(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s Voltage begins to play. Valerie Hellstorm, Mr. Wrestling XIX, TLA, Sierra Everett, and Jamie O’Hara picking up victories in their respective matches. Other highlights would include Minerva and Dr. Bethany Blue interrupting the match between Cameron Ella Ava and Rex McAllister, multiple Elitists being added to a Unique Opportunity match at Bloodsport, and various brawls between Elitists such as POTARA and the Off-Brand Amphetamines, as well as the three challengers to the EAW World Championship. Confrontations between Jamie O’Hara and Jack Ripley, Minerva and Rex McAllister, and more would also be shown befoee the recap ends.)
(‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard playing as the camera transitions over to the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine. The camera pans around the crowd where thousands of cheering fans are seen, and the pyro begins to shoot out. Before long the camera transitions to the commentary table where James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone are seen.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen… WELCOME BACK TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE! As always I’m James Peters, and with me is Rich Russillo and Perse-
Persephone: WE GET IT!!!! Now, if you don’t mind, I think we need to address what’s really important here. Minerva is a criminal and needs to be behind bars.
Rich Russillo: I mean… What she did last week was a bit far but I don’t think-
Persephone: SHUT UP!!! I DIDN’T ASK YOU!!!
James Peters: Anyways… We have some great matches coming up tonight such as tag team matches featuring the Unified Tag Team Champions POTARA, the Hardcore Champion TLA, and contenders to both the Specialists and EAW World Championships. There are also matches coming up such as Dr. Bethany Blue versus Valerie Hellstorm, Minerva versus Michael S. Connor, and the returning Dray Fontana versus Bea Valentine!
Rich Russillo: It’ll be a great show, and it all starts with this opening match!
(‘Aerials’ by System of a Down begins to blast through the speakers of the Cross Insurance Arena. Mr. Wrestling XIX comes out from the back as the crowd is booing the so-called ‘The Lord of the Ring’ as he makes his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THE OPENING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE…WEIGHING IN AT 233 POUNDS…. HE IS ‘THE LORD OF THE RING’…MR. WRESTLING XIX!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Now, this newcomer has a bit of an interesting background. He came out of retirement after a color commentator stint at a local wrestling promotion. I might need to ask Jake Mercer if he knows a thing or two about him, but Mr. Wrestling XIX is someone who has hated what the wrestling product is today. He hates cruiserweights and ‘extremist’ and all of that jazz.
Rich Russillo: Now, that’s not a way to win over the Voltage fans, but from what he has been able to do these past few weeks, he might have made a believer out of me.
Persephone: This guy seems like a boomer. Like, someone who thinks that their generation is the best one. I mean, we’re going to see this guy compete in a ‘Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder Match’ and that’s going to be rich to see.
James Peters: Will be. Tonight, he continues his crusade to make people be accustomed to his version of wrestling, but he’s going up against a man who might be able to see things his way?
(‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO begins to blast through the speakers as Drake King walks out with some giant blue faux fur coat which falls to the ground, paired with unusual blue and white ring gear. He is totally looking like the fashion icon that he is as the EAW Championship is wrapped around his waist.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL…WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS EAW CHAMPION… ‘THE MESSIAH’…DRAKE KING!!!!!!!
Persephone: He looks absolutely ridiculous.
James Peters: This season, it seems like Drake King got a new outfit coordinator. I mean, his fashion sense have been out there, but the crowd has seemed to like it. A new wave of confidence from Drake following his Barbed Wire Massacre victory over Methuselah at Pain for Pride. Now, Drake looks ahead to Bloodsport, where he’ll be defending the EAW Championship to not one, not two, but three different Elitists!
Rich Russillo: Drake King was the one that made that match into a reality. But, has he bit more than he can chew? As of right now, he will be going up against a very focused Mr. Wrestling XIX!
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: It seems like Mr. Wrestling XIX is welcoming Drake King into a test of strength! Mr. Wrestling XIX is more than confident about this approach. He’s confident about what he can do in the ring, but as you look at Drake, he is a bit hesitant. He’s someone that probably would like to think about *how* to approach this match up. After all, Mr. Wrestling is someone who claims to know EVERY wrestling move known to man!
Rich Russillo: He was studying wrestling moves before Drake Torres was even a thing. But, the EAW Champion has his arms in position for the test of strength as he’s slowly easing himself into it! Now, we’re going to be seeing two gladiators going at it, trying to figure out who is the strongest out of the two! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to get the World Champion into a side headlock! He wrenches in the headlock, implying more pressure onto the hold! But, Drake manages to push Mr. Wrestling XIX to the side! Mr. Wrestling XIX is pushed to the ropes as Drake gets Mr. Wrestling XIX by his arm and proceeds to whip him to the set of ropes across from them! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX counters, sending Drake to the set of ropes! But, Drake rebounds off of those ropes as Mr. Wrestling XIX goes for a clothesline! But, Drake ducks the clothesline! He goes running to the ropes and then, rebounds off of them as he manages to slide underneath the legs of Mr. Wrestling XIX! He slides back up and then, he delivers a dropkick to the spine of Mr. Wrestling XIX!
Persephone: Mr. Wrestling XIX gets drop kicked as he stumbles forward! Drake King pushes Mr. Wrestling XIX to the set of ropes in front of him! MR. WRESTLING XIX BOUNCES BACK AS WE SEE THAT DRAKE IS ROLLING UP THE OLDEST NEWCOMER THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN! DRAKE WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL AS HE APPLIES A BRIDGE! THE REFEREE GETS IN POSITION FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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James Peters: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! MR. WRESTLING XIX MANAGES TO PICK UP DRAKE KING AS HE TAKES HIM BACK WITH A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX! Drake lands on the back of his neck as Mr. Wrestling XIX finds a way up to his feet! He picks up Drake and throws him to the corner! Mr. Wrestling XIX is getting close to the EAW Champion’s face before shoving him back against the same corner! Mr. Wrestling XIX begins to connect with a series of mudhole stomps on Drake’s gut! THEN, MR. WRESTLING XIX PLACES HIS FOOT ON THE ADAM’S APPLE OF ‘THE MESSIAH!’ I THINK THAT THE REFEREE IS GOING TO BEGIN HIS COUNT THERE!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to back away, allowing Drake King to find himself back on his feet! Drake is using the assistance of the ropes to allow himself back to his feet! Mr. Wrestling XIX goes back to resume his punishment on the World Champion! He grabs Drake’s foot, looking to yank Drake away from the corner! But, Drake uses his other foot to push Mr. Wrestling XIX away from him! It doesn’t work, so Drake goes to push Mr. Wrestling XIX away as he nails him in the face with that move! Drake runs as fast as he possibly can as he looks for a ‘blockbuster,’ BUT MR. WRESTLING XIX MANAGES TO GRAB DRAKE AS HE WAS READY TO FLIP HIMSELF FORWARD FOR THAT ‘BLOCKBUSTER!’ HE GRABS DRAKE AS HE MANAGES TO GET HIM IN POSITION FOR A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER! COVER BY MR. WRESTLING!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
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Persephone: A kick out from the EAW Champion! How unfortunate! But, that was an “amazing” counter from Mr. Wrestling XIX to use the momentum that Drake King was going to use from the blockbuster and managed to take him down with a package piledriver! Mr. Wrestling XIX grabs up Drake by that ugly hair of his as he connects with a headbutt that takes Drake down to a knee! Mr. Wrestling XIX takes a step back as he nails a picture-perfect boot that takes Drake to his side! Drake finds himself in a crawling position as Mr. Wrestling XIX runs and delivers a stiff kick to the side of the World Champion! Drake is turned to his back! Mr. Wrestling XIX jumps and connects with a standing elbow drop to the chest of ‘The Messiah!’ Mr. Wrestling XIX with the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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James Peters: A kick out from the EAW Champion! This match is still so young! Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to get Drake King up from underneath his chin as Mr. Wrestling XIX connects with an uppercut that takes Drake back! Mr. Wrestling XIX connects with another uppercut as that sends Drake back to the horizontal set of ropes! Mr. Wrestling XIX proceeds to go for some sort of boxing combination on the EAW Champion! All those jabs and punches as Drake is having a hard time covering himself from each blow! Mr. Wrestling XIX spins himself around before nailing a back fist to the back of Drake’s face! This takes Drake into a seated position on the second rope, but Mr. Wrestling XIX stands Drake up before knocking him down once more with an uppercut! Mr. Wrestling XIX gives a tug to the arm of Drake as he rebounds him to the other corner!
Rich Russillo: But, Drake King uses the momentum of Mr. Wrestling XIX’s rebound by taking himself to the corner, but instead of colliding with it! He manages to backflip himself out of the ring and over Mr. Wrestling XIX! DRAKE SHOVES MR. WRESTLING XIX TO THE SAME CORNER AS HE PROCEEDS TO CONNECT WITH A SERIES OF HAYMAKERS ON HIM! DRAKE TAKES A STEP BACK BEFORE CHARGING AT MR. WRESTLING XIX WITH A GIANT BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE! THIS CAUSES FOR MR. WRESTLING XIX TO STUMBLE FORWARD AS DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK AS THAT CAUSES FOR MR. WRESTLING XIX TO FALL BACK TO THE CORNER ONCE MORE! Drake follows that with a enziguri to Mr. Wrestling XIX at the corner! Mr. Wrestling stumbles out of the corner as Drake connects with a hip toss, but look at this! Drake holds onto the arm of Mr. Wrestling! XIX He begins to connect with a wrist lock — BUT LOOK AT THIS! MR. WRESTLING XIX MANAGES TO KIP UP AS DRAKE CAN’T SEEM TO BELIEVE WHAT IS GOING ON!
Persephone: Mr. Wrestling XIX connects with a back elbow to the face of Drake King! This causes Drake to go back! Mr. Wrestling XIX looks to follow that by connecting with a knee underneath the chin of the World Champion! Then, he grabs Drake and connects with a snapmare! Drake finds himself in a seated position as Mr. Wrestling XIX begins to apply a chinlock on the World Champion! Mr. Wrestling XIX is trash talking to Drake, who seems to be struggling with how to exactly get himself out of the situation! I mean, if he wants to give up, there’s nothing wrong with that! Makes more time for Rexy!
James Peters: You would totally love that, Seph. :mjpls: But, Drake King isn’t the one to give up easily. I mean, we’ve seen that time after time again. Mr. Wrestling XIX yanks Drake’s head back by grasping onto his chin! Drake looks to be in pain!
(The fans begin to stomp to the beat of ‘Rise of the Terminator.’ This provides some encouragement for Drake King to find himself into the match — if he needs it of course. Meanwhile, you can see that Mr. Wrestling XIX is yelling for the fans to shut up, but it only causes for them to stomp louder and cheer Drake on.)
Rich Russillo: It’s so strange to hear the crowd showing Drake King *encouragement.* But, somehow, it’s given Drake *some* strength to rise back to his feet! Little by little, Mr. Wrestling XIX can feel his chinlock slipping away! The grasp he has on the World Champion begins to weaken as Drake is beginning to elbow Mr. Wrestling XIX in the chest! Drake goes for an elbow to the chest of Mr. Wrestling XIX again! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX is being a bit stubborn when it comes to this move! BUT, DRAKE ELBOWS MR. WRESTLING XIX IN THE FACE AND THAT SEEMS TO DO THE TRICK WITH GETTING THE CHINLOCK RELEASED FROM HIM! DRAKE PROCEEDS TO RUN THE ROPES AND CONNECT WITH A LARIAT ON MR. WRESTLING XIX! THIS TAKES HIM DOWN! DRAKE IS GESTURING FOR MR. WRESTLING XIX TO RISE BACK TO HIS FEET AS DRAKE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A LARIAT ONCE MORE! MR. WRESTLING XIX GOES DOWN AS HE FINDS HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET! DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A CALF KICK AS THAT TAKES MR. WRESTLING XIX DOWN TO A KNEE! DRAKE PROCEEDS TO PICK UP MR. WRESTLING XIX AND CONNECT WITH A FALCON ARROW! DRAKE WITH THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Persephone: Mr. Wrestling XIX kicks out! Drake King finds himself to his feet first! Shortly after, Mr. Wrestling XIX begins to get himself up to his feet! Drake connects with a kick to the gut before pulling Mr. Wrestling XIX closer to him! Drake gets Mr. Wrestling XIX up and connects powerbomb! BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX DOESN’T GO DOWN! MR. WRESTLING XIX IS UP IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION AS DRAKE HAS ONE OF THE CORNERS IN HIS SIGHTS! MR. WRESTLING XIX IS SHAKING HIS HEAD ‘NO.’ HE IS TRYING TO PUNCH HIS WAY OUT OF THE MOVE, BUT HE RUNS TO THE CORNER AND CONNECTS WITH A TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB ON MR. WRESTLING XIX AS HE GOES DOWN TO AN ALL FOURS POSITION! I THINK THAT WE’RE GOING TO SEE IT HERE! DRAKE WITH ‘JUDGMENT DAY’ ON MR. WRESTLING XIX!
James Peters: Not quite, Seph! Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to turn himself around as he finds his way up to his feet! He catches Drake King by surprise with a cutter! But, Drake manages to SHOVE Mr. Wrestling XIX at the last second! Mr. Wrestling XIX goes crashing to the horizontal set of ropes! Drake goes right after Mr. Wrestling XIX, taking him back with a snap dragon suplex as that causes the older Elitist to get to his knees! Drake turns himself around as he can see that Mr. Wrestling XIX is more than fired up! Drake gets Mr. Wrestling XIX up to his feet! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX connects a headbutt to the forehead of Drake as that sends him back! Drake tries to come back and swings a punch at Mr. Wrestling XIX, but Mr. Wrestling XIX ducks as he manages to get Drake up and then connects with an atomic drop! Then, Mr. Wrestling XIX connects with a knife edge chop to the chest of Drake!
Rich Russillo: But, Drake King returns the favor by connecting with a knife edge chop of his own! MR. WRESTLING XIX WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN! DRAKE WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN! DRAKE! MR. WRESTLING XIX! DRAKE! MR. WRESTLING XIX! DRAKE! MR. WRESTLING XIX! THESE TWO ARE DELIVERING VERY HARSH CHOPS TO THE CHEST! THE TWO MEN DISPLAYING SOME AGGRESSIVE, HARD-HITTING WRESTLING ON A VERY EXTREME BRAND LIKE VOLTAGE! NOW, DRAKE AND MR. WRESTLING XIX ARE UNLOADING PUNCHES AT EACH OTHER AT THE SAME TIME! THE CROWD IS GOING WILD FOR THIS AS DRAKE MANAGES TO TAKE CONTROL OF THIS DUEL AS HE MANAGES TO BACK MR. WRESTLING XIX TO THE ROPES! DRAKE IS NOT HOLDING BACK AT THESE PUNCHES AS THE REFEREE NEARLY HAS TO BACK UP THE EAW CHAMPION! THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THAT DRAKE IS ABLE TO CALM DOWN!
Persephone: Drake King manages to get Mr. Wrestling XIX and connect with a ‘Ascension’ — his variation of a pedigree, BUT MR. WRESTLING XIX TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AS HE DELIVERS A KICK TO THE GUT OF THE WORLD CHAMPION! THEN, HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BACKBREAKER ON DRAKE! MR. WRESTLING XIX GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: Drake King with a kick out! Mr. Wrestling XIX finds his way up to his feet! He grabs Drake up for a vertical suplex and I think that we’re going to see this match end! Mr. Wrestling XIX takes that vertical suplex and connects with a double knee backbreaker —
Rich Russillo: NO! DRAKE KING MANAGES TO SLIDE BEHIND MR. WRESTLING XIX! HE TURNS MR. WRESTLING XIX AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A SICK KICK —‘GUILLOTINE!’ NO! MR. WRESTLING XIX MANAGES TO SLIDE OUT OF THE RING AT THE LAST SECOND! HE WAS *THIS* CLOSE TO EATING THE ‘GUILLOTINE’ FROM THE EAW CHAMPION!
(Drake King is looking back at Mr. Wrestling XIX who begins to tap the side of his head with his index finger, implying that he used his brain and thought of exiting the ring before Drake could connect with one of his finishers.)
Persephone: But, it seems like Drake is not going to waste his time as he rebounds off the ropes and launches himself outside of the ring with a suicide dive!
James Peters: BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX JUST WALKS OUT OF THE WAY! DRAKE KING CRASHES FACE FIRST AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Persephone: OH MY GOD! I AM CRYING RIGHT NOW! MR. WRESTLING XIX JUST DID THE MOST LOGICAL THING IN EAW HISTORY! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rich Russillo: Well, I think that this was something that Drake King didn’t anticipate to happen, but Mr. Wrestling XIX walks over and looks at a down Drake! He shrugs his shoulders and says “that’s what you get for trying to be a spot monkey” or something around the lines of that before getting Drake up! Mr. Wrestling XIX gets a grasp of Drake’s hair before throwing him against the edge of the apron! Then, Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to get Drake onto the apron! Then, he gets himself on the apron! I’m not sure what this man is cooking, but it can’t be good! He gets the EAW Champion before whipping him to the ring post! BUT, DRAKE COUNTERS THE WHIP AS THAT SENDS MR. WRESTLING XIX COLLIDING WITH THE RING POST! THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CLANGED IN RESPONSE!
Persephone: Now, Drake King tries to straighten himself out, setting his sights to Mr. Wrestling XIX and collides with a giant knee to the face of Mr. Wrestling XIX! This causes Mr. Wrestling XIX to get to an all fours position! Drake gets Mr. Wrestling XIX up A BIT! BUT, HE’S STILL BENDING FORWARD AS DRAKE CHARGES AT MR. WRESTLING XIX AND CONNECTS WITH A CANADIAN DESTROYER THAT SLAMS MR. WRESTLING TO THE CANVAS! BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX ROLLS HIMSELF OFF THE APRON IN RESPONSE! BUT, DRAKE IS GESTURING FOR MR. WRESTLING XIX TO GET HIMSELF UP TO HIS FEET! DRAKE IS JITTERING AS MR. WRESTLING XIX FINDS A WAY BACK TO HIS FEET! HE RISES BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS DRAKE LAUNCHES HIMSELF FROM THE APRON AND CONNECTS WITH A BLOCKBUSTER!
James Peters: Drake King lands perfectly on Mr. Wrestling XIX! But, it wasn’t without consequences! Drake is clutching the back of his neck! Mr. Wrestling XIX is still down! These two Elitists have delivered some good ole wrasslin’ in this match! But, it seems like the referee is going to begin his count!
(The referee begins his count. Until the count of four, there seems to be signs of these two Elitists coming back to life. Drake King, who took the lesser of the impact is using the skirt of the apron to rise back to his feet. Around the count of six, Mr. Wrestling XIX finds his way back to his feet! Drake manages to roll himself back inside the ring. Meanwhile, Mr. Wrestling XIX is still wobbly on his feet.)
Referee: (off-mic) EIGHT!….NINE!…TE—
Rich Russillo: MR. WRESTLING XIX IS BACK IN THE RING AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! I DON’T THINK THAT DRAKE KING CAN PROCESS WHAT IS GOING ON WITH! Drake charges at Mr. Wrestling XIX and proceeds to grab him by the top of his head as he begins to deliver some knees to the face! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX shoves the World Champion out of the way! He charges at Drake with a clothesline, but no! Mr. Wrestling XIX scoops around by the waist and takes Drake back with a snap dragon suplex! But, Drake manages to find his way to his knees! Mr. Wrestling XIX looks to connect with a shoot kick, BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO DUCK THE KICK! HE CONNECTS WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF MR. WRESTLING XIX’S THIGH! DRAKE MANAGES TO GRAB MR. WRESTLING XIX’S LEG AS I BELIEVE THAT HE MIGHT BE GOING FOR A HEEL HOOK HERE!
Persephone: Mr. Wrestling XIX manages to use his other leg to kick Drake King away from him! He creates a bit of distance for himself as he tries to find himself back to his feet! But, Drake charges at Mr. Wrestling XIX before he could completely get back up! DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A JUMPING KNEE AS THAT SENDS MR. WRESTLING XIX BACK TO THE ROPES! THEN, HE GETS MR. WRESTLING XIX AND CONNECTS WITH A FLATLINER AS HE ROLLS OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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James Peters: MR. WRESTLING XIX WITH THE KICK OUT! BUT, DRAKE KING ROLLS MR. WRESTLING XIX TO HIS STOMACH AS IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO APPLY A CROSSFACE ON ‘THE LORD OF THE RING,’ BUT THE ‘LORD’ MIGHT BE NO MATCH FOR THE ‘GOD’ OF THE RING AT THE MOMENT! MR. WRESTLING XIX IS TRYING TO CLUTCH THE BOTTOM ROPE ACROSS FROM HIM! BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A ROLL THROUGH CRADLE ON THE EAW CHAMPION! IS MR. WRESTLING XIX GOING TO TAKE THE VICTORY HERE?!?!?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: Drake King manages to roll himself out of the way! He finds his way up to his feet as he goes for a boot to Mr. Wrestling XIX’s face! BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX CATCHES DRAKE’S FOOT AS HE CONNECTS WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! THIS TAKES THE CHAMPION TO HIS SIDE! MR. WRESTLING XIX FOLLOWS THAT UP BY PICKING UP DRAKE AND CONNECTING WITH A ‘WRESTLING DRIVER’ — HIS VARIATION OF THE MICHINOKU DRIVER AS THAT SENDS DRAKE DOWN! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX is not done here! He picks up Drake before connecting with a European uppercut as that sends Drake back! BUT, DRAKE STAGGERS FORWARD, NAILING A PUNCH ON MR. WRESTLING XIX! BUT, MR. WRESTLING XIX CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER UPPERCUT! BUT, DRAKE LAUNCHES FORWARD CONNECTING WITH PUNCH! BUT, YOU CAN TELL THESE PUNCHES AREN’T WITH THE FORCE THAT DRAKE WOULD NORMALLY HIT THEM! MR. WRESTLING XIX CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO GUT OF ‘THE MESSIAH!’ THEN, HE GETS DRAKE IN A POWERBOMB POSITION BEFORE GETTING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM TO HIS KNEE! THE ‘KNEEBOMB’ CONNECTS AS MR. WRESTLING XIX GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Drake King with a kick out! But, Mr. Wrestling XIX is quickly grabbing Drake’s leg! NO, DRAKE’S ANKLE! MR. WRESTLING XIX IS LOOKING TO SUBMIT THE EAW CHAMPION WITH THE ANKLE LOCK! DRAKE WITH PANIC ON HIS FEET AS HE’S CLAWING TO THE BOTTOM ROPE, BUT MR. WRESTLING XIX IS PULLING THE CHAMPION BACK! DRAKE’S CLAWING BECOMES SLIPPERY AS HE CAN’T SEEM TO GET A GOOD HOLD OF THE MAT! Are we actually going to see Drake submit here? I mean, there’s no shame! Just means that we get Rexy a lot sooner!
James Peters: It seems like you won’t get that, Seph! Drake King manages to escape as Mr. Wrestling XIX, but he ends up pulling Mr. Wrestling closer to him and connects with a small package!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling XIX gets himself out of it! He connects with a jumping knee as that takes Drake King back! Mr. Wrestling XIX takes Drake forward and onto the ground with a hip toss! He gets in front of Drake before taking him back with a superkick! Man, I think I heard the sound of Drake’s teeth going back with that! Mr. Wrestling XIX picks up Drake and I think that we might be seeing the end of this match up! HE PICKS UP DRAKE AS HE LOOKS FOR ‘MR. WRESTLING’S DEADLIEST FINISHING MOVE’ — THE PSYCHO DRIVER! BUT, DRAKE MANAGES TO FLIP HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE MR. WRESTLING XIX COULD REALLY POSITION DRAKE FOR THE MOVE! MR. WRESTLING XIX TURNS HIMSELF AROUND TO FACE THE WORLD CHAMPION! BUT, DRAKE BLASTS MR. WRESTLING XIX WITH A DISCUS ELBOW AS MR. WRESTLING SPINS AROUND AND DROPS TO THE GROUND!
Persephone: Damn, I think he really knocked that man out! Drake King goes for the top rope and I think that we’re going to be seeing that Phoenix Splash! He is looking directly down at Mr. Wrestling XIX, who has not moved! Drake from the top rope! PHOENIX SPLASH DIRECTLY ONTO MR. WRESTLING XIX! MR. WRESTLING XIX IS HOLDING ONTO HIS RIBS AS DRAKE HAS A HUGE SMIRK ON HIS FACE! He manages to rise back to his feet as he begins to slowly make his way back towards the ropes! Slowly, you can see Mr. Wrestling XIX beginning to make his way into an all fours position as Drake charges at Mr. Wrestling XIX —
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ — THAT WICKED CURB STOMP AS HE DRIVES MR. WRESTLING XIX SKULL INTO THE MAT! YOU CAN SEE IT BOUNCE A BIT AS DRAKE ROLLS MR. WRESTLING XIX TO HIS BACK! DRAKE KING WITH THAT BIT OF EXTRA DAMAGE AS HE DOES NOT GIVE MR. WRESTLING XIX TIME TO PROCESS THAT PHOENIX SPLASH! IS THIS IT? IS THIS ALL THAT DRAKE NEEDS TO DO TO PUT DOWN THE OLDER ELITIST?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Footsteps of Doom’ begins to play through the speakers once more as Drake King finds his way back to his feet. The referee raises his hand in victory as Drake looks down at a fallen Mr. Wrestling XIX.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…THE EAW CHAMPION…DRAKE KING!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Drake King wins! But, it did not look quite easy to put down a Mr. Wrestling XIX who really delivered a grueling performance against the EAW Champion! Mr. Wrestling XIX really performed his butt off and showed everyone that he might be shaping up to be one of the workhorses of the Voltage brand!
Persephone: As for Drake King, he dug in there and managed to put down his opponent with a phoenix splash and a ‘Judgement Day’ curb stomp. It took a little more than his usual arsenal to put down a newcomer and as much as that pissed me off, I’m glad it’s over.
(Drake King stands in the middle of the ring. He grabs a microphone from the timekeeper as his music dies down. Drake is breathing harshly after a tiring performance tonight, but he begins to chuckle.)
Drake King: Wow…whew…wow…that was easy.
James Peters: This man is breathing harshly though. :comeagain:
Drake King: There was no way that I was going to lose to someone who decided to wear those shorts tonight. :yikes: But, I digress. Tonight should serve as a message to Alex Myers, Donovan Duke and Ruler that I am more than willing to do anything to keep this title with me. The three of you can be occupied with each other, but while what I did to Mr. Wrestling XIX was easy, defeating the three of you is going to be easier —
(‘The Perfect Girl’ by Mareaux hits the speakers as the crowd has a mixed ovation as Ruler comes out from the back with a more than focused look on his face. He begins to walk down from the ramp as Drake King throws his title to the side as he prepares for the interaction ahead of him.)
James Peters: I don’t think that Ruler liked what Drake King had to say. Slowly, Ruler begins to make his way down the ramp as Drake is more than ready for this fight. But, once Ruler gets to the bottom of the ramp, he stops and stares down Drake! I don’t think that Ruler is in such a rush to do anything!
(‘I Rise’ by Cory Marks hits the speakers as the fans in the arena go crazy as Donovan Duke begins to make his way from the back. He walks at a brisk pace down the ramp as he stands next to Ruler.)
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke standing alongside Ruler was a vision I never saw. But, Drake King is more than egging on Ruler and Donovan Duke to get to the ring and take him on! I admire the willingness to fight from Drake.
Persephone: I think that he’s being stupid. He is clearly outnumbered and wants to have his main character moment.
(‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi plays as the crowd gives a standing ovation for Alex Myers, who walks out with their eyes directly at Drake King. At this point, Drake is unsure about whether he can take on all three Elitists at once.)
James Peters: Lastly, here is the third number one contender as they make their way down the ramp where Ruler and Donovan Duke are standing. I think that Drake realizes that he might have bit off more than he could chew.
(Alex Myers meets the two other contenders for the EAW Championship down the ramp. They stand on Ruler’s left side. The old rivals are looking at each other with a sense of unison of sorts. Nothing is said amongst them as Donovan Duke begins to charge for Drake King inside the ring.)
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE SLIDES INTO THE RING AS HE LOOKS TO LAUNCH HIMSELF AT DRAKE KING! BUT, DRAKE MANAGES TO SLIDE OUT OF THE RING AND AVOID THAT COLLISION! BUT, ALEX MYERS RUNS AND GETS A HOLD OF DRAKE AS HE SLAMS HIM AGAINST EDGE OF THE APRON BEFORE ROLLING HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING. DRAKE FINDS HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE IS LOOKING AT DONOVAN DUKE! HE THEN TURNS AROUND TO SEE ALEX MYERS LOOKING AT HIM! BUT, DRAKE GETS TURNED TO THE SIDE AS —
Persephone: ‘REVOLUTIONIZER’ — THE SPINNING BACK HEEL KICK AS THAT TAKES THE EAW CHAMPION TO HIS KNEES! BUT, LOOK AT ALEX MYERS! THEY POSITIONED THEMSELVES ON THE TOP ROPE AS THEY FLY FROM THE TOP ROPE ‘ANGELIC BLESSING’ — THE MOONSAULT INTO A REVERSE FACING DIVING SENTON ON DRAKE! BUT, LOOK! DONOVAN DUKE GRABS DRAKE KING INTO POSITION FOR THE BACK-TO-BACK BACKBREAKER THAT HE CALLS ‘ROYAL FLUSH’ AS DRAKE FALLS ON HIS FACE!
(Alex Myers, Donovan Duke and Ruler all look down at a beaten Drake King. A slight satisfaction with themselves before they begin to focus on each other. That’s when the atmosphere in the ring becomes more serious. After all, they all have an opportunity to become EAW Champion and can’t let any respect or friendship interfere with their chances of becoming champion.)
James Peters: Drake King is on the ground, withering in pain as he might have gotten more than what he bargained for by his three contenders – Ruler, Donovan Duke and Alex Myers! Now, while these three stand tall tonight, only one can at Bloodsport!
Rich Russillo: We got an excellent show, but we’ll be right back after this commercial break!
(Commercial for Saturday Night Showdown, where Cy Henderson competes against Usagi Senshi.)
( Sunday Night Voltage transitions into the backstage area as we are in Captain Charisma’s Office. Captain Charisma is pacing around his room as he’s talking to someone on the phone like he was last week. He talks to the other person on the other side of the phone with glee and excitement in his voice. )
Captain Charisma: Yeah that was a fantastic way to start off Voltage. The World Champion Drake King and Mr. Wrestling XIX. Dare I say that was some real graps on display If I ever saw one. The other matches we have tonight are going to make this Voltage a must see show. I’ll tell you that much. Lik-
(All of sudden we hear a loud knock on his door as Captain Charisma was startled from that. He went back to talking to person on the phone as he says.. )
Captain Charisma: Alright I have to go, I’ll talk with you later.
(Captain Charisma shuts his phone off and puts in his pocket as he yells in his office… )
Captain Charisma: Yeah the door’s open, you may come in!
(The camera pans over to the door and it’s Ayu Megumi! She enters into Captain Charisma’s office as it looks she wants to talk about something with him. )
Ayu Megumi: Hey Captain Charisma, how are you doing?
Captain Charisma: I’m doing great, I hope you’re doing good yourself. You wanted to talk to me about something?
Ayu Megumi: Yeah there’s something I wanna talk about and it’s what happened in my match last week against Valerie Hellstorm. As you pointed out last week, she cheated against me in our match, grabbing hold of the tights to secure herself the win. I feel quite disappointed and ashamed of that outcome.
Captain Charisma: I understand what you’re feeling Ayu, I really do.
Ayu Megumi: It was such a competitive match too, and you know If I had lost that match fair and square I wouldn’t be here complaining about it. I wouldn’t be in your office, instead I would be back training, pushing myself to be on a level I can be but Val used dirty tricks against me. She did something that fairly disappointed me because I wanted that decisive finish. I know I would have defeated Valerie if things had been kept fair.
