANDS A BIG RIGHT HAND TO THE FACE OF KALINE BEFORE IRISH WHIPPING HER TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! Madison counters, whipping Usagi to the corner instead! MADISON CHARGES IN!
Rich Russillo: BUT USAGI GETS THE BOOT UP, SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE! MADISON STAGGERS BACK, AND USAGI CHARGES OUT OF THE CORNER, AND AT MADISON! BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX, LAUNCHING HER OVER MADISON’S HEAD!
Persephone: Instead of running towards Madison, the idiot should’ve ran towards her corner.
James Peters: I imagine Usagi wanted to neutralize the threat before tagging out, but Madison had other plans.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Madison tags out to ARIA, and holds Usagi in a front facelock, attempting to work with ARIA for a double team maneuver. But ARIA pries Usagi out of Madison’s grasp instead, and slams her face first off the top turnbuckle in another corner. Guess she chose not to work with Kaline.
James Peters: Madison had that sorta “suit yourself” reaction to ARIA’s actions there. Madison must be playing mind games with her opponent ahead of Pain for Pride 16.
Rich Russillo: ARIA is trying to focus on winning this match, and LIGHTS USAGI UP IN THE CORNER WITH A THUNDEROUS KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
James Peters: With her opponent stunned, ARIA sends Usagi to the opposite corner HARD! Usagi comes staggering out, BUT GETS SENT BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER AGAIN WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK BY ARIA! USAGI GOES DOWN, AND ARIA CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, LOOKING TO DIVE OFF WITH A TOP ROPE MANEUVER OF SORTS!
Persephone: CMON, 2TF! 2TF!
Rich Russillo: WELL, MAYBE THAT WAS WHAT SHE HAD PLANNED, BUT WE ARENT GONNA FIND OUT AS USAGI CAUGHT ARIA WITH A RIGHT HAND! USAGI CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND GRABS ARIA IN A FRONT FACELOCK, CLUBBING DOWN ON HER BACK REPEATEDLY! USAGI RISES TO THE TOP ROPE, AND DELIVERS A SUPERPLEX ONTO ARIA!
James Peters: Both competitors are down, but Usagi is the first to show signs of life, and she begins crawling towards her corner, looking to get the tag out to Ayu, who is itching to get in the match.
Rich Russillo: ARIA starts to stir herself, and crawls after Usagi, trying to grab her ankle, and stop her from getting to Ayu. BUT SHE CANT, AND USAGI LEAPS OUT FOR A TAG TO AYU!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: TAG! AYU IS THE LEGAL COMPETITOR, AND ENTERS WITH A HOUSE OF FIRE, CHARGING STRAIGHT FOR MADISON, AND KNOCKING HER OFF THE APRON WITH A RIGHT HAND! ARIA STANDS HERSELF BACK UP, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A SLINGBLADE BY MEGUMI!
Rich Russillo: ARIA HOLDS THE BACK OF HER HEAD WHILE RUSHING TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND GETS SENT TO HER NOW VACANT CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP BY MEGUMI! ARIA REVERSES, SENDING AYU TO THE CORNER INSTEAD!
James Peters: ARIA CHARGES IN- BUT AYU COUNTERS WITH A DROP TOE HOLD TO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! ARIA sits herself down in the corner, AND AYU RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR A CANNONBALL TO ARIA! MADISON SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON MEGUMI, BUT AYU DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND MADISON ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AFTER BEING ON THE RECEIVING END OF A PELE KICK!
Rich Russillo: ARIA HAS ROLLED OUT TO THE APRON, AND AYU APPROACHES- ALMOST GETTING CAUGHT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE MIDSECTION! BUT AYU CATCHES ARIA WITH A FRONT FACELOCK, AND SPIKES HER WITH HANGING DDT! COVER IS MADE BY AYU!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: MADISON SAVES THE MATCH FOR HER TEAM WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO AYU! MADISON SEES USAGI SLIDE IN, AND CHARGES AT HER! BUT USAGI SIDESTEPS THE SPEAR ATTEMPT BY KALINE, AND SENDS HER TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: USAGI FLIES OVER THE TOP WITH A SLINGSHOT CROSSBODY, WIPING THEM BOTH OUT RINGSIDE! Meanwhile, ARIA and Ayu are back to their feet, Ayu got to hers slightly before ARIA, and takes advantage of that, bouncing ARIA off the ropes! ARIA reverses, sending Ayu to the ropes instead!
James Peters: ARIA WENT FOR A BACK ELBOW, BUT AYU DUCKED UNDERNEATH IT! AYU BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND GETS POPPED IN THE AIR FOR A ZIRICON CUTTER BY ARIA! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Rich Russillo: USAGI! USAGI BREAKS UP THE PIN, AND STAGGERS BACK! MADISON GRABS HOLD OF HER ANKLES, AND TRIPS USAGI UP BEFORE DRAGGING HER OUT OF THE RING! USAGI GETS SENT BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! MADISON SLIDES IN THE RING, AND DRAGS ARIA TO THE CORNER BEFORE EXITING OUT TO THE APRON!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: TAG! MADISON TAGGED HERSELF IN, AND ENTERS THE RING BEFORE CHARGING AT AYU FOR AN AFTERLIFE! BUT THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL IS REVERSED WITH A SPANISH FLY BY MEGUMI, USING THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST KALINE! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Persephone: :madstare:
Rich Russillo: MADISON STAYS ALIVE, BUT FOR HOW LONG AS AYU HAS THAT DANGEROUS LOOK IN HER EYE AS SHE BACKPEDALS TO THE CORNER! AYU WANTS MADISON UP, AND KALINE STIRS BEFORE TURNING AROUND! ETHEREAL BL- MADISON SIDESTEPS THE CLAYMORE KICK!
James Peters: MADISON SIDESTEPPED THE CLAYMORE, AND AS AYU TRIED GETTING BACK UP, MADISON PLANTED HER WITH M.O.D.! THE FAMEASSER! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: NO! Instead of Ayu kicking out, Madison has forcefully pulled her head off the canvas, and wants too… oh no… It looks like Madison is looking to embarrass Ayu as a preview for Pain for Pride! Madison is going to try to make Ayu kiss her-
James Peters: ARIA! ARIA has slid into the ring, and looks to have finally had enough with Madison, not going to allow her to do that to Ayu. Madison backpedals from ARIA, but backs right into a fuming Usagi, who has slid back into the ring as well!
Rich Russillo: UH OH! MADISON GETS TURNED AROUND BY USAGI FOR A RIGHT HAND! AND KALINE STAGGERS INTO ARIA FOR ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! BOTH USAGI AND ARIA BEGIN PUNCHING AWAY AT MADISON KALINE, AND THE REFEREE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE! THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BELL!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: THE REF HAS LOST ORDER, BUT I DONT THINK THEY CARE AS ARIA AND USAGI TAKE TURNS DELIVERING RIGHTS TO MADISON AS SHE STAGGERS INTO THEM AFTER EACH ONE!
Rich Russillo: SOON, ARIA CATCHES MADISON WITH A SUPERKICK, AND USAGI CATCHES HER WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! MADISON IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH ETHEREAL BLADE BY A RECOVERED AYU! THAT ONE SHE COULDN’T AVOID!
James Peters: ICE ACES HAVE EFFECTIVELY LEFT KALINE LAYING!
(Ice Aces surround a downed Madison Kaline, staring down at her to a positive reaction from fans, glad seeing Madison get what was coming to her.)
James Peters: BUT AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, THERE WILL BE NO ICE ACES! THERE WILL JUST BE ARIA, AND MADISON! CAN ARIA BEAT MADISON WHEN IT MATTERS MOST?!
Rich Russillo: She better, because if not, she will be humiliated at the biggest event of the year. Madison might’ve done more harm than good, making the match a “Kiss My Ass” stipulation. Because that might’ve added more fuel to ARIA’s fire.
(‘Pinky! Pinky!’ By The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY plays, and Ice Aces celebrate together, standing tall over Kaline, who remains knocked unconscious in the center of the ring as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for UFC featuring Lucas Johnson.)
(The camera fades in to Bella Braxton standing in the ring with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… please welcome to the ring… T!!!!!!!!!! L!!!!!!!!!!! A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(The Atlanta crowd erupts into cheers as “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac blasts across the speakers. TLA makes his way to the ring wearing a black t-shirt with a 2000s rock band on it as well as extremely baggy pants with a skull belt buckle. TLA confidently walks down the ramp to the ring with the knowledge that his drip has every eye in the building locked onto him.)
Rich Russillo: TLA is scheduled to be taking on Sheridan Müller tonight in a rematch of their big fight at Tempest. It is going to be one hell of a slobberknocker James.
Persephone: Please don’t ever use the word ‘slobberknocker’ ever again in your life.
James Peters: I agree it is going to be a great match. But first it looks like TLA has something to say.
Rich Russillo: Things have been getting very heated between TLA and Hikari Kanno on the road to Pain for Pride. These two had not interacted much at all this season so I am surprised at how quickly and dramatically things have escalated.
James Peters: I guess that is the kind of energy that Pain for Pride brings out Rich. You never know what is going to happen.
(TLA enters the ring as he takes a microphone and waits for the crowd to die down before speaking.)
TLA: Qué tal, Atlanta? You know we up in here and we about to get our lucha on real fiercely! It’s yo boi TLA comin’ at you with all that intensity and all that electricity like only he can. The Baddest Hombre on the Planet is now in yo city!
(The crowd cheers loudly as Atlanta chants begin throughout the arena before eventually quieting down.)
TLA: You know last week I done picked up a big W up against Theron Nikolas and when Sheridan comes out here in a few minutes I be looking to straight up continue that trend. We not slowing down until Pain for Pride we conquering the whole roster and leaving no doubts about who the real champion is around these parts once I collect on that oro from Hikari Kanno. Speaking of Hikari, last week you know that the chica was coming out to the ring and she be continuing to try and make things personal. I tried to direct the conversation to more professional thangs. Talking about how my career has been this season. Talking about everything I’ve been through. Talking about everything I’ve accomplished and everything I be wanting to accomplish. I even spent all this time talking up Hikari as the best champion in EAW. But she ain’t want to hear none of it. Instead she wants to talk about me apparently having a son.
(TLA pauses for a second as he thinks about the situation and everything that happened last week.)
TLA: This is not how I expected to be preparing for Pain for Pride. I expected to be doing all kinds of training and focusing on enhancing my wrestling game. Not dealing with all of this. This is all new to me and this is a very big change in my life that I should be dealing with on my personal time and not in the ring on Voltage. Pero instead I am dealing with it in the form of Hikari coming out here and lecturing me on a weekly basis about how much of a problem she has with how I handle my personal business. Hikari is literally someone who I’ve barely interacted with in EAW at all but she feels entitled to tell me what to do and how to live my life. Believe it or not I’m more than capable of handling this situation without Hikari’s assistance. All Hikari has to be worried about is keeping that championship at Pain for Pride because she’s been bitching and moaning about not having competition for her all season long. Well now it has finally arrived on her doorstep and she is going to get the most competitive challenge to her title reign she done ever had. Imma snatch that title from her and she going to be realizing she shoulda been careful with what she wished for.
(‘Trepanation’ by Millenium Parade hits, and there’s a mixed, but more negative reaction as Hikari Kanno begins to walk out. She’s holding a microphone in her hand, but she also has her Hardcore Championship around her waist as she walks down the ramp. She and TLA stare directly at each other, and a grin appears on Hikari’s face after everything that’s happened in the past few weeks.)
James Peters: Hikari Kanno is walking out here, and I have to question whether or not she may have gone too far over the past few weeks. Initially this was all about the Hardcore title and TLA said it himself, but like we said before things escalated very quickly.
Rich Russillo: Bringing in Lola and Feliciano clearly didn’t sit well with many of the fans in attendance, but if Hikari cared she wouldn’t be who she is. She seems to know exactly what she’s doing.
Persephone: Yeah. She’s getting under TLA’s skin, that’s what she’s doing.
(Hikari Kanno climbs onto the ring apron before entering the ring. There’s a brief silence between Hikari and TLA as the mixed reaction continues, but the staredown is interrupted as Hikari finally begins to speak.)
Hikari Kanno: I understand, TLA.
(TLA doesn’t even respond to this, not wanting to entertain Hikari any further.)
Hikari Kanno: I’m serious. I understand why you’d want to turn everyone’s attention to something like your wrestling career, despite the fact that we’d be saying nothing new. It’s a topic that’s been discussed countless times and very rarely do the perceptions surrounding you ever change this late into your career. It’s in no way a remotely interesting discussion, but I’m sure you’d much rather talk about that than the fact that you have a son nobody knew about before I brought it to your attention. I’m sure you’d rather talk about your failures as a wrestler than about your failures as a father. I’m sure that to you, being the wrestler fighting to win the Hardcore Championship is far more important than being the man with a son waiting for him to finally be part of his life. That’s the kind of person you are, after all. You’re clearly a coward, and this has been put on display over and over again for weeks. I could easily choose to turn my attention to the match itself, and tell everyone about the wrestler that I’m facing at Pain for Pride, but you and I both know who that is. The world had years to learn what kind of wrestler you are, but only now are we being given more information on what kind of person TLA really is. Only now are we being given the opportunity to see who you are outside of all of this, and clearly… This is it. This is all that you are. You’re the man that finds professional wrestling more important than having a son.
TLA: First of all, I ain’t need the perceptions of me to change at all Hikari. Cuz anyone who ain’t got they cabeza buried in the sand knows exactly what kind of competitor that I am. Anyone who is actually paying attention and has followed me throughout my career knows just what kind of leyenda that I be. You don’t want to hear about it and say it is all old news but clearly you need to hear it more than anyone else around here. Cuz ever since I have challenged you people have been spending more time disrespecting you than even touching on me. All I get is people telling me that I’m wasting my time facing you. That I should be facing for a different championship or against a different competitor. But I been your biggest fan since this whole thing started and how you gonna repay me? You gonna come out here and tell me that because I want to talk about our match at Pain for Pride and focus on the business at hand that I’m a bad person and I’m a bad father. Believe it or not Hikari, what has been going on is very important to me. I’ve been dealing with the situation and getting everything figured out so we can all do right by this kid. What don’t make no sense to me is why what has been going on with Feliciano is so important to you. You did your “good deed” and “reunited the familia” and that’s all your role in this ever was. Gracias. Now you can go back to focusing on your own personal business and stop acting like my life and my family is any of your business. You can stop lying and telling everyone including Feliciano if he is listening right now that I don’t give a damn about him because that isn’t true at all.
(Hikari just shakes her head after hearing this.)
