Voltage

(EAW intro plays.)

(A recap of last week’s Sunday Night Voltage is shown, as the camera then proceeds to transition over to the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, as pyro is seen erupting from the stage and the crowd is heard cheering loudly in response to this. It then goes over to the commentary booth where Rich Russillo, Tyrone Montgomery, and Persephone are seen.)

Rich Russillo: We are just one week away from the brand-exclusive Marquee Event Shock Value, welcoming you all to a special go-home edition of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!

Persephone: We’re almost there, finally, the pain is almost over…

Tyrone Montgomery: And we have a great show for you tonight! Dynasty versus Voltage Showcase galore as Aileen Murray faces Kai Rabeaux and Jaylond Stone faces Bridget Bridget. Bea Valentine and Universal Women’s Champion Milli Banks team up to face Methuselah and KASAI. And in our main event we have a massive six-person tag team match as Adam Lucas, Jake Smith, and EAW World Champion Michael Machina are forced to co-exist against the team of Dr. Bethany Blue, Limmy Monaghan, and Cameron Ella Ava! Let’s get right to it!

(Voltage fades towards the stage as ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney hits. The fans in attendance begin to cheer, and before long Captain Charisma begins making his way out. The Voltage Commissioner has a smile on his face as he walks out, and he is holding a microphone in his hand. Captain Charisma looks towards all of the cheering fans in the crowd, before finally he begins making his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Tyrone Montgomery: The Commissioner of Voltage is here and it looks like he has something to say to us right now. With Shock Value coming up and only being a week away, I think I’m interested in hearing what it is he has to say.

Rich Russillo: I think Shock Value is shaping up to be a very great show. There’s a lot of fantastic matches coming up, so I wonder what announcement Captain Charisma may have for us right now.

Persephone: I don’t think I’m interested in hearing whatever it is. Unless Luis is being brought back to Voltage, of course.

Tyrone Montgomery: I don’t think that’s it…

(Captain Charisma makes his way to ringside, walking up the steel steps and entering the ring. His entrance music begins to fade out, and Captain Charisma stands in the center of the ring before beginning to speak.)

Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen… WELCOME TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE! I’m sure you all know why I’m in such a good mood right now, as one week from now we’ll be here for Shock Value, which is bound to be an incredible event. The Voltage roster has been on fire this season and heading into Shock Value it’s clear that they haven’t been slowing down whatsoever. I’m really looking forward to this show, and with that being said I believe it’s clear that we’re not exactly done preparing for Shock Value, and that’s what I’m out here to address. Throughout the weeks we’ve seen the reveal of matches such as the EAW World Championship’s High Voltage match and the Ultimate X match that will take place next week. Right now, I’d like to take the time to reveal a few more of the stipulations we’ll be seeing at Shock Value!

(The fans cheer hearing this from Captain Charisma, who soon after begins to speak once again.)

Captain Charisma: So without wasting any time, why don’t we start with a Championship match? Effy McAvoy will be defending her New Breed Championship against Octavia at Shock Value, and I think we all know just how heated things have become between these two in the last few weeks. Seeing this I think it’s only appropriate where they fight in a match where they’ll have the chance to take all their hatred out on each other, and do some serious damage in creative ways. With that being said, this New Breed Championship match will be a SHOCK COLLAR MATCH!

(The cheers grow even louder, and Captain Charisma has a grin on his face seeing the positive reception from the fans. He waits for a moment, allowing the cheers to continue until finally he begins to speak.)

Captain Charisma: I know, this should be a great match. That’s not all either though, so let’s get to the next match! We’ve seen how things heated up in recent weeks between Ashlynn Quinn and the alliance of Selina Reyes and Candice Blair, leading to a match between Ashlynn and Selina being made. This match will see the return of a fan favorite match, so I’m sure you’re all going to be happy with what I’m about to say. At Shock Value, this match between Ashlynn Quinn and Selina Reyes will see the return of the ELECTRIC EEL DEATHMATCH!

(Once again the fans begin to cheer, this time even louder as the fans appear to be happy seeing that the Electric Eel Deathmatch will return.)

Captain Charisma: I know we tend to get into a bit of trouble for matches like this, but there was no way I could forget about a match you all seem to love. I’m looking forward to seeing how things go in that match, and-

(Before Captain Charisma could continue, ‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter hits. Ashlynn Quinn immediately begins storming out, holding a microphone in her hand as she stares at Captain Charisma. Captain Charisma doesn’t look too impressed, already knowing why Ashlynn is out there.)

Tyrone Montgomery: Ashlynn Quinn is out here now, and she doesn’t look too happy right now. Do we even need to guess why?

Rich Russillo: No, I don’t think we do. Ashlynn obviously doesn’t want to compete in a match like this, which is probably why she has a microphone in her hand.

Persephone: I don’t know why. A stipulation like this is the one thing that’d make one of her matches interesting.

(Ashlynn Quinn quickly rushes into the ring, beginning to speak as her music fades out.)

Ashlynn Quinn: No, something’s not right! You need to change this, I can’t compete in a match like that! It’s horrible! It’s disgusting, and Selina might try to ruin my fa-

Captain Charisma: Your face, right, I get it. That’s too bad, because it’s official and I’m not changing the stipulation.

Ashlynn Quinn: What!? But you have to! You can’t make me compete in a match like that! That’s not even fair! Obviously I can and will beat Selina Reyes, but why should I have to put my health and my looks at risk?? Why would you want me to have to suffer through an Electric Eel-

(Ashlynn pauses, not even able to finish saying the stipulation’s name.)

Ashlynn Quinn: …Why would you want me to suffer through a match like that? Isn’t it bad enough that Selina and Candice have been messing with me for weeks when it’s two-on-one? Do you want me to get hurt or something? I am Miss Voltage and I hold that title with honor. Do you think this is any way to treat me?

Captain Charisma: I’m sure you’ll be fine.

Ashlynn Quinn: No, no I won’t be fine! A match like this shouldn’t even be allowed to happen! It’s not safe, and it’s SO gross, and-

(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones hits, interrupting Ashlynn Quinn. The camera pans towards the stage, and both Selina Reyes and Candice Blair can be seen walking out, holding microphones in their hands. Neither Selina nor Candice look very impressed by Ashlynn and what she had to say, and the two begin to make their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Tyrone Montgomery: Selina and Candice were bound to show up once Ashlynn came out, and it looks like they didn’t bother wasting any time.

Rich Russillo: To be fair, I’m not so sure if anyone needed to keep letting Ashlynn complain about the stipulation her match with Selina just received.

Persephone: I definitely didn’t need to hear it. I’m glad that someone shut her up, but I’m not really happy that I now have to listen to these two speak as well.

(Selina Reyes and Candice Blair make their way into the ring, walking up to Ashlynn Quinn. Captain Charisma slowly just makes his way out of the ring, leaving the ring to the Elitists as Selina’s entrance music begins to fade out. After this, Selina begins to speak.)

Selina Reyes: Ashlynn you can say what you’d like, but personally I have no issue with the stipulation our match has received. I know how an Electric Eel Deathmatch works. It’s a unique stipulation in its own right, but it’s nothing that would stop me from defeating an Elitist like you. Ashlynn, you talk way too much for your own good. You’re a disgrace who has been given all the opportunities in the world to prove that you’re more than that, and instead of doing so you’ve done things like this. You complain because you may have to get your hands dirty. You cry because wrestling isn’t as pretty as you’d like it to be, and while this is what you spend every week worried about, you continue to enter the ring proving that your future as an in-ring competitor isn’t bright whatsoever. It never mattered what the stipulation for this match was Ashlynn, because no matter what kind of match this was, you were not going to walk out of Shock Value with the victory against me.

(After saying this, Candice Blair begins to speak.)

Candice Blair: To be honest Ashlynn you could’ve made this easier for yourself if you at least tried to go find a teammate. At least then someone could pick up the slack for you.

Ashlynn Quinn: I hope you know that I’ll be perfectly fine at Shock Value! After all, I already beat you twice this season, didn’t I Candice?

(Candice just rolls her eyes, and Ashlynn continues.)

Ashlynn Quinn: And Selina, I’m gonna come out of this on top at Shock Value so don’t you worry. I just don’t want to have to get anywhere near those disgusting eels, but obviously I can beat you! You decided to let Candice drag you down to her level and that’s not gonna get you anywhere, so you should be careful with what you say to me. I already beat Candice multiple times and proved that I deserve to be called Miss Voltage, and now it’s gonna be your turn because you two decided that you needed to come messing with me! You two are just so annoying, but like, I’m still good enough to beat you two on my own and after that, things are only gonna get better from there. You’re definitely not gonna beat me at Shock Value, so to be honest I don’t even think you should’ve bothered coming out here! You only wasted your time.

Selina Reyes: And complaining to the Commissioner over a stipulation he was never going to change isn’t a waste of time? Ashlynn, we both know how you beat Candice. Neither one of those victories were a result of you being the better wrestler, because you never were. The same will be true for our match at Shock Value Ashlynn. If you’re afraid of something as small as having your face damaged, what do you think will happen once it’s time for us to face off in a match where the loser will have no choice but to feel the effects of being met by electric eels?

Ashlynn Quinn: I’m gonna win, duh! I don’t like the stipulation for reasons that are COMPLETELY fair, but I’m still the better wrestler here! I know I can beat you Selina, and I am just SO tired of having to deal with you and Candice every week anyway! I think it’s about time that this ends and that I’m able to finally move on from you two, and there’s just no better way for me to end it than with another big marquee win! Really, I think you should be agreeing with me here. This stipulation is terrible, and since you’re clearly gonna lose at Shock Value, shouldn’t you want to do it in a match where you don’t have to worry about those nasty eels? Personally if it were up to me, we would have another Miss Voltage contest. Obviously I’d win and it wouldn’t even be close, but it’d be so much better than having to deal with those disgusting things.

(A smirk appears on the face of Selina Reyes after hearing this from Ashlynn.)

Selina Reyes: Ashlynn, do you really not understand that you’re the reason you’re even in this position right now? You continue to get yourself into trouble only to complain once your own actions backfire and blow up in your face. What’s about to happen at Shock Value will happen because you seem to think that Candice and I are just going to sit back and allow you to do as you please, but that’s not how it works. You should’ve realized way back at Wicked Games that it wasn’t going to be that way when Candice laid you out after what you did in order to win the match, but instead of keeping that part in mind you once again proved that you never actually learn. There’s only one reason you should be worried about the stipulation for this match Ashlynn, and it’s because there is no doubt that the one who will be on the receiving end of those electric eels is you.

(This gets a loud and mixed reaction, and Ashlynn Quinn doesn’t look happy knowing the stipulation that this match has.)

Ashlynn Quinn: Like I said, I’m winning at Shock Value. Selina, you can go back to following Candice around once this is over, because you’re not anywhere near good enough to beat me. At Shock Value I’m gonna beat you, and there I’ll prove that I can beat *both* of you all on my own! Just like I told Candice that she was nothing without you and this little “rivalry” between us, soon you’re gonna realize the same thing, because you’re just not on my level.

(Selina Reyes just looks at Candice Blair for a moment after Ashlynn says this, and the two Elitists seem to be thinking the same thing, as they have a similar expression on their faces. After a moment, both Selina and Candice drop their microphones.)

Tyrone Montgomery: AND SELINA REYES GOES AFTER ASHLYNN QUINN, TAKING HER TO THE MAT WITH AN ELBOW! CANDICE FOLLOWS SUIT, BEGINNING TO STOMP AWAY AT ASHLYNN QUINN AS SELINA HITS ASHLYNN WITH ELBOWS AND PUNCHES! ASHLYNN MAY HAVE SAID A BIT TOO MUCH, AS NEITHER CANDICE NOR SELINA APPEARED TO BE INTERESTED IN ENTERTAINING HER ANY LONGER!

Rich Russillo: Candice now pulling Ashlynn up before handing her over towards Selina, and now Selina begins to set up for the Oryx Awakening-

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT WAIT A SECOND! JUST BEFORE SELINA COULD HOOK ASHLYNN’S ARMS TO DELIVER THE MOVE, ASHLYNN WAS ABLE TO LIFT HER UPPER BODY UP BEFORE SENDING SELINA THROUGH THE ROPES WITH A HURRICANRANA!

Rich Russillo: Selina looks a bit surprised by that- BUT ASHLYNN DOESN’T GET MUCH TIME TO BREATHE, AS CANDICE IMMEDIATELY HITS HER WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! CANDICE BLAIR NOW PULLING ASHLYNN IN FOR CASTLE’S CRUMBLING- BUT LOOK AT ASHLYNN! ASHLYNN PULLS HER HEAD BACK WHILE GRABBING CANDICE’S ARM, AND NOW ASHLYNN TURNS AROUND BEFORE DROPPING CANDICE WITH RED BOTTOMS!!! HUGE MOVE BY ASHLYNN QUINN, AND THIS HAS BEEN A SURPRISING TURN OF EVENTS!

Persephone: These two are seriously incompetent if they can’t take out Ashlynn Quinn.

Tyrone Montgomery: I WOULDN’T SPEAK TOO SOON, AS SELINA REYES JUST RE-ENTERED THE RING, GRABBING ASHLYNN BEFORE SENDING HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! Ashlynn falls to the mat, and these two have already done damage to Ashlynn, but it looks like they’re trying to really send a message right now! Ashlynn slowly stumbles to her feet, AND NOW SELINA RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE-

Rich Russillo: NO! ASHLYNN DUCKS UNDER SELINA’S STRIKE, AND NOW ASHLYNN RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE JUMPING OFF OF THE MIDDLE ONE, CONNECTING WITH BAD & BOUJEE!!!

Tyrone Montgomery: ASHLYNN QUINN WAS ABLE TO GET THE UPPER HAND, TAKING OUT CANDICE BLAIR AND SELINA REYES!!! WHAT A SURPRISE AS ASHLYNN HAD TO FIGHT TWO-ON-ONE, BUT SOMETIMES A GOOD OPENING TO STRIKE IS ALL YOU NEED, AND IF ASHLYNN CAN PULL OFF STUFF LIKE THIS AT SHOCK VALUE, SHE MAY NOT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT THOSE ELECTRIC EELS AFTER ALL!

Rich Russillo: This is gonna be an interesting match. I can’t wait to see just how it plays out, especially with those eels involved!

(Ashlynn Quinn quickly gets to her feet, and after seeing that both Candice and Selina are down, a big smile begins to appear on her face. ‘Juno’ begins to play, and Candice Blair be seen at ringside, holding her jaw as she stares at Ashlynn Quinn with a frustrated look on her face, surprised that things turned out this way. Selina Reyes slowly rolls out of the ring as well, meanwhile Ashlynn Quinn remains in the ring, taunting the two Elitists who are still feeling the effects of the fight. From there, Voltage fades from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Ashlynn Quinn faces Selina Reyes in an Electric Eel Deathmatch..)

(Voltage faded to ringside.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLES MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE-FALL!

(“Young and Beautiful” by Rain Paris begins to play as Aileen Murphy walks onto the stage. She is looking confident here despite a mixed reaction from the audience. She makes her way down to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 143 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE THISTLE QUEEN”…AAILLLEEEENNN MURRRAYYY!

(She climbs into the ring and looks at the crowd. She awaits her opponent. Suddenly, ‘Burn in My Light’ by Mercy Drive plays. The crowd switches to complete booing as Kai Rabeaux walks out. Kai makes his way out to the stage and as always, he has an extremely confident look on his face.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 230 POUNDS…HE IS “THE FORERUNNER”….KAAAAIIII RABEAAAUXXXX!

Tyrone Montgomery: Kai Rabeaux is here from Dynasty, and I’m interested in seeing what he can do against another newcomer in Aileen Murray.

Rich Russillo: Me too. Kai is very full of himself, but that won’t matter as long as he’s able to deliver. Will he be able to do so tonight?

(Kai sneers at the crowd before slowly making his way towards the ring. He stops on the apron to stare at the audience. He then enters the ring and gets in the face of Aileen, much to the crowd’s dislike. The ref separates them and calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Tyrone Montgomery: There’s the bell and we are officially underway in this Interbrand contest! AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT COMES RABEAUX WITH THE FOREARM! That one hit hard, sending Voltage’s own Aileen Murray stumbling back into the ropes! He doesn’t waste much time following up either, sending her across the ring with the irish whip! Off the rebound he swings for another but she ducks right underneath it! He turns around just in time to be met with a forearm smash from Murray! She gets him with another and it drives him into the corner! She then takes a few steps back before lunging back into him! HIGH KNEE!

Rich Russillo: Or so she thought! He steps out of the way at the last possible moment! He then gets her with a nasty boot right to the gut! He drags her out of the corner and positions her for the snap dragon suplex! INSTEAD SHE SENDS AN ELBOW BACK RIGHT INTO HIS FACE! Despite that show of resiliency, Rabeaux keeps hold of her! HE THEN SPIKES HER DOWN WITH THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! She lands hard on her neck there and tries to roll back to her feet! He now places her in a headlock, taking a dominating position in this match up!

Persephone: Is she really going to let this douchebag embarrass Voltage?

Tyrone Montgomery: No, I don’t think she is! She starts fighting back, throwing punches right into the gut of her opponent! She then manages to shove him away! Rabeaux immediately comes right back at her, looking to take her down with a roundhouse kick! She ducks under it and gets him with a superkick right in the knee! She takes a few steps back…AND THEN ROCKS HIM WITH A SHINING WIZARD! He was caught on the side of the head there and that might have been a knockout blow!

Persephone: Oh? What? He doesn’t waste any time pulling himself towards the ropes. He makes sure that he can’t be covered this early in the match.

Rich Russillo: That was clever. She gives him his space and lets him get back up to his feet! She then…looks for the lock up? It seems like Rabeaux is going for it! THEY LOCK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! And the significantly larger Rabeaux is able to drive his opponent into the ropes…but she slips behind him at the last minute! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH A DROPKICK IN THE BACK! He’s sent forward and lands on the middle of the rope! He’s draped across it as she makes her way out onto the apron! SHE NOW LOOKS FOR THE SCISSORS KICK!

Tyrone Montgomery: But she isn’t able to land it! Rabeaux pulls his head back, saving himself! He then delivers a massive forearm strike to his opponent! It looks like Murray was really rocked by that one, she’s barely hanging onto the ropes! Rabeaux reaches over and takes hold of her…HE GETS HER UP AND OVER WITH THE VERTICAL SUPLEX! What a shocking display of strength! He then looks for the cover! Could he take this one early?

ONE!

T=

Persephone: I guess not. Aileen kicks out just before the two. Seems like our visitor has to put in a little more effort!

Rich Russillo: He lines up a shot and delivers a nasty kick across her spine! He then begins stomping down on her with fury, really trying to wear her down! Things are looking rather dire for The Thistle Queen! Rabeaux now drags her back up to her feet…AND HE MAKES THE ATTEMPT TO CONNECT WITH THE HALF-AND-HALF SUPLEX! BUT AILEEN MURPHY IS ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET! Her opponent scrambles to get back to his but she’s already on him! SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE! She gets him back up to a vertical base before getting him right across the jaw with a spinning back fist!

Tyrone Montgomery: That one hit like a wrecking ball and her opponent practically collapses! She is proving tonight that she can hit hard! Rabeaux is going to be on the wrong side of that for the rest of the evening! As her opponent is stunned, she makes her way up onto the top rope! You know what they say folks! Without any risk, there isn’t any reward! SHE GOES OFF THE TOP LOOKING FOR THE DIVING FRONT DROPKICK!

