(EAW intro plays.)
(Friday Night Dynasty opens up to a recap of last week’s episode of Friday Night Dynasty, with the likes of Cody Maverick, Hans Grayson and Shinzo Sasaki, Limmy Monaghan, BRAE, Jaded Hearts, and Methuselah getting victories. The camera then goes to an outside shot of the University Arena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cutting inside of the arena, pyro goes off on the stage and the Dynasty crowd can be heard cheering loudly. Super Dynasty is live, and after the camera captures various shots of the enthusiastic crowd, the attention is then placed on Stew-O, Jake Mercer, and Flannery McCoy.)
Stew-O: HERE WE GO! SUPER DYNASTY IS HERE, AND IT’S RIGHT BEFORE FIGHTING SPIRIT! WE HAVE A HUGE NIGHT OF ACTION THAT IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE ITS OWN MARQUEE EVENT!
Jake Mercer: It sure does! Man, are we spoiled! However, this is the sort of thing EAW is known for, and especially Dynasty! It’s going to be banger after banger, from the Cash in the Vault Qualifiers, to the New Breed and Interwire championships being defended, and even our main event as SOSA Henderson takes on Cy Henderson! There’s just so much to look forward to!
Flannery McCoy: Including our opening contest, which is an interesting one set up by none other than Methuselah! Our own general manager Tyrone Montgomery will be taking on Richard Grant to kick things off!
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd plays to a loudly negative reaction from fans as Richard Grant makes his way down to the ring, wearing a singlet, and being flanked by both Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and Methuselah.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Accompanied to the ring by Methuselah and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor… RICHARD GRANT!
(Methuselah and Kensingten stand on the apron, giving words of encouragement towards Richard before “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar hits to a loud ovation from fans, playing out Tyrone Montgomery, who is also in wrestling gear, sporting a full body suit. Tyrone is flanked by Diamond Dixon and Bronson Daniels, and all three take time to high five fans on their way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent!! Accompanied to the ring by Diamond Dixon and Bronson Daniels… HE IS THE DYNASTY GENERAL MANAGER…TYRONE MONTGOMERY!!
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we are underway! Tyrone Montgomery taking on Richard Grant. Who would’ve thought we’d be uttering that sentence? :mjgrin:
Jake Mercer: Sure, these two have butted heads for months, but no one ever thought it’d come to this! :lupe:
Flannery McCoy: Especially not after the Noche De Violencia event where Diamond Dixon took on Kensingten Calhoun-Astor.
Stew-O: Remember, Diamond Dixon was victorious that night, could the same carry true for Tyrone Montgomery tonight?
Jake Mercer: Listen, Diamond versus Kensingten, and Tyrone versus Richard are two entirely different things. At least both Diamond and Kensingten had wrestling backgrounds. Tyrone has none of that. He is outmatched by Richard Grant tonight.
Flannery McCoy: You mean physically or…?
Jake Mercer: Very funny, but Mr. Grant is tougher than he looks! He took a spear from Michael Machina, and survived it!
Stew-O: Well, we’ll put that theory to the test as Tyrone exits his corner, gesturing for Richard to meet him in the center of the ring.
Jake Mercer: Is it just me, or does Tyrone seem a little too eager to get his hands on Richard Grant?
Flannery McCoy: Can you blame him?
Stew-O: Richard Grant doesn’t appear to share that same enthusiasm, remaining in his corner, and refusing to leave, causing Tyrone to grow impatient. Montgomery tries marching toward Grant in the corner, but the referee intervenes, blocking Tyrone’s path. Richard exits the ring, and- oh my god.
(Richard starts doing a “warm up” exercise on the outside similar to Tozawa’s dance while Kensingten hypes him up. Meanwhile, the crowd are reigning down with boos, sharing the same annoyance as Tyrone in the ring currently.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: (off-mic) 👏 That’s right, Richie! Get ready to own that fraud! 😍
Flannery McCoy: You’d think Richard Grant would’ve gotten warmed up backstage. :wow:
Jake Mercer: He’s just working off a little ring rust!
Stew-O: Sooner or later, he’ll have to enter the ring, because the referee has started his count.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Flannery McCoy: Finally, Richard re-enters the ring, and it looks like we’re going to finally see some action between Richard and Tyrone as the two men circle one another-
Stew-O: Oh, cmon! Again, Richard exits the ring.
(Richard exits the ring, and addresses the booing crowd, turning his back towards Tyrone in the ring.)
Richard Grant: (off-mic) Oh, settle down, you miscreants!
(Richard looks over his shoulder, and starts to panic as Tyrone Montgomery can be seen exiting the ring as well.)
Richard Grant: (off-mic) Hey! Easy now, boy-
Stew-O: AND TYRONE’S HAD ENOUGH! TYRONE’S HAD ENOUGH, AND QUICKLY EXITS THE RING AS WELL, CHASING AFTER RICHARD GRANT ON THE OUTSIDE! DESPERATE TO GET HIS HANDS ON THE OLD MAN-
(Tyrone stops in his tracks once Methuselah steps in the way, and Richard is seen behind the chairman, trash talking Tyrone, knowing he’s safe.)
Richard Grant: (off-mic) Not so tough now, are ya?!
(Richard rolls back into the ring, shadow boxing as he awaits Tyrone to enter. Diamond Dixon and Bronson Daniels round the corner, standing ground against Methuselah and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor, allowing Tyrone to slide in the ring safely.)
Flannery McCoy: OOH! BEFORE TYRONE COULD GET UP FROM ALL FOURS, RICHARD BEGAN BOMBARDING HIM WITH STOMPS TO THE BACK, HOLDING THE TOP ROPE FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE THE REFEREE INTERVENES, GIVING THE DYNASTY GENERAL MANAGER SOME SPACE AS HE PULLS RICHARD BACK!
Jake Mercer: Smart strategy by Richard Grant, getting the jump on Tyrone Montgomery!
Flannery McCoy: If you call that strategy, I call that being cowardly.
Jake Mercer: Mere seconds ago, Tyrone was chasing poor Richard all around the ring when he wasn’t ready! To me, that’s being cowardly.
Flannery McCoy: Whatever. :wow:
Stew-O: Richard pushes past the referee- AND TYRONE! TYRONE EXPLODES WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN ON GRANT, HAMMERING HIM WITH LEFTS AND RIGHTS!
Flannery McCoy: THE PIT HAS COME UNGLUED! THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE! TYRONE MONTGOMERY FINALLY GETTING HIS HANDS ON RICHARD GRANT!
Stew-O: THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING FOR GRANT! RICHARD MANAGES TO SHOVE TYRONE OFF, AND SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET! BUT EATS A RIGHT HAND FOR HIS TROUBLES, GETTING DROPPED MOMENTARILY! RICHARD POPS BACK TO HIS GEET, AND EATS ANOTHER RIGHT HAND, GETTING DROPPED FOR A SECOND TIME!
Jake Mercer: :roman:
Flannery McCoy: Tyrone closes the distance between himself and Grant, climbing the middle rope in the corner, signaling to the fans before beginning to reign down with more punches as they count along!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Stew-O: Tyrone drops off the middle rope, and Michael drops to all fours, reeling off those punches from Montgomery. Richard crawls out of the corner slightly, trying to use the ropes for assistance in rising back to his feet. Tyrone helps him up, and Irish whips him off the ropes!
Flannery McCoy: AND RICHARD REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, FLOORING MONTGOMERY!
(Tyrone writhes in pain on the canvas while Richard takes a moment to flash the “gun show,” flexing his muscles while Kensingten fawns over him on the outside.)
Jake Mercer: Richard runs off the ropes, but Tyrone rolls over to his belly, forcing Richard to leap over him, and run off the ropes again! Tyrone pops to his feet, and tries to catch a rebounding Grant with a HIP TOSS!
Stew-O: BUT RICHARD BLOCKS IT, AND COUNTERS WITH A HIP TOSS OF HIS OWN- NO! TYRONE BLOCKS IT, AND COUNTERS WITH A CLOTHESLINE! HOOK OF THE LEG BY TYRONE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: Kickout! Nice clothesline by Tyrone! He must’ve been preparing for this match all week.
Stew-O: Despite being the more experienced of the two, Richard’s been the one mostly on the defensive, which may come as a shock to some. Particularly, our broadcast colleague, Jake Mercer.
Jake Mercer: I’ll admit, Tyrone’s doing better than expected. I never thought Richard would be struggling this much, but here we are.
Flannery McCoy: Kensingten’s expression flipped real quick once Tyrone found himself back on the offensive.
Jake Mercer: The love of her life is getting pulverized in there. You want her to watch with a smile?
Flannery McCoy: :mjgrin:
Stew-O: Tyrone pulls Richard up, and grabs him in a standing side headlock, wrenching on the hold as Richard flails his arms in a panic.
Flannery McCoy: Richard has an escape plan, however, and bounces Tyrone off the ropes! BUT LOOK AT THIS! TYRONE REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, DROPPING RICHARD TO THE CANVAS, AND EVEN THE DYNASTY GENERAL MANAGER SEEMS A LITTLE SHOCKED WITH HIMSELF!
Stew-O: That training must be paying off as Tyrone runs off the ropes, and similar to Montgomery, Richard rolls to his belly, forcing Tyrone to leap over! RICHARD POPS TO HIS FEET AS MONTGOMERY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES- JUMPING CROSSBODY! JUMPING CROSSBODY BY TYRONE, WHO STAYS ON TOP OF GRANT FOR THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Jake Mercer: AND A KICKOUT BY RICHARD! GRANT PULLS HIMSELF USING THE ROPES, STILL DAZED OFF THAT CROSSBODY HE JUST RECEIVED, AND GETS CLOTHESLINED UP AND OVER THE TOP BY TYRONE!
(Tyrone takes a moment to taunt in the ring, soaking in the adulation from fans. Meanwhile, Kensingten is trying to motivate Richard on the outside as he attempts to shake the cobwebs out of his head.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: (off-mic) Cmon, Richie, get up! You can do this! :lupe:
Flannery McCoy: Richard rises to all fours, perhaps the motivation from Kensingten fueling him on. But Tyrone exits the ring, looking to pull Grant back to his feet- wait! Kensingten just took off her shoe! Tyrone, turn around!
(Kensingten raises her heel up to bonk Tyrone on the back of his head with it, but stops dead in her tracks once Tyrone turns around, catching her in the act.)
Tyrone Montgomery: (off-mic) Just what do you think you’re doing, Kensingten? 🤨
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: :whoa: Oh- I was just- uh- RICHARD, NOW!
Stew-O: AND FROM BEHIND, RICHARD SHOVES TYRONE FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST OFF THAT DISTRACTION FROM KENSINGTEN!
Flannery McCoy: THESE TWO REFUSE TO FIGHT FAIR!
(Kensingten and Richard share a quick kiss on the outside in celebration, grossing everyone out in the arena.)
Stew-O: Guys, Tyrone hasn’t moved since being thrown face first into that ringpost, and I believe that he’s out of it!
Flannery McCoy: Richard stands Tyrone up, and rolls him back inside the ring for a cover, hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Stew-O: WHOA! TYRONE GETS THE SHOULDER UP! TYRONE GOT THE SHOULDER UP, AND NEITHER RICHARD OR KENSINGTEN CAN BELIEVE IT! EVEN METHUSELAH LOOKS A LITTLE CAUGHT OFF GUARD ON THE OUTSIDE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT KENSINGTEN YELLS FOR RICHARD TO STAY ON HIM, AND RICHARD OBLIGES, UNLEASHING WITH STOMPS ON MONTGOMERY BEFORE HANGING HIM ACROSS THE MIDDLE ROPE, USING IT TO CHOKE HIM! OF COURSE, THE REFEREE GETS IN INVOLVED, GIVING RICHARD TIL THE COUNT OF FIVE TO BREAK!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
Stew-O: Richard relents before the referee’s count makes it to five, having utilized all his time there, and backs away from Tyrone as he rises to a knee, coughing as he struggles to get air back into his system.
Jake Mercer: Earlier, it was looking pretty one-sided, but Richard’s found a way to turn the tide.
Flannery McCoy: Granted, his way was relying on outside assistance by Kensingten.
Jake Mercer: Still, he’s found a way to shift the momentum in his favor. Now, it’s all about what he does with it.
Stew-O: Richard retrieves Tyrone Montgomery, and stands him up to a vertical base, directing Tyrone to the center of the ring. Richard cocks back for a right hand of his own, looking to get a little measure of revenge for earlier- BUT TYRONE BLOCKS THE RIGHT HAND ATTEMPT, AND BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN!
Flannery McCoy: RICHARD IS STUNNED AS A RESULT, AND GETS BACKED INTO THE CORNER WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHTS HANDS BY TYRONE! TYRONE GOES TO IRISH WHIP GRANT INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, BUT RICHARD TURNS IT AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING TYRONE INSTEAD!
Stew-O: Tyrone hit HARD, and collapses down to the canvas, favoring his back as a result! A smirk forms on the face of Grant, who is starting to grow confident, and climbs to the top rope!
Jake Mercer: Yes! Richard is going to hit a patented double axe handle!
Flannery McCoy: Richard tries to perch himself, but his legs are a bit wobbly. Could that be fear I see?
Stew-O: Richard’s the last guy you’d expect to go high risk- AND WITH GOOD REASON AS TYRONE CROTCHES HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Tyrone hesitates before climbing up to the middle rope, and delivers a RIGHT HAND on Richard! Tyrone hooks him up, and both men come crashing down with a SUPERPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: Even Tyrone is writhing in pain before managing to crawl into the cover on Grant, hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Jake Mercer: ALMOST!
Stew-O: You’re right, Tyrone almost had him, but Richard manages to pop the shoulder up! I guess he is tougher than he looks.
Jake Mercer: I told you!
Stew-O: :wow:
Flannery McCoy: Tyrone pulls Richard to his feet, and delivers a RIGHT HAND! BUT RICHARD BATTLES BACK WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! RICHARD FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! BUT TYRONE FIRES BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND AS WELL!
Stew-O: THAT ONE CAUGHT RICHARD GOOD AS HE STAGGERS SLIGHTLY, FAVORING HIS JAW BEFORE TURNING AROUND- INTO A DROPKICK! BIG DROPKICK BY TYRONE MONTGOMERY! WHERE IS HE GETTING THIS FROM?! BOTH MEN SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND TYRONE SCORES WITH A KICK TO THE GUT!
Flannery McCoy: DDT! DDT BY TYRONE MONTGOMERY SPIKES RICHARD, AND TYRONE SHOOTS THE HALF, HOOKING THE LEG FOR A COVER!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: (off-mic) KICK OUT, RICHARD! KICK OUT!
Stew-O: KENSINGTEN IS URGING FOR RICHARD TO KICKOUT, BUT HE HASNT MOVED SINCE RECEIVING THAT DDT, AND THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNT!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERES YOUR WINNER… TYRONE MONTGOMERY!!
(“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar blares throughout the arena to a positive reaction from fans, but an annoyed one from Methuselah and Kensingten on the outside. Bronson and Diamond Dixon slide in the ring to celebrate with Montgomery.)
Stew-O: He’s done it! Tyrone Montgomery has defeated Richard Grant!
Flannery McCoy: While it wasn’t the prettiest match, it was definitely entertaining to see Richard get his just desserts.
Jake Mercer: Seriously, someone should check on Richard.
(Kensingten kneels down, tending to Richard on the outside as he’s still unconscious. Meanwhile-)
**CRASH!!**
Stew-O: METHUSELAH! METHUSELAH JUST WENT FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST, COURTESY OF MS. EXTREME, WHO CAME FROM BEHIND!
Flannery McCoy: MS. EXTREME GETTING THE JUMP ON HER COMPETITION EARLY AHEAD OF FIGHTING SPIRIT!
Jake Mercer: THINGS HAVE JUST GONE FROM BAD TO WORSE! MS. EXTREME SENDS METHUSELAH UP AND OVER THE BARRICADE, AND GOES OVER HERSELF!
Stew-O: AND MS. EXTREME STARTS TO HAMMER METHUSELAH WITH RIGHTS, BEATING HIM BACK THROUGH THE CURTAIN!
(Ms. Extreme and Methuselah disappear from view as Ms. Extreme continues delivering right hands to Methuselah.)
Stew-O: BUT IN THE RING, KENSINGTEN IS IRATE FOLLOWING THE LOSS, AND IS GIVING EACH PERSON A PIECE OF HER MIND!
(Bronson, Tyrone, and Diamond all just stare as Kensingten rips into all of them.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Look what you did to poor Richard!
(Kensingten gestures to Richard on the outside, who is barely moving.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Oh, you’re going to pay for this, Tyrone! As a matter of fact, all of you are!
(The three trade a look before Diamond Dixon has enough.)
Stew-O: UH OH! DIAMOND DIXON JUST GRABBED KENSINGTEN BY THE THROAT, AND LOOK AT THIS! KENSINGTEN HAS CHANGED HER TUNE COMPLETELY!
Flannery McCoy: SHES ACTUALLY TRYING TO PLEAD WITH DIAMOND DIXON- BUT DIXON HOISTS HER UP, AND PLANTS HER WITH A CHOKESLAM!
Stew-O: Welp. :mjlol:
(Kensingten rolls to the outside as Diamond goes back to celebrating with Tyrone and Bronson, each raising the others hand in victory as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to show a shot of the backstage area of The Pit, where Dynasty backstage correspondent Michael Belfort is seen standing by in a designated interview area. He has a smile on his face and a microphone in his hand as, from there, he would begin to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Well it’s safe to say that was certainly a fun way to open Friday Night Dynasty tonight, with Bronson Daniels, Tyrone Montgomery, and Diamond Dixon standing tall! But now moving on, as we get closer to Pain For Pride it seems more and more Elitists want to find themselves included in all of the festivities, and this one is no exception. Please welcome my guest at this time… Shisui Tategami!
(The camera pans over to show Shisui Tategami as he makes his way into the scene. He has a suit on as he adjusts his tie with a serious expression on his face. He greets Michael with a nod as the interview rolls on.)