Captain Charisma: So what are you suggesting?
Ayu Megumi: I want to face Valerie in another match. Prove that I CAN beat her in the middle of that ring, with no cheating, not under-handed tactics. None of that! I know I can beat her Captain Charisma, I know I can. I know when it comes down to it, I can beat Valerie. I just need that opportunity. I’m by myself on Voltage, I’m a lone girl with a dream. I want to prove not only to the people that say I can’t be successful on my own like Valerie wrong, but I want to prove to myself that I can do it. I just need another shot and I promise that our match isn’t going to end like our last match did.
( Captain Charisma thinks about what Ayu just said, as he takes several moments to collect his thoughts and what he’s going to say. He opens his mouth and tells Ayu… )
Captain Charisma: I understand where you’re coming from Ayu, I really do. I understand the frustration you had to deal with from your match last week, as this seems to be a common theme for Valerie’s wins as of late. She pulled something mischievous two weeks ago, when she battled Korey Gaines. She used the referee as a shield and low-blowed him to get that victory. It’s definitely not something new coming from Valerie. So Ayu if you want to settle the score with Valerie Hellstorm, get even with her. I’ll give you that opportunity!
( Ayu smiles at that as she seems to be happy with Captain Charisma giving her that opportunity. Captain Charisma continues to speak. )
Captain Charisma: However it isn’t going to be normal one on one match. Hell this match won’t even be on Voltage. Instead, you can join the field of the many elitists on Voltage to compete in the Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder match at Bloodsport where if you win that match, you’ll find yourself with a Unique Opportunity. Val is also in this match as well so if you want to get even with her, that’s your chance to do it.
( Ayu gives out a content look as she tells Captain Charisma… )
Ayu Megumi: Getting even with Valerie, whilst competing for a Unique Opportunity doesn’t sound like a bad offer. That will be the perfect destination for me to pay Val that receipt for her dirty tactics. Val getting her face exploded with exploding barbed wire sounds great to me. I’m in!
Captain Charisma: Excellent, I’m very excited for what you’re going to be able to display at Bloodsp-
( Captain Charisma is cut off as we hear someone open the door loudly as the shout out… )
???: Hey CC!
(The camera pans over to reveal Korey Gaines! Korey is in his ring attire as his match against Komatsu Ogawa and Mig De Decker is about to happen very shortly. Ayu is taken aback from Korey’s arrival in Captain Charisma’s office as she steps out of the way as Korey is now in front of Captain Charisma as it seems like he wants something to say to the Commissioner. )
Captain Charisma: What do you want, Korey?
(Korey looks to be quite frustrated as he tells Captain Charisma… )
Korey Gaines: Look man, I’m not too happy with how my season has begun here on Voltage. I wanted a fresh new beginning, a fresh start, back to square one for myself and I haven’t exactly been able to achieve that thus far. It’s not exactly my fault either, Valerie low-blowed me out of the referee’s vision, and stole that win against me. I need to push myself CC, I need a chance to get out of the slump to start the season and come out with a huge dub. With Bloodsport coming around the corner, I want to be a part of that show. I want to be on Bloodsport and be given a chance to get out of this slump and get a marquee victory.
Captain Charisma: So what exactly are you looking to do at Bloodsport, Korey?
Korey Gaines: I want any match! I don’t care what you have in mind, I just want that chance so I can succeed here on Voltage. Get myself back into title contention, go back on the hunt for a title like I had back at Operation: Doomsday.
Captain Charisma: You know I just finished talking to Ayu before you barged in here and I added her to the Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder match at Bloodsport. It comes with a unique opportunity to the winner so if you want to have an opportunity at your disposal, you too could be added to this match. How does that sound to you, Korey?
( Korey thinks about that offer for a couple of seconds, as he responds back to Captain Charisma. )
Korey Gaines: Yeah that sounds great! I gladly accept that. I can go crazy in that environment, and I promise I won’t take this opportunity for granted. I will win this match and the unique opportunity that comes with it, I CAN promise you that!
( After Korey says that, he looks up and down towards Ayu. Ayu looks at Korey with a confused look on her face as she tells him. )
Ayu Megumi: Was that directed towards me?
Korey Gaines: I mean you do make promises you can’t keep? I’m sure you want to win this match just as much as me but let’s face the facts Ayu. You don’t really have a chance of winning that match. You don’t have ARIA and Usagi to keep you in check, you’re gonna be little dolphin swimming with the piranhas if I’m being honest.
Ayu Megumi: You sure Korey? You’re really sure that I don’t have a chance of winning this match? I got a better chance of winning this match than you. Your own slump isn’t going away anytime soon, and if you seriously think I can’t handle a little bit of barbed wire, a little bit of explosives then you must sadly be mistaken. Bringing up ARIA and Usagi like that is pretty low, even for you. I’m going to win that match, Korey, I have enough confidence in myself that I can get that done. You’re not going to capitalize on this chance Korey, I’m not going to allow you to do that.
Korey Gaines: We’ll see abo-
Captain Charisma: Don’t you have a match coming up?
Korey Gaines: Oh shit you right! Thanks for the talk CC!
( Korey bolts his way out of Captain Charisma’s office as Ayu says… )
Ayu Megumi: Thank you for the opportunity Captain Charisma.
Captain Charisma: No problem, good luck at Bloodsport!
( Ayu nods at Captain Charisma’s well wishes as she too leaves the ring. Captain Charisma goes back on his phone and resumes his call as he says… )
Captain Charisma: I’m telling you it was real graps, REAL GRAPS!
( The scene fades away as Sunday Night Voltage transitions into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for Secret Invasion, now on Disney+.)
( Sunday Night Voltage returns from a short commercial break to a show full of a crowd that is waiting and participating to see what will unfold next here tonight at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine. Bella Braxton is already standing by in the ring, prepared to announce the upcoming contest. )
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TRIPLE THREATS MATCH, AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR!….
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘The World Is Mine’ by Mikey Rykus blares through the PA system, eliciting a mixed reaction from the crowd as Korey Gaines walks out and appears to be quite displeased with what happened last week between him and Mr. Wrestling XIX. Korey shakes his head and shifts his focus to the ring as he prepares for this match tonight, much like the last time, and immediately makes his way down the stairs to the ring without wasting much time. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA!…. WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS!… ‘THE EXTREME’ !!!!!!!!…. KOREYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY… GAINESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
James Peters: Last week was quite a hell of a ride for Koey Gaines as he faced off against the 40-year-old veteran, Mr. Wrestling XIX, in a great competition! Tonight, he is up to face Komatsu Ogawa and our fresh, up-and-coming star, Mig De Decker. Will this be another one where Korey bites the dust, or is this going to be the match where he finally proves to everybody who he is and how he can finally emerge as a winner?
Persephone: He’s going to bite the dust, that’s what it’s all about. I’ve never been interested in this match in the slightest, or perhaps, I couldn’t give two hoots about this match. None of these people are on par with Rex. Rex isn’t just an undisputed legend, he’s him, Himmy Turner, milky daddy, and most important, the epitome of sexiness in the wrestling world while those three are just a bunch of weird freaks trying to pass themselves off as something they’re not.
Rich Russillo: Hey, Korey isn’t bad! I mean, look, the guy himself wants to be one of the best aerial wrestlers alive, and I see nothing wrong! Perhaps, maybe by winning this match, Gaines could build some great momentum and help solidify his own legacy.
Persephone: https://gifimgs.com/animations/creatures-cartoons/cartoon-characters/batman-says-no.gif
( Korey steps into the ring and immediately takes off his leather jacket as ‘Red Criminal’ by The Oral Cigarettes begins playing, amidst a chorus of boos from the crowd. Komatsu Ogawa, in a huge ancient coat, emerges through the smoke that is blowing up. Ogawa looks upon Korey with a big smile, while Korey doesn’t share the same sentiment. Ogawa maintains his smile and heads towards the ring like a killer stalking its prey, ready to take a body bag. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM KABUKICHO, TOKYO, JAPAN!… WEIGHING IN AT 232 POUNDS!… ‘IMPERIUS REX’ !!!!!!!!!… KOMATSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!.. OOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
James Peters: It’s the IMPERIUS REX! Ogawa starts off the new season and deems it to be his own redemption arc. The last time we saw him, he was up against the Interwire Champion, Jay Jerry Johnson, and gave the champion quite a wild run. Although he lost by the end of the match, tonight Ogawa is back once again, and he’s up against these two men, Korey Gaines and Mig De Decker!
Persephone: Anytime I see this dude popping up out of nowhere, it’s going to be different each and every time. I remember he was, like, really fat. And now, he’s out here looking like a drug-addicted moron who sleeps around the metro station, begging people for money week after week.
( Ogawa steps into the ring and faces off with Korey Gaines, a big smile across his face. Ogawa then backs off as the referee signals for the match to begin, while Korey just stares at him. Ogawa starts taking off his entrance coat as ‘NO BYSTANDERS’ by Travis Scott plays as Mig De Decker is making his EAW debut tonight, coming out and looking pretty confident. His eyes are dead set on those two who are already waiting for him as he maintains his way towards the ring. )
Bella Braxton: AND LAST!… MAKING HIS EAW DEBUT OUT OF BRUSSELS, BELGIUM!… WEIGHING IN AT 192 POUNDS!… HE’S THE REALEST WRESTLER AROUND!… MIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!…. DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!…. DECKERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Rich Russillo: Here’s the new kid around the block, Mig De Decker. He calls himself the ‘Realest Wrestler Around,’ and of course, his look already tells that he’s one of the strongest wrestlers around here!
Persephone: Why is this dude ugly and looking so stupid? I swear, you guys are really lucky that I’m getting paid for this. You see, this is clearly not like Rex. Rex knows what a real wrestler looks like because he’s such a genius.
James Peters: We have a new addition to the roster today, Mig De Decker, and he’s been looking forward to proving himself here in Portland. This is his first time in EAW, and we are about to see how he can get along with these three in his first-ever match.
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: Three ways between these three up-and-coming elitists are officially beginning! Komatsu Ogawa takes on Korey Gaines and Mig De Decker, who is making his in-ring debut here tonight on Sunday Night Voltage! Mig declares himself as the fiercest wrestler around here, while Ogawa continues to showcase his sadistic nature as a competitor, and Korey Gaines maintains his reputation as one of the best aerial wrestlers all around!
Persephone: Ogawa is up and coming? That man has been around here forever, more like a seasoned dinosaur if you’re suggesting he’s up and coming.
Rich Russillo: Ogawa charges out of the corner and takes down Mig with a running lariat, sending Mig over the ropes already! Our promising newcomer is being taken down early in the match! Meanwhile, Korey seizes the opportunity from behind with a roll-up, attempting to capitalize on the earlier advantage in this match! Korey is going to take it!
James Peters: Ogawa kicks out! Korey couldn’t take advantage as Ogawa escaped the pin attempt. Both men quickly get back on their feet, with Korey sprinting toward Ogawa! Ogawa ducks under Korey’s attack, sending him over the ropes! Korey manages to land on the apron with both feet!… STEP UP ENZUIGIRI TO THE BACK OF OGAWA’S HEAD FROM KOREY!
Rich Russillo: Ogawa’s advantage begins to diminish as Korey delivers a quick kick from the apron. Korey aims and searches for a new target on Ogawa’s body while he’s on the apron-
James Peters: MIG SAYS HELLO AGAIN! Mig who has been taken down earlier in this match is back again and he sets his main target with Korey Gaines right now! Mig grabs the leg of Korey Gaines and sends his face crashing down to the apron! Mig grabs Korey and sends him rolling back inside the ring, with Mig catching up with him… IT’S OGAWA AGAIN! SENDING MIG TRIPPING OFF THE APRON WITH A SUPERKICK!
Rich Russillo: KOREY WHO IS ALREADY IN THE RING ROLLS OGAWA UP!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: HAHA! HE KICKS OUT! COMMON L KOREY!
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT BY KOMATSU OGAWA! Korey is close from winning the competition by stealing it, but Ogawa is still standing strong in this match, not showing any kind of weakness towards his opponent so far. Ogawa is up to his feet, charging at Korey, but Korey counters with a kick to his arm, sending Ogawa tumbling backward! Ogawa isn’t letting it all go down there! He quickly regains his footing and runs back at Korey, attempting to hit him with a laria- A FRAKENSTEINER CAUGHT HIM!
James Peters: Another takedown by Korey Gaines! Korey has been gaining a significant advantage in this match so far. But he’s far from done. He picks up Ogawa, who is trying to recover from the sudden Frakensteiner, and sends him running towards the ropes. Ogawa bounces off, and Korey is already prepared for another Superkick aimed at Ogawa!
Rich Russillo: Ogawa already knows what Gaines is looking for! He catches the leg and spins him around! Gaines ends up stopping right in front of Ogawa’s eyes, with Ogawa catching his throat and squeezing it tightly! Ogawa is trying to harm his opponent severely, somebody needs to intervene and stop him! He’s attempting to choke Korey out right there! Referee, please do something!
Persephone: WE ARE WATCHING PEOPLE DIE???? YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!
James Peters: A kick to the gut by Gaines helps him escape from the hold… followed by a kick right to the face of Ogawa! Gaines rebounds and prepares for a running attack!
Rich Russillo: RUNNING MUSHROOM STOMP OUT OF NOWHERE! MIG IS BACK! IT’S DE DECKER!
Persephone: Is that really his name? I mean, seriously, what the hell is de decker? This dude must have no idea what creativity is.
James Peters: We’re about to find that out soon, but Mig is on fire right now! Ogawa tries to throw some hands at him, but Mig quickly counters and starts raining down some low kicks to both the hips and legs of Komatsu Ogawa!
Rich Russillo: Ogawa is completely defenseless at the moment! Mig is going all in with his attack, and nothing seems to be able to stop him! The Decker is going to deck his opponent hard tonight! Mig now stops the kick and grabs Ogawa, sending him to the ropes!…. POP-UP EUROPEAN UPPERCUT BY MIG! OGAWA FAINTS! MIG TAKES IT ALL!
James Peters: While Mig is still basking in his own pride after taking down both men, Korey slowly rises back from behind. Mig turns around just as Korey is about to roll him up and quickly drives a right knee into Korey’s face, causing him to fall back down to the ground. Mig quickly picks him up and immediately locks him into a hold… DEATH VALLEY BOMB! KOREY DOWN INTO A SEATED POSITION AND MIG!…. A SHOOT KICK SENDS SHIVERS DOWN KOREY’S SPINE!
Persephone: BOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Rich Russillo: Mig forces Korey to lean on the ground and hooks the leg for a cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: OGAWA BREAKS UP A PIN! These three men know that they belong somewhere, and surely none of them wants this opportunity to slip through their hands in the slightest. The spotlight is on them right now, and they want to capture it and make it shine on them the most. Korey looks forward to making this season his own, as does Ogawa, while Mig wants to prove in his first match here in EAW why he’s the realest wrestler around and what the future holds for him.
Persephone: Let me make this clear, I do not like any of these men. This dude Ogawa not only has bad breath but makes me question EAW management’s decision to allow him to become a free agent.
James Peters: Can you pay attention to the-
Persephone: Do not interrupt me. Don’t even make me start with Korey Gaines. Man has a history of continuous failure, and whatever happened to him that led to his departure from the company is what he deserves. He got friendzoned and now he’s returning, pretending like we all care about him. Mig is a newcomer, and his physique is slender like a polo stick. What makes him the ‘realest’? I know what the realest thing about him is, it’s his ugly ass face.
Rich Russillo: Well, good to know! Mig is already heading down over to the corner, while Ogawa grabs Korey and keeps him close to him to make sure that he won’t be going anywhere soon!
James Peters: All three have their own different tactics to gain an advantage in this attack at the moment. Mig gets up to his feet, and Korey starts kicking Ogawa while he’s already down with his free leg. Ogawa has no choice but to let him off the hook.
Rich Russillo: MIG RUNS OFF!… DISCUS LARIAT CUTS HIS HEAD OFF!
James Peters: NO! KOREY DUCKS UNDERNEATH! MIG PULLS A BREAK!… TURNING BACK AROUND!… STEP UP JUMPING KNEE KNOCKS MIG DOWN TO BOTH KNEES!
Rich Russillo: IT’S OGAWA! HE’S UP TO BOTH FEET!… SEIZING MIG AND DEADLIFT FULL NELSON SLAM PLANTS! DOWN GOES DE DECKER!
James Peters: Korey greets Ogawa with a discus elbow smash, rocking his jaw, throwing his arm back, and cocking the face of Ogawa with another one! Korey has the upper hand in this court, and now the ball is rolling. Korey grabs Ogawa and sends Ogawa’s legs hanging on the top rope!… ROPE HUNG SWINGING NECKBREAKER TAKES DOWN OGAWA! KOREY COVERS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT BY OGAWA!
Persephone: Why is this dude Mig still lying there like a limp rag? Get back into the match already! You couldn’t even wrestle his way out of a wet paper bag. And Korey, is always failing to impress with his feeble attempts at being interesting. Whether he triumphs or tumbles in this match, no one gives a damn about him anyway, just like any insignificant hill he’s chosen to die on.
James Peters: Now Mig is back in the ring Mig seems like he’s going to sneak up from behind while Korey is still busy dealing with Ogaw, landing clobbering forearms one after another. Ogawa is already down on the ground, and Korey wants to make sure he can keep him down like that.
Rich Russillo: Mig finally engages with his opponent once more! He charges at Korey and takes him down from behind… A DRAGON SUPLEX THAT DRIVES THE BACK OF KOREY’S NECK INTO THE GROUND! MIG IS BACK IN CONTROL ONCE AGAIN!
James Peters: Korey finds himself back in trouble in this match again, with Mig already having control. Korey tries to roll away from Mig and recover, but Mig catches up with him, following his footsteps towards the ropes where Korey starts leaning.
Rich Russillo: Mig grabs him and delivers a hard chop across his chest, grabbing him by his wrist. Korey is being driven toward the ropes….. ‘KONKUSSION KICK’ DROPS KOREY! SPINNING BACK KICK RIGHT ON THE MARK!
James Peters: Korey is dropped and rolls down to the outside! It’s all coming down between Ogawa and Mig, but Mig is truly up to the challenge! The stakes are higher when it comes to him! Mig leans against the ropes and looks towards Ogawa, who is still trying to recover in the corner!
Rich Russillo: MIG ALREADY HAS HIS EYES LOCKED ON HIM, AND NOW HE CHARGES FORWARD, AIMING TO SEND OGAWA STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN WITH HIS ‘PRE TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER’ CORNER METEORA TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, WHICH WE COULD SIMPLY CALL PTSD!
Persephone: This man actually named his move ‘PTSD’. Oh wow, yay, so impressive! :blessed: Now he misses the move completely and ended up hurting himself, crashing both knees into the corner. Now Ogawa can fight back; does our guy even have a clue what’s going on in that squared circle?
James Peters: Pretty sure Mig knows that he just made a sudden misstep there, and Ogawa is now being given a chance by Mig’s mistake Mig isn’t well calculated enough, and now Ogawa lifts him…. DRIVES MIG’S KNEES RIGHT BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN, LEAVING MIG HURTING HIMSELF TWICE FROM THE FIRST TIME!
Rich Russillo: Ogawa finally finds his own standing ground, stepping back away from Mig just a bit! Mig arches upward to get back to his feet from the cheap trick that Ogawa pulled earlier, but Ogawa is already up. He’s already aiming at Mig and looking to put an end to this!…
James Peters: LOOK OUT! IT’S KOREY GAINES!… FLYING OFF AND DRAGONRANA TAKING HIM DOWN! KOREY CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND NOW HE GOES FOR A COVER ON OGAWA!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: WOAH! ROUNDHOUSE KICK CUTS KOREY’S HEAD OFF! MIG BREAKS UP A PIN WITH A KICK!
Persephone: He doesn’t have to do that.
Rich Russillo: Mig just took his head off like that, and Korey is out again! Mig just hit Korey at the same post where he hit him earlier! Oh, Mig isn’t done with Korey yet and now he’s picking him off the ground, seizing him, and looking for a brainbuster this time that could actually put Korey back to sleep for a bit!
James Peters: KOREY SLIPS OUT AND ESCAPES RIGHT BEHIND MIG! KOREY RUNS UP TO THE TOP CORNER, AND HE’S LOOKING FOR THE SPRINGBOARD CUTTER HE CALLED THE ‘OKIE CUTTER,’ TO PUT AN END TO IT THERE!
Rich Russillo: MIG MOVES OUT AND IT DROPS OGAWA WHO IS RIGHT BEHIND HIM INSTEAD! MIG PUSHES KOREY AWAY RIGHT AFTER HE CONNECTS!!! MIG NOW WITH THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, PLANTING OGAWA AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEE-
Persephone: THREE!
James Peters: BASEMENT DROPKICK SAVES IT!
Persephone: NO! THREE! I’M THE REFEREE!
James Peters: KOREY GAINES JUST KICKED MIG, AND NOW HE GRABS HIM BEFORE THROWING HIM THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING!!!! OGAWA WAS JUST HIT WITH TWO BIG MOVES BACK TO BACK, AND NOW GAINES CAPITALIZES AS HE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: MIG JUMPS IN BUT IT’S TOO LATE! KOREY STEALS IT! WE GOT THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… KOREY GAINES!
Persephone: Thank you, god.
Rich Russillo: WHAT A CLOSE ONE! Mig was very close to winning this match, but Korey just stole it like that! Mig couldn’t even believe that he just lost his debut match to Korey Gaines! Korey snatched a win in this match, leaving Mig sitting there and appearing to be quite frustrated about what just unfolded in front of his eyes!
James Peters: Well, aside from that, it was a hell of a match for Mig in his first time here in EAW. Welcome to Elite Answers Wrestling, Mig, at this rate it won’t be long before he’s on the winning side of things! Mig surely knows that this is far from over, everything is just getting started, and from now on, Mig may be looking forward to seeing what will come next from him. Tonight wasn’t the night for him, but next time? We will see!
( ‘The World Is Mine’ by Mikey Rykus hits as Mig leans against the barricade and doesn’t seem to be happy in a bit, while Korey is just smiling and celebrating his win. Ogawa is down on the mat, while Mig shakes his head and walks to the back on his own. The final shot displays Korey Gaines sitting and celebrating his victory over those two as the scene fades into a commercial break. )
(Promotional at for Bloodsport, where the Unique Opportunity match will take place.)
(Moments later, as Voltage returns from the brief intermission of the commercial break, the broadcast fades back into view as we cut to a camera carried by a crane high up in the rafters, aiming down at the stage. The fans in the Cross Insurance Arena, Portland Maine, would begin to return their attention back to the show, while the camera lingers on the Voltage graphics displaying on the top of the stage. Slowly, we begin to fade to the hardcam, the ring now center frame, as a familiar voice begins to speak up through the speaker system on a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen… CAPTAIN CHARISMA!!!!!!!
(Instantly, the Portland Maine crowd would become unglued, as Captain Charisma himself would make his way out through the curtains. A microphone in hand, Captain Charisma makes his way down the ramp, as he heads to the ring. In the ring, however, there would be a large cloth sheet. Covering a relatively large, somewhat round object, as many begin to realize what it is. However, it is only assumption until it’s confirmed. Captain Charisma slowly makes his way up the steel steps, entering the ring, slowly approaching the very center of the canvas, looking directly at the sheet of cloth. A small smirk appears on his face. He can hear the sound of the crowd. They, too, know what’s under here. The anticipation only adds to the excitement, though, and because of that, he doesn’t reveal it right away. He raises a mic.)
Captain Charisma: I believe everybody has guessed what joins me here in this ring. Covered by a black, satin sheet of cloth; under here lies something that is incredibly important to the Bloodsport event that is just five weeks away. What lies under here has a history on this brand, and it is something I take great pleasure in bringing back. It’s been… a long time since we’ve seen this. Two years to be exact, due to what unfolded last season. However, now, we return to our roots – with this exact object metaphorically being rooted into this brand. Voltage has returned back to normal. Voltage has returned back to the stage it was prior to Season 16. Voltage has returned back to being able to use *this.* So, I won’t build your anticipation much longer. Ladies and Gentlemen allow me to reintroduce you to… THE BLOODSPORT WHEEL OF DEATH!!!
(Captain Charisma grabs the sheet, before yanking it, revealing the exact thing he announced; the wheel of death. A large selection of stipulations, a large selection of hell to put one another through, this Wheel of Death embodies its very name perfectly, and doesn’t take a genius to uncover what the notion of it is. With that; the crowd immediately cheer. The roof practically is blown off the place, as Captain Charisma brings back an item that is surrounded with great excitement and intensity. Something that will decide the future of the Bloodsport event, and numerous matches to come.)
Captain Charisma: On this Wheel of Death, for those unfamiliar, are countless stipulations. Stipulations that we do not see anywhere else. Stipulations that completely define the Bloodsport event, and Voltage as a whole. This Wheel of Death brings an entirely different layer to the marquee event, as Elitists will go through HELL in order to come out on top. And now, I’m proud to announce that it is BACK. This is going to be spun numerous times over. This is going to be deciding match, after match. And, ladies and gentlemen? We won’t have to wait any longer. This wheel will be spun TONIGHT. This wheel will be spun RIGHT NOW. I’m proud to announce that the first match this wheel will be spun for is-
(Seconds later, all of that hype, and rejoicing is cut to an immediate halt, as ‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean blares through the speaker system, practically flooding through, and the crowd instantly starts to boo. Jack Ripley’s theme song clashes with the hatred of the crowd, almost as if it were two swords colliding, struggling for control; it’s completely unsure which is drowning out which. Jack Ripley’s entrance graphics play on the titantron, as Captain Charisma slowly lowers the microphone, giving a very neutral face, as he turns his head to the entranceway. Jack Ripley slowly begins to walk out through the curtains, directly facing Captain Charisma. Jack is still in a sour mood after the past few weeks. While it’s definitely been made better since last time, it’s going to be pretty difficult to get on Jack Ripley’s good side knowing what has happened, and there’s no surprise there. Wearing casual clothing, Jack slowly walks down the ramp, before going up the steel steps. A microphone already in hand, he begins to approach Captain Charisma, his theme song slowly fading out.)
Jack Ripley: Yeah, we’re not waiting around any longer.
(The crowd boos.)
Jack Ripley: I don’t care what you were going to announce. I don’t care what match you were going to spin the wheel for. I don’t care what you were going to do with it, because all that matters to me is the match that I have. I don’t care what other matches need a wheel spin for, I’m not waiting whatsoever. Jamie wronged me. I had genuinely believed we’d be on a completely different page than we are, and I’m rightfully angry at this. Captain Charisma, you know that Jamie and I are competing in a stipulation match. I mean, it’s only fitting. After everything that’s been said and done, it’s only fitting that we return to drawing blood from one another, especially since I took his Championship with assistance from a railroad spike. There is only one way this was ever going to end. You know I’m not going to wait around. You know that I’m not going to sit around on my hands, and just wait for some stipulation to be assigned. You know what I want, CC. You know exactly what I want. That other match can wait. SPIN THAT WHEEL. REVEAL OUR STIPULATION. That’s ALL I ask.
(Captain Charisma nods, as he raises his microphone.)
Captain Charisma: Alright. I understand. I don’t have a problem with that whatsoever.
Jack Ripley: Good.
(Jack approaches the Wheel of Death, before grabbing onto the edge. With absolutely zero hesitation, he swings it down, as the wheel begins to spin. Starting off, it goes so fast that it’s absolutely impossible to tell what any of the stipulations read, however as it slowly comes to a stop, it begins to get somewhat predictable, in the sense that it is enough to wonder what it will actually land on. Eventually, though, it stops… as the stipulation reads…)
Captain Charisma: Sadistic Madness. :notbad:
Crowd: :damn: :damn: :damn:!!!!!
Captain Charisma: In order to score any pinfalls or submissions, you MUST draw your opponent’s blood beforehand!
(Jack Ripley, finally, begins to form a slight smile on his face.)
Jack Ripley: This is EXACTLY what I needed. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to deal with this. Quite frankly, too long. I’ve been elsewhere for quite a while, yet despite that fact, I wouldn’t have wanted anything else. Jamie claims that I peaked, defeating him. That I never reached the same heights I once did, and that the victory over ‘The Ace’ was the greatest I was ever going to get. This… this is how I’m going to prove each and every one of those claims wrong. I’ve NEVER been more motivated than now. I’ve NEVER wanted better for myself than this. And, believe me, I’ve been extremely high on my goals my entire life. I made a promise that I was going to bring the best Jack Ripley to Season 17. At the expense of every single Elitist in that locker room; I am ensuring that there is none better than me, and that includes your faux-God Jamie O’Hara. With the stipulation in mind? I’ll have absolutely no CHOICE but to bring that Jack Ripley out. Because if not, I’ll be doused in my own blood, practically clinging onto life, as I feel the consciousness fade out of me. I’ve felt similar feelings all last season way too often. I refuse to end yet another event feeling that. I refuse to end yet another event with my head in my hands.
(Jack, impassioned, delivers his speech as his eyes never leave the Wheel of Death… that is until ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin begins to blare through the speakers, and the entire EAW audience immediately bursts into a fit of cheers. “The Ace” would make his way through the curtains, making his way onto the stage as once more, a familiar sight, Jamie stares down at Jack. This time, however, he seems a lot less amused. More focused. More driven. Due to the stipulation being announced and the clear passion in Jack’s eyes, Jamie O’Hara has sent himself into a mindset that very few can beat, and that’s very easily studied just by his expressions. He makes his way down the ramp, as he hops onto the apron, slowly entering the ring – ‘Kashmir’ fading out.)
Jamie O’Hara: Three weeks, Jack. Three weeks. That is, in total, how long I have been waiting to hear something such as that. That is, in total, how long I have been waiting to hear something that isn’t the same nasally groaning as weeks prior. Three weeks, in total, is how long I have been waiting to hear something that not only would have been far more appreciated on week one, but also means as little as it would have the first time. You have had so many opportunities to make yourself clear, Jack. You have had so many opportunities to get yourself across, and you opted out for what is essentially below worthless. What isn’t, in some capacity, worthless is this stipulation. I won’t lie; I don’t care for it. I’m not somebody who will ride or die on what kind of match he competes him, due to the fact that I excel EVERYWHERE, however I’m willing to entertain this stipulation. I’m willing to entertain this match. Because, by no means has this changed anything. I still feel the same way I have the past few weeks, and hearing that I will potentially have blood spewing from my skull yet another time in my career doesn’t scare me of anything. This is what I had expected.
Jamie O’Hara: You wanted this match. You asked for it. You received it. You wanted a stipulation. You asked for it. You received it. You wanted blood. You asked for it. By the draw of a dime; you received it. That is all I am giving you – what you asked for. Nothing more, nothing less. I’m not giving you some sort of new height to achieve nor am I giving you any satisfaction. I’m giving you what you came here for, and I am delivering on each and every one of my words. This isn’t your chance to prove anything. This isn’t your opportunity to achieve the highest level of success anyone possibly could yet again. This isn’t Road To Redemption 2020. What we’re witnessing is another match against an Elitist Jack Ripley cannot compare to, burning out once more, a common scenario with him. It COULD have been avoided. It COULD have been different. Yet almost miraculously, failure seems to find Jack very easily. It’s infatuated with him.
(Jack Ripley listens to everything Jamie O’Hara has to say, as he raises his microphone. His eyebrow twitches, clearly everything is getting to him-)
James Peters: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!!!!!!!!!
Crowd: :damn:!!!!
James Peters: JACK RIPLEY JUST TOOK JAMIE O’HARA OUT WITH THAT SUPERKICK TO THE HEAD, AS JAMIE IMMEDIATELY CRASHES TO THE GROUND!!!!
(Jamie immediately tumbles backwards and crashes against the mat. Laid out in a star position, Jamie is down and out. However, Jack isn’t done. He grabs Jamie by the jaw, and slowly lifts him to his knees.)