Persephone: But Kai manages to avoid it. Murray crashes and burns here, landing roughly on the mat! Rabeaux doesn’t hesitate taking advantage, kicking her arm out from underneath her as she tries to stand!

Rich Russillo: It seems he is just being ruthless right now! He has zero intention of letting up here! He now brings her back up to her feet…AND DRIVES A KNEE RIGHT INTO HER STOMACH! He then takes hold of her and drives another one right into her forehead! She is looking out of it here as he now drags her into the corner! He lines up his shot here…AND TRIES TO THE RUNNING HIGH KICK! He calls the Hollow Point! But his bullet doesn’t find its mark! Instead, Aileen rolls forward and underneath! As he tries to get unstuck…SHE GETS HIM WITH THE ROLLING ELBOW RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! He collapses back onto the mat and she looks for the cover!

ONE!

TW-

Tyrone Montgomery: But now it’s Rabueax who is able to kick out! Seems like he still has plenty of energy as well! But I don’t know how long that might last as she brings him back to his feet! SHE THEN BEGINS DELIVERING A SERIES OF STRIKES! She is just chopping away at him, driving him all the way to the corner! From there, she climbs up onto the ropes standing above him! SHE BEGINS RAINING DOWN HEADBUTTS, JUST PUNISHING HIM WHATEVER SHE CAN! BUT HE SHOVES DOWN AND AWAY!

Persephone: But she’s like a dog with a bone right now! SHE MAKES A RUN RIGHT BACK AT HIM! She catches him with a running knee right to the jaw! She isn’t going to let him go here…LOOKING TO FOLLOW UP WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE!

Rich Russillo: But he brings his knees up to block it! He then gets her with a quick boot to the jaw! He now repositions himself on the top rope! HE TRIES TO COME DOWN ON HER WITH A FLYING KNEE BUT AGAIN, ANOTHER DODGE! He hits the mat and rolls into the other corner! Aileen Murray approaches but takes an elbow right to the face! HE THEN GETS HER WITH A RUNNING LEAPING KNEE! It knocks her right off her feet! Here comes the cover as he hopes to capitalize!

ONE!

TWO!

Tyrone Montgomery: But no! She’s able to kick out at two! You can see the frustration on the face of Rabeaux! He was hoping he was going to take it there! He did not come here from Dynasty to lose! He brings her back up onto a knee…AND THEN TRIES TO KNOCK HER BACK DOWN WITH A SUPERKICK! BUT SHE CATCHES THE LEG! And she is rising back to her feet, keeping hold of her opponent’s leg as she does! MURRAY BRINGS HIM DOWN AND GETS HIM WITH A KNEE RIGHT ON THE NOSE! SHE THEN WINDS UP AND GETS HIM WITH A MASSIVE PUNCH!

Rich Russillo: That one nearly knocked him off his feet! What are they going to do about it now? She now takes him out with another dropkick straight to the chest! You can see the look in her eyes, she clearly wants to make her back up onto that top rope! And that is exactly what she begins to do here! Murray looks down on her opponent with a smile! HERE COMES THE CLAYMORE CRUSH! SHE COMES DOWN OFF THE TOP WITH THE SHOOTING STAR KNEE DROP!

Persephone: And she misses it. The only thing that she might crushed there is her own knee. Rabeaux now is able to slowly rise back to his feet despite that beating he just took. It looks like he’s barely able to sense what’s going on here…but he’s still closing in on Murray!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT SHE TAGS HIM WITH A HEADBUTT! She gets back to her feet and looks for a forearm! But Rabeaux is able to catch the arm! HE THEN DRILLS HER WITH THE FOREARM! He now tucks her in and tries to take her down with her another vertical suplex! He manages to get up into the air…BUT SHE BEGINS TO BRINGING KNEES DOWN ON HIS HEAD! Look at this! She hits him enough that he drops her down onto her feet! AND THEN SHE ROCKS HIM WITH THE THISTLE KNEE! Look at that beautiful kinsasha there! She definitely might have just taken this one!

ONE!

TWO!

T-

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THAT! He manages to kick out right before the three count! That was close, far too close for comfort! He has to figure out something here or he might be cooked! Aileen Murray though doesn’t intend on giving him that chance! As he goes to get back up, she takes hold of him! SHE LOOKS FOR THAT KELPIE KNEE! BUT AS SHE GOES DOWN FOR THE FAMEASSER, HER OPPONENT LIFTS HER UP! Rabeaux gets her high up in the air…AND THEN BRINGS HER DOWN WITH A MASSIVE POWERBOMB! He put a ton of strength behind that…so much that he hits the mat and rolls out of the ring!

Persephone: Are you serious? Someone better pin the other soon. We have way too much Voltage to get through. Aileen better step up her game fr.

Tyrone Montgomery: He follows her out there and picks her back up! He doesn’t seem to want to spend too much time on the outside. He rolls her back in and as he does, she kicks back at him with defiance! It catches him right under the chin and it seems to piss him off more than seems to have actually hurt him! He now rushes back inside the ring and picks her back up! HE GETS HER WITH A KICK ACROSS THE CHEST! AND THEN HE TAKES HER KNEE OUT! Now he begins going rapid-fire here, delivering as many kicks to the chest as he can! HE THEN WINDS UP AND LOOKS FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE TO FINISH THE COMBINATION!

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND LEAPS BACK TO HER FEET! MURRAY RUNS TO THE CORNER AND LEAPS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE! She lands a superman punch right across the face of her opponent and both of them collapse! That was a magnificent move but now both of these competitors are down! They are doing whatever they can tonight to prove themselves and they are doing one hell of a job!

Persephone: Can one of them just get back up to their feet already?

Tyrone Montgomery: It looks like both of them heard you there! Both of these young elitists rise back to their feet! Aileen Murry gives him a glare before beginning to run the ropes! SHE LOOKS FOR THE ESSEX DESTROYER! BUT KAI RABEAUX CATCHES HER AND THROWS HER UP! SHE LANDS HARD RIGHT ON HER TORSO! Now he begins to run the ropes as she gets to her knees! KAI RABEAUX NEARLY TAKES HER HEAD OFF WITH A RUNNING KNEE! It catches her perfectly on the jaw and I think she might be out of it!

Rich Russillo: That was a hard-hit there and he definitely wants to capitalize on it! He heads over to the ropes and waits for her to get back on her feet! Look at the smile on his face here! HE LEAPS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS THAT SPRINGBOARD CUTTER ON MURRAY! He refers to that as the Crystal Kingdom Cutter! He goes for the cover now!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Persephone: Look at that, she kicks out. She just got annihilated but at least she’s still in this. For now.

Tyrone Montgomery: I don’t know how long that might be! He brings her back up to her feet and nails her with a forearm to the face! He drives her into the ropes now and an idea crosses his mind! HE WRAPS HER ARMS IN THE ROPES! Look at that! She is now effectively trapped by Kai! And you can hear this crowd voicing their disapproval here but he doesn’t care! HE NOW BEGINS TO DELIVER SWIFT, POWERFUL KICKS INTO HER CENTER MASS! She has no escape, no way to defend herself! He keeps going until she finally manages to pull herself free! She collapses onto the mat!

Rich Russillo: And now he delivers a kick right to the side of her head! She really can’t catch a break right now! It seems like Kai Rabeaux has managed to seize control of this match! He drags her into the corner now! He places her onto the top rope…you have to wonder what he might have in mind now! He climbs up after his opponent and he takes hold of Aileen Murray! HE LOOKS FOR THE AVALANCHE SPANISH FLY!

Persephone: Now she fights back. She shoves him off the top rope and he crashes to the mat. This actually might be her chance to not embarrass herself!

Tyrone Montgomery: She balances herself on the top rope… getting ready to fly! BUT KAI LUNGES FORWARD AND GETS HER WITH A SUPERKICK! HE THEN PULLS HER RIGHT OFF THE ROPES AND GETS HER WITH THE VERTICAL SUPLEX! That was a beautiful counter there and he manages to keep her down still! He now drags her back up…AND GETS HER WITH REDLINED! The Northern Lariat makes contact and he covers!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

Rich Russillo: SHE KICKS OUT! Aileen Murray showcasing some real resilience tonight! But she is in a very rough position here! Kai Rabeaux manages to stay in control here, doing whatever he has to in order to keep her down! He brings her back up to a vertical base and tries to get her up for a vertical suplex! SHE MANAGES TO SLIP BEHIND AND GETS HIM WITH THE ROLL-UP PIN! Could she steal it?

ONE!

TWO!

TH-

Persephone: Apparently not! Kai Rabeaux kicks out right before the three and immediately gets up to his feet! HE THEN GETS HER WITH A BICYCLE KICK RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! She didn’t even get the chance to get back up there. Yikes.

Tyrone Montgomery: Yikes indeed. He is going to town here! Kai Rabeaux has turned this around earlier and never lost hold! He goes to the corner and watches her crawl on his knees! He looks out at the Voltage crowd and he is absorbing their disdain! HE THEN RUSHES FORWARD AND EXECUTES HIS OPPONENT! THE BLADE OF BABYLON CONNECTS! This one is over for Aileen Murray as Rabeaux covers the leg for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Burn in my Light’ by Mercy Drive begins to play as Kai stands back up, looking up at the hostile crowd with a smirk. He’s pleased knowing that he has picked up the victory, and before long the referee raises Kai’s hand, all while Aileen rolls out of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…”THE FORERUNNER”…KAI RABEAUX!

Tyrone Montgomery: WOW! That was a solid performance out of both competitors! I mean, Aileen was firing on all cylinders for most of this match! However, once Kai Rabeaux was able to establish control, he did not let up!

Rich Russillo: That was quite a win for our visitor from Dynasty! Congratulations to Kai, who did a good job of building some momentum tonight!

(Kai Rabeaux stands in the middle of the ring, hand held high. Aileen is seen on the outside, looking disappointed. The camera fades elsewhere.)

(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we see Chiyo Gedo in his casual attire walking through the hallways of the backstage area, sporting a black eye. He looks furious following the events that took place after his match with Candice Blair as he looks around, looking to find the person who caused all the damage to him. He finally spots them as the camera pans over to reveal Bridget Bridget, who appears to be with her camera crew as the segment switches to the live stream that she is having right now.)

Bridget Bridget: Thank you, Mark, for the 100 gifted subs. Can we spam the chat of the person who gifted all those subs?! Spam the chat with W’s. Let’s get some Ws for Mark for all those gifted subs who told me that what I did to Chiyo was so des-

Chiyo Gedo: How about you quit that nonsense and pay attention to me for a second?

(Bridget turns around to see Chiyo as the segment switches back to the regular camera. Bridget then turns back around to her live stream as she tells her viewers…)

Bridget Bridget: Give me a quick moment, chat!

(Bridget then turns back around to Chiyo as she responds to him by saying…)

Bridget Bridget: Do you know how rude you have to be to interrupt my live stream? People spend their time and energy invested in me, so how–

Chiyo Gedo: Does it look like I care about all that? Look, I’m here to tell you I’m tired of wasting my time going back and forth with someone like you, someone who is more focused on her livestreams and giveaways, and I simply do not wish to engage any further. I have more important matters to attend to, matters that don’t involve revolving my life around live streaming and social media. I’m getting back on track on ending this season on a high note, and I was on a stride up until last week when you decided you wanted to come out after my match and attack me with that pink chair across my back and against my skull. I don’t need to continue to waste my time and energy on people like you, who have provided so little in life that they have to waste oxygen entertaining 2000 followers on a live stream. I have bigger intentions, and I have bigger goals, and Bridget, you’re just small vermin that I need to put on the side.

(Bridget looks quite offended at what Chiyo just said to her as she responds right back to him by saying…)

Bridget Bridget: Umm… excuse me? Firstly, I’m stunning as hell. I wouldn’t even be classified as a vermin, so don’t be disrespectful and compare me to filth again. And secondly, that is all your fault anyways, Chiyo. This situation would have been over and done with right now if you just agreed that you’re a loser! Like seriously, why is it such a big issue for you to not just admit and tell everyone here the truth that you are a loser here in EAW? If you do that, this would all be done for you, and you can get back to whatever high note you want to end this season on, whatever that means. You can get back to staying mediocre if you just save everyone’s time and tell them what you are. I mean, look at what the chat is saying. Danny tells me that this Chiyo Gedo is such a dork through a 5-dollar superchat, Jacob donates 3 dollars and says that Chiyo Gedo is just too afraid to admit he’s a loser #ILOVEYOUBRIDGET, and look here, even this person says–

(Chiyo shouts out as he seems very frustrated with Bridget, who has turned back to look at her stream and read her chat.)

Chiyo Gedo: Again!! I don’t care about your live stream and what you do with it. I don’t care what random individual wants to tell me their biased views and opinions because the truth is I’m not a loser, and I will not claim to be a loser…. If there is anybody that should be considered a loser, it should be you, Bridget. I mean, after all, I was the one that defeated you in that ring weeks ago. I won, and the truth is that you weren’t even close, yet you dared to tell me that I should admit to just being a loser and be done with it?

(This would cause Bridget to get upset and mad with Chiyo as she responds right back to him and says…)

Bridget Bridget: Oh please!!!! That was just a lucky victory for you, it was a fluke in the history books! Your win against me is an unlikely odd event happening, where in a universe that small, chance managed to beat me. Your stupid fluke win delayed my first win celebration, which was supposed to happen after I beat you, but of course, Chiyo Gedo managed to find a way to get a win over me despite being a massive loser. Again, Chiyo, if you are more focused on something else other than me, which I don’t know why you wouldn’t, but in your case, if you are… Just swallow your pride and admit to everyone that you are a loser, that you are a man that considers yourself a loser within EAW. Everyone already knows it. You could ask anyone. My chat knows it, Tyrone Montgomery knows it, Rich Russillo knows it. Hell, I could even call up my biggest hater of my streams, and they would still tell me that they know that Chiyo Gedo is a loser that just can’t admit to it right now.

Chiyo Gedo: Why would I ever admit to anyone that I’m a loser? You sound foolish, Bridget. I’m quite surprised you even have a mass following in the first place. Are you going to tell the next person you should admit that they’re also a loser? Are you getting to a point where you attack with a steel chair because you got called that same insult back around? No wonder being a live streamer was the route you went with; any other career choice would have gone terribly for you. The fact is, Bridget, I am an elitist that can bound for much greater heights. My determination to end this season on a high note after how the first half of the season went down is very high. I’m worried about how I’m going to end Season 18 while you’re worried about not getting banned from social media.

Bridget Bridget: Awww, how cute. You want to tell me that you’re not surprised that I went down the route of being a streamer, and yet I managed to become a successful one. Not someone who live streams for 20 to 30 people; I mean, live streaming at this very moment 2000+ viewers and don’t even get me started on how many tune in during my Instagram Lives. You see, even though you might have gotten a fluke win over me, it doesn’t change the fact that you’re still a loser. I’m someone who has tasted success and knows what it means to be successful at a career choice, so much so that I’m entering into another and, before you know it, will be a success here too. You, on the other hand, have had failed opportunity after failed opportunity. You have never tasted actual success compared to someone as stunning as me.

Chiyo Gedo: Your success in the streaming world is completely irrelevant here in EAW. I simply couldn’t care for how many viewers you get on what platform because none of that matters when the bell rings and shows you who the victor is, and judging by what happens when we square off, it is much clearer. You were beaten by me, I was the one with my arm raised high; you were the one who needed to inflict even more pain on me simply because of me retorting your past comments right back to you. It wasn’t a fluke win. No matter how much you want to cope and even with your success outside the ring, you’re a forever loser within this sport, so perhaps you should stay in your current profession and leave wrestling while you can.

Bridget Bridget: Why would I ever want to leave? I could do this to someone like you!

(Bridget proceeds to low-blow Chiyo out of nowhere! Chiyo crumbles over as he drops down to a kneeling position, meanwhile, Bridget turns back to her viewers and her camera crew and says…)

Bridget Bridget: Anyways, I have a match coming up, so I’m going to have to stop for now, so until next time, bye chat!

(The stream ends, but Bridget has one last thing to say to Chiyo as she says…)

Bridget Bridget: See you around, loser.

(Bridget leaves as Chiyo tries to recompose herself, looking on with much anger and rage towards her as the scene fades to black.)

(A commercial is shown for EAW 2K25 featuring Jake Smith on the MyRise mode for 10 hours.)

(‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous! begins to play throughout the speakers as the crowd gives a mixed reception for the New Breed Champion herself, Effy McAvoy. Effy comes out, giggling and enjoying all of the shining lights. She raises the New Breed Championship up for a moment, soaking in the moment before putting it on her shoulder and making her way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME…THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION… ‘THE OMEN’…EFFY MCAVOY!!!!!!!

Tyrone Montgomery: In a week from now, Effy McAvoy will be walking into her first title defense since winning the title back at King of Elite over a strong champion in BRAE. I’m wondering what’s going on in Effy’s mind. Especially, when you count factors like this being her first title defense and Ahren Fournier being attacked by Octavia, which is the reason why we’re getting this match in the first place.

Rich Russillo: I would assume that there’s a ton of stress weighing in her mind. But, I would assume that Ahren Fournier has prepared her for moments like these. She’s being mentored by one of the best in the business. Someone who has been through a lot himself. I’m assuming that Ahren has given her the best advice possible and that Effy will be ready for Shock Value and most importantly, Octavia.

Persephone: No one thought that Effy McAvoy would be in this position. I can’t name one person, but Effy McAvoy and maybe Ahren Fournier, who thought that Effy would be in this position of her career. If you were to have told me six months ago that an Ahren Fournier stan would be New Breed Champion, I would have asked what the fuck you were smoking? :mjlol:

Tyrone Montgomery: I’m interested to see what Effy McAvoy has to say about everything. This should be good.

(‘Psycho’ dies down as Effy McAvoy is in the middle of the ring. She has a microphone in her possession. She waits for the crowd to die down a bit before speaking.)

Effy McAvoy: At Shock Value, I am going to be walking into my first title defense as New Breed Champion. As champion, I want this reign to mean something. I want this championship to mean something. I want to mean something. I have seen champions completely bomb and not be able to handle the pressure and responsibility that comes with being a champion. I don’t want to add my name to the list. I want to carry this championship and make it mean something like BRAE and Michael Machina did.

(Effy McAvoy looks into the hard camera, almost like she’s looking into the soul of someone at home.)

Effy McAvoy: Like, you did, Ahren. It’s a huge task, but I am going to do everything I can to make you proud. You have always assured me that I don’t need to be like Michael Machina or BRAE. That I don’t need to be anyone, but me. You have accepted me. You have accepted me as someone who you can mold into your vision. I’m almost like a second pet to you, honestly. I am not mad about that. I see the way Jennipurr gets treated and she gets treated better than a lot of humans. Designer outfits, gourmet meals and weekly spa trips. If this is how you treat people and animals that you stand by your side, I don’t mind being a pet at all. Anything that involves standing next to you and smell–beholding your GOATness, that’s a win in my book. But, I look to add another win to my book by retaining the New Breed Championship against Octavia.

(The crowd boos at Effy McAvoy name dropping Octavia. Effy takes her eyes off the hard camera and away from Ahren Fournier, who may or may not be watching this promo. The booing manages to look around. She nods, totally understanding their disliking of Octavia. Someone who has created some enemies since she’s arrived in EAW.)

