(EAW intro plays.)
(As per, a recap of last week’s Sunday Night Voltage is seen: Voltage’s Brand Warfare team makes a statement toward Dynasty and Voltage. Alex Myers and Ruler get a win, afterward being confronted by Jack Ripley and Minerva, with a match between the two teams being made for Territorial Invasion. Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro have an argument backstage, a Unique Opportunity is made between them and Jamie Cross. Rex McAllister gets a win against Bea Valentine, after the match Valerie Hellstorm making their match a Hell in A Cell. Jack Ripley gets a win over Valerie Hellstorm. TLA has a montage preparing for his PURE Rules match for the Hardcore Championship. Mr. Wrestling XIX gets a win. Minerva gets a win. Mei Sasaki, Sierra Everett, and Korey Gaines join the Divide & Conquer match. Cameron Ella Ava gets a win. Drake King confronts Cy Henderson before laying him out. Cy then gets a win afterward. A video package is shown, giving a close look at Team Voltage for War Games. Then in the main event, Sheridan Muller interferes, giving Dr. Bethany Blue a DQ win against Drake King, afterward the show ending with a brawl between him and Cy Henderson.)
(The camera then goes to a shot of the Gliwice Arena in Gliwice, Poland. Pyro is seen shooting out in a beautiful array as it goes around to show the hyped up crowd tonight. We then go to the commentary booth where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are standing by.)
Persephone: welcome to voltage.
Rich Russillo: Better yet, welcome to the GO HOME SHOW BEFORE TERRITORIAL INVASION SPECIAL OF SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Persephone: What he said.
James Peters: And what a night we have for you, filled with some of your favorite Voltage Elitists and an added bonus of getting the chance to look back at some of the greatest Territorial Invasion moments from the past couple of years on the Voltage side of things. It’s going to be exciting, so let’s not waste any time and get right into it!
(Sunday Night Voltage then transitions over from the broadcasting booth to a wide pan shot of the stage, with ‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill being heard as the Gliwice crowd instantly is in an uproar. The camera pans over to show none other than Cy Henderson make his way out from Gorilla Position. He has a smile on his face as he circles around, hyping up the crowd and getting them loud for the show to come. He takes a deep breath before looking at the ring, from there beginning to make his way down the ramp with a purpose.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!!!!! CY HENDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Cy Henderson had a busy Voltage last week. Coming out to the ring and speaking on Drake King and their EAW World Championship match, just to be interrupted by Drake himself who, after a heated back and forth, would lay him out with a ‘Judgement Day’ Curb Stomp. Despite that though, it didn’t stop Cy from managing to get a win against Champagne Charlie, albeit with controversy, before confronting Drake with the two of them getting into yet another brawl to end the show.
James Peters: Their rivalry up to this point has seemingly reached its boiling point, and now, just one week away from their match in Munich, Germany, it seems like Cy Henderson wants to get the last word. But that’s also considering that Drake doesn’t have anything to say, to which we know that’s a blatant lie. The two of them are on a collision course for one another tonight and knowing how the past few weeks have gone this is definitely not going to go well.
Persephone: Good, I hope this goes horribly actually. I hope one of them gets severely injured tonight, and we’re forced to cut a match from that painstakingly large Territorial Invasion card that I have to sit through next week. No one wants to watch Drake King face some old guy, we already had to stomach him facing the entire roster at one point so why would anything change about that now?
James Peters: I thought the matches were good-
Persephone: I DIDN’T ASK!!!
(Cy makes his way down the ramp before then sliding into the ring, he gets up to his feet and raises his hands up into the air as the crowd goes feral for the EAW Hall of Famer. He looks around with a smile on his face while ‘Tupac Back’ from there begins to come to a close. He makes his way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area, standing at the center of the ring as he takes the time to compose his thoughts. The crowd continues to be enthusiastic for Cy, as he smiles in acknowledgement of that before then beginning to speak from there.)
Cy Henderson: Now, I think we’ll cut right to the chase if you don’t mind, Gliwice. If last week’s episode of Voltage was any indication, *your* EAW World Champion Drake King is going to continue being a coward in the face of adversity. He can make up whatever excuses that he wants to try and dangle a match against him above my head, but we all know the truth. It’s not just because I’m some jaded old timer who tries to take away the spotlight from other deserving people, despite me previously bringing up the claim that regardless of that it should not stop him from accepting my challenge. It is also not because I ruined his “Drake King Appreciation Day” and all of a sudden that is the deciding factor as to why I shouldn’t face him! I’ve narrowed it down to the fact that he is fearful of the prospect of facing me. He is scared of what I will be able to bring to the table and even the sheer idea of it exceeding his extremely low expectations. He has done everything that he can to make sure that he does not have to face a reality where his lies and deceit are revealed to the world, but as you saw last week folks, he finally caved. Last week when he interrupted what I had to say, he agreed to a match between the two of us at Territorial Invasion for the EAW World Championship!
(The crowd roars in approval for this, Cy smirking as he continues on.)
Cy Henderson: Drake said “don’t say I didn’t warn you” upon finally accepting my challenge, but really Drake I think you’re the one that really has to worry about what’s going to happen at Territorial Invasion. You’ve dug a hole for yourself that you cannot escape, because now, there is nothing you are going to be able to do to run away from facing me. I will admit that a part of me does regret having to go through all of this, it really disappoints me what has come of these interactions between the two of us. At first I thought that facing Drake King would be a huge opportunity, against a Champion that has fought tooth and nail to get to the position that he’s in. But overtime as we’ve gotten acquainted with one another I have learned who the real Drake King is. I was so interested in seeing what you were going to be able to do at Territorial Invasion against an opponent like myself who, contrary to belief, does still have it. But, clearly you are just not fit to be a World Champion. So I promise Voltage I will not be leaving, in fact, when I do return to this brand after Territorial Invasion, it will be me that holds the EAW World Championship and finally, you can have proper representation for a brand that deserves nothing less than that instead of the fool that you have at the reins now.
(The crowd once again cheers in support for the EAW Hall of Famer and former World Champion, as he seems ready to go for Territorial Invasion and the tough match that is to come. He’s been all smiles so far, but that quickly fades as the sounds of ‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO are heard playing through the speakers of the arena. The crowd reacts loudly as the camera goes over to a Drake King who briskly makes his way out with the EAW World Championship around his waist. He has a microphone in his hand, already shouting into it as he signals for his theme to be cut.)
Drake King: No no no no NO! You’re not going to go out there into GOD’S RING and coerce these people into believing this crappy narrative that you continue to push. To think that you want us to believe that the current EAW World Champion and the best Elitist bar none in this company is SCARED of someone like you is laughable, and I would be entertained that you kept this act on for as long as you have if it wasn’t at my expense. I’ve seen people like you who drag my name through the mud before and try to paint me as someone I’m not, but you see where all of them are at now??? Clearly they haven’t gotten the better of me considering that I am STILL here. I am the one that prospers while they’re forced to watch and if you think that you’re doing anything special then you’re absolutely wrong, you’re just going to end up being a casualty in all of this and that’s not my fault.
(Drake makes his way down the ramp, slowly approaching the ring as he continues to speak.)
Drake King: You didn’t even have a spot in this company for the past few years, and during that time it was never a problem. Nobody was writing you letters saying that they missed you, nobody was yearning for the mighty Cy Henderson to return, you were a relic of the past and EAW was better off you staying as one. You didn’t need to beat on a dead horse and return, it was never a problem before, and it certainly isn’t now, there’s no need for you. So the last thing we need if we’re talking “representation” is someone like you, because Voltage is completely fine with God on top and all you’re doing is getting in the way. I was trying to save you the trouble, if you had listened Cy you would get that. I wasn’t trying to run away from you, this wasn’t me backing down from a challenge, this was me saving you. Because heaven forbid you get into the ring with God and live to tell the tale, just ask Brian Daniels.
(Drake smirks at what he himself said, as he climbs onto the apron, leaning against the ropes as the EAW World Championship glimmers under the light.)
Drake King: You don’t deserve any of this. You don’t deserve my time, you don’t deserve my presence, you don’t deserve the air that I breathe, and you definitely do not deserve this match for my title. But, you forced my hand. You get punished in certain religions if you bad mouth their beliefs and the person they worship, and next week, God will give you his divine judgement for doing just that the way that you have these past couple of weeks. At Territorial Invasion, I will fix this problem by beating you.
(Drake enters through the ropes as now the Champion and challenger find themselves face-to-face. Cy’s confidence has not wavered in the slightest as he brings his microphone back up to his mouth and looks to respond to what Drake had to say.)
Cy Henderson: That’s a lot of talk for someone that didn’t even want this match.
(Drake scrunches his face upon hearing that, his patience has already started to dwindle after hearing what Cy had to say, and he looks to add more fuel to the fire.)
Cy Henderson: Let me make one thing clear, anything would be better than having you as a World Champion. You may just believe otherwise because it’s you that we’re talking about, and you wouldn’t talk bad about yourself even if you didn’t have a choice, but we’ve all seen beyond our little interactions just the type of person you are, Drake. Even though everything has changed about you as we’ve seen these past couple of months, you are still Drake King. Needless to say this Voltage crowd no matter how much they cheer you are familiar with the stunts that you have pulled over the years. Just because you shun away your past does not mean that we can just forget about it and all of a sudden you’re this perfect deity. You’re an embarrassment to the EAW World Championship, and you don’t know how angry that makes me considering the type of people who would die to be in your shoes. Sunday Night Voltage deserves better than to have to put up with you every week.
Drake King: Sunday Night Voltage deserves better than to have to put up with YOU, Cy, can’t you get that through your head? If you left right now nobody would miss you, just like nobody did when you first left. You may have been some sort of hot shot in the past and you can laugh about it with all the other old people that roam these halls, but you should know better than to try and relive your glory days stepping up to a challenge that you know you cannot win. I don’t know how simple I can put it, Cy, this match is just not yours to win, I wasn’t warning you for no reason. Why can’t you just heed it and back off.
Cy Henderson: You see, this is exactly what I’m talking about. You’re not fit to be a World Champion because you make the same mistakes that anybody else would make. You make a fool out of yourself because of your arrogance and that is going to cost you your World Championship. It’s not me that needs the warning, I don’t know why you keep trying to push that, it’s you that does and by the time you realize it, it’s just going to be too late.
Drake King: Once again this is absolutely nothing new, Cy, I’m an EAW Hall of Famer for a reason, do you really think I haven’t heard this before? Do you think I haven’t heard this from people significantly less than even you, trying to tell me that I’m in over my head and that I don’t know what I’m doing. I expect this, and even then I say what I say not because I’m arrogant, but because I know it’s true. If it wasn’t, then your troubles would be “alleviated” and you’d be facing someone else for this title, but you’re not. You’re fighting God for his World Championship that he has kept despite everything that everyone has ever said about him. It’s not 2010 anymore, and while you may have had a chance at reaching the top before, I’m sure you would love to talk about it, you’re not getting anywhere on this show, you’re not getting anywhere as long as this title is around my waist.
Cy Henderson: You treat me as if I’m anyone else, I’d expect this if I was just any other opponent, but despite you believing that I’m some over-the-hill, washed-up Elitist, I am still Cy Henderson. I’ve seen it all, I’ve been through it all, and I’ve won it all, and I have no problem believing that I’m only going to add to that when I beat you at Territorial Invasion. When the time comes, that’s when our words are finally through, and the only thing we have left is for our work inside the ring to prove it. And I can say for certain that when the time comes you’re going to be facing one of the best in the business, and that might very well be something that you’re going to be unable to handle. Though, that just remains to be seen, doesn’t it?
(Drake has a straight face, trying to manage his composure now as he nods his head.)
Drake King: Fine, so be it then, let it show inside the ring. But just as you believe that you are one of the best, I KNOW that I am THE very best, and I have no problem showing that just as I have on multiple different occasions next week. Don’t be shocked when the inevitable happens.
Cy Henderson: Well then, I can only wish you good luck.
Drake King: I don’t need your luck.
(Drake immediately raises his EAW World Championship into the air, with Cy once again smirking to himself as he looks up at the title before looking over at Drake, who is staring a hole into him. The two opponents lock eyes with one another, the crowd more than excited for the dream match to come next week with the Championship on the line. The tense staredown is the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for Territorial Invasion featuring the EAW World Championship match against Drake King and Cy Henderson.)
(Voltage fades to the stage, and ‘Bubbly’ by Young Thug hits. This causes loud boos to come from the crowd, and after a few seconds Champagne Charlie begins to slowly walk out to the stage. Charlie is holding a microphone in his hand, and right now he looks furious following the events of Dynasty. Charlie doesn’t waste any time as he begins walking down the ramp, just shaking his head as he thinks about what happened in his match against the Jaded Hearts.)
James Peters: Champagne Charlie doesn’t exactly look happy following these last two weeks. I don’t think it’s any surprise why. First he lost against Cy Henderson thanks to the argument between Madison Kaline and Sienna Jade, and we all know what happened on Dynasty.
Rich Russillo: Yeah. He and Rex McAllister teamed up against the Jaded Hearts, but it was in a losing effort. I can’t say I’m surprised he’s unhappy either. These past few weeks have been pretty rough for him, but that might just make him a bigger threat at Territorial Invasion.
Persephone: I don’t think I like Territorial Invasion time. I already don’t like seeing Charlie on Voltage. Do I really have to tune into another show to see roster members I couldn’t care less about?
James Peters: Well you should probably be paying attention regardless of who appears… Actually, forget it. There’s no point trying to get through to you.
Champagne Charlie: Cut the music. CUT IT!
(Champagne Charlie walks up the steel steps as ‘Bubbly’ fades out, and he begins to speak while he’s on the apron, entering the ring.)
Champagne Charlie: This is unreal. I shouldn’t even have to be out here right now. I should be enjoying all the time I have left before I make an example out of those two sad excuses of Hall of Famers at Territorial Invasion, and instead I’m out here to address the disrespect I’ve been met with since I returned to this trainwreck of a show. DID YOU ALL FORGET WHO MADE THAT HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP IMPORTANT??? Did you forget who elevated the EAW World Championship after guys like Malcolm Jones and Ahren Fournier, who aren’t even around anymore, got their hands on it??? Did you all forget whose show this is while I was out? This is MY show! This is MY company! I run this place, yet WEEK AFTER WEEK I’m treated like I’m some sort of pushover and not the most important person to ever be inducted into that Hall of Fame! It makes me sick, and this is NOT what I returned for. I didn’t return to this place so I could be disrespected left and right. I didn’t return so I could be made to look like a fool. I returned to find joy in a business I could’ve left behind after my injury while STILL going down as the greatest of all time. I returned to take back a title TLA was ruining, and this is NOT how it was supposed to go!
(The fans continue to boo loudly. By this point Charlie is inside of the ring, slowly pacing back and forth as he continues to speak.)
Champagne Charlie: First TLA got lucky enough to slip past me back at Bloodsport. It was bad enough that he managed to somehow escape with that Championship, but after these past few weeks, I’ve had enough. I’ve had enough of every person on the roster thinking they can just save their own mediocre careers at my expense. I’m not just anyone on the roster. You don’t get to just make a fool out of me and get away with it. I’m the biggest star this business has and I deserve to be treated like it. Cy Henderson knows he ONLY managed to steal that victory because of those idiots at ringside, and as for the Jaded Hearts… Well one of them will be getting what’s coming to them very soon. If anyone was expecting Madison Kaline to finally win a match or for Sienna Jade to beat someone that isn’t either a nobody or washed, they’re better off missing out on Territorial Invasion because they won’t be getting what they want. Every single person in this arena knows that I’m better than this. You ALL know what I’m capable of. There are three Hall of Famers in my match at Territorial Invasion but only one of them actually matters, and that’s the man standing in front of you. I’m the one keeping this business alive. I’m carrying this company on my back and it sickens me knowing that for the next week I’ll have to be compared to two people who are nowhere near me. They’ll be lucky to even share the ring with me, yet everyone seems to have forgotten just how good I really am because a few people got lucky.
(Champagne Charlie stops in the center of the ring, and there’s a clear look of rage on his face as he stares at the fans in attendance, who are still booing. He remains silent for a few seconds and walks towards the ropes, still looking towards the crowd.)
Champagne Charlie: See this? This is exactly what I’m talking about. This is the kind of disrespect I’ve been dealing with since I came back to this dump, and let me guess! You’d rather have TLA out here right now!
(Suddenly, the fans begin to cheer after hearing TLA’s name.)
Champagne Charlie: Right, right… Or better yet, Cy Henderson!
(Once again, the fans cheer after hearing Cy Henderson. Charlie just shakes his head before continuing.)
Champagne Charlie: And I’m sure you’d just LOVE to see the guy that couldn’t even do his part on Dynasty, Rex McAllister!
(The fans begin to cheer even louder, but Charlie immediately cuts them off.)
Champagne Charlie: ALRIGHT! I get it, everyone in this building LOVES mediocrity! You love everyone down at the bottom of the barrel! You love watching the likes of Cy, of TLA, of Rex, of Madison Kaline, of Sienna Jade, but when REAL talent enters this ring, you seem to have a problem. That’s when the booing starts. That’s when the crying starts. That’s when people like Madison and Sienna start feeling insulted. That’s how this entire company is. That’s how this place has been for way too long. You all feel comfortable with disrespecting me, but let me just make this clear. I’m not here to be made an example out of. I’m not here to be someone else’s joke. I’m here because I’m the best this industry will ever have, and I’m not going to let Sienna Jade or Madison Kaline think otherwise entering that ring next week. They’re lucky I’m even putting up with this match because nobody would actually pay any attention to that match without my name involved. Who would actually watch another match between Madison Kaline and Sienna Jade?? Every time they face each other they put the crowd to sleep, yet this is supposed to be a Hall of Fame showcase. As far as I’m concerned there’s only one real Hall of Famer in this match. There’s only one person that actually deserves to walk through these arenas as a Hall of Famer, and be recognized as one of the greatest of all time. You all need to get it into your thick skulls that it’s not Sienna. It’s not Madison. It’s definitely not anyone else that screwed me over this season. The face of EAW is ME.
Champagne Charlie: I’m the biggest name in this company. That hasn’t changed, and it’s about time that I’m finally treated with the respect that I deserve. I already know that I’m not going to get it from Sienna or Madison, because they’d rather have their skulls caved in than admit just how inferior they really are to me. There’s a lot of people out there that would be willing to make the exact same mistakes Sienna and Madison have, but this is a warning to each and every single one of you. Don’t be like them, because going forward I won’t be accepting this. Going forward I won’t be letting everyone think it’s easy to show up on my show and make me look stupid. Those two have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, so you all might as well start updating the record books now, because Champagne Charlie is winning this match and there’s no way in hell I’m letting either of those two stop me. I’ve already been robbed far too many times this season, and it won’t be happening now that I have the chance to show the entire world who the greatest Hall of Famer is. Those two were set up for failure, and they seem to think that a few setbacks are going to change this for me. I was already the biggest threat in this match. The ONLY thing that changed is that Sienna and Madison may not be returning to their brands in one piece.
(Charlie stares directly at the camera before continuing, completely ignoring all of the boos from the fans in attendance.)
Champagne Charlie: I want to be able to enjoy this again. I want to be able to find the same joy inside of this ring that I had away from all of you. If doing that means I have to run through the likes of Sienna Jade and Madison Kaline, I’ll do it with ease. After that… Just you wait. All of the Champions on Voltage will be in trouble, because it’ll only be a matter of time before I come back to take what’s rightfully mine. Whether it’s the EAW World Championship or the Hardcore Championship, I will be right back where I belong soon enough. Just you wait. Before long I’ll be right back at the top of this company, and you all will remember exactly why I’m a Hall of Famer. I’m the greatest wrestler to ever exist, and none of you will ever doubt that again.
(Charlie drops his microphone, remaining silent in the center of the ring as the fans continue to boo loudly. After a few seconds ‘Bubbly’ begins to play once more, and eventually Charlie turns and steps through the ropes, beginning to exit the ring.)
James Peters: Charlie Marr with some very strong words towards his opponents at Territorial Invasion. It looks like we were right with our assumptions regarding Charlie’s mood tonight, but you have to imagine a victory against Sienna Jade and Madison Kaline would really help him out. Regardless of how he may feel about them, they are still Hall of Famers with incredible careers. A win over them would definitely give him the momentum he’s looking for.
Rich Russillo: Maybe so, but we’ll have to see whether or not he’ll actually be able to do it. After all, we know it won’t be easy. Charlie may be confident in his chances, but given what his opponents have accomplished… This could be a really tough challenge. We know Champagne Charlie was in a great mood when he returned to EAW, but that sure soured quickly. If he isn’t careful, things could get even worse in only one week’s time.
Persephone: And? Are we supposed to care? If he needs anger management or a therapist that’s his problem, not ours. I didn’t ask for Charlie to rant about his problems. I have problems of my own right now and you don’t see me crying about it.
James Peters: Didn’t you…? You know what, I won’t bother. That Hall of Fame showcase match is going to be a great one, and I look forward to seeing which Hall of Famer wins.
(Champagne Charlie walks down the steel steps before slowly heading up the ramp. He completely ignores the fans in attendance who are booing as loud as they can, only staring in front of him as he heads to the back. From there, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
[SCREENBAR: Xander Payne vs. Drake King vs. Raven Roberts vs. Andy Lush – Territorial Invasion 2018]
Bella Braxton: The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL! Introducing first…
(The lights cut out as Make A Move by Icon for Hire begins to play which also brings the crowd to their feet. The stage begins to fill with purple smoke as Raven Roberts walks out wearing a large pair of black wings and sleeved gloves. She soaks in the boos from the crowd before confidently strutting down the ramp. She walks up the stairs and along the apron before pausing with her back to the outside of the ring. She looks over her shoulder and with a wink to the camera, she pops the latch on her chest and her wings fall to the ground. She climbs into the ring and poses for the hard camera.)
Pierre: Here comes the huntress and she is hungry tonight, being the only woman in this match she’s faced a lot of criticism from her opponents over that fact, and she’s looking to show everyone tonight that it doesn’t matter if she’s a man or a woman, she can still kick ass all the same.
Deadprez: Yeah, you’re right, Pierre. She has received a lot of criticism, but she seems like she’s never wanted anything more than to win this title…
(The lights cut out again briefly before the entire arena is lit up with bright lights. Andy Lush’s face is shown on the jumbo screen as Now You’re a Man by DVDA begins to pump through the sound system. Lush struts down to the ring cocky and confident, showing off his rock-hard abs to EAW fans on his way down to the ring. Raven Roberts steps out of the ring as Lush poses.)
Pierre: Andy Lush is in Chicago and he’s ready to bring the heat!
Deadprez: Lush had some harsh words for all of his opponents this week, but especially Raven Roberts. We’ll see if that comes back to bite him.
(The same live band begins riffing ‘Revolution’ by Pennywise through the arena and the crowd begins chanting ‘OK!’, knowing Drake King is about to make his way out to the ring. King poses on the top of the stage before jolting to the ring and sliding in, posing again for the crowd as they cheer him on.)
Deadprez: Well you can hear this crowd; Drake King is just OK – but he’s going to be a lot more than that in this match if he hopes to walk away with the New Breed Championship.
Pierre: You’re right, Dead, but he’s got heart. You’ve heard him say it, this was supposed to be HIS opportunity, we’ll have to see if he can still make that a reality even with the additions of Andy Lush and Raven Roberts to this match.
(The lights go out and ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill blares throughout as the arena is filled with darkness, only cell phone cameras can be seen shining through the blackness. As the guitar riffs begin, Xander Payne walks onto the stage to a chorus of boos, scanning the crowd as he walks towards the ramp, stopping before walking down it. He stands in the center of the stage with a spotlight solely on him. He then walks onto the ramp right when the singer of Cane Hill begins to sing his theme song live in the arena. After walking down the steep ramp, Payne walks up the steel stairs and steps in between the ropes, energetically springing into the south side of the squared circle, leaning on it, talking/mocking the crowd as he yells ‘It is my time’. As the song ends, the crowd applauds the live band but curses and boos at Payne can still be audibly heard.)
Pierre: The champion himself! Perhaps the most arrogant, haughty, egomaniacal, over-confident performers in this company and perhaps even in this business. But that title has backed it up. Tonight, he’ll face perhaps his toughest challenge so far into his reign. Let’s go to Bella Braxton for introductions.
Bella Braxton: From Louisville, Kentucky; weighing in at 147 pounds, she is the Dark Angel…. RAVEN ROBERRRRTS!
Bella Braxton: And from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in 232 pounds, The Reflection of Perfection…. ANDYYYY LUSHHHHH!
Bella Braxton: He is from Brooklyn, New York, weighing in tonight at 220 pounds, THE OK DRAKE KINNNGGGG!
Bella Braxton: And he is the reigning NEW BREED CHAMPION… weighing in at 255 pounds, from New York, New York, the NEW BREED GOD… XANDERRRR PAYYYYYYYNE!
(The referee holds the New Breed Championship up for the whole crowd to see as well as the hard came. DING! DING! DING!)
Pierre: And… here… we… go! For this highly anticipated New Breed Championship matchup, we have wrestlers from all four brands in the middle of the ring ready for the fight of their life. All four competitors have yet to make a move, as they’re staring each other down. Andy Lush turns towards Xander Payne… Drake King follows suit, this doesn’t look good for the champion, Dead!
Deadprez: No, it doesn’t…. Oh, look at this! Smart move by Xander Payne as he rolls out of the ring avoiding what seemed like an incoming onslaught. Now Payne and Drake are arguing, Xander Payne pointing his finger in the face of Drake King from the outside.
Pierre: OH… RAVEN ROBERTS FLIPS OVER A BENT OVER DRAKE KING RIGHT ONTO XANDER PAYNE ON THE OUTSIDE! WHAT A DIVE!
Deadprez: ANDY LUSH ROLLS UP DRAKE KING!
ONE!
TWO!!!!
Pierre: King gets the shoulder up at this crowd is still holding their breath from how close that was, Lush almost stole this match. Raven is back in the ring now… drop kick to Andy Lush, sending him flying out of the ring and into the barricade! Drake King turns around… BELLY TO BELLY suplex by Raven Roberts onto Drake King. Wow! She’s not done, either, Dead!
Deadprez: Drake King on his knees down… looks like a setup for a running knee! JESUS! Raven Roberts is stopped dead in her tracks from a DISGUSTING clothesline from Xander Payne who now has a smile on his face. Raven Roberts is holding her neck on the canvas now, clearly hurt… Andy Lush is back in the ring and goes for a super kick of his own on Xander Payne as he turns around but Payne ducks just in time!
Pierre: DISCUS PALM STRIKE TO LUSH FROM PAYNE! THIS IS IT ALREADY!
ONE!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!
Deadprez: DRAKE KING breaks it up! Xander Payne turns around and sees King is the one who broke up the pin… he’s pissed! Drake King goes to kick Xander Payne but Payne catches King’s leg! He spins him around… Payne feigns a super kick and POKES KING RIGHT IN THE EYE, he’s doing whatever it takes!
Pierre: Well Xander Payne better turn around because… CODEBREAKER ONTO PAYNE FROM ROBERTS!
Deadprez: Raven Roberts is taking advantage of the downed Andy Lush and the blinded Drake King… she’s going in for the cover, she hooks both of those huge ham hocks of legs that Xander Payne has!
ONE!!!!!!
TW-
Pierre: Xander Payne gets his shoulder up before the count of two… Drake King is now recovering from that eye poke he suffered at the hands of Xander Payne. Drake King charges towards Raven Roberts… SHE POKES HIM IN THE OTHER EYE!
Deadprez: Well that backfired for Drake King… Andy Lush has made his way back to his feet after that huge palm strike. Lush and Roberts look at each other from across the ring before looking back at Xander Payne who is sitting in the corner against the turnbuckle. It looks like they might be trying to read each other’s minds here, Pierre, as Payne tries to get his whereabouts figured out. It looks like they’re going to team up! Lush and Roberts perch Xander Payne sitting upright on the turnbuckle. Lush climbs up, putting Payne’s arm around his neck. This could be a double superplex!
Pierre: Well look at this… Raven Roberts didn’t climb up! OH! A huge leg kick to Lush from Roberts – that didn’t last long! Another leg kick… Lush is about to fall backward from the turnbuckle… Xander Payne finishes the job, pushing Lush right on his back, crashing on the mat. He quickly rolls out of the ring. DRAKE KING IS UP! He runs up the turnbuckle, this could be a huge DDT…
Deadprez: Wait, Raven Roberts is right behind him… COULD THIS BE A POWERBOMB SUPERPLEX?! NO… Raven Roberts with a low blow to Drake King, teasing this crowd that they might see something big here, while laying Drake King out with that huge low blow. Roberts looks at Payne, still sitting atop the turnbuckle, and smacks him straight in his face!
Pierre: OUCH. I think they could hear that clear up in the $20 seats, Dead, look at Payne’s face – that left some marks. Raven Roberts is now climbing the turnbuckle… what’s she going to do?! It looks like a hurricanrana… NO… XANDER PAYNE LIFTS RAVEN ROBERTS IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION… Payne steps from the second rope onto the top rope, carrying Raven with him!!!!
Deadprez: TOP ROPE POWERBOMB!!!! XANDER PAYNE JUST POWERBOMBED RAVEN ROBERTS RIGHT ONTO THE CHEST OF DRAKE KING FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Pierre: Wait… Xander Payne can’t get the cover; Andy Lush is back up… he covers Raven Roberts! IF SOMEONE DOESN’T GET THERE, THIS COULD BE IT…
ONE!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre: RAVEN GOT HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE. WOW! What a wrestling IQ from Raven Roberts, she knew exactly where she was in the ring and even though she wasn’t able to get the shoulder up, she still saves herself in this match.
Deadprez: Yes, Pierre, and Andy Lush looks incredulous – he cannot believe Raven Roberts is still alive, let alone able to get her foot on the bottom rope to stop the pin. It looks like Lush realizes he’s in control of the match now. Drake King is getting back to his feet and so is Xander Payne… Andy Lush runs towards Payne… SUPER KICK! Lush delivers another super kick to Drake King, who topples over. Xander Payne is still on his feet, however… SUPER KICK FROM LUSH! NO, XANDER PAYNE DUCKS. Payne goes for a right hand to Lush, but Lush blocks it! Lush goes for a left hand, Payne blocks it! Xander Payne flies off the ropes… attempted clothesline… LUSH DUCKS. Payne comes back off the other side of the ring ropes – Lush tries to stop his momentum, but no, XANDER PAYNE SWINGS HIM INTO A MASSIVE SPINEBUSTER!
Pierre: Drake King is sitting in one corner and Andy Lush is in another… CANNONBALL ONTO KING! CANNONBALL ONTO LUSH! And ANOTHER ONE onto Drake King for good measure! Xander Payne is pumped up and this crowd is electric after this sequence of moves! Payne yells I’M A GOD at the crowd as they boo him – Chicago sure hates Xander Payne, Dead.
Deadprez: SO DOES RAVEN ROBERTS! LOOK OUT! MISSILE DROP KICK ON PAYNE FROM RAVEN ROBERTS! This crowd is going nuts as Raven Roberts was waiting in the brush for Xander Payne to make a mistake. I can’t believe she’s even able to walk! Roberts is now back on her feet as Xander Payne tries to get back onto his… THE FACELIFT! THE FACELIFT TO XANDER PAYNE!
ONE!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!
Pierre: NO! Drake King desperately breaks up the pin, getting in there before the referee was able to get the three count. Xander Payne now rolls out of the ring in desperation as well, that roundhouse heel kick from Raven Roberts took a hell of a lot out of him. Raven Roberts is not happy with Drake King who has saved this matchup a few times tonight from a definitive finish… she storms towards Drake King… KING POKES HER IN THE EYES! King now, putting Raven’s head between his legs – this could be a powerbomb – OH! Raven Roberts counters… HURRICANRANA sends Drake King flying to the outside of the ring!
Deadprez: Andy Lush comes charging at Roberts… ROBERTS DUCKS NEAR THE ROPES sending Andy Lush to the outside as well. This crowd is fired up and so is Raven Roberts. As Lush, Payne, and King make their way to their feet… Raven contemplates… !
Pierre: SUICIDE DIVE FROM RAVEN ROBERTS TAKES OUT ALL THREE MEN! Xander Payne was just sent crashing into our announce table as he lays here under us, there are bodies everywhere as this Chicago crowd chants how awesome of a match this is!
Deadprez: Awesome it is, Pierre, this is wild. Raven Roberts is now back on her feet and she picks Drake King up, rolling him into the ring. Looks like she’s picking what she thinks is the weakest link here. Raven Roberts picks up King, whipping him into the turnbuckle… A HUGE BIG BOOT TO THE FACE OF KING. Drake King comes staggering out of the corner from that huge big boot… A SPINNING BACKHAND. Raven Roberts just sent Drake King FLYING back into the corner turnbuckle from that huge slap, she’s really handing out the abuse tonight.
Pierre: It looks like Roberts is now setting up Drake King for Raven’s Beak, a signature maneuver of hers. On the outside now, Xander Payne is getting back on his feet as Andy Lush has finally reached his vertical base with the help of the announce table. Lush runs towards Payne… POP UP POWERBOMB ONTO THE OUTSIDE BARRICADE ONTO LUSH! THE BARRICADE WAS JUST CAVED IN FROM THAT POWERBOMB!
Deadprez: My God! Lush is screaming in agony, his back might be broken, and Xander Payne is one sick individual. The action on the inside is continuing as well, Raven Roberts has set up Drake King for that Raven’s beak… what’s Xander Payne doing?!
Pierre: Raven runs towards Drake King for the Raven’s Beak….. SHE’S STOPPED BY XANDER PAYNE WHO HAD THE NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! XANDER PAYNE JUST SMASHED THAT TITLE OVER THE HEAD OF RAVEN ROBERTS! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre: RAVEN ROEBRTS KICKED OUT! SHE KICKED OUT! This match continues as Xander Payne clearly just smashed the New Breed Championship into her face. That dirty SOB. He couldn’t get it done right, so he had to try and cheat to win!