Jack Ripley: (off-mic) I TOLD YOU, JAMIE. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE YOUR GREATEST LOSS.
James Peters: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!!!!! JACK RIPLEY TAKES OUT JAMIE O’HARA COMPLETELY!!!
(Jamie crumples to the ground, face-first, completely knocked out. If he wasn’t unconscious beforehand, he sure is now. Jack Ripley stands over him, as the camera – beside Jamie’s body – aims upwards to show Jack staring down at what just became his prey. The entire audience boos. Captain Charisma kneels down, and rushes to Jamie’s side. Jack simply stares down at the mess he has created.)
Jack Ripley: (off-mic) It only gets worse from here.
(Jack states, coldly, as Jamie hasn’t moved an inch. Neither has Jack. He stands over his lifeless body, his eyes not being removed from Jamie’s. Eventually, the camera would pan elsewhere and the show would go into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for the upcoming “Barbie” movie featuring Alex Myers and ARIA.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
(“The Perfect Girl” by Mareux plays to a mixed reaction, and Ruler comes out looking focused ahead of his match, but stops at the rampway, waiting for Donovan to arrive as “I Rise” by Cory Marks plays next. Neither man are exactly thrilled to team with one another, but have a mutual goal, and that is to win, using that to try and co-exist.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 432 pounds… THE TEAM OF RULER AND DONOVAN DUKE!
Persephone: The sight of Ruler standing alongside Donovan is hilarious.
James Peters: Well, they both look polar opposite to one another, but they do have a few things in common, one is their mutual want to win this match, as knocking off the Tag Team Champions is a huge milestone.
Rich Russillo: We’ve seen that they can at least coexist for a brief time earlier on when they wrecked our EAW World Champion, Drake King.
Persephone: That was hilarious also! :mjlol:
(‘Tot Musica‘ by Ado plays to a positive reaction from the crowd as the Unified Tag Team Champions arrive, and pose together on the stage, looking confident ahead of their match with Ruler and Duke as they make their way down to the ring. Holly takes time to high five a few fans, meanwhile, Harper stays focused.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents! Weighing in at a combined weight of 267 pounds…THEY ARE THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… THE TEAM OF HARPER LEE AND HOLLY ARROW…POTARA!!
James Peters: POTARA have their hands full with Solomon Stane, and Kirk Redwood at Bloodsport. But they can’t be looking through their opponents tonight, or else they’ll be walking into that match with next to no momentum.
Rich Russillo: It’s good to have confidence, just not overconfidence.
James Peters: I don’t blame POTARA for having confidence. I mean, the current Unified Tag Team Champions, and you’re expecting to get beat by a one night only team? No way.
Rich Russillo: Well, we’ve seen crazier things happen in the land of Elite.
(The referee signals to the bell as both Holly and Ruler start things off.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and it looks as if we’ll be starting things off with both Holly Arrow and Ruler, both competitors representing their respective teams.
Rich Russillo: I’ll tell you what, it wasn’t easy for Ruler to get into this match, as I saw him bickering with Donovan Duke a bit early on, trying to decide who’ll start off first, already showing they don’t have that same team chemistry as POTARA. Despite beating the crap out of Drake King earlier, don’t get it twisted, they are not friends.
James Peters: Well, Holly and Ruler circle one another, and engage in a collar and elbow tie-up, center of the ring. Ruler gets the early advantage, wringing the arm of Arrow, and transitioning into a hammerlock. Holly counters with a snapmare, and Ruler scrambles back to his feet! HOLLY TRIPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A DOUBLE LEG, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: Ruler rolls onto his belly, trying to trip Arrow up, and it’d look as if he were successful, but Holly rolls through to her feet! Ruler pops back to his feet, and charges Arrow! HOLLY SIDESTEPS WHATEVER HE PLANNED, AND SENDS RULER INTO THE ROPES WHERE HE REBOUNDS OFF! Leapfrog by Arrow! Ruler halts his momentum, and grabs Holly from behind for a GERMAN SUPLEX!
James Peters: BUT HOLLY COUNTERS WITH A VICTORY ROLL!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND RULER RUNS INTO AN ARM DRAG, THEN IMMEDIATELY RUNS INTO ANOTHER! Ruler rises to a knee, and Holly Arrow is beckoning for him. Will Ruler bite the bait- NO, Ruler tags out to Donovan Duke.
**TAG!!**
Persephone: Great, here comes Donovan. Hopefully, he can heat up what’s already fixing to be a boring match. 🙄
Rich Russillo: With a fresh Donovan Duke entering the ring, Holly evens the odds, and allows a fresh Harper Lee to enter the ring.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Now, it’s Donovan Duke and Harper Lee representing their respective teams as they circle one another before locking up in the center of the ring. Harper manages to slip behind Donovan for a rear waistlock, but Duke easily manages to pry Lee’s hands apart before isolating her arm with an arm wringer. Lee flips onto her back, and kips up to her feet, reversing the arm wringer with one of her own!
James Peters: Donovan Duke does the same, rolling through to his feet, and kipping back up, countering with an arm wringer of his own, shifting the momentum. Harper Lee performs a cartwheel, and grounds Duke with a drop toe hold! Lee floats over for a grounded front facelock, but Donovan Duke twirls out of it, grabbing Lee in a grounded front facelock of his own as both competitors are up to their knees now. Lee twirls out of the maneuver, and both competitors scramble back to their feet! You can see they’re at a bit of a stalemate!
Persephone: Technical wrestling, yay…
Rich Russillo: Harper Lee can be a jack of all trades, knowing her way around a wristlock, knowing how to strike, and knowing how to fly when the time calls for it. Donovan Duke can be the same way.
James Peters: Well, having reached a stalemate, I think that has given Harper Lee a newfound respect for Donovan Duke, who she extends her hand to. Duke goes to shake it- BUT HARPER LEE SMACKS HIM ACROSS THE FACE WITH A SLAP, TURNING DUKE AROUND, AND LEAVING HIM VULNERABLE FOR A SCHOOL GIRL!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: BOTH COMPETITORS ARE QUICKLY BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND AN ENRAGED DONOVAN DUKE DOUBLE LEGS HARPER DOWN TO THE CANVAS, CONNECTING WITH RIGHTS AS HARPER TRIES TO COVER UP! WE KNOW HARPER HAS A TENDENCY TO ANNOY OPPONENTS, AND THAT MIGHT’VE BEEN THE GOAL THERE! TO ANNOY DONOVAN DUKE, AND GOAD HIM INTO MAKING A MISTAKE!
James Peters: LEE ROLLS DUKE ON HIS BACK, MOUNTING HIM WITH PUNCHES NOW! EVENTUALLY, DONOVAN MANAGES TO PUSH HARPER LEE OFF! LEE RISES TO A KNEE, AND TAGS OUT TO HOLLY ARROW!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Holly enters the ring, and aims to stand Donovan Duke back up, as he rises to a knee, favoring his jaw after being cracked in it by Harper. BUT DUKE EXPLODES WITH AN OVERHAND CHOP TO THE CHEST THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA, AND DOUBLES ARROW OVER! BUT HOLLY RESPONDS WITH A SPINNING BACK KICK, DROPPING DUKE TO A KNEE!
**TAG!**
Persephone: Harper Lee is now once again legal…
James Peters: HOLLY HOLDS DONOVAN UP WHILE LEE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A DISCUS LARIAT! SAME TIME, HOLLY SCORES WITH A LEG SWEEP! ARROW RISES TO ALL FOURS, AND LEE KICKS OFF HER BACK FOR A FLYING DROPKICK INTO RULER, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE APRON! POTARA IS ALREADY SHOWING WHO THE REAL TAG TEAM IS IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke pulls himself up in POTARA’s corner, AND HOLLY ARROW CHARGES IN! DUKE SENDS ARROW UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER! BUT HOLLY CATCHES HERSELF OUT ON THE APRON, AND SLINGSHOTS HERSELF BACK INSIDE, CONNECTING WITH A BACK ELBOW ONTO DUKE!
James Peters: ARROW SNAPMARES DONOVAN DOWN IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND HARPER GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES- BUT SEES RULER PULL HIMSELF UP ON THE OUTSIDE, USING THE APRON, AND LEE DROPS HIM AGAIN WITH A WRECKING BALL DROPKICK! HARPER SLIDES BACK IN THE RING, AND CHARGES TOWARD A SEATED DUKE WHILE HOLLY RUNS OFF THE ROPES BEHIND HIM!
Rich Russillo: OOH! SICKENING IMPACT ON THE PENALTY KICK, SLIDING NORTHERN LARIAT COMBO! HARPER WITH THE KICK, HOLLY WITH THE LARIAT! Harper and Holly high five one another before Holly leaves the ring. Meanwhile, Harper is left with Donovan Duke, who begins to stir, somebody still in this thing after that combination performed.
James Peters: Lee stands Duke back up, and goes to launch him with an exploder suplex! BUT DUKE ELBOWS HIS WAY OUT OF IT, REIGNING DOWN WITH 12-6 ELBOWS TO THE BACK OF HARPER LEE’S NECK, BEATING HER DOWN TO A KNEE! I think the vicious side has been awoken in Duke, who sends Harper Lee out through the middle rope!
Persephone: It’s about time he stops letting a midget, and her slightly taller friend kick his ass.
Rich Russillo: Duke exits the ring, and grabs Harper Lee’s wrist, IRISH WHIPPING HER BACK FIRST INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! DUKE THREW LEE WITH SO MUCH FORCE AND MOMENTUM, SHE HIT SIDEWAYS! Lee writhes in pain, favoring her back and neck, then gets rolled back inside the ring by Donovan Duke.
James Peters: Duke pulls Harper up to her feet in a front facelock, and gestures for Ruler to get in the ring. Ruler obliges, and Donovan Duke cracks Harper Lee across the chest with a KNIFE EDGE CHOP! Lee spins around into Ruler, WHO CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP NOW! BOTH COMPETITORS TAKE TURNS DELIVERING CHOPS ON HARPER LEE, SHOWING THEIR FIRST BIT OF TEAMWORK!
Rich Russillo: RULER GOES ANOTHER- BUT HARPER LEE CATCHES THE ARM WITH BOTH HANDS! AND DUKE CONNECTS WITH A CHOP ACROSS HARPER’S BACK! Harper drops to a knee, and Ruler hooks Harper up for a double suplex alongside Duke. DOUBLE SUPLE- NO! LEE GOT HOISTED IN THE AIR, BUT SHIFTED THE MOMENTUM, SPIKING BOTH MEN ON THEIR HEADS WITH A DDT!
James Peters: Lee uses this as an opportunity to crawl towards her partner, and tags out to Holly Arrow!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Tag! Here comes Holly Arrow as both make it back to their feet! DUKE GOES A CLOTHESLINE ON ARROW, BUT HOLLY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND CATCHES RULER WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE, KNOCKING HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER! DUKE COMES MARCHING IN, BUT GETS DOUBLED OVER WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE GUT!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE, JOLTING HIM UPRIGHT, AND KNOCKS DUKE INTO POTARA’S CORNER WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! HOLLY CHARGES INTO RULER WITH A SHINING WIZARD IN THE CORNER, AND BRINGS HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR A NECKBREAKER! BUT DUKE COMES STAGGERING OUT OF THE CORNER, AND GETS A KICK TO THE GUT FOR HIS TROUBLES BY HOLLY, WHO PULLS HIM IN A FRONT FACELOCK!
James Peters: DDT, NECKBREAKER COMBO BY ARROW, WHO IS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS AT THE MOMENT! HOLLY TAUNTS TO THE CROWD, WHO IS GETTING FIRED UP ALONGSIDE HER! Ruler rolls out of the ring, and Duke pulls himself up in the corner. ARROW CHARGES IN WITH ANOTHER SHINING WIZARD IN THE CORNER! AND RUNS TOWARD THE OPPOSITE CORNER, GOING UP AND OVER THE TOP OUT TO THE APRON, SO SHE CAN CONNECT WITH A RUNNING PENALTY KICK TO RULER AS HE STOOD HIMSELF UP!
Rich Russillo: DUKE CHARGES OUT OF THE CORNER, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST BY HOLLY ON THE APRON, WHO SLINGSHOTS HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE FOR A SUNSET FLIP! BUT HOLLY DOESNT HOLD IT FOR A COVER, AND INSTEAD, OPTS FOR A SHARPSHOOTER ON DUKE! CENTER OF THE RING, NOWHERE TO GO!
James Peters: RULER SLIDES IN THE RING, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES BESIDE ARROW FOR A HURRICANRANA DRIVER! SPACE CADET CONNECTS!
Persephone: Why didn’t she just release the hold? :wtf:
James Peters: Well, once catching wind of what Ruler was doing, Holly tried to, but wasn’t quick enough, and was left vulnerable for that signature move by Ruler, who might’ve just turned the tide of this match up, as not being a formal tag team, Ruler and Duke have struggled a bit to find a foothold throughout this match, unable to sustain momentum quite like POTARA.
Rich Russillo: Ruler exits the ring, and this is where not being the legal man becomes a disadvantage, as despite hitting Space Cadet, Ruler is unable to immediately capitalize, and has to rely on Duke for that, who is stirring much like Holly. Both competitors slowly make it back to their feet, and DUKE CHARGES HOLLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE! HARPER ENTERS THE RING, SEEING HER PARTNER, BUT GETS A RIGHT HAND FOR HER EFFORTS, GETTING DROPPED AS A RESULT!
James Peters: HOLLY RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH A RIGHT HAND AS WELL! HARPER SCRAMBLES TO HERS, AND GETS DROPPED WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! DUKE IS GETTING THAT SECOND WIND, AND GOES TO IRISH WHIP HARPER IN THE CORNER AS SHE RISES BACK TO HER FEET! BUT HARPER COUNTERS, SENDING DUKE TO THE CORNER INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: HARPER CHARGES IN- OOH! DONOVAN GETS THE BOOT UP! MEANWHILE, HOLLY HAS ROLLED OUT TO THE APRON, AND PULLED HERSELF UP, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A TRIANGLE CLOTHESLINE BY DONOVAN! DUKE GETS TURNS AROUND, AND ALMOST GETS CAUGHT WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE BY LEE, BUT DONOVAN DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND HARPER REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: HARPER GOES FOR A JUMPING CROSSBODY, BUT GETS CAUGHT OUT OF MID AIR FOR A FALLAWAY SLAM! DUKE TURNS AROUND, DIRECTING ATTENTION BACK TO ARROW, WHO HAS RISEN TO HER FEET ON THE OUTSIDE! DONOVAN BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR A TOPE CON HILO, CRASHING DOWN ONTO HOLLY!
Persephone: ??? WHERE DID HE GET ALL THIS ENERGY FROM?!
Rich Russillo: DONOVAN SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CROSSBODIES HARPER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! LEE USED THOSE ROPES TO PULL HERSELF UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! BOTH COMPETITORS SPILL TO THE OUTSIDE, AND DUKE RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, SLIDING IN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO HOLLY ARROW, WHO SLIDES BACK IN HERSELF!
James Peters: DUKE CHARGES TOWARD HER, BUT ARROW SIDESTEPS HIM, SENDING DONOVAN UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE- NO! DONOVAN CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND THRUSTS HIS SHOULDER INTO HOLLY’S GUT AS SHE WAS LOOKING TO KNOCK HIM OFF WITH A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: DUKE STICKS HIS HEAD BETWEEN ARROW’S LEGS, AND BACK BODY DROPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! HARPER SLIDES IN THE RING, AND CHARGES TOWARD DONOVAN, BUT HE LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, SENDING HER TO THE OUTSIDE AS WELL!
James Peters: DONOVAN HAS A DANGEROUS LOOK IN HIS EYE AS HE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, BACK FACING POTARA, WHO SLOWLY RISE TO THEIR FEET ON THE OUTSIDE, AND DONOVAN DIVES OFF WITH A MOONSAULT, WIPING THEM BOTH OUT! DUKE TAKES A MOMENT TO HIGH FIVE AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN THE FRONT ROW, GETTING FIRED UP!
Persephone: Stop taunting, and stay on her, moron!
Rich Russillo: Well, Duke must’ve heard your advice, Persephone, as he rolls Holly Arrow back inside the ring. Holly gets to her feet, almost out of instinct, AND DUKE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, TURNING ARROW INSIDE OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
James Peters: NO! Holly Arrow pops the shoulder up! Ruler gestures for Donovan to end it, and Duke looks as if he’s going to follow orders, pulling Arrow back to her feet, and lifting her onto his shoulders in a fireman’s carry! He wants Dukes of Hazard- but Holly! Holly manages to slip off his shoulders, and stumbles back into her corner. HARPER LEE TAGS IN!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Duke turns around, and realizes what just happened, but doesn’t seem too phased, beckoning for Harper to enter the ring, which she does. Both competitors meet in the center, and exchange words briefly before HARPER TAKES THE FIRST SHOT WITH A RIGHT HAND! DUKE RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN!
James Peters: HARPER! DUKE! HARPER! DUKE! HARPER! DUKE! BOTH COMPETITORS ENGAGE IN A HOCKEY FIGHT, JUST SLUGGING IT OUT WITH ONE ANOTHER! BUT HARPER EXPLODES WITH A RIGHT HOOK THAT SHE CALLS THE DRAGON FIST, PUTTING A LITTLE EXTRA UMPH INTO THAT ONE! DUKE IS OUT ON HIS FEET, AND HARPER RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: BUT GETS BLASTED WITH A DROPKICK! DUKE PULLS LEE UP, AND SENDS HER INTO POTARA’S CORNER! ALTHOUGH, HOLLY IS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN! DUKE BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM, LEADING TO RULER TO MAKE A BLIND TAG!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: RUNNING CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER BY DONOVAN, FOLLOWED UP BY A RUNNING FOREARM FROM RULER! RULER SENDS HARPER INTO DONOVAN FOR A DEALERS CHOICE! SPINNING BACK FIST! HARPER IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO RULER, WHO PUSHES HER FORWARD WITH A FRONT KICK BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES INTO DUKE ONCE MORE, THIS TIME FOR A MICHINOKU DRIVER!
Rich Russillo: DEALERS CHOICE AND DRAWING DEAD CONNECT BACK TO BACK! DONOVAN ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND RULER STALKS LEE FROM THE CORNER, WATCHING AS SHE TRIES TO RISE BACK TO HER FEET OUT OF INSTINCT, BUT CAN ONLY GET TO A SEATED POSITION BEFORE RULER STRIKES WITH A RUNNING METEORA! CATCH THE RAINBOW LANDS, AND RULER QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Persephone: OH, CMON!
James Peters: Ruler checks with the referee, looking to affirm if that was actually three or not. Once getting the confirmation it wasn’t, Ruler decides to tag out to Donovan Duke.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: To their credit, they had a little slip at the beginning, but these two are trying to work as a team, and look how close that has gotten them to scoring a victory over the current Tag Champs.
James Peters: Duke enters the ring, and tries standing Harper Lee up- BUT SHE EXPLODES WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! Donovan staggers to the corner, AND HARPER CHARGES INTO HIM WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE! LEE GOES TO BOUNCE OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM, BUT DUKE CHASES AFTER HER, AND GOES FOR A RUNNING CORNER CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT HARPER LEE SIDESTEPS! DUKE GOES STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND LEE NAILS HIM IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI! LEE TAGS OUT TO HOLLY ARROW WHILE DUKE TURNS AROUND IN THE CORNER!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: HOLLY ARROW ENTERS THE RING, AND BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM AS SHE COMES BARRELING INTO DUKE WITH ANOTHER SHINING WIZARD INTO THE CORNER! HOLLY SHORT ARMS HIM INTO A CLOTHESLINE, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE DIVING OFF WITH A FROG SPLASH! COVER IS MADE, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! RESILIENCE BEING SHOWN BY DONOVAN DUKE!
Persephone: Great, now I need him to stop showing it.
Rich Russillo: Duke pulls himself up in POTARA’s corner, showing that he might not know where he is. HOLLY COMES CHARGING IN, BUT EATS A BACK ELBOW! DUKE TURNS HIS BACK TO ARROW, AND CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT HOLLY PEELS HIM AWAY FROM THE CORNER IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION, AND HARPER HOPS UP ON THE APRON, TAGGING OUT TO HOLLY!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: HARPER CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND DIVES OFF WITH A CROSSBODY ONTO DONOVAN! ELECTRIC CHAIR, CROSSBODY COMBO! HARPER CRAWLS INTO THE COVER AS HOLLY ROLLS OUT THE RING!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR-
Persephone: NO! RULER SAVES THE MATCH FOR HIS TEAM! 😡
Rich Russillo: RULER CAME IN WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF HARPER LEE! RULER GRABS LEE, AND TRIES TO STAND HER UP, BUT FROM BEHIND COMES HOLLY ARROW, WHO GRABS HOLD OF RULER, AND SENDS HIM TUMBLING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
James Peters: WITH RULER NEUTRALIZED FOR THE TIME BEING, HOLLY PULLS DUKE BACK TO HIS FEET IN POSITION FOR A RIPCORD! HARPER LEE GOES FOR THE DRAGON FIST, BUT DONOVAN DUKE GRABBED THE BACK OF HOLLY’S NECK, SENDING HER INTO THE BLOW AT THE LAST MINUTE!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY GOES DOWN, AND HARPER LEE SPINS AROUND INTO A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BY DUKE, WHO STARTS SPINNING HER AROUND FOR A GIANT SWING!
James Peters: BUT HOLLY! HOLLY RE-ENTERS THE FRAY, CATCHING DUKE MID SWING WITH A RUNNING INAZUMA LEG LARIAT! HOLLY DRAGS HARPER ON TOP OF DUKE FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Holly can’t believe it, and gestures for Harper to tag her in, which she does after taking a moment to shake the cobwebs out of her head.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: POTARA orchestrates something with one another, and Harper climbs to the top turnbuckle. Holly lifts Donovan up in position for a burning hammer- BUT RULER ENTERS THE RING, PULLING DUKE OFF HOLLY’S SHOULDERS! DONOVAN SHOVES HOLLY INTO HARPER, CROTCHING HER ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: DUKE SENDS HOLLY INTO RULER FOR A POP-UP POWERBOMB! AND DONOVAN CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE FOR A SUPERPLEX ONTO LEE! BUT WAIT! RULER POSITIONED HOLLY ARROW TO TAKE THE BRUNT OF THAT IMPACT AFTER HITTING HER WITH THE POWERBOMB, AND BOTH LEE AND DUKE COME CRASHING DOWN ON HER! DUKE MAKES THE COVER ON ARROW!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEE-
Persephone: NO!
Rich Russillo: HARPER LEE SAVES THINGS FOR HER TEAM WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK OF DUKE! Lee exerted all her remaining energy, and simply rolls out to the apron. Ruler is annoyed that he wasn’t quick enough to stop her, but regardless, extends his hand out for a tag.
James Peters: Duke rolls over to his corner, and tags out to Ruler, allowing him to become the legal man.
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Ruler enters the ring, and lifts Holly in position for Bloodrayne Maker as she rose to all fours. RULER WANTS THAT SWINGING REVERSE STO- BUT HOLLY ARROW COUNTERS WITH A SCHOOL GIRL, ROLLING RULER THROUGH TO A KNEE! ARROW GOES FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE- BUT RULER DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY SPINS AROUND, AND RULER POPS TO HIS FEET FOR A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! HOLLY IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS BEFORE COLLAPSING DOWN TO THE CANVAS! HARPER ENTERS THE RING, AND GOES FOR A LARIAT- BUT RULER LOOKS TO COUNTER WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
James Peters: LEE ELBOWS HER WAY OUT OF IT, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH RV1! RUNNING BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE! LEE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND HOLLY STUMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, WANDERING INTO A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX BY RULER! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: HOLLY KICKS OUT! RULER POUNDS THE MAT BRIEFLY IN FRUSTRATION, BUT SIGNALS THE BEGINNING OF THE END! HOLLY GETS LIFTED TO HER FEET, AND GETS PLACES BETWEEN THE LEGS OF RULER FOR THE SPIKE PILEDRIVER! BUT HOLLY TWIRLS OUT OF THE MADE IN HEAVEN-
James Peters: ARROW! ARROW GETS CAUGHT WITH A FOREARM, AND STAGGERS BACK! ALMOST TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT REBOUNDS INTO RULER FOR A JAWBREAKER LARIAT! RULER GOT TURNED INSIDE OUT!
Persephone: COVER HIM!
Rich Russillo: DUKE! DONOVAN DUKE SLIDES IN WITH A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HOLLY’S SKULL AS SHE WAS TRYING TO CRAWL INTO THE COVER ON RULER! HARPER HOPS UP ON THE APRON, AND DUKE COMES CHARGING IN!
James Peters: HARPER! HARPER SLINGSHOTS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SPEAR! DUKE ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE, IN A WORLD OF PAIN, AND LEE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, SOARING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE DDT!
Rich Russillo: HARPER ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND BRINGS HOLLY ARROW BACK TO! HOLLY STAGGERS TO THEIR CORNER AS HARPER EXITS TO THE APRON! TAG!
**TAG!!**
James Petere: TAG IS MADE, AND RULER IS STRUGGLING BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT THERE MIGHT BE NOTHING FOR HIM TO DO AS HOLLY SENDS HIM INTO THE ROPES FOR SKILL ISSUE! THAT DEVASTATING FLAPJACK, CODE BREAKER COMBO! COVER IS MADE BY LEE WHILE HOLLY ARROW KEEPS GUARD!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNERS…POTARA!!
(‘Tot Musica‘ by Ado plays to a thunderous reaction from the crowd, as Harper Lee rises to both knees, and raises her fists in victory. The referee comes in with their Unified Tag Titles, and Holly Arrow grabs hold of them, proceeding to hand Lee her half as the two begin to celebrate.)
James Peters: What a match between these two teams, which, in the end, POTARA came out the other side victorious.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think that came as a shock to many, given they are the current tag team champions.
James Peters: No, I think what came as a shock is Ruler and Donovan Duke working so effectively as a team.
Persephone: :wow:
Rich Russillo: Yeah, they worked very well together, which is evident as they were able to give the tag champs a run for their money.
James Peters: Welp, the #POTARASweep continues heading into Bloodsport 2023!
(POTARA backpedal up the ramp, having their arms around each other’s shoulders, and holding their Tag Titles high. Meanwhile, Donovan Duke re-enters the ring, and decides to help Ruler back to his feet. Although, Ruler shoves Duke away, much to the shock of Donovan.)
James Peters: Hey, what’s that about?
Persephone: Use your head, James. It looks like Ruler is letting Duke have it.
Rich Russillo: What? Does Ruler believe this is Donovan’s fault?
James Peters: Well, Donovan was his partner, and as a partner, you’re meant to be there to break up pins.
Rich Russillo: I know that, but cmon! Donovan was taken out.
(Ruler shoves Duke, but Donovan shoves him right back, standing his ground. Ruler shoves Duke once more-)
James Peters: OOH! WELL, I COULDVE TOLD YOU THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AS DUKE DOUBLE LEGS RULER DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: YEAH, AS SOON AS THAT SHOVING MATCH STARTED, I KNEW THINGS WERE NOT GOING TO END WELL AS DONOVAN DUKE IS NOW PUMMELING RULER WITH LEFTS AND RIGHTS!
James Peters: RULER IS DOING HIS BEST TO COVER UP, BUT MANAGES TO ROLL DUKE ON HIS BACK, AND STARTS HAMMERING HIM WITH RIGHTS!
Persephone: :mjlol2:
Rich Russillo: SO MUCH FOR TEAMWORK!
James Peters: RULER AND DUKE WORKED WELL TOGETHER IN THE MATCH, BUT ITS POST MATCH WHERE THINGS COME CRASHING DOWN!
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT DUKE! DUKE ROLLS HIMSELF ON TOP OF RULER, AND MOUNTS HIM WITH RIGHTS NOW! THESE TWO ARE FIGHTING WITH PURE SAVAGERY, SEEING NOTHING BUT RED WITH ONE ANOTHER!
James Peters: DONOVAN CONTINUES TO UNLOAD WITH PUNCHES IN BUNCHES, LEFTS AND RIGHTS, AND STOMPS RULER DOWN ONTO THE MIDSECTION, KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF HIS SYSTEM!
(Donovan Duke looks down at Ruler, who is writhing in pain, clutching his gut, and shakes his head before going to leave.)
Rich Russillo: RULER! RULER ISNT DONE, AND SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, CRACKING DUKE IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH AN ELBOW! DONOVAN GOES DOWN, AND RULER STARTS TO PUMMEL A PRONE DUKE SOME MORE!
James Peters: DONOVAN RISES TO HIS FEET, GETTING GRABBED IN A FRONT FACELOCK BY RULER, WHO CLUBS HIM ACROSS THE BACK, AND DELIVERS HARD RIGHTS TO THE RIBS!
Rich Russillo: DUKE BUILDS MOMENTUM, AND DRIVES HIMSELF AND RULER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SPEAR! BOTH COMPETITORS GO TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE, AND SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, CHARGING AT ONE ANOTHER!
James Peters: THESE TWO ARE IN A HOCKEY FIGHT RINGSIDE!
Persephone: FINALLY! SOME SECURITY TO SEPARATE THESE TWO BUFFOONS!
James Peters: RULER STILL WANTS A PIECE OF DUKE! DUKE STILL WANTS A PIECE OF RULER, AND ARE TRYING TO BREAK FREE FROM SECURITY’S GRASP!
Rich Russillo: CROWD ARE CHANTING LET THEM FIGHT, BUT I DONT THINK THATS GONNA HAPPEN!
James Peters: IF YOU WANNA SEE THESE TWO FIGHT, YOU’RE GONNA WANNA TUNE INTO BLOODSPORT, BECAUSE THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THEY’LL DO WHEN FIGHTING FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(The camera cuts elsewhere on a shot of security holding back both Ruler and Donovan Duke, who are desperately trying to get one another.)
( Sunday Night Voltage transitions into the backstage area as we see Voltage Commissioner, Captain Charisma talking with Eden Sinclair in her office. Captain Charisma is wearing a dapper suit whilst Eden is wearing a light blue dress as they look to be discussing something amongst themselves. Captain Charisma looks ecstatic and enthusiastic while Eden looks more questioning and considerate. Eden asks Captain Charisma… )
Eden Sinclair: Are you sure this was a wise signing to the Voltage brand? I mean this dude hasn’t been seen in years. Are you sure this is who we want on Voltage?
( Captain Charisma gives a “what” expression towards Eden as he responds back to her saying… )
Captain Charisma: Of course this is a wise signing, this man is a well accomplished and legitimate performer. He has had some great success last time he was here, and I’m sure he’ll be able to repeat that. This will be great for Voltage!
Eden Sinclair: I don’t know CC, I just think…
( Suddenly the door gets wide open as someone enters the room. Both Eden Sinclair and Captain Charisma looks towards the door as Captain Charisma says… )
Captain Charisma: Well it’s the man himself, we were just talking about you!
( Camera pans over to reveal it as… DRAY FONTANA. Dray is back in EAW, his first appearance in well over 2 years. Dray looks as vicious as ever, sporting his ring attire as he’ll have his return match shortly. Dray doesn’t look too amused but goes to shake the hands of both Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair. Captain Charisma is the first to speak as he tells Dray… )
Captain Charisma: Welcome back to EAW Dray! We are very excited to have you be a part of Sunday Night Voltage. Isn’t that right Eden?
Eden Sinclair: Yeah sure I guess.