Effy McAvoy: Yeah, I don’t like her either. I faced her in her debut match. It was the first round in the Empress of Elite tournament. When I first talked to her, I tried to relate to her. I brought up the issues with my own parents. Maybe, we could have bonded over family members that we’d like to cave their skulls in with a hammer. Maybe, we could have been great friends. But, she had to go out of her way to ruin that. But, it seems like she ruined a bunch of things for herself. She’s managed to upset the wrong people. It seemed like she didn’t gain any favors by attacking Cleopatra at ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains’ back in December. I mean, what did Cleopatra do that was so wrong to Octavia? To me, Octavia was nothing more than jealous of Cleopatra. Cleopatra is a former World Champion. She’s a Hall of Famer. One of the greatest of all time. Meanwhile, no one even knew about Octavia. If anything, Cleopatra gave Octavia a bit of TV time and this is how Octavia repays her? Talk about ungratefulness. That’s what separates me and Octavia. You need to have all of that glory to get some validation. Meanwhile, I just need me. While Ahren is an extension, I got myself to validate –

(‘Just Close Your Eyes’ by Waterproof Blonde cuts off Effy McAvoy as Octavia comes out, rolling her eyes and clearly not amused by what Effy has to say. She already has a microphone in her possession. Her music dies down, but the crowd’s reception has not.)

Octavia: Oh that’s cute, Effy. You want your reign to mean something. You want the New Breed Championship to mean something. You want to mean something. That’s cute, but the New Breed Championship means nothing until I get my hands on it. You are disgracing that championship each time I see it on your shoulder or wrapped around your waist. Almost looks like a little girl who treats the title like a toy rather than a prestigious championship. You want to talk about ungratefulness? Well, you should be grateful that you were able to get this title reign underneath your belt at all. You were able to get your fifteen minutes of fame, but it’s coming to an end at Shock Value.

(The crowd begins to boo as Effy McAvoy shakes her head.)

Effy McAvoy: My fifteen minutes comes to an end at Shock Value? I like to see you try, but it won’t be easy, Octavia. If you wanted a shot at becoming champion, the last thing that you should have done was come after me. I know that I can put you down and the only thing that’ll be different at Shock Value is the fact that this will be a lot worse for you. There is NOTHING that you can do to take this title away from me knowing what it means to me. I’d do anything to keep the New Breed Championship. You are just like all the negative people that I have heard all of my life. You are nothing more than those negative people, trying to fill my head with all of these negative thoughts. You, Octavia, are just like my parents. You are just like my parents who would talk down on this dream of being a wrestler. Just like my parents who would tear down my Ahren posters. Just like my parents and other people who never seemed to understand me. Just like those people who didn’t think that I’d be the one to dethrone BRAE. Those people who were not happy to see me succeed. I remember walking into the back and not one congratulations, not one pat on the back, not one “good job.” They all ignored me. But, that didn’t matter because Ahren gave me a congratulations, he gave me a slight pat on the back. He told me “good job.” This championship is what intertwines me and Ahren’s careers forever. And, do you think that I’m willing to give that up? I am not going to give that up, Octavia. This championship means so much to me and I’m willing to put you six feet underground to keep it in my hands. You aren’t willing to go that far to win this title. I want to keep this title more than you want to win it.

Octavia: That’s where you’re wrong, Effy. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to leave Shock Value with the New Breed Championship. Poor you, you were ignored all of your life because you were nothing more than a freak with no friends. You were ignored because they knew that you were destined to be a nobody. For me? They look at me as some mediocre bitch who relies on the destruction of the fallen Cleopatra. But, honey, I am way more than that. I mean, what other woman would get to face a former World Champion in Dr. Bethany Blue in her THIRD match in the company? Who would be more capable of pushing the Doctor to her limit to the point where she needs to constantly gaslight herself into believing that it was ‘easy’ to put me down? Not you, but me. She couldn’t defeat me without Cleopatra in her corner and deep down, she knows that. While on the record books, she walked away with the victory, I left her bleeding and her brains battered. If I did that to a mainstay like Bethany, imagine what I’ll do to you at Shock Value? You think that I’m not going to go as hard as I did with Bethany? You don’t think that I’m not ready to inflict the same amount of punishment? I am, but this time it’s going to be different. While trying to warn me that Shock Value is going to be worse for me, I am going to be straightforward in telling you that Shock Value is going to be a lot worse than the treatment that I gave Bethany at King of Elite. I won’t just batter your brains, I’ll completely pummel it until you’re left with nothing, but a pool of your own blood. You won’t be looking up after I’m doing with you, you’ll be seeing nothing, but pitch black.

Effy McAvoy: You’re more than welcomed to try, Octavia. Your words don’t scare me. I’m not going to run away and hide. I’m not going to run to Ahren and beg him to hide me. No, he’d want me to take the challenge head out. He’d want me to make him proud by stepping up to you and defeating you. I want nothing more than avenge Ahren after you put your grubby hands on him. You made it personal with me by going after Ahren. You think that I am really not going to give you hell after what you put him through? You don’t get to walk around with zero repercussions for your actions. You crossed the line with me when you attacked Ahren. That’s something that you will never be able to take away. That is the biggest mistake you made leading up to Shock Value. A mistake that you will regret. Maybe, not now, but at Shock Value when you step aside the ring with not only a woman who wants to keep this championship on her shoulder, but a woman who wants to avenge ‘The GOAT.’

Octavia: I did you a favor, Effy. You don’t have to ride the coattails of Ahren Fournier going into Shock Value. I gave you a small blessing in disguise. Just like attacking Cleopatra at ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains’ was a blessing in disguise for me. It was something that I needed to show everyone that I am more than ready to be better than Cleopatra. There was nothing to tie me to her. Just like there is nothing that should tie you down, Effy. That’s exactly the energy that this match needs. There is nothing holding us down from beating the hell out of each other. You have the opportunity to be better than Ahren Fournier. Just like I have the opportunity of being better than Cleopatra. You can be upset about what happened to Ahren, but I could have done a lot worse…to him. Maybe that’s what I’ll do. At Shock Value, I’ll not only leave you in a pool of your own blood, but I’ll go find Ahren and do the same thing –

Tyrone Mongtomery: IT SEEMS LIKE EFFY MCAVOY DID NOT LIKE THAT! SHE DIDN’T EVEN GIVE OCTAVIA THE OPPORTUNITY TO FINISH HER SENTENCE BEFORE SHE POUNCED ON ‘THE LAST QUEEN!’ EFFY IS NOT GOING TO LET ANYONE TALK ABOUT AHREN FOURNIER LIKE THAT! OCTAVIA LOOKS LIKE SHE MAY REGRET THAT AS EFFY IS CONNECTING WITH LEFT AND RIGHT STRIKES TO THE FACE OF OCTAVIA! OCTAVIA IS SHRIEKING, TRYING TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY! BUT, EFFY BEGINS TO CLAW THE EYES OF OCTAVIA –

Rich Russillo: OCTAVIA MANAGES TO GET HERSELF AWAY FROM EFFY MCAVOY! OCTAVIA BEGINS TO BACK AWAY TO THE CORNER! JUST LOOK AT THE EYES OF EFFY!

(Effy McAvoy’s eyes tell the entire story. She is staring right into the soul of Octavia. She is more than angry about the warning that Octavia not only gave her, but Ahren Fournier. Someone that she holds near and dear to her heart. Someone that she vows to make proud of her. Octavia has found a way to back into the corner, almost a bit freaked out about Effy’s anger.)

Effy McAvoy: (off-mic) I AM GOING TO KILL YOU, BITCH!

Persephone: EFFY MCAVOY POUNCES AT OCTAVIA AT THE CORNER! EFFY BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH MASSIVE RIGHT HANDS TO THE SKULL OF HER CHALLENGER! THEN, SHE MANAGES TO GRAB OCTAVIA BY HER BLONDE HAIR, BUT OCTAVIA MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A HUGE SLAP TO THE FACE OF EFFY! THIS SENDS HER COLLAPSING TO THE GROUND! OCTAVIA MANAGES TO NAIL A SUPERKICK AS THAT SENDS EFFY BACK TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES! BUT, STILL, YOU CAN SEE THAT EFFY IS FINDING HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET! BUT, OCTAVIA RUNS AFTER THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!

Tyrone Montgomery: ‘OVO’ – THE SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER CONNECTS ON EFFY MCAVOY AS OCTAVIA ROLLS BACK TO HER KNEES! SHE LOOKS DOWN AT EFFY WHO IS MORE THAN OUT! THEN, SHE LOOKS AT THE NEW BREED CHAMPION THAT EFFY DROPPED AFTER GOING AFTER OCTAVIA!

(Octavia is eyeing the New Breed Championship that Effy McAvoy dropped when she threw the first punch at Octavia. Octavia begins to pick up the title from the ground, looking at it. Her eyes were completely mesmorized by the title – the prestige, the lineage, the legacy that this championship has created over more than a decade. A championship that has been the starting point for so many notable Elitists. From Jamie O’Hara to Andre Walker to Myles to Raven Roberts to Michael Machina, to BRAE and Octavia looks to add her name next at Shock Value.)

Rich Russillo: Is this foreshadowing Shock Value? Will Octavia look to end Effy McAvoy’s reign early? Will Effy McAvoy find a way to retain it?

(The crowd is roaring in boos. Octavia places the New Breed Championship flat on Effy McAvoy’s stomach. Effy is still down as Octavia gives a sinister wave before exiting the ring, more than proud of her statement made.)

Persephone: Honestly, I’m just glad that’s over and done. Let’s move on.

(With that, Voltage fades into a screenbar.)

[SCREENBAR – Last Week]

(The camera opens up to video clips of what transpired following the events of last week’s Voltage. The kids of Xander Payne, Historia and Maximus, can be seen speaking to Xander after they accepted Solomon Stane’s challenge for a match in his place. Xander is seated on the couch, and he looks annoyed given the circumstances as he clearly had no idea of what was going on. Peyton Payne is seen standing by, and she isn’t amused whatsoever.)

Historia Payne: Pleeeeaaaaaaaase!

Maximus Payne: Come on, you have to!

Xander Payne: No, I don’t. Like I said, I’m retired. I don’t know why you two decided to try to accept someone’s challenge for me, but I can’t just go back on my word. I promised that I would have my last match and after that, I was done. I know you guys loved seeing me wrestle, but I think it’s time for me to call it a career.

Maximus Payne: But it’s Solomon Stane! He’s the Hardcore Champion, and he beat Methuselah, and he almost won King of Elite too!

Historia Payne: You can beat him, can’t you?

Xander Payne: Look, it doesn’t matter. I’m sure Solomon and I would definitely have a great match, but those days are behind me. Look, Voltage is in a great place right now and there’s a ton of great Elitists to look out for. You have Michael Machina, you have Adam Lucas, you have Solomon Stane, you have Dr. Bethany Blue, Bea Valentine, and a lot more. You don’t need me to be in the ring anymore, and I hope you know that I don’t appreciate having matches nearly made without my knowledge because you two decided to do that.

Historia Payne: :lupe: We’re sorry.

Xander Payne: It’s fine, as long as we can put this behind us. It looks like they have a big show planned already for Shock Value, so you don’t even need me to be there. Just enjoy the show, I’m sure it’ll be great.

(Historia and Maximus both look disappointed hearing that Xander doesn’t intend to face Solomon Stane on Shock Value, but they don’t argue back. After this however, the camera cuts to a separate day throughout the week. While Xander’s children aren’t seen in this clip, Xander and his wife are seen speaking to each other in their room, and neither of them appear to be too happy.)

Peyton Payne: No, you said you were done.

Xander Payne: I know, and I am done. I’m just saying, they both really want me to have this match and you saw how upset they were when I told them no.

Peyton Payne: That doesn’t mean you need to go and keep getting yourself hurt. You remember what happened last time you decided to stay around longer than you were supposed to. You didn’t just put yourself in danger. What if something would’ve happened to the kids?

Xander Payne: Listen, I know things got out of hand a few months ago, and I’m sorry for that. I didn’t even want to face Limmy at King of Elite but after what he did I obviously didn’t have a choice. All that is done so I know I need to stay out of the ring now, I just don’t want to disappoint them.

Peyton Payne: It’s not worth it. You’ve been doing this long enough, you need to be here with your family. Wrestling isn’t going anywhere, they can always just keep watching. I know they miss you in the ring but they’re going to get over it eventually.

(Xander doesn’t respond immediately, taking the time to think as Peyton continues.)

Peyton Payne: Just leave it alone. You have no reason to face Solomon Stane or anyone else for that matter. You’ve been telling me for months that you’d be done, this should be an easy decision.

Xander Payne: I don’t know, I just want to give them what they want. I need some time to think.

Peyton Payne: About what? You should have already retired months ago. We can’t keep doing this.

Xander Payne: I know, I know. I told you that I was going to retire, I just want to think about it for a bit.

(Peyton doesn’t look pleased knowing that she has already had these kinds of arguments with Xander Payne in the past months, but following the clips of the two arguing and Xander speaking to the kids, the camera transitions to what is now live footage. Xander Payne is seen seated on the couch once more, only this time he is looking towards a camera that has been set up in front of him. Historia and Maximus are seen nearby, as well as Peyton who is behind him. After taking some time to collect his thoughts, Xander finally begins to speak.)

Xander Payne: Last week I was given a choice I didn’t think I’d once again have to make, and that was to either continue my wrestling career or go forward with my retirement. I believed that my career was already over and had already explained that my time was up, but my children here took it upon themselves to accept Solomon Stane’s challenge for a match at Shock Value. To be honest, them going that far really surprised me. I didn’t think they’d do something like that, and trust me, it really put me in a tough spot. Now I had to decide what I was going to do next. I had to figure out what I should do about a match being made without my knowledge. For a while I wasn’t entirely sure, and for the past week I’ve spent a lot of time talking with my family trying to sort this whole mess, but all of this has made me realize something.

(Xander stops for a moment, taking a deep breath before following through with what he’s about to say.)

Xander Payne: As much as I know that I need to be right here with my family, I’m not entirely ready to walk away from all of this yet.

(Peyton Payne just shakes her head, not pleased as Xander continues.)

Xander Payne: I’ve been wrestling for a very long time. This has been such a significant part of my life, and while I know there will eventually be a time where I don’t even have a choice and walking away from all of this is the only thing I’ll be able to do, now is not that time. I’m not the kind of man that likes to go back on their promises. It was never my intention to tell a lie or to say anything that wasn’t true at the time, but my children want me to get back in that ring, and as much as I’ve tried to tell myself that I couldn’t keep letting that happen, it would be wrong if I didn’t do it. It would be wrong if I didn’t give them what they wanted when I know I still have it in me to keep going. I’m not sure how much time I have left. I’m not sure just what heights I can reach at this moment, but I do know one thing and it’s that I’m in no condition to give up now. My wrestling career is not over yet, and that brings me to the man who started all of this, Solomon Stane.

Xander Payne: Solomon, I know that you challenged me a few weeks ago, which is exactly why my children did what they did. They wanted to see me face you, and you gave them the opportunity to see that. Or at least you tried to give them that when they challenged me. Honestly, when you first put out that challenge, there’s a reason you didn’t get a response for me. I was staying true to my word. I was putting wrestling behind me and that meant not allowing myself to entertain things like this, but Solomon things have changed, so if it’s an answer you want I’m going to give you exactly that. Solomon, it would be great facing you at Shock Value. The Championship doesn’t need to be on the line. I just want to face one of EAW’s fastest rising stars, so if you’re asking to hear it from me rather than my kids, here it is. I accept your challenge.

(This receives a loud response from the fans, and Xander continues to speak after this.)

Xander Payne: I’m sure this isn’t going to be an easy match. You’re a tough competitor, and that’s exactly what I need right now. You’re not just any Elitist on the roster. You’re the Hardcore Champion, and my children had to have wanted me to face you for a reason. I’m interested in seeing what you can do at Shock Value, and beyond that, I’m looking forward to being back with EAW full time.

(Both Historia and Maximus look happy, cheering after the announcement from Xander. Peyton on the other hand looks disappointed, not happy that Xander will continue wrestling. After this the camera fades away from the live feed which is still active, and back to ringside, where a unique chair can be seen set up inside of the ring. Along with this Solomon Stane and Trixie Stane can be seen standing in the ring, and while the Hardcore Champion is holding a microphone in his hand, Trixie is carrying something else, which can’t be seen as it is covered. The two had paid close attention to the video that had played on the titantron, and appear to be amused seeing how things have played out.)

Tyrone Montgomery: This has been a chaotic last few weeks, but one way or another we got to that Shock Value match after all! Solomon Stane will be facing Xander Payne, and it looks like Solomon has something to say to us before the big match.

Rich Russillo: This is a very interesting match, but before Solomon Stane begins to speak to us all I just have to add that it is great hearing that Xander Payne is officially back in the ring! I didn’t expect this at all.

Persephone: Somehow on top of everything else, Xander is bad at retiring too. He finds new ways to outdo himself.

(Solomon stares at the titantron, where Xander Payne is still seen waiting to hear what Solomon Stane has to say. After a moment, a smirk appears on the face of Solomon Stane as he finally begins to speak.)

Solomon Stane: It’d appear that it is now official. The man finally decided to show his face, and now there should be no questioning whether or not I will be facing Xander Payne at Shock Value. Xander, I’m glad that you finally came to your senses and stopped hiding. To let a challenge go ignored showed a level of cowardice that was too much even for you, so it’s good to see that you’ve decided to stop allowing your children to speak on your behalf. However, your insistence on catering to them is only going to get you hurt, because while you say you’ll be back with EAW full time, a match against me at an event like Shock Value was the worst thing that could happen to an Elitist hoping to have a long run ahead of them. I understand that you believe that this is just going to be a good return to the ring for you, but Xander, you’re going to be welcomed back to Voltage in the worst way possible and it starts with me and the chair you see in this ring right now.

Solomon Stane: See, in case you haven’t realized it yet, our match at Shock Value will not just be a normal match. Since our match will be happening on a stage such as Shock Value, we’ll be facing each other in a match that gives me full control of what happens to you. I already made it clear that this was never going to be a pleasant experience for you, but since you need the message to be made even clearer, allow me to tell you everything you need to know. Our match at Shock Value will be a match where anything goes. Our match will be a match where the winner isn’t decided by a pinfall or a submission. Instead the winner will be decided when one Elitist can no longer continue, and that’s because they’ll have been strapped to this chair and electrocuted. Xander, our match at Shock Value will be an Electric Chair match.

(This causes a loud reaction from the fans, and Peyton can be seen looking towards Xander, even more unsure of his decision to go through with wrestling again. Solomon isn’t finished however, as he turns towards Trixie.)

Solomon Stane: I believe it’s time to show them just what that means for them.

(Trixie nods, and uncovers the object in her hand, revealing it to be a watermelon. She hands it to Solomon, who places it in the electric chair and straps it in. After this, Solomon begins to speak once more.)

Solomon Stane: Xander, when you spoke to your children you missed something very important, and that was to tell them that your decision to retire was you saving yourself from what’d happen once you step in the ring with me. The horrors you face at Shock Value will be the result of your decision to fulfill the wishes of your children. What you’re going to see in just a few moments will be merely a demonstration, but the pain you feel at Shock Value will all be real and there is nothing that will be able to protect you from what’s to come. You may not understand it now, but just one week from now you will come to realize that your wife had every reason to want you to stay out of this business. She had every reason to want your career to come to an end. You may have a legacy. You may have a Hall of Fame career and you may have gone down in history, but it was up to you to decide whether or not it was worth continuing to put your life on the line if it meant having the chance to add even more to it, and now you’ve hit a roadblock. Now, you have this to look forward to.