Deadprez: I think Raven Roberts would’ve done the same damn thing if she’d thought of it first… Xander Payne cannot believe that Raven Roberts kicked out and his face tells the whole story. Oh… my… Raven Roberts is busted open; she is bleeding from that shot from the title belt. She might need some help; her entire face is crimson.
Pierre: Xander Payne is smiling… he loves this! Payne grabs Raven Roberts by the hair, pulling her to her knees. Payne wipes Roberts’ hair away from her face, showing the whole crowd the bloody face of Raven Roberts… this is just sick! Xander Payne wipes his hand all over Roberts’ face – he’s now wiping the blood of Raven Roberts on his shirt.
Deadprez: I never thought I’d see anything like this, Pierre, Xander Payne is just deranged right now – he’ll do anything to keep that championship of his and he has said as much the past few weeks. The camera zooms out a bit… Xander Payne, look behind you! Drake King is standing behind Xander Payne as he mocks the crowd with the bloody face of Raven Roberts… PAYNE TURNS AROUND!
Pierre: A kick to the gut from King to Xander Payne… KING’S WASTELAND! KING’S WASTELAND! Drake King just connected with that falcon arrow… but he’s not going for the cover?!
Deadprez: Nope, he’s not! He’s going for that 450 splash! This crowd is on their feet, they’ve been on their feet, they’re going wild! Drake King flashes the ‘OK’ with his fingers to this capacity crowd… 450 SPLASH FROM DRAKE KING ONTO XANDER PAYNE! THIS HAS TO BE IT!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre: NO!!!! ANDY LUSH GRABS DRAKE KING, THROWING HIM OUT OF THE RING. HE PINS XANDER PAYNE! HE’S GOING TO STEAL THIS DAMM MATCH!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: XANDER PAYNE KICKS OUT! THAT MAN… Xander Payne kicks out of the 450 splash, kicks out of the falcon arrow, he’s still in this match and Lush looks pissed! Lush won’t accept it, he covers Payne again!
ONE!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre: RAVEN ROBERTS BREAKS IT UP. Roberts, a damn bloody mess, is now back on her feet. Lush looks at Roberts and it seems as though he’s seen a ghost! FACELIFT TO ANDY LUSH! A huge kick to Lush! Drake King is now back in the ring and he charges towards Raven Roberts… SHE GOES FOR A FACELIFT BUT MISSES! Roberts turns around to a Drake King clothesline attempt… BUT SHE DUCKS! FACELIFT TO DRAKE KING! FACELIFTS ALL AROUND!!
Deadprez: Raven Roberts is making a helluva come back right here, but she still has to finish this match!
Pierre: Lush is down… King is down… Xander Payne is hugging the ropes in order to try and get back on his feet! Raven Roberts looks towards Payne and he looks back at her with almost a look of complete disbelief – it’s almost as if he’s thinking ‘how can this woman still be fighting in this match.’ Raven Roberts… with a right hand to Xander Payne! Xander Payne swings back and slaps Raven Roberts right across the face, an apparent payback from that hand mark still visible across his right cheek from earlier. Roberts swings again and takes another slap from Xander Payne, Payne swings one more and connects, leaving Roberts wobbling. Payne grabs the arm of Roberts and swings her off the ropes, he goes for a clothesline… ROBERTS DUCKS! She flies off the ropes again… POP-UP POWERBOMB!!!
Deadprez: WAIT – NO! RAVEN ROBERTS COUNTERS… HURRICANRANA DDT ONTO XANDER PAYNE! Raven Roberts now, crimson mask and all, is slowly climbing to the top turnbuckle. This Chicago crowd is actually now behind her, cheering her on!
Pierre: Raven Roberts reaches the top, standing up straight… she flashes this crowd a smile, her pearly white teeth standing out like a sore thumb from the rest of her bloody face… RAVEN’S WINGS! THE TWISTED MOONSAULT CONNECTS ONTO XANDER PAYNE!!
ONE!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
( “Make A Move” by Icon for Hire and a winded, fatigued Raven Roberts painstakingly stands back up and is handed the New Breed Championship by the referee before he raises her hand. )
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. AND your NEWWWWWWWW … EAW New Breed Champion… RAVENNNNNN ROBERRRRTS!!!!!
Pierre: DAMN IT! As much as I wanted the New Breed Championship to come to Showdown, I’ve got to admit Raven Roberts was the best competitor in this this exhilarating fatal four way match! I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun calling a contest!
Deadprez: I’m so pissed off right now you don’t understand, but I can’t be too mad however because it was obvious Raven earned that victory. What a morale booster for the entire Empire brand, as Raven Roberts becomes the first woman to EVER hold the EAW New Breed Championship!
Pierre: Despite the horrifying tear she’s been on on Empire I’m sure everybody there considers this the first of many major expected wins for their brand. Hats off to a heck of a performance from all four Elitists, but after suffering multiple excruciating losses on FPV Raven finally wins the day!
( Raven holds up the New Breed Championship with a big smile on her face, and she kisses the belt as she exits the ring and begins her walk up the ramp with the belt. )
(Moments later, as the Voltage broadcast begins to return, we cut to a camera panning around the Gliwice Arena, facing down at a majority of the interior as it swings across on a crane, up near the ribbon LED’s in the rafters. Slowly, the camera would fade to a hand-held camera standing at the bottom of the ramp, pointing to the top of the stage, as seconds later, we would begin to hear a familiar voice leaking through the speaker system throughout the arena – Bella Braxton speaking through a microphone seated in the ringside area.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome… MIIIIIIIINERVA AND JAAAAAAAACK RIPLEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!
(The crowd would begin to cheer, as ‘Bounce Back’ by Big Sean blares through the speaker system. Wearing a casual outfit of a Jack Ripley-branded t-shirt, grey jeans, and sneakers, Jack would make his way out onto the stage, his expression not looking too pleased. Jack, with a microphone in hand, would slowly be walking down the ramp, before he meets the metal stud that closes the ramp off. The moment he reaches this, he turns to his left and walks up the steel steps. Entering the ring, Jack slowly paces around, taking his time, a chilled, relaxed, but somewhat focused stroll, until he reaches the other side. Eventually, ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie would replace it, as the lights slowly begin to dim. Wearing a black cropped top, and black ripped jeans, Minerva would make her way out onto the stage, also with a microphone in her hand. The two clearly are here to address the previous few weeks following Bloodsport, and the two intend to do so together – an unlikely alliance, but an alliance nonetheless. Minerva walks down the ramp, before sliding onto the apron, and leaning back slightly, before entering the ring herself with a crawl. Popping to her feet, the entrance theme sound fade out, as the camera cuts to a hardcam. Standing side by side, Minerva and Jack begin to speak.)
Minerva: It’s no secret that Jack and I aren’t a duo here because we want to be. We’re not eager to link up and create some superteam, we’re not here to try and chase after the gold. We’re here for one reason, and one reason only. Neither of us are happy about the situation that we’re in. Not in the slightest. Neither of us are sitting here, looking forward to what the likes of Ruler and Alex have to say and do, nor are we eager to hear more from them; because the two of them have done enough as is. As it stands? It’s getting out of hand. I stated last week, mainly to Ruler, though what I said also applies to Alex – making a message at my expense is only going to result in your termination, and Ruler has gone ahead and pushed those buttons. Ruler has gone ahead and made an example out of me, or at least tried to, and that was the one thing I told him not to do. Ruler tried to make an example out of the both of us at the absolute worst possible time he could, and it won’t go well for him.
Jack Ripley: He could have just, you know, understood what it would do for him? He could have just, I don’t know, minded his own business and not gotten himself into trouble? But unfortunately for him, he did, and now he has to deal with us. I know that, in a tag team format, we’re not at all experienced together. Sure, the two of us do have success here, I certainly have a lot of it, but as a duo, Minerva and I don’t have a past to build off of like Alex and Ruler do. Alex is a long time friend of his, and they also have a lot of battle history with him as well, yet despite this, despite the fact that we don’t have anywhere near the level of experience as friends nor teammates, at Territorial Invasion, both Alex and Ruler are going to be wishing that Ruler had just stayed in his own lane, stayed at his own pace, and that Alex didn’t just stand by and watch it happen. “Guardian Angel” my ass. They’re not guarding Ruler, and they’re certainly not guarding themselves. Alex should have told Ruler exactly what could go wrong, and now guess what? It’s going to go wrong.
(Seconds later… ‘The Perfect Girl’ by Mareux begins to play through the speaker system, and instantly, the crowd would start to boo. Minerva and Jack roll their eyes in unison, as the two turn to the stage, where none other than Ruler would walk out holding a microphone, Alex Myers following by close behind them. It’s clear by Alex’s face that they don’t exactly love that they’re out here, they got wrapped up in all of this, and it isn’t the most ideal situation, but it’s also not something they’re going to refute not just for their friends’ sake, but also for theirs. Ruler, on the other hand, wants all of this, every second of it, and as he steps up onto the ring apron, Alex at his side, the two enter the ring. Ruler’s theme song begins to fade out. Ruler would then raise his microphone.)
Ruler: Honestly? You two have been like this for weeks. The fact that you’re trying to blame me for always being in a bad mood? It’s disheartening. Because we both know I didn’t cause this. We both know that this isn’t my fault. We both know that not a single thing I’ve done to either of you is the reason you’re unhappy nor is it the reason that the two of you are sitting here bitching and moaning. Jack, you’ve felt like this for, like, months – and Minerva… I don’t think I’ve seen you smile all year round, realistically. You can’t sit here and say “well I warned you!” at every single challenge that approaches you, as that gets dull, very quick, and it’s asinine. Personally? I wanted a fight. I wanted a challenge, and now I got one. That’s all I care about right now. I don’t care how you feel.
(Ruler would slowly lower the microphone, before going to speak again… before Alex stops him, hesitantly.)
Alex Myers: Sorry, I just… I have something to say. Honestly, Jack, Minerva? I didn’t ask to be dragged into all of this. I wasn’t begging to be part of this whole thing, I wasn’t pleading to be part of this whole thing, it just happened, and that isn’t my fault in the slightest. I wish you were able to accept that. I wish you were able to see it the way I do, I wish you were able to NOT be fucking mad at me for no reason. I wish you were able to NOT be fucking mad at me for defending myself. Because while I didn’t ask to be part of this, I’m not going to allow myself to be pushed around, especially when – at the end of the day – Ruler and I are the better team here. You two can worry about your issues on your own, I’m not part of them, I’m here to establish a victory for myself and my friend, and while the two of you can try to work together if you want; I’m not going to let myself, and I’m not going to let Ruler, suffer a loss for something as ridiculous as your bruised egos.
(Ruler would look at Alex, a smile on his face – albeit, a somewhat sadistic one, taking pleasure in the two of them riling up Minerva and Jack a little more. Jack would raise his microphone.)
Jack Ripley: Alex… the two of us know that this isn’t the case. The two of us know that this isn’t about bruised egos, and Ruler, the two of us know this isn’t something we’ve “felt for months.” You’re right, we’ve not been the happiest, me especially, but quite frankly the two of you have been pushing our buttons for weeks now. Ruler has been the one causing all these problems, and antagonising the two of us for no rhyme or reason, and Alex you have been instigating it by letting it slide and doing nothing to stop it, because you are just blindly following your friend around. Me? I’m tired of this idea that we’re complainers. We’re going to beat that narrative out of you two.
Minerva: The two of us are heavily accomplished. You two, on the other hand, have two titles between you, and the reigns bled into each other. While it’s not anything to be ashamed of, you two are certainly overstepping your abilities by trying to make a message at our expense. Jack Ripley is a Hall of Famer. I, myself, am a future one. Yet even with that in mind, the two of us are restless; we’re always going to want more. And while maybe, just maybe, I came on too strong when I made a case for why I should be in the Wargames match, I also didn’t count on the likes of Jamie and Rex being as mentally fragile as they are. And, I can assure you, I didn’t count on YOU two trying to take advantage of that.
Jack Ripley: You started this, Ruler. Not me, not Minerva. You. You obviously aren’t JUST doing this for the sake of having a match. You aren’t fooling anyone.
(Ruler would smile, shaking his head.)
Ruler: Well-
James Peters: ‘REVOLUTIONIZER’!!!! THE SPINNING HEEL KICK TO JACK RIPLEY TAKES HIM OUT COMPLETELY!!!! RULER JUST CAUGHT JACK OFF GUARD, TAKING HIM OUT WITH HIS FINISHING MOVE BEFORE HE EVEN HAD THE CHANCE TO REACT!!!!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA LOOKS DOWN AS JACK DROPS TO THE GROUND, AND IS FORCED TO THINK QUICKLY! HER EYES BEAM UP AND DOWN, BEFORE RUSHING TOWARDS RULER!!! MINERVA AND RULER NOW GOING BACK AND FORTH, AND WE ALL KNOW MINERVA ISN’T TOO PLEASED BY RULER AFTER EVERYTHING HE’S DONE!!!! HE MAY HAVE STARTED ALL THIS, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE MINERVA IS READY TO FINISH IT-
James Peters: BUT ALEX, THINKING JUST AS FAST, GRABS MINERVA FROM BEHIND BEFORE SHE COULD DO TOO MUCH DAMAFE TO RULER! ALEX WAS JUST AS SURPRISED AS SHE WAS, BUT THEY ACTED JUST AS FAST! RULER NOW RUSHES UP, AND BEGINS TO PUNCH MINERVA IN THE HEAD! MINERVA IS DEFENCELESS AS ALEX IS HOLDING ONTO HER, AND NOW RULER BEGINS TRANSITIONING INTO HARD HITTING ELBOW STRIKES!!
Rich Russillo: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…
(But…)
Alex Myers: (off-mic) Alright! That’s enough… just… let’s finish it.
James Peters: Alex Myers stops them… BEFORE LEAPING UP INTO THE CRUCIFIX DRIVER POSITION… ‘FINAL SYMPHONY’!!!! THE FLOAT-OVER CRUCIFIX LUNGBLOWER CONNECTS, AS ALEX DRIVES THEIR KNEES INTO MINERVA’S LOWER BACK! MINERVA IS OUT TOO, AS ALEX RUSHES TO THEIR FEET!!!
Rich Russillo: These two just took down Minerva and Jack Ripley, and if this is the kind of teamwork they’ll have to offer at Territorial Invasion, Ruler’s antics might just result in one of the biggest victories in his and Alex Myers’ careers!
James Peters: Yeah. Neither Jack nor Minerva saw that coming, giving Ruler and Alex a huge advantage immediately!
Persephone: Those two better keep this same energy at Territorial Invasion. Not because I care about literally anyone in that ring, but because I want this match to be just as short as this fight was.
(Alex and Ruler look at one another, Ruler smiles…)
Alex Myers: (off-mic) This is chaos… I sure hope you know what you’re doing.
Ruler: (off-mic) Of course. We’re not losing, remember?
(Alex sighs, but agrees with a nod. Ruler wraps his arm around Alex’s shoulder for a second, as the two stare down the hardcam. ‘Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi would begin to blare through the speaker system, as Ruler and Alex Myers stand tall. The camera, slowly, would begin to fade elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for NBA 2K24 featuring Jake Smith, Bronson Daniels, Jon Kelton, and Chris Elite.)
( Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena as suddenly, emerging from the crowd we see Bea Valentine jumping the guardrail and entering the ring. She is wearing casual attire for the occasion and grabs a microphone from ringside and enters the ring. She taps on the microphone a couple of times as the commentators are caught off guard that Bea is already here in the ring. )
James Peters: Oh wow, Bea is already in the ring! She wasted no time whatsoever as she already has a microphone in her hand. As we all know her right to challenge for the Specialist Championship is on the line as she heads for a collision course toward Valerie Hellstorm at Territorial Invasion, as by the looks of it she has a few words about that now!
Persephone: hurry tf up pls!!
Bea Valentine: You know Val, I thought you were supposed to be smart. I thought that you were supposed to be brilliant, that someone like you not only was talented in the ring, and ruthless as can be… but that you were also conniving and smart. What you did last week though disproved that theory. You were dumb and stupid enough to challenge me to a… wait for it… HELL IN A CELL MATCH!!! This structure right here that’s above me? You know how dumb you are for wanting me in this match? Hell I wouldn’t even be surprised if you don’t even show up for the match. I wouldn’t be surprised if you informed Captain Charisma that you got a case of “the flu” or in other terms… running from the grind syndrome! This is going to be a guaranteed win for me Val, do you understand that? Do you understand that locking me inside with you was the worst thing you could ever have done? I mean it was bad enough that you wanted me in a one on one match, it was bad enough that you were calling me a chicken, and it was bad enough that I put my Championship opportunity on the line against you, but now you made it even worse by locking me inside this steel structure with you.
Bea Valentine: You know why Val? Because I’m going to soundly defeat you within this structure. Besides, after I’m done dealing with your obsessive ass, that EAW Specialist Championship is going to look so, so shiny around my waist. It doesn’t matter if Milli is the Champion or if it’s Pandora, no matter who it is, they’ll be losing to me! BEA! I’m going to BEA Champion for myself, and be the greatest Champion mankind has ever seen. I’m going to put the current World Champions to the Champions of Roman times to shame, I’ll be the greatest Champion ever, and I mean ev-
( Suddenly, Bea would be interrupted as “good 4 you” by Olivia Rodrigo would blast through the P.A system, Valerie Hellstorm emerging from the stage! She looks determined as she makes her way down to the ring, her eyes directly locked toward Bea Valentine. )
Rich Russillo: Looks like Valerie has some words she wants to share with Bea herself! Remember, Valerie was the one who wanted the stipulation for their match at Territorial Invasion to be a Hell in a Cell match! The fact that Bea is calling that a stupid decision isn’t going to sit well with the women that could very well take that Specialist Championship opportunity next week.
( Valerie walks down the ramp, as she walks toward the steps and picks up a microphone. She enters through the ropes and stares directly toward Bea. They both lock eyes on each other before suddenly the crowd starts to erupt! They see the Hell in a Cell structure begin to lower down as Valerie and Bea scan around them, seeing the cage come lower and lower until it finally lowers down to the ground. The crowd cheered for the sight of the Hell in a Cell being brought down as Valerie begins speaking toward Bea. )
Valerie Hellstorm: That’s real cute coming from you Bea, real riveting stuff for sure. I applaud you for insinuating that I made the wrong decision having this match be a Hell in a Cell, and sure you can believe that in your head, you can go with that direction but we all know that’s how you actually feel. That’s not what anyone feels because the truth of the matter is Bea is that you’re the one that’s actually afraid. You’re the one actually scared to face me not just in a one on one match, but in a Hell in a Cell match. I mean when this structure is lowered down I can see in your eyes that you have never encountered something like this before, trapped in a massive structure with the “Inevitable Future” itself. That’s fear coming from you Bea, and that’s the exact fear that you know to be true because you didn’t want to face me in the first place. You didn’t wanna face THAT bitch because you knew I would easily defeat you. That’s why it took me to provoke you to finally get a one on one match with you, for an opportunity that you clearly never deserved from the start.
Valerie Hellstorm: You can say that I could have the case of grind running syndrom when the fact of the matter is Bea was that you were ducking me first. You didn’t want the smoke first so for you to say that I won’t show up is pretty hilarious. Listen Bea, if you’re afraid of what I’m going to take from you, what I’m going to do to you next week at Territorial Invasion, you can just easily sit at home and watch in the comfortability of your own couch. I can take that number contendership away from your hand, take that contendership that I rightfully deserve, because no matter Bea I’m just going to win anyways. Like I said last week, you’re just a supporting cast member in my story, the story of Valerie Hellstorm because once you lose that championship shot at the Specialist Championship to me, you can watch as an actual future star becomes champion.
( Bea takes a second to what Valerie just said to her moments ago, as she rebuttals what she has to say… )
Bea Valentine: You say I’m not deserving of my opportunity, that this chance that I earned from winning an exploded barbed wire ladder match, isn’t deserving of me??? You say that Val but yet you already had a bunch of opportunities to prove how much of a star you are, including the same opportunity that I won at Bloodsport. That could have been yours if you’re actually smarter than you say you are. With those opportunities you didn’t really do anything with any of it. I won that Unique Opportunity match at Bloodsport all by myself, I won on my own will power! I didn’t need ANY sort of help, and if I actually had a match and faced someone like a Jack Ripley I would have actually won that match because quite frankly, I’m way better wrestler than you, and I can win matches without relying to cheat an-
Valerie Hellstorm: Oh shut the hell up you delusional bitch!
( The crowd gasps at what Valerie just said to Bea, as Bea is taken aback from being interrupted. )
Valerie Hellstorm: You literally lost to Rex McAllister last week! You have lost to people on the levels of Jack Ripley yourself, but yet you think you’re higher than me, above me when you’re not! You would most certainly cheat against people like that, don’t fool anyone else in this arena.
Bea Valentine: I don’t know Val, you couldn’t win when the lights were bright at Bloodsport, and you couldn’t win last week yourself. What type of future are you even building? A future that’s filled with tears that will stream across your face, when I beat you? A future that will be doomed? Whatever future you’re building to, I assure we don’t want to be lead by a failed pr-
( Before Bea could say anything, Valerie attacked Bea right in the face with a punch! Everybody in the arena erupts as a fight has broken between these two elitists! )
Rich Russillo: OH HERE WE GO!! VALERIE JUST PUNCHED BEA RIGHT IN THE FACE!!! SHE TAKES BEA DOWN AS SHE CONTINUES THE BEATING WITH RIGHTS AND LEFTS TO HER OPPONENT!!
James Peters: BUT LOOK AT THIS RICH, BEA ROLLS OVER AND NOW SHE’S THE ONE ON THE OFFENSIVE SIDE LAYING OUT RIGHTS AND LEFTS TO VALERIE! THE CROWD HERE TONIGHT ARE GOING WILD FOR THIS! A PREVIEW FOR SURE FOR WHAT’S TO COME NEXT WEEK!!!
Rich Russillo: Looks like Valerie managed to push off Bea, as Bea rolls back! Bea looks to go for some type of clothesline and… ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE!’ ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE!’ VALERIE STRIKES BEAT WITH A VICIOUS V-TRIGGER KNEE STRIKE THAT JUST HAS DAZED!! VALERIE ISN’T DONE THERE THOUGH, SHE DELIVERS THE ‘HOLLOW PURPLE’ RIPCORD CLOTHESLINE!!! BEA IS OUT COLD!
Persephone: She sent that bitch to another dimension, gawd damn!
( Valerie would begin talking to Bea off-mic, as she tells her she’s gonna take that opportunity away from her, and take that Specialists Championship herself. She poses with a smile on her face as Bea is left out cold, and that would be the final shot before Sunday Night Voltage would transition elsewhere. )
[SCREENBAR: Xavier Williams vs. Jamie O’Hara – Territorial Invasion 2015]
(The camera cuts back to the ring where the Ring Announcer stands ready.)
(“With Eyes Wide Open” – In Flames hits as Jamie O’Hara slowly makes his way through the curtain with the Cash in the Vault briefcase in his right hand.)
Ryder: It’s time! I’ve been looking forward to this from the moment that this man announced that he would be cashing in that briefcase at Midsummer Massacre. You can see from the determination in his eyes, I honestly believe that Jamie couldn’t be more ready than he is now. Plenty have said it over the last few weeks; this is Jamie’s one opportunity to grasp onto the EAW Championship because if he doesn’t, well, we all seen what happened to the last man that failed to cash in that briefcase.
Mercer: Why are so many people focused on what happens IF Jamie loses? What’s going to happen WHEN Jamie wins! What happens when Jamie O’Hara finally ends the reign of Xavier Williams and walks out as the NEW EAW Champion! Jamie couldn’t have done anything better by letting the doubt of others roll of his shoulders. He said it himself; he knew the pressure that he was going to place onto his own shoulders, and he knew the possibilities that he’s career would take if he were to fail tonight. But, tonight that’s not going to happen; Jamie’s going to join the same group as the man that he faces tonight, but tonight, he’s going to do it in style.
(Jamie stands in the middle of the ring looking out at the crowd in attendance before handing the referee the Cash in the Vault briefcase and turning his attention back to the stage.)
Ryder: It is official! There’s no turning back for Mr. Cash in the Vault now.
(“Never Giving Up” – Of Mice & Men hits as Xavier Williams slowly makes his way through the curtain with the EAW Championship hanging from his right hand.)
Ryder: The expression on this man’s face as we walks into these type of matches never seems to change. So focused; we’ve seen this man survive about almost anything, but tonight, it seems to be a completely different story. Tonight HAS to be a whole lot more personal than any other title defense. This was how Xavier Williams was meant to cash in his Cash in the Vault briefcase, except it was meant to be in the Main Event of Pain for Pride, but Xavier Williams threw that opportunity away in order to, in Jamie’s words, steal the EAW Championship from Diamond Cage at Reckless Wiring.
Mercer: Can you feel that, Mattie Boy? That’s the smell of a man that KNOWS that he’s walking into his expiry date. This is it, Xavier; this is the end, the crowning of a new champion! And what could be any better than like this! You said it yourself, this was meant to be how Xavier Williams was meant to win his first World Championship. Xavier was meant to wait the entire year to do what no other had done, but he didn’t have the guts to go through with it.
(Xavier Williams walks to the center of the ring, eyes never leaving Jamie O’Hara as he raises the EAW Championship into the air.)
Ryder: That’s what it’s all about, Ladies and Gentlemen, the EAW Championship.
(Xavier walks back into his corner as “Never Giving Up” fades out and the camera focuses back to the Ring Announcer.)
Ring Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen this first match is scheduled for one fall… AND IS FOR THE EAW CHHAAAAMMPPPIOONNNSSHIIIPPP!!!!!! Introducing first the challenger, from Sydney, Australia, weighing in tonight at 215 POOOOUUNNDSSS!!!!!! HE IS “TOMORROW’S LEGENDS!!!!!!!” OFFICIALLY CASHING IN HIS CASH IN THE VAULT BRIEFCASE!!!!!! JAAAAAAMMMIIIEEEEE OOOOOOOOOO’HHHAAARRRAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
(The hint of a smile crosses the face of Jamie O’Hara as he takes a few steps forward.)
Ring Announcer: And introducing the champion from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in tonight at 221 POOOOUUUNNNDSSSS!!!!! HE IS THE “YOUNG WOLF!!!!!”… THE SELF PROFESSED “BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!” HE IS THE ELITE WRESTLING ANSWERS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRLLDDDDD!!!!!!!!! XAAAAVVVIIIEEEERR WILLLLLLLLLLIIIIIIAAAAMMMMSSSSS!!!!!!!
(Xavier Williams walks out of his corner coming nose to nose with O’Hara, raising the EAW Championship once more. The referee gets between the two men, taking the EAW Championship away from Xavier Williams. He shows the Championship to Xavier Williams before showing it the Jamie O’Hara. The referee walks back to the center of the ring and raises the Championship into the air before handing it to the time keeper and ringing the bell for the match to start.)
(Ding, Ding, Ding!)
Ryder: And here we go! The two slowly circling the ring before locking up; Xavier gaining the advantage with a side headlock, quickly transitioning behind O’Hara and takes him down to the canvas with a takedown. Xavier transitioning once again; this time to a front facelock to the grounded O’Hara, keeping control Xavier driving the point of his knee to the top of the head of the challenger, who tries to push his way back to his feet. O’Hara pushing his way back up to a knee; Xavier driving the knee into the midsection, but O’Hara fighting through. O’Hara’s able to break the grip of the champion, twisting out and wrenching the arm. This time it’s Jamie who transitions behind the champion and takes him down to the canvas with a takedown. Xavier able to twist himself into a seated position as Jamie maintains the waistlock; Xavier able to push his way back to his feet before dropping back down, sending Jamie rolling over his head. Jamie scrambling back to his feet, but Xavier hits him with a stiff European Uppercut as he does! Jamie’s stunned as Xavier pushes him back into the ropes before whipping him across the ring, and Jamie rebounds back into a clothesline! No, Jamie’s able to duck underneath bursting back into the ropes and rebounds back with a forearm to the jaw of the champion, taking him down. Xavier rushing back to his feet, but is met by a dropkick by the challenger for his troubles. Xavier rolling under the bottom rope, gaining some breathing room, but Jamie’s looking to give him none as he bursts across the ring… AND TAKES XAVIER WILLIAMS OUT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! NO, MEETS HIM WITH A JUMPING KICK TO THE HEAD! Jamie falling back into the ring; Xavier drawing the challenger in and Jamie took the bait completely.
Mercer: Xavier sliding back into the ring after bringing the momentum that Jamie was beginning to build to a complete halt. Jamie slowly rolling over to the corner, pushing his way back to his feet. The hint of a smile crossing the face of the champion as he stalks the challenger; Jamie’s back up, and Xavier crushes him back into the turnbuckles with a stinger splash! Xavier dragging Jamie out of the corner and takes him down with a neckbreaker; the champion taking the early control over Jamie O’Hara. Xavier jumping back to his feet and runs his fingers through his hair and drops an elbow straight into the heart of the challenger! Xavier looking for a pin attempt, but Jamie kicks out before one. A smart move by the champion, while he knows that it’s not going to be enough to keep Jamie down, it forces the challenger to use energy to do so. Xavier getting back to his feet as Jamie rolls onto his stomach; Jamie pushing up to his hands and knees as Xavier drives a knee into the side of the ribs, driving the air out of the challengers lungs. Jamie rolling back onto his back, clutching at his ribs, but Xavier giving him no room to recover dropping his knee across the bridge of the nose! I wasn’t expecting the champion to slow the match down as much as he has, we usually see the man go at what seems to be a million miles an hour, but he’s completely seemed to change it up tonight. Xavier dragging Jamie back to his feet and quickly takes him back down with a snap suplex.
Ryder: Jamie really needs to find a way to turn the tide fast, because if he can’t this is only going to go from bad to worse, and you can see from the look across the face of Xavier, he knows that. Xavier dragging Jamie back up once again, looking to take him down with another suplex… but Jamie with a right hand to the ribs of the champion! Xavier firing back with a European Uppercut; Jamie firing back with a hard chop to the chest, which you can tell hurt the champion. Jamie fires again with another chop and now a hard right forearm, and another. Xavier with a kick to the side of the knee of Jamie O’Hara, but Jamie with a VICIOUS shoot kick to the chest which causes the champion to fall back into the ropes! The ropes keep Xavier up, but he’s immediately met by another excruciating shoot kick! Xavier goes down to the canvas and rolls back under the bottom rope, giving Jamie no chance to maintain this offense; the chest of the champion already turning a dark shade of pink. But, look at Jamie! Jamie climbing to the top; Xavier has no idea what’s about to happen! DIVING CROSSBODY FROM THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE, TAKING OUT THE EAW CHAMPION! Jamie clutching at his ribs, possibly doing damage to himself with that move, but Xavier is definitely worse for wear.
ONE!… TWO!… THREE!… FOUR!…
Mercer: Xavier slowly rolling across to the corner of the barricade, trying to shake out the cobwebs, but Jamie has him locked directly in his sights. Xavier grabbing onto the barricade, dragging himself back to his feet— BUT ONCE HE DOES, JAMIE O’HARA BELTS HIM IN THE CHEST WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK SENDING HIM CRASHING BACK INTO THE BARRICADE! YOU COULD SEE XAVIER’S HEAD SICKENINGLY WHIP BACK! Xavier’s spine jarring in pain as he rolls away from the barricade; this is exactly what Jamie needs to do. Jamie dragging Xavier back to his feet and rolls him back into the ring before making his way up onto the apron. Xavier gingerly getting back to his feet as Jamie springboards off the top rope, AND HITS XAVIER DIRECTLY IN THE KNEE WITH A DROPKICK! BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT MOVE FROM THE CHALLENGER! Xavier now clutching at the knee, Jamie hit him right above the knee cap; possibly caused that knee to hyperextend! Jamie grabbing the leg of the champion and places it on the bottom rope; Jamie’s created a weak point and looks to take completely advantage! Jamie pushing off the bottom rope AND BRINGS ALL OF HIS WEIGHT BACK DOWN ONTO THE KNEE OF XAVIER WILLIAMS! Xavier screaming in pain, but Jamie looks far from finished as he places that leg on the bottom rope once more, before DOING IT AGAIN! Jamie letting Xavier push his own way to his feet; a menacing grin crossing his face. He knows that he has the champion exactly where he wants him. Xavier gingerly getting back up, but as soon as he does Jamie takes him back to down with a chop block to the back of that injured knee!
Ryder: Xavier trying to crawl his way away from Jamie, but Jamie grabs the leg and drags him back to the middle of the ring! Jamie drives the knee into the back of the leg of Xavier before twisting around AND LOCKING IN A FIGURE FOUR! The amount of pressure on that knee must be excruciating for the champion as he tries to drag himself to the ropes! Xavier needs to find a way out of the quick, trying to roll himself over onto his stomach to reverse the pressure! Xavier… HE IS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND, BUT JAMIE IMMEDIATELY DOES THE SAME, GIVING XAVIER THE CHANCE TO REACH THE BOTTOM ROPE, FORCING JAMIE TO RELEASE THE HOLD! Xavier holding onto the bottom rope, dragging himself under it— BUT JAMIE LIKE A HEAT SEEKING MISSLE FLYING THROUGH THE ROPES TAKING OUT OF THE CHAMPION WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! NO, XAVIER MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND JAMIE CRASHING AND BURNS INTO THAT ANNOUNCERS TABLE! Xavier trying to get to blood flowing back to that knee, but did you see the impact of Jamie O’Hara hitting our announcers table! Xavier dragging Jamie back up and rolls him back into the ring. Xavier rolls in himself, trying to place some pressure on the knee. Jamie clutches at his back as he gets back to a knee, but Xavier pulls him in with a front facelock AND BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY DRIVE THE KNEE INTO THE STERNUM OF THE CHALLENGER! Xavier now with a European Uppercut to the jaw of O’Hara and he stumbles back into the corner.
