(EAW Footage Begins)
(The footage opens up with a limousine pulling up in the parking lot of the Nippon Budokan Hall in Chiyoda City, Japan. No one knows who is in it until the chauffeur opens the door and out comes Andre Walker. He looks around at his surroundings with a smirk on his face before he starts to head towards the entrance.)
(EAW Intro Plays)
(It is dark, the lightning strikes as children are walking around Trick or Treating as Halloween is upon us. But there is one house that they will never go to, an older looking mansion up on the hill. The camera pans into the old house, into the basement where it is dreary, but in the middle of the room is a cauldron. An old witch with her salt and pepper hair hanging down, she has somewhat of green skin, stirring the cauldron.)
Witch: Helloooo my pretties, it is Hollow’s Eve, at least in the EAW live from Chiyoda City, Japan. My attention is on those who wrestle for the Voltage Brand. As you can see, I look over what is bad and evil, finding a few of those that would go perfect doing my bidding. The rest, they will get cooked in my Cauldron.
(The images of The Clusterfuck match appear in the cauldron, the witch with a huge smile looks down and starts to laugh. Jamie Cross, Korey Gaines, Brianna Hill, Mia Santoro, The Major, and Juggalo Sally are shown. )
Witch: There is a lot of potential here, but at the same time some treats. Jamie Cross, Brianna, and the Major would look good boiling in my cauldron, but I can do so much in making Mia, Korey and especially this Sally into my minions.
(She continues to stir the pot, when Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm appear, soon after Alex Myers and Ruler.)
Witch: This is an interesting one. Myers and Ruler look like two who would be willing to learn the ways of the shadows, but this Roberto and Valerie, they look like tasty little treats for my cauldron. I wonder if Alex and Ruler also do tricks to scare the little kiddies? HA HA HA HA HA….
(The laughter continues as more images start to form in her steaming cauldron, this time Jack Ripley, and Mr. Wrestling XIX, then Charlie Marr and Rex McAllister.)
Witch: Now these four are very intriguing. We have an old school veteran that is stuck in his ways, Three Hall of Famers. It is a smorgasbord of treats my pretties…. HA HA HA HA HA…. But that doesn’t mean anything to me when I could easily devour all four of their souls in just a matter of minutes. But for Charlie Marr, it is his last match, maybe he will be the one that I let walk…. Or maybe not.
(As the witches’ bright, yellow eyes continue to stir her feast, a human hand tries to come out and she pushes it right back down. Just then a few more images appear. In the forms of Donovan Duke and TLA, then Jamie O’Hara and Dr. Bethany Blue.)
Witch: Now this one I look forward too. To eat the soul of Jamie O’Hara and watch him drown in the cauldron. I could say the same about TLA and Donovan Duke, they would fit perfectly in my bag of tricks, it would not be a Happy Halloween. This Doctor though, she I like. Maybe there is room for her so that she can hand out treats to all those little shits that come to my door looking for candy. How sweet this Doctor is. Probably an undercover witch.
(As her smile grows bigger, the images of Kassidy Heart, Sienna Jade, Holly Arrow, and Harper Lee continue to appear. The witch again smiles.)
Witch: Oh…. I like this one. Kassidy Heart has a black Heart no pun intended and would fit perfectly in my sect. Just like Sienna Jade, but these poor souls of POTARA, oh they would make this cauldron smell so much better with more treats for me. A little gold would be nice too, the kiddies love shiny little things. HEE HEE HEE HEE…
(The witch finally gives it one last stir, the images of Minerva, Miku Sakai, Drake King and Cameron Ella Ava appear.)
Witch: A Gypsy Witch, now we are talking, she is one with the cloth and would be a great addition to my sect. Maybe with an Iconic Cup. But this little troll in Miku Sakai will try to prevent that, she’s not even big enough for a full meal, but would make for a great appetizer. Then we have the mommy, Cameron Ella Ava, I can get a two for one with her husband, which only leaves Drake King, but I do not believe in gods. He would be a scrumptious treat…. Probably tastes like chicken. HA HA HA HA HA HA….
(The witch continues to laugh out loud in a screechy sound and bellow as she turns and looks right at the audience.)
Witch: And now this will be fun….. because SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES!
(The laughter is defining as the scene pans away from the house and slowly fades.)
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Narrator: AND NOW THE DISNEY WISH AND TEXAS ROADHOUSE PROUDLY PRESENTS TO YOU A VOLTAGE EXCLUSIVE EVENT….. WICKED GAMES!!!
(The camera pans throughout the arena with fireworks going off and the fans on their feet for Voltage’s exclusive Marquee Event, Wicked Games. “Motionless In White” by Fool’s Gold is playing throughout the historic Budokan Hall. It then transcends to Persephone, James Peters, and Rich Russillo, the play by play team for tonight’s event.)
James Peters: WELCOME EAW UNIVERS TO WICKED GAMES! WHAT A NIGHT WE HAVE HERE TONIGHT AND WE WILL MAKE HISTORY AT THIS VERY EVENT! I AM JAMES PETERS AND I AM ACCOMPANIED BY THE LOVELY PERSEPHONE AND RICH RUSSILLO! WHAT A GREAT EVENT WE HAVE GOING TONIGHT! WE WILL CROWN A NEW ICONIC CUP WINNER, WE HAVE THREE TITLES ON THE LINE AND WE WILL SEE THE LAST MATCH OF CHARLIE MARR AGAINST REX MCALLISTER!
Persephone: Good, one less Elitist we have to call.
Rich Russillo: WE WILL SAY GOODBYE TO CHARLIE MARR, BUT WE WILL ALSO SEE TWO OF THE BEST WRESTLING IN A HARDCORE MATCH, TLA AND DONOVAN DUKE! THE TAG TEAM TITLES ARE ALSO ON STAKE! COULD WE SEE KASSIDY TWO BELTS TONIGHT! JADED HEARTS AND POTARA, THAT COULD BE A SHOW STEALER! THAT IS NOT ALL, TALK ABOUT BAD BLOOD, CAN DR. BETHANY BLUE DEFEAT THE LEGEND IN JAMIE O’HARA!
Persephone: With as volatile and unpredictable as Bethany is? This could end bad for Jamie! But we also have the Clusterfuck match, Jack Ripley…. Oh wait I should be yelling… JACK RIPLEY AGAINST THE OLD GUY! WE ALSO HAVE LA FAMILIA AND NICHOLISM! AND DRAKE KING AGAINST CAMERON ELLA AVA FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
James Peters: ALL THAT AND SO MUCH MORE, AS WE SAW ANDRE WALKER ARRIVE EARLIER TO THE ARENA, BUT LET’S GET STARTED WITH OUR OPENING MATCH AND WE ARE GOING TO START IT HOT!
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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: AND IS FOR THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays to a mixed reaction from fans, mostly leaning towards as the Jaded Hearts come out, oozing confidence, and looking like a million bucks, Kassidy Heart with the Universal Women’s Championship around her waist. Kassidy holds it high on the stage as both her and Sienna Jade pose, receiving flashy pyro before they both strut down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 276 pounds… THE TEAM OF KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE… THE JADED HEARTS!
James Peters: Kassidy already has that Universal Women’s Championship in her possession, but tonight, can she make it two with those Unified Tag Team Championships?
Rich Russillo: It’s definitely a possibility, given that it is Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade, who’s track record speaks for itself. They’re hungry to tie the most reigns as Tag Champion, and they’ll do whatever it takes to do it.
James Peters: They’ve won multiple titles here, and Sienna won one by defeating Harper Lee for hers. Kassidy Heart has also defeated Harper Lee in the past, so when it comes to beating POTARA, they are very much capable.
(‘Tot Musica‘ by Ado plays to a positive reaction from the crowd as the Unified Tag Team Champions POTARA arrive, Harper Lee and Holly Arrow pose together on the stage, holding their titles high. POTARA head down the ramp, taking time to high five fans briefly. But their focus lies solely on Jaded Hearts, who exchange trash talk with POTARA from inside the ring that the camera doesn’t quite pick up.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents! Weighing in at a combined weight of 267 pounds…THE TEAM OF HARPER LEE AND HOLLY ARROW…POTARA!!
James Peters: I don’t want to count out POTARA, however.
Rich Russillo: Not at all. Remember, they almost pinned Andre Walker, that is before Jaded Hearts inserted themselves into the fray.
James Peters: As a tag team, they are a well-oiled machine, and you cannot underestimate them in that ring, because if were talking about track records, theirs speaks for itself. They have beaten just about every team that has been placed in front of them.
(The referee signals to the bell as both Holly and Kassidy start things off.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Welp. To say this a big fight feel would be an understatement on my end, because what we are about to witness is one of the most highly anticipated matches in recent memory when it comes to those EAW Unifed Tag Team Titles. POTARA, Jaded Hearts going head-to-head.
Rich Russillo: Quick! Any predictions on who’ll win?
Persephone: I don’t care.
Rich Russillo: As expected. :francis:
Stew-O: The two competitors starting things off will be Kassidy Heart, and Holly Arrow. Holly is standing in there with the current Universal Women’s Champion. Both competitors circle one another, but SIENNA JADE LOOKS TO ENTER THE RING! HOLLY TURNS HER ATTENTION TOWARDS HER, AND CHARGES! BUT SIENNA DROPS OFF THE APRON BEFORE HOLLY COULD GET HER!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE! KASSIDY HEART CHARGES, AND KNOCKS HARPER LEE OFF THE APRON WITH A FOREARM! HOLLY SPINS AROUND, TAKING NOTICE OF THIS! BOTH HER AND KASSIDY CHARGE AT ONE ANOTHER, AND HOLLY GETS DRILLED WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
Stew-O: HOLLY SHOULD BE OUT OF IT AFTER THAT ONE, BUT KASSIDY PULLS HER UP TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND PLACES HOLLY INTO THE JADED HEARTS’ CORNER, A PLACE SHE DOESNT WANT TO BE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG IS MADE, AND SIENNA JADE IS NOW THE LEGAL COMPETITOR! SIENNA ENTERS THE RING, AND JOINS IN ON PUMMELING HOLLY INTO THE CORNER! HOLLY DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP, BUT MIGHT BE SAVED AS HARPER LEE ENTERS THE RING, UNDOUBTEDLY FIRED UP AFTER BEING BLASTED WITH A FOREARM BY KASSIDY!
Stew-O: SPEAKING OF, KASSIDY RUSHES HARPER, MEETING HER IN THE MIDDLE, AND ITS A HOCKEY FIGHT THAT HAS BROKEN OUT BETWEEN THE TWO! HARPER GETS THE UPPER HAND, ALTERNATING BETWEEN LEFTS AND RIGHTS, BEATING KASSIDY DOWN TO A KNEE, AND SENDING HER INTO RETREAT AS SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE HAS CONTINUED THE ASSAULT ON HOLLY IN THE CORNER, BEATING HER DOWN TO A KNEE WITH RIGHT HANDS, HAVING ZERO IDEA WHAT JUST WENT DOWN BETWEEN HEART AND LEE!
Stew-O: WELL, SHES ABOUT TO AS HARPER HOPS ON SIENNA’S BACK! SIENNA SPINS AROUND, ATTEMPTING TO SHAKE LEE OFF, BUT ITS NO USE! LEE HAS HER IN A SLEEPER HOLD OF SORTS, WRAPPING HER LEGS AROUND THE BODY!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY SLIDES BACK IN THE RING, AND PULLS HARPER OFF! KASSIDY CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST, SENDING HARPER STAGGERING BEFORE SHE LEANED UP AGAINST THE ROPES!
Stew-O: KASSIDY GESTURES SOMETHING TO JADE, WHO RETRIEVES HOLLY FROM THE CORNER, AND LEANS HER UP AGAINST THAT SAME SET OF ROPES! KASSIDY WHIPS LEE OFF THE ROPES, AND SIENNA WHIPS HOLLY OFF THE ROPES AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: NO! BOTH MEMBERS OF POTARA REVERSE THE IRISH WHIP, SENDING JADED HEARTS TO THE ROPES INSTEAD! BUT JADED HEARTS GRAB HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE SIMULTANEOUSLY, HALTING THEIR MOMENTUM, AND STOPPING THEMSELVES FROM REBOUNDING BACK INTO THE WAITING ARMS OF POTARA!
James Peters: HOLLY AND HARPER YELL FOR JADED HEARTS TO COME ON! BOTH SIENNA AND KASSIDY GIVE EACH OTHER A BRIEF GLANCE BEFORE CHARGING INTO DOUBLE DROPKICKS BY BOTH HOLLY AND HARPER! HOLLY MANAGING TO DROP SIENNA, AND HARPER DROPPING KASSIDY!
Rich Russillo: POTARA stand tall in the ring as Jaded Hearts roll out, and it feels like now I’m able to catch my breath, and really compress what just happened!
Persephone: I’ll tell you what happened, you guys screaming like school girls for something not even that impressive.
Rich Russillo: :cmon:
James Peters: Holly and Harper bump fists before following Jaded Hearts to the outside! Holly finds Sienna up against the barricade, catching her breath, and delivers a SHOOT KICK to the chest! Sienna is stunned, and gets caught with ANOTHER by Holly Arrow, who rolls Jade back inside the ring.
Rich Russillo: On the outside, Harper Lee is getting the better of Kassidy Heart as well, connecting with a right hand that sends Heart down to all fours. Kassidy crawls away from Lee, creating separation. Harper contemplates going after Heart, but decides to get up on the apron, returning to her corner.
James Peters: After being rolled back inside the ring, Sienna quickly rises back to her feet, and stumbles into POTARA’s corner, still stunned off the punishment she’s endured thus far. This is the place that Sienna Jade doesn’t want to be, and that’s at the mercy of POTARA, who are extremely hard to stop once they get rolling as a tag team! Holly tags out to Lee!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag is made! Holly bounces Sienna off the ropes for a snapmare, sending her down to a seated position! HOLLY AND HARPER RUN OFF OPPOSITE ROPES, AND COLLIDE INTO SIENNA WITH A RUNNING PENALTY KICK, SLIDING NORTHERN LARIAT COMBO! HOLLY WITH THE LARIAT, AND HARPER WITH THE KICK! COVER IS MADE BY LEE, LAYING SIENNA FLAT, AND HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Kickout! Sienna gets the shoulder up!
Persephone: Meaning this match goes on longer… 😒
James Peters: Harper pulls Sienna up to a vertical base, having a handful of hair, and reaches out to Holly for the tag!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Once again, Holly is the legal competitor, and helps irish whip Sienna Jade into the ropes for a BACK ELBOW! HARPER WHEELBARROWS HOLLY, WHO LAUNCHES LEE INTO A SENTON ON JADE! HOLLY DROPS DOWN INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO-
James Peters: Kickout at one! Holly stands Sienna up, and bounces her off the ropes! Holly ducks down, perhaps signaling early for a back body drop! BUT SIENNA HAS IT SCOUTED, COUNTERING WITH A MAT SLAM! Holly Arrow writhes in pain, favoring the back of her head.
Persephone: Such “riveting” offense going on in the ring right now!
Rich Russillo: Holly makes it to all fours, but gets dragged into Jaded Hearts’ corner by Sienna, who sits Holly in there, and starts to pour down with stomps!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Tag out to Kassidy Heart, who also steps in, and joins in on stomping Arrow.
**TAG!!**
James Peters: Sienna Jade tags back in, picking right back up where she left off, stomping Arrow again!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Kassidy Heart becomes the legal competitor once more, and Sienna Jade irish whips her into Holly for a HESITATION DROPKICK! Kassidy drags Arrow to the center, and hooks the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Unfortunately, a kickout by Arrow!
James Peters: Kassidy grabs Holly in a rear chinlock, beginning to wear her opponent down. In this position, the crowd starts to rally behind Holly, wanting to see her fight out of this. Arrow powers back to her feet, and begins to land repeated back elbows to the abdomen, loosening Kassidy’s grip. AND ARROW BREAKS THE REAR CHINLOCK WITH A BACK SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Kassidy writhes in pain, but Holly crawls toward her partner, Harper Lee, in the corner! Meanwhile, Kassidy reaches out to Sienna Jade!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: BOTH SIDES MAKE A TAG, MEANING HARPER AND SIENNA ARE NOW THE LEGAL COMPETITORS! HARPER AND SIENNA CHARGE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, BUT HARPER TAKES SIENNA DOWN WITH A JUMPING FOREARM SMASH! KASSIDY IS BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS WELL!
James Peters: HARPER TURNS ATTENTION BACK OVER TO SIENNA JADE, AND SPINS AROUND FOR A DISCUS LARI- BLOCKED BY JADE, WHO BIG BOOTED HARPER’S ARM! HARPER CLUTCHES AT HER WRIST, STUNNED FOR THE TIME BEING AS SIENNA RUNS OFF THE ROPES! BUT THAT TURNS OUT TO BE A BIG MISTAKE AS LEE CATCHES HER WITH THE DISCUS CLOTHESLINE ANYWAYS!
Rich Russillo: COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY GOES TO BREAK THINGS UP WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE, BUT LEE SAW IT COMING, AND GOT OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME, CAUSING KASS TO CONNECT WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE ONTO SIENNA INSTEAD! IN THE CONFUSION, LEE TAKES ADVANTAGE, GRABBING HOLD OF KASSIDY, AND SENDING HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
James Peters: SIENNA SLOWLY RETURNS TO HER FEET, DAZED FOLLOWING THE ONSLAUGHT OF OFFENSE SHE JUST RECEIVED, BUT STAGGERS BACK INTO HARPER FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM! RAGNAROK! HARPER HITS RAGNAROK, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! But Lee remains from getting frustrated, and instead, starts to line Sienna up for something huge! Harper is stalking the Hall of Famer, watching her as she rises to a vertical base. Sienna makes it there, albeit slowly, and Lee grabs both shoulders for the BACKSTABBER!
James Peters: NO! SPOKE TOO SOON! SIENNA SPUN AROUND TOWARDS LEE, AND DROVE HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! SIENNA THRUSTS HER SHOULDER INTO HARPER LEE’S MIDSECTION REPEATEDLY, MAKING SURE THAT HARPER REMAINS STUNNED IN THAT CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Sienna walks away from Lee, creating separation as she doubles over, catching her breath in the center of the ring before charging at Lee in the corner! HARPER SENDS SIENNA UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER, BUT SIENNA LANDS ON THE APRON! KASSIDY HEART SLIDES IN THE RING, AND RUSHES TOWARD HARPER, BUT HARPER SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAS PLANNED, AND SENDS KASSIDY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: KASSIDY STAGGERS OUT OF THE CORNER, DAZED, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A HURRICANRANA! KASSIDY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, BUT SIENNA JADE HAS CLIMBED TO THE TOP ROPE, AND DIVES OFF AT HARPER!
Rich Russillo: BUT RECEIVES A DROPKICK FOR HER TROUBLES! Sienna rolls out of the ring, holding her mouth area in pain, having gotten caught directly on the mush. Sienna rounds the ringpost on the outside, regrouping alongside Kassidy Heart. But inside the ring, Harper has a dangerous look in her eyes, one that says she’s about to go high risk as she runs off the ropes!
James Peters: TOPE CON HILO ONTO JADED HEARTS, AND HARPER LEE IS FIRED UP! LEE ROLLS SIENNA BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR A DIVING METEORA! LEE HOOKS BOTH LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Harper Lee pulls Sienna Jade up to her feet in a front facelock, but Sienna backs Lee against the ropes, and makes the tag out to Kassidy!
**TAG!!**
Persephone: Tag is made. There, did it for you.
Rich Russillo: :wow:
James Peters: Kassidy enters the ring as Sienna bounces Lee off the ropes! HARPER GOES FOR A WHEELBARROW- WAIT! SIENNA HOLDS HER UP, AND TURNS TO KASSIDY, WHO SPIKES HARPER WITH A DDT, AND SIENNA CONNECTS WITH A WHEELBARROW SUPLEX! SOFT GLAM AS THEY CALL IT! AND HARPER MIGHT BE OUT AS KASSIDY RUSHES INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! Almost! Jaded Hearts almost were able to put away POTARA there, and become the new Unified Tag Champs. But it’ll take a lot more than that to put them away.
Persephone: You really think so? :kyrie:
Rich Russillo: Yes, especially given the run POTARA have been on with those titles, running through almost every tag team there is.
Persephone: :noah:
James Peters: But can they run through Jaded Hearts is the question as Kassidy places Lee in the corner, and tags out to Sienna!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Sienna enters the ring, and helps Kassidy lean Harper up against the ropes for a double irish whip! The Jaded Hearts duck down, perhaps looking for a double back body drop! BUT HARPER AVOIDS IT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE KASSIDY HEART, JOLTING HER UPRIGHT! SIENNA TAKES NOTICE, AND ALMOST GETS CAUGHT WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI BY LEE!
James Peters: BUT THE ENZIGURI WINDS UP HITTING KASSIDY INSTEAD, DROPPING HER TO ALL FOURS! SIENNA AVOIDED THE KICK, BUT DOESNT AVOID THE PUNCH AS HARPER LEE TAGS HER WITH DRAGON FIST! THAT RIGHT HOOK DROPS SIENNA JADE AS WELL!
Rich Russillo: And on the apron, Holly Arrow has her hand stretched, she wants the tag from Harper Lee, and Lee obliges, tagging in Arrow!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: It’s been a minute since we’ve seen Holly as the legal competitor, but she rushes to the opposite corner of Jaded Hearts, watching as they pull themselves up in the same corner. Kassidy Heart is leaned back against Sienna Jade.
James Peters: I don’t even think it’s knowingly as those two are clearly out of it at the moment. Kass got caught by that big step-up enziguri, and Sienna by that right hook, which has knocked so many elitists loopy before! Regardless, HOLLY CHARGES INTO JADED HEARTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: HARPER FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A JUMPING BACK ELBOW IN THE CORNER! HARPER SENDS KASSIDY INTO HOLLY, WHO CONNECTS WITH A ROLLING ELBOW! KASSIDY IS ROCKED, AND TURNS INTO A DRAGON FIST BY LEE! KASSIDY STAGGERS BACK, AND EATS A RIPCORD LARIAT! AND FOR THOSE THAT DONT KNOW, POTARA CALLS THAT RED HAWK!
Persephone: I definitely didn’t know.
James Peters: Do you know any of the wrestlers’ moves?
Persephone: Nope!
James Peters: :snoop: Focusing back on the in-ring, they’ve neutralized Kassidy, but need to turn their attention over to Sienna Jade! HARPER SENDS SIENNA INTO HOLLY, WHO POPS SIENNA UP FOR A POWERBOMB! HOLLY ROLLS SIENNA TO BOTH KNEES, AND GRABS HOLD OF HER WRIST! HARPER GRABS THE OTHER, AND BOTH COMPETITORS CONNECT WITH A DOUBLE WRISTLOCK KNEE STRIKE! SHINING RAID AS THEY CALL IT!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY HOOKS THE LEG DEEP, FEELING SHE HAS IT WON HERE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEE-
James Peters: OOH! KICKOUT BY SIENNA JADE! THIS MATCH HAS BEEN FILLED WITH NEARFALL AFTER NEARFALL, SHOWING THE RESILIENCE EACH TEAM HAS!
Rich Russillo: Holly seems disappointed that Sienna managed to kickout, but not too surprised, and
decides to tag out to Harper Lee.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: POTARA signals for the beginning of the en-
Persephone: YES!
Rich Russillo: :dahell: …the beginning of the end as Holly whips Sienna Jade into the ropes for SKILL ISSUE!
James Peters: NO! SIENNA JADE HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE, HALTING HER MOMENTUM! BUT KASSIDY HEART REACHES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND GRABS HOLD OF HARPER LEE’S ANKLE! LEE IS TRYING TO GET HER LEG FREE FROM KASS AS HOLLY BARRELS TOWARD SIENNA JADE! SIENNA SENDS HOLLY UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY TOOK A NASTY SPILL! AND SIENNA ATTACKS HARPER FROM BEHIND, CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD! THE ASSIST GOES TO KASSIDY HEART, WHO KEPT HARPER PREOCCUPIED, HAVING HOLD OF HER LEG!
James Peters: Harper goes down after that elbow, and Sienna Jade repeatedly stomps her! Harper does her best to cover up, but those hits are landing! Sienna pulls Lee up, and places her into the corner before lifting Harper to the top turnbuckle. Sienna connects with a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST, ONE THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Rich Russillo: A little insurance policy to make sure that Harper doesn’t give her much resistance when it comes to this next move as Sienna climbs to the middle rope! Jade hooks Lee up for a SUPERPLEX! BUT HARPER BLOCKS IT, GRABBING HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE! SIENNA TRIES IT AGAIN, ONLY TO MEET THE SAME RESULT! LEE THEN STARTS TO BATTLE BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, LOOSENING SIENNA’S GRIP, AND HARPER SENDS HER OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A GOURDBUSTER!
James Peters: Sienna Jade writhes in pain on the canvas, and the referee checks on her as Harper Lee perches himself on the top turnbuckle! BUT WITH THE REFEREE’S BACK TURNED, KASSIDY HOPS ON THE APRON, GRABBING LEE’S ANKLE, AND CROTCHING HER ON THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Sienna rolls closer to her corner, and extends her hand for the tag out to Kassidy Heart!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Sienna made the tag, making Kassidy the legal competitor. Sienna rolls out of the ring, and Kassidy climbs to the middle rope. Heart grabs Lee in a front facelock, and starts clubbing her over the back REPEATEDLY! Kassidy hooks Harper up for a superplex, but again, Harper grabs hold of the top rope, refusing to let go, because that is a long drop down!
James Peters: Look at this! HOLLY! Holly hops up on the apron, and holds on to Harper’s leg, helping block Kassidy’s superplex attempt! SIENNA HOPS ON THE APRON, AND GRABS A HANDFUL OF HOLLY’S HAIR, CAUSING HER TO SPIN AROUND, AND CONNECT WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION ON SIENNA, BREAKING HER GRIP!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY STARTS TO UNLOAD WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHT HANDS ON SIENNA, BUT JADE CATCHES HER WITH AN APRON SIDE SLAM! MEANWHILE, HARPER LEE REBUFFS KASSIDY’S SUPERPLEX ATTEMPT, FIGHTING BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, AND KNOCKING HER OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A HEADBUTT!
James Peters: HARPER LEE SEES AN OPPORTUNITY, AND GOES TO PERCH HERSELF ONCE AGAIN ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! BUT SIENNA JADE HOPS UP ON THE APRON, AND CHARGES TOWARD LEE! LEE TAKES NOTICE, AND KNOCKS SIENNA OFF WITH A KICK TO THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: WITH THAT SLIGHT HESITATION, KASSIDY RUNS UP, AND QUICKLY SCALES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, HOOKING LEE UP FOR A SUPERPLEX ONCE MORE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: SIENNA TAGS KASSIDY’S ANKLE AS SHE PLANTS HARPER IN THE CENTER WITH A SUPERPLEX, AND SIENNA JADE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, BACK FACING LEE, AND MOONSAULTS OFF WITH A STARSTRUCK! SUPLEX, MOONSAULT COMBINATION! LEG IS HOOKED DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: NO! STILL A KICKOUT BY HARPER LEE!
Persephone: Speaking of, can we talk about how she was on that top turnbuckle for an absolute eternity?
James Peters: :mjgrin: I’ll give you that, she was up there for a long time, but the Jaded Hearts were absolutely relentless when it came to getting that move off. With good reason as it almost scored them the Tag Titles!
Rich Russillo: Sienna gestures something to Kassidy Heart, and after getting to her feet, Heart grabs hold of Harper Lee as Sienna Jade goes down to a knee!
James Peters: Uh oh! I know what this is, they’re going to attempt the Beauty Killer, that Sick Knee from Sydney!
Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY ARROW SLIDES IN, AND CONNECTS WITH PISTOL KISS! SIGNATURE STEP-UP AXE KICK BY HOLLY ARROW! AND THAT MIGHTA TAKEN SIENNA JADE OUT! KASSIDY GOES TO MARCH TOWARDS HOLLY, BUT HARPER PULLS HER BACK IN BY THE BAND OF HER TRUNKS, AND GOES FOR A BACK SUPLEX!
James Peters: KASSIDY BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET, AND PLANTS HARPER WITH A FALLING INVERTED DDT! STARGAZING CONNECTS! KASSIDY MAKES IT TO HER FEET, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A INAZUMA LEG LARIAT BY HOLLY ARROW, WHO CHARGED IN WITH A HEAD OF STEAM!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, BUT TURNS INTO A KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY SIENNA JAD- NO! SIENNA FEIGNED THE KNIFE EDGE CHOP, CAUSING HOLLY TO DUCK DOWN, AND BE LEFT VULNERABLE FOR A SPIKE DDT! THE FACT SIENNA CAN STILL STAND AFTER THAT PISTOL KISS IS ASTOUNDING, BUT IT MIGHT BE PURE ADRENALINE AT THIS POINT!
James Peters: Harper uses the ropes, pulling herself up to a vertical base! Lee stumbles back into a RIPCORD ROLLING ELBO- NO! LEE CAUGHT SIENNA WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, AVOIDING THE WITCHES HAMMER! SIENNA JADE IS DOUBLED OVER, AND HARPER CONNECTS WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB, HOLDING IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE EXPLODES OUT OF THE COVER! Harper pounds the mat in frustration, possibly wondering what she’ll have to do in order to put Sienna Jade away here. Sienna pulls herself up to a knee, utilizing the ropes, and leaning up against them. HARPER RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, AND DRILLS INTO SIENNA WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
James Peters: HARPER BRINGS SIENNA TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND GOES TO HIT THE OLYMPIC SLAM! RAGNAROK AS WE SEEN EARLIER! BUT SIERRA HAS IT SCOUTED, SLIPPING OUT BEHIND LEE, AND SHOVING HER INTO THE JADED HEARTS’ CORNER! SIENNA CHARGES IN- BUT LEE SIDESTEPS! NOW, AND SIENNA GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: HARPER CHARGES IN-
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY TAGGED SIENNA’S SHOULDER, AND PULLS HER OUT OF HARMS WAY, CAUSING LEE TO HIT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! KASSIDY ENTERS THE RING, AND PULLS HARPER OUT FROM THE CORNER, BRINGING HER TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! KASSIDY LOCKS IN THE NECRO MAULER!
James Peters: THAT FULL NELSON! AND JUST RAGDOLLS HARPER AROUND! REFEREE ASKS HARPER IF SHE WANTS TO SUBMIT, BUT HARPER IS ADAMANT ON ANSWERING NO, DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF PAIN SHE MAY BE IN!
Persephone: JUST TAP!!
Rich Russillo: HARPER REACHES OUT TO THE ROPES, BUT SHES TOO FAR AWAY! REALIZING THAT LEE WONT TAP THAT EASY, KASSIDY UPS THE ANTE, DIGGING INTO LEE’S SHOULDER WITH HER SHOULDER! NOW, THE SCREAMS OF PAIN ARE BEING HEARD FROM HARPER LEE!
James Peters: THIS IS SICKENING TO WATCH, AND IF HARPER LEE TAPPED OUT HERE, I WOULDNT BLAME HER!
Rich Russillo: HARPER! HARPER USES THE ENVIRONMENT TO HER ADVANTAGE, AND BACKPEDALS INTO THE CORNER, SANDWICHING KASSIDY BETWEEN HER AND THE TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: BUT KASSIDY DOESNT LET GO! KASSIDY DOESNT LET GO, AND THE SCREAMS OF PAIN ARE STILL BEING HEARD FROM HARPER LEE AS KASS DIGS DEEPER INTO HARPER LEE’S SHOULDER!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW BLOOD HAS BEGUN TO TRICKLE DOWN LEE’S SHOULDER! SHE NEEDS TO GET OUT THIS HOLD, AND GET OUT OF IT FAST! LEE DRIVES KASSIDY BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN, BUT STILL, SHE DOESNT BREAK THE HOLD! HARPER LEE WITH A LAST GASP, DRIVES KASSIDY BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN!
James Peters: THATS THREE TIMES KASSIDY HAS BEEN DRIVEN INTO THAT CORNER, BUT LOOK AT THIS!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: SIENNA HOPS ON THE APRON, AND TAGS HERSELF IN! KASSIDY STILL HAS THAT FULL NELSON APPLIED, AND WITH HARPER SUBDUED, SIENNA LANDS A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION!
Rich Russillo: Harper is doubled over as she stumbles out of the corner, and Sienna sends her out through the middle rope!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Tag back out to Kassidy Heart, who drops off the apron, and sends Harper Lee into the barricade SHOULDER FIRST! Kassidy rolls Lee back inside the ring, and Lee pulls herself up in the Jaded Hearts corner! Kassidy slides in the ring, and charges in!
James Peters: BUT HARPER LEE GETS THE BOOT UP! AND CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW ON SIENNA JADE ON THE APRON! KASSIDY MARCHES TOWARD LEE, BUT LEE QUICKLY CRAWLS BETWEEN KASSIDY’S LEGS, SLIPPING THROUGH HER FINGERTIPS! THE SIZE, WHICH IS USUALLY A DISADVANTAGE TURNS OUT TO BE AN ADVANTAGE THERE FOR HARPER LEE!
Rich Russillo: LEE TRIES CRAWLING TOWARD ARROW, HAND STRETCHED FOR THE TAG, BUT KASSIDY SPINS AROUND, AND GRABS HARPER’S ANKLE! HARPER RISES TO ONE FOOT, HOPPING UP AND DOWN! HARPER ATTEMPTS TO TAKE KASSIDY OUT WITH AN ENZIGURI AS SHE SPINS AROUND! BUT REMEMBER, KASSIDY GOT CAUGHT WITH EARLIER, AND HAS IT SCOUTED THIS TIME AS SHE DUCKS UNDERNEATH!
James Peters: LEE FALLS FLAT ON HER FACE, AND RISES TO ALL FOURS! KASSIDY WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF LEE, AND POWERS HER UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! BUT THERES HARPER LEE WITH A GO BEHIND, AND DUMPS KASSIDY HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: :mjcry: Why does God hate me?
James Peters: :wtf:
Rich Russillo: Harper Lee stands herself up following that, and realizing that her team could lose the advantage, Sienna Jade enters the ring, AND RUSHES HARPER! BUT HARPER LEE SIDESTEPS, AND SIENNA GETS SENT INTO A FOREARM FROM HOLLY ARROW ON THE APRON! SIENNA JADE STAGGERS BACK INTO A REVERSE RANA FROM HARPER LEE!
James Peters: SIENNA JADE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND KASSIDY HEART GRABS HOLD OF HARPER LEE’S HAIR! LEE SLIPS BEHIND KASSIDY, AND GRABS HER IN POSITION FOR ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! BUT KASSIDY SPINS AROUND, AND HAS HARPER IN A FRONT FACELOCK NOW!
Rich Russillo: SHES GOING FOR THAT DEDEDE DDT! BUT HARPER LEE SHOVES KASSIDY AWAY! KASSIDY STUMBLES BACK INTO POTARA’S CORNER, KNOCKING HOLLY OFF WITH AN ELBOW! I DONT EVEN THINK THAT WAS PURPOSEFUL BY KASSIDY, BUT IT TURNS OUT TO BE A HAPPY INCIDENT FOR HER, NEUTRALIZING ONE OF THE THREATS!
James Peters: KASSIDY CHARGES INTO LEE FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT HARPER TRAPS THE ARM, AND TURNS IT INTO A SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Both competitors slowly make it back to their feet, and Harper Lee staggers back into her corner! KASSIDY HEART DIVES AT LEE! BUT LEE AVOIDS IT, CAUSING KASSIDY TO HIT FACE FIRST WITH THE RINGPOST! KASSIDY STUMBLES BEFORE FALLING DOWN TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: Kassidy crawls toward Sienna Jade, and Holly hops back on the apron, making the tag out to Harper Lee!
**TAG!!**
James Peters: TAG IS MADE FROM BOTH SIDES, AND HOLLY ARROW SLINGSHOTS HERSELF INSIDE THE RING, CHARGING TOWARD SIENNA JADE, WHO ALSO CHARGES AT HER! RUNNING ELBOW STRIKE DROPS SIENNA JADE, WHO QUICKLY IS BACK TO HER FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH ANOTHER!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY STANDS SIENNA UP, AND IRISH WHIPS HER OFF THE ROPES! SIENNA COUNTERS, SENDING HOLLY INSTEAD! HOLLY ALMOST KNOCKS KASSIDY HEART OFF THE APRON WITH A RIGHT, BUT KASSIDY HANGS ON! SIENNA RUSHES IN- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BOOT, STAGGERING HER!
James Peters: HOLLY RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND BASEMENT DROPKICKS KASSIDY IN THE KNEE, CAUSING KASS TO HIT FACE FIRST ON THE APRON! HOLLY CHARGES TOWARD SIENNA, AND ALMOST EATS A CLOTHESLINE! BUT HOLLY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND TRIES TO RIPCORD SIENNA AROUND, BUT SIENNA BLOCKS IT WITH REPEATED BACK ELBOWS! SIENNA CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE AS HOLLY ARROW IS STUNNED!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA DIVES WITH A CROSSBODY! BUT HOLLY ARROW ROLLS THROUGH, HAVING SIENNA UP IN A CRADLE, AND LAUNCHES HER WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM! HOLLY SLIDES OUT TO THE APRON, AND CRASHES INTO KASSIDY WITH A RUNNING KNEE OFF THE APRON!
James Peters: HOLLY HOPS BACK ON THE APRON, BUT SIENNA JADE COMES CHARGING IN! HOLLY LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, SENDING SIENNA UP AND OVER!
Rich Russillo: BOTH JADED HEARTS SLOWLY STAND THEMSELVES UP ON THE OUTSIDE, AND HOLLY DIVES OFF THE APRON WITH A CANNONBALL ON BOTH WOMEN! HOLLY SLIDES SIENNA JADE BACK IN, AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
James Peters: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: If these nearfalls keep happening, put me out of my misery.
James Peters: Both Holly and Sienna slowly rise to a vertical base, with Holly making it to her feet first. Holly irish whips Sienna off the ropes, BUT SIENNA TWISTS HER ARM, AND TAGS HOLLY WITH A STIFF ELBOW STRIKE! HOLLY IS DOUBLED OVER, AND SIENNA GRABS HER FOR A TORNADO DDT, KICKING OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG! KASSIDY TAGGED HERSELF IN AS SHE TAGGED SIENNA’S ANKLE! BUT HOLLY SHOVES SIENNA OFF! SIENNA LANDS ON HER FEET, BUT HOLLY CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW ONTO KASSIDY! SIENNA GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT HOLLY ARROW DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, GRABBING SIENNA INTO A REAR WAISTLOCK! STANDING SWITCH BY SIENNA! THEN ANOTHER STANDING SWITCH BY HOLLY!
James Peters: HOLLY BOUNCES SIENNA OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! HOLLY HAS SIENNA COVERED, BUT I DONT THINK SHE REALIZES THAT SIENNA IS NOT THE LEGAL COMPETITOR!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY ENTERS THE RING, AND HOLLY LETS GO OF THE COVER- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A SPEAR! SPEAR BY KASSIDY! THE LEG IS HOOKED!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE
James Peters: SHOULDER UP! VERY, VERY CLOSE FOR JADED HEARTS! Kassidy Heart is growing annoyed with the constant kickouts.
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY TAGS OUT TO SIENNA JADE, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! KASSIDY DIVES OFF WITH A HEADBUTT WHILE SIENNA HITS A MOONSAULT! RIDE OR DIE CONNECTS, AND SIENNA HOOKS THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHH-
James Peters: HARPER SLIDES IN, AND BREAKS THINGS UP WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK! KASSIDY GRABS HOLD OF LEE, AND SENDS HER OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! HARPER HANGS ON, JUST BARELY, CATCHING HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY HEADS OUT TO THE APRON, AND PULLS LEE UP! HARPER BREAKS FREE, EXPLODING WITH A FOREARM! KASS RESPONDS TO THAT WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI! HARPER CONTINUES BATTLING BACK WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! BOTH COMPETITORS START EXCHANGING KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ON THE APRON!
James Peters: HARPER WITH A KICK TO THE GUT DOUBLES KASSIDY OVER FOR A SUPLEX ATTEMPT ON THE APRON! KASSIDY FIGHTS IT OFF, BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT, AND LIFTS LEE UP FOR A SUPLEX OF HER OWN! SIMILAR TO KASSIDY, LEE BLOCKS THE ATTEMPT, AND HOISTS KASSIDY UP! KASSIDY FLOATS OVER, AND LANDS BACK INSIDE THE RING! KASSIDY TRIES BRINGING LEE INSIDE WITH A SUPLEX, BUT HARPER BLOCKS IT!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE! SIENNA JADE SUNSET FLIPS OVER BOTH WOMEN, AND PEELS LEE OFF THE APRON IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! HARPER LEE FLAILS HER ARMS, KNOWING THAT SHE IS IN TROUBLE, AND DELIVERS WITH RIGHT HANDS TO THE SKULL OF JADE!
James Peters: BUT KASSIDY STEPS OUT TO THE APRON, AND DIVES OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE! POWERBOMB, CLOTHESLINE COMBINATION! AND HARPER LEE LOOKS OUT OF IT ON THE OUTSIDE! INNOVATIVE TAG TEAM WORK THERE BY THE JADED HEARTS!
Rich Russillo: SIENNA JADE CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AFTER GETTING UP ON THE APRON, REMEMBERING THAT SHE HAS HOLLY ARROW TO WORRY ABOUT!
James Peters: SIENNA DIVES WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! BUT HOLLY ROLLS OUT THE WAY! SIENNA ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET! HOLLY CHARGES SIENNA, BUT EATS A ROLLING ELBOW! MODIFIED WITCHES HAMMER!
Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW CAN BARELY STAND, AND SIENNA GESTURES FOR KASSIDY HEART TO THE ENTER THE RING, WHICH SHE DOES! SIENNA GRABS HOLD OF HOLLY FOR THE BEAUTY KILLER! THAT BULLDOG ONTO THE EXPOSED KNEE OF KASSIDY! SIENNA HOOKS THE LEG!
James Peters: MEANWHILE, KASSIDY PLAYS GOALKEEPER, MAKING SURE THAT HARPER REMAINS DOWN AFTER THAT TAG TEAM MANUEVER ON THE OUTSIDE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: HARPER LEE! HARPER LEE BEGINS TO STIR! AND GOES TO SLIDE BACK IN THE RING!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: NO! HARPER LEE COLLAPSES TO A KNEE! LEE COLLAPSED TO A KNEE! I DONT THINK SHE’LL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT IN TIME AS SHE TRIES TO SLIDE IN STILL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNERS… AND THE NEW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… JADED HEARTS!!
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays to a mixed reaction from fans, some unhappy to see POTARA lose the titles here to Jaded Hearts, but others able to respect the quality match these four put on, and the fact: Jaded Hearts managed to earn those titles. Kassidy and Sienna hug in the center of the ring before being handed the Tag Titles, and for Kassidy, her Universal Women’s Title as well.)
Persephone: The pain is over…
James Peters: We have NEW Unified Tag Team Champions in the form of Jaded Hearts, and I’d love to say that I’m surprised, but really, it could’ve been anybodies ball game there.
Rich Russillo: Exactly. There were times where Jaded Hearts had POTARA, and times where it was the opposite. But in the end, Jaded Hearts managed to prevail, pinning Holly Arrow to do so.
James Peters: Congrats to the new champs, but I hope the old champs know that they did a great job defending those titles, and proving themselves as worthy to have them.
(Kassidy and Sienna celebrate up the ramp, holding their titles high, and rubbing it in the faces of POTARA. Harper is trying to hide how upset she is as she’s kneeled down beside Holly, who is sat down on the canvas, head held low, visible disappointment after how things went.)
James Peters; Jeez, POTARA look absolutely devastated…
Persephone: Who cares?
James Peters: :wow:
(Harper musters out the strength to help Holly up as the Jaded Hearts theme song fades in the background. The crowd gives both women a standing ovation following the match, and they go to leave the ring as the camera starts to fade elsewhere.)
James Peters: HEY, WHAT THE HELL?!
Rich Russillo: HARPER JUST PULLED HOLLY BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND DROPPED HER WITH A BACKSTABBER! HOUSE OF BALLOONS!
James Peters: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?! CMON!
Persephone: “Shocking” move by a woman known for being a sore loser.
Rich Russillo: HARPER LEE CONNECTED WITH THAT BACKSTABBER, WHICH IS AN APPROPRIATE NAME, GIVEN WHAT JUST HAPPENED!
James Peters: THIS ISNT HARPER’S FIRST TIME DOING SOMETHING LIKE THIS WHEN THINGS DONT GO HER WAY! FIRST, IT WAS SIERRA BRADFORD, NOW ITS HOLLY ARROW! SHE’S GOT TO BE PISSED THAT THINGS ENDED THIS WAY, ESPECIALLY TO SIENNA JADE, BECAUSE WE KNOW HOW HER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN ENDED!
Rich Russillo: AND I HATE TO WISH BAD ON A PERFORMER, BUT I HOPE HOLLY MAKES HARPER PAY FOR THIS!
(Harper looks around as the crowd erupts with boos. Harper looks down at Holly Arrow laid out with absolute anger and disdain before leaving the ring, and heading up the ramp as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for The Last Stand.)
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(Wicked Games returns, and Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS THE CLUSTERFUCK MATCH!
( ‘The World Is Mine’ by Mikey Rykus hits the PA system as Korey Gaines heads out and approaches the stage. He’s wearing a red leather jacket, and the rest of his ring gear is white and red as well. Korey comes out with a determined look in his eyes, set on winning this match before heading straight to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA!…. WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS!… ‘SHOWOFF’ !!!!!!!!…. KOREYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY……. GAINESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
James Peters: Gaines is fully focused here tonight. He has engaged in a lot of conversation and has shown his honesty heading into this competition. Korey is putting his efforts on display coming into this match, and he’s going to pick up this win to fight for a World Championship on the following Voltage.
Persephone: If this idiot wins, I’m going to sue this brand. I’m tired of this fucking shit.
Rich Russillo: Korey Gaines has had a pretty rocky career so far. I think this would undoubtedly be one of his biggest wins yet. Perhaps Korey will step up to become a way tougher version of himself when he’s met with the biggest prize of them all.
( Gaines jumps across the ropes as he enters the ring, looking around and finding himself standing tall at the center of the ring. He looks down, then thinks about his readiness coming into this match before nodding and gaining some confidence, heading back down into the corner. ‘Too Old to Die Young’ by Brother Dege replaces Gaines’ theme. Mia Santoro, in full purple attire with a slight orange and white accent across her ring gear, walks out with a smirk on her face. Santoro heads down to to the ring, with Gaines standing tall there and leaning back against the corner, waiting for the others to come out. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM KEY WEST, FLORIDA!… WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS!… ‘LA DESPERADA’ !!!!!!!!… MIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…. SANTOROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: She’s still employed?
James Peters: Mia Santoro has made a lot of improvement in her short time with EAW so far. Santoro takes a huge step forward at Wicked Games tonight, and she looks to bring the future down within her hands. Santoro wants nothing but this opportunity tonight; it’s very significant for her.
Persephone: Yeah whatever, she’s going to lose and go back to be a jobber anyway. Very fascinating! Yay! Hooray! Fuck off.
Rich Russillo: We can tell that Mia Santoro truly wants to win this match, and her eyes say it all. She’s ready for the route to be rewarded. We are about to see how this is going to go, and will tonight be the night for her to celebrate?
( Santoro steps into the ring, stepping up across the ropes and sitting tall. Santoro waves her hand at the crowd before stepping off those ropes and aligning both feet on the ground. While Mia Santoro is taking off her entrance gear, ‘Anti-Hero (Rock Version)’ by Taylor Swift plays as Jamie Cross appears on the stage. She is wearing black and white attire with the Spider logo on the chest, all inspired by Venom from Marvel. Jamie has black lipstick as well, and she takes no time to shine and head straight to the ring in her Venom-inspired outfit. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS!… WEIGHING IN AT 133 POUNDS!…. ‘THE IRONWOMAN’ !!!!!!!…. JAMIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!… CROSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Unique attire here, as Jamie heads into this match as Venom! Jamie Cross is here tonight, not just to make the biggest statement of her career, but also to set her sights on winning and moving up to fight a World Championship!
Persephone: Okay shut up nerd. First of all, this cosplay is GARBAGE. Second of all, she’s GARBAGE too. Finally, FUCK Jamie Cross and her GARBAGE career. The fucking living embodiment of GARBAGE.
Rich Russillo: Earlier this season, we saw Jamie Cross putting up a fight against Milli Banks for the EAW Specialist title, but it was a failed mission that she wasn’t able to accomplish. Could this match be the one for Jamie to succeed? We are going to find out!
( Jamie goes through the ropes to enter the ring. She quickly branches both arms out and receives a reaction from the Japanese crowd. Jamie takes a step back down, and ‘Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers then plays. This time, Michael Scott Connor jogs out and stops by the stage, saluting the crowd that cheers for him. Michael looks ready for this match, knowing what’s on the line here, as well as the fact that this being such a big elimination match will make things challenging. Connor keeps on walking down towards the ring as he’s making his entrance. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM LONDON, OHIO!… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS!…. LIEUTENANT COLONEL!…. MICHAEL!… SCOTT!… CONNORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Hope he retires from wrestling too, not just from war.
James Peters: Michael S. Connor is here, and this is the biggest opportunity that has been offered in his hands! Scott Connor has this match to look forward to tonight, and he’s almost another person in this sea of competitors, who wants to make the best out of this opportunity as well. It’s all about winning for him tonight, and Scott might finally be able to earn the win back home and secure that opportunity in his hand!
( Connor slowly steps into the ring and finds a spot for himself to stand in. ‘Lost in Paradise’ by ALI (feat. AKLO) plays, but a loud cheer can be heard due to the song’s heavy popularity in this land. The song plays as Brianna Hill heads out and raises both hands. Her whole attire has been put on display. She has a ripped and striped red-and-green sweater, brown leather gloves, and a dark brown fedora, along with some creepy makeup. She’s cosplaying as Freddy Krueger tonight! Hill twiddles her metal crawls prop, then makes her way down the ring as she steps up to the apron and smiles for the crowd. )
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM MEMPHIS, TENESSSES!… WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS!… BRIANNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….
HILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Hill has put herself in a lot of tough situations, and coming to this match, she is ready to put all those training and lessons she has learned, making them all worth it for this big win for her. She’s looking to earn the opportunity in this match and head towards a World Title match as the culmination of her efforts.
Persephone: Ah yes, another loser looking for a clout from these sheep tonight! So exciting! Get a real job, you fucking knob.
Rich Russillo: I love her outfit!
Persephone: SHUT UP! She doesn’t even know you like that!
Rich Russillo: Hey relax, I’m just complimenting!
( ‘CRAZY NOISY BIZARRE TOWN’ by THE DU and EDM takes over the atmosphere as Juggalo Sally walks through the smoke covering up the stage area. Sally has a huge grin on her face as she walks out, a far different expression on her face compared to all of the other focused Elitists in the match. Sally begins heading down the ramp and towards the ring, and as she makes it down to ringside she circles the ring for a bit, staring at each and every one of her opponents before slowly climbing up onto the apron. )
Bella Braxton: AND LAST!… FROM THE BIZARRE TOWN!… WEIGHING IN AT 137 POUNDS!…. SHE’S THE ‘SPECIAL GIRL’ !!!!!!!!!!…. JUGGALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!… SALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Hello, 911? We have this overweight bitch escaping from the insane asylum! Please come and pick up your patient urgently! ASAP!
Rich Russillo: Speaking of the insanity, she’s truly the one who stands out the most in this match, but heed that things like this always make her a true force to be reckoned with. It’s something that we all must beware of tonight because she may have great potential to win this competition!
James Peters: Sally has been the loudest in the room for most of this whole week, but you never know what’s going to happen. She could win, she could lose. All Sally is going to do is give her tonight her absolute best. What’s to come next for her? She has this match to set under her scope and it’s her chance to make the best out of it tonight! Would Sally be the winner!? This match is about to happen soon, so let’s get going!
( DING DING DING! )
James Peters: It’s Clusterfuck time!
Persephone: This is gonna be a disaster.
James Peters: These Elitists are all about to compete in an elimination match, where the winner will receive a World Championship match on Voltage next week! Here tonight, we have six competitors competing for it in one ring. The rules are to eliminate your opponent by pinfall or submission, and the last one standing will be the winner!
Rich Russillo: Not much time to waste here as Gaines charges at Juggalo Sally. Hill and Cross are going at each other, and Connor is fighting Santoro! Every elitist for themselves right here, ladies and gentlemen! Gaines has Sally in his grip, tossing her to the outside of the ring, and without a second thought, he slingshots himself over the ropes, taking out Juggalo Sally in a flash!
James Peters: Cutting back to the ring, we see that Hill has seemingly gotten the better of Jamie Cross, who is having some trouble now in an empty corner of the ring! Hill now backing into the opposite corner as she has something in mind! Hill rushes across the ring… RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK BY CROSS TO HILL! WHAT A COUNTER THIS EARLY ON IN THE MATCH!
Rich Russillo: CONNOR FROM BEHIND!… A GERMAN SUPLEX TAKES DOWN BRIANNA HILL! Now there are only four competitors left in the ring. Gaines and Sally are still going at each other on the outside of the ring. The brawl is ongoing, but Chaos is still in the midst inside that ring. Santoro barrels towards Connor and shoves him all the way down towards the ropes, while Cross leisurely shifts her focus towards Mia!
Persephone: I don’t want the camera to pan to a fight between that tenacious goblin and some cringey clown, because surely none of us want to watch them trying to be relevant here. Like, get that shit off my screen.
Rich Russillo: Santoro now begins fighting back and quickly counters Cross with a Step Up Enzuigiri, causing the self-proclaimed Main Character to retreat! Santoro is back on her feet swiftly and now drags Cross up to both feet, hooking her in, and attempts to drop Cross with a Snap Suplex, but she resists!
James Peters: Cross, with both legs shaking, lands safely on the ring’s ground and tosses Santoro back. Santoro is pushed away by the force of Cross’s strength, staggering back in to try to take her down… CROSS CATCHES HER… LOCKS HER IN AND INTO A HAMMERLOCK LARIAT DOWN GOES MIA SANTORO!
Rich Russillo: Brianna Hill now is fighting with Michael S. Connor, and from the looks of it they’re pretty even right now! Brianna is getting the better of Michael though as she just throws punch after punch at him, BUT MICHAEL IS ABLE TO SLIP BEHIND BRIANNA AS HE SEEMS TO HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND! MICHAEL GRABS BRIANNA, AND HE LIFTS HER UP FOR ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: :comeagain:
James Peters: NO! Both feet land on the ground. Brianna makes a save for herself. Corner notices and turns his attention to Brianna, BUT BRIANNA IS ABLE TO TAKE MICHAEL S. CONNOR DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA! Impressive move by Brianna Hill there, and now-
Rich Russillo: OHHH! A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK FROM JAMIE CROSS STRAIGHT INTO BRIANNA’S FACE AFTER SHE APPLIED THE HURRICANRANA!
Persephone: That’s some weak shit. Could have kicked her harder so it would have given her some sort of fracture.
James Peters: OH LOOK, IT’S KOREY GAINES! He’s back on the apron after taking out Sally earlier. He has a firm grasp of the rope. Cross quickly springs to her feet as soon as she spots it and zooms towards him! Gaines snags her and smacks Cross with a quick elbow, sending her tumbling back into the ring! Gaines turns the tide and seizes the reins once again… now…. SPRINGBOARD… BEAUTIFUL DRAGONRANA! DRAGONRANA INTO A COVER! KOREY HAS JAMIE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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James Peters: A KICK OUT BY JAMIE CROSS! Gaines came close to scoring his first pin, but Cross managed to get out just in time. Hill regains her footing on the ground and throws herself into countering Gaines, attempting to take him down! Brianna is being pushed, but instead of going down, she’s not going without a fight. She runs down to the ropes, up to the second rope, and jumps back…
Rich Russillo: GAINES WITH A SUPERKICK IN THE MID-AIR!
Persephone: Oh now he wants to act smart, unlike this whole week of blabbering.
James Peters: A superkick in mid-air has just taken down Brianna Hill. Gaines is displaying great in-ring awareness tonight. Watch out, here comes Juggalo Sally, and she’s back into the ring! Sally charges at Gaines, but Gaines ducks under her arm, stepping back into the ropes… SUPERKICK TO HER AS WELL BUT NO! Sally is able to catch the leg and now spinning him all around… BRAZILIAN KICK TAKES GAINES OUT!
Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro is back in the match, and Sally has her on notice, charging down and aiming for another kick. Santoro drops to the ground, rolls under the leg, gets back on her feet, and runs back at Sally… A RUNNING DROPKICK PUTS SALLY DOWN!
James Peters: Hill is back in the match as well, and she has her eyes locked onto the target at the corner.
Persephone: Aw what? I don’t want her to come back. Can she just leave?
James Peters: She’s now running down, looking to put down Mia Santoro! However, Santoro catches her instead, seizing her and attempting for an Exploder Suplex at the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: Hill is able to land some back elbow shots and free herself from danger. She steps back with both feet and charges back at Santoro again! Santoro sidesteps and goes back around, attempting to go for a German Suplex for the second time, but Hill is still able to escape and instead sends her rolling towards her. Santoro turns herself to the ground and runs back to Hill!…
James Peters: ROUNDHOUSE KICK PUTS A STOP TO HER MOMENTUM! Hill quickly snatches Santoro by the head, locks it tightly, and starts running!… A BULLDOG BY BRIANNA HILL! ROLLING HER OVER, BRIANNA HOOKS THE LEG TO SCORE AN ELIMINATION!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: MIA SANTORO IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!
James Peters: Hill wastes no time and sends Santoro through the ropes, down to the outside. Once she picks things back up, they’re alongside with each other. Brianna has her sight set and charges in, the crowd there, hyping her up, and Hill’s momentum rises as she goes!…
Rich Russillo: SHE CHARGES FOR THE OTHER SIDE! FOSBU-
James Peters: OHHH! A SLINGSHOT SPEAR CUTS HILL IN HALF AT THE CENTER OF THE RING! Cross puts the fire in her strength and energy, now turning back around to face the rising Mia Santoro and running down into her, jumping across the ropes and coming face to face with Santoro!… CANNONBALL SENTON OFF THE ARPON! TAKING OUT MIA SANTORO!
Rich Russillo: Cross is running on high energy right now, just look at her go! Right after the Slingshot spear and Suicide dive, now back on the apron, Connor has just risen, but he’s in a bad position right now. Cross on the apron and aims directly at him!… WOAHHHHHH! MISSILE DROPKICK TAKES DOWN MICHAEL S. CONNOR! WOW!
Persephone: She must be using PEDs tonight. Why isn’t anyone checking her?
James Peters: Brianna Hill, Mia Santoro, and Michael Scott Connor have just been single-handedly taken down by Jamie Cross! She definitely wants to define this moment on her own!-
Rich Russillo: WAIT WAIT WAIT! GAINES FROM BEHIND! HE ROLLS HER UP!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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James Peters: Close, but not close enough. A kickout at two has just left a gap for Korey Gaines to fill! Cross and Gaines return to their feet on the ground and come perilously close to colliding at the center of the ring.
Rich Russillo: A big forearm from Cross almost knocks Gaines out, but she’s still standing tall! A sturdy oak he is! Cross goes for another strike, and Gaines pulls a quick move, slipping under to avoid!… SPIN KICK BY KOREY GAINES!
James Peters: CAUGHT! Gaines is stuck in a hold, Cross has got a grip on the leg and thrusts him back towards the corner, running in and quickly looking to land a big clothesline down there! Gaines counters with a kick up across her chin, sending her staggering back inside. Gaines heads up to the second rope and goes for a dive!… CROSSBODY!
Rich Russillo: AND THE CROSSBODY IS CAUGHT BY CROSS! Jamie Cross is able to catch Korey Gaines just in time and she has a hold! Looking at that strength, she lifts the man up all by herself and now up into the air!… BODYSLAM PLANTS GAINES!… FOLLOWS BY A STANDING FROG SPLASH! GAINES HAS BEEN FLATTED!
Persephone: Imagine your bitchass getting owned by THIS CRINGE LORD FUCKING NERD!!!
James Peters: Sally finds herself standing tall in the ring against Jamie Cross. Cross backs herself up from the ground, and you can hear the roar of the warrior from her! Her battle cry truly shows she’s been prepared for this battle to come. Sally keeps her steps silent, while Cross slowly turns around without being aware of her!…
Rich Russillo: BLOWN AWAY BY PINK EXPLOSIVE SHOCK! A SUPERKICK-
James Peters: WAIT NO! Cross can catch the leg again and now turns her around, stepping in and attempting to put down Sally with a German Suplex, but it’s a failed attempt. Sally knocks her back with a quick blow to the face, switches around, and now attempts a Crossface Chickenwing Suplex instead!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! CONNOR FROM BEHIND SALLY! SHE STILL HAS CROSS THOUGH!
Persephone: Oh god, what is this freak going to do now?
James Peters: ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? A DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX BY SCOTTY CONNOR! He has just settled the dust and taken both troubles out all by himself! Jamie and Sally have just been stalled by the offer for the German Suplex that came at the same time!
Rich Russillo: Brianna Hill is back in the match once more, and she quickly charges at Scotty Connor right away. Stomps and kicks connect, and then she grabs him and sends him into the ropes! Connor pulls himself away from the force, but Hill turns back around and nails the knee into his stomach, pushing him back towards the ropes and sending him flying across the ring! Hill turns back and looks to tackle him down!
James Peters: CONNOR IS ABLE TO SIDESTEP IN TIME, NOW STANDING TALL BEHIND HER!… ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX PLANTS BRIANNA HILL!
Rich Russillo: Wait, look out, sir! Santoro is on the top corner and she’s looking to take flight! I don’t think Scotty is noticing that, but Mia prepares to fly and now goes once he’s turned around!… DIVING METEORA- STILL IN DENIAL! Connor is able to catch her as well and slowly gain balance for each other, now at the center of the ring!… GERMAN SUPLEX SHAKES SANTORO’S WORLD! CONNOR IS A SUPLEX MACHINE RIGHT NOW!
James Peters: Fire has ignited him, burning his soul, and you can see it in his eyes. Those flames stand out for his determination, and his innate feeling stands out for his desire to win this competition. Connor isn’t here to play around tonight-
Rich Russillo: OH LOOK! FROM BEHIND! MIA IS BACK UP AND SHE TURNS SCOTTY AROUND BEFORE KICKING HIS KNEE OUT FROM UNDER HIM!
Persephone: PAY ATTENTION, YOU OLD FUCK!
Rich Russillo: TWO FOR THE ROAD CONNECTS, AND NOW MIA SANTORO GOES FOR THE COVER TO ELIMINATE MICHAEL S. CONNOR!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
James Peters: CONNOR KICKS OUT! HE KICKS OUT! Connor is still not going anywhere, but Mia is going to make sure that this is it for him! Mia Santoro starts heading up to the top rope, AND I THINK ANYONE FAMILIAR WITH MIA SANTORO IS AWARE OF WHAT IT IS SHE’S LOOKING FOR RIGHT NOW!!!
Rich Russillo: YEAH, BUT JAMIE CROSS RUSHES UP ONTO THE APRON BEFORE SHOVING MIA OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!!!! JAMIE JUST INTERFERED BEFORE MIA COULD FINISH MICHAEL OFF, AND FROM THE LOOKS OF IT JAMIE MAY BE LOOKING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION AS MIA HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS SO CLOSE!
James Peters: Well it won’t be easy capitalizing on any situation in a match like this! There’s so much going on at all times, almost anything can happen at any moment!
Persephone: Anything but the match ending, apparently.
James Peters: You may not like what you’re seeing, but these six Elitists are putting everything they have into this match and I think they deserve respect for what they’re doing tonight. They’re giving this their all, and it’s very clear. Brianna Hill is back in the ring, and she comes to face Mia Santoro. She quickly tries to take her down with a clothesline, but Santoro is able to duck under her arm and nail the Superkick across her jaw!
Rich Russillo: Superkick right on target has just put Brianna Hill right back down to the ground once again. Jamie Cross is on her feet as well, and Santoro attempts another kick! Catching the leg, Cross pulls her in!… BUTTERFLY SUPLEX SENDS SANTORO CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT!
James Peters: A high-impact move has just been applied there. Cross is back on her feet, and Connor goes for the head, seizing it. Now, he has Cross in a position and sends her up to the top rope!… SLINGSHOT SUPLEX TAKES DOWN THE IRONWOMAN!
Persephone: I hope nothing but the worst for this overgrown whore.
Rich Russillo: Connor is up to his feet once more and now facing Korey Gaines, who has just gotten back to his feet as well. Gaines runs in and jumps over, quickly trying to put down Connor with a sunset flip roll-up but Connor drops himself, to both knees, and both shoulders are down! Korey has been pinned! There goes the count!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Rich Russillo: TWO! A kickout has been done by Korey. Both men are back on their feet quickly, and Connor steps up, trying to send Gaines over his head with an arm drag, but both feet land on the ground by Gaines! Nice! What a save by the Showoff just there. Now, hooking his arm, sending him towards the ropes, and Gaines stands tall at the center of the ring!…
James Peters: SPIN KICK ACROSS CONNOR’S JAW FROM GAINES!
Rich Russillo: ENZUIGIRI FROM SALLY TO CONNOR!
James Peters: Wasting no time, Korey Gaines goes up to his shoulders and looks to launch him back to the ground!… A REVERSE FRAKENSTEINER SPIKES HIM!
Persephone: They should team up. Dumb and Dumber.
James Peters: Gaines and Sally’s tag team work has happened by coincidence there, but it has just dealt huge damage on Scott Connor. That’s definitely going to put him in a deep sleep. Alone in the ring are Sally and Gaines! Gaines springs to his feet with lightning speed, wasting no time as he hurtles towards Sally! One step ahead, managing to catch him in the nick of time!… A FALLWAY SLAM!
Rich Russillo: Gaines goes down to the ground but he’s still willing to get back to his feet. On both knees comes Gaines, but Sally is down there, charging for a move!… Here she comes!… PUNT KICK CRACKS THE SKULL! DROPS INTO A COVER! SALLY LOOKS TO TAKE KOREY GAINES OUT!
Persephone: RIP bozo, we won’t be missing you. :pray:
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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THRE-
Rich Russillo: NO! GAINES WITH A SHOULDER OFF THE MAT!
Persephone: Life is unfair!
James Peters: That’s definitely a quick shot from the clown herself, but the fun is going to get cut short quickly. Jamie Cross slides back into the ring after a quick recovery she has done and charges at Sally, who just got back on her feet!… SILVER KNEE!
Rich Russillo: Almost connected! Sally is able to get back to her feet in time and gets out of her way. Cross hits her knee on those ropes instead as she misses. Now pulling herself together quickly and turning back around, she runs straight at Sally again!.. A GUT KICK BY SALLY… FOLLOWS UP WITH A QUICK SCISSORS KICK BUT THAT HITS NOBODY! Cross pulls her head out of the danger zone and throws her arm back!… NAILS SALLY WITH A HARD ELBOW!
James Peters: A sweet elbow shot lands perfectly! Cross circles back, looking to deliver a solid one!… A KICK TO HER ARM… ROUNDHOUSE KICK CUTS CROSS’ HEAD OFF! Sally lands that one perfectly and now steps back with her right foot, looking for the target to be terminated. Stepping in!… EXPLOSIVE PINK SHOCK!
Rich Russillo: A superkick attempt is made to connect but no! Jamie is able to catch the leg!… SPINNING BACK FIST DIRECTLY TO SALLY’S SKULL!… BIG CLOTHESLINE TAKES SALLY DOWN IN ORDER COMPLETELY!
James Peters: Wait Brianna Hill! She’s back in the match and she quickly hooks Cross in for her signature!… IT’S HER ‘FAVORITE DAZE’ !!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL TIGER DRIVER! HILL ROLLS HER OVER-
Rich Russillo: EYE IN THE SKY! MIA SANTORO IS BACK AND LANDS A PICTURE-PERFECT SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON BRIANNA HILL’S BACK! Mia quickly pushes her out of the way, then reaches down to pick Cross back up from the ground, hooking her once again!… LIFTS HER UP!… SAFE PASSAGE!!!!!!! GUTWRENCH BACKSTABBER CONNECTS! DOWN GOES JAMIE CROSS, SANTORO HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Bella Braxton: JAMIE CROSS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Persephone: Thank God. That’s one competitor down, hopefully it doesn’t take as long to get rid of the others.
Rich Russillo: That’s the first of many competitors of this match to be eliminated, and Jamie has been eliminated by Mia Santoro! Mia may have a good shot at winning tonight, is this her moment!?
Persephone: I don’t know… Are we supposed to care?
James Peters: We still have a few more to go from now! Connor, Hill, Gaines, and Sally. Standing tall in front of us right now is Santoro. Mia is back in action, and she steps in with a blitz toward Sally, hoisting her up and delivering a snappy forearm smash to leave her dazed. Now, hurling Sally down by the ropes as she rebounds…
Rich Russillo: DROPKICK TAKES DOWN SALLY! Korey Gaines slides back into the ring and charges straight at Mia Santoro, who is rising back to her feet! A knee strike narrowly misses Korey, but Mia is able to step to the side, hooking Korey from behind and turning him back around!… CUTTER BY MIA SANTORO!
James Peters: No! Gaines is able to push that aside and sends Mia Santoro away. Mia stops by the ropes and quickly returns to meet Gaines, clashing with a clothesline, but Gaines is able to duck beneath her arm and now runs towards the ropes!… SPRINGS BACK!… OKIE CUTTER! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER BY KOREY GAINES!
Rich Russillo: It’s a very close moment for Korey Gaines there, but Santoro is able to catch him and now hooks his head, attempting a Dragon Sleeper! Gaines counters with a knee and follows it up with a headbutt, sending Mia Santoro stumbling back away from him! Korey up to the second rope and backs away from it!… WHIRLY DERBY! A SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM THE SECOND ROPE TO SANTORO!
James Peters: An impressive takedown by Korey Gaines has just sent Mia Santoro into an unconscious state. Korey Gaines returns to the ground and meets with Scott Connor again. Connor brings him back to his feet and seizes him quickly, looking for a Snap Suplex at the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: Gaines struggles out and slowly brings both feet to the ground, landing behind Connor and pushing him down towards the ropes! Connor runs down and bounces back away from those ropes!… DISCUS ELBOW SMASH STUNS CONNOR! Gaines takes a turn to run and now he’s back away from those ropes!… INTO A STIFF UPPERCUT FROM CONNOR! Connor seizes him from behind, wrapping his arms around Gaines’ waist and lifting him up! There he goes!… GERMAN SUPLEX!-
James Peters: Woah no! Gaines lands on both feet and coolly bides his time for his target to refocus on him! Connor pivots and stumbles right into Gaines!… ROUNDHOUSE KICK ACROSS HIS JAW BY KOREY GAINES!… SPIN KICK ON THE SAME SPOT! Gaines is far from done as he picks Connor up to his feet and sends both legs hanging from above!.. A ROPEHUNG NECKBREAKER! DOWN GOES SCOTT CONNOR!
Persephone: I have no idea how is this mfer still in this match. Why can’t there be a double count-out and just take him with any of those two side hoes?
Rich Russillo: Gaines has been dominating in this short time he has had so far. Now, he looks back to Brianna Hill, who just got back to her feet and charges straight for the moon. As she appears to run out and attempts to overthrow Gaines quickly, but Gaines is able to catch her off guard and send her over the ropes!
James Peters: Both feet land on the apron as Gaines quickly keeps his focus, lunging towards her to tackle her off the apron! Hill manages to sidestep, causing Korey’s head to hit the rope as Hill steps in!… ROUNDHOUSE KICKS HIS HEAD IN! Hill grabs the rope and tries to send her back inside for her signature move, the Rolling Thunder!… SUPERKICK TO BRIANNA HILL RIGHT WHEN SHE’S ABOUT TO MAKE A JUMP!
Rich Russillo: Hill is down on the outside of the ring after Gaines caught her in time with that sudden Superkick. Gaines pulls himself up from the ground back to his feet, and he doesn’t waste much time before he starts to run!…. OVER THE TOP!…. WHAT A MOONSAULT PLANCHA! TAKING OUT BRIANNA HILL!
James Peters: Korey Gaines has been on a fiery run so far after what he has been through in this match, and now, back on his feet, he quickly looks to pick up Brian and send her back inside! Wait, Korey, look out!
Rich Russillo: IT’S JUGGALO SALLY AND SHE COMES THROUGH THOSE ROPES!… SUICIDE DIVE!… INTO A TORNADO DDT! SPIKING KOREY GAINES!
James Peters: The Showoff has just had his spotlight taken away. Sally is back on her feet, grabbing Korey and sending him rolling back into the ring. Sally enters the ring again, and Mia Santoro quickly makes her intriguing appearance, trying to cut her momentum with a quick clothesline. Sally ducks beneath it and stops right behind her! Santoro turns around!…
Rich Russillo: EXPLOSIVE PINK SHOCK KNOCKS MIA SANTORO OUT! SUPERKICK CONNECTS! The Superkick is finally able to connect, and down goes Mia Santoro. Here comes Scott Connor, back in the match again, coming from behind and trying for his Dragon Sleeper Finisher! DD214 might be putting a stamp on Sally’s funeral today!
James Peters: Sally can wiggle herself out, turning things around in her favor, and pushing Connor back away. Connor pauses for a moment, then quickly rushes back towards her!… ANOTHER EXPLOSIVE PINK SHOCK! DOWN GOES SCOTT CONNOR! Brianna Hill is able to recover from the diving move that she took from Gaines earlier, and now she’s on the apron. She’s going for the second attempt that she failed earlier!…. LOOKING FOR RIFT IN TIME! THE ROLLING THUNDER FLATLINER-
Rich Russillo: AND NOW SALLY LOOKS FOR ANOTHER SUPERKICK- BUT BRIANNA SAW IT COMING!!!! BRIANNA AVOIDS THE SUPERKICK, AND SHE TAKES SALLY DOWN WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!!!!
Persephone: What the fuck am I watching? How come it took this long to put this stupid clown down?????
Rich Russillo: Wait look! There’s one more left! Korey Gaines takes advantage of the time Sally has been spending to take everybody out on her own, heading down to the apron! Gaines is on the apron and Brianna just notices him now! Gaines jumps off into the sky!…
James Peters: SPRINGBOARD-
Rich Russillo: WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Persephone: Why did we let this guy cook?
James Peters: BREAKTHROUGH!!! BRIANNA CAUGHT HIM IN MID-AIR WITH THE RUNNING ENZUIGIRI!!!!!! KOREY WAS JUST TAKEN RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY, AND NOW BRIANNA QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEGS!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Bella Braxton: KOREY GAINES HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
James Peters: WOW! That really takes great aim to put Korey Gaines out in a hell of a way! Brianna has just taken out Korey Gaines by catching him right in mid-air like that! Now, Korey Gaines is gone. We have four competitors left in this match to see who is going to step up and fight for a World Championship!
Persephone: Nobody gives a shit anyway. This thin-skinned rat can get his neck snapped and die at the center of the ring and nobody is going to come and pick him up.
Rich Russillo: Korey Gaines is out of the match, leaving four elites in the ring. Sally and Brianna are both getting back up to their feet, along with Scott Connor and Mia Santoro who remain in the ring. Sally looks ready for a fight when Brianna Hill comes charging in for a takedown! Sally seizes the moment, fending her off with a forearm strike, sending her reeling and stumbling!
James Peters: Connor steps in and thrusts Sally back to the ropes with a boot. Sally bounces off and spins back for another forearm to Connor, successfully sending him back away! Santoro jumps into the fray as well, and Sally looks to catch her off guard right away. Santoro is able to duck beneath her arm and goes behind, seizing Sally and hoisting her for some sort of a German Suplex. However, Sally nails the back elbow and sends her back away instead!
Rich Russillo: All the competitors shift their attention towards this match. Sally swings her leg and looks to nail the Brazilian kick, but Santoro is able to duck the kick as well, stepping in to seize Sally… EXPLODER SUPLEX LAUNCHES HER TO THE GROUND!
James Peters: An Exploder Suplex plants Juggalo Sally, and down she goes. Brianna Hill is recovering from the ground as well, turning Mia Santoro all around, grabbing her and quickly trying to send her down by the ropes. Hill looks to the right and left, then quickly steps back down by the ropes and rebounds back as she goes towards her!…
Rich Russillo: SWINGING FOR HOTLINE! THE TIGER FEINT KICK!
James Peters: The kick lands on nobody. Mia Santoro is able to get out of the situation in time and rolls out of the way. She comes back to her feet and rushes in to pick up fallen Hill who was taken down earlier due to the missed finisher. Mia Santoro helps her back to both feet and adjusts her balance!…
Rich Russillo: LOOKING FOR THE SWINGING FISHERMAN NECKBREAKER! BLACKEST HOUR!
James Peters: Swinging herself out of the move instead, Hill frees herself and turns her attention back to Santoro! Santoro quickly gains her composure and rolls in!… KILLING MOON! THE ROLLING WHEEL KICK!
Rich Russillo: NO! Santoro just catches the kick into Sally’s face instead when she was just reaching both feet. It hits, but that didn’t clash with Brianna Hill! Hill, who just stepped out of her way to avoid the kick, gets up on her feet and there she goes, picking a fight back with Mia Santoro once more, dragging her down to the center of the ring. Brianna Hill has a tight hold of her opponent!…
James Peters: YES! CRUSH CULTURE! LIFTING ROLLING CUTTER BY BRIANNA HILL! MIA SANTORO IS DOWN!
Rich Russillo: WAIT WAIT! IT’S MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR! Sneaking up from behind and now has Hill locked up in an immediate hold, hauling her down to the center of the ring in a swift motion!… DD214! THE DRAGON SLEEPER! BRIANNA HILL IS IN TROUBLE! SHE HAS BEEN LOCKED UP BY THE SUBMISSION HOLD FROM CONNOR!
James Peters: CONNOR LIES BACK DOWN ONTO TH MAT, AND NOW THE HOLD IS GETTING TIGHTER FOR HER! HILL IS BEING WRAPPED UP IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND THAT MEANS THIS MIGHT BE A WRAP FOR HER AS WELL! CONNOR HAS HER LOCKED UP THERE, AND HILL IS TRYING TO STRUGGLE OUT!
Rich Russillo: IT’S ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU CAN RESIST THE MOVE AND THIS IS MICHAEL’S FINISHER, BUT THERE’S A CHANCE HILL CAN GET OUT OF THIS! SHE’S NOT LIKELY TO GIVE THIS MATCH UP SOONER AND STILL FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT OUT OF HERE! IT’S GOING TO BE HARD, BUT AS LONG AS HILL BELIEVES IN HERSELF, THERE’S STILL THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THIS TUNNEL!
Persephone: YES!!!!!!
James Peters: SHE TAPS OUT! SHE TAPS OUT! BRIANNA HILL TAPS OUT! SHE’S GONE!
Bella Braxton: BRIANNA HILL HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
James Peters: IT’S DOWN TO THREE! Briann Hills is gone from this match! She has just tapped out! It’s down to Scott Connor, Mia Santoro, and Juggalo Sally. One of these elites is going to face the winner of the God Rule match tonight! But who is it truly going to be?
Persephone: NAH NAH NAH NAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! HEYYYYYYYY HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!… GOOOOOODDDDDDDDBBBBBBYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Connor with an impressive elimination there, now facing the rising Sally and Santoro who just got back on their feet from the brawl they just went through earlier. All three competitors lock eyes with each other, and it’s going to be only one elitist that will step up to face for a World Championship.
James Peters: And here we go! Connor charges at Sally and drops her into the corner right away, lands punches and bows across the jaw and leaving Sally stunned in the corner. Santoro from behind the ring, drags him out of the corner and quickly nails a kick to Sally’s stomach, now stepping out and running towards Connor at the center of the ring!… RUNNING DROPKICK DRIVES SCOTT INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: The running dropkick lands perfectly, and now both Connor and Sally are down in opposite corners, with Santoro standing tall at the center of the ring. Santoro picks herself back up and now she begins to run towards Sally first… landing a big clothesline, clashing with Sally down there, then running to the other side!… ANOTHER BIG CLOTHESLINE CLASHING WITH CONNOR AS WELL!
James Peters: Santoro grabs Connor by his head and sends him rolling down to the corner of the ring. Santoro climbs up to the second rope, waiting for Connor to rise back from the ground to both feet. Connor composes himself up and Connor is not in a good spot there. Santoro takes all the advantage and flies high!… DIVING METEORA! BOTH KNEES JAMS HIS FACE!
Rich Russillo: To the ground goes Michael Scott Connor. Santoro pushes herself off the ground once more, and now her focus goes back to Sally, who tries to gather more composure and put her fight back on the map once more. Santoro doesn’t hesitate, striding in and pulling her out of the corner, now gripping her by the neck and aiming to deliver the decisive blow!…
James Peters: BLACKEST HOUR!
Persephone: What?! It’s not midnight yet!
Rich Russillo: NO HANG ON! Sally resists the move, and she’s not letting her swing for the neckbreaker just yet. She hesitates, causing Santoro to struggle to take her down. Santoro releases Sally before quickly crushing her knee against her gut, repeatedly striking the same spot to weaken her opponent! Santoro is relentless!
James Peters: Santoro isn’t keen on dilly-dallying and is now attempting to heave her up, looking for the Crucifix Backstabber once more to wrap this up! Santoro is poised to take Sally out of this match!
Rich Russillo: But Sally is able to struggle and sends her rolling to the ground. Santoro rolls onto the ground and puts on her feet quickly, coming back to approach Sally with a quick superkick but Sally sidesteps to dodge the kick and, seizing her from behind, quickly hoists her off the ground! Sally’s got her!…
James Peters: PLANTED! RIDDLE BOX LANDS! THE INVERTED DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER BY JUGGALO SALLY! SHE ROLLS MIA SANTORO OVER AND GOES FOR A COVER!
Persephone: DING DING DING!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
James Peters: NO! A KICK OUT! MIA SANTORO MAKES IT IN TIME!
Rich Russillo: Juggalo Sally is on the brink of bringing the curtain down on Mia Santoro, but suddenly, she spots Scott Connor rising from the ashes, ready to turn the tables and join the fray once again. Sally swiftly changes her tune, locking horns with Connor in a face-off!… SPINNING HEEL KICK CONNECTS!
James Peters: It almost connects! Connor is able to catch her leg and throw her back down to the ground again, quickly walking in and dropping her head under his shoulder. Now he hoists her arms for the signature move!… TAPS PLANTS SALLY!
Rich Russillo: A LEAPING DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT is just about to land, but not completely planted! Sally’s legs are still wiggling and it makes her weight shift, slowly allowing to both feet come Sally and she releases herself from the hold!… OFF THE GROUND!… ENZUIGIRI BY SALLY STUNS HIM! Sally is back to her feet and now heads towards the ropes as she rebounds back away from them!…. WOAH! WHAT A MASSIVE LARIAT BY CONNOR TURNS HER ALL AROUND! THIS MIGHT BE IT!