( Dray responds back to Captain Charisma with a certain cadence to his voice. He looks quite serious as he begins to speak. )
Dray Fontana: You both should be quite lucky and grateful you landed me to be a part of your roster. I left this company almost two years ago, feeling like this industry is full of toxicity, full of rodents who don’t deserve their spotlights and their chances to shine. In these last two years you would think my outlook on this business has changed, that I have changed for the better. Not the case, I have more hatred for this industry than I ever had before. My hatred for this industry and people within it is still there… but I was meant to rest here. I was meant to be an EAW Elitist. I was meant to be great, and I’ll guarantee you that I will be great for Sunday Night Voltage. This brand is lucky to have me, both of you, Eden and Captain Charisma are lucky to have me. I chose to be a part of this brand, and I’m going to make this season mine. This season will be trenched under my coat of paint, be trenched under my goddamn name. I’ll do what I should have done a long time ago…
( Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair are listening heavily as Dray Fontana Continues. )
Dray Fontana: If I must, I’ll take down everyone you put in front of me. Whatever name you have up your sleeve for me to face, whatever name you want to give a piece of Dray Fontana. I’ll go through all of them and then some. They’ll be in my way, my path really matters to me. What really matters within the toxicity of the wrestling business, is gold. I have championship gold on my mind already, I’m already looking far and beyond my purpose. I want the gold around my waist, around my shoulders, and the best possible thing you can do right now is give me the opportunity to accomplish my god given task. That’s the best possible scenario for you both otherwise I’m going to force myself to make life worse for the rest of the Voltage roster.
( Eden Sinclair doesn’t seem that amused with what Dray Fontana had to say. Eden Sinclair tells Dray… )
Eden Sinclair: Is that some kind of a threat? Listen here Dray, I don’t care what you achieved years ago in EAW but things are a lot different. This place has evolved, times have changed, there’s a lot more Elitists that have risen past you so quite frankly I think you should-
( Captain Charisma put his hand, which was a signal for Eden Sinclair to stop. She rolls her eyes but stops speaking, which allows Captain Charisma to take over the conversation.)
Captain Charisma: I hear you Dray, I hear you loud and clear. You came back to us, you came to EAW to be a champion, I understand that and I get that. You can say whatever you want, that we should be lucky to have you and what not but I wanted you here on Voltage because I know you’ll bring a different type of intensity. I saw what you were able to do with the PURE Championship a few years ago. Defeating Xander Payne, and successfully defending the title against Impact is no small cookie. So I’ll give you an opportunity, but not just any opportunity… A Unique Opportunity! Dray I’m going to offer you a spot in the Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder match at Bloodsport. Like I’ve mentioned, I’ve seen what you were able to do the last time you were here and I know you’ll deliver in a match like this.
( Dray thinks about it for a few seconds before answering Captain Charisma. )
Dray Fontana: Sure, I accept your offer. Who else is in this match, who are the other competitors that I’ll be squaring off at Bloodsport.
Captain Charisma: The current field as it stands are Valerie Hellstorm, Ayu Megumi, Michael Scott Connor, Mr. Wrestling XIX, Korey Gains and your opponent for tonight… Bea Valentine.
( Dray chuckles to himself at the list of competitors that was revealed to him by Captain Charisma. Dray responds back by saying… )
Dray Fontana: Those are the people I’m going to be facing? Those are poor unfortunate individuals that will be in my way for that unique opportunity? You’re having a laugh Captain Charisma surely. I mean from what I know we got a girl who does a lot of bee puns, an outcast from their own group, a literal marine major, and a delusional man who calls him “Mr. Wrestling” With these are the kind of people who you have lined up for me you might as well tell me the opportunity right now because it’s clear as day who’s going to be winning it.
Captain Charisma: Not so fast Dray, I’m not going to reveal you the opportunity just because you think the rest of the field isn’t on your level. That would be absurd. The only way you’re going to find out what that opportunity is about, you’ll have to unhook the briefcase that will be up for grabs high in the air.
( Captain Charisma stands his ground as Dray responds back to Captain Charisma…)
Dray Fontana: Alright fine, if that’s the case I’ll vow to win that match and grab hold to that briefcase with that opportunity. I’ll find out what’s inside when I win that match, no matter how many exploding barbed wires and those pathetic competitors that are in my way. Dray Fontana is back and I’m going to make this season my bitch. It will be a great way to start off my return here in EAW with a win against Bea Valentine, and shut up that bee obsessed freak. I’ll make sure she’s accustomed to what Dray Fontana is all about and preview of what’s to come at Bloodsport. I’ll see you both later and Eden, make sure you watch my match closely tonight. Maybe then, you’ll know why Captain Charisma wanted me to be a part of Sunday Night Voltage. You will all bend the knee, believe that.
(Dray’s calm and cool demeanor is noticed as he exits Eden Sinclair’s office. Eden Sinclair looks towards Captain Charisma as she tells him… )
Eden Sinclair: Ok are you 100% positive you want that man on our brand? He basically threatened to take out the roster, and laughed at the competitors in the Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder Match. I smell disaster for having Dray Fontana as a part of this brand.
Captain Charisma: Trust me Eden, he’s going to be a great addition. Sure he might have characteristics of a sociopath but he’s a great competitor to have. This man defeated Karl Impact to defend his PURE title for crying out loud. He’s not just some random nobody making these threats. He’s going to have to earn everything for sure, but he’ll bring a different type of energy to Voltage that’s needed.
Eden Sinclair: I don’t know, I’m still not buying…
Captain Charisma: Just wait and see, I assure you.
( Captain Charisma leaves Eden Sinclair’s office as Eden pulls out her phone as she’s appeared to be texting someone. Sunday Night Voltage fades out and transitions into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for the new movie “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning”, in theaters now.)
( Sunday Night Voltage returns from a commercial break after Dray Fontana’s first appearance here in EAW in two years. The crowd is really excited about this match as always. Bella Braxton enters with a smile on her face and starts announcing the upcoming contest. )
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘Imma Be’ by the Black Eyed Peas begins playing throughout the arena as Bea Valentine makes her way out, looking totally joyful and absolutely confident as always. Bea embraces the crowd’s reaction, ignoring the fact that the fans are all booing. She then heads towards the ring, displaying nothing but confidence in facing her opponent once again. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS!… WEIGHING IN AT 143 POUNDS!… ‘QUEEN BEA’ !…. BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!… VALENTINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
James Peters: Last week was an extremely tough one for Bea Valentine. She faced off against TLA in a singles match that she almost secured a big win in, thanks to Charlie Marr and his little video package, trying to play some mind games with TLA! Tonight, Bea is up against Dray Fontana, whom we haven’t seen in almost two years. Tonight, will it be another night where Bea lands her win again, or will it be a great comeback for Dray Fontana? We are about to find out soon!
Persephone: I hope nothing but for her to lose this match or just end this match with a win as soon as possible. Just getting this woman off my screen is all I need. She’s one of the most disgusting creatures I have ever seen in my life since Becca Black.
Rich Russillo: But you can’t… and you know why?
Persephone: ?
Rich Russillo: You will BEA watching BEA’s match!
Persephone: Seek help, man.
( ‘Let Me See’ by Chief Keef (feat. Tadoe) replaces Bea’s theme as she enters the ring, while Dray Fontana steps out in his in-ring attire. He’s wearing striking blood red gear, appearing like a wrestler ready to tear his opponent apart. Dray makes a badass entrance and then looks up at Bea with a slight smirk on his face as he confidently heads straight to the ring for his first match in almost two years tonight. )
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT!… FROM LONDON, ENGLAND!… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS!… ‘THE PRINCE’ !!!!!!!!… DRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!…. FONTANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
James Peters: DRAY IS BACK! This is his first match in almost two years since we last saw him here in EAW! Tonight, he’s up against Bea Valentien, and we are going to find out soon if there is anything slowing down for Dray Fontana!
Rich Russillo: Dray was the same man who defeated Xander Payne to become the PURE Champion. It’s one of his notable accomplishments that many people recognize him for. Dray still had one last goal to pursue, and that’s winning the World Title here in EAW. That’s why the Prince is making his way back to EAW to finish the story that he left behind.
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: For the first time in two long years since his departure, this is Dray Fontana’s first in-ring match, and he’s up against one of the fastest-rising stars we have here on the Sunday Night Voltage show, Bea Valentine! Dray is back once again, and now we will see if this man has gotten rusty or if Dray remains the same strong Dray that we have seen before!
Rich Russillo: Even though this is Dray’s first match in two years, Bea doesn’t seem to be afraid in the least. Bea still views this match as just another opportunity she needs to seize in order to make an even bigger mark in this territory. Bea doesn’t care or acknowledge whether Dray has competed against some of the best, won the PURE championship, or anything else in the past. Bea’s focus is solely on continuing to prove why she’s one of the fastest-rising stars not just in Voltage, but in all of EAW today.
James Peters: I’m pretty sure Dray has prepared extensively for his first match in almost two years here tonight on Sunday Night Voltage, and he has surely been eager to prove and show to all of us that the Dray we have known never changes. It’s going to be quite formidable once things start rolling like a ball.
Persephone: Yeah, whatever, who even dug up this bum anyway? Nobody asked or cares about him at all, yet we had to bring him back when Rex is right there ready to entertain you. And then Bea, what’s with all the fawning and singing her praises? She’s nothing more than a walking embarrassment. Like, Bea is a super cringe factory, one of the worst I’ve ever witnessed in the world of female wrestling and I don’t understand why people gobble up her corny BEA puns and mindless drivel she vomits week after week.
James Peters: And surely what we should be focusing on right now is how this match is going to get underway in the middle of this ring! Dray steps out of the corner and tries to come up with a starting tactic with Bea. Bea seems to be a bit cautious there, not trying to get caught by any kind of surprise moves Dray might have. Tricks aren’t going to work for Bea, but Bea has to make sure they won’t actually work.
Rich Russillo: Bea targets Dray’s legs, charging in and grabbing hold of one, attempting to take him down right at the beginning of the match! Dray quickly jumps over and leans just right behind her, going for a quick strike to her spine, but Bea manages to roll away! Bea quickly gets back to her feet and charges in again!
James Peters: Dray catches her and puts her in a headlock takedown, keeping her in the position he intended. However, Bea wastes no time and immediately counters with a headscissor on Dray! They both pop off, getting back on their feet in sync!
Rich Russillo: There isn’t much time to waste here for both elitists! Bea charges in and attempts to throw a clothesline at Dray!
James Peters: Dray quickly catches her arm, aiming to bring her down and put her on the verge of being locked in a Crossface submission hold! Dray looks for an early Crossface, his hands almost ready to secure Bea’s face!
Rich Russillo: Bea successfully rolls underneath his arm, getting back to both knees, and swiftly grabs Dray by his hair, forcefully pulling it back! Dray groans in pain, but his cries are silenced by a stomp to the back of his head, causing his face to crash hard onto the ground!
Persephone: BREAK HIS TEETH!
James Peters: Bea indeed pulled off a quick move and manages to keep the Prince at bay for a moment. The question isn’t whether Bea will stop, but rather the ongoing action. Bea quickly picks Dray back up to his feet and sends him flying down towards the ropes! As Dray rebounds off the ropes, Bea goes for a Superkick to catch him off guard!
Rich Russillo: Dray rolls to the side, causing Bea’s foot to miss its mark and strike the air! Dray quickly regains his footing and charges straight toward the ropes!… RETURNING TO BEA WITH JOHN WOO DROPKICK SENDING BEA FLYING TO THE GROUND! POWERFUL DROPKICK BY DRAY!
Persephone: And you guys are just making this match take longer to end. I want this to end already; I have no need to watch these two unprofessional wrestlers fight each other AT ALL!
James Peters: We do. Bea now heads down to the outside and takes some time to recover from the dropkick she just took earlier, back in a few seconds ago. Dray maintains his eyes on Bea and now follows her down to the outside, keeping Bea right under his radar and starts picking her back to his feet. Bea doesn’t seem to be ready there as she falls to both knees again, leaving Dray figuring out his new way to make Bea get back inside the ring.
Persephone: AND BEA SUDDENLY GRABS DRAY AND SENDS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CRASHING INTO THE RING POST! YOU IDIOT! SHE ISN’T FAINTING!
Rich Russillo: Bea, with a smart move, just takes down the Prince and gains more control of this match! Bea isn’t done yet! She picks Dray up again and slams his face right onto the surface of the apron! Down goes Dray! Bea gains even more advantage and makes progress towards winning this competition right now!
James Peters: Queen Bea now grabs and sends the Prince rolling back inside the ring. The battle between the Prince and the Queen is still ongoing, ladies and gentlemen, and the Queen is the one playing hard against her competitor so far in this match. Dray’s head is still hurt from getting hit at the back of his nerve driven to the ring post earlier. How is Dray even going to come back from there in just mere seconds?
Rich Russillo: Dray has enough experience to get back to his feet anytime soon, but Bea looks to exploit a weak spot that she just created on Dray right now to maintain control and keep him grounded. Bea now grabs Dray by his hair, pulling and slamming the back of his head right into the ground, leaving the Prince leaning against the ground in pain once again! Bea has taken control of him so far!
Bea Valentine: (Off-Mic) COME ON, LOSER!
Persephone: Can we please cut the chatter and get down to business? Quit yapping and let’s finish this match, for crying out loud. You guys are here to wrestle, not indulge in a tedious soliloquy.
James Peters: Bea tries to get Dray up there, but nothing seems to be working out to make the Prince’s recovery reach 100%, leaving Bea becoming more and more frustrated as she has to wait longer for him to recover. Bea wastes no time any longer and now swiftly runs and seizes him from behind! Bea is looking for a German Suplex to send Dray crashing right back onto the ground again!
Rich Russillo: It’s Dray who refuses to let Bea seize the opportunity in the palm of her hands for another shot! Dray delivers a back elbow to the side of her skull, catching her off guard. Bea starts to back away, giving Dray some time to collect himself and refocus his attention on her. Dray turns back around and now charges in!…
James Peters: DRAY GOES FOR A BICYCLE KNEE BUT BEING BLOCKED BY BEA’S DOUBLE AXE HANDLE!… CUTTER BY BEA BUT DRAY CATCHES HER!… BACKSTABBER LANDS! BEA IS DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Oh boy, and Dray is not letting Bea off the hook that easily! Dray seizes Bea by her hair and attempts to lock her into a full circle hold! Dray has Bea in a standing position while she’s also sitting right beside him! Dray gets Bea all wrapped up!…. ANACONDA VISE APPLIED! BEA IS TRAPPED!
James Peters: Dray manages to pull that off and leaves Bea in a world of trouble! Bea is trapped, caught in the clutches of the deadly Anaconda Vise! She cries out in pain, but there’s nowhere to run for her at the moment! Dray has her in his sights and has completely locked her up! Bea is facing serious trouble dealing with Dray right now! How is Bea even going to escape from this? Dray has it all under control, following his game plan!
Rich Russillo: Bea still has her free hand, which is supposed to be for tapping out, but she isn’t going to tap out anytime soon! Bea looks around for a way out and suddenly shifts her weight and crashes Dray all along the ropes! Dray keeps the hold locked tightly, not giving Bea even a slight chance to escape. Time is running out, and Bea doesn’t have much time to spare! Bea is on the verge of fainting before she could even make it to the ropes! She might end up exhausted and defeated soon if she can’t make it!
Persephone: YES! SHE’S GOING TO PASS OUT! THAT MEANS WE ARE GOING TO SEE THIS MATCH FINALLY OVER, GUYS!
James Peters: No! Bea is still fighting, and Dray knows she won’t give up easily! Dray tries to maintain the hold, but Bea continues to fight back! Bea is determined not to tap out, no matter how long it takes! She keeps inching towards the ropes, even if it’s a slow process! Could she make it to the ropes in time? She’s on the verge of fainting again! Oh no!
Persephone: SHE IS DEAD!
Rich Russillo: THE TIP OF BEA’S FINGER LANDS ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! SHE SURVIVES! HOLY COW!
Persephone: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!??!?!
James Peters: Bea barely escapes the hold! But that just goes to show how relentless Dray can be when it comes to tormenting his opponents that Bea could barely manage to escape the hold like that! Dray appears to be impatient that he didn’t finish the job sooner, yet he’s far from done! There’s still a lot more for him to accomplish in this match when it comes to fighting Bea and beating her to a pulp!
Rich Russillo: Dray gets his momentum rolling again and positions himself back in the corner, keeping his eyes locked with Bea while she tries to push herself off the ground. Unbeknownst to her, someone is already waiting for the arrival of a fully recovered Bea! Bea starts turning around, watch out, Bea! Dray is already there for you!
James Peters: DRAY CHARGES IN!… JUMPING KNEE CONNECTS! DRAY IS NOT DONE! HE GRABS HER AND BRINGS HER BACK TO BOTH FEET… T-BONE SUPLEX BY DRAY! DRAY DROPS BEA WITH A COMBINATION OF TWO MOVES! NOW HE GOES FOR A COVER! DRAY IS LOOKING TO PUT BEA DOWN AGAIN FOR GOOD!
Persephone: PLEASE!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: BEA KICKS OUT!
Persephone: I’m going to end my misery.
James Peters: No, and Dray isn’t even done giving Bea another round of torturing! Dray flips Bea onto her back after the two moves were connected and quickly runs in!… HARD THRUST KICK BY DRAY! DOWN GOES BEA AGAIN! DRAY WITH ANOTHER PINFALL ATTEMPT!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Persephone: If she kicks out, I’m going to jump off the cl-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA STILL KICKS OUT!
Persephone: UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
James Peters: Dray has been trying to unleash more and more attacks in this match, but everything seems far from over for him. Bea manages to kick out twice after Dray delivers some strong moves that could potentially knock out his opponent. However, this shows that Dray hasn’t resorted to his final trump card against Bea just yet. He might be able to set it up sooner or later, presenting a good opportunity for him to do so right now!
Rich Russillo: Dray is already in the process of picking Bea up, even though she’s not fully recovered yet. Dray positions her and now gets ready to bring this match to a decisive end! Bea is motionless, and this might be it! DRAY LIFTS HER OFF THE GROUND, LOOKING FOR HIS STORMBREAKER THAT HE APTLY NAMED ‘THE MAGNA CARTA’ ! DRAY IS GOING TO BRING THIS MATCH TO A DEFINITIVE CONCLUSION!
Persephone: HIT IT! HIT IT! WHATEVER THAT IS, JUST HIT IT AND END THE MATCH!
James Peters: BEA SLIPS OUT!… BACKSLIDE ROLL-UP BY BEA! SHE TRIES TO STEAL IT LIKE LAST WEEK!
Persephone: :snoop:
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: DRAY KICKS OUT!
James Peters: Very close! That’s very close for Bea to pick up a win against Dray right there in his match in two years, but Dray escapes and manages to survive the entire course of the count of three! ray is already up, shifting his feet after surviving the count of three and charges towards Bea, attempting to knock her right back onto the ground!
Rich Russillo: Bea sidesteps, evading Dray’s attack and leaving him running towards the ropes!…. WOAH! A REBOUNDING GERMAN SUPLEX BY BEA! Dray is still up on his feet, but he’s hurt again! Dray is already hurt, and Bea has a good opportunity to make a move in her hands! Bea is already smiling and running at Dray, charging towards him, and this time… SLINGBLADE DROPS DRAY ON THE SAME SPOT! THE BACK OF HIS HEAD MIGHT BE DEVASTATED BY THEN!
James Peters: Bea just took down Dray twice, and the chance of winning is becoming bigger for her! Bea is still not done yet, and she knows that it’s going to take more for her to stop Dray from winning this match! Bea now carefully walks down the second rope and heads up to the top corner. She might be looking for some sort of aerial tactics there! Bea is already on the top corner, and she is preparing to take flight! Dray is still down, not fully recovered! This is Bea’s opportunity to shine!
Persephone: Okay, but can we just pick up the pace? I’m tired of dragging my feet through this TRASH of a match!
Rich Russillo: DIVING CROSSBODY- NO! DRAY CAUGHT HER AGAIN! CROSS ARMBREAKER CAUGHT BEA!
Persephone: ARE YOU STUPID?
James Peters: Bea is now being trapped by another submission move, but this time, it’s one of Dray’s signatures! Bea is in bigger trouble than the last time she was caught in one of his submission moves! Dray is going all in! Bea might be losing it sooner! This is a very difficult situation for Bea, but will Queen Bea be losing, or could this be another chance for her to escape? Bea is still trapped, but she’s not giving up either way!
James Peters: Woah look! Dray isn’t even going to have Bea trapped this time because he’s aware of her ability to escape from this move again! Dray drags the Queen back to his feet and now, tosses her forwards and LOOKS FOR A DISCUS LARIAT AT BEA! ‘ROLLING STONES’ IS GOING TO TURN BEA INSIDE OUT!
Rich Russillo: SUPERKICK BY BEA! Bea stops Dray right there just before she could be turning all around! Bea now runs back towards the ropes and looks to drop Drayw, who just tasted the Superkick completel-
James Peters: DROPKICK! DROPKICK TAKES BEA DOWN! Dray pulls up once again, and now Bea is down on the ground completely!
Persephone: Please man, just hit your finisher.
Rich Russillo: Bea is hurt, and she barely manages to get back to both knees. Dray has already headed over to the corner and prepares himself for the one final shot at Bea. Dray gets his eyes locked up with Bea, who is still down there. Dray is closing in to win his first match in two years. This is the Prince’s moment, and it’s all coming down for him. Bea is up on both knees, and Dray charges towards her!
James Peters: ‘FONTANA ‘96’ !!!!!!!! BUISAKU KNEE-
Persephone: YES!
Rich Russillo: SNAP! CUTTER IN MID-RUN! DRAY IS DOWN! HE IS DOWN! BEA QUICKLY DROPS INTO A COVER!
Persephone: WHAT?! AND HOW????
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THRE-
James Peters: NO! DRAY KICKS OUT AT THE LAST SECOND!
Rich Russillo: But loo!k! Bea always has her eyes set on this! She is going to win this match sooner or later, no doubt about it! That cutter is enough for her to put down Dray and sweeten up her chance to win this match! Bea heads all the way down over the corner! Bea leans back and she already prepares for Dray to rise back up to his feet. Bea is fired up to end this match, and Dray is still dazed! This could be it! Bea is off the corner!
Rich Russillo: ‘BEA-TRIGGER’ !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: God, please.
James Peters: DRAY CATCHES HER LEG! HE LOOKS FOR THE ‘WEMBLEY DEATHSWITCH’ ANKLE LOCK! DRAY LOOKS TO SNAP BEA’S LEG IN HALF!
Rich Russillo: Bea counters quickly and sends Dray flying towards the ropes, just before he could even apply the move! A quick counter by Bea, escaping from being on the verge of tapping out again! Dray pulls the brake and turns back around, running towards Bea and looking to complete the ‘Fontana ’96’ Buisaku Knee once again!
James Peters: DROPKICK TO DRAY’S THROAT! Dray is being pushed back and leans against the ropes, while Bea rolls back to her feet! Bea manages to outmaneuver Dray once again and now she turns towards him!
Rich Russillo: BEA GETS CAUGHT AGAIN!… URANAGE SLAM! DOWN GOES BEA! DRAY HITS A BIG ONE THERE!
James Peters: Dray holds onto Bea this time and now he picks her up right off the ground! He tosses her onto one shoulder and SETS HER UP AGAIN FOR ‘THE MAGNA CARTA’ STORMBREAKER! HE IS ABOUT TO LAND IT!
Rich Russillo: BEA SLIPS OUT AGAIN AT THE LAST SECOND! BEA IS ROLLING HIM UP WITH A SCHOOLBOY ONCE AGAIN, AND THE REFEREE GOES FOR THE COVER! AND LOOK, BEA HAS BOTH LEGS ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! THE REFEREE COULDN’T SEE IT! THE REFEREE IS ALREADY COUNTING IT, AND DRAY ISN’T ABLE TO KICK IT OUT! BEA HAS IT ALL!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… BEA VALENTINE-
James Peters: BEA DID IT!- OH MY GOD! Dray is absolutely outraged! He is totally unhappy that he lost his first match in almost two years to someone like Bea Valentine and her cheap tactics! Dray unleashes a brutal assault on Bea, not even giving her a chance to celebrate for a second as he just begins punching away at Bea! Dray is fuming, and Bea is completely helpless at the moment! Somebody needs to stop this!
Persephone: Oh boy here we go.
Rich Russillo: Dray is mad, and he delivers elbow after elbow to the back of Bea’s head. Bea is already down and she’s not moving at all! The referee tries to stop him, but he quickly pushes the referee away and continues the brutal assault! Dray is clearly not happy at all, and Bea remains helpless on the ground!
James Peters: Dray now picks Bea up and lifts her… ‘ ‘THE MAGNA CARTA’ STORMBREAKER DROPS BEA! Good grief, Bea is absolutely being punished like that, showcasing just how unhappy Dray is with her. Dray is truly unhappy with the way Bea won like that, and it’s quite an embarrassment for him to lose to someone like Bea Valentine in his first match in two years since his departure.
( ‘Let Me See’ by Chief Keef (feat. Tadoe) plays while Dray looks down at Bea, who is lying lifeless and not moving in the slightest after the brutal beatdown she endured from Dray. Dray spits on her body and shakes his head as he exits the ring without even turning back to look at Bea. A few referees rush in to check on Bea, assisting her and guiding her back to the stage as the scene fades into a commercial break. )
(Promotional ad for Bloodsport, where the EAW World Championship is defended in a fatal four way match.)
(The camera fades into ringside where the crowd is shown visibly hyped from the events of Voltage so far. They can’t wait to see what else is going to happen tonight. Suddenly they all begin to cheer exploding out of their seats as “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac hits. Bright green, white, and red lights shine throughout the arena as TLA makes his way to the stage with a microphone. TLA throws up his arms, hyping up the crowd as he struts across the stage before making his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well TLA is going to be in action later on tonight in a tag team match with Roberto De La Rosa against Alex Myers and Jamie Cross. But it looks like La Pantera Sexual has something to say here first!
James Peters: The Hardcore Champion has been making it clear this season that Voltage is his turf and it looks like tonight is no different. With Bloodsport approaching you have to wonder what is on his mind as he has yet to defend that championship since winning it at Pain for Pride.
Persephone: That just reminds me of how long it has been since I’ve last seen Rex. Don’t do that again James or else.
(TLA runs towards the ring and does a baseball slide in midair under the bottom rope before sliding to his feet in the ring. The music begins to quiet down as do the cheers eventually allowing TLA to speak.)
TLA: Orale Portland, Maine!!! Que onda mis amigos!
Crowd: OAOJFPSAJFPSAJFOASFS
TLA: Yee yee y’all gots to keep all that energy. You know that this is Voltage right? We be getting straight up powered by y’all energía. But enough of all the celebration. You know that a real one always gotta get right on down to business. You all prolly have guessed why I am out here and you are absolutely correct. Imma be getting my lucha on later tonight with the vato Roberto. Primero you know I am out here to finally get a chance to address all of the recent videos from Charlie Marr.
(A heavy deep booing comes over the crowd as they are clearly not pleased just from hearing Charlie’s name. TLA puts his hands up to encourage them to settle down but he clearly feels their pain in remembering Charlie’s past here in EAW as well.)
TLA: I feel you. I feel you. I done got a long ass history with the baldest homie Charles my self. You know we go way back and it ain’t good history neither. Nah you know that we have straight up beefed for the longest. Pero it has been a real long time since then. You know I have moved on. Forgotten about him. Ain’t even thought he was relevant no more. My prima down in Tlaxcala done called me up and she thought that Charlie Marr was dead or some shit. But apparently he is very much still among the living which is a shock to most of us here I imagine. Some of the niños pequeños out here might not even know who that is.
Crowd: Whooo? Whooo? Whoo???
TLA: No se señores y señoras. Cuz this whole season the plan been set. I done walked on into this Voltage season from day one with that positive attitude. All I was thinking about was this Hardcore Championship and what was next for me. Winning this title felt like a fresh start for many reasons and one that I am looking to make the most of. So y’all can imagine that I be straight raging over being interrupted by all this bullshit. Getting targeted and harassed and bullied by this pendejo was not on the agenda. It is one thing the first time he interrupted me.
(A short replay is shown of Charlie Marr’s first video being played during TLA’s post-Pain for Pride victory speech on the first Voltage of the new season.)
TLA: While it was disrespectful to be sure, it was pretty obviously a challenge. Homie said he was the greatest Hardcore Champion of all time. You say some shit like that to the champion and you best be ready to back it up. But then we got to the next week…
(A short replay is shown of Charlie Marr’s second video being played last week during TLA’s match with Bea Valentine. While TLA would go on to win the match, he nearly lost it due to the distraction of the video playing.)
TLA: Nah now you know he just be meddling. I ain’t going to just take none of it lying down. Y’all pull some shit like that with me, step to a real one, you going to get stepped to yourself. Maybe Charlie has forgotten just what kind of savagery I am capable of when you piss me off.
(TLA is shown pulling out a blood stained lead pipe that he has used for many years across his career and he points it towards the TitanTron at the top of the stage in a threatening manner.)
TLA: Make no mistake about it. These videos playing during my fiesta and during my lucha is no coincidence. It is obvious that Charlie who didn’t do shit during Pain for Pride this year got real jealous and couldn’t handle sitting back and watching a strong independent Latino man succeed in this business. So he had to crawl up out he mom’s basement and try and crash the party and make everyone as miserable as he is. So imma give y’all one last warning Charlie.
(TLA goes right up to the camera face to lens as he directly speaks to Charlie Marr.)
TLA: Choose again holmes. Pick someone else for yo comeback you wanna pull stunts like this. Cuz I ain’t the Elitist to mess with. Comprendes?
(TLA backs away from the camera as he taps the lead pipe on the ropes several times before putting it away into a pocket.)
TLA: Cuz I ain’t the type to just back down from tactics like this. You try this shit on one of them kids in the back? Maybe they get scared and walk away. Maybe they get all flustered and intimated and back down from the famous Hall of Famer Charlie Marr. But I ain’t one to tuck tail and run. Nah I have always been ready to throw down and get my fight on. You got a problem with TLA as Hardcore Champion? Hell you got a problem regardless? I am always more than happy to settle it in the ring. But spare us the basura por favor. Week after week after week we have all had to sit here and hear about “Champagne Charlie” returning soon! It’s stale already ese. We sick and tired of it especially since you “returning soon” and ain’t none of us even know when that return will actually happen.
(TLA dusts off the Hardcore Championship and tosses it back over his shoulder.)
TLA: For all we know Charlie… you could still be at home. Injured as hell. Not returning for months. But you might as well entertain yourself by playing these videos. Messing with me for your own entertainment cuz you got nothing better to do. Like some shit some kind of joke but what you gotta realize Charlie is that the distance between your screen and myself ain’t as far as you might think it is. You keep this up without showing up here on Voltage and one day or another I’m going to be the one to show up instead. And lemme tell you something puto… When I find you? I ain’t going to give a damn if you injured or not. So listen to this warning Charlie. It’s time to stop all of this. If you know what’s good for you-
(But as TLA continues to talk suddenly the arena goes dark. A video begins to play on the Titantron just as it has the previous couple of weeks…)
Narrator: Year after year… Elite Answers Wrestling makes history. New Champions are crowned, new stars are made, and new moments make their way into the history books.
(Moments from this year’s Pain for Pride 16 are shown, highlighting the many title changes at the event. Hans Grayson winning the New Breed Championship, Jon Kelton winning the National Elite Championship, Jay Jerry Johnson winning the Interwire Championship, TLA winning the Hardcore Championship, Adam Lucas winning the Answers World Championship, and Kassidy Heart winning the Universal Women’s Championship would all be shown in the video package.)
Narrator: However… There’s something missing from each of these moments. There’s something that each of these stars lack. There’s something stopping each of these Champions from truly living up to this company’s great history…
(More highlights are shown, specifically showcasing the in-ring competition that’s taken place since the past month. Moments during the matches of all the newly crowned Champions are all showcased, as the video package slowly fades to black with the narrator beginning to speak once more.)
Narrator: … They’re not Charlie Marr.