(After saying this, the electric chair is activated. It takes a few seconds, but before long the watermelon that was strapped to the electric chair explodes, as it was unable to handle the volts of electricity running through it. The explosion causes a loud reaction to come from the fans, who are all surprised to see this. The camera pans back to the titantron after this, and both Historia and Maximus look shocked seeing the explosion.)

Historia Payne: :oh: Wow…

Maximus Payne: That was so cool!

(Despite the amusement from the kids, Peyton Payne has a disgusted look on her face, both from the explosion caused by the watermelon and from the knowledge that her husband will have to compete in a match where this is the result of losing. Despite all of this, Xander Payne has a focused look on his face, not allowing what he just witnessed to get to him as Solomon Stane continues.)

Solomon Stane: This is what’s to come at Shock Value Xander, and if you don’t understand that now, I’m sure you will by the time our match is reaching its end and you’re slowly realizing that your fate had been sealed a long time ago. You already made the one decision you needed to in all of this, and you did it when you sat down and decided that you were ready to officially accept my challenge. Now it’s no longer up to you what happens, not when you’re in the ring with me. You were just given a peek into your future, and this is a future that you no longer have the opportunity to avoid. You had that chance when you decided to run away and hide, but since you decided that you really will face me in this Electric Chair match, you need to be prepared for the reality that you won’t be able to walk out of this on top. Since your children wanted this match I’m sure you’ll be heading into this fight looking to deliver, but while I can’t promise you’ll accomplish that much, I can guarantee that this won’t be a match that they ever forget.

(Solomon Stane stops speaking, and ‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ begins to play once more. Solomon and Trixie remain in the ring, both staring directly towards the titantron, still focused on the upcoming Electric Chair match at Shock Value.)

Tyrone Montgomery: A very bold promo from Solomon Stane, who I believe just said everything he needed to say with that one. Solomon plans to do some serious damage to Xander Payne, meanwhile Xander is ready to get back in the ring after spending most of the season debating whether or not it was time to retire!

Rich Russillo: This was already an interesting matchup, but the electric chair element just made this even crazier. We already saw what it did to that watermelon, and history shows that it can do some serious damage to an actual person. If Xander isn’t careful, this could turn out to be a return run gone wrong.

Persephone: I didn’t think I’d say this but I’m now in full support of this match. If we’re lucky someone’s head will end up exactly like that watermelon, too.

(Xander Payne is still seen in the titantron, ready for the upcoming Electric Chair match. Xander is staring right at Solomon Stane, who has a cold look on his face after what he just did inside of the ring. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Xander Payne faces Solomon Stane in an Electric Chair match.)

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘Seen It All’ by Jeezy plays to a positive reaction from fans, and Jaylond Stone begins making his way down to the ring, looking focused ahead of his match with Bridget Bridget.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 245 pounds…JAYLOND STONE!!

Persephone: Whoa. I didn’t know we hired Xander Payne’s brother.

Tyrone Montgomery: Xander Payne fat jokes in big 2025. :cmon:

Rich Russillo: Well, Jaylond Stone isn’t “Xander Payne’s brother,” but he has been working hard to make a name for himself over on Dynasty.

Tyrone Montgomery: Now, with competing on Voltage, he has the opportunity to beat one of our stars, which can open more eyes.

(“Bad Bitch” by Baby Rexha plays next to a negative reaction from fans. Meanwhile, Jaylond continues pacing in the ring as Bridget Bridget makes her way out, being flanked by her personal cameraman, who is livestreamint the whole thing to her viewers. Bridget is trash talking Jaylond to the camera while she struts down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 114 pounds…SHE IS THAT BITCH…BRIDGET BRIDGET!!

Rich Russillo: Quite the contrast in attitudes between Bridget and Jaylond.

Tyrone Montgomery: Jaylond seems to be all business, but Bridget seems more preoccupied with her viewers, something that’s starting to grow common.

Persephone: God, does she want me to root against Voltage?

Rich Russillo: Don’t let her exterior fool you. Bridget is dangerous, and proved it last week to Chiyo Gedo, having brutalized him with that chair.

(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Tyrone Montgomery: The bell has rung, and Bridget is face to face with Jaylond in the center of the ring. Not sure if this is a smart idea on Bridget’s behalf, already trash talking in Jaylond’s face-

Rich Russillo: JAYLOND! JAYLOND GRABS BRIDGET BY THE THROAT, AND DRIVES HER BACK INTO THE CORNER! PROCEEDING TO CONNECT WITH MULTIPLE STOMPS IN THE CORNER, BEATING BRIDGET DOWN TO A KNEE!

Tyrone Montgomery: LUCKILY FOR BRIDGET, THE REFEREE INTERJECTS! DRAGGING JAYLOND AWAY FROM BRIDGET, CREATING SLIGHT SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO! ALLOWING BRIDGET SOME RECOVERY ROOM!

Persephone: If you ask me, I would have turned a blind eye, and let Jaylond keep stomping her.

Tyrone Montgomery: Well, there’s a reason you’re not a ref, Persephone.

Persephone: You’re right, because I’d be too great at it. Every match would have a three minute time limit not to bore me.

Tyrone Montgomery: What? Three minutes is barely enough time.

Persephone: So, they better dazzle me within that time then.

Tyrone Montgomery: :roman:

Rich Russillo: Back inside the ring, Jaylond pushes past the referee, and marches toward Bridget in the corner, who is still reeling from that attack in the corner. Jaylond stands Bridget up, and directs her to another corner where he bounces her FACE FIRST off the top turnbuckle!

Tyrone Montgomery: And Jaylond follows that up with a DEVASTATING KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! DID YOU HEAR THAT?!

Rich Russillo: Trust me, the arena heard it!

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget pushes past Jaylond, and staggers from out the corner, staying close to the ropes. Jaylond quickly catches up, and leans Bridget up against the ropes for ANOTHER knife edge chop to the chest! Jaylond irish whips her off the ropes, and waits for Bridget to come rebounding back- BUT BRIDGET! BRIDGET HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND ROLLS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!

Rich Russillo: I guess Bridget needs to take a breather as she’s barely managed to get out the gate against Jaylond Stone.

Persephone: Perhaps if she didn’t get distracted by taunting him at first, she wouldn’t have lost the advantage so quickly. Dumb bitch.

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget is looking to shake the cobwebs out of her head ringside, but Jaylond Stone isn’t going to give her that luxury! Sliding out of the ring after Bridget!

Rich Russillo: AND BRIDGET WANTS NO PARTS OF JAYLOND JUST YET! RUNNING AWAY FROM HIM, AND JAYLOND KEEPS CHASING HER AROUND THE RING!

Persephone: Wow, I’m surprised he can keep up!

Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET SLIDES BACK IN, AND SWINGS FOR A CLOTHESLINE AS JAYLOND SLIDES IN HIMSELF! BUT STONE SAW IT COMING, AND HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO DUCK UNDERNEATH! BRIDGET SPINS AROUND-

Rich Russillo: OOH! DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BY JAYLOND! JAYLOND IS UNLOADING WITH RIGHTS AS BRIDGET DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP FROM THE ONSLAUGHT!

Tyrone Montgomery: FINALLY, BRIDGET SHOVES JAYLOND OFF, AND BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET! BUT JAYLOND RETURNS TO HIS FIRST, AND BACKS BRIDGET AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!

Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, BRIDGET REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE! SENDING JAYLOND TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD! BRIDGET DUCKS DOWN- AND EATS A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST FOR HER TROUBLES!

Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES AS A RESULT, AND JAYLOND RUSHES IN! BUT BRIDGET GRABS HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE, AND PULLS IT DOWN FOR A LOW BRIDGE! SENDING JAYLOND UP AND OVER TO THE OUTSIDE!

Rich Russillo: You could call it a low Bridget! :troll:

Persephone: No.

Rich Russillo: :kyrie:

Tyrone Montgomery: Jaylond rises to all fours on the outside, and Bridget runs off the ropes as he pulls himself up with assistance from the ropes… BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK BY BRIDGET!

Persephone: It’s about time she got some offense in.

Rich Russillo: Jaylond did a good job at keeping the momentum in his favor at first, but you had to expect that Bridget was going to get herself back in the game once again.

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget exits the ring, and lifts Jaylond back to his feet… directing him towards the apron, so she can slam him off FACE FIRS- NO! JAYLOND GETS HIS HANDS IN FRONT TO BLOCK, AND BACK ELBOWS BRIDGET IN THE ABDOMEN, SO HE CAN BOUNCE HER FACE FIRST OFF THAT APRON!

Persephone: Welp. She had the advantage.

Rich Russillo: Bridget drops to a knee, and Jaylond rolls her back inside the ring! Jaylond goes to slide in himself- BUT BRIDGET CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE BACK BEFORE HE COULD RISE FROM ALL FOURS! BEGINNING TO PUMMEL JAYLOND ACROSS THE BACK!

Tyrone Momtgomery: BUT JAYLOND PUSHES THROUGH IT REGARDLESS AS HE MAKES IT TO A KNEE WITH BRIDGET STILL PUMMELING HIM ACROSS THE BACK! AND JAYLOND SCOOPS BRIDGET UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS IN A FIREMANS CARRY!

Rich Russillo: I THINK JAYLOND IS LOOKING TO END THINGS EARLY WITH A CASE CLOSED! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!

Persephone: Damn!

Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS BEHIND JAYLOND, AND SENDS HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! BUT JAYLOND LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND GOES TO RE-ENTER AFTER HOPPING BACK UP ON THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: BUT BRIDGET CAUGHT HIM WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST AS HE TRIED GOING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND BRIDGET THEN PLANTS HIM WITH A ROPE-HUNG NECKBREAKER!

Tyrone Montgomery: THOUGH, BRIDGET DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER AS JAYLOND WRITHES IN PAIN! BRIDGET ROLLS HIM AWAY FROM THE ROPES, AND MOUNTS HIM IN THE CENTER WITH REPEATED RIGHT HANDS!

Rich Russillo: AND SHE ENDS IT OFF WITH A SLAP! ADDING INSULT TO INJURY!

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget returns to her feet, and begins taunting the crowd, soaking in the “adulation.”

Persephone: That’s certainly a word for it. This crowd hates Bridget as much as I do! Finally, I’m not crazy.

Rich Russillo: Bridget stops basking in her own greatness for a moment, and turns her attention back over to Jaylond. Bridget sits him up, and places Stone in a rear chinlock, beginning to control the pace, and wear her opponent down further!

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget wrenches on the hold, and while the crowd may have booed “that bitch,” they certainly aren’t booing Jaylond Stone. In fact, encouraging him to get back in this thing as they rally behind him!

Rich Russillo: Perhaps that’s the extra fuel Jaylond needs as he powers back to his feet, and breaks Bridget’s grip with repeated back elbows to the midsection!

Tyrone Montgomery: JAYLOND RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A- NO! JAYLOND GETS STOPPED RIGHT IN HIS TRACKS WITH A DROPKICK! BRIDGET CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: ONLY A TWO COUNT AS JAYLOND GETS THE SHOULDER UP!

Tyrone Montgomery: Stone crawls toward the ropes, and drapes himself across the middle, hoping to catch his breath. But Bridget won’t give him that luxury as she uses her knee to choke him across the middle!

Rich Russillo: Bridget shows no signs of letting up, and the referee interjects with a five count!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget eases up on the choking, and stands Jaylond back up to his feet, directing him to the center for a snapmare down to a seated position! AND THERES A VICIOUS PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE OF JAYLOND! BRIDGET LAYS HIM FLAT FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: STILL, BRIDGET CAN ONLY MUSTER A TWO!

Persephone: She’s asking the ref for if that was three or not, but I doubt she knows how to count regardless.

Tyrone Montgomery: Bridget is in firm control against Jaylond, and stands him up for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! JAYLOND STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, AND BRIDGET CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM! KNOCKING HIM BACK IN THE CORNER!

Rich Russillo: BRIDGET IS UPPING THE AGGRESSION ON JAYLOND! HAMMERING HIM WITH REPEATED FOREARMS IN THAT CORNER, AND BRIDGET IRISH WHIPS HIM TO THE OPPOSITE!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT JAYLOND COUNTERS WITH AN IRISH WHIP OF HIS OWN, AND BRIDGET HITS HARD IN THE CORNER! BRIDGET COMES STAGGERING OUT, AND INTO A BACK BODY DROP!

Rich Russillo: PERHAPS JAYLOND IS GETTING THAT SECOND WIND AS BRIDGET RISES BACK TO HER FEET, FAVORING HER BACK! JAYLOND CHARGES AT BRIDGET WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, BUT RUNS INTO ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! BRIDGET IS BACK TO HER FEET AGAIN, AND SHOOTS FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF HER OWN! BUT JAYLOND SLIPS BEHIND HER FOR A GERMAN! GERMAN SUPLEX BY JAYLOND, AND HE BRIDGES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THH-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BRIDGET LANDED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS, YET STILL MANAGED TO KICKOUT! HIGHLIGHTING HER TOUGHNESS IN THERE WITH SOMEONE LIKE JAYLOND!

Persephone: And her stupidity. Why would she kickout? The dumb bitch should have just taken the L. She’s been getting her ass kicked this match!

Tyrone Montgomery: I wouldn’t say that. Bridget has certainly been managing to hold her against Jaylond.

Persephone: Whatever.

Rich Russillo: Jaylond grabs a handful of Bridget’s hair, and drags her up to a vertical base. JAYLOND GOES TO HOIST HER UP FOR A SUPLEX, OR MAYBE A BRAINBUSTER! BUT BRIDGET FLOATS OVER, SLIPPING BEHIND JAYLOND! AND GRABS HIM IN A REAR WAISTLOCK!

Persephone: It’s a surprise she can wrap her arms around a gut so massive!

Tyrone Montgomery: THERES A STANDING SWITCH BY JAYLOND, WHO PLACES BRIDGET IN A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HIS! BRIDGET FINDS HERSELF IN A FAMILIAR PLACE AFTER THAT GERMAN- BUT BLASTS JAYLOND WITH MULTIPLE BACK ELBOWS! BREAKING HIS GRIP, AND STUNNING HIM!

Rich Russillo: BRIDGET CHARGES TOWARD THE ROPES, AND REBOUNDS OFF! BUT JAYLOND SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED, AND USES THE MOMENTUM AGAINST HER! SENDING BRIDGET UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE!

Tyrone Montgomery: NO! BRIDGET CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND DASHES TO THE TOP ROPE AS JAYLOND HAS NO IDEA WHILE HE RECOVERS FROM THOSE MULTIPLE BACK ELBOWS! JAYLOND SPINS AROUND- WHOA!

Rich Russillo: DIVING CROSSBODY BY BRIDGET, AND SHE ROLLS OFF JAYLOND! LOOKING TO KEEP HER MOMENTUM ROLLING AS JAYLOND PULLS HIMSELF UP WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES, AND BRIDGET GOES FOR THE BACKSTABBER!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT JAYLOND HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO HANG ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND BRIDGET SLIPS OFF! LANDING ON HER FEET! BRIDGET GOES TO RISE BACK TO HER FEET, BUT JAYLOND QUICKLY SWOOPS IN, AND PLANTS HER WITH A FOLDING POWERBOMB!

Rich Russillo: BRIDGET IS STACKED UP FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHH-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT- BUT JAYLOND COULD SENSE IT, AND POPS BRIDGET BACK TO HER FEET! ROLLING ELBOW BY JAYLOND, WHICH TURNS BRIDGET AROUND, AND LEAVES HER OPEN FOR THE DRAGON SUPLEX! BEAUTIFUL STRING OF MOVES BY JAYLOND!

Tyrone Montgomery: AND A BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE AS WELL!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! BRIDGET STILL MANAGES TO KICKOUT AGAINST JAYLOND!

Rich Russillo: BUT I HAVE TO QUESTION HOW MANY KICK OUTS SHE HAS LEFT AS JAYLOND HAS BEEN DUMPING HER HIGH ON THE NECK AND SHOULDERS AREA!

Persephone: Hopefully, she doesn’t have much left, and this match can end sooner rather than later.

Tyrone Montgomery: JAYLOND RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND GOES TO FINISH THINGS OFF WITH THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ONCE AGAIN! CASE CLOSED- BUT BRIDGET SLITHERS INTO POSITION FOR A SLEEPER HOLD! HAVING HER LEGS WRAPPED AROUND THE WAIST OF JAYLOND! SLEEPER HOLD BY BRIDGET!

Rich Russillo: JAYLOND IS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND TRIES INCHING HIS WAY TOWARD THE ROPES! REACHING OUT- BUT LOOK INTO THE EYES OF JAYLOND! HE IS BEGINNING TO FADE! HIS EYES ARE STARTING TO FLICKER!

Tyrone Montgomery: AND WITH HIS LAST GASP OF ENERGY, JAYLOND BACKPEDALS HIMSELF INTO THE CORNER! SQUISHING BRIDGET BETWEEN HIMSELF AND THE TURNBUCKLES!

Persephone: Okay, now I feel a little bad for her.

Rich Russillo: BRIDGET RELEASES THE CHOKE ON JAYLOND, WHO STAGGERS OUT FROM THE CORNER, AND CATCHES HIS BREATH MOMENTARILY BEFORE CHARGING AT BRIDGET!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT BRIDGET SIDE STEPS AT THE LAST MINUTE, AND JAYLOND CRASHES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!! JAYLOND TUMBLES OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND WRITHES IN PAIN ON THE OUTSIDE!

Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE, BRIDGET IS YELLING FOR THE REFEREE TO BEGIN COUNTING! WILLING TO TAKE THE WIN HOWEVER SHE CAN GET IT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

Tyrone Montgomery: UH-OH! JAYLOND IS BEGINNING TO STIR! USING OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE FOR ASSISTANCE AS HE RISES TO A KNEE! BRIDGET IS URGING FOR THE REFEREE TO COUNT FASTER!

Referee: SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! T-

Rich Russillo: JAYLOND BEATS THE COUNT! JAYLOND SLIDES BACK IN THE RING JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME, BUT BRIDGET IMMEDIATELY IS ON TOP OF HIM WITH STOMPS! IRATE THAT JAYLOND BEAT THE COUNT!

Tyrone Montgomery: BRIDGET WALKS AWAY FROM JAYLOND, CREATING SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO AS SHE URGES HIM TO GET BACK UP! JAYLOND SLOWLY MAKES IT BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE- AND BRIDGET WENT FOR BRIDGE-KICK!

Rich Russillo: BUT JAYLOND CAUGHT THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT, AND FLIPS BRIDET ONTO HER FACE! BRIDGET CLUTCHES AT HER MOUTH AND NOSE AREA AS SHE RISES TO HER FEET, AND GETS HOOKED UP FOR A ORANGE CRUSH!

Tyrone Montgomery: VERTICAL SUPLEX POWERBOMB BY JAYLOND! ITS OVER AS HE HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! BRIDGET GOT THE SHOULDER UP!

Persephone: Oh, brother.

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT, BUT JAYLOND ISNT DETERRED! JAYLOND LIFTS BRIDGET UP TO HER FEET, AND PLACES HER IN THE CORNER BEFORE HE HOISTS HER TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! JAYLOND CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HOOKS HER UP FOR A SUPERPLEX!