Hikari Kanno: I hope you don’t expect me to actually believe that. We’ve had weeks, and rather than making time for your son you’ve decided to avoid him and even try changing the topic every chance you’ve had. If that’s not a man that prioritizes this sport over their child, I’m not sure what it is. I’ll do you a favor though, TLA. I’ll let it go for now, but only because we all know you took a DNA test and I know that I’m not the only one interested in finding out what the results were. So TLA, why don’t you go ahead and tell us?
TLA: Clearly Hikari is the kind of neighbor where you gotta keep the blinds closed 24/7. Cuz dayum this bitch nosy as hell. You see Hikari I haven’t actually read the results yet. Again it ain’t none of yo business but the world is going to find out about it eventually. We going to be doing it on my terms. I am sure that you are super interested in finding out the results Hikari so that you can continue to use this to play these mindgames and try to distract me from our match. It’s very sad and you are obviously too afraid to face me head on like a real one.
Hikari Kanno: Afraid? Is that what you think this is about? If either of us is feeling fear right now, I don’t see why it’d be me rather than the man so hesitant to share the results. What’s wrong, TLA? Are you scared that after all this time, it’ll be revealed that Feliciano really is your son? Are you scared that with just a few words it could be revealed that you missed out on thirteen years of your son’s life because a Hall of Fame ring was more important? Or better yet, maybe it’s because you’ll realize that if you really are the father, Feliciano will have every reason to hate you.
TLA: I don’t think that at all Hikari. If Feliciano wants to hate me then that’s something that we can work on. Or not. It’s really all up to him. I’ve focused on my career and my own life for the past thirteen years cuz I had no idea that this kid even existed. If he wants to hate me for that, something that I literally had no control over then that’s his choice. I don’t have to justify my life choices to you either. But since this is all out in the open anyway might as well just tell the whole world. I ain’t afraid and I got nothing to hide. So imma whip them results right on out and we going to do this thing right here right now.
(TLA is shown taking the papers out of his pockets as he begins to read them in the ring for a brief moment. TLA has an expressionless look on his face for a brief moment, before finally taking a deep breath and beginning to speak.)
TLA: Well I am going to tell you all the results right now. I just read them and it looks like Feliciano i-
James Peters: OH COME ON, HIKARI KANNO JUST HIT TLA RIGHT IN THE JAW WITH THE MICROPHONE!!!! HIKARI CAUGHT TLA OFF GUARD WITH THAT MICROPHONE SHOT!!
Rich Russillo: TLA IS DAZED, AND NOW HIKARI KANNO GRABS HIM BEFORE SETTING UP FOR ALLELUIA!!!!!! HIKARI KANNO JUST PLANTED TLA WITH ALLELUIA, RIGHT BEFORE HE WAS GOING TO REVEAL TO THE WORLD WHETHER OR NOT HE WAS FELICIANO’S FATHER!!!! Hikari Kanno wasn’t interested at all, was she!? TLA let his guard down by looking at the papers, and that’s exactly what Hikari was planning all along!
Persephone: If that’s true, then TLA fell for it.
James Peters: I hate to say it but you’re right. TLA fell right into Hikari Kanno’s trap, and now Hikari is taking the DNA test papers! Those papers contain the result of the DNA test, and it says whether or not TLA is actually Feliciano’s father! This just isn’t fair, we never even got to find out thanks to Hikari!
Rich Russillo: Hikari Kanno definitely planned for that, and now it looks like she knows just as well as TLA whether or not Feliciano is his son. I don’t think that’s all we should be concerned about, though. Heading into Pain for Pride, Hikari Kanno clearly has some tricks up her sleeve.
(Hikari Kanno begins walking up the ramp, holding the papers containing the DNA test results. TLA is left in the ring slowly stirring following the attack from Hikari. While there is a mixed reaction, there’s definitely a lot of fans booing Hikari for her actions tonight. She doesn’t seem to care as she walks up the ramp though, and as TLA is shown inside of the ring, Voltage fades away from ringside and into a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for Subway and their Tuna Sandwich Starbucks Frappucino combo.)
( “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac is heard playing as Voltage returns to ringside. TLA is seen in the ring, frustrated after what happened before the break with Hikari Kanno. He’s able to try and shake it off, only because his match is coming up.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: ALREADY IN THE RING! FROM THE POON PALACE… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS.. HE IS.. T! L! A!
Rich Russillo: Tonight, these two are going to be settling their issues once and for all, not in a chaotic environment, but where it has always been for a century, and that is inside that squared circle. This playing field will allow both competitors to be at their best and clash with their styles, and I know they are going to deliver tonight! This might be their last encounter in a while, and these two are looking to get the bragging rights over each other after a controversial win at Tempest. Will Sheridan Muller win this rivalry and defeat an EAW Hall of Famer on her way into the Cash In The Vault.. or will TLA set the precedence and get the last laugh as Hikari Kanno looks on before she defends her EAW Hardcore Championship against him in Nashville. We will have to see.
(“Amerika” by Rammstein echoes throughout the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia to a mixed reaction. Sheridan Muller jerks the curtain, emerges onto the stage and makes her way down into the ring. She seems more business and concentrated tonight, hopefully looking to get the victory once again in her rematch against EAW Hall of Famer TLA.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Munchen, Deutschland, weighing in at 135 pounds… SHE IS “THE FLAMESTRESS,” SHEERRRIDANNN MUUUUULLLLERRRRRR!!!
James Peters: The lucky folks here on Sunday nights have the opportunity to see part two of the Taco Bell Brawl of Tempest go down here tonight between Sheridan Muller and TLA. Their first match was very chaotic as it left the Taco Bell establishment in pieces, ending in Muller managing to get the victory over TLA. TLA hit the Mexican Destroyer off the roof into the dumpster. This was a high-risk move that was bound to take them both out, and it did exactly that, but Muller fortunately was the one who was on top of TLA and was able to get the pin on him.
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The referee has signaled for the bell and this match is underway. Sheridan Muller and TLA meet in the middle of the ring to initiate a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Both elitists engaging in the feel-out process of this match. TLA quickly overpowers and transitions into a headlock. He tries to ground Sheridan, but she keeps her feet planted on the canvas and pushes him up against the ropes. Sheridan tries to use the momentum of the rebound to push him away and escape, but TLA retains the headlock. Muller goes for a different approach which seems to be lifting him up by the waist! TLA uses this as an opportunity to drop down and bring her down. It is successful; but Sheridan immediately transitions the grounded headlock into legscissors.
Rich Russillo: TLA attempts to kip-up out of the scissors; to no avail as Muller tightens her legs around his head. TLA wiggles around, looking for an opening to escape as is now able to face forward and gradually pries her legs away with his left arm-
Persephone: SHERIDAN TRAPS THAT LEFT ARM INTO THE CROSS ARMBREAKER.. AND SHE IS LOOKING FOR A QUICK TAP OUT HERE..
Rich Russillo: BUT TLA AVOIDS THE FULL EXTENSION OF THE ARMBAR WITH THE MONKEY GRIP.. AND HE NOW ROLLS HIS BODY WEIGHT OVER SHERIDAN AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS.. AND TLA IS NOW TRYING FOR THE AR-15 CLOVERLEAF… ALL HE HAS TO DO IS PLACE THE KNEE ONTO THE BACK OF HER NECK.. BUT SHERIDAN IS ABLE TO FREE HER LEFT FOOT LOOSE.. AND KICKS DOWN ON HIS LEFT HAND.. AND THEN CRAWLS UP AND DELIVERS A LOW ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE RIBS..
James Peters: The low roundhouse kick has the former World Champion reeling into the corner as Sheridan Muller charges full speed ahead! TLA gets his foot up, but Muller snatches it, goes under, and yanks it forward, which forces TLA to face plant the canvas. There is the technical expertise on display from Muller as she now sits herself up on the top turnbuckle. Muller soars off the top turnbuckle for a crossbody! BUT TLA CATCHES SHERIDAN ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! AND HE LIFTS HER UP! BUT SHERIDAN MANAGES TO TRANSITION IT INTO AN ABDOMINAL STRETCH! WHAT AN IMPECCABLE TRANSITION.. AS WE CANNOT STRESS HOW SHERIDAN CAN WEAPONIZE HER VAST BACKGROUND IN THE PURE ASPECT OF WRESTLING.. AND TLA IS STARTING TO LEARN THAT SHERIDAN CAN EASILY TURN A BAD SITUATION INTO A GOOD ONE WITHIN THE BLINK OF AN EYE.
Persephone: You are right! TLA caught her crossbody, but gave her enough time for Sheridan to transition that catch right into an abdominal stretch. Sheridan continues to get that extension in; before TLA gets out of the submission and drops her down with a hip toss- NO! SHERIDAN OFF THE HIP TOSS, PULLS HIM DOWN AND GOES FOR A FUJIWARA ARMBAR! TLA IS PANICKING.. BUT HE IS ABLE TO ROLL FORWARD.. AND NOW GOES FOR A PENALTY KICK… BUT SHERIDAN SNATCHES THE LEG, TLA LOSES BALANCE AND SMACKS HIS HEAD OFF THE CANVAS.. AND SHERIDAN VAULTS BACKWARDS AND TRANSITIONS RIGHT INTO THE ONE-LEGGED BOSTON CRAB! SHERIDAN WITH AN ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING THAT TLA HAS BROUGHT TO THE TABLE..
Rich Russillo: AND NOW TLA TWISTS HIS HIPS AND THRUSTS SHERIDAN AWAY! Sheridan rebounds off the second rope and lunges forward into the direction of TLA! TLA is just about to get up to his feet before SHERIDAN FALLS ONTO HIM, HOOKS HIS LEGS AND ROLLS FORWARD INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY! BUT TLA REVERSES IT BY CINCHING BOTH OF SHOULDERS.. AND LAUNCHES MULLER ACROSS THE CANVAS WITH A TIGER SUPLEX.. A BUTTERFLY, DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX FROM TLA AS HE IS ABLE TO MOMENTARILY FREE HIMSELF OF MULLER FOR NOW… TLA was constantly finding himself in trouble there, but hopefully he recalibrates his plan, a foolproof plan that will keep himself distanced from her technical wisdom. TLA takes a couple of steps back and waits for Sheridan to get up to her feet.
Persephone: TLA delivers a kick to the midsection, stunning Muller and dropping her down to one knee. TLA rebounds off the ropes and shoots for a basement sliding dropkick! Muller sidesteps and grabs her head, but TLA has it scouted and catches her with an upkick to the crown of the head. Muller grabs her head and retreats into the corner, and now TLA does not give her any time to rest! AND HE LUNGES TOWARDS HER INTO THE CORNER FOR A RUNNING MEXICAN UPPERCUT.. BUT SHERIDAN MULLER SLIDES OUT OF THE RING, AND TAKES TLA’S LEGS AND DRAGS HIM OUT WITH HER!
James Peters: While Sheridan Muller may have an advantage with her technical expertise, TLA has always had a reputation for hitting hard and she recognizes the sheer power that he puts into those Mexican Uppercuts. Muller brings him out of the ring and drives him head first into the ringpost; avoiding the first Mexican Uppercut now, but she is only postponing the inevitable! Sheridan Muller grabs TLA and IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE–
James Peters: TLA keeps his feet planted on the floor and blocks it! TLA pulls Muller towards him! AND CLOCKS HER WITH A STIFF FOREARM! AND ANOTHER FOREARM! AND ANOTHER FOREARM! AND HE IS PEPPERING HER WITH FOREARMS.. BEFORE MULLER STUNS HIM WITH A KNEE STRIKE INTO THE MIDSECTION.. FOLLOWED BY A SHOOT KICK TO THE FACE-
Persephone: TLA grabs her foot.. and he shakes his head as he now lets go of the foot.. and GOES FOR THE MEXICAN UPPERCUT!! BUT MULLER DUCKS UNDER IT.. WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST.. AND TOSSES HIM BACK FIRST ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON WITH A BACK SUPLEX! THAT IS OUGHT TO DO SOME DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BACK OF THE HALL OF FAMER.. AS NOW SHERIDAN PERCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON, READY TO STRIKE ANY TIME NOW AS TLA GETS ONTO ALL FOURS..
James Peters: AND SHERIDAN MULLER LEAPS OFF THE APRON.. AND SHE DRIVES HER KNEE INTO THE LOWER BACK OF TLA WHILE HE WAS ON ALL FOURS ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR.. A VICIOUS KNEE DROP COURTESY OF THE FORMER TAG TEAM CHAMPION.. AND NOW MULLER BRINGS HIM BACK INTO THE RING AND CLIMBS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND SHE DELIVERS ANOTHER KNEE DROP TO THE LOWER BACK OF TLA.. AND SHE ROLLS HIM OVER AND GETS THE COVER!
ONEEE!!!
TW-
Persephone: TLA POWERS OUT AT TWO! and Sheridan Muller now administers a chinlock while simultaneously digging her left knee into the lower back of TLA. Sheridan Muller is back to slowing down the pace of this match after that pinpoint knee drop into the lower back. It doesn’t take that long for the EAW Hall of Famer to escape this chin lock… as TLA begins to arch up to his feet… but Muller puts a screeching halt to his resistance with a forearm directed to the lower back.. and Sheridan lifts TLA up by the side.. and DRILLS TLA DOWN WITH A PENDULUM BACKBREAKER.. AND EVEN MORE DAMAGE IS DONE TO THE LOWER BACK.. AND SHERIDAN IS BACK TO IMPLANTING HER KNEE INTO THE SPINE!