Mercer: No, come on Jamie! Xavier testing the knee once again BEFORE BURSTING ACROSS THE RING AND HITTING A CORNERED JAMIE FLUSH ON THE JAW WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK! Jamie stumbling back out of the corner and Xavier takes him down with a Northern Lights Suplex! Xavier looking to float back over BUT JAMIE CATCHES HIM AND LOCKS IN A GULLIOTINE CHOKE! GREAT COUNTER FROM MR. CASH IN THE VAULT! JAMIE REARING BACK AT THE HEAD OF THE CHAMPION; XAVIER TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT WITH RIGHTS HANDS TO THE RIBS OF O’HARA, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE TO NO AVAIL! XAVIER TRYING TO DEADLIFT JAMIE BACK UP, BUT I DON’T KNOW IF HIS KNEE IS GOING TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE DOING SO! XAVIER SOMEHOW POWERING BACK UP TO HIS FEET, BUT HE DOESN’T LOOK FINISHED! XAVIER TRYING TO PUSH JAMIE ABOVE HIS HEAD… AND DOES! XAVIER POPPING JAMIE INTO THE AIR… AND ALMOST TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH A VERY EUROPEAN UPPERCUT— NO! JAMIE CAUGHT THE ARM AND USES THE MOMENTUM TO TAKE XAVIER BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS! CROSSFACE! XAVIER WILLIAMS IS TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING WITH NOWHERE TO GO; JAMIE PULLING BACK ON THE HEAD OF THE CHAMPION WITH EVERYTHING HE CAN MUSTER! TAP XAVIER, TAP! XAVIER TRYING TO SCRATCH AND CLAW HIS WAY TO THE BOTTOM ROPE, BUT JAMIE TRANSITIONS INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! JAMIE DRIVING THE POINT OF HIS KNEE INTO THE HEAD OF THE CHAMPION BEFORE TRYING TO FLOAT OVER! CROWN OF THORNS! JAMIE O’HARA IS USING XAVIER’S OWN MOVE AGAINST HIM! COULD YOU IMAGINE IF XAVIER WILLIAMS HAD TO TAP OUT TO HIS OWN MANEUVER!
Ryder: XAVIER’S ABLE TO BREAK THE HOLD, GRABBING THE ARM OF O’HARA AND TWISTS HIM ONTO HIS STOMACH! THIS TIME XAVIER LOCKS IN A CROSSFACE AND IT’S THE CHALLENGER WHO FINDS HIMSELF TRAPPED! WHAT A COUNTER FROM THE EAW CHAMPION! BUT JAMIE’S ABLE TO TWIST HIMSELF AROUND AND PUT HIS LEG ON THE BOTTOM ROPE, FORCING XAVIER TO RELEASE THE HOLD! Xavier rolling away and shoots back to his feet; the knee doesn’t seem to be giving him too much trouble. Jamie getting back to a knee, but is met by a stiff shoot kick to the chest! And another! Jamie dropping back down to his hands and knees and Xavier hits him in the back of the head with a scissors stomp! Xavier dragging Jamie back to his feet and takes him down with another Northern Lights Suplex, looking to float back over, which he is able to do this time! We’ve seen Xavier do this in the past! XAVIER DEADLIGHTING BACK HIGH INTO THE AIR AND DROP HIM BACK DOWN WITH THAT SPIKE STYLED BRAINBUSTER! THAT WAS A SICKENIING LANDING FOR THE CHALLENGER AS XAVIER ROLLS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!…..TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!…. THREEEEEEE—KICKOUT!!!
Mercer: NO, JAMIE’S ABLE TO GET THE SHOUDLER UP! Xavier’s eyes immediately shooting towards the referee before quickly turning his attention back to Jamie O’Hara! Xavier mounting the challenger and begins to rain down those closed fisted shots to the head! You can feel Xavier beginning to kick it into that next gear and Jamie NEEDS to do the same; Jamie NEEDS to find a way to push himself further than he has before. Xavier getting back to his feet and… looks to be calling for the end! Xavier slicking his hair back as he makes his way over to the corner; Jamie slowly getting back to his feet as Xavier looks like he’s ready to rip the man’s face off! JAMIE’S UP! MOMENT OF SILENCE!!! NO, JAMIE DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND LOCKS THE WAIST!! GERMAN— OH MY GOD!! JAMIE O’HARA WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THAT TOP TURNBUCKLE!! XAVIER CLUTCHING AT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AS JAMIE PUSHES HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET!! XAVIER USING THOSE TURNBUCKLES TO DRAG HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET, AND HE’S MET BY A RUNNING DROPKICK AS HE DOES!! XAVIER USING THE TOP ROPE TO KEEP HIS BALANCE, BUT JAMIE DOES LOOK FINISHED, HITTING ANOTHER DROPKICK FLUSH ON THE JAW!! XAVIER STUMBLING OUT OF THE CORNER AS JAMIE PULLS HIM IN!! JAMIE LOOKING FOR THAT DUST TO DUST, BUT XAVIER’S ABLE TO STAY ON HIS FEET!! JAMIE FALLS BACK INTO THE CORNER— AND XAVIER WILLIAMS ALMOST TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH A YAKUZA KICK!!! AND FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A HALF AND HALF SUPLEX, DROPPING THE CHALLENGER ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD!! XAVIER WILLIAMS HOOKING THE LEG!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! KICKOUT!!!!
Ryder: NO!! JAMIE KICKS OUT AT TWO!! XAVIER GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET, WATCHING JAMIE PUSH HIS WAY BACK TO HIS!! JAMIE’S UP AS XAVIER HITS THE ROPES… RUNNING YAKUZA!!! NO, JAMIE CAUGHT THE BOOT!!! JAMIE SPINNING XAVIER AROUND AND HITS HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A SICKENING ROUNDHOUSE!! THIS TIME JAMIE HITS THE ROPES— BUT XAVIER WILLIAMS NOW WITH A STANDING YAKUZA!!! BUT, JAMIE BRUSHES IT OFF, TELLING XAVIER TO GIVE HIM THE BEST THAT HE’S GOT!! XAVIER HITTING THE ROPES AGAIN, RUNNING YAKUZA!!! NO, JAMIE DROPPING DOWN AND KIPS BACK UP!!! ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD OF XAVIER WILLIAMS!!! JAMIE LOCKING THE WAIST OF THE CHAMPION AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX, HOLDING THE BRIDGE!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! KICKOUT!!!!!
Ryder: XAVIER KICKS OUT AFTER TWO!! Jamie rolling under the bottom rope, beginning to make his way to the top! Jamie’s up, but Xavier meets him there with a hard kick to the side of the head! Xavier climbing up to the middle rope, looking for what seems to be a superplex, but Jamie’s fight with everything that he has!! RIGHTS, LEFTS, HEADBUTTS!! XAVIER’S STUNNED, HOLDING ONTO THE TOP ROPE WITH EVERYTHING HE CAN; TRYING TO STOP HIMSELF FROM FALLING BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS!! JAMIE TRANSITIONING ONTO THE SHOUDLERS OF XAVIER WILLIAMS—- SUPER INVERTED HURRICANRANA!!!!!! NO, XAVIER LANDS ON HIS FEET, HOW DID HE DO THAT?!! JAMIE’S SCRAMBLING BACK TO HIS FEET!!! MOMENT OF SILENCE!! JAMIE DUCKS UNDERNEATH!! THE SCARLET DAWN!!!! SUPERKICK FLUSH ON THE JAW OF THE EAW CHAMPION!!!! XAVIER WILLIAMS IS SOMEHOW STILL ON HIS FEET!!! JUMPING ENZIGURI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! XAVIER DROPPING DOWN TO A KNEE AND JAMIE DRAGS HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET!!! DUST TO DUST!!!!! STANDING SHURAUNI!!! JAMIE O’HARA HOOKING BOTH LEGS!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mercer: HE GOT HIM!!!!!!
Ryder: NO, XAVIER JUST, JUST GOT THE SHOULDER UP!!!! JAMIE THOUGHT HE HAD THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP WON AND SO DID I!! XAVIER WILLIAMS REACHING OUT TO THE ROPES, YOU CAN FEEL THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP SLOWLY BEGINNING TO SLIP AWAY!! JAMIE LOOKING TO HEAD TO THE TOP ONCE MORE, XAVIER WILLIAMS BARELY MOVING, HOW MUCH DOES THE MAN HAVE LEFT IN THE TANK!! JAMIE’S PERCHED UP TOP, TAKING A LOOK OUT TO THE CROWD BEFORE TURNING HIS ATTENTION BACK TO THE DOWNED CHAMPION!! THIS IS IT?! SERENADE OF ECSTACY!!!! FROGSPLASH!!!! NO, XAVIER GOT THE KNEES UP!!!!! JAMIE CLUTCHING AT HIS RIBS, BARELY ABLE TO BREATHE!!! XAVIER PUSHING HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET AS JAMIE STUMBLES BACK TO HIS!! XAVIER’S UP FIRST AND HITS JAMIE WITH A HARD KICK TO THE STOMACH BEFORE PULLING HIM IN!!! IF XAVIER HITS THIS IT HAS TO BE OVER!!!! XAVIER HOOKING THE ARM AND LIFTING JAMIE HIGH INTO THE AIR!!!! SIN’S END!!!! SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAAAAAYYY!!!!!! JAMIE O’HARA SPIKED ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD!!!!!! XAVIER WILLIAMS CRAWLING INTO THE COVER AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mercer: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KICKOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mercer: YES!! YES, JAMIE KICKED OUT!!!
Ryder: XAVIER LOOKS LIKE HE JUST SEEN A GHOST!!! NO ONE HAS EVER KICKED OUT OF THAT MOVE, NOT UNTIL TONIGHT!!! XAVIER GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET, HE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE KNOWS WHAT TO DO!!!
Xavier: STAY DOWN. JUST STAY THE (CENSORED) DOWN!!!
Ryder: XAVIER DRAGGING JAMIE BACK TO HIS FEET; JAMIE’S NOTHING BUT DEADWEIGHT, THAT KICKOUT HAD TO BE NOTHING BUT INSTINCT!!! XAVIER PULLING JAMIE O’HARA IN, LOOKING FOR ANOTHER AND IF HE’S ABLE TO CONNECT, YOU HAVE TO THINK THAT IT’S GOING TO BE IT FOR THE CHALLENGER!!! XAVIER LIFTING JAMIE O’HARA BACK INTO THE AIR AGAIN!!! JAMIE’S FIGHTING!!! KNEE TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD OF THE CHAMPION!!!! XAVIER TRYING TO FIGHT THROUGH, BUT JAMIE WITH ANOTHER KNEE TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD!!! JAMIE’S BACK DOWN TO HIS FEET, PUSHING TO CHAMPION AWAY BACK IN TO THE ROPES!!! AND XAVIER— XAVIER REBOUNDS STRAIGHT BACK INTO THE SCARLETT DAWN!!!!!!! THAT SUPERKICK ALMOST TOOK THE HEAD OFF OF THE SHOULDERS OF THE CHAMPION!!!!! XAVIER WILLIAMS MAY BE UNCONSCIOUS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!!! XAVIER MAKING HIS WAY TO THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING TO PLACE THE FINAL NAIL INTO THE COFFIN OF THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN OF XAVIER WILLIAMS!!!! XAVIER WILLIAMS HASN’T MOVED!!!! SERENADE OF ESCTASY!!!!!! FROGSLPASH TO THE CHAMPION!!!!!! JAMIE HOOKS THE LEG!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE——
Mercer: WHAT?! THE REFEREE WAS JUST DRAGGED UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!!!!!! WHO THE…. ALBERT HITCHMAN?!! I THOUGHT… I THOUGHT HE WAS GONE FOREVER!!!! HITCHMAN DECKS THE REFEREE WITH A RIGHT HAND!!! WHAT THE HELL?! JAMIE HASN’T THE SLIGHTEST CLUE!!! JAMIE LOOKING FOR THE REFEREE AND FINALLY SEES WHAT HITCHMAN HAS DONE!!! JAMIE LOOKS LIKE A MAN POSSESSED— BUT XAVIER WILLIAMS WITH A LOWBLOW FROM BEHIND!!!!! NO, GOD DAMN IT, NO!! JAMIE O’HARA DROPPING DOWN TO HIS HANDS AND KNEES AS XAVIER WILLIAMS GETS BACK TO HIS FEET!! HITCHMAN SCREAMING FOR XAVIER TO END IT!!! JAMIE PUSHING HIS WAY BACK TO HIS KNEES— AND XAVIER WILLIAMS HITS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! JAMIE O’HARA PLUMMETS DOWN FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS!!! XAVIER WILLIAMS SLOWLY ROLLING JAMIE O’HARA ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG AS A NEW REFEREE RUNS DOWN THE RAMP!!!! NO, NOT THIS WAY!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mercer: GOD (CENSORED) DAMN IT!!!
(Ding, Ding, Ding!)
(“Never Giving Up” – Of Mice & Men hits as Xavier Williams rolls off of Jamie O’Hara to a chorus of boos. Albert Hitchman grabs the EAW Championship and makes his way into the ring as Xavier gingerly gets back to a knee.)
Ring Announcer: THE WINNER OF THIS M—
(Hitchman snatches the microphone out of the hands of the Ring Announcer before turning his attention back to Xavier.)
Mercer: JAMIE HAD IT WON!! JAMIE HAD THE GOD DAMN EAW CHAMPIONSHIP WON AND THIS… THIS (CENSORED) HAS TO STICK HIS NOSE WHERE I NEVER BELONGED AND SCREW THE MAN!! WHY?!
(Hitchman extends the EAW Championship to Xavier Williams who grabs onto it and pulls Hitchman in, giving the man a hug.)
Ryder: They were cohorts the entire time! This must have been why Xavier Williams was also so calm about this entire cash in! He had a plan and that plan couldn’t have paid off any better!
(Xavier Williams stands over the unconscious Jamie O’Hara, raising the EAW Championship into the air as Hitchman begins to speak.)
Hitchman: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH AND STILL THE ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WOOOORRRLLDDD!!!! THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WORLD!!!!! XAAAVVVIEEEEEERR WILLLLLLIIAAMMSSSS!!!!!!
(Hitchman drops the microphone as the hint of a smile crosses the face of Xavier Williams before the two take their leave.)
Mercer: Why?! Why would Xavier Williams side with Albert Hitchman?! I don’t like the man, but I thought he was better than this?! The “Best in the World” needs someone else to make sure he holds onto that EAW Championship.
(Hitchman and Xavier both look back as Jamie O’Hara from the stage as he tries to sit up; Xavier raises the EAW Championship once more before the two make their way to the back as the camera fades away.)
(The camera opens up to Sierra Everett at a photoshoot, hitting several different poses. As the photoshoot ended, Sierra exited the building in which the shoot was happening, as she was taking a break. As Sierra looked into the camera, she had a cocky, borderline arrogant yet cheeky smirk. Sierra looks into the camera, and when she starts speaking she has a smug and entitled tone of voice.)
Sierra Everett: Do I have a chance in this match? Well, it’s obvious. Divide and Conquer is my chance to continue shining as the star I am. It’s really just another opportunity for me to just keep being at the top. I mean, it’s another big victory in my career, another piece of proof that Sierra Everett is the luckiest signing EAW has ever had! It proves the fact that nobody can EVER replicate me. Never will. Nobody can replicate my star power. Never will. But the thing is, that there’s always people dragging my name through the mud. People have been slandering my name, trying to grab my spotlight. Thing is, I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Nobody can ever be me.
(Sierra gets close to the camera, her smirk turning into a condescending grin.)
Sierra Everett: And honey, that’ll keep being the truth at Territorial Invasion. It’ll keep being the truth in Divide and Conquer. Why? Because at Pain for Pride, I was on the top of my game, I won against three elitists on the grandest stage of them all! …And it still isn’t enough for me. Why? Well, I’ve said it before. Because every step forward with beating Ronan Malosi and my old Disney Besties at Pain for Pride, there is also losing to Sienna Jade when I swore to beat her. Getting cheated out of beating Mei Sasaki. Losing to Sierra Everett should be an achievement, yet to Sienna Jade it was just another victory. It led to the slander of my name! That’s not going to happen again. The Sienna Jade match? Weeks ago. I have that chokehold on Voltage again. I have that spark again. More importantly, I am still a STAR. I will always BE a star. That’s exactly why me and my team are going to win the Divide and Conquer match, because I’m simply better. Let’s be honest, this match is a carry job.
(Sierra then dropped her grin, giving a rather mean scowl giving a hint of bitterness. After all, she was still rather upset about her status being ‘slandered’ as she called it.)
Sierra Everett: But still, I have teammates like Mei Sasaki. Mei? Well, she had a… so-so rookie year, but that’s alright! That’s great actually! So did I. Y’know, things happen. I’m over it. Even then, I’m still the biggest draw in Elite Answers Wrestling. And, since I have to remind everyone again.. the biggest STAR in this company. That means that Sierra Everett is perfect! And sure I went through an emotional wreckage, but I’m still Sierra Everett. And Mei? Well… she is on my team. So there’s that. Either way, the win is pretty much guaranteed. After all, you have me on your team, Mei! Divide and Conquer is still my match after all!
Sierra Everett: Ah, right. I almost forgot about Mr. 24/7 himself. Hey, Roberto! Hi, how are you? Do you remember me? I know you do. Why wouldn’t you? After all- Wait, actually, nevermind. Lemme catch you up, Roberto. Let me REMIND you who Sierra Everett is. It’s one sentence. Very simple actually. That sentence? It’s ‘I’m better than Roberto De La Rosa.’ That’s all there is to this. Nothing more. Nothing less. After all, at Pain for Pride, sure.. that match was.. tough mentally. But I still won against actual credible people, with the exception of Ronan. I didn’t have to eliminate a bunch of lower card elitists, with a couple notable names sprinkled in. I didn’t have to rely on a match where anything and everything could happen to get where I am. I earned everything I have, and you STILL continue to think of me as inferior? I mean, if it really comes DOWN to it, I could send you a message that Sierra Everett is NOT a pushover, before I do get my victory. After all, it’s a receipt. This slander needs to stop. It truly does.
(Sierra’s bitter scowl turned into one more of anger and frustration. Sierra was frustrated with Mr. 24/7 treating her like a nobody after all. Sierra however once again gave that all too familiar condescending smirk.)
Sierra Everett: Still, you can’t change the fact that I’m better than Roberto and ESPECIALLY Korey Gaines. Just the mention or sight of him makes me want to gag. I already beat him before though, and he hasn’t really gotten much better since the last match. Me? Well, I’ve gotten bigger. Most of all, I’ve STAYED relevant. That win at Pain for Pride, earlier I said it wasn’t enough, and it STILL isn’t enough. I’m not the kind of Elitist that will spend their entire career holding onto a single victory. Just one week from now, I’ll be a Divide and Conquer winner.
Sierra Everett: Honey, I’m going to be real for a second. Something I’ve been doing for months now. I have no chance at losing this match. So let me say again, this is my chance to continue shining as the brightest star on Voltage. Something I’ve been doing since I first even got signed to EAW! The more I think about it, the more I’m looking forward to this match. This match is going to give me more. It’s going to give me EVERYTHING. The glory. The fame. It’ll be another step towards reaching the very top. Not being a failure to EAW and my family like Korey. Not being blind to what everyone else sees like Roberto. Simply just being too perfect to lose. Me and Mei losing this match? Not a possibility.
Sierra Everett: Not in a million years.
(Sierra gives a light chuckle, feeling awfully confident about this match. She then heads back towards the building, potentially to shoot more photos before the scene fades elsewhere.)
( The scene reopens with Mei Sasaki sitting down in a room, on a comfortable piece of furniture. The room would have some warm light spills, with a high end amount of equipment and technology almost as if she’s in a podcast-like environment. She has a table set right in front with a microphone as she wears a leather jacket over a piece of her merchandise, and black shorts. The room in question looks very similar to when she interviewed Dr. Bethany Blue on her own podcast, “You’ve Got a Friend in Mei”. She begins to talk towards the camera about what’s in store for Territorial Invasion. )
Mei Sasaki: You know, this could be big for anyone else in this Divide and Conquer match. I’m sure there are many people just itching to win this match. I’m sure they think something great will come out of their participation in this match, but truthfully I didn’t expect to be speaking on a match like this the next time I was seated here in front of a camera. Again, why isn’t Jamie Cross in this match? You put together a match with the likes of Roberto De La Rosa, Korey Gaines, and everyone else taking part in it, and you choose not to include someone that clearly isn’t cutting it here? Why is she competing in the Unique Opportunity match at Territorial Invasion? She fumbled her chances time and time again. She fumbled against Caroline at Super Dynasty last season for the New Breed title, and she fumbled again against Milli Banks at Bloodsport for the Specialist title. She has constantly proven that this isn’t the right place for her, yet she’s getting another opportunity to disappoint. I really am confused about all of this. No offense to the others in this match, but most of the people involved with this have experienced failure many times just like Jamie. I’m sure this will be a good enough chance for me to move forward, but if someone who is repeatedly falling flat on her face can receive the opportunities Jamie has, what’s stopping me?
Mei Sasaki: Maybe if things were done differently I would be in a better mood. Fairness is all I’m asking for. I’m not a fan of the position that I’m in, and I’m sure some of my opponents will use this as an opportunity to keep pushing the narratives that just can’t seem to disappear. I guess that’s no surprise considering everybody seems to look down on me and think I’m just worthless. People seem to prefer holding my past against me rather than giving me the opportunity to grow. That’s why I end up dealing with guys like Roberto. They think that I can’t do things on my own. That my only purpose was being a lackey for Serenity. That my peak was being second fiddle to the Empress of Elite. People have been brushing me off since my debut season, and I’m not going to let that continue for a second season in a row. I want to turn things around. I want to make sure that this idea that my peak was being one third of the Queen Bess is erased, and that I’m looked at as the competitor I am now. Despite me being quite annoyed being in this Divide and Conquer, if this truly is the way for me to shut down all the people who have doubted me, all the elitists that don’t see me as valuable, then that’s what I’ll do. I’ll win this match, and show everyone why I’m someone to watch out for.
( Mei then grabs coffee mug and drinks off it as she takes couple of seconds to drink some coffee before she puts it right back down and continues to speak to everyone watching at home. )
Mei Sasaki: My chances of winning this match is high because I have a chip on my shoulder compared to everyone else. I have a chip on my shoulder that will help me get my team the win, a chip that I’m sure elitists like Delilah and Sierra are gonna appreciate. Maybe I should have brought one of them in for another episode of “You’ve Got a Friend in Mei!” After all, it’s not like Sierra and I wouldn’t have something to connect with each other over. We both have history with Roberto De La Rosa, and we’d both like to defeat him right ght about now. I’m aware of the members of the other team and I just don’t believe it’ll be enough for us. Korey Gaines is a bit of a man-child. He can only do much before he crashes and burns and is a liability for his team. I understand that like many others he’d love to look down on me for my lack of accomplishments, but I’ve only been here for one season. He doesn’t have any reason to have as lackluster of a career as he has. Sierra already beat him before, she has her number and I’m sure the rest of us will have no problem dealing with him.
Mei Saskai: As far as Roberto De La Rosa goes, we know what happened at Bloodsport. I know that he defeated me at Bloodsport but the fact of the matter is that I proved to him that I could hang on my own. I was able to go toe to toe with him without anyone by my side, and I’ll only improve. He didn’t think I was worthy enough to be his opponent but yet at Bloodsport I showed him otherwise. Mr. 24/7 can remind me of my defeat as much as he wants but at Territorial Invasion he’s going to be on the losing side and not even his Familia will be able to help him out of this one. While I may not be entirely thrilled about this situation, I’m still going to rise up in the ranks here in EAW and I’m going to surprise everyone who is still doubting Mei Sasaki. Trust me on that!
( Mei drinks more out of her coffee mug as the scene fades out and transitions elsewhere! )
( The scene fades into Hidden Trails Golf & Country Club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, showing Korey Gaines sitting down on a golf cart after enjoying some activities at the place. Korey looks at the beautiful view of the sun slowly descending, taking in the fresh breath of air in his home city. While the sun goes down slowly, Korey finally starts speaking to the camera. )
Korey Gaines: Divide and Conquer. Let’s talk about it. I have seen how things work out, and this is the perfect opportunity for me to shock the world. We have seen different teams going right at each other for the sake of pride, and this won’t be any different. As the man who has the most experience in this match, I actually have no problem competing in Divide and Conquer. Hell, you could ask anybody that has seen me competing in this company for several years. They know how much I’ve been through throughout my EAW career and how much experience I have under my belt with different types of stipulations. I’ve seen it all and something like this isn’t even concerning. My dedication to this company and my passion to be a professional wrestler, they all are unmatched. I want the chance to move forward, yet even with my setbacks I have kept going. I’m not the kind of person to give up easily, which will make me a very valuable member of this team. People know how much I sacrifice and suffer to win over and over again. I’ll do whatever it takes next week. You won’t be taking me out. None of you.
( Korey grabs a water bottle from the side of his lap, opens it, takes a drink, and then closes it before putting it back by his side. He looks up at the sun and continues speaking while he watches it go down even more slowly. )
Korey Gaines: I seriously want this match. I truly do because I want to keep showing people that I’m more than just another high-flyer on the roster. I’m more than another guy to look over without a problem. I can definitely be a threat, especially in a match like this, and soon enough people are going to see that. They’re going to see just what Korey Gaines can do. Heading into this match, I want to prove myself to people once more what Korey Gaines is truly made of. I want to give people a performance that’s worthwhile. A performance that forces people to realize that it’s only a matter of time before I rise up the ranks and move forward with my career. Territorial Invasion is definitely a big deal for me regardless of what anyone else thinks about this match, and I definitely don’t want to miss this. When Korey Gaines locks onto his target, he goes all out, aiming for a strike like a pro bowler, looking to hit that sweet spot for a top-notch score.
Korey Gaines: The way people have been treating me, the way people brush over my every word… They have no idea what to expect when they enter the ring because they’re caught up on this idea that I don’t know what I’m doing. When they step into the ring, they break a sweat against Korey Gaines because of the style I bring and the passion I force them to put up with. They know that I’m a force to be reckoned with. They know that the true core of Korey Gaines’ ability is something they need to be careful about, and when everyone gathers around at TI, stacking up in line, Korey Gaines will be that guy to strike like lightning and take them all down. I could lose any time of day. I could be pinned and have the odds stacked against me. I’ve been through it before and I’m sure people expect it to happen again, but whenever I step into that ring and fight, just know that I have never backed down from a challenge. Just like this beautiful view they see, the beacon of hope inside Korey Gaines is still right there for them to witness. I am going to keep fighting, and soon enough you’ll all realize that I was on the winning team all along.
Korey Gaines: Y’all aren’t really ready to see what’s coming next for you guys at Territorial Invasion, but I wish you all to be prepared for what I’m going to bring in the ring. I don’t want you all to sleepwalk through this match. I hope you all bring your best, because when the best version of Korey Gaines steps in and plays, you’ll have to be ready to tuck your tail and prepare to handle the pressure I’m going to put you all under. You guys might have seen me in past matches or moments of Korey Gaines that you all used to decide I’m not as much of a threat to you, but the biggest problem is coming soon to Territorial Invasion, and no one will see it coming. There is a reason I call myself the Extreme. It’s a sign of what I will become when I step into the ring and aim to win. I care about opportunities to move forward, and as far as I’m concerned this match is exactly that. Why would I pass that up? Why would I let the other team just walk all over me? Just you wait. You all will soon find out what makes Korey Gaines the top dog in this race.
( Korey takes off his sunglasses, revealing a determined look in his eyes as he addresses the camera one last time. )
Korey Gaines: This ain’t my first rodeo, and I look forward to showing each and every single one of you what I’m really capable of.
( Korey gets off the ground before picking up a water bottle from the side of his lap. He begins to walk off, walking away from the area as the scene fades elsewhere. )
(The camera fades in to Roberto De La Rosa who is backstage with La Familia. Roberto looks annoyed having had to listen to everyone else’s comments already before being given a chance to speak. He confronts the camera angrily looking to shut everyone up and force them to listen to him.)
Roberto De La Rosa: ¡Cállense todos! Except for you Korey. I’m not talking about you amigo. I think that what everyone needs to acknowledge is that I won the 24/7 Battle Royale at Pain for Pride! Did any of you do that? No? I didn’t think so. What you need to recognize is that Roberto is on the come up and the rest of y’all are just stepping stones on my path to greatness. I should be considered the favorite to win this match for real and I will drop everyone who comes at me because I am the future of this company. Imagine thinking otherwise.
(Roberto De La Rosa holds up the 24/7 Contract defiantly.)
Roberto De La Rosa: As for my opponents this week? No me preocupan. None of them are a threat to me and La Familia. You see you are dealing with the future in Roberto De La Rosa but you are also dealing with the present in Korey Gaines. While we may not be on the same page often, Korey is an established veteran in this business and he has that experiencia that will carry us to that victory. After all, it’s more than what both Sierra and Mei are offering. This might be a Divide and Conquer match but we stand together and we are going to conquer all of you because while we are the future and present, you aren’t even the past. You all just never were.
(A brief scene is shown of Roberto De La Rosa’s victory over Mei Sasaki at Bloodsport.)
Roberto De La Rosa: I know Mei hates to be reminded but she is going to hear about it anyway! I mean I already beat her once at Bloodsport. I will do it again at Territorial Invasion. Mei wants to complain about Elitists looking down on her because of her debut season but I am coming through to let her know. That season of Ls just ain’t over yet chica! Nah I am going to hand you another one and another one after that if you keep on getting involved up in my business. While you are getting passed over by people for unique opportunities I don’t even have to worry about that. Because I already have an opportunity right here with this contract! You know it is only a matter of time before I cash it in and make my name mean more than the rest of you in this match.
(Roberto De La Rosa turns towards the 24/7 Contract, grinning before looking back at the camera.)
Roberto De La Rosa: All of that is to say… voy a ganar. There is no reason any of you can provide that I would be unable to win this match. In fact it should be obvious that I am going to win this match despite what any of the haters and doubters would have you believe. You know that they are big mad because they just know it is inevitable. They know that Roberto is coming through and that means a quick ending to their night when I step in the ring with them. This is just another 24/7 Battle Royale for me and you know I am all about getting those Ws in when I am up in those kinds of matches. I have been on that winning spree ever since Pain for Pride and it is just going to continue at Territorial Invasion when I conquer the rest of you.
(Roberto De La Rosa stops to consider the rest of his competition.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Now with Sierra Everett on the other team? I have to give her a warning. This match is the perfect opportunity for you to see why I am the one holding the future championship opportunity. People like Sierra can come out here and they can doubt and they can hate but the facts are the facts and if she needs a reminder of what I am capable of then I am pleased to remind her. Sierra is convinced that she is such a star but I am the only one who holds guaranteed stardom in his hands. Basically whenever I decide to cash in it will only be a matter of time until I’m a Hall of Famer here in EAW while Sierra will still be struggling to even get a title shot. Sierra might have won at Pain for Pride, but while I’m embarrassing her teammates at Bloodsport she’s only making a fool out of herself. You think you can send a message to Mr. 24/7? Well that will be hard to do because I ain’t listening!
Roberto De La Rosa: I think that it is clear my chances of winning this match are higher than all the rest. I have a veterano Korey Gaines on one side against two stale boring generic niñitas on the other side. They just can’t touch us. At Territorial Invasion I am going to step into the ring. Light shining all kinds of bright. Illuminating the way and show everyone just what it means to be Roberto De La Rosa. What it means to be a real superstar. I know that I have what it takes to win this match and all of my opponents are going to see once I live up to my word and win it. You can all try to look down on me and overlook me all you want but that will be the last mistake that you make. I will come through and surprise you all until there are no haters and doubters left trying to hold me down and stop me from taking my rightful place at the top of the EAW mountaintop. Soy el mejor luchador de esta compañía.
(After these words, Roberto De La Rosa walks away from the camera’s view. From there, Voltage fades away from the area.)
(A commercial is shown for Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album “Guts” featuring Roberto De La Rosa.)
(Slowly, as we begin to fade away, back into the interior of the Gliwice Arena, the Gliwice, Poland natives would all rise to their feet as the crowd would start to pan around them, everybody trying to get on camera, creating a Mexican Wave of people standing up. Moments later, as the camera transitions to a hand-held stood on the ramp, ‘Spiders’ by System of a Down would begin to blare through the speaker system, and almost IMMEDIATELY would absolutely everybody begin to hail down boos. Almost universally hated; Mr. Wrestling XIX’s titantron would play on the entrance way, as seconds later he walks out through the curtains. As Mr. Wrestling appears on the top of the entrance ramp, the fans are not happy to see him, and the emotions that he is currently showing are practically reminiscent of theirs. He isn’t happy at all. He can’t help but press his lips together, and shake his head. The entire situation that he’s had with TLA has been… less than desirable, to say the least. Walking down the ramp, a microphone already in his hand, he would wave his arm, lifting the microphone to his lips.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: I don’t think I have the patience this week. Cut my music!
(And thus, seconds later, the production crew would oblige, his theme song fading down, as he makes his way to the bottom of the ramp.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: You know, as the critically acclaimed “Mr. Voltage” I thought my word would be taken a little more seriously. Because, as you know, I embody absolutely everything this brand… (He holds his voice for a second. Even he can’t run with that ironic jab right now.) Everything this brand SHOULD be. But unfortunately, that isn’t the case.
(Mr. Wrestling would take his steps up onto the ramp, before slowly slipping into the ring. He paces around for a second, as the crowd continues to boo, before he raises the microphone once more.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: Instead… I am forced to watch “Hall of Fame” level talent BUTCHER this great sport. This ring is sacred. These ropes mean more than most people’s lives do. This sport is an art form. To see it get humiliated, mocked, and ran through the mud on such a global scale? It’s a travesty, and one of the worst things I have EVER encountered in my long and fruitful career. It might just be up there with all of these so-called gamers and weeaboos in the locker room. If anything… it’s worse. Because at least those types of people can hold some respect for what I hold near and dear to my heart. A man like TLA, on the other hand? TLA is a perennial sinner. Week after week, he disrespects this great sport. Resorting to his trashy weapons, or his spot monkey high flying. This sport has been reduced to flashing colors and loud noises, and somewhere, the complexity and beauty that captured all of our hearts has been lost. If it weren’t for my crusade? I fear it’d be lost forever. TLA is a man more responsible than anyone else. Everything that he did last week is evidence of this. Disgusting evidence at that.