Michael Belfort: Thank you for joining us here tonight, Shisui. Right now, I just wanted to get your thoughts on how you felt your run here in Elite Answers Wrestling has gone so far, specifically during your time as a Dynasty roster member.
(Shisui takes a moment to think about this, before looking back at him.)
Shisui Tategami: It hasn’t been easy. I wish I could say that I came in and had everything in the world put right into the palm of my hands, but that hasn’t happened. Just like everyone else in my shoes, I’ve had to pay my dues as an Elitist, and I’ve had to work. I expected this sort of adversity and I knew that if I was going to come into this company and be successful then I would have to prove why I was head and shoulders above everyone else. I’m not going to say that everything has come instantly, but I will say that every week I am improving. Every week I am growing from where I was the previous week, and the more competition they put me against the more I am going to thrive under these conditions. I have faced the very best that Dynasty has to offer, and each time they’ve thrown me in there with the wolves I have successfully held my own when many didn’t expect me to. That’s just how it is, and if those who want to doubt my abilities insist on doing that still, then they are more than welcome to. I have made a living out of proving people wrong and that is something that I am going to continue to do going forward no matter what anyone has to say about it.
Michael Belfort: Well it’s only right to talk about the end of the Season and how that looks to be going for you. Once Fighting Spirit is done we are on the fast track to Pain For Pride, and I’m certain that there is a lot for you to look forward to there. There is more than enough time to get an opportunity of your own, so what are your thoughts? What do you think your Pain For Pride trajectory is going to end up being?
(Shisui pauses at this, before responding.)
Shisui Tategami: It’s very uncertain, but to be honest, you could say that for anyone. It’s not often that your road to the biggest event of the Season is guaranteed, and Pain For Pride is a different animal compared to any other situation that I have been in. I fully expect that it will all become clear sooner rather than later, as long as I continue doing what I do best, then everything will fall right into place for me. But I do think that no matter where I am on the card, regardless of where I happen to find myself, above all, I’m going to make the best out of it. I’m going to seize whatever opportunity I find right in front of me and I’m going to make sure that I take it. I’m going to find my footing and set myself apart from the rest of the pack, the rest of the people who are so eager to come in and say that they’re willing to do the same things that I’m willing to do in order to win. Another case of it not being an easy road that I’m going to take in order to get there, but that’s fine.
Michael Belfort: Are there any words that you want to leave us off with?
Shisui Tategami: I don’t know what more I need to say other than a warning to everyone else on the Friday Night Dynasty roster. I know that I’m not going to be the only one out there fighting for this dream, and hoping that my ambitions come true by making it to Pain For Pride. I could name a couple of people who are going to end up posing their own unique challenges to this, and regardless of what’s going to happen, I’m going to take everything that I have in stride, and that is not something that most of the people on this brand are not ready for. It’s all going to come with time, and I promise that I’m going to walk into the next Season having gotten my Pain For Pride moment one way or another.
Michael Belfort: Shisui, we thank you for your time.
Shisui Tategami: My pleasure.
(Shisui then turns around and begins to make his way out of the scene, as Michael then turns toward the camera with a smile on his face.)
Michael Belfort: Well it seems like we have some young up-and-comers looking to make themselves known in this company. But that’s all we have for you tonight, back to you guys-
???: Not just yet.
(Michael is stopped as he turns over and is met by Chiyo Gedo who makes his way into the scene. The crowd gives a solid reaction toward him as he has a very unhappy look on his face. Michael, seeing the prospect of yet another interview on his hands, begins to speak once more.)
Michael Belfort: Well, Chiyo, surprise to see you here, but thank you for joining us.
Chiyo Gedo: I was going to let you be on your way, Michael, but there is just this nagging thought on my mind after the dry spell that I’ve been having these past couple of months. I’ll admit that it’s been hard on me and that I’ve been trying to pick up the pieces as I went, but clearly, it’s not been the best. I’ve heard what Shisui has to say and there was a part of what he was saying that was right and that was that he’s not going to be the only one that’s going to be vying for a major opportunity going forward. There are Elitists out there who are just as hungry as him and who are going to prove that they want it more, and one of them is going to end up being me. I don’t know how it’s going to happen, and frankly, I don’t care, all I know is that I am going to end this Season the right way.
Michael Belfort: You and Shisui have the same ambitions, does this mean the two of you are going to cross paths at some point?
Chiyo Gedo: I have no reason to start anything with him, but yes, if he truly wants this as much as he says he does, then I have no doubt that there is going to come a point where we end up facing inside of the ring. I don’t believe though that he’s going to be the one stepping over me and everyone else in order to do it, and I understand that in this crop of talent, there’s only going to be one person who can above all else, and I’m going to make it known that I have the utmost intentions of that being me. Yes, I do have a couple of losses to my name, and I know that things have not been easy whatsoever, but that hasn’t stopped anyone before, and I know that I can find it within me in order to make an impact. All it takes is one opportunity in this company and I’m going to make sure that I take that, preferably at Pain For Pride. I’ve faced a lot of talent on this brand who have made their wildest of ambitions known, yet when it came time to back it up they couldn’t make it come to fruition because they didn’t have what it takes. I have ambitions as well, and when it comes down to it, I’m not going to fall like the rest of them. No, I’m going to make sure that I rise.
(Chiyo has a straight look on his face as he turns around and makes his way out of the scene, leaving Michael to his lonesome once more.)
Michael Belfort: Well, certainly some bold words from Chiyo Gedo as well as we get closer and closer to Pain For Pride. The field is certainly making themselves known and, it’s as he said, only one of them can come out on top. Until then, that’s all we have for right now, back to you guys.
(Michael has a smile on his face as the camera begins to pan out and Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to go elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Fighting Spirit, with Methuselah taking on Ms. Extreme.)
(Dynasty returns from commercial break with Stephie Love in the ring, ready to announce the next contest.)
Stephie Love: The following match is a qualifier match for the Cash in the Vault and is scheduled for one fall…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(”My Way” by Limp Bizkit plays to a largely positive reaction from fans, as Ryan Wilson makes his way to the ring, fired up. Ryan high-fives a few fans while sauntering down the ramp, but once he gets to the end, closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath before heading to the steel steps.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Hailing out of Montréal, Québec, Canada, weighing in at 220 pounds…RYAN WILSON!!
(“Loose Change” (instrumental version) by The Alchemist began to play throughout the arena. Emerging slowly from the curtain was Shinzo Sasaki. He stood on the stage, looking at the crowd of people before he makes his walk to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing the challenger! From Kobe, Japan! Weighing in at 220 pounds…SHINZO SASAKI!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: Two men are looking for the opportunity of a lifetime! competing in what should be a hard-hitting bout to see who will qualify for the Cash in the Vault. Shinzo goes in for a lock BUT RYAN SLIPPING BEHIND HIM. Gripping the waist, trying to keep him under control! It’s like keeping a Brahma bull steady. Shinzo RAMMING HIMSELF BACKWARDS INTO THE CORNER! Case proved, breaking that hold in the most aggressive way possible!
Jake Mercer: Shinzo has been very impressive these past couple weeks and is looking to continue that dominance. Taking out someone like Ryan and qualifying will definitely send a message that nobody will forget. Taking Ryan by the arm and pulling him out of the corner— INTO A CLOTHESLINE! Ryan getting knocked on his back, this isn’t looking good starting off this matchup! When you’re in a match like this, you always want to be the first to take control, or else your opponent is going to use his offense to cause as much pain as possible.
Stew-O: Shinzo is known for his aggression and strength out the gate, making sure that when he fights an opponent they aren’t able to fight back. Scooping Ryan up and RAMMING HIS BACK INTO THE CORNER AGAIN! THEN RUNNING BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A BODY SLAM! Usually, he would taunt his opponent but he looked focused, not wanting to give Ryan even an inch of breathing room. LOOK AT HIM HOPING BACK ON HIM, CHOKING HIM WITH A HEADLOCK! KEEPING HIM ON THE GROUND!
Flannery McCoy: Ryan is trying his best to fight out of it but Shinzo’s massive arms are keeping him down! The ropes are too far out of his reach! Shinzo is choking the life out of him. Faced with turning a different shade, Shinzo is looking to put him to sleep! WAIT! LISTEN TO THIS CROWD! Chanting Ryan’s name! These people have always been behind Ryan and they aren’t about to give up on him now! LOOK AT THE RESILIENCE, RYAN IS SLOWLY RISING TO HIS FEET! ELBOW AFTER ELBOW TO THE MIDSECTION! SHINZO NOT LETTING GO, SHINZO WANTS TO MAKE SURE HE— THE HOLD IS BROKEN!
Jake Mercer: RYAN IS FIGHTING BACK! Slamming the forearm to the chin of Shinzo! Making him stumble backward! Ryan is bringing that heart, that fight to Shinzo! Running off the ropes— INTO A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE BY Shinzo KNOCKING HIM DOWN! Ryan is no stranger to tough competition but you know that he is dreading this match with Shinzo, any sort of offense seems to get shut down just as quickly as it starts. Shinzo is a master of stopping his opponents before they can even get their foot off the ground. Start calling him the killer of hope.
Stew-O: Shinzo grabs Ryan by the hair and swings him into the corner! NOW THROWING HEAVY BODY SHOTS! RIGHTS AND LEFTS! STRIKES HITTING LIKE A WRECKING BALL! The referee finally stepped into the anger of Shinzo, who seemed to be directing his focus at the referee! GRABBING HIM BY THE COLLAR! THIS COULD LEAD TO A DISQUALIFICATION IF HE ISN’T CAREFUL!
Flannery McCoy: It seems like he is coming to his senses and focusing back on Ryan- OH RYAN WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! Sending Shinzo backward, grabbing his jawline! Ryan taking advantage, climbing the second rope, and HOPPING FORWARD! GOING FOR THE TORNADO DDT— WAIT HE GETS CAUGHT IN MIDAIR BY Shinzo! SHOWING OFF HIS STRENGTH AS HE HOLDS RYAN IN THE AIR!
Stew-O: TOSSING HIM FORWARD, RYAN LANDS ON HIS FEET! Shinzo WASTING NO TIME GOING FOR THE BROGUE KICK! RYAN QUICKLY DUCKS IT— ROLLING UP SHINZO!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THRE—
Jake Mercer: SHINZO MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Ryan getting back to his feet, Shinzo trying to regroup charging at Ryan— BUT RYAN PICKS Shinzo UP— STUN GUN ON THE ROPES! GETTING BEHIND HIM AND— NAILING HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! BRIDGING INTO A PIN! THIS MIGHT BE IT!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE—
Stew-O: ANOTHER KICK OUT BY SHINZO! Ryan is throwing everything he can at Shinzo but Shinzo is just too stubborned to stay down! But that hasn’t stopped Ryan before. Ryan climbs the top rope, looking down at Shinzo— LEAPING OFF THE TOP ROPE LOOKING FOR A FROG SPLASH! Shinzo GETS HIS KNEES UP!
Jake Mercer: RYAN ROLLING ON THE GROUND IN PAIN! Shinzo is a shark that smells of blood in the water! Getting back to his feet, keeping his eyes locked on Ryan! This is bad, Shinzo getting into the corner looking for the finish…RYAN GETTING UP! HE MIGHT WANT TO STAY DOWN!
Flannery McCoy: GOING FOR THE “BOOMARANG”! SHINZO HITS THE— WAIT HE MISSES! SIDESTEPPING OUT OF THE WAY! RYAN GRABS SHINZO— LIFTING HIM UP FOR THE “LA BOMBE BLEU”! THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB! SHINZO LOOKED STUNNED! HE DOESN’T KNOW WHERE IS AT! RYAN PICKS SHINZO UP AND GETS HIM UP IN POSITION FOR THE “MIC DROP”— HE HITS IT! GOING FOR THE PIN!
ONE!!!
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TWO!!!
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THREEEEEEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: SHINZO KICKS OUT! SHINZO SOMEHOW MANAGING TO KICK OUT! if he were a second late, he would have lost this huge match! You can see Ryan now contemplating, hitting such a big move expecting Shinzo to go down! He might be tougher than he realizes. He can continue to contemplate but the only way he is going to win this match is by continuing to fight! He goes back over to Shinzo-
Jake Mercer: BUT SHINZO MANAGING TO PUSH RYAN ON HIS BACK! Using leverage, putting his leg behind the knee, now his shoulders are on the mat!
ONE!
…
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT! He lifted that one shoulder off the mat, but again, Shinzo was forcing his shoulder back to the mat!
ONE!
…
Jake Mercer: ANOTHER KICKOUT! Ryan refuses to be overpowered! A kip up by Ryan! He continues to test his strength against Shinzo- BUT SHINZO DROPS TO HIS BACK AND HITS RYAN WITH A MONEY FLIP! Hands still locked! Ryan goes in for a pin! Can he steal it?
ONE!
…
Stew-O: Getting that arm up again! Shinzo has been trying to get him to submit, but Ryan denies him. Once again, Ryan gets back up with a kip-up! Trying to hit Shinzo with a double-hand “Northern Lights” suplex, but Shinzo denies it! Wilson doesn’t seem to care about going for a monkey flip of his own! Unfortunately, I could not get it- BUT I was MANAGING TO LEAP INTO A HURRICANRANA! Breaking the knock lock, running to the ropes, and flipping off the back of Shinzo! Sasaki goes for a chop, but Ryan quickly blocks it!
Flannery McCoy: Sasaki is getting frustrated, charging in on Ryan! But instead, he gets hit with a swift arm drag! Shinzo once again gets back to his feet and tries to do a chop, but Ryan again blocks it! Shinzo is running into yet another arm drag! Shinzo stands up again, looking for the chop- wait, fake out? Ryan drops his guard- GIVING HIM A SMALL WINDOW TO HIT THAT CHOP! Sending Ryan straight to the ground! A chop like that will put hair on your chest, especially from someone like Shinzo, who seems to hit harder whenever we see him come out here.
Jake Mercer: Shinzo is picking him up in the corner, going for an Irish whip! Ryan gets to the other side but uses the ropes to catch some air and gets behind Shinzo! Doing a front roll, now bouncing back into a Hurricanrana! Throwing him across the ring practically! Yet he’s not done, Ryan with another kip up INTO A PERFECT DROP KICK! Showing some great athleticism against Shinzo’s size and strength. Now he’s sliding into the cover, hooking the leg, looking for a victory off that dropkick! Can he get it?
ONE!
…
Stew-O: Another KICKOUT at one! Ryan will have to give much more in this match to walk out victorious! Shinzo is standing up and getting caught with a stiff forearm smash! Nearly knocking a tooth out! Standing him stumbling into the corner! Ryan is leaning him against the ropes AND GIVING HIM A MASSIVE CHOP OF HIS OWN! Ryan controls this match, backing away from Shinzo and running right at him! Shinzo quickly moved out of the way, throwing him through the middle ropes! Ryan manages to catch himself, but Shinzo quickly grabs Ryan in a headlock!
Flannery McCoy: Trapping that head, not allowing him to go anywhere- OH! It’s a hard shot to the jaw with that European uppercut! I’m slumping Ryan over now, turning him around for HUGE NECKBREAKER! HANGMAN NECK BREAKER FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE! That did a number on Ryan, which can completely paralyze you if something goes wrong! But Shinzo does not care much about his opponent’s condition; he wants to win this match! Going for a pin!
ONE!
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TWO!!
…
Jake Mercer: Ryan is managing to get his shoulder up! But by the looks of it, he has taken a lot of damage to that neck! It doesn’t look too good for Ryan! But it is a perfect opportunity for Shinzo to grab Ryan and lift him in half, Nelson! But Ryan is throwing back elbows! Trying to fight out of the hold! Managing to break it and looking to escape- NOPE! Ryan pulled him back, looking to get this half-Nelson suplex off! But Ryan isn’t sitting ideally! Slamming a back elbow to the jaw of Shinzo! Finally, breaking the hold! Ryan off the ropes with a handspring, looking for a big move- NO FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Taking him down! Once again, Shinzo goes back to the half-Nelson position! Lifting him and tossing him with a HALF-NELSON RELEASE SUPLEX!
Stew-O: Shinzo is not letting up, bouncing off the ropes and towards the kneeling Ryan! Hitting him with a spinning European uppercut! Shinzo systematically targets that neck! Now, taking advantage, hooking the legs, trying to put away Ryan!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE—
Flannery McCoy: RYAN KICKING OUT! Shinzo is getting frustrated, trying to figure out what he wants to do! What does he need to do to put Ryan away for good? He might have a light bulb going off, lifting Ryan, and it seems like he will put him onto the top rope!
Jake Mercer: I don’t know what he’s thinking, but no moves start on the top rope that doesn’t hurt! Shinzo tries to climb up with him, but Ryan throws back elbows! I’m trying to prevent the maneuver, but Shinzo is adamant about locking this move in! Shinzo finally managed to lock in the half Nelson! Both are standing up on that top rope! Don’t tell me Shinzo is going for that half-Nelson suplex from the top ropes! This could take years of Ryan’s career! Which doesn’t seem like a problem that Shinzo cares about! AVALANCHE HALF NELSON SUPLEX! WAIT NO! Ryan MANAGING TO FLIP OUT! LANDING ON HIS FEET!
Stew-O: Shinzo realizes what happened! Charging at Ryan- BUT IS THROWN OVERHEAD WITH A SUPLEX INTO THE CORNER! He landed hard, and Ryan even looked shocked! But he needs to get his head back into the game and lock in on Shinzo. He’s calling him up! He is looking for the finish! RYAN GRABBING SHINZO! LIFTING HIM UP FOR THE SECOND MIC DROP OF THE MATCH TO END THINGS-
Flannery McCoy: WAIT! NO! SHINZO PUSHING HIMSELF OFF OF RYAN! RYAN TURNING AROUND AND IS GRABBED BY SHINZO! GETTING BUT IN POSITION FOR THE POISON PILL! NAILING HIM! QUICKLY COVERING HIM!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…SHINZO SASAKI!
Jake Mercer: WHAT A MATCH UP! We talked about how Shinzo has been showing his strength these past few weeks and this victory right here solidifies that! Going to war with an impressive looking Ryan Wilson! Even if this wasn’t the result he wanted, Ryan gave it his all and it made for a great match.