James Peters: Sheridan Muller has perhaps found a discrepancy in the system of TLA and it could potentially hand her the victory tonight. Although TLA hasn’t been afraid from using his extensive background in Lucha Libre, a lot of his moves rely on his power.. and with a weakened back.. He would be unable to plant his feet and gain momentum for the Mexican Destroyer.. or even try to bring Muller up off her feet… and here comes TLA trying to fight out of this chinlock again.. The crowd here clapping, supporting him in his attempt, as TLA starts directing blows to the midsection.. Each shot after another weakens the chinlock…
Rich Russillo: Muller tries to stuff him with a knee strike right into the midsection.. but TLA fortunately vaults away into the corner.. Muller is caught off guard by this cat-like agility.. AND TLA SHOOTS AND LANDS A JUMPING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT… BUT MULLER HAD IT SCOUTED.. AND TLA UNBEKNOWNST, FALLS RIGHT INTO A BACKSTABBER FROM THE FORMER TAG TEAM CHAMPION.. JUST AS WE THOUGHT TLA HAD THE UPPER HAND.. SHERIDAN WITH EVEN MORE DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BACK.. AND MULLER IMMEDIATELY HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: KICK-OUT! You could see the agony starting to seep in for TLA as he begins to favor his lower back. Sheridan Muller gets up to his feet while holding onto his wrist. TLA instinctively uses her hand to get up to his knees, but probably not a good idea as Muller begins to shoot down quick kicks to the face. TLA is barely phased by it as he is almost eating them, but I don’t think Muller is stomping with the intent to knock him unconscious. She is doing it to mock, perhaps bringing a darker side of TLA, and it begins to work as TLA SHOOTS BACK UP! AND SWINGS FOR A FOREARM SMASH! BUT SHERIDAN MULLER SUCKERED HIM INTO A ROLLING CROSS ARMBREAKER…
James Peters: TLA HAD THAT SCOUTED AS WELL.. AS HE USED THE MOMENTUM OF THE ROLL.. AND TLA SPEEDS OUT OF THE CLUTCHES OF THE ARMBREAKER.. MULLER SITS UP AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A BASEMENT MEXICAN UPPERCUT FROM TLA!! TLA IS NOW ON TOP HERE AS HE USES THE ROPES TO GET UP TO A VERTICAL BASE.. AND HE AWAITS SHERIDAN TO GET UP TO HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: AND TLA NOW LOOKING TO GO BOMBS AWAY… AND HE GOES FOR ANOTHER RUNNING MEXICAN UPPERCUT.. BUT SHERIDAN MULLER SIMPLY SLIDES UNDERNEATH.. AND TLA IS ABLE TO LUCKILY ADAPT MID-AIR AND LAND SAFELY ONTO HIS FEET.. BUT HE WALKS RIGHT INTO A STEP-UP ENZIGURI!! MULLER NOW GETS UP.. AND SHE PICKS UP SPEED OFF THE REBOUND.. AND SHE LEAPS INTO THE SKIES.. FOR A FLYING KNEE STRIKE!
Persephone: TLA STEPS TO THE SIDE.. MULLER MISSES THE KNEE AND TURNS AROUND.. AND TLA GOES FOR THE CARTEL KICK!! BUT MULLER SNATCHES HIS FOOT IN MID-AIR AND ADMINISTERS AN ANKLE LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! TLA IS IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE, BUT HE IS ABLE TO QUICKLY STROKE HIS WAY TOWARDS THE ROPES.. AND NOW THE REFEREE IS IMPLEMENTING THE FIVE COUNT HERE!
ONE!!
TWO!!!
THREE!!!
James Peters: SHERIDAN MULLER REFUSES TO LET GO.. AND HE NOW PUTS ALL HER MIGHT INTO YANKING TLA OFF THE ROPES.. TLA USES THE MOMENTUM TO WEDGE SHERIDAN’S FACE IN BETWEEN HIS HEELS WITH A LEG SCISSORS.. AND TLA SENDS MULLER FACE-FIRST INTO THE SECOND ROPE.. AND EVERYONE HERE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA KNOWS WHAT HE IS GOING GO FOR HERE NOW.. AND TLA RUNS THE ROPES.. AND HE HITS THE.. THREE…. O’….. FIIIIIIIIIVEEEE!
Rich Russillo: SHERIDAN MULLER DROPS DOWN AND TLA DOESN’T HIT THE TIGER FEINT KICK.. AND SHERIDAN NOW KICKS THE MIDSECTION.. HOOKS HIM UP IN THE PUMPHANDLE.. AND TRANSITIONS HIM INTO THE URANAGE!! AND SHERIDAN SPIKES HIM DOWN WITH THE PUMPHANDLE URANAGE!! BUT THEIR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ROPES.. ALLOWS TLA TO STEP UP OFF THE BOTTOM ROPE AND FLIP ONTO HIS FEET!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A MEXICAN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW.. SHERIDAN REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES.. AND TLA COMPLETELY FLOORS HER WITH A DISCUS MEXICAN UPPERCUT!
James Peters: MULLER GETS FOLDED LIKE AN ACCORDION.. BUT THE HALL OF FAMER IS NOT DONE YET… SHERIDAN USES THE ROPES TO GET UP ONTO HER FEET.. AND HERE COMES TLA FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING… BUT NO!! SHERIDAN DROPS DOWN AND LOOKS TO SEND HIM FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DRO-
Persephone: TLA HANDSPRINGS OFF THE TOP ROPE AS HE LEFT HER SHOULDERS.. BOOMERANGS BACK RIGHT INTO HER.. HOISTS HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB…. AND PLANTS HER INTO THE CANVAS WITH A POWERBOMB.. DESMADRE CONNECTS… AND USUALLY TLA DOES THE SIT-OUT VARIATION, BUT THE DAMAGE THAT HAS BEEN DEALT TO THE LOWER BACK MAY HAVE TAKEN A HUGE FACTOR INTO THAT! TLA WAS ABLE TO POWER UP AND SLAM HER DOWN IN THAT PREDICAMENT.. BUT HE NOTICEABLY GRABS HIS LOWER BACK AND TAKES A WHILE TO GET THE LATERAL PRESS ON SHERIDAN!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOO!
T-
James Peters: Sheridan Muller throws her shoulder up at two.. and you sense that the powerbomb took a lot out of her… TLA catches a breather before bringing Muller against the corner turnbuckles… and then leaning her against it for a powerful Mexican Uppercut… and another one… and another one… and now TLA irish whips Muller into the opposite corner.. and GOES FOR A RUNNING MEXICAN UPPERCUT!! AND IT CONNECTS.. MULLER IS BEING OVERWHELMED WITH THIS RAPID-FIRE OFFENSE.. AND NOW TLA THROWS HER INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING.. TLA SITS HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE.. AND GOES FOR A MEXICAN UPPERCUT OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: SHERIDAN MULLER SWINGS AND CONNECTS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE LEFT LEG.. TLA LOSES BALANCE AND FALLS GROIN FIRST ONTO TOP TURNBUCKLE.. Muller was able to put a stop on the accumulation of momentum for the Hall of Famer.. and now Sheridan Muller joins TLA up there… TLA is still feeling the effects. He might even not be able to perform well in the Poon Palace as now Muller has the double underhook.. She has both arms hooked and looks to be going for a BUTTERFLY SUPLEX OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters:TLA CLUBS WITH A FOREARM SMASH.. AND THEN ANOTHER ONE.. AND ANOTHER ONE.. AND ANOTHER POWERFUL ONE THAT RESULTS IN THE FLAME STRESS IN A TREE-OF-WOE POSITION!! TLA IS PERCHED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE.. HE’S GOT A DEVIL-LIKE SMIRK WRITTEN ALL OVER HER FACE.. AND HE LOOKS TO STOMP THE LIGHTS OUT OF MULLE-
Persephone: SHERIDAN MULLER WITH THE BODY CORE.. BRING HERSELF UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND CLOCKS TLA WITH A HEADBUTT.. A DEVASTATING HEADBUTT.. AND THAT HEADBUTT HAS HIM STAGGERED.. AND TURNED AROUND…. AND MULLER IS GOING FOR A SPIDER VARIATION OF THE SUPER SHERPLEX…. AND TLA LEAVES THE TURNBUCKLES.. AND MULLER PLANTS HIM DOWN WITH AUTHORITY!!!
James Peters: TLA LANDS ON HIS FEET.. JUST LIKE A CAT.. AND MULLER REMAINS IN THE TREE-OF-WOE POSITION AFTER THE SPIDER SHERPLEX… AND NOW TLA DARTS INTO HER IN THE CORNER.. AND CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING MEXICAN UPPERCUT!! MULLER’S BODY GETS AWKWARDLY FOLDED IN THE TURNBUCKLES AS NOW TLA TAKES HER OFF THE ROPES… AND SHERIDAN ROLLS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING.. RIGHT IN THE PERFECT POSITION FOR LA PANTERA SEXUAL TO STRIKE!!
Rich Russillo: AND TLA DOESN’T EVEN THINK OF GOING TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE… HE GAINS IMPATIENT AND JUST LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE!! AND DESCENDS ONTO MULLER WITH A MARVELOUS SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! 420 CONNECTS AS TLA HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! WE GOT A WINNER!
ONEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOO!!
THR-
James Peters: MULLER GETS HER SHOULDER UP! TLA reached for the skies to connect with the signature shooting star press, but Muller kept raging on in this huge Tempest rematch! TLA brings her up to her feet and kicks her in the midsection, followed by a kick to a face and a vicious Mexican Uppercut to the jaw! Muller is swaying side to side and back and forth as now TLA FLIPS FORWARD INTO THE ROPES.. AND HE HANDSPRINGS OFF.. ROTATING AND LOOKING FOR THE HEADSCISSORS THAT PRECEDES THE MEXICAN DESTROYER..
Rich Russillo: WE HAVEN’T SEEN THIS VARIATION IN A LONG TIME.. BUT MULLER CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR AND TURNS IT AROUND INTO A SIT-OUT MICHINOKU DRIVER!! WHAT A COUNTER AS TLA WAS SPIKED!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEE-
Persephone: TLA POWERS HIS LEFT SHOULDER UP OFF THE CANVAS.. BUT UNFORTUNATELY, GRABS THAT SAME ARM AND ADMINISTERS THE CROSS ARMBREAKER ON THE HALL OF FAMER!! THE FLAME STRESS HAS HIM LOCKED IN THE CROSS ARMBREAKER.. BUT YOU’VE GOT TO THINK THAT THIS MOVE IS THE SAME MOVE THAT TLA HAS BEEN USING TO SUBMIT HIS OPPONENTS FOR A GREAT CHUNK OF HIS CAREER..
Rich Russillo: YOU ARE RIGHT.. AND IT ISN’T SURPRISING TO SEE THAT TLA KNOWS THE CROSS ARMBREAKER LIKE IT IS THE BACK OF HIS HAND AS HE QUICKLY ESCAPES OUT OF IT.. AND HE TRANSITIONS INTO HIS OWN!! CROSSED PATHS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING.. AND SHERIDAN MUST HAVE HAD HINDSIGHT AS SHE QUICKLY IMPLEMENTS THE MONKEY GRIP.. TLA WITH RAPID HEEL KICKS TO THE WRIST TO BREAK IT AS IT IS STOPPING HIM FROM ACCOMPLISHING THE HYPEREXTENSION OF THE ARM!!
Persephone: AND THIS CERTAINLY ISN’T THE FIRST TIME THAT TLA HAS SEEN HIS OPPONENT TRY TO BLOCK THE CROSSED PATHS WITH THE MONKEY GRIP… AND SHERIDAN TRIES TO MAINTAIN THE INTERLOCKING OF HER FINGERS, BUT THE HEEL KICKS ARE GRADUALLY BEGINNING TO BREAK IT APA-
James Peters: MULLER IS SOMEHOW ABLE TO GRAB THAT HEEL WITH HER OTHER HAND.. AND SHE TILTS HER ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT ON TOP OF TLA… BREAKING THE MONKEY GRIP ALLOWS TLA TO GET THE HYPEREXTENSION SO IT IS FULLY LOCKED IN, BUT MULLER IS IN A MUCH TOLERABLE POSITION… AND NOW MULLER GETS BOTH FEET PLANTED ON THE CANVAS AND BEGINS TO STOMP DOWN ON THE FACE OF THE HALL OF FAMER.. A DISGUSTING KICK AFTER ANOTHER.. AND SHE IS ABLE TO SOFTEN UP THE CROSSED PATHS.
Persephone: AND SHERIDAN MULLER WITH HER STRENGTH.. PLUCKS TLA UP OFF THE CANVAS INTO A DEADLIFT POWERBOMB!!! BUT TLA COUNTERS IT AND FLIPS HER OVER FOR THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!! NO!! MULLER BLOCKS IT AND HOLDS HIM UP ON HER SHOULDERS!! TLA HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND PULLS HIMSELF INTO IT!! AND MULLER TRIES TO DEPOSIT HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE.. BUT TLA USES A HEADSCISSORS TO BRING HER DOWN WITH HIM!!!
James Peters: AND LOOK!! TLA HAS THE WHEREWITHAL TO HOLD ONTO THE TOP ROPE!! Muller with a hard fall onto the ringside floor and the EAW Hall of Famer has it within himself to use his core! AND NOW TLA STEPS BACK INTO THE RING WHEREAS MULLER IS SHAKING THE COBWEBS AFTER THE DESCENT!! AND TLA IS SIGNALLING FOR IT!! HE IS GOING GO FOR A BIG DIVE HERE!!! AND TLA RALLIES UP THE ATLANTA CROWD.. BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES!!
Persephone: TLA IS ABOUT TO DIVE OVER THE ROPES- MULLER SLIDES INTO THE RING AND FLOORS HIM WITH A KNEE!!
James Peters: TLA SAW IT COMING AND ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!! SHERIDAN TURNS AROUND.. AND TLA POPS HER UP INTO THE AIR!! AND ANNIHILATES HER ON THE WAY DOWN WITH A MEXICAN UPPERCUT! A VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT AS TLA NOW STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES.. BOUNCES ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE.. AND SHERIDAN IS IN PRIME POSITION!!
Rich Russillo: AND TLA LOOKS TO FINISH HER WITH A BURNOUT!! AND IT CONNECTS!
( Sheridan Muller rolls out of the ring and TLA cancels his jump at the last second. )
Persephone: Sheridan Muller using whatever is left in her monkey brains and rolls out of the ring before she is about to get flattened by the Corkscrew 630 Senton of TLA! TLA was luckily able to cancel the jump at the last second as he remained on the top turnbuckle. Sheridan brushes it off and recuperates against the barricade, meanwhile TLA still hasn’t left the turnbuckle…
James Peters: WHAT IS TLA THINKING HERE?!?! TLA SHRUGS HIS SHOULDERS AND BEGINS TO WALK THE ROPES!!! WE SAW TLA DO SOMETHING LIKE OFF THE WALL IN THEIR TACO BELL BRAWL.. AND SHERIDAN MULLER IS UNAWARE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT ABOVE HER!
Persephone: AND TLA HAS NOW ROPEWALKED TO THE OTHER CORNER.. AND HE NOW LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE.. AND HITS THE PLANCHA!! HE CALLS THIS WALK DA WALK!!! IT MUST BE OVER!
James Peters: SHERIDAN MULLER STEPPED AWAY.. AND TLA LANDED ON HIS FEET.. RIGHT INTO THE WAIST LOCK.. AND MULLER PLANTS HIM DOWN WITH THE SHER PLEX!! WHAT A COUNTER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AS BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN AND OUT!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
FIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Persephone: TLA landed right onto the back of his head as a result of that release German Suplex from Sheridan Muller! The Flamestress finally gets up to a vertical base and tries to bring all of that dead weight back into the ring!
SIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!
James Peters: JUST AS WE THOUGHT TLA HAD THE UPPER HAND WITH THE WALK DA WALK PLANCHA.. SHERIDAN WAS ONE STEP AHEAD.. AND SHE IS ABOUT TO GET HERSELF TO A CONCISE VICTORY!!!
SEVENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!
Rich Russillo: AND SHERIDAN SUCCESSFULLY BRINGS TLA BACK INTO THE RING!
( Sheridan doesn’t immediately go back into the ring as the referee turns his back and checks on TLA as he slides back into the ring. Everyone in the crowd looks behind Sheridan as someone hops the barricade to her unbeknownst. )
James Peters: WHO THE HELL!?! IT’S MIKU SAKAI!! MIKU GRABS SHERIDAN’S HEAD FROM BEHIND.. HOLDS ONTO IT AS SHE STEPS UP OFF THE STEEL STEPS.. AND DRILLS HER ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH THE ASAI DDT!! DEATH NOTE CONNECTS WHILE THE REFEREE IS CHECKING UP ON TLA.. AND MIKU QUICKLY BRINGS MULLER BACK INTO THE RING!
Rich Russillo: WHAT!! WHY IS SHE DOING THIS!
Persephone: MIKU SAKAI IS CLEARLY A SORE LOSER.. AND SHE KNOWS THAT HER LOSS EARLIER TONIGHT TO THERON NIKOLAS DOES NOT LOOK GOOD FOR HER HEADING INTO THE CASH IN THE VAULT MATCH.. AND SHE MUST FEELS THAT SHERIDAN MULLER BE FEELS THE SAME AS HER!
James Peters: AND TLA HAS FINALLY NOW REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER THAT DEVASTATING SHERPLEX ON THE OUTSIDE.. AND HE SITS IN THE CORNER WHILE SHERIDAN IS TRYING TO RECALIBRATE AFTER GETTING HIT WITH DEATH NOTE ON THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE IS OBLIVIOUS TO WHAT JUST HAPPENED UNDER HIS NOSE! AND I DON’T EVEN THINK TLA IS AWARE OF IT AS WELL.. MIKU SITS BEHIND THE APRON AS NOW TLA… TLA SPRINTS FROM THE CORNER.. AND HOVERS OVER THE SHOULDERS OF THE FLAMESTRESS.. AND TLA DRILLS HER WITH THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!!!! TLA WITH THE COVER, NOT EVEN REALIZING WHAT MIKU SAKAI JUST DID!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac echoes throughout the State Farm Arena to a mammoth pop. A look of relief overcomes TLA as he gingerly gets up to his feet and gets his hand raised by the referee. Miku Sakai leaves her secluded position behind the apron and begins to walk up the apron with a snarky smirk planted on her face. TLA looks a bit suspicious to why she is on the ramp, but he continues to celebrate. )
Bella Braxton: AND HERE IS YOUR WINNER… T! L! A!!
Rich Russillo: In what was an extremely entertaining sequel to the Taco Bell Brawl at Tempest, it seems like we have gotten a clear and concise result of who is the better wrestler between Sheridan Muller and TLA… or do we? This match was incredibly competitive between these two, with Sheridan asserting her dominance and TLA able to control it at every obstacle. However, just as when we thought Muller was about to beat TLA yet again, Miku Sakai–vexed due to her loss earlier tonight against Theron Nikolas–seems to have taken her anger out on fellow Cash in The Vault participant and cost her the match!
Persephone: Miku Sakai clearly has no remorse costing Sheridan Muller in this match! I wanted this match to last forever.. I was even about to stand on the announce table and fight forever, but the tyrant thought she was so special and ended the match before it could even reach its peak! Something must be done to Miku!
Rich Russillo: It appears that the chapter has been shut close between Sheridan Muller and TLA.. and TLA has gotten the last laugh.. of course until the next time they inevitably face.. and I hope it will be sometime this year as we definitely need to see these two cook up another spectacle for us here at Elite Answers Wrestling!
( The last camera shot is TLA celebrating on the top turnbuckle, with Miku Sakai smirking in the background on the stage. )
(Voltage fades backstage.)
(The one and only Ronan Malosi can be seen pacing around. He is in front of a door that is marked ‘Eden Sinclair’ and judging from the look on Ronan’s face, there is something on his mind. He stops in front of the door several times, as if he is about to knock on it, but then he stops. A look of frustration crosses his face and he turns around. It looks like Ronan is about to walk off, but once again he pauses.)
Ronan Malosi: (muttering under his breath) Fuck it.
(He turns around, glares towards the door, and then marches over to it. He doesn’t knock. He pounds on the door.)
Ronan Malosi: OPEN UP, EDEN!
(Ronan bangs on the door again, his frustration building because no one is answering him. After several moments pass, Ronan punches the door in anger and lets out a frustrated sigh.)
???: You’re a fucking idiot.
(Ronan whips around and sees Eden standing right behind him. She looks very annoyed at just the sight of him.)
Ronan Malosi: Excuse me??
Eden Sinclair: I’ve been standing here the whole time watching you bang on my door like an imbecile and why? Why do you need to talk to me so badly?
(The fact she would even ask that poked at Ronan’s already fractured patience with her.)
Ronan Malosi: Why?? I don’t know, E. Maybe it’s because I have sent you 637 text messages since last Sunday and you haven’t returned a single one??
Eden Sinclair: It’s actually 643, but who’s counting right? If you want to split hairs, I also didn’t answer any of your 581 phone calls. I thought you were smart enough to get the hint that I have nothing to say to you at this present moment but clearly I was mistaken. Then again, you’re the same man who failed to break up the Besties on various occasions so I guess it shouldn’t come as any sort of surprise that it never clicked in your warped, demented, and rather obsessive mind that I didn’t want to talk.
(Eden met Ronan’s glare with one of her own, and Ronan took a step back. When Eden was angry, she was even more difficult to deal with, and even if Ronan didn’t quite get why she was so mad at him, he didn’t want to completely alienate her.)
Ronan Malosi: Well regardless of how you’re feeling right now, I would have thought you would want to hear whatever I’ve got to say considering I’m your man and all that good stuff.
(Eden practically snarled in Ronan’s direction.)
Eden Sinclair: Which is why I thought you knew me well enough to know that right now, I need space from you! You just don’t get it. You are so beyond delusional at this point that you seem to have forgotten that other people and their feelings exist and it’s not just about you! You have done nothing but disappoint me for MONTHS! I have every right to want to distance myself from you at this point but I haven’t. Not completely, anyway. So maybe you should take that as a victory and leave me be for now.
Ronan Malosi: I’ve disappointed you?? How??
(Eden blinks, almost as if she thinks Ronan is trolling her. When it becomes clear that he’s not and that he doesn’t think he’s done anything wrong, a bemused expression crosses her face and she shakes her head.)
Eden Sinclair: Oh wow. You’re serious.
Ronan Malosi: Fucking right, I am. I have done NOTHING wrong, period. I’ve shown up to work. I’ve done the best job I can do. And I have treated you like a damn queen. Despite the fact I have literally been fighting for my life inside the ring the last few weeks, I have gone above and beyond for you. I’ve bought you Starbucks despite my undeniable hatred for that piece of shit place. I have gotten you Foosacklys even though fried food is bad for you. I fucking ordered your entire Amazon cart for you. I got you a gift card to Claire’s!
Eden Sinclair: I am a grown ass woman, you dipshit! Why the fuck would I want a gift card to Claire’s?? Maybe try Tiffany’s next time! You do know what Tiffany’s is, right?
(Ronan’s face was blank which only added fuel to Eden’s fire.)
Eden Sinclair: For someone who claims to be so rich and have sooooooooo much money, you are clueless. You’re fucking clueless.
Ronan Malosi: So that’s what you want me for? You want me for my money??
(A bitter laugh escapes from Eden.)
Eden Sinclair: I can promise you that your fOrTuNe is the last thing on my mind considering what my salaries from both EAW AND Disney are.
Ronan Malosi: Hold up. You get paid by both??
(Eden felt her resolve slipping and she pinched the bridge of her nose. She didn’t want to completely explode on Ronan, but she was close to her breaking point.)
Eden Sinclair: I need space, Ronan. I have nothing to say to you right now.
(The finality in her voice didn’t register to Ronan, so when Eden went to pass him and head into her office, he decided to follow her.)
Eden Sinclair: What part of ‘I need space’ isn’t clear? Get the fuck out. You’re making me mad.
Ronan Malosi: Welcome to the club. I’m mad too. You have no idea what it’s been like for me the past few weeks! O’Hara tried to kill me last week, and frankly, I shouldn’t have to compete tonight. But you made sure I was put against Rex in a no win situation because Persephone was given the guest referee spot. That’s pretty fucked up. Not to mention, I’ve had to deal with Dr. Bethany Blue and her falsified notions that I am somehow responsible for The Perscription’s break-up. Talk about the stupidest thing I have ever heard of.
(Ronan’s face is flushed with anger at this point and his arms are folded across his chest.)
Ronan Malosi: Then there’s Pain for Pride…
(Eden folds her own arms across her chest and purses her lips.)
Eden Sinclair: What about Pain for Pride, Ronan?
Ronan Malosi: THE MATCH! Why would you book me against ALL THREE?? They are obviously going to gang up on me and try to hurt me!
(Eden merely shrugs.)
Eden Sinclair: Whatever happens, happens.
Ronan Malosi: Seriously?!
(And that’s when Ronan lost it.)
Ronan Malosi: FUCK YOU! I have done NOTHING but go above and beyond for you and this is the thanks I get? Do you know how much I have suffered since becoming a member of the Voltage roster?! I have been beaten, laughed at, and put in unfair situations because of the bias management has against me. I have been set up to FAIL! Everyone looks at me like I am some kind of joke and do you know how humiliating that is? You have no clue what it’s like to walk a mile in my shoes. I have been through Hell and back, multiple times over, and that’s not something I would wish on my worst enemy!
Eden Sinclair: And you do realize that all of that is your own doing, right? Maybe if you would actually take things seriously people would actually show you a little bit of respect.
Ronan Malosi: Maybe you should open your eyes, look at what’s in front of you, and treat ME with respect.
(Eden lets out a little laugh.)
Eden Sinclair: Respect is earned, not given. You should be grateful that I’m still giving you the time of the day.
Ronan Malosi: YOU should be grateful that I’ve given you the chance to wake up next to me every morning. So many women would die to be in your shoes right now because I am Ronan Malosi. I’m the best you’re ever going to get and you treat me like shit.
Eden Malosi: You do realize that I used to date a prince, right?
Ronan Malosi: Yeah. You have told me that only like a million times. That would be impressive if he wasn’t the fucking SPARE!
Eden Sinclair: You do realize that this conversation is doing nothing but continuing to remind me why I want and need space from you, right? You are acting like a child simply because I ignored you this week.
Ronan Malosi: And you’re being a cunt because you underestimated the bond of the #DisneyBesties.
(Without warning, Eden took Ronan by his shirt and shoved him back against the wall of her office.)
Eden Sinclair: DO NOT EVER DISRESPECT ME LIKE THAT AGAIN!
(Eden’s small hand found its way to Ronan’s throat and she dug her nails into his skin.)
Eden Sinclair: YOU HAD ONE JOB! ONE JOB, RONAN! YOU COULDN’T GET IT DONE AND DESPITE YOUR HISTORY OF COMING UP SHORT TIME AND AGAIN, I CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU CHANCES! I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THIS COMPANY WHO SEES ANY SORT OF VALUE IN YOU AND IT’S BECAUSE OF ME THAT YOU’RE ON THE PAIN FOR PRIDE CARD! GOD KNOWS YOU DON’T DESERVE A CHANCE TO COMPETE THERE, BUT I HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU! I HAVE PUT YOU IN A POSITION NOT JUST TO SHUT YOUR CRITICS UP, BUT TO RIGHT ALL THE WRONGS THE #DISNEYBESTIES HAVE DONE TO YOU! BECAUSE GUESS WHAT?? THEY HAVE MADE A MOCKERY OUT OF YOU!
(Ronan is gasping for air but Eden just tightens her grip. She wants to bring Ronan Malosi to his knees and just the thought of seeing the life fade from his eyes has started to excite her.)
Eden Sinclair: YOU ARE A LAUGHING STOCK BECAUSE OF YOUR OWN INCOMPETENCE AND THAT IS YOUR FAULT! NO ONE ELSE’S FAULT! YOUR FAULT! SO WHAT YOU’RE NOT GOING TO DO IS COME INTO MY OFFICE AND MAKE DEMANDS OF ME! YOU ARE NOT GOING TO TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT DO! YOU SHOULD BE DOWN ON YOUR KNEES, KISSING MY FEET, AND THANKING YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THERE IS ONE… COUNT THEM, RONAN… ONE PERSON WHO STILL WANTS TO BE AROUND YOU! DO. I. MAKE. MYSELF. CLEAR??
(Ronan, who is turning purple, obviously can’t answer Eden. For a petite woman, her grip is incredibly strong and Ronan’s eyes have started to bulge out of his head. After squeezing his throat one more time, Eden lets him go and Ronan falls to knees, coughing and gasping for air.)
Eden Sinclair: I am waiting for an answer, Ronan.
(Still trying to get oxygen back into his lungs, Ronan nods his head in earnest. This seems to satisfy Eden and she looks down at Ronan.)
Eden Sinclair: Get up and get to the ring. Try not to embarrass me any further.
(Ronan pushes himself up from the ground and stumbles out of the office. His match with Rex is coming up, but his heart is racing at the moment. As he was choking to death, he had looked into Eden’s eyes and saw nothing but evil in them and he knew right then and there that he would never get that image out of his head.)
Ronan Malosi: I think I love her…
(On that note, Voltage fades down to the ringside area.)
(A commercial is shown for Total Extreme Wrestling 2020 with the EAW database featuring Hans Grayson.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena, the camera getting a shot of the commentary desk which consists of Rich Russillo, James Peters, and an empty chair. Inside the ring, Persephone is seen fitting herself into a referee shirt, very excited for what is to come.)
Rich Russillo: You know, I don’t think this is going to turn out very well.
James Peters: What made you think that?
(Bella Braxton is in the ring standing by, microphone in hand as she is ready to announce the next match!)
Bella Braxton: The following SINGLES MATCH is a contest set for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky is heard playing through the speakers as the crowd erupts into thunderous boos, the camera going over to show an energetic Ronan Malosi begin to make his way out from the backstage area, arms spread out with a big smile on his face. He makes his way down the ramp and looks into the ring to see Persephone on her phone, giving a sigh knowing that it’s going to be a long night for him.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Atlanta, Georgia… weighing in at 270 pounds… ‘THE INTERNATIONAL TREASURE’… RONAN MALOSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week was definitely an interesting week for Ronan Malosi. His… lover… Eden Sinclair put him in the triple threat match against the #DisneyBesties at Pain For Pride, telling him that she’s tired of him not doing his part. Then in the main event, Yhwach O’Hara beat poor Ronan down during the match and even after the match, it was not fun at all.