(The titantron lights up once more, only this time the clips are only showcasing one Elitist, that being Champagne Charlie himself. Some of Charlie Marr’s matches at Pain for Pride are seen throughout the video package. Matches such as his match against Malcolm Jones at Pain for Pride 13, his match against Daryl Kinkade at Pain for Pride 15, and more are shown before showing a shot of himself at Pain for Pride 16, where he was a guest commentator for the matches representing Voltage.)
Narrator: There’s only one man capable of excelling at everything he does. From every form of wrestling possible to even commentary, Charlie Marr has what nobody else on the EAW roster could possibly even imagine. Charlie Marr is the definition of greatness, the same greatness the rest of the world can only dream of one day reaching.
(Charlie Marr is seen holding up the EAW World Championship, the title he held throughout the year 2019.)
Narrator: Charlie Marr once stood on top of the world, and it was at this state that EAW was at its best. Some say that EAW peaked with Charlie Marr as World Champion, but others believe the best has yet to come.
(The video package then transitions to clips of Charlie Marr with the Hardcore Championship, the Championship he had a reign with last year. The video package showcases Charlie following each of his title defenses, with a similar shot each time. Charlie would be seen raising the Hardcore Championship in victory as the narrator continues.)
Narrator: EAW reached a greater stage than ever before with Charlie Marr as the face of the company… But it did not peak. The best indeed has yet to come, for one reason and one reason only.
(The events of A Hawaiian Christmas Show Spectacle are shown, where Charlie Marr would be injured by Theron Nikolas, in turn causing the end of his Hardcore Championship reign. Such an awful clip would be shown in black and white, as the narrator speaks.)
Narrator: Charlie Marr didn’t die with the loss of his Hardcore Championship.
(Charlie Marr’s return to EAW prior to Pain for Pride would be shown. While he wasn’t cleared for any in-ring competition just yet, his return still came to the surprise of many, including both Theron Nikolas and Chris Elite, who stood in the ring at the time of his return.)
Narrator: Instead Charlie Marr will return, and with his return, EAW has a chance to thrive once more. EAW has a chance to return to the heights it reached with Charlie Marr as Champion. Better yet, it has a chance to surpass the heights of the past, and truly make history.
(The video package would then showcase many of the Champions in EAW. The Hardcore Champion, TLA would be shown in the video package. Joined by him would be the EAW World Champion Drake King. Despite being drafted to Voltage, the video package would even show the Champions of the other two brands, specifically the National Elite Champion Jon Kelton, the Answers World Champion Adam Lucas, the Interwire Champion Jay Jerry Johnson, and the World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan.)
Narrator: Elite Answers Wrestling is full of Championships that are all in the wrong hands. Championships that’d benefit from the presence of one man. Unfortunately, not every brand was lucky enough to get their hands on that man. However…
(The Draft show would be recapped, specifically showcasing Voltage’s selection of Charlie Marr.)
Narrator: Voltage made the right decision. Voltage knows the worth of Champagne Charlie, and soon enough, Charlie will do what he does best. Charlie Marr will save Voltage.
(The video package shows a familiar sight, that sight being clips of Charlie training, preparing for his in-ring return. These clips were shown back in the very first video package, however this time around there’d be additional clips shown, possibly more recent ones. One more clip of Charlie in front of the camera is shown, with a grin on Charlie’s face seen as the video package begins fading to black.)
Narrator: Charlie Marr will save EAW, by once again making it his.
(Suddenly, text would appear on the now black screen. The text would simply show a date, that being 7-23-2023. This would surprise the fans, knowing that this is the date of next week’s Voltage. TLA stares at the text, knowing exactly what this means. The video package begins to fade out, but before it fades out completely, one more message is heard by the narrator.)
Narrator: Champagne Charlie… Coming soon!
(The video comes to an end as the lights in the arena come back on. TLA is shown shaking his head in the ring, clearly annoyed by having to sit through another one of the video packages.)
TLA: Well I guess we got our answer. That was real fast and you know what it is fine with me because now… Now we know exactly when you going to be back Charlie. Looks like yo annoying ass actually got the cojones to come back and show up to Voltage for once. So you best recognize that imma be waiting right here… gonna be y’all own personal welcome back committee. Going to make sure you get reacquainted with EAW and Voltage after yo long absence. Gonna do all that for you and more. Gonna see to it personally. Next week huh? We going to see just how tough you are when you ain’t hiding behind yo screen. I’ll be waiting cabron.
(“Ambitionz az a Ridah” hits again as TLA drops the microphone in the ring and slides out under the bottom rope again. TLA heads up the ramp looking defiant as he holds up the Hardcore championship backwards above his head and walks back between the curtain.)
(The camera cuts to a commercial for an x-ray session featuring Dr. Bethany Blue to determine if you do in fact got that dawg in you or not.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing in the ring, ready to make the introductions for the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(The Tron starts to play as the arena goes dark, the sounds of the Gypsy Chants, Symbols and Cimbaloms begin to play when suddenly the rift of “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie plays, echoing when a lone spotlight is shown where Minerva is on the stage, looking around wearing her hat and Glasses, carrying her gypsy chain, an orange rose and wearing an intricate black jacket. She slowly looks around with a smile on her face before crawling a little and slowly standing on her two feet placing the rose in her mouth.The crowd cheers as she starts to laugh before looking around wide-eyed and making her way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! She resides in the Florida Everglades! Weighing in at 122 pounds. Here is “THE BLACK ROSE” MINERVA!
(She stops and gets close to some of the fans before backing up and licking her lips again. Turning to the ramp-way where she points to the ceiling, her eyes roll to the back of her head, not moving, making the signal of the cross. Minerva starts to sneer before she skips down to the ring, twirling her rose and hopping on the apron, hanging upside down on the ropes for a moment.)
James Peters: Here comes Minerva heading to the ring for singles action and she certainly had an interesting week last week.
Persephone: That’s putting it mildly. She got the crap beat out of her by my Sexy Rexy and planted right on her head. But that bitch later on in the show attacked my Sexy Rexy and threw him off the stage. SHE WILL PAY!!
Rich Russillo: It could happen when the inevitable match between her and Rex happens. But right now, Minerva is about to go one on one with the newest signee to the Voltage roster.
(Minerva slowly gets back into the ring and stands in the middle, looking around before walking to the corner and leaning against the turnbuckle in a seated position, taking off her hat and licking her lips with a smirk on her face, waiting for her opponent to appear, while twirling the rose. Seconds later, “Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers starts playing as Major Michael Scott Connor enters the
Gina Romano: Introducing her opponent! He is from London, Ohio! Weighing in at 210 pounds! Here is MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR! U! S! M! C!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Scotty down to the ring and he has got to be in a good mood after last week. First, Captain Charisma signed Scotty to the Voltage roster. Then he was officially entered into the Exploding Barbed Wire Ladder match for a Unique Opportunity.
Persephone: Oh goody. Another loser signed to this roster that isn’t Sexy Rexy! Another person is that last thing Voltage needs. But if this nitwit can pull off a huge win and destroy this orange haired hussie, then I MIGHT tolerate him.
James Peters: This is Scotty’s first match as an OFFICIAL member of the Voltage roster and what a draw he has in the former EAW Champion in Minerva. Minerva is very dangerous, but can you imagine how much his stock will rise if he pulls off the upset victory? We’ll find out if he can do it right… NOW!
(Scotty enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. He is staring intently at Minerva as the referee checks both competitors before they call for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! This match is underway and we have a lockup in the center of the ring and Scotty immediately uses his size and power advantage to get the side headlock on Minerva.
Rich Russillo: It’s going to take a lot more than size and power to keep someone as experienced in the ring as Minerva. She isn’t a former multiple time World Champion for nothing as she starts to throw forearms to get free from Scotty.
Persephone: GAWD!! I am annoyed at this match already. I am not sure who disgusts me more: the carrot headed bitch or the boring old man. Just end this match so I can go home and check on my Rexy.
Rich Russillo: First off, Scotty isn’t an old man. What exactly is old to you? Anyways. Minerva keeps throwing those forearms and backs Scotty up to the ropes before going for the Irish Whip.
Persephone: Old to me is anybody who is older than my Sexy Rexy. Ohhhh what Rexy does to me. But I guess in this match, Old Scotty counters and sends the Orange Gypsy to the ropes.
James Peters: You can’t say anything nice about anybody, can you? But Minerva comes back from the ropes AND SCOTTY JUST STICKS HIS LEG OUT AND MINERVA JUST CRASHES INTO IT!
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! THAT WAS FUNNY! He knocked that bitch on her ass. As long as he keeps doing stuff like this, I might be able to tolerate him on this show.
James Peters: Minerva is down on the mat and Scotty has the advantage at the moment. Scotty hits the ropes AND SCOTTY HITS A NICE LEG DROP ACROSS MINERVA’S CHEST! Nice move by Scotty as she brings Minerva back to her feet.
Rich Russillo: Scotty with a Front Facelock on Minerva and he lifts her up in the air AND PLANTS HER WITH A SNAP SUPLEX! Minerva is back down on the canvas.
James Peters: Scotty in firm control early in this match and he is going to have to keep it up if he wants to win because Minerva is very dangerous in the ring. One opening and Minerva will strike!
Rich Russillo: I think he knows that as well and he brings Minerva back to her feet and whips her to the ropes. Minerva comes back and Scotty puts his head down for a back body drop, BUT MINERVA STOPS IN HER TRACKS AND KICKS SCOTTY RIGHT IN THE FACE!
Persephone: He should have seen that one coming. The book where that trick was written is older than he is. Good grief, Grandpa, use what’s left of your brain cells.
Rich Russillo: Thank you for that input, Persephone. But Scotty was flung back after that kick and MINERVA WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN ON SCOTTY AND SHE IS JUST POUNDING ON SCOTTY WITH THOSE FISTS!
Persephone: Come on, Ref. Don’t be stupid and do your job. Those are closed fists. Either start counting or just disqualify her. It’s not rocket science.
James Peters: The referee is counting Minerva and Minerva opens her fists on four in order to not get disqualified on five. Minerva is showing some intensity here in this match.
Persephone: Ehhh. I think it’s because she hasn’t bathed today. That smell coming from her is very intense. My eyes are starting to water from that. Good grief!
James Peters: Sweet as always, Persephone. But Minerva is back to her feet and SHE IS JUST PUTTING THE BOOTS TO SCOTTY AND SCOTTY IS TRYING TO ROLL AWAY AND GET FREE AND HE FINALLY DOES BY GETTING TO THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: The referee backs up Minerva as Scotty gets to his feet on the apron outside the ropes. BUT HERE COMES MINERVA RUNNING BACK TO THE ROPES AND SHE GRABS SCOTTY BY THE HAIR AND SHE BRINGS HIM BACK INTO THE RING THE HARD WAY!
James Peters: Scotty lands hard on his back when he gets back into the ring, but he is trying to get back to his feet, BUT HERE COMES MINERVA ONCE AGAIN AS SHE RUNS IN AND PLANTS SCOTTY DOWN WITH THE RUNNING STO! SCOTTY GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT AS MINERVA ROLLS HIM OVER FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: AND SCOTTY KICKS OUT AT TWO! Scotty might not be the most experienced man on the roster, but he has just as much heart and fight as anybody else in Voltage.
Persephone: As much as I really dislike the bitch, does Major Pain in my Ass really stand a chance in this match against the Annoying Orange?
Rich Russillo: Persephone, you know just as well as anybody that anything can happen on Voltage and in EAW. Weirder things have happened around here.
Persephone: Yeah. Yeah. Don’t remind me of all that anything can happen crap. Until the day my Sexy Rexy gets down on a knee and proposes to me, I’m choosing to ignore it.
James Peters: Sorry to break it to you, but from what we heard last week, Rex and Raven are still happily married.
Persephone: No wonder you are alone. You are such a damn buzzkill all the time. Why did you have to say that? Rude!
James Peters: Sorry, but the truth does hurt. What also hurts is THOSE FISTS BEING DRIVEN INTO SCOTTY’S FACE AGAIN AS THE REFEREE ONCE AGAIN STARTS A COUNT AGAINST MINERVA!
Rich Russillo: Minerva once again breaks on four and Minerva stands back up and brings Scotty up BEFORE KICKING HIM IN THE KNEECAP AND DROPPING HIM TO A KNEE! Minerva hits the ropes before coming back AND GOING FOR ANOTHER RUNNING STO–
James Peters: SCOTTY CAUGHT HER! SCOTTY CAUGHT HER AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND SWINGS HER AROUND BEFORE COUNTERING INTO A SIDEWALK SLAM! MINERVA DRIVEN HARD INTO THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: Gotta give it to Scotty for pulling that counter out of his hat to get back into this match. Scotty picks up Minerva and JUST SLAMS HER ONTO THE MAT!
Persephone: Yay! This match has been such a joy to watch. The feeling I have towards these two is completely overwhelming.
Rich Russillo: Now Scotty hits the ropes before coming back AND JUMPING UP LOOKING FOR ANOTHER LEG DROP, BUT MINERVA ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND SCOTTY FINDS NOTHING BUT THE MAT!
Persephone: That’s what happens when you leave your feet and try to get cute with your moves. What happened to the days when you just beat the crap out of each other and don’t do all this showboating crap?
James Peters: Were you even around here during those days of the business? Not the point. Right now, Minerva is taking advantage of Scotty’s miscue and grabs his legs AND TRIES TO ROLL HIM OVER!
Persephone: What in the world is this Gypsy Bitch think she’s doing? Whatever she’s trying isn’t going to work because she can’t roll him over.
James Peters: She’s about to make you eat your words because MINERVA ROLLS SCOTTY OVER AND MINERVA HAS A BOSTON CRAB APPLIED! SUBMISSION MOVE RIGHT HERE!
Rich Russillo: Minerva with great ring awareness as she pulls Scotty away from the ropes to prevent an immediate rope break. MINERVA HAS THAT SUBMISSION IN DEEP AS THE REFEREE CHECKS ON SCOTTY!
James Peters: MINERVA IS TRYING TO DAMAGE SCOTTY’S LEG STRENGTH, BUT HE IS STILL TOO STRONG RIGHT NOW AND HE IMMEDIATELY GETS BACK TO THE ROPES AND THE REFEREE FORCES THE BREAK!
Rich Russillo: You gotta give Scotty credit for getting the break as fast as he did because if his leg power was taken away, it would really destroy his chances for victory. But here comes Minerva going right after Scotty–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! SHE GOT TRIPPED UP WITH A DROP TOEHOLD! THAT MOVE IS OLDER THAN THE MAN WHO JUST USED IT! That was hilarious! But he did send her throat first into the middle rope.
Rich Russillo: Minerva staggers back into the waiting arms of Scotty who grabs her by the waist AND HE THROWS HER UP AND DROPS HER DOWN WITH THAT GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: The orange hair troll gets dropped on the back of her head and the old soldier keeps the hold applied and bridges up for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRREEEE-
James Peters: AND MINERVA KICKS OUT AT TWO! Great move by the Major and his technical wrestling skills are most definitely on display in this match. He has certainly been giving Minerva a run for her money.
Persephone: Yeah, sure. But he still hasn’t won the match, has he? As long as that bitch is still moving, this match unfortunately continues. This is such torture!!
James Peters: I don’t know what you are complaining about. This is a great match and this is perhaps the biggest match in Scotty’s career going against the likes of Minerva.
Rich Russillo: Right now, Scotty grabs Minerva in a gutwrench hold AND HE IS PICKING UP MINERVA FROM THE MAT AND HE HAS HER UP IN THE AIR AND DROPS HER DOWN WITH A GUTWRENCH SUPLEX! Beautiful suplex by the Major.
James Peters: Scotty is really taking it to Minerva in this match as he once again brings Minerva back to her feet and whips her to the ropes. Minerva comes back and Scotty goes for the back body drop–
Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET BEHIND SCOTTY! Now Minerva hits the ropes on the other side BUT SHE GETS A BUT TO THE GUT WHEN SHE COMES BACK!
Persephone: It provides me with such a feeling of… well not necessarily joy, but I am enjoying seeing Minerva get her ass kicked!
Rich Russillo: Scotty has a facelock applied and he once again hoists Minerva in the air AND THIS TIME HE IS KEEPING UP IN THE AIR! LISTEN TO THE CROWD CHEER FOR THE MAJOR!
Persephone: Oh who cares? He just has her up for a suplex. Rexy has done it before and Rexy does it better than anybody else on the roster. JUST DROP THE BITCH ON HER HEAD, OLD MAN!
James Peters: Scotty still has her up in the air AND HE LOOKS TO GO FOR THE DELAYED SUPLEX, BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO CHANGE MOMENTUM IN HER FAVOR AND MINERVA SNAPS BACK WITH A MODIFIED TORNADO DDT!
Persephone: And of course we have another counter in this match. Why the hell do they even bother? Good gawd! Whatever! Here’s the Orange Demon with control of the match again… yay for us!
James Peters: Your positivity knows no bounds, Persephone. But right now Minerva is back to her feet and she hits the ropes AND SHE COMES BACK AND PLANTS SCOTTY AGAIN WITH ANOTHER RUNNING STO!
Rich Russillo: Scotty’s face has bounced off the canvas once again as he gets brought back to his feet by Minerva as she whips him to the corner, BUT SCOTTY MANAGES TO REVERSE IT AND SEND MINERVA INTO THE CORNER!
James Peters: Minerva hits the turnbuckle AND SCOTTY COMES FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER, BUT MINERVA GETS OUT OF THE WAY AT SCOTTY CRASHES INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Minerva turns Scotty around and STARTS KICKING SCOTTY IN THE RIBS WITH THOSE MARTIAL ARTS STYLE KICKS! Minerva stops at the referee’s count of four before she backs up AND RUNS TO THE CORNER–
Persephone: And the carrot demon hits Scotty with a running clothesline in the corner. Shock shock. Surprise surprise and Scotty comes staggering out of the corner like he is some loon ball or something.
Rich Russillo: MINERVA SLUGS SCOTTY WITH A RIGHT HAND KNOCKING HIM DOWN BEFORE MINERVA DECIDES TO CLIMB UP TO THE TOP ROPE! High flying isn’t necessarily Minerva’s forte.
Persephone: Neither are things like keeping a title and keeping a boyfriend. Unlike me and Rexy when we get together. But Table for One is on the top rope and finds her balance… damn… on the top turnbuckle.
James Peters: SHE DOESN’T WASTE A SECOND AS SHE DROPS DOWN AND FLIPS BACK! “HELL’S BELLS” BY MINERVA! MINERVA GOT ALL OF THAT SPLIT LEGGED MOONSAULT AS SHE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Persephone: AND SCOTTY KICKS OUT! OH COME ON WHY? THIS MATCH COULD HAVE BEEN OVER AND THAT OLD FART RUINED IT! WHY DID HE KICK OUT!!
James Peters: That’s because this is an amazing match and he wants to win this match. Why is that such a hard concept to understand, Persephone? The will to win provides a competitor with superhuman strength.
Rich Russillo: Of course it does and Minerva is gearing up for another big move. SHE IS GETTING THAT FOOT READY FOR HER SUPERKICK! “THE DEVIL’S TOUCH” IS WHAT SHE CALLS IT AS SCOTTY IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET!
James Peters: SCOTTY HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN AS HE IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET! SCOTTY TURNS AROUND AND MINERVA FIRES OFF THE SUPERKICK–
Rich Russillo: BUT SCOTTY CAUGHT THE FOOT! SCOTTY BLOCKED THE SUPERKICK AND HE NOW MINERVA IS IN TROUBLE!
Persephone: Minerva has been in trouble for years now, but that is a different story. Minerva is hopping on one foot like an absolute idiot BEFORE SHE TRIES TO HIT AN ENZUIGIRI KICK–
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY DUCKS THE KICK ONCE AGAIN AS HE LETS MINERVA GO, BUT NOT BEFORE HE GRABS MINERVA BY THE WAIST AND DROPS HER AGAIN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: Why did he go for that again? It didn’t work the first time so why the hell would it work the second time?
James Peters: Because those German Suplexes are very dangerous, that’s why. Minerva was sent head over heels with that suplex and the force of the move almost bounces her right back to her feet.
Persephone: Good for her. But now that she is back on her feet, Scotty kicks her in the gut. Scotty butterflies that bitch’s arms before he does a small leap-
James Peters: AND SCOTTY SPIKED HER WITH “TAPS”! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT PLANTS MINERVA! FOR THOSE NOT MILITARILY INFORMED, TAPS IS MILITARY FOR LIGHTS OUT AND HE MIGHT HAVE PUT MINERVA’S LIGHTS OUT AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA KICKS OUT AT TWO AND SCOTTY IS A LITTLE BIT IN SHOCK!! HE THOUGHT HE HAD IT, BUT MINERVA BARELY KICKED OUT! WE ABOUT WITNESSED A HUGE UPSET WIN!
James Peters: Scotty is keeping his cool right now as picks Minerva up and SLAMS HER ON THE MAT! Now Scotty is making his way to the corner and he is climbing up to the second rope!
Rich Russillo: I think he is going for “TAPS” again, but this time from the second rope in the hopes that it would finish the match right here.
Persephone: WHY IN THE HELL IS HE LEAVING HIS GROUND ATTACK! NOTHING GOOD COMES FROM GETTING ONTO THE ROPES! I SAY THIS EVERY WEEK AND NOBODY FREAKIN’ LISTENS TO ME!
Rich Russillo: SCOTTY IS ABOUT TO JUMP FROM THE SECOND ROPE, BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO CATCH SCOTTY BEFORE HE COMES OFF THE SECOND ROPE WITH A STRAIGHT RIGHT HAND RIGHT TO THE JAW! SCOTTY WAS DAZED AFTER THAT SHOT!
Persephone: He might not be the only one dazed because look at what she is doing! She has a facelock applied and grabs Scotty’s leg… WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES SHE HAVE PLANNED? IS SHE STUPID?
James Peters: NO! SHE’S RESOURCEFUL! SHE HAS THE LEG AND USES THE MIDDLE ROPE AS A SPRINGBOARD TO TAKE SCOTTY UP AND OVER BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH A FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! HOLY CRAP WHAT POWER!
Persephone: It isn’t that impressive! Rexy has done that too and he’s the best technical wrestler ever and he is the best overall wrestler ever. If EAW ever released a wrestling textbook, Rex McAllister would be the main contributor.
James Peters: Of course he would! But that’s not a topic to discuss right now. What is a topic is that Minerva has that look in her eye. The look that means she is ready to finish this match.
Rich Russillo: Minerva is done playing around in this match. She is once again getting that boot of hers ready for that superkick. She’s hoping that Rex McAllister is watching from home. She wants Rex to see what’s coming for him when he comes back.
Persephone: That bitch better keep her mouth shut if she wants to make it to next week because I would love to knock her out.
James Peters: Of course you would. But Scotty is back up to his feet AND MINERVA FIRES OFF THAT SUPERKICK ONCE AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT CONNECTS! “THE DEVIL’S TOUCH” HITS SCOTTY RIGHT ON THE JAW AND HE FALLS LIKE A STONE BACK TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Minerva could easily win the match right here, but Minerva wants to put the exclamation point on this match and she is hungrily eyeing Scotty.
Persephone: Get this nutcase out of the ring. I am sick of looking at her and she needs some serious help. The further away from this company she is, the better.
James Peters: Minerva goes right back up to Scotty and grabs him by the arm and by the hair. Scotty has put up a hell of a fight, but this might be the end of the line for the Marine.
Rich Russillo: Scotty has no idea as he gets dragged back to his feet and he is kicked in the gut by Minerva. Minerva with another facelock and she grabs the leg. But this time she crosses Scotty’s leg AND SCOTTY LOOKS LIKE HE IS TRYING TO BLOCK IT, BUT IT WASN’T FAST ENOUGH BEFORE SHE SNAPS BACK–
James Peters: OH MY GAWD! MINERVA SPIKED SCOTTY WITH “THE SIREN’S LONELY SONG”! CROSS LEGGED FISHERMAN’S SNAP DDT PLANTS SCOTTY RIGHT ON HIS HEAD AND THIS MIGHT BE THE LAST SONG THAT SCOTTY HEARS FOR THE NIGHT AS MINERVA GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Blood, Milk & Sky” starts playing again as Minerva rolls off of Scotty as she starts to make it back to her feet as Bella Braxton announces the final decision.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… MINERVA!
James Peters: What a great match we just witnessed. Rookie and Veteran going toe to toe in a great battle on Voltage.
(Minerva is back to her feet as the referee raises her arm in victory.)
Persephone: My favorite part about this match is that it is now over and we can get closer to finishing the show.
Rich Russillo: You have to give a lot of credit to Scotty. This is the exact reason why Captain Charisma signed him to Voltage. He fought hard and had a few moments where he could pull off the win, but the experience gap was too large to overcome and Minerva was able to use her experience to win the match.
(Minerva turns around to see that Scotty has made it back to his feet and he offers out his hand in a form of respect. Minerva looks at it for a second before shaking his hand in a form of respect before Scotty leaves the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Isn’t it always great to see good sportsmanship around here. Minerva and Scotty show their mutual respect to each other.
Persephone: Yeah. Yeah. It’s so sweet that I am about to throw up. Let’s just get on with the show.
James Peters: Heartwarming as ever, Persephone. But even with a heck of a fight from Scotty, it’s Minerva who leaves with the win. So congratu—
(James gets cut off by “Stronger (salü remix)” by The Score and the crowd goes absolutely crazy for the appearance of Rex McAllister. He appears on the entrance ramp very slowly and we see that he is bandaged up from what happened last week.)
Persephone: OH MY GAWD!! IT’S REXXXXXXXYYYY! AHHHHHHHHH! I LOVE YOU REXY! I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!! MAKE THAT BITCH PAY!!
Rich Russillo: Will you calm down, Persephone? We get that you’re excited, but we can only wonder what Rex has to say. We didn’t expect Rex to be here because of what happened last week with him being thrown into the electrical equipment, but I guess we were proven wrong because here he is.
Deadprez: Rex is a fighter through and through, so we know he would get off of his deathbed if he is still able to breathe.
(Rex reveals that he has a microphone in hand as his entrance music cuts off.)
Rex McAllister: Oh, Minerva. I might not be cleared to compete this week thanks to you, but you should know that I was NEVER going to stay down from something like that attack last week. I’ll admit you did the damage, but you’ve known me long enough now to understand that as long as I still have the ability to get back up, I’ll do exactly that. I’m not like some of the other Elitists you could’ve picked a fight with, and if last week was your idea of sending message, well you may have missed the mark.
Persephone: PREACH REXY PREACH!
Rex McAllister: But I’ve been here long enough to know that you didn’t do what you did back when the season began for no reason. You knew what you wanted back then, and I’m sure you knew what you wanted both when you failed and succeeded in attacking me. Since you chose to start this entire mess, Minerva, how about I give you exactly what you want so we can finally finish this?
Persephone: Just beat the hell out of that orange haired bimbo!!
Rich Russillo: Will you be quiet?!?
(The fans are heard cheering loudly as Minerva just stares at Rex McAllister, waiting to hear what he will say.)
Rex McAllister: So how about it, Minerva? You… versus me… AT BLOODSPORT!
(The crowd cheers at the thought of this huge profile match. The camera focuses on Minerva who thinks about it for a moment before the crowd starts cheering even louder when they see Minerva mouth the words “You’ve got it!”.)
James Peters: SHE ACCEPTED!! MINERVA ACCEPTED!!
Rex McAllister: I had a feeling you would accept my challenge, Minerva… But let me give you just one little warning! You already failed once at keeping down, and we both know that you weren’t holding back when you threw me into the electrical equipment. At Bloodsport, you may just regret choosing me to try and make a statement against.
(Rex drops his microphone as the crowd is still cheering at this future match.)
Rich Russillo: Can you believe it? Rex versus Minerva at Bloodsport. This is going to be good.
Persephone: It will be even better when we get to see Rexy annihilate this bitch for hurting my Rexy.
James Peters: We knew that this was going to happen at some point, but now it’s official! Two former EAW Champions going at it at Bloodsport. This is going to be hard hitting. This is going to be a fight.
(The final shot shows Minerva glaring at Rex from the ring as Rex continues to look at Minerva from the entrance ramp as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Domino’s featuring Limmy Monaghan, who explains why it’s better than Pizza Hut and why you should NEVER eat there.)
(Minutes later, as the commercial break begins to end and fades to darkness, the Voltage broadcast returns from the intermission, as we cut to a long shot of the interior of the Cross Insurance Arena, in Portland, Maine. We see the entire arena in its fullest – the crowd, the ring, and the stage all in one – as the camera begins to pan to the right, making its way to just the stage. We pan over to a hand-held camera on the ramp, pointing directly at the entrance way, and before long while the crowd interest begins to pique, ‘All Mine’ by Kanye West plays through the speaker system, and instantly the crowd begins to boo. Sierra Everette would make her way through the curtains, wearing all leather. Long leather jacket, leather crop top, leather short shorts, and leather boots; she stands at the top of the stage with a confident smirk on her face, looking down straight at the ring.)
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
(Sierra, however, wouldn’t care. Perhaps they’d get to her very quickly, a woman with a short temper is easy to get on the nerves of, however right now she’s revelling in what she accomplished just a few nights ago on Dynasty. Though ending in a brawl, she clearly got under the skin of the former Universal Women’s Champion, and that is a very small victory for someone like Sierra. She begins to strut down the ramp, as she heads to the ring – a microphone already in her hand by her side.)
James Peters: Well, here comes Sierra; and I wouldn’t be surprised if she was here to brag about what happened just a few days ago! Last week wasn’t the best night for Sierra, and it was all thanks to Sienna Jade, however in some way shape or form, Sierra got her back, and she’s no doubt feeling confident because of that. Of course, when does Sierra not?
Persephone: Yeah. So admirable, or whatever.
Rich Russillo: Sierra definitely has some extra pep in her step tonight, and for valid reason! I have no doubts that she’s going to answer ALL questions! Speaking of questions, number pah-lease Persephone?
Persephone: No.
(Sierra Everett would stop at the bottom of the ramp, as she turns to head to the steel steps. Blocking out the crowd reaction, Sierra begins to scale the steps, making her way onto the apron, where she pauses for just a second. She leans against the ropes, staring off into the crowd, a grin on her face, prior to her entering the ring. Making her way closer to the hardcam, Sierra would slip her legs through the ropes, taking a seat on the middle rope, as she stares down the hardcam with a cocky, and scummy smirk plastered across her face. Eventually, she would slip out of the ropes, back into the center of the ring, where slowly her theme begins to fade out to silence, leaving her there with the hatred of the crowd. This wouldn’t bother her, though, as she raises her microphone.)
Sierra Everett: Well… who’s surprised? :troll: I’m definitely not! I mean, what else would you have expected? Last week, Sienna attacked me completely unjustified, and to be honest? I am not a woman who will settle for that. I’m not someone who is just going to take an attack like that on the chin and move on. Drop the “aw shucks, well, it’ll get better after this!” bullshit, and pretend to be happy. Absolutely not. That was a disgusting display from Sienna Jade, and she knows it. So… she can’t exactly be too mad at what happened just two days ago, right? If she is? If she is mad? If she’s surprised? That’s practically her own fault. She should have seen it coming. You can’t just do what she did and get away with it scot free, it’s all going to bite her in the ass one day and it’s going to be by proxy of yours truly – the Crown Jewel. Because in all honesty, I’m not afraid of Sienna Jade. I’m sure other hardluck losers in my position would feel that way, they’d cry because the great Sienna Jade is on their neck! But me? I refuse to be intimidated by some washed-up Hall of Famer! Just NOT in my M.O.