Stew-O: Nothing but respect from the both of them, but this is just the beginning for Shinzo! He qualified but now he is looking to go all the way! Getting a chance to win Cash in the Vault and submit himself possibly as a Champion! We will be watching!
(Shinzo smirks as he has his arm raised in victory. Soon, the shot transitions to show the backstage area of ‘The Pit’. From there, the camera pans up to a pair of boots making their way through the halls, as it’s revealed to be Ms. Extreme who has a smug look on her face as she takes her walk. Before long though, she’s stopped quickly by someone who has a couple of questions.)
Michael Belfort: Ms. Extreme, can I have a moment of your time?
(Ms. Extreme stops, chuckling for a moment as she’s reminded of the interaction both her and Michael had two weeks prior, where she basically gave him the cold shoulder.)
Ms. Extreme: Well, Michael, I’m in the mood now. So have at it.
Michael Belfort: Well to kick off the show we saw the well-anticipated match between Tyrone Montgomery and Richard Grant. Even though that ended pretty decisively with Tyrone managing to get the win, what we also saw was you making an appearance and attacking Methuselah at ringside. Can we get your thoughts on that?
(Ms. Extreme thinks back to what she did earlier, before nodding her head with a smile on her face before speaking.)
Ms. Extreme: I mean, you certainly should’ve seen it coming, right? I’ve been waiting for quite a while to get my hands on Methuselah and I saw the perfect opportunity right then and there to do it. Congratulations to Tyrone on his victory, I’m sure that was greatly satisfying, but he’ll find out soon enough that his greatest victory didn’t come out in the ring, but from last week when he rekindled that fire within me. I’ll admit that I was way out of wack with my mindset after Grand Rampage. I had lost, sure, but it was nothing that I hadn’t experienced before in the past, and it certainly won’t be the last time either. But even then I found myself trying to pick up the pieces, and it took a while to figure out what I was going to do going forward. I guess the crushing reality that my Pain For Pride window was closing on me and I had nothing to show for it really began to set in, but I guess we can just leave that up to speculation. Thankfully though, Tyrone offering that solution to me gave me exactly what I needed. It allowed me to open that window again and redeem what had happened in the Grand Rampage match which had brought me so down in the first place. It allowed me the chance to do what I’ve been thinking of doing for quite some time now, and that’s taking down Methuselah.
Michael Belfort: Well we know Methuselah and the Ava sisters certainly have a past with one another, as the Chairman has made it especially known how much hell he’s put all of you through. Could this situation possibly be beyond what had transpired at Grand Rampage?
Ms. Extreme: Abso-fucking-lutely. I don’t think I’m the only one that believes that Ryan Adams is the scum of the Earth. No matter what phase of his career he’s in, whether it’s DEDEDE, or it’s this voodoo enlightenment bullshit he’s started with Methuselah again, there’s no denying the fact that he is still a bitch. So many times before have people taken him down, with the most recent being Drake King at last year’s Pain for Pride, but one thing they don’t do is take him down for good because he seems to come back every single time even though we don’t want him to. But now I’m going to make sure that all changes. When I take him down next week at Fighting Spirit, I’m going to make sure that it’s for good. You’ve heard everyone say that “MeThuSelAh DoEsn’T MiSS PaIn FoR PrIDe” and how no matter what he’s going to find a way into the picture and ruin someone’s day. Well fuck it, I guess I’m flipping the script because I’m going to make sure that Methuselah doesn’t even make it to Pain For Pride like he intends to once I’m done with him.
Michael Belfort: Well how about Bronson Daniels? He didn’t show it out there tonight, but last week he seemed pretty unhappy that you had taken away the opportunity to face Methuselah from him when he had the chance. It definitely seemed like what he was alluding to.
Ms. Extreme: Well I apologize to him for that, and I apologize to him for raining on his parade because, yes, it did seem like he was pretty adamant on that. But unfortunately for him, I was the one that got there first, I beat him to the punch. While I wish him luck on whatever he’s going to end up doing at Pain For Pride and hope that he enjoys this Season’s festivities for what it is, he’s not going to get what he desires because I started this and now I’m going to end this. I promise that this is not the fight that Methuselah wanted but what he ended up begging for. When the bell rings and he and I are in this ring, he’s going to see soon enough that my full wrath is something that he’s just not going to be ready for. I watched my Grand Rampage aspirations be slipped away completely by him, and it doesn’t bring the biggest smile on my face to even reminisce on that. This close to Pain For Pride, I am not going to allow myself to feel the same pain again. I’m not going to let him repeat it.
Michael Belfort: Are there any final words that you have before we close this off?
Ms. Extreme: Many people might call Ryan Adams the devil himself, but I don’t know what the fuck he’s going to do when he has Satan herself breathing down his neck.
Michael Belfort: Ms. Extreme, thank you for joining us.
(Ms. Extreme briskly walks off as Michael, with a smile on his face, closes off the interview as the camera pans out. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade out to ringside.)
Stephie Love: This match is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Monsters’ by Currents plays through the speakers. Rory Slate makes her way through the curtains and taunts the fans on the stage before cockily walking down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS… WEIGHING IN AT 138 LBS… ROOOORRRYYYYYYYY SSSSLLLLAAAATTTTTEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: Rory Slate looks determined to get her spot in the Cash In The Vault match! She wants to make sure she gets the chance to get onto Fighting Spirit and win the biggest match in her career!
(‘il vento d’oro’ by Yugo Kanno replaces the previous theme. MITSU makes his way onto the ramp and poses for the fans before making his way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING NEXT… FROM SOKA, SAITAMA, JAPAN… WEIGHING IN AT 187 LBS… MIIIIITTTTTSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!
Jake Mercer: MITSU looks even more determined to win his chance into the Cash In The Vault match. He is trying to get that career defining moment that he has been waiting on and Fighting Spirit might just be that night!
(Ding! DIng! Ding!)
Flannery McCoy: Rory and MITSU start off this match circling each other and looking to scout each other’s moves to see what move their opponent might go for to start off the match! They want to make sure they start this match off in control and give the other no chance of catching up with them! Rory and MITSU lock up with each other and try to overpower each other. MITSU starts to push backwards and pushes Slate towards the corner so he can easily hold the control over this match-up using the ropes and his arms to wear Rory down!
Stew-O: The referee has to start counting to get Rory out of that corner because she is not finding an opening to get out of the situation. MITSU lets go at the count of 4 before sarcastically tapping Rory’s shoulder after the break. Clearly, Rory didn’t appreciate the gesture because she answers it with a sickening slap across the face of the Golden Doyen! But he isn’t going to let her disrespect him like that because he grabs that very arm she slapped him with and uses an Irish Whip to make her run towards the ropes on the other side!
Jake Mercer: Rory bounces off the ropes and runs right into a massive back elbow from MITSU! He floors her with that one but he isn’t wasting any time to let her recover! He grabs her by the head and drags her up to her feet before tossing her into the corner! And he starts to lay in some sharp chops to the chest to teach her to never disrespect him in that manner ever again! MITSU is on fire right now and is lighting up Rory Slate without her showing any power to defy his attacks!
Flannery McCoy: Rory drops down to her knees in the corner giving MITSU the opportunity to start stomping away at her chest while she is trapped in between the turnbuckles and his foot forcing the referee to start counting once again to stop him from making her pass out from these stomps while she is powerless to do anything against it! Rory is not looking good in the opening stages of this match, which may spell disaster later on in this match when the damage catches up to her and it costs her greatly!
Stew-O: MITSU again letting go at the count of 4 and taking his distance to give Rory the chance to recover from the onslaught! But she isn’t looking good right now after all of that damage! She pushes through however and gets back up and starts to walk towards the center of the ring so she can start to fight back and show she has some fight in her and isn’t going to spend this entire match slacking behind and getting her ass handed to her by MITSU! But the Golden Doyen is also not going to let the opportunity to win as quick as possible!
Jake Mercer: MITSU moves in and looks to hit her with a clothesline! But Slate manages to avoid the clothesline and move out of the way! She runs the ropes and rebounds off of it and leaps to take down MITSU with a massive Dropkick! The Golden Doyen goes down to the floor but manages to get himself back to his feet rather quickly! But so is Slate and she hits another dropkick to her opponent! She is starting to build up some momentum that she lacked throughout the start of this match but right now she is showing that she does have it!
Flannery McCoy: Rory gets back up and so does MITSU and she looks to hit another dropkick to the Golden Doyen! But this time, he moves out of the way and gets ready to run the ropes so he can hit a running move of his own! Rory however drops down before he can hit anything and forces him to run the ropes again! On the second rebound she leapfrogs over him! And the final rebound she looks to speed and leaps up in the air… ONLY TO BE FLOORED WITH A RUNNING UPPERCUT! AND THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!
TTTWWWOOO!
Stew-O: A very hard hitting Uppercut if I’ve ever seen one but it wasn’t enough to put down Rory Slate! MITSU hasn’t qualified yet and Rory is showing that she does want that spot in Cash In The Vault! But she’s going to have to do better if she wants it! MITSU doesn’t slow down after that kick out! He drags her back up and hooks her head to plant her into the canvas with a massive Gourdbuster to send her into the mat facefirst! MITSU remains in control as Rory slowly tries to push herself to her feet.
Jake Mercer: And MITSU spins around and hits a massive Discus Shoot Kick to the chest of Rory Slate is trying to get up, halting her right where she is! Slate holds her chest as she starts to get back to her feet! MITSU looks to stop her from recovering however as he grabs her in position for an Exploder Suplex, she starts to fight back with sharp elbows to the side of his neck! She manages to stop him from hitting the move and hooks his head and plants him into the ring with a Snap Suplex!
Flannery McCoy: And the Snap Suplex makes him crash down hard onto the ring canvas! Rory gets back up after and starts to take some distance so she can recover a bit while MITSU starts to make it back to his feet. She speeds up and runs towards the Golden Doyen to hit him with a massive jumping knee strike! He gets hit and starts to stumble back! Rory runs up to hum again and hits him with one again! MITSU goes to his knees! And Rory runs up again and hits ANOTHER ONE! And the cover from Rory!
OOONNNEEE!
TTTWWWOOO!
Stew-O: MITSU kicks out from the three knee strikes! But Rory isn’t letting that get to her! THat isn’t one of her biggest maneuvers! She waits for him to start getting up so she can run to the ropes and hit her signature “Fifty Shades Of Vengeance” Martiknees! But MITSU manages to move out of the way and forces Rory to crash down to the ring with nobody home! He wraps his arms around Slate’s waist and lifts her to her feet before planting her into the ring with a Release German Suplex!
Jake Mercer: Rory lands onto the ring hard! She holds her stomach in pain after landing on it from the Release German Suplex! She flipped over from the sheer force MITSU put behind it and it made her crash face down! Rory has been slacking in this match and it’s showing in the difference of speeds of these competitors. MITSU is moving much quicker and still has more energy than Slate who hasn’t shown that pit that she had at Operation: Doomsday… MITSU however is showing a determination that has plagued him all season long and now it’s finally starting to show up again!
Flannery McCoy: MITSU drags Rory back to her feet and has her up for a massive German Suplex! That signature German connects! And he is not done yet, he is shifting his weight to the side and is starting to push back to his feet! He lifts her off her feet and hits a second one! And Rory crashes back down to the ring! But he isn’t done yet… He drags her back to her feet yet again! BUT THIS TIME HE HAS THAT RIPCORD! HE HITS IT! “DOYEN’S DOMINION”! That Ripcord Lariat floors Rory for the cover!
OOONNNEEE!
TTTWWWOOO!
TTHHRREEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND ADVANCING TO CASH IN THE VAULT… MIIIIITTTSSSSUUUUUU!!!
(MITSU gets off Rory and gets his arm raised after the bell rings. He poses afterwards, celebrating his victory.)
Stew-O: MITSU moves on to Cash In The Vault in a very dominant fashion! I don’t think Rory really showed that fire needed to be in Cash In The Vault, and the fact that MITSU made her pay for it in such a one sided affair!
Jake Mercer: Well, if Rory wanted to qualify, she should have shown that she was willing to put in extra effort to get to that point! But she didn’t show that this week and it resulted in this result!
(The scene fades out with Rory defeated and MITSU celebrating.)
(A commercial plays for Fighting Spirit, where Jake Smith takes on Cy Henderson.)
(Dynasty returns from commercial break. The scene transitions into a vignette, showcasing various shots of Joso posing for the camera. He smirks, confident as can be as he tips down his signature shades before more clips are shown off, recalling his King of Elite tournament matches. As the events are being replayed, Joso can be heard speaking.)
Joso: I said it before, but I’ll say it again — heading into this season, I made it known that I was gonna be a problem.
(We go back to the Draft Show where Joso was selected as the overall number one draft pick for Dynasty, getting to spend another season on the show he made a name for himself in. The viewers are then taken through a brief montage of his year, from battling against KAI-ZEN, to defeating Chris Elite in an intense street fight, before competing throughout the King of Elite tournament, and ultimately reaching the finals. He’s able to best Alex Myers and PJ Hendrx by winning in the end, crowning himself King of Elite.)
Joso: I was gonna continue to solidify myself. There’s no way I was ever gonna slow down. I’ve faced the best, beaten the best, top stars, icons, champions, hall of famers, legends, you name it. I’ve been able to elevate myself every step of the way. I hardly missed, and even when I did? I never stayed down for long.
(A brief recap plays showing off his match against Jamie O’Hara, where the Ace emerged victorious.)
Joso: It took a whole ass legend his entire repertoire to put me away. Even if I didn’t walk out of Grand Rampage with the win, I showed that I was capable of hanging with the best. In fact, that match right there? It really locked in my confidence, because if I can push someone like Jamie to his absolute limits, then imagine what I can do to others as well? If anything, that match was just a taste of what the King of Elite has to offer, and I want to offer far more than that. I desire it. People in my position would go ahead with their golden opportunity and rush ahead to a title match, but I’m not like that. Nah. When I cash in my opportunity, I want there to be no doubts left. I don’t want there to be any questions. I want people to look at me and see the undisputed future of this place, and I want to make sure that my name and the rep that it holds is solidified. Winning the King of Elite doesn’t come often, and I need to keep the momentum going to be certain, so if I want to be a World Champion… why not beat the best World Champion that EAW has ever seen?
(That’s when images of the great Impact are shown off, from various periods of EAW.)
Joso: Impact. #10Reignz. Y’all know the deal. He’s the benchmark, he’s the standard, and he’s the Elitist everyone models themself after in some way or form. Anyone who says they don’t is a liar, and a bad one at that. There’s no bigger titan in this industry than him. Nowadays, people wanna be funny and try and besmirch him, but at the end of the day, he’s the one with the most title reigns. He’s the one who has been able to transform this promotion. And sure, he hasn’t been seen at all this season, but that isn’t gonna stop me. I know what I want, and what I want is a match against the greatest to have ever done it.
(The scene transitions to Joso standing, looking straight at the camera.)
Joso: And at Fighting Spirit, I expect an answer from you, Impact. I want my shot against you. I want that match. And if you’re the man that everyone says you are, then you’ll show up, face to face, and give me what I want. I’m already doing this for my own legacy and reputation, but I’m not the only one whose rep is on the line.
(He points forward.)
Joso: Yours is on the line as well.
(Joso smirks.)
Joso: After all, it wouldn’t be a good look for the mighty Impact to duck some smoke. Still, the choice is yours, homie. I just hope that you’ll make the right decision, not just for my sake, but yours as well. Next week, I’ll be seeing you — and it’ll be an honor to face off against you when it comes down to it.
(He shrugs.)
Joso: At least, that’s what I hope, anyways. You ain’t scared, ain’t ya?
(Joso chuckles before he steps away. The vignette ends and we return to ringside.)
Stew-O: Joso made the call, and now, in one week, we wait to see if Impact will answer it!
Jake Mercer: A young GOAT in the making versus an established one. I’m already getting goosebumps!
Flannery McCoy: It would definitely be an amazing matchup. Still, we have to wait a little longer before we see it come to fruition — that is, if Impact will show up at all. We haven’t seen him in almost a year!
Stew-O: Well, all will be revealed at Fighting Spirit. Right now, let’s take it back to the ring, where a major match is about to unfold! It’s New Breed Championship time as Michael Machina takes on Vincent Mondrian!
(A brief, promotional graphic featuring Michael Machina and Vincent Mondrian is shown before the New Breed Championship splashes across the screen. The fans are ecstatic. The graphic dissolves away and the camera pans in on Stephie Love as she’s ready to announce.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Lacrimosa – Epic Version’ by Samuel Kim began to play throughout the arena. Emerging slowly from the curtain was Vincent Mondrain. He stood on the apron, looking at the crowd of people hyped for this match-up. He puts his hand on his chin and pops his neck and he makes his walk to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing the challenger, making his way to the ring! From Laren, Netherlands! Weighing in at 205 pounds! VINCENT MONDRIAN!
(“Dead Opps” by DD Osama & Notti Osama starts to play, the New Breed Champion Michael Machina enters the arena with the title on his shoulder. He is strictly business as he heads right to the ring. )
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent making his way to the ring! From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in at 240 pounds! THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION! “THE NEW BREED OF LEGENDS” MICHAEL MACHINA!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: The match is underway; Michael Machina and Vincent Mondrian are circling the ring, watching each other! They are keen on each other’s strengths and must be careful not to play into their elements. But it looks like Vincent is going to go on offense! Kicking Michael in the midsection and continuing to slam down his forearm onto Machina’s back! Getting him on the mat but fighting Machina, you can’t allow him to get any chance to push back and gather himself! Vincent manages to lift Michael Machina and throw him into the corner! Throwing a couple of jabs to the jaw of Machina! Immobilizing the New Breed Champion, keeping him locked in the corner.
Jake Mercer: As you said, you can’t allow Michael Machina to start any offense! He is like a tire rolling down a large hill; as soon as he starts rolling, he can’t be stopped! Vincent looks to Irish whip him into the opposite corner—Machina bouncing off the turnbuckle INTO A GIANT CLOTHESLINE! This is what we were saying! All it took was a second of opening for Machina to bounce back! Machina picks up Vincent, locking in a side headlock! Squeezing the side of his head, trying to crush it like a watermelon with those massive biceps!