James Peters: That lariat knocks Sally’s head off and now it gives Connor an advantage to make a move there. He picks Sally right back to her feet again but this time, he turns her all around and now has her hooked! He has Sally’s head under his arm and he looks to take her out the same way he took Brianna Hill out of this match as well!
Rich Russillo: HE LOOKS FOR DD214! DRAGON SLEEPER!
James Peters: SALLY IS STILL ALIVE!… DROPPING DOWN, A WHEELBARROW VICTORY ROLL! A ROLL TO THE VICTORY, BOTH LEGS ARE HOOKED AND A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE!-
James Peters: CLOSE CLOSE! THAT’S 2.9! CONNOR KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Rich Russillo: Back to his feet quickly, there’s a really good chance for Connor to secure a major win for the opportune right here, and he charges at Sally, who charges at him as well! Sally goes for a running clothesline, but Connor is able to duck underneath and get behind her once more!… A SECOND ATTEMPT OF DD214!
James Peters: AND NO!Sally pushes herself off the ground, rising to her feet with determination, slipping away once more, and turning the tables. Connor moves in to intercept! Sally ducks and rolls beneath his arms, regaining her footing. Connor pulls to a stop and turns his back around… TRICKSTER! TRICKSTER! SOLE KICK CONNECTS! CONNOR IS DOWN! HERE GOES A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE!
Bella Braxton: MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Persephone: How is this guy useful in wars if he sucks this much?
James Peters: CONNOR IS GONE, AND IT’S ONLY ONE OF THESE TWO THAT’S GOING TO DETERMINE THEMSELVES AS THE CHALLENGER FOR A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE FOLLOWING VOLTAGE-
Rich Russillo: WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT! A ROLL UP! MIA SANTORO ROLLS JUGGALO SALLY UP! SHE’S GOING TO STEAL IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: NO! SALLY IS ABLE TO KICK OUT IN TIME AND ROLLS BACK ONTO BOTH FEET. SALLY SLOWLY GOES FOR THE GROUND, AND MIA SANTORO CHASES IN QUICKLY!… SUPERKICK TO THE KNEE!… ROUNDHOUSE KICK FOLLOWS UP COURTESY OF THE TWO FOR THE ROAD COMBOS!
Rich Russillo: SWINGS AND A MISS! A ROUNDHOUSE KICK ISN’T ABLE TO CONNECT. SALLY COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A SCHOOLBOY ROLL-UP, AND SANTORO GETS UP TO HER KNEES!…
James Peters: SALLY!… ONE FINAL!… EXPLOSIVE PINK SHOCK! IT CONNECTS! SUPERKICK NAILS THE SKULL DIRECTLY! SALLY SHOVES MIA DOWN AND GOES FOR THE COVER! THIS COULD BE IT! SALLY IS ON THE BRINK OF VICTORY!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… JUGGALO SALLY!
Persephone: ….
James Peters: SALLY DOES IT! SHE DOES IT! SALLY HAS JUST WON THE BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY OF HER CAREER! HARDEST FOUGHT WIN FOR SALLY TONIGHT!
Persephone: I demand a recount. Why do- Alright you know what? Can I quit? I can’t stand for this brand anymore. GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK!
Rich Russillo: Tonight is the night. It’s the moment that must shine. Despite being a clown, a joke, you can be anything in EAW as long as your effort won’t be dying down. Sally has already made some enemies here, but clearly that didn’t stop her from getting what she wanted. Sally doesn’t just deserve this; she forgot to earn this opportunity tonight, and there it is. Ladies and gentlemen, your next contender for a World Title, Juggalo Sally.
Persephone: Okay this is BULLSHIT! I need a sit down conversation with Captain Charisma right now! I’m NOT taking this fucking nonsense!
( Sally can be seen kneeling down at the center of the ring before she is being helped to stand tall by the referee. The ref raises her hand up and Sally still can’t believe that she has just done it. Sally drops down to the canvas again. A very devilish smile on her face appears before she begins laughing out loud. Caught in the moment, the crowd’s admiration grows louder as the scene fades away from ringside. )
(The camera fades to the backstage area of Nippon Budokan Hall, and immediately there’s a loud reaction. The camera pans to none other than the Gawd Contract holder Andre Walker, who was seen entering the building at the start of the night. While some are excited to see what comes out of this, there are many loud boos heard within the crowd, especially following his actions recently back on Friday night Dynasty. Andre Walker is walking through the hallway, but before long Molly Waters is seen rushing over to him with a microphone. She walks alongside him, beginning to speak.)
Molly Waters: This is a surprise! I don’t think anyone was expecting to see you here at Wicked Games! Could I get a word with you? I’d like to know what brought you here tonight.
(Andre doesn’t stop walking, but he begins to speak.)
Andre Walker: Why does that concern you?
Molly Waters: Well, I’m sure there are thousands of people wondering the same thing. I’m sure they’d all love to know what brought you here, as you’ve spent the season so far on Dynasty.
(Andre stops in his tracks, which causes Molly to stop as well. Andre turns towards Molly, before beginning to speak.)
Andre Walker: I may have spent the last few months on Dynasty, but you do understand I’m not a member of that roster, right? Not only do I hold the Gawd Contract, which already should’ve been enough to tell you why I’m here, but in case you’ve forgotten, I’m not a member of the Dynasty roster. I’m a free agent, which means that rather than being limited to a single brand, I can appear on all three. There’s no reason anyone should’ve been under the impression that I was never going to utilize my free agent status. I have the freedom to go wherever I please, I’m allowed to do it whenever I please, and I can do whatever I want. If I wanted to appear on Showdown I could have done it any week. If I wanted to appear on Voltage I could have done it any week. It just so happens that I’ve had unfinished business over on Dynasty for a while now, but right now I’m here.
Molly Waters: Well now that you’re here, what are you planning to do?
Andre Walker: If I was interested in giving you that information I already would have, wouldn’t I?
(Molly doesn’t answer, and Andre continues.)
Andre Walker: I told you everything you need to know. I’m here because I can be here, and I want to be here. Whether or not you learn anything else isn’t for you to decide, so unless you have any other questions, I-
(Andre stops speaking, looking away from Molly Waters. This is because someone has walked into the camera’s view, and once they’re seen, the crowd explodes with cheers, giving an extremely loud reaction as Andre stares directly at them.)
Molly Waters: :lupe:
(The person in question would be none other than EAW Hall of Famer Jamie O’Hara. Jamie and Andre are having a staredown, intense enough that Molly Waters can feel the tension between them. After a few seconds, it’s Jamie that begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: Why don’t you go ahead and answer her question? I’ll admit, even I’d like to know what you’re really here for.
Andre Walker: And why’s that?
Jamie O’Hara: There’s already enough people on Voltage trying to make their own personal playground out of the brand I’m on. I don’t need anyone else here under the assumption that they run the show. My opponent tonight will already have to suffer for her arrogance, there’s no need for you to join her.
(Andre doesn’t say anything, instead turning towards Molly Waters. Molly slowly backs away from the area, understanding that the time for questions is over.)
Jamie O’Hara: What you did over on Dynasty isn’t exactly a secret. We already know about the grudge you’ve held against the likes of Limmy Monaghan for defeating you, and last night this resulted in you blindsiding him and assaulting him for no other reason but to help your own bruised ego. There’s no telling how long Limmy may be kept out of action, all because he was once able to take the World Heavyweight Championship out of your hands. I already have enough experience with people who simply can’t seem to move on from their failures, so I can’t say I’m interested in entertaining you if it means dealing with another child. If your plan was to come to my show for the sake of wreaking havoc the same way you have been for the last few months, you’d be better off either returning to Dynasty or paying Showdown a visit. This is Voltage, mate. You won’t be doing whatever you want here.
(After a little while, a smirk appears on Andre’s face.)
Andre Walker: You have a match tonight, right? Why don’t you focus on that? I said everything that needed to be said, and as honorable as I’m sure you think it is to stick up for yourself and the brand you’re on, there’s no need for you to get involved in business that doesn’t concern you. You’d be far better off worrying about whether or not you can beat Dr. Bethany Blue than whether or not I have any interest in forcing any of you to experience what Limmy had to. You worry about making it out of Wicked Games alive, I’ll worry about what I’m doing, and if that means hurting someone, I don’t expect you to try and stop me.
Jamie O’Hara: This is my show, isn’t it? I’ll do what I please.
(There’s once again a brief silence between Andre and Jamie, before Jamie simply begins walking past him, leaving the camera’s view as he leaves the area. Andre turns and sees this, staying there for a moment before eventually turning and walking away as well. After this, Wicked Games begins fading away from the area.)
(Wicked Games fades back in from a brief intermission as the next match graphic is seen flashing across the screen.)
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(The camera then goes to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘Slow’ by System of a Down – Demo hits to boos from the crowd. Mr. Wrestling XIX begins walking out, and he is clearly focused on this match given what’s on the line. He doesn’t waste time on the stage, instead beginning to walk directly down the ramp. Mr. Wrestling looks ready for this match, but alongside this he looks frustrated given the situation with Jack Ripley.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Nashville, Tennessee weighing in at 233 pounds he is “Mr. Voltage” MR. WRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRESTLINGGGGGGG!!!!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling XIX has been one of Voltage’s hottest new stars this season but tonight he has a very serious challenge ahead of him in the form of Jack Ripley.
James Peters: Jack Ripley is an all-time great here in EAW and Mr. Wrestling XIX better not be taking him lightly. We know what’s on the line here tonight.
Persephone: I thought that at first, I wanted Mr. Wrestling XIX to get his ass handed to him by Jack, as mediocre as they both are despite that. However, the internet fans who vote on the newsletters disagree with me. And we all know that our voices count more in the wrestling fandom.
Rich Russillo: Wait, do you subscribe to that?
Persephone: ??? Is there something wrong with enjoying wrestling?
Rich Russillo: But you don’t… never mind…
(Bounce Back by Big Sean hits to cheers from the crowd. Jack Ripley walks out, and from the look on his face, he is ready to get this match over with. He’s already dealt with a lot thanks to Mr. Wrestling XIX, and is ready to put this behind him. Jack begins walking down the ramp, and Mr. Wrestling watches on, ready for the match ahead.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent from Las Vegas, Nevada weighing in at 205 pounds he is the “Straight Shooter” JACK RIPPPPPPPPLEY!!!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley is deadset and focused here tonight, we know what he’s had to go through at the hands of Mr. Wrestling XIX and I’m sure he is looking forward to making sure that he eats his words tonight in this one.
James Peters: Jack is ready to go as he always is. He’s been looking for something to get him some traction here on Voltage and with that win at Territorial Invasion last month, he’s looking to get a second win under his belt at a Marquee Event, and with that at the expense of Mr. Wrestling XIX.
Persephone: Who cares? I just want to get this match over with. Both of them are useless, and I wouldn’t cry if one of them were to just lay down and lose.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: We are underway now with Jack Ripley taking on Mr. Wrestling XIX, and we should be in for a classic type banger. I for one am all kinds of hyped up for it. Both competitors taking a fighting stance in the ring. Ripley moves in to strike on Wrestling but Wrestling lunges towards him with a Running Spear! Ripley has it scouted and steps out of the way and Wrestling crashes into the turnbuckles! That definitely can’t be how he wanted to start this match off here tonight. Wrestling pulls himself back up to his feet but is met with a Running Big Boot to the face from Ripley! Down goes Wrestling but he pulls himself back up and immediately locks up with Ripley in the middle of the ring. They are fighting for position before Wrestling transitions Ripley into a Side Headlock. But Ripley using his strength to pick Wrestling up! Can’t quite get him up but uses the momentum to bounce off the ropes sending Wrestling away from him!
James Peters: Both men come charging in colliding with Shoulder Blocks on each other! Both men stagger backwards but neither falls! Jack Ripley is sent falling backward off the ring ropes before running back in after Mr. Wrestling XIX! They lock up again and it looks like Wrestling is managing to overcome the strength of Ripley and shoves him back into the corner. No wait! Ripley reverses it and throws Wrestling into the corner! But Wrestling rolls off the turnbuckles towards the ropes and dodges a strike from Ripley before walking back out into the ring having avoided being trapped in the corner in a bad way. Back out into the middle of the ring and yet another lockup. Wrestling transitions Ripley into a Side Headlock going down to one knee to try to increase the pressure. But Ripley maintains his footing and forces Wrestling back up. Ripley runs Wrestling into the ropes and sends him flying off the ropes… Ripley off the ropes with a Running Lariat from Hell before falling onto Wrestling for the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kickout by Mr. Wrestling XIX in the first pinfall of this match. Jack Ripley would have been disappointed if that had been where the match ended. Ripley off the ropes with a running kick to the face of Wrestling as he tries to get up. Ripley pulls Wrestling up and runs him into the corner. Running face smash of Wrestling hard into the top turnbuckle padding! And now Ripley is delivering hard Shoulder Thrusts right into the back and spine of Wrestling! Ripley is rolling and has Wrestling trapped exactly where he wants him. But Wrestling ducks beneath the ropes and the referee forces Ripley to stop his assault which he does to avoid disqualification. Ripley backs up… but Wrestling fires out of the corner with a series of strikes and kicks fighting Ripley back up into the opposite corner! And now Wrestling delivering the hard shoulder thrusts into the midsection of Ripley hammering away at him. Wrestling grabs Ripley by the head and runs him across the ring smashing him face-first into the turnbuckle padding.
James Peters: Jack Ripley stays on his feet to his credit as Mr. Wrestling XIX pummels and kicks away at him in the corner. Big back chops there echoing across this entire arena. What force! Ripley staggers out of the corner holding his chest in pain but Wrestling stays on him throwing more strikes and fighting his opponent back into the corner. Wrestling whips Ripley hard across the ring. Wrestling charges in with a Running Elbow Smash! No! Ripley with the boot up kicking Wrestling as soon as he runs in! Running Spear from Ripley as he falls into the cover on Ripley!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Persephone: TWO! THREE! FOUR?
Rich Russillo: I don’t think there is a four when it comes to pinfalls… Also, there wasn’t even a one-count there. Jack Ripley has Mr. Wrestling trapped into a Triangle Choke but Wrestling quickly rolls over across the ring to grab the bottom rope and force the break. The referee counting him off.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET HIM GO!
Rich Russillo: Jack Ripley reluctantly let’s go before rolling out of the ring and dragging Mr. Wrestling XIX halfway out with him. Ripley then smashes Wrestling’s face into the ring apron causing Wrestling to nearly fall out of the ring. Ripely runs across the ringside area with a Running Boot to the head of Wrestling kicking him up back into the ring. Ripley then climbs back into the ring to make a quick cover on Wrestling.
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: A one count there from Jack Ripley as he continues to apply the pressure on Mr. Wrestling XIX. Repeated strikes from Ripley trying to keep Wrestling down. Wrestling tries to fire back with some forearms but kicks from Ripley put him down on his back. Wrestling ducking under the ropes trying to catch a breather but Ripley grabs him and pulls him up under the bottom rope catching his neck on the rope! Wrestling choking now gasping for breath as Ripley grabs his leg and yanks him back into the ring to prevent him from leaving. Ripley pulls Wrestling back up and runs him face-first into the corner. Wrestling slumps over the turnbuckle in the corner and begins to eat repeated forearms to the back. But he is somehow staying on his feet but it is clear he is in a bad way taking damage to his back there and I’m not so sure those strikes would feel any better if they were coming from the front. Ripley backs up and charges across the ring running at full speed towards Ripley! STINGER SPLASH!!!-
Rich Russillo: No! Mr. Wrestling XIX moved out of the way and Jack Ripley came running in like a madman and smashed face-first into the corner! This could be Wrestling’s chance to recover and turn things around! Wrestling slowly pulls himself back up in the ring as Ripley does the same in the corner. Wrestling goes after Ripley and begins to connect with forearms pushing Ripley back up against the ropes. Repeated chops to the chest and a hard kick sends Ripley through the middle rope and falling to the outside.
James Peters: But Wrestling is not going to let this chance get away from him! Wrestling to the outside and grabs Ripley by the head and smashes him face-first into the barricade. He then grabs the arm and whips Ripley hard into the steel steps at ringside! Ripley crashes and burns! Ripley goes knee-first into the steel steps at full speed! Damn, he might have blown his knee out there! Ripley slowly back up holding his knee in pain before Wrestling runs into him ramming him into the apron with a running shoulder thrust. The hardest part of the ring goes right into the side of Ripley! Wrestling then grabs Ripley and tosses him back up into the ring.
Persephone: Was the referee even trying to count them out there???
James Peters: Mr. Wrestling XIX back into the ring with Jack Ripley who pulls himself up against the ropes. Wrestling whips Ripley across the ring. Running Clothesline! No! Ripley ducks underneath! Ripley is off the ropes and comes running back… but Ripley is limping a bit from the knee damage! Ripley hits a Leaping Clothesline and gets all of it taking Wrestling down before falling into the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Kickout by Mr. Wrestling XIX! Jack Ripley pulls Wrestling back up and twists his arm around. But Wrestling with a hard knee lift right into the gut of Ripley. Ripley counters by twisting the arm even harder and running towards the corner and slamming the twisted arm of Wrestling down over the top rope. Wrestling falls back in pain as Ripley begins to climb the turnbuckle. Ripley looking to go high-risk! But Wrestling back up and meets Ripley up on the turnbuckle and begins throwing punches at him! Ripley falls down into a seated position on the top rope as Wrestling hooks the arm! Superplex incoming! No wait! Ripley fought back with shots to the gut of Wrestling eventually throwing him from the top rope! Wrestling falls off the turnbuckle and lands on his back in the ring. Ripley leaps off the top! Flying Elbow Smash!!!-
James Peters: No! Mr. Wrestling XIX gets his knees up and slams right into the gut of Jack Ripley! Ripley crashes as Wrestling falls on top of him for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Kickout by Jack RIpley. Both men slowly back up now looking to continue the match as Mr. Wrestling XIX sends a death glare to the referee clearly hoping for more on that count. Both men back up as Wrestling whips Ripley into the corner! No! The reversal! Wrestling goes into the corner and Ripley charges in with a Running Boot! But Wrestling moves out of the way! Ripley comes charging in and his boot goes over the top rope causing him to flip over the ropes crashing onto the apron and falling to the outside! Ripley with multiple big mistakes in a row as Wrestling rolls out of the ring to go after him and continue the pressure. Wrestling pulls Ripley up and whips him hard across the ringside area into the steel ring steps! Ripley goes back first into the steps as Wrestling grabs him and sends him back into the ring once again!
James Peters: Mr. Wrestling XIX grabs Jack Ripley and gets into a seated position up on his back. Wrestling applies La De A Caballo to Ripley! Ripley is trapped here and might have no choice but to tap out!
Persephone: He’s saying he quits! Ring the bell!
Rich Russillo: He is not! Jack Ripley fighting with everything he has to break out of this deadly hold here but Mr. Wrestling XIX has it locked on tightly! Ripley straining back but Wrestling briefly releases the hold to drive his knee down into Ripley’s back before reapplying La De A Caballo once more! Ripley tries to break free and reach the ropes with either his arms or legs but Wrestling has the hold applied tightly. The only hope he has is to power out of it! Ripley gives it all he has eventually forcing Wrestling up to his feet! But Wrestling breaks the hold and hits another big knee drop to the back of Ripley! Ripley rolls out of the ring quickly but Wrestling goes after him to the outside! Ripley with his head bashed off the apron as Wrestling throws him halfway back into the ring. Ripley lying half in and half out on the apron as Wrestling runs across the apron and hits a leaping Elbow Drop to the chest of Ripley!-
James Peters: No! Jack Ripley moved out of the way and Mr. Wrestling XIX drove his elbow down hard right into the hardest part of the ring! Wrestling collapses to the floor as now Ripley has a chance to take advantage here. He shoves Wrestling back into the ring before sliding in to go for the cover! But Wrestling is back up already somehow! Ripley grabs Wrestling and pulls him into a Small Package!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kickout by Mr. Wrestling XIX! Jack Ripley almost took him by surprise right there. Fatigue is definitely settling in for these wrestlers but something tells me they are not even close to done fighting just yet.
Persephone: Don’t say such awful things Rich. This is why we can never be together.
Rich Russillo: :whoa: !
James Peters: Both competitors back up as Jack Ripley whips Mr. Wrestling into the corner. No, the reversal! No wait another reversal! Wrestling goes into the corner as Ripley runs in with a Stinger Splash! Ripley then uses the momentum to bounce off the ropes and comes charging in with a Running Clothesline! Wrestling falls out of the corner… Flapjack from Ripley sends Wrestling down on his face! Ripley pulls Wrestling back up… but Wrestling out of nowhere with a Leaping Enzuigiri suddenly taking Ripley down! Wrestling to the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kickout by Jack Ripley! Both men back up and suddenly Ripley powers Mr. Wrestling XIX into the corner! Ripley with repeated hard knee lifts into the gut of Wrestling and punches as well battering him back into the corner. He grabs the arm and wrenches Wrestling around flipping him up onto his back. Wrestling back up and Ripley whips him across the ring! No! The reversal! Ripley into the corner and Wrestling charges in! Running Shoulder Thrust-
James Peters: But Jack Ripley moves out of the way and Mr. Wrestling XIX goes running at full speed into the turnbuckle throwing himself between the ropes and paddings and going shoulder first into the metal pole! Wrestling taking severe damage here as Ripley yanks him out of the corner and down to the mat. Ripley pulls himself up to the middle rope and waits for Wrestling to get back up to his feet. Ripley then lunges in! Flying Crossbody-
Rich Russillo: No! Mr. Wrestling XIX catches Jack Ripley in midair and twists him around throwing him down to the mat with a thunderous Spinebuster! Wrestling to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Kickout by Jack Ripley! But not just a kickout either! Ripley traps Mr. Wrestling XIX into a Triangle Choke on the mat! Ripley possibly out of instinct locking in a deadly submission hold that might just force Wrestling to tap out here!
Persephone: Let’s hope so!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling is fighting out of it using his technical knowledge to bend the limbs of Jack Ripley back in ways he knows will weaken the hold. Wrestling eventually pressures Ripley backwards with the hold still applied forcing him up onto his back!!! The shoulders are down!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Jack Ripley smartly releases the hold in order to get his shoulders up. Luckily Mr. Wrestling XIX was able to break the hold before he would be forced to tap out. I am not sure he would have been able to escape that hold if Ripley had not voluntarily released it. Ripley is now back up to his feet and looks to meet Wrestling in the ring. Ripley raises up his arm and it looks like Ripley is going to be going for a Chokeslam or some other move. Wrestling back up as he slowly turns around and walks right into the clenched hand of Ripley-
Rich Russillo: But Mr. Wrestling XIX with a hard and low kick to the lower midsection of Jack Ripley forcing him to release his grip immediately! Wrestling fighting back now against Wrestling as they exchange shots in the ring. But Wrestling counters a Running Clothesline and connects with a hard side elbow sending Ripley staggering back into the ropes nearly knocked off his feet from that hard blow to the head. Wrestling whips Ripley across the ring who comes running back towards him. Ripley ducks a Clothesline from Wrestling! Ripley grabs Wrestling by the throat with one hand! And another hand as well! Ripley lifts Wrestling up with all his strength before bringing him down with force! DOUBLE HANDED CHOKESLAM CONNECTS!!! Ripley falls into the cover and this could be it!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Persephone: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Persephone: :blessed:
James Peters: No! The kickout from Mr. Wrestling XIX! The will to survive is strong here tonight at Wicked Games! Wrestling will not stay down if he has even the slightest ability to keep fighting on in this match! The resilience! Jack Ripley is shocked as he sits back up and wonders what it is going to take to put his opponent away here tonight. Ripley slowly back up he knows he can win this eventually if he keeps the pressure applied. Wrestling back up very slowly having clearly taken a lot of punishment. Ripley lifts him up onto his shoulders. Looking for a running Powerslam! No! Wait! Wrestling is kicking his legs and squirms off of Ripley! Wrestling falls back up against the ropes as Ripley spins around wildly. Wrestling comes charging back in with a Running Spear! He gets all of it tearing Ripley in half! Wrestling now into the cover!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: No! Kickout from Jack Ripley this time! Mr. Wrestling XIX not moving either clearly that Spear was out of instinct alone and both men are down as the referee begins the ten count and this thing could end in a draw!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT!
James Peters: Both wrestlers are stirring now as Mr. Wrestling XIX just barely gets back on up to his feet before Jack Ripley does. Wrestling now helping Ripley get back on up to his feet. Wrestling pulls Ripley in and begins to lift him up into the Powerbomb position! Wrestling tries to lift Ripley… but he can’t get him up! Ripley falls back down and uses all of his strength to flip Wrestling up over him with Wrestling landing on his back. Wrestling holding his back in pain he pulls himself up in the corner. But Ripley was already up waiting for him and runs in with a Running Clothesline-
Rich Russillo: But Mr. Wrestling with a drop toe hold sending Jack Ripley face first into the bottom turnbuckle pad! Ripley not moving at all as the head trauma there might have just knocked him unconscious! But can Wrestling capitalize on this situation? Both men are down as Wrestling is pulling himself along using the ropes towards Ripley looking to grab him as Ripley moves into a sitting position in the corner. Wrestling manages to use the ropes to pull himself back up to his feet! Wrestling makes his way over to Ripley and slams his boot down right into his throat choking him out. Now that is most definitely going to get a count from the referee!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Persephone: He doesn’t stop the illegal choke in time! The referee is calling for the bell!
Referee: (off-mic) Can you please let him go? I am willing to be lenient. 🥺
Persephone: I hate this place.
James Peters: Mr. Wrestling XIX releases the hold as Jack Ripley is hacking up a lung. Ripley pulls himself up in the corner but Wrestling hits his chest hard with repeated back chops to the chest. Wrestling grabs Ripley and tosses him backwards with a Belly to Belly Suplex! Ripley crashes down in the ring as Wrestling goes in to grab him by the arm. But Ripley grabs the arm of Wrestling and pulls him down into a Crossface! No wait Wrestling rolled through it! Wrestling back up and shoves Ripley backward into the corner! Wrestling climbs up on top of Ripley pinning him into the corner! Wrestling now unloading shots to the face of Ripley! The crowd counting along with it!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Rich Russillo: Ten shots to the face! Mr. Wrestling XIX is really going in! But the referee quickly stops him and breaks them apart! There’s a moment of breathing room for Jack, but Mr. Wrestling does not waste any time as he mounts on top of him again and continues!
Crowd: ELEVEN! TWELVE! THIRTEEN! FOURTEEN! FIFTEEN!
Referee: :noah:!!!
James Peters: I mean the count has technically restarted, so Mr. Wrestling is continuing his assault! Jack Ripley taking some serious blows here as Mr. Wrestling just won’t stop unloading strikes down on his skull!
Crowd: SIXTEEN! SEVENTEEN! EIGHTEEN! NINETEEN!
Rich Russillo: Mr. Wrestling XIX climbs off Jack Ripley as he collapses in the ring! Mr. Wrestling XIX with nineteen shots to the face of Ripley! Wrestling to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: But Jack Ripley kicks out! Mr. Wrestling XIX grabs Ripley and pulls him back up. Wrestling throws Ripley back into the corner and climbs back up onto the turnbuckle pinning him into the corner. Looks like he is going to deliver nineteen more shots! He’s going to do it again until Ripley doesn’t kick out!
Rich Russillo: No wait! Jack Ripley just grabbed Mr. Wrestling XIX and pulled him onto his shoulders in the Powerbomb position! Ripley walks out into the ring on wobbly legs before dropping Wrestling at high speed! SIT DOWN POWERBOMB FROM RIPLEY!!! HE GETS ALL OF IT! THE COVER ON WRESTLING!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
James Peters: No! Mr. Wrestling XIX kicks out! The crowd cannot believe it!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Rich Russillo: These great Japanese fans are shook as the match continues on and even they thought that was it. Both men are down as the referee begins the ten count and they might not get up in time to continue the match!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGH-
James Peters: Jack Ripley gets up first! Ripley is stalking his prey as he signals to the crowd for the end of the match! Ripley grabs Mr. Wrestling XIX and pulls him up! Ripley is setting up for the Ripple Effect! If he hits this the match is over for sure!
Rich Russillo: No wait! Mr. Wrestling XIX with a chop block to the knee of Jack Ripley! Ripley’s knee gives out! He screams out in pain and it’s clear his knee has been hurting since he was sent into the ring steps earlier in the match! The referee is checking on Jack as he is unable to stand up!
Persephone: The referee might have to call off the match over this! He’s turning to the timekeeper!
James Peters: Persephone is actually right. This one might be over!
(The referee takes one last look at Jack before just shaking his head, but before he could make a decision Mr. Wrestling XIX pushes past him.)
Rich Russillo: NO, WAIT A SECOND! MR. WRESTLING XIX PUSHES PAST THE REFEREE BEFORE PULLING JACK RIPLEY BACK UP!
James Peters: CASH IN, CASH OUT!!!! THE FINISHING MOVE CONNECTS, AND IT LOOKS LIKE MR. WRESTLING WANTED TO PUT JACK DOWN DECISIVELY!!!
Rich Russillo: MR. WRESTLING GOES FOR THE COVER, AND AS RELUCTANT AS THE REFEREE IS, HE BEGINS TO COUNT ANYWAY!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… MR. WRESTLING XIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( ‘Slow’ by System of a Down – Demo hits to boos from the crowd as Mr. Wrestling XIX has his arm raised in victory. Medical staff are shown coming out to check on Jack Ripley as he is carried out of the ring.)
Rich Russillo: What a victory here tonight for Mr. Wrestling XIX! Beating Jack Ripley is no easy task!
James Peters: That is for sure. But I have to wonder if Jack Ripley could have won the match if his knee had not given out! It is clear he was not at one hundred percent after he went into the ring steps!
Rich Russillo: Well the injury happened during the match and you can’t blame Mr. Wrestling XIX for taking advantage of it. But I am sure that Jack Ripley is disappointed that things did not turn out as expected. Maybe once he is back at one hundred percent things could go a different way but that will have to remain as speculation as Mr. Wrestling XIX gets quite possibly the biggest win of his career to date here tonight at Wicked Games!
(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring Cy Henderson’s biggest challenge Ronan Malosi.)
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(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing with her microphone as she is ready to start the introductions for the next match of Wicked Games.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS THE RETIREMENT MATCH OF CHARLIE MARR!!
(The crowd cheers, but not as usually loud because what is about to come as “Bubbly” by Young Thug starts playing as Champagne Charlie enters the arena to a mixed but positive reaction from the crowd as he heads to the ring for what is his final match.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! Now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada! Weighing in at 240 pounds! Here is CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE!
James Peters: Here comes the man of the hour and I didn’t think we would see the day where we would actually be seeing the retirement match of Champagne Charlie Marr. But here it is.
Rich Russillo: This man has accomplished so much in his career. Just in EAW, he is a former World Champion. He is a former Hardcore Champion. He is a former National Elite and former Unified Tag Team Champion. Ironically the latter reigns were both co-held with Daryl Kinkade.
James Peters: To top it off, he was inducted into the EAW Hall of Fame last year. The question is will Champagne Charlie end tonight on top? Or will it end like a sad country song?
(Charlie enters the ring and takes his corner and begins stretching as his music is replaced by “Stronger (salü remix)” by The Score as Rex McAllister enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. Rex is wearing his standard track jacket and black wrestling tights as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! Now residing in Atlanta, Georgia! Weighing 238 pounds! Here is “THE LIONHEART” REX MCALLISTER!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Charlie’s opposition and you have to believe that Rex is more than ready for this match. I mean Charlie personally selected Rex to be his final opponent for this match. Rex is dead set on giving Charlie his best in this match.
James Peters: Even after the attack two weeks ago by Charlie, there has to be mutual respect between these two. Rex is also a former World Champion and we can tell that this match will certainly be one for the ages.
Rich Russillo: Both men are respected in EAW as well as members of the EAW Hall of Fame. Will this match end with a Champagne Celebration or the Rex Effect? We are about to find out in a moment.
(Rex enters the ring and takes off his jacket, handing it to the attendant at ringside as his music fades off. Charlie and Rex are just looking at each other from their respective corners as the referee checks them both and then calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Charlie Marr’s retirement match is underway. This match isn’t about titles, ladies and gentlemen. This match is more emotional than anything else. Both competitors have battled in the past and there will be no wasted motions in this match.
Rich Russillo: I agree, James. Neither man has gone on the attack as of yet, but they have made it to the middle of the ring. Charlie and Rex have locked eyes in the middle of the ring. We can only wonder what is going on in the minds of these two.
James Peters: We will have to wait for a moment to answer that because now both men have now locked up in the center of the ring. Neither man are budging and we have a stalemate in the center of the ring.
Rich Russillo: Both men are still in the collar and elbow lock up and now they are starting to move. They are moving closer and closer to the ropes AND BOTH MEN FALL THROUGH THE MIDDLE AND TOP ROPES AND TAKE A TUMBLE OFF THE APRON AND TO THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF US!
James Peters: Both men are back to their feet AND THESE TWO HAVE NOT TAKEN THEIR EYES OFF OF EACH OTHER! I don’t think it’s because of hatred. I think it’s because they want to have the best match possible because this match will never happen again.
Rich Russillo: Charlie and Rex roll back into the ring and go right back to the center of the ring to try this again AND CHARLIE PUTS HIS ARM UP! HE WANTS A TEST OF STRENGTH! This match is going to be very technical from both parties right now.
James Peters: Rex is happy to oblige AND WE HAVE A TEST OF STRENGTH! Knuckle lock applied and both men trying to gain the advantage once more and we have another stalemate–
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH A BOOT TO THE GUT CATCHING REX OFF GUARD! Charlie follows up with a forearm that staggers Rex back. Charlie follows up with another forearm that has Rex leaning up against the ropes.
James Peters: Charlie takes the early advantage as he whips Rex over to the other side AS REX DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT AND GRABS HOLD OF CHARLIE LOOKING FOR A QUICK ROLLUP–
Rich Russillo: But Charlie rolls through and gets back to his feet before a count starts AND TRIES TO KICK REX IN THE HEAD, BUT REX DUCKS ONCE MORE AND ROLLS BACK TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET!
James Peters: Rex backs up and hits the ropes before coming back AND CLOBBERING CHARLIE WITH A RUNNING LARIAT! Rex now mounts Charlie AND SMASHES HIS ELBOWS RIGHT IN CHARLIE’S FACE! ONCE! TWICE! THREE TIMES THE PAIN!
Rich Russillo: Now Rex is in control as he brings Charlie back up to his feet and throws a few forearms to Charlie before locking in a standing wristlock as Rex slows down the pace of this match early on.
James Peters: CHARLIE FIRES A BACK ELBOW CATCHING REX RIGHT IN THE FACE! Rex staggers back as he holds his face in pain. That elbow could have broken his orbital bone with how hard it hit.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think that Charlie will be heartbroken if he broke Rex’s face as he continues his offense WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF REX AND THAT SENDS REX OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE FLOOR!
James Peters: Charlie quickly follows Rex outside and brings Rex back up to his feet AND WHIPS HIM RIGHT INTO THE RING STEPS! CHARLIE WANTING TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN THE FINAL MATCH OF HIS CAREER!
Rich Russillo: Rex might have cracked the back of his head on the ring steps on impact and Charlie grabs Rex and rolls him back into the ring as Charlie follows Rex back into the ring. Charlie rolls Rex to the center of the ring before hitting the ropes–
James Peters: CHARLIE WITH A LEG DROP ACROSS THE THROAT! Rex is holding his throat now after that one, but Charlie has a strong take no prisoners attitude. Just because he selected Rex to be his final opponent doesn’t mean that he wants Rex to have the win.
Rich Russillo: Charlie mounts Rex AND HE STARTS THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO REX’S FACE! THIS MIGHT BE PAYBACK FROM THE ELBOWS FROM EARLIER! The referee is telling Charlie to open up his fists before starting a count.
James Peters: Charlie stops on four to not risk getting disqualified. Charlie is in control as he brings Rex back to his feet and whips him to the ropes AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH AN ARM DRAG! Now Charlie has Rex’s arm and is bending it back as he puts his boot in between Rex’s shoulder blades.
Rich Russillo: That’s gotta be making Rex feel uncomfortable right now, but call Charlie whatever you want, but he is a very methodical and vicious competitor. This might not win the match, but it will sure cause Rex a lot of pain.
James Peters: Charlie looks like he is trying to bend Rex’s arm all the way back. He might be trying to break his arm for all we know, but Charlie is putting the pressure on Rex.
Rich Russillo: Rex is trying to get free AND HE DOES BY ROLLING FORWARD AND KIPPING UP BACK TO HIS FEET AND CLOCKING CHARLIE WITH A RIGHT HAND THAT STAGGERS CHARLIE BACK!
James Peters: Don’t count out Rex McAllister in situations like these. He isn’t a former multiple time World Champion for nothing. Rex is trying to build that momentum back up as Charlie fires off a kick THAT REX CATCHES!
Rich Russillo: Charlie is hopping on one foot AND HE TRIES TO FIRE OFF AN ENZUIGIRI KICK THAT REX DUCKS! Charlie is still bouncing on one foot AS REX GRABS CHARLIE AROUND THE WAIST AND PLANTS HIM WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!
James Peters: Charlie cracks the back of his head on that landing and Rex is putting the boots to Charlie as Charlie rolls into the corner to catch a breather. The referee gets in between Rex and Charlie to force a break.
Rich Russillo: Rex steps aside from the referee and goes back to Charlie AND CHARLIE GRABS THE FRONT OF REX’S TRUNKS AND SENDS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: Bad habits are hard to break as Charlie uses an underhanded tactic to regain the advantage. Rex is back to his feet and he’s out of the corner AS CHARLIE RUNS AND CLOBBERS REX WITH A RUNNING KNEE LIFT!
Rich Russillo: The knee life takes Rex down AND HE CAUGHT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE TURNBUCKLE FOR EXTRA DAMAGE! Great ring awareness by Champagne Charlie as he grabs Rex and drags him out of the corner.
James Peters: Charlie picks up Rex close to the ropes AND SLAMS HIM TO THE MAT! Rex is down and Charlie is now on the apron and he gets in position BEFORE FLIPPING BACK INTO THE RING AND HITTING REX IN THE CHEST WITH THE SLINGSHOT ELBOW DROP!
Rich Russillo: Charlie grabs Rex and turns him around before getting back on the apron. CHARLIE IS GONNA TRY FOR A SLINGSHOT ELBOW DROP ON THE OTHER SIDE–
James Peters: NOBODY HOME! REX ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND CHARLIE’S ELBOW FINDS NOTHING BUT THE CANVAS! Charlie gets back to his feet and tries to get the pain out of his elbow as he turns around–
Rich Russillo: REX WITH THE JUMPING HIGH KNEE THAT CATCHES CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE CHIN! Charlie bounces off the ropes and into a waiting Rex’s arms. Rex picks him up AND DRIVES CHARLIE INTO THE MAT WITH A POWERFUL SPINEBUSTER!
James Peters: Charlie is down and Rex gets in position FOR A STANDING MOONSAULT! Rex got all of it as he hooks the leg.
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWW—
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE KICKS OUT AT ONE! There’s no need to establish that there is going to be plenty more action before one competitor puts away the other. Now Rex sits Charlie up and applies a reverse chinlock.
James Peters: Rex is putting a torque on Charlie’s head and neck as he tries to wear down Charlie and take away as much energy as he can to end this match sooner, BUT CHARLIE IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET–
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH ANOTHER BACK ELBOW CLOBBERING REX IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND REX LETS THE CHINLOCK GO! Charlie turns around AND KICKS REX RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE LEG!
James Peters: Rex falls to a knee and Charlie hits the ropes AND CATCHES REX WITH A RUNNING KNEE LIFT THAT SENDS REX DOWN TO THE MAT! Charlie might have loosened or knocked a few of Rex’s teeth out after that knee lift.
Rich Russillo: Wicked knee lift for Wicked Games and Charlie brings Rex back to his feet and whips him to the turnbuckle. Rex comes back and Charlie fires off a clothesline THAT REX DUCKS!
James Peters: Rex comes back off the ropes on the other side AND CHARLIE WAS READY THIS TIME! REX WENT FACE FIRST INTO THAT BIG BOOT FROM CHARLIE! I think Charlie might be dead set on leaving Rex with the lasting memory of a broken nose or some new teeth after this match.
Rich Russillo: Rex is down on the mat and Charlie grabs Rex by the legs and positions him under the bottom rope. Charlie still has hold of Rex’s legs AND CHARLIE FALLS BACK AND CATCHES REX UNDER THE THROAT WITH THAT DECAPITATOR STYLE MOVE!
James Peters: That isn’t a regular move in Charlie’s arsenal, but with this being his last match, he probably has no issue pulling out uncommon moves like that. This was the first and it might not be the last.
Rich Russillo: Rex is taking more damage to his head and neck and Charlie brings Rex back to his feet BEFORE TAKING HIM OVER WITH THE SNAPMARE BEFORE WRAPPING HIS ARM AROUND REX’S NECK!
James Peters: Charlie is cutting off Rex’s oxygen supply as the referee checks on Rex to make sure that Rex doesn’t pass out. I don’t expect that to happen, but better safe than sorry I guess.
Rich Russillo: Rex is struggling at the moment to get free because Charlie has his arm wrapped tightly around Rex’s neck. Rex needs to think of a way to fight back and get free.
James Peters: He might have heard you because look at Rex finding the energy to fight back. Charlie is trying to prevent Rex from getting free, but Rex has found the energy to get back to his feet.