Sierra Everett: Eden made this match happen just because she was upset. A whiny, nasally, bitchy decision, made by someone who honestly should have stayed out in my business. She wanted to hurt me. She wanted me to suffer. She wanted me to go downhill, and thus, she stuck someone like Sienna Jade on me just to accomplish that. But my career isn’t going to be hurt that easily, if anything, it’s going to be assisted. Because I’m going to beat this supposed “legend” clean in the middle of the ring, and all of that envy is going to mean absolutely nothing when it blows up in Eden’s face leaving absolutely nothing behind, but broken dreams and false promises, shattered at the hands of yours truly. Because once I go into enemy territory, defeat Sienna Jade on her OWN brand, and walk out as the eventual winner? Eden’s not going to know what hit her! I know I may be on my own this season, unlike previous, but that doesn’t mean I’m just going to be some punching bag for other people to feel better about themselves because of. I’m not going to be pushed around. Not by Eden Sinclair, and absolutely not by Sienna Jade. That isn’t how I roll. That isn’t how I’m going to continue rolling. If anyone has an issue with that, they can take it up with me, especially Eden and my soon-to-be-opponent.
Sierra Everett: I’m NOT holding back, and I’m going to look so good when my hand is raised in victory, while someone like Sienna Jade has to tend to their wounds, and Eden has to tend to her extremely fragile ego. After all-
(However, before Sierra could finish her sentence, ‘Unfuckwithable’ by Deez Nuts begins to blast throughout the arena, as the entire arena gets hot. This, compared to the crowd’s reaction, gets Sierra absolutely in a bad mood. She rolls her eyes and groans, as she turns to face the stage where, before long, Sienna Jade would make her way out of the curtains. Wearing white jeans, alongside a tight blue cropped t-shirt, Sienna Jade enters the arena also holding a microphone, as she stares directly down to Sierra who is waiting in the ring.)
James Peters: Speak of the devil; here comes Sienna Jade! There’s no doubt something escalating between the two, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that is showcased here!
Rich Russillo: Absolutely, James, these two women could very well be at each other’s throats if they’re not careful with their words. Anything could lead to disaster striking, which is definitely not what anyone is looking for.
Persephone: I am.
(Sienna Jade would begin to make her way up the steel steps, before slowly entering the ring. Coming face-to-face with Sierra Everett finally, after all of this back and forth drama between the two, her theme song fades and she begins to speak into the microphone.)
Sienna Jade: Ugh. To be honest, I don’t even take you all that seriously. You’re quite literally not a blip on my radar, and you wouldn’t be if it wasn’t for the scenario we’re currently in, but don’t let that fool you. I don’t CARE if you’re not scared of me because you’re way too far out of my league for any of that to matter. You’re levels, levels below me. Because of all of that fact, what you did on Dynasty really DOES get on my nerves. See, the difference between you and I is; I did what I did for a reason, you’re just petty. You feel like you can step up to me, and that’s just not the case. Honestly, I’m surprised you even have the nerve to show your face. You and I both know it, a match like this isn’t one YOU’RE built for, and you should have never gotten involved in MY business because of it. As a result of this, we find ourselves here. You’re not just facing anyone at Reckless Wiring, you’re not facing some enhancement talent, nor someone you can so easily just “prove yourself” against, you’re facing the best to ever do it, and attempting to send a message at MY expense is going to be your downfall.
Sienna Jade: All that was asked of me – something I executed almost flawlessly, before you decided to get all pissy – was to put you in your place. To show you what level you’re on, and how worthless you truly are. How much of absolute nothing you are. How little you mean. I promise you, at Reckless Wiring, I’m not going to have a single problem doing that. It’s not going to come as a surprise, nor is it going to be any difficulty. I mean, almost a year ago, I won yet another World Championship to wrap around my waist, and I held it into the start of this year. I’m at the absolute top of this game, and it’s not something you’re at all familiar with in the slightest. You don’t even DESERVE this position. You don’t even DESERVE this match. You don’t even DESERVE Sienna at her best. I mean, what have you done TO deserve it? Hang around all day, doing nothing, with your little besties before they don’t even last? Is all you have to offer me that?
(Sierra Everett sighs, shaking her head.)
Sierra Everett: Sienna; nothing you say is going to stop me. Not one word of it. Not a single breath. I intend to send a message to Eden Sinclair. I intend to let her know not to mess with me, not to halt my progress of the season, and that’s ABSOLUTELY coming at your expense. I mean? How could it not? That’s YOUR fault and only your fault, and it’s going to be your fault that I send you back to your brand empty handed, knowing you couldn’t even fulfil your end of the bargain. I’m sending a message to Eden, like it or not, and then I’m going to move on with my season, while you have to eat your words and say just one thing… that I’m better than you.
(Sierra slightly chuckles…)
Sienna Jade: Right. Well…
(Sienna slowly drops the mic…)
James Peters: OH MY GOD! SIENNA JADE BENDS DOWN, AND GRABS SIERRA EVERETT BY THE WAIST! SHE TACKLES HER DOWN TO THE GROUND, AS THE TWO SPILL TO THE OUTSIDE! BOTH OF THEM ARE THROWING HAYMAKERS BACK AND FORTH AT ONE ANOTHER, WITH A DESPERATE STRUGGLE FOR CONTROL!
Rich Russillo: THE TWO OF THEM GET BACK TO THEIR FEET, AS THE FIGHT CONTINUES TO SPIRAL! PUNCH AFTER PUNCH AFTER PUNCH, TO THE HEAD, TO THE STOMACH, TO THE CHEST! NEITHER OF THEM ARE LETTING UP, IF ANYTHING, THEY’RE SPEEDING UP! THEY’RE MAKING SURE DAMAGE IS DONE!
James Peters: SIERRA EVERETT CHARGES FORWARD AS THE TWO TOPPLE OVER THE TOP ROPE, AND SPILL INTO THE CROWD, WHERE THEY CONTINUE TO BRAWL WITH ONE ANOTHER! A FIGHT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY BROKEN OUT HERE!
(Sierra Everett and Sienna Jade continue to fight, as they push one another through the crowd. Eventually, the camera loses sight of them, presumably as they make it to the backstage area.)
James Peters: Oh my, that is NOT good! :lupe:
(Sierra and Sienna continued their brawl until they were no longer visible, striking one another in the head over and over and over, trying to do as much harm as possible. It’s clear that they are reaching a boiling point as Reckless Wiring gets closer. Eventually, as we can only assume security has arrived to break up the fight, Voltage fades into a commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Dynasty’s Reckless Wiring, where Sierra Everett faces Sienna Jade.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
(‘Anti-Hero (Rock Version)’ by Taylor Swift hits, and loud cheers come from the crowd as Jamie Cross begins to walk out to the stage. She has a smile on her face, and she makes it to the top of the ramp, choosing to stop there and wait for her partner. Before long her entrance music is replaced as ‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi hits, causing another fully positive reaction to come from the crowd. Alex Myers begins walking out, joining Jamie Cross on the stage as the two Elitists look ready for this match. Before long the two begin walking down the ramp, and the cheers continue as they make their way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… At a combined weight of 313 pounds… THE TEAM OF ALEX MYERS AND JAMIE CROSS!!!!!!
James Peters: Both of these Elitists have Championship matches at Bloodsport, and winning a match like this would definitely give them some momentum. Alex is competing for the EAW World Championship and Jamie is competing for the Specialists Championship.
Rich Russillo: Neither team in this match is exactly conventional, but neither of them should have too many issues, either. This if anything should be a good tag team match between four Elitists that all want a win under their belts.
Persephone: Good? Doubt it. There’s no stipulation and there’s no Rex. You think I’d really watch a Jamie Cross or Alex Myers match if it wasn’t my job?
(‘El Gavilan’ by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, and Tony Aguirre hits, and this is met with a mixed, but mostly negative reaction as Roberto De La Rosa begins walking out to the stage. He has a confident look on his face as he carries the 24/7 Contract, and he stops at the top of the ramp, waiting as ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac replaces his entrance music. This causes an explosion of cheers to come from the crowd, creating even more of a mixed reaction for the team overall. TLA has his Hardcore Championship with him as he joins Roberto De La Rosa at the ramp, and the two Elitists begin walking towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents… At a combined weight of 435 pounds… THE 24/7 CONTRACT HOLDER ROBERTO DE LA ROSA, AND THE HARDCORE CHAMPION TLA!!!!!!
Persephone: Wait wait wait. So the Champion is teaming up with a guy that put every Champion on notice?
James Peters: Yes, but when they’re working together, how would Roberto cash in? I’m not so sure this would be a good time for him to do it, especially if he and TLA end up winning the match and TLA’s capable of fighting back.
Rich Russillo: That’s true. Besides, I think these two have no problem working together despite… Well, the obvious. They seem to be more focused on picking up a win, and given what happened in Roberto’s last match, I’m sure he wouldn’t throw away his chance to pick up momentum.
Persephone: Whatever, if you say so. It doesn’t matter much to me, anyway.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: This tag team match is underway, and it looks like Alex Myers will be starting this one off with the Hardcore Champion, TLA! Now for obvious reasons there should be a good number of Elitists watching this match, though I don’t see any reason for this one to go out of control. I think both teams should be able to co-exist fairly well, though we’ll have to see. As for now Alex Myers and the Hardcore Champion are locking up, and TLA manages to get Alex in a headlock, looking to take control early on!
Rich Russillo: Alex Myers runs to the ropes and forces TLA off of them, BUT TLA MANAGES TO STOP IN HIS TRACKS AND CATCH ALEX WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! TLA NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP TO THE ROPES- BUT AS ALEX BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES THEY DUCK UNDER A CLOTHESLINE FROM TLA! TLA turns around- RIGHT INTO A PELE KICK!!! Alex just caught TLA with a pele kick, and now Alex pulls TLA jnto their corner before tagging Jamie Cross into the match! Alex has the right idea here, making a quick tag while their team still has control over the match!
Persephone: Don’t pretend they’re doing anything special, they’re really not. Jamie keeps TLA in the corner and delivers a few kicks to the midsection before grabbing TLA and sending him into the ropes, AND NOW THERE’S A HORRIBLE DROPKICK BY JAMIE, CAUSING TLA TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING WHERE HE’LL HOPEFULLY STAY FOR THE ENTIRE TEN COUNT! JAMIE CROSS NOW QUICKLY RUNNING THE ROPES, AND- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! SHE JUST TRIED TO GO FOR A SUICIDE DIVE OR SOMETHING BUT TLA HIT HER IN THE FACE!! :mjlol: She looked so stupid, that was actually hilarious!
James Peters: TLA hops onto the apron, AND NOW HE DELIVERS A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY TO JAMIE CROSS!!! TLA knows that won’t be enough to keep Jamie down so he doesn’t go for the cover, however he does drag Jamie into his team’s corner before tagging in the 24/7 Contract Holder, Roberto De La Rosa! Roberto enters the ring, AND NOW JUST BEGINS STOMPING AWAY AT JAMIE CROSS, NOT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BREATHE HERE AS SHE NEEDS TO GET OUT OF THAT CORNER! THE REFEREE NOW BEGINNING TO COUNT TO FIVE!
Referee: Alright that’s enough, let her go! ONE!… TWO!… THREE!… FOUR!… FI-
Rich Russillo: Roberto finally backs off! He gives Jamie a chance to start pulling herself up using the ropes- BEFORE QUICKLY RUNNING IN AND KICKING HER IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Roberto showing some aggresion tonight, and honestly this can’t be surprising given everything that happened last week, or the past few weeks even. Roberto now pulling Jamie into his grasp as he sets her up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE ROBERTO PLANS TO DROP JAMIE WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX- BUT JAMIE MANAGES TO LAND BEHIND ROBERTO- AND JAMIE SHOVES ROBERTO RIGHT INTO TLA, KNOCKING TLA OFF OF THE APRON!
Persephone: Nice. Maybe that’ll keep him out of the match for good and this will end quicker since it’s a handicap!
James Peters: No, TLA is still pretty fresh so he’s already getting back up. That did catch Roberto off guard though- AND THAT CONFUSION ALLOWS JAMIE TO SURPRISE ROBERTO ONCE MORE WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! ROBERTO IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, AND NOW JAMIE DOES HER BEST TO POWER ROBERTO ONTO HER SHOULDERS, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN USHIGOROSHI!!! JAMIE CROSS NOW LOOKING FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH AFTER AN IMPRESSIVE COMBINATION!
ONE!
T-
James Peters: AND DE LA ROSA POWERS OUT BEFORE TWO!
Rich Russillo: Jamie Cross now making the tag back to Alex Myers, and so far both teams seem to know what they’re doing by avoiding staying in the ring for too long. Alex Myers grabs Roberto before pulling him into a knee to the midsection, AND WAIT A SECOND! ALEX MYERS NOW LOOKING FOR SPACE BOUND, BUT ROBERTO DE LA ROSA SPINS OUT OF ALEX’S GRASP BEFORE DELIVERING AN ELBOW SMASH! NOW IT’S ROBERTO PULLING ALEX INTO POSITION FOR THE CALLING CARD- BUT ALEX MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP, ALLOWING THEM TO PREVENT THE PILEDRIVER FROM CONNECTING!
Persephone: Yes, don’t let TLA get tagged in! Hurry and hit a move that actually matters so this match can end!
James Peters: Roberto quickly pulls himself up, AND ALEX LOOKS FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK- BUT ROBERTO DUCKS UNDER IT! ROBERTO NOW LOOKING FOR A KNEE- BUT ALEX MOVES OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE SHOVING ROBERTO INTO THE ROPES! ROBERTO REBOUNDS AND LOOKS FOR A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL- BUT ALEX DUCKS UNDER THAT AS WELL! ROBERTO NOW BOUNCING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES AS ALEX LOOKS FOR A FRONT DROPKICK- BUT ROBERTO GRABS THE LEGS BEFORE ROLLING ON TOP OF ALEX FOR A COVER!!!
ONE!
TWO-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT BY ALEX MYERS, AND ROBERTO MAKES A VERY SMART CHOICE, QUICKLY USING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAG THE HARDCORE CHAMPION BACK INTO THIS! TLA is quickly headed up the top rope as Alex makes it back to their feet, AND NOW TLA TAKES ALEX DOWN WITH A DIVING DROPKICK!!!! FANTASTIC MOVE BY TLA AS ALEX SLOWLY USES THE MIDDLE ROPE TO START GETTING BACK UP, THOUGH IT LOOKS LIKE THEY MIGHT NOT BE IN THE BEST POSITION RIGHT NOW! In fact, I think Alex might be exactly where TLA wants them!
James Peters: TLA RUNS THE ROPES, AND NOW HE GOES FOR 305- NO! ALEX MYERS GOT OUT OF THE WAY AS TLA SWINGS BACK INTO THE RING- AND NOW ALEX CONNECTS WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!!!! ALEX IMMEDIATELY BACK TO THEIR FEET AS THEY GRAB TLA, PLANTING HIM WITH A FALCON ARROW!!!! Alex doesn’t go for the cover though! Instead they start climbing up to the top rope, which tells me that they have something really big planned! It’s the only way I can understand the decision to not even attempt a cover there, at least.
Rich Russillo: TLA is down, and I think Alex really does have something big in mind! ALEX DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR DOCTOR SLEEP-
Persephone: Oh. Yikes.
James Peters: VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT!!!!!
Rich Russillo: TLA POPPED BACK UP AS SOON AS ALEX DOVE OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, ALLOWING HIM TO CATCH ALEX OFF GUARD BY NEARLY UPPERCUTTING THEIR JAW RIGHT OFF OF THEIR HEAD!!! ALEX CRUMBLES DOWN ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW TLA HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!!!! IS THAT ALL FOR ALEX MYERS OR CAN THEY FIND THE STRENGTH TO KICK OUT!?!?!?
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Persephone: NO NO NO NO NO!!! THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE END, WHY DID ALEX JUST GET THE SHOULDER UP??? IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE!!!!!
James Peters: Because Alex wants to win, obviously! We know that Alex is a pretty resilient competitor that deserves tons of respect for their abilities, although right now I have to admit that they’re not in a good spot. Sure they kicked out, but TLA is still in control and now he’s heading up to the top rope. He could’ve tagged Roberto back in, but Roberto’s been in the ring for some time so that might not be the best idea. It might not be necessary either, AS TLA LOOKS TO FINISH THIS MATCH RIGHT NOW! BURNOUT!!!
Rich Russillo: ALEX ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!!! ALEX MANAGED TO AVOID BURNOUT, AND NOW THEY START USING THE ROPES TO PULL THEMSELVES BACK UP TO THEIR FEET! TLA IS GETTING BACK UP AS WELL, BUT I DON’T THINK HE REALIZES THAT ALEX MYERS WILL BE UP AT THE SAME TIME AS HIM!!!! TLA TURNS AROUND- AND ALEX MYERS RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH SUDDEN TRAUMA CONNECTS!!!! ALEX IS STILL HURTING FROM THE UPPERCUT, BUT THEY QUICKLY MANAGE TO CRAWL OVER AND PUT AN ARM OVER TLA!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Persephone: WHYYYYYYYY????????
James Peters: THE HARDCORE CHAMPION KICKS OUT!!! BOTH ELITISTS ARE STILL IN THIS MATCH, BUT THEY BOTH NEED A TAG RIGHT NOW!!!! BOTH ALEX MYERS AND TLA NEED TO GET TO THEIR PARTNERS, OTHERWISE THEY’LL BE IN PRETTY BAD SHAPE FOR THE REST OF THIS MATCH! It can’t be easy making it to their partners though, not with the shape that they’re in.They were both hit with some crazy moves, and Alex must have used all the energy they have left to connect with Sudden Trauma.
Rich Russillo: Well both Roberto and Jamie are holding their hands out, and TLA and Alex are slowly beginning to crawl towards their partners! They both have a very good opportunity in front of them as their opponent us too busy trying to reach their own corner to stop them, but this all comes down to whoever will make it to their corner first! That alone could determine how this match plays out, especially depending on how fast they make it to the corner! ALEX MYERS JUMPS OUT TO JAMIE CROSS, ALL WHILE TLA GOES TO TAG IN ROBERTO!
(*TAG!*)
(*TAG!*)
Persephone: UGHHHH!!!! JAMIE AND ROBERTO BOTH GET IN THE RING, BECAUSE SOMEHOW TLA AND ALEX MANAGED TO TAG THEM IN AT THE SAME TIME! WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY, WHY WON’T THEY JUST LET THIS MATCH END!?
James Peters: JAMIE RUNS IN AND DUCKS UNDER A LARIAT ATTEMPT BY ROBERTO, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! JAMIE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A FOREARM SMASH!!!! ROBERTO GETS BACK UP, BUT SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SECOND ONE!!! JAMIE NOW BACKING UP AS ROBERTO STUMBLES INTO THE FAR CORNER, AND NOW SHE RUNS-
Rich Russillo: RIGHT INTO THE TALON DE ÁGUILA!!!!! THE SPEAR CONNECTS, CUTTING JAMIE CROSS IN HALF, AND THAT RIGHT THERE MIGHT JUST BE ENOUGH TO FINISH THIS MATCH UP!!! ROBERTO NOW HOOKING THE LEGS!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: AND JAMIE BARELY SURVIVES!!!! Jamie was just starting to pick up momentum so she clearly didn’t expect Roberto to catch her off guard like that, but Roberto has all the tools to succeed and he’s proving that right now! Roberto stays on the offensive as he begins punching away at Jamie, not giving her a second to breathe here as he knows what could happen if she gets back into this!
James Peters: Jamie finally manages to push Roberto off of her- BUT ROBERTO BACKPEDALS INTO THE ROPES, BOUNCING OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTING WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!!! JAMIE CROSS IS NOT IN A GOOD WAY RIGHT NOW, AND THIS IS ALL GIVING ROBERTO THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO TRY AND PUT THIS MATCH AWAY! Jamie has an upcoming match against Milli Banks for the Specialists Championship, and the LAST thing she wants is another loss on her record heading into the match!
Persephone: Not like she can control that, anyway. It looks like she’s about to lose again right now!
Rich Russillo: Uh oh, I think you might actually be right! ROBERTO IS SETTING UP FOR THE PILEDRIVER, THE SAME ONE HE FAILED TO HIT ON ALEX MYERS- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!! JAMIE CROSS WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, PULLING ROBERTO’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM!!!! JAMIE QUICKLY BACKS UP INTO THE FURTHEST CORNER OF THE RING AS ROBERTO STARTS TO SIT BACK UP, AND I DON’T THINK HE REALIZES WHAT’S COMING HIS WAY!!! JAMIE CROSS RUNS IN, AND SHE CONNECTS WITH THE SILVER KNEE!!!! THE SILVER KNEE CONNECTS, AND JAMIE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
James Peters: ROBERTO DE LA ROSA GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!!! JAMIE DOESN’T LET THAT GET TO HER THOUGH, AS SHE QUICKLY DRAGS ROBERTO TO HER TEAMS CORNER! She tags Alex Myers back into the match before pushing Roberto into the corner, AND NOW SHE HITS ROBERTO WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, BEFORE ALEX RUNS IN AND HITS HIM WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK! ALEX NOW WITH A SNAPMARE TAKING ROBERTO OUT OF THE CORNER, AND ALEX RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PENALTY KICK! Some great team work by Alex and Jamie on display right now as Roberto can’t even get to his partner!
Persephone: Wow, Roberto sucks. Imagine how bad at your job you have to be to let these two bums get the better of you. Alex Myers pulls Roberto up- oh! I stand corrected! Maybe Alex was the worst of the bunch, because SOMEHOW Roberto just caught them by surprise with a headbutt! Roberto now running the ropes before springboarding off of them and going for that stupid reverse DDT thing- BUT ALEX SOMEHOW FOUND A COUNTER TO IT BY TURNING AND CONNECTING WITH A REVERSE DDT OF THEIR OWN! WHAT IS THIS!?
Rich Russillo: Roberto is on all fours right now, and Alex just drags Roberto back to their team’s corner before once again tagging Jamie Cross into the match! Alex now holding Roberto up as Jamie runs the ropes, AND JAMIE GOES FOR A- OH NO!!!! SOME QUICK THINKING BY ROBERTO DE LA ROSA AS HE DUCKS JAMIE’S LARIAT, CAUSING JAMIE TO ACCIDENTALLY TAKE OUT ALEX MYERS!!!!! ROBERTO NOW WITH A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF JAMIE’S HEAD, BEFORE QUICKLY STUMBLING BACK INTO HIS CORNER AND TAGGING TLA BACK INTO THE MATCH!
James Peters: Yeah, but Roberto doesn’t leave the ring just yet! ROBERTO RUNS THE ROPES, AND HE LOOKS FOR THE SPEAR- BUT JAMIE GOT OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING ROBERTO TO FLY THROUGH THE ROPES!!!! ROBERTO CAUGHT THE MIDDLE ROPE AND LANDED ON THE APRON- BUT AS SOON AS HE GETS BACK UP JAMIE RUNS IN WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK, TAKING ROBERTO OFF OF THE APRON AND SENDING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!!! Jamie managed to get the better of Roberto there- BUT HERE COMES TLA AS SOON AS JAMIE TURNS AROUND!!! TLA WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!!! JAMIE DUCKS UNDER IT, AND NOW SHE ROLLS TLA UP!!!! JAMIE’S GONNA STEAL THIS ONE IT LOOKS LIKE!!!!
ONE-
Persephone: :francis: Unreal.
Rich Russillo: Quick kickout by TLA, AND JAMIE TRIES TO IMMEDIATELY CAPITALIZE WITH A SUPERKICK- BUT TLA DUCKS UNDER IT!!! TLA NOW BACK TO HIS FEET, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM STRIKE THAT CAUSES JAMIE TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS!!!! Jamie responds with a forearm strike of her own tho- WAIT NO! TLA ANTICIPATED IT AND DUCKED UNDER THE FOREARM STRIKE! TLA NOW LOOKING FOR THE CARTEL KICK- BUT JAMIE BARELY MANAGED TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!!! JAMIE NOW GRABBING TLA AND TRYING TO PICK HIM UP FOR THE ARC REACTOR!!!
James Peters: TLA DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN!!!! TLA PULLS HIMSELF OUT OF HER GRASP BEFORE DELIVERING AN ARM DRAG, AND NOW HE QUICKLY GETS UP BEFORE PULLING HER INTO POSITION FOR THE MEXICAN DESTROYER- WHICH HE DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH!!! JAMIE BARELY MANAGES TO PUSH TLA AWAY, AND THANKS TO THAT SHE’S ABLE TO LAND A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, RIGHT BEFORE KICKING TLA IN THE FACE AS HE DROPS TO A KNEE!! Both Elitists looking in bad shape right now, meanwhile Alex Myers is on the apron and Roberto is down at ringside after hitting the barricade hard!
Rich Russillo: Jamie Cross with the tag to Alex Myers while TLA is stunned, AND NOW ALEX RUNS IN BEFORE GOING FOR A- WAIT NO!!!!!! TLA MANAGED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF WHATEVER IT WAS ALEX WAS LOOKING FOR, AS ALEX NEARLY FLEW OUT OF THE RING ENTIRELY!!! ALEX STOPS THEMSELF RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE ROPES BEFORE TURNING AROUND- AND TLA TRIED TO CLOTHESLINE THEM OUT OF THE RING BUT ALEX DUCKED UNDER IT!!! ALEX NOW WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, ALL BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES AND LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESL-
Persephone: There they go. TLA just ducked down and threw Alex over the top rope.
James Peters: Alex just crashed and burned at ringside, and TLA doesn’t seem to be finished just yet! He sees that Alex is starting to get back up, SO TLA HOPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE BEFORE RUNNING TO THE END OF IT!!! WHAT AMAZING BALANCE BY THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AS HE DIVES TO THE OUTSIDE WITH WALK DA WALK, TAKING ALEX MYERS OUT ONCE AGAIN!!!!! TLA IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW AS ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING TO STIR AFTER HITTING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: TLA doesn’t seem to be interested in spending much time outside of the ring, especially knowing that his partner is still feeling the effects of having his head hit the barricade. TLA now sending Alex back into the ring, and… Wait… Huh?
(As the referee goes to check on Alex Myers and TLA climbs onto the apron, a loud reaction is heard from the crowd. It catches TLA’s attention, mainly because it’s a negative reaction, filled with more boos than anything to come out of the match up to this point. TLA turns around…)
(*CRACK!*)
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL!?!? THAT’S… THAT’S….
Rich Russillo: THAT’S CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE!!!!
James Peters: HE WAS UNDER THE RING!!!! CHARLIE MARR WAS UNDER THE RING, AND HE JUST HIT TLA RIGHT IN THE HEAD WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER WHILE THE REFEREE WAS BUSY CHECKING ON ALEX!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!???? I THOUGHT HE WASN’T SUPPOSED TO RETURN UNTIL NEXT WEEK!!!!!
(The fans are booing loudly as Champagne Charlie is seen with a grin on his face. He begins walking away from the area, heading up the ramp as the boos continue. TLA has fallen back into the ring through the ropes, and he’s unconscious with blood pouring from his forehead. Alex Myers at this point only has the energy to crawl towards their corner and tag in Jamie Cross, but when they turn and notice the condition TLA’s in, they turn to Jamie and begin to tell her something.)
James Peters: Alex Myers quickly telling Jamie something after making the tag, and- WAIT A SECOND! I THINK THEY JUST TOLD JAMIE TO PIN TLA!!! I’M NOT SURE IF ALEX REALIZES WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THEY WERE SENT INTO THE RING, BUT THEY SEE THAT TLA IS DOWN AND OUT AND THIS IS THEIR BEST OPPORTUNITY!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE LISTENS AND QUICKLY RUSHES IN, HOOKING THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners… THE TEAM OF ALEX MYERS AND JAMIE CROSS!!!!!
(Jamie rolls off of TLA, and Alex Myers uses the ropes to slowly get back to their feet. ‘Anti-Hero (Rock Version)’ hits, but the fans are in disbelief over what just happened. Alex helps Jamie back to their feet as they have their hands raised, but as they look towards the ramp, Champagne Charlie seems to already be gone, leaving the two with more confusion over what just took place.)
James Peters: Very controversial victory here tonight, and it’s all thanks to “Champagne Charlie”! Judging by the look on her face, it wasn’t just the referee that was too focused on Alex to notice what happened to TLA. Jamie was worries about her partner, and thanks to that I’m not sure she knows why she had the opportunity to pin TLA!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa and TLA put up a good fight, and seeing that Roberto is starting to get back up now, there’s no telling what would’ve happened if Charlie never got involved. However, we can’t focus on that.
Persephone: Yeah, we need to be focused on wrapping this up. We have things to do, people!
James Peters: Anyways, congratulations to Alex Myers and Jamie Cross, although now that a replay is playing on the titantron, I think they’re receiving all the answers they need.
(As Alex and Jamie walk up the ramp, they watch the replay on the titantron, where they see the interference of Champagne Charlie. Both Elitist know they can’t do anything about it at this point, so they just shake their heads before continuing to make their way up the ramp and to the back. When Roberto De La Rosa gets up, he sees that TLA is still unconscious. He looks around for a few seconds, realizing that at this point it’s only him and TLA left at ringside.)
James Peters: Wait a minute. What is Roberto…-
(A grin suddenly appears on Roberto’s face, and he rushes over to the timekeepers area and grabs his 24/7 Contract as a huge reaction comes from the crowd.)
Rich Russillo: NO, NO WAY!!! DON’T TELL ME, IS ROBERTO ABOUT TO CASH IN!?!?!? RIGHT NOW, RIGHT HERE!?!!???
James Peters: ROBERTO IS YELLING AT THE REFEREE, AND I THINK THIS IS IT, I THINK ROBERTO’S ABOUT TO CASH IN!!!! ROBERTO WAS DOWN FOR THE END OF THAT MATCH, BUT THAT MIGHT HAVE ACTUALLY GIVEN HIM ALL THE TIME HE NEEDED TO RECOVER!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: ROBERTO’S TELLING THE REFEREE THAT HE WANTS TO CASH IN THE 24/7 CONTRACT, AND TLA IS NOT IN ANY CONDITION TO FIGHT!!!! ARE WE REALLY ABOUT TO SEE A NEW HARDCORE CHAMPIO-
(Suddenly a second loud reaction is heard, only this time there are far more cheers than boos.)
James Peters: WAIT, NO!!! MEI SASAKI JUST JUMPED OVER THE BARRICADE BEFORE TAKING ROBERTO DOWN WITH A STEEL CHAIR SHOT!!!! THE REFEREE DIDN’T GET THE CHANCE TO MAKE THE CASH IN OFFICIAL, MEI IS STOPPING ROBERTO FROM GETTING THE CHANCE TO CASH IN!!!
Rich Russillo: MEI NOW WITH A CHAIR SHOT TO THE MIDSECTION!!!! MEI NOW RAISING THE CHAIR BEFORE SWINGING IT AT ROBERTO ONCE AGAIN-
James Peters: BUT ROBERTO CATCHES IT BEFORE KNOCKING THE CHAIR OUT OF MEI’S HAND!!!! ROBERTO NOW WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND HE GRABS MEI BEFORE SENDING HER INTO THE-
Rich Russillo: NO! MEI TURNS IT AROUND, SENDING ROBERTO CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!! ROBERTO WENT STOMACH FIRST INTO THE STEPS, AND NOW HE TURNS AROUND AND DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE!!!
James Peters: DISINTEGRATION!!!!! MEI SASAKI DROPS ROBERTO DE LA ROSA, AND THAT WAS A CLOSE CALL!!! CLEARLY MEI WANTED TO SEND A MESSAGE, BUT ON TOP OF THAT SHE JUST STOPPED ROBERTO FROM POTENTIALLY BECOMING THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
Rich Russillo: “Potentially”? I get this is Voltage, but that was an unexpected sledgehammer shot to the skull after an already competitive match! Roberto DEFINITELY would’ve become the Hardcore Champion if Mei didn’t get involved to prevent the cash in!
James Peters: Well, Roberto is just lucky this didn’t happen after the cash in was official. He holds onto his 24/7 Contract, but thanks to Mei, he’ll have to wait for a later date if he wants to become Champion.
Persephone: I was right about Roberto, by the way. You guys are idiots.