Rich Russillo: BUT BRIDGET HANGS ON! BRIDGET HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE, BLOCKING THIS ATTEMPT FROM JAYLOND! JAYLOND REALIZES HE HAS TO DO A BIT MORE FOR THIS TO GO OFF, AND CLUBS BRIDGET REPEATEDLY ACROSS THE BACK!

Tyrone Montgomery: NOW, JAYLOND GOES TO CONNECT WITH THE SUPERPLEX AGAIN- BUT BRIDGET SCORES WITH REPEATED SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE! LOOSENING JAYLOND’S GRIP, AND SHE FOREARMS HIM OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Rich Russillo: JAYLOND LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND STAGGERS SLIGHTLY AS BRIDGET PERCHES HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR A CROSSBODY! BUT JAYLOND HAD IT SCOUTED THIS TIME AROUND, AND ROLLS THROUGH!

Tyrone Montgomery: JAYLOND ROLLS THROUGH ON THE CROSSBODY, AND GOES TO POP BRIDGET ONTO HIS SHOULDERS FOR A FIREMANS CARRY! BUT BRIDGET GOES UP AND OVER HIS HEAD, LANDING ON HER FEET BEHIND HIM FOR A SCHOOL GIRL!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHH-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! KICKOUT BY JAYLOND, AND BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET! BRIDGET QUICKLY GRABS JAYLOND FOR A SMALL PACKAGE!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE-

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! AGAIN, BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND BRIDGET DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE BY JAYLOND! NAILING HIM WITH A BACKSTABBER AFTERWARDS!

Rich Russillo: BRIDGET RUSHES TO HER FEET AS JAYLOND DROPS TO BOTH KNEES, FAVORING HIS BACK! BRIDGET LINES HIM UP AND… THERE IT IS! BRIDGE-KICK TO THE SIDE OF JAYLOND’S HEAD! SUPERKICK LEVELS HIM!

Tyrone Montgomery: JAYLOND TUMBLES OVER, AND BRIDGET HURRIES INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… BRIDGET BRIDGET!

(“Bad Bitch” by Baby Rexha hits to a negative reaction from fans, and Bridget rushes to her feet, getting her hand raised in victory by the referee before immediately going to pose on the middle rope as her cameraman gets a good shot of her up there for the viewers.)

Persephone: Color me shocked. She won.

Tyrone Montgomery: That, she did! Bridget started off the match a little rocky, but managed to swing things back to her favor.

Rich Russillo: And by the end, all she needed was one opening to score the pinfall win over Jaylond, who didn’t do too bad himself. Both definitely have bright futures here in EAW!

(Bridget continues smugly celebrating as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we see Damien Kutcher backstage in his locker room, looking quite dejected and annoyed about what’s been going on lately. He appears to be wearing his street attire as he’s pacing back and forth, trying to be focused until suddenly, we hear a voice off camera…)

???: Hey man… Is everything all right?

(The camera pans over to reveal Akari Kiyoko with Luna Adeline alongside him as he looks concerned with Damien’s change of mood with him and Luna recently. Damien responds right back to him and tells him…)

Damien Kutcher: I’ve had it, man… I’m just sick of it.

(Akari looks quite confused as he responds by saying…)

Akari Kiyoko: Sick about what???

(Akari turns his head over to Luna Adelina as he then asks her…)

Akari Kiyoko: Luna, what is he talking about??

Luna Adeline: Listen, Damien, he just needs to–

Damien Kutcher: Don’t you say anything else. I’ll tell you what I’m sick of: the disrespect being shown by me, I’m sick of being treated like someone that’s holding people down, and I’m sick of the disrespect that’s being thrown my way.

Luna Adeline: Look, you needed to hear what I had to say to you. You needed to take my evaluations on this team and make you change your approach and change your attitude and–

(Damien has had enough as he interrupts Luna and whatever more she has to say as he responds to her.)

Damien Kutcher: You know what… no… don’t talk anymore. I’ve had it with you these past few weeks. You have been running your mouth, acting like you’re the key to everything when you’re not, so Luna, get your ass out of here, me and your “friend” need to talk. Do you understand that?

Luna Adeline: Alright, go right ahead.

(Luna ends up leaving the locker room, as it’s now just Akari and Damien face-to-face with no Luna, as Akari is the first to speak as he tells Damien.)

Akari Kiyoko: Listen, Damien, I understand that this is taking some time to adjust to having Luna around with us, but you haven’t given her a proper chance. You haven’t given her time to show you how valuable she is to us. I have known her for so long. She has brought out the best in me before, and when we weren’t able to win those tag titles at King of Elite, I needed her help again to get us back to where we should be as a unit. She’s just trying to make sure that we succeed, that we become a success here in EAW. So we can call ourselves champions and be recognized as such, and you’re not making it easy with your current display right now and last week.

(Damien looks quite annoyed with Akari’s response regarding Luna as he responds right back to him by saying…)

Damien Kutcher: My Attitude? Come on, man, you have to be joking with me, right? I did give her a chance, I was willing to let her be with us because of you, man. I trusted your words that she was going to be our difference maker and that she was going to help the both of us, and instead, all I have been subjected to is being looked down on by her. She told me that I’m the problem here, that I’m not focused or I’m not motivated, anything just to look down on me like I’m some anchor pulling you down. I’m not going to be disrespected by her week after week just because she’s your friend, Akari. I don’t care if you’ve known her for this long; maybe she shouldn’t treat me like I’m trash that’s holding you down and be the difference maker.

(Akari responds right back to Damien as he tells him…)

Akari Kiyoko: Listen, man, she’s trying to help you out. Maybe it’s not something you want to hear, but it’s not trying to come off as disrespectful, and it’s not trying to come to personally attack you. She wants the best out of us, Damien; she wants the best out of not just you but me as well. Again, I have known her for so long, and trust me, she has been a difference maker; she has been changing the tide in my direction, and again, with your attitude, you’re not willing to give her a chance to help you out. To help not only you improve but also me improve as well, she is that difference maker, and you just haven’t allowed her to let her do that.

(Damien is looking more annoyed and frustrated with Akari as he looks to be seething at what Akari is telling him. Damien responds right back to Akari as he tells him…)

Damien Kutcher: Let her disrespect me? Let her say that while you have taken this profession seriously, I’m just someone that’s losing and losing on your behalf. That is not trying to help me out; that’s actively trying to push me away. I was willing to hear her analysis, what she thinks, and what we can improve, instead of being blamed for all our shortcomings and all our failures because I’m the one that needs to step up my game. On top of all that, she wants to question what’s going on with me and Halsey like that’s any of her damn business.

(Akari hears Damien wide and clear as he instantly responds to what he said.)

Akari Kiyoko: Look, that thing with Halsey… She’s trying to think of ways that can make you focus more and not have your mind on one single thing. Isn’t that what the difference maker should be? What are flaws that can make you adapt and change? Like I said, man, I have trust in her. I have trusted her since I first met her all those years ago, and that same help will benefit us. Look, you won your match against Bridget Bridget, you should be happy that you won against her.

Damien Kutcher: You weren’t even paying attention; you too were busy just whispering to each other and giving any lack of attention to what I was doing with that ring. If all she wanted was to help me out, you both would have seen what was going on with that ring. Your friend is nothing more than a disrespectful little–

Akari Kiyoko: Alright… You know what… I’m going to leave now and let you be, alright?

(Akari storms off the locker room as the things between him and Damien have heated up with this argument between the two sides. Damien looks quite annoyed himself after the exchange he just had as Luna Adeline walks back into the locker room as she approaches him.)

Luna Adeline: I just saw Akari storming off in the hallway. I guess your little talk between you two went well, right?

(Luna has a smirk on her face as Damien is on the verge of rage as he shouts back to her by saying…)

Damien Kutcher: Do you ever just stop talking? I don’t want to hear from you right now, and your constant disrespect towards me.

(Luna’s smirk goes away as she responds right back to Damien by saying…)

Luna Adeline: Is it disrespectful, Damien? Or is it the hard-hitting truth? The truth is that you don’t want to hear it because, Damien, you are nothing without Akari; you are nothing without that man, and I’m not saying this to disrespect you. I’m saying it to tell you the real truth.

Damien Kutcher: Listen, Luna… I gave you the benefit of the doubt when you first showed your face around here and wanted to help us, and I took Akari’s word that you are what you say you are, and that’s a difference maker. I gave you that because no matter what you or Akari want to tell… I did give you a chance until you decided to not only spew the things you were telling me weeks ago but every little thing about me… but the fact that you weren’t even paying any attention to the match I had last week.

Luna Adeline: I am a difference-maker, Damien. I am someone who tells it how it is, and if you can’t handle that, then you need to reevaluate yourself. Like I said, you would be nothing right now if it wasn’t for Akari, so be grateful not only to God but to the man who’s your partner as well. So don’t even try to push him away from me because even though you two may have formed a bond… I’ve known him for way longer.

(Luna herself also proceeds to leave the locker room. This leaves Damien feeling even more frustrated and annoyed following the argument that he had with the two of them. He goes on his phone as he too walks out of the scene as it fades away, and Voltage then transitions elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where the EAW World Championship is defended in High Voltage.)

(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the XL Center as the entrance door opens, with two pairs of feet making their way into the building. After some time, the camera begins to pan up as it’s revealed to be the Unified Tag Team Champions. Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley, better known collectively as The British Invasion, pan into frame as the Connecticut crowd inside of the arena is heard booing loudly. Their titles are seen resting on their shoulders as they bear confident expressions on their face as they begin to make their way through the hallway, brushing past backstage personnel and officials. After some time, the silence between the two is broken as Pandora begins to speak.)

Pandora Paisley: After having a week to think about it, I think it’s clear in my mind how apparent it is for The British Invasion to be primed and focused. Even after being beaten to a bloody pulp at the hands of an absolute ingrate in Ronan Malosi, I know that wanker will never be my main focus unless he comes in the way of us and these titles. That’s what matters the most, making sure that we continue to keep the momentum that we have going and showing the world why we are not just good Champions, why we are not just the best option to have these around our waist, but why we are undeniably the best tag team in this company. You can throw anyone in our way, have them say whatever bollocks they want to to make themselves feel better, but Halsey, mate, you and I both know exactly how it ends. It ends how it did at Road To Redemption, it ends how it did at King of Elite, it ends how it did at Reasonable Doubt, and it’s with the two of us having our hands raised high in victory.

(Halsey can’t help but chuckle as she nods her head in agreement with what her tag team partner has to say. It’s clear that after a defense at the magnitude of the one that they had at the Showdown Marquee Event, both of them are in as high spirits as they can be. But that doesn’t change the fact that they are focused and determined to continue this momentum going without letting themselves get too out of hand.)

Halsey Neel: I couldn’t agree with you more, love. We have already successfully retained these Championships twice against anyone that they could put against us, and it has ended up the same way that we anticipate it each time. Yes, each one poses their unique challenges that much I can say, but they quickly find out that nobody can match the level that we are at. No matter if they’re a tenured bunch or if they got together off a whim, hoping that they could pull off such a shocker, it all ends up the same way, with the two of us spiking them down to the mat and solidifying our stance as the very best. We could be satisfied by that, looking to sit back and relax as we move onto this next string of Marquee Events, but if you think that we’re even going to do anything remotely close to that, then you must be a fool. :mjlol2:

Pandora Paisley: We don’t intend to stop now because of how hard it took to get here. It’s a story that has long been told over and over again, the struggles, the heartbreak, the constant trials that we needed to go through to get even a sliver of what everyone else was getting, but it is something that we are proud of without a shadow of a doubt. It’s not something that we’re ashamed of, that we fought this long and this hard and for a time had nothing to show for it; it just proves how much these titles mean to us, especially considering that these are our first ones in this company. It’s bloody brilliant to me to always hear everyone’s case as to why they value this more than us, because let’s make one thing clear, nobody does. They wouldn’t understand for a minute what these titles mean and the type of responsibility you have by having it in your hands. They don’t show it in what they do, and that is what leads them to their downfall. We have fought for ages, and we will continue to fight because we know that it is the only thing that we can do. And as long as we keep our minds focused on what truly matters, we’re going to be unstoppable in this division, and people are going to be forced to end up coming to terms with that.

Halsey Neel: :wow: I mean, let’s be honest with ourselves here; it was only a matter of time before we reached this point. No matter how much people wanted to deny us, from a litany of throwaway competition to a who’s who of tag teams who thought they were above us and could easily discard us for their benefit, we still fought for our bloody lives and we have something to show for it now no matter how much they tried to stop that from being the case. We’re not just going to cower away, praying that the next tag team that steps up and tries to face us aren’t going to be the ones to be the end all be all for our title reign, we’re going to continue to put these on the line and defend it against anyone that gets in our way. If they truly think that they can make themselves famous by beating us for these titles, then they’re entitled to believe that, but they need to understand that they’re going to be the ones who are setting themselves up for disappointment in due time, and that’s something that they’re going to have to live with once the image of The British Invasion raising these Unified Tag Team Championships in the air is embedded into their minds.

Pandora Paisley: Mate, I could not agree with you more. But let’s get down to what truly matters and what people have certainly been asking about, and that is what is next for these Unified Tag Team Championships. Where are these titles going to be defended, and better yet, who is going to be the ones to step up to the plate and take their best shot? And frankly, we are asking the same question. We want to know who truly believes in their right minds that they’re going to be the ones to beat us for these titles, and we want to crush their spirits right before their very eyes because we have to. Let’s just say right now that Halsey and I have our eyes set on the next tri-branded Marquee Event, Grand Rampage, and what that might entail for us. Let it be known right now that we are more than willing to defend these titles there. But what might that mean for the entire roster? For the ones who want to try their luck?

Halsey Neel: Well, an open challenge, of course.

(Pandora’s smirk grows even larger as Halsey takes a moment to look over at the title over her shoulder, which glitters under the lights of the backstage hallway. As she looks up, a similarly confident look on her face, she continues to speak.)

Halsey Neel: Consider this a message to anyone who wants an opportunity to go out there and make a name for themselves with their partner. To face not just the Champions, but the very best that their division has to offer and maybe, just maybe, getting lucky in the process. It’s an opportunity that you simply cannot miss, and considering our calendars are free for Grand Rampage, we’re looking to sink our teeth into something and quick, so you’d better be quick to step up and call your shot at the Tag Titles. But if you know what’s best for you, you come in with the knowledge that you’re not going to walk out with the titles in tow. You’re not going to be successful in your endeavor, but how enticing is it to try your luck anyway and see how far you go? The last time we did this, it ended up being The Hustler’s Alliance taking the open challenge. We know what happened at Reasonable Doubt, Ryan Joseph Wilson and TLA fought for their lives, and damn well nearly walked out with the titles as well, we’ll give them that much credit, but we saw how that went for them. We know the result that it would end up entailing, and that was a loss at our hands. So whoever thinks to come and accept the challenge needs to make sure you’re ready because we have no intentions of letting these go anytime soon.

Pandora Paisley: We are never losing these Unified Tag Team Championships, love.

(Both members of The British Invasion look toward one another, proud of their words, as they then begin to walk forward past the camera, heading out of the scene. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade elsewhere.)

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(“Gloria” by London Symphony Orchestra plays to a positive reaction from fans, and Bea Valentine makes his way onto the stage, soaking in the reaction before staying put for the arrival of her partner. ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne blares throughout the arena, and plays out the Universal Women’s Champion. Milli stands side-by-side, and the two nod in unison before making their way down to the ring, high fiving fans along the way.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 273 pounds… THE TEAM OF BEA VALENTINE AND MILLI BANKS!!

Tyrone Montgomery: Alright, I’ll ask the question… can they co-exist?

Rich Russillo: Surprisingly, yes. Things have been mostly cordial between Bea and Milli, and I expect these two to work nicely as a team.

Persephone: Mill’s got the handicap of working with a nutcase.

(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a mixed reaction from fans as KASAI walks out for her match tonight, and saunters down the ramp, staying put at the end before “Praise Gawd” by Kanye West blares throughout the arena, and Methuselah saunters down to the ring, briefly exchanging a glare with KASAI.)

Bella Braxton: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 145 pounds… THE TEAM OF METHUSELAH AND KASAI!!

Tyrone Montgomery: Methuselah and KASAI are where “can they coexist” really comes into question.

Rich Russillo: Both aren’t always the most trustworthy people, but if they can put their differences aside, then they’re a worthy challenge for both Bea and Milli.

Tyrone Montgomery: Agreed.

(The referee signals to the bell as both KASAI and Bea start things off.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Tyrone Montgomery: Alright, it’s Bea Valentine and KASAI starting things off against each other! Of course, do I even need to mention their history?

Persephone: God, no.

Tyrone Montgomery: Fine, then I won’t. But know that Bea Valentine and KASAI are no stranger to one another as the two begin circling! Most recently, Bea Valentine defeated KASAI to advance in the Empress of Elite tournament, and used that momentum to win the crown.

Rich Russillo: Tonight, KASAI can enact a slight measure of revenge.

Tyrone Montgomery: Collar and elbow tie-up in the center of the ring! Both women jockey for position with Bea Valentine getting the upper hand over KASAI as she spins around for a rear waistlock! Proceeding to take her down!

Rich Russillo: KASAI rises to a seated position on the canvas as Bea continues to tighten the grip around her waist, attempting to squeeze the life out of her opponent with that reverse bear hug! But KASAI grits through the pain, and powers back to her feet in that rear waistlock- ESCAPING WITH A DROP TOE HOLD, AND KASAI FLOATS OVER ONTO BEA VALENTINE WITH A GROUNDED FRONT FACELOCK!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA TWIRLS HER WAY OUT OF IT, AND APPLIES A GROUNDED FRONT FACELOCK OF HER OWN AGAINST KASAI, AND KASAI RISES TO HER FEET WHILE IN THE HOLD! SMALL PACKAGE BY BEA VALENTINE!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND BEA QUICKLY GRABS KASAI IN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK, THEN GROUNDS HER WITH A SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN! BUT KASAI ROLLS BEA ONTO HER SHOULDERS FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! AGAIN, BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, BUT DONT RUSH INTO ANYTHING IMMEDIATELY! KASAI AND BEA BOTH STARE EACH OTHER DOWN, FINDING THEMSELVES AT A STALEMATE EARLY!

Persephone: Jeez, aren’t stalemates supposed to be interesting?

Rich Russillo: KASAI and Bea circle around each other once again, and another collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center! ONLY THIS TIME KASAI PSYCHED VALENTINE OUT, AND SLIPS BEHIND HER FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK! BUT BEA VALENTINE BEGINS ISOLATING THE ARM OF KASAI TO ESCAPE!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA STARTS PRYING THE HANDS APART OF KASAI, AND ISOLATES THAT ARM FOR AN ARM WRINGER! BUT KASAI ESCAPES WITH ARM WRINGER OF HER OWN, AND BEA BACKS HER AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN ARM DRAG TO ESCAPE!

Rich Russillo: ARM DRAG BY VALENTINE, AND BOTH WOMEN ARE QUICKLY BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH VALENTINE CHARGING KASAI WITH A CLOTHESLINE! HOWEVER, KASAI TRAPS THE ARM, AND DELIVERS A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX ON BEA!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOO-

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA GETS THE SHOULDER UP, BUT MAINTAINS A FRONT FACELOCK ON KASAI AS SHE POWERS BACK TO HER FEET! KASAI DRIVES BEA BACK INTO THE CORNER, BUT UNKNOWINGLY DROVE HER INTO BEA AND MILLI’S CORNER! BEA STILL REFUSES TO RELEASE THAT FRONT FACELOCK, AND MILLI TAGS HERSELF IN!