James Peters: If he thought last week wasn’t fun, just look at what’s happening in the ring. I’m not going to say anything, I’m just going to say that he is fighting a very uphill battle tonight in this match, especially against the opponent that he is up against.
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score then follows that with the crowd’s sour reaction immediately turning into deafening cheers. Rex McAllister is seen beginning to make his way out to the stage as he hypes up the crowd while he heads out. He smiles at the reaction toward him tonight, excited to get back into the ring for the first time in forever, as he then begins to make his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… residing in Atlanta Georgia… weighing in at 238 pounds… EAW HALL OF FAMER… ‘THE LIONHEART’… REX MCALLISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week after Daryl Kinkade’s match against Lexi, we saw Rex McAllister make his return after being brutally beaten down by Daryl a few weeks back. It was then that Rex made a match official between both of them at Pain For Pride in what will be a great one to watch!
James Peters: Rex tried to help Daryl, but he got nothing but disrespect in turn and now he’s past that point. Tonight he steps into the ring for the first time in forever to get ready for Nashville in what should be an interesting match tonight in his return. I’ll just say this, I think the referee is definitely a fan.
(Rex enters into the ring and Persephone does not hesitate to run toward him, but he brushes past her and climbs up to the top rope and hypes up the crowd. After some time both Rex and Ronan are settled, Persephone checking on both of them, specifically Rex a little bit more, before signaling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Well here we go, what should be a… interesting match to say the very least, is officially underway! Rex McAllister is back, competing in his first match since last year, and the odds could not be more in his favor heading into this one-
James Peters: AND RONAN KNOWS THAT! HE JUST CLOBBERED REX AND SENT HIM BACK INTO HIS CORNER! He’s beginning to slam repeated punches down on his face, and he knows that getting an early start while he has the chance will be key to making it in a match against a Hall of Famer like Rex!
(Immediately, Persephone runs in and yells at Ronan.)
Persephone: (Off-Mic) GET YOUR GRIMY HANDS OFF OF HIM! Are you okay, Rexy???
Ronan Malosi: (Off-Mic) YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO COUNT, DO YOUR JOB!
Persephone: (Off-Mic) SHUT UP, HE’S NOT READY!
(Ronan shakes his head in frustration, knowing better than to let her get in his head, turning his attention back to Rex in the corner.)
Rich Russillo: BUT REX MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE CORNER AND CONNECT WITH A BOOT TO RONAN’S FACE! Ronan stumbles back toward the center of the ring, and immediately Rex approaches and begins to return the favor to him, connecting with rapid fire strikes to the face while grabbing a hold of the side of his head! Ronan continues to be taken aback until he’s pressed up against the ropes, allowing Rex to then grab him by the wrist before sending him to the opposite side of the ring with an Irish whip… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AS HE REBOUNDS AND CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK TO THE CHEST!
James Peters: Ronan is sent down to the ground, and judging by the look on his face you can tell that this is not the start that he wanted for this match. He staggers backward and falls back against the corner, and all of a sudden the tables have turned and Rex knows it. Ronan pulls himself back up to his feet, just for Rex to rush forward and connect with a hard chop to the chest to keep Ronan at bay! He then grabs a hold of his wrist before sending him to the opposite corner with an Irish whip, rushing forward… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE-
Rich Russillo: BUT RONAN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Rex collides with the corner, bouncing off of them while Ronan retreats away. He turns around, JUST FOR REX TO TRY AND CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE- But Ronan manages to duck under that before sliding under the ring… he rounds the ringpost before sliding back in… CONNECTING WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD TO TAKE HIM DOWN! Ronan drops down and hooks the leg, going for an early pinfall!
(Nothing happens, Persephone is too busy checking her nails.)
Ronan Malosi: (Off-Mic) COUNT!
Persephone: (Off-Mic) Oh.
James Peters: Persephone drops down to count the pin, but Rex quickly kicks out before she can get to one! I have a feeling we’re going to get a lot more out of this by our Special Guest Referee tonight, but it seems like Ronan is already beginning to lose his patience with her. He’s fighting the urges though, and getting up to his feet before grabbing Rex by the head and doing so as well. But before he can try anything, it’s Rex that begins to send some well-placed shots to Ronan to prevent any more attacks from occurring! Ronan is taken aback by this, but quickly stops the comeback with a boot to the abdomen! He then grabs Rex by the head before taking him down to the ground with a Side Headlock Takedown!
Rich Russillo: Ronan implementing some technical wrestling in this match and you can see Persephone yawn knowing what she’s getting herself into. He keeps Rex down on the ground, with the former EAW World Champion trying to find his way out of this while he has the chance. He brings his legs up, before wrapping it around the head of Ronan and transitioning into a Headscissors attempt! You can see Ronan reaching his hands out, trying to find a way out of this as he quickly begins to lose oxygen, then realizing he can use the strength advantage that he has over Rex to roll himself over to his stomach. Ronan slips his head out before grabbing Rex around the waist and rolling through before transitioning into a Rear Chinlock!
James Peters: Rex grabs at the arms of Ronan as it constricts down on his throat, trying his best to get out of the situation that he is finding himself in right now and fast. Because even if Ronan is unable to finish the job it will definitely do its part in wearing down Rex heading into this one. Rex seems close to escaping as he reaches his legs out to the ropes…But that does not happen with Ronan pulling him toward the center of the ring and pulling himself and Rex back up to his feet, releasing the Chinlock before then sending him to the ropes…
Rich Russillo: GOING FOR THE ‘DREAM CRUSHER’ RIGHT HOOK!
James Peters: BUT REX DUCKS UNDER THAT! He manages to avoid Ronan’s big move before using the momentum to then run to the opposite side of the ring… GOING UNDER AND CONNECTING WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HIS KNEECAP! Ronan is sent downward to a kneeling position while Rex gets back up once more, STEPPING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD TO TAKE HIM DOWN COMPLETELY! Rex is rubbing his throat, still feeling the effects of the Chain Wrestling as he waits for Ronan to get back up to his feet, which he does slowly.
Rich Russillo: REX LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE!
James Peters: BUT RONAN AVOIDS THAT! Rex dips down to a knee why Ronan sizes him up… ROLLING HIM THROUGH FOR ‘THE IRON MAIDEN’! RONAN HAS HIM IN THE CRUCIFIX AND LOOKS TO SEND SOME CRUSHING ELBOWS DOWN ONTO HIS HEAD! RONAN HAS HIM RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HIM AND IS JUST SLAMMING HIS ELBOW DOWN ONTO THE FACE OF REX! REX HAS NOWHERE TO GO, HE’S TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS AND QUICK!
Rich Russillo: AND HE DOES! REX MANEUVERS HIMSELF SO THAT HE’S PINNING RONAN’S SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE MAT! HE’S NOT GOING TO LET HIM HAVE HIS WAY FOR LONG!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
James Peters: RONAN KICKS OUT! That was certainly a quick count by Persephone huh. :mjgrin: But then again what do we expect from our “impartial” referee tonight. Ronan struggles to get back up to his feet and you can see him repressing the anger that he has toward the situation that he’s been put in with this match here tonight as he does. He falls back against the ropes, trying to recuperate to the best of his ability, ONLY FOR REX TO RUSH OVER AND TRY AND CLOTHESLINE HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE- BUT RONAN SEES IT COMING AND DUCKS UNDER BEFORE LIFTING REX AND SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Rich Russillo: But Rex, just in the nick of time, manages to land on the apron before he can take a really rough landing! Ronan realizes that the job isn’t completely finished just yet, swinging around and landing a punch against the head of Rex- BUT REX DUCKS UNDER THAT BEFORE SEIZING HIM AND PULLING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE ALONGSIDE HIM! Ronan manages to catch himself on the apron and now both of them are teetering, with one wrong move sending them plummeting to their inevitable doom! Ronan stumbles up to his feet and Rex is not wasting any sort of time beginning to lay down punches on his head!
James Peters: But Ronan isn’t taking that lying down either, beginning to send strikes of his own his way, the two of them going back and forth! They know that this point could either make or break their chances in this match, and getting the upper hand here is key in maintaining the momentum as this bout goes on. Rex continues to send punches toward his face, but it seems like Ronan is absorbing the blows, before sending a rough knee to the abdomen! The raw power of Ronan Malosi is on full display right now, something that he doesn’t show as much. :mjpls: Rex doubles over while Ronan grabs a hold of him by the abdomen, LIFTING HIM UP AND RUNNING HIM FORWARD BEFORE SENDING HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST SPINE FIRST!
(Persephone winces upon impact, about 10 seconds away from stepping in and stopping this before her Rexy can get seriously hurt.)
Rich Russillo: You can see Rex wincing while Ronan admires his work for a moment, before then proceeding to grab him by the head and bring him away from the ringpost while still standing on the apron. HE’S LOOKING TO SPIKE REX’S HEAD DOWN WITH AN APRON DDT- But Rex isn’t going down! He sends punches toward the abdomen, stopping Ronan’s attack before it can even happen! Both of these men are fighting for high ground now and both of them are making it increasingly difficult for one another to do so. Ronan tries to hold on, but ultimately he releases the hold that he has on him in hopes of delivering more offense toward him. He’s clutching his abdomen for a moment but quickly begins to approach Rex who is trying to recover before it’s too late…
James Peters: RUSHING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A SPEAR TO RONAN WHICH DRIVES HIM DOWN ONTO THE APRON! BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE GROUND! IT’S NOT THE USUAL SPEAR SUICIDA THAT HE GOES FOR AS ONE OF THE BIG MOVES IN HIS ARSENAL, BUT IT CERTAINLY DOES THE TRICK! I DON’T THINK HE’S GOING TO BE ABLE TO CAPITALIZE THOUGH!
(Ronan is completely lifeless on the ringmat, while Rex lays next to him, still clutching his spine and hurting after the pain that the former Interwire Champion has put him through in this match. He pulls himself slowly toward the apron, trying his best to get back up to his feet, meanwhile Persephone looks reluctant to start counting both on the outside in fear of counting out Rex by mistake, but after sometime begins to start.)
OONNEE!!
TTWWOO!!
TTHHRRRREEEE!!
Rich Russillo: The count has begun and you can see that Rex is alert and is looking to get both him and Ronan inside the ring before it’s too late, not wanting to win or lose this match by countout. He makes his way over after getting back up to his feet, taking Ronan and heaving him up as well. It looks like he’s about to roll him back into the ring, BUT RONAN WAS GIVEN ENOUGH TIME AS HE CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW SMASH! That doesn’t take Rex down but it sends him stumbling back, he tries to send a strike to Ronan- But Ronan manages to block it before sending one back! Ronan once again has him around the waist, LIFTING HIM UP AND DRIVING HIM SPINE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!
FFOOUURR!!
FFIIVVEE!!
SSIIXX!!
James Peters: The two of them do not have much time left, and Ronan knows that he needs to get back into the ring, and I don’t think he minds as much as Rex does if he wins by countout or not. He sets him up as he pulls him away from the barricade, still keeping a hold of him around the waist… BEFORE LAUNCHING HIM THROUGH THE AIR WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX WHICH SENDS THE HALL OF FAMER CRASHING DOWN TO THE GROUND!
(Persephone winces once again while Ronan pushes himself back up to his feet, rolling back into the ring with no regard for Rex at all, before taking a premature victory lap with Persephone, who is very worried for how this match is going, continues to count.)
SSEEVVEENN!!
EEIIGGHHTT!!
Rich Russillo: Rex is beginning to gain feeling back as he tries to get back up, and you can see the alert on his face as the count begins to reach 10, he knows he doesn’t have much time, but does he have it in him to even beat the count?
NNIINNEE!!
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…
Persephone: (Off-Mic) No.
(Rex is inches away from the ring, and Persephone’s pause allows him to roll in just in time. Any other referee would’ve awarded Ronan the win by countout, and he knows that, and he’s absolutely livid. He immediately gets up and starts to argue with Persephone.)
Ronan Malosi: (Off-Mic) WHY DIDN’T YOU COUNT IT?! THAT WIN WAS MINE DAMMIT! MINE! CAN’T YOU DO ANYTHING RIGHT?!
Persephone: (Off-Mic) THE [CENSORED] YOU CURSING ME FOR?! MY REXY GOT INTO THE RING! THIS MATCH CONTINUES! STOP CRYING ABOUT IT BALDY!
(Ronan balls his fist before closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. He points to Persephone while turning around to focus on Rex again.)
Ronan Malosi: (Off-Mic) Screw up again and see what happens.
Persephone: (Off-Mic) I’m so scared. 🙄
James Peters: Well regardless of what may have happened, Rex beat the count and this match is still on. Ronan is clearly at his boiling point right now and he knows that he would’ve gotten away with that but he’s going to have to continue. He approaches Rex and grabs him by the head… BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING, REX PULLS HIM DOWN AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: RONAN BARELY KICKS OUT AFTER PERSEPHONE’S FAST COUNT! Both of them rise back up to their feet, ONLY FOR REX TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE!
James Peters: Ronan should’ve been taken down by that but instead he stumbles backward and manages to fall against the corner, he knows that if he’s taken down and Rex goes for the pin, the way that Persephone is moving it may very well be the end of the match for him. Ronan is against the corner being held up by tape and string while Rex makes his way over, CONNECTING WITH A SECOND HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE! Ronan is practically dead weight at this point and Rex knows it, grabbing him by the head and throwing him out of the corner. Somehow he’s managing to keep himself upright and that only leaves Rex another opportunity to follow that up with another big move of his. Rex makes his way over and sets Ronan up…
Rich Russillo: RUSHING FORWARD AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR BEFORE GRABBING RONAN BY THE HEAD AND LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A DDT!
James Peters: BUT REX LEAPS INTO THE AIR JUST FOR RONAN TO CATCH HIM AND SPIN HIM AROUND INTO A ‘VERTIGO’! DEEP SIX CONNECTS AND RONAN WITH THE LAST BIT OF ENERGY THAT HE HAS LEFT IN HIM THROWS HIS ARM OVER REX! HE’S GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE IT?!
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OOONNNEEE!!!
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TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
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Rich Russillo: REX KICKS OUT AFTER TWO! It wasn’t as close as Ronan wanted it to be but as expected, Persephone administered a slow count so that also was a factor in that. Ronan pulls himself off of Rex and rolls himself onto his back, you can see him running his hands up and down his face, I don’t know how much more he’s going to be able to take before he says enough is enough, and at this point I can’t really blame him. Persephone does not have a good bone in her body and she is not at all going to find any sympathy for him. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt though cause she looks nice tonight.