Mr Wrestling XIX: He had his chance to prove me wrong. If he were able to answer the questions and pass the test with flying colors, TLA would have opened my eyes to what makes him so great, but instead? He mocked this sport. He mocked PURE rules. A truly sophisticated piece of art. A stipulation where we truly find that not all great men are created equal. TLA is mocking it, despite it being a superior form of professional wrestling, superior to all of the stipulations that have EVER existed in this ring. What did we get from him? Confirmation that if he were put in a headlock, he’d pull out a fork and stab his opponent like some trash, backyard wrestler. Confirmation that if he were to run out of rope breaks, or to avoid using rope breaks, he’d break the ropes! I’m ashamed, appalled even, that this is one of the Champions of this brand, and this needs to come to a halt. If we have a man like him, willing to pull out forks, if not worse, bite a man in order to gain a victory… we have to ask ourselves… is this even PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING anymore? Or is it just a glorified street fi-
(Suddenly, before Mr. Wrestling XIX could finish his sentence, ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac would begin to blare through the speakers as the cowd would become unravelled. The Polish natives would all begin to scream and shout, as Mr. Wrestling XIX doesn’t hold the same satisfaction upon being cut off. He turns to the titantron, as TLA’s lowrider would slowly begin to ride out through the curtains. “PURE” would be written on the side of it, written in barbed wire of course, as we see Steroid Dawg vibing in the passenger seat. Mr. Wrestling, on the other hand, would NOT be vibing.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: NO. NOPE. I saw what that dog did last week inside of this sacred ring. This is a travesty!
(TLA would stop his lowrider at the top of the stage.)
TLA: (off-mic) Por favor quédate. Me and my homie Mr. Lucha gotta haves a lil chat. :mjlit:
Steroid Dawg: (off-mic) :dogmjlit:
(TLA and Steroid Dawg high five like real lucha homies, before TLA hops out of the lowrider. He grabs a microphone from the back seat, of course covered in barbed wire, as he begins to walk down the ramp. Mr. Wrestling is inside the ring, shaking his head at this display of, in his eyes, disrespect to this great sport – though TLA is, well, TLA. He doesn’t see it that way of course. TLA walks up the steel steps, before entering the ring himself.)
TLA: You see, compadre, I don’t know what you’re talking about! “Mocking the sport?” La Pantera Sexual LOVES this sport, just as much as he loves una nena picante. :lick: TLA always bringing the hustle, wrestling that world class style, real lucha shit. Yo boi been on that hustle longer than Myles been on that One Piece shit, mucho tiempo vato. Long time for real for real. If TLA ain’t love the sport, why would I still be here, reppin’ them real lucha tings? Orale, we out here making all them cultures proud, and them hardcore rednecks just be one of em. Chugging beers in they pick up trucks, ellos son igualmente válidos; they just as valid, even with they weird beards. It’s all love, homie. But what TLA don’t love is this mierda about not respecting the PURE Rules. But even if I was, perro grande? I still know what I’m getting into, ya feel me? You been asking for a normal match and now you getting it, don’t be asustado because yo boi getting all them plans in mind, that big cerebro fr fr. I ain’t mocking. I’m taking. This title mine, hombrecito, and you ain’t taking it.
(Mr. Wrestling shakes his head.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: TLA, you fail to understand. But it’s okay. It’s fine by me. This attitude you have, as annoying as it is, I understand that it’s going to be detrimental to your failure, because there’s no way I’m going to be just fine with you making a mockery of this sport while holding that title. Not only does it bring more eyes to your actions, all of the innocent, impressionable kids in the arena looking towards you because you have shiny gold – eventually growing up to be heathens, just like you did – but the title itself represents a problem that has been plaguing this industry for a very long time. It’s a disgusting belt. I mean, look at it. Weapons on the side, mock-glass shattered on the front. It looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in a while, and I’m pretty sure that’s a blood stain on the strap. That isn’t wrestling, that’s a health hazard. That title alone could probably give people hepatitis, and that’s not even factoring in the disgrace of what it stands for. If this is all you have to offer, TLA? You shouldn’t have EVER been Champion. But luckily for this great sport, I will be fixing that at Territorial Invasion.
(TLA grins.)
TLA: You think so, ese? Me encantaría verte probarlo; I’d love to see you try, cuz this title ain’t going nowhere. We don’t just got that lucha libre style, but we got that Greek God Physique, entrenamiento imparable. Unstoppable training, fr fr. Some of the ladies be thinking the A in TLA stands for Ares. But imma show you why it stands for Asesino, cuz all that training and all that lucha shit bout to make Mr. Wrestling XIX a new man. May as well be Mr. Wrestling XX, the way imma be your new padre. You will somehow have to put La Pantera Sexual down, cuz when he be Beastin’, he be Feastin’, and even with PURE Rulez he gonna give it all he has. I keep it 100. Mr. Wrestling XIX keep it 99 cuz sometimes he be lyin’. Just like he is now. If you wanna get rid of this “problema” you gotta put me down, but I ain’t become Hardcore Campeón just to lose this soon, them poons be real upset when you soplar demasiado pronto :mjgrin:!!!! Ain’t no doubt about it, TLA leaving TI as Champion, so if Mr. Wrestling got a problema with how TLA be doing things, he gonna have to keep being his own problem. Cuz that lucha shit don’t die. :100:
Mr. Wrestling XIX: You say that now, TLA, but in the end? All hell will break loose for you, and your reign, and soon enough, it’s going to be your issue too. Because you may be the Hardcore Champion. You may hold the gold. But when it all comes down to it, I’m going to be the better WRESTLER at Territorial Invasion, and with nothing else but wrestling ability for you to rely on? There’s going to be NOTHING getting in my way of stripping that Championship off your shoulder, and restoring integrity back onto this brand.
TLA: Crees, amigo?
Mr. Wrestling XIX: I believe.
(TLA and Mr. Wrestling XIX would stare down in the center of the ring. TLA removes his sunglasses, and places them on his suit blazer, as he and Mr. Wrestling XIX lock eyes. TLA raises his title, however, Mr. Wrestling doesn’t even look at it. His focus is on TLA.)
(Eventually, we begin to fade elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR: Charlie Marr vs. Rex McAllister – Territorial Invasion 2019]
(‘Alive’ by P.O.D hits and the crowd breaks into cheers as Rex McAllister walks out to the stage.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… WAR EAGLE!!!!!
Crowd: WAR EAGLE!!!!!
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT’S FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(Rex is as energetic and focused as always, but he has a serious look on his face as he makes his way down to the ring, likely due to how big this match is, and who he’s facing.)
Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… FROM SEA ISLE, NEW JERSEY… WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS…. REEEEXXXX MMCCAAALLISSTEERRR!!!!!
James Peters: Rex McAllister has a huge opportunity ahead of him. A chance to once again become a World Champion. I’d say this match may be a little difficult for Rex to have to do, but then again after what we’ve seen when Rex faced Daryl Kinkade, there’s no reason to believe that Rex would pull any punches against Charlie Marr. Rex wants to become EAW Champion, and Charlie Marr is the Champion.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, well Charlie made a few good points you know, such as the fact that Rex’s good relationship with Matt Daniels is the only reason he’s even here. It’s debatable whether or not Rex deserves this opportunity, and who wins? That’ll probably be even harder to decide. Both of these men are extremely talented, and they both worked very hard to get here. All I’m saying is, Charlie wasn’t completely wrong with the things he said to Rex.
James Peters: Well, Rex never claimed to deserve this. Plus, if it is the case that Rex is here because of Matt Daniels, isn’t that the same thing that happened with Charlie Marr and Veena Adams, the thing that caused Charlie to become Champion? Speaking of which, here he comes now.
(‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta hits and the crowd starts booing as Charlie Marr and Jordie Ripley walk out to the stage. Charlie looks around at the arena before looking at Jordie and grinning. Charlie is dressed in sexy white gear, while Jordie wears a cute little houndstooth print dress, which just really pisses off the majority of the crowd except for the fat Alabama fans.)
Charlie Marr (Off-Mic): ROLL TIDE MOTHER FUCKERS!!!! :blessed:
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(The two finally begin walking down the ramp, as confident as can be.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent.. Accompanied by Jordie Ripley.. FROM TOWER HAMLETS, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.. WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW CHAMPION, CHAAAAARRRLLIEEE MAAAARRRRR!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie Marr was always going to be champion one day. Bloodsport just happened to be that day. Rex is a former World Champion already, this is Charlie’s time to shine. Now that Jordie is here by Charlie’s side as well, I have to say I think Charlie is going to walk out the winner tonight.
James Peters: Well I can’t deny that having Jordie Ripley does automatically provide an advantage for Charlie Marr. Even so, Rex has overcome the odds many times throughout his career. Don’t take him lightly Rich, he’s been on the top of the industry before and that’s for good reason. I don’t know exactly who’s gonna win this match, but I wouldn’t be so sure that Charlie will be the winner.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, you’re right. Rex won the World title before. We all know how talented he is. All I’m saying is, there’s no way Charlie doesn’t have something up his sleeve. He’s going to find someway to retain that Championship.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: and the EAW Championship match is now underway! Charlie Marr versus Rex McAllister- AND NOW REX IS IMMEDIATELY CHARGING AT CHARLIE, AND THERE’S A RUNNING KNEE JUST AFTER THE OPENING BELL RANG! RUNNING KNEE BY REX MCALLISTER!!
Rich Russillo: NO! CHARLIE ROLLED UNDER THE ROPES JUST BEFORE REX COULD CONNECT WITH THE KNEE! REX TRIED TO GET THIS MATCH GOING QUICKLY, BUT NOW IT’S CHARLIE WITH THE SMILE ON HIS FACE AS HE’S WALKING AROUND THE RING, WAITING FOR THE PERFECT TIME TO GET BACK IN!
Rich Russillo: Rex clearly looks frustrated as Charlie seems to be stalling for as long as he can, but Charlie right now looks the complete opposite as he’s still just walking around the ring! Rex now exiting the ring to follow Marr, BUT OF COURSE, CHARLIE JUST SLIDES RIGHT BACK INTO THE RING! REX IS STARING RIGHT INTO THE EYES OF CHARLIE, AND RIGHT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE IS TRYING TO PLAY MIND GAMES WITH THE CHALLENGER EARLY ON AS REX LOOKS EVEN MORE ANNOYED WITH THE CHAMPION!
James Peters: Yeah but it looks like Charlie this time is going to allow Rex to get inside of the ring to properly start this match. Rex now stepping through the ropes- RUNNING KNEE LIFT! CHARLIE JUST HIT A RUNNING KNEE LIFT RIGHT INTO THE MIDSECTION OF REX MCALLISTER, JUST AS HE GOT BACK INTO THE RING, AND NOW CHARLIE IS TAKING THE FIGHT TO REX! CHARLIE IS ON TOP OF REX RIGHT NOW, AND HE’S DELIVERING ALL THESE HARD HITTING PUNCHES RIGHT INTO HIS FACE!
Rich Russillo: It looks like this is what Charlie wanted! Charlie has the advantage early on after messing with Rex for so long! Charlie now grabbing Rex, AND HE THROWS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST!! CHARLIE NOW GRABBING REX FROM BEHIND, AND THERE’S A BACK SUPLEX!! REX IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS CHARLIE IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF THIS MATCH, AND THERE’S THE FIRST COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: KICK OUT BY REX!! Charlie now immediately putting Rex in a grounded headlock, and it looks like he’s gonna try and wear Rex out but I’m not sure if that’ll work on someone like him! Regardless, Charlie has that headlock in tightly forcing Rex to try and fight out of it, to no avail! Rex is trying to break free but he’s clearly struggling, and now it looks like he’s trying to get to his feet! Yes, Rex managed to make it to his feet, and now he pushes Charlie into the ropes- AND THERE’S A GERMAN SUPLEX BY MCALLISTER!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie now is backing up into the corner, BUT NOW REX IS CHARGING IN! EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO CHARLIE MARR! REX ISN’T DONE YET, AS NOW HE’S PUTTING THE BOOTS TO CHARLIE! REX IS STOMPING A HOLE INTO THE EAW CHAMPION, BUT NOW HE FINALLY BACKS AWAY FROM CHARLIE AS THE REFEREE HIT A COUNT OF FOUR! Rex now backing up as Charlie begins to get back up once again, AND NOW HE CHARGES IN ONCE MORE! REX WITH A CLOTHESLINE, SENDING CHARLIE OUT OF THE RING!
James Peters: CHARLIE MANAGED TO LAND ON HIS FEET, BUT THAT’S NOT GONNA MATTER AS REX IS RUNNING THE ROPES! BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK, THROUGH THE ROPES!! CHARLIE WAS JUST SENT INTO THE BARRICADE FROM THAT DROPKICK, BUT REX IS LOOKING TO CONTINUE HIS ATTACK ON CHARLIE, AS HE BEGINS DROPPING HIM WITH HARD HITTING PUNCHES BEFORE HE CAN EVEN GET ALL THE WAY TO HIS FEET!! CHARLIE IS TRYING TO ESCAPE THIS ASSAULT, BUT REX IS ALL OVER THE CHAMPION RIGHT NOW! Rex now grabbing Charlie by the neck, AND HE THROWS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!! CHARLIE IS DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Rex now rolling in and back out of the ring to restart the count, and now he’s right back on the offense! Rex is stomping away at Charlie, but now it looks like he’s ready to do even further damage as he’s dragging him back up! Rex now, throwing Charli- WAIT NO! CHARLIE TURNED IT AROUND!! CHARLIE JUST SENT REX RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS!! CHARLIE IS HAVING TO USE THE RING APRON TO EVEN STAND RIGHT NOW, BUT HE’S STILL IN BETTER CONDITION THAN REX AFTER HE WAS JUST SENT CRASHING INTO THOSE STEPS! CHARLIE NOW ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING AT A COUNT OF FOUR, IS HE GONNA LET REX BE COUNTED OUT!?
James Peters: NO, REX IS CLIMBING UP THE APRON! COUNT OF FIVE, AND REX MADE IT BACK INSIDE THE RING!! REX MANAGED TO GET BACK INSIDE THE RING WAY BEFORE THE COUNT OF TEN, BUT CHARLIE IS QUICKLY ABLE TO CAPITALIZE AS HE IRISH WHIPS REX INTO THE ROPES!! REX BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES, AND CHARLIE SLIDES UNDER HIM! REX NOW OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, CHARING CROSS BY CHARLIE!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! REX DUCKED UNDER IT, AND THERE’S AN ENZUIGIRI, CAUSING CHARLIE TO STUMBLE INTO THE CORNER! REX NOW IS RUNNING TOWARDS THE CORNER, BUT CHARLIE QUICKLY GETS OUT OF THE WAY! GERMAN SUPLEX- NO! REX MANAGED TO LAND ON HIS FEET AND NOW HE’S PICKING CHARLIE UP, AND THERE’S ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX BY REX, BUT I DON’T THINK HE’S FINISHED!!
James Peters: NO, HE ISN’T! REX IS LIFTING CHARLIE UP ONCE AGAIN, AND THERE’S A SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT HE STILL HASN’T LET GO OF CHARLIE! REX IS PULLING CHARLIE BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND THERE’S A THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX, AND HE’S STILL SOMEHOW NOT DONE! FOURTH GERMAN SUPLEX BY REX, HOW LONG DOES HE PLAN TO KEEP THIS UP!? REX LIFTING CHARLIE UP ONCE AGAIN, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR A FIFTH!!
Rich Russillo: NO! CHARLIE MANAGED TO CONNECT WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW JUST AS REX TRIED TO HIT A FIFTH CONSECUTIVE GERMAN SUPLEX! CHARLIE NOW PICKING REX UP HIMSELF, AND THERE’S A SNAP SUPLEX!! CHARLIE ISN’T FINISHED THOUGH, AS HE BEGINS PICKING REX BACK UP, AND THERE’S A SECOND SUPLEX! CHARLIE NOW WITH ANOTHER COVER ON REX!
OOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTWWWWO-
James Peters: REX WITH ANOTHER KICK OUT!! Charlie now dragging Rex back to his feet though, and it looks like he has something on his mind as he puts Rex onto the top rope! Rex is dazed right now as Charlie is making his way up to the top rope, trying to get Rex into position! Charlie now hooking the arm of Rex, this could be bad! Charlie now, GOING FOR A SUPERPLEX-
Rich Russillo: NO! REX STAYS ON THE TOP ROPE! CHARLIE’S TRYING TO PULL REX OFF BUT HE CAN’T, AND THERE’S A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION WITH THE FREE ARM, CAUSING CHARLIE TO LET GO OF HIM! REX NOW WITH A PUNCH TO THE FACE, AND CHARLIE WAS JUST KNOCKED OFF THE TOP ROPE BUT HE’S STILL ON HIS FEET! REX NOW GETTING IN POSITION! DIVING DROPKICK BY REX MCALLISTER!! THAT DIVING DROPKICK CONNECTED, CAUSING CHARLIE TO STUMBLE INTO THE ROPES, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH HAS SHIFTED BACK TOWARDS THE FAVOR OF REX!
James Peters: REX NOW CHARGING TOWARDS CHARLIE TOWARDS THE ROPES, BUT CHARLIE CONNECTS WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! CHARLIE NOW GRABBING REX BY THE NECK, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT REX TURNS IT AROUND AND THROWS HIM OVER INSTEAD, ONLY FOR CHARLIE TO LAND ON HIS FEET! I DON’T THINK REX MINDS TOO MUCH THOUGH AS HE’S ALREADY RUNNING THE ROPES! JUMPING KNEE!! REX JUST HIT CHARLIE WITH A JUMPING KNEE, CAUSING HIM TO BE KNOCKED RIGHT OFF OF THE APRON!! CHARLIE’S IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS JORDIE’S JUST RAN OVER TO HIS SIDE TO CHECK ON HIM!
Rich Russillo: Rex now is exiting the ring on the side completely opposite from Charlie, and it looks like he’s setting up for something big! Jordie is helping Charlie to his feet, BUT REX IS RUNNING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE RING, HE’S CHARGING RIGHT TOWARDS THE TW- THE HEADMASTER RITUAL!! CHARLIE JUST HIT REX WITH THE HEADMASTER RITUAL, THE SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS JUST AS REX WAS LOOKING TO HIT WHAT LIKELY WOULD’VE BEEN A DEVASTATING MOVE! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AND THE REFEREE IS ALREADY AT A COUNT OF THREE!!
Referee: FOUR!
James Peters: Jordie is trying to help Charlie to his feet, and it looks like she’s helping him get back inside the ring, leaving Rex once again to possibly be counted out as now it’s a count of five!
Referee: SIX!
Rich Russillo: Rex is just barely beginning to move! He’s close enough to the apron, but can he make it back in time!? That’s a count of seven, this match may just end in a count out after all!
Referee: EIGHT!
James Peters: Rex is pulling himself onto the apron, he’s so close, BUT IT’S A COUNT OF NINE!
Referee: TEN-
Rich Russillo: YES! REX MADE IT BACK INTO THE RING, JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF TEN! HE MANAGED TO BEAT THE COUNT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT! REX NOW FINALLY GETTING TO HIS FEET, AND THIS MATCH IS STILL ON- THE CHARING CROSS!! CHARLIE JUST CONNECTED WITH THE CHARING CROSS!! THIS IS IT!! REX MANAGED TO BEAT THE COUNT, BUT IT MAY HAVE BEEN FOR NOTHING AS IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH MAY ALREADY BE OVER! CHARLIE NOW GOING FOR THE COVER, TO PUT AWAY REX!
OOOOOONNNNEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTHHHRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: WAIT, WHAT!? REX JUST NOW GOT THE SHOULDER UP!! REX JUST SURVIVED THE CHARING CROSS!! CHARLIE IS LIVID, HE CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT JUST NOW HAPPENED!! CHARLIE CONNECTED PITCH PERFECT WITH THAT CHARING CROSS, BUT EVEN SO REX MANAGED TO STAY IN THIS MATCH!! THIS IS WHAT REX MCALLISTER DOES, IT’S NEVER GOING TO BE THAT EASY TO PUT THAT MAN AWAY, NOT LIKE THAT!! What an incredible showing by Rex already, and I’m sure this match isn’t even close to being finished! Charlie doesn’t even seem to know what to do right now, I can’t believe Rex managed to kick out of the Charing Cross like that!
Rich Russillo: Charlie now dragging Rex to his feet, and now he’s just slamming his head into the turnbuckles! Rex is in trouble here as Charlie looks the angriest he’s been all match! Charlie finally letting go of Rex now, and it looks like he’s doing something by the turnbuckles but I can’t really see what it is. Anyways, Charlie now exiting the corner, BUT THERE’S REX WITH A CLOTHESLIN-
James Peters: NO! CHARLIE CAUGHT HIM, AND THERE’S A REVERSE STO, BUT LOOK! THE TURNBUCKLE’S EXPOSED!! WE COULDN’T SEE WHAT CHARLIE WAS DOING BUT NOW WE KNOW! CHARLIE REMOVED THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING AND PULLED REX FACE FIRST INTO THE NOW EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!! REX IS OUT OF IT, BUT CHARLIE ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER, INSTEAD HE’S PULLING THE NOW BLEEDING REX ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND I THINK HE’S LOOKING TO TRY THIS AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE NOW HOOKING THE ARM OF REX, AND I DON’T THINK THERE’S ANYWAY REX WILL BE ABLE TO FIGHT OUT OF THIS ONE! SUPERPLEX BY CHARL- NO! ONCE AGAIN REX MANAGED TO KEEP HIMSELF ON TOP OF THE TOP ROPE! WAIT NO! REX SLIPPED OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES, AND HE’S PULLING CHARLIE OFF OF THEM! SIT OUT POWERBOMB, SIT OUT POWERBOMB BY REX BUT IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE’S ABLE TO CAPITALIZE! REX HIT A DEVASTATING SIT OUT POWERBOMB BUT HE’S UNABLE TO GO FOR THE COVER AS HE INSTEAD LOOKS NO BETTER THAN CHARLIE DOES RIGHT NOW!!
James Peters: You can see the blood slowly pouring down Rex’s face after crashing into that exposed turnbuckle, and now it looks like he’s feeling the side effects of all the damage that’s been done to him in the past few minutes! The referee now trying to cover up that turnbuckle as Rex slowly begins to get back up- AND JORDIE JUST SMASHED A STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE HEAD OF REX WHILE THE REFEREE WAS DISTRACTED! REX IS DOWN AND OUT, AND JORDIE JUST TOSSED THE CHAIR UNDER THE RING JUST BEFORE THE REF COULD SEE WHAT HAPPENED! REX IS DOWN, AND CHARLIE IS CRAWLING TOWARDS HIM! HE’S GONNA GO FOR THE COVER! THERE IT IS!! THE COVER BY CHARLIE, HE’S GONNA RETAIN THE TITLE!
OOOONNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTHHHRRRREEEEEEE!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! REX KICKED OUT AGAIN!! ONCE AGAIN REX MANAGED TO SURVIVE, AND CHARLIE HAS ALMOST NO EXPRESSION ON HIS FACE AFTER WHAT JUST HAPPENED!! CHARLIE ONCE AGAIN IS DRAGGING REX TO HIS FEET BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT’S LEFT TO DO AT THIS POINT! CHARLIE NOW BACKING UP AS REX IS BARELY EVEN STANDING, AND NOW HE’S CHARGING IN, RIGHT TOWARDS REX! THE CHARING CROSS!!!
James Peters: NO!! REX COLLAPSED AT THE LAST MOMENT, AND CHARLIE JUST HIT THE REFEREE WITH THE CHARING CROSS!! CHARLIE CAN’T BELIEVE IT, THAT WOULD’VE BEEN IT FOR REX, BUT NOW INSTEAD OF TAKING REX OUT HE JUST TOOK OUT THE MAN WHO’S SUPPOSED TO CALL THE MATCH! CHARLIE NOW EXITING THE RING, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT HE’S PLANNING TO DO AT THIS POINT AS HE’S PICKING UP HIS CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie now getting back in the ring with his Championship as Rex slowly gets back to his feet, AND CHARLIE NOW CHARGES IN WITH THE BELT- BUT REX DUCKED IT! REX DUCKED THE SHOT WITH THE BELT, AND NOW THERE’S A FOREARM! NOW A SECOND FOREARM! AND A THIRD FOREARM! REX IS TAKING THE FIGHT TO CHARLIE, AND NOW HE’S RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES AS CHARLIE SEEMS TO HAVE NOWHERE TO GO! REX NOW CHARGING IN!!
James Peters: BUT CHARLIE TAKES REX OUT WITH THE TITLE THIS TIME!! CHARLIE NOW THROWING REX OUT OF THE RING, AND IT LOOKS LIKE JORDIE IS GRABBING SOMETHING FROM UNDER IT! IT’S A KENDO STICK!! JORDIE HAS A KENDO STICK IN HER HAND, AND IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE’S JUST GONNA LET HER DO THE WORK FOR HIM!! JORDIE IS WAITING FOR REX TO GET TO HIS FEET WITH THAT KENDO STICK IN HER HANDS, AND THIS MAY NOT BE GOOD FOR REX! REX NOW BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SHE SWINGS THE KENDO STICK RIGHT AT HIS FACE!!
Rich Russillo: NO, HE CAUGHT IT!! REX JUST TOOK THE KENDO STICK RIGHT OUT OF JORDIE’S HANDS, AND NOW HE JUST SWUNG IT RIGHT INTO HER MIDSECTION! CHARLIE NOW EXITING THE RING TO HELP JORDIE, BUT REX NOW JUST DOES THE SAME TO HIM! REX IS WHACKING BOTH CHARLIE AND JORDIE WITH THAT KENDO STICK, AND THINGS COULDN’T BE GOING ANY WORSE FOR THE EAW CHAMPION AS REX GOES CONTINUES HIS ASSAULT ON HIM AND JORDIE!
James Peters: BUT WAIT, NOW IT’S CHARLIE CATCHING THE KENDO STICK! CHARLIE CAUGHT THE KENDO STICK, AND NOW THERE’S A LOW BLOW BY JORDIE!! JORDIE JUST LOW BLOWED REX MCALLISTER, AND IT LOOKS LIKE REX MAY BE DONE! CHARLIE NOW GRABBING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP ONCE AGAIN, AND WAIT! NO!! IT LOOKS LIKE THEY’RE LEAVING!! CHARLIE AND JORDIE ARE MAKING THEIR WAY UP THE RAMP, DON’T TELL ME IT’S GONNA END LIKE THIS- WAIT, WHAT!?
(‘Mark my Words’ by Doll Skin suddenly hits just as Charlie and Jordie get to the top of the ramp. The fans go nuts as a look of confusion is shared between Jordie and Charlie, but not long after the music plays Raven Roberts walks out with the Cash in the Vault briefcase.)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD!! IT’S MS. CASH IN THE VAULT, RAVEN ROBERTS!! WHAT’S SHE DOING HERE!? RAVEN JUST STOPPED CHARLIE FROM WALKING OUT ON THE MATCH, AND SHE HAD THE CASH IN THE VAULT BRIEFCASE IN HAND!! DON’T TELL ME SHE’S GOING TO DO WHAT I THINK SHE’S GOING TO DO!! IS SHE, IS SHE GOING TO CA-
(‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes hits and the crowd continues cheering as Consuela Rose Ava, the 24/7 Contract holder, walks out and stands next to Raven, blocking Charlie’s path.)
James Peters: WAIT, THAT’S THE 24/7 CONTRACT HOLDER! CONSUELA ROSE AVA!! MS. CASH IN THE VAULT AND THE 24/7 CONTRACT HOLDER ARE BLOCKING CHARLIE FROM GETTING BACKSTAGE, BUT THERE’S STILL A SMILE ON THE MAN’S FACE! HE’S NOT BACKING DOWN FROM THE TWO, KNOWING THAT BOTH OF THEM COULD GET A TITLE MATCH WITH HIM OF THEY WANTED TO! BUT LOOK, THEY’RE NOT ALONE!!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME AND ANDREA VALENTINE ARE HERE!! ALL OF VOLTAGE’S WARGAMES TEAM AS WELL AS THE 24/7 CONTRACT HOLDER ARE HERE, BUT CHARLIE’S JUST LAUGHING AT THEM! WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE MAN, HE SEEMS TO SHOW NO FEAR AT THE SIGHT OF ALL FOUR OF THEM, AND THE REFEREE IS SLOWLY GETTING TO HIS FEET SO EITHER RAVEN OR CONSUELA COULD CASH IN AT ANY MOMENT! IT LOOKS AS IF THAT’S WHAT HE WANTS! IT’S LIKE HE WELCOMES THE CHALLENGE, DOES HE REALLY BELIEVE AFTER EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENED THAT HE COULD TAKE THE-
James Peters: REX JUST TOOK CHARLIE OUT FROM BEHIND!! REX GRABBING JORDIE NOW, AND HE JUST THREW HER INTO THE BARRICADE!! REX NOW IS BRINGING CHARLIE BACK TO THE RING, AND IT LOOKS LIKE RAVEN, MS. EXTREME, CONSUELA AND ANDREA MAY HAVE JUST PROVIDED THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR REX TO GET BACK INTO THIS MATCH! REX NOW THROWING CHARLIE BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE ENTERING HIMSELF, AND NOW HE’S IMMEDIATELY RUNNING THE ROPES! RUNNING LARIAT BY REX MCALLISTER!!
Rich Russillo: REX NOW RUNNING THE ROPES ONCE AGAIN, AND THERE’S ANOTHER LARIAT!! REX NOW DRAGGING CHARLIE TO THE ROPES, AND HE’S HANGING HIM ON THE TOP ROPE BY HIS ARMS, WHAT’S REX THINKING HERE!? REX RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A JUMPING KNEE, BUT HE’S NOT DONE!! REX RUNNING THE ROPES ONCE AGAIN, AND THERE’S ANOTHER JUMPING KNEE!! REX RUNNING THE ROPES FOR A THIRD TIME, AND NOW HE SENDS CHARLIE OVER THE TOP ROPE!! REX NOW OFF THE ROPES ONCE MORE TIME, AND THERE’S A SUICIDE DIVE BY REX MCALLISTER!! REX ISN’T EVEN GIVING CHARLIE ANY ROOM TO BREATHE AS HE IMMEDIATELY THROWS HIM INTO THE RING, FOLLOWING BEHIND!! REX NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A SPINEBUSTER BY REX!! REX NOW WITH THE COVER AFTER SUCH A HUGE LINE OF OFFENSE!!!
OOOOONNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: NO!! CHARLIE GOT THE SHOULDER UP THIS TIME!!! I DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW THAT’S POSSIBLE, AFTER EVERYTHING REX JUST DID TO HIM! SOMEHOW CHARLIE MANAGED TO SURVIVE, BUT I DON’T THINK THAT MATTERS TO MUCH TO REX AS IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S SETTING UP FOR SOMETHING! YES, IT’S THE REX LOCK!! THE REX LOCK IS LOCKED IN ON THE EAW CHAMPION!! CHARLIE HAS NOWHERE TO GO RIGHT NOW, AND AFTER WHAT WE’VE JUST SEEN HE JUST MIGHT HAVE TO TAP OUT RIGHT NOW! THERE’S NO WAY HE CAN CONTINUE AFTER WHAT’S JUST HAPPENED!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE IS TRYING TO REACH OUT FOR THE ROPES, BUT HE’S GOT A LONG WAY TO GO IF HE WANTS TO GRAB THEM BECAUSE HE’S ALL THE WAY IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! CHARLIE’S IN TROUBLE, AND JORDIE ISN’T THERE TO HELP HIM EITHER AS SHE’S STILL DOWN AFTER BEING TOSSED INTO THE BARRICADE!! CHARLIE IS SCRATCHING AND CLAWING HIS WAY TO THOSE ROPES!! CAN HE MAKE IT!? HE’S SO CLOSE NOW, HE JUST MIGHT MAKE IT IF HE JUST GETS A LITTLE BIT FURTHER!
James Peters: HE MADE IT! CHARLIE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE ROPES, BUT REX ISN’T LETTING GO! THE REFEREE NOW COUNTING TO FIVE, AND AT A COUNT OF FOUR, REX FINALLY RELEASES THE SUBMISSION!! I don’t know how Charlie is still in this match to be honest. After everything Rex just did, from the Spinebuster to the Rex Lock, it’s no wonder why this man is EAW Champion. Rex now dragging Charlie to his feet, and it looks like he’s going for a more simple way of doing things, AS HE HITS A GERMAN SUPLEX! Rex picking Charlie up once again, AND THIS TIME HE HITS A DRAGON SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Rex picking Charlie up for a third time, AND THIS TIME THERE’S A BACK SUPLE- WAIT NO! CHARLIE MANAGED TO LAND ON HIS FEET! CHARLIE JUST LANDED ON HIS FEET AND NOW HE TURNS REX AROUND! KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!!!! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT CONNECTS, THAT’S GOTTA BE IT!! CHARLIE IS STRUGGLING, BUT HE MANAGES TO TURN REX OVER, AND THERE’S THE COVER NOW BY CHARLIE MARR, TO RETAIN THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: REX GOT HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE!!! REX MANAGED TO GET HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE JUST BEFORE THREE AND THE REFEREE SAW IT, THIS MATCH IS STILL ON!! CHARLIE IS PISSED, REX BARELY MANAGED TO STAY IN THE MATCH ALL BECAUSE HE WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO REACH THE ROPES!! THAT WAS AS CLOSE AS YOU COULD GET TO BEATING YOUR OPPONENT WITHOUT ACTUALLY DOING SO, SO NOW WHAT DOES CHARLIE PLAN TO DO!? THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER YET! CHARLIE STILL HASN’T WON!