Stew-O: I wouldn’t have said it like that, but Vincent isn’t going to allow Machina to control him! He’s slamming his fist into his midsection, trying to break that hold! It looks like he got some hope, pushing out of Michael’s hold and sending him to the ropes! Bouncing off and just BULLDOZING through Vincent with a shoulder tackle! Vincent’s back slams to the mat! I know Mondrian knows about Machina’s strength, but it’s one thing to experience firsthand! Machina bounces off the ropes and rolls into a grip around his waist! Rolling Vincent up, picking him up, and slamming him on his face!
Flannery McCoy: He isn’t done picking him up yet again and slamming him back down! Vincent quickly crawled away, entering the corner to escape Machina’s wrath! He climbs back to his feet, even angrier than before. He stares down Machina, once again circling the ring. Machina allows Vincent to get his bearings. I don’t know if that’s respect or disrespect, but Machina wants a challenge and will get it in Vincent! Mondrian tonight! Mondrian swings at Machina. Michael ducks and grabs a hold of Vincent, who is looking for an overhead suplex! Mondrian is quick with a jab with his elbow!
Jake Mercer: Vincent is going for the Irish whip- Machina quick with a reversal! Vincent is coming back and sending a punt straight to the head! Following up with a clothesline! Finally, knocking Machina down since the beginning of the match! This time, he wasn’t going to let Machina get any momentum! Staying on Machina’s ass! A right hook to the jaw, knocking Machina back to the mat and continuing to stomp Michael in the midsection! Now, continuing to stomp out Machina! Keeping the New Breed Champion down! Doubling down, slamming his boots on his head, and standing on him! Keep him submitted!
Stew-O: The referee forcing him to separate, leaning against the ropes, is a no-go for the official, but this won’t stop Mordarian! Picking up Machina—but Michael quickly fought back! Doing jabs to the stomach, a right hook to the side of the ribs! But Vincent slammed his knee right into the midsection! Sending him back to the ground! Vincent can curb Machina’s unstoppable momentum! But he knows this won’t be enough! Getting him back up and, once again, attempting an Irish whip into the corner! But once again, Machina managed to turn it around!
Flannery McCoy: Vincent slams into the corner! Machina ran to him, looking for a splash- Vincent quickly moved out of the way! Machina slamming into the corner! He manages to escape that scary speed from Machina and is looking to follow it up with a jumping neckbreaker, sending Machina back to the floor! Vincent sees Machina sitting in the corner, in a very significant position! Stepping back and running back to the corner! DROPKICK IN THE CORNER! “The Flying Dutchman,” he calls it! That might be the move he needs to put Machina away! Rolling up Machina and hooking his leg!
ONE!!!
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TWO!!!
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Jake Mercer: MACHINA KICKS OUT! It is a reasonable effort, but there is a reason why he has been a Champion for this long. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost! Vincent has been able to stay ten steps ahead! If he keeps this pace up, I don’t know how Machina will be able to pull out a win! Continuing to stomp him out, Machina is kept on the mat and pulled closer to the ropes! Using them to choke out Machina! The official is trying his best to get him off the ropes! Counting down to five seems to do the trick!
Stew-O: But he can’t give Machina space, lifting the Champion and leaning against the ropes—but Machina pushes Vincent off of him! Mondrian tries to move forward but gets caught with a back elbow to the side of the eye! Machina moves to the corner, Vincent gunning towards Machina, but Michael is too quick! Getting out of the way of harm! Vincent stumbles out of the corner and is brought down with a jumping SHOULDER BLOCK! Vincent picks himself up, trying to recover, but is brought down with another SHOULDER TACKLE! Getting up once again into a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: Machina is finally getting in his element. The gears are turning, and he is dropping the straps! He looks at Vincent; his eyes are fiery! He goes to lift Vincent, but Mondarian isn’t scared! Throwing forearm after forearm, making him step back! He’s trying to extinguish the flames of Machina, bouncing off the ropes going for another BIG forearm—but Machina ducks it and runs to the ropes! Bouncing off of the ropes and back towards Mondrian! Mondrian once again swinging with the forearm but once again missing it! Michael Machina once AGAIN coming back towards Vincent with a-
Jake Mercer: “BULLET FROM HELL”! KNOCKING HIM OUT OF HIS BOOTS! Machina, crawling on top of Vincent and hooking both of their legs!
ONE!!!
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TWO!!!
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THREEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner…THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION! “THE NEW BREED OF LEGENDS” MICHAEL MACHINA!
Stew-O: What an impressive win by the New Breed Champion and an even more impressive effort by the challenger! He has Machina on the ropes quite literally multiple times in this match and was giving him work. But when the gears starts turning for Machina, there is little that can be done to stop him.
Flannery McCoy: No statement is truer but that shouldn’t stop Vincent from continuing to climb that hill, he has a lot of potential to be Champion and we saw it in this match.
(Following his victory, Michael Machina raises both fists high, one holding the New Breed Championship in hand. However, his celebration gets cut short as “Apostle’s Warning” by Mobb Deep is replaced with Star Wars: Duel of The Fates | EPIC VERSION (Remastered V2) by Samuel Kim. Slowly, Michael Machina lowers his championship, and places it over his shoulder as he turns toward the stage, slightly caught off guard by BRAE’s arrival. Not being in a match tonight, BRAE can be seen wearing a nice suit, and a turtleneck underneath as he marches down to the ring.)
Flannery McCoy: Well, we should’ve known that BRAE wouldn’t be far behind, because he’s made his intentions perfectly clear over the past couple of weeks. He wants the New Breed Championship.
Jake Mercer: Problem is: it’s around the waist of a 240 pound powerhouse in the form of Michael Machina.
Stew-O: Yeah, that’d turn me away pretty quickly.
Flannery McCoy: But BRAE’s shown no fear. He refuses to back down.
Jake Mercer: His funeral.
Stew-O: Well, let’s hear what he has to say, that is IF he has to say anything. Remember, Michael just went through a grueling match with Vincent Mondrian. He’s not one-hundred percent, and is, in fact, at the mercy of BRAE.
Jake Mercer: It’s Michael Machina, Stew-O. He’s never at the mercy of anyone.
(BRAE enters the ring, and walks past Michael Machina, sticking his hand through the middle rope to receive a microphone from an outside stagehand. BRAE turns his attention back towards Michael Machina, and the two stand face-to-face as Star Wars: Duel of The Fates | EPIC VERSION (Remastered V2) by Samuel Kim fades in the background. The crowd are electric, making their opinions known that they’d like to see a match between both men. BRAE looks at Machina with a smirk on his face before speaking into the microphone.)
BRAE: Michael Machina. First of all… congratulations.
(Michael Machina looks around as the crowd cheers, giving Michael Macbina his props before BRAE speaks back into the microphone.)
BRAE: You’ve ran through yet another challenger for that New Breed Championship. However… you’ve yet to run through me.
(The crowd goes “ooh” as things are already starting to heat up, but Michael Machina shrugs BRAE off, cracking an arrogant smirk.)
BRAE: At Operation: Doomsday, you only survived me, because I was this close to becoming New Breed Champion. 🤏 That is if Cody Maverick didn’t stop me, but I’m not out here to make excuses. Michael, I’m out here for answers, because I’m a little confused as to why Vincent Mondrian is getting a shot at your title before me. After all, I did beat him a few weeks back, so you’d think that I’d get the title shot. But no, instead, you gave it to him, and I’ve been trying to wrap my head around why. But lately, I’ve come to a realization. Michael, I realize… that you’re afraid of me.
(Michael chuckles to himself, still not taking BRAE seriously, especially after that statement just made.)
BRAE: You’re afraid of me, and that’s why you refuse to give me the opportunity that I’ve earned for that New Breed Championship, because if it were me instead of Vincent, then I’d be the one holding that title right now. Not you. And keep that smile plastered on, because while your face says one thing, your eyes say another, and it’s that I’m right. You know I’m right. You’re scared of me, Michael, because I’m unlike any other challenger you’ve faced before. In this ring, I can match your intensity, I can match your power, I can take any and everything that you have to offer. There aren’t many men who can say the same.
BRAE: At least not without being full of crap. Michael, I am the closest anyone’s ever came to taking that New Breed Championship away from you, and I have Operation: Doomsday as proof. Granted, as I stated earlier, you managed to retain. You managed to survive me, but it’s a little convenient how, afterwards, you’ve stayed clear of me as well. You’d rather face the Damien Kutcher’s, and Vincent Mondrian’s of the world. Not the man who defeated SOSA Henderson last week.
(Michael sticks his hand out, and requests the microphone, which he gets handed by BRAE.)
Michael Machina: Enough. You’re a real funny guy, BRAE. But you’re delusional as all hell, because I’m not afraid of shit. I’m definitely not afraid of you, and if you’ve got a problem with the way I’ve operated as champion, then do something about it. Quit waiting around, and waiting for me to give you the opportunity. Take it. TAKE the opportunity. TAKE this New Breed Championship away from me! I dare you! Matter of fact, I’m standing right here!
(Michael Machina lays the New Breed Championship down, drawing a line in the sand between both him and BRAE. Michael spreads his arms, daring BRAE to try him.)
Crowd: FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
(After a while, it’s clear that BRAE won’t engage in a fight with Michael Machina, and Michael brings the microphone to his lips.)
Michael Machina: Exac-
(Suddenly, BRAE snatches the microphone out of Michael Machina’s hands, and he flashes a smirk, realizing he’s gotten in the head of the New Breed Champion, which was his plan all along. Michael stares daggers into BRAE as he speaks into the microphone, feeling disrespected after having it literally snatched from his hands.)
BRAE: Michael, I’m not going to fight you.
(The crowd boos.)
BRAE: You look a little disappointed. Really, you should be thanking me, because if I were to fight you, after that match you had with Vincent, then it wouldn’t take long for me to drop you. So, consider yourself lucky.
Michael Machina: (off-mic) And I’m the coward.
BRAE: Michael, if it’s a fight you want, then you have to power to make that happen. Just be sure that the New Breed Championship is on the line as well, and yes, consider that a challenge. Now, I’m not expecting an answer from you right now. In fact, take some time to think it over. Hopefully, you make the right decision. Because you know exactly what I want, and I won’t stop until I get it.
(Star Wars: Duel of The Fates | EPIC VERSION (Remastered V2) by Samuel Kim plays, and BRAE slams the microphone into Michael’s chest while walking past him, and leaving the ring.)
Flannery McCoy: Strong words from both men, and I’ll tell you what, if there’s a match I wanna see in the near future, Michael Machina versus BRAE is that.
Stew-O: Same here. That match has combustible written all over it, and if there’s anyone that I think stands a chance against Michael Machina, it’s BRAE.
Jake Mercer: I like BRAE as much as the next guy, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up, because how many times have we seen this same story? How many times have we seen somebody step to Michael Machina, and wind up another victim? Tonight, it was Vincent. Could it be BRAE next?
(In the ring, Michael turns around, watching BRAE head to the back, thinking things over in his head as the camera slowly fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Golden Crust.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns as a pan-around shot is seen of the crowd in attendance tonight here in The Pit, which quickly begins to erupt into cheers upon hearing the sounds of ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The camera then goes over to show Hans Grayson as he is seen making his way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. He has a smile on his face as he hypes up the crowd, who get loud for him, and before long he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘FIRE HEART’… HANS GRAYSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well last week we saw Hans Grayson get a pretty convincing win with his tag partner Shinzo Sasaki against the likes of Shisui Tategami and Chiyo Gedo. Now, moving forward, it doesn’t seem like the path Hans is on is very certain at this point in time. He isn’t booked on Fighting Spirit, and now the only thing that he can look toward is Pain For Pride at the very end of this Season.
Flannery McCoy: This is the time when a lot of the Elitists in this company are going to end up looking forward and trying to make their Pain for Pride road more certain for them. Hans, I feel, is going to be no exception to that rule. He has a lot of options that he could end up choosing, but by the look of things, with him having something to say, this could be made a lot clearer going forward.
Jake Mercer: YESSIR! WHERE ARE ALL MY FIRE HEARTS AT??? MY GRAYSONITES, LET’S RISE UP!
Flannery McCoy: I didn’t know you liked Hans like that.
Jake Mercer: I don’t, I just wanted to say that.
(Hans makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron, looking out before he then enters into the ring. He makes his way up to the top rope, posing as the crowd once again begins to cheer for him. He then climbs down and makes his way over to take a microphone from ringside as ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ begins to come to a close. Then, making his way toward the center of the ring and looking around at the hyped-up crowd, he begins to speak.)
Hans Grayson: Albuquerque, how are we doing tonight?!
(The crowd once again goes berserk as Hans nods his head with a small smile on his face.)
Hans Grayson: It’s good to be here tonight, and I can say for certain that there is a lot to look forward to here in EAW. We are so close to Pain For Pride, and so far the prospect of some of these dream matches has been ones that even I can’t help but get excited for. So much so, that it motivates me above all else as an Elitist to make sure that I’m a part of it all. To make sure that I have my hand at making Pain For Pride this year one of the best. Now when you talk about that, when you ask yourself what is next for Hans Grayson going forward, frankly, I don’t have an answer for you. That’s the issue at hand right now.
(Hans pauses as he takes a moment to think about it, and the journey that he has taken to get to this point right now.)
Hans Grayson: Last year at Pain For Pride, I had a moment that is still remembered today as one of my defining moments. I beat Caroline for the New Breed Championship in a hard-fought bout and walking into the next Season as a member of the Friday Night Dynasty roster, I wore that title with pride. I sought to defend against the very best and that’s what I did. I don’t look back at it with any sort of regret, and frankly, I could not be happier that I managed to accomplish the things that I did in the time that I had. Losing to Michael Machina and having that title taken away from me didn’t deter me in the slightest, in fact, it pushed me further to make sure that I recapture the feeling. It wouldn’t be long before I had yet another title around my waist, and no matter how long it took, I was going to be at the very top like I was before. But that doesn’t mean that I’m here to just sit around and play the long game, I’d rather seize my moment sooner rather than later. My chance to be where I once was before is going to come, and when it does, I’m going to make sure that I make the best out of that opportunity.
(The crowd once again begins to show their support for the former New Breed Champion as he responds with a smile on his face.)
Hans Grayson: I’ll admit that I thought that moment was going to be in the Grand Rampage match. Entering in, I had big plans lined up for myself and I was willing to go the distance. I was willing to outlast every single person that was in my way if it meant main eventing Pain For Pride if it meant getting one step closer to everything that I had worked so hard for up to that point. While I did end up finding myself getting thrown over the top rope and to the floor, regardless, once again, I am not demotivated by it. Just because of a singular loss, I am not going to put the brakes on everything and all of a sudden just stop in my tracks. No, just like before, Hans Grayson rises out of the ashes like a phoenix, and he continues to stay on that path until it gives him exactly what he wants. Grand Rampage wasn’t enough to certify my path going forward, and right now I’ll tell you that I’ve had my doubts. I’m used to everything that I’ve done being pretty certain from the get-go, but right now, especially this close to Pain For Pride and having not been booked for Fighting Spirit, I feel like I’m in a state of limbo. If you were to ask me what’s next for me, I wouldn’t be able to give you a proper answer, and that doesn’t really sit right for me. I don’t know how many more opportunities I’m going to get once this is all said and done, but I know the right way to go about it. I know that rushing into it and trying to force something, getting desperate as they call it, is going to end up being my greatest downfall. The last thing I want to do is end up becoming a casualty due to my own faults, and I am absolutely not going to take that gamble no matter how badly I want to.
(Hans has a serious expression on his face as he looks at the hard camera.)
Hans Grayson: I’m at a crossroads right now, but at the same time, I also know exactly what I’m worth. I know my level as an Elitist and I know exactly what that can get me especially this close to Pain For Pride. I don’t just want any sort of opportunity. I don’t want something handed to me and I’m not just going to be happy with that, I’m going to want the perfect opportunity for myself. I want the chance that I truly desire in order to take everything that I have worked toward to the very next level. I don’t just want to be there, I want to be pivotal, and I want to know that I’m going to be walking out of this Season with something to gain once Pian For Pride is over. I’d say that that means I’m going to wait for it, but I said to myself that I’m not in the business of just biding my time and sitting on my hands. I think I know for certain what I deserve, and what that means… well, I guess you’re just going to have to find out.
(Hans drops his microphone as ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. He has a smirk on his face as he turns around and begins to leave the ring.)
Jake Mercer: My Graysonites, what could Hans Grayson be implying? :lupe:
Stew-O: Well we don’t know for certain, the only thing we know is that Hans has something on his mind that could very well dictate how his Pain for Pride is going to end up going. I can’t say I’m not interested, because it’s certainly going to be something good.
Flannery McCoy: It’s going to be a tall order surpassing winning the New Breed Championship like he did last year, but if you had to ask me, I think he’s got what it takes in order to go the extra distance and take that next step, it’s what he promised after all. Certainly an interesting development though I will agree.
(The last shot seen is Hans high-fiving the fans in the front row as Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Fighting Spirit, with Ronan Maolsi and Andre Walker teaming up to take on Limmy Monaghan and Jamie O’Hara.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Stephie Love is ready to start the introductions for the next match.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes starts playing as Limmy Monaghan enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. He has a look of strict business on his face as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first and making his way to the ring. Residing in Golden Beach, Florida. Weighing 227 pounds. Here is “THE CZAR” LIMMY MONAGHAN!
Stew-O: Here comes Limmy heading to the ring for singles action and he is more than ready for this match considering what happened last week.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, he stuck his nose in some business that he didn’t belong in and he’s going to get what’s coming to him at Fighting Spirit.
Flannery McCoy: I don’t remember it exactly like that, but Limmy did pick up a hard fought win against Ryan Wilson last week and he is going to be facing off against one of his Fighting Spirit opponents tonight. Who knows what will happen in this match.