James Peters: :francis; Whatever man. Ronan rolls himself over to the edge of the ring, grabbing a hold of the bottom rope and using that to get himself back up to his feet. On the other hand Rex is beginning to show some signs of life as well, slowly following behind him, and that immediately alerts Ronan and tells him that he can’t waste much time looking toward what is next for him. Ronan approaches and grabs Rex by the head, and oh dear, he has the Inverted Headlock on him as he heaves him back up, I think we know what he has in mind now…
Rich Russillo: RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND BACK BEFORE GOING FOR THAT PATENTED NORTHERN LARIAT OF HIS! ‘DEATH BLOW’!
James Peters: BUT REX COLLAPSES DOWN TO THE GROUND! WHETHER THAT BE OUT OF PURE EXHAUSTION OR INTELLECT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE, BUT ALL WE CAN SAY IS THAT HE ESCAPED OUT OF THAT MOVE BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT!
(Rex is down on the ground and Ronan, stumbling forward but managing to collect himself, is seen muttering to himself as he looks down at Rex’s body. At this point, he is absolutely seething, and Persephone is seen behind him breathing a sigh of relief seeing Rex manage to get himself out of that one. Ronan knows that he has to end this sooner rather than later if he wants to stand a chance, but right now not everything is going to plan for him.)
Rich Russillo: Ronan has Rex up to his feet, BUT BEFORE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN, REX GRABS AROUND THE GUT OF RONAN AND MIRACULOUSLY SHOWS STRENGTH TO PUSH HIM RIGHT INTO THE CORNER! Rex from there begins to hammer away with repeated punches to the face, before then transitioning into boots to the abdomen which sends Ronan slouching down to a seated position as he desperately tries to fend this attack off! Rex then turns around and gets himself a running start… BEFORE HE CONNECTS WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE OF RONAN WHICH TAKES HIM COMPLETELY OUT!
James Peters: Rex just had a shot of adrenaline stabbed through him as he grabs Ronan and pulls him out of the corner, dragging him toward the center of the ring… LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A HUGE OLYMPIC SLAM!
(Both Ronan and Rex bounce off the canvas, Rex having drained whatever he may have left in the tank as it’s taking him a bit to get back up to his feet. Persephone is cheering him on while the two of them are in a race to see which one can get up first. Rex is slowly beginning to heave himself up while Ronan is following closely behind, but Rex knows that if he manages to play his cards right, then he can somehow find a way to end this match right now.)
Rich Russillo: Rex is running to the ropes and back, and I think we know what he’s going for right now… FLOATOVER TORNADO EVENFLOW DDT! ‘THE REX EFFECT’!
James Peters: BUT HE RUNS RIGHT INTO A ‘DEATH-RO’! END OF DAYS!
Rich Russillo: BUT REX FLIPS OVER RONAN AND LANDS BEHIND HIM! Rex then runs to the ropes again…
James Peters: BEFORE FINALLY MANAGING TO CONNECT WITH ‘THE REX EFFECT’! HE TAKES RONAN DOWN AND QUICKLY GOES FOR THE PIN, PERSEPHONE NOT WASTING ANY TIME SLIDING DOWN FOR THE COUNT!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Stronger (salü remix)’ begins to play through the speakers as Rex McAllister rolls off of the body of Ronan Malosi with an exasperated look on his face. Persephone is seen freaking out in excitement as she scurries over to help Rex back up to his feet.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… REX MCALLISTER!!!!!!!!!!!
(Persephone takes Rex’s arm and quickly raises it up into the air, looking at him lovingly while Rex embraces the fans reaction toward him while he celebrates.)
Persephone: … Did I do a good job, Rex? 🥺
(Rex looks at Persephone and bites his tongue in his mouth, he’s about to respond…)
Rich Russillo: THE VICTORY DOESN’T LAST LONG! DARYL KINKADE JUST SLID INTO THE RING AND ATTACKED REX FROM BEHIND!
James Peters: BUT REX TURNS AROUND AND TAKES THE HIT TO THE FACE BEFORE GRABBING A HOLD OF DARYL AND TAKING HIM DOWN! HE SAW IT COMING AND NOW IS BEGINNING TO RAIN DOWN STRIKES TO HIS FACE! DARYL THOUGHT THAT HE COULD GET AWAY WITH SNEAK ATTACKING HIM, BUT THE EAW HALL OF FAMER KNOWS ALL TOO WELL WHAT’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN AND PREVENTS THE ATTACK!
Rich Russillo: DARYL ROLLS HIMSELF AWAY, AND HE’S RIGHT OUT OF THE RING! DARYL BAILS OUT AND HE KNOWS THAT SINCE HIS PLAN DIDN’T WORK THAT HE WANTS NO PART IN IT!
(Daryl circles around the ring, wagging his finger while Rex is shouting for him to get back inside the ring. Daryl shakes his head as he begins to make his way up the ramp, the two future Pain For Pride opponents staring down one another while one is in retreat is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there fades to a commercial.)
(A commercial is shown for the EAW Hall of Fame Class of 2023.)
(A video package begins to play, showing highlights of all of the Barbed Wire Massacre matches throughout the years. Matches such as Impact versus Rex McAllister, Charlie Marr versus Malcolm Jones, Minerva versus Myles versus Drake King, and more. Fans throughout the years are seen cheering as the action throughout all of the eight Barbed Wire Massacre matches is shown on the screen, before finally a voice is heard.)
Narrator: There’s no match in EAW history quite like Barbed Wire Massacre. This is a match that changes both careers and lives, and throughout EAW history this is a match that has happened only eight times.
(The highlights continue, showing some of the significant moments of each of these matches such as Impact choking out Rex McAllister with a singapore cane, Charlie Marr sending Ms. Extreme into a bed of nails with the charing cross, the infamous railroad spike that’d be used throughout various Barbed Wire Massacre matches, and more. As the clips continue to play, the narrator once again begins to speak.)
Narrator: This match is special. So special that only thirteen Elitists had the privilege, or the misfortune, of saying they’ve competed in this match before. Those Elitists are Impact, Rex McAllister, Charlie Marr, Daryl Kinkade, Ms. Extreme, Malcolm Jones, Drake King, TLA, Minerva, Raven Roberts, Myles, Donovan Duke and Justin Wingate. These are the Elitists that have competed in Barbed Wire Massacre, a match that can only be won via pinfall, submission… Or execution. The choice is yours, and throughout time various Elitists have had the opportunity to make that choice, as career defining moments would come out of this match, whether it’s through success or through defeat.
(As the recap continues, the highlights would begin to show moments that occurred at the very end of the matches, showing how each Elitist was able to win a Barbed Wire Massacre.)
Narrator: Of the thirteen former participants of the Barbed Wire Massacre… Only six of them can say they’ve won the match. Charlie Marr, Malcolm Jones, Minerva, Myles, TLA and Raven Roberts have all managed to succeed at least once in this grueling match, while everyone else involved has only ever suffered defeat. Some Elitists wouldn’t stop at just one victory however, and would instead leave the Barbed Wire Massacre as the last Elitist standing on more than one occasion.
(Highlights begin to play, but it’s specifically focused on two Elitists, those being Charlie Marr and Minerva. Charlie Marr’s victory over Daryl Kinkade at Fighting Spirit: Seoul back in 2019 would be shown, and directly following this would be his successful EAW World Championship defense against Ms. Extreme, which took place at the Wicked Games of the same year. As for Minerva, the first highlight would reveal the victory she and Myles picked up as a team, two years after Charlie’s victory at Wicked Games 2021. Her second win would also be in an EAW World Championship match, one that took place at Pain for Pride 15 as she defeated both Myles and Drake King to become the Champion.)
Narrator: Charlie Marr and Minerva are the only two Elitists in EAW history to win more than one Barbed Wire Massacre… But they also hold the current record for competing in this match more than any other Elitist. Both Elitists have entered this match three times, but in a match as dangerous as this, victory is never guaranteed.
(While the highlights continue, this time it shows Elitists that were on the other side of history. Malcolm Jones would be the third Elitist Charlie Marr faced in Barbed Wire Massacre, and at Pain for Pride 13, Malcolm would defeat his longtime enemy. Raven Roberts would be another Elitist that settled the score through this match, as both her and Minerva’s first experience with Barbed Wire Massacre would be at Shock Value 2021, where Raven picked up the victory.)
Narrator: There are other Elitists who’ve entered the match only twice, those being Myles and Drake King. Of those two Elitists, one currently has the most losses faced in Barbed Wire Massacre.
(That Elitist would be Drake King, who first competed in Barbed Wire Massacre back at Wicked Games 2020 against TLA. Highlights of the match would be shown, with TLA ultimately picking up the victory, and directly following this would be the match against Myles and Minerva at Pain for Pride 15, the same match where Minerva would achieve her second victory. This match would be the second time Drake has lost in Barbed Wire Massacre, which is more than any other Elitist.)
Narrator: Barbed Wire Massacre is unique enough on its own, but throughout time Elitists have found ways to further change the game, introducing variations of this match that have only ever been seen once.
(Highlights of the match between Raven Roberts and Minerva at Shock Value 2021. This would be a special variation of the Barbed Wire Massacre, known as “Barbed Wire Massacre: Shock Value Style”. In a normal version of this match the ropes are replaced with barbed wire, weapons are scattered around ringside and more, but this match took things to another level. On top of all of the rules for a normal Barbed Wire Massacre, in this match both the ropes and every weapon involved were electric.)
Narrator: Barbed Wire Massacre: Shock Value Style. This match was unlike any other, but this was not the only time Barbed Wire Massacre went a step beyond the norm.
(Highlights of the Barbed Wire Massacre at Wicked Games 2021 would be shown, as this would be the first and only time a Barbed Wire Massacre was held in a tag team match. This match would see Myles and Minerva team up against Justin Windgate and Donovan Duke in a match with a lot on the line. Windgate and Duke’s victory would force New Eden to permanently disband, while New Eden’s victory would give them control over Voltage for an entire month.)
Narrator: Once again the Barbed Wire Massacre would face a unique setting, as at Wicked Games 2021 these four Elitists would have to focus on working as a team while tearing their opponents apart. Almost one entire year later, the most recent Barbed Wire Massacre would occur, and it would happen in another match that has not been seen.
(The first ever triple threat Barbed Wire Massacre would be held at Pain for Pride 15, in the EAW World Championship match between former New Eden allies Myles, Minerva and Drake King, three Elitists who’ve all participated in the match before. This is the match that’d result in Minerva’s victory, causing her to match Charlie’s record as the second Elitist to win two Barbed Wire Massacres.)
Narrator: As time passes, history continues to show that Barbed Wire Massacre is a match that never fails to deliver, and never fails to shorten careers. This year will be no exception, as even more history will be made at Pain for Pride 16.
(Footage of the events since Fighting Spirit are shown, recapping everything that’s happened between Methuselah and Drake King since Methuselah interfered with the match against Myles, basically handing Drake the EAW World Championship. After Drake’s refusal to join him and take the Gawd Contract, Methuselah would attack Drake before setting up a match between the two at Pain for Pride, with the EAW World Championship on the line. After weeks of confrontation between the two, as well as attacks by both Elitists, Methuselah would take things one step further. Not only will they face off at Pain for Pride, but they’ll do so in Barbed Wire Massacre.)
Narrator: At Pain for Pride 16, Barbed Wire Massacre returns for a match between two of the biggest names in Elite Answers Wrestling. While this year’s Barbed Wire Massacre will allow Drake King to join Charlie Marr and Minerva in competing in this match on three separate occasions, this will be the very first time Methuselah is ever seen in one of these matches.
(More clips of the events between Methuselah and Drake are shown, showing Methuselah’s actions back at Tempest, where all of this started. The handshake between Methuselah and Drake is shown, which took place right after Methuselah attacked Yhwach O’Hara during his match against Drake.)
Narrator: At Pain for Pride, one of these two men will leave with not only the EAW World Championship, but with a piece of their opponent. One of these two men will add themselves to the list of former winners of the Barbed Wire Massacre. At Pain for Pride, either Drake King or Methuselah will leave the ninth Barbed Wire Massacre as the winner.
(Footage is shown, featuring all of the winners of the past Barbed Wire Massacres. Impact’s victory over Rex McAllister for the World Heavyweight Championship, Charlie Marr’s victory against Daryl Kinkade and successful Championship defense against Ms. Extreme, Malcolm Jones’ victory against Charlie Marr, TLA’s victory against Drake King, Raven Roberts’ victory against Minerva, New Eden’s victory against Justin Windgate and Donovan Duke for control of Voltage, and Minerva’s victory against Myles and Drake for the EAW World Championship are all shown. After this, one last shot of a staredown between Drake King and Methuselah is shown, before the video package fades out.)
(Voltage fades to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone. This is not all that’s seen however, as at the commentary table is Ronan Malosi and Minerva, along with the usual three. Minerva looks interested in the match that’s coming up, meanwhile Ronan is the complete opposite, and not interested whatsoever.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is A TRIOS TAG TEAM MATCH, SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole (clean version) hits, and Candice Blair, Halsey Neel and Sierra Everett would walk out to the stage together. All three women look focused on the upcoming match, though they can’t help but briefly turn their attention to Ronan Malosi. The hatred between them is clear, and as they begin walking down the ramp, they spend most of the time staring directly at him before finally looking back at the ring, choosing to keep their focus on the match in front of them rather than on what Ronan is doing. As they make it to ringside, Bella Braxton begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… The team of CANDICE BLAIR, SIERRA EVERETT AND HALSEY NEEL… #DISNEYBESTIES!!!!!
Ronan Malosi: BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I don’t even know why they showed up tonight, it’s not like they’re actually going to accomplish anything! They’re just gonna do what they always do, and lose!
Minerva: Didn’t you…? You know what? It’s not worth it.
James Peters: Well, thank you two for joining us tonight on commentary, and I don’t think there’s a better match for you two to see up close than this.
Rich Russillo: I couldn’t agree more. We’re in for one hell of a main event, and I look forward to seeing how this match plays out. In one on one environments I’d probably say #DisneyBesties have an uphill battle tonight, but in a tag team match like this? They might actually have the advantage.
Minerva: To an extent, I agree. It’s not hard to have better chemistry than three guys who hate each other, but we’ll see how much it helps them.
Ronan Malosi: It won’t. Just watch.
(‘Blackstar’ by David Bowie hits, and this causes extremely loud boos right away. Methuselah slowly walks out through the smoke, and a spotlight shines on him as usual. Before long he begins walking down the ramp, not waiting as ‘SUN//EATER’ by Lorna Shore hits. Hearing this music causes more of a mixed reaction to come from the crowd, and Yhwach O’Hara begins walking out to the stage. O’Hara doesn’t seem very interested in his opponents nor his partners, and instead looks past them, and right at his Pain for Pride opponent Minerva on his way to the ring. ‘Low of Solipsism II’ by Yoshihisa Hirano follows, and this surprisingly causes a more positive reaction, though still mixed. Drake King begins walking out with the EAW World Championship on his shoulder, and he stares directly at Methuselah, before glancing at Yhwach, and finally beginning to walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents… The team of THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION DRAKE KING… YHWACH O’HARA… AND METHUSELAH!!!!!!!