Rich Russillo: Charlie now is getting his title from on the ramp once again, and I don’t like the look of things as he’s bringing it back into the ring! Charlie already tried hitting Rex with the title before but that was when the referee was down and out! If he does what I think he’s gonna do, he’s gonna just get himself disqualified! Charlie now yelling at Rex to get to his feet as the referee is yelling at him not to do it, and I don’t want him to do this either! Rex now is slowly getting to his feet, AND CHARLIE SWINGS THE TITLE RIGHT TOWARDS HIS FACE!
James Peters: REX DUCKED IT AT THE LAST SECOND AS CHARLIE DROPS THE TITLE OUT OF THE RING!! REX IS ON ONE KNEE NOW AND CHARLIE IS FURIOUS! CHARLIE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES AS REX GETS BACK UP ONCE AGAIN, AND THERE’S A LARIA- NO! REX DUCKED THE LARIAT AS WELL, AND THERE’S AN ELBOW BY REX MCALLISTER, CAUSING CHARLIE TO STUMBLE BACK! UNFORTUNATELY IT DIDN’T HAVE MUCH OF AN EFFECT ON CHARLIE, AND NOW HE’S CHARGING TOWARDS REX ONCE AGAIN- BUT REX GRABS HIM AND SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST BEFORE FALLING ONTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Somehow Rex managed to outsmart Charlie despite not even being able to stand, but right now Charlie looks less than happy after what just transpired, AND NOW HE’S GOING RIGHT AFTER REX! CHARLIE IA ON TOP OF REX AND HE’S DELIVERING HARD HITTING PUNCHES RIGHT TO THE FACE AS REX IS NEARLY DEFENSELESS! REX IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK BUT CHARLIE IS ALL OVER THE CHALLENGER RIGHT NOW! THINGS AREN’T LOOKING GOOD FOR REX AS THAT WOUND FROM THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE IS JUST GETTING WORSE AFTER EACH PUNCH!
James Peters: Charlie now, throwing Rex over the top rope- BUT REX LANDS ON THE APRON! Charlie now joining Rex on the apron, and it looks like he has something in mind as he gets Rex in the front facelock! WAIT, NO! REX PUSHES CHARLIE AWAY, AND THERE’S A SPEAR!! REX JUST SPEARED CHARLIE ON THE APRON! REX JUST HIT A HUGE SPEAR ON THE APRON CAUSING BOTH MEN TO FALL OUT OF THE RING! REX IS USING THE BARRICADE TO PULL HIMSELF TO HIS FEET, IF HE CAN GET CHARLIE BACK INTO THE RING, HE MIGHT HAVE THIS MATCH WON!
Rich Russillo: REX IS DOING THE BEST HE CAN, AND HE MANAGES TO GET CHARLIE BACK IN THE RING BUT JUST AS REX GOT INSIDE THE RING IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE HAS ROLLED OUT THE OTHER SIDE! REX NOW RUNNING STRAIGHT TOWARDS CHARLIE, AND THERE’S ANOTHER SUICIDE- NO! CHARLIE JUST MOVED OUT OF THE WAY!!! CHARLIE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AND REX JUST WENT HEAD FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!! NEITHER MAN IS ABLE TO CAPITALIZE, OFF OF THEIR ATTACKS, AND RIGHT NOW THINGS AREN’T LOOKING TOO GOOD FOR THE TWO OF THEM!
James Peters: Yeah, although both men are quickly able to roll back inside the ring, I don’t know how either man is supposed to continue! Both men are seated in the corners opposite from each other, and it looks like the two are trying to recover after what’s happened so far, especially Rex who at this point has a crimson mask. Both men now slowly beginning to get to their feet, we may be approaching the end very soon!
Rich Russillo: The two now are circling the ring, waiting to see who’ll strike first, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S REX WHO GOES FOR THE OFFENSE AS HE APPLIES A HEADLOCK ON CHARLIE! Quite a change of pace, but it looks like Charlie isn’t struggling too hard from that headlock as he pushes Rex into the ropes! Rex bouncing off of the ropes now, CHARING CROSS- NO! CHARLIE ATTEMPTED ONE MORE BUT REX DUCKED IT, AND THERE’S A JUMPING DDT BY MCALLISTER!! Rex now dragging Charlie to his feet, JUST TO DELIVER A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, DROPPING THE CHAMPION BACK DOWN TO A KNEE!
James Peters: REX NOW RUNNING THE ROPES- BUT THERE’S A BOOT BY CHARLIE! Charlie now stumbling into the corner after that boot, and Rex now is charging in- RIGHT INTO AN ELBOW! CHARLIE NOW CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE AS REX HAS STUMBLED INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING!! DEATH OR GLORY!! THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT- DOES NOT CONNECT!!
Rich Russillo: REX MOVED OUT OF THE WAY!! CHARLIE IS QUICKLY ABLE TO GET TO HIS FEET- BUT THERE’S A CHARING CROSS, BUT NOT BY CHARLIE!!! REX JUST HIT CHARLIE WITH THE CHARING CROSS, HIS OWN MOVE!! REX NOW GOING FOR THE COVER, THIS IS IT, THIS HAS TO BE THE END!! WHAT A WAY TO WIN THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP!!
OONNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTHHHRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: JORDIE JUST PULLED THE REFEREE OUT OF THE RING, ARE YOU SERIOUS!? REX HAD THAT MATCH WON, THAT WAS IT!! REX SHOULD BE THE EAW CHAMPION RIGHT NOW BUT JORDIE MANAGED TO SAVE THE MATCH AT THE VERY LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! I THOUGHT SHE WAS DOWN AND OUT AFTER BEING SENT INTO THE BARRICADE, HOW DID SHE EVEN MANAGE THIS!?
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE AND JORDIE ARE ARGUING WITH EACH OTHER, BUT IN THE MEANTIME IT LOOKS LIKE REX IS PICKING SOMETHING UP FROM OUTSIDE THE RING, WAIT! IT’S THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! REX HAS THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HANDS AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GETTING READY TO DO SOMETHING AS THE REFEREE IS DISTRACTED- BUT NO! WAIT!!
James Peters: JORDIE GOT THE REFEREE’S ATTENTION AT THE LAST SECOND, JUST AS HE WAS ABOUT TO SMASH THAT TITLE INTO THE FACE OF CHARLIE! REX IS FORCED TO DROP THE TITLE AND FOR THE SECOND TIME JORDIE HAS JUST SAVED CHARLIE FROM WHAT WOULD’VE BEEN THE END OF THE MATCH! REX NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP TO CHARLIE- WAIT NO! CHARLIE TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS REX INTO THE ROPES! REX BOUNCES OFF OF THEM- HEADMASTER RITUAL ONTO THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! CHARLIE MANAGED TO HIT THAT SPINEBUSTER RIGHT ONTO THE CHAMPIONSHIP, BUT HE CAN’T CAPITALIZE OFF OF IT!!
Rich Russillo: Neither man are in any condition to keep fighting right now. Charlie just got hit with the move he’s used to beat many opponents in the past, and Rex just received a spinebuster onto the EAW Championship! Even so, this match would’ve been over by now if it wasn’t for Jordie Ripley. She not only took the referee out before Rex could win the match, but she got his attention leading to Rex nearly getting himself disqualified! Jordie has played a big part in this match for Charlie, but where do these two go now? Both Charlie and Rex are slowly beginning to get up once again-
James Peters: AND REX CHARGES RIGHT TOWARDS CHARLIE BUT CHARLIE HITS A DROP TOE HOLD! WAIT, LOOK AT THIS!! IT LOOKS LIKE, CHARLIE’S SETTING UP FOR SOMETHING OF HIS OWN!! THE REX LOCK!! CHARLIE HAS THE REX LOCK APPLIED ON REX MCALLISTER!! THE REX LOCK IS LOCKED IN, AND REX NOW IS THE ONE THAT MIGHT HAVE TO TAP OUT!! REX IS CLENCHING HIS FISTS, BUT HOW LONG COULD HE POSSIBLY HOLD ON!? REX MAY JUST HAVE TO TAP, THIS MATCH HAS TO BE COMING TO AN END, THERE’S NO WAY REX IS GONNA BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THIS!!
Rich Russillo: REX IS CLOSE TO THE ROPES, BUT DOES HE HAVE IT IN HIM TO MAKE IT TO THEM AFTER ALL THAT!? THE MAN JUST RECEIVED A SPINEBUSTER ONTO THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP, HE NEEDS TO CALL IT QUITS! REX IS CLOSE, AND HE’S REACHING FOR THE ROPES! HE’S GOT THEM!! REX HAS GOT THE ROPES, THIS MATCH IS STILL ON!
James Peters: BUT CHARLIE ISN’T LETTING GO! REX MANAGED TO GRAB THE ROPES BUT CHARLIE IS STILL HOLDING ONTO THE SUBMISSION! THE REFEREE IS DOING THE COUNT OF FIVE AND I DON’T THINK CHARLIE CARES AS HE STILL HAS THE REX LOCK APPLIED! ONE! TWO!! THREE!! FOUR!! FIV- NO, HE LET’S GO! CHARLIE FINALLY LET GO OF THE HOLD BUT YOU CAN SEEMS JUST HOW ANGRY HE IS THAT REX IS SOMEHOW STILL IN THIS MATCH! Somehow this match isn’t over, and honestly I don’t know when it will be!
Rich Russillo: Charlie now is just kicking Rex around like he’s nothing. It looks almost as if he just doesn’t know what to do at this point- oh wait! Nevermind that! Charlie is backing into the corner as Rex begins grabbing onto the turnbuckles. It looks like Charlie has something in mind, and things aren’t looking very good for Rex right about now! Charlie has sights set on ending this match right now, and at this rate that just might happen as Rex doesn’t seem to know where he is!
James Peters: Rex now using the corner to get back to his feet, BUT CHARLIE IS CHARGING RIGHT TOWARDS HIM! CHARLIE ATTEMPTED A CLOTHESLINE BUT REX STOPPED HIM IN HIS TRACKS WITH A BOOT, AND NOW THE TWO ARE GOING RIGHT AT EACH OTHER! THE TWO ARE TRADING LEFTS AND RIGHTS AND HONESTLY, IT’S LIKE THESE TWO AREN’T WILLING TO LOSE THIS MATCH NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS TO THEM! BOTH MEN ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE REX IS GAINING THE UPPER HAND NOW!
Rich Russillo: REX NOW IS PUNCHING CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE JAW OVER AND OVER, AND NOW THERE’S AN IRISH WHIP TO THE TURNBUCKLES, FOLLOWED BY A CLOTHESLINE! REX NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS WELL! REX NOW BACKING UP AS CHARLIE PULLS HIMSELF UP USING THE CORNER, AND THERE’S THE JUMPING HIGH KNEE! I DON’T KNOW WHERE THIS BURST OF ENERGY HAS COME FROM BUT AT THIS RATE REX MAY HAVE THIS IN THE BAG! REX NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP, THIS IS IT!! THE REX EFFECT!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: CHARLIE JUST LOW BLOWED REX MCALLISTER!! CHARLIE JUST COST HIMSELF THE MATCH!!! JUST AS REX WAS ABOUT TO CONNECT WITH THE DDT CHARLIE WENT DOWN AND LOW BLOWED HIM, ARE YOU SERIOUS!?
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner via disqualification… REEEXXXX MCCCAAALLLIISSTTERRRRR!!!! Therefore STILL YOUR EAW CHAMPION, CHAAARRRLLIEEE MAAARRRRRR!!!!!
(‘It Ain’t Safe’ hits and the crowd immediately begins booing, both at Charlie and how the match ended, but a huge smile dawns on Charlie’s face as he allows Rex to fall to the mat, and slowly picks up the EAW Championship. He raises the title high laughing, seemingly proud of what he has done as Jordie joins him in the ring.)
James Peters: Are you kidding me? That’s it? Charlie just got himself disqualified and he doesn’t even seem to care! In fact, he seems proud of what he just did! This match should still be going on right now, but instead Charlie took the easy way out as while Rex McAllister technically won, Charlie is still the EAW Champion! What a cheap way to get out of this match! Just as Rex was ready to hit the Rex Effect, Charlie went down and hit him where it hurts!
Rich Russillo: What Charlie did definitely wasn’t fair for Rex, but that’s just how life is. Whether we like it or not, Charlie Marr is still the EAW Champion. Despite how it may have ended, these two went to war with each other! It’s no surprise that these two are a former and current World Champion respectively. Even so, congratulations to Charlie Marr for such a big win!
James Peters: Yeah, congratulations! I’m not happy with how that went down but both men proved why they deserve to be EAW Champion. What happens next, we’ll just have to wait and see!
(An angry Raven has come running down to the ring again, and she slides inside. Charlie and Jordie quickly bail, and head right for the crowd, as the other three Voltage queens are on the stage again. Ms. Extreme, Andrea, and Consuela exchange looks of disgust, while Raven is in the ring tending to Rex. The scene inside the ring fades out.)
( As Voltage sparked back to life from commercial, the hard-cam flew down from the rafters towards the ring; as the fans inside of the Gliwice Arena were up from their feet and cheering; as none other than Jamie Cross was ALREADY in the ring; entering during the commercial break as the entire stadium was up for one of the most PROMISING not-so-new talents in EAW today; as she paraded around the ring, waving to the nearby fans outside of the barricade with no seen reason for being in the ring yet; though just as she turned to face the Titan-Tron, almost like she was waiting for something – ‘The Spins’ by Mac Miller began to play, and the crowd who just recently was extremely hype for Jamie Cross went up an octave; as they PRAISED the entrance of none other, than Brianna Hill. Brianna didn’t take long to make her way out, a HUGE smile on her face away she instantly turned to the fans, waving to the entirety of the stadium; before turning to face Jamie Cross in the ring, giving her a friendly wink that was reciprocated with a head nod; as Brianna didn’t take long to make her way aside the ring; stepping onto the apron before piercing the middle rope, entering the ring as she stood forward towards Jamie; offering her a hand as Cross took it, the two embrace in a handshake as ‘The Spins’ began to fade out; Brianna Hill walking past Jamie for the moment as she looked to recover two microphones for the two from a nearby stagehand. )
( It didn’t take long for someone to run out of the microphones to Brianna, taking both of them as she turned back to Jamie Cross; handing one off to her as Cross quickly took it, the two ready to get this Voltage crowd PUMPING tonight en route to Territorial Invasion! )
Brianna Hill: Jamie, I –
( Though, the moment Brianna spoke; ‘Too Old to Die Young’ began to play out; releasing the first MIXED reaction since the return from commercial, as Mia Santoro began to make her way out from the titan-tron’s entrance; shaking her head as she brought a hand to her throat, signaling for the backstage truck to cut her music. )
Mia Santoro: Hold on, were you two seriously about to start this off WITHOUT me? I mean – we are all here for the Unique Opportunity match, right? That’s why we are here tonight and not resting at home if I am not mistaken; so why did it seem like you two were ready to just go on like I wasn’t supposed to be out here as WELL? I mean seriously, I would expect something like this from Brianna Hill after finding out that she CLEARLY has flaws in her character; but you, Jamie? I’m shocked you let something like that ALMOST fly.
( Mia said, clearly disappointed as she made her way down the ramp; as Brianna clearly wasn’t enthused about her presence; crossing her arms as she looked away from Mia; though Jamie stepped forward, trying to play a little bit of a peacemaker for the moment. )
Jamie Cross: Look, I know we all have a match coming a week from tonight; but can we not start tonight off like this? For the past couple of weeks all I have seen is random passive-aggressive tension; and all I could ever want right now is for us to just take a moment to breathe and get into the back and forth theatrics at-least a LITTLE bit later?
Mia Santoro: You know what, Jamie? I would LOVE that. I would love to be out here and keep things cordial; but quite frankly I can’t do that with HER out here, because she has no reason to be out here in the first place – and that is a FACT.
( Mia said, pointing to Brianna who at this point had been trying to ignore her; but hearing Mia question her deservingness in taking place apart of the upcoming Unique Opportunity match certainly had struck a nerve as Brianna stepped in front of Jamie, looking towards Mia with a puzzled look on her face. )
Brianna Hill: How is THAT fact in the slightest? It’s this narrative you try to continue spinning against me that proves to me that for some reason you are green with envy for some odd reason! If you had a problem with not being here to start, unfortunately, you’re here now; so please – get in the ring and stop complaining, if you can even manage to do that.
( Mia scoffed, making her way down the ramp as she circled over to the steel steps; shaking her head to Brianna’s comments as she sighed. )
Mia Santoro: You just don’t get it , do you? You don’t BELONG here, Brianna. That isn’t me commenting out of jealousy; that’s me telling you how it is. The way I see it, you haven’t EARNED this shot like I have. You don’t deserve any sort of opportunity to catch lightning in a bottle and win a match that could send your career to the moon – where it SHOULD be mine. But you know what? It’s fine. Because it is a part of my job to make sure that your dreams wilt away as a sacrificial lamb to my own. And that means that your involvement in this match is nothing more than an inconvenience to your own career as you are being set up for failure; that’ll be toppled by more failure, with a little failure sprinkled on the side.
Brianna Hill: Is that what you think? Really? I’ll admit, I might be new here. There might be some people in that locker-room with an argument that they should be in this match instead of me; the SAME people that have an argument to be in this match instead of YOU. But guess what? We’re both here. We’re both gifted this opportunity to succeed in our careers, and if you’re wanting to question this moment we have to shine instead of embracing it? That’s on you. But I know I deserve to be here. I know I am going to take this match by it’s reins and give people like you a reason to think TWICE before saying I don’t deserve the matches I am going to get – and for as MUCH as you want me to take the bait with the amount of pestering you’ve done to me throughout these weeks? I’m not bowing out. I’m not allowing you to think I am a pushover – because I can ASSURE you I am the farthest thing from anything of the sort.
Brianna Hill: So I tell you what, come Territorial Invasion? It’ll be a match where I make sure I secure a new opportunity for myself and set my career up not to just be ANY other Elitist; but one of THE Elitists in EAW. But furthermore? I’m using this match to make you regret every single time you’ve treated me wrong over these last few weeks, and just know that it isn’t as personal as you think. It’s just KARMA.
( Brianna said, which clearly got under the skin of Mia Santoro as she stepped through the ring ropes; getting close in the face of Brianna, as Jamie Cross QUICKLY separated the two; clearly not wanting a fight to go down between the two ; though Mia and Brianna were at each others necks early, clearly wanting to spark things with one another. )
Jamie Cross: Look, look, look! I get it – you two have your own issues; but for one, now is NOT the time to get into things; and secondly, this isn’t a one on one segment – I am here TOO! Disregarding me for your own issues is not going to go down here, so if you two can just gather your bearings for ONE moment so we can run this as it was PLANNED to be? That’d be GREAT. Especially because you two want to win, right? Both of you want this match in your clutches and a win to go home with you – but one mistake you DON’T want to learn firsthand is zoning in on one opponent; and forget about another. You two worrying about each other alone makes my odds of winning this match so much better, and I doubt either of you want that – so PLEASE. . . Let’s calm it down.
( Jamie cautioned them both, which only SLIGHTLY eased their nerves with one another as they took a few steps backwards; their eyes still not leaving one another alongside dirty looks, but at-least there was some sort of peace within the ring. )
Mia Santoro: Trust me, I am more than prepared for this ENTIRE match – but for tonight alone? I am putting HER on notice, since I plan on it being her who takes the fall when I pick up the biggest win of my career, at Territorial Invasion.
Brianna Hill: And I am just letting MIA know, that as much as she wants to believe she has my number? She has no clue what kind of Elitist I am, and what I am willing to do to win a match like this; ESPECIALLY after her expense.
Mia Santoro: Is that so?
Brianna Hill: Positive.
( And almost immediately after Jamie Cross kept the two from getting at each others necks, it seemed like they were RIGHT back to square one with the two egging each other on; as Jamie sighed, raising her microphone again. )
Jamie Cross: Alright will you two PLEASE just calm down?? –
( Though just as Jamie tried to get her words out, ‘Monsters’ by Currents began to blast through the speakers; a very UNCOMMON theme for Voltage crowds to hear, but it didn’t stop the boos that poured right after, as Rory Slate made her way onto the Yellow Brand; a microphone in hand as she chuckled to herself watching all of the action in the ring go down, looking on towards Jamie Cross as Mia and Brianna were distracted for the moment; stopping them from any sort of altercation. As Rory made her way down the ramp, her theme quickly faded as she brought out a mic in hand; as part of this Unique Opportunity match herself, she clearly had some things to say to the rest of her opponents. )
Rory Slate: You all look sooooo GOOFY right now – do you know that? I mean, we have these two back-ups over here talking like they are starters; believing that EITHER one of them is set to win any sort of Unique Opportunity when they’ve barely made enough of a NAME for themselves inside of this company in the FIRST place; and then to boot, we have the NUMBER one embarrassment of this brand in Jamie Cross, who is looking to garner another opportunity . . . And subsequently FUMBLE another opportunity, just to come back a week later wondering where it all went WRONG! Woe is me.
( Rory said, snickering as she clearly was finding humor in all of the drama inside of the ring. )
Rory Slate: Fact of the matter is? None of you are winning at Territorial Invasion, because I AM WINNING AT TERRITORIAL INVASION. Simple. If you don’t understand that now, then you’ll understand it in a week’s time; and I will savor EACH and EVERY one of your tears as I go on to possibly face off against Kassidy Heart; or maybe even Milli Banks! The world will be mine to conquer, and yours to live in by MY design.
( Rory explained, coming towards the apron as she climbed up; hanging onto the top rope as she looked at the competitors in the ring with a smirk, though Jamie was seemingly on her LAST straw here; having to deal with Mei Sasaki for weeks, Mia and Brianna tonight, and now Rory? Her temper was slowly beginning to flare as she turned to Rory, clearly not in the mood for her antics. )
Jamie Cross: I’m glad you decided to come all the way from Dynasty just to say something so POINTLESS. Look, end of the day? You don’t know what’s going to happen at Territorial Invasion – we are put in a match that has such a chaotic factor to it; that NOBODY can pin for certain what will end up going down; but one thing I do know? Is that I am no embarrassment, and I wouldn’t test my patience any longer calling me something like that again.
Rory Slate: Test your patience, you say?
( Rory said, slowly entering the ring as she grew closer to Jamie Cross. )
Rory Slate: Like what? By saying you’re nothing more than a B+ Player in EAW? Or maybe that you’ll ever amount to anything Oh – or MAYBE that you nothing more, than anyone prominent on this rosters, simple little BITCH —
( Before Rory could read out the rest of her rant; a SMACK landed directly from Jamie Cross against Rory, forcing her to stumble back for the moment . .. BEFORE ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE QUICKLY! Rory not letting Jamie get away easily as she QUICKLY tried to Lou Thesz press Jamie down to the mat; though the two began to trade blows as things were quickly breaking down . . .AND OFF THE DISTRACTION, MIA JUMPED BRIANNA! Taking her down with a blow to the back; as things quickly began to escalate, all competitors in the Unique Opportunity match beginning to brawl; as security SPILLED out onto the ramp, sliding into the ring quickly to try and calm the situation down; PULLING each of the Elitist off of each other as they STRUGGLED to try and continue brawling with one another; Rory being forced out of the ring as Jamie was pinned in the corner; and Mia Santoro being held in a side of the ring as Brianna Hill was taken to the outside – with things quickly escalating, CHAOS was SURE to spur at Territorial Invasion, though for now, the broadcast cut for the moment to a brief commercial break to get a hold on things in the ring !)
(A commercial is shown for 1989 (Taylor’s Version).)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns from a brief intermission as the live crowd is greeted with the sounds of ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney blasting through the speakers. They’re in an uproar right now as the camera focuses on Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma being seen making his way down the ramp. The Hall of Famer is seen slapping hands of the people in the front row with a smile on his face, making his way around the ringside area before heading up the steel steps and entering through the ropes. He circles around the ring, hyping up the crowd as they get loud for the Commissioner along with the excitement of what has been this episode of Sunday Night Voltage so far. ‘Self Help Tape’ then begins to come to a close as Captain Charisma makes his way over to the edge of the ring, taking a microphone before then beginning to speak from there.)
Captain Charisma: Gliwice, Poland, how are we doing tonight?!
(Captain Charisma raises his microphone into the air as the crowd gets loud once again on cue. He has a smile on his face as after a pause he continues.)
Captain Charisma: Never gets old. I hope all of you are enjoying the show tonight. The excitement for Territorial Invasion, which is just in a week’s time, is something that has not been forgotten by myself and the Voltage roster, and we came out here tonight hoping to give you a thrilling go home show in anticipation for the big weekend coming up. We’ve already seen and heard from a handful of Elitists tonight, but right now I wanted to take the time to shed some light on an annual Territorial Invasion matchtype that we here on Sunday Night Voltage are very familiar with… and that is Brand Warfare.
(The crowd once again cheers loudly for this, Captain Charisma with a smirk on his face, reminded of the rich history that Team Voltage has in the match. This year is no exception of course to the high bar that he holds for his brand, and as he always likes to mention every so often, he just loves competition.)
Captain Charisma: I have a great history with the Brand Warfare match as you all may be familiar with. In case that’s some sort of new information though, I guess we can take the time to talk about the fact that Sunday Night Voltage has already won the Brand Warfare match three times in a row, and if I’m keeping track correctly, 2023 would be my fourth… as long as my team wins of course. :wow:
(Of course, as always that comes with a level of uncertainty. Each and every year the competition gets thicker, and it’s a question of whether or not Voltage is going to be able to keep up, which Captain Charisma believes with a shadow of a doubt he is going to be able to do.)
Captain Charisma: From Team Captain Ahren Fournier leading Voltage to victory back in 2020 in which himself, Minerva, and Terry Chambers were the last ones standing. To Team Captain Jamie O’Hara having only two of his team eliminated in 2021 when they reigned supreme as well. And lastly, 2022 where Hardcore Champion and Team Captain Charlie Marr led the team to one of our closest bouts so far, with Dr. Bethany Blue ended up as the sole survivor out of all three brands. With that in mind, I think it is safe to say that the competition continues to grow with every year, both Dynasty and Showdown wanting to be the ones to get the win for themselves, and with the teams they have constructed there is a good argument as to why. But I am confident in my team as well, and I could only imagine how big of a win this could be for everyone involved. Just as it does every year, this match means a lot to me, and I am excited for the Team Captain that I have chosen, who fits the precedent that prior Captains have left as well, to lead the way with the team that she has constructed, to which I am also very confident in. So without any further adieu, please welcome out to the stage at this time, CAMERON ELLA AVA AND THE VOLTAGE BRAND WARFARE TEAM!!!
( Prompted via Captain Charisma’s declaration, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA blasted through the speakers; and whilst the normal reaction would be a hoard of boo’s towards the entrance of Cameron Ella Ava; with the tribalism that came alongside an event like Territorial Invasion; alongside the fact that her entrance was made hand and hand with her teammates? It forced the fans to change from their usual response, as CHEERS rained from the stands; as Cameron Ella Ava was the first superstar to walk out from the Titantron’s opening; followed directly by both members of Potara, that being Holly Arrow and Harper Lee that respectively stood on either side of Cameron; with the final two members in Donovan Duke and Lt. Colonel Micheal Scott Connor not being far behind as they stood aside POTARA. The entire team stood in front of the ramp for a moment, soaking up the acknowledgement from the fans; before Cameron motioned for them all to make their way to the ring, as the entirety of Voltage’s Brand Warfare team began their waltz to the ring; as they spread between both sides of the ring, walking up either side with Steel Steps, as Cameron was the first to find her way into the ring; walking towards Captain Charisma with a smile as he offer a hand to her, which she gladly took as she nodded; with her entire team spilling into the ring, as ‘Good For Her’ slowly faded; Captain Charisma beginning to lift his microphone as he looked across the entire team in the ring, a smile growing further on his face. )
Captain Charisma: And with you all in here now? My confidence can only grow. I must give credit where credit is due in person, Cameron; this is a team I could have only imagined in my dreams that you have put together for this event. I knew I made a great decision making you the captain of team Voltage, and I know for a fact that a win at Territorial Invasion isn’t a possibility; but rather, a certainty.
( Captain Charisma said; a nod coming from Cameron as she called for a microphone, a stagehand quickly scurrying over to the side of the ring as Donovan Duke took the mic from them, before passing it on to Cameron Ella Ava. )
Cameron Ella Ava: Well, CC’? You’re welcome. Because you’re right, I can confidently stand here and say that I have formed a team to stand alongside me; and not just PARTICIPATE in the Brand Warfare match, but WIN the Brand Warfare match. I didn’t go out and take risks when forming this team. I didn’t go out and just Elitist that MIGHT perform well under the bright lights. Each and every person on this team is a piece on a machine given a CRUCIAL and important job to make sure that we end up coming back from one of EAW’s biggest events, not just as a team who competed – but THE team that wins. I don’t play with my legacy, and with the opportunity to be sealed in history once more as a successful leader of a VALIANT team? Each and every man and woman who stands beside me currently is going to secure THEMSELVES a huge victory in their career; and secure ME a monumental feat in my career.
Cameron Ella Ava: We’re not worried – I haven’t even given losing a second thought because it quite simply isn’t on the table anymore. We’re bred for this. I myself have had my moments with a plethora of Elitist on the other side of this match-up. Whether it be someone like Theron Nikolas; or Chris Elite – even Scott Diamond? I’ve seen it all. I’ve been through every situation that this company could have possibly thrown at me, so I am MORE than prepared for a match I have been CRAFTED to prosper in.
( Cameron said confidently, though looking to her right as Donovan stepped forward; putting an arm out for the microphone, as Cameron took a moment before nodding; leveraging her arm outwards towards him as he retrieved it off of her. )
Donovan Duke: And to make one thing abundantly clear? Cameron Ella Ava is one of EAW’s Greatest. She is a woman who has seen and has done everything as she has already stated; which makes her the perfect candidate to LEAD this team – but let it not go past us how ready some of the rest of us are in the heat of an unknown battlefield. Last week? I got to go face to face with Theron Nikolas and Scott Diamond to give myself more than a good enough assessment of them as Elitist, which makes the weight of some sort of surprise coming from this match as light as a feather. I am not one to be sucked in by nerves – not here, not now. EAW is a landscape that shoves you into fights; and I have been shoved into fights my entire career. We have multiple ACE’S on this unit – if not ALL of us being ACES. Almost each and every one of us have that experience in this EXACT match; whether it be me and Cameron? Or someone like Harper Lee.
( Donovan said, looking over to one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions in Harper Lee, as she stepped forward; coming towards him as Holly stood directly aside her, Donovan handing over the microphone as Harper willingly took it off him. )
Harper Lee: When it comes to POTARA? There is not a question. We thrive in team based scenarios; just as much as we thrive separately in singles action. There is a REASON we have held these EAW Unified Tag Team Championships for so long; and have been undefeated for Six plus months in this company whilst being so PROMINENT on whatever product we’ve been on. That isn’t a source of some blind luck, it’s because we have the ability to do this at the highest level possible, CONSISTENTLY. Fact of the matter is? When it comes to making a team, Voltage struck gold by enlisting the BEST team in EAW today to become members of the Brand Warfare match, and if we didn’t ALREADY have the advantage amongst having Cameron Ella Ava and Donovan Duke? Adding POTARA to the mix just makes it ENTIRELY unfair for both Dynasty and Showdown. . . And I don’t have a problem with that.
( Harper added in, before passing the microphone towards Holly Arrow. )
Holly Arrow: And for as dominant as we are? We also carry the same experience everyone else has. I mean we’ve faced multiple other teams that are taking precedence in this match, like Usagi Senshi and ARIA – and if you want to assume how those altercations went? Be my guest. Dominance. Pure, utter dominance. We know them as competitors, and they sure as hell know who WE are. We don’t take lightly to the fact that they can be entering this match right now to make a statement against us and try to budge their way in to a title opportunity against us; and to have the ability to extinguish those hopes and remind the world once more than POTARA is head and shoulders above the REST of the competition on ANY brand? Then you know we will take that immediately.
( Holly said with a smirk on her face; as she offered a fist up as Harper Lee accepted it; before Holly’s gaze slowly turned to Micheal who had been silence until this point, though clearly he had something on his mind as he raised a hand out in front of him; his palm being open for the microphone as Holly walked forward, before giving it to him. Micheal gripped it; before finally stepping forward, raising it to his lips as he looked towards Holly. )
Lt. Colonel Micheal Scott Connor: I’ve faced you before I’ve faced you, someone so DOMINANT in this business currently in the state it is; and I’ve learned from it – heavily. See, I could be considered out of this entire team to be the odd man out. The one without the experience that everyone else lacks, and byproduct of that; the weakest link. I am here to say that if Showdown or Dynasty are marking me down as just that – the weakest link of team Voltage? You are so heavily mistaken. I have put the time in. I’ve faced challengers ranging from my own teammates, all the way to other faces in this match like Drake Armstrong. I have been in events meant to battle test you like Grand Rampage, and I have been doing this CONSISTENTLY and separating myself from the pack CONSISTENTLY; to the point where I am given this opportunity right now. If anything, right now you’re not looking at the biggest weakest link Voltage could’ve gotten offered; but rather, the biggest Wildcard you shoulda’ wished never got suggested to join this team in the first place. I’m coming into this event with so much to prove, and a damn big chip on my shoulder; and with a good system around me – I’m going to be scary. WE are going to be scary. VOLTAGE is going to be the biggest threat, the one brand that will always have you on your toes; and that ends with us decimating the entire battlefield and being the ONLY ones left standing. You have my word on that.
( Micheal says rather emphatically, the entire team nodding at his words; clearly getting invigorated by his spirit, though specifically, Cameron Ella Ava applauds him; clearly a bit impressed as she calls for the microphone, taking it from him as she turns back to Captain Charisma; raising an eyebrow. )
Cameron Ella Ava: I’m already aware you had full confidence in us; but now? Now that was just the icing atop the cake for you. We’re prepared in every way. On paper we’re the clear cut winners because we have covered ALL bases. We all have our own reasons to be here; to set an example to other tag teams that could confront our reigns. TO make our names BIGGER in this space; having something to prove. To climb our name BACK to the top of the card, looking for a World Championship we think we deserve. . . Or simply to expand on an already loaded portfolio. Despite why we are here, one thing will forever remain the same.