Rich Russillo: Rex is back to his feet AND HE THROWS A COUPLE OF ELBOWS INTO CHARLIE’S MIDSECTION TO GET FREE! Rex is free and looks to hit the ropes–
James Peters: At the last second, Charlie grabs Rex by the hair AND HE YANKS REX DOWN TO THE MAT! Charlie is doing whatever he can to make sure that keeps this match in his control.
Rich Russillo: Rex holds the back of his head in pain as Charlie decides to hit the ropes BEFORE COMING BACK AND LEAVING HIS FEET FOR A LEG DROP ON REX–
James Peters: REX ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND CHARLIE MISSES THE LEG DROP, BUT HE DIDN’T MISS THE MAT! He won’t sprain any ankles where he landed. Rex takes this opening and gets back to his feet and catch a breather.
Rich Russillo: Charlie is making it back to his feet, BUT REX IS READY FOR HIM! REX RUNS FULL SPEED TO CHARLIE AND CATCHES CHARLIE IN THE FACE WITH A BICYCLE KICK! WHAT A SHOT!
James Peters: Turnabout is fair play in this situation. Charlie has been attacking Rex’s head and neck this entire match, so it’s only fair that Rex gets the chance to do the same thing. Rex grabs Charlie and whips him into the corner.
Rich Russillo: HERE COMES REX AND HE CLOBBERS CHARLIE WITH A JUMPING CORNER CLOTHESLINE! Charlie holds onto the ropes to keep his balance but Rex lifts up Charlie and sits him on the top turnbuckle!
James Peters: Rex now gets his footing on the second rope to try and take Charlie down with a superplex. Rex is trying to climb up to the top turnbuckle, BUT CHARLIE IS FIGHTING BACK PREVENTING REX FOR GETTING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Rich Russillo: These two are throwing hands in the corner and the referee is trying to get them out of the corner, but they aren’t going to listen. Rex and Charlie are still throwing fists, BUT CHARLIE IS STARTING TO GET THE UPPER HAND!
James Peters: Charlie throws a few more right hands as Rex loses his balance AND CHARLIE SHOVES REX OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND REX LANDS CHEST FIRST ON THE MAT! ANOTHER UGLY ENDING FROM REX!
Rich Russillo: But it does give Charlie an opening to get back to his feet. Charlie is now standing on the top rope as he waits for Rex to get back to his feet. He is laser focused on Rex and he is ready to strike.
James Peters: Rex is holding his ribs after that landing but he is getting back to his feet AND CHARLIE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CLOBBERS REX MCALLISTER WITH THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!
Rich Russillo: “DEATH OR GLORY” BY CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE AND THAT CAUGHT REX RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN AND REX IS DOWN! CHARLIE SCRAMBLES TO HIS KNEES AND ROLLS REX OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
James Peters: REX KICKS OUT AT TWO! “DEATH OR GLORY” DIDN’T LEAD TO REX’S DEATH OR CHARLIE’S GLORY AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES!
Rich Russillo: Listen to this sold out crowd! They are absolutely loving this match between these two Hall of Fame level competitors and we were expecting nothing different from Charlie and Rex.
James Peters: Right now, Rex might be in LaLa Land after that uppercut, but he is still fighting to get back to his feet. Charlie is back up as well and he grabs Rex AND CHARLIE SNAPS REX OVER WITH THE SNAP SUPLEX BEFORE FLOATING OVER INTO A COVER–
Rich Russillo: BUT REX SOMEHOW HAD THE AWARENESS TO BRIDGE UP AND PREVENT A COVER! Doing all those suplexes certainly can give a guy like Rex some awesome flexibility. Rex is back to his feet and Charlie quickly follows suit.
James Peters: Charlie is a little bit quicker to the punch as he catches Rex with another right hand before whipping him to the ropes. Rex comes back AND CHARLIE FIRES A BIG BOOT THAT REX AVOIDS!
Rich Russillo: Rex turns Charlie around and whips him to the ropes. Charlie comes back AND REX LIFTS HIM UP AND TURNS HIM RIGHT INTO A TILT A WHIRL BACKBREAKER! REX DROVE HIS KNEE RIGHT INTO THE MIDDLE OF CHARLIE’S SPINE!
James Peters: Rex grabs Charlie by the head and has Charlie locked in a straightjacket headscissors. Charlie’s arms are caught, so that takes away using his arms for fighting back for the time being.
Rich Russillo: Rex is once again wearing down Charlie before he goes for the higher impact moves of his arsenal, BUT CHARLIE JUST ROLLED BACK AND BRIDGES UP FOR A MODIFIED ROLLUP! REX’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRREEEEE-
James Peters: REX GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND THAT FORCES HIM TO RELEASE THE HEADSCISSORS, BUT WAIT! CHARLIE HAS HOLD OF REX’S LEGS AND HIS TRYING TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET!
Rich Russillo: Great power being shown by Champagne Charlie as Charlie now has Rex in the Electric Chair position as he walks back towards one of the corners AND FALLS BACK!
James Peters: ELECTRIC CHAIR BY CHARLIE AND REX’S BACK AND HEAD WENT RIGHT INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! REX IS STILL ON HIS FEET AS HE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER–
Rich Russillo: RIGHT TO CHARLIE WHO PICKS HIM UP AND DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH “THE HEADMASTER RITUAL”! WHAT A SPINEBUSTER BY CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE! REX’S HEAD AND NECK SNAPPED BACK AS CHARLIE ROLLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE-
James Peters: REX KICKS OUT AT TWO! Rex has taken a lot of damage in this match so it is a testament to the will to win that Rex has. What a near fall for Charlie and this match has been a sight to see.
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!
James Peters: I share the same sentiment as this crowd right here. This is a very awesome match between two high caliber Hall of Fame Elitists. It’s a little bittersweet because we know that after this match, Charlie will be retiring.
Rich Russillo: Rex is trying to shake off the cobwebs of that spinebuster, BUT HERE COMES CHARLIE TRYING TO LOCK IN HIS REAR NAKED CHOKE, BUT REX IS QUICKLY SCRAMBLING OVER TO THE ROPES!
James Peters: REX GETS TO THE ROPES TO PREVENT THE REAR NAKED CHOKE FROM BEING APPLIED AND REX ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON! Rex is getting back to his feet AS CHARLIE RUNS TO THE ROPES–
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WANTED TO TACKLE REX OFF THE APRON, BUT REX STEPS OUT OF THE WAY AND CHARLIE IS IN BETWEEN THE ROPES AND REX KICKS CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE HEAD!
James Peters: Charlie falls back into the ring and tries to get back to his feet as Rex waits for Charlie. Charlie is back up AND REX JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND CATCHES CHARLIE WITH THE SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPINE AND HE FALLS TO THE MAT! Rex is back to his feet and he grabs Charlie’s legs AND REX HAS THE BOSTON CRAB APPLIED!
James Peters: REX PULLS CHARLIE TO THE CENTER OF THE RING TO PREVENT AN EARLY ROPE BREAK AND THE REFEREE IS THERE TO CHECK AND SEE IF CHARLIE WANTS TO GIVE THIS MATCH UP!
Rich Russillo: It will be a cold day in hell before Charlie taps out on his last match. In his mind, it is either win or die trying. A lot of pressure is being applied to Charlie’s back at the moment.
James Peters: CHARLIE IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO DRAG HIMSELF TO THE ROPES AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE IS DOING RIGHT NOW! CHARLIE IS DRAGGING HIMSELF AND REX TO THE ROPES FOR A ROPE BREAK!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE IS CERTAINLY FEELING THE PRESSURE OF THE BOSTON CRAB BUT HE’S STILL FIGHTING! CHARLIE IS ABOUT A FINGERTIP AWAY FROM THE ROPES–
James Peters: OH NO! REX STOPS THAT VERY QUICK AND STARTS DRAGGING CHARLIE BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING–
Rich Russillo: WAIT! CHARLIE USES THAT OPENING TO ROLL FORWARD AND GET BACK ON HIS BACK! CHARLIE BRINGS IN HIS LEGS AND HE IS ABLE TO KICK REX OFF AND GET FREE OF THE BOSTON CRAB!
James Peters: Charlie gets back to his feet as Rex hits the ropes. Rex comes back AND CHARLIE CLOCKS REX WITH A HEADBUTT! THAT SHOT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED BOTH MEN LOOPY!
Rich Russillo: Rex hits the ropes again and Charlie grabs him and gets him on his shoulder. Charlie has hold of him and Rex has nowhere to go AS CHARLIE BUILDS A HEAD OF STEAM AND HE RUNS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! CHARLIE LOOKING FOR A FRONT POWERSLAM–
James Peters: REX IS FIGHTING TO GET FREE AND HE IS TRYING TO GET MOMENTUM IN HIS FAVOR AS CHARLIE STARTS TO TOSS REX DOWN FOR THE SLAM, BUT REX SPINS OUT AT THE VERY LAST SECOND!
Rich Russillo: REX FLOATS OVER AS HE GRABS CHARLIE’S HEAD AT THE LAST SECOND AND KICKS HIMSELF UP BEFORE SPIKING HIM DOWN! HE GOT IT! HE GOT A MODIFIED VERSION OF THE “REX EFFECT”!
James Peters: MODIFIED FLOAT OVER EVENFLOW DDT CATCHES CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE AND PLANTS HIM RIGHT ON HIS HEAD! CHARLIE IS OUT COLD AND REX CRAWLS OVER TO CHARLIE AND ROLLS HIM OVER FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE KICKED OUT! CHARLIE KICKED OUT OF THE REX EFFECT! HOLY CRAP THAT WAS SO CLOSE! WE THOUGHT THAT THIS MATCH WAS OVER! REX ALSO THOUGHT HE HAD IT HERE!
James Peters: Did you hear the crowd let out that collective breath when Charlie kicked out. Hell, it really wasn’t a kickout. More like he nudged his shoulder off the mat to stop the count.
Rich Russillo: These men have thrown so much at each other and they might have to throw the kitchen sink at each other to end this match. Right now, Rex grabs Charlie and brings him back to his feet.
James Peters: Rex grabs Charlie by the waist AND THROWS HIM WITH THE OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! CHARLIE WAS ALMOST THROWN RIGHT INTO THE CORNER WITH THAT SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Charlie stands up and comes out of the corner. REX WITH A KICK TO THE BACK OF THE LEG! CHARLIE FALLS TO HIS KNEES AND REX GRABS CHARLIE’S HEAD AND NOW HE HAS A DRAGON SLEEPER APPLIED!
James Peters: ANOTHER SUBMISSION APPLIED HERE! What a statement that would make if Rex could win Charlie’s retirement match by submission. Charlie is trying to fight out of another one of Rex McAllister’s submissions.
Rich Russillo: Rex has that Dragon Sleeper locked in tight and this could be the end right here. The fight from Champagne Charlie is starting to slow and he might be close to passing out right here–
James Peters: CHARLIE FOUND HIS SECOND WIN AS HE STARTS TO BRIDGE UP AND GET BACK TO HIS FEET! CHARLIE IS UP AND HE HOISTS REX BACK ONTO HIS SHOULDER–
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE RUNS AND THIS TIME THE FALLING POWERSLAM CONNECTS AND REX WAS DRIVEN HARD INTO THE MAT! Now Charlie takes this opportunity to drag Rex closer to the corner.
James Peters: Rex was placed right where Charlie wants him and Charlie is now ascending to the high rent district as Charlie makes his way to the top rope. Charlie doesn’t fly or dive very often, but when he does, you know it’s going to be effective.
Rich Russillo: Rex hasn’t moved since the powerslam and Charlie doesn’t waste a second AS HE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HE DRIVES BOTH OF HIS BOOTS INTO THE HEART OF REX MCALLISTER!
James Peters: “SIN SALIDA”! AND CHARLIE GOT ALL OF IT! DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP BY CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE! CHARLIE DRAGS REX AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: DID HE GET IT? HE GOT IT! CHARLIE GOT THE THREE COUNT!
James Peters: WAIT, RICH! NO HE DIDN’T! THE REFEREE IS TELLING CHARLIE THAT IT WAS ONLY A TWO COUNT AND CHARLIE CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Rich Russillo: As we look at the replay, we see the referee making the count. As the referee was coming down for the three count, Rex barely and I mean BARELY got the shoulder off the mat.
James Peters: In what might have been the last bit of Rex’s energy, this match continues!
Rich Russillo: Which Charlie is fine with because it gives him a chance to hit a bigger move to finish off Rex.
James Peters: Charlie grabs Rex and whips him to the ropes and Rex rebounds off the ropes AND CHARLIE IS READY FOR HIM!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WENT FOR THE “CHARING CROSS” LARIAT, BUT REX AVOIDS IT AND GRABS HOLD OF CHARLIE’S ARM AND FLOATS OVER BEFORE GRABBING CHARLIE’S HEAD AND JUMPING IN THE AIR–
James Peters: “REX EFFECT”! REX CAUGHT CHARLIE WITH ANOTHER “REX EFFECT” DDT AND CHARLIE WAS SPIKED ON HIS HEAD! CHARLIE IS DOWN AND REX PULLS HIM AWAY FROM THE ROPES BEFORE DROPPING DOWN AND HOOKING THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Stronger (salü remix)” starts to play again as Rex rolls off of Charlie and takes a moment to catch his breath as Bella Braxton announces the official decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… REX MCALLLLLLISTERRRRRR!
James Peters: What an amazing and competitive match we just witnessed here at Wicked Games. That was a tough victory for Rex, but it was equally tough defeat for Champagne Charlie.
Rich Russillo: Charlie wanted this match bad and you can tell by everything he threw at Rex. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.
(Charlie is starting to stir as the referee raises Rex’s arm in victory and goes to check on Charlie. Rex follows suit and sticks out his hand to help Charlie back up, to which Charlie obliges.)
James Peters: This match had no bitterness or hatred behind as shown by that show of respect right there. Charlie wanted the best match he possibly could to end his career and that is exactly what we got.
Rich Russillo: He picked Rex McAllister because he thought Rex would give him the best and if you ask me he made a perfect selection. Rex won the match, but it might be bittersweet knowing that Champagne Charlie is now retired.
(Charlie is back to his feet before Rex and Charlie embrace in the center of the ring to which the crowd goes absolutely wild with cheers before standing on their feet.)
James Peters: Such a show of respect here between these two competitors. The crowd recognizes that as well with them giving these two a much deserved standing ovation.
Rich Russillo: This match had the purpose of being one of the most entertaining of the show and it might have stolen the show here tonight.
(Rex leaves the ring to allow Charlie to soak in this moment.)
Crowd: THANK YOU CHARLIE! THANK YOU CHARLIE! THANK YOU CHARLIE!
(Charlie starts to get a little overcome with emotion as he wipes away a tear and he continues to soak in the applause and the adulation.)
James Peters: Like him or hate him, Champagne Charlie gave his all in that ring every time he stepped into it. He might not have won the match, but tonight at Wicked Games, he is going out on top.
(Charlie gives a bow to the crowd before offering a Thank you as he walks over to leave the ring for the final time. As Charlie goes to exit the ring, Charlie has an interesting smile on his face.)
Rich Russillo: This match was not really about wins or losses, it was about doing what they do best. The crowd already said it, but I will too. Thank you, Char–
(Before Rich can finish, Charlie BOLTS out of the ring to the middle of the entrance ramp where Rex is standing AND BLASTS HIM IN THE FACE!)
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS? CHARLIE WITH THAT DOUBLE SLEDGE JUST TAKING DOWN REX MCALLISTER! WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CHARLIE!
Rich Russillo: Charlie has an interesting way of saying thank you as he just beats the crap out of poor Rex on the entrance way.
(Charlie has just been punching a downed Rex on the ramp before he drags Rex back to his feet.)
James Peters: OH COME ON CHARLIE! DON’T DO THIS! CHARLIE HOOKS BOTH OF REX’S ARMS AND JUST SPIKES HIM WITH THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT!
Rich Russillo: “THE QUEEN IS DEAD” BY CHARLIE AND REX MIGHT BE ON HIS WAY THERE AS WELL! REX PLANTED RIGHT ON HIS HEAD RIGHT ON THE ENTRANCE WAY! THE CROWD IS STUNNED SILENT! THEY CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT THEY ARE SEEING!
James Peters: NOT TWO MINUTES AGO DID THESE TWO HUG, BUT NOT ANYMORE! LOOK! CHARLIE ISN’T DONE! WHERE IS SECURITY?
Rich Russillo: Charlie picks up Rex once again and hooks his arms BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH THE DDT ONCE MORE! “THE QUEEN IS DEAD” AGAIN ON THE ENTRANCE WAY!
James Peters: Rex is unconscious and he is no doubt hurt because we can see him starting to bleed from the top of his head and listen to this crowd. Two minutes ago, they were cheering Charlie and now they are booing him out of the building.
(Charlie has a devilish smirk on his face as he rolls Rex onto his back and Charlie stands over his fallen victim while soaking in the jeers of this crowd.)
Champagne Charlie: (off–mic) CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE IS GONE!
(He reaches down and grabs the unconscious Rex by the throat and pulls him up before looking towards the crowd.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) LONG! LIVE! CHARLIE! MARR!
(Charlie tosses Rex back down to the crowd and once again soaks in the crowd’s reaction… which still isn’t good.)
(With a wicked smile across his face, Charlie grabs the camera and looks directly in it.)
Charlie Marr: (off-mic) Rumor has it that there’s going to be a little tournament taking place for the Cash in the Vault briefcase. Consider that mine and again… LONG LIVE CHARLIE MARR!!!
(Even though the crowd can’t hear what Charlie has said, they are booing the fuck out of him.)
James Peters: Long live Charlie Marr? DAMN HIM! THIS WAS FUCKING SET UP ALL ALONG! I apologize for that ladies and gentlemen.
Rich Russillo: He was never planning to retire at all and now he’s made it known he wants the Cash in the Vault briefcase that no longer has a holder. This is just sickening and poor Rex fell right into this trap. Charlie was playing Rex like a fiddle the entire time. Rex showed him respect and he gets pretty much murdered out here as his thanks.
James Peters: What a sleazy jerk Charlie Marr is. This man will NEVER change. He suckered Rex in. HE SUCKERED ALL OF US IN, DAMN IT! I really hope that Rex will be alright and we need the EMTs out here ASAP! This just goes to show that once and for all THAT YOU CAN’T TRUST CHARLIE MARR! DAMN HIM!
(The final shot shows Charlie Marr still standing tall over Rex as the EMTs start to come out and try to help Rex as the camera shot fades and cuts elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for Easy Bake Oven.)
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( ‘I Rise’ by Cork Marks begins to play through the speakers. The Nippon Budokan Hall begins to rise to their feet for Donovan Duke, who feels quite hyped up. He begins to make his way down the ramp, tagging some hands of the fans along the way.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A HARDCORE MATCH AND IT’S FOR THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!! INTRODUCING FIRST…THE CHALLENGER…FROM STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA…WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS… ‘THE STORM’…DONOVAN DUKE!!!!!!
James Peters: Donovan Duke stepped up to TLA for the Hardcore Championship. While him and TLA have the utmost respect for each other, Donovan has to put that all to the side for the sake of winning the Hardcore Championship.
Rich Russillo: It’s all Donovan Duke needing to do to let TLA know that he isn’t going to stand around and let championship gold slip away from him. He is ready for TLA, guys. He’s been working hard —
Persephone: Doesn’t everyone? It’s like a personality trait these days. Work smarter, not harder!
James Peters: That’s an interesting way to look at it. Donovan Duke is hoping to see all of that work pay off for him tonight.
(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac Shakur begins to play through the speakers. The crowd still maintains their positive energy and love as TLA comes out in a 1967 Ford Mustang Flashback without a roof, which can be seen in the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. TLA has the Hardcore Championship in the passenger seat as he’s dancing around to the beat of his song.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM THE POON PALACE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA…WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS… HE IS THE CURRENT REIGNING EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… ‘LA PANTERA SEXUAL’…TLA!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: The Hardcore Champion arrives in style with one of the cars used in the Fast and Furious films. A vintage 1967 Ford Mustang Flashback.
Persephone: Oh joy, he found a car as old as him!
James Peters: TLA won the Hardcore Championship at Pain for Pride, ending Hikari Kanno’s six month reign. Tonight will be TLA’s 131st day as Hardcore Champion, but it can all come to an end tonight. Donovan is more than ready for this opportunity. But, TLA is more than ready for the smoke of what this match has.
(TLA hands off the Hardcore Championship to the referee, who raises the title up, letting the fans know what these two Elitists are fighting for. The referee lets Donovan Duke get a good glimpse of the title before handing it to the timekeeper. The referee checks on both Elitists to see if they’re ready to go and they nod.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE CHARGE FORWARD WITH A ‘DEALER’S CHOICE!’
Rich Russillo: BUT, TLA MANAGE TO DUCK THE SPINNING BACK FIST! HE MANAGES TO SCOOP UP DONOVAN DUKE AND TOSS HIM BACK! BUT, DONOVAN MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET! TLA TURN AROUND AS DONOVAN RUNS TO TLA, NAILING HIM WITH A DROPKICK! HE SENDS TLA CRASHING BACK TO ONE OF THE CORNERS! NOW, WE SEE DONOVAN CONNECTING WITH SOME LEFT AND RIGHT PUNCHES TO THE CHAMPION! HE STANDS TLA UP BEFORE TAKING TO POSITION BEFORE SENDING HIMSELF FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A SIDE HAND CHOP TO TLA’S CHEST! DONOVAN GETS THE CROWD TO CALM DOWN FOR A MOMENT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER SIDE HAND CHOP!
Persephone: BUT, TLA MANAGES TO GET DONOVAN DUKE, SWITCHING POSITIONS WITH HIM AND CONNECTING WITH A SIDE HAND CHOP OF HIS OWN! DONOVAN TOTALLY FELT THAT AS HE HOLDS ONTO HIS CHEST! TLA GRABS HIM BY THE ARM, LOOKING TO WHIP HIM TO THE CORNER DIAGONALLY FROM THEM! BUT, DONOVAN WHIPS THE COUNTER, SENDING THE CHAMPION TO THE CORNER! DONOVAN DOES A HANDSPRING BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE CHAMPION! THIS SENDS TLA FORWARD!
James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE HOOKS TLA BY THE ARM AND CONNECTS WITH A HIP TOSS! BUT, LOOK AT THIS! TLA HAS POSSESSION OF DONOVAN’S ARM AS HE CONNECTS WITH AN ARM DRAG, SENDING HIS CHALLENGER ACROSS THE RING! DONOVAN SLIDES TO HIS FEET, TRYING TO BETTER THE LANDING! TLA GOES RIGHT AFTER HIM, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT DONOVAN DUCKS! TLA TRIES TO GO FOR THE PENALTY KICK, BUT DONOVAN MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE LEG OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
Rich Russillo: OH BOY! DONOVAN DUKE SWIPES TLA’S OTHER FOOT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM AND HE DOES THE SPINNING GESTURE WITH HIS INDEX FINGER! TLA IS GOING AROUND —
Persephone: Not quite, Rich! TLA begins to turn himself around, so that his stomach is on the ground! He finds himself in some kind of wheelbarrow-like position with Donovan Duke holding onto his legs like they’re the handles! TLA manages to use his hands to spin himself around and with each rotation, he begins to get higher and higher, trying to pick up some momentum for himself before connecting with a headscissors takedown! He sends Donovan to the ropes! Donovan manages to catch himself before colliding with those ropes! But, TLA uses the opportunity to grab Donovan by his waist and take him back with a German suplex! With a bridge! The first pinfall attempt and hopefully, the only!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTT—
James Peters: Donovan Duke manages to get himself out of the position! Donovan manages to roll himself back, but look at this! He has TLA’s hands! TLA finds himself down on his back as Donovan begins to stomp on the head of the Hardcore Champion! Donovan is not giving a hoot about respect if it means that he could win another championship! He lifts TLA up by his hands, so that TLA is making somewhat of a bridge, BUT DONOVAN SLAMS HIM DOWN ONCE MORE WITH HIS FOOT! NOW, DONOVAN MANAGES TO GET ONE OF TLA’S HANDS AND TWIST IT BEHIND HIM! THERE’S A SLIGHT PAUSE BEFORE DONOVAN STOMPS ON THE HAND! THE CHAMPION BEGINS TO WIGGLE LIKE A FISH IN PAIN!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke grabs TLA by that right arm of his again before taking it to the bottom rope! He slides TLA’s arm through that bottom rope before exiting the ring and he begins to pull down on that hand! Now, this is hardcore rules, ladies and gentlemen. No disqualifications, no count outs! The only way to win the match is by pinfall or submission! Donovan has a good grasp of TLA’s hand as he’s twisting it down! Not the most ideal position to be in, but Donovan raises the arm back before slamming it against the apron! This causes TLA to flinch away from Donovan! Donovan rolls himself in the ring. He grabs TLA by that same hand and it seems like he’s going to create a bit of damage to that hand by turning TLA to his stomach and then, getting the arm back for a fujiwara arm bar!
Persephone: Now, if TLA wants to submit here, it’s more than alright. I mean, does anyone REALLY want to see this?
James Peters: I think we ALL want to see this match!
Rich Russillo: Got that right, James! At the moment, it’s been just your standard mat wrestling. It seems like that’s where the comfort zone of these two Elitists are as TLA finds a fujiwara arm bar applied to him! But, Donovan is bending that hand back as he applies the arm bar! This is creating more damage. By targeting the hand, it could limit TLA on doing the ‘Mexican Destroyer’ or ‘Crossed Paths,’ two of his finishers where it would be nice to have two hands! But, a rope break isn’t going to help get that submission hold off of him! It might give him something to grasp on and maybe, create a bit of distance between him and his challenger!
Persephone: TLA is grabbing onto the bottom rope with his left hand! But Donovan Duke is holding onto that submission move! BUT, LOOK AT THIS, TLA MANAGES TO ROLL TO HIS RIGHT SIDE AND GET DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! IS HE GOING TO RETAIN HIS TITLE HERE??
OOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWW—
James Peters: Donovan Duke manages to get his shoulders up, but he releases the fujiwara arm bar! But, it’s TLA who manages to take Donovan towards the left and get him on his stomach! Now, what is TLA looking to do here? TLA crosses one of Donovan’s legs with the other one! He is stepping to the side and he begins to kneel on Donovan’s back! He pulls the legs back! This particular move goes by many terms, but TLA calls it the ‘AR15!’ Donovan finds himself in trouble at the moment as he is trying to grasp onto the bottom rope! This won’t make the difference in a hardcore stipulation, but TLA continues to pull back on the legs, applying more pressure onto the hold! Donovan is groaning in pain as he’s trying to reposition his body! It seems like he’s trying to turn himself to his side!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke manages to turn himself to his side, twist himself around and release the hold! He creates a bit of distance between him and TLA! TLA goes right after his challenger! He looks to connect with a clothesline, but Donovan hooks him by that same arm as he swings TLA in a back-to-back position! Donovan is looking to connect with ‘Royal Flush’ — the same move that he connected with on the go-home show for Wicked Games! But, TLA MANAGES TO JUMP HIMSELF OUT OF POSITION! HE TURNS DONOVAN AROUND, NAILING A KICK TO THE GUT BEFORE PULLING DONOVAN CLOSER AND CONNECTING WITH A DDT! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWW—
Persephone: Donovan Duke kicks out! TLA manages to rise to his feet as he grabs Donovan by the nape of his neck! He connects with a punch to the spine of ‘The Storm’ as he slowly makes his way to one knee! TLA gets Donovan in a front headlock before raising him up and connecting with a vertical suplex, but with the twist of the legs, he manages to get himself up to his feet and connect with a second vertical suplex! Once more, he manages to get himself up to his feet and connect with a third consecutive vertical suplex! Donovan goes down! TLA gets Donovan in a sitting position before being to bash elbows to the shoulder and neck of the challenger! TLA and Donovan have been trying to soft up each other! But, I want to see weapons! I want to see blood! I want to see a fire maybe! We would all have to evacuate if there’s a fire right?
James Peters: I feel like it becomes uncontrollable, we might have too, but EAW has some of the best firemen at ringside in case the fire gets out of control. TLA manages to hook Donovan Duke in a full nelson position before taking him back with a snap dragon suplex! But, Donovan manages to land on his feet! TLA turns himself around, realizing that his challenger is up to his feet and fires up! He runs towards the Hardcore Champion and connects with a slingshot as that takes TLA down! Donovan manages to find himself to his feet as he lifts up TLA onto one shoulder! He throws the Hardcore Champion like a lawn dart at one of the turnbuckles! TLA goes crashing down! BUT, DONOVAN MANAGES TO GET ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, DO A CARTWHEEL ON THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECT WITH A DDT ON THE CHAMPION! NOW, THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL TO SEE!
Rich Russillo: TLA is down! But, Donovan Duke is looking to keep the champion down by running towards TLA and following that up with a running shooting star press! He lands right on the stomach of TLA as he goes for the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
James Peters: TLA with a kick out! Donovan Duke begins to roll himself out of the ring, lifts the ring skirt up and begins to look for something! Oh, I think he found them!
(Donovan Duke pulls out some light tubes. Some that were surprisingly left over from Theron Nikolas versus Jay Jerry Johnson at House of Glass. How in the world did they get there? We will never know.)
Rich Russillo: Light tubes? It’s always a staple to any hardcores matches! But, look at this! TLA uses the opportunity to launch himself through the bottom rope! He connects with a suicide dive into a ‘Mexican Destroyer!’ The back of Donovan Duke’s head collides with our table! BUT, TLA IS PICKING UP THE LIGHT TUBES THAT DONOVAN HAD INTENTIONS TO USE! HE WAITS FOR TLA TO GET TO HIS FEET BEFORE SWINGING THE LIGHT TUBES TO FACE THE CHALLENGER! INSTANTLY, THE LIGHT TUBE SHATTERS INTO A MILLION PIECES! THIS CAUSES FOR DONOVAN TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND! AND, TLA SWINGS ANOTHER LIGHT TUBE TO THE SPINE OF DONOVAN, CAUSING HIM TO DROP DOWN TO HIS STOMACH! TLA GETS DONOVAN UP TO HIS FEET AND THERE, YOU CAN SEE THAT THE BLOOD IS BEGINNING TO TRICKLE DOWN THE FOREHEAD OF THE CHALLENGER!
Persephone: About time this match somewhat got interesting! TLA begins to grab Donovan Duke by the back of his head and slam his head against the edge of the apron! You can see the blood beginning to smear on the edge of the apron! TLA slams Donovan’s head against the edge of the apron once more! TLA turns Donovan around before beginning to punch on that open wound that was opened thanks to the light tubes!
James Peters: TLA is digging his thumbs into the wound of Donovan Duke! This is causing the challenger to bleed even more! It’s not a crimson mask for Donovan, but I feel like we’ll get there soon enough! TLA hosts Donovan up by his arm and whips him towards the steel steps! Donovan goes crashing onto the steps! He collapses down to one knee! It seems like he’s trying to recover! But, TLA is not giving him a chance to do that as he runs towards Donovan with a running ‘Very Mexican Uppercut’ — his own variation of the European uppercut as he sends Donovan over those steel steps! Yikes, I think that Donovan landed on the back of his head! The referee noticed that as he’s going over to check on Donovan!
Persephone: PUT UP THE ‘X,’ REF! HE CAN’T COMPETE NO MORE!
(The referee is checking on Donovan Duke, who is grasping to the top of his head. He finds himself in a seated position. The referee looks quite concerned about Donovan, but Donovan looks quite focused.)
James Peters: The referee is checking to see if Donovan Duke can get himself up! Donovan is clutching to the striped t-shirt of the referee! He’s using the referee’s shirt to get himself to his feet! Donovan is still in this match! But, TLA launches himself towards his challenger! ‘La Pantera Sexual’ begins to unload on a series of punches to Donovan! Donovan is trying to block these shots, but TLA is nailing him with each other! TLA manages to get Donovan up by his chin and he connects with the ‘Swag Shot’ — a pimp slap across the face of ‘The Storm!’
Rich Russillo: But, Donovan Duke is not going to take that as he connects with a huge slap across the face of TLA! He pulls TLA closer to him before connecting with a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor! TLA’s spine contorts in pain as Donovan is feeling sluggish, but he is doing what he can to get himself to his feet! TLA is trying to create some distance, but Donovan gets TLA by the nape of his neck and slams his head against the edge of the barricade! TLA’s head goes back, BUT DONOVAN MANAGES TO GET A GOOD GRASP ON HIM! HE GRABS TLA BY HIS WAIST AND TAKES HIM BACK WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! TLA LANDS ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK TOWARDS THE EDGE OF THE APRON! :yikes: TLA is clutching the back of his neck as Donovan is grabbing TLA up to his feet! Donovan creates a bit of distance before the roundhouse kick, causing him to go towards the edge of the apron! Donovan finds himself on the apron! What is he going to do next?!?
Persephone: TLA is starting to go back, but happily, Donovan Duke manages to change his plans on the spot before running towards the Hardcore Champion and connects with a somersault senton! He takes TLA down! That was a mistake on the champion’s part and Donovan was able to capitalize on that! Donovan is feeling hyped up as he gets TLA in a power bomb position! NOW, THIS IS GOING TO LOOK QUITE INTERESTING! HE GETS TLA UP AND CONNECTS WITH A REVERSE POWERBOMB AS HIS FACE COLLIDES WITH THE RING POST! TLA FALLS DOWN AS DONOVAN LOOKS UNDERNEATH THE RING AGAIN! HE GETS A TRASH CAN! A GENERIC STAPLE IN HARDCORE WRESTLING!
James Peters: It’s what Donovan Duke thinks will lead him closer to that Hardcore Championship! He positions TLA, so that he’s resting against the barricade! Meanwhile, he places the trash can in front of him! WHEN DONOVAN GETS TLA IN A GOOD POSITION, HE BEGINS TO GO BACK! HIS EYES NEVER LEAVE THE CHAMPION AS HE RUNS AND CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE TRASH CAN AS THE TRASH CAN NAILS TLA IN THE FACE! :damn: You can see the dent that Donovan’s dropkick made! The part when TLA’s face collided with that trash can was crazy! Donovan grabs TLA by his pants and throws him underneath the bottom rope and back inside the ring! He looks underneath the ring once more and pulls out a kendo stick!
Rich Russillo: But, TLA, out of nowhere, connects with a baseball slide dropkick to Donovan Duke! Donovan is sent back to the barricade! Now, that might have created a bit of time for TLA to recollect his thoughts! TLA is also looking for a bit of room to recover after eating a trash can dropkick! TLA finds himself on the apron! Donovan races back to his feet, looking to connect with a chop block, but TLA sees that chop block coming as he manages to jump over it! He connects with a back kick on the apron as he sends Donovan back a bit! TLA jumps from the apron, using the ring post to springboard himself and connect with a tornado DDT!
Persephone: TLA is looking at the kendo stick that was introduced by Donovan Duke a few moments ago! He picks it up as he raises it up as the crowd seems to love the thought of Donovan dying tonight! Let him die! Donovan finds himself in a crawling position as TLA swings the kendo stick, but Donovan manages to get out of the way at the last second! The kendo stick is slammed against the floor at ringside! Donovan just moved out of the way before TLA could whip him again! BUT, TLA STILL HAS INTENTIONS OF WHIPPING DONOVAN! BUT, DONOVAN MANAGES TO CATCH THE KENDO STICK! HIM AND TLA ARE PULLING THE KENDO STICK TOWARDS THEM! IT’S ALMOST LIKE THEY’RE CHILDREN! :mjlol:
James Peters: But, Donovan Duke decides to pull a fast one on the champion and connect with a pele kick as that sends TLA back! The kendo stick is dropped in the process and Donovan gets his hands on it! HE SEES THAT TLA IS TRYING TO PICK HIMSELF UP AS DONOVAN SWINGS THE KENDO STICK TO THE STOMACH OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! THIS TAKES TLA TO HIS KNEES AS DONOVAN SWINGS THE KENDO STICK TO THE SPINE! AND THEN, DONOVAN PROCEEDS TO DELIVER A SERIES OF KENDO STICK SHOTS TO THE SPINE OF TLA! DONOVAN IS GOING BALLISTIC! THE DESIRE AND FIRE IN HIS EYES ARE SOMETHING THAT CAN’T BE IGNORED THERE, RICH AND SEPH!
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke slammed TLA with that kendo stick so hard! He broke the stick in half! Now, it seems like Donovan is going to return the favor by trying to cut TLA’s skull open! Donovan takes that broken side of the stick and jabs it into the forehead of the champion! But, it’s not cutting through the skin! Donovan is seeing that for himself as he looks underneath the ring for something.
(Donovan Duke is looking underneath the ring and pulls out a velvet black bag. He begins to dump the particles from the bag and onto the floor.)
Persephone: Shards of glass? Is this what they did with the 10,000 shards of glass from House of Glass? There’s no way there’s 10,000 in that small bag.
James Peters: Maybe, like twenty pieces tops. But, did we just inherit all of the glass items from House of Glass last weekend? That’s what I want to know! But, Donovan Duke is looking for a shard of glass that he likes and he finds a nice pointy one. He goes over to TLA, who sees what Donovan is trying to do! He is grabbing onto the wrist of his challenger, preventing that piece of glass from making any contact with his forehead! Donovan connects with a huge kick to the stomach as that takes TLA down to a seated position! Oh Jesus…. :yikes:
Rich Russillo: THE SCREAMS OF PAIN FROM THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AS DONOVAN DUKE IS CUTTING THE FOREHEAD OF TLA OPEN! RIGHT AWAY, IT’S A CRIMSON MASK! THERE’S NO WAY TO STOP THE BLOOD FLOW AS TLA CAN’T EVEN SEE WHERE HE’S GOING! DONOVAN HOOKS TLA BY THE ARMS WITH A DOUBLE CHICKEN WING BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SWINGING REVERSE STO! TLA’S FACE COLLIDES WITH THE EDGE OF THE APRON! DONOVAN IS GOING TO NEED TO TAKE THIS MATCH BACK INSIDE THE RING! HE NEEDS TO GO FOR THE COVER WHEN HE HAS TLA AT HIS MOST VULNERABLE! DONOVAN ROLLS TLA BACK INSIDE THE RING! BUT, DONOVAN GETS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! HE’S GOING HIGH RISK, BUT IS IT GOING TO PAY OFF? ‘STACK THE DECK’ — HIS VARIATION OF THE PHOENIX SPLASH LANDS RIGHT ON THE RIBS OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! DONOVAN HOOKS THE LEG!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Persephone: GOD, TLA KICKED OUT! I HATE IT HERE! :noah:
James Peters: Donovan Duke shakes his head! He doesn’t argue with the referee! He doesn’t want to waste any more time in trying to get TLA down for the three count! He picks up TLA and gets him in the back-to-back position! He connected with ‘Royal Flush’ last week! He caught TLA off guard with this move! Will Donovan successfully connect with this move at the same time? He has TLA by the arms! ‘Royal Flush!’
Rich Russillo: NO! TLA MANAGES TO GET HIS FEET TO THE GROUND! HE TURNS HIMSELF AROUND BEFORE DELIVERING A KICK TO THE GUT OF THE CHALLENGER! HE GETS DONOVAN DUKE IN AN ‘UNPRETTIER’ POSITION, BUT HE LIFTS UP THE CHALLENGER! HE HAS HIM IN POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A VERTEBREAKER! DONOVAN LANDS ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK AS TLA GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Persephone: DONOVAN DUKE WITH A KICK OUT! UNBELIEVABLE! 🙄
James Peters: TLA takes a moment or two to rest and catch his breath! It seems like TLA is going to think of something else! Something to put down Donovan Duke! TLA is slowly getting to his feet! Donovan is trying to get to his feet as well, but it’s TLA that beats him to the punch! He begins to throw some forearms with his left arm! I think that he might be going for the ‘Mexican Destroyer’ — his variation of the Canadian destroyer! He connected with this move a bit earlier into the match!
Rich Russillo: BUT, DONOVAN DUKE MANAGES TO SPRING BACK UP! HE PUSHES TLA BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK, BUT DONOVAN LANDS ON TLA’S RIGHT HAND THAT HE HAD TARGETED A BIT EARLIER INTO THE MATCH! I think that I might have almost forgotten about it! TLA is clutching to that right hand of his! Donovan delivers a basement dropkick to the legs of the champion! Then, he connects with a knee to the back of TLA’s head! AND NOW LOOK AT THIS! DONOVAN IS CONNECTING WITH THE FUJIWARA ARM BAR! HE CONNECTED WITH THIS MOVE EARLIER INTO THE MATCH! HE IS BENDING BACK THAT INJURED RIGHT HAND! TLA IS IN A WORLD OF TROUBLE! HE IS CRYING OUT IN PAIN AS DONOVAN HAS TLA RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HIM!
Persephone: THE SWIPE OF THE SHARD OF GLASS THAT DONOVAN DUKE HAD INTRODUCED! THIS TIME AROUND, IT’S TLA THAT SWIPES THE SIDE OF DONOVAN’S FACE! I THINK THAT HE MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN HIS EAR! HIS EAR IS LITERALLY BLEEDING! This causes Donovan to release the hold and check his ear and it’s most definitely bleeding! TLA is starting to find his way back to his feet! He is stalking Donovan, who is turning himself around! TLA grabs Donovan by the back of his neck before connecting with that reverse bulldog! He sends Donovan to his back! TLA has his eyes set on the top turnbuckle! I think that we’re going to see him connect with the ‘Burnout’ — the corkscrew 630° senton!