James Peters: Well Minerva, like you said this is a team full of people that hate each other. That’s not all, though. Methuselah and Drake King are opponents at Pain for Pride… And Yhwach is your opponent.
Minerva: Right. It’s not exactly like the other team where they’re friends despite being opponents. Two of these guys are going to tear each other apart at Pain for Pride, and at the same event I’ll show Yhwach exactly who this brand really should’ve been looking out for.
Ronan Malosi: Me, right?
Persephone: What?
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like both teams are ready to go, so let’s get this main event started!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO! It looks like Methuselah is going to be starting off this match against Candice Blair, and to be fair it doesn’t really look like either of Methuselah’s partners have much of a problem with that. Candice Blair right out of the gate goes after Methuselah- BUT METHUSELAH MANAGES TO GET BEHIND CANDICE AND TRANSITION INTO A SIDE HEADLOCK, FORCING HER TO SLOW THE PACE OF THIS ONE AS SHE NOW HAS TO FIGHT HER WAY OUT! CANDICE NOW PUSHING HERSELF TO THE ROPES AND BOUNCING METHUSELAH OFF OF THEM- BUT METHUSELAH GRABS ONTO THE ROPES AND STOPS HIMSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF-
*TAG!*
Rich Russillo: And… Methuselah just tagged Yhwach O’Hara in. Yhwach just stares at Methuselah, and I think Methuselah knew exactly what he was doing there. Not a single one of these three men like each other and this obviously isn’t going to be a great experience working together, but nonetheless Yhwach enters the ring as Candice waits for him. Both Elitists circle the ring before locking up- AND CANDICE BREAKS IT UP BEFORE LOOKING FOR A STRIKE, BUT YHWACH DUCKS UNDER BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HIP TOSS! YHWACH LOOKS TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP- BUT CANDICE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!
Persephone: Candice is quickly back to her feet, AND SHE HITS YHWACH WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW! CANDICE NOW WITH A SNAPMARE BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES- AND SHE GOES FOR A PENALTY KICK BUT YHWACH GETS OUT OF THE WAY! Yhwach is back to his feet and Candice immediately tries to capitalize, BUT YHWACH DUCKS UNDER AND LIFTS CANDICE OVER HIS HEAD, CAUSING HER TO FALL OUT ONTO THE RING APRON AS SHE USES THE ROPES TO HANG ON! Yhwach heads over to Candice, AND HE GOES FOR A FOREARM BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDER, HITTING HIM IN THE MIDSECTION WITH HER SHOULDER!
Ronan Malosi: This really isn’t an impressive showing from Yhwach so far. Guess he’s not all that great.
Minerva: Didn’t he spend nearly the entirety of your match against him dismantling you?
Ronan Malosi: Careful, don’t tug on Superman’s cape.
Persephone: Superman? :skip:
James Peters: Back to the match! Candice just climbed up to the top rope, AND YHWACH RAN IN TO STOP HER BUT CANDICE MANAGED TO JUMP OFF THE TOP ROPE JUST BEFORE HE COULD DO ANYTHING! CANDICE ROLLS BACK TO HER FEET AS BOTH ELITISTS CHARGE AT EACH OTHER- AND YHWACH DUCKS UNDER CANDICE’S ATTEMPT AT A CLOTHESLINE BEFORE HITTING HER WITH A PELE KICK! Candice stumbles back to her corner, and Halsey tags herself in as Yhwach gets back to his feet!
Rich Russillo: YHWACH RUNS TOWARDS CANDICE- BUT CANDICE GETS THE BOOT UP AS HALSEY ENTERS THE RING AND RUNS THE ROPES, DROPPING YHWACH WITH A LARIAT!!! That was some good teamwork by Candice and Halsey despite everything they’re currently going through, and that’s something I don’t think we’ll be seeing from the other team. Candice, Halsey and Sierra actually have history as a team. These three have spent most of their history with each other as enemies, and while Methuselah and Drake were briefly an alliance, they’ve never actually won a match *together*.
Ronan Malosi: Why are you praising those three clowns? Anyone can do a boot and a lariat. I do it all the time, and it usually keeps people down WAY longer than Halsey’s did. See look, now Halsey had to put Yhwach in some kinda chinlock just to keep him down because she knew he would’ve just gotten back up!
Persephone: Wow, you’re annoying.
Minerva: Yhwach isn’t having too much trouble making it back to his feet, and that’s probably thanks to both the size difference between these two as well as the amount of experience Yhwach has compared to Halsey. Yhwach was able to get to a knee and sweep Halsey’s leg as soon as she transitioned to a headlock.
James Peters: YEAH, AND YHWACH JUST FOLLOWED THAT UP WITH A PENALTY KICK, ONE THAT ACTUALLY CONNECTS! Yhwach has Halsey down on the mat, and I don’t know if he even has any intention of tagging in either of his partners. We heard what he said this week. I think he’d be fine doing this all on his own!
Minerva: That’s to be expected, isn’t it? I doubt there’s a single person that looked at this match expecting a cohesive unit out of those three.
Rich Russillo: I can’t disagree with you there. Yhwach just allowed Halsey to get back to a knee, BUT ONLY SO HE CAN DELIVER A SHOOT KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING HALSEY TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS INTO AN EMPTY CORNER! Yhwach now running in- BUT HALSEY PULLS HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A DISCUS ELBOW, CATCHING YHWACH IN THE JAW AND FORCING HIM TO STUMBLE OUT OF THE CORNER!
Persephone: Halsey now sending Yhwach into the corner of #DisneyBesties, and she quickly tags in Sierra- BEFORE YHWACH HEADBUTTS HALSEY, FORCING HALSEY TO BACK OFF!! SIERRA ENTERS THE RING AND TRIES TO GRAB YHWACH, BUT YHWACH CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW BEFORE STUMBLING OUT OF THE CORNER! Yhwach just avoided getting hit with another tag team combination, BUT SIERRA HITS HIM WITH A FOREARM IN RETALIATION!
Minerva: Halsey, Candice and Sierra are better off than those three right now. If Yhwach was to stay in their corner, he’d be at a huge disadvantage if he would have a huge problem with.
James Peters: You’re right, and Yhwach knew that himself from the looks of it as he sent Sierra to the ropes with an irish whip! Sierra managed to stop herself, AND NOW YHWACH CHARGES IN- AND SIERRA GETS A BOOT UP BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS EXPECTING! YHWACH CATCHES SIERRA’S BOOT, AND NOW HE LIFTS HER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! SIERRA LANDS ON THE APRON JUST LIKE CANDICE DID THOUGH, AND SHE MANAGES TO HIT YHWACH WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI THAT-
*TAG!*
James Peters: Sent him right into his team’s corner… Allowing Drake to tag himself in.
Rich Russillo: I’m not sure if Drake did that because Yhwach showed no intentions of tagging him in, or because the man on the apron with him was Methuselah. There’s a good chance it’s both. Regardless, Drake and Sierra both enter the ring, AND SIERRA QUICKLY GOES FOR THE ATTACK AS SHE GOES FOR A RUNNING KNEE, BUT DRAKE AVOIDS IT BEFORE GRABBING HER ARM FROM BEHIND! DRAKE LOOKING FOR THE RIPCORD KNEE- BUT SIERRA GETS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND TAKING DRAKE DOWN MOMENTARILY WITH AN ARM DRAG!
Ronan Malosi: And that’s supposed to be our Champion!? HA! What a joke. Exactly why I should be in the Pain for Pride main event right now, and not him.
Rich Russillo: What’s the last match that you won?
Ronan Malosi: Next question.
Minerva: For what it’s worth, I can’t say I’m very happy that Drake King is in a Pain for Pride main event as the EAW World Champion again, either. Now’s not the time for that discussion though, and it’s not like Ronan Malosi of all people would be much of an improvement.
Ronan Malosi: ??????
Persephone: Drake is quickly back up to his feet and Sierra looks to capitalize with a tornado DDT- BUT DRAKE PUSHES SIERRA OFF OF HIM JUST AS SHE STEPPED OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES! Sierra quickly back to her feet- BUT DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK, CATCHING HER OFF GUARD AND DROPPING HER TO A KNEE! DRAKE NOW LIFTING SIERRA UP, AND HE THROWS SIERRA INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER OF THE RING WITH A BUCKLE BOMB BEFORE IMMEDIATELY RUNNING THE ROPES AS SHE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER! DRAKE JUMPS UP FOR JUDGMENT DAY!!!
James Peters: SIERRA PULLS HER HEAD AWAY, BEFORE QUICKLY BACKPEDALING INTO HER CORNER AND TAGGING IN CANDICE BLAIR! Drake just looks at his corner, and Methuselah is holding his hand out with a tag, all with a smirk on his face! Yhwach doesn’t look too interested in helping Drake either, and knowing that those are his two options, Drake just shakes his head before turning his attention back to Candice. Both Elitists lock up, AND NOW CANDICE KICKS DRAKE IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE APPLYING A HEADLOCK! DRAKE LIFTS CANDICE UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX- BUT SHE ROLLS OUT OF IT AND LANDS ON HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE JUST TURNED AND JUMPED, HITTING CANDICE WITH AN ENZUIGIRI BEFORE SHE COULD ACT! Candice is on spaghetti legs now, AND DRAKE LOOKS TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A FALCON ARROW- BUT CANDICE LANDS ON HER FEET BEFORE TURNING AND HITTING DRAKE WITH A FOREARM SMASH! CANDICE NOW LOOKING FOR “ALMOST THERE”, BUT DRAKE DUCKS UNDER WHILE HOOKING THE ARM, PULLING CANDICE RIGHT INTO “OVERHAUL”!!!
Minerva: He didn’t connect, Candice actually got out of the way and pulled Drake down into a roll up!
ONE!
TWO-
Rich Russillo: Drake King kicks out, AND HE QUICKLY GRABS CANDICE BEFORE PULLING HER IN FOR ASCENSION!!
Persephone: CANDICE BACKPEDALS TO THE ROPES THOUGH, AND IS ABLE TO SEND DRAKE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT ONTO THE APRON!!!! Candice hits Drake with a forearm before stumbling away towards the middle of the ring- AND NOW DRAKE RESPONDS WITH A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE, DROPPING CANDICE AS HE ROLLS TOWARDS THE CORNER OF THE RING! IT LOOKS LIKE DRAKE IS SETTING UP FOR SOMETHING, AND IT JUST MIGHT BE THE END OF THE MA-
*TAG!*
Persephone: Oh. I guess it doesn’t matter, because Methuselah just tagged himself in.
Minerva: I hope these three realize that acting like this is just going to hurt their chances. I know what they’re all capable of, I’d be a fool not to, but they’re giving their opponents such a clear advantage.
Ronan Malosi: Not like it’ll make a difference with the Disney losers. They suck! They’re just going to mess this up!
James Peters: Well I guess we’ll have to see about that now as Methuselah enters the ring, AND RIGHT AWAY HE GOES FOR THE COVER ON CANDICE!
ONE!
T-
James Peters: Candice quickly kicks out, as expected given how long it took for him to get to the cover, but seeing as he looked directly at Drake while pinning her, I can’t help but think that was supposed to be some kind of statement. Methuselah now back to his feet, and now he drags Candice up by the hair, BEFORE KNEEING HER IN THE MIDSECTION! I think Candice really needs the tag right now, but will she be able to make it!? Methuselah heads over to an empty corner, AND HE SMASHES CANDICE’S FACE ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, BUT HE DOESN’T STOP THERE! INSTEAD HE SCOOPS CANDICE UP AND DROPS HER ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH SNAKE EYES, RIGHT BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES ONCE MORE BEFORE GOING FOR THE TWISTING ELBOW DROP- BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!!! CANDICE AVOIDS THE ELBOW BEFORE GETTING BACK TO HER FEET, AND NOW SHE RUNS THE ROPES WHILE METHUSELAH PUSHES HIMSELF BACK UP- “ALMOST THERE”!!!!!! ALMOST THERE CONNECTS, AND NOW METHUSELAH IS DOWN!!! CANDICE USUALLY USES THIS TO SET UP FOR HER FINISHER, BUT GIVEN THE DAMAGE SHE’S JUST TAKEN SHE INSTEAD IS QUICK TO HOOK THE LEGS FOR A COVER!
ONE!
Persephone: :francis: AND METHUSELAH KICKS OUT AT ONE!!! I can’t say that was a surprise given that it’s Methuselah, but that move at least gave Candice the time she needs to crawl towards her corner, allowing her to tag Sierra Everett back into the match! Sierra enters the ring as Methuselah pulls himself back up using the ropes, AND NOW SHE LOOKS TO FOLLOW CANDICE’S OFFENSE UP WITH ANOTHER HUGE MOVE, BY RUNNING IN AND GOING FOR CASH IN, CASH OUT-
Ronan Malosi: :mjlol2: So much for that! Methuse-whatever just caught her, and stopped her from going for that stupid move!
James Peters: Methuselah pulls Sierra off of the ropes, AND NOW HE CONNECTS WITH A BACKBREAKER! Sierra is hurting now, and this really isn’t good for #DisneyBesties as that one move alone gave Methuselah the advantage! Sierra stumbles into an empty corner as Methuselah backs into the opposite one, and it looks like Methuselah now has something on his mind here as he seems to have Sierra in position! METHUSELAH RUNS IN BEFORE GOING FOR RAPTURE- BUT SIERRA AVOIDS IT! SIERRA ROLLED OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE TAGGING HALSEY INTO THE MATCH, AND NOW SIERRA RUNS IN BEFORE TRYING TO HIT METHUSELAH WITH A KNEE STRIKE!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH AVOIDS IT, AND NOW HALSEY RUNS IN AND LOOKS FOR A BIG BOOT TO CAPITALIZE- BUT METHUSELAH CATCHES THE BOOT! HALSEY MAKES UP FOR IT THOUGH, AS SHE JUMPS UP AND CATCHES METHUSELAH WITH A STEP UP ENZUIGIRI! Methuselah stumbles away from the corner of #DisneyBesties, AND NOW HALSEY QUICKLY RUNS IN AND GRABS METHUSELAH FROM BEHIND! HALSEY NOW LOOKING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX- BUT METHUSELAH LANDS A BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW BEFORE SENDING HER RIGHT INTO THE CORNER OF HIS TEAM! Methuselah now looking towards Drake and Yhwach… But understandably, neither of them look very interested in a tag!