( Cameron said, leaning her head forwards towards Captain Charisma. )
Cameron Ella Ava: There is no better possible team to represent this brand.
(Captain Charisma smirks upon hearing that, nodding his head in agreement. Every year Sunday Night Voltage brings their very best to Brand Warfare, and this is absolutely zero exception to the rule. He knows that they have what it takes to get the victory under their belt, but also wants to make sure that there is something more for them to fight for than just brand supremacy.)
Captain Charisma: Your efforts will not be in vain, Team Voltage. I do believe that this will be our fourth Brand Warfare victory in a row, and it’ll take all of you at your very best in order to ensure that it happens. With that, I hope we remember that I do give an incentive to the team as I have the past few years, meaning that if you five win I will grant each of you a favor.
(Each member of the team looks toward one another with confident looks on their face, that sweetens the deal even more knowing what they could ask for and receive.)
Captain Charisma: There’s a number of examples I could use of how these favors have been utilized in the past, such as people using it to alter big matches, get themselves title opportunities, and face big names. The list goes on and I know that all of you probably have something that you would like from me.
(Team Voltage takes a moment to think about what they could possibly want out of this, all of them of course grinning from ear to ear at the prospect of it.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I could think of a number of things I could get out of this. :mjgrin:
(Harper and Holly look toward one another, although both members of POTARA have everything that they want out of the Unified Tag Team Championships, there’s no doubt that they’d find a way to get themselves more, whether that be as a tag team or singles competitors.)
Lt. Colonel Michael Scott Connor: I may have lost the Unique Opportunity at Bloodsport, but seeing as this favor can grant me anything I want I’d like to believe that this is even better than one of those opportunities. I wouldn’t miss out on something like that for the world. I can tell you that Captain.
(Michael crosses his arms in intrigue, meanwhile Donovan already has what he wants on his mind, something that has been itching him for quite a bit now.)
Donovan Duke: I’ve been yearning for a title opportunity, it’s been a bit since I’ve held one of those. Favor or not I would have given my all for this brand, but with that in mind… I think you have some further reassurance that this match is in Voltage’s hands.
(As the team discusses with themselves, Cameron looks at them all, even more confident than before. She brings her microphone back up as she continues.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Donovan is right, favor or not, we still walk into Territorial Invasion at our very best with the intention of taking it all. I constructed this team knowing that these four are some of the best that Voltage has to offer, and along with myself, I don’t think it’s any question just as all the years prior who is going to come out on top. Showdown and Dynasty do have some competition, and I could name a few people who are going to cause us some problems next week, but you saw what happened last week. You saw what happened when I beat both Camille and Candice, all I can really say is that I did it before, and I plan to do it again at Brand Warfare. Fighting at my very best in a high pressure situation is just another day for Cameron Ella Ava, and this will be just another win for Team Voltage.
(‘Good For Her’ begins to blast through the speakers once again while Captain Charisma and Cameron Ella Ava shake hands in agreement, as Team Voltage stand united inside the ring and ready for what is to come next week. Cameron makes her way back over to her team, as the five of them raise each other’s hands to the delight of the crowd, as they show their support for the team that will be stepping into battle at Brand Warfare. Their thoughts have been solidified, and the only thing that is left from here is war. The last shot seen is them continuing to stand side-by-side inside the ring while Captain Charisma applauds them to the side, while Sunday Night Voltage begins to then fade to elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR: Anarchy in the Arena – Territorial Invasion 2022]
(‘My War’ by Shinsei Kamattechan plays through the speakers of the O2 Arena as Team Dynasty appears; the Specialists Champion, Serenity Valdez, the Interwire Champion, Joso, and Team Captain, Limmy Monaghan, who is rocking a satin-red version of his trademark gear, inspired the scenery on Attack on Titans. He tops off the outfit with the ‘Eren Yeager’ rumbling-arc jacket with his hair tied back.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS THE FIRST-EVER ANARCHY IN THE ARENA MATCH!!!!!!!! INTRODUCING FIRST…REPRESENTING FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY…THEY ARE THE TEAM OF THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION, SERENITY VALDEZ! THE EAW INTEWIRE CHAMPION, JOSO! AND THE CAPTAIN, LIMMY MONAGHAN…TEAM DYNASTY!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Now, this is what you call a star studded team, ladies and gentleman. A team full of champions and future World Champions. Serenity Valdez accomplished her ‘Serenity Agenda’ at Pain for Pride by dethroning Ximena Velasquez. Joso won the Interwire Championship back in ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ by defeating Ruler and then-double champion, Andre Walker. Meanwhile, you have Limmy Monaghan who has grown to be a star in his own right during his time on Showdown last season. Someone who is more than poised to be a World Heavyweight Champion!
Persephone: To some people, it’s a risk that Limmy Monaghan picked two lesser experienced Elitists for a huge match up like this. While they are champions, can you say that Serenity Valdez and Joso have the same experience as someone like Jake Smith or Hikari Kanno?
Gavin Kirkland: That’s been a debate within the last few weeks, is Limmy Monaghan a fit leader to lead two inexperienced rookies to Anarchy in the Arena, when all the Elitists have no idea what they will be getting themselves into the match? I LOVE me some Limommy, but he’s not a miracle worker.
Stew-O: Joso is the Interwire Champion. Serenity Valdez is the Specialists Champion. These two have done things that people may not think that they were able to do. No one thought that Joso would be able to give Andre Walker his first L in about a year. No one thought that Serenity would take the title off a strong Ximena Velasquez. Dynasty people have done the unthinkable in the past and Anarchy in the Arena will be no different!
(‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell begins to play as Jake Smith, Xander Payne and Team Showdown’s captain, Adam Lucas come out from the crowd in the O2 Arena. The fans are completely hyping up these three Elitists who are making their way down the stairs and on their way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT….REPRESENTING SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN…THEY ARE THE TEAM OF “THE BEST IN THE WORLD,” XANDER PAYNE… “MR. CASH IN THE VAULT,” JAKE SMITH AND THE CAPTAIN, ADAM LUCAS…TEAM SHOWDOWN!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: It’s no secret that the Showdown brand hasn’t won any of these multi-branded Territorial Invasion main events, but that can all change this year with this combination of men. You have Xander Payne, who has been looking to show everyone his technical ability due to the whole Disney-agenda. You have Adam Lucas, who has been poised to be a future World Champion and it’s just a matter of when. You have Jake Smith, who is Mr. Cash in the Vault and has his destiny in his hands. If there is a team to bet on, it has to be this one!
Stew-O: If there is a year that Showdown may have the biggest chance of winning, it might be this year. This is a wonderful group of men who are hungry and determined to make a statement. Adam Lucas won the opportunity to be named team captain at Midsummer Massacre against the two men he’s with tonight, but my question is on if Xander Payne will be focused on the task at hand. This is not going to be the typical environment that he’s used to as of late.
Persephone: I feel like having a captain like Adam Lucas, who has been able to adjust to being a PURE Champion to Hardcore Champion at some point in his career, it might make things easier for Team Showdown. Not only that, but Jake was PURE Champion and knowing of his past, he has been able to adjust with the different periods of times. I would like to think that Xander Payne will adapt just fine.
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie begins to blast through the speakers as EAW Champion, Minerva and Hikari Kanno come out from the other side of the crowd; however, they didn’t take the stairs like Team Showdown did. Just took the exit that the fans normally take to enter the arena on the ground floor.)
Bella Braxton: AND LASTLY…REPRESENTING SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE…THEY ARE THE TEAM OF HIKARI KANNO, THE EAW CHAMPION, MINERVA AND CAPTAIN, DRAKE THE REDEEMER…TEAM VOLTAGE!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Now, this is going to be interesting from the Voltage side because they locked Drake King in a closet. It’s just going to be those two and those two trust each other more than they trust Drake. :mjlol:
Gavin Kirkland: These women are at a disadvantage going into Anarchy in the Arena. Without Drake King, it makes these two more vulnerable. It’s one less person to rely on in comparison to Showdown and Dynasty. I didn’t think this would happen, but when you realize Minerva’s past history with Drake and then, what Hikari has learned about Drake over the past matter of weeks, especially after it was revealed he was in cahoots with Eden, can you blame them for what they did?
Stew-O: Something tells me that they don’t know what they got themselves into. I think what they did to Drake is going to bite them in the butt, but I hope that I’m proven wrong, but it wouldn’t be the first time the women of Voltage conquered the odds at Territorial Invasion. It could be the second time tonight.
( Team Voltage joins Team Dynasty and Showdown at ringside. All of them are staring down at one another, looking to see who makes the first punch. Before it seems like this match is ready to implode, Xander Payne grabs a microphone from Bella Braxton as he rolls inside the ring. The three different exclusive brands are looking at him, puzzled, even telling him to get his fatbutt back down here to begin the match.)
Xander Payne: (taps on the microphone to see if it’s working) Okay, it’s on. Look, I’m aware of what Anarchy in the Arena is going to present. There’s going to be a ruckus. There’s going to be so-called “freakery” (looks at the camera) – you’re welcome, Mickey (tongue click). Now, I’m not going to tell any of you how to approach this match. You can do whatever you want, but that’s not going to show anyone anything about Xander Payne being ‘The Best in the World.’
(The crowd begins to buzz around as Xander Payne continues.)
Xander Payne: For weeks on Showdown, I’ve been going out there every single week and showing all of you people why I am ‘The Best in the World’ with my ‘Best in the World’ challenge. I have been able to show you all my technical prowess and while I could give into the ‘anarchy’ that this match will have, I am not going to do that. Instead, I am going to challenge anyone in this match to step up to me, have a technical wrestling match with me and prove that my claims of being the best wrestler in the world are false. I know there are people in this match that would love nothing more than to get me to shut my mouth. Now, it’s your time to do just that.
(Xander Payne forms a smirk on his face as Limmy Monaghan, Team Dynasty’s captain, steps up to the plate. He steps in between the ropes and slowly walks up to Xander. The two Elitists are having a staredown inside the ring. The crowd is heard getting antsy, wanting one of these men to throw the first punch into the match. The two men are talking to each other, slightly trash-talking to one another.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Persephone: JAKE SMITH WITH A SWING TO JOSO WITH THE PTSD INVOKER! ADAM LUCAS ATTACKS SERENITY VALDEZ, TAKING HER DOWN TO ONE KNEE! I did not see Team Showdown throwing the first punch in the match-up coming! I had my money on Minerva and Hikari Kanno! But, I am loving that unpredictability from the blue brand, Gavin!
Gavin Kirkland: WITH LIMMY MONAGHAN DISTRACTED INSIDE THE RING, XANDER PAYNE CLUBS THE CAPTAIN FOR TEAM DYNASTY IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! LIMMY CRASHES TO THE GROUND AS XANDER BEGINS TO STOMP ON THE FACE OF LIMMY! XANDER GETS LIMMY TO HIS FEET BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO ONE OF THE CORNERS! NOW, I’M CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT’S UP WITH TEAM VOLTAGE. ANY SIGHT OF THEM?
Stew-O: It seems like that answers your question, Gavin! Speaking of Team Voltage, Hikari Kanno and the EAW Champion, Minerva run to Adam Lucas and Mr. Cash in the Vault, Jake Smith! We see Hikari and Minerva delivering punches to the face of 2/3rds of Team Showdown! Adam and Jake are hitting those punches back to those two talented women! Minerva goes to a knee, but she is looking to battery ram Jake Smith into the barricade! Meanwhile, Hikari Kanno does the same thing as she battery rams Adam Lucas spine-first at the edge of the apron!
Persephone: As we look on the Team Dynasty side, we’re seeing Joso and Serenity Valdez revealing a table from underneath the ring! The two of them are working together to assemble the table! Joso and Serenity are lining up that table next to the horizontal set of ropes at ringside! I feel like this could be SO dangerous and NOT Disney-like!
Gavin Kirkland: But, it seems like Hikari Kanno and Minerva attack the two members of Team Dynasty from behind! But, Serenity Valdez manages to get Hikari Kanno, a woman who she’s had issues with for the past few weeks, and slams her face on the edge of the table, taking the former Unified Tag Team Champion to one knee! Serenity gets Hikari by her arm and looks to whip her to the steel steps, but Hikari counters that whip as Serenity goes crashing spine-first against the steel steps!
Stew-O: Joso goes flying at Hikari Kanno with a running dropkick that sends her back to the barricade! BUT, MINERVA, FROM THE APRON – RUNNING SENTON TO JOSO ON THE OUTSIDE! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION IS TAKEN DOWN AS SHE PICKS UP HIKARI KANNO! HIKARI AND MINERVA LOOK AT EACH OTHER BEFORE HIKARI PICKS UP SERENITY BY HER HAIR! MEANWHILE, MINERVA PICKS UP JOSO AND WHIPS HIM STOMACH FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON –
Persephone: No, Joso uses the apron to springboard himself and backflips himself as he gestures for Minerva to come at him! Minerva, with a wicked smile on her face, is more than willing to accept the challenge as she runs towards Joso! But, Joso, looks to get her with a clothesline, but Minerva ducks the clothesline as she stands behind him and begins to claw his eyes out!
Gavin Kirkland: As we focus back inside the ring, we see Xander Payne getting Limmy Monaghan in a headlock! He has been doing a good job with keeping the former Hardcore Champion down, but it’s too early for the match to conclude here! The winning team will be determined by pinfall or submission! It doesn’t matter who makes the pin or submission. As long as it happens inside the ring, it’s all allowed! Slowly, we see that Limmy is finding his way back to his feet!
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan begins to elbow himself out of the way! He elbows the former World Heavyweight Champion in the chest! He manages to separate himself from Xander as he rebounds himself off the ropes and looks to connect with a ‘Howitzer Impact,’ but Xander is able to catch Limmy’s knee, pushing it away from him! Xander grabs Limmy and connects with a scoop slam! Xander is going to be the one with the first cover in the match!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEE–
Persephone: Limmy Monaghan kicks out! Xander Payne gets to his feet as he gets Limmy by his hair, but Limmy gets out of Xander’s grasp and takes a step back! Limmy connects with an open hand chop to the chest of the so-called ‘Best in the World,’ but it seems like Xander retaliates by returning the favor! He delivers an open hand chop to Limmy’s chest! But, Limmy stands still as he delivers a knife-edge chop to Xander! Xander delivers a knife-edge chop to Limmy! Now, it’s the two men trading chops inside the ring! But, let’s look at the action at ringside!
Gavin Kirkland: WE SEE MINERVA AND JOSO FIGHTING THEIR WAY UP THE RAMP! MEANWHILE, SERENITY VALDEZ HAS HER HANDS ON A STEEL CHAIR AS DRIVES THE EDGE OF THE STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE GUT OF THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPION! NOW, SERENITY SLAMS THE STEEL CHAIR AGAINST THE SPINE OF HIKARI AS THAT TAKES HER DOWN! JOSO CONNECTS WITH A KICK TO THE GUT OF THE EAW CHAMPION AND DELIVERS A SNAP SUPLEX ON THE RAMP! MINERVA’S SPINE COLLIDES WITH THAT METAL OF THE RAMP AS SHE CLUTCHES HER LOWER BACK IN PAIN!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez grabs Hikari Kanno by her hair and slams her face against the table that she and Joso set up a little bit earlier in the match! There’s a bit of staggering by Hikari, but she is able to stop herself from moving around as Serenity looks to get Hikari, but Hikari throws a punch, trying to get things swinging for herself! BUT, SERENITY THROWS A PUNCH AT HIKARI, WHICH CAUSES HIKARI TO STAGGER BACK, BUT HIKARI MANAGES TO CATCH HERSELF BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP, BUT SERENITY CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP TO HIKARI’S CHEST! THE TWO WOMEN HAD BACK-AND-FORTH WORDS WITH EACH OTHER THIS PAST WEEK AND IT’S ALL BREWING TONIGHT IN ANARCHY IN THE ARENA!
Persephone: Wait, what in the world is happening inside the ring?!??!
Gavin Kirkland: FROM INSIDE THE RING, ADAM LUCAS AND JAKE SMITH GO THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND CONNECT WITH A SIMULTANEOUS SUICIDE DIVE TO HIKARI KANNO AND SERENITY VALDEZ!!! ALL FOUR OF THEM GO COLLIDING WITH THE TABLE THAT TEAM DYNASTY SET UP EARLIER IN THE MATCH!!!!!!
Stew-O: It seemed like things were quiet from Team Showdown’s side, but it seems like the captain of Team Showdown, Adam Lucas was trying to strategize on when to make their presence felt in the match! In the process, it seemed like they took themselves out of the equation! Limmy Monaghan is inside the ring as he can’t believe what transpired, but he sees that Serenity is down. Then, he sees that Jake Smith is slowly finding his way to his feet! Adam Lucas follows shortly after, so Limmy gets out of the ring, stands on the apron, and connects with a moonsault off the apron as he lands on Jake, who was looking to find himself back to his feet!
Persephone: Oh, this is interesting.
(Limmy Monaghan turns to Adam Lucas. The two men are captains for both Dynasty and Showdown. The two men have had a rivalry with each other that expanded from the Dynasty and Showdown brands. In a way, it seems like the two men have that respect for each other on top of needing to one up the other.)
Gavin Kirkland: We can’t forget about this rivalry that began a couple of seasons ago over the PURE Championship and then last season on Showdown over the Hardcore Championship. These two men have always torn the house down whenever they’ve faced off in the past. It seems like we’re going to run it back a bit –
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan throws a punch, but Adam Lucas catches the fist of Limmy before connecting with an elbow to the face! That causes Limmy to stagger back as Adam stands behind and looks to connect with a German suplex, but Limmy is able to catch himself as Adam turns himself around! Limmy charges toward the captain of Team Showdown, connecting with a superkick, but Adam ducks the superkick as Limmy stumbles forward, Limmy is able to catch himself as Adam tries to go for a release butterfly suplex, but Limmy has his feet planted on the ground! He throws an elbow to Adam’s face! He turns himself around before picking him up and connecting with a uranage on our announce table! :damn:
Persephone: The PTSD Provoker lands on the spine of Limmy Monaghan! This causes Limmy to crumble down to his knees! Jake Smith is standing above his former Insurgency stablemate! Jake swings the PTSD Provoker again, NAILING LIMMY IN THE FACE! OH GOD, I THINK THAT LIMMY IS CUT FROM HIS FOREHEAD! JAKE IS STANDING BEHIND A KNEELED LIMMY BEFORE GRAZING THE BARBED WIRE OVER THE FOREHEAD, CAUSING THE FOREHEAD TO BE CUT DEEPER! OH GOD, DISNEY IS NOT GOING TO LIKE THIS! :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: I hope Disney isn’t watching this! Jake Smith throws Limmy Monaghan to the side as he’s looking at…*Serenity Valdez!*
Stew-O: Look at what Serenity has in her possession! She has that golden scepter in her hands! Jake Smith is looking at his Chamber Family PTSD Provoker with almost a smirk on his face! Serenity is looking at her golden scepter with a wicked grin on her face! Oh god…
Persephone: SERENITY VALDEZ SWINGS HER GOLDEN SCEPTER TO JAKE SMITH, BUT JAKE SMITH USES HIS PTSD PROVOKER TO BLOCK THE SCEPTER FROM COLLIDING WITH HIM! SERENITY GOES TO SWING AGAIN, BUT JAKE BLOCKS IT AGAIN WITH HIS PTSD PROVOKER! You can see a bit of frustration building on the face of the Specialist Champion! She goes to swing again, BUT JAKE IS ABLE TO SWING THE PROVOKER TO THE GUT OF ‘THE VIRTUOSA’ AS THAT CAUSES HER TO CLUTCH IN PAIN! JAKE SLAMS THE PROVOKER TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD AS SHE FALLS TO HER KNEES! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE JAKE IS PLANNING TO DO WHAT SHE DID TO LIMMY MONAGHAN EARLIER AND SLAM THAT WEAPON TO HER FACE –
Gavin Kirkland: SERENITY VALDEZ SLAMS THE GOLDEN SCEPTER IN BETWEEN THE LEGS OF MR. CASH IN THE VAULT! :damn: Holly Arrow is not going to like that whatsoever!
Stew-O: But, look behind Serenity Valdez – XANDER PAYNE WITH A ‘BLOODY NOSE’ ON SERENITY VALDEZ AS THAT PUNCH WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE HER TO BEGIN BLEEDING FROM HER NOSE! SERENITY GOES TO KICK XANDER BETWEEN THE LEGS, BUT THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION CATCHES HER LEG —
Persephone: Oh no! That seems to be a mistake on the part of the Specialists Champion, who is now trying to be reasonable and request for Xander Payne to put her foot down, but ‘The Best in the World’ seems to have other plans as he yanks, Serenity Valdez, by her leg, which takes her to her back! Xander gets her by the other leg before positioning himself behind the apron as Serenity is catapulted face-first against the apron!
Gavin Kirkland: Not quite, Persephone! Serenity Valdez is able to place her hands on the apron and prevent her face from colliding with the edge of the apron! Xander Payne goes after her, but the Specialists Champion elbows the former World Heavyweight Champion in the face, which only causes him to stagger back! Serenity finds herself on the apron before taking down Xander with a meteora!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez is hyping herself up as she turns herself around! Jake Smith comes back into the fold with a super kick that staggers Serenity back as Adam Lucas finds himself into his feet by connecting with a German suplex! A lovely combination from Team Showdown as Adam gets Serenity and rolls her back inside the ring! Is Adam going for the cover here?!?!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWW—
Persephone: Yes! This match is still going! :blessed:
Gavin Kirkland: Not going to lie, I wanted it to end there.
Stew-O: I certainly did not.
Persephone: Now, Adam Lucas looks like he’s going to apply an abdominal stretch on the champion herself, but as we look at the damage at ringside, we see Team Voltage’s Hikari Kanno, who is scrambling to her feet. It seems like she took the most damage out of that double suicide dive from Adam and Jake Smith! Meanwhile, as we look near the stage —
(A small, but impactful explosion is set off quite close to the action in the ring. This startles some of the fans near that action as well as the commentators.)
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT IN THE HECK JUST HAPPENED?!?!
Stew-O: I’m seeing a bunch of smoke coming from the stage, but I can’t see if there’s anyone in the rumble. Can anyone get a camera near there?
(The camera pans to the smoke revealing EAW Champion Minerva and Team Dynasty’s Joso who are in the mess. A bunch of referees and technicians are checking on the two Elitists. Hikari Kanno is racing over to the mess to check on the only Team Voltage teammate that she can trust.)
Persephone: We see Joso and the EAW Champion, Minerva take a tumble off the stage and into the electrical box of crates. Now, I’m just being informed that we have footage of how those two Elitists got there.
Gavin Kirkland: It seems like we were able to capture that show from that specific camera angle that we’re going to show right now.
(REPLAY: We see the last moments with Minerva trying to make a comeback and land some punches on the face of the Interwire Champion, Joso. She is able to back him into the LED screen, but Joso manages to kick her away, but Minerva looks to be in a position to spear him through the screen, but Joso moves out of the way. Minerva manages to catch herself and avoid a serious collision! Joso tries to go after her, but Minerva hits an elbow. Joso gets Minerva and connects with a suplex, but Minerva manages to land on her feet before connecting with a running knee strike to Joso, but Joso manages to catch her, hoisting her up in the air and connects with a spin-out sit-out power slam on the electrical crates, setting an explosion on the side of the stage.)
(The scene pans to the side of the stage with Hikari Kanno checking on Minerva. Minerva is trying to find her way back to her feet, but she still seems to be a bit out of it. You can tell that she’s pointing at Joso as Hikari knows what Minerva is talking about.)
Stew-O: The former Unified Tag Team Champion is looking at Joso, who seems to be out of it as well. Hikari Kanno knows exactly what she needs to do as she picks up the Interwire Champion by the hair and pulls him in the direction of the ring. The two of them are going around the stage and down the ramp as Joso seems to be out! Hikari rolls him into the ring as Hikari slides into the ring and races for the cover! Is this going to be enough to give Team Voltage the victory?
Persephone: Omg, I hope so!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTT—
Gavin Kirkland: JOSO WITH THE KICK OUT!
Stew-O: What did I tell you about this kid, Gavin? JOSO. DON’T MISS.
Persephone: Hikari Kanno takes Joso and throws him through the second rope and back to ringside! Hikari rolls herself back outside to continue inflicting as much pain on Joso as she possibly can. We see that Joso is trying to get back to his feet, BUT HIKARI STOPS HIM WITH A KNEE TO HIS RIBS, WHICH CAUSES HIM TO GO DOWN TO ONE KNEE! HIKARI GETS HIM UP AND CONNECTS WITH A HIGH ANKLE URANAGE SLAM ON TOP OF THE STEEL STEPS! SHE CALLS THAT ‘BRIGHTSTAR,’ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
Gavin Kirkland: The look on Joso’s face looks disturbing enough as Hikari Kanno turns herself around to look at the man that she faced a few weeks ago on Dynasty, Limmy Monaghan!
Stew-O: This was an incredible match! I would recommend anyone to check on the Dynasty Season 16 vault and check out that gem! It was professional wrestling at its finest! Something that Showdown General Manager, Hurricane Hawk would be proud of! Hikari Kanno has a smirk on her face as she welcomes the challenge from Dynasty’s Team Captain. Hikari wants the smoke!
Persephone: Sometimes, it seems like this woman is a lot braver than most people in this company.
Gavin Kirkland: Limmy Monaghan runs to Hikari Kanno, BUT HIKARI STOPS HIM WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST. IT SEEMS LIKE WE’RE GOING TO RUN THINGS BACK FROM DYNASTY, STEW-O! LIMMY CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN TO HIKARI, BUT HIKARI DOESN’T STUMBLE! SHE CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP AGAIN TO LIMMY, BUT LIMMY DOESN’T STUMBLE EITHER! THE TWO OF THEM ARE CHOPPING THE HECK OUT OF EACH OTHER! LIMMY WITH A PUNCH! HIKARI WITH A PUNCH! LIMMY WITH A ‘HOWITZER IMPACT,’ BUT HIKARI BACKS AWAY AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez is inside the ring as she’s staring down with Hikari Kanno, almost begging for Hikari to step into the ring! Hikari doesn’t need to think twice as she steps on the apron, but look at who gets Hikari on his shoulders —
Persephone: LIMMY MONAGHAN HAS HIKARI KANNO IN POSITION FOR ‘GOD OF DESTRUCTION’S WRATH!’ IS HE GOING TO HIT THE MOVE AT RINGSIDE —
???: WAIT!
(Serenity Valdez is seen gesturing for Limmy Monaghan not to connect with the one-handed electric chair driver as she finds herself in the top corner. Limmy still has Hikari Kanno in position for his finisher and has a grip on her, making sure the former Unified Tag Team Champion does not let go.)
Stew-O: THAT’S LIKE TEN FEET HIGH IN THE AIR! WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES SERENITY VALDEZ HAVE IN MIND?!?!
Persephone: I have no idea, but I hope it’s nothing dangerous. :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: Serenity Valdez leaps off the top corner and connects with a crossbody to Hikari Kanno! :damn: :damn: :damn:
Stew-O: Hikari Kanno is down as Serenity Valdez finds her way back to her knees! There’s an impressed look on our captain’s face as he high-fives Serenity! Serenity is feeling good at this moment and that’s why I love our team! It gives rising talent like Serenity a chance to shine and prove that she more than belongs in this position! She and Joso, who spent a good portion of this match standing toe-to-toe with the EAW Champion!
Persephone: Joso finds his way back to his feet as he joins the rest of Team Dynasty, who find themselves staring down at the members of Team Showdown!
Crowd: “LETS GO DYNASTY!” “LETS GO SHOWDOWN!” “LETS GO DYNASTY!” “LETS GO SHOWDOWN!”
Gavin Kirkland: All this time, the crowd has been clearly divided on which brand they want to walk out as the winners. Now, I know that we’re all biased, but you see a team like Team Showdown and it’s probably the best that Showdown has looked in years! We could possibly win this entire thing!
Stew-O: :mjpls: Don’t count out Team Dynasty, Gavin!
Persephone: I think that despite having two members at the moment, I think that Team Voltage could pull this off!
Gavin Kirkland: This is almost similar to the stare-down that we had to start Anarchy in the Arena! We have Limmy Monaghan staring down Adam Lucas. Xander Payne staring down at Serenity Valdez. Jake Smith staring down Joso. The two teams are trash-talking to one another —
Stew-O: THE CROWD JUST ERUPTED WITH JAKE SMITH THROWING THE FIRST PUNCH TO JOSO, WHICH LEADS TO XANDER PAYNE AND SERENITY VALDEZ CLASHING AT THE SAME TIME, TRYING TO FIGHT CONTROL OF THE ALTERCATION. THEN, WE HAVE THE CAPTAINS OF DYNASTY AND SHOWDOWN, LIMMY MONAGHAN AND ADAM LUCAS, WHO ARE THROWING PUNCHES AT EACH OTHER! JAKE MANAGES TO BATTERY RAM JOSO AGAINST THE BARRICADE! LIMMY MONAGHAN AND ADAM LUCAS ARE GOING UP THE STEEL STEPS AS XANDER PAYNE IS THROWING SERENITY BACK INSIDE THE RING.
Persephone: We see that Xander Payne is determined to keep things in the ring, which could be helpful to the rest of Team Showdown. It could help them get the pins faster than the other two teams.
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith runs to Joso, NAILING HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS THAT SENDS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION BACK, BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET OVER THE BARRICADE! HE LANDS ON THE GROUND, WHERE THE EAW UNIVERSE IS AT! JAKE GETS ON TOP OF THE BARRICADE! HE’S STALKING JOSO UP TO HIS FEET AS —
Stew-O: SUPER FLIP PILEDRIVER ON JOSO AS THE TWO ELITIST LAND ON THE STEEL CHAIRS!!!!! :damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:
Gavin Kirkland: Holy crud, that was amazing! Can we see that again?!?!
(REPLAY: It shows Jake Smith jumping off the barricade and landing a super flip piledriver on Joso. The two Elitists land on the chairs, creating a giant mess.)
(The camera pans back to ringside with Limmy Monaghan and Adam Lucas.)
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan is going over to the timekeeper’s area and I’m not sure what he is going to get his hands on, but Adam Lucas gets Limmy by his hair and pulls him out of the timekeeper’s area —
Persephone: LIMMY MONAGHAN JUST BLASTED ADAM LUCAS WITH THE RING BELL! ADAM’S HEAD IS BUSTED OPEN AND DISNEY IS NOT GOING TO LIKE THIS BLOOD WHATSOEVER! I HOPE THAT THIS MATCH DOESN’T LAND ALL OF US IN HOT WATER. :lupe:
(The camera quickly blurs the blood out on Adam Lucas.)
Gavin Kirkland: It totally is. :lupe:
Stew-O: :francis:
Persephone: Limmy Monaghan has his hands on the ring bell as he slams it on the spine of the former Hardcore Champion! THIS CAUSES ADAM TO FALL TO A KNEE AS LIMMY PLACES THE BELL DOWN AND GETS ADAM INTO POSITION BEFORE HITTING THE ‘ABSOLUTE ZERO’ — HIS VARIATION OF A HIGH-ANGLE URANAGE SLAM ON THE RING BELL! OH GOODNESS, ADAM CRINGES BACK HIS SPINE IN PAIN! I CAN’T IMAGINE HOW THAT FEELS!
Gavin Kirkland: Let’s focus on the action back inside the ring as Xander Payne and Serenity Valdez are squaring off against each other! We see Serenity delivering an Irish whip at the corner to Xander! Serenity runs to Xander at the corner, but Xander gets a foot up, Serenity tries to pull Xander towards her, but Xander nails her with a headbutt that sends the Specialists Champion back! Xander charges towards the champion, following that headbutt with a dropkick that sends her back to one of the corners!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez stumbles forward as Xander Payne manages to get her by the arm and connect with an arm drag that sends her flipping forward! Then, Xander follows that up with a roundhouse kick that sends her back! Xander with the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOO—
Persephone: Serenity Valdez with a kick out, but it seems like Xander Payne is looking to go all submission specialists on us right now! He turns Serenity to her stomach and it seems like he’s going for a sharpshooter! But, he’s also going for a chicken wing at the same time? :oh: That’s kinda cool, not gonna lie!
Gavin Kirkland: Serenity Valdez is screaming in pain! I can’t imagine how that feels, but Joso is with Jake Smith in the EAW Universe and we’ll be panning to them soon enough! Limmy Monaghan and Adam Lucas are finding their way up the ramp! It seems like Serenity has nowhere to go at this point! The ropes aren’t going to help break any submission hold!
Stew-O: SERENITY VALDEZ KNOWS THAT SHE CAN’T LET THE REST OF TEAM DYNASTY DOWN! SHE NEEDS TO FIGHT THIS TILL THE VERY END!
Persephone: XANDER PAYNE IS GRABBED BY THE LEGS AND PULLED OUT OF THE RING!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: IT’S TEAM VOLTAGE! HIKARI KANNO AND THE EAW CHAMPION, HERSELF MINERVA! MINERVA WAS OUT FOR A GOOD PERIOD OF TIME! HIKARI DID WHATEVER SHE COULD TO HOLD DOWN THE FORT FOR THE TEAM, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THINGS ARE GOING TO GET INTERESTING! MINERVA AND HIKARI HAVE XANDER BY BOTH OF HIS ARMS AND THROW HIM STOMACH FIRST AGAINST THE BARRICADE AND THEN SPINE FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! THESE WOMEN ARE AMAZING!
Stew-O: Hikari Kanno gets Xander Payne by the back of his head as she throws him head first against the steel steps. Then, we have Minerva who rips the other part of the steel steps away from the ring post! She’s tossing the steel steps to the side as she begins to rip apart the black mat used at the ringside as she reveals the concrete floor! Hikari is helping roll the mat away from the action and I just know that things are going to get ugly!