James Peters: This might be the beginning of the end — BUT, DONOVAN DUKE MANAGES TO JUMP ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! HE GETS TLA IN POSITION AS HE CONNECTS WITH A SPANISH FLY FROM THE TOP ROPE! THE TWO ELITISTS GO CRASHING DOWN AS DONOVAN DUKE GETS HIMSELF TO HIS FEET! HE CONNECTS WITH A ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ — THE SPINNING BACK FIRST! HE WANTED TO HIT THIS MOVE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH! THIS TIME, IT CONNECTS! NOW, HE LOOKS PULL TLA IN A BACK-TO-BACK POSITION FOR ‘ROYAL FLUSH!’
Rich Russillo: TLA slides underneath the bottom rope! TLA knew that if Donovan Duke connected with that move, it was going to be over for him! He looks underneath the ring. He is going to pull out…handcuffs?
Persephone: Well, the ones that TLA are used to have fur around the cuffs! BUT, DONOVAN DUKE, FROM THE TOP ROPE, CONNECTS WITH A ASAI MOONSAULT TO THE OUTSIDE! TLA IS SENT CRASHING DOWN! DONOVAN IS HYPING HIMSELF UP! HE IS TRYING NOT TO LET THE EMOTION GET THE BEST OF HIM AS HE LOOKS UNDERNEATH THE RING ONCE MORE! NOW, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT’S IN THERE THAT COULD BE OF USE TO DONOVAN!
James Peters: Oooh, Donovan Duke pulls out a glass baseball bat! :oh: DONOVAN IS WAITING FOR TLA TO SLOWLY RISE BACK UP AS DONOVAN SLAMS THE BASEBALL BAT TO THE GUT OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! TLA BEGINS TO HOLD TO HIS GUT AS DONOVAN CONNECTS WITH THE BASEBALL BAT TO THE SPINE! TLA PROCEEDS TO FALL FORWARD AS DONOVAN GRABS TLA AND ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! DONOVAN STILL HAS THAT GLASS BASEBALL BAT IN HIS POSITION! HE SEES THAT TLA IS SLOWLY MAKING HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! HE WRAPS HIS HANDS ON THE HANDLE OF THE THE BAT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ALTERED VERSION OF ‘DEALER’S CHOICE! The upper region of the bat is serving as the fist in this situation! He manages to get TLA going back down! He puts the baseball bat down before getting TLA into position! He connects with the ‘Royal Flush’ — his third time attempting to connect with the move!
Rich Russillo: IT CONNECTS, JAMES! ‘ROYAL FLUSH’ PLANTS TLA DOWN AS DONOVAN DUKE BEGINS TO HOOK THE LEG! ARE WE GOING TO SEE A NEW CHAMPION HERE!?!?
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRR—
Persephone: TLA gets that same glass baseball and slams it into the face of Donovan Duke! :damn: This takes Donovan back! This showed the wonderful awareness of the veteran and Hardcore Champion and a rookie mistake with Donovan and that’s to dispose of the weapons that you don’t want used on you!
James Peters: That’s a point there, but Donovan Duke was also in the moment! You can’t blame him for wanting to put TLA away when he has the opportunity to do so! Now, we see Donovan who wants to snatch the bat away from the champion! But, TLA is grasping onto that bat, not wanting to part with it! But, Donovan slams the bat into the face of the champion! He gets TLA back once more! He is getting TLA by his leg and who wants to play a little roulette at the moment? :mjlit:
Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke is gesturing the ‘going around’ with his index finger as he begins to go the ‘Gambler’s Roulette’ on TLA!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN! ELEVEN! TWELVE!
Persephone: TLA is tossed to the side as Donovan Duke goes to retrieve him! TLA is crawling for that glass baseball bat once more! But, Donovan ends up beating him to the punch! TLA wraps his hands on the bat as Donovan begins to stop on TLA’s head! Ouch! TLA is trying to get Donovan’s foot off his hand, but Donovan is stomping on TLA’s other hand! TLA is in a world of pain at the moment! He’s completely stuck there at the moment! In between a rock and a hard place, Donovan senses that he might have his opening here as he gets TLA by his legs! He reaches down to pick up TLA as TLA goes over on the spine of Donovan! Donovan is sliding TLA in a back-to-back position from TLA, in a crawling position, with Donovan pressing his hands down with his boot! :oh:
James Peters: That’s the craftiness from the challenger! Donovan Duke gets TLA in position, looking to connect with a second ‘Royal Flush!’
Rich Russillo: NO! TLA GIVES A LOUD BATTLE CRY BEFORE COUNTERING WITH A SUNSET FLIP ON DONOVAN DUKE! DONOVAN IS IN FOR THE PIN! BUT, DONOVAN MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF POSITION! He tries to go after TLA with a knee, but TLA manages to hoist himself up and connect with a ‘Cartel Kick’ as that takes Donovan back! TLA begins to unload on a series of left and right — so much force that it causes Donovan to get backed into the corner! TLA gets Donovan by his arm and whips him to the corner diagonally from them! But, TLA is the one that gets sent to the corner instead! Donovan goes racing to the corner as he connects with a backstabber on the Hardcore Champion! This takes TLA down!
Persephone: BUT, LOOK AT THIS! IT SEEMS LIKE DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING TO APPLY HIS ULTIMATE SUBMISSION HERE! HE CALLS IT ‘EYE OF THE STORM’ AND TLA IS DEAD MIDDLE IN IT! BUT, TLA WON’T ALLOW FOR THE SUBMISSION TO BE APPLIED! THERE IS STILL SO MUCH FIGHT IN HIM! DONOVAN IS TRYING TO APPLY THE SUBMISSION MOVE, BUT TLA REFUSES TO GO BACK! HE PULLS HIMSELF FORWARD AND TO HIS KNEES! HIS LEGS ARE SHAKY, BUT TLA IS TRYING TO GET BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE! Donovan can’t seem to believe what is going on! TLA connects with a snapmare as that sends his challenger forward into a seated position! TLA is waiting for Donovan to get back to his feet before running towards one of his sides and going for a hurricanrana!
James Peters: NO, SEPH! HE CONNECTED WITH ‘CROSSED PATHS’ — THE CROSS ARM BREAKER SUBMISSION MOVE! DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE SUBMISSION HOLD, BUT LOOK WHAT TLA HAS IN HIS HANDS?
Rich Russillo: Are those the handcuffs that TLA pulled from underneath the ring earlier in the match?
Persephone: It seems like it! TLA gets one of the handcuffs and manages to handcuff the wrist of the arm that he has locked into the submission! Now, he’s getting the other hand of the challenger and handcuffing it! Donovan’s wrists are bound together by the handcuff!
James Peters: TLA is applying a reverse ‘Crossed Paths’ as he has Donovan Duke’s arms handcuffed! TLA is pulling on the arms as he goes back with the reverse cross arm bar! Donovan is screaming in pain! But, he’s not willing to submit! He knows that he’s finger attempts from capturing the Hardcore Championship! TLA is telling Donovan to submit and now, TLA is beginning to stomp on the head of the challenger! DONOVAN IS TRYING TO RISE OUT OF THIS MOVE, BUT HE HAS LITTLE TO NO MOVEMENT AT THE MOMENT! TLA IS NOW BASHING HIS HEEL TO THE BACK OF DONOVAN’S HEAD! THIS CAUSES FOR DONOVAN TO DROP DOWN! TLA NOT LETTING DONOVAN MOVE FOR A SECOND!
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE IS RINGING FOR THE BELL! DONOVAN DUKE ISN’T RESPONDING!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ begins to play throughout the speakers as TLA stops bashing his heel on the back of Donovan Duke’s head. The two Elitists are now being helped out by medical personnel. Donovan’s ear is being checked on that TLA slashed with the glass. Both of these Elitists are completely bloodied up. A referee is trying to uncuff Donovan’s wrists from the handcuffs. They are getting the blood wiped from their faces as TLA gets handed the Hardcore Championship, which he clutches to his chest.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER AND STILL…EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION…TLA!!!!!
Persephone: I’m sad that no one died tonight, but I’ll take this match ending.
James Peters: What a performance from Donovan Duke, who really wanted to continue this match! He adapted to the environment of this match very well, introducing some of the weapons into the match, but it was the resourcefulness of the Hardcore Champion, which helped him retain. Those handcuffs that TLA tried to bring into the match really helped him in the end.
Rich Russillo: It must suck for Donovan Duke, who really did not want to quit! He was willing to do everything he could to make sure the results tilted in his favor, but when you’re in the ring with a veteran with TLA, you gotta make sure that you don’t give him even the smallest amount of leverage to take over you. That baseball bat, which Donovan thought was not going to be a factor, became one of the reasons for his downfall!
(Donovan Duke, finally regaining a bit of consciousness is sitting up as a medical personnel is looking to escort him out of the ring, where a few other referees are there to help him. TLA and Donovan stare at each other with a nod of respect from both Elitists. Donovan is helped up the ramp. TLA is left celebrating inside the ring. He raises his Hardcore Champion above his head.
Persephone: I’m just glad that this is over! Congrats, TLA!
(The camera takes a final shot of TLA celebrating before fading elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for EAW 2K24, featuring the cover stars, Limmy Monaghan, Minerva, and Jake Smith. Preorder to get an exclusive Scott Diamond MyFaction card.)
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(Wicked Games fades to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits, and loud boos come from the fans in attendance. Dr. Bethany Blue begins to walk out to the stage, and Bethany doesn’t waste any time there. She immediately begins heading down the ramp, as she has an extremely focused look on her face. It’s clear how important this match is to her given by the look on her face, as well as the events of the last few weeks, so she walks down to the ring focused on nothing but the upcoming match against Jamie O’Hara.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… Residing in Boca Raton, Florida… Weighing in at 125 pounds… DDOOOCCCCTTOORRRR BBBEEEEETTHHHAAAANNNYYYY BBBBLLLUUUUUEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
James Peters: This all started back at Territorial Invasion when Jamie O’Hara, Dr. Bethany Blue and Rex McAllister competed in War Games as team Voltage. In the end Jamie was pinned by Myles, and Dr. Bethany Blue wouldn’t let him move on from him, wanting to hold him accountable.
Rich Russillo: From there things became a lot more heated and personal, leading to where we are now. Jamie O’Hara and Dr. Bethany Blue facing off at Wicked Games, and there’s no telling who will win!
Persephone: Which means there’s no telling how long the match will last, either. That sucks. I was kinda hoping for a squash match.
(‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin (Paratus Intro) follows, and immediately Bethany turns her attention to the stage. The crowd explodes with cheers, and Jamie O’Hara slowly begins walking out. Jamie makes it to the stage and from there he looks directly at Dr. Bethany Blue, who clearly still has the last few weeks on her mind as she has not looked away from her opponent. Jamie just begins walking down the ramp, and while he doesn’t look bothered by Dr. Bethany Blue, it’s clear that he’s also ready for this match.)
James Peters: And her opponent… Residing in Los Angeles, California… Weighing in at 190 pounds… JJAAAAAAAMMMIIEEEEEEE OOOOOOOO’HAAAAAARRRRRAAAAAA!!!!!!
James Peters: Jamie has obviously grown tired of this situation, but I think it’s safe to say tonight will be the end of it. Tonight these two former War Games teammates will settle their differences, as only one of these Elitists will leave Wicked Games with the victory!
Rich Russillo: Jamie and Bethany are both incredible competitors who’ve defeated some of the very best in the industry. They’re both former World Champions, with Jamie being a Hall of Famer and Bethany being a future one. It’s safe to say that we’re in for an incredible match tonight.
Persephone: Yeah. Right. I wouldn’t expect much, personally.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: HERE WE GO, THIS MATCH BETWEEN DR. BETHANY BLUE AND JAMIE O’HARA IS NOW UNDERWAY! Jamie hasn’t moved from his corner, meanwhile Dr. Bethany Blue looks ready to get this one started! We know how heated she’s been about this situation with Jamie over the past month, and from the looks of it she looks eager to strike. Both Elitists are some of the very best on the EAW roster and this match has the potential of being one of the very best of the entire night. Jamie and Bethany agreed to this weeks ago, and now here we are!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GOES AFTER JAMIE, AND JAMIE DUCKS UNDER HER STRIKE BEFORE LOOKING TO STRIKE HIMSELF, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE BETHANY DIDN’T RUN IN UNPREPARED AND INSTEAD WAS ABLE TO BLOCK HIS STRIKE! BETHANY NOW LOOKING FOR A LEG SWEEP BUT JAMIE IS ABLE TO JUMP OVER IT BEFORE GRABBING BETHANY! JAMIE NOW LOOKING FOR AN ARM DRAG, BUT BETHANY ROLLS THROUGH, GETTING RIGHT BACK TO HER FEET! BETHANY NOW CHARGING AT JAMIE- BUT JAMIE IS ABLE TO DUCK DOWN AND LIFT BETHANY OVER THE TOP ROPE, SENDING HER CRASHING OUT TO RINGSIDE!
James Peters: JAMIE RUNS THE ROPES AS BETHANY GETS BACK TO HER FEET, AND NOW JAMIE GOES FOR A TOPE CON HILO-
Rich Russillo: TJD!!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE CONNECTS WITH THE TJD, HITTING JAMIE RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AS HE WAS COMING DOWN FOR THE TOPE CON HILO!!! JAMIE DROPS TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR, AND RIGHT NOW BETHANY HAS A HUGE GRIN ON HER FACE AFTER TAKING JAMIE DOWN SO EARLY ON! We know that throughout the last few weeks Bethany has wanted to prove a point and in a way, make it appear that Jamie isn’t needed in EAW anymore. I’m sure she’s amused seeing Jamie take such a nasty fall to ringside.
Persephone: I’m amused too, that was an awful landing. It’s just a shame Bethany wasn’t able to hit him a little sooner. Jamie could’ve landed on his neck and died.
James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue drags Jamie back up before running over, AND SENDING JAMIE CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!! Jamie just crashed into the steps, and Dr. Bethany Blue is just trying to dismantle Jamie while she’s out here! Bethany rolls into the ring before immediately rolling out in order to restart the count, and Jamie is in trouble right now!
Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue now dragging Jamie back up, AND SHE DELIVERS A BACK SUPLEX DROP ONTO THE APRON! Jamie is in a tough position right now as he slowly uses the ropes to pull himself up, AND NOW BETHANY GRABS HIM BY THE LEG BEFORE-
James Peters: NO! JAMIE MANAGES TO KICK BETHANY AWAY FROM HIM! BETHANY STUMBLES BACK, AND NOW JAMIE RUNS IN BEFORE KICKING BETHANY IN THE FACE, DROPPING HER WITH A PENALTY KICK! Bethany stumbles back to her feet, AND NOW JAMIE DIVES OFF OF THE APRON, ONCE AGAIN TAKING BETHANY DOWN, THIS TIME WITH A DIVING METEORA!!!
Rich Russillo: Jamie is already feeling the effects of this match thanks to that TJD at the very start, but it looks like he’s getting back into this and that’s the last thing you want if you’re Dr. Bethany Blue! Jamie grabs Bethany before sending her into the ring, AND NOW JAMIE SLIDES INTO THE RING, DROPPING HER WITH A SLIDING LARIAT AS SOON AS SHE SAT UP! Bethany stumbles up to her feet inadvertently heading towards the corner of the ring, AND JAMIE CHARGES IN BEFORE DELIVERING A JOHN WOO DROPKICK, KNOCKING BETHANY INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!
Persephone: She didn’t hit those turnbuckles hard enough. She’s still getting back up, she should’ve definitely broken something.
James Peters: Well fortunately she didn’t, but UNfortunately for Bethany, Jamie is ready for her! Jamie is already running the ropes, AND JUST AS BETHANY BECAME AWARE OF THE SITUATION, JAMIE TOOK HER DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE! Jamie has fully taken control of this match and is seemingly making Bethany pay for her confidence early on as well as everything else to occur over the last few weeks! Jamie now pulling Bethany up, AND JAMIE LIFTS BETHANY UP FOR INTO THE DREAMSCAPE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! BETHANY MANAGES TO FLIP OVER AND LAND ON HER FEET BEHIND JAMIE, ALLOWING HER TO TAKE JAMIE DOWN WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF HIS LEG! Jamie drops down to a knee, AND NOW BETHANY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE DROPPING JAMIE WITH A RUNNING KNEE LIFT!!! Jamie is down on the mat, and it looks like Bethany has found her way back into this with that one counter! Jamie pushes himself back to his feet, and now Bethany delivers a knife edge chop to the chest of Jamie! Bethany follows that up by grabbing him by the arm, and she Irish whips him to the ropes!
James Peters: BETHANY SWINGS AT JAMIE, BUT JAMIE DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES- AND DROPPING BETHANY WITH A LARIAT!! Bethany stumbles into the corner and Jamie runs in, BUT BETHANY CATCHES HIM WITH A BOOT TO THE JAW! Bethany now grabbing Jamie and shoving him into the corner instead, AND NOW SHE KNEES HIM IN THE MIDSECTION, BEFORE CONTINUING TO STOMP AT HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN! BETHANY FORCES JAMIE INTO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER, STRUGGLING TO DEFEND AGAINST ALL THESE STOMPS!
Rich Russillo: The referee was starting to count but Bethany didn’t even waste any time! She drags Jamie out of the corner before once again kneeing him in the midsection, and this time it looks like she’s setting up for something!
Persephone: We need weapons. Can we get thumbtacks? That’d be cool.
James Peters: That’s not going to happen. Anyways Bethany had just lifted Jamie up for possibly a suplex- BUT JAMIE IS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF BACK DOWN TO HIS FEET, BEFORE LIFTING BETHANY UP AND DROPPING HER WITH A BRAINBUSTER! JAMIE NOW WITH THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND THERE’S THE KICKOUT BY BETHANY! Jamie holds the back of his head, and I think it’s pretty clear that even now he’s still feeling the effects of that TJD. Jamie doesn’t look like he plans to waste any time with Bethany though, as she’s already being dragged back to her feet by him!
Persephone: I’m not sure why he didn’t just pin her again. It’s not like she’s getting up herself. I’m sure he would’ve gotten the three count this time but he didn’t even bother trying.
James Peters: Jamie now seemingly setting up for a dragon suplex as he hooks both of Bethany’s arms, BUT BETHANY DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN! BETHANY IS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF TOGETHER AND START FIGHTING OUT OF JAMIE’S GRASP, SLOWLY BEGINNING TO DELIVER SOME BACK ELBOWS THAT CAUSE JAMIE TO LOSE HIS GRASP HER! Jamie finally lets go of Bethany after all of those elbows, AND NOW BETHANY DELIVERS A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! JAMIE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW BETHANY BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES-
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE CHARGES IN, CUTTING HER OFF WITH IN EXCELSIS!!!
James Peters: NO! BETHANY HELD ONTO THE ROPES, STOPPING HERSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF OF THEM AND RUNNING RIGHT INTO THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!!!! BETHANY CHOOSES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS, AS SHE CHARGES IN BEFORE LOOKING FOR THE REMEDY!!!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE SHOVES BETHANY AWAY! BETHANY TURNS BACK AROUND- BUT SHE’S IMMEDIATELY MET WITH A SUPERKICK! JAMIE NOW PULLS BETHANY IN, AND HE GOES FOR A SINGLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER!!
Persephone: BUT BECAUSE NOBODY CAN DO ANYTHING RIGHT, BETHANY WAS ABLE TO PULL HERSELF DOWN AND RUN INTO THE CORNER! She just sent Jamie back first into the turnbuckles, and she’s still attacking him so hopefully she gets herself disqualified!
James Peters: BETHANY THROWS LEFTS AND RIGHTS, DOING AS MUCH AS SHE CAN- BEFORE JAMIE FINDS A COUNTER, GRABBING BETHANY AND PUTTING HER IN THE CORNER INSTEAD! JAMIE DELIVERS AN UPPERCUT BEFORE CONTINUING TO BEAT BETHANY DOWN WITH FOREARMS, BUT THIS TIME IT’S BETHANY THAT TURNS IT AROUND! THESE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, THROWING EVERYTHING THEY CAN AT EACH OTHER, WHICH JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW HEATED THINGS HAVE BECOME IN RECENT WEEKS AS BETHANY BEGINS THROWING KICKS TO THE MIDSECTION! BETHANY NOW WITH ANOTHER KICK TO-
Rich Russillo: JAMIE CAUGHT HER LEG! Jamie begins walking out of the corner while holding onto Bethany’s leg, AND JAMIE DELIVERS A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! BETHANY DROPS TO THE MAT, AND JAMIE POPS UP BEFORE JUMPING ONTO BETHANY WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! JAMIE RUNS THE ROPES AS BETHANY SITS UP, HOLDING HER STOMACH IN PAIN, AND JAMIE GOES FOR THE RUNNING PENALTY KICK!
James Peters: BETHANY AVOIDS IT THOUGH, QUICKLY GETTING BACK TO HER FEET BEFORE GRABBING JAMIE’S ARM FROM BEHIND! BETHANY SPINS JAMIE AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A RIPCORD FOREARM, BEFORE SCOOPING JAMIE UP AND DELIVERING A FALLAWAY SLAM!!! THAT WAS A GOOD SHOWCASE OF STRENGTH BY BETHANY, AND AFTER THAT IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S GOING FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAMIE O’HARA IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!!! Bethany doesn’t look too pleased by that kickout, AND NOW SHE JUST BEGINS RAINING DOWN PUNCHES ON JAMIE’S FACE!!!! Jamie now struggling to start blocking the strikes, and Bethany gets back to her feet before beginning to stomp away at him! Bethany now forcing Jamie to roll out to the apron, and Bethany is just giving Jamie no room to breathe here! Bethany has been all over Jamie for the past few moments, and it looks like she’s not stopping yet either!
Persephone: Good. Increases the chances of the match ending before it could get any more boring!
James Peters: Bethany begins dragging Jamie back up to his feet while he’s out on the apron- AND JAMIE IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A FOREARM, FENDING OFF BETHANY! Bethany goes in for the attack again but receives another forearm in return, and now Jamie heads up to the top rope! Jamie seems to have something in mind here as Bethany stumbled away from the ropes, AND NOW HE GOES FOR A-
Rich Russillo: HE CAN’T GO FOR ANYTHING, AS BETHANY JUST RAN IN AND SHOVED JAMIE’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM! Bethany hits Jamie with a right hand before beginning to climb up top, and I don’t know if Jamie is going to be able to fight out of this one! Bethany is up on the middle rope, and I think it’s clear that she’s setting up for something big as she pulls Jamie into a front facelock before hooking Jamie’s arm over her neck! Bethany now lifting Jamie up, LOOKING TO DROP HIM INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A SUPERPLEX!!!
James Peters: WAIT, NO! JAMIE SLIPS OUT OF BETHANY’S GRASP BEFORE LANDING BACK ON HIS FEET, AND NOW HE DELIVERS A PUNCH TO BETHANY’S BACK BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND PULLING HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, RIGHT INTO THIS POWERBOMB CARRY!! JAMIE HAS BETHANY ON HIS SHOULDERS, AND NOW HE WALKS OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE POWERBOMBING HER INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!!
Persephone: For reasons I couldn’t possibly imagine Jamie hasn’t even bothered going for the cover. Instead he’s going for another move, and after Jamie nearly dropped Bethany on her neck, I don’t really see her surviving that!
Rich Russillo: Jamie now dragging Bethany up by the wrists, and I think it’s pretty clear what Jamie is looking for! Bethany is already rocked thanks to that powerbomb, and now it looks like Jamie is ready to finish this match once and for all! BETHANY IS ON ONE KNEE AS JAMIE HOLDS HER BY THE WRISTS, AND HE DELIVERS HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!
James Peters: NO! BETHANY IS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID THE MOVE! BETHANY PULLS JAMIE DOWN INTO A SCHOOL BOY ROLL UP, ALLOWING HIM TO ROLL BACK UP TO A KNEE- JUST TO GO FOR A SECOND TJD!!!
Rich Russillo: THIS ONE WAS RIGHT TO JAMIE’S FACE THOUGH, SO HE WAS ABLE TO SEE IT COMING AND DUCK UNDER IT BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT!
James Peters: Jamie gets back to his feet and looks for an uppercut, but Bethany is able to pull her head back and avoid it! Bethany swings at Jamie but Jamie is able to duck under that before kicking Bethany’s leg out from under her, and with Bethany down to a knee, JAMIE GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD!
Persephone: Bethany was able to catch his leg though, and she swept the other leg. I think she’s going for that one submission she does! The uh, the crab one!
Rich Russillo: THE ELEVATED BOSTON CRAB, OR AS BETHANY CALLS IT, “FRACTURED”!!!! BETHANY IS SETTING UP FOR FRACTURED AS SHE IS HOLDING ONTO BOTH OF JAMIE’S LEGS, BUT JAMIE IS ON HIS BACK TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF HER GRASP! JAMIE IS TRYING TO STOP HIMSELF FROM BEING TURNED OVER AS HE KNOWS ONCE FRACTURED IS APPLIED, IT WON’T BE EASY FIGHTING OUT OF IT! BETHANY TONIGHT IS LOOKING TO DO DAMAGE TO BOTH JAMIE’S BODY AND HIS LEGACY, AND IF THIS SUBMISSION IS APPLIED SHE MIGHT JUST DO BOTH!
James Peters: JAMIE IS ABLE TO FINALLY FREE ONE OF HIS LEGS, AND THIS ALLOWS HIM TO START KICKING AWAY AT BETHANY, FORCING HER OFF OF HIM! Jamie dodged a huge bullet right there, AND NOW HE DELIVERS A SHOOT KICK TO BETHANY! A SECOND ONE NOW! NOW A THIRD! JAMIE NOW USING HIS OTHER LEG TO DELIVER A KNEE TO BETHANY’S MIDSECTION, AND NOW THERE’S AN UPPERCUT TO DROP BETHANY DOWN TO A KNEE! JAMIE NOW PULLING BETHANY IN, AND HE LIFTS BETHANY UP FOR A-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY DROPS DOWN BEHIND JAMIE, SHOVING HIM INTO THE CORNER! JAMIE IS ABLE TO RUN UP THE TURNBUCKLES THOUGH, AND HE JUMPS OFF OF THEM-
James Peters: RIGHT INTO THE REMEDY!!!!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE WAS LOOKING TO STEP OFF OF THE TOP ROPE TO ATTACK, BUT INSTEAD BETHANY WAS ABLE TO CATCH HIM IN MID-AIR WITH THE REMEDY!!!! BETHANY PULLS JAMIE IN FOR THE PIN, HOOKING THE LEGS!!!!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: WHAT? WHY? JAMIE JUST KICKED OUT!! Are we sure that was before three??? I think that might’ve been too late! Ring the bell!
James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue has now connected with two of her biggest moves in this match, one of them being at the very start, yet Jamie O’Hara is still in this one! It just goes to show that Jamie isn’t the kind of Elitist that’s willing to go down easily, but does he have a choice!? We know what Bethany is fighting for, and we also know just how dangerous she can be especially when she feels that someone has wronged her! Jamie hasn’t really moved since that kickout. We may be seeing the end of this match soon, even after he survived the Remedy!
Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue is waiting for Jamie to stir, and right now she has this match in the palm of her hand, which isn’t something to be taken lightly given who her opponent is. Bethany may only be one move away from defeating the legend known as Jamie O’Hara, and as Jamie slowly begins pushing himself back up, you have to wonder whether or not he’s just giving Bethany what she wants!
James Peters: Jamie slowly makes it to all fours before pushing himself up to just a knee, AND NOW BETHANY BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES! CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE GETS OUT OF THE WAY!!! JAMIE PULLS HIS HEAD BACK BEFORE GRABBING BETHANY FROM BEHIND, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A RIPCORD LARIAT, TURNING BETHANY INSIDE OUT AS BOTH ELITISTS FALL TO THE MAT! Jamie wastes no time pushing himself back to his feet, and it looks like he’s still holding onto Bethany’s arm! Jamie has something in mind here, and whatever it is must be big!
James Peters: JAMIE PULLS BETHANY IN, BEFORE LIFTING HER UP AND DROPPING THE DOCTOR HEAD FIRST ONTO THE MAT WITH INTO THE DREAMSCAPE!!! BETHANY IS DOWN AND OUT, AND NOW JAMIE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND THIS TIME IT’S DR. BETHANY BLUE THAT’S ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE IS STILL IN THIS MATCH, AND IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE O’HARA WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BETHANY DID, AS HIS OPPONENT JUST WILL NOT STAY DOWN! Jamie hasn’t been impressed by Bethany throughout all this and I’m sure this whole situation over the past month actually worsened his opinion of her, but tonight she’s showing Jamie just how much of a threat she is!
Persephone: Shouldn’t you save stuff like that until after the match is over? Or at least, when the person you’re talking about *isn’t* on the ground?
James Peters: While Rich is right, Persephone does have a point as Jamie is still in control. Jamie is heading up to the top rope, and obviously he’s preparing to finish this match up. Dr. Bethany Blue may have been putting up an amazing fight, but in the end she may have been biting off a bit more than she can chew when she challenged Jamie weeks ago! Jamie is up top, AND NOW HE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE! WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!! BETHANY IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY!!! JAMIE IS ABLE TO ROLL BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT THAT WAS HIS BEST CHANCE AT PUTTING THIS MATCH AWAY AND IT MAY HAVE JUST WENT OUT THE WINDOW! BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK TO THEIR FEET AND NOW THEY BEGIN CHARGING AT EACH OTHER-
James Peters: BUT LOOK AT BETHANY!!! SHE SLIDES UNDER JAMIE, PULLING HIS LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM IN THE PROCESS!!! BETHANY ROLLS BACK WHILE HOLDING ONTO THE LEGS, AND THERE IT IS!!!! SHE HAS THE BOSTON CRAB APPLIED, AND FROM THERE IT WON’T TAKE MUCH TO TRANSITION INTO FRACTURED!!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE IS STRUGGLING IN THIS BOSTON CRAB RIGHT NOW, AND BETHANY REALLY HAS HIM IN A TOUGH POSITION RIGHT NOW! DR. BETHANY BLUE ATTEMPTED THIS HOLD EARLIER BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND NOW JAMIE IS IN A VERY DIFFICULT POSITION AS IF THIS SUBMISSION DOESN’T GET THE JOB DONE, BETHANY CAN TRANSITION INTO FRACTURED AS JAMIE SURELY WON’T HAVE ENOUGH LEFT TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! It’s important that Jamie gets out of this as soon as possible, otherwise the pain will be too much for him and he may have no choice but to tap!
Persephone: Woah, why are we making that sound like a bad thing!? Personally I think it’d be great if Jamie tapped! When’s the last time he did that again? It was like that match against Kassidy, right? We all know Bethany’s still salty over losing to Kassidy, if she joined her in actually making Jamie O’Hara tap out she’d at least something!
James Peters: You just want the match to end.
Persephone: Right.
Rich Russillo: Well I’m not so sure if that’s going to happen anytime soon, because Jamie is actually powering himself over onto his back! Bethany is trying to transition into Fractured, but Jamie is determined to escape this hold!
James Peters: WAIT, BUT BETHANY WILLINGLY LETS GO OF IT! BETHANY DROPPED JAMIE’S LEGS BEFORE RUSHING OVER AND GRABBING HIM BY THE ARM, AND SHE PULLS HIM IN FOR THE DISLOCATION!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! JAMIE IS ABLE TO TURN OVER AND PULL BETHANY DOWN ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW JAMIE QUICKLY PUSHES HIMSELF UP! BETHANY SITS UP- BUT BEFORE SHE COULD EVEN REACT SHE’S MET WITH A RUNNING METEORA!!!! BETHANY IS DOWN, BUT AS SOON AS JAMIE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, SHE’S ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING
Persephone: Looks like we’re getting a countout. Not what I expected but I’m fine with that too.
James Peters: We’re definitely not getting a countout. Bethany is already getting back up, and if that wasn’t enough to convince you, JAMIE IS RUNNING THE ROPES! IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S DOING WHAT HE COULDN’T EARLIER, AS HE TAKES DR. BETHANY BLUE OUT, THIS TIME WITH A LOW-PE SUICIDA AS HE DIVES BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND TOP ROPES TO TAKE DOWN DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!! What a move by Jamie!
Rich Russillo: Jamie grabs Bethany before sending her back into the ring and hopping onto the apron! Bethany rushes back to her feet and tries to strike, but Jamie quickly delivers a rope assisted enzuigiri, sending her backwards! Jamie now entering the ring, AND HE RUNS IN BEFORE DROPPING BETHANY WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! Just like that Jamie has pulled himself right back into this match, and with that in mind, Bethany needs to make a move as soon as possible! Otherwise, Jamie might be the one leaving Wicked Games the winner!
Persephone: Well for whatever reason she’s still getting up, or trying to at least. She’s having to use the ropes, but still. It’s annoying that they can still fight when they haven’t really slowed down since starting the match.
James Peters: Jamie grabs Bethany before she could return to her feet, AND NOW THERE’S A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! JAMIE NOW PULLING BETHANY INTO A FRONT FACELOCK, AND HE STARTS ELBOWING HER REPEATEDLY IN THE BACK OF HER HEAD!!! JAMIE CONTINUES TO ELBOW BETHANY OVER AND OVER, LOOKING TO POTENTIALLY KNOCK BETHANY OUT, AND WE COULD SEE THIS MATCH END VERY SOON IF THIS CONTINUES!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS ABLE TO PUSH JAMIE AWAY THOUGH, AND NOW SHE CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT THAT DROPS JAMIE TO A KNEE! Bethany is barely even able to stand right now, but she goes back over to Jamie- BEFORE RECEIVING A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! O’HARA JUST CAUGHT HER BY SURPRISE WITH THAT UPPERCUT, AND THAT ALONE NEARLY DROPPED HER TO THE MAT! JAMIE NOW LOOKING TO STRIKE AGAIN- BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO CATCH IT BEFORE THROWING A RIGHT HAND AT JAMIE! Jamie is forced to stumble backwards, and it’s clear that this match is starting to take its toll on these two!
James Peters: JAMIE DELIVERS AN ENZUIGIRI, AND ONCE AGAIN BETHANY IS ON THE VERGE OF FALLING TO THE MAT! Jamie pushes himself back up, BUT BEFORE HE COULD TURN AROUND BETHANY GRABS HIM AND CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER RIPCORD FOREARM! BETHANY HOLDS ONTO JAMIE’S ARM BEFORE SENDING HIM INTO THE ROPES- BUT JAMIE HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES! BETHANY RUNS IN, AND JAMIE DELIVERS A BOOT TO THE FACE BEFORE BEGINNING TO RUN THE ROPES HIMSELF!
Rich Russillo: JAMIE BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES- BUT BETHANY CATCHES JAMIE BY SURPRISE BY RUNNING OFF THE SAME PAIR OF ROPES! JAMIE STOPS HIMSELF BEFORE TURNING TOWARDS BETHANY, AND-
James Peters: IN EXCELSIS!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BY DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!
James Peters: DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST DROPPED JAMIE O’HARA WITH HIS OWN FINISHING MOVE, POSSIBLY ADDING INSULT TO INJURY AS SHE’S ABOUT TO TAKE JAMIE DOWN WITH THE SAME MOVE HE’S USED TO PUT DOWN SO MANY OTHERS IN THE PAST!!!
Persephone: YES, FINALLY BETHANY GOES FOR THE COVER, AND THAT’S IT!!!! THERE’S NO WAY JAMIE KICKS OUT!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND STILL THIS MATCH IS NOT OVER!!!! EVEN AFTER BEING HIT WITH HIS OWN IN EXCELSIS JAMIE O’HARA GETS THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS MATCH ALIVE!!!!
James Peters: Needless to say, Bethany isn’t happy one bit. That was as close as you could get to the three count, but Jamie somehow still managed to survive! These two were already throwing everything at each other earlier in the match, but now they’ve taken things to another level! Bethany needs to make a decision here, as whether she likes it or not, Jamie isn’t down just yet. This match still doesn’t have a winner, which means that Jamie still has a chance if Bethany isn’t able to keep him down!
Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue drags Jamie up before slowly starting to power him up, AND WAIT A MINUTE! I THINK IT’S CLEAR WHAT BETHANY IS SETTING UP FOR! BETHANY IS LOOKING FOR GRADE C2!!!
James Peters: WAIT, THOUGH! JAMIE IS SLOWLY ABLE TO FREE HIMSELF FROM BETHANY’S GRASP AND SLIDE DOWN HER BACK FOR A SUNSET FLIP! HE DOESN’T HOLD IT FOR THE PIN AND INSTEAD BOTH ELITISTS ROLL BACK TO THEIR FEET- AND THIS ALLOWS JAMIE TO GRAB BETHANY AND DROP HER WITH THE GALACTIC BUSTER!!!! THE GALACTIC BUSTER CONNECTS ON DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!
Persephone: Yeah, and Jamie somehow isn’t done! I don’t know and I don’t really care why, but Jamie is heading up to the top rope!
Rich Russillo: DR. BETHANY BLUE HASN’T MOVED AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THE GALACTIC BUSTER JUST A FEW SECONDS AGO, AND NOW JAMIE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE, THIS TIME CONNECTING WITH THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!!
James Peters: JAMIE DROPS TO THE MAT AFTER THAT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, STILL HURTING AFTER THE IN EXCELSIS BETHANY DID TO HIM, BUT HE’S ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF ON TOP OF BETHANY FOR THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEGS!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO WAY, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!? SOMEHOW, DR. BETHANY BLUE WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE!!!!! BETHANY WAS ABLE TO SURVIVE THE GALACTIC BUSTER AND WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE, BACK TO BACK!!!!! At this point Jamie can’t even do anything but roll off of Bethany! Both Elitists are down on the mat, and this is just unbelievable! I thought that was it, I thought this match was over, but here we are! These two just don’t know when to quit, they’ve somehow taken everything that’s been thrown at them!
James Peters: Jamie slowly grabs onto the ropes, using them to begin pulling himself up. It’s been a while though, and while he’s doing that it looks like Bethany is slowly starting to stir. Somehow both Elitists still have fight in them, and that’s something I just can’t believe at this point in the match. You’d think that they’d be able to stay down, but both Jamie and Bethany have proven that they’re some of the greatest on the roster.
Rich Russillo: Both Elitists have somehow made it back up, AND JAMIE HITS BETHANY WITH A FOREARM! BETHANY STUMBLES BACK AND DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, BUT BEFORE JAMIE COULD LAND ANOTHER STRIKE, SHE GETS BACK UP AND HITS HIM WITH AN ELBOW! THIS TIME IT’S JAMIE’S TURN TO NEARLY BE TAKEN DOWN, AS AT THIS POINT BOTH ELITISTS MUST BE RUNNING ON EMPTY! THEY HAVE NOTHING LEFT, AND WE COULD BE SEEING THE END OF THIS MATCH VERY SHORTLY! JAMIE NOW WITH A BIG BOOT TO PUSH BETHANY BACK, AND HE RUNS IN BEFORE LOOKING FOR HIS OWN IN EXCELSIS!!!
James Peters: HE’S UNABLE TO CONNECT, THOUGH! BETHANY AVOIDS IT AND NOW LOOKS FOR TJD OFF THE REBOUND- BUT JAMIE HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES, SAVING HIMSELF FROM RUNNING RIGHT INTO THE KICK!!! JAMIE NOW RUNNING IN, AND THERE’S AN ELBOW TO DROP BETHANY!!! Bethany is down, BUT JAMIE GRABS HER BY BOTH WRISTS BEFORE BEGINNING TO DRAG HER UP, AND I THINK IT’S CLEAR WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR! JAMIE IS GOING FOR HATHAWAY’S DREAMS-
Rich Russillo: BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO FREE HERSELF!!!! SHE PULLED ONE OF HER ARMS AWAY BEFORE JAMIE COULD DELIVER THE KNEE, AND SHE HITS JAMIE WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW! BETHANY NOW LOOKING FOR A RIGHT HAND, BUT JAMIE DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE HITTING BETHANY WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! DR. BETHANY BLUE IS BARELY ABLE TO STAND AT THIS POINT, BUT BEFORE SHE COULD FALL JAMIE GRABS HER AND PULLS HER INTO A FRONT FACELOCK!! HE LIFTS BETHANY UP, GOING FOR A BRAINBUSTER!!!
Persephone: I GUESS THESE TWO FORGOT HOW TO WRESTLE THOUGH, BECAUSE BETHANY SOMEHOW WAS ABLE TO SLIP BEHIND JAMIE! I don’t get it, why are they suddenly unable to do ANYTHING to keep each other down for long!? They can’t be that tired, right? Anyways Bethany just hit Jamie with an elbow to the back of the head that dropped him, and hopefully this means that we’re finally about to see the end of this!
James Peters: I think you might just be right! Jamie has been taking some nasty hits to the back of his head since the very start of the match, and it looks like that’s starting to really get to him now! Bethany has backed up into the corner, and it looks like she’s waiting for something big here!
Rich Russillo: Jamie O’Hara somehow pushes himself back up to all fours, but I think that might have been for nothing as Bethany has him right where she wants him! DR. BETHANY BLUE RUNS THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME, AND NOW THERE’S THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!!!!
James Peters: WAIT A MINUTE, NO!!!!! SOMEHOW JAMIE WAS ONCE AGAIN ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY!!!! JAMIE MANAGES TO AVOID THE STOMP, AND NOW-
Persephone: ????
James Peters: WHAT THE HELL!?!?!?!?
Rich Russillo: WHAT???? WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?!?!? AS SOON AS JAMIE AVOIDED THE STOMP, BETHANY WAS JUST CUT IN HALF WITH A SPEAR!!!!!!!