Persephone: Methuselah just begins stomping away at Halsey, and the referee doesn’t even bother counting Methuselah as they know he’s not going to let them continue. Methuselah now staring directly at Drake, tagging him into the match before gesturing towards Halsey, who’s trapped in a seated position in the corner!
Minerva: I guess he’s handing this match to Drake the same way he handed the EAW Championship to him. It doesn’t look like Drake is a fan of Methuselah’s handouts this time around, though. I wonder why…
James Peters: Drake enters the ring before looking at Halsey, and looking back at Methuselah…
*TAG!*
James Peters: And Drake just tagged Yhwach O’Hara into the match! By this point Halsey has started pulling herself out of the corner, and I think it’s clear that all three of these men are annoyed by each other’s presence here right now!
Rich Russillo: I’d say “annoyed” is an understatement.
James Peters: You might be right. Yhwach finally enters the ring as Drake heads out to the apron- AND NOW HALSEY RUNS IN BEFORE ROLLING YHWACH UP FROM BEHIND!!!! HALSEY IS POTENTIALLY ABOUT TO STEAL THIS ONE FOR THE #DISNEYBESTIES!!!
ONE!
T-
Rich Russillo: YHWACH KICKS OUT AND IMMEDIATELY ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET, BEFORE RUNNING AT HALSEY FOR IN EXCELSIS!!!!
Minerva: :notbad: She got out of the way.
Rich Russillo: NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THANKS TO HER GETTING OUT OF THE WAY YHWACH NEARLY TOOK OUT HIS OWN TEAMMATE!!!! DRAKE BARELY GOT OUT OF THE WAY TO AVOID IN EXCELSIS, AND NOW YHWACH TURNS AROUND- ALLOWING HALSEY TO SCOOP HIM UP ONTO HER SHOULDERS!!! BLOOD ON THE LEAVES!!!! BLOOD ON THE LEAVES CONNECTS, AND AFTER WHAT JUST HAPPENED THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST SHOT THE #DISNEYBESTIES HAD AT WINNING ALL MATCH!!!! HALSEY JUST CAUGHT YHWACH OFF GUARD, AND THANKS TO THAT A HUGE UPSET MAY HAVE JUST OCCURRED!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
TH-
Persephone: YHWACH O’HARA KICKS OUT!!! Yhwach didn’t look apologetic at all about almost hitting Drake with In Excelsis, although they kinda hate each other so I guess that’s to be expected. Halsey slowly pushes herself back to her feet before dragging Yhwach closer to the middle of the ring, and now Halsey tags Candice back into the match! Correct me if I’m wrong (or don’t I don’t really care), but don’t Candice and Yhwach have like a bunch of history with each other beyond just being in-laws?
Minerva: Yeah you’re right about that. I’m not sure how much that’ll help her out in the ring given how much has changed in the past few years, but we’re about to see right now as she currently has the upper hand.
James Peters: Yhwach O’Hara is currently on all fours pushing himself to a knee- AND NOW CANDICE RUNS IN TO SET UP THE DISNEYLAND DESTROYER- BUT YHWACH DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN THAT EASILY!!! YHWACH STARTS PUNCHING CANDICE IN THE SIDE, LOOKING TO FREE HIMSELF FROM HER GRASP BEFORE SHE COULD GO FOR THE FINISHING MOVE!
Rich Russillo: YHWACH GRABS CANDICE BY THE LEGS AND PULLS THEM OUT FROM UNDER HER, AND NOW THERE’S A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!!! YHWACH NOW WASTING NO TIME PULLING CANDICE UP, BEFORE HITTING HER WITH THE GALACTIC BUSTER!!!! GALACTIC BUSTER CONNECTS, AND NOW YHWACH LOOKS TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Ronan Malosi: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! THAT’S OBVIOUSLY IT, THERE’S NO WAY CANDICE IS GONNA KICK OUT OF THAT!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: CANDICE MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!!
Ronan Malosi: :comeagain:
Minerva: It would’ve been a shame if that actually ended the match. If I’m going to sit here on commentary, I need to see more.
James Peters: Well I don’t think we’re going to get that just yet, as Yhwach reluctantly just tagged Drake back into the match! It looks like he shared just a few words with Drake, and knowing the fact that these two have no desire to work with each other, he probably just told Drake to finish it or something like that. Nonetheless, Drake enters the ring, and he waits in the corner for Candice to get back up! DRAKE KING RUNS IN AS CANDICE GETS TO ALL FOURS, AND HE GOES FOR JUDGMENT DAY!!!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!! CANDICE BARELY GOT OUT OF THE WAY THERE, HAVING TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING AS SHE DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH LEFT TO CAPITALIZE AFTER THE MOVE SHE WAS HIT WITH BY YHWACH! Drake realizes this, and I think he plans to take advantage of it as he begins running the ropes, BEFORE HITTING CANDICE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!!! DRAKE SENDS CANDICE INTO THE RING BEFORE QUICKLY HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW THERE’S A PHOENIX SPLASH TO CANDICE BLAIR-
Persephone: NO! CANDICE JUST GOT OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE TAGGING SIERRA EVERETT INTO THE MATCH!!! DRAKE ROLLS TO HIS FEET AS SIERRA ENTERS THE RING AS CANDICE ROLLS OUT TO RINGSIDE, AND NOW BOTH ELITISTS CHARGE AT EACH OTHER!!!
Ronan Malosi: YES, KICK HER HEAD OFF!!!
Minerva: Uh oh.
Persephone: And… Drake just went for the Guillotine… But Sierra avoided it and Drake hit the referee. Isn’t that just great? I sure do love it when the referee gets taken out and matches no longer have any signs of ending soon!
Minerva: Well, this one is probably going to get ugly, soon.
James Peters: Drake now slowly getting back up- AND SIERRA NOW RUNS IN AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE STRIKE BEFORE LOOKING FOR APHRODITE’S KISS- BUT DRAKE SLIPS OUT OF IT BEFORE LOOKING FOR THE CROWN OF THORNS!!!! SIERRA JUMPS OUT OF DRAKE’S GRASP ONCE AGAIN BEFORE PULLING HIM IN FOR THE APHRODITE’S KISS A SECOND TIME, AND THIS TIME IT WORKS- WAIT NO!! DRAKE ONCE AGAIN PULLS HIMSELF OUT OF HER GRASP BEFORE KICKING HER IN THE MIDSECTION, AND HE CONNECTS WITH ASCENSION!!! ASCENSION CONNECTS, BUT THE REFEREE IS DOWN AND OUT, AND I DON’T THINK THEY’LL BE GETTING BACK UP SOON!
Rich Russillo: I think right now everyone in this match is questioning what they should do. Drake begins to back up, and-
*TAG!*
(Methuselah tags himself into the match, which confuses Drake as the referee is down.)
Drake King: (off-mic) :comeagain:
Methuselah: (off-mic) I’m the chairman, right?
James Peters: I guess that’s a fair point. It looks like this match is going to continue as scheduled as Methuselah has the highest level of authority, but Drake is arguing with Methuselah, which gives Sierra the time to slowly pull herself to her own corner, BEFORE TAGGING IN HALSEY NEEL BEFORE ROLLING OUT OF THE RING!!!! DRAKE FINALLY HEADS OUT TO THE APRON- AND AS SOON AS METHUSELAH TURNS AROUND HE’S MET WITH A BICYCLE KICK BY HALSEY!!!
(Suddenly, a headset is heard being dropped onto the table.)
Persephone: Huh? Where are you going?
Minerva: (off-mic) Where do you think? Did you really believe I was going to leave him ignored?
Rich Russillo: Wait Minerva, what do you mean by that? What are you doing?
James Peters: Halsey is trying to get Methuselah in position for “The Fall”, but- WOAH WOAH WOAH!!!! WHAT THE HELL!?!? MINERVA JUST RAN OVER TO YHWACH AND PULLED HIM OFF OF THE APRON!!!! MINERVA JUST PULLED YHWACH OUT OF THE APRON, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THESE TWO ARE IMMEDIATELY GETTING RIGHT INTO IT AS THEY BEGIN TRADING PUNCHES AND ELBOWS, NEARLY SENDING EACH OTHER OVER THE BARRICADE!!!
(As the fight between Yhwach and Minerva continues, Methuselah manages to free himself from Halsey’s grasp. After this, he’s able to connect with “Demolition”, dropping Halsey to the mat as he pulls himself into the furthest corner of the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Minerva now with an elbow that causes Yhwach to stumble back towards the ramp! Minerva now running in, BUT YHWACH CONNECTS WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BEFORE GRABBING MINERVA AND THROWING HER UP THE RAMP! MINERVA DROPS TO THE GROUND BEFORE QUICKLY PUSHING HERSELF BACK UP, AND YHWACH RUNS IN FOR A BOOT TO THE FACE- BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE WAY!
Ronan Malosi: Well this is stupid. At least one of us knows how to do commentary properly, and it definitely isn’t any of you three.
Persephone: Why ARE you still here, anyway?
(During all of the commotion, Drake drops off of the apron as he sees that the referee is only slightly beginning to stir. He begins digging under the ring, seemingly looking for something before pulling barbed wire out. He begins wrapping the barbed wire around his boot, and the fans begin to get curious, wondering what it is Drake is planning to use it for. During this, Halsey slowly starts pushing herself back up to her feet, and the referee slowly starts waking up as Methuselah looks ready to put this match away.)
James Peters: CANDICE AND SIERRA ARE SLOWLY PULLING THEMSELVES UP AT RINGSIDE, MEANWHILE YHWACH AND MINERVA’S BRAWL HAS MADE ITS WAY TO THE BACK!! WE CAN NO LONGER SEE WHAT’S GOING ON BETWEEN THE TWO, BUT WE CAN SEE WHAT’S GOING ON INSIDE OF THE RING, AS HALSEY NEEL IS RIGHT WHERE METHUSELAH WANTS HER! SHE IS ON ONE KNEE, AND FOR ONCE THIS IS A SITUATION WHERE SHE MIGHT JUST BE BETTER OFF STAYING DOWN!
Rich Russillo: HALSEY NEEL PUSHES HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET, AND NOW METHUSELAH PUSHES HIMSELF OUT OF THE CORNER AND RUNS IN, LOOKING TO END THIS MATCH WITH THE SPE-
Persephone: GUILLOTINE!?!?!?
Ronan Malosi: :comeagain:
James Peters: DRAKE KING JUST HIT METHUSELAH WITH THE GUILLOTINE WITH THE BARBED WIRE BOOT!!!!! DRAKE JUST KICKED METHUSELAH RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THE BARBED WIRE BOOT, AND METHUSELAH IS OUT!!!! METHUSELAH IS DOWN AND OUT!!!
(Drake looks at both Elitists as Halsey drops back down onto the mat, and seeing this, Drake grabs Halsey and pulls her on top of Methuselah. This causes the fans to cheer as the referee is finally able to take notice of what’s going on, and Drake rolls out of the ring before walking back up the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE JUST HIT METHUSELAH WITH THE GUILLOTINE, AND WITH YHWACH OUT OF THE PICTURE IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S HANDING THE VICTORY TO THE #DISNEYBESTIES!!!!
Ronan Malosi: :comeagain: !!!!!
(Suddenly, the sound of a headset being slammed onto the table is heard once again.)
ONE!
…
TWO!
…
THR-
Persephone: RONAN JUST BROKE UP THE PIN!!!! RONAN JUST SLID INTO THE RING AND STOMPED ON HALSEY’S BACK, BREAKING UP THE PIN!!!!
James Peters: YEAH, BUT THE REFEREE SAW ALL OF IT!!!! RONAN ATTACKED HALSEY RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE REF, AND THAT WAS DEFINITELY INTENTIONAL!!! RONAN JUST TOOK AWAY HALSEY’S CHANCE TO PIN A HALL OF FAMER, THE REFEREE IS CALLING FOR THE BELL AND THIS ONE IS OVER!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(The fans are booing loudly, and at this point the only Elitists at ringside are Candice Blair, Sierra Everett, Halsey Neel, Ronan Malosi, and Methuselah whose face is bloody following the guillotine with the barbed wire boot. Methuselah is still down and out, and Ronan is laughing after causing the match to get thrown out. Candice and Sierra at this point are on their feet, and they can’t believe what they just saw.)
James Peters: Ronan Malosi just cost #DisneyBesties what would have been a huge win on their records! Candice and Sierra didn’t get to see everything, but they’ve seen enough to know what just happened! Both women are staring right at Ronan, and I don’t think he realizes as he’s too busy taunting!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE AND SIERRA SLIDE INTO THE RING, AND BOTH WOMEN QUICKLY GO AFTER RONAN MALOSI BEFORE BEGINNING TO ATTACK!!!! BOTH WOMEN HITTING RONAN WITH LEFTS AND RIGHTS, NOT GIVING RONAN MUCH ROOM TO FIGHT BACK AS HE’S DEALING WITH TWO OF THEM AT ONCE!!
Persephone: RONAN FINALLY MANAGES TO PUSH THEM BOTH AWAY- BUT HALSEY NEEL RUNS IN AND CONNECTS WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE JAW!!!! RONAN STUMBLES BACKWARDS TO THE ROPES, AND NOW SIERRA EVERETT RUNS IN BEFORE DROPPING RONAN WITH CASH IN, CASH OUT!!!!!!
James Peters: RONAN WAS JUST DROPPED ON HIS FACE, BUT IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE #DISNEYBESTIES ARE DONE WITH RONAN JUST YET!!!! RONAN SLOWLY GETS BACK TO A KNEE, AND NOW CANDICE GETS RONAN IN POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE DISNEYLAND DESTROYER!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: HUGE MOVE BY CANDICE BLAIR, AND NOW HALSEY NEEL PULLS RONAN RIGHT INTO HER GRASP, BEFORE SETTING HIM UP FOR THE FALL!!!! THE FALL CONNECTS, AND THE #DISNEYBESTIES JUST LAID OUT RONAN MALOSI AFTER HE COST THEM THE WIN!!!!!!
James Peters: This was a very chaotic main event match, and in the end #DisneyBesties were able to stand tall after getting a nice taste of revenge against Ronan Malosi, the man who has been far more than a thorn in their side throughout 2023.
Rich Russillo: Between these four, Minerva and Yhwach, and Drake and Methuselah… I think we’re lucky this match lasted as long as it did.
Persephone: Yeah. “Lucky”.
James Peters: Only a few more weeks until all of these Elitists enter the ring for Pain for Pride, and I for one can’t wait to see what’s going to happen.
(There’s a more mixed reaction as Candice Blair, Sierra Everett and Halsey Neel stand over Ronan Malosi, looking down at him after everything Ronan helped put them through. This is the last sight shown as Voltage begins fading to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