(There’s a mostly positive reaction as Mei Sasaki stands over Roberto De La Rosa. De La Rosa is unconscious after the kick to the face, meanwhile TLA is in similar condition, still down and out with blood pouring from his head. With this final shot, Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Bloodsport, where Roberto De La Rosa faces Mei Sasaki.)
(The camera returns backstage, where Jamie Cross is seen. She’s on her own now following the tag team match, and she seems to be thinking a bit, both about the way the tag team match ended and about her upcoming match at Bloodsport, where she’ll be taking on Milli Banks for the Specialists Championship. Before long she’d be interrupted however, as she’s approached by none other than the Champion herself. After these past few weeks there’s a ton of tension between the two, and there’s a brief staredown between Milli and Jamie as they stand right in front of each other. This lasts up until a smirk appears on Milli’s face.)
Milli Banks: It was about time you got a win… Even if it was a controversial one.
(Jamie just shrugs, knowing that what happened during the match was out of her control and that she couldn’t control it.)
Jamie Cross: It is what it is. I’ll be ready for Bloodsport regardless.
Milli Banks: You sure about that? Believe me Jamie, even after all this time I’m looking forward to seeing what you can bring to the table once it’s time for the match you waited all this time for… But I didn’t come all this way to lose to you. As good as my Championship reign has already been, it’d be wrong if I didn’t keep reaching higher and looking to do more, so I don’t plan to let this reign end at Bloodsport. You’ve been trying, I can see that, but if this has been the best of Jamie Cross, it wouldn’t just be wrong if I didn’t look beyond this match. It’d be wrong if I lost to you.
(This time, a grin appears on Jamie Cross’ face as she begins to speak.)
Jamie Cross: Trust me, I have nothing to be ashamed of. I understand that I’ve lost my fair share of matches, but I’ve been entering the ring with some great competitors. I faced one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, and just a few minutes ago I was wrestling against the Hardcore Champion. By the time Bloodsport comes around I’ll be more than ready, Milli. I didn’t win back at Pain for Pride for no reason, and I wouldn’t be standing here right now if I wasn’t qualified for this spot. I won’t be disappointing you at Bloodsport, I’ll be surprising you.
(Milli slowly nods her head, taking in what Jamie said before continuing to speak.)
Milli Banks: Hope so, because I just had a nice lil talk with Captain Charisma not too long ago. See I know what kind of show Bloodsport is and I know you saw him announce the return of the “Wheel of Death” earlier tonight, so guess what?
(Milli removes the Specialists Championship from around her waist, placing it on her shoulder before continuing.)
Milli Banks: Next week it’s our turn to spin the wheel, and we’ll get to find out what kind of match I’ll be defending my title against you in.
(There’s an explosion of cheers from the crowd, as the fans are excited to see what stipulation ends up being used for the match between Milli Banks and Jamie Cross. While Jamie looks a bit surprised to hear this, she doesn’t look afraid nor does she back down. Instead the two Elitists remain face to face, and a smile appears on Jamie’s face as she begins to speak.)
Jamie Cross: I can’t wait.
(The staredown between the two Elitists continues, until Jamie takes a look at the Specialists Championship that’s on the shoulder of Milli Banks. After this Jamie looks back at Milli, before finally beginning to leave the area. Milli turns and looks back at Jamie, a grin on her face as the camera begins to transition elsewhere.)
[ SCREEN BAR – EARLIER TODAY ]
(The camera would fade to a separate location backstage where Sofia Clarke would be seen seated in front of the camera. Sofia has a smile on her face as she stares at the camera, and she begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome Jamie O’Hara!
(The camera would transition to Jamie O’Hara, who is also seated in the room.)
Sofia Clarke: Jamie, thank you for joining me tonight for this interview. My first question is about one of your bigger matches recently, that being your match at Pain for Pride. Pain for Pride saw an incredible match between you and Minerva, one that Minerva would leave as the winner. How do you look back on that night now that Pain for Pride is in the rearview?
Jamie O’Hara: With relief. I think I’m relieved to be able to put an end to a chapter of my career marred with speculation, marred with inauthentic ideals. I’m relieved to be able to move on from something that haunted me for as long as it did. I was bogged down relentlessly chasing revenge for something that was a distant memory, with each week having whatever purposes I had created in my return to this company fading more and more. I hate losing. I detest defeat. But I can’t look back at that event and be bitter. I can’t be frustrated or upset at the outcome. Minerva put an end to Yhwach. She put an end to everything I was pursuing and I can’t do anything else but congratulate her on that. It’s a feat grand enough to build Hall of Fame careers it seems in some people’s cases so well done to her. And in turn, the Ace has returned. I could finally let go of my discontent, those shackles that I felt were keeping me from being able to advance my career. In defeat, my future has turned from bleak to full of life and colour once again. It’s a trade off I’m willing to accept for now.
Sofia Clarke: Was Pain for Pride the last we’ve seen of Yhwach O’Hara?
Jamie O’Hara: For the longest time, I wanted to be done with Elite Answers Wrestling. Truly…truly I wanted to leave it all behind but everyone here, everyone watching, everyone listening knows exactly who I am. Exactly the kind of Elitist I am; the gold-chasing, legacy enhancing competitor who isn’t ever truly satisfied. I knew full well that I wasn’t going to be able to just ‘walk away’. Wasn’t able to just ride off and go be a dad, go be a husband, sit at home while Cameron continued to chase her dreams. I created Yhwach with the intention of putting an end to my career. To find a way to close this book that I’ve been writing for so long and have absolutely zero reason to come back.
Jamie O’Hara: But at some point, I lost that vision and in doing so lost all the ambition I had to achieve that finality for my career. Slowly, I doubted whether or not I was a fool to chase some kind of ‘perfect ending’. I stopped believing in what I was preaching, stopped believing in what I was trying to accomplish. Whether or not Yhwach O’Hara comes back is something I can’t say for sure. All I know is that through Yhwach’s demise, I’ve reminded myself of what made me…well…me. What makes Jamie O’Hara the Ace. The very reason why I’ve been so stubborn, for so long, to put any kind of bow on this career.
Sofia Clarke: Well heading into this season, it definitely didn’t take long for a new opponent to step up to you. Did you expect an Elitist like Jack Ripley to be who challenged you so early on?
Jamie O’Hara: I’ve been in this game long enough to know that each time someone like me takes the time to stand in the ring alone, when I’m not a Champion, when I’m not chasing a Championship, that someone who has something to gain will take a chance to challenge me. That’s the nature of the beast. That’s simply the reality for someone who others benefit from even standing within their presence. The beginning of a new season earmarks a chance to wipe the slate clean and there’s nobody who fits this cliche more than Jack himself. Down on his luck, a miserable last season and has become greatly lost in the ever-expanding sea of Elitists desperately clamoring for their opportunities to shine brightest. But Jack should have been smarter, should have been wiser than to come out and try to challenge me.
Sofia Clarke: You do have a lot of history with Jack, and as we all know you two have even competed in the past with the Answers World Championship on the line. What has changed since then?
Jamie O’Hara: Jesus, where do I even begin? Hathaway has grown up and started telling other kids to “Get (CENSORED)”; God, I’m so (CENSORED) proud of my son. Hell, I’ve become a father of two more sons…somehow. I went through my “Edgelord Mr. DEDEDE” rip off phase and returned to my normal self. And Jack? Well, Jack had a blink and you miss it reign with my title and ended up with a nice, quota filling, charity Hall of Fame ring. Plenty has changed over the last two and half years, Sofia, but none of it has been good for Jack. I’ve been in and out of this company, raising a family, apparently adopting adult sons and what exactly has Jack done in all that time? Nothing.
Jamie O’Hara: People like Jack, who have the blessing of being able to say “I defeated Jamie O’Hara!” have to remember that it’s a once in a career moment. It’s something that – bar one or two people in the history of my career – you will never, ever get the relish in twice. And I’m sure that someday, I’ll say those words to someone and I’ll be wrong! Someday, I’ll get beaten by someone for a second time and maybe that’s the day that I’ll retire for good. But that won’t be at Bloodspot. That won’t be at the hands of someone who has only regressed in their career over the last two and a half years to the point where they’re this desperate for a chance to return some form of respect to their name.
Sofia Clarke: As we learned last week you’ll be taking on Jack Ripley at Bloodsport, but what’s next?
Jamie O’Hara: I’m content in a lot of ways once again being in this skin of mine. Being back as the Ace, hearing that roar of the crowd the moment that familiar song hits, being back to being myself without the weight of some perfect ending. What’s next for Jamie O’Hara in the immediate future post-Bloodsport isn’t something that I’m concerned about. This is a roster filled to the brim with potential matches, old matches ran back, opponents that I had at best crossed paths with but never truly squared off against one on one. And of course, one dickhead still with an outstanding debt to be paid from Tempest. Whatever comes my way, I’ll gladly entertain as I work my way through the next twelve months.
Sofia Clarke: You have mentioned having interest in the EAW World Championship. How soon do you see yourself winning the title?
Jamie O’Hara: After Bloodsport? End of the year? Pain For Pride 17? It simply doesn’t concern me. Whatever comes my way will be enough to entertain me and whenever that fateful day arrives, I’ll be ready. I have always moved forward, always walked over whatever was laid before me. I can say that my long term vision is becoming the EAW World Champion again and I’m confident enough that someday it will become a reality; that’s enough for me. For everything that my career has been, the EAW World Championship, despite being my very first World Championship, is marred with disappointment. Failed to cash in my briefcase I won in the Pain For Pride 8 Cash In The Vault match, finally won it only to lose it barely two and some change months later. Chased it endlessly to regain it but watched others far less deserving. I try not to let the past bother me too much; I repeatedly preach that you can’t let such disappointments get the better of you, that you might as well wear them with some form of pride. But that reign? It’s a bitter taste that the last seven and a half years of my career and all that success I have been fortunate enough to taste can’t get rid of. And now, far more than at any other point, that taste is more powerful, more off-putting and I’m getting rather sick of tasting it.
Sofia Clarke: You have made history as World Champion in the past. Do you intend to surpass your former World Championship reigns, or do you have any other goals regarding the title?
Jamie O’Hara: When I was the Answers World Champion, I started to feel things slip away. When I defeated Kassidy, Bethany and Jake inside that Armageddon Hell In a Cell match, there was a euphoric feeling of standing tall after so much carnage, after so much pain, after so much suffering from all four of us. It was a drug that rivaled winning the ‘War to End All Wars’ match just a few months earlier. This isn’t something I’ve ever really spoken about but my body was shot. Whatever euphoria I felt vanished the moment I returned backstage and it was in that moment where I collapsed, that I started to believe that I was closer to the end than I wanted to admit. Fast forward to now, feeling as great as I feel, I want that euphoric feeling. Not just a few times, but as often as I can possibly endure. If – or perhaps even, when – I become the EAW World Champion, I want a war with everyone. I want to defend that belt whenever it’s asked of me by anyone. Not just waiting for one event once a month. I’ll defend it almost weekly if I must and I’ll do it through the most extreme, the most punishing circumstances. I’ll stack the deck against me if I must and I’ll successfully defend that title time and time again.
Jamie O’Hara: If there’s anything that remains with me from Yhwach, it’s that tower of conquest, a mountain of bodies piled up by a victorious conqueror in Jamie O’Hara sitting at the top of it all, is tattooed in my mind. That reign, my next reign, will be a reign defined by the relentless pursuit of victory. Through enduring countless opponents, countless environments. The workhorse Champion if you want it as such. I’ll go anywhere. I’ll add another record to my decorated career with the most defenses at the very least, if not also surpass my old record. My greatest feat still lies ahead.
Sofia Clarke: Is there anything else you’re looking to accomplish this season besides winning the EAW World Championship?
Jamie O’Hara: It’s been a very long time since I strung together months and months of consistent performances that I could hang my hat on and for someone who has prided themselves on their consistency, that’s not something that I’m losing sight of. There has been a sense of complacency, whether overlooking opponents and just doing the bare minimum to get through the weeks, going as far back to even when I was the Answers World Champion, and I’m looking to correct that. I guess you can say this is more of a personal goal, like a “New Season Spirit” or something of the kind. And the only way I can really satisfy that is by winning and winning often. Being tested and testing others; being bloodied, being battered, being torn but still being victorious in the end.
Sofia Clarke: This season both you and your wife Cameron Ella Ava have been drafted to the same show. With both of you on Voltage, is there a chance she may get in the way of your goals?
Jamie O’Hara: Truth be told, I was concerned about this when we found out that we’ll be on the same brand this season, but in the best interest of our family, I won’t get in her way. I mean, can you imagine the absolute torment our boys will have to go through having to pick sides? Watching her become the Answers World Champion – albeit at my expense – all those years ago was one of the most humbling and enjoyable moments in my career, my life even. But naturally there’s only so much I can do to avoid it and if we end up crossing paths, if it once again becomes another edition of “Ava-O’Hara Domestic Violence” that everyone loves to joke about, then so be it. We’ll compete, we’ll fight, but we won’t let it get the better of us.
Sofia Clarke: Thank you, I only have one more question for you tonight. Is this version of Jamie O’Hara the best we’ve ever seen?
Jamie O’Hara: Far better than I ever thought was possible.
Sofia Clarke: I’m glad to hear it, and I’m sure everyone will love to see you in action again next time you enter the ring. Thank you for your time tonight, and good luck against Jack Ripley at Bloodsport.
(With that said, Voltage begins to fade away from the location, as the camera fades to black and transitions away from the area and into a commercial break.)
(Commercial for Bloodsport, where Jamie O’Hara faces Jack Ripley in “Sadistic Madness”.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean hits to a more mixed reaction from the crowd. Jack Ripley begins to walk out, and he looks both ready and confident heading into this match, though it’s clear that his mind is also on Jamie O’Hara and his upcoming Bloodsport match. Before long, Jack Ripley begins walking down the ramp, heading to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Las Vegas, Nevada weighing in at 205 pounds he is the “Straight Shooter’ JACKKKKKKKKKKKKKK RIPLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: I really didn’t expect Jack Ripley to attack Jamie O’Hara the way he did earlier. You hate to see it.
Persephone: Oh god a match is about to start. You are right I do hate to see it.
Rich Russillo: That is not what I was talking about at all.
James Peters: Jack Ripley says that this season he is looking to make an impact. He wants to do something special this season and revive his career to the point that it used to be at. Tonight he is going all out to make an impact even if it isn’t a positive one it seems.
(‘Hikarunara’ by Goose House hits, and this receives more of a positive reaction after what happened earlier in the night. Mei Sasaki makes her way out to the ring looking to be filled with determination. Jack Ripley smirks at her, clearly confident in his own chances, but she’s able to ignore it, walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent from Albuquerque, New Mexico weighing in at 125 pounds she is “The Dark Kitsune” MEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SASAKKKKKKKIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: We know that Mei Sasaki is looking to prove herself as well this season after what happened at Pain for Pride. But unfortunately tonight she has to contend with Jack Ripley to see if she can do that.
James Peters: That will be a tough task for sure and Mei has been through a lot recently. But she has a chance to turn it all around and lets see if she will be able to make the most of it or not.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: We are underway as Mei Sasaki is shown warming up as Jack Ripley smirks arrogantly at her from across the ring. Mei looking confident as she circles the ring before eventually going to lock up with Jack. But Jack sidesteps her. Mei turns around and she didn’t like that much. Mei shoves Jack hard in the chest and things are getting heated now, but Jack is not letting it ruin his composure as he stances up and squares up with Mei once again. Jack and Mei finally lock up in the ring with Mei quickly taking Jack down with a swift arm drag. Jack looking on in surprise that Mei was able to do him like that so swiftly but quickly back up to square off with her once again. Jack talking some trash as he approaches Mei who shoves him back once again showing that she is not going to take any lip from him here tonight! Jack moving in now as the match feels like it is still just getting started.
James Peters: Mei Sasaki and Jack Ripley lock up in the middle of the ring! Sasaki quickly ducks around behind Ripley and grabs him from around the waist. A wrestling takedown now as Sasaki has Ripley now around the waist and pushes him flat down on the mat. Ripley smart enough not to allow himself to go directly on his belly as he forces his legs out into a sitting position and swings the legs around to break free of Sasaki’s attempts to hold him down. Ripley managing to go around behind Mei and pin her flat on the ground as well as now it looks like Ripley has managed to outwrestle Sasaki and has her by the arm but only briefly as she manages to stand up and begins to below Ripley from behind staggering him backwards before Sasaki herself rolls around behind Ripley and grabs him by the waist. German Suplex Incoming! No! Ripley manages to elbow Sasaki off him and breaks free once again.
Persephone: Oh god they are chain wrestling. I announce my resignation from Voltage immediately. Screw this!
Rich Russillo: I for one will miss you dearly queen. Jack Ripley breaks free violently from Mei Sasaki and isn’t letting up! Ripley with repeated strikes to the face of Sasaki slugging her back as this has turned into a boxing match. I wonder if they heard Persephone complaining and decided to switch it up? Well it looks like Sasaki is on the receiving end of some very hard strikes as she falls back into the ropes using them in order to retain her footing. But Ripley continues to hammer away at Sasaki who falls down onto her knees in the middle of the ring continuing to take a beating. The referee is warning Ripley as he continues to attack her all up in the ropes. Ripley decides to yank Sasaki off the ropes and whips her across the ring! Clothesline! No! Sasaki ducks beneath! Sasaki off the ropes and comes flying back on the attack with a running Crossbody flying across the chest of Ripley and taking him down!! Sasaki into the first cover of this match!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!-
James Peters: Barely a two count there as Jack Ripley kicks out with authority. Ripley immediately back up shoving Mei Sasaki off him with force. Ripley back up as Sasaki immediately grabs the arm wrenching it back in a painful manner. Sasaki controlling her opponent now as she ducks around behind under the arm… she spins around behind Ripley… Roundhouse Kick to the back of the neck! Ripley taken down by stunning force from behind. He holds his neck in pain as he is slowly back up to his feet. Sasaki grabs him and takes him down to the mat once again with a Snapmare Takedown on Ripley. Big knee drop to the face of Ripley from Sasaki who slides right back into another cover.
Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNN-
Rich Russillo: Definitely wasn’t getting much out of that one but Mei Sasaki is clearly trying to wear Jack Ripley out and seems to be swiftly succeeding in those efforts! Ripley back up and Sasaki hammers back into his face with repeated forearm shots! Ripley staggers back into the corner but Sasaki not letting up. She goes after him and tosses Ripley across the ring with an Irish Whip! Clothesline off the rebound! No! Ripley caught it and tosses Sasaki around! No! Sasaki manages to retain her footing and spins around grabbing Ripley instead and tossing him! But Ripley right up next to the ropes as Sasaki throws him over the top with an Arm Drag! Ripley goes flying over the top hitting his back on the apron as he falls to the outside! Sasaki is rolling can she keep up this momentum???
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: Jack Ripley is in a bad way on the outside of the ring here as Mei Sasaki gets out of the ring to go after him. Sasaki hammering away at Ripley and tossing him into the ring barricade repeatedly. Ripley eats a face full of steel as Sasaki rams him into the steel ring steps!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
James Peters: Mei Sasaki looking now to toss Jack Ripley back into the ring! But he grabs onto the tights! Ripley yanks Sasaki back in and lifts her up! Flapjack face first into the steel steps! Ripley got all of that as Sasaki is down and out on the outside of the ring! Ripley grabs her and tosses her into the ring to break the referee’s ten count! He might have had the match won by countout there! But Ripley is looking to win this thing by pinfall instead! The cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: The kickout by Mei Sasaki! Mei stays alive up in this thing! But Jack Ripley may have successfully turned this match in his favor for the first time here tonight!
Persephone: It would seem that the match could have ended by countout. But instead all we got was a two count. I am most displeased.
Rich Russillo: It would seem that Jack Ripley is most displeased as well! As Mei Sasaki begins to get back up Ripley comes off the ropes and drives down his arms into the back of her neck with a Double Axe Handle. Ripley climbs up on top of Sasaki and begins to hammer repeated strikes into the back of her neck getting some payback for the strike she landed on him before. Ripley taking out his frustrations on Sasaki here tonight, which I suppose we can’t blame him for thanks to everything going on with Jamie O’Hara. Sasaki slowly back up as Ripley helps her to her feet-
James Peters: JUST SO JACK CAN CATCH HER WITH AN UPPERCUT! Jack is in firm control here!
Rich Russillo: Mei Sasaki resting on the ropes as Jack Ripley grabs her and whips her across the ring. Sasaki comes back as Ripley knocks her down to the mat with a Spinning Back Fist catching her right across the jaw. Sasaki is down and possibly out from these repeated strikes from Ripley. Ripley picks Sasaki up and lifts her up over his shoulders… FIREMAN’S CARRY TAKEDOWN!!! He gets all of it! But Ripley not going for the cover just yet! He grabs the legs of Sasaki and begins to kick away at the hamstring. Ripley twisting the leg possibly looking for a Figure Four here… but Sasaki kicks him off up against the ropes. Ripley comes back as Sasaki is getting back up but takes her right back down with a chop block to the ankle knocking her back down and into Ripley’s control once more!
James Peters: Jack Ripley enjoying watching Mei Sasaki struggle to get back up before he hammers her back up against the ropes. Ripley whips Sasaki across the ring… but Sasaki holds the arm and yanks herself back around and Ripley towards her! Sasaki catches Ripley and drives him down with a thunderous Spinebuster in the middle of the ring! That was one hell of a Spinebuster! Sasaki follows it up by sliding into the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley kicks out forcing Mei Sasaki off him! Sasaki pulls herself using the ropes but somehow Ripley manages to get up before her due to her injured ankle! Ripley charges in with a Running Clothesline!!! He sends Sasaki flying over the top rope and crashing out on the floor right next to the entrance ramp! Ripley has taken control of the ring!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
James Peters: Mei Sasaki just got wrecked! Ripley now gets out of the ring to go after Sasaki once again! He picks her up and drops her over the barricade chest first! Ripley kicks the steel steps out of the way and then picks up Sasaki! Ripley rams Sasaki back first into the metal ring post! Sasaki may have just had her spine shattered from that attack!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Rich Russillo: Mei Sasaki thrown back into the ring now! Jack Ripley follows and bounces off the ropes… GUILLOTINE LEG DROP ACROSS THE THROAT OF SASAKI!!! Ripley gets all of it but he’s not going for the cover even as Sasaki thrashes on the ground holding her throat and struggling to breathe. Ripley smacks the back of Sasaki before picking her up and dropping her hard over his knee! Backbreaker connects! Ripley up to the top rope now as he comes off the rope… FLYING ELBOW SMASH OFF THE TOP!!! Ripley with the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Persephone: EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: No! The kickout from Mei Sasaki just before three! Jack Ripley coming his closest yet to winning this match so far!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley is not pleased as he paces the ring in annoyance before grabbing the hair of Mei Sasaki and yanking her back up to her feet. Sasaki brought into position and taken down with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Ripley right into an armbar on the mat keeping Sasaki in a rest hold as she begins to struggle out of it. Ripley regaining some stamina here as he eventually releases the hold and knocks Sasaki right back down on her back with a hard elbow strike to the top of the head. Sasaki getting back up regardless as Ripley runs across the ring…
James Peters: RUNNING PUNT KICK TO THE GUT- WAIT NO!!! MEI GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND KICKS JACK IN THE MIDSECTION! SHE SENDS JACK INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING AND RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH!!! MEI NOW CHARGING TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER-
Rich Russillo: But Ripley comes charging in and hits her with a Running Uppercut that she didn’t even see coming! Sasaki puts her arms around the ropes to keep on her feet but Ripley continues to strike her and hammer away. Sasaki eventually collapses down in the corner of the ring and continues to eat boots just stomping a mudhole in Sasaki here tonight on Voltage!
Persephone: Personally I hope that the match actually is just here tonight on Voltage. But at the rate it is going it will also be here tomorrow on Voltage.
James Peters: Jack Ripley pulls Mei Sasaki back up in the corner of the ring and it looks like he has her exactly where he wants her. Ripley whips Sasaki across the ring to the opposite corner and then charges in at her! Running Clothesline into the corner! No! Sasaki puts her hands up on the top ropes and uses the force to push herself up and over Ripley as he charges in for the Clothesline! Sasaki lands behind Ripley and grabs him from behind Rolling him up! School Girl rollup!!! The referee is counting!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Damn what a close one there! The match was legitimately almost over! Stolen by Mei Sasaki but Jack Ripley somehow kicked out! Ripley and Sasaki both moving slowly now as they get back up. Mei now with a kick to the midsection, but Jack retaliates with an elbow! Ripley goes to whip Sasaki across the ring… but Sasaki holds onto the arm again! Sasaki pulls Ripley right back around and drives her knee hard right into his gut! Sasaki kicks Ripley’s head right up before connecting with a Superkick dropping him on his back! But Sasaki can’t capitalize on it, unable to get to the cover in time!
James Peter: Mei Sasaki pulls herself back up slowly before helping Jack Ripley up as well. Kick to the gut of RIpley as Sasaki bounces off the ropes… RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SKULL!!!! SASAKI GETS ALL OF IT AND RIPLEY IS DOWN!!! THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: No! Jack Ripley managed to kick out! Jack barely saves the match for himself as the referee is unable to count any further!
Persephone: Yeah I have noticed. This referee does seem unable to count any further than two. We really need to increase the educational standards for the referees we hire around here.
James Peters: Jack Ripley slowly back up now as Mei Sasaki is stalking him. Sasaki whips Ripley across the ring as he comes back around… Sasaki catches Ripley and tosses him up in the air! Flapjack connects right in the middle of the ring! Sasaki is rolling! Ripley flat on his face in the ring as Sasaki gets up and the crowd is getting real into it! Sasaki signaling to the crowd now she’s going up to the top rope! Sasaki looking for a match ending maneuver here as Ripley slowly gets back up to his feet! FLYING DROPKICK OFF THE TOP FROM SASAKI!!!! SASAKI GETS ALL OF IT KICKING RIPLEY ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE RING!!! SASAKI INTO THE COVERRRRRR!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley gets his foot on the ropes! The Dropkick off the top sent Ripley too close to the ropes when Mei Sasaki made the cover! As soon as the referee breaks things up Ripley grabs the bottom rope and uses it to pull himself out of Sasaki’s grasp to the outside of the ring. Ripley getting a breather here now after multiple close calls in succession here in this match.
James Peter: Jack Ripley staggering on the outside of the ring as Mei Sasaki slowly gets back up on the inside. Sasaki notices Ripley walking around the ring as she hurls herself over the top rope! Tope Con Hilo to Ripley on the outside of the ring!—
Rich Russillo: No! Jack Ripley moved out of the way! Mei Sasaki eats nothing but the floor! Big mistake from Sasaki there as she may have broken her back from the impact!!!
Persephone: Quick Jack! Get back into the ring! Let the referee count her out!!!!
James Peters: Jack Ripley now back on the assault kicking and punching at the downed Mei Sasaki on the outside of the ring. Ripley picks Sasaki back up and hurls her across the floor with a German Suplex!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley slams Mei Sasaki face first into the apron. Ripley picks Sasaki back up and tosses her back into the ring ending the referee’s count. Ripley back up into the ring as he picks Sasaki up… he gets her in position before Spiking her right on her head with a Piledriver! But Ripley isn’t done yet! He gets down and smothers her face with a forearm before dragging her over to the bottom rope. Jack now repeatedly smashing her face into the turnbuckles!
James Peter: Jack Ripley lets go but he grabs the hair of Mei Sasaki dragging her back into the ring and then planting her with an Evenflow DDT right in the center of the ring. Ripley probably has this match won but he continues his assault on Sasaki who isn’t moving much at all.
Persephone: Why would he want the match to continue on when he could pin her and win? This is mindblowing to me.
Rich Russillo: Mei Sasaki now moving slowly back up as Jack Ripley stalks and measures her. Sasaki slowly back up now… Ripley goes in for the kill! Ripley grabs Sasaki and twists her up!!! No! Sasaki breaks free!!! JUMPING KNEE BY MEI SASAKI!!!! MEI RUNS THE ROPES NOW AS JACK CRUMBLES TO A KNEE, AND THERE’S THE SHINING WIZARD!!!!! MEI NOW YELLING AT JACK AND TELLING HIM TO GET UP, AND IR SEEMS LIKE SHE HAS SOMETHING BIG IN MIND!
James Peters: DISINTEGRATION!!!! SPINNING HEEL KICK RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF RIPLEY!!!- But Jack Ripley ducks beneath- BUT MEI CATCHES HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Jack falls to the mat! Ripley pulls himself into the corner as Sasaki charges in with a Running Double Knee Strike to the face!!!
Rich Russillo: But Jack Ripley moves out of the way just in time! Mei Sasaki crashes and burns!!!
James Peters: Jack Ripley grabs Mei Sasaki and pulls her back around twisting her up once again! RIPPLE EFFECT CONNECTS!!! Ripley got all of that Vertebreaker! The cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… JACK RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIPLEYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
(‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean hits to a mixed reaction from the crowd as Jack Ripley has his arm raised in victory.)
Rich Russillo: Good solid win for Jack Ripley here tonight. Mei Sasaki gave it her best effort but it was not to be!
Persephone: Of course it wasn’t to be, that’s what happens when you’re not a good wrestler.
Rich Russillo: I think Mei has shown potential, but tonight was Jack Ripley’s night. Mei put up a fight but it wasn’t enough.
James Peters: Not everyone may be a fan of it… You might not have liked Jack Ripley’s actions earlier tonight involving Jamie O’Hara… But you can’t deny he was able to get the job done. And to Jack I am pretty sure that is all that matters.
(The camera fades to a commercial featuring flashing lights which induces seizures in many viewers.)
( As Voltage returned back to the Cross Insurance Arena, residing in the BEAUTIFUL city of Portland, Maine; it didn’t take long for the scene of the next segment to lay itself out, as ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA blasted through the speakers of the arena; and even amidst some of the pity given to Cameron Ella Ava due to the situation emerging from last week, the crowd didn’t hesitate to emerge out with layered down boo’s towards ‘The Serpent’, as Cameron made her way out of the titan-tron’s entrance, though the energy she was present felt different. She didn’t waste time making her entrance special in her usual fashion; instead she was making a straight beeline to the ring with a microphone already in hand, that serious gaze in her eyes; which followed suit perfectly with her demeanor, as Cameron made her way down the ramp and to the steel steps; propelling herself up them, before transitioning onto the apron and almost as quickly Cameron made her way through the ropes, and into the center of the ring. )
Bella Braxton: PLEASE WELCOME TO THE RING AT THIS TIME, ‘THE SERPE-’
Cameron Ella Ava: Cut it.
( Bella was cut of, shocked as she looked over to Cameron who didn’t seem amused at all as Bella obliged to Cameron’s request, as ‘Good For Her’ by Mothica faded out almost instantly, clearly to appease the wishes of Cameron. )
Cameron Ella Ava: See . . . Tonight’s just not the night for that. Any other day? Any other week – sure, we can go ahead and all be pleasured in the theatrics of a Cameron Ella Ava entrance.
( Cameron said, stepping up as she stared directly into the hard-cam. )
Cameron Ella Ava: Not tonight.
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m soured. I don’t feel great, nor do I feel good in this present moment. Because last week? I had the rug pulled from beneath me. Last week, I was blindsided. Last week . . . You, Bethany, made the biggest self-error you ever could’ve possibly plagued yourself with. And before I get into anything else; the entirety of the situation – There has just been one constant thought pop up into my mind that I haven’t been able to simply gloss over.
( Cameron takes a pause, raising an eyebrow as she gave out a perplexed look. )
Cameron Ella Ava: Why?
Cameron Ella Ava: What was the point of it? What led you to it? Why ME? There isn’t a single reason in my mind that I can think of that would’ve given you enough of a probable cause, not just to ruin my moment – No, no, no; we’re beyond that now. But to try and torture me in that ring? Hell – we can throw the word ‘try’ away at this point, you abused me – YOU abused CAMERON ELLA AVA in the middle of that ring to the point where I was laid out, incapacitated.