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: MILLI ENTERS THE RING, AND BLASTS KASAI ACROSS THE BACK WHILE SHE HAD THE FREE SHOT! BEA EXITS THE RING AS KASAI STAGGERS TO THE CENTER, FAVORING HER BACK AFTER BEING HIT IN IT!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI IS HOT IN PURSUIT, AND WRINGS KASAI’S ARM AS SHE STOPPED TO TAKE A BREATHER! MILLI TRANSITIONS INTO A HAMMERLOCK, AND THEN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK! KEEPING KASAI GUESSING AS SHE GROUNDS HER WITH A SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN!

Persephone: You guys don’t have to yell. This isn’t that exciting.

Rich Russillo: Milli wrenches on the hold in that grounded side headlock on KASAI, and KASAI powers to a knee. KASAI slips out the side headlock, and applies a hammerlock on a kneeling Milli!

Tyrone Montgomery: Milli powers to her feet, and backs KASAI up against the ropes to force a break-

**TAG!!**

Tyrone Montgomery: Tag is made by Methuselah! Methuselah tags himself in while KASAI has that hammerlock applied, and enters the ring! Grabbing Milli in a standing side headlock!

Rich Russillo: Methuselah directs Milli to the center as KASAI seems a little annoyed from Methuselah’s unwanted intrusion into the match.

Tyrone Montgomery: I don’t think KASAI was ready to tag out just yet.

Persephone: Too bad. Methsuelah is in the match, and honestly? An upgrade.

Tyrone Montgomery: Well, Methuselah is one of the strongest competitors we have on the roster, and I’m not just saying that because he’s my boss. But let’s not treat KASAI like some slouch either. That’s a former Specialists Champion, and has her history with Milli Banks as well. Having taken the Champ to her limit at-

Persephone: Blah, blah, blah. Save it for someone who cares.

Tyrone Montgomery: :kyrie:

Rich Russillo: Milli starts to battle back against Methuselah with repeated forearm shots to the rib cage! Loosening his grip in the standing side headlock, and Milli escapes with arm wringer! Milli wrings the arm of Methuselah- BUT METHUSELAH BATTLES BACK WITH A KICK TO THE ABDOMEN! THATS ONE WAY TO BREAK IT!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI IS DOUBLED OVER FROM THAT KICK, AND METHUSELAH PULLS HER IN FOR A SNAP SUPLEX! METHUSELAH FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-

Rich Russillo: MILLI GOT THE SHOULDER UP, BUT METHUSELAH ROLLS HER ONTO HER BELLY FOR A GROUNDED FRONT FACELOCK! BUT MILLI SPINS OUT OF IT FOR A GROUNDED FRONT FACELOCK OF HER OWN AGAINST METHUSELAH, WHO POWERS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES AS MILLI KEEPS TIGHTLY WRENCHING THAT HOLD!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH IS LEANED UP AGAINST THOSE ROPES WHILE BEING TRAPPED IN THE FRONT FACELOCK, AND THE REFEREE INTERJECTS WITH A FIVE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Rich Russillo: Milli releases the hold on Methuselah, who catches his breath while leaning up against the ropes- AND MILLI TAKES THE FREE SHOT WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST! SNAPMARE BY MILLI SENDS METHUSELAH DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION, AND SHE NAILS HIM WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE BACK!

Tyrone Montgomery: AND FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST THAT FLOORS METHUSELAH! MILLI RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A-

Rich Russillo: NO! METHUSELAH ROLLS ONTO HIS BELLY, FORCING MILLI TO HURDLE OVER HIS BODY, AND SHE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN AS METHUSELAH POPS TO HIS FEET FOR A HIP TOSS!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT MILLI BLOCKED THE HIP TOSS, AND GOES TO SHIFT THE MOMENTUM WITH A HIP TOSS OF HER OWN! BUT METHUSELAH HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL AS WELL TO BLOCK IT, AND SWINGS FOR A CLOTHESLINE WHILE HE HAS MILLI’S ARM TRAPPED UNDER HIS OWN!

Rich Russillo: BUT MILLI BANKS DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND METHUSELAH SPINS AROUND INTO A HURRICANRANA! HURRICANRANA BY MILLI, AND METHUSELAH RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI GOES TO SEND METHUSELAH INTO THE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP- BUT METHUSELAH COUNTERS, AND SENDS MILLI TO THE CORNER INSTEAD! METHUSELAH CHARGES IN WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!

Rich Russillo: NOW, METHUSELAH GOES TO SEND MILLI TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER WITH AN IRISH WHIP- BUT MILLI COUNTERS, AND SENDS METHUSELAH INSTEAD! MILLI LOOKS TO SWING THINGS BACK IN HER FAVOR AS SHE CHARGES IN- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A BACK ELBOW FROM THE CHAIRMAN!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI STAGGERS BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND METHUSELAH SHOOTS FROM THE OUT THE CORNER TO DELIVER A- DROPKICK! METHUSELAH RAN RIGHT INTO A DROPKICK BY MILLI BANKS, AND MILLI CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! AS EXPECTED, IT WILL TAKE MORE THAN THAT TO PUT AWAY METHUSELAH!

Persephone: Unfortunately, I’ve already braced myself for a long night.

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI PULLS METHUSELAH BACK TO HIS FEET WHILE HE’S TEMPORARILY STUNNED, AND GRABS HIM IN A FRONT FACELOCK! BACKING HERSELF INTO THE CORNER!

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: AND BEA VALENTINE TAKES THE INITIATIVE! TAGGING HERSELF IN, AND ROLLS METHUSELAH UP FOR A SCHOOL GIRL!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! METHUSELAH KICKS OUT, AND ROLLS THROUGH TO ALL FOURS- BUT BEA VALENTINE COMES FROM OUTTA NOWHERE WITH AN OKLAHOMA ROLL! BOTH SHOULDERS DOWN FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! METHUSELAH STILL HAS ENOUGH TO KICKOUT AT ONE, STAYING PRETTY ON HIS TOES AGAINST BEA! METHUSELAH RISES TO A KNEE, BUT BEA VALENTINE IS THERE TO GRAB HIM IN A FRONT FACELOCK-

Tyrone Montgomery: WHICH GOES SOUTH AS METHUSELAH DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER!

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: KASAI TAGS HERSELF IN, PERHAPS REPAYING THE FAVOR AGAINST METHUSELAH! KASAI ENTERS THE RING, AND THE DUO PUT THEIR DIFFERENCES ASIDE MOMENTARILY AS THEY BOTH STOMP BEA VALENTINE OUT IN THE CORNER! BEATING HER DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION!

Tyrone Montgomery: KASAI GRABS HOLD OF BEA VALENTINE, AND DRAGS HER FROM OUT THE CORNER- BUT BEA VALENTINE DOUBLE LEGS KASAI DOWN TO THE CANVAS, AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS AS SHE DRAGS HER OVER TO THE CORNER

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: TAG IS MADE! MILLI TAGS HERSELF IN, AND BEA SLINGSHOT CATAPULTS KASAI INTO MILLI! MILLI CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM, AND KASAI FALLS BACK ONTO BEA’S KNEES! MILLI SLINGSHOTS OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A SPLASH ONTO KASAI!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA EXITS THE RING AS MILLI DRAGS KASAI TO THE CENTER FOR A LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE MIDSECTION! NO DOUBT KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF KASAI! KASAI SITS UP IN PAIN, AND MILLI LAYS HER FLAT FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: TWO COUNT!

Persephone: If you ask me, I’d isolate KASAI, and make sure that Methuselah can’t get an opportunity to enter the ring.

Tyrone Montgomery: Wow, that’s semi-smart thinking from you, Persephone. But I’d probably play the waiting the game, and see if Methuselah and KASAI implode.

Persephone: Nobody asked what you’d do in this situation.

Tyrone Montgomery: I- fair enough.

Rich Russillo: Milli goes to stand KASAI back up- BUT KASAI BATTLES BACK WITH A SHOT TO THE RIB CAGE, AND EXPLODES WITH A FOREARM SMASH ON MILLI! BACKING HER INTO THE CORNER WITH MULTIPLE, AND SHE TAGS OUT TO METHUSELAH!

**TAG!!**

Persephone: So much for that plan, idiots.

Tyrone Montgomery: Methuselah enters the ring- BUT MILLI STARTS FIGHTING BACK WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE ABDOMEN OF KASAI! FOLLOWED BY A BACK ELBOW TO METHUSELAH’S! NOT GIVING THE DUO A CHANCE TO TEAM UP AGAINST HER, OR KEEP THE UPPER HAND FOR LONG! MILLI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AS METHUSELAH AND KASAI REMAIN STUNNED!

Rich Russillo: WHOA! BOTH METHUSELAH AND KASAI LAUNCH MILLI IN THE AIR WITH A DOUBLE BACK BODY DROP!

Tyrone Montgomery: DOUBLE TEAM BY METHUSELAH AND KASAI, BUT RATHER OUT NECESSITY MORE THAN ANYTHING! MILLI RETURNS TO HER FEET, CLUTCHING HER BACK AFTER THAT HIGH FALL, AND WANDERS INTO A BODY SLAM! BODY SLAM BY METHUSELAH, PLANTING MILLI ONTO THE CANVAS, AND METHUSELAH RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A TWISTING ELBOW DROP!

Rich Russillo: THAT ELBOW HIT PERFECTLY ON ITS TARGET, AND METHUSELAH HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Tyrone Montgomery: SHOULDER UP! MILLI GOT THE SHOULDER UP, STAYING ALIVE AGAINST THE CHAIRMAN!

Ricb Russillo: METHUSELAH WONT BE DETERRED, AND WHEN YOU RACK THE EXPERIENCE HE HAS, ALONG WITH SEEN THE THINGS HE HAS, YOU DONT EXACTLY GET RATTLED! METHUSELAH STAYS CALM AS A CUCUMBER, AND-

Persephone: Calm as a cucumber?

Tyrone Montgomery: Methuselah remains focused, and stands Milli back up to her feet for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! MILLI IS ON WOBBLY LEGS AGAINST METHUSELAH, AND METHSUELAH BACKS HER UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!

Rich Russillo: DROP DOWN BY METHUSELAH, AND HE POPS TO HIS FEET AS MILLI COMES REBOUNDING BACK FOR A SECOND TIME! HALTING HER MOMENTUM WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH DROPS INTO THE COVER AGAINST MILLI!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! ONLY A TWO!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH GRABS A HANDFUL OF HAIR, AND DRAGS MILLI OVER TO HIS CORNER! REACHING FOR A TAG OUT TO KASAI!

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: I mean, it’s progress between Methuselah and KASAI! From unwanted to consensal tagging in and out.

Tyrone Montgomery: You could probably phrase that better, but I get what you mean!

Rich Russillo: KASAI enters the ring, and drags Milli up from a knee! Snapmaring her down to the canvas for a PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE! BUT THAT MIGHT HAVE LIT A FIRE UNDERNEATH MILLI IF ANYTHING! MILLI POWERS BACK TO HER FEET, GRITTING THROUGH THE PAIN, AND BLASTS KASAI WITB A FOREARM!

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT KASAI IS STILL STANDING, AND FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! BOTH WOMEN BEGIN TRADING! KASAI! MILLI! KASAI! MILLI! KASAI- KASAI WINS THE EXCHANGE WITH A FOREARM, THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW!

Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, MILLI IS STILL STANDING, AND SHOOTS FOR A CLOTHESLINE ON KASAI! BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND DUMPS MILLI HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE BY KASAI!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

Tyrone Montgomery: KICKOUT! MILLI BANKS STILL MANAGES TO KICKOUT, DESPITE BEING DUMPED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS!

Rich Russillo: KASAI DECIDES TO TAG OUT TO METHUSELAH FOLLOWING THAT KICKOUT!

**TAG!!**

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH AND KASAI ARE ACTUALLY BEGINNING TO WORK LIKE A TEAM, WHICH IS GOOD! PUTTING THEIR DIFFERENCES ASIDE FOR AT LEAST ONE NIGHT!

Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH STANDS MILLI UP, AND SCORES WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST, WHICH KNOCKS HER BACK INTO THE CORNER OF METHUSELAH AND KASAI! AKA NO MANS LAND! THE LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO BE IN A TAG MATCH!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI CONNECTS WITH A CHOP TO METHUSELAH THAT SENDS HIM STAGGERING BACK SLIGHTLY, AND A BACK ELBOW TO KASAI THAT ALMOST KNOCKS HER OFF THE APRON! MILLI RUNS FROM OUT THE CORNER, CHARGING AT METHUSELAH!

Rich Russillo: FLAPJACK! FLAPJACK BY METHUSELAH, WHO HALTED MILLI’S MOMENTUM LIKE THAT! MILLI ROLLS AWAY FROM METHUSELAH, AND PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW- BUT MILLI SIDE STEPS OUT THE WAY, AND HITS A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI ON METHUSELAH IN THE CORNER! STUNNING HIM!

Rich Russillo: MILLI LIFTS METHUSELAH TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE HERSELF FOR A AVALANCHE HURRICANRANA! LAUNCHING METHUSELAH TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI SEES AN OPENING, AND CRAWLS TOWARD BEA IN THE CORNER! LEAPINF FOR THE TAG!

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: THERE IT IS!

Persephone: Bea has entered the match, and I’m “sooo” excited.

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH IS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND BEA CHARGES HIM IN THE CENTER FOR MULTIPLE FOREARM STRIKES TO THE FACE! BEA SPINS AROUND, GOING TO FLOOR METHUSELAH WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! BUT METHSUELAH DUCKS UNDERNEATH? AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES-

Rich Russillo: WAIT! BEA RUNS OFF THOSE SAME SET OF ROPES, AND METHUSELAH SPINS AROUND IN THE CORNER! GETTING CAUGHT WITH A RUNNING CUTTER BY BEA! BEA CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO

Tyrone Montgomery: ALMOST A TWO COUNT BY BEA! BUT METHSUELAH IS QUICKLY BEGINNING TO STIR, AND BEA WASTES NO TIME IN STANDING HIM BACK UP TO A VERTICAL BASE!

Rich Russillo: BEA BOUNCES METHUSELAH OFF THE ROPES- BUT METHUSELAH HANGS ONTO THE ROPES, AND BEA RUSHES IN- DROP TOE HOLD BY METHUSELAH SENDS THROAT FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! BEA REMAINS HUNG UP ON THAT MIDDLE ROPE, AND KASAI BLASTS HER WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HER SKULL!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CLUTCHES OF METHUSELAH FOR A KICK TO THE GUT! METHUSELAH GOES FOR THE BRAINBUSTER DDT! METH KNELL!

Rich Russillo: BUT BEA VALENTINE FLOATS OVER BEHIND HIM, AND GRABS METHUSELAH IN A REAR WAISTLOCK! BOUNCING HIM OFF THE ROPES, AND SENDING HIM INTO KASAI! METHUSELAH COLLIDED WITH KASAI, KNOCKING HER OFF THE ROPES, AND BEA ROLLS HIM UP WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH KICKS OUT- BUT BEA GOES FLYING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE ONTO KASAI! MEANWHILE, METHUSELAH SITS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND BEA SLIDES INTO THE RING! CHARGING INTO HIM WITH THE BEA SWARM!

Rich Russillo: RUNNING DOUBLE KNEES IN THE CORNER!

Persephone: Oh, you gotta be kidding me.

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA HIT THE RUNNING DOUBLE KNEES, AND ROLLS METHUSELAH OUT THE CORNER! CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE, AND-

**TAG!!**

Rich Russillo: MILLI BANKS MADE THE TAG BEFORE BEA FLIES OFF THE TOP WITH A FROG SPLASH! FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEA HITS IT MARK ON METHUSELAH!

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND LEAPS OFF WITH MILLI-ON -AIR! MILLI HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! THIS ONE IS OVER! BACK TO BACK MOVES FROM BEA AND MILLI!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: ITS OVER!

Tyrone Montgomery: WHAT- NO!

Rich Russillo: BEA WAS TRYING TO HOLD KASAI OFF AS SHE WENT TO SLIDE IN THE RING, BUT KASAI DROVE BEA INTO THE COVER! BREAKING IT UP! HAVING BRIEFLY OVERPOWERED HER THERE!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA ROLLS OUT THE RING, AND KASAI AIMS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MILLI BANKS AS SHE IS STUNNED! KASAI STANDS HER UP, AND GOES FOR STARBOMB ON MILLI! SPINNING CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB-

Rich Russillo: NO! MILLI SLIPS OUT BEHIND KASAI, LANDING ON HER FEET! SPEAR!!

Tyrone Montgomery: METHUSELAH WENT FOR THE SPEAR! BUT MILLI SIDESTEPPED, SENDING HIM INTO KASAI INSTEAD! KASAI ROLLS OUT THE RING, AND METHUSELAH LOOKS SOMEWHAT REGRETFUL FOR HIS ACTIONS! OBVIOUSLY, KASAI WAS NOT THE INTENDED TARGET!

Rich Russillo: BUT MILLI QUICKLY GRABS METHUSELAH IN POSITION FOR THE SALIDA DEL SOL! BUT HE COUNTERS AS MILLI LANDS ON HIS SHOULDER! IN POSITION FOR A POWERSLAM- BUT MILLI SPINS OUT WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT! SPIKING METHUSELAH!

Tyrone Montgomery: AND MILLI BEGINS CRAWLING TO THE CORNER AS BEA RETURNS TO THE APRON! MILLI IS CRAWLING OUT TO VALENTINE FOR THE TAG!

**TA-

Rich Russillo: VALENTINE DROPS OFF THE APRON!

Persephone: Ha!

Tyrone Montgomery: BEA VALENTINE DROPS OFF THE APRON, CALLING FOR TIMEOUT, AND MILLI IS CONFUSED AS SHE PULLS HERSELF UP WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES- BUT TURNS AROUND INTO A SPEAR!

Rich Russillo: SPEAR FROM METHUSELAH! IT CONNECTS! COVER IS MADE!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… METHUSELAH AND KASAI!

(“Praise Gawd” by Kanye West plays, and Methuselah gets his hand raised by the referee in victory with KASAI joining him shortly after, clutching her ribs from the spear. Meanwhile, Bea is wiping her eye on the outside.)

Tyrone Montgomery: What the hell!? Methuselah and KASAI win the match, and I can’t say I expected that, as they’re not even the team we thought would coexist as well! Milli Banks had maintained an amazing run of going without being pinned for a very long time and that streak has just been broken only one week before Shock Value, but… What is this? Is Bea really wiping her eye?

Persephone: I- I have no words for this bitch.

Rich Russillo: We saw that Bea was calling for timeout after dropping off the apron, but…

(KASAI and Methuselah exchange words in the center with KASAI annoyed that Methuselah speared her, but things don’t come to blows as Methuselah simply rolls out the ring, satisfied with his victory tonight, and KASAI isn’t far behind to exit the ring. But inside the ring, Bea has finished wiping her eye, and Milli is sat up on the canvas.)

Milli Banks: (off-mic) What was that!? What the hell is your problem?!

Bea Valentine: (off-mic) Cool your hostility! You’ll have to excuse me, but I had got something in my eye toward the end of the match, and coincidentally right as you went to tag me! I’m sorry, but you know we can’t control these things.