James Peters: DR. BETHANY BLUE IS DOWN, BUT WHAT IS THIS????? NEITHER JAMIE NOR THE REFEREE KNOWS WHAT’S GOING ON, AND NOW THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BEL-
Rich Russillo: ANOTHER SPEAR, THIS TIME TO THE REFEREE!!!!! THEY DON’T EVEN GET THE CHANCE TO CALL FOR THE BELL, AS THEY WERE JUST TAKEN OUT WITH ANOTHER SPEAR!!!! BOTH DR. BETHANY BLUE AND THE REFEREE HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT, AND JAMIE STILL DOESN’T UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON!!! JAMIE STILL DOESN’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT BE NEXT!!!!!!
James Peters: JAMIE RUNS IN AND LOOKS FOR A STRIKE, BUT HE’S UNABLE TO CONNECT!!!! JAMIE TURNS AROUND, AND NOW THERE’S A THIRD SPEAR, THIS TIME TEARING THROUGH JAMIE O’HARA AFTER REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?
(Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: LITERALLY EVERYONE IN THE RING HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT, AND OBVIOUSLY THIS MEANS THE MATCH CAN’T CONTINUE, BUT I’M NOT EVEN SURE IF THAT’S WHAT’S IMPORTANT HERE!!
James Peters: YEAH, JUST LOOK WHO IT IS!!!!!
(The fans are booing as loud as they can as Jamie O’Hara, Dr. Bethany Blue, and even the referee of the match are all seen down on the mat. The boos aren’t just because of the fact that the match was cut short. They’re also directed towards the person responsible, who is standing right over Jamie.)
Rich Russillo: That wasn’t just any spear that took down everyone in the ring, THAT WAS ANDRE WALKER AND HIS HUNGER ON HILLSIDE!!!!!
James Peters: ANDRE WALKER HAS JUST TAKEN OUT EVERYONE, BUT WHY????
Rich Russillo: Jamie O’Hara slowly rolls out of the ring, but Andre doesn’t give him even a second. Jamie can’t even stand on his own, only on his feet thanks to the ring apron, BUT I THINK ANDRE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE THAT ANYWAY! ANDRE CHARGES TOWARDS JAMIE, AND HE DROPS HIM WITH THE SUPERMAN PUNCH!!!!! JAMIE O’HARA IS LIFELESS, BUT WHERE THE HELL DID THIS COME FROM!?!?
James Peters: Andre grabs Jamie before throwing him into the barricade, and now he just begins to slowly walk away from the area as Jamie is forced to hold onto the barricade just to avoid collapsing to the mat! Andre Walker has just destroyed everyone in his path tonight, and while we knew Andre was showing up to this event, I don’t think any of us expected him to- wait, WAIT A SECOND!
Rich Russillo: ANDRE WALKER TURNS AND STARTS CHARGING BACK TOWARDS JAMIE, BEFORE SPEARING HIM THROUGH THE BARRICADE!!!! JAMIE WAS JUST HIT WITH A SECOND HUNGER ON HILLSIDE, THIS TIME THROUGH THE BARRICADE, AND WE NEED SOMEONE TO STOP THIS!!! WE ALREADY SAW WHAT ANDRE DID TO LIMMY MONAGHAN, IF THINGS GET ANY WORSE HE MAY END UP DOING THE SAME TO JAMIE!!!
Persephone: I wouldn’t mind that. He can kill Bethany too.
James Peters: I think Andre has finally had enough, as he’s finally beginning to leave the area. I’m not even sure what to say about what we just witnessed.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think anyone knows what to say about this. Where do you even start?
(Andre Walker slowly begins walking away from Jamie O’Hara, and everyone in the crowd is stunned. Nobody knows how to react to what just happened. All that’s heard are boos from the fans that have already processed the attack from Andre, and the camera shows a shot of Dr. Bethany Blue and the referee laid out inside of the ring, before cutting to Jamie O’Hara, who is down and out under the remains of the barricade. The camera shows Andre Walker slowly walking up the ramp, before fading away from ringside.)
(A commercial is shown for the Five Nights At Freddy’s movie.)
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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following TAG TEAM CONTEST is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Good 4 U’ by Olivia Rodrigo plays as quite the negative reactions can be heard throughout Nippon Budokan Hall. Valerie Hellstorm makes her way out with a confident expression on her face, nodding to herself as she takes in the atmosphere of Chiyoda City tonight in another marquee bout. Valerie remains at the ramp with her arms crossed, right before ‘El Gavilan’ by Luis R. Conriquez, Peso Pluma y Tony Aguirre’ plays throughout the arena as the boo’s would continue to follow, with heightened reactions all together. Roberto is accompanied by the rest of La Familia as he looks ahead to Valerie, who maintains a grin on her face when turning to look at him. They give each other a nod before Roberto motions for the others to head to the back, as Roberto & Valerie begin heading down the ramp & into the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… THE TEAM OF ROBERTO DE LA ROSA AND VALERIE HELLSTORM, LA FAMILIA!!!
James Peters: Valerie Hellstorm has had quite the turbulent circumstances placed on her shoulders these past couple weeks! She made her intentions clear by becoming an ally to Roberto De La Rosa & La Familia all together, but this would come at a price!
Rich Russillo: Roberto needed to take this decision into heavy consideration, perhaps tonight will be an indication if this was a good choice he made in an ally on his part. This is a tremendous opportunity for both of these elitists to continue making their presences felt and this time, as a unit!
(Roberto & Valerie are now situated inside the ring as the music fades. Shortly after, ‘Zombie’ by the Cranberries plays as heavily mixed reactions can be heard from the audience. Ruler & Alex Myers make their way out as there is a stoic, yet calculated gaze in both teammates as they look ahead to the ring. They glance at one another, as Alex gives Ruler a nod of reassurance before they walk down the ramp, high fiving fans in the audience while Ruler follows behind in a much more methodical walk down the ramp, not sparing the same giving nature as Alex.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents! THE TEAM OF ALEX MYERS AND RULER, NICHOLISM!!!
Rich Russillo: NICHOLISM have made themselves very clear, they will achieve success through their strengthened bond that only works to their benefit as they continue to work diligently as a team! This can be a true statement maker for Alex & Ruler tonight, as this issue among both teams have spiraled rather quickly!
Persephone: Hopefully this match spirals toward an ending just as fast.
James Peters: Wicked Games is the perfect event for one of these teams to garner great momentum for themselves! But it’s all about who can work together and find the answer to the problem that remains to be at their respective corners!
(La Famila & NICHOLISM each take their corners across from one another, as the referee looks ahead to both & as soon as they’re ready, he calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And here we go!!! It looks like Alex & Roberto will be starting this match off! Last time these two faced off, Valerie would set off this string of events with a chair shot right to Alex’s back that aided Roberto in his victory! This match has spawned from that very moment!
James Peters: Alex & Roberto circle the mat, as Roberto tries to move in with his hands up perhaps looking a simple test of strength! BUT Alex swoops in right behind Roberto and gets their arms around Roberto! Clasping them around Roberto as they got him in a brief waist lock!! Roberto won’t remain in this position for long though, he’s slowly but surely separating Alex’s hands from around his waist with a grip on both of their wrists!
Rich Russillo: BUT ALEX MOVES SWIFTLY into a headlock!! Alex proceeds to wrench Roberto’s head into a fixture of their liking as Roberto drops to a knee! Now Alex has a semblance of control, and this can shape up as a good start for NICHOLISM!
Persephone: Good start for them and an unreasonably BORING start for me, fuck.
James Peters: Roberto manages to lean Alex right onto the ropes while he’s still caught in the headlock, using the momentum of the ropes to push Alex off! But Alex runs toward the ropes after being forced off the hold and rebounds back from the opposite set of ropes, Roberto gets down right to the mat in a prone position as Alex hops over!! Alex keeps rushing the ropes and back to Roberto—who shows off his athleticism with a swift leapfrog while Alex ducks under Roberto!
Rich Russillo: Alex is still running the ropes as they rebound for a third time, Roberto intent on catching Alex with a BIG BOOT—BUT ALEX QUICKLY SLIDES UNDER ROBERTO AS HE MISSES THE BOOT! Roberto can’t react as quickly as Myers… WITH ALEX’S ARMS AROUND ROBERTO AND DELIVERING A GERMAN SUPLEX! ROBERTO IS PLANTED ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK! Alex is starting this match off strong for themself and Ruler!!!
James Peters: Now Roberto rolls over after the german suplex, grasping on the back of his neck! He glances up toward Valerie, as Valerie can be seen staring daggers into Ruler! She absolutely has NOT forgotten about how Ruler chose to decimate her on Voltage with his victory through referee stoppage!
Persephone: The greatest moment of Valerie’s career :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: Ruler notices this gaze, and he is not one to entertain the idea of Valerie gaining any shred of comeuppance tonight! He looks toward Alex and lends his hand out for the tag!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Ruler is tagged in! Alex now exits the interior of the ring and stands on the apron, as Ruler takes a step into the ring. Ruler’s eyes don’t leave Roberto and Valerie, doesn’t seem to care who he gets to brutalize tonight!! Wait… it looks like Valerie wants to right her wrongs! She’s lending her hand out for Roberto and wants the tag!!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: HERE WE GO! Now Valerie is the legal competitor as herself and Ruler begin to step forward closer to the middle of the ring! Valerie’s got fire in her eyes just by looking at Ruler! Doesn’t seem that Ruler’s too enthused nor impressed with Valerie after such an emphatic victory for the Voltage weeks ago!
Valerie Hellstorm: (off-mic) I’M GONNA FUCK YOU UP, CABRON! ¡ERES HOMBRE MUERTO!
Persephone: :jr: So no one’s gonna question if she’s even allowed to do that??
James Peters: Valerie already feeling fired up just by standing face to face with Ruler! And SHE SENDS A FOREARM RIGHT ACROSS HIS JAW! Ruler’s taken aback by the forearm for a moment, but this doesn’t stop him from SENDING A FOREARM RIGHT BACK TO VALERIE! Valerie’s grasping her own jaw as she’s rocked for the moment, but now she’s returning fire with another forearm! Ruler with another forearm now!!
Rich Russillo: Valerie getting into a striking game with Ruler may not be the best move here, but she’s surely showing her heart in spite of the loss to Ruler! Valerie returns with another forearm as Ruler’s feeling the effects of these strikes, but not to the degree that Valerie has as another stiff shot from Ruler causes Valerie to stumble against the ropes! Now Ruler’s rushing the ropes right behind him and rebounding back toward Valerie with a Bicycle Kick!!!
James Peters: But Valerie SIDESTEPS Ruler’s kick and nails fierce elbow right to the temple of Ruler’s head!! With Ruler momentarily rocked, there’s an opening here for Valerie! She’s rushing the ropes now and looking to run right at Ruler with a DISCUS CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT RULER WITH A KNEE STRIKE STOPS VALERIE IN HER TRACKS! She folds like an accordion as she crumbles onto the mat after the knee right across her jaw!!!! Now Ruler’s wasting no time with dragging Valerie back up to her feet, and she drags her over to himself and Alex’s corner as Alex has his hand out to get right back into the match!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Now we see Alex Myers back into this match! Both Ruler & Alex have this time to dish out further damage to Valerie as they each have a grasp of her arms, and proceed to irish whip Valerie toward the ropes! Valerie doesn’t have a choice but to rebound back toward them with this additional momentum—and she’s DROPPED by a double superkick from NICHOLISM! Ruler heads back to his corner as Alex makes the pin!
Referee: ONE!!!!!
Referee: TWO—
James Peters: Kick out from Valerie! She’s not gonna stay down as easily as they may think!! Now Alex keeps their grasp on this advantage while they can, as Alex applies a Sleeper Hold while crouched on the mat! Valerie’s in a seated position but she’s in a bad way right now!
Persephone: UGHHHH CAN WE NOT DRAG IT OUT THIS EARLY???
Rich Russillo: Valerie remains conscious as she’s squirming to get out of this! Alex is tightening his arm around her neck the best that they can, but it seems that Alex can’t keep her down for long! Valerie is beginning to regain much of her strength as she’s getting herself up to her feet! Alex still has the Sleeper Hold applied, but it’s not gonna hold out for much longer.. as Valerie rolls herself back as Alex is flat on their back while keeping the hold locked in!!
James Peters: WHICH TURNS INTO A PIN FOR VALERIE! ALEX IS SQUIRMING NOW!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!
TWO—
James Peters: Alex escapes the pin by pushing Valerie off of themselves! Alex eagerly back to their feet after Valerie’s potential to steal one—and a SUPERKICK from Valerie catches Alex off guard!!! Alex is slumped on the mat as Valerie’s got a chance to bring momentum to the side of La Familia here!
Rich Russillo: Valerie’s now dragging Alex back to their feet, and she gets Alex in position as her arms are around their waist! She uses all of her strength to lift Alex and hoist them over her shoulders! She’s aiming to powerbomb Alex!!!
James Peters: BUT ALEX SQUIRMS AND TURNS THE CARRY INTO A TORNADO DDT THAT PLANTS VALERIE’S SKULL ON THE CANVAS!! Now Alex has Valerie primed for further punishment!! They proceed to drag Valerie over to the nearest corner, as Alex heads through the ropes and up to the top of the turnbuckle! I believe they’re gonna seal Valerie’s fate in record pace!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! Roberto heads over to Alex while still on the apron and Alex spots him at the corner of his eye!! Roberto raises his hands in a motion that he won’t touch him, he’s backing away now but has the attention of Alex! It seems De La Rosa’s looking for every step forward possible that he can give Valerie here!
James Peters: WHICH TURNS OUT SUCCESSFUL WITH VALERIE SHOVING ALEX OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! ALEX FALLS RIGHT AGAINST THE BARRICADE AT RINGSIDE AS THEY GROAN IN PAIN!!! Now Valerie’s slumped over the turnbuckle with a devilish grin over her face! Alex is in rough shape as all Ruler can do is shake his head!
Rich Russillo: Roberto has his hand out now as Valerie quickly rushes over to her corner! Alex is trying to get themselves back into this match as quickly as they can, but they haven’t made much progress yet!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Now Roberto IMMEDIATELY drops from the apron and begins to rush over to Alex while they’re still prone to an attack! Alex is able to get back up to their feet, making his turn toward Roberto—ONLY TO BE DROPPED WITH A BIG BOOT FROM DE LA ROSA! Alex is taken right back down as the referee is making his count!!!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Persephone: Please count faster, I never gave less of a shit for who wins than I do now.
Rich Russillo: Roberto doesn’t want to stop there!! He sure didn’t appreciate the German Suplex from earlier that kicked this match off, he’s dragging Alex back up to their feet and now getting them hoisted over his shoulders! Alex isn’t squirming like he was for Valerie! Roberto has Alex PRIMED FOR—
James Peters: POWERBOMB ON THE EDGE OF THE BARRICADE!!! ALEX’S BACK BENT OUTWARD RIGHT ON THAT BARRICADE AS HE YELLS OUT IN AGONY! THAT WAS ROUGH TO WATCH!!
Persephone: YES! I MAY GET WHAT I ASK FOR!!! COUNT FASTER, REF!!!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
James Peters: Alex isn’t given any breathing room here, as Roberto’s getting them back into the ring by any means necessary! Alex has a hand on his back as they’re still writhing in pain, but this isn’t stopping Roberto from maintaining complete control as he’s dragging Alex back up to their feet yet again!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto is opting to deliver further damage against taking the potential countout victory here!!! He’s got Alex right where he wants them and Roberto has his hands over Alex’s shoulders from behind them… BACKSTABBER!!! Alex bounced upward after the backstabber and slumped down onto the mat while screaming in immense pain! The backstabber connects as Roberto makes the cover!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: KICKOUT! It’s gonna take a hell of a lot more than that to keep Alex Myers down!! Roberto gets himself now, and Alex turns over as Roberto begins to STOMP down on their back!!! Methodically pacing each stomp with more impact than the previous stomp! Alex is being put through the ringer here!!
Rich Russillo: Roberto slumps Alex over onto the middle ropes, as now Alex’s back is completely exposed to further punishment! Roberto leans his knees against Alex’s back as he has his own hands gripped onto the top rope! He’s pressing his knees down onto their back with as much pressure as he possibly can! Alex can’t even move an inch here!!!
James Peters: But the referee begins to count down! You don’t want a disqualification loss here!!! Thankfully Roberto gets himself off as Alex is still slumped over the middle rope, the referee seems to give Roberto a scolding while he’s backing away from Alex…
Rich Russillo: WHICH ALLOWS VALERIE TO RUN TOWARD ALEX WHILE ON THE APRON AND PUNT ALEX RIGHT ACROSS THE JAW!!! Alex is clutching onto their jaw as they’re squirming around the mat in pain! You can hear the boos echo throughout the audience as Valerie relishes in this negative atmosphere!!
Persephone: These people seem to share the same sentiments I do about this crap.
James Peters: And look at Ruler! He’s got half of his body through the ropes and ready to get into the ring, but the referee is stopping him! Ruler’s visibly pissed off as Roberto eagerly looks ahead to Valerie!!! Now they’ve got an opportunity to keep Alex from any chance of a comeback!!!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Now Valerie’s the legal competitor for La Familia as Roberto drags Alex back up to their feet! Valerie gives Roberto the nod as he proceeds to toss Alex right toward the direction of Hellstorm—AND VALERIE HOISTS ALEX UP BEFORE DROPPING THEM WITH A POP-UP POWERBOMB! FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF MYERS!!!
James Peters: Roberto is persistently heading right up to the top turnbuckle!!! Alex is laid out as Valerie smirks while giving Ruler a wave as he’s preoccupied with the referee! Roberto is at the top and he’s got Alex where he wants him! LEAPS OFF… AS THE FROG SPLASH CONNECTS! ROBERTO QUICKLY ROLLING OUT OF THE RING AS VALERIE MAKES THE COVER JUST IN TIME FOR THE REFEREE TO NOTICE!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!!!
Referee: T—
James Peters: KICK OUT FROM ALEX!!! Valerie’s letting out an exhale as she shakes her head seeing that Alex won’t stay down for the count! Valerie doesn’t take too kindly to the resilience as she quickly grabs Alex’s leg, and turns them over before going into a seated position! SINGLE-LEGGED BOSTON CRAB, APPLYING ALL OF THE PRESSURE ON ALEX’S BACK IMAGINABLE! Alex may succumb to the pressure and give NICHOLISM quite the loss tonight!!
Rich Russillo: But yet again, Alex is showing their resilience tonight as they’re refusing to give in! Ruler’s looking ahead to Alex as they’re doing the same right back at him! Alex begins to crawl! They’re dragging Valerie’s bodyweight along with their very own in order to reach the ropes!!! Alex is inching closer & closer to forcing a rope break!
Persephone: Please don’t. Pass out now and end my suffering.
James Peters: ALEX REACHES THE ROPES! Their hands clenched onto the bottom rope as the referee’s counting Valerie down now!!! Valerie proceeds to let go in frustration as she surely wanted this to be it for Alex! But now she’s letting the anger seep in! She grabs Alex’s legs as she’s trying to drag them away from the ropes, but Alex is able to turn themselves around and deliver repeated boots right to Valerie’s jaw that cause her to stumble away! Now Alex is back up to their feet, BUT ROBERTO FROM THE APRON STRIKES ALEX WITH A FOREARM—
Rich Russillo: ALEX THINKS QUICK AND EVADES THE FOREARM BEFORE SENDING ROBERTO DOWN WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT ACROSS HIS TEMPLE! Roberto plummets down from the apron while Valerie attempts to make up for the fumble by grabbing Alex’s arms and interlocking them around her own! SHE SENDS ALEX DOWN WITH A BACKSLIDE DRIVER—
James Peter: BUT ALEX SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT AND LANDS ON HIS FEET AS VALERIE’S ATTEMPT BACKFIRES! Alex is on his feet as Valerie’s crouched downward with her head facing the mat!!! ALEX LEAPS UP AND NAILS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT ONTO THE BACK OF VALERIE’S NECK!! Valerie’s clutching her neck as the crowd is right behind Alex!!! Ruler’s arm is extended outward as he’s looking for the tag!!!
Persephone: God not another one of these overblown sequences :noah:
Rich Russillo: ALEX IS CRAWLING! RULER’S STOMPING ON THE APRON AS HE’S READY TO ENTER THE FRAY YET AGAIN! ALEX HAS THE TAG READY FOR THEMSELVES AS THEY TRY TO LEAP U—BUT VALERIE DESPERATELY HOLDS ONTO ALEX’S FOOT! She’s dragging Alex away from the corner of NICHOLISM and Alex is forced to turn themself around as he’s now hopping one leg! BUT THEY CATCH VALERIE WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!
James Peters: VALERIE IS STUNNED BUT SHE’S NOT OFF HER FEET! Alex quickly gets back up to their feet and they drag Valerie downward with her arms hooked!!! Alex let’s out a grunt AS HE LEAPS UP WITH VALERIE—AND THE SPACE BOUND DELIVERS!! THE PEDIGREE LEAVES VALERIE CLUTCHING HER FACE AS ALEX HAS ROOM TO CRAWL ONCE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: Valerie’s eagerly crawling back to her corner as she’s feeling the effects of Space Bound!!! Roberto is there on the apron recovered from the roundhouse earlier as he has his arm extended out!!!
(TAG!)
James Peters: Roberto is now in this match once again!!! He needs to move with as much persistence as possible before Alex can tag in—
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: NOT FAST ENOUGH!! RULER IS IN THIS MATCH!!! Roberto tries to rush toward Ruler—BUT AN ARM DRAG CATCHES ROBERTO OFF GUARD AS HE’S ROLLED OVER AS A RESULT! Ruler’s back up to his feet after the arm drag and Roberto’s up as well, BEFORE BEING SENT DOWN WITH A SWIFT KICK RIGHT ACROSS HIS CHEST! Ruler’s feeling the momentum pick up on the side of NICHOLISM as Roberto’s staggering back up to his feet and left stumbling into the corner!!
James Peters: Ruler’s pacing around the ring accordingly just before rushing toward Roberto with a FOREARM SMASH right into Roberto’s jaw!!! Ruler pushed Roberto off from the turnbuckle as he know finds himself climbing up the turnbuckle!!! Roberto’s holding his jaw as he’s slowly turning back around to Ruler—AS HE’S CAUGHT WITH A CATCH THE RAINBOW FROM THE TOP!! THE METEORA CONNECTS AS RULER PINS ROBERTO SHORTLY AFTER!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THR—
Persephone: STOP KICKING OUT!
Rich Russillo: Roberto indeed finds a way to kick out as Ruler is in a seated position now, shaking his head, but not pondering on the thought for long as he sees Roberto is getting his bearings in order! Ruler gets back up to his feet, and he seems to be locked and loaded to knock Roberto out cold!!! Roberto’s stumbling up to his feet.. HERE GOES! REVOLUTIONER CONNE—
James Peters: NO!!!! VALERIE WITH A SUDDEN SUPERKICK AS SHE’S BACK IN THE RING!! SHE’S NOT EVEN THE LEGAL COMPETITOR!
Rich Russillo: But Ruler’s only stunned!!!! Roberto points at Ruler with an emphatic expression while glancing at Valerie as she follows his word!!! Both De La Rosa AND Hellstorm rush to the same opposite ropes and rebound back as they’re headed right toward RULER—
James Peters: TALON DE ÁGUILA FROM ROBERTO & DISCUS CLOSELINE FROM VALERIE SIMULTANEOUSLY DROP RULER!!!!! THE SPEAR & DISCUS COMBO FLATTENS HIM!!! IMMENSE TEAMWORK FROM LA FAMILIA AS ROBERTO MAKES THE COVER!!
Referee: ONEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOO!!!
Referee: THRE—
Rich Russillo: RULER KICKS OUT!!! Valerie is wide-eyed as she shakes her head in disbelief, but Roberto is quicker to react as he’s patting her shoulder and directs Valerie back to their corner!! Valerie obliges as Roberto sees Ruler slowly getting back to his knees!! This is enough for Roberto to remain behind Ruler. He wants to end this match right now!!
Persephone: Pretty please..? Can he grant that request?
James Peters: As soon as Roberto is sees his opportunity, HE GETS RULER BENDING HIMSELF OUTWARD AND HIS ARM AROUND HIS NECK! HE’S GOT RULER SET FOR EL ULTIMO DESEÓ!!!! ROBERTO GOES FOR THE LAST WISH—
Rich Russillo: RULER SWIFTLY TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AND ROBERTO IS CAUGHT OFF GUARD AS RULER’S GOT HIS NECK AND ARM INTERLOCKED!!! THEN HOISTS HIM UP HIGH… BRAINBUSTER!!!! ROBERTO’S SKULL SPIKES RIGHT ONTO THE MAT AS THE BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS!! BUT WAIT!!! HERE COMES VALERIE! SHE RUSHES INTO THE RING IN A FRENZY AS SHE RUNS TOWARD RULER—
James Peters: ‘SUDDEN TRAUMA’ SLINGBLADE SENDS VALERIE CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!! ALEX MYERS STOPS VALERIE FROM GETTING TO RULER AS THEY TOOK HER DOWN!! Valerie’s slumped onto the apron after rolling away, as now there’s no other way for her to interfere now!!!!
Rich Russillo: RULER’S DRAGGING ROBERTO INTO POSITION!!! HE’S GOT HIS ARMS WRAPPED AROUND HIS WAIST AND HIS HEAD’S BETWEEN HIS LEGS AS RULER HOISTS ROBERTO HIGH OFF THE MAT!!! ALEX RUSHES OVER TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, ABLE TO DO SO AS RULER’S GOT ROBERTO WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO GO—
James Peters: ‘PASS THE NIRVANA’ CONNECTS!!!! THE POWERBOMB FROM RULER STRAIGHT INTO A DIVING BACKSTABBER FROM ALEX PROVES SUCCESSFUL!!! RULER EAGERLY GOES FOR THE PIN!!!!
Persephone: THANK GOD!! IT’LL BE OVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: ROBERTO KICKS OUT!!!! HE’S STILL ALIVE!!! Ruler’s wide-eyed as he has a fixated gaze… in what seems to nothing..? Is Ruler there?? I don’t think this is the time to zone out!!!
Persephone: He’s just as annoyed that this shit isn’t over as I am.
James Peters: Now Alex is patting Ruler’s back and getting him back into pace!!! Ruler quickly nods to Alex as he drags Roberto over to their corner! Alex quickly moves right onto the apron before lending their hand out!!
Alex Myers: (off-mic) We end this NOW!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: ALEX IS NOW LEGAL BUT RULER GETS ROBERTO IN POSITION, SIMILARLY TO WHAT DE LE ROSA ATTEMPTED EARLIER!!! HE’S GOT HIM DEADLOCKED NOW AND—SCORPION DEATH DROP PLANTS ROBERTO DOWN FLAT ON THE MAT! RULER QUICKLY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS ALEX CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP!! ROBERTO’S RAISING HIS HAND UPWARD, BUT HE HASN’T MOVED!!! ALEX TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AT THE TOP—
James Peters: COFFIN DROP RIGHT ONTO ROBERTO!!!!! THE ‘EMPIRE TO ASHES’ IS SUCCESSFUL AS ROBERTO’S IMMOBLE!!!! ALEX’S BACK IS GIVING THEM ISSUES FOR PURSUING THE COVER QUICKLY BUT HE MANAGES TO HOOK THE LEG!!!!!!
Persephone: FUCK YES!!!! LET THIS BE THE END!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: ………….
Rich Russillo: VALERIE STOPS THE REF’S HAND FROM HITTING THE MAT AT THE NICK OF TIME!!! SHE SLID INTO THE RING AND SAVED LA FAMILIA FROM DEFEAT BY CATCHING THE REFEREE’S ARM AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MILLISECOND!!
James Peters: WHAT A SAVE FROM VALERIE!!! NOW ALEX IS GLARING A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH VALERIE AS THEY CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! ALEX GETS BACK UP TO THEIR FEET AND RUSHES TOWARD VALERIE—THE ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE’ V-TRIGGERRRR CONNECTS!!! ALEX IS LAID OUT AS RULER IS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN!!!!
Persephone: How many more people are gonna use that goddamn knee????
Rich Russillo: VALERIE’S IN A FRENZY AS SHE’S DRAGGING ROBERTO OVER TO THEIR CORNER! SHE QUICKLY HEADS THROUGH THE ROPES AND MAKES THE QUICK TAG!!
(TAG!)
James Peters: NOW VALERIE’S LEGAL! SHE QUICKLY RUSHES BACK OVER TO ALEX MYERS AND DOES HER DAMNDEST TO DRAG ALEX BACK UP TO THEIR FEET!! ALEX ISN’T MOVING EITHER!! VALERIE’S GOT ALEX UP IN FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION—
Rich Russillo: ‘FINAL FLASH’ GTS!!!!! THE ‘FINAL FLASH’!!!!! VALERIE’S KNEE COLLIDES WITH ALEX’S JAW AS ALEX LAYS LIMP ON THE MAT!!!! VALERIE HOOKS THEIR LEG FOR THE COVER!!!! SHE’S GONNA DO IT!!!!! FOR LA FAMILIA!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: ………………………
Rich Russillo: WHAT?!? ALEX KICKS OUT!!!!!! VALERIE SCREAMS OUT IN FRUSTRATION AS SHE CAN’T BELIEVE THIS!!! ALEX REMAINS IN THIS MATCH!!! BUT NO TIME WASTED! VALERIE’S DRAGGING ALEX BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, SLOWLY BUT SURELY GETTING ANY DISMAL LIFE STILL LEFT WITHIN ALEX BACK UP!!
James Peters: VALERIE’S GOT A GRASP ON ALEX’S ARM FROM BEHIND THEM! THIS MANEUVER CAN SEAL THE DEAL AND GIVE LA FAMILIA THEIR VICTORY!!! VALERIE’S READY TO PUT ALEX DOWN FOR GOO!! SHE TURNS ALEX AROUND AND NAILS THE ‘HOLLOW PURPLE’—
Rich Russillo: REVOLUTIONIZER!!!!!! ‘THE REVOLUTIONIZER’ FROM RULER DROPS VALERIE WITH PRECISION AS SHE CLUTCHES ONTO HER JAW!!!! NOW RULER’S DRAGGING ALEX BACK TO THEIR CORNER AS QUICKLY AS HE POSSIBLY CAN!!!
(TAG!)
Persephone: STOP DRAGGING THIS ALREADY!!! END IT!!
James Peters: NOW RULER’S GOT VALERIE ALL TO HIMSELF!!!! A DEVIOUS LOOK IN THE EYES OF RULER AS HE TREADS TOWARD VALERIE, AND—SHADES OF VOLTAGE WEEKS AGO! HE GETS VALERIE TRAPPED IN A HEADSCISSORS!!! NOW HE’S RAINING DOWN THE ELBOW STRIKES INTO VALERIE’S SKULL AS THEY’RE CAUSING VALERIE TO FADE!!! THIS CAN END THIS MATCH IN THE EXACT SAME MANNER AS THEIR SINGLES BOUT!!!! THE REFEREE HOLDS VALERIE’S ARM UP—
Rich Russillo: RUNNING KNEE FROM ROBERTO RIGHT TO RULER’S TEMPLE!!! NOW HE SAVES LA FAMILIA FROM DISASTER AS HE’S QUICKLY DRAGGING VALERIE TO THEIR CORNER NOW!!!
(TAG!)
James Peters: JUST LIKE THAT ROBERTO IS OFFICIALLY IN THE MATCH! NOW ROBERTO EAGERLY RUSHES OVER TO RULER!!! HE DRAGS RULER BACK UP BEFORE FACING HIS BACK WITH RULERS, AND WITH A GRIP OF BOTH ARMS HE’S GOT RULER UP IN A HIGH CROSS CARRY!!! IT’S TIME!!!!! GRITO MEXICANOOOO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!!!!!! RULER SQUIRMS FREE AND HE ROLLS UP ROBERTO WITH VICTORY ROLL!!!! ROBERTO’S SQUIRMING AS THE REFEREE SLIDES TO THE COUNT!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: ROBERTO ESCAPES THE PIN AS HE ROLLS HIMSELF BACK AND ONTO RULER!!!! NOW ROBERTO’S GOT THE VICTORY ROLL— AND HE GRASPS ONTO RULER’S TIGHTS!!!!! THE REFEREE DOESN’T SEE THIS AND CONTINUES THE COUNT!!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: ALEX RUSHES INTO THE RING—BUT VALERIE’S GRASPING ONTO THEIR LEGS!!!! ALEX CAN’T BREAK THE COUNT!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners… ROBERTO DE LA ROSA AND VALERIE HELLSTORM, LA FAMILIA!!!!
(‘El Gavilan’ hits as Roberto quickly rolls out of the ring and returns to Valerie, who lets go of Alex as soon as the bell rings. Alex slides into the ring, and Valerie quickly pulls Roberto out before Alex could do anything. The fans in attendance boo, and Alex is in disbelief over the way things turned out tonight.)
Persephone: THANK. GOD. IT’S OVER.
James Peters: WOW!!! LA FAMILIA DEFEAT NICHOLISM! Ruler and Alex were giving these two an immense run for their money tonight, but Roberto and Valerie proved that La Familia were able to make a mark with this win!!
Rich Russillo: A great performance here from all four, both teams had their issues heading into this event tonight, but at the end of the day, La Familia were one step ahead and secured an emphatic victory tonight! Congratulations to Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm on the win here on Wicked Games!
(Roberto and Valerie continue heading up the ramp as they’re relishing in the victory, arms raised with grins on their faces. They can both be seen saying a few words that aren’t picked up by the camera, seemingly gloating following their victory. Alex has a look of disappointment on their face as they glance back at Ruler, who is sporting a glare toward La Familia as the scene fades from there.)
(A commercial is shown for 1989 (Taylor’s Version) featuring Jake Smith and Cameron Ella Ava.)
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Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS A NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH FOR THE FINALS OF THE ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT!
(The fans all cheer. Many within the arena sport blue armbrands, the name ‘Brody’ written on them. James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone all sport blue butterfly pins on their clothes, paying tribute to Brody.)
(On the titantron and to the viewers, a brief montage plays showcasing all the past winners of the tournament. Women like Cameron Ella Ava, Kassidy Heart, and Minerva are featured before a shot of Brody Sparks is seen.)
Brody Sparks: Legends only.
(She smiles, before the Iconic Cup title card is shown. On the ring, the screen above the ring shows Brody smirking, arms crossed. Blue and white lights fill the arena.)
James Peters: Man, what a tribute. Brody Sparks was an amazing talent and a prevailing legend here in EAW. She may no longer be here, but her presence is undeniable. She’s influenced countless Elitists, and tonight, this is all about her and the memory of her iconic career.
(The lights dim into darkness. Orange and red lights flash on and off. Smoke seeps out all throughout the ringside area. Then, a live rendition of ‘Blood, Milk and Sky’ by White Zombie hits. Rob Zombie himself is on stage, singing the lyrics, dressed in his usual horror fare.)
(Soon, emerging from the darkness is Minerva who stands within the sole, bright spotlight. She takes in the moment, glancing over at the Iconic Cup trophy that’s by the stage. She points at it before she creeps along the ramp way, focused as can be, all while having her signature rose in her hand. However, it’s a different color. Blue and white petals this time, her own form of tribute for the woman who inspired the creation of this tournament.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Residing in the Florida Everglades, weighing in tonight at 122 pounds… she is the ‘Black Rose, MIIIIINEEEEEERRRRRRVAAAAAAAA!
James Peters: She is the heavyweight favorite this year, making it all the way to the finals. Now, she is one step closer to being the first-ever two time winner of this tournament, and a world champion soon after the fact. Minerva wanted to reclaim her spot at the top, and she feels like she is the best woman to beat Kassidy Heart.
Rich Russillo: She very well could! She’s dominant in her own right, and she’s been a problem for so many Elitists! She’s made it to the end, and she could win it all here tonight!
Persephone: Oh great, so she could end one bitch’s reign of terror and start off her own? No thanks.
James Peters: :cmon:
(Minerva enters the ring, standing in the middle before retreating to her corner. Rob Zombie finishes the song, and the lights return to normal.)
(Then…)
???: BOOOOOORING!!! WHO THE FUCK CARES ABOUT SOME WASHED-UP ROCK-STAR? HIS BROTHER IS THE BETTER ARTIST ANYWAYS!
James Peters: :Roman:
Persephone: She said it, not me. 🤭
(The source of the voice is soon revealed to be Miku Sakai, who is alllllll the way up at the top of the arena!)
Miku Sakai: Of course this dumb broad as stupid tastes in music. How about I show her what a real artist is, and in turn, show what a *real* Iconic Cup winner is all about? Hit it!
(‘Brooklyn the Hole’ blasts. Microphone in hand, Miku smirks.)
Miku Sakai: WHAT’S UP, MOTHERFUCCCCCKEEEEEERS?!!!
(The fans offer a mixed reaction. Miku grins and waves.)
Miku Sakai: ALRIGHT, LET’S GOOOOOOOOOO!!!
(Miku sings. Attached to a harness, she leaps off and zips through the air. Her attire is blue, silver and white, with her hair done in Brody’s signature pigtails.)
(She continues to sing surprisingly well considering she’s coming down fast from a height that would probably give people a heart attack. Bella Braxton along with the commentators all look shook, but she gets the announcing.)
Bella Braxton: Aaaaaand her opponent! From Fukui, Japan, weighing in tonight at 110 pounds… she is, MIIIIIKUUUUUU SAAAAAKAAAAAAAI!!
James Peters: AND WHAT AN ENTRANCE! BIG-TIME ARRIVAL FOR A WOMAN WHO HAS CONTINUED TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE COMPETITION SINCE RETURNING!
Rich Russillo: It sure is a spectacle! Just like her career has been, Miku isn’t about holding anything back! She’s determined to win, and show that she does have the likelihood of being a world champion! She exploded into the scene in 2021, and two years later, she’s still one of the brightest sparks in EAW!
Persephone: Wait, I think that harness is bad! She’s gonna die—
(No. She gets in the middle of the ring safely, using one hand to remove it while she continues to sing. She gets it off, and continues to perform, brazenly getting into Minerva’s face before finishing the song.)
Persephone: Oh. 😔
(Miku poses at the end of her theme. She puts aside any additional accessories before heading into her corner. She and Minerva stare at each other before the referee calls for the bell.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: Oh boy, it’s finally happening! The finals of the 2023 Iconic Cup is underway, and Miku and Minerva aren’t wasting any time!
Persephone: Good! That means that they can kill each other a lot sooner!
Rich Russillo: That could very well be the case because both Elitsts lock onto each other in one fearsome collar-and-elbow tie-up! They’re going around the ring, pushing the other into the ropes! The referee steps in, imploring the both of them to release their respective holds!
Persephone: Ugh. Booooooooring. Just let them beat the shit out of each other! This *is* a no holds barred match! What the hell are we doing he–
(***SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!**)
James Peters: OH! MIKU SAKAI JUST SMACKED THE TASTE BUDS OUT OF MINERVA’S MOUTH! THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION DOES *NOT* LOOK PLEASED!
Rich Russillo: AND SHE’S GOING TO MAKE MIKU PAY AS SHE FIRES OFF WITH MULTIPLE CHOPS TO THE CHEST! ONE AFTER THE OTHER COLLIDES WITH MIKU, FORCING HER TO BACK UP TO THE ROPES! WE KNEW THAT NEITHER OF THEM WAS GOING TO PLAY COY WITH THE OTHER, BUT JESUS!
Persephone: Don’t go clutching your pearls! If they aren’t going to maim each other, then what’s the point? At least we’re getting this match started off on the right fo– wait, what’s this? Minerva’s trying to irish whip Miku across the ring, but her arm is locked around the top rope! She isn’t budging!
James Peters: More pulling from Minerva before she manages to get Miku away from the ropes! Sakai goes running to the other side! Minerva readies herself… but Miku isn’t moving! Again, she has her arms laced around that top rope, stopping her from coming back on the rebound! Minerva isn’t getting hung up about it, though, as she approaches her opponent, not wanting to waste any time here!
Rich Russillo: Miku slips out onto the apron through the middle ropes, and WHACKS her in the face with a roundhouse kick! Wow! She baited Minerva in with that! She staggers back while Miku works quickly to climb up to the turnbuckle!
Persephone: She’s up, but whatever she has in mind, she better hurry before she slips and breaks her neck! Maybe even that knee of hers if she isn’t careful. :mjlol:
James Peters: Miku is looking to take flight! She goes through the air and comes down – TAKING MINERVA DOWN AND THROUGH WITH AN ARMDRAG! WOW! Minerva scrambles back up to her feet, but Miku hits the ropes and cuts her down with a DROPKICK! She’s starting to string together an impressive bout of offense here in the opening moments of this contest! Minerva works her way back up to her feet, but Miku is there once again to close the distance! She leaps up onto her knees… MONKEY FLIP!
Rich Russillo: Fast and volatile, there is a reason why Miku was able to explode onto the scene two years ago and obtain the success she’s had thus far! Now, she’s looking to add the Iconic Cup to an already impressive resume! Minerva’s by the corner, trying to recover, but the former Specialists and Tag Team Champion knows that she cannot afford her any space to gather herself! She comes in and hops into the air! ANOTHER monkey flip sends Minerva across the ring, right into the opposite corner!
Persephone: Oh great, *another* real graps fest we have on our hands? I thought these two wanted to go all out?! Where are the weapons!? Well, whatever. At least Miku is looking to attack Minerva as she comes barreling in with a shoulder thrust. I have to say, she’s doing far better than people thought she would. She’s not dicking around and wasting time here, especially not with that punch to the face! Do it again! Draw out some blood!