(Limmy enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. Seconds later, ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and The Waves starts playing as Ronan Malosi enters the area with a huge smile on his face as he tries to spread positivity to the crowd… it isn’t working. Ronan doesn’t care as he still smiles and heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent! From Cape Town, South Africa! Weighing 280 pounds. Here is RONAN MALOSI!!
Jake Mercer: RONAN MALOSI IS HERE! LIMMY SHOULD JUST LEAVE THE RING AND FORFEIT BECAUSE NOBODY CAN DEFEAT THE MALOSI MINDSET!!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah yeah. Ever since he lost the Interwire Championship, he has developed this “Malosi Mindset” crap. Well it has led him to a very high profile match at Fighting Spirit. I can give him that much.
Stew-O: At Fighting Spirit, what a match we have for you. It’s going to be Andre Walker and Ronan Malosi taking on Limmy Monaghan and Jamie O’Hara in tag team action. As for tonight, which competitor will give their team some extra momentum with a win? We’re about to find out.
(Ronan still has a smile on his face as he enters the ring and takes his corner. His entrance music soon fades off and the referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Bell has rung and here we go! Limmy is ready for action and goes to lock up, BUT RONAN WEAVES HIMSELF THROUGH THE ROPES TO FORCE LIMMY BACK!
Jake Mercer: Ronan has learned so much sitting under Andre’s learning tree. He has become not only a better competitor, but a top notch father.
Flannery McCoy: Are you sure about that? Anyways, the referee is backing Limmy away as Ronan gets out of the ropes AND TRIES TO ATTACK LIMMY WITH A CHEAP SHOT-
Stew-O: LIMMY GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND STARTS THROWING RIGHT HANDS INTO RONAN’S FACE! RONAN HIGHTAILS IT AND GETS OUT OF THE RING TO CREATE SOME DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO!
Flannery McCoy: What a big baby! Limmy is yelling at Ronan to get back into the ring, but Ronan is telling the referee that the match starts on his terms and nobody else’s.
Jake Mercer: When you are an associate of the Kaiser, you deserve a little bit better treatment than the rest of the roster. Or else you suffer the wrath of the Kaiser.
Stew-O: I don’t think that Limmy or the referee give a damn. The referee has been counting AND LIMMY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AND HEADS RIGHT TO RONAN MALOSI AND MALOSI ONCE AGAIN HIGHTAILS IT AWAY!
Jake Mercer: Limmy is being so disrespectful. He should give Ronan the time he needs to get ready and not chase him around the ring like some old stupid schoolyard game.
Flannery McCoy: You are so full of it. Ronan has slid back into the ring and he was waiting for Limmy to get back into the ring as well, BUT LIMMY ISN’T FALLING FOR THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK!
Stew-O: Ronan went to stomp Limmy, BUT LIMMY GRABS HIS FOOT AND PULLS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT BEFORE SMASHING THE BACK OF RONAN’S LEG ON THE EDGE OF THE RING!
Jake Mercer: How dare he! Being so disrespectful towards a disciple of the amazing Kaiser. Poor Ronan is down and NOW Limmy gets back into the ring and he is putting the boots to poor Ronan. Why isn’t the referee counting?
Flannery McCoy: Because there is nothing illegal with what Limmy is doing! Stop being so damned biased and call the match like what you are supposed to do. NOW RONAN IS TRYING TO ROLL AWAY ONCE AGAIN!
Stew-O: BUT LIMMY ISN’T GOING TO LET IT HAPPEN THIS TIME! LIMMY HAS A STRONG GRIP ON RONAN’S LEG AND PULLS RIGHT BACK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy grabs hold of Ronan by the head and brings him onto his feet AND TAKES HIM UP AND OVER WITH A SNAP SUPLEX! Ronan rolls over onto his knees as Limmy hits the ropes AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF RONAN’S HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Oh no!! Poor Ronan kicked across the ring, but thankful Ronan was near the ropes and he managed to roll out of the ring to the floor to catch his breath once more. Leave Ronan alone. Let him take a break.
Stew-O: You can be so stupid sometimes. There are no breaks during a wrestling match and Limmy gets through the ropes to grab Ronan and bring him back into the ring–
Jake Mercer: RONAN GRABS A HANDFUL OF LIMMY’S HAIR AND PULLS HIM OUT OF THE RING AND LIMMY GOES FOREHEAD FIRST INTO THE EDGE OF THE RING! THAT’S RIGHT! GET BACK INTO THE MATCH!
Flannery McCoy: Leave it to Ronan to use some underhanded tactics to get the advantage in a match like this. No surprise there.
Jake Mercer: It wasn’t an underhanded tactic. Ronan was just grabbing anything he could to get free and it happened to be a handful of that broom bristle looking hair of Limmy and pulled him out of the ring.
Stew-O: Call it whatever you want, Jake, but Ronan does have control right now as he pulls Limmy back to his feet before picking him up AND SLAMMING HIM ON THE FLOOR!
Jake Mercer: Would you expect anything different from the man who is the trendsetter of the Malosi Mindset? He is going to take positivity all the way to victory tonight and with Andre at Fighting Spirit.
Flannery McCoy: Yeah yeah. It’s so refreshing to see Ronan acting differently than what he usually does. Whatever. Once again the referee has started a count, but Ronan doesn’t care as he grabs Limmy and rolls him back into the ring.
Stew-O: Ronan quickly follows suit as he heads to Limmy AND HITS A LEG DROP ACROSS LIMMY’S THROAT! Ronan is back to his feet AND HE IS ABSORBING THE REACTION OF THE CROWD!
Flannery McCoy: Which, naturally, is about as negative as you can get when it comes to this former two time Interwire Champion. The pompous jackass that is Ronan Malosi.
Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) THIS IS THE POWER OF THE MALOSI MINDSET AT WORK!! JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Jake Mercer: THAT’S RIGHT, RONAN! MAKE THEM ALL BELIEVERS OF THE POWER OF POSITIVITY! THE MALOSI MINDSET WORKS!
Stew-O: That remains to fully be seen as Ronan is done showboating to the crowd. Limmy has barely moved after the leg drop, but he goes back to Limmy and drops down into A VERY NONCHALANT COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWW-
Jake Mercer: LIMMY KICKS OUT! Was that only a one count? Oh come on! That count was way too slow! The referee is playing favorites!
Flannery McCoy: Only the referee? You are so full of crap, Jake. It’s ridiculous listening to you kiss Andre and Ronan’s asses. As we get back to the match, Ronan still has control of Limmy and has him on his feet once more.
Stew-O: Limmy is doubled over and Ronan has the gutwrench applied AS RONAN LIFTS LIMMY UP IN THE AIR FOR A POWERBOMB, BUT LIMMY IS THROWING RIGHT HANDS INTO RONAN’S SKULL!
Jake Mercer: Ref? REF!! THOSE ARE CLOSED FISTS STRIKING RONAN! START A COUNT! DISQUALIFY HIM! DO SOMETHING!
Flannery McCoy: Can you shut the hell up? Limmy is still punching Ronan and the referee is telling Limmy to open the fists, SO LIMMY FLIPS BACK AND TAKES RONAN WITH HIM!
Stew-O: MODIFIED HURRICANRANA BY THE CZAR! RONAN GOES UP AND OVER AS HE LANDS ON HIS BACK! Ronan’s shoulders are down as Limmy quickly hooks the legs!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRR—
Flannery McCoy: RONAN KICKS OUT AT TWO! THAT WAS VERY CLOSE ALREADY AND LIMMY ABOUT STOLE THE MATCH FROM RONAN RIGHT THERE! OHHH THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HILARIOUS IF RONAN LOST THAT QUICKLY!
Jake Mercer: Why would that be hilarious? Why would you wish something so horrible against a competitor like Ronan Malosi? He has done nothing wrong to warrant all this negativity and hatred towards him!
Stew-O: Well when you put it that way… it would be more fitting if Limmy beat Ronan with an ankle lock.
Jake Mercer: Stew-O, that’s not funny at all! You know that we don’t speak about that! Why would you bring that up? Not cool.
Flannery McCoy: Limmy backs up to get some distance between him and Ronan. Ronan comes running in AND LIMMY CATCHES RONAN BY THE ARM AND RONAN WAS HIP TOSSED INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! UGLY LANDING FOR AN UGLY HEARTED MAN!
Stew-O: Ronan almost crashed on his neck when he hit the canvas after the hip toss, but he still has the fortitude to get back to his feet. I will give him that much credit.
Jake Mercer: About time you gave credit to Ronan. Ronan’s skills have improved tenfold ever since he started associating with the amazing Kaiser Andre Walker.
Flannery McCoy: His skills might have improved but his brain power hasn’t as HE DOESN’T SEE LIMMY RUNNING IN AND LIMMY DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO RONAN AND SENDS HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!
Stew-O: Ronan is leaning back into the corner as Limmy grabs Ronan and muscles him up onto the top turnbuckle before quickly follows suit to the middle rope. This is a very dangerous spot right here.
Flannery McCoy: You can say that again. This could be a very ugly spot right here if they aren’t careful. Limmy has another facelock applied and he has Ronan standing on the top turnbuckle.
Jake Mercer: Now Limmy has made his way to the top rope and both men are trying to get the advantage up there. COME ON RONAN! COUNTER! FIGHT BACK! THIS ISN’T GOING TO BE GOOD! GET HIM RONAN!
Stew-O: But it’s too late! Limmy has kept his hold on Ronan AND HE LIFTS RONAN UP AND THEY BOTH COME OFF THE TOP ROPE AND LIMMY HIS A VERY POWERFUL SUPERPLEX!
Jake Mercer: I don’t like this at all. Poor Ronan crashes hard onto the mat! Ronan could be hurt right there and Limmy doesn’t care as he slowly rolls over and has the lateral press for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRR-
Flannery McCoy: RONAN KICKS OUT AT TWO! He might be an asshole, but he has a lot of fortitude as a competitor. You got to give him that much.
Stew-O: This has been a nice match thus far and Limmy still has control of the match as Ronan is back on his knees AND LIMMY FIRES A KICK TO THE SIDE OF RONAN’S HEAD–
Jake Mercer: OH YEAH! RONAN CAUGHT LIMMY’S LEG! LIMMY IS BOUNCING ON ONE LEG AND HE TRIES TO COUNTER WITH AN ENZUIGIRI–
Flannery McCoy: RONAN HAD THE BRAIN POWER TO DUCK THE LEG! Limmy is sitting on Ronan’s shoulders AND RONAN IS BACK ONTO HIS FEET! WHAT POWER BEING SHOWN BY MR. POSITIVITY!
Stew-O: Limmy is pounding on Ronan’s skull, but it isn’t enough to get free AS RONAN FALLS STRAIGHT BACK AND DROPS LIMMY WITH THE ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP! GOOD GRIEF LIMMY’S HEAD CRACKS THE MAT HARD!
Flannery McCoy: Not one of Ronan’s regular moves of his arsenal but sometimes you pull a move out of your hat to win the match… no matter how ugly the hat is that you wear.
Jake Mercer: Flannery, that’s not nice. Ronan is the epitome of not just positivity, but also style and flair. Look at Ronan gear himself up and get ready to try and put the match away.
Stew-O: He gets that fist locked and loaded. It looks like he is going to be pulling a move out of the book of Andre Walker. Ronan crouches in the corner and waits for Limmy.
Flannery McCoy: Limmy is starting to get back to his feet and he has his back to Ronan, but when he turns around, RONAN SPRINGS UP AND LEAVES HIS FEET–
Jake Mercer: HE GOT IT! SUPERMAN PUNCH BY RONAN MALOSI AND LIMMY MIGHT HAVE BEEN KNOCKED RIGHT OUT! LIMMY IS DOWN AND RONAN QUICKLY SCRAMBLES OVER TO LIMMY AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEE–
Flannery McCoy: LIMMY GOT THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO! OH BOY! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL BY RONAN! Ronan didn’t get the win and normally he would be throwing a tantrum, but he has a smile on his face.
Stew-O: I wonder if you have to be prescribed something to get the positivity that Ronan Malosi has right now?
Jake Mercer: Of course you don’t!! That is all natural happiness radiating from Ronan Malosi and that is what is going to bring him the victory in this match.
Flannery McCoy: Anyways, Ronan goes back to the corner and he crouches down again and I think he has just flipped to the next chapter of Andre Walker’s book.
Stew-O: When the Superman Punch doesn’t work, go to the next best move and that is the infamous “Hunger on Hillside” Spear that has won Andre numerous matches and numerous titles during his career.
Flannery McCoy: Will the Spear bring the same luck to Ronan as it has to Andre? We are close to finding out as Ronan is calling for Limmy to get back on his feet.
Jake Mercer: If Limmy was smart, he should have stayed down and let Ronan defeat him because Limmy is just prolonging the inevitable. The Malosi Mindset and the teaching of the Kaiser will bring success.
Stew-O: Limmy is back on his feet and he turns around once more AND HERE COMES RONAN WITH THE “HUNGER ON HILLSIDE” SPEAR, BUT LIMMY GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND RONAN GOES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!
Jake Mercer: HOW THE HELL DID THAT HAPPEN? THAT HAD TO BE THE MOST OBVIOUS CASE OF DUMB LUCK THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN! THAT’S SUCH BULLCRAP!
Stew-O: Ronan comes out of the corner AND HE TRIES THE “HUNGER ON HILLSIDE” AGAIN AND THIS TIME LIMMY JUMPS UP AND WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND RONAN’S WAIST!
Jake Mercer: COME ON, RONAN! SHAKE HIM OFF YOU! GET THAT BLEACH BLONDE LOSER OFF OF YOU AND KICK HIS ASS!
Flannery McCoy: Well that didn’t work as Limmy rolls forward and takes Ronan down FOR A SUNSET FLIP! RONAN’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHH-
Stew-O: RONAN ROLLS THROUGH AT TWO, BUT LIMMY HAS GRABBED HOLD OF RONAN’S WAIST! RONAN IS TRYING TO GET FREE BUT IT ISN’T WORKING!
Flannery McCoy: LIMMY LIFTS RONAN IN THE AIR AND GETS RONAN IN POSITION BEFORE DROPPING RONAN DOWN WITH THE “IKOKU SOVEREIGNTY”!
Jake Mercer: That’s Limmy’s version of the Styles Clash and poor Ronan was driven face first into the canvas. Oh no!! Ronan doesn’t look like he is moving as Limmy rolls him over and stacks him up for the cover! COME ON RONAN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Stew-O: RONAN POWERS OUT AT TWO! THAT WAS VERY CLOSE BUT RONAN FOUND SOME EXTRA STRENGTH TO KICK OUT AND THIS MATCH WILL CONTINUE!
Jake Mercer: What did I tell you, Stew? The Malosi Mindset provides you with so much positive strength that it can provide extra energy whenever it is absolutely needed. I mean look at how great this match has been.
Stew-O: I will agree. This match has been an amazing match.
Jake Mercer: You have Ronan Malosi and the Malosi Mindset to thank for that. If it wasn’t for Ronan, this match would be complete crap.
Flannery McCoy: Of course you would thank Ronan. Speaking of Ronan, Ronan has used that extra energy to roll himself over to the ropes to try to get a breather.
Stew-O: That won’t work because Limmy is right there and he is heading straight for Ronan. Limmy grabs Ronan by the head–
Flannery McCoy: AND RONAN GRABS THE FRONT OF LIMMY’S TIGHTS AND SENDS HIM THROAT FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?
Jake Mercer: Oh come on!! It was an accident. He was going for a drop toe hold and he accidentally grabbed Limmy’s tights. Now Limmy is backing up AND RONAN ROLLS UP LIMMY WITH A SCHOOLBOY!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: WAIT A SECOND! RONAN MALOSI IS GRABBING THE TIGHTS! COME ON! RONAN MIGHT STEAL IT HERE!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Jake Mercer: WAIT! WHY THE HELL DID THE REFEREE STOP THE COUNT? THIS MATCH SHOULD BE OVER! WHAT IS THE REF THINKING?
Flannery McCoy: The ref is thinking that Ronan is trying to cheat because referee caught Ronan grabbing the tights and the referee is now telling Ronan to let go of the tights.
Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) Why did you stop counting?
Referee: (off-mic) You have hold of the tights. Let go.
Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) No I don’t. It’s not part of the Malosi Mindset.
Referee: (off-mic) Yes you do. LET GO NOW BEFORE I DISQUALIFY YOU!!
(Ronan looks down and sees that he actually has the rights… what a shock.)
Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) It was an accident I swear! I’ll let go right now.
Stew-O: Accident my ass!! Ronan knew exactly what he was doing right there when he tried to take a shortcut and steal the match.
Flannery McCoy: Tell me, Jake. Is it part of the Malosi Mindset to lose brain power and be a big fat liar? Some things just never change. Ronan is still the same devious little shit he always has been.
Jake Mercer: Of course it’s not. What in the hell are you talking about with that kind of crap? I think you need some fresh air or something because you are talking crazy.
Stew-O: Call it whatever you want because Limmy is back on his feet AND HE DELIVERS A SUPERKICK TO RONAN’S HEAD! THAT COULD HAVE CONCUSSED HIM! Now Limmy has hold of Ronan and muscles him onto his shoulder.
Jake Mercer: Limmy is trying to hit his crucifix piledriver called “Cloudburst”, BUT RONAN SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT AND LANDS ON HIS FEET BEHIND LIMMY! Limmy turns around AND RONAN IS ABOUT SHOW LIMMY MORE POSITIVITY AS HE GIVES LIMMY A HUG!
Flannery McCoy: Damn, Ronan is such a weirdo, BUT HE QUICKLY TURNS THE HUG RIGHT INTO A URANAGE SLAM AND IT DRIVES LIMMY DOWN TO THE MAT! LIMMY NECK SNAPPED BACK AND ISN’T MOVING ON THE MAT AND RONAN HOOKS THE LEG FOR A SERIOUS COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: LIMMY ONCE AGAIN KICKS OUT AT TWO! VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL AS RONAN IS TRYING TO KEEP THE SMILE ON HIS FACE! NOW RONAN HAS HOLD OF LIMMY AND BOTH MEN ARE COMING BACK TO THEIR FEET!