(Bea goes to help Milli up-)

Tyrone Montgomery: MILLI WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, AND HOOKS BEA UP FOR THE MONEY MAKER! GORY SPECIAL SPUN INTO A DDT!

Rich Russillo: BEA IS OUT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS HAVE OFFICIALLY HEATED UP THANKS TO WHAT BEA JUST DID! MILLI MAY HAVE JUST MADE A STATEMENT AHEAD OF SHOCK VALUE!

Tyrone Montgomery: SOMETHING I’M SURE BEA WAS TRYING TO MAKE HERSELF, AS SHE JUST GAVE METHUSELAH AN OPENING TO PIN MILLI BANKS, GIVING MILLI HER FIRST PINFALL LOSS IN AGES!

Persephone: Something in her eye my ass.

Tyrone Montgomery: Bea Valentine and Milli Banks seemed to be on the same page heading into this match, but Bea Valentine went and reminded Milli that at the end of the day she’s after her Championship! That seemed to be her intentions at least, but Milli just went and made Bea pay, as you all know just as well as I do that Milli is someone who hasn’t been pinned in a VERY long time. I’m looking forward to seeing how these two go up against each other at Shock Value!

(Milli retrieves her Universal Women’s Championship from a stagehand, and holds it over Bea Valentine’s limp body, staring down at her with a frustrated look on her face as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Bea Valentine faces Milli Banks for the Universal Women’s Championship in an Electric Weapons match.)

(Sunday Night Voltage returns as the camera focuses on a panaround shot of the XL Center, as the Connecticut crowd is bustling in anticipation for what is to come in what has already been a jampacked show. But quickly, that positivity goes sour, as loud boos ring through the crowd for ‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook which begins to blast through the speakers. The shot goes over to the stage as Daryl Kinkade is seen making his way out from the backstage area. After what transpired last week, he doesn’t exactly have the most happy expression on his face, but regardless, it’s one of determination as he begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring with confidence while he does.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘THE KINK OF ELITE’… DARYL KINKADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: This past week wasn’t exactly how Daryl expected it to go, as him joining commentary for his Shock Value opponent Ms. Extreme’s match against Adam Lucas went sour after he cost Ms. Extreme the match and helped Adam get the victory. While that may have been enough for him, it didn’t help that Adam would make a straight beeline for him and lay him out at ringside for meddling in his business.

Tyrone Montgomery: Regardless, he has a job to do, and I think that he knows that. In just one week, he is going to be stepping into the ring with a Ms. Extreme who is certainly confident in her abilities to get rid of him at Shock Value despite the state that she is in. Daryl is making his way to the ring tonight, and it seems like he’s going to be trying to get the last word, but knowing how things around here play out, I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up hearing from The Fallen Queen in the process.

Persephone: Please, no. The last thing that I need to hear is her pathetic pity party because she’s not good enough to be the best on this brand. It gets too fucking tiring and I’m pretty fed up already, how about Daryl just turns around and leaves?

(Daryl makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes. He heads toward the edge of the ring as he grabs a microphone from the ringside area, with ‘Kamikaze’ beginning to come to a close from there. He heads toward the center of the ring as he raises his microphone, not wasting any time as he begins to speak.)

Daryl Kinkade: I will be the first one to admit, bruv, I’m ready to put an end to this. Camille wants to walk around like a bloody wreck trying to convince people that she’s going to beat me, and the more I have to go through this absolute rubbish week after week just lights a fire under my bollocks even more. Knowing that I’m going out there at Shock Value next week with a point to prove, putting a baby in her place and making sure that she never disrespects my name again. Despite the disrespectful work that Adam Lucas would go on to do, you’re an absolute class act, mate. What matters is the fact that Camille didn’t get her way. I was the one who ruined her ambitions just like she’s been the catalyst for her self-destruction, and when the time comes for the two of us to step into the ring and back up everything that we’ve said, I will be the one who ruins it for her again and sends her down an even deeper spiral than before. She can bitch and she can moan all she wants, trying to get the world to pay attention to her struggles and her apparent dissatisfaction with her work, but bruv, they don’t need to focus on you. Camille, what you are is old news. What you should be focusing on is the man who has been constantly getting screwed time and time again by our Commissioner. I should be doing something better with his time, like being in the Ultimate X match for whatever opportunity he pulled out of his magic hat and earning something. But no, apparently not.

Daryl Kinkade: Time after time, I have been disrespected, whether it’s by you, Camille, or by Captain Charisma. Soon enough, they will grow to recognize just how important I am to the Sunday Night Voltage brand. They will see just how much bloody work I put into this place and why I deserve so much more than anything that Camille is going to end up doing with her lousy career. I highly doubt that beating her will be much more than a waste of my time, but if you think that I’m just going to walk around here and allow just about anyone to go and disrespect me the way that she did, then you thought wrong. Camille, you are going to realize what everyone else should have realized a long time ago. That I am the best, I am the feeling, and because of your actions, things are about to get a whole lot worse for you, and you know it. So maybe you should give up and realize that everything just was not worth it, but not before I make an absolute embarrassment out of you at Shock Value, mate.

(Daryl lowers his microphone, a serious expression on his face, but it’s not long before he’s interrupted by the sounds of ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies, which begins to play up. The crowd erupts into a loud reaction as the camera goes over to the stage to show none other than Ms. Extreme as she makes her way out. She has her head down to the ground with quite the disappointed expression on her face, looking up at Daryl for a moment before shaking her head as she makes her way down the ramp.)

Rich Russillo: Well, you guessed right, as Ms. Extreme is making her way down to the ring here tonight to respond to what Daryl has had to say about her. While it’s certainly been a long road for the EAW Hall of Famer, it’s clear that the journey doesn’t end, and after she intends to beat Daryl at Shock Value, she’s looking to move on and try to find a way to make a push back up to the top of the ladder on this brand.

Tyrone Montgomery: That’s not going to come easily, but at the same time, beating a competitor with the skillset of Daryl Kinkade isn’t going to be exactly a walk in the park either. She’s going to be in for one hell of a fight, but she’s going to be just as focused as always to make sure that she gets the job done and finishes what she started.

Persephone: What did I say? See, if Daryl just walked away then we wouldn’t be in this situation right now, but now we have to listen to this self deprecating bullshit for the who knows how many weeks in a row it has been and I’m over it. STOP THE PAIN! STOP THE PAIN!!!

(Ms. Extreme makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she slowly begins to enter the ring. She heads over and begrudgingly grabs a microphone from the ringside area while ‘RED THUNDER’ then begins to come to a close. Turning around and making her way over to Daryl with a less than enthused expression on her face, she begins to speak.)

Ms. Extreme: I’m not all that amused that I’m out here tonight, if I had the choice then I would’ve stayed cooped up in my hole, waiting for the week to be over with so I can finally get you off of my shoulders at Shock Value, but that’s not the case. The way that most see it, I don’t deserve happiness when someone like you, Daryl, is breathing down my neck, and the saddest part about it all is that you think that you’re onto something. For the past couple of weeks, the only thing that I’ve heard you do is run your mouth over, and over, and over again. If you know how sick that makes me, then you can imagine how sick it makes everyone else. We’re completely over you, and I’ve had enough of listening to what you have to say about me like you know anything about what I’m going through. The sooner that I can just move on from having to listen to you whine and beg to be respected every week, the better.

Daryl Kinkade: Mate, do you honestly think that’s what this is? You think that I stand here shouting at clouds, not onto anything? This company is all about knowing your worth and validating it every time that you step into the ring with the hard work that you put on this canvas. I’ve been fighting for years trying to show everyone exactly what I’ve said time after time again, and that is that I am the best that Sunday Night Voltage has to offer. Even with everything that has happened during that journey, nobody has truly come and stifled me and stopped me from reaching my end goal, and you’re not going to be an exception to that. I know my worth, and I know what I deserve, but the question is whether or not you truly believe what you’re saying. You say that you should be the best, you say that you should be at the top, but it hasn’t been the case, and that’s what’s gotten you in such a sour mood. Have you ever thought that you’re just not good enough to do what you want to do? Have you ever been in the right bloody state of mind to even comprehend just how little you mean to this place, bruv?

Ms. Extreme: If I mean little to this place, then I can only imagine where you are on the totem pole, Daryl. If things are bleak and hopeless for me, which they are, I can only imagine how it feels for you. You can pity yourself with as many faux accomplishments as you want; the difference between you and me is the fact that I’m not hiding my disappointment. I have a right to be disappointed in myself, and I have a reason to feel a certain way, but what is your reason? At some point, simply being Daryl Kinkade can only get you so far. Riding the coattails of your successful teammates can only mean so much on your own two feet. I’m reevaluating myself, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do the same just because you don’t like me. You should take a good look in the mirror and realize how inconsequential your presence in this company truly is.

Daryl Kinkade: You’re full of shit, bruv, and you know it.

Ms. Extreme: Just being honest with you, and if you’re not honest with yourself, then there’s honestly no saving you. I want to get you off my shoulders and I want you to leave me the fuck alone, but it doesn’t change the fact that as I deserve you, I realize how embarrassing it is to be in your shoes week after week. I just don’t get what makes you tick, Daryl. You have nothing to look forward to; you have no redeemable qualities that are going to amount to anything in the future. I am going to beat you, and while a win over you certainly does not mean anything to me and my career- what’s new? A win against me would mean everything to you. Maybe you should think about that before you try to go on any more tangents. Once again, pretty sick of it.

Daryl Kinkade: If you want to try me, then you can put your money where your mouth is, and we can fight right now-

???: That… will not be happening.

(Before Daryl can get aggressive with Ms. Extreme, a voice is heard throughout the arena. The camera goes over to the stage to show Voltage Consultant Eden Sinclair as she is seen briskly making her way out to the stage with a microphone in her hand. She looks at the two Shock Value opponents with a smile on her face before raising the microphone and beginning to speak as the crowd begins to quiet down.)

Eden Sinclair: I know you two are in the middle of something, but I wanted to come out here tonight and address your match against one another at Shock Value before things got too out of hand. Let’s get the obvious out of the way: with a Marquee Event like this and exciting extras announced for already confirmed matches tonight on our go-home show, one thing has been made clear to me, and that is that the stipulation for your bout has yet to be revealed. I have the honor of doing that here tonight, and I’m happy to confirm to you that the two of you will be fighting in an Electric Floors match!

(The crowd roars in approval of this as Eden nods her head, after a moment continuing from there as she has more to say.)

Eden Sinclair: But that’s not all. That certainly won’t interest you as much as what I’m about to say next. Contrary to what has been said by both of you, this match isn’t just for nothing. You’re not just fighting for bragging rights, you’re fighting for something more. This is why I’m here to say tonight that the winner of your match at Shock Value will fight whoever wins between Michael Machina, Jake Smith, and Adam Lucas at Grand Rampage for the EAW World Championship!

(The crowd cheers extra loudly at this monumental announcement, as the stakes have been raised as high as they possibly can between these two. A serious expression has washed over Ms. Extreme, while Daryl drops his microphone down to the ground, quickly getting into the face of his opponent as both of them lock eyes in an intense staredown.)

Eden Sinclair: That is all for me. I hope you enjoy the rest of the show!

(Eden turns around and makes her way back to the backstage area, as the last shot seen is Ms. Extreme and Daryl Kinkade staring a hole into one another as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where the Ultimate X match will take place.)

(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton can be seen holding a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a TRIOS MATCH scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits to loud boos, and Dr. Bethany Blue begins to make her way out to the stage. Not waiting for her teammates she makes her way to the ring, and her entrance music is eventually replaced with ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn. This causes a more positive response to come from the crowd, and Cameron Ella Ava doesn’t look too impressed with Dr. Bethany Blue. However she does remain on the stage, and soon after this, ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu and Hazel Fernandes begins to play. The fans cheer as Limmy Monaghan makes his way out, and he and Cameron Ella Ava share a few words as they make their way to the ring, loosely following behind Dr. Bethany Blue.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first!… The team of DOCTOR BETHANY BLUE, CAMERON ELLA AVA, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!!

Tyrone Montgomery: The Ultimate X competitors are here, and seeing how they’re making their way to the ring, I think you have a decent idea of the dynamic here. Bethany is a bit of a wildcard for this team, but they’ll also have to remember that all three of them will be opponents next week, so it’s not just Bethany Cameron and Limmy should be concerned about.

Rich Russillo: To be fair, when it comes to tonight I’d say they shouldn’t be worried about each other at all. Then again, I don’t know if wishful thinking can even apply when it comes to a match like this.

Persephone: Let’s just be real. It’s not a question of if this match will fall apart. It’s just a matter of when, and how badly it falls apart.

(‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe plays, and the fans once again begin to boo. Adam Lucas begins to walk out, and he doesn’t look too thrilled about this match, but he makes his way down the ramp regardless. ‘Win’ by Jay Rock follows, and as the boos continue, Jake Smith is the next to come out. Jake just shakes his head seeing Adam Lucas take the lead, and he rushed to catch up before beginning to argue with him on the way to the ring. As the two make it to ringside however, ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits. This finally causes the fans to begin cheering again, and Michael Machina makes his way out with the EAW World Championship around his waist. Michael Machina doesn’t bother worrying about Jake and Adam, instead just making his way to the ring at his own pace.)

Bella Braxton: And their opponents… The team of ADAM LUCAS, JAKE SMITH AND THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, MICHAEL MACHINA!!!!!

Tyrone Montgomery: Somehow, I think this team might have the potential to fall apart faster than the first. All three of these men are insanely talented, but let’s just think about everything that has happened.

Rich Russillo: That’s true. It’s hard to discuss who I think will win when there’s such a good chance that this match just falls apart entirely. If this does see a legitimate ending, I think it could go either way with the level of talent that’s in this match.

Persephone: Yeah, it’s a very low level of talent. Let’s just get this over with.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Tyrone Montgomery: And this match is underway, and it looks like Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue will be starting this one off!

(Bethany just stares at Limmy and Cameron, knowing that she had no internet in having to fight her husband again. Bethany is about to tag one of them in as she said, but Cameron quickly drops off of the apron.)

Cameron Ella Ava: (off-mic) Don’t try tagging us in. You wanted to be in charge, right? Go ahead.

Tyrone Montgomery: Bethany appears to already be annoyed with her opponents, as she said during the week that she actually had no intentions of fighting Adam tonight. Unfortunately for her, both Cameron and Limmy seem to be on the same page. Both Elitists slowly approach each other before locking up, and it’s Bethany that’s able to take control early with a headlock- only before Adam slips out of it and pulls Bethany into a hammerlock! Bethany now rolling out of it before pulling Adam to the mat with a headlock takedown, but there’s Adam with a headscissors to escape!

Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas realizes that Bethany was able to quickly slip out of that, so he pulls her into a front facelock! Bethany now pushing herself towards the corner of the ring to force a break- BUT JAKE JUST USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAG HIMSELF IN! Adam let’s go of Bethany, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THAT FRONT FACELOCK INADVERTENTLY GAVE JAKE THE OPENING NEEDED TO “HELP” HIS TEAMMATE, AS HE JUST KNEED BETHANY IN THE MIDSECTION! Adam doesn’t look happy with Jake and tells him off for tagging himself in, but Jake just tells him to get out of the ring before going back on the offensive!

Persephone: Bethany stumbles into an empty corner and Jake begins to stomp away, and I’m sure he’s enjoying this with the history these two have with each other. Then again, I’m not sure which one Jake would be more mad about. That 12 dollar bet going wrong or what happened just a few weeks ago.

Tyrone Montgomery: Well if he’s not careful, he could always add what happens tonight to that list! Jake backs up with a smirk on his face, AND NOW HE CHARGES IN- BUT BETHANY GETS OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING JAKE TO CRASH INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!

Rich Russillo: BETHANY NOW WITH A RIPCORD FOREARM THAT CAUSES JAKE TO STUMBLE TO A KNEE, AND BETHANY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A KNEE LIFT! JAKE WAS CLEARLY CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT COMBINATION, BUT BETHANY DOESN’T APPEAR TO BE FINISHED JUST YET, AS SHE SENDS JAKE INTO HER TEAM’S CORNER BEFORE RUNNING IN AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! WHAT A MOVE BY BETHANY AS JAKE DROPS INTO A SEATED POSITION! Bethany now stomping away at Jake herself to return the favor, and-

(*TAG!*)

Persephone: And because everyone on this brand is a child, Cameron Ella Ava decided to tag herself in this time. Cameron enters the ring, and Bethany doesn’t look happy.

Tyrone Montgomery: Cameron begins stomping on Jake herself as Bethany argues with the referee, who is telling her that she needs to get out of the ring, and for what it’s worth, that might have bought Cameron a bit more time to keep laying those stomps in on Jake while he’s still in the corner! Bethany finally leaves the ring to avoid being disqualified, and now Cameron pulls Jake out of the corner before sending him into the ropes!

Rich Russillo: Cameron now with an arm drag! Jake stumbles to his feet and swings at Cameron, but Cameron ducks under it! WONDER WOMAN PUNCH- NO! JAKE AVOIDS THAT BEFORE GRABBING CAMERON AND DELIVERING A GERMAN SUPLEX! Jake now quickly to his feet as he grabs Cameron and sends her to the corner, AND JAKE RUNS IN- BUT CAMERON IS ABLE TO GET THE BOOT UP! Cameron looking to follow up- BUT JAKE CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW! Cameron stumbles back as Jake turns around, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK!

Persephone: It looks like Adam Lucas wants the tag, but Jake just laughed in his face. I can’t say I’m really surprised at that either.

Tyrone Montgomery: Knowing Jake me neither, but I’m not so sure if this is the best-

(*TAG!*)

Rich Russillo: Well… Jake is no longer the legal competitor here, but it looks like it wasn’t because of Adam! Instead it’s Michael Machina who appears to already have had enough of Jake and Adam’s issues! Michael Machina is in the ring now, AND HE JUST SENDS CAMERON CRASHING INTO AN EMPTY CORNER BEFORE CHARGING IN FOR A RUNNING SHOULDER THRUST! These two have a bit of history as they faced off one on one before King of Elite. That match didn’t end with a decisive winner, but let’s see what happens now!

Tyrone Montgomery: Michael Machina scoops Cameron Ella Ava up onto his shoulders and exits the corner, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE WAS PLANNING TO JUST PLANT HER WITH A SLAM, BUT CAMERON IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF GRASP BEFORE PUSHING HIM INTO THE ROPES! MICHAEL MACHINA IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER A SWING FROM CAMERON THOUGH, BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES BEFORE CHARGING PAST CAMERON A SECOND TIME! MICHAEL MACHINA OFF THE ROPES ONCE AGAIN- BUT CAMERON ELLA AVA CATCHES MACHINA OFF GUARD WITH A VICTORY ROLL PIN!

ONE!
TW-

Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA KICKS OUT! CAMERON BACKPEDALS TOWARDS THE ROPES AS MACHINA CHARGES IN- AND NOW CAMERON SENDS MACHINA THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT TO RINGSIDE! Cameron Ella Ava making sure to use her experience as a veteran here to her advantage, AND NOW SHE SEEMS TO HAVE COME UP WITH AN IDEA TO KEEP MACHINA DOWN, AS SHE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE GOING FOR A SUICIDE DIV-

Tyrone Montgomery: NO! MICHAEL MACHINA CATCHES HER, AND HE JUST TOSSED HER OVER HIS HEAD WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY, SENDING CAMERON BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE AND NEARLY ONTO HER HEAD! That was a very close call, and it just goes to show how dangerous Michael Machina can be with just one small opening! Michael Machina grabs Cameron before sending her into the ring, and while Jake is acting like he’s not impressed, I think we all know a move like that would be devastating regardless of who it is on the receiving end of it.