Cameron Ella Ava: Last time we saw you Bethany, you were flat on your back as Kassidy Heart stole the Universal Women’s Championship right out of your hands. Last time we saw you Bethany, you were in the Main Event of Pain For Pride, losing a fight you picked. So Bethany, it only leaves me to wonder…
Cameron Ella Ava: What came upon you to pick another fight, with me?
( Cameron chuckled slightly, shaking her head as she spun on her heel, pacing around the ring as she was clearly trying to wrap her head around the entire situation at hand. )
Cameron Ella Ava: After weeks of absence, you made your presence known by costing me my match against Rex McAllister; and to put the cherry on top, you held me inside of your mandible claw submission, for MINUTES. You would’ve thought that we had a problem before all of this, you would’ve thought that I earned every single second inside of that hold. You were incensed, all because what – Bethany made an oopsie and couldn’t live up to the expectations YOU set for yourself at the grandest stage of them all?
Cameron Ella Ava: You’re childish.
( Cameron turned her strut back towards where the hard-cam was, re-engaging eye contact with it’s lens; fire sparking in the eyes of The Serpent. )
Cameron Ella Ava: But Bethany, I know you fairly well. And because I know you; I am well aware there is an underlying reason for all of this that I am yet to fully get a hold of. And usually, this is the part where I’d be in the position to call you out to this ring now, and demand some answers to appease my own confusion; but quite frankly, I’m past that. That’s something for you to do on your own time, though if I am not mistaken; I control the ring in this present moment, I’m holding the only microphone; and this segment was catered to one person only, so for now? I’ll be calling the shots.
Cameron Ella Ava: So no, Bethany. I’m not here to get you to provide peace of mind for me. What I am here for, is karma. YOUR karma. I’m well aware you’re running the Main Event tonight, and I would LOVE to get an up close seat for that; but right now? I know you’re here. I know you’re probably in gorilla right now, ready to make you way out here – so let me roll the red carpet for you to come on down here so I can have the opportunity to rebuttal what you did last week, lay you out in the center of the ring, and give you the opportunity to go stargazing in Portland, bitch.
( Cameron said an unwavering confidence and poise in her voice, even as her demeanor showcased her on a violent edge; awaiting the opportunity to get her hands on Bethany as she looked towards the titantron, waiting for Bethany to make her way out to the ring . . . )
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( Nothing. Cameron looked down, licking her teeth as she smirked; taking a deep breath, trying to maintain some sort of control of her emotions. )
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m not going to play games with you Bethany. It’s either you come out HERE, or I come and find you–
( Before Cameron could even finish her sentence, “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” by Van Halen blasted through the speakers, the grin on Cameron’s face settling down as she turned her full attention back towards the titan-tron, waiting for Bethany to emerge… And there she was. The Portland fans weren’t any more welcoming to Bethany in the slightest as the boo’s rained down onto her; Bethany simply scoffing as Blue came prepared with a microphone in hand, walking down towards the ring before stopping early at the top of the ramp, staring down Cameron with a devilish grin written on her face, though it doesn’t take long for that grin to turn sour; as a deadpan look glazed over Bethany, as her theme slowly began to fade out, a silence running amidst the two for a moment; a stare down being the only shared connection they had, before finally, Bethany raised the microphone to her face. )
Dr. Bethany Blue: You know something, Cameron? You’re entirely right. What happened at Pain For Pride, I am not over in the slightest. Because right now; I don’t feel like my tenure as champion in EAW should be over. Years, years to get to that moment; just for my reign to fall asunder in a manner like that – you’d be a damn liar to think that I was okay. I have had to sit here, for weeks upon weeks; where by now that hurt and ache should’ve gone away by now, but I can sit here and confidently say like a sickness – it’s still affecting me.
Dr Bethany Blue: Weeks… Weeks where I have had to sit, dwelling on my thoughts and perspective on the entire situation; weeks where I have had to try and recover physically, just as much as I have had to mentally. Weeks, where I have been able to sit back and watch the setting of Voltage begin to lay out; everyone staking their claim, setting their flag, and looking towards their future in this land of opportunity.
Dr Bethany Blue: And that field includes you, Cameron.
( Bethany said, slowly beginning to walk down the ramp as she pointed towards Cameron. )
Dr Bethany Blue: You. I mean, you made a whole promo in the center of the ring as to why this season would be your moment. Why you would be sitting at the very top of this roster because your belief? Is that you deserve it. You deserve that spot? That’s a target on your back, Cameron. That’s a target on your back to people like me; people who don’t think you deserve SHIT. It took me years to finally get the opportunity to elevate this company with a world championship, and no matter the end? I did just that. I elevated this business in the last few months, more than you have in the last year – and you want to sit here, and tell me that you deserve the top spot on Voltage instead of someone like me? You’re wrong on so many levels if you think that’s the case.
Dr Bethany Blue: That attack that I launched on you? Someone of your stature should’ve expected it. You’ve been here for more than a decade, you have seen it all, and yet – and YET you haven’t seemed to have garnered the understanding that you need to always have your head on a swivel. And that fault only rests on you. You could spend all that time talking about how you are simply such a PROFOUND talent here; and how Cameron should be marking as a golden platter Elitist, when you’re sitting amongst people who have outperformed you for a long enough time now, the fact you haven’t realize it just shows that you are delusional. All that time… All that time you could spend promoting your brand this season, and it only took me half of a second to send you back to earth; welcome to reality, Cameron.
( Cameron was clearly growing more irritated the more Bethany spoke, her eyes narrowing to her as she tilted her head; listening to what she had to say, but very clearly not understanding a damn thing that came out of her mouth. )
Dr Bethany Blue: Pain For Pride affects me like a sickness; I can’t stop thinking about it as much as I try, and it’s a sort of torture you would NEVER understand; one that doesn’t pale in comparison to what I have to go through. But the one positive that I could come around to be able to settle with? This just means the job isn’t done yet. This means that I have something to do here in Elite Answers Wrestling before I could truly feel accomplished; there is still an end to this rainbow that I can chase – but you? The privilege you feel to have achieved so much success in your career, EVERYTHING an Elitist could ever fathom; and STILL want to steal the spotlight for yourself? You make my campaign so much more emphatic.
Dr Bethany Blue: Everything that I do, the whole reason I know I need to regain the Universal Women’s Championship once more; is because as long as Elitists like you are still here, still feeling the need to hoard away moments to yourself? The progression I made with that Championship was remarkable; but I still have much to do if you still have the entitlement to feel like you should be handed ANOTHER moment.
( Bethany said, finally lowering the microphone as she reached the end of the ramp, Cameron leaning over the ropes in the ring as she stared down at her, tension beginning to rise as Cameron shook her head once more. )
Cameron Ella Ava: I quite simply couldn’t give less of a fuck.
( Hearing that, Bethany soured in the face; as Cameron continued staring daggers into her .)
Cameron Ella Ava: Because all you’ve done, is jetted right past the point why I called you out here in the first place! I couldn’t care less about how you feel about me; because we’re far past the point of talking and debating. What you did was take the first shot at me. And now all I want is the opportunity to strike back and strike harder than you could ever fathom. I made it clear before you came out, the time for talk is over – I want you, in this ring, one on one; in an element where you have no way to sneak attack me, sanctioned in a match…
( Cameron paused leaning even further off the ropes as she strung out her sentence. )
Cameron Ella Ava: At Bloodsport.
( Even with the hatred they had toward both women, the crowd ROARED at the challenge set by Cameron; as it was all left on Bethany now to verbally confirm the possible HUGE bout that Cameron laid out the gauntlet for! It took a moment to spark any sort of emotional response from Bethany, but slowly, a grin re-appeared onto her face as she raised the microphone back to her mouth, getting in front of the apron to the point that the only thing that separated the two was the ropes of the ring. )
Dr. Bethany Blue: I accept.
( The crowd went up an OCTAVE as cheers rained down from the stands for this match-up, Portland going awry, popping for a match-up that could knock any possible Match of The Year contenders that have sparked up, OUT OF THE WATER. )
Dr Bethany Blue: But, but, but … Just know this was your doing. I want you to really understand what you’re signing up for, Cameron. I’m going to hurt you – in fact, I am going to make what happened to you last week seem like Child’s Play; because then? There won’t be anyone pulling me off when I make you bleed straight from the mouth.
( Cameron scoffs, shaking her head to Bethany’s claim; as she got exactly what she wanted, dropping the mic unto the apron under her as she stared down Bethany; neither one of them folding under the pressure as the tension between this two grew to an ENTIRELY new level; as the camera caught one last glimpse of these two continuing their glare’s against one another, as the camera slowly faded to commercial or the moment; as Voltage set up for this week’s Main Event! )
(Promotional ad for Bloodsport, where Cameron Ella Ava faces Dr. Bethany Blue.)
( As the show returned from brief commercial, the camera zipped back to the ring where Dr. Bethany Blue would already be standing in, after the back and forth she had previous with Cameron Ella Ava. )
Bella Braxton: AND INTRODUCING IN THE FIRST, ALREADY IN THE RING…. RESIDING IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA… SHE IS, DR. BETHANYYY BLUUEEEEEE
James Peters: And we’d like to welcome everyone back to Voltage for tonight’s Main Event! An event that we at commentary are so graciously joined by EAW Hall of Famer, Cameron Ella Ava!
Cameron Ella Ava: I mean truly, how couldn’t I be here for this? As a samaritan to this brand, it’s only right if I give my insight on my co-workers; and that’s all I’m here to do.
Persephone: Right, don’t worry girlie; if you ever want to give a closer look? My lips are sealed.
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m sure, like they were closed last week in my match against Rex?
Persephone: I think you’re getting me mixed up with someone else, I was sick last week – hey look, Valerie’s entering now, let’s focus on that!
Cameron Ella Ava: :mjpls:
( Suddenly, ‘ Good 4 u’ by Olivia Rodrigo began to play through the arena to a chorus of boos from the fans, as none other than Valerie Hellstorm began to make her way out to the ring; a GIGANTIC grin on her face as she strut out to the front of the ramp, yawning in reaction to the hatred from the stands; not a care in the world to the opinions of those she found so far beneath her, as she began to make her way down the ramp; towards the ring. She moved with haste, trying to get past the hands of those reaching out for her on the sides of the barricade, disgust on her face that these people would have the gall to try and touch her, as she made her way over to the apron; climbing atop of it as she stared down Bethany who was already in her corner, neither one giving up to the others intimidation, as Valerie made her way into the ring; standing in the center as she raised her hands out, soaking in the attention; before finally back pedaling into her corner, her theme fading out as she awaited the bell. )
James Peters: And look at Valerie, someone who has so much to prove here tonight as she runs one of her first ever Main Event matches; not against just ANYONE – but against one of the most game versions of Dr. Bethany Blue we’ve seen in a long time!
Rich Russillo: And I have to commend her, anyone in this position; with the experience of Valerie in EAW? Would be shaking. But look at the poise under pressure! Not even a BIT of sweat coming down her brow, tonight she thinks she can take this one home; and she looks more than ready to prove that!
Persephone: To TRY and prove that. Look, Valerie could be the greatest new breed in the world, but this is a different playing field than any match shes been in. My best advice for her? Pray to GAWD that a miracle happens – like the match being canceled, or that Bethany finds some pity in that heart of hers. But since I think neither of those things are bound to happen? I’m just ready to see the world burn. :mjgrin:
( Ding ! Ding ! Ding !)
Persephone: This Main Event surely doesn’t have disaster written all over it; I’m sure we’re getting ready for a fair, clean match-up with little to no outside drama going into it at all – nope! Just a same old, same old one on one to send us all home; we love it here on Voltage!
Rich Russillo: I have more hope than you do that both Valerie and Bethany will keep things INSIDE of the ring, Persephone; trust in our roster a little bit, will ya’?
Persephone: Whatever. Anyways Valerie just rushed into Bethany like an idiot, but because Bethany actually KINDA knows what she’s doing she knew what to expect.
James Peters: Bethany takes control as she knees Valerie in the midsection before going for an irish whip, BUT VALERIE TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS BETHANY INTO THE ROPES! BETHANY HOLDS ONTO THEM THOUGH, STOPPING HERSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF OF THEM! Valerie now charging in- AND BETHANY DUCKS DOWN BEFORE LIFTING VALERIE OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Valerie lands on the apron though, and now she swings at Bethany but Bethany had it scouted as she ducks under the strike! Bethany now grabbing Valerie- BUT VALERIE LANDS AN ELBOW TO BETHANY! BETHANY NOW- RESPONDING BY SWEEPING VALERIE’S LEGS, CAUSING VALERIE TO TUMBLE ONTO THE APRON AND LAND OUT OF THE RING!
Persephone: Well it didn’t take long for things to end up out here after all. Now Bethany’s walking over here.
Cameron Ella Ava: She should probably focus on the ma-
James Peters: OH MY, BETHANY JUST DECKED VALERIE! VALERIE TRIED TO CATCH BETHANY OFF GUARD, BUT I GUESS BETHANY WAS PAYING ATTENTION AFTER ALL!
( Bethany looks down towards Valerie on the floor, giving a slight stare to Cameron who had just watched the scene unfold; Cameron looking unimpressed to it all as she sat back down in her seat, crossing one leg over the other; as she looked to let the match go forward. )
Persephone: You know, a small part of me expected Valerie to take advantage of the situation by just bombarding Bethany from behind, but unfortunately common sense isn’t that common nowadays.
Rich Russillo: I’d have to agree there, it was a wasted opportunity for Hellstorm that is turning into the perfect opportunity for Bethany to put her violence on display for Cameron who seems to be looking for a match with the former EAW Universal Women’s Champion at Bloodsport; as Bethany just clumps a handful of Valerie’s hair in her hand and –
BAM!
Persephone; YIKES, RIGHT OFF OUR ANNOUNCERS DESK! If Bethany keeps doing that, Valerie might have to go ahead and get plastic surgery to change her face again…
James Peters: Let’s hope for her sake, that not the case. As Valerie bobbles back; with Bethany still in full control as she pushes Valerie into the apron, before SHOVING her back into the ring, Valerie bobbling up to her feet as Bethany slowly rolls in behind her, Hellstorm turning around – TURNING DIRECTLY INTO A FOREARM FROM BETHANY!!!
Persephone: We can see exactly how this match is looking to go, I mean who would allow Valerie to take on Bethany when she currently seems to have the intent of RIPPING OFF HEADS? She’s an M.D. for Christ’s Sake, if anyone on this roster genuinely could? IT’S HER. Poor New Breed, poor New Breed indeed.
James Peters: I know for a fact Valerie isn’t down and out yet, but she needs to change the tides quickly before Bethany gets into the full swing of things; you never want to give someone as tactical and creative Blue the space to work; ESPECIALLY with an audience. Though for now, Hellstorm seems to have taken a full backseat in this match as Valerie tried swinging WILDLY for the head of Bethany, though there was clear evasion from Blue; as she swiftly gets behind Valerie, AND BETHANY SLAMMING HER QUICKLY DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SUPLEX!!!
Rich Russillo: And with Valerie down on the mat, look where Bethany is directly going; it looks like she’s trying to set up for that ‘Rings of Saturn’ esque submission!
Cameron Ella Ava: Ugh.
James Peters: SHE IS! IS BETHANY TRYING TO END THIS MATCH-UP EARLY, LOOKING TO POSSIBLY LOOK IN THAT ‘SAY AHHHHH!’ THAT SHE PERILED CAMERON WITH LAST WEEK? IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S ABOUT TO SYNCH IT IN, VALERIE MIGHT BE DONE; THIS MATCH MIGHT BE OVER…
Persephone: HOLD ON, VALERIE’S SHIFTING HER WEIGHT; ROLLING HERSELF OVER BETHANY AS SHE TRIED GETTING THAT SUBMISSION IN – COVER!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEE—
Rich Russillo: AND WHAT A SHOCKER THAT WOULD’VE BEEN; VALERIE ALMOST HAD BETHANY DOWN FOR THREE!! It was ONE slight tactic Valerie had up her sleeve, and Bethany almost just had her plans soiled in this Main Event at the hands of Hellstorm!
Cameron Ella Ava: Is it really that easy? The fall off from being EAW Universal Women’s Champion, to being mere milliseconds away from losing in the Main Event of Voltage in her season debut? She signed her death warrant deciding to pick a fight with me, if this is the Bethany Blue she is nowadays.
James Peters: One things for sure, Bethany is trying to wrap around her head around the situation; a shocked look on her face as she bounces up to her knees, Valerie scooting away – and that look! That look in the eyes of Bethany as she stares down Hellstorm, she is furious! And Hellstorm… Hellstorm is LAUGHING!
Valerie Hellstorm (off-mic): Prepare for the inevitable, Bethany – I am the future AND the present; hope you don’t mind coping a little bit~
Persephone: This girl is SERIOUSLY egging on Bethany? She might truly have a death wish… I’m gonna have SO much fun seeing Bethany decapitate her on live broadcast!
Rich Russillo: And that might be EXACTLY what Bethany is planning to do, as she BURSTS up to her feet and runs forward towards Valerie who is taking shelter in the corner, BETHANY LOOKING TO STEAMROLL HELLSTORM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE – BUT VALERIE JUMPS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!
James Peters: And Bethany just CRASHING into the turnbuckles; her rage getting the best of her again, as she is staggered – and look at the opportunist Valerie is, instantly setting herself up in front of Bethany; AND A SHOOT KICK TO THE GUT! Valerie taking a shot at Bethany in a vulnerable position… AND ANOTHER SHOOT KICK! AGAIN! AND ONE MORE! Valerie lighting up Blue before she could even recover!
Rich Russillo: This is what Valerie needs if she wants a chance, nonstop offense that can slowly wear down Bethany; if she wanted a chance at winning tonight in Portland? HERE IT IS!
Persephone: And with Bethany growing further and further into the corner with each kick, Hellstorm has managed to get her into a crouched position! Hellstorm backing up momentarily – BEFORE BLASTING FORWARD AND NAILING BETHANY WITH A METEORA TO THE FACE!!! VALERIE QUICKLY PULLING BETHANY OUT OF THE CORNER, AND INTO A PIN ATTEMPT!!!
OOOOOONNN–
James Peters: And not even a ONE count. Bethany muscling out of that pin as even Valerie looks a little flustered at how fast Bethany managed to get a shoulder up; with Blue already beginning to stir, not allowing herself to stay down as Hellstorm has no choice but to get up as well, back pedaling away from Bethany for the moment – SHINING WIZARD! The knee of Valerie taking Bethany down again, as Hellstorm goes for another cover!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Cameron Ella Ava: For as much of me that doesn’t want to credit Bethany? To think you could put her waves with moves as simple as this just seems foolish, If Valerie wants to win? She needs to step up her game; if not? There’s no point in trying.
Rich Russillo: And it looks like Valerie could be getting a little nervous by how much ‘umph’ is behind these kickouts from Valerie, as she rises to her feet once more; backing into a corner as Bethany is yet AGAIN stirring quite fast for someone who just took a wave of offense, up to a knee as Hellstorm looks on, picking and choosing her moment to strike… BEFORE LAUNCHING HERSELF FORWARD, LOOKING TO NAIL BETHANY WITH A BIG BOOT –
James Peters: BUT BETHANY PICKS THE LEG! Directly out of the air, Blue grabs hold of Valerie’s boot as the two share a brief staredown; fear striking into Valerie’s eyes – AND BETHANY JUST PLANTING VALERIE WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP!
Persephone: But it doesn’t look like she’s done here! The moment Valerie hits the mat Bethany keeps a FIRM hold on the same leg Valerie tried nailing her with; garnering a tight hold over it, BEFORE TURNING VALERIE ON HER STOMACH AND LOCKING IN A BOSTON CRAB!!
Rich Russillo: And that hold is locked in tight, CLEARLY by the screams of agony Hellstorm is letting out! Bethany not withholding any mercy for the rookie as she yearns FURTHER backwards on the leg of Hellstorm before Hellstorm could even get COMFORTABLE with the previous intensity; Bethany changing the tides of this match in just MOMENTS.
James Peters: Luckily enough for Valerie she just is an ARMS REACH away from the ropes, all she needs to do is make the crawl and she can escape the agony; as Hellstorm reaches at, CLAWING at the mat in attempts to get closer; but Bethany is making her work for it!
Persephone: Work for it? She’s making Valerie feel like she has the WORLD on her back whilst trying to make this venture to the ropes! And each second Hellstorm struggle, that hold is getting tighter and tighter; as Valerie slowly inches closer and closer… BEFORE FINALLY, FINGERTIPS COLLIDE AGAINST THE ROPES AND VALERIE IS FORCED A BIT OF MERCY!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
James Peters: And Bethany NEARLY getting herself disqualified with the count, though strategically keeping that hold in as long as possible, before letting go JUST before she’d be forced off; Hellstorm cradling her leg in agony as she rolls out to the apron, trying to make some more distance between herself and Bethany!
Rich Russillo: Valerie simply becoming a target yet again here, as she begins to crawl away from Blue onto the apron; looking for a bit of an out here to take a breather, but Bethany catches on rather easily as Hellstorm is pushing herself on the otherside of the bottom rope, SWIFTLY picking up Valerie’s leg again as Hellstorm continues to try and kick off Bethany; but Blue makes Valerie break the hold she has on the bottom rope, taking her into the middle of the ring as Hellstorm tries to defend – BUT BETHANY NAILS VALERIE’S CHEST WAS A STANDING MUSHROOM FOOT STOMP, KNOCKING THE AIR OUT OF HER OPPONENT; AS BETHANY NOW GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHH—
Persephone: Hey, look! Valerie raises the shoulder up; she must really want to be tortured tonight! Kinky.
James Peters: Valerie continuing to try and be valiant tonight, talking a big game and looking to prove herself here; but if this IS the route she wants to go? Things need to change here and now; but – it looks like Bethany is LETTING Valerie get up!
Rich Russillo: Stalking Valerie even, just waiting in the wings for Hellstorm to make it to her feet; if I was Valerie here? Getting up here might not be my best interest in the SLIGHTEST, as slowly but surely Valerie is making her way up to a vertical position; Bethany looming right behind her and she’s too disoriented to even THINK about her opponent setting up on her…
James Peters: AND AS VALERIE GETS TO HER FEET, BETHANY HOOKS HERSELF THROUGH VALERIE’S HANDS — TIGER SUPLEX!!! The VICIOUS drop by Bethany to send Valerie back down to the mat on her neck; and transitioning it into ANOTHER pin attempt!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHRRRR—
Persephone: KICKOUT, MORE BRUTALITY INCOMING – WOOOOO!!!!!
James Peters: And look, as if Bethany was CALCULATING for that kickout; with Blue instantly popping out of that cover onto her feet, with Valerie ridding the moment of getting her shoulder up, bobbling up to a position on her knees as Blue looks to bounce off the ropes, coming back towards her; AS BETHANY NAILS VALERIE WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE HEAD TO FLOOR HER ONCE MORE!
Persephone: AND I DON’T THINK SHE’S DONE YET! Bethany making a slow, POISED walk over to the corner, beginning to make her way over to the turnbuckle as she begins to climb; getting onto the middle set as she turns back to a downed Valerie in the ring, looking over to our commentary desk; and it looks like she’s winking at you Cameron!
Cameron Ella Ava: Real cute. :tea:
Rich Russillo: The tension being ever so evident between Cameron and Bethany in the midst of this match, as Bethany turns back to focusing on Valerie in the ring – AND BETHANY PULLING OUT THAT KNEE DROP DIRECTLY ONTO THE CHEST OF HELLSTORM; DRIVING IT DOWN INTO HER CORE, THE AIR SURELY KNOCKED OUT OF VALERIE; AS BETHANY PLANTS HER KNEE DIRECTLY ONTO HELLSTORM; LOOKING FOR ANOTHER COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHRRRREEEEEEEEE—
James Peters: Each time Bethany begins to lay it in on Valerie, that count is getting CLOSER and CLOSER to becoming a full three count; but the determination of Hellstorm here is truly remarkable as she continues to kick out, despite some decent efforts here by Bethany!
Persephone: Decent efforts? :cmon: , Let’s be honest; if Bethany wanted this match over with? She could very well have done so already; all she’s doing right now is truly shutting Valerie up after the lengthy back and forth they’ve had this week.
Rich Russillo: Well if that is the case? I think she’s growing bored of Valerie and is looking to seal things off here! Bethany calling Valerie up to her feet again; Hellstorm beginning to get the wits of herself as she SLOWLY gets up to her feet, first getting a knee; almost analyzing the nearby surroundings of herself, before getting up to her feet, BETHANY SETTING HER TARGET THE MOMENT VALERIE GETS UP TO HER FEET; STEPPING FORWARD AND RAISING HER LEG, LOOKING FOR HER PATENTED, ‘TJD!!!!!!!!!’
Persephone: OH MY, AND JUST AS THE KICK IS ABOUT TO CONNECT; VALERIE PULLS THE REFEREE DIRECTLY INTO THE WAY OF IT, BETHANY’S ABOUT TO TAKE THAT MAN’S HEAD OFF; THIS IS CINEMA!
James Peters: NO! Bethany notices what was happening RIGHT before the kick was about to land as she finds herself staggered, beginning to lower her leg as the referee COWERS in front of her!
Referee: :whoa:
Rich Russillo: AND AMIDST THE ALTERCATION AT HAND, VALERIE PUSHES THE REFEREE ASIDE WITH BETHANY STILL DISTRACTED, VALERIE GRABBING BLUE’S HAND AS SHE REELS HER IN — AND VALERIE LANDING THAT SIGNATURE KNEE STRIKE SHE HAS COME TO MAKE HER OWN ONTO BETHANY WHO WAS TOO TAKEN ABACK TO COUNTER; THE PLAN BY VALERIE WORKING PERFECTLY!
Cameron Ella Ava: And here I was, thinking that Bethany would be ready for anything, just like she told me to be? Peculiar – but let’s not make this about me, look at Valerie; making Bethany fall into her trap, and I think she’s looking to set up Bethany here into one of her finishing maneuvers! Hold on . . . Am I about to commentate over a match Bethany loses? I might have to come do this more often!
James Peters: Cameron might be onto something here, as it looks like Valerie is CALLING Bethany up to her feet; a request that doesn’t taking long to become fulfilled by Blue; VALERIE FINDING BETHANY RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS HER, HOOKING THE HAND OF A DAZED BLUE ONCE MORE….
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Persephone: ‘BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY!!!!!’ THE RAINMAKER LANDING ON BETHANY AND DROPPING HER TO THE MAT! VALERIE PRACTICALLY CHEATED, AND NOW SHE’S GOING TO STEAL A WIN OVER ONE OF THE TOP TALENTS IN EAW…. I LOVE THIS GIRL!
Rich Russillo: YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT HERE, AS VALERIE DROPS INTO THE COVER; LOOKING TO WIN THIS MATCH!!!
Cameron Ella Ava: :blessed: !!!!!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTT–
James Peters: OH MY, AND A KICKOUT BEFORE THREE! BETHANY JUST KICKED OUT OF VALERIE’S FINISHER DIRECTLY BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE; AND VALERIE IS IN ABSOLUTE SHOCK!
Rich Russillo: AND WHO WOULDN’T BE SHOCKED? To know your own capabilities in the ring, and to use your BEST move knowing it has put away countless opponents; just for someone like Bethany to kickout at TWO? I don’t think Valerie game-planned for this at all!
Persephone: Clearly not, as she begins to scoot away from Bethany, grabbing at her hair as she trying to think WHAT does it take to put Bethany away?!
James Peters: Well Valerie needs to think fast, because Bethany’s already beginning to stir! Valerie forcing herself to get up to her feet as she reluctantly walks forward towards Bethany; LIFTING her up to a full vertical position as she hooks Bethany in another ripcord position; TRYING TO LAYER HER DOWN WITH ANOTHER ‘BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY’ HERE TO SEAL THE MATCH!!!
Persephone: ANDD IT CONNECTS —- NO! BETHANY DUCKED THE CLOTHESLINE AS BETHANY HOOKS HER ARM AROUND THE THROAT OF VALERIE — URANAGE!!! BETHANY PLANTING VALERIE WITH A URANAGE HERE AS HELLSTORMS TACTICS AT THE END DIDNT PROVE TO BE FRUITFUL, AS SHE LOOKS TO HAVE JUST ENRAGED BETHANY!!
Rich Russillo: And THIS is the moment where Bethany looks to take down Valerie down for good; simply sick and tired of the back and forth as Blue gets back up to her feet, setting her sights onto Valerie with a CRAZED look in her eyes as she backs into the corner; looking on as Valerie gets into a position on her hands and knees, one of the WORST situations she could’ve put herself in as Blue looks to have gotten EXACTLY WHAT SHE WANTED, RUNNING FORWARD TOWARDS HER —-
Persephone: ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!!!’ THE CURB STOMP LAYS OUT VALERIE, AS BETHANY QUICKLY GOES DOWN FOR THE COVER ONTO HELLSTORM!!!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Persephone: What— BETHANY JUST TOOK VALERIE’S SHOULDER OFF THE MAT?? BUT WHY?
James Peters: I don’t think she’s looking to win this off of a pin attempt; Persephone, I think she wants to make sure Valerie has a different – more tortuous ending in this match!
Rich Russillo: You’re exactly right James! Look at her signaling over at her glove, and Hellstorm is practically LIFELESS; unable to avoid her very near future in this match, with Valerie being put in position for a… ‘SAAAAYYYYY AHHHHHH!!!!’
James Peters: THE RINGS OF SATURN, MANDIBLE CLAW SUBMISSION IS IN; AND BETHANY ISN’T EVEN LOOKING AT VALERIE – SHE IS STARING DOWN CAMERON!
Persephone: A little taunting towards what happened last week, where Bethany entrapped her in this same submission, AND IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE HELLSTORM IS LOOKING TO FIND THAT SAME FATE, SCALING HER OPTIONS BUT THE PAIN IS BECOMING UNBEARABLE…. ITS OVER!! VALERIE IS TAPPING, VALERIE TAPS!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
( “Somebody Call A Doctor” blasted through the speakers, as Bethany was YET to let go of the submission hold on Valerie; staring down Cameron who kept herself composed during the entire interaction, a serious look on her face that stood off against a wicked smirk from Bethany, who was very clearly trying to send a message here en route to their soon to be official Bloodsport bout! )
Persephone: I mean I’ll admit, Valerie did the best anyone in hee could have when it came to dealing with the tall task of facing Bethany, but now all she has to show for it is the AGONY that comes with that submission hold of Bethany!
James Peters: And Bethany simply not finding the bell to be a good enough sign that Valerie has gotten all she deserves; keeping that hold in even AFTER the match – though it seems like she’s FINALLY giving some mercy to Valerie!
( Finally, Bethany would let go of the Mandible Claw on Valerie, who swiftly rolled out of the ring to get tended to be the medical staff paroling around the ring; as Bethany quickly stood to her feet, still engaged in a stare down with Cameron; pointing a finger at her, beckoning her to join her inside the ring. )
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic)Now’s your chance Cameron, get in here. I dare you.
( Cameron’s demeanor didn’t waver, simply raising her eyebrow at the invitation Bethany laid out to join her in the ring; taking a moment to consider it, before shaking her head. Taking her headset off as she stepped forward in front of the commentary desk. )
Cameron Ella Ava: (off-mic) Not tonight. I’m giving you exactly what you are owed; and The Serpent will strike when you least expect it. Remember, you started this; I’m just going to be the one to finish it.
( Bethany chuckled, shaking her head; clearly not being phased by Cameron’s threat as the two continued to interlock their fierce gazes; neither one daring to turn their attention away, as the camera zooms in on the two of them, Bloodsport piling up to be a show packing a ferocious battle, as slowly; Voltage began to fade to black.)
( EAW logo buzzes. )