James Peters: She’s dictating the pace here, looking to overwhelm Minerva early on with all these attacks! She drives her forearm into her face, absolutely rocking her there! Miku screams at her face before striking with a back elbow! The former idol steps back and taunts, feeling herself here! She runs in–
Rich Russilo: DROP TOE HOLD! MIKU’S FACE GOES CRASHING INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! What a reversal there by Minerva! Miku had a good thing going for her, but that brief moment of gloating was all Minerva needed to catch her off guard. She grabs Miku from behind, dragging her to the center as her arms are locked around her waist! She looks to be going for a German suplex!
Persephone: Yeah, but she didn’t exactly stun Miku, as she’s already trying to fight back! She’s squirming around, making it hard for her to lift her up! I don’t think she’s gonna move!
James Peters: And Minerva realizes this! Rather than continue this struggle, she grabs her by the wrist and spins her through, catching her with the ripcord forearm! Now, she throws Miku towards the ropes–
Rich Russillo: – But the momentum is turned on her, and Miku counters with a RIPCORD FOREARM OF HER OWN! Minerva responds, striking with a forearm! Then Miku! They’re both just hitting each other repeatedly!
Persephone: Okay, so *maybe* they’re going all out. Still, if I don’t see any blood by the end of this thing, this match officially sucks!
James Peters: Okay, Pesephone Meltzer, we hear you. I’m sure these two will work *extra* hard just to appease you and not because, you know, there is a prestigious tournament to win here that could make the winner a world champion.
Rich Russillo: Both former champions are teeing off! Miku strikes with a slap, and Minerva responds with one of her own! Anything you can do, I can do better! Both of them want to win this! Miku goes for another strike, but she swings and misses! Minerva snakes behind her and rolls back, going for an O’CONNOR GERMAN SUPLEX–
Persephone: She lands on her feet! Minerva sits up, and there goes Miku, ready to catch her with a running soccer kick–
James Peters: BUT THAT GETS SCOUTED! Minerva fell back, scooping Miku down in the process with a schoolboy-like maneuver! She strikes with a kick to the head of the former Specialists Champion!
Rich Russillo: Or *would’ve*if Miku didn’t have the wherewithal to block the shot with her hand! She hops up back to her feet, seeking a roundhouse kick to rock Minerva’s entire world–
Persephone: LEG CAUGHT! Bahaha! That’s what she gets for being a repetitive bitch–
James Peters: OH! ENZUIGIRI! THAT JUST SPUN MINERVA AROUND! SHE WASN’T EXPECTING THAT!
Rich Russillo: AND MIKU ISN’T DONE! SHE COMES CHARING IN – DROPKICK TO THE BACK! MINERVA GOES TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE! MINERVA MANAGES TO LAND ON HER FEET–
Persephone: SUICIDE DIVE! And Miku manages to mount her, sending a flurry of punches her way! Oh, she is ABSOLUTELY going to draw some blood here!
James Peters: Miku comes to a stand afterward, and she has a smirk on her face! So far, she’s pulling ahead of Minerva here, having the former Iconic Cup winner in trouble! Minerva goes to touch her face, but the former Specialists Champion grabs her by the hair and forces her to stand!
Rich Russillo: It certainly wasn’t to help her out! She just drives her face down onto the apron! Minerva looks like she could be in trouble! Another face slam on that hard, unforgiving part of the ring looks to stagger her a bit!
Persephone: She does look overwhelmed, doesn’t she? Miku is one scrappy little bitch. She isn’t going to stop anytime soon. She yanks Minerva by the hair and looks to do it all over again–
James Peters: – BUT SHE DOESN’T! Minerva has her hands on the apron, preventing her face from hitting it again! Miku looks shocked, but Minerva doesn’t waste time, driving her elbow hard into her gut! Sakai hunches over, letting go! That allows Minerva to grab her and SLAM HER FACE DOWN ON TO THE APRON RELENTLESSLY!
Rich Russillo: Miku’s face is just getting battered here! Her face repeatedly meets the apron! Minerva FINALLY relents, and Miku staggers back, dropping to a knee! You can see just how much that rocked her!
Persephone: :yikes: Can’t even lie, it’s starting to not look good for her, especially when Minerva is looking to do everything she can to punish her right about now. Grabbing her by the wrist, she whips her into the barricade… wait, she *doesn’t*! Miku manages to shift the momentum against her, making *her* run towards them instead!
James Peters: And Minerva hops up on it, avoiding hitting it! Miku looks annoyed, but she charges forward and ACTUALLY MANAGES TO LEAP ONTO THE BARRICADE, LANDING NEXT TO HER! WHAT COULD SHE BE DOING HERE?!
Rich Russillo: I don’t know, but she’s looking for something huge here! She latches on to her, but Minerva fights with some elbows to the face! Both Elitists are in a precarious situation here!
Persephone: … I mean, are they *really*, though? They’re just on the barricade. It’s not as if they are to fall from the stadium. :mjlol:
James Peters: Considering what these two are capable of? Any one of them falling could dramatically turn the tides of this match! Miku strikes back with forearms of her own before reaching out to Minerva, who shoves her! Sakai nearly falls, but she’s able to regain her footing–
Rich Russillo: But not for long as Minerva grabs her and drops down, CRASHING HER BACK DOWN AGAINST THE BARRICADE! MIKU SCREAMS OUT!
Persephone: Okay, that wasn’t nearly as dramatic as I thought it would be. Lame. But whatever, it was effective, and maybe Miku is one step closer to needing to live at a retirement home after that move. She’s flailing around like a fish, favoring that part of her body, but Minerva is already staying on the attack, taking her up and shoulder-thrusting her back first into that barricade again!
James Peters: She smells blood in the waters, and she’s looking to target Miku! She gets her up before whipping her towards the ring! Miku’s back hits the apron, and she falls to her knees!
Rich Russillo: Minerva steps up, hitting a switchblade kick onto that back! Looks like she’s found her spot to target! Miku cringes in pain! Now, Minerva forces her up and throws her back into the ring! She lifts the apron skirt, looking for a weapon!
Persephone: Ugh, finally! Now we get to see some REAL action! She takes it upon herself to pull out a KENDO STICK! Can never go wrong with a classic!
James Peters: Minerva slides in, sizing Miku up as she has the weapon ready in her hand! She’s on her knees, trying to come back up, but she may be forced to stay on the mat if Minerva has enough to say about it! A swing comes in–
Rich Russillo: – And the kendo stick hits the mat! Miku Sakai manages to roll out of the way! What awareness by her!
Persephone: Damn, that was pretty smart of her. Still, Minerva isn’t backing off! She comes in with another swing, and this time, she’s moving far more quickly!
James Peters: But Miku kicks her in the gut! Minerva takes a few steps back! Miku comes to a knee as Minerva approaches and fires off with a punch in the same area! Minerva staggers! Miku is now back to her feet, and she rushes in with an uppercut, before going to town with a series of forearms to her face!
Rich Russillo: That rapid-fire offense seems to be holding Minerva off! Miku adds a kick for good measure and hits the ropes! She runs in! Clothesline!
Persephone: No! Minerva steps to the side, avoiding it, and gets the kendo stick wrapped around Miku! She takes her out with a Russian Legsweep! Whatever hopes Miku had of thwarting her has been, well, thwarted! Miku rolls over onto her stomach while Minerva rises. She readies the kendo stick–
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCKKK!!!***)
James Peters: AND IT FINDS IT MARK AGAINST THE BACK OF MIKU SAKAI! WHAT A SICKENING SHOT THAT WAS! MIKU SCREAMS, BUT MINERVA COCKS THE WEAPON BACK AND FIRES OFF WITH *ANOTHER* SHOT TO THE BACK!
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCKKK!!!***)
Persephone: YES! HIT HER AGAIN! BUT THIS TIME, IN THE FACE! REALLY MAKE IT HURT! :blessed:
James Peters: :cmon:
Rich Russillo: Minerva has one hell of a killer instinct, especially in big matches such as these where there is so much at stake! Minerva promised that she was going to be unrelenting; that she would beat the respect into Miku Sakai if she has to, and at this moment, one has to wonder if Miku is regretting all of those inflammatory words she’s spat at her leading up to this match! :lupe:
James Peters: Miku is brash and unapologetic – a reason why the EAW Universe has always been intrigued with her, but with how she acts and talks, it can rub people the wrong way. We know what Minerva thinks about her, even if she doesn’t take her lightly at all, and maybe she’s looking to make a statement to her here! Another kendo stick shot lands, and at this point, there are *genuine welts* beginning to form on Miku’s skin!
Persephone: Talk shit, get hit, that’s just the nature of this business! Miku is crawling towards the corner, looking for some kind of escape or at least a moment to collect herself, but that isn’t happening! The moment she is able to pull herself up to her feet, Minerva DRIVES the point of the kendo stick into her abdomen! Oh, and look at this! She’s just *grinding* and digging it in! Oh, that is just fucking sick… and I love it!
Rich Russillo: It certainly is a sight. :lupe: Some of the fans are cringing, seeing that kendo stick doing a lot of damage to Sakai. Minerva pulls back, and Miku drops down to a seated position, clutching her midsection. She could be in serious trouble at this present moment.
James Peters: Minerva wants to win, to become a second-time Iconic Cup winner, and she’s gonna do everything she can to ensure that wish becomes a reality! She readies herself, eyes focusing in on the seated Miku! She raises the kendo stick up high, going in for one last shot–
Persephone: Only for the crazy bitch to CATCH THE STICK! She has it caught in her hands!
James Peters: And Minerva looks slightly taken aback! She yanks back, trying to pull it away from her grasp, but Miku is stubborn as can be! She REFUSES to let go! Minerva realizes there is no point in struggling here, so she lets go and comes in with a kick–
(***THAAAAAAAAAWCK!!!***)
Rich Russillo: KENDO STICK TO THE LEG! MINERVA NEARLY FALLS BACK AS SHE HOPS ON ONE FOOT! MIKU COMES BACK TO A STAND AND RUSHES RIGHT AT MINERVA!
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!***)
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!***)
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!***)
Persephone: She’s bludgeoning her with all those sorts! Head, back, arms, wherever! It doesn’t matter to her! All Miku cares about is hurting Minerva, returning the favor, and you know what? Good! The more these bitches kill each other, the better! Minerva is on the mat covering up so that she could defend herself, but that isn’t deterring Miku whatsoever! All that fury and spite is leading her to go to town here with that kendo stick!
James Peters: One way or another, this match was going to turn violent, and Miku and Minerva have been able to fight fire with fire against each other! As it stands now though, Miku is on top here! She throws down the kendo stick onto Minerva before she whips her towards the corner! Miku runs in, getting a running start, and leaps off with a body splash! Minerva seems to be in trouble here!
Rich Russillo: Precisely the case! Miku runs in with another body splash, crashing with all of her body weight coming in! Minerva remains on her feet, but she’s starting to look a little light here! Miku backs up and charges in – DOUBLE KNEES TO THE CHEST! The former EAW world champion slinks down into a seated position! Miku grabs the kendo stick and wedges it into the corner, trapping her as she does!
Persephone: And she backs up, readying herself! She isn’t wasting a single second! She runs back in, and DELIVERS A DROPKICK! IT HITS MINERVA AND CRACKS INTO TWO!
James Peters: Creative offense that was born from desperation! Miku rolls Minerva away from the corner and covers her! We have our first pin attempt of the match!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TW–
Rich Russillo: Shoulder up! Miku stands up and lays down several stomps to Minerva! We know how much Minerva wants to win, but Miku wants nothing more than to be the Iconic Cup winner in her own right!
Persephone: Well, if she keeps this up, she very well might become the winner! She’s overwhelming her right here!
James Peters: Having to come back from an injury and coming close but falling short of regaining her peak, it has pushed Miku, and that’s why she has been able to become a finalist here in this tournament! For her, this is an absolute must-win! She wants to make sure she doesn’t lose to Minerva, and she looks to bring herself one step closer to victory as she gets her up and NAILS a DDT! Minerva is out on the mat!
Rich Russillo: Both women have been able to go back and forth with the momentum, but as it stands now, Miku has control. She’s been able to fight back, even with the mounting pain she’s experiencing. She slips to the outside and looks underneath the ring. She reaches forward… and takes out a steel chair! What could she be possibly planning here?!
Persephone: Murder.
Rich Russillo: :whoa:
James Peters: Not *that* far, Persephone. Still, whatever it is, she has the goal of making sure Minerva won’t be able to fight back much! She’s back in the ring, and she… places the chair on top of her. Minerva hasn’t moved much. Miku points towards the top turnbuckle, making her intentions clear!
Rich Russillo: Miku Sakai has always been about taking risks! She’s one of the most daring and fearless Elitists in EAW today, and we’re seeing exactly why that is the case! She makes her way to the top, and comes to stand!
Persephone: Oh my gosh, she’s going to crush her!
James Peters: Say it with a little less enthusiasm, maybe?
Persephone: In your dreams. This is what I like to see. Miku readies herself and–
(***WHAAAAAAAAACK!!!***)
James Peters: HOLY HELL! THE STEEL CHAIR JUST GOT TOSSED INTO HER FACE! MIKU DROPS DOWN AND NEARLY FALLS OUT OF THE RING! THAT JUST BLASTED HER!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS UP! MINERVA IS UP! SHE THREW THAT CHAIR, AND NOW, SHE’S MAKING HER WAY TOWARD THE LIMP MIKU SAKAI!
Persephone: BAHAHAHA! OKAY, THAT WAS GREAT!
James Peters: Great for Minerva, but not for Miku who could be seriously hurt after that! Minerva climbs up, meeting her at the top! She batters her in the face over and over again! Now, she grabs a hold of her! What could she be thinking?!
Rich Russillo: We don’t have to wonder much longer, because Minerva is LIFTING HER UP INTO THE AIR! SHE’S ABLE TO GATHER HER STRENGTH AND FALLS BACK – DROPPING MIKU SAKAI WITH A **BRAINBUSTER**!!!
Persephone: Sick move, too bad we can’t see any *actual* brains here on the mat.
James Peters: NOW WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU WANT TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!
Persephone: Because I don’t clutch my pearls like a little bitch, unlike you. Besides, we’ve seen, like, three different people get killed already in EAW. That’s child’s play compared to them!
James Peters: I… okay, fair enough.
Rich Russillo: Well, Minerva is looking to kill the dreams Miku Sakai had of winning this tournament! She hooks the leg, getting a pinfall attempt!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: T–
Persephone: Oh! Shoulder up! Damn, this match is gonna be long, isn’t it? :noah:
James Peters: Well, considering the reward for the winner, it should come as no surprise how far both women are willing to go here! Still, that was a *huge* move on Minerva’s part, and it could have very well been the difference-maker in this match! While Miku was able to raise the shoulder, how much longer will she be able to do that?
Rich Russillo: Yeah, getting your head spiked in that manner, especially from such a distance, is never a good thing. I doubt Miku will be able to shake off the impact easily.
Persephone: She sure as shit isn’t going to be able to shake this off as Minerva gets her up and whips her towards the ropes! Miku goes over them and crashes to the outside! That was a rough landing too, on her back!
James Peters: Miku could be feeling light-headed and out of balance from that brainbuster, and as a result, she couldn’t properly brace herself! Minerva comes out, doing the best she can to shake off her own pain that she’s feeling, before she grabs her. Forcing her up, she fires off with a chop to the chest! Then a kick! A chop! A kick! Miku staggers towards the steel steps, almost dropping on them! Minerva fires off with a clubbing blow to the back! Once again, she’s going right back to that spot, looking to hurt her further!
Rich Russillo: Miku is on the steps. Minerva turns her attention over to the steel chair that she had thrown, allowing her to pull ahead of Miku here. She grabs it and heads on back, raising it up high into the air! She brings it down, HITTING HER IN THE BACK!
Persephone: Nothing better than the sound of steel hitting flesh. :blessed:
James Peters: And again, ANOTHER chair shot collides with Miku’s back! She yells out in pain! She nearly slinks down to the floor! Meanwhile, Minerva is looking to keep the pressure up! She reels back in, charging at her!
(…)
Rich Russillo: WAIT! MIKU! SHE DROPS DOWN AND MINERVA GOES FALLING FORWARD!
(…)
Persephone: HOLY SHIT! WITH A DROP TOE HOLD, MINERVA’S FACE HITS THE STEEL CHAIR, *FALLING ONTO THOSE STEPS*!!
Crowd: :damn:
(Minerva falls to the floor, bringing her hands immediately to her face.)
James Peters: JESUS! WHAT AN AWKWARD LANDING! THAT WAS LIKE A TWO-FOR-ONE RIGHT THERE! MINERVA IS ABSOLUTELY HURT HERE!
Rich Russillo: She is! She tries to get up, but Miku Sakai crawls over and goes nuts! She SLAMS HER FACE ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! MINERVA CAN’T REALLY DEFEND HERSELF HERE!
Persephone: BLOOD! BLOOD! BLOOD! HOLY SHIT, SHE IS *ACTUALLY* BLEEDING HERE!
James Peters: You’re right – Minerva’s nose is busted open here! God, you can see the blood splattering on that chair!
Rich Russillo: It’s a wicked sight to witness! However, Miku is doing everything she can here, and it’s working! She lets go, and Minerva falls to the floor!
Persephone: They’ve been beating each other up, that’s for sure. Miku takes Minerva up and sends her FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Oh, she is NOT playing around here!
James Peters: No, she isn’t! She has her in a world of hurt here, and she only seeks to add on to it! Miku hobbles over and she’s TAKING OUT A TABLE!
Rich Russillo: Oh, boy. Whatever she has planned is not going to be good. :lupe:
Persephone: But the crazy bitch isn’t done! She goes back and PULLS OUT A FREAKING LADDER! WE’RE GONNA HAVE A MURDER ON OUR HANDS HERE!
James Peters: Miku has never shied away from doing some crazy things! Considering this is her *sixth* marquee event since returning where she’s competed in some form of hardcore rules, she is completely in her element! She may be showing some signs of pain and fatigue, but she isn’t letting any of that bother her. She sets up the table, before going to do the same with the ladder!
Rich Russillo: It’s a bit of a struggle, but she’s able to stand the ladder up! She draws her attention back to Minerva, who is *barely* recovering. Sakai heads on over, kicking her straight in the face! Minerva falls back! No signs of letting up here as she takes hold of Minerva and SLAMS her face onto those steps!
Persephone: Oh, she is starting to look like absolute shit. All of that blood is pouring down now, some of the droplets hitting the floor! Miku grins and points at her, telling her that this is it! Minerva is sat against the steel steps and Miku backs up. She’s looking to take her completely out!
James Peters: And if she does, that makes it easier for her to do whatever the hell she’s got planned against her! Miku takes a few steps and runs in! She draws out the knee! AND IT CRASHES AGAINST MINERVA’S HEAD!!
Rich Russillo: **NO!! IT HITS THE STEEL STEPS INSTEAD!!**
Persephone: OH FUCK! MINERVA MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE *LAST* POSSIBLE SECOND! AND MIKU DIDN’T JUST HIT THE STEPS WITH *A* KNEE – IT’S THE **SAME ONE THAT WAS INJURED**!!!
(Miku drops down, screaming out in pain as she holds her knee!)
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) No! No! *Fuck*!
James Peters: Oh god, those are some genuine cries of pain there! Miku slams her fist into the ground! I can only imagine the flurry of emotions she’s experiencing here as that knee could have been seriously compromised!
Rich Russillo: Miku was coming at Minerva with full force, too! There was no pull on her part! That knee could very well be damaged here with how much impact was involved there!
Persephone: :wow: Well, she’s through.
James Peters: Oh, come on, don’t even act that way! Miku is one hell of a fighter. The fact that she’s even still able to carry on with her career in spite of that awful injury is a testament to that! Still, injuries can never be completely healed, and as we see right before us, that knee is becoming an issue! At the very least, Miku is willing herself on to stand up–
Rich Russillo: BUT A RUNNING SUPERKICK NAILS HER! ‘THE DEVIL’S TOUCH’! THE FORCE OF IT IS ENOUGH FOR MIKU TO FALL UP AND OVER THE BARRICADE! WHAT A SHOT FROM MINERVA!
Persephone: Bloodied face and all! She’s following Miku and hops over the barricade! They’re gonna fight within the crowd!
(Miku groggily crawls, trying to gain some distance. Minerva is right behind. Some security come in to make sure the fans stay away as the two get further and further away from the ring.)
James Peters: Axe kick to the back! Miku nearly crumbles down to the floor! Still, she crawls on her forearms, trying to get away! She just needs some space so that she has a fighting chance in this match!
Rich Russillo: But Minerva is just as persistent! She grabs hold of the leg, and she raises Miku up! THE KNEE IS DRIVEN INTO THE FLOORING! MY GOD! SHE’S ATTACKING IT!
Persephone: It’s a big target, and Minerva is hitting it! Doesn’t help that the floor there isn’t cushioned with any sort of padding like the one near the ringside area. Miku and Minerva are within a wider area now, and Minerva grabs a chair! She raises it up, and DRIVES IT DOWN ONTO THAT KNEE! SHE IS NOT HOLDING ANYTHING BACK!
James Peters: And she’s holding it down, pretty much CRUSHING Miku’s knee with it! All of that pressure and weight isn’t making things any better for her! Minerva lets go after a while, but as Miku flips onto her back, she SENDS THE CHAIR DOWN AGAIN! THAT COULD’VE COMPLETELY SHATTERED IT!
Rich Russillo: Miku can only scream as she clutches that knee! Minerva has little to no sympathy! She’s doing everything she can to win tonight, especially if it means she gets to be a world champion again and make history here in the process!
Persephone: No kidding! The bitch is crazy! She drops down and rains down fists on that knee, striking it repeatedly! Maybe she should try stabbing it too, just for extra fun!
James Peters: God, you are so sick. It’s a good thing you aren’t a wrestler.
Persephone: :shaq:
Rich Russillo: Oh, boy. Anyhow she was an Elitist, I don’t think this great promotion would exist for much longer. At any rate, bringing her attention back over to two actual full-time talent, Minerva has Miku up on her shoulder! She gets a running start – and she RAMS HER BACK INTO THE WALL!
Persephone: AND SHE DOES IT AGAIN! Miku is like a crash test dummy having to deal with all of that impact! Minerva drops her down, SLAMMING her onto the floor! Well, you can’t say she is hospitable!
James Peters: Yeah, but that was three attacks to the back, and when you remember what she’s done with Miku’s knee, she could have very well taking the fight completely out of her! Minerva takes a swipe of her face, seeing the blood that’s on her hand. However, she’s unmoved. Miku was able to take the fight to her, but as it stands now, Minerva is the one left standing! She gets her up, dragging her towards the door area where there are some chairs, a trash can, a wooden table, and an equipment box! She throws Miku onto the box, wiping more of that blood off. Minerva is at least in *slightly* better shape than her opponent, but with how Miku was able to bust her open, one has to wonder if blood loss could play a hand in this!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, and that’s probably why Minerva is moving with great haste here as she gets on the equipment box with Miku! She wants to end things! She drags her up and hoists her up, and… oh, God! THIS IS TOO MUCH OF A FAMILIAR SIGHT! SHE’S SETTING HER UP FOR THE ‘PRINCESS KILLER’!!!
Persephone: Yep. Miku’s dead.
James Peters: AND THE FANS ARE LOOKING ON, PARTIALLY HORRIFED, AND PARTIALLY EXCITED TO SEE SOMEONE GET THEIR HEAD SPIKED! MINERVA HAS HER DEAD TO RIGHTS…
Persephone: … What the fuck? She’s *actually* moving still?
Rich Russillo: MIKU MAY HAVE COME TO AT THE RIGHT TIME! SHE REALIZES WHAT’S HAPPENING, AND SHE FEVERENTLY SQUIRMING AROUND! MINERVA’S GRASP IS LOOSENING!
Persephone: And look! Minerva damn near falls back with how much Miku is moving around like a slippery snake! She manages to regain her footing, but if she didn’t, she probably would’ve went through the table!
James Peters: Look! LOOK! MIKU IS IMPROVISING, USING HER GOOD KNEE TO HIT MINERVA IN THE FACE! AND SHE’S HITTING THE NOSE! ANOTHER SHOT WITH THE KNEE! MINERVA IS FORCED TO LET GO!
Rich Russillo: Miku rolls back and trips Minerva up! She mounts her, and she STRIKES WITH A SERIES OF MOUNTED PUNCHES TO HER! SHE’S GOING AT IT!
Persephone: OH, LOOK AT HER ARM! IT’S GETTING COVERED WITH MORE OF HER BLOOD! I THINK THE BACK OF HER HEAD IS HITTING THE BOX, TOO!
James Peters: MINERVA IS GETTING WEAKER AND WEAKER, AND IS ALMOST UNCONCIOUS! MIKU GETS OFF OF HER, LETTING OUT A YELL, ALL FIRED UP NOW! SHE PROBABLY CAN’T DO MUCH WITH HER HURT KNEE, BUT SHE FOUND A WAY OUT OF MINERVA’S GRASP, AND NOW, SHE COULD VERY WELL END THINGS HERE BEFORE IT TURNS OUT WORSE FOR HER!
Rich Russillo: That’s that resilience of Miku Sakai coming to the forefront! She’s had setback after setback, and she is NOT going to accept a defeat here tonight! Not when this is her chance to score, possibly the biggest win of her career yet!
Persephone: Damn, Minerva really looks rocked. Miku sees this, and she uses her good foot to push her onto that table that’s nearby! She gets up from the equipment box, and heads on over to where that trash can is at! Emptying its contents, she COVERS Minera with it! She’s trapped within it! Miku walks a little slowly now as she… looks to climb to the top of the railing? What the hell is she thinking here?
(Miku starts to climb. She’s slow, but she’s persistent and determined all the same. The fans at this point cheer her on, won over by her not wanting to give up. She grits her teeth, feeling that sharp pain in her knee, but she’s able to get to the top.)
James Peters: LIKE WE SAID, THERE’S A LOT AT STAKE HERE! MIKU ISN’T GOING TO LET THIS MOMENT PASS HER BY! SHE’S AT THE TOP! SHE GETS HERSELF READY, AND SHE TAKES OFF!
(…)
(…)
(…)
Rich Russillo: **MOONSAULT!** SHE WIPES OUT MINERVA, SENDING HER CRASHING THROUGH THE TABLE!
(Miku and Minerva lay within the heap of the broken table. However, as the camera comes closer, Miku grins.)
Persephone: Damn. She pretty much risked it all to pull that off. I mean, she still kinda ate shit in the process, but it was a better option than, say, her going for a senton or some kind of diving move where her *back* would’ve hit Minerva.
James Peters: You know? You may be on the money with that assessment, Persephone. There were a lot of ways Miku could’ve came crashing down, and while she would’ve felt some of the impact regardless, she adapted enough to where she is still better off than Minerva.
(The shot focuses in on Minerva, who is still within the trash can, unmoving.)
Rich Russillo: Miku starts to move, wincing, but she’s moving all the same, and she drags Minerva away from the trash can. Her face is all messed up, goodness. Miku comes to a stand, pretty much on one good leg here, and makes her way back to the ring with her in tow.
Persephone: Maybe Minerva is good as dead. :lupe:
James Peters: Miku throws her over the barricade and manages to get over it, taking her time. She throws her back into the ring, and slides in. She goes for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: Damn, she revived! :damn:
James Peters: Miku herself looks a bit surprised! Minerva was completely out! However, that isn’t the case anymore! She takes hold of her by the hair and gets to her knees before COLLIDING WITH A HEADBUTT!!!
Rich Russillo: And that rocks her… BEFORE MINERVA STRIKES WITH A HEADBUTT OF HER OWN!
Persephone: MIKU WITH A HEADBUTT! THEN ANOTHER! BUT MINERVA CRACKS HER IN THE FACE *AGAIN* WITH ONE OF HER OWN, AND THESE TWO ARE JUST GIVING EACH OTHER PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE!
(Minerva and Miku trade headbutts, desperation growing between the two. The fans in the arena all come to a stand and cheer as the two Elitists batter each other, blood going everywhere. Neither of them want to give up.)
(*That’s* how much winning the Iconic Cup means to them.)
(And with how Brody’s face is up on the screen above them, it’s as if she’s proud of the legacy she’s left behind and how much this tournament means to the women.)
James Peters: THEY’RE CONTINUING ON, BUT BOTH OF THEM ARE GETTING WEAKER BY THE SECOND! SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE HERE! AT THIS POINT, THEY MIGHT KNOCK EACH OTHER OUT!
Rich Russillo: THIS IS GETTING NASTY! HOWEVER, MIKU DIVERTS AND CLOCKS MINERVA WITH A PUNCH! SHE COMES TO A STAND, BUT SO DOES MINERVA, AND THE TWO ARE PRESSING EACH OTHER’S FOREHEADS, GLARING AT ONE ANOTHER!!
Persephone: One of these weird fucks are gonna get off to this.
James Peters: FOREARMS! PUNCHES! ELBOWS! CHOPS! SLAPS! IT’S A SLUGFEST HERE! BOTH OF THEM AREN’T HOLDING BACK! MINERVA SIDE STEPS A SHOT FROM MIKU, GOING FOR THAT SUPERKICK! ‘THE DEVIL’S TOUCH!!’
Rich Russillo: ‘CUCK KILLER!’ ‘CUCK KILLER!’ MIKU FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! MINERVA IS DAMN NEAR LAUNCHED INTO THE AIR FROM THAT AND IS DOWN ON THE MAT!
Persephone: HOLY HELL, THE END OF THE MATCH IS HERE?? NO! I WANT MORE BLOOD!
James Peters: Well, that’s a first, just like how this is going to be Miku’s first time winning a tournament here in EAW! She gets the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! SHE—
Persephone: JUST GOT **STABBED IN THE FUCK FACE WITH THE BROKEN PIECE OF THE KENDO STICK!!!!!**
(Miku wails out. Blood comes pouring down her forehead. Minerva’s arm is the only part of her that is up — and the kendo stick piece is firmly in her hand, digging into Miku’s skin!)
James Peters: JESUS CHRIST! WHAT A HOWL FROM MIKU! SHE GETS UP, BUT SHE FALLS DOWN AS HER HURT KNEE BUCKLES!
Rich Russillo: AND MINERVA STRIKES DOWN ON IT, PIERCING THROUGH WITH THAT PIECE! MIKU SAKAI IS IN TROUBLE!!
(Minerva lets go, and the broken kendo stick can be seen hanging off from Miku’s vulnerable knee.)
Persephone: … Now that’s what I call fucking cinema.
James Peters: OH GOD! MINERVA FORCES HER UP AND SETS HER UP! ‘ATLAS FALLS’!!! TWISTING BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS!! MIKU IS OUT COLD!!!
Rich Russillo: AND MINERVA HOOKS THE LEG!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(Minerva’s eyes widen.)
(So too does the fans’.)
James Peters: WHAT. THE. FUCK?! **MIKU SAKAI KICKED OUT!!!**
(Minerva falls back on the mat in shock. By now, the crowd is going ballistic.)
Crowd: THIS IS AWE-SOME! THIS IS AWE-SOME!
Persephone: You know what? For once in my life, I may have to agree. :wow:
Rich Russillo: Already a seven star match in your books?
Persephone: I *guess* so. 🙄
James Peters: Well, as much as Miku has defied the odds, she’s still out. Minerva looks like she’s already mapping out a plan. These two have gone back and forth all night long in a bloody dance. However, Minerva doesn’t want to prolong this. She can see the Iconic Cup in her sight.
(And she does. Staring off at the stage, she sees the trophy glimmering in all its glory. The sight of it, remembering what it was like for her to hold it just three years ago… it’s enough to spur her to her feet.)
(She’s weak. Trembling. The taste of blood dances all along her tongue. However, the taste of victory is enough to make it all melt away. Her gaze falls back to Miku, then the set up outside with the table and ladder.)
(She knew what she needed to do.)
James Peters: Dangerous thoughts are swirling through her head. She needs that final exclamation mark, and it will forever be written in the record books that Minerva is a two-time Iconic Cup winner! She grabs Miku and takes her to the outside. She rests her body on the table.
Rich Russillo: Miku hasn’t moved. She’s out! Minerva realizes this and she turns to the ladder!
(The taxing climb begins. As each of Minerva’s feet go up the steps, she can remember it all. Her winning, her using the Iconic Cup at Under Siege, and her truly beginning her ascent to the top.)
(Three years. It has been a long time, and she did go on to have an amazing career. However, the Universal Women’s Championship always meant so much to her. There was always that bond she had for it, and she knew that she didn’t just want to be a world champion again, but to win that title in particular.)
(Minerva climbed until she was at the top, 20-something feet in the air. She takes a deep breath, closing her eyes for a moment. She took a leap of faith cashing in the Iconic Cup, and now, she was poised to take that leap of faith again to reclaim it.)
Persephone: Oh, God, what is this psycho bitch thinking of doing?
James Peters: Win, Persephone, that’s what she’s trying to do! She’s not much of a high flyer, but when the reward is this big, she knows she has to risk it all in order to get it!
(The fans cheer. *Unnaturally* so. Like a loud explosion, there’s a certain tremble in the air. It’s enough to make Minerva re-open her eyes, looking through her bloody vision, and peer downward.)
Rich Russillo: What the—?!
Persephone: ???
James Peters: M-MIKU?! SHE’S — SHE’S CLIMBING UP!
(Scrambling. Desperate. Miku herself relives the Empress of Elite tournament as she hurries on one foot, not wanting this to slip past her, not wanting her night to end with another heartbreak she endured last year. Blood stained her eyes, but she didn’t give a damn. She saw Minerva at the top, threatening to take her chance to become a world champion from her, and she wasn’t going to let it happen.)
(Both women meet at the top.)
(Then… they just look at each other.)
(Up high, with no one else around them.)
Persephone: Oh, brother! The fuck are you doing?! You’re gonna make out or something?!
(The two look back at the trophy. It beamed right at them. They look at one another, realizing that this was it.)
(And so, for likely the final time, they clash.)
James Peters: PUNCHES ARE FLYING EVERYWHERE! MIKU! MINERVA! THEY’RE FIRING OFF ON ALL CYLINDERS!
Rich Russillo: AND WHAT A VISUAL THIS IS! BLOODIED AND BATTERED, THEY’RE RAGING WAR NOT FAR FROM WHERE BRODY SPARKS CAN SEE THEM!
Persephone: YEAH, BUT ONE OF THEM ISN’T GOING TO STAY THERE FOR LONG, HELL, MAYBE NEITHER OF THEM! THEY KEEPING PUNCHING—
James Peters: OH! ‘CAT SCRATCH FEVER’! RAKE OF THE EYES HAS MINERVA HUNCHED OVER! MIKU GRABS HER, AND— I-I THINK SHE’S GONNA GET HER UP FOR ‘STARFALL’!
Rich Russillo: THIS IS GONNA BE BAD!! MIKU GRABS HOLD OF HER, NOT LETTING MINERVA GO!
Persephone: WAIT! MINERVA IS DIGGING HER FINGERS INTO THE BLOODY KNEE OF MIKU! HOLY SHIT, WHAT THE FUCK??!!
James Peters: MIKU SCREAMS! BUT SHE LEANS OVER AND BITES MINERVA IN THE NOSE! DESPERATION HERE FROM BOTH WOMEN, TRYING TO GET THE OTHER TO STOP!!
(Pain mutually consumes them, bonding them in a sick, ironic closeness of macabre proportions. Miku’s biting. Minerva’s clawing. Blood continues to cover them, and the ladder.)
(…)
(…)
(… But with a final shot, Minerva strikes the knee. Miku lets go, losing her balance.)
James Peters: NO! MIKU SAKAI IS GOING TO FALL FROM ALL THE WAY UP THERE!!
(…)
Rich Russillo: NO, SHE DOESN’T! SHE REGROUPS AND HANGS ON!
Persephone: BUT MINERVA ISN’T SPARING HER! REACHING OVER, SHE GRABS THAT LEG AND SMASHES THE KNEE INTO THE LADDER STEP! THEN AGAIN!
James Peters: AND THAT’S HURTING HER! MIKU GRABS MINERVA BY THE HAIR AND, FOR ONE LAST HAIL MARY, HEADBUTTS HER!
Rich Russillo: **THE CLAW**! **THE CLAW!** HAND ON THE FACE! FINGERS ARE DIGGING IN! THIS COULD BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END!!
Persephone: MIKU IS FIGHTING BACK, BUT LOSING HER STRENGTH! SHE CAN’T DO MUCH! SHE’S STARTING TO GO LIMP NOW!!
James Peters: AND THAT’S WHAT MINERVA NEEDS! MIKU IS BLEEDING PROFUSELY, DAMN NEAR OUT COLD FROM ALL THE WAY UP THERE! MINERVA CAREFULLY GETS HER LEG BEHIND HER, SETTING HER UP….
Rich Russillo: **AND SHE DROPS MIKU DOWN, FALLING RIGHT WITH HER!!!**
(***CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!!!***)
Persephone: THIS STUPID, CRAZY, INSANE, DEMENTED BITCH REALLY HIT IT!
James Peters: ***THE STIRS OF ECHOS!!!***
(Minerva lays right on top of Miku. Exhausted and hurt beyond belief. However…)
Rich Russillo: SHE WAS ABLE TO USE MIKU TO BREAK HER FALL! STILL A BAD FALL, BUT SOME OF THE DAMAGE WAS TAKEN OFF FROM HER!
Persephone: AND MINERVA… *SHE STANDS UP!*…. SHE…
James Peters: OH MY GOD! SHE HAS TO USE THE APRON TO STABILIZE HER, BUT SHE’S UP! SHE USES HER LAST REMAINING STRENGTH TO GET MIKU BACK IN THE RING!
(Minerva slides in, crawling slowly to Miku. She hooks the leg, and the referee drops down to count.)
Referee: ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(…)
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
(…)
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Blood, Milk and Sky’ hits. Minerva can barely move. She rolls off of Miku. She lays face-first on the mat, letting the moment sink in for her.)
(History has been made.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen…. Here is YOUR winner, and the 2023 ICONIC CUP WINNER… MIIIIIIIIINEEEEEEERRRRRVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Persephone: …
Rich Russillo: Wow. I think that’s all that can be said is ‘wow’. What a battle. What a war. A mutually-destructive fight that saw these two take each other to the limit. This is what the Iconic Cup is all about!
James Peters: And in the process, Minerva made history! She is the first-ever two-time winner of the Iconic Cup! What a match! What a fucking match!
(Medical personnel start to swarm in, checking on both Elitists. Minerva, with some help, comes to a stand. A ring crew comes with the Iconic Cup, presenting it to the referee, who in turn gives it to Minerva. She looks at it and her reflection, seeing the aftermath of a brutal fight.)
(But she smiles. Proud as can be.)
(Using what little strength she had, she raised it up high. Her bloody handprints decorate the trophy.)
Persephone. Okay. Eight stars! Could’ve bumped up to a nine if someone died, but hey, I’ll be generous!
James Peters: Well, that was a phenomenal match. Minerva gets to walk out with a monumental win. However, Miku Sakai gave it her all. Undoubtedly. Tonight wasn’t her night, but she gave Minerva trouble, and for many moments throughout the match, she looked like the plausible winner.
Rich Russillo: She shouldn’t be counted out at all. She gave her soul, her body, and everything else in between for this tournament. If she wasn’t any good, she wouldn’t have been able to become a finalist in tournaments in back-to-back years. It’s only a matter of time before Miku gets that big, marquee win and remind the world why, before her return, she was considered to be a future world champion.
(Minerva leaves the ring, victorious. Miku Sakai is able to sit up, disappointment washing her as she realizes what happened. As Minerva walks up the ramp, someone comes down, spurring the crowd to cheer.)
Persephone: Hikari Kanno?! She’s here?!
(The former Hardcore Champion assists her friend.)
Hikari Kanno: (off-mic) You did great. You didn’t win, but you did great. Don’t let anyone try to take this away from you.
(She helps Miku up, letting her rest against her body.)
James Peters: Miku is getting help. Still, with how brutal of a match this is, one has to wonder how she’ll fare at the Last Stand. The Temple of Trials is nothing to sneeze at. She’s gonna have to do what she can to gather herself in just a week.
Rich Russillo: And with that knee of hers… while I’m sure she’ll be gutsy and take the fight to Devolution, that’s gonna be a sore spot for them to focus on. :lupe:
Persephone: Well, that’s her issue to deal with. But now, it’s about Minerva, and she was able to reclaim a trophy she knows all too well. Gonna have to scrub it with bleach in the back, though. :yikes:
James Peters: I, uh, think that would do more damage to the trophy more than anything else.
Rich Russillo: But one she is more than deserving of holding. Congratulations to Minerva for the big win here at Wicked Games!
(Minerva reaches the stage. She raises the trophy one last time, and blue and white pyro go off, commemorating the win. Wicked Games fades to black.)
(INTERMISSION)
(Wicked Games fades back in as the next and final match graphic of the night is seen flashing across the screen.)
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(The camera then goes to a panaround of the arena, where the scene is set. Above the ring is a gigantic scaffold, with trusses on each corner of the ring to allow for climbing up and accessing it. The pyrotechnicians have set up stuff at ringside, with a breaker box being mounted near the timekeeper’s area, with the panel open and a switch seen. It then goes to Bella Braxton, with a microphone in hand as she begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS GOD’S RULES!!! WHERE THE ONLY WAY TO WIN IS ON TOP OF THE SCAFFOLD BY PINFALL OR SUBMISSION… OR BY TOSSING YOUR OPPONENT OFF OF THE STRUCTURE! AND IT IS FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘I Wish A Bitch Would’ by Delilah Bon begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the crowd roars into thunderous cheers. The camera then goes over to the stage to show a determined Cameron Ella Ava as she is seen making her way out. She knows the stakes of this match and what she is going to have to do, and is completely focused on the task at hand as she makes her way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first, the challenger… from Los Angeles, California… weighing in at 140 pounds… ‘THE SERPENT’… CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava made her intentions clear post-Territorial Invasion, and that was that she had her mind set on adding yet another World Championship to her ever growing trophy case. Which is why she set out to make sure that this match was made heading into Wicked Games.