Persephone: The EAW World Champion is gesturing for Hikari Kanno to bring Xander Payne closer to her! Hikari goes to lift Xander back to his feet, but Xander shoves the lighter Elitist away from him! Minerva goes after him as Xander delivers a kick that causes her to stumble back! Hikari goes to attack Xander from behind, but Xander with an elbow shot to her face, which causes Hikari to stumble against the barricade, but —
Gavin Kirkland: MINERVA WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE OF ‘THE BEST IN THE WORLD.’ IT LOOKS LIKE HER KNUCKLES WEREN’T BARE WHEN SHE THREW THAT PUNCH.
Stew-O: She has her trademark Gypsy chain that was her weapon of choice. It’s been a while since we’ve seen it, but she’s brought it here tonight at Territorial Invasion! Minerva gets on top of Xander Payne before unloading on a series of fiery fists from that right hand of hers, which possesses that Gypsy chain! Now, she’s wrapping the chain around the neck of Xander and oh my goodness —
Persephone: SHE’S LIFTING UP XANDER PAYNE OFF HIS FEET AS SHE SLOWLY FINDS HER WAY UP TO THE APRON! XANDER IS GASPING FOR AIR AT THE MOMENT!
Gavin Kirkland: NOW, MINERVA IS THE ONE CHOKING AS SERENITY VALDEZ HAS HER GOLDEN SCEPTER AGAINST THE NECK OF THE EAW CHAMPION, BUT MINERVA IS NOT LETTING GO OF XANDER PAYNE! THIS IS PURE MADNESS! :damn: :damn: :damn: Someone stop this!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez is on the second row of ropes as she has that golden scepter pressed against the throat of Minerva, who is standing on the apron as she has that Gypsy chain wrapped around Xander Payne’s neck! One of these Elitists is going to pass out the other! But, what they need to realize is that this match needs to end inside the ring via pinfall or submission!
Persephone: LOOK AT HIKARI KANNO, STEW, AND GAVIN! SHE IS BALANCING HERSELF ON THE TOP ROPE! SHE IS TRYING TO GET ON THE SHOULDERS OF SERENITY VALDEZ, WHO IS HOLDING ONTO MINERVA FOR DEAR LIFE! THIS IS NOT GOING TO END UP PRETTY! THIS IS A HUGE RISK THAT COULD BITE VOLTAGE IN THE BUTT! :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: From basically having no choice, but to think about herself, Serenity Valdez releases her golden scepter and grasps Minerva! SHE HAS HER EYES FOCUSED ON HIKARI KANNO, WHO JUMPS TO SERENITY AND CONNECTS WITH A POISONRANA! SERENITY GETS SPIKED TO THE TOP OF HER HEAD AS HIKARI SITS ON SERENITY AND GOES FOR THE HOOK OF THE LEG!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez with a kick out as that gets Hikari Kanno off of her! At the same time, Minerva releases her grasp on Xander Payne as she stares down at Adam Lucas! Now, it’s been established on a couple of occasions that Minerva and Dr. Bethany Blue are great friends, and in the process, she and Adam have respect for each other, but all of that goes out the window at Anarchy in the Arena!
Persephone: Minerva throws Xander Payne to the side as she goes to the bottom ramp where Adam releases his grasp on Limmy Monaghan! Minerva throws a punch at Team Showdown’s captain, Adam Lucas! Adam is able to duck the punch as Minerva stumbles forward! Adam wraps his arms around the waist of the current EAW Champion, who turns herself around and connects with a harsh headbutt, but that only seems to cause Adam to stumble back just a bit as Adam goes running to her, connecting with a giant clothesline!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT, ADAM LUCAS HAS HER BY THE WRIST AS HE PULLS HER UP TO HER FEET BEFORE GETTING HER INTO POSITION AND CONNECTING WITH HIP TOSS AS HE TRANSITIONS THAT INTO A CRADLE POWERBOMB! ‘HONOR BOMB’ CONNECTS AS MINERVA’S SPINE CONNECTS ON THE TOP OF THAT RAMP!
Stew-O: I’m hearing from the production truck that we finally got some cameras around the EAW Universe, where Jake Smith and the Interwire Champion, Joso are clashing with each other!
(The camera pans to Joso and Jake Smith who are trading punches. Clearly, the two men are getting exhausted, but they are not stopping whatsoever.)
Persephone: Joso connects with a chop to the chest of Mr. Cash in the Vault himself, Jake Smith! BUT, JAKE CONNECTS WITH A SLAP ACROSS THE FACE OF JOSO, WHO IS CHECKING TO SEE IF HE’S BLEEDING FROM HIS LIPS, BUT SIKE, HE THROWS A PUNCH AT JAKE, TAKING HIM BACK! JAKE SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE LEGS OF JOSO, CAUSING THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION TO TURN AROUND AS JAKE CONNECTS WITH A PELE KICK THAT SENDS JOSO BACK INTO ONE OF THE CHAIRS! It seems like security is doing its part to evacuate some of the members of the EAW Universe away from all the action!
Stew-O: Jake Smith is taking a couple of steps away before running towards Joso with a giant boot to the face, but Joso finds himself out of the way at the last second as Jake tries to catch his fall! Jake turns himself around as Joso connects with a spinning back kick that takes Jake into that same seat that Joso was sitting on previously. What does that Interwire Champion have in mind now?
Gavin Kirkland: JOSO CHARGES TO JAKE SMITH, WHO IS STANDING UP, AND CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT AS THAT SENDS HIM BACK INTO THAT CHAIR! NOW, JOSO IS ABLE TO GET JAKE IN A HEADLOCK POSITION BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND CONNECTING WITH AN X-PLEX THAT CAUSES JAKE TO LAND SPINE-FIRST ON THAT STEEL CHAIR! Now, I would hate to be on the receiving end of that move! Mr. Cash in the Vault is clutching his spine in pain! Jake is trying to find himself in a crawling position, but Joso —
Stew-O: CURB STOMP ON ONE OF THE FALLEN STEEL CHAIRS! JAKE SMITH’S SKULL BOUNCES BACK FROM THE ENTIRE MESS! JOSO WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE AS —
Persephone: What in the world? Jake Smith finds a way up to his feet? :comeagain:
Gavin Kirkland: Joso can’t seem to believe it at the moment! He thought it was enough to put Jake Smith down, but Jake is showing that heart that is allowing him to continue participating in Anarchy in the Arena! He hasn’t been happy with his results as of late. He feels like he’s been letting people down and would love to win this match for Team Showdown, who hasn’t had the best luck in these types of matches in recent years.
Stew-O: We have though. 😄
Gavin Kirkland: No need to rub it in. 😒
Persephone: I think that everyone should have fun! I know I am. 😀
Gavin Kirkland: JOSO KICKS JAKE SMITH IN THE STOMACH, TAKING THE FORMER TWO-TIME PURE CHAMPION INTO HIS BACK! JOSO NOW GETS JAKE BY HIS HAIR AND IT SEEMS LIKE THEY’RE HEADING THROUGH THE TUNNEL AND BACKSTAGE! DO WE HAVE ANY CAMERAS LINED UP?!?
(Happily, there are cameras backstage, which are able to get a look at Joso having Jake Smith by his hair.)
Stew-O: JOSO SEES A WOODEN TABLE NEARBY AND SLAMS JAKE SMITH’S SKULL ON TOP OF IT! THIS CAUSES JAKE TO STAGGER BACK AS JOSO GETS JAKE BEFORE SLAMMING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TABLE AGAIN! JOSO GOES TO SLAM JAKE’S HEAD ON THE TABLE FOR THE THIRD TIME—
Persephone: JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO STOP HIMSELF BY PLACING HIS HANDS ON THE EDGE OF THE TABLE! HE THROWS AN ELBOW TO JOSO’S FACE AS HE SWITCHES POSITIONS WITH HIM SO THAT HE HAS JOSO BY HIS HAIR AND REPEATEDLY SLAMS JOSO’S FACE AGAINST THE TABLE! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! JAKE THROWS JOSO BACK BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH A SUPERKICK, WHICH TAKES HIM BACK TO THE WALL! JAKE TAKES A STEP BACK AS HE GOES FOR A RUNNING BOOT, BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO DUCK OUT OF THE WAY!
Stew-O: The Interwire Champion wraps his arms around the waist of Mr. Cash in the Vault! German suplex on the table, but that doesn’t break the table! Jake Smith falls out of it as he’s clutching onto his neck! Joso is looking at the table as it seems like he wants to break that table! This is obviously going to mean trouble for Jake Smith, who has been taking some beating in the last couple of moments of this crazy match-up!
Gavin Kirkland: JOSO GETS ON THE TABLE AS HE GETS JAKE SMITH ON THAT SAME TABLE HAS HIM. JOSO IS STANDING ON THE TABLE AND IT SEEMS LIKE JOSO IS GOING TO CONNECT WITH THAT PACKAGE PILEDRIVER THAT HE CALLS ‘HEAVEN’S GATE.’
Stew-O: BUT, JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO LIFT THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION OVER HIS HEAD AND CONNECT WITH THE KNEELING BELLY-TO-BACK PILEDRIVER! THIS CAUSES THE TABLE TO COMPLETELY FALL APART AS JOSO AND JAKE SMITH ARE LYING IN ALL OF THAT RUBBLE!
Persephone: But, it seems like Jake Smith is finding his way back to his feet —
Gavin Kirkland: BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE FROM LIMMY MONAGHAN, COMING TO THE AID OF HIS TEAM DYNASTY TEAMMATE! He just managed to take Jake Smith out as Limmy grabbed Jake by his hair and goes down the hallway! I’m hearing that we finally found Minerva and Adam Lucas.
(The camera pans to Minerva and Adam Lucas, who fight near the concourse area in the O2 Arena. There, you can see a group of EAW fans, who were getting snacks, using the bathroom, or trying to get a closer look at the action of the main event. They are rowdy with Minerva and Adam trying to take the other one down.)
Stew-O: Adam Lucas battery rams Minerva against one of the walls! Adam unloads in a series of punches to Minerva! What turned out to be a cute, little spirit of competition has turned out to be an annihilation between these two Elitists! MINERVA IS GRABBING ADAM BY HIS HAIR, LOOKING FOR A WAY TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH HER AND THROW SOME PUNCHES OF HER OWN! SHE IS CLUBBING THE BACK OF ADAM’S HEAD, WHICH IS HELPING HER GET HIM DOWN! SHE GETS ON TOP OF HIM AND BEGINS TO THROW SOME PUNCHES TO HIS FACE, BUT HE ROLLS HERSELF OVER HIM BEFORE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A HEADBUTT, WHICH WOULD KNOCK THE NORMAL ELITIST OUT!
Persephone: Minerva is not a normal Elitist of any sort! This woman has been through so much, so I can’t imagine her backing down due to all of this!
Gavin Kirkland: MINERVA BEGINS TO GAUGE ADAM LUCAS IN THE EYES, WHICH CREATES A BIT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN HER AND TEAM SHOWDOWN’S CAPTAIN! SHE KICKS ADAM IN THE STOMACH BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS HIM AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING STO AS SHE PLANTS HIM ON THE TILE FLOOR! SHE UNWRAPS THAT GYPSY CHAIN FROM HER FIST AND BEGINS TO WRAP ADAM’S NECK AROUND IT AS SHE DID WITH XANDER PAYNE EARLIER IN THE MATCH!
Stew-O: MINERVA IS CHOKING ADAM LUCAS AS SHE DRAGS HIM AWAY FROM THE CONCOURSE AREA! THE FANS ARE COMPLETELY LOSING THEIR MINDS AS ADAM IS GASPING FOR AIR AS THEY GO WHO KNOWS WHERE?!?
Persephone: Is she going to ✨unalive✨him?
Gavin Kirkland: Can we transition to some other part of the arena, please? :lupe:
(The camera pans to the same closet that was seen earlier tonight where Drake King was locked in by Minerva and Hikari Kanno due to a lack of trust in him. There is a noise of mental coming from somewhere as we see that it’s coming from the vents. The camera follows the path of the vent before stopping at the end of the hallway. There you can see a vent shaking and rattling before it swings open and something drops down from it.)
(It’s Drake King who makes one of the cleanest landings on his feet ever, almost like he was a secret agent. He looks impressed with himself for making such a great landing, almost forming a smile on his face, before realizing that he was upset with Minerva and Hikari for locking him in a closet before the match began. His look goes from a charming smile to an emotionless frown.)
(Drake King pulls something from his jacket and it’s a metal bookcase, where the ‘Book of Dristianity’ is kept locked and safe. He looks at the metal bookcase with his initials branded on it on the back and realizes what he must do now. He begins to make his way down to the ring.)
Stew-O: Drake King is out and this could mean trouble for everyone in sight.
(The scene transitions to Limmy Monaghan and Jake Smith in the catering area. Still, Limmy has Mr. Cash in the Vault by his hair as Jake has the strength to get himself away from the team captain of Dynasty.)
Persephone: LIMMY MONAGHAN SMASHES JAKE SMITH’S HEAD AGAINST THE TABLE, WHICH CAUSES FOR JAKE TO STAGGER BACK, BUT LIMMY IS ABLE TO CATCH HIS FORMER INSURGENCY PARTNER BEFORE THROWING HIM OVER THE TABLE! IN THE PROCESS, THIS CAUSES FOR THE TABLE TO FLIP OVER HIM, BUT LIMMY IS ABLE TO GO OVER BEFORE UNLOADING ON A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPION! He grabs Jake from the rubble and it seems like he’s going to get him on top of the rectangular table, which is in the middle of catering. He gets himself up to his feet before getting Jake on top of the table with him!
Gavin Kirkland: This is pure madness! Why hasn’t Disney done anything to stop this mess?! This is probably too much anarchy for anyone! He gets Jake Smith onto his shoulders and it looks like we’re going to get a ‘God of Destruction’s Wrath’ on Jake on top of the table! This cannot be good at all. :lupe:
Stew-O: NO! JAKE SMITH IS PUNCHING THE TOP OF LIMMY MONAGHAN’S HEAD AS HE JUMPS FROM BEHIND HIM! HE GETS LIMMY FROM BEHIND BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A SPINEBUSTER! Then, Jake gets on top of Limmy before unloading on a series of punches on ‘The Leader.’ This causes the two Elitists to fall off the table! Jake is the first one up to his feet before Limmy follows shortly after, but Jake catches him with a superkick, but look at that, Limmy is able to remain perfectly still as Jake connects with another superkick! Limmy keeps his feet planted on the ground!
Persephone: Limmy Monaghan gestures for Jake Smith to hit him again as Jake does that with no hesitation, but Limmy is able to catch Jake by his leg! But, Jake connects with an enzuigiri as that causes for the former Hardcore Champion to stumble to the side! Jake gets Limmy by his hands as he’s being lead to the table with the toaster and wafflemaker! Oh god, he’s going to cook? :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH OPENS THE TOP OF THE WAFFLEMAKER BEFORE PLACING LIMMY MONAGHAN’S HAND IN IT AND SLAMMING IT CLOSED! JAKE TURNS IT ON TO THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE POSSIBLE! :damn:
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan is screaming in pain! I can’t imagine how that must feel, but Jake Smith is looking for anyway to weaken Limmy enough for Team Showdown to win the match! It’s metal burning onto a hand, ladies and gentlemen. Not only do you have the harshness of the metal, but putting that on a high temperature and it’s a match made in h-e-🏒-🏒
Persephone: Jake Smith removes Limmy Monaghan’s right hand from the wafflemaker and Limmy with his left hand punches Jake in the face! Jake returns the favor by punching Limmy in the face! Limmy with a punch to Jake! Jake with a punch to Limmy! The two former Insurgency partners are going at it! Limmy with a knee to the gut of Mr. Cash in the Vault as he grabs him by the back of his neck and out of the catering area!
(The camera pans to Adam Lucas and Minerva in the boiling room of the arena. The two Elitist are bleeding. Minerva is bleeding so much, her vision is basically imparied, but she is still getting some hits in.)
Stew-O: Thank god, Adam Lucas is alive!
Persephone: Yeah, but for how long??
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS GETS MINERVA BY THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND FLIPS HER, WHICH MAKES HER COLLIDE WITH THE GAS TANK! I’M SURPRISED IF THAT DIDN’T TEAR MINERVA’S SPINE IN HALF! ADAM IS DOING WHAT HE NEEDS TO DO IN ORDER TO WIN THIS MATCH! ADAM GETS MINERVA UP TO HER FEET AND HITS HER HEAD FIRST AGAINST ONE OF THE PIPES AS THAT CAUSES HER TO STUMBLE TO THE FLOOR! Team Showdown’s captain knows what’s on the line. He knows what it feels to come short in these high stakes matches and he knows that he can’t lose tonight!
Stew-O: Adam Lucas follows that up with a basement dropkick as that sends the EAW Champion back against the wall! Adam goes over to get Minerva back to her feet, but Minerva knees Adam in the stomach! She then knife-edge chops Adam in the chest as that sends him back! Adam goes to knife-edge chop Minerva, BUT MINERVA DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! SHE GRABS ADAM BACK AND APPLIES A HEADLOCK BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH AN ELBOW DROP AS ‘TWILIGHT’ CONNECTS!
Persephone: ADAM LUCAS IS DROPPED DOWN AS MINERVA LIFTS ADAM UP AND IT SEEMS LIKE SHE’S GOING FOR ‘ATLAS FALLS’ – THE TWISTING BRAINBUSTER ON THE CAPTAIN OF TEAM SHOWDOWN! I FEEL LIKE THIS COULD BE THE ONE THING THAT TAKES ADAM OUT FOR GOOD! I HOPE NOT, BUT SOMETHING NEEDS TO! :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: NO! ADAM LUCAS COUNTERS WITH A SUPLEX ON MINERVA! HE LIFTS MINERVA UP AND CONNECTS WITH THE BIGGEST SPINEBUSTER THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN HIM CONNECT WITH! MINERVA LANDS ON ONE OF THE PIPES THAT CONNECTS THE GAS ONTO THE VENTS AND OH NO…
(The pipes that connect everything breaks apart from the gas as it begins to make a leaking noise. Soon after, Adam Lucas sees a led pipe next to him and picks that up. There is a slight hesitation with leaving Minerva there. After all, that’s his wife’s friend and someone that he has respect for. But, Adam realizes that he needs to win for Team Showdown and runs out the door.)
(The camera pans back to ringside with Xander Payne, Serenity Valdez and Hikari Kanno inside the ring.)
Stew-O: As we finally pan to the ring, things have gotten crazy with these three Elitists, who refuse to back down from one another! We have the Specialists Champion, Serenity Valdez and Hikari Kanno, who are throwing punches at each other! Each of these women are clearly exhausted as Xander tries to get in the middle of the situation, but Hikari and Serenity chop him in the chest before grabbing him by each arm and whip him across the horizontal set of ropes as they stop him with a shoulder tackle, but Xander is not moving!
Persephone: Xander Payne headbutts Serenity Valdez and then kicks Hikari Kanno away from him! Serenity gets right back up as she looks to throw a punch to Xander, but Xander throws her aside before throwing a knife-edge chop to the chest of the former Unified Tag Team Champion! HIKARI IS ABLE TO REMAIN STILL, PRETTY UNFAZED BY THE CHOP AS XANDER GOES FOR ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! THIS ONE LOOKS HARDER THAN THE LAST ONE! STILL, HIKARI REMAINS CALM. IT’S ALMOST LIKE SHE HAS A SERIOUS LOOK ON HER FACE AS XANDER CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE!
Gavin Kirkland: Hikari Kanno is still up on her feet as she is looking at ‘The Best in the World’ dead in the eye, but connecting with a knee strike to the face of Xander Payne! THIS CAUSES HIM TO FALL BACK INTO ONE KNEE AS HIKARI CONNECTS WITH A SERIES OF KICKS AND SLAPS TO THE FACE OF THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! XANDER IS DOING HIS BEST TO CATCH ALL OF THAT, BUT HIKARI IS TOO QUICK FOR HIM! HIKARI IS LIKE A FIRECRACKER! SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH ONE FINAL SIDEKICK TO HIS SKULL AS HE FALLS TO HIS SIDE! HIKARI WITH THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Xander Payne with a kick out! Hikari Kanno realizes what exactly she needs to be doing and that’s wrapping this match up and giving Team Voltage the victory! They might be able to get the job done with two people —
Persephone: We still got Drake King who is planning to make his presence felt at some point in the match! Hikari Kanno begins to apply the cross face/rings of Saturn combination that she calls ‘Auswählen.’ She is locking to apply the move on Xander Payne, who is scrambling at this point She is trying to lock her fingers, but Xander is scrambling out of this hold!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT, LOOK AT THIS — SERENITY VALDEZ CONNECTS WITH ‘HIT THE LIGHTS’ TO THE BACK OF HIKARI KANNO’S SKULL! IS THIS GOING TO BE ENOUGH TO GIVE TEAM DYNASTY THE VICTORY FOR A THIRD YEAR IN A ROW?!?!?
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Stew-O: HIKARI KANNO KICKS OUT!!!! SERENITY VALDEZ CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!
Persephone: NOW, SERENITY VALDEZ LOCKS IN THE ‘AMARI’ – THE CRIPPLER CROSSFACE, BUT ON HIKARI KANNO! HIKARI IS TRYING TO SCRAMBLE OUT OF THIS MOVE AS SERENITY HAS THE MOVE CINCHED IN!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander Payne comes from behind as he hoists Serenity Valdez up and connects with a high-angle uranage as she goes crashing onto the spine of Hikari Kanno! Now, it seems like Xander is only focused on Hikari at the moment, who just had all the weight of Serenity slammed on top of her spine! Xander gets Hikari up to her feet before shoving her into the horizontal set of ropes as he hoists her up –
Stew-O: ‘LAST SEDATION’ – THE POP-UP POWERBOMB FROM THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, BUT HIKARI KANNO CONNECTS WITH A POSIONRANA ON XANDER PAYNE! THAT WAS ENOUGH TO KNOCK SOME OF THE WIND ON TEAM VOLTAGE MEMBER.
(The camera pans to the EAW Universe, where Limmy Monaghan and Jake Smith are clashing with each other. It seems like the two Elitists are finding their way back inside the ring, but we can’t be too sure.)
Persephone: It seems like Limmy Monaghan is fighting with his left hand at the moment since Jake Smith burned his right hand with a wafflemaker, but Jake burning things isn’t really a new thing.
Gavin Kirkland: Limmy Monaghan throws a punch to Jake Smith, who knees Limmy in the stomach before hoisting him in the air and connecting with a kneecap brainbuster! Jake is gesturing for security to evacuate the fans from the arena! We all saw what happened earlier in the match up with Joso and Jake, so if I was the security, I would be getting these fans out of harm’s way! Jake is getting Limmy into position by one of the chairs and I have no idea what he’s planning to execute, but it doesn’t look pretty for Limmy!
Stew-O: JAKE SMITH WITH AN IMPALER DDT! HE’S TAKING A PAGE OUT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF EAW’S PLAYBOOK AS LIMMY MONAGHAN’S FACE GOES PLANTING ONTO ONE OF THE CHAIRS! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE JAKE IS GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT LIMMY STAYS DOWN! HE PLACES THE CHAIR UNDERNEATH LIMMY’S HEAD BEFORE PULLING HIS ARMS BACK. LIMMY FINDS HIMSELF IN A SURFBOARD-LIKE POSITION AND WE’VE SEEN JAKE HIT THIS ON JACOB SENN LAST SEASON AND IT SEEMS LIKE LIMMY’S HEAD IS GOING TO BE ‘CRUSHCRUSHCRUSH.’
Persephone: But, look up from the railing above them!
Gavin Kirkland: JOSO IS STANDING ON TOP OF THE RAILING AS HE FLIES FROM IT! JOSO WITH A MOONSAULT AS THAT TAKES DOWN JAKE SMITH! JOSO IS STILL ALIVE IN THIS THING AS THE CROWD IS UP ON THEIR FEET FOR THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! Still, Joso was able to land on his feet by connecting with that moonsault! I don’t think that Jake saw Joso coming, but Joso gets Jake up to his feet before connecting with a knife-edge chop to the chest of Jake, who staggers back! Joso connects with another knife-edge chop! It seems like they’re going in direction of the barricade that block the ringside!
Stew-O: Jake Smith’s best solution would be to take this match back to ringside. He has Xander Payne there to possibly be some help to him! But, at the same time, Joso and Serenity are going to be united! Everyone is going to come back around to this area! Joso throws Jake over the barricade as he hopes over at the same time! Meanwhile, Serenity Valdez has a smirk on her face, knowing that Team Dynasty could be moments away from the biggest victory of their young careers!
Persephone: Joso rolls Jake Smith inside the ring as he slides underneath the bottom ropes shortly after! Joso tells Serenity Valdez to hold Jake up and throw Jake to him! There, Joso connects with a discus lariat! Then, he follows that up with a snap dragon suplex as that takes Jake to his knees, but Joso connects with a superkick! This causes for Jake to stagger back as he tries to look for some way back to his feet, only to have a spinning heel kick take him back as Joso follows that up with pop-up knee strike! Finally, Joso is able to top all of that up by connecting with a brainbuster and he races for the cover!
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Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS WITH A LEAD PIPE TO THE BACK OF JOSO’S SKULL OUT OF NOWHERE!!!! That takes him out momentarily as Serenity Valdez goes right after Adam, who then smashes the pipe to her stomach, causing her to go down to one knee! Then, Adam slams the pipe to the back of her spine! He sees that Serenity is still finding a way back to her feet, but Adam slams the pipe to her spine again, taking her down!
Persephone: Adam Lucas looks at Hikari Kanno is is starting to find her way back to her feet as he swings the lead pipe to her forehead, BUT HIKARI DUCKS IT BEFORE GOING BEHIND HIM AND CONNECT WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! ADAM IS ABLE TO ROLL TO ONE KNEE AS HIKARI RUNS AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A GIANT BOOT! But, she doesn’t have much time to process that before turning herself around and gets kicked in the stomach by Joso, who is still feeling the effects of that lead pipe to the skull! Joso gets Hikari into position before connecting with a front suplex into a cutter–
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT IN THE WORLD??!?!?
Stew-O: DRAKE KING JUST TOOK THAT METAL BOOKCASE AND SLAMMED IT INTO THE SKULL OF JOSO! NOW, DRAKE IS LOOKING AT ADAM LUCAS BEFORE DRIVING THAT METAL BOOKCASE TO HIS SKULL, KNOCKING HIM INTO ONE OF THE CORNERS! SERENITY VALDEZ GOES AFTER HIM, BUT GETS THE SAME RESULT WITH DRAKE SWINGING THAT METAL BOOKCASE TO HER FACE!!!! JAKE SMITH IS FINDING HIS STRENGTH TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT DRAKE SLAMS THE METAL BOOKCASE TO HIS FACE!!!! XANDER PAYNE GOES AFTER DRAKE AS DRAKE GOES TO SWING THE METAL BOOKCASE TO HIM, BUT XANDER DUCKS, BUT DRAKE SLAMS THE BOOKCASE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!!!!!
Persephone: Drake King just took out FIVE Elitist in just a matter of moments into this match up! Now, we have Drake King, who is staring down one of the women who locked him in the closet. You can cut that tension with a knife, but look at the ramp.
(We see the EAW Champion herself, Minerva, with a red tank of gasoline and a crimson face, making her way down the ramp. No one knows how she was able to get herself out of the boiler room, which was suffering from a gas leak and smoke, but Minerva looks like she’s ready to end some lives and most likely, Drake King’s life.)
Stew-O: This isn’t going to end pretty. :lupe:
(The members of Team Voltage are arguing with one another. That seems to be the only focus at this very moment. Drake King is upset about the attack by Minerva and Hikari Kanno and being locked in a closet. Minerva is angry at Drake for multiple reasons that were established last season. Meanwhile, Hikari thought that she had nothing to do with Drake and his scheming ways, actually trusted him, and come to find out he set her up for a loss back at Rise of the Resistance!)
Persephone: It seems like Team Voltage is ready to implode. These three need to focus on the common task in hand. Drake King is telling Minerva to put away the gas tank and matches, but Minerva is almost gesturing, throwing the gas tank in Drake’s face, which startles Drake.
(Team Voltage is completely oblivious to Team Dynasty and Team Showdown assembling on each side of them. We have Xander Payne, Jake Smith and Adam Lucas on one side. We have Serenity Valdez, Joso and Limmy Monaghan, who is still feeling the effects from the fight in the crowd on the other side. Meanwhile, Hikari Kanno has eventually caught on to the trouble they are in, trying to get their attention.)
Gavin Kirkland: It seems like Hikari Kanno is able to get their attention as Drake King is chuckling, trying to play nice. Drake is looking at Team Dynasty in a playful manner before all of Team Voltage turns to the other side at the same time to look at Team Showdown. Both Team Dynasty and Showdown have evil smiles and smirks on their faces. This is really not going to end pretty –
Stew-O: TEAM SHOWDOWN AND TEAM DYNASTY BEGIN TO BEAT THE LIVING HECK OUT OF TEAM VOLTAGE! :damn: IT SEEMS LIKE THOSE TWO BRANDS HAVE HAD IT WITH VOLTAGE’S BULLSUGAR AND DRAMA! THEY JUST WANT TO PUT ALL OF THIS MADNESS TO AN END! SERENITY VALDEZ AND JOSO ARE BEATING UP HIKARI KANNO! LIMMY MONAGHAN AND JAKE SMITH ARE PUTTING DOWN MINERVA! XANDER PAYNE AND ADAM LUCAS ARE TRYING TO TAKE DOWN DRAKE KING! Out of all the competitors in the match, Drake King is the freshest Elitist. He was locked in a closet for a majority of this match up!
Persephone: Drake King and Hikari Kanno are thrown out of the ring on opposite sides, leaving Minerva in the ring with Xander Payne and Adam Lucas! Adam swings the pipe to Minerva’s stomach, causing her to clutch her stomach in pain! Adam goes to connect that lead pipe to her stomach again, but she kicks Adam away from her! XANDER CONNECTS WITH A POWERFUL CLOTHESLINE AS SOON AS SHE TURNS AROUND! THEN, XANDER HOISTS UP THE EAW CHAMPION, MINERVA FOR THE ‘XANDER DRIVER’ –THE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER AS THAT’S GOING TO TAKE DOWN THE WORLD CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: Minerva is able to flip herself over as she has Xander Payne in a tombstone piledriver position – ‘TPK’ – THE PRINCESS KILLER!!!! MINERVA WITH THE COVER!!!!!!
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Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS BREAKS UP THE PIN! DRAKE KING SLIDES IN THE RING, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT ADAM DUCKS AS HE MANAGES TO GET DRAKE INTO POSITION FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX AS THAT SENDS HIM INTO ONE OF THE CORNERS! Adam charges to one of the corners, nailing Drake with a running forearm to the face! Adam stands on top of the ropes, looking down on Drake as he begins to punch the top of Drake’s head! One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! But, Drake hoists Adam up, but look!
Persephone: HIKARI KANNO IS BALANCING ON THE TOP ROPE AGAIN AS SHE GETS ON ADAM LUCAS AND CONNECTS WITH THE ‘IDOL STAR DROP’ – THE TOP ROPE BODYSCISSORS BACKFLIP INTO A BACK-TO-BACK KNEELING PILEDRIVER! AT THE SAME TIME, ADAM CONNECTS WITH A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN ON DRAKE KING, WHICH SENDS HIM FLYING! HIKARI LIFTS ADAM INTO POSITION FOR ‘BOOK OF THE END’ – HAMMERLOCK BACK SUPLEX INTO A MICHINOKU DRIVER II! DRAKE IS LOOKING AROUND TO SEE IF ANYONE IS GETTING UP AS HIKARI GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH BREAKS UP THE PIN!!!!!!
Stew-O: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ – THE CURBSTOMP FROM ‘THE MESSIAH’ HIMSELF AS DRAKE KING GETS JAKE SMITH AND TAKES HIM OUT OF THE RING! Drake notices that a few of the Elitists at ringside are starting to get back to their feet, so he rebounds himself off the set of ropes and connects with a tope con hilo to Xander Payne, Serenity Valdez and Limmy Monaghan, but happily, it seems like Joso was able to get the hell out of the way! Drake turns around as Joso connects with a superkick that staggers the former World Champion back, but Joso follows that superkick up and connects with a slingblade as that takes down ‘The Messiah!’
Persephone: JOSO FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT AS THAT TAKES DRAKE KING DOWN! Joso is hyping himself up as he’s gesturing for the World Champion to find himself to his feet! Joso slams Drake’s head against the edge of the apron before putting him on the apron! Joso gets on top of the apron as he pulls Drake into position for the piledriver on the apron, but Drake is able to get himself out of Joso’s grasp before nailing him with a knee strike that takes the Interwire Champion back!
Gavin Kirkland: Joso goes right after Drake King with a clothesline, but Drake delivers a kick to the stomach before lifting Joso up and connecting with a falcon arrow on the apron! That sends the champion down! But, we see that Limmy Monaghan is starting to get to his feet as he manages to lift Drake up and throw him over his shoulder, but Drake manages to land on his feet behind Limmy, who turns around as Drake lands a superkick to the chin of Dynasty’s team captain!
Stew-O: DRAKE KING CHARGES AT LIMMY MONAGHAN AND CONNECTS WITH A BLOCKBUSTER ON THE COLD CONCRETE THAT MINERVA AND HIKARI KANNO STRIPPED FROM RINGSIDE WAY EARLIER INTO THE MATCH! I THINK THAT LIMMY LANDED ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH THAT! THE BACK OF HIS HEAD HAS BEEN TAKING QUITE A BEATING IN THIS MATCH AND IT’S SLOWED HIM DOWN A BIT, BUT HE JUST KEEPS GOING! This is one of the reasons why he was chosen to lead Team Dynasty at Territorial Invasion! Drake begins to unload on a series of punches to the face of Limmy before placing him on top of our table!
Persephone: Oh goodness, we need to get out of the way.
(The commentators getting out of their chairs and scrambling for their papers is heard. When it becomes clear, Drake King places Limmy Monaghan on top of the table.)
Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE KING JOINS LIMMY MONAGHAN ON TOP OF THE TABLE AS DRAKE GETS LIMMY IN POSITION FOR ‘ASCENSION’ — THE PEDIGREE ON LIMMY! HE HOOKS LIMMY’S ARMS, BUT LIMMY IS REFUSING TO MOVE! HE KNOWS THE LAST THING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN IS GIVING DRAKE AND TEAM VOLTAGE THE UPPER HAND IN THIS MATCH! HE KNOWS THAT IF HE TAKES THIS MOVE, IT COULD DECREASE THE CHANCES OF DYNASTY WALKING AWAY WITH THE VICTORY.
Stew-O: DRAKE KING LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH ‘ASCENSION’ AGAIN, BUT LIMMY MONAGHAN HAS DRAKE KING UPSIDE DOWN ON HIS BACK AS HE GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR ‘BERMUDA’S END’ — THE KNEELING BELLY-TO-BACK PILEDRIVER ON DRAKE KING! THIS SHATTERS OUR TABLE AS THE TWO ELITISTS ARE DOWN ON THE GROUND! Limmy knows that he can’t waste any time, but to get inside that ring and end this match! Both men are in pain! Limmy looks tired as heck, but he tries to rise back to his feet, gets Drake and rolls them back inside the ring!
Persephone: LIMMY MONAGHAN GETS DRAKE KING INTO POSITION AS HE TAKES HIM UP ON HIS SHOULDERS! ‘GOD OF DESTRUCTION’S WRATH’ — THE ONE-HANDED ELECTRIC CHAIR DRIVER ON TEAM VOLTAGE’S CAPTAIN! LIMMY WITH THE COVER!
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Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS BREAKS UP THE PIN! LIMMY MONAGHAN IS LOOKING AT ADAM IN DISBELIEF! THESE TWO MEN ARE SO DETERMINED TO MAKE SURE THAT THEIR BRAND WALKS OUT WITH THE VICTORY! Meanwhile, we look at ringside and it seems like Minerva and Hikari Kanno are pulling out another rectangular shaped table. Minerva has the gasoline in her position as she pours gasoline all over that table!
Stew-O: Hikari Kanno lights up the match and begins to ignite the flame on the table! As the table lights up on fire, they put their focus on Joso and Serenity Valdez. MEANWHILE, AS WE LOOK AT THE ACTION INSIDE THE RING! LIMMY MONAGHAN BEGINS TO SHOVE ADAM LUCAS! ADAM SHOVES LIMMY IN RETURN! YOU CAN TELL THAT THINGS ARE GETTING INTENSE INSIDE THAT RING! PEOPLE’S EMOTIONS ARE RUNNING WILD AS LIMMY THROWS A PUNCH TO ADAM, BUT ADAM RETURNS THE FAVOR BY THROWING A PUNCH TO LIMMY! ADAM GETS LIMMY BY HIS WRIST AND WHIPS HIM INTO ONE OF THE CORNERS! ADAM RUSHES TO THAT CORNER WITH A BODY SPLASH, BUT LIMMY GETS OUT OF THE WAY! HE GRABS ADAM BY THE WAIST AND CONNECTS WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL! IS HE GETTING THE VICTORY HERE?!??!
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Persephone: NO! ADAM LUCAS WAS ABLE TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY AND LOOK AT THIS! HE HAS LIMMY MONAGHAN’S SUBMISSION MOVE LOCKED IN ON LIMMY! LIMMY CALLS THAT ‘ULTIMATE DESPAIR’ — THE OVER-THE-SHOULDER CROSS FACE ON HIS FORMER RIVAL! LIMMY IS IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE AT THE MOMENT! Once upon a time, Adam made Limmy submit to win the PURE Championship and it seems like Adam is looking to do the same thing again! Limmy can feel his grasp slipping away from him as —
Gavin Kirkland: PHOENIX SPLASH BY DRAKE KING AS HE LANDS ON BOTH ADAM LUCAS AND LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!! LOOK AT THIS, IS DRAKE GOING TO STACK THEM BOTH ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND PIN THEM AT THE SAME TIME?!?!?!?
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Stew-O: Adam Lucas and Limmy Monaghan lift Drake King off of them as Xander Payne gets Drake into position for the Gory special before sliding him into position for the ‘Xander Driver’ that he tried to connect earlier in the match and Drake manages to land on his feet! He runs to Xander, who manages to take him down with an arm drag that sends ‘The Messiah’ flinging across the ring! Drake finds himself backed into the corner as Xander flattens Drake like a pancake!
Persephone: OH GOD, THE FIRE REEKS FROM HERE! MINERVA IS CLASHING WITH JOSO! HIKARI KANNO IS THROWING PUNCHES AT SERENITY VALDEZ! MINERVA GOES TO WHIP JOSO TO THE RING POST, BUT JOSO MANAGES TO USE THAT RING POST TO BACK FLIP HIMSELF OFF OF IT! Minerva looked like she had intended to battery ram Joso onto that ring post, but she ran forward, unable to control herself, but she was able to put her hand on the ring post and prevent any sort of collision! Joso is able to grab her by the waist and connects with a deadlift German suplex!
Gavin Kirkland: As we look at Hikari Kanno, who Serenity Valdez managed to take down to one knee! Serenity grabs Hikari, springboards herself off that ring post and connects with a tornado DDT! With ⅔ members of Team Voltage down, Joso and Serenity look at that flaming table that Minerva lit up earlier in the match! The two of them get Minerva and Hikari on that apron before getting on the apron themselves! It seems like Joso and Serenity are looking to suplex them to the table!
Stew-O: I’m not sure how they’ll be able to do that! Joso goes to lift Minerva, but Minerva is holding onto the top rope! Hikari does the same thing when Serenity tries to lift her up! It seems like Joso and Serenity are going to attempt the same thing, but Minerva and Hikari know that they cannot fall into that table! Minerva and Hikari are throwing elbows to the two members of Team Dynasty, but Joso and Serenity find themselves clutching onto the middle rope for dear life!
Persephone: JOSO GOES TO LIFT MINERVA FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT MINERVA COUNTERS BY CONNECTING WITH ‘THE DARK’ — THE BLACK MIST BLINDS JOSO AS MINERVA SHOVES HIM OFF THE APRON AND ONTO THE TABLE OF FLAMES! With Serenity being distracted by all of that, Hikari Kanno manages to get Serenity Valdez in position for the hitodenashi driver as Hikari jumps to the outside to make sure the move has an extra impact to it! I think that Serenity landed on the back of her neck!
Gavin Kirkland: Hikari Kanno and Minerva look at each other with a nod before rolling back inside the ring! Meanwhile, as we look towards the outside, we see that Jake Smith has begun to pummel DRAKE KING WITH THAT PTSD REVOKER THAT WE HAVEN’T SEEN SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH! JAKE IS BEATING THE LIVING HECK OUT OF HIS FORMER ‘ROUND TABLE’ BRETHREN! THE SAME MAN THE HE LIVED IN THE SHADOW DURING THE EARLIER STAGES OF HIS CAREER! JAKE KNOWS THAT HE NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT FOR SOME WAY TO TAKE DRAKE OUT OF THE EQUATION FOR GOOD! HE GRABS THAT METAL BOOKCASE THAT DRAKE BROUGHT INTO THE MATCH!
Stew-O: Jake Smith is stalking Drake King to his feet, ready to smash that metal bookcase to Drake’s face, but — HIKARI KANNO CONNECTS WITH A CHOP LOCK THAT TAKES JAKE TO HIS KNEES! NOW, WE SEE THAT HIKARI IS LOOKING TO USE THAT PTSD REVOKER THAT JAKE BROUGHT TO THE MATCH AND SLAM IT AGAINST THE SIDE OF HIS SKULL! That noise was quite disturbing as Hikari gets Jake and throws him over to the timekeeper’s area, hoping that it’s the last they’ll see of him! Hikari covers Jake with some of the leather chairs, steel chairs and coverings that are used to assemble ringside! She even places the ringside mat that she and Minerva ripped apart earlier in the match!
Persephone: As we look back inside the ring, we see that Minerva throws Limmy Monaghan outside of the ring! Drake King throws Adam Lucas out of the ring! The two team captains are on the outside as Xander Payne is left inside the ring with Team Voltage!
Gavin Kirkland: Minerva has that tank of gasoline and begins to pour it around the edges of the apron! Oh goodness, she’s planning to burn everything to the ground! :lupe:
Stew-O: It’s almost like a barrier to keep everyone else out. :oh:
Persephone: Minerva lights up the match and begins to ignite the fire that forms around the edge of the ring! Meanwhile as we look inside the ring, we find Xander Payne who is looking to find his way up to his feet at the corner! Xander is gesturing for Team Voltage to give it everything that they have! Hikari Kanno runs to Xander, BUT XANDER BLOCKS AND SHOVES HER AWAY! MINERVA GOES AND DOES THE SAME THING, BUT XANDER PUNCHES THE EAW CHAMPION AWAY! HE CONNECTS WITH A HEADBUTT TO DRAKE KING! HE KICKS HIKARI AWAY! HE KICKS MINERVA AND SUPERKICKS DRAKE AWAY FROM HIM! XANDER IS LOOKING TO TAKE CARE OF THE VOLTAGE PROBLEM ALL ON HIS OWN!
(As we look at the outside of the ring, we see Limmy Monaghan and Adam Lucas trying to look for an extinguisher from underneath the ring. The two men are trying to be as careful as they possibly can to not burn themselves. We have Limmy who is asking for an official or someone to put out the fire at ringside. Adam looks very concerned about the action happening inside the ring with Xander Payne needing to handle Team Voltage all on his own.)
Gavin Kirkland: Xander Payne is able to throw Hikari Kanno into Minerva, which takes those two out of the equation before setting his sight on his fellow wrestling rival, Drake King! Drake goes after Xander, BUT XANDER IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A PALM STRIKE TO THE JAW. HE CALLS THAT ‘OVERDOSE!’ DRAKE THROWS A PUNCH TO THE FACE, BUT THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO STAGGER XANDER AS HE THROWS A GIANT KNEE STRIKE, WHICH TAKES THE VOLTAGE TEAM CAPTAIN TO HIS KNEES! Xander manages to stack Minerva and Hikari on top of each other and at the corner! He places Drake on top of them and if it looks like what it’s going to look like, it was nice knowing them!
Stew-O: XANDER PAYNE GOES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A ‘HEATWAVE’ – HIS VARIATION OF A CANNONBALL SENTON TO THE MEMBERS OF TEAM VOLTAGE! HE PULLS DRAKE BY HIS LEG AND GOES FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT?!?!
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Persephone: DRAKE KING WITH THE KICK OUT! XANDER PAYNE REALIZES THAT HE CAN’T LOSE HIS TEMPER! HE NEEDS TO FIND A WAY TO END THIS MATCH AND WIN FOR TEAM SHOWDOWN! HE GETS DRAKE UP TO HIS FEET AS HE PUSHES HIM AGAINST THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES! DRAKE REBOUNDS FROM THOSE SET OF ROPES AS XANDER LIFTS DRAKE UP AND CONNECTS WITH ‘LAST SEDATION!’ – BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO JUMP DOWN AT THE LAST SECOND BEFORE NAILING XANDER WITH A SUPERKICK! Drake pulls Xander closer before connecting with ‘Crown of Thorns’ – the half nelson backbreaker!
(At ringside, an official arrives with a fire extinguisher as Limmy Monaghan gets his hands on it. There is a struggle with what exactly he needs to do to make it work as Adam Lucas looks to take the fire extinguisher from him and show him how it works, but Limmy takes it away as the two men are pulling the extinguisher to themselves. In the middle of all of that bickering, the fire extinguisher releases the white foam of smoke.)
Gavin Kirkland: Inside the ring, Xander Payne is looking to get himself into a crawling position, BUT DRAKE KING IS AT THE CORNER WITH A SMIRK FORMING ON HIS FACE AS HE RUNS AND CONNECTS WITH ‘BOOK OF DRISTIANITY’ – THE PUNT KICK TO THE SKULL OF XANDER PAYNE! XANDER FALLS TO HIS BACK AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
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(Adam Lucas and Limmy Monaghan see the smoke clearing as the fire was put out. They see that Drake King has Xander Payne pinned in the middle of the ring as both men go to slide inside the ring.)
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(Minerva and Hikari Kanno get Adam Lucas and Limmy Monaghan’s legs, pulling them out of the ring at the last second.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Cold War” by Hans Zimmer begins to play through the speakers. The Voltage stans are completely on their feet, cheering for their brand as Drake King rolls off of Xander Payne. Minerva drops to the ground at ringside, completely exhausted and Hikari Kanno has one arm dangling on the barricade with a smirk on her face.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNERS OF THIS MATCH… DRAKE THE REDEEMER…HIKARI KANNO AND THE EAW CHAMPION…MINERVA….TEAM VOLTAGE!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: I am completely blown away! This match was an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end! I thought every single person in this match delivered a star-studded performance! At some point, I had no idea how this was going to end. Like, this could have went on forever!
Persephone: Happily, it didn’t reach that point because I think that Disney would have a heart attack after witnessing what just occurred at Anarchy in the Arena. This was supposed to be a match to keep everything inside, but I’m afraid about what Disney is going to think about all of this. :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: We’re mostly gonna end up in trouble, but the crowd is up on their feet, applauding all of these Elitists for their wonderful performances tonight!
(The camera goes to Team Dynasty’s Joso and Serenity Valdez, who are having their burns tended to on top of the ramp by medical personnel. They looked bummed out due to the result of the match on top of feeling emotionally drained from what this match had to offer. Both went out, wanting to prove that they more than deserve their spot and only time will tell if they believe they did. If anything matters, they deserve the gold on their shoulders. We pan to Limmy Monaghan who is resting his head against one of the barricades, looking heartbroken of the result. He really wanted to go out there and prove that he was more than fit to be ‘The Leader’ and represent Dynasty, but did this create a bit of doubt for him? Or will he find a way to pick himself up?)
(The camera goes to Team Showdown with Adam Lucas looking completely speechless at the celebration inside the ring after falling short of breaking up the pin for Team Showdown, but once again, he felt like it was taken away from him. How is he going to be mentally going into Showdown? Jake Smith is looking to pick himself from the rubble thanks to a couple of medical personnel, but he shakes his head, not believing that he felt short of winning a match. Once again, he is met with defeat and it makes you wonder how much will he be able to take? What is he going to need to do to turn his luck around? Xander Payne is being rolled out of the ring by two referees, but Xander pushes them out of the way and tries to find the strength to walk by himself, but falls down within a couple of steps. To him, this match didn’t display him as being ‘The Best in the World,’ so he’s going to not try to be too hard on himself. After all, he’s still the best wrestler in the world and will continue to prove that every time he steps foot in the ring.)
Stew-O: You got to give Team Showdown and Team Dynasty their flowers tonight. Everyone showed up and went as hard as they possibly could. At the end of the day Serenity Valdez and Joso deserve the gold on their shoulders. This match should be nothing more than a confidence boost between these two fast-growing, talented individuals. For Limmy Monaghan, he is a future World Champion and could be the one to dethrone Andre Walker, no doubt about it.
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith and Adam Lucas are two future World Champions in the making. While this may be a bump in the road for them, it will only make them better. Xander Payne has been to the mountaintop again and will be there, but he needs to continue to show people that he’s a magnificent wrestler and we’ll see that on Showdown.
Persephone: Congratulations to Team Voltage!
(All of team Voltage are in the ring now, and while Drake is celebrating like he just won the Superbowl, Hikari and Minerva are exchanging looks behind his back. Regardless of what transpired between all of them tonight and in the past, they did manage to one of the wildest and most competitive matches in EAW history and it was indeed a team effort. While both of them have unfinished business with Drake, they nod to one another and raise one another’s arms in the air. Drake turns around and looks at them, but both women turn their back to him. That’s the final shot of Territorial Invasion and it fades to black.)
(As Voltage returns to the stage, ‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ by Led Zeppelin hits. This causes the entire crowd to explode with cheers, and before long the cheers grow even louder as Jamie O’Hara begins walking out, standing at the stage. Jamie holds a microphone in his hand, and after a few seconds, he’s joined by his teammates in the upcoming War Games match as Rex McAllister and Dr. Bethany Blue walk out holding microphones of their own. Jamie begins walking down the ramp once they walk out, and all three Elitists look ready for the upcoming match, all heading down to the ring.)
James Peters: Here comes Voltage’s War Games team, with the captain himself Jamie O’Hara. This is a very stacked team needless to say, as also on his team is Hall of Famer Rex McAllister and former World Champion Dr. Bethany Blue. This won’t be an easy match though, as we know who their opponents are.
Rich Russillo: I’m sure they’re not doubting themselves, though. There are many talented Elitists competing in the War Games match, but look at this team! I’m sure they’re out here to speak about the match, so they’d tell you the same thing I am. This is an incredible team.
James Peters: Right, I’m sure Persephone is just as excited as we are to see them in action!
Persephone: …
(Jamie walks up the steel steps as Rex McAllister and Dr. Bethany Blue climb up the apron. They all enter the ring, and immediately Jamie begins to speak as he steps through the ropes.)
Jamie O’Hara: This War Games conversation should have ended with my Bloodsport match. As soon as I became the captain of this team, this match was mine. I really have no reason to even consider the efforts of the other two teams here, because neither Dynasty nor Showdown has me on their brand. I’m sure in many other situations either Kassidy Heart or Adam Lucas would be able to lead their team to victory. Maybe if Jack Ripley did the impossible rather than living up to everyone’s expectations back at Bloodsport, things would be a little more uncertain. That’s not what happened though, and of course it isn’t. As much as every single opponent of mine tries to convince themselves otherwise, I’m not someone that solely makes promises out of arrogance or because of their desire to prove something. I’ve already proven everything I needed to at this stage of my career and I’ve already made it clear that leading a team was far from a desire of mine, but things seem to come easy to me. Whether it’s defeating Hall of Famers that aren’t worth my time or leading teams to victory in the main event of Territorial Invasion, none of this is difficult for me. It was never going to be difficult, because I stand alone in this industry. When I say nobody can compare to me, it’s no exaggeration. Despite my lack of care it was obvious that I was the best possible choice for team captain, and I wouldn’t make a mistake choosing my own teammates.
(There is a mostly positive but slightly mixed reaction coming from the crowd, because while the fans are firmly behind Rex McAllister, the same can’t be said for Dr. Bethany Blue.)
Jamie O’Hara: I won’t deny that there’s history involved with some of the Elitists on the other two teams, but I don’t plan to spend this next week wasting my time solely concerned with past events. Whether I’m spending years making a fool out of Myles or leaving Kassidy Heart with a victory she’ll never obtain again, there’s one thing that remains true. When you look at the very top of this business you see Jamie O’Hara. When you think of the greatest Elitists to ever touch this industry, you think of Jamie O’Hara. There is one man every single one of our opponents will see as a threat unlike any other and that’s the captain of this team. I’ve already made my thoughts on certain Elitists Kassidy Heart known and I won’t pretend I don’t look forward to denying her the chance of defeating me once again, but when she and all of our other opponents fail it’ll be because they just couldn’t do it. Just like nearly every single person I face is unable to defeat me, Showdown and Dynasty’s best efforts won’t be enough to stop me. The only difference here is that I won’t be alone. I’ll be walking into War Games with two Elitists who want this win, as well as the chance to right some wrongs of their own.
Jamie O’Hara: It doesn’t matter who you are. Whether you’re as lowly as Sheridan Müller or have found the success Limmy Monaghan has over the past year. Every single opponent will fall without exception. That’s the fate our six opponents have doomed themselves to, and I know they’ll deny it. Some will look to rewrite history. Some will look to repeat it, and others will look for the biggest victory of their career, one that even towers over their World Championship victories. They all want the chance to say they won this War Games match and overcame a threat as great as the Ace, and they won’t get that. The satisfaction that comes with having your hard work pay off with a victory, the relief that comes through making it out of such a grueling match, the other two brands will have to wait another year to experience it. The only team that’ll walk out of that cage is mine. That was a guarantee from the very start, and in one week’s time things will play out exactly how I said they would. My team wins.
(The fans cheer as Jamie O’Hara stops speaking. He has a bit of a smirk on his face, and from there Rex McAllister begins to speak.)
Rex McAllister: There’s a lot of great talent on the other two brands, talent that I’ve had the chance ro face throughout my career. Myles, Limmy Monaghan, the Visual Prophet, and I’m sure we all remember Pain for Pride very well. These are just some of the names I’ve faced within the past few years, and I’m not walking into this match for the sake of allowing any of our opponents to leave with a victory. Former Champions, current Champions, even the Cash in the Vault briefcase holder. I know exactly what we’re up against and none of it scares me because I know what this match is all about. I know how War Games works. I’ve competed in War Games just like Jamie has, and beyond that I’ve been through it all and accomplished what I have against some of the toughest names this entire business has to offer. I’ve challenged myself all throughout my career and this match is no different. Jamie gave me an offer. He allowed me the decision to join his War Games team, and there’s no way I could refuse. As far as I’m concerned it wasn’t even an option, and I don’t believe I’ll be regretting my decision either. We may be up against some talented competitors, but right now I’m standing in the ring with two of Voltage’s best. If the other two teams are looking for doubts, Voltage is the wrong place to start searching, because everyone in this ring knows what they’re capable of. Just like Jamie said, when this match is over we’ll be the team leaving with the victory.
Rex McAllister: I’ve already explained my belief in myself heading into this match, but in War Games we’ll need to do our best to work as a team and I have faith that we’ll be the brand capable of getting the job done. Jamie’s resume speaks for itself. He’s seen it all and done it all, and he’s the man that picked me to be his teammate in the first place. That act alone shows just how much faith he has in my ability to get the job done, as well as the level of trust we’ll have in each other at Territorial Invasion. Something like that is a necessity and clearly Jamie knows that very well, but that’s not a surprise, is it? He clearly knows what he’s doing here, and that’s preparing to head into victory in one week’s time. I’m also choosing to trust in Dr. Bethany Blue and her ability to work alongside us, because she *is* extremely talented. She’s an amazing competitor who no doubt will be a major threat for the other two brands. There was just one thing I was concerned about when she first made it known she wanted a spot, and it was her ability to fight Adam Lucas. I don’t need to hide the fact that I was unsure of whether or not she’d be able to, because she’s already made it clear that this won’t be a problem for her. Nothing will get in her way, nothing will get in Jamie’s way, and I don’t plan to let anything get in my way either.
(There’s a very focused look on Rex McAllister’s face that the camera gets a closer look of, and the fans began to cheer after hearing Rex’s words.)
Rex McAllister: There’s a lot about this match that I could say I’m looking forward to. Having the opportunity to face Elitists I haven’t in a very long time, competing in a match that I haven’t taken part in in years, or even simply having the opportunity to represent my brand in a match that’ll be as challenging as this. There’s a lot to look forward to with this War Games match, but above all there’s one thing all three of us seem to be on the same page about. We may not agree on exactly everything, but we all want a win at Territorial Invasion and we don’t plan to leave with anything less. There’s a lot on the line here and we’re not going to pass up the opportunity to pick up such a big victory. Regardless of whether or not you’ve actually competed the match, we all know just how difficult it really is to win a match like this. Many amazing Elitists have entered this match and left completely empty handed. There’s no reason any of us need to suffer that fate next week.
Dr. Bethany Blue: And we won’t. I’ll be making sure of that.
(The fans begin to boo, not showing the same love for Dr. Bethany Blue that they did for Jamie or Rex. Bethany doesn’t pay it any attention though, as she continues to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I demanded to be on this team because I’m the best this company has. Now that I’m here, we’re not going to lose. I don’t care who is in our way. I don’t care how much they want to take this War Games win for themselves, only this team will win. I’m the only member of this team that has yet to participate in War Games, yet over these past few years I’ve been through worse. I’ve already had to go through hell against Hall of Famers, former World Champions, and everyone else that thought they could get in my way and stop me from getting what I deserve. A match like this is no different, especially with some of the Elitists involved, so when I enter that cage I’m going to do exactly what I should’ve in the past. I’m going to make sure there’s not even a chance we leave the cage with anything but a victory, no matter what I have to do to our opponents. I promised that I was going to make the world a better place, and this match is FILLED with people stopping me from doing that. This match is filled with people who’ve done nothing but hurt this place. None of them are like me. None of them could care less about actually helping people. They’re more concerned with trying to take what they don’t need and leaving nothing for people like me who had to scratch and claw her way to the top. This is the best chance I’ll ever get to deal with them all at once, and I won’t be letting it go to waste.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Trust me, I’ve been waiting for the chance to face Kassidy Heart again after what happened at Pain for Pride. It’s unbelievable that she managed to leave our last match with the Universal Women’s Championship. It’s unbelievable that she’s STILL being allowed to get whatever she wants around here without anyone around to stop her. I’m not going to let her keep getting away with this. She’s a cancer to this world and I NEED this opportunity. I need the chance to do what I couldn’t back at Pain for Pride. Things didn’t go to plan a few months ago, but that’s the last time I let an opportunity like that go to waste. That’s the last time I allow myself to fall victim to someone like her. Of course that’s not even mentioning Sheridan Müller, who had the nerve to show her face last week right in the middle of my match. Trust me, she’ll get what’s coming to her soon enough. I already took her down in our last match and showed her who the better competitor really was, and things won’t change at War Games. I was always better than her. I was always the one lifting her up, and now she’ll be sinking with the rest of her team. Sheridan was ungrateful. I gave her so much and it just wasn’t enough for her. Maybe if she did things differently things wouldn’t have ended up like this, but just wait. It makes me sick knowing that she’s holding the Cash in the Vault briefcase, but she won’t be adding a War Games victory to her resume. Not at my expense.
(Suddenly there’s a loud reaction from the crowd, but it’s not the same negative reaction the crowd was previously giving Bethany. This is more mixed, which catches her off guard for a second, but Dr. Bethany Blue just brushes it off and continues to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: It’s not just those two, either. I have some cruel history with Sheridan and Kassidy, but once I’m in that cage with Elitists like Myles, with the Visual Prophet, I’ll be making sure it’s THIS team that stands tall. Nothing will be getting in the way of this win, and no, not even Adam Lucas. Just like Rex said, I won’t be letting him stop me from getting this victory. This team will be leaving that cage with the win no matter what. Under NO circumstances will we be losing this match. I’m not about to let Kassidy Heart take another win from me, and Sheridan Müller isn’t about to have any more bragging rights. I don’t have any reason to doubt this team. They were smart enough to listen to me and add me to this team, so Jamie must understand exactly what I bring to the table. He must know just how valuable I’ll be to this team next week, and I can appreciate that. Nobody in this arena realizes just how important this match is to me yet, but trust me, you’ll all get it by next week. You’ll all understand when I’m taking down every single person in our way and paving the way for Voltage’s victo-
James Peters: WAIT WHAT THE HELL!?!? SHERIDAN MÜLLER JUST SLID INTO THE RING, AND SHE’S NOT ALONE!!!! THE TEAM CAPTAIN, ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION ADAM LUCAS IS WITH HER, AS WELL AS THE HALL OF FAMER CHEF VIZ!!!!!! ALL THREE MEMBERS OF TEAM SHOWDOWN HOPPED OVER THE BARRICADE, AND NOW THEY’RE GOING AFTER TEAM VOLTAGE!
Rich Russillo: I THINK THE FANS TOOK NOTICE OF IT BEFORE TEAM VOLTAGE DID, BECAUSE THESE THREE JUST CAME FROM THE CROWD!!! SHERIDAN JUST TOOK BETHANY DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND NOW THOSE TWO ARE BRAWLING INSIDE OF THE RING!!!! REX MCALLISTER IS GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH CHEF VIZ, MEANWHILE BOTH TEAM CAPTAINS ARE FIGHTING AS JAMIE O’HARA GOES UP AGAINST ADAM LUCAS!
James Peters: SHERIDAN AND BETHANY ROLL OUT OF THE RING AS THEY CONTINUE TO FIGHT, MEANWHILE IT LOOKS LIKE VIZ HAS SENT REX THROUGH THE ROPES AND IS FOLLOWING!!!!! JAMIE AND ADAM ARE STILL GOING BACK AND FORTH- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!!! JAMIE SENDS ADAM OVER THE TOP ROPE, CAUSING ADAM TO JOIN VIZ AND REX!!!! JAMIE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A TOPE CON HILO, TAKING DOWN ALL THREE MEN!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: SHERIDAN GETS UP AND RAMS BETHANY INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! BETHANY BEGINS THROWING SOME PUNCHES TO SHERIDAN’S BACK, BUT SHERIDAN CONNECTS WITH PUNCHES TO THE RIBS BEFORE BACKING AWAY AND HITTING BETHANY WITH AN UPPERCUT!!!!
James Peters: ADAM PUSHES HIMSELF BACK UP, TAKING JAMIE O’HARA DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN AS THOSE TWO BEGIN THROWING PUNCHES WITH EACH OTHER!!! SHOWDOWN REALLY CAUGHT VOLTAGE OFF GUARD HERE TONIGHT, AND NOW WE HAVE A HUGE BRAWL ON OUR HANDS!!!!
Rich Russillo: Viz gets back up and tries to go after Jamie, BUT REX GRABS HIM BEFORE SENDING VIZ BACK FIRST INTO THE APRON!!!! REX NOW THROWING ELBOWS AT THE JAW OF VIZ- BUT VIZ RETALIATES WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! THESE TWO NOW-
(Suddenly, the crowd grows even louder.)
James Peters: WAIT, WAIT LOOK!!!! TEAM DYNASTY IS HERE!!!!!! ALL THREE MEMBERS OF TEAM DYNASTY ARE RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP, AND KASSIDY HEART ATTACKS JAMIE O’HARA FROM BEHIND, SENDING HIM CRASHING RIGHT INTO ADAM LUCAS!!!! MYLES RUNS OVER TO REX AND VIZ, GRABBING REX AND SENDING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!!!!! LIMMY HEADS OVER TO SHERIDAN AND BETHANY, JOINING IN THE FIGHT AS HE ATTACKS THEM!
Rich Russillo: IT LOOKS LIKE DYNASTY WASN’T PLANNING TO SIT OUT OF THIS ONE!!!! LIMMY JUST CAUGHT SHERIDAN WITH A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BEFORE TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO BETHANY, AND NOW HE KNEES HER IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE SENDING HER INTO THE RING POST!!!! LIMMY RUNS IN- BUT SHERIDAN ATTACKS WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, TAKING LIMMY TO A KNEE! SHERIDAN NOW GOING AFTER BETHANY, BUT BETHANY DELIVERS A BACK ELBOW BEFORE SMASHING SHERIDAN’S FACE INTO THE RING POST! BETHANY NOW GRABBING LIMMY- BUT LIMMY RUNS FORWARD AS BETHANY GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE APRON!
James Peters: MEANWHILE VIZ AND MYLES ARE GOING AT IT!!!! VIZ JUST SWUNG AT MYLES BUT MYLES DUCKED UNDER IT- AS REX RUNS IN AND HITS VIZ WITH A BICYCLE KICK!!!! REX GRABS VIZ AND SENDS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE, AND NOW MYLES LOOKS TO SWING AT HIM- BUT REX DUCKS UNDER BEFORE DELIVERING AN UPPERCUT!!!! REX NOW WITH AN ELBOW! A SECOND NOW! A THIRD- NO! MYLES AVOIDS THE THIRD BEFORE GRABBING REX FROM BEHIND! MYLES TRIES TO LIFT HIM UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX BUT REX IS PLANTING HIS FEET ON THE GROUND! REX TRYING TO AVOID BEING DROPPED ON THIS RINGSIDE FLOOR- BUT VIZ JUST CHARGES IN AND RUNS THROUGH BOTH MEN WITH A HUGE LARIAT!!!!
Rich Russillo: THE TEAM CAPTAINS ARE GOING AT IT TOO!!!! KASSIDY HEART AND JAMIE O’HARA ARE FIGHTING WITH EACH OTHER RIGHT NOW!!!!! KASSIDY LANDS A BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION, BUT JAMIE KICKS KASSIDY’S LEG OUT BEFORE LOOKING FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! KASSIDY DUCKS UNDER IT AND SHOVES JAMIE- RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE FROM ADAM!!!! ADAM NOW TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO KASSIDY WHO SWINGS AT HIM, AND HE DUCKS UNDER HER STRIKE BEFORE KNEEING HER IN THE MIDSECTION! HE TRIES TO SLAM HER FACE ONTO THE BARRICADE, BUT KASSIDY STOPS IT BEFORE ELBOWING ADAM IN THE FACE! KASSIDY NOW GRABBING ADAM, BEFORE SENDING HIM CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!!
James Peters: Adam tries pushing himself up- BUT AS SOON AS HE TURNS AROUND HE’S MET WITH A JOHN WOO DROPKICK BY JAMIE, CAUSING HIM TO GO FLYING INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! Jamie now getting back up, AND NOW KASSIDY STRIKES WITH A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!!! Kassidy drags Jamie over towards the steps, BUT JAMIE PUTS ONE FOOT ON THE STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY ELBOW KASSIDY, LOOKING TO STOP WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED! THERE’S JUST CHAOS GOING ON RIGHT NOW AS ALL NINE WAR GAMES PARTICIPANTS ARE TEARING EACH OTHER APART, ONLY ONE WEEK BEFORE TERRITORIAL INVASION!!!
(As the brawl continues, security guards begin rushing out. This causes the fans to begin booing as they were loving the fight, but the security guards continue pouring out to ringside in order to stop the fight.)
James Peters: It looks like we have some security here! Knowing these three teams are supposed to face each other in only a week, that may be for the best!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, and after this there’s no telling just what will happen at Territorial Invasion! All three teams look ready to tear each other apart, and at this rate that might just happen!
(The security guards are seen slowly pulling each competitor away from each other. They’re struggling thanks to the amount of Elitists at ringside, and some of the competitors push past security to keep fighting. Eventually however, enough security guards make it to ringside to separate all nine Elitists. With this as the final image, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