Jake Mercer: THIS MATCH IS ALMOST OVER! RONAN WHIPS LIMMY TO THE ROPES! LIMMY COMES BACK AND RONAN GRABS HOLD OF LIMMY! “DEATH-RO” ON THE WAY! SAY GOODNIGHT TO LIMMY MONAGHAN–
Flannery McCoy: LOOK AT THIS! LIMMY WAS ABLE TO SPIN OUT OF THE “DEATH-RO” AND LAND ON HIS FEET! LIMMY QUICKLY TURNS THE TABLES AS HE KICKS RONAN TO DOUBLE HIM OVER! LIMMY HOOKS BOTH OF RONAN’S ARMS BEFORE DROPPING TO HIS KNEES–
Stew-O: “OUTER HEAVEN” BY LIMMY! THE PEDIGREE DRIVES RONAN FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT AND RONAN ISN’T MOVING! LIMMY ROLLS OVER THE LARDNESS THAT IS RONAN MALOSI AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Number One’ starts playing again as Limmy rolls off of Ronan. Limmy takes a second to catch his breath as Stephie Love announces the final decision of the match.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… LIMMY MONAGHAN!
Jake Mercer: NOOOOOO! This is a travesty! How could Ronan lose? This isn’t fair!
Stew-O: Call it whatever you want, but it was a great match and it was the former World Champion Limmy Monaghan who pulled off the victory here in this match.
(Limmy is back to his feet and the referee raises his arm in victory, but it doesn’t last long as Limmy is struck from behind.)
Flannery McCoy: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS? LIMMY MONAGHAN WAS JUST HIT FROM BEHIND… BY ANDRE WALKER!! WHAT A SURPRISE!
Jake Mercer: THE KAISER IS HERE AND HE IS READY TO BEAT THE HELL OUT OF LIMMY MONAGHAN! This is exactly what he is in store for at Fighting Spirit.
Stew-O: Now Ronan Malosi has made it back to his feet and it is a two on one assault against Limmy.
Jake Mercer: That’s exactly what you deserve when you step up to the Kaiser or Ronan Malosi. You’re going to get your ass kicked. Simple as that.
(As Ronan and Andre are beating the hell out of Limmy, the crowd starts cheering loudly as Jamie O’Hara runs down to the ring.)
Flannery McCoy: HERE COMES JAMIE O’HARA! JAMIE HAS SLID INTO THE RING AND HE JUST TAKES DOWN ANDRE WALKER! THIS FEUD HAS BEEN BUILDING UP FOR A LONG TIME BETWEEN THESE TWO!
Stew-O: Jamie has mounted Andre AND HE IS THROWING FISTS INTO ANDRE’S HEAD! THIS RIVALRY HAS REACHED A FEVER PITCH! BUT HERE COMES RONAN MALOSI TO TRY AND BREAK THINGS UP–
Flannery McCoy: BUT HERE COMES LIMMY MONAGHAN WITH A SPEAR OF HIS OWN TAKING HIMSELF AND RONAN OUT OF THE RING AND THEY ARE FIGHTING ON THE OUTSIDE! LIMMY GRABS RONAN AND SMASHES HIS FACE AGAINST RING BARRICADE BEFORE DELIVERING A SUPERKICK THAT TAKES RONAN OVER THE BARRICADE AND INTO THE CROWD!
Jake Mercer: Meanwhile, back in the ring we see that Andre and Jamie have made their way outside the ring and they are fighting up the entrance ramp. They look like they are heading towards the backstage area.
Stew-O: Then we have Ronan and Limmy on the other side of the arena AND LIMMY JUST SMASHES RONAN’S FACE INTO ONE OF THE PRODUCTION TABLES! Ronan stumbles back into Limmy who kicks him and doubles him over.
Flannery McCoy: Limmy has a gutwrench BEFORE LIFTING RONAN UP AND DRIVING HIM THROUGH THE TABLE WITH A POWERBOMB!
Jake Mercer: NOW THAT BRUTE LIMMY IS JUST POUNDING RONAN MALOSI AND IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME SECURITY CAME OUT HERE AND STARTED BREAKING THESE FIGHTS UP!
Flannery McCoy: Ronan is feeling a little dazed as Limmy is still trying to punch Ronan in the head.
(The camera cuts from security breaking up Limmy and Ronan to the backstage area where Andre and Jamie are in catering and it looks like a disaster pit with tables turned over and food and whatever else is thrown all around.)
Stew-O: NOW WE HAVE SECURITY TRYING TO BREAK UP ANDRE AND JAMIE AND THEY BOTH HAVE CUTS ABOVE THEIR RESPECTIVE EYEBROWS! THESE TWO FLAT OUT HATE EACH OTHER
Flannery McCoy: ALL FOUR MEN INVOLVED WITH THIS MATCH ARE GOING TO BEAT THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER NEXT WEEK AT FIGHTING SPIRIT! Congrats to Limmy on the win… and good luck to all four men next week.
(The final shot shows security trying to break up the four competitors as they are still trying to break free to continue fighting some more as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
???: She truly is sensational.
???: A once-in-a-generation athlete.
???: She simply has the it factor, and before long, she is going to be taking over EAW.
(Flashing lights sparkle throughout before a feminine silhouette is seen. More lights flash to the beat of the music before the silhouette is revealed, showing them off to be none other than…)
??? SHE IS THE SUPERNOVA, MIIIIILLLIIIIIIIIII BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKKKKKSSSSSSSS!!!!
(A smirking and elaborately-dressed Milli Banks is seen before a montage plays briefly, showing her off in action. From her multiple defenses with the Specialists Championship, to her huge wins against the likes of Ms. Extreme and becoming the first of two Iron Survivor winners, Milli’s season seventeen is highlighted to the fullest. More shots of Milli are shown off before it cuts to Banks seated in a chair, wearing a sparkly blue top and skirt ensemble.)
Milli Banks: Let’s be real. Season seventeen? I’ve been killing it. I made it my mission to make sure that I was going to build off of the incredible rookie year I had and enter my sophomore year stronger than ever. Now, look at me. I am on the cusp of entering my first-ever Pain for Pride main event, and after everything I have done, I am more than deserving of this spot. I busted my pretty, fine ass all season long. I am the definition of tenacity, consistency and hard working. But then again, when you are Big Bills Mills, you are always going to be known for that.
(More in-ring footage is shown featuring Milli displaying some impressive athleticism against multiple people before the shot goes back to her.)
Milli Banks: But yeah, being able to earn that win at Operation: Doomsday and secure my spot at the biggest show of the year is like a dream come true. Everyone who comes into EAW dreams of main eventing at that event, and to be able to do that in only my second season is incredible. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps!
(That’s when a producer speaks up from behind the scenes.)
Producer: And what is that like, having a potential big-time Pain for Pride match, especially against the likes of Minerva is she were to retain at Fighting Spirit?
(Milli playfully taps her chin and hums.)
Milli Banks: Hmmmm. Well, it would be insane. But in all honesty, it would be the biggest match of my career.
(That’s when a montage featuring Minerva plays and the season she’s had, from becoming the first-ever two-time Iconic Cup winner to defeating Kassidy Heart in a dream match at Road to Redemption for the championship.)
Milli Banks: Minerva is just that bitch. Period. I think a lot of female Elitists look at her and her body of work and want to emulate that for themselves. I definitely relate to her because we were both outcasts coming into our formative years with this promotion. Granted, I wasn’t the dark hair and heavy eyeliner-kind of outcast — which, by the way, that look was absolutely iconic — but when I came into EAW, I definitely had to work twice as harder to get noticed. We all know about my past and the whole drama and mess that followed me around, so I needed to do everything I can to ensure that I was going to have prosperous career here. People were saying that I wasn’t gonna succeed and that my ego was gonna run rampant and destroy me yet again. For Minerva, she was never seen as a star from the beginning and she had to do all that she could to prove people wrong every step of the way. We may be complete opposites in terms of personality, but we have our own similarities as well, and I would definitely like to take her on should she be the one to retain. I mean, she’s a future hall of fame talent, a definitive icon, and being able to not just prove myself against her but beat her? Whew, chile. That’s gonna send me through the cosmos.
Producer: She definitely promised that she would defend the title at Pain for Pride.
Milli Banks: Oh, she did. I even heard it from herself in one of her recent promos. Promised that I would be seeing her at Pain for Pride. At least I won’t have to wait long to see if she’ll hold up her end of the bargain, but at any rate, she got to live out her dream as world champion, multiple times over at that. I haven’t. Still, I’m gonna make sure I do everything humanly possible to get that realized, regardless of who’s in my way, and if it’s Minerva I gotta face, then it’s Minerva I’ll face. Either way, I’m going to walk out of Pain For Pride as Universal Women’s Champion one way or another and walk into next season as the very best. That’s why I’m watching Fighting Spirit so closely because whoever wins between her and Harper Lee is the best point blank right now, and if I want to be the best, then simply put, imma have to beat the best.
(More montages of Milli are shown off before the camera focuses back on her.)
Milli Banks: And trust me, it ain’t a promise — it’s a guarantee. I am going to make my dreams come true and shine like the one, true Supernova that I am. Both Minerva and Harper have had their time in their sun, both being former world champions, but come Pain for Pride?
(She points to herself.)
Milli Banks: I’m next. And that, is on period.
(Milli Banks grins before the vignette ends with her in the ring, having her arm raised. The scene fades to black before the cameras return to ringside.)
Stew-O: Milli Banks, confident as ever. Of course, next weekend, we will find out for ourselves who she will be facing for the Universal Women’s Championship! Will Minerva retain, or will Harper Lee become a two-time Universal Women’s Champion?
Jake Mercer: Can’t go wrong with either one. But you know what else we can’t go wrong with? A DRAKE ARMSTRONG MATCH!
Flannery McCoy: Oh boy…
Stew-O: Certainly can’t, especially with the Interwire Championship on the line! And that, ladies and gentlemen, is about to happen right now! Drake Armstrong! Cody Maverick! For all of the glory and gold!
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Stephie Love: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP!
(‘Show of Hands’ by Future & Metro Boomin (feat. A$AP Rocky) hits the speakers of the arena to an explosion of cheers as Cody Maverick makes his way out onto the stage first. He was ready for tonight, ready to become champion as he made his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 235 POUNDS, HE IS THE ‘SIN CITY SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!’ CODYYYYY MAVERICKKKKKKK!!!!!
(And then, ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki hit which would in turn cause an explosion of boos to sound all across the arena, and the Interwire Champion would make his way out onto the ramp looking ready for tonight. Drake Armstrong with the championship around his waist would make his way to the ring, confident and focused.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT! FROM SCARSDALE, NEW YORK, WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 245 POUNDS, HE IS THE ‘FUTURE!!!!!!!’ THE CURRENT EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION, DRAKEEEEEEEEEE ARMSTRONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go! The Interwire Championship is on the line here tonight as Drake Armstrong puts the championship on the line against Cody Maverick!
Flannery McCoy: Both men have been at each other’s throats for a couple of weeks now, and they are going to settle their differences tonight with the championship on the line, as they waste no time rushing in at each other for a collar and elbow tie up!
Jake Mercer: Armstrong and Maverick are fighting for control here and it looks like it’s going to be Cody Maverick who gets the control, going around and pulling him into a side headlock! Armstrong is trying to fight his hardest out of it but Maverick is going to keep him locked in amongst it, and wrenching it in even tighter!
Stew-O: But Drake Armstrong is going to find his way out of it, and he goes behind pulling Cody over into a waistlock, lifting him into the air as he tries to throw him down into the mat, but Cody twists himself around and wraps his arm around Drake’s sending the champion down with him into the mat with a massive armdrag!
Flannery McCoy: And the challenger rolls through as he pulls Drake into an armbar! Drake is kept locked into the armbar as Cody gets up onto one foot, and he pulls Drake’s arm in further, looking to pull it right out of socket and get the champion to tap out early on in this match!
Jake Mercer: BUT LOOK AT THIS! DRAKE ARMSTRONG KIPS UP AND SHOOTS FORWARD UP TO HIS FEET, AND OUT OF THE ARMBAR! We don’t see that every day from Armstrong and I don’t think the fans like seeing him show off in such a manner, but Maverick is back up as well, grabbing him by the head and he slams the champion back into the mat!
Stew-O: And look at the look of disgust that is on Drake’s face as he just got sent back down into the mat by Cody Maverick, and I think that is going to cause him to take a little breather, rolling out of the ring! The crowd continues to let Drake know how they feel about him but I really don’t think Drake cares in his instance.
Flannery McCoy: You don’t think so? Look at the way that he is just shouting at them and making sure they know just how much better he is than them. Of course he doesn’t care and as Interwire Champion, I guess he has a point… but he may not be champion for long after this night, as Cody comes rolls out of the ring and grabs Drake right from behind!
Jake Mercer: And he looks to send Drake into the ring post but Drake stops it from happening! Drake gets his hand up and he goes around, grabbing Cody from behind now as the challenger gets sent face first into the steel post instead!
Stew-O: Just like that the champion has managed to find himself back in control, as he sends Maverick back into the ring before following suit, getting back up as he grabs Cody Maverick toward the centre of the ring, and throws him over with a side headlock takeover, and Drake Armstrong now has the challenger exactly where he wants him!
Flannery McCoy: That time on the outside gave Drake exactly what he needed and that was a quick breather, and a plan as that plan worked to fruition, and the Interwire Champion now has his challenger grounded to the ring mat, locked in with that headlock seized in tightly and NOWHERE for Cody Maverick to go, thus slowing down the pacing of this match early on.
Jake Mercer: Drake knows what it is like to work for this championship, he knows what he needs to do in order to keep this championship as demonstrated when he worked MITSU over at Grand Rampage and got him to tap out. And now Drake is going to bring Cody back to his feet, and he irish whips him off and right into the ropes!
Stew-O: AND CODY MAVERICK BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES AND GETS CAUGHT BY ARMSTRONG, WHO THROWS HIM RIGHT OVER INTO A HIP TOSS! Cody gets SLAMMED into the mat by the champion, as Drake quickly drops down and hooks the leg, seizing his moment as he looks to retain the Interwire Championship early on tonight!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT BY THE CHALLENGER! Cody Maverick out of the cover by the count of two, but it is clear as day that Drake Armstrong has the early advantage over Maverick. The champion managed to catch Maverick when he least expected it and he is making the absolute most out of it now on Super Dynasty.
Jake Mercer: Drake gets back up to his feet and he is going to bring Cody up with him as he looks to keep the control that he has over this match, pushing Cody back and Armstrong nails a massive uppercut right across the jaw of the challenger as Cody falls back into the ropes, and Drake with yet another uppercut to the challenger!
Stew-O: The uppercuts from Armstrong is able to overwhelm Cody back and into the corner and Drake is going to follow shortly behind him, SWINGING INTO HIM WITH A MASSIVE CLOTHESLINE, AND THEN ANOTHER ONE, AND A THIRD ONE, AND A FOURTH FOR GOOD MEASURE TO THE CHALLENGER BY THE CHAMPION! DRAKE IS SHOWING ZERO REMORSE RIGHT NOW!
Flannery McCoy: This is about the Interwire Championship, Stew! I’m not the biggest fan of Armstrong but that doesn’t mean that what he is doing, especially here tonight, is really wrong. Drake is doing what he needs to in order to retain the championship, whether that is showing his aggression or whatever it may be.
Jake Mercer: Nonetheless Cody needs to find himself fighting back but I don’t think he is going to be able to do as such any time soon, as Drake grabs him by the head and brings him out of the corner with a snapmare, before running off of the ropes and nailing a huge boot to the side of the head! Huge boot connects!
Stew-O: Armstrong has taken complete control of this match and he may look to end this right here as he drops back down and hooks the leg for yet another cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Flannery McCoy: But it’s a kick out by Cody Maverick that once again keeps his chances of becoming the Interwire Champion here tonight alive! Cody is fighting for his life tonight in his attempt to claim the Interwire Championship and he is still fighting despite the pain that has been inflicted onto him by the hands of the current champion!
Jake Mercer: But I think the issue is that the longer that this match goes on, the more that it favors the Interwire Champion in his own quest of keeping the championship. Drake gets back up to a foot as he brings Cody up into a seated position and goes behind for yet another grounded headlock to keep this match at his own pace.
Stew-O: There is no way for Cody to fight out of this hold right now, but listen to this crowd! They are completely behind him every step of the way in spite of the position that he is in right now! You don’t have to like Maverick but you must respect him and yet in this case, I think the crowd here at Super Dynasty LOVES the Sin City Superstar!
Flannery McCoy: And I think that is starting to fuel Cody! That is starting to fuel the challenger! He is buying into all of the chants, the cheers, rooting for him to get into this match and to take over against the champion and the champion can’t believe it himself! That this is actually working! And it is working to perfection at that!
Jake Mercer: AND CODY IS STARTING TO GET BACK UP! CODY IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE HERE AS HE IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! He manages to get up while Drake still has the hold over the challenger, but a back elbow catches him in the gut! And then another back elbow! And a third one! And the hold is let go as Drake falls into the ropes, going for a huge big boot onto the challenger!
Stew-O: BUT CODY MOVES DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AND GOES BEHIND AS HE CAPTURES DRAKE AND THROWS HIM DOWN INTO THE MAT FOR A HUGE NECKBREAKER! A HUGE NECKBREAKER BY THE CHALLENGER, AND THEN A KIP UP TO FOLLOW RIGHT AFTER! Cody Maverick is fighting for his life here tonight to become the Interwire Champion as everyone in New Mexico continues to cheer him on!
Flannery McCoy: And he calls for the champion to get back up to his feet as Drake Armstrong begins to do exactly that, AND AS SOON AS ARMSTRONG GETS UP, MAVERICK RUNS IN AND THROWS HIM OUT OF THE RING WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! A HUGE CLOTHESLINE BY MAVERICK SENDS DRAKE FLYING OUT OF THE RING!