James Peters: Cameron said that she would be the toughest opponent that Drake has faced during his reign, and by the looks of things, she’s out to prove that. Could this be the night we see Cameron Ella Ava walk out as EAW World Champion?
Persephone: Lol no.
(‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO begins to blast through the speakers as there is an emphatic reaction to EAW World Champion Drake King, who is seen beginning to make his way out to the stage with the title around his waist. He has a serious look on his face as he eyes the structure that has been created to his image, then begins to make his way down the ramp slowly.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… residing in The Dead Sea… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! ‘GOD’… DRAKE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Drake King didn’t think Cameron deserved this match though, and would only accept a match at Wicked Games under one condition… that it would be contested under God’s Rules.
James Peters: We learned what that would entail just last week, and now we know exactly what we’re in for in our main event. Drake is ready, Cameron is ready, it’s time for a war.
Persephone: No.
(Both Elitists are in the ring, with Drake handing the EAW World Championship to the referee, who raises it into the air before scrambling out of the ring… as the ring crew is given the go ahead to flip the switch.)
(A burst of fire is seen coming out from all sides of the ring, turning the ring into a practical oven as flames now surround it coming from the ringside area.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! DRAKE KING! CAMERON ELLA AVA! EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE! GOD’S RULES!
Persephone: Sheesh, it’s getting hot in here already, couldn’t they have put those flames anywhere else for Gawd’s sake?!
(The ringside area tonight has been purposely designed to keep the fans and the crew out of harm’s way, but at the same time allowing for massive flames to burst out around each side of the ring. The temperature in the arena immediately begins to skyrocket, but despite that, it seems there is zero reaction from either Elitist, both of them firmly focused on one another as they know the goal at hand.)
James Peters: RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE, CAMERON RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF DRAKE TO SEND HIM BACK AGAINST HIS CORNER! She quickly gets herself up to a knee, and lunges at the EAW World Champion, not wasting anytime beginning to land repeated strikes against his face! The challenger knows that there’s no point trying to scout the field, and her best course of action is to lay it all out there and force Drake on the defensive early in the match!
Rich Russillo: Which is not the position that Drake wants to be in this early. Cameron grabs Drake and sends him down toward the center of the ring, Drake rolling to a knee, trying to get back up to his feet in hopes of recovery, BUT BEFORE HE CAN CAMERON CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! Drake is rocked as he slouches down to the mat, and immediately Cameron mounts on top of him and begins to land strikes down onto his face, as Drake is forced to bring up his forearms and tries to block!
James Peters: But it doesn’t seem like Drake wants it to be this way for too long, as he grabs her by the waist and quickly rolls her onto her back, the two of them swapping positions as Drake does not waste time landing strikes of his own! The two of them are beginning to get their footing in this match quickly, not wasting time as they continue to lay into one another with strikes! Cameron finally manages to shove away as Drake staggers back and manages to recover up on his feet. Cameron quickly gets back up to a kneeling position, JUST FOR DRAKE TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!
Rich Russillo: Cameron manages to keep herself up, not falling completely and still holding her ground, as Drake approaches and grabs a hold of him by the head into a front facelock and heaving him up… BEFORE LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND GOING FOR A FALCON ARROW- NO! Cameron manages to land behind Drake! Before Drake can turn around, Cameron sends him into the ropes… BEFORE GRABBING A HOLD OF DRAKE AND TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!
James Peters: Drake grabs the back of his neck as he slowly begins to roll toward the edge of the ring, grabbing the bottom rope. Cameron has brought the fight so far and he wants to make sure that doesn’t last for long. He’s awfully close to the flames though… AND CAMERON SEES THAT AS SHE RUSHES OVER AND GOES FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE TO KNOCK DRAKE OUT OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE IS SMART AS HE REACHES OUT AND PULLS HIMSELF AWAY! He rolls himself back into the ring as Cameron stops herself just in time and manages to get back up. She grabs a hold of the ropes, JUST FOR DRAKE TO STEP UP AND CONNECT WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW! He grabs a hold of her and rolls her down toward the center of the ring, Cameron manages to scramble to a crawl…
James Peters: BUT DRAKE RUSHES FORWARD…
Rich Russillo: AND CONNECTS WITH ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’! CURB STOMP!
Persephone: :francis: But our EAW World Champion can’t do anything right and somehow manages to miss his finishing move.
James Peters: CAMERON ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Drake stomps the ground and quickly collects himself…
Rich Russillo: JUST TO CONNECT WITH THE ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! THE FOREARM STRIKE RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION TAKES HIM DOWN!
(Cameron stumbles forward and leans against the ropes, taking a moment to breathe while Drake is on the ground, stirring in pain. She knows that she can’t, looking up at the massive scaffolding structure that hovers above the ring, and knowing that that’s the only way that this match can end. She shakes her head and focuses her attention back in on what really matters, as the flames burst from each side of the ring, sweat continuing to bead profusely from both of them as this goes on.)
James Peters: Cameron grabs Drake by the hair and begins to bring him back up to his feet- But before she can go any further, Drake drives his elbow hard into the abdomen of Cameron to create separation between the two! Cameron stumbles back, trying to quickly recover, BUT DRAKE STEPS UP AND CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE TO HER FACE WHICH SENDS HER AGAINST THE ROPES! Cameron is pressed up against them, AS DRAKE RUSHES FORWARD AND LOOKS FOR SOMETHING TO SEND HER OVER THE TOP ROPE-
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE SENDING HIM THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! Drake falls but manages to catch himself with the ropes, pulling himself back up to his feet, BUT HE WAS SO FOCUSED WITH THAT HE DIDN’T NOTICE CAMERON CLOBBER HIM RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! TRYING TO KNOCK HIM OFF THE APRON But Drake manages to hold on, losing his grip with one hand as he barely teeters!
Persephone: BUT THE FLAMES BEHIND HIM ERUPT AND HE SHOOTS FORWARD AS THEY GRAZE HIS BACK! HAH!
James Peters: THAT GAVE DRAKE A JOLT OF ENERGY AS HE LANDS A STRIKE TO THE FACE OF CAMERON! That’s a taste of what God’s Rules exactly is, and you can see the mark on his back where his flesh met the fire and I bet it is nothing but agonizing pain from him right now. Drake needs to keep his eye on the ball though and he knows that… LAUNCHING OFF OF THE ROPES AND CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE THAT MANAGES TO DROP CAMERON DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: Drake rolls back up to his feet, jumping up and down, trying to fight through the pain right now. Cameron has laid it all on the line in the early going of this match, and he knows that if he wants to stay in this, he’s going to have to keep up. Drake quickly makes his way to one of the corners, scaling up the turnbuckles and positioning himself, looking to go for a high risk maneuver while Cameron slowly begins to regain feeling back in her body… DRAKE LEAPING OFF AND GOING FOR A FROG SPLASH-
James Peters: BUT CAMERON ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Drake lands hard on the canvas and seizes his abdomen while scrambling up, just for Cameron to quickly send him toward one of the corners! Drake collides hard with the turnbuckles, trying to keep himself afloat, BUT BEFORE HE CAN IT’S CAMERON THAT RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD! Drake is rocked and that leaves Cameron the opportunity to follow up, grabbing his wrist and sending him toward the opposite corner… GOING FOR A SECOND CORNER CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE BRINGS UP THE LEGS AND BOOTS HER IN THE FACE! He grabs a hold of Cameron and sends her into the corner instead, LEAPING UP AND KNEEING HER IN THE FACE- NO! Cameron manages to shove the knee away and drop Drake back to the ground, connecting with a boot to the abdomen which forces him back! Cameron then turns and begins to make her way up to the top rope herself, looking to finish off the flurry of offense by taking down the EAW World Champion…
James Peters: BUT BEFORE THAT HAPPENS, DRAKE SPRINTS FORWARD AND SHOVES CAMERON BACK! Cameron collides with the truss of the scaffold above the ring, giving a cry of pain as she barely manages to keep herself on the top rope, looking down to the fiery pit below and realizing that she wants absolutely no part of that! Cameron is distracted long enough for Drake to quickly take action, and he knows that, AS HE JUMPS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH CAMERON! He does not waste time beginning to send strikes to his face as the flames continue to amplify around them! Cameron is trying her best to fend the attack off, but that’s proving to be effortless as the damage that she’s taken so far has her accounted for! Drake lands one more strike for good measure before grabbing her by the head, and what could he have in mind…
Rich Russillo: AS HE LIFTS CAMERON OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A MASSIVE SUPERPLEX! Drake isn’t done either as he rolls through, keeping a hold of Cameron while he does so…
James Peters: LIFTING HER UP AND PLANTING HER DOWN WITH A FALCON ARROW TO FINISH THE SEQUENCE!
Persephone: :francis: Stop being so dramatic, how about the two of them just climb up there and agree to throw each other both down to hell, that’s what they deserve.
Rich Russillo: Well at some point it may reach that point, it may not, who knows at this point. All we know for certain is the fact that Drake King now has the offense firmly in his favor. He’s looking to continue to take advantage of that as he brings Cameron back up to her feet, who is still trying to fight for some sort of ground…
James Peters: AS DRAKE PULLS HER IN AND HOOKS THE ARMS, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH ‘ASCENSION’! PEDIGREE TO TAKE CAMERON OUT!
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE HE CAN HOOK BOTH ARMS, CAMERON MANAGES TO SLIP OUT AND UNWIND HERSELF! She keeps a hold of the wrist and pulls Drake in, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SWIFT HOOK KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION! Cameron then steps back… FOLLOWING THAT WITH ‘AVACADABRA’ TO THE FACE! SHINING WIZARD COMPLETELY TAKES DRAKE DOWN TO THE GROUND AND IT’S BACK TO SQUARE ONE FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION! NOT GOOD AT ALL!
(Cameron looks up at the scaffold structure once again, knowing that at some point the two of them are going to have to make their way up to the symbolic “heaven”, and fight there if there is ever going to be a result in this match. She slowly begins to make her way over, breathing heavily as she grabs a hold of the corner, looking to climb up the turnbuckles and onto the truss that supports the scaffold.)
James Peters: It looks like Cameron was about to climb up, but Drake used the last ounce of energy that he has left to lunge forward and grab her by the ankle!
Persephone: :francis:!!! This is embarrassing, stop blue balling us and get to what we really want to see, burning one of our “precious” Voltage Elitists alive! :blessed:
Rich Russillo: Well I wouldn’t think like that, but it doesn’t seem like Drake wants to head up there until he has the upperhand in this match. Cameron does not look happy at all as she grabs Drake by the head and brings him back up, but before she can do anything, Drake sends a stiff forearm shot to the face! This rocks Cameron for a moment and gives Drake a chance to recuperate, GRABBING CAMERON BY THE HEAD AND TURNING HER AROUND BEFORE SLAMMING HER FACE FIRST AGAINST THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Cameron’s head bounces off upon impact, before Drake then proceeds to throw her down toward the center of the ring, and it seems that he’s now beginning to make the ascension upward toward the top of the large scaffold structure. I can only imagine how far of a descent that would be if they were to happen to fall? :lupe:
Persephone: You won’t need to imagine for long! This is going to either be amazing, or the worst match in my life because it ends in a pin or something instead.
James Peters: Drake is climbing up the truss, and every so often you can see him look down, knowing very well what could happen if he makes the wrong move and loses his grip. It’s a long climb up, and he knows that he needs to play his cards carefully if he wants to be the one walking out with the EAW World Championship when it’s all said and done. He’s about halfway up, and the crowd waits in suspense to see what is next…
Rich Russillo: AND THAT IS SOME ADDED COMPANY! CAMERON SHOOTS UP TO HER FEET AND LAUNCHES HERSELF ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, QUICKLY CLIMBING UP THE TRUSS AND TRYING TO CATCH UP TO DRAKE! Drake is continuing to scale upward, but he’s stopped as Cameron just in time manages to grab a hold of his foot and keep him in place! Drake realizes what is happening and finds himself struggling to maintain his grip! He uses his free foot to try and kick Cameron against the side of her head, trying to get her to let go, but it seems like Cameron is refusing to right now!
James Peters: Cameron continues to climb up, inching up to Drake’s ankle as she fights through the pain that she’s going through right now. I think Drake realizes what is happening right now and is going everything that he possibly can to make sure that she lets go of her grip! BUT CAMERON PUSHES HERSELF UP AS SHE LATCHES HERSELF ONTO THE BACK OF DRAKE!
Rich Russillo: Drake is struggling to hold on as he carries the weight, and Cameron is trying to overstep him and continue up the truss. She sends repeated strikes to the face, hoping that Drake doesn’t become a problem for her overtime, but it seems like Drake is putting up a fight himself, as he refuses to go out like this!
James Peters: BUT BEFORE HE CAN IT’S CAMERON THAT GRABS DRAKE BY THE HEAD AND BEGINS TO SLAM HIS FACE REPEATEDLY AGAINST THE TRUSS! Cameron is trying to get Drake to let go as she quickly gains proper footing to make sure that she doesn’t plummet down with him! Drake is barely able to hold on right now as Cameron is relentless in her attack, continuing to smash his face against the side of the scaffold!
(Soon, a small cut of blood begins to appear on the face of Drake King, as it slowly begins to trickle down his face. He knows that he can’t just stand here and take this for very long, he needs to do something about it and he needs to do it fast, before Cameron can get what she wants and gain more offense than he wants.)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE LETS GO WITH ONE OF HIS HANDS AND SHOOTS AN BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE OF CAMERON! Cameron continues to latch onto the back of Drake to keep herself up, but that might not be the case for long…
James Peters: OH MY GOD! DRAKE JUST LET GO AS HE SENDS BOTH OF THEM PLUMMETING DOWN TO THE GROUND, CAMERON TAKING THE BRUNT OF THE DAMAGE AS SHE’S SANDWICHED BETWEEN DRAKE AND THE CANVAS!
(Cameron is completely taken out as Drake rolls off of her. He looks disheveled, clearly feeling the effects of this match already.)
Rich Russillo: Could this possibly be a preview for the both of them of what is to come, with one of them falling but instead of a safe space like the inside of the ring, to the fiery depths that surround the ringside area? That’s something that remains to be seen, but right now that appears to be Drake’s intentions. You can see him struggle to get back up to his feet, and you can tell that Cameron already took a lot out of him. But he knows that he can’t waste much more time, beginning to make his way up and head up the truss. His grip is significantly weaker, and his body has to be aching more than it has throughout the duration of this match.
James Peters: Cameron is still down on the ground, hurt by all of this and still desperately trying to find a way to recover. She knows that the situation has just gone dire and that if she doesn’t find a way out of this quickly, then Drake is going to be too far gone. But it seems like that’s already the case, Drake is already up in “heaven” as he pushes himself upward and rolls onto the scaffold. If Cameron manages to make it up here, then the second part of the match will begin and then we can find out a winner.
(Drake is up on his knees, a big smirk on his face while he does so. He pushes himself back up to his feet, as he looks out to the sea of fans who are at the edge of their seats with this match. The only thing that he can really do right now, is spread his arms out and embrace them.)
(Cameron on the other hand is just now managing to get back up to her feet, looking up and realizing the urgency of the situation now that Drake King is up on the scaffold. She quickly makes her way over and grabs a hold of the turnbuckles, beginning to climb up before then grabbing onto the truss that she made her elegant fall from and begins to climb up that as well. She’s moving with a purpose and Drake realizes just how close she’s getting to him in a short time. He stops himself from showboating, taking multiple steps back toward the opposite side of the truss, not interested in attacking her before she even has a chance, but instead welcoming her to heaven… before he plunges her down to hell.)
(Cameron is finally up on the scaffold, and now, the second phase of the match begins.)
(The roar of the flames grows louder as it begins to shoot higher up into the air now that Drake and Cameron are up on the scaffold. So much so that at some point, it touches the scaffold and the feet of the competitors. Drake and Cameron don’t focus on that though, just like the beginning of the match they are staring a whole into one another, they know what they need to do and are willing to do anything in order to achieve it.)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE AND CAMERON LUNGE AT EACHOTHER, AND ENGAGE IN REPEATED STRIKES TOWARD THE FACE! DRAKE! CAMERON! DRAKE! CAMERON! DRAKE! CAMERON! DRAKE! CAMERON! Drake manages to send a hard knee to the abdomen in order to create distance, spinning around… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A DISCUS ELBOW TO THE FACE WHICH SENDS CAMERON BACKWARD! Cameron manages to catch herself, knowing that if she goes any further she’s going to take a high fall from the top of the scaffold…
James Peters: BUT THAT SEEMS TO BE ON DRAKE’S MIND, AS HE RUSHES FORWARD AND TRIES TO SHOVE CAMERON OFF OF IT!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON GRABS A HOLD OF THE HEAD OF DRAKE JUST IN TIME AND DRIVES A KNEE INTO HIS CHEST! Drake staggers back, WHILE CAMERON STEPS FORWARD AND GRABS HIM BY THE HAIR BEFORE SLAMMING HIM DOWN VIOLENTLY ON THE SCAFFOLD! Drake’s head bounces off the steel and immediately he grabs onto it in pain, this is not the start that he wants at all!
Persephone: WAIT! HE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SCAFFOLD! THE FIRE FROM AT RINGSIDE SHOOTS UP AND CLIPS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! LMAOOOOOOO!!! I THINK I SEE CHARRED BITS OF HAIR!
James Peters: DRAKE QUICKLY ROLLS AWAY, SCREAMING IN PAIN! Meanwhile Cameron, as exhausted as she may be, knows that she can’t let this simmer for very long, quickly making her way over and grabbing Drake as she brings him back up to her feet….
Rich Russillo: BEFORE GOING FOR ‘SNAPBACK’! THE SNAPMARE FACEBREAKER!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE UNWINDS HIMSELF! HE SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR YET ANOTHER DISCUS ELBOW- BUT CAMERON DUCKS UNDER THAT! CAMERON SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT AS CAMERON LANDS FRONT FIRST ON THE HARD SCAFFOLDING! Drake staggers back as he is unable to right now really take advantage of the whole situation, on the other hand Cameron is right back up, RUSHING OVER TO DRAKE…
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE JUST LEAPT UP AND CONNECTED WITH THE HARDEST JUMPING KNEE I’VE EVER SEEN TO THE FACE OF CAMERON! HE MIGHT’VE BROKE SOMETHING WITH THAT!
James Peters: AND NOW DRAKE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THAT AS HE PULLS CAMERON IN AND HOOKS THE ARMS…
Rich Russillo; CONNECTING WITH ‘ASCENSION’! THE PEDIGREE CONNECTS! CAMERON IS COMPLETELY KNOCKED DOWN AS DRAKE ROLLE CAMERON ONTO HER BACK, HOOKING HER LEG! THE FIRST PINFALL OF THE MATCH!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRREEE-
James Peters: BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO SHOOT THE SHOULDER UP! THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER JUST YET AND DRAKE DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY ABOUT IT!
Persephone: :mjlol2: CAMERON MIGHT ACTUALLY HAVE A BROKEN NOSE! LOOK AT THAT SHIT! THAT’S DEFINITELY OUT OF PLACE!
(It’s hard to tell because of the massive cut on the bridge of her nose, bleeding out profusely and quickly covering the lower half of her face, but Cameron is in a world of hurt as she grabs her nose and pulls herself back, hoping that she can create distance between the two and somehow get a grasp on this situation in its entirety. On the other hand, Drake doesn’t seem to be in much of a rush, he wants to savor this for as long as he possibly can and knows that there’s no need for him to be going through this very quickly, trying to maintain a methodical pace as this match goes on. Cameron clutches onto her nose, taking a deep breath…)
(POP!)
(Cameron gives a cry of pain as she pops her nose back in place, scrunching her face and fighting through it. Drake on the other hand, who’s watching it all, blood beginning to cover more and more of his face in the process…)
Drake King: :mjlol2:
(… can only laugh at her suffering.)
Persephone: Sick freak, who would laugh over someone’s pain like that? Definitely not me.
Rich Russillo: :roman: Well that’s definitely not what Cameron wanted at all as she gets herself back up to her feet…
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON SEES IT COMING AND DODGES OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! THE CURB STOMP ONCE AGAIN FALLS TO CONNECT! AND NOW CAMERON WASTES NO TIME GRABBING BOTH OF THE LEGS OF DRAKE AND TRIPPING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND, AS DRAKE LANDS FACE FIRST AGAINST THE SCAFFOLD! CAMERON KEEPS A HOLD OF THE LEGS AS SHE ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK, LAUNCHING FORWARD AND BEGINNING TO ATTACK WITH STRIKES TO THE FACE!
James Peters: DRAKE BRINGS HIS FOREARMS UP JUST LIKE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH, TRYING TO PREVENT THIS ONSLAUGHT OF ATTACKS THAT CONTINUE TO COME HIS WAY, CAMERON’S BLOODY FISTS SLAMMING AGAINST HIS FACE! HE’S TRYING HIS BEST TO STAY ON THE DEFENSIVE, BUT AT THE SAME TIME HE’S IN TOO MUCH OF A WEAKENED STATE TO FIGHT OFF ANYTHING RIGHT NOW AND IS FINDING IT AN IMMENSE STRUGGLE TO GET BACK INTO THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: But Cameron quickly relents and rolls back up to her feet. Drake tries to stagger back up as well, BUT CAMERON LAUNCHES INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH DOUBLE KNEES TO THE FACE TO TAKE HIM DOWN! You can see the pained look on the face of Cameron as she quickly checks on her nose again, realizing the damage that she’s done and trying to fight off the storm so that Drake can’t take advantage of that any further than he already has. Drake stumbles back up…AS CAMERON THEN RUSHES FORWARD AND LOOKS TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SLING BLADE!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME BEFORE SENDING CAMERON AWAY! Cameron takes a hard tumble down to the ground as Drake makes his way over and grabs a hold of her, LIFTING HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! HE’S TRYING TO SEND HER OFF THE EDGE OF THE SCAFFOLD EARLY!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON IS NOW BEGINNING TO RAIN PUNCHES DOWN ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD, REFUSING TO GIVE IN SO EARLY! Drake is managing to hang on, but he is losing the grip that he has on her right now and not in the best position! Drake ultimately lets go and staggers back, AS CAMERON SIZES HIM UP AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! This causes Drake to stagger back, BUT HE QUICKLY SWINGS A PUNCH AT HER FACE TO TRY AND COUNTER-
James Peters: JUST FOR CAMERON TO DUCK UNDER THAT AND CONNECT WITH A ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’ FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE! Drake stumbles backward but manages to keep himself up, as he teeters on the edge of the scaffold and is trying his best to balance himself…
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SECOND ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’ TO SEND HIM FLYING OFF THE STRUCTURE!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE TAKES A HUGE RISK AND DUCKS IT BY DROPPING OFF THE SCAFFOLD AND BARELY GRABBING ONTO THE EDGE! CAMERON STAGGERS BUT MANAGES TO CATCH HERSELF AS SHE SEES THE OPPORTUNITY, STOMPING DOWN AT THE HANDS OF DRAKE KING AND TRYING TO FORCE HIM TO LOSE HIS GRIP! SHE SEES HOW CLOSE SHE IS TO WINNING RIGHT NOW AND IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT SHE CAN TO MAKE SURE DRAKE KING PLUMMETS DOWN TO HELL!
Persephone: Like he deserves, in fact, like they both deserve…
Rich Russillo: DRAKE THOUGH MANAGES TO GET MORE GROUND AS HE PULLS HIMSELF UP AND USES ONE OF HIS HANDS TO SWEEP THE LEG OF CAMERON WHEN SHE LEAST EXPECTS IT! Cameron lands hard on her back and that gives Drake the perfect opportunity to get back up, quickly rolling himself onto his feet… NOT WASTING ANY TIME AS HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE DROP TO THE FACE!
James Peters: Drake is hurt right now and you can tell that it’s taking a lot out of him to push through in this match, but regardless his intentions are clear as he grabs a hold of Cameron and begins to bring her back up to her feet… but before she can it’s Cameron that breaks free and does not waste anytime beginning to send strikes to the face! Drake is forced on the defense quickly, as Cameron sows some life and refuses to back down for even a moment! Drake ultimately is forced to shove Cameron away as she stumbles back, taking a moment to get some ground back, before she runs forward…
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF WHENEVER SHE HAS IN MIND, GRABBING HER BY THE HEAD AND PLANTING HER FACE FIRST TO THE GROUND! WAIT, HE’S HOLDING HER HEAD THERE FOR SOMETHING…
Persephone: NWQKQBRIENQOEB3KWBEKEBWKW THE FUCKING FIRE BURSTS IN HER FACE! BURN BITCH BURN!
James Peters: DRAKE WAS IN THE RIGHT SPOT TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY WHILE HE HAD IT! CAMERON IS ROLLING AROUND IN PAIN GRABBING HER FACE! SHE STAGGERS UP TO HER FEET AND TRIES TO GAIN DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO AS IT SEEMS LIKE SHE WAS BLINDED BY THE FLAMES THAT SHOT UP FROM THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Rich Russillo: ‘GUILLOTINE’!
James Peters: DRAKE FLOORS CAMERON WITH THE SICK KICK WHILE SHE WAS TRYING TO GET HER BEARINGS, AND DOES NOT WASTE ANY TIME ROLLING HER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKING THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT NOW! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THE MATCH?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! CAMERON BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF AS SHE SHOOTS HER SHOULDER UP JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
(The persistence of Cameron Ella Ava is testing the patience of Drake King right now. She’s put up a lot more of a fight than he could have anticipated and that does not leave him happy at all. He makes his way back up to his feet, not letting the wounds sit for Cameron as he grabs her by the head and tugs her toward the center of the scaffold, looking to go back to square one with his offense while he has the chance.)
James Peters: IT SEEMS LIKE DRAKE HAS THROWN A HAIL MARY! IT’S TIME FOR ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Rich Russillo: BUT FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THIS MATCH, CAMERON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! DRAKE JUST CAN’T SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CURB STOMP AND CAMERON BARELY MANAGES TO AVOID IT ONCE AGAIN AND GET OUT OF HARM’S WAY!
James Peters: You can see the look of pain on both these Elitist’s faces right now, Cameron especially. She’s bloody all over and you can see burn marks prominent on her face as she makes her way over to Drake, kicking him in the abdomen… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’! THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB MANAGES TO CONNECT! Cameron isn’t done as she rolls back up to her feet, what could she have in mind here…?
Rich Russillo: WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! CAMERON JUST CONNECTED WITH ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’! SHE USES DRAKE’S OWN CURB STOMP AGAINST HIM AS SHE DRIVES HIS HEAD DOWN ONTO THE SCAFFOLD!
James Peters: DRAKE IS TAKEN DOWN AND WHILE CAMERON COULD GO FOR THE PIN, THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE WHAT SHE HAD IN MIND RIGHT NOW! SHE DRAGS DRAKE UP TO A KNEELING POSITION AND TAKES A COUPLE STEPS BACK…
Rich Russillo: ‘GODDESS RISING’! ‘GODDESS RISING’!
James Peters: THE STEP-UP AXE KICK TO THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD COMPLETELY KNOCKS HIM OUT COLD! RIGHT NOW CAMERON IS WASTING NO TIME AS SHE QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG! COULD WE BE SEEING A NEW EAW WORLD CHAMPION TONIGHT?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Persephone: FUCK!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KICKS OUT! DRAKE KICKS OUT! THIS EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH CONTINUES AND CAMERON CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
(Cameron pulls herself off of the body of Drake, and honestly she can’t believe her eyes. Through the crimson face paint that she dawns thanks to all the damage that she has taken in this match, she is shocked beyond belief about all of this. She knew that it would be a miracle to take someone like Drake King down, especially with something as precious as the EAW World Championship on the line. But the question is at this point, with all that she has thrown already, what is it going to take. Flames burst around her, as she pushes herself back up to her feet, Drake beginning to stir as well and find some way to recover in the process.)
James Peters: Drake rolls toward the edge of the scaffold, and while that isn’t the best place to be, it’s enough to create distance between himself and Cameron just for a moment. The challenger does not look to give him that type of space though, not giving him any moment to breathe as she approaches and brings him back up. Drake is teetering, and he knows it as he sends a boot to her abdomen! This doubles Cameron over and forces her back as Drake grabs a hold of her instead, JUST FOR CAMERON TO TURN IT AROUND AND TRY AND SEND HIM OFF OF THE SCAFFOLDING!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE SENDS HER OFF INSTEAD!
James Peters: NOT! DRAKE CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW TO SEND HER BACK! Cameron tries to gain some ground, BUT IT’S DRAKE THAT QUICKLY GRABS HER AS SHE TAKES HER DOWN TO THE GROUND…
Rich Russillo: LOCKING IN ‘SCRIPTURE’! DRAKE WASTED NO TIME WITH THE KOJI CLUTCH AND CAMERON IS SCREAMING IN PAIN TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS! Blood is dripping down the scaffolding and to the floor below, as Cameron reaches out in hopes of somehow maneuvering and finding a counter! But Drake has the hold locked in tight, and with everything that has happened in this match, she is struggling to even come to her senses right now! She knows though that if she’s unable to escape this, it may be over for her! Drake knows that, and he continues to keep the hold locked in tight, knowing that there’s nowhere to go!
Persephone: Oh c’mon, you have a match like this and it’s going to end by submission? Be so fucking for real right now dawg.
James Peters: YOU CAN SEE CAMERON RAISE HER HAND UP, SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE’S SECONDS AWAY FROM TAPPING OUT! BUT HER HAND BALLS INTO A FIST! SHE KNOWS THAT SHE CAN’T HAVE IT END LIKE THIS! IT CAN’T BE OVER BECAUSE SHE GAVE UP! SHE’S FIGHTING FOR DEAR LIFE BUT AT THE SAME TIME SHE’S BEGINNING TO FADE! THE LIGHTS ARE BEGINNING TO DIM AND WITH THAT, SO ARE HER DREAMS OF BECOMING THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION! WILL THIS BE IT?!
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Rich Russillo: NO! NO! A BURST OF FLAMES JUST ERUPTED PAST THE SCAFFOLDING AND HIT BOTH OF THEM! DRAKE IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE HOLD WHILE CAMERON TAKES THE LESSER DAMAGE BETWEEN THE TWO WITH IT BARELY TOUCHING HER ARM!
Persephone: IS HIS FUCKING KICKPADS ON FIRE?!
(Drake’s eyes widen as he realizes that his right kick pad is indeed on fire. He slams it repeatedly against the scaffolding, trying to stop it, but the rubber from the material is seen beginning to melt away, and it won’t be long before the fire begins to spread further up him. He takes a deep breath before taking his kick pad and ripping it off, quickly tossing it away as he basically burns fingerprints doing that.)
Persephone: Why is he so frantic over that, one of his fingers is still hanging on by a thread from two years ago, he’ll be okay.
James Peters: Well considering he nearly caught on fire I think this could count as being a lot more of a dire situation.
Persephone: Do you ever shut the fuck up?
Rich Russillo: Drake is frantic right now as he scrambles up to his feet, he spent all his time focused on something like that he never noticed…
James Peters: CAMERON! ‘SERPENT’S KISS’!
Rich Russillo: THE HOOK KICK CONNECTS, BUT DRAKE AVOIDS THE SPINNING BACKHAND JUST IN TIME! Drake is rocked as he staggers backward, knowing that he just saved himself but also knowing this isn’t done, AS CAMERON RUNS FORWARD AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR GOING FOR YET ANOTHER ‘AVACADABRA’!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THE SHINING WIZARD AS CAMERON TAKES A HARD TUMBLE DOWN TO THE GROUND! Cameron slides up to a kneeling position, realizing the predicament that she’s in right now, AS DRAKE RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FOR A SHINING WIZARD OF HIS OWN- BUT CAMERON DUCKS UNDER IT- ONLY FOR IT TO BE A FEINT AS DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD WHICH TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! The two of them are going back and forth right now in what has been a relentless battle, I don’t even know how they have this much left in the tank!
Persephone: I’m telling you, we harbor mentally ill fugitives. If I had the choice, I would’ve arrested Drake King a very long time ago…
Rich Russillo: Drake is right back up to his feet, but somehow and some way it’s Cameron that manages to do the same. Both of them find each other face-to-face once again, blood pouring down both of them onto their bodies, and they know that right now they are in the final stretch, and they need to do what they can if it means coming out of this one as the winner.
James Peters: DRAKE STEPS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE- BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF IT AS SHE SPINS HIM AROUND BEFORE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD- JUST FOR DRAKE TO DUCK UNDER IT IN TIME! DRAKE THEN GOES UNDER AND GRABS HER OTHER LEG BEFORE PULLING HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! CAMERON LANDS FACE FIRST, AS DRAKE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A MASSIVE STOMP TO THE SPINE WHICH KEEPS HER DOWN ON THE GROUND!
Rich Russillo: Cameron rolls over onto her back, trying to recover as best as she can, AS SHE STEPS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS- BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT AS DRAKE LANDS HARD ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE SCAFFOLDING! He lands chest first as he staggers up to his feet, BUT CAMERON ROLLS UP AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR… CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER ‘SUNSET BOULEVARD’! SUNSET FLIP BOMB AS CAMERON HOLDS THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE KICKS OUT AND TURNS IT AROUND, PINNING CAMERON’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT INSTEAD!
OOONNNEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT AS WELL! Both of them are getting back up to their feet, realizing there’s not much time left to take advantage of the situation. Drake steps forward, CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF CAMERON! Cameron staggers back, JUST TO CONNECT WITH A SUPERKICK OF HER OWN! But both of them manage to keep eachother up… BEFORE BOTH CONNECTING WITH DOUBLE SUPERKICKS TO ONE ANOTHER WHICH TAKES THEM DOWN TO THE GROUND QUICKLY!
(Drake’s eyes are wide as he tries to crawl himself away from harm. He knows that he’s stuck in a pickle right now if Cameron beats him to the punch, and Cameron knows that she’s going to have to get up quick if she wants to get the upperhand right now.)
James Peters: THE FIRE SHOOTS OUT FROM RINGSIDE RIGHT TOWARD CAMERON!
Persephone: FUCK! THIS BITCH ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON NEARLY ROLLS OFF OF THE EDGE AS SHE GRABS THE LEDGE OF THE SCAFFOLD JUST IN TIME! CAMERON IS HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE AS THE FIRE BEGINS TO GROW STRONGER! SHE QUICKLY GETS HERSELF BACK UP TO HER FEET-
James Peters: ‘GUILLOTINE’!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE CONNECTS WITH THE SICK KICK ONE MORE TIME SQUARE TO THE FACE OF CAMERON! CAMERON IS KNOCKED DOWN AND DRAKE KNOWS THAT HE CAN’T WASTE ANYMORE TIME…
James Peters: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Rich Russillo: THE CURB STOMP DRIVES CAMERON’S FACE DOWN TO THE GROUND AND DRAKE QUICKLY ROLLS HER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! WILL THIS BE IT?! WILL DRAKE KING RETAIN HIS TITLE?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: NO! CAMERON’S ARM SPAZZES UP! SOMEHOW SHE MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THE MOVE, BUT WAS THAT AN INVOLUNTARY RESPONSE?!
(The camera gets a good look at the gnarly burn that Cameron has on her arm. It’s safe to say that it’s not in the best of shape and who knows what degree that might be, but it saved her in this match as it shoots up into the air out of pain, with a kick out that leaves the EAW World Champion Drake King absolutely speechless.)
Rich Russillo: Drake looks like he’s on the verge of a mental breakdown right now, he threw everything that he possibly could at Cameron and despite that, she is somehow still standing, she’s still fighting, that just shows both of their determination to capture the EAW World Championship. Drake steps back, and it seems like he’s lying in wait, and heaven knows what he has in store for Cameron right here. The challenger begins to come to her senses and drag herself back up to her feet…
James Peters: ‘BOOK OF DRISTIANITY”! DRAKE IS LOOKING TO PUT THE DAGGER IN THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAMERON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! SHE GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET, CONNECTING WITH THE ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE SPLATTERS BLOOD EVERYWHERE!
James Peters: BUT CAMERON ISN’T DONE, AS DRAKE MANAGES TO KEEP HIMSELF UP, AS SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH YET ANOTHER ‘WONDER WOMAN PUNCH’! DRAKE CRUMBLES DOWN TO A KNEE AS CAMERON STEPS BACK…
Rich Russillo: ‘GODDESS RISING’! STEP-UP AXE KICK CONNECTS TO THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD AND KNOCKS HIM OUT COLD! THIS IS HER CHANCE! CAMERON HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!
(A disheveled, bloodied Cameron drops down to a kneeling position at the center of the scaffold. She sees Drake begin to rise back up to his feet, knowing that this is the best opportunity that she has right now to put this one in the books and finally fulfill her destiny. She grabs Drake and begins to set him up, she looks for one more big move…)
James Peters: NO WAY! WHAT STRENGTH BY CAMERON ELLA AVA! SHE LIFTS DRAKE UP OFF THE GROUND…
Rich Russillo: ‘NO BODY, NO CRIME’!
James Peters: BUT DRAKE SLIPS OFF OF HER SHOULDERS AND LANDS BEHIND HIM! DRAKE GRABS A HOLD OF AND SENDS A WELL PLACED STRIKE TO THE FACE, BUT THAT’S NOT BEFORE CAMERON DOES AS WELL! BOTH OF THEM ARE BACK AT SQUARE ONE AS THEY JOCKEY FOR POSITION, KEEPING A HOLD OF ONE ANOTHER WHILE TRADING VICIOUS BLOWS! BUT LOOK HOW CLOSE THEY ARE TO THE EDGE OF THE SCAFFOLD! THERE’S NOT MUCH ROOM TO WORK WITH!
Persephone: YES! CAMERON’S FOOT SLIPS THROUGH! SHE LOSES HER BALANCE!
Rich Russillo: AND DRAKE TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH HER OFF THE SCAFFOLD! THE MATCH IS OVER! THE MATCH IS OVER!
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James Peters: NO! CAMERON WITH ONE HAND, LITERAL FINGERTIPS, MANAGES TO GRAB THE LEDGE! SHE’S BARELY HOLDING ON! WHAT THE HELL IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO KEEP HER DOWN?!
(Cameron is struggling right now, her non-injured arm is the one that’s holding on, but the other one can barely even move, and she can’t find the energy in her to keep herself up. The flames graze the sole of her boots as she knows that she can’t hold on much longer, but she has to try, somehow, and find the energy within to keep moving.)
(Drake, on the other hand, is absolutely enraged by this. He thought this would be over, that her dreams would be dashed right here, but it’s clear it’s not. He can’t believe his eyes right now as he looks down at Cameron, ultimately having enough of all of this.)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS BEGINNING TO STOMP DOWN ON THE FINGERTIPS OF CAMERON! CAMERON CAN’T GAIN PROPER FOOTING, AND THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT IS KEEPING HER UP ON THE PLATFORM RIGHT NOW! CAMERON IS FIGHTING THROUGH THE PAIN BUT SHE’S STARTING TO SLIP, AS DRAKE CONTINUES TO STOMP AND STOMP AND STOMP, TRYING TO GET HER TO LET GO!
Persephone: Please Gawd please…
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James Peters: CAMERON SLIPS! SHE PLUMMETS OFF OF THE SCAFFOLD TO THE FIERY DEPTHS BELOW! DRAKE KING HAS WON GOD’S RULES!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Footsteps of Doom’ begins to blast through the speakers as out of exhaustion, Drake King collapses down to the ground out of exhaustion. Ring crew quickly swarm in, shutting off the breaker box and stopping the fire quickly as fire extinguishers are heard as well at the scene, the camera not focused on that though, but the victorious EAW World Champion as he’s laid out on top of the scaffold. He’s bloodied, in a world of pain, and hurt, but most of all, he’s a Champion, and his reaction to that is shown as he is seen faintly smirking at all of this.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… AND STILL!!! EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!! DRAKE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Wow-
Persephone: Wow you can’t believe what you just witnessed, right? You’re so predictable. The only thing I’m saying wow about is why the hell did they not let the fire burn longer, the world could use one less Ava I’m just saying.
Rich Russillo: Well you have to give credit where credit is due in saying that this Ava is a fighter. Cameron knew what she was waking into, she was playing a game with rules that Drake King made, and vying for supremacy in such a high stakes match with a high quality opponent. There were times where even I thought she was going to come out of this as EAW World Champion-
Persephone: You’re lying to yourself…
Rich Russillo: But at the end of the day, that was just not the case. She put up an amazing fight and I know that Cameron Ella Ava is going to continue doing ig things on Sunday Night Voltage, but this night just was not her night.
James Peters: It was Drake King’s night, the one that walks out of Wicked Games with his hand raised high and his title raised higher. This was a hard fought victory for him, and adds to the massive names that he has beaten in order to keep this title close to him since winning it last Season. You can say what you want about Drake King, say that he has an ego, say whatever, but just know that he has the talent inside the ring to back it up.
Rich Russillo: What a night, and what a way to end it! Thank you for joining us, and of course, congratulations to Drake King on his victory!
(Drake somehow manages to make his way off the scaffolding, with the referee quickly checking on him, to which Drake doesn’t respond and instead snatches the EAW World Championship away from him. He raises it into the air with both hands, the crowd giving a loud reaction as pyro is seen bursting out behind him. The triumphant shot is the last one seen before Wicked Games from there begins to completely fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