Jake Mercer: AND DRAKE GETS SENT OUT OF THE RING AS HE CRUMBLES BACK TO THE RINGSIDE MATS! But I don’t think Cody Maverick is done just yet! He rushes over to the corner and begins to scale to the top rope as he shouts at Drake Armstrong to get back up to his feet! He is yelling at Armstrong to get back up and Armstrong has no idea of where he is at, as he begins to get back up and he turns around!!!
Stew-O: RIGHT INTO A HUGE DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE BY CODY MAVERICK! DOUBLE AXE HANDLE CONNECTS! And the fans are loving every last single second of this! Maverick picks Armstrong back up by the head and latches onto him, BEFORE THROWING HIM FULL SPEED AHEAD INTO THE STEEL STEPS AND ARMSTRONG GETS SENT CRASHING!
Flannery McCoy: The challenger has taken complete control over this match, as he brings Drake back up once again before throwing him back into the ring and he is quick to follow suit! Drake starts to get back up in the ring as he turns around, INTO A HUGE LARIAT BY CODY MAVERICK, BUT DRAKE DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! Drake ducks out of the way, and kicks Cody in the back of the kneecap!
Jake Mercer: Maverick crumbles down to the mat by that shot to the back of his knee cap and now Drake looks to take advantage as he paint brushes Maverick in the back of the head, and pulls him back up to his feet, and it looks like he might be putting an end to this match with the ‘Death Penalty!’ Drake Armstrong is looking to connect with the gotch style tombstone piledriver!
Stew-O: BUT CODY MAVERICK COUNTERS IT AND HE JUST SENT ARMSTRONG FLYING OVER HIM WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP! ARMSTRONG GETS SLAMMED INTO THE MAT BACK FIRST! Cody falls back into the ropes and it looks like he may have found another opening for himself in this championship match to take advantage of in high hopes of becoming the new Interwire Champion here tonight! He turns his focus back on Armstrong and is setting him up for something huge right here!
Flannery McCoy: And Drake Armstrong begins to slowly get back up to his feet, turning around as he had no idea where he was at… AND CODY MAVERICK RUNS FULL SPEED AHEAD AND FLIES INTO THE AIR FOR A MASSIVE ‘LIGHTS OUT!!!’ THE FLYING CLOSED RIGHT HAND COMPLETELY KNOCKS DRAKE ARMSTRONG OUT COLD AS MAVERICK FALLS DOWN AND INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jake Mercer: KICK OUT BY THE CHAMPION!
Stew-O: The champion stays alive but I don’t think Cody Maverick is looking to slow down whatsoever knowing he has the champion where he wants him to be at!
Flannery McCoy: And I think Cody could be calling for an end right here, guys! Cody could be calling for an end to become the new Interwire Champion if he manages to catch Drake Armstrong with this finishing move, as he pulls Armstrong back to his feet and into his grasp, RIGHT INTO THE FULL NELSON AS HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS GOING FOR THE ‘HIGH ROLLER’ TO PUT A TRUE END TO THIS MATCH HERE TONIGHT!
Jake Mercer: AND HE BRINGS HIM OFF HIS FEET, BUT NOT COMPLETELY INTO THE AIR! ARMSTRONG FIGHTS OUT OF IT AND TWISTS INTO A SMALL PACKAGE ROLLUP! ARMSTRONG IS GOING TO STEAL IT! ARMSTRONG IS GOING TO RETAIN HIS CHAMPIONSHIP OFF OF THIS RIGHT HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: BUT IT’S A KICK OUT BY MAVERICK THAT KEEPS HIMSELF ALIVE! Maverick keeps himself alive and both men shoot right back up to their feet, Armstrong swings wildly at Cody but Cody ducks under it and he captures the champion once more, pulling him into a huge half and half bridging suplex! Half and half connects and he is looking to quite possibly win the championship off of that right there!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Flannery McCoy: But another kick out by the champion! Another kick out by the champion but that is no problem for Cody Maverick who keeps his hold over Drake Armstrong and he rolls through it! He rolls back up to his feet with Armstrong still in his grasp, AND HE THROWS HIM OVER WITH YET ANOTHER BRIDGING HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! ANOTHER BRIDGING HALF AND HALF SUPLEX AND YET ANOTHER COVER BY THE CHALLENGER WHO IS LOOKING TO BECOME THE CHAMPION TONIGHT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jake Mercer: AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG GETS HIS FOOT ONTO THE ROPE! DRAKE ARMSTRONG GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE AND MANAGES TO SAVE HIMSELF OFF OF THE ROPE BREAK! That second half and half bridging suplex by the challenger is what could have very well cost Cody right here tonight, accidentally covering the champion way too close to the ropes! If he wasn’t by the ropes, we could’ve very well seen a new Interwire Champion here tonight.
Stew-O: But that doesn’t matter now, Jake. The fact of the matter is that this match continues and it is thanks to the rope break that saved Drake Armstrong and saved his Interwire Championship from quite possibly being taken out of his grasp. Maverick gets back up to his feet and he turns his attention back over to Drake, slowly bringing him back up to his feet, but look at the struggle from Armstrong! Armstrong is trying to struggle out of Cody’s grasp, and he pushes himself into the ropes!
Flannery McCoy: And by doing that, the referee is going to have no other choice but to get in between the two men and pull Maverick off of Drake, AND DRAKE IS GOING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT AS HE POKES CODY IN THE EYE! DRAKE POKES CODY IN THE EYE, AND THEN RAKES IT FOR GOOD MEASURE WHILE THE REFEREE COULDN’T SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON! Drake just got away with that cheap tactic!
Jake Mercer: And Cody stumbles away as Drake pulls himself back up to his feet, Cody turns around… INTO A MASSIVE LARIAT BY DRAKE ARMSTRONG! MASSIVE LARIAT TURNS THE CHALLENGER INSIDE OUT! Both men go back down, and now they both look to be completely out of it, as the crowd is taking in all of it. They have been loud and loving every last single second of this match between the man who calls himself the Future – the Interwire Champion; and the man who calls himself the Sin City Superstar – the challenger!
Stew-O: And the referee is going to have no other choice but to start a count as both men were down and out in the centre of the ring, neither man has moved a muscle and the count is now going to be started by the referee!
ONE!
TWO!
Flannery McCoy: :lupe: If neither man can get back up to their feet by the time that the referee makes it to the count of ten, then this match not only ends in a draw, but Drake Armstrong is still going to end up walking out of Super Dynasty as the Interwire Championship!
THREE!
FOUR!
Jake Mercer: The toll that this match has taken on the both of these men is evident as no movement has yet to be made! And the referee isn’t going to stop counting either, he has a job to do and he needs to do it and follow by the rules no matter what is to happen.
FIVE!
SIX!
Stew-O: But wait guys! Look at this! Armstrong and Maverick, they are both slowly making their way back up to their knees and the referee can stop the count off of that, as both men meet each other right there, AND THEY BEGIN TO GO BACK AT IT! TRADING STRIKES WHILE THEY’RE ON THEIR KNEES! MAVERICK! ARMSTRONG! MAVERICK! ARMSTRONG! MAVERICK! ARMSTRONG! MAVERICK! MAVERICK! MAVERICK! MAVERICK! MAVERICK! MAVERIC-
Flannery McCoy: ARMSTRONG GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND HE KNEES MAVERICK RIGHT IN THE FACE! Cody Maverick didn’t see that coming whatsoever and the Interwire Champion now grabs him by the hair and brings him back up to his feet, hooking onto him and Maverick has no place to go! Maverick has no where to go as Drake THROWS HIM INTO THE AIR!!!
Jake Mercer: ‘NATURAL TALENT’ CONNECTS!!!! THE BRIDGING HALF-NELSON HALF-CHICKENWING SUPLEX CONNECTS AND THE COVER IS BEING MADE ON TOP OF THAT! DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS GOING TO RETAIN HIS CHAMPIONSHIP RIGHT HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE-
Stew-O: KICK OUT BY THE CHALLENGER AGAIN! CODY MAVERICK KICKS OUT OF THE ‘NATURAL TALENT’ AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG COULDN’T BELIEVE IT! DRAKE ARMSTRONG COULDN’T BELIEVE IT! HE THOUGHT HE HAD THIS WON! HE THOUGHT HE WAS RETAINING THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP OFF OF THAT BUT IT WASN’T IT! NOT JUST YET!
Flannery McCoy: I’m in the same boat as Armstrong, Stew! I can’t believe it! The fight of the Sin City Superstar has been honorable, something to respect here tonight and I think that Armstrong is starting to get way over his own head right now trying to end this match!
Jake Mercer: You have to wonder how much more it would take for Armstrong to be able to walk out of Super Dynasty as still Interwire Champion, and I think he’s going to make an attempt at ending this once again, as he brings Maverick back up to his feet…
Stew-O: AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS GOING TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER ‘DEATH PENALTY!’ DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS GOING TO ATTEMPT AGAIN THE GOTCH STYLE PILEDRIVER, BUT CODY IS FIGHTING IT, CODY IS FIGHTING IT! AND HE PUSHES DRAKE DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEOVER, DRAKE FALLING HARD DOWN INTO THE MAT BELOW AND…
Flannery McCoy: MAVERICK GOES FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP INTO DRAKE’S CHEST, BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Drake manages to move out of the way and he quickly scrambles back up to his feet while Cody falls into the corner, AND HERE COMES ARMSTRONG RUNNING IN WITH A HUGE JUMPING CLOTHESLINE BY THE CHAMPION!
Jake Mercer: Jumping clothesline into the corner by the Interwire Champion, and Maverick is completely dazed as Drake runs across the ring, AND HE FLIPS OFF A FAN! ARMSTRONG JUST FLIPPED OFF A FAN BEFORE HE RUNS IN, LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE… OH MY GOD! MAVERICK JUST CAUGHT HIM AND LAUNCHES HIM INTO POWERBOMB POSITION, BEFORE DROPPING HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A HUGE ALLEY OOP POWERBOMB! DEAR LORD!
Stew-O: AND THAT IMPACT SENDS ARMSTRONG OVER THE TURNBUCKLE AND HE GOES CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! Maverick has this match in the palm of his hands, much like how he has this whole entire crowd here in New Mexico in the palm of his hands! Maverick exits out onto the apron with Armstrong, wrapping his arms around him, AND HE SENDS HIM BACK INTO THE RINGPOST! INTO THE RINGPOST GOES DRAKE!
Flannery McCoy: And Maverick is going to think swiftly about his next move as he rushes over toward the corner, climbing up onto the middle rope as Drake was completely dazed on the apron.. AND MAVERICK JUMPS BACK AND SPIKES DRAKE ARMSTRONG ONTO THE APRON WITH A HUGE DIVING CUTTER!! OH MY GOD! ARMSTRONG JUST GOT TAKEN OUT BY THAT CUTTER AND CODY MAVERICK IS GOING TO WIN THIS!
Jake Mercer: CODY MAVERICK PUSHES DRAKE ARMSTRONG BACK INTO THE RING AND HE FOLLOWS SUIT, PUSHING DRAKE BACK INTO THE CORNER BEFORE DRAPING HIM OVER ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! THIS IS GOING TO BE IT!
Stew-O: AND HE PLANTS HIM INTO THE MAT WITH THE DDT!!! CODY MAVERICK PLANTS DRAKE ARMSTRONG INTO THE CANVAS WITH ‘MONEYMAKER’ AND THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE! HE ROLLS ARMSTRONG OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE VICTORY! WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A NEW INTERWIRE CHAMPION TONIGHT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE-
Flannery McCoy: HOW?! HOW DOES HE DO THIS?! HOW IS HE STILL ALIVE? THROUGH IT ALL, DRAKE ARMSTRONG STILL MANAGES TO KICK OUT! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION STAYS ALIVE! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION STRAYS ALIVE AND CODY JUST CAN’T BELIEVE IT WHATSOEVER! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT WHATSOEVER!
Jake Mercer: THAT’S THE FIGHT OF THE CHAMPION, FLANNERY! THAT’S THE FIGHT OF THE FUTURE! Through thick and thin Drake Armstrong is going to continue to fight through it all and he is going to continue to do whatever it takes in order to hold onto his championship, and I don’t think Cody Maverick likes that fact right now as this match continues onward!
Stew-O: But Cody Maverick is going to put an end to this match once and for all! Cody swiftly rolls back up to his feet, and he looks to pick Drake Armstrong back up to his feet as… OH MY GOD! DRAKE ARMSTRONG SHOOTS FORWARD AND HE LOOKS FOR A HUGE LOW BOW ONTO MAVERICK! AND RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE REFEREE TOO! HE’S PURPOSELY TRYING TO GET HIMSELF DISQUALIFIED! ARMSTRONG IS TRYING TO GET HIMSELF DISQUALIFIED JUST SO HE CAN KEEP HIS CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST CODY MAVERICK HERE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT IT ISN’T GOING TO HAPPEN! IT ISN’T GOING TO HAPPEN, MAVERICK JUST CAUGHT HIS WRIST! MAVERICK CAUGHT IT AND HE IS LOOKING DOWN AT ARMSTRONG! ARMSTRONG CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS HE LOOKS BACK UP AT CODY MAVERICK WITH A LOOK OF ABSOLUTE SHOCK!
Cody Maverick: (off-mic) NAH NAH. THAT CHAMPIONSHIP IS MINE!
Jake Mercer: AND WITH CODY CLUTCHING ONTO ARMSTRONG’S WRIST, HE LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE HALF NELSON! THE HALF NELSON, AND THEN THROWS HIM HIGH ANGLE INTO THE AIR FOR HE ‘HIGH ROLLER!!!’ THE OLYMPIC SLAM!!!
Stew-O: IT CONNECTS! IT CONNECTS! HE JUST HIT IT!!…
Flannery McCoy: …BUT DRAKE FELL INTO THE REFEREE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING SO! DRAKE FELL INTO THE REFEREE AND CODY DOESN’T NOTICE! MAVERICK ROLLS OVER AND HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A PIN WITHOUT KNOWING AT ALL!
Crowd: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Crowd: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Crowd: TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Crowd: FOOOOOOUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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Crowd: FIIIIVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Jake Mercer: And guys I think Cody Maverick is finally starting to realise what exactly had just happened and you can just see the look that is on his face right now, because no matter how true it is that he should be Interwire Champion right now, the fact of the matter is that the referee is down and incapable of being able to make any sort of count happen.
Stew-O: Maverick starts to get back up, and he crawls over to the referee, desperately trying to wake him up in order to hopefully win this match the right way… BUT GUYS! DRAKE ARMSTRONG WAS UP AS WELL! ARMSTRONG WAS UP AND AS MAVERICK GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET… NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Flannery McCoy: LOW BLOW! LOW BLOW BY ARMSTRONG! THE LOW BLOW CONNECTS AND ARMSTRONG QUICKLY GETS UP, DIGGING INTO HIS TRUNKS WHILE MAVERICK WAS CAUGHT, AND HE HAS THE RING! MAVERICK TURNS…
Jake Mercer: AND HE GETS STRUCK WITH THE RING!!! THE RING CONNECTS AND MAVERICK GOES DOWN, WITH ARMSTRONG FALLING ON TOP OF HIM… AS **NOW** THE REFEREE WAS MAKING HIS WAY OVER INTO THE COVER!
Stew-O: NOT THIS WAY! NOT THIS WAY!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG RETAINS!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER; AND STILLLLLLLLLLL THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION!!! DRAKEEEEEEEEEE ARMSTRONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: DRAKE ARMSTRONG GETS AWAY WITH IT AGAIN! Drake Armstrong gets away just barely this time around against Cody Maverick with his Interwire Championship, from a low blow and a shot with the ring while the referee was down!
Flannery McCoy: You don’t have to like the way that Drake won tonight, but you have to respect the effort both men put into a match such as this. It was all over the place from the opening bell and in the end, Drake Armstrong retained once again.
(As Drake Armstrong was handed his Interwire Championship, he would get back up to his feet with a smirk on his face. He stood above Cody Maverick, raising the championship high into the air in victory… until the crowd began cheering loudly unexpectedly.)
Jake Mercer: WAIT… IS THAT!!!
Stew-O: IT IS! WHAT IS HANS GRAYSON DOING OUT HERE?!
(Hans Grayson! He made his way out onto the ramp, entering into the ring as it was now Drake Armstrong and Hans Grayson, the two staring down each other in the middle of the ring. The fans were eating it up… but Drake was having none of it.)
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong just laughed right in the face of Hans, before shoving past him. It seems that Drake is very dismissive of Hans as…
Jake Mercer: WAIT! HANS TURNS DRAKE TO HIM!!
Stew-O: ‘FLAMING PUNCH!!!!’ THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION JUST GOT PUT ON NOTICE!
(Hans Grayson stands tall over Drake Armstrong as that was the final image of the scenes, and Dynasty fades away back into a commercial break.)
(A commercial plays for Fighting Spirit, with the Jaded Hearts challenging NICHOLISM for the Unified Tag Team Championships.)
(Coming back from commercial break, ‘True Love’ by CFO$ hits. Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart step out together, microphones in hand as they walk with poise down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time…. THE JAAAAAADEEEEEED HEAAAAAAAAARTS!
Stew-O: Well, last week certainly was interesting. NICHOLISM made their appearance known on Dynasty as Alex first attempted to attack the Jaded Hearts after their match against Rory Slate and Milli Banks; Sienna and Kassidy were able to thwart their efforts before Ruler came in and attacked them. NICHOLISM left a strong impression that night, but on Sunday, the tables would turn against them.
(REPLAY — NICHOLISM are cutting a promo on Sunday Night Voltage, vowing that they weren’t going to be pushovers for either the British Invasion or the Jaded Hearts. They promise that they will emerge from Fighting Spirit victorious. However, they are suddenly attacked by Sienna and Kassidy, who lay the Unified Tag Team Champions out. Kassidy and Sienna then warn Ruler and Alex Myers that they’re time is up, and that at Fighting Spirit, they’re taking the championships away from them.)
Jake Mercer: The Jaded Hearts certainly struck with a vengeance. They weren’t messing around at all.
Flannery McCoy: Can’t say it wasn’t warranted, though. Alex and Ruler were the ones who struck first. Sienna and Kassidy answered back in kind, and when it comes to these two, they definitely are the ones who will try and get the final word on everything, literally and physically.
(Kassidy and Sienna have entered the ring and their theme song dies down. The two look at each other before they smirk, and laugh.)
Sienna Jade: Wow, Kassi-Poo. Who knew we could have so many people be so insecure! 😭🤣🤣
Kassidy Heart: You’re telling me. Still, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised. NICHOLISM knew that their days as tag team champions was always going to be numbered, so they had to pull out all the stops to try and rattle us. Unfortunately for them, not only did that plan fall through, but in the end, they were made to taste the canvas courtesy of yours truly.
Sienna Jade: Ah. It was so much fun, honestly. I get that Alex and Ruler want to feel like they’re oh-so important and that they are the saviors of the tag division, but come on now. Did this division ever really need them? Who made them the heroes anyways? They talk about us being cocky and arrogant, but at least we aren’t pretending to be something that we aren’t. Kassidy and I are selfish, but guess what? There’s nothing wrong with that! We aren’t here to achieve some stupid, artificial little self-serving goal of “saving” anything. Kassi-Poo and I are here to tack on even more accomplishments to our literal hall of fame resumes, and that’s that. Is that truly a crime? To continue to perform at a high level and strive to do more for ourselves?
Kassidy Heart: Exactly. We’re nothing but real and honest, but NICHOLISM can’t seem to do the same thing for themselves. They’ve built it up inside of their heads that they have what it takes to beat us, and they want to run around as if they have all of the capabilities in the world to do so when they were only given the opportunity to turn around their season because Pandora and Halsey got themselves involved. Still, mentioning that fact seems to get their pants in a bunch, but whatever. It’s the truth, and you know what else is true? The fact that Alex Myers and Ruler can never lace up our boots even on their best days. We promised that we were going to reclaim what is rightfully ours, and with the British Invasion banned, that leaves no room for excuses or fallbacks. Alex and Ruler can do whatever they aspire, pray to whatever God they believe in and hope that they can be looked upon as some formidable opponents in the face of adversity, but at the end of the day, they are simply far out of their element when it comes to us. They are two jokes pretending to be something that they are not, and come next weekend, we are going to expose that fact for the whole entire world to see.
Sienna Jade: Exactly. I mean, gosh, they couldn’t have even thanked us for making sure they didn’t lose on the first defense! Then again, with how they’ve been acting like their win at Operation: Doomsday was an inevitability, maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that they’re this delusional. Gosh, how can you people even cheer them on when they act like such assholes?
Kassidy Heart: It truly does make me wonder, but whatever. The whole point is that there is no saving grace for them. Alex and Ruler are gonna have to rely on their weakest point their entire title reign, and that is their actual wrestling abilities. They can’t prove they can hang with the best by themselves as we all saw last week on Voltage, so having them try to combine their “strengths” to beat us is going to be even more hilarious to witness. There’s no more luck, no more happenstance, just wrestling, and unfortunately for those two, they are dealing with the greatest tag team this promotion has ever produced in its history. A win is not a possibility for them. Maybe in another world, they could get to live out the title reign they’ve always envisioned for themselves, looking back on it and being happy with it, but that does not exist in a world run by Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart. The only thing they can continue to do is cry about it if it’s so much of a problem for them to be trapped in the middle of an ongoing grudge between ourselves and the British Invasion.
Sienna Jade: And you know what? We were playing nice. Why else did we intervene and actually let NICHOLISM beat those two annoying bitches? But now the gloves have come off and we’re done being sympathetic. This title reign wasn’t their fault. Coming within our crosshairs wasn’t their fault. However, NICHOLISM over exaggerated their true worth, and they’re gonna get toppled by the Tag Team of the Decade.
Kassidy Heart: Couldn’t have said it better myself. Another disappointing failure is looking around the corner for Alex and Ruler and it’s going to be courtesy of the Jaded Hearts. Then, will make history as the team with the most tag team title reigns, and we’ll go on to put the British Invasion in their rightful place. But for now, we’ll start off with the first step, and that’s putting an end to this sorry little Cinderella run of NICHOLISM.
(Kassidy and Sienna put down the microphones and look at each other, smirking and confident as can be. They leave the ring together.)
Stew-O: What a statement by the Jaded Hearts! They’re determined as can be to reclaim the tag championships!
Jake Mercer: Safe to say this is one of the most anticipated matches of Fighting Spirit. This rematch is going to be crazy!
Flannery McCoy: It certainly will be. Now, we just have to wait and see if Jaded Hearts make due on their promises, or if Alex Myers and Ruler are able to beat them and remain champions!
(The Jaded Hearts head up the ramp as Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Fighting Spirit, with Myles defending the EAW World Heavyweight Championship against SOSA Henderson.)
(Coming back from the final commercial break of the evening, Stephie Love is seen in the ring. She smiles as the fans cheer. Bringing the microphone closer to her mouth, she starts to speak.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is your MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING! This match is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill feat. Rick Ross began blaring through the speakers to thunderous cheers from the audience. Cy Henderson marched out to the stage with a smile on his face, tagging the fans as he made his way down the ramp and into the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from New York City, New York, weighing in at 240 pounds… HE IS THE JUSTICE SEEKERRRRRRRRRR… CYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! HENDERSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: Here comes one of the most dominant elitists in professional wrestling history! It’s always a pleasure to be able to witness a Cy Henderson match, even to this day; who was once the anomaly of a New Breed that ended up winning the Grand Rampage match as New Breed Champion, now fights as a wise veteran looking to continue making his mark on EAW.
Jake Mercer: I have respect for Cy Henderson too, but I think he made a big mistake by deciding to go after my name twin and even ATTACKING him! He says it was all to make sure Jake Smith would know he means business, but that’s the newest Grand Rampage winner right there! He shouldn’t have done it!
Flannery McCoy: Nevertheless, what’s done is done and Jake Smith accepted the match to take place at Fighting Spirit, which is taking place just next week! After that tense staredown they had last week, there’s no doubt that Jake Smith will be paying attention to how this battle of the Hendersons plays out! Especially considering who Cy Henderson’s opponent is going after at Fighting Spirit…
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef began blaring through The Pit arena’s speakers, causing the crowd to give a loud but mixed reaction; SOSA Henderson walked out through the curtains and onto the stage, pulling down his shades to stare Cy Henderson dead-on before walking down the ramp and joining him in the squared circle.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT! Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 191 pounds… HE IS BULLETPROOF! SOOOOSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! HENERSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: And here is the next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, SOSA Henderson! After his shocking return at Grand Rampage, SOSA wasted no time in making his intentions clear by ambushing Myles on the very next episode of Friday Night Dynasty!
Flannery McCoy: Myles was able to get some revenge the week after, though, by drawing SOSA’s attention away from his match with BRAE and costing him the victory! After that, there’s no doubt in my mind that SOSA is looking to ignite some major momentum by getting a win over Cy Henderson, who rarely faces defeat!
Jake Mercer: SOSA is already a former world champion, so he knows exactly what it’ll take to topple Myles and become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Considering how Cy Henderson was, himself, competing for the Answers World Championship recently, this is exactly the type of match SOSA would want to win in order to establish himself as a better contender right off the bat!
Stew-O: Now it’s time to see which of the two Hendersons will come out on top!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And this main event is underway! Cy Henderson and SOSA Henderson begin by getting out of their respective corners and start circling around the center of the ring! The atmosphere is tense as these two battle-tested veterans measure each other up, looking to see who will move first!
Flannery McCoy: And it looks like SOSA is taking the aggressive approach, lurching out and snapping on a sudden collar and elbow tie up! The two of them struggle against each other, looking to push the other back, but neither of them is willing to budge!
Jake Mercer: It looks like Cy Henderson starts overpowering SOSA – that nearly fifty pound weight advantage must be coming into play; oh, but it looks like SOSA maneuvers his way around before he gets pushed back into the corner, choosing to spin behind Cy and latching on a waist lock!
Stew-O: With that waist lock applied, SOSA gets leverage over Cy and opts to use technical mastery to eschew the power game! He performs a waist lock takedown, swinging Cy Henderson down to a prone position on the mat, and hitting him with a HEAVY knee strike to the ribs to prevent resistance!
Flannery McCoy: That knee strike forces Cy Henderson to flip onto his back, putting him in a supine position on the mat! SOSA gets a dangerous looking smirk on his face; he’d been gone for quite some time, but since his return at the Grand Rampage, he’s been wrestling like he’d never even left!
Jake Mercer: And he looks ready to capitalize on Cy’s position as he quickly springs up to his feet and leaps into the air, coming down with a jumping stomp to the chest of Cyclone! That had to have hurt!
Stew-O: No doubt about it, but it’ll take a hell of a lot more than that to put Cy Henderson down! He’s already starting to get up, albeit with a hand clutching his chest in pain; SOSA isn’t letting up, though, as he begins lighting him up with a barrage of punches! That boxing experience coming into play here; an uppercut stuns Cy, allowing SOSA to forcefully turn him around and lift him up into the air! BAM, a vicious back suplex by SOSA, which causes Cy to come crashing back down to the mat with a deafening thud!
Jake Mercer: SOSA Henderson laughs in his face before stepping out onto the apron and begins climbing up to the top turnbuckle! What does he have planned here?!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA is no stranger to going high-risk and taking to the skies, and he’s showing that off right now! It looks like he’s measuring Cy Henderson up, and after a few moments, the Justice Seeker does stagger up to his feet, looking quite a bit dazed after SOSA’s fiery offense!
Stew-O: With his target locked, SOSA dives off the top rope with a diving crossbody! BUT WAIT, Cy Henderson catches him mid-air! The crowd come unglued at the demonstration of power and stability; SOSA had the match in his control, but now he’s been caught in a bodyslam position by Cyclone!
Jake Mercer: Cy Henderson takes SOSA from that bodyslam position and hoists him up onto his shoulders in a fireman’s carry! Oh, I really hope my name twin is watching right now, he needs to know just how strong Cy still is… oh god, he’s not done with just the fireman’s carry! SOSA Henderson is being lifted EVEN HIGHER into the air!
Flannery McCoy: That’s a military press! With both arms fully outstretched over his head, Cy Henderson has SOSA lifted as high as he can possibly go! He holds him there for a moment, causing the crowd to roar with approval, before he drops him onto his shoulder and immediately PLANTS him with a military press powerslam!
Stew-O: In one fell swoop, Cy Henderson turned this match around; crashing down from that height and with someone as strong as Cyclone forcing you down is downright cataclysmic! With the match back in his favor, Cy Henderson drops down with an elbow drop to the chest of SOSA, perhaps paying him back for that jumping stomp from earlier, before dragging him back up to his feet!
Jake Mercer: He applies a waist lock of his own to the dazed SOSA Henderson before forcefully rushing him forward, causing him to collide with the ropes chest-first! It may not seem like it, but those ropes are quite a bit harder than they may appear. Using that for added momentum, Cy launches SOSA back with a release German suplex, sending him flying across the ring!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think he’s done yet, though, as he storms over to SOSA and manhandles him back up to his feet! He gets SOSA tucked between his quads before hoisting him up onto his shoulders in a powerbomb position! He turns his head and narrows his eyes, seemingly identifying what he wants to do…
Stew-O: He runs forward and performs a release powerbomb onto the top turnbuckle, one of Cy’s feared buckle bombs right here before our very eyes! SOSA ricochets off the turnbuckle and staggers forward, but he’s unable to even fall on his own because Cy immediately follows up with a big boot to knock SOSA off his feet!
Jake Mercer: SOSA is definitely in trouble here, because Cy is signaling to the crowd already! He looks to be measuring SOSA up, who grabs hold of the ropes as he leverages himself to his hands and knees, then a kneel, and finally staggering back to his feet! He won’t like what’s awaiting him, though…
Flannery McCoy: Cy sprints forward towards SOSA and spins as he gets close! THIS IS IT! CYCLONE LARIAAAAAAAAAAT!
Stew-O: NO! SOSA IS ABLE TO RETURN TO HIS SENSES QUICKLY ENOUGH TO SEE IT COMING, AND HE DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND RUNS PAST CY HENDERSON! SOSA rebounds off the ropes as does Cy, who starts running back towards the now-running SOSA in another attempt to perform the maneuver!
Jake Mercer: Oh, but he’s ducking agai- NO HE’S NOT! SPEAR! ONE OF SOSA HENDERSON’S SIGNATURE SPEARS CUTS THE CYCLONE LARIAT OFF, AS CY AIMED TOO HIGH WHILE SOSA WENT LOW! THAT SIGNATURE SPEAR KNOCKED CY HENDERSON OFF HIS FEET AS HE WENT CRASHING TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA sees his opportunity and he goes for it, hooking both of Cy Henderson’s legs and going for the pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: NO! CY HENDERSON IS ABLE TO KICK OUT! SOSA isn’t looking too happy about that, he looks just about ready to take Cy’s head off! Despite kicking out, Cyclone is still laid out on the mat with his ribs clutched; SOSA isn’t willing to let him recuperate, though, snatching his hands away from his ribs and dragging him up to his feet!
Jake Mercer: He goes and Irish Whips him into the corner, where SOSA sprints to and immediately follows up with a corner single leg dropkick, knocking Cyclone silly! With Cyclone leaning, SOSA follows up with a sudden roundhouse kick, with the sharp sound of the collision reverberating throughout the arena! That roundhouse kick forces Cyclone to turn his back to SOSA as he leans on the ropes!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA smiles at this, though, as he’s able to show off some of that immense agility of his! He leaps up into the air and lands on Cyclone’s shoulders; this time, instead of in the vulnerable powerbomb position, it’s BEHIND Cy’s head! SOSA contorts himself backwards, causing Cy to follow and plummet headfirst to the mat with a poisoned frankensteiner from Bulletproof SOSA Henderson!
Stew-O: After having control of the match, Cy had the reins taken away from him and has been forced down to a prone position on the mat! He’s clutching his head in pain as he tries his best to get back to his feet as quickly as possible; he makes it to his hands and knees…
Jake Mercer: That’s a mistake! SOSA immediately rushes forward, seeing an opportunity, AND GOES FOR PAID IN FULL! THE DOUBLE CURB STOMP!
Flannery McCoy: NO, CY IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND GET ONTO THE APRON! He’s able to use the ropes to get himself up to his feet quickly; as soon as SOSA gets up from having fallen due to the missed Paid In Full, he rushes to knock Cy off the apron!
Stew-O: But Cy Henderson is able to duck, going through the middle of the ropes to perform a shoulder barge to SOSA! This causes SOSA to stagger back and double over in pain; turnabout is fair play, I suppose, and now the rib pain is SOSA’s problem!
Jake Mercer: What is Cy thinking here…?! HE CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FROM THE APRON AS QUICKLY AS HE CAN BEFORE LAUNCHING HIMSELF AT SOSA, DROPPING HIM WITH A DIVING LEG DROP BULLDOG!
Flannery McCoy: 240 pounds crashing down on the back of the head and neck, there’s a good reason why Cy is considered as dangerous a competitor as he is!
Stew-O: SOSA is certainly feeling that pain as he tenderly holds the back of his head whilst he slowly starts staggering up; both men are starting to look worse for wear after the back and forth offense! However, Cy has the advantage at this time as he hits the ropes and rushes for SOSA!
Jake Mercer: A SHOULDERBLOCK! SOSA gets knocked down, but he is able to force himself back to his feet quickly enough! Cy, however, looks to have done the same as he hits the ropes again, and knocks SOSA down with yet another shoulder block!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA doesn’t want to stay down, though, and he gets back to his feet again! Cyclone is ready for more too, though, as he lurches forward and hoists SOSA up by the waist! Bulletproof gets lifted up in the air before Cy Henderson slams him down as hard as he’s ever slammed anyone before! Oh, that looked like a rough landing; he’s turned himself back onto his gut, clutching at his back and telling the referee something… is he injured?!
Stew-O: I think Cy is signaling for the end here, folks! He seems to have gone in the corner, measuring SOSA up for something… I can only imagine one thing he has planned! He bides his time, letting the crowd get hyped up, and the moment SOSA makes it to his feet…! CALAMITY! HE’S RUSHING FOR CALAMI-
Jake Mercer: OH MY GOD! YES! YES! YES! STARMAKER OUT OF NOWHERE! JAKE SMITH JUST REVEALED HIMSELF FROM THE CROWD AND JUMPED THE BARRICADE TO CUT CY HENDERSON’S CALAMITY OFF WITH A STARMAKER! MY NAME TWIN IS HERE!
Flannery McCoy: And the referee was too busy checking on SOSA to have noticed! Jake Smith slides back out of the ring as quickly as he got in, and the referee is none the wiser! SOSA doesn’t seem to mind, though, as whatever back issue he was dealing with seems to have fixed itself! Cy Henderson is face-down on the mat, and SOSA sprints over to him, jumping in the air…!
Stew-O: PAID IN FULL! PAID IN FULL! THE DOUBLE CURB STOMP CONNECTS AND CY’S HEAD BOUNCES OFF THE MAT LIKE A BASKETBALL! SOSA TURNS HIM OVER AND COVERS HIM!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef began blaring again as SOSA raised his arm up with a mischievous grin on his face. The referee raised his other arm up to signify his victory, while Cy Henderson laid motionless on the mat after having suffered through two consecutive finishing maneuvers.)
Flannery McCoy: Cy Henderson may have had that match won, but Jake Smith had to burst in and ruin it!
Jake Mercer: That was revenge, Flannery! My name twin got his revenge for Cyclone’s attack on him after the Grand Rampage!
Stew-O: Whether by hook or by crook, though, SOSA Henderson was able to come out of the main event of Super Dynasty with the victory, and he’s looking pretty damn happy about it! Wait, who’s… that’s the World Heavyweight Champion! SOSA’s opponent for Fighting Spirit is here!
(SOSA’s happy face suddenly scowls as he looks down the ramp and sees Myles standing on the stage, giving him a slow clap. They both narrow their eyes at each other, having a staredown from the stage to the ring. Super Dynasty slowly fades to black as SOSA points a finger at Myles’ World Heavyweight Champion before gesturing around his waist that he’s ready for a second world title reign.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