Persephone: Then why isn’t he pinning her?

Rich Russillo: Because as devastating as that was, Michael Machina knows that Cameron Ella Ava has gotten back up from much worse, even against him. Michael Machina now lifting Cameron up onto his shoulders, AND IT LOOKS LIKE MICHAEL MAY BE LOOKING TO PLANT CAMERON WITH THE .50 CAL, BUT CAMERON BEGINS RAINING DOWN PUNCHES ON THE HEAD OF MACHINA, LOOKING TO MAKE HIM LOSE HIS GRASP OF HER! MACHINA STUMBLES A BIT BUT CONTINUES TO HOLD ONTO CAMERON- UNTIL FINALLY CAMERON IS ABLE TO DROP DOWN AND DELIVER A HURRICANRANA! MACHINA STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET- BEFORE CAMERON DROPS HIM WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK! Cameron back to her feet now, and she tags Limmy Monaghan in!

Tyrone Montgomery: Cameron knows Bethany was already annoyed at having her tag herself in. I’m sure she isn’t happier that she chose to tag Limmy in instead of her now, but hopefully they’re able to put that aside knowing their team is in control. Limmy enters the ring as Michael Machina slowly stumbles back up, AND NOW LIMMY GRABS MACHINA FROM BEHIND BEFORE DELIVERING A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT HE’S NOT DONE! LIMMY MAINTAINS THE WAISTLOCK AS HE MAKES HIS WAY TO HIS FEET- ONLY TO TRANSITION TO A BACK SUPLEX-

Rich Russillo: WHICH MACHINA IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF, LANDING ON HIS FEET BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT! MICHAEL MACHINA NOW LOOKING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX OF HIS OWN-

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT THIS TIME IT’S LIMMY THAT FLIPS OUT OF IT, AND NOW HE QUICKLY PULLS MACHINA IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX TO PLANT THE WORLD CHAMPION! THE ULTIMATE X COMPETITORS ARE IN CONTROL RIGHT NOW, AND WITH ALL THE DAMAGE DONE TO MACHINA I THINK LIMMY KNOWS IT’S TIME TO RAMP THINGS UP! MACHINA SLOWLY STUMBLES BACK UP, AND NOW THERE’S LIMMY MONAGHAN WITH BURNING TIDES!!

Rich Russillo: NO! MACHINA SLIPS BEHIND LIMMY AND SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING! MACHINA NOW CHARGING IN-

Persephone: But Limmy was able to get out of the way at the last moment, once again prolonging this match.

(*TAG!*)

Tyrone Montgomery: Limmy avoided what would’ve been a huge clothesline, and now he turns back to Machina before-

Rich Russillo: THE EQUALIZER!!!

Tyrone Montgomery: IT LOOKS LIKE ADAM LUCAS TAGGED HIMSELF IN WHILE LIMMY HAD HIS BACK TURNED, ALLOWING HIM TO CATCH LIMMY OFF GUARD WITH THE EQUALIZER! ADAM LUCAS NOW WITH THE COVER, AS LIMMY MIGHT AS WELL HAVE JUST HAD HIS HEAD TAKEN OFF OF HIS BODY!

ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-

Rich Russillo: AND LIMMY MONAGHAN GETS THE SHOULDER UP! I will say that I’m not so sure if anyone in this match is gonna be very quick to try and break up any of these pinfalls, so these Elitists definitely need to be even more careful knowing that with one wrong move we could potentially see the end of this one!

Persephone: You say that yet Limmy just made a bad move and the match did not end. You guys are such liars.

Tyrone Montgomery: Anyways, Adam Lucas gets on top of Limmy before beginning to punch away at him! Adam now sending Limmy into an empty corner for the ring before connecting with an uppercut, and now he lifts Monaghan up onto the top rope! Adam Lucas begins to climb up top, and it looks like he may be looking to follow that move up with some even bigger offense as he could be setting up for a superplex! If this connects, I don’t think we even need to explain that Limmy is in some serious trouble!

Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas is quick to pull Limmy into position, AND HE LIFTS LIMMY MONAGHAN FOR THE SUPERPLEX- BUT LIMMY IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF IT AND LAND ON HIS FEET, BEFORE QUICKLY PULLING ADAM OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A POWERBOMB CARRY! LIMMY RUNS INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING, BEFORE PLANTING ADAM LUCAS WITH A HUGE SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! WHAT A MOVE BY MONAGHAN, AND HE KEEPS HIM IN FOR THE PIN!

ONE!
TWO!!
T-

Rich Russillo: NO, THIS TIME ADAM KICKS OUT, AS LIMMY JUST FALLS BACKWARDS ONTO THE MAT! Limmy is clearly still feeling the effects of the damage he’s taken so far, meanwhile Adam is in a bad spot himself at the moment!

Persephone: But not bad enough for the match to end apparently.

Tyrone Montgomery: Limmy Monaghan pushes himself back to his feet and slowly makes his way back into the empty corner, waiting for Adam Lucas to find his way back up! Adam is slowly stirring despite getting hit with that powerbomb, and it looks like Limmy has something else in mind already! Adam Lucas finds his way back to his feet- AND LIMMY MONAGHAN RUSHES IN, CHARGING IN FOR DIABLE JAMBE!!!!

Rich Russillo: ADAM AVOIDS IT! LIMMY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, AND ADAM LOOKS FOR A HIP TOSS- BUT LIMMY IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET AND SEND ADAM INTO THE ROPES WITH AN IRISH WHIP! LIMMY NOW POPPING ADAM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS- BUT ADAM SLIPS OUT OF LIMMY’S GRASP, LOOKING TO AVOID WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN EXCALIBUR!!! ADAM LUCAS NOW SENDING LIMMY INTO THE ROPES INSTEAD, AND ADAM POPS LIMMY UP INTO A POWERBOMB CARRY, POTENTIALLY LOOKING FOR LEVEL UP ONTO THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! COULD THIS BE THE MOVE TO PUT THIS MATCH TO AN END!?

Tyrone Montgomery: NO, BECAUSE LIMMY WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIMSELF UP AND OVER ADAM LUCAS, BACK ONTO HIS FEET! LIMMY BACKS UP AS ADAM TURNS TOWARDS HIM- AND NOW BOTH ELITISTS CHARGE AT EACH OTHER, BEFORE LAYING EACH OTHER OUT WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! THE TWO FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS WITH A HUGE COLLISION, AS THEY ARE NOW FORCED TO SLOWLY BEGIN PULLING THEMSELVES TOWARDS THEIR RESPECTIVE CORNERS!

Persephone: Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t look like she is holding her hand out like Cameron is, though. I guess it’s because Adam is still in the ring.

Rich Russillo: You’re probably right. She didn’t want to fight Adam at all tonight and even said she wouldn’t hesitate to just tag Cameron and Limmy into the match should she be forced to. What happened at the start was probably the best we’ll get, and that may have only happened because both teams put them in that position at the very start, and clearly the Elitists on Bethany’s team are petty enough to force them to fight even if it meant refusing the tag.

Tyrone Montgomery: Don’t forget that the Ultimate X team entered first, so it was decided Bethany would start before the High Voltage competitors could make Adam start. Anyways Adam Lucas is slowly approaching the corner of the ring, but it doesn’t look like he’s trying to make the tag. He’s using the ropes to pull himself up!

(*TAG!*)

Rich Russillo: BUT ADAM IS STILL JUST BARELY IN REACH, ALLOWING JAKE SMITH TO TAG HIMSELF IN! MEANWHILE, LIMMY MONAGHAN JUMPS OUT TOWARDS CAMERON ELLA AVA

(*TAG!*)

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT BETHANY WAS ABLE TO TAG HERSELF IN JUST BEFORE LIMMY COULD REACH CAMERON, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE FACT THAT IT’S NO LONGER ADAM IN THE MATCH! BETHANY ENTERS THE RING AS JAKE DOES THE SAME, AND AS BOTH ELITISTS CHARGE AT EACH OTHER- BETHANY DROPS DOWN WITH A DROPKICK TO THE LEGS! Great move by Dr. Bethany Blue, but Cameron Ella Ava looks annoyed to see that things turned out like that!

Rich Russillo: She’s not the only one frustrated either seeing the look Adam Lucas has on his face, but there’s nothing that can be done about it now! Jake stumbles back to his feet, AND BETHANY CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM, FOLLOWED BY A KICK TO THE LEG! Jake drops to a knee, AND NOW BETHANY DELIVERS A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! Jake pulls himself into the corner of the ring as Bethany seems to have something in mind! SHE RUNS IN- BUT JAKE IS ABLE TO GET THE BOOT UP! Jake now jumping up onto the middle rope, AND HE GOES FOR HELL ABOVE-

Persephone: :mjlol2: BUT BETHANY BASICALLY JUST TOOK HIM OUT OF THE SKY WITH THE TJD!

Tyrone Montgomery: BETHANY JUST KICKED JAKE’S HEAD OFF, AND NOW SHE WASTES NO TIME PULLING HIM OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS, TO POTENTIALLY END THIS MATCH!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Tyrone Montgomery: BUT JAKE STAYS IN IT, GETTING THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE DESPITE THE SURPRISING SUPERKICK!

Persephone: Well that’s pretty annoying. They better hurry up and find some other way to end this, because I’m tired.

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue pushes herself up and just waits as Jake Smith slowly begins to stir, pushing himself up. Dr. Bethany Blue now rushing in, AND SHE GOES FOR THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL- BUT JAKE IS BARELY ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! Jake slowly pushing himself up, AND BETHANY IS QUICK TO TURN AND TRY TO KICK HIM- BUT JAKE IS ABLE TO CATCH THE BOOT, BEFORE PUSHING BETHANY BACK AND LOOKING FOR A BICYCLE KICK! Bethany avoids that and grabs Jake from behind, but Jake is able to slip out of that before looking to send Bethany shoulder first into the post!

Tyrone Montgomery: Bethany is able to stop herself though, getting her foot onto the middle turnbuckle! Bethany turns around and goes after Jake- BUT JAKE SEEMINGLY HAD ANOTHER PLAN, AS HE DUCKS DOWN BEFORE GRABBING BETHANY FROM BEHIND, BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH PROPHETIC! JAKE CATCHES BETHANY BY SURPRISE WITH THE ROLLING CUTTER! HE’S STILL HURTING FROM THE TJD AS HE GRABS HIS JAW IN PAIN, BUT HE KNOWS HE HAS THE END OF THIS MATCH IN HIS SIGHTS, SO HE PULLS HIMSELF OVER BETHANY FOR THE COVER, ALL WHILE STARING DIRECTLY AT ADAM LUCAS!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Rich Russillo: BUT DESPITE THAT BIG MOVE FROM JAKE SMITH, DR. BETHANY BLUE REMAINS IN THIS MATCH!

Persephone: Well Jake’s attempt at mocking Adam clearly just backfired, so he looks kinda stupid now doesn’t he?

Rich Russillo: Well Dr. Bethany Blue is one of the very best on Voltage, and a former Universal Women’s Champion. Let’s just be honest here, it was never going to be simple putting her down, but being a bit overconfident isn’t exactly anything new to Jake.

Tyrone Montgomery: “A bit” is being generous, don’t you think?

Rich Russillo: True. Anyways, Jake Smith is pulling Dr. Bethany Blue up, and I think he has an idea in mind as he’s slowly lifting Bethany up while gesturing towards both Adam AND Machina. Jake now lifting Bethany up… AND IS JAKE SETTING UP FOR A POWERBOMB?

Tyrone Montgomery: BOTH MACHINA AND LUCAS USE POWERBOMB VARIATIONS FOR FINISHERS AND IT LOOKS LIKE JAKE ONCE AGAIN WAS PLANNING TO TAUNT THEM, BUT LOOK AT DR. BETHANY BLUE! BETHANY IS BEGINNING TO PUNCH AWAY AT JAKE, THROWING PUNCH AFTER PUNCH TO FORCE JAKE TO LET HER GO BEFORE HE COULD GET THE CHANCE TO SEND A MESSAGE!

Rich Russillo: BETHANY LANDS ON HER FEET BEFORE STUMBLING BACK, AND-

(*TAG!*)

Rich Russillo: CAMERON ELLA AVA TAGS HERSELF BACK IN, BEFORE SHOVING BETHANY OUT OF THE WAY AND HITTING JAKE WITH AN ELBOW! Jake and Cameron now going back and forth as Bethany is trying to intervene, but the referee is holding her back!

Persephone: Yeah, but look who just got in because of that.

Tyrone Montgomery: ADAM LUCAS JUST CAME IN TO ATTACK CAMERON ELLA AVA AS WELL, FORCING LIMMY MONAGHAN TO RUSH INTO THE RING AND FEND OFF ADAM LUCAS! DR. BETHANY BLUE NOW PUSHING PAST THE REFEREE- BUT MICHAEL MACHINA ENTERS THE RING AS WELL, WHICH CAUSES A HUGE BRAWL TO START INSIDE OF THE RING BETWEEN BOTH TEAMS!

Rich Russillo: EVERYONE CONTINUES TO FIGHT, UNTIL FINALLY THE BRAWL SPILLS OUTSIDE, AS EVERYONE TUMBLES THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT TO RINGSIDE! THIS TRIOS MATCH LOOKS LIKE IT MAY HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF HAND, AS THE REFEREE IS FORCED TO BEGIN THE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO!

(Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue push themselves up, stumbling away from the brawl that seems to be continuing between the competitors in the match. The two stare at each other, and they seem to both have a similar idea, both finding themselves frustrated with their teammates in the match. Dr. Bethany Blue says a few words to Adam Lucas, and Adam nods his head. After this…)

Persephone: Are those two leaving?

Tyrone Montgomery: I can’t say I expected this but, it looks like that is the case! Honestly after everything that’s happened between these two teams, I guess it was only a matter of time before they decided to just give up on this match.

Referee: THREE!

Rich Russillo: Well they do have matches that’ll be even more taxing with even higher stakes to think about right now, and their opponents are the people they just had to try and work with! Speaking of them, it looks like the remaining Elitists haven’t gotten themselves out of that brawl yet, AS MICHAEL MACHINA RAMS LIMMY MONAGHAN AGAINST THE BARRICADE, ONLY FOR LIMMY TO DROP ELBOWS DOWN ONTO THE BACK OF MACHINA’S HEAD!

Referee: FOUR!

Tyrone Montgomery: Meanwhile Jake Smith and Cameron Ella Ava are battling it out, AND JAKE TRIED TO SLAM CAMERON’S FACE ONTO OUR TABLE, BUT CAMERON JUST STOPPED HER HEAD FROM HITTING IT BEFORE HITTING JAKE IN THE RIBS WITH A BACK ELBOW!

Referee: FIVE! SIX!

Rich Russillo: LIMMY AND MACHINA CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH, UNTIL FINALLY BOTH ELITISTS DROP EACH OTHER WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! BOTH ELITISTS DROP TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR, BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Referee: SEVEN!

Tyrone Montgomery: CAMERON NOW GOES TO SEND JAKE INTO THE BARRICADE- BUT JAKE TURNS IT AROUND, CAUSING BOTH ELITISTS TO END UP TUMBLING OVER IT! BOTH ELITISTS JUST WENT OVER THE BARRICADE, AND THIS ISN’T GOOD! JAKE AND CAMERON ARE THE TWO LEGAL COMPETITORS! MACHINA AND MONAGHAN ARE GONNA HAVE TO MAKE A MOVE AND QUICK IF THEY WANT TO KEEP THIS MATCH ALIVE, BUT IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE AT THIS POINT!

Referee: EIGHT! NINE!

Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN AND MICHAEL MACHINA SLOWLY PUSH THEMSELVES TO THEIR KNEES, BUT THEY ONCE AGAIN HIT EACH OTHER WITH HUGE STRIKES, CATCHING EACH OTHER WITH FOREARMS AT THE SAME TIME! JAKE SMITH AND CAMERON ELLA AVA SLOWLY TRY TO CRAWL OVER THE BARRICADE- BUT LOOK! JAKE SMITH AT THE LAST MOMENT, GRABS CAMERON AND SLAMS HER FACE RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE INSTEAD! ONCE AGAIN I THINK PRIDE AND THE HEAT OF THE BATTLE HAS GOTTEN TO THE COMPETITORS IN VOLTAGE’S MAIN EVENT AS TIME IS UP!

Referee: TEN!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… as a result of a double countout, this match has been ruled a NO CONTEST!

(The fans boo for this result. Jake Smith slowly pushes his way back over the barricade, meanwhile Cameron Ella Ava shakes her head, knowing that the match didn’t end with an actual winner after all that. Limmy Monaghan is seen seated against the ring post, taking a breath after that brawl. Jake just shrugs his shoulders, but as he turns around-)

Tyrone Montgomery: BULLET FROM HELL!!!!

Rich Russillo: :krabs:

Persephone: Well the match was a total waste of time, but at least something worthwhile came out of it.

Tyrone Montgomery: Michael Machina obviously has his issues with Jake Smith, but he waited until after the match was over to take out all that anger! Adam Lucas is already gone, meaning that it looks like it’s just gonna be Jake on the receiving end of this beatdown, AS MICHAEL MACHINA PULLS JAKE UP BEFORE SENDING HIM CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Rich Russillo: JAKE CRASHES INTO THE STEPS, AND NOW MACHINA GRABS JAKE BEFORE SENDING HIM INTO THE RING! Michael Machina follows behind, and just begins pummeling Jake Smith with fists to the face!

Tyrone Montgomery: Michael Machina with punch after punch as Jake Smith can’t do anything to fight back following that spear, and now Michael Machina finally backs off! It looks like he isn’t done yet though, as he backs into the corner yelling for him to get up! If you ask me, I think he’s setting up for a SECOND Bullet From Hell-

(Suddenly, the lights in the arena go out.)

Tyrone Montgomery: …?

Persephone: What now?

Rich Russillo: :lupe:

(The lights return, and once they’re back, the fans witness a shocking sight.)

Tyrone Montgomery: The hell?

Rich Russillo: NO WAY! IS THAT…?

(None other than Caroline is seen standing over Jake Smith, getting in the way of Michael Machina delivering a second Bullet From Hell. Michael Machina initially looks confused, but once realizing what’s going on, he doesn’t look amused.)

Tyrone Montgomery: THE MIST!!!! CAROLINE JUST SPAT THE MIST IN MICHAEL MACHINA’S FACE BEFORE HE COULD MAKE A MOVE! MICHAEL MACHINA CAN’T SEE, AND NOW HE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, GIVING CAROLINE THE OPENING NEEDED TO FOLLOW UP WITH SOMETHING BIG!

Rich Russillo: CAROLINE GRABS MICHAEL MACHINA, AND SHE PLANTS HIM WITH A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE!!!!

(Loud boos come from the crowd, and Jake Smith slowly rolls out of the ring, before taking the EAW World Championship from the timekeepers area. He has a large grin on his face as things appear to have gone his way, and he slowly rolls back into the ring with the title, still feeling the effects of the spear. Once in the ring, he stands over Michael Machina alongside Caroline, raising the World Championship in the air.)

Tyrone Montgomery: What a sight this is! Caroline is back and just laid out Michael Machina, and now Jake Smith stands tall right before Shock Value!

Rich Russillo: This is definitely an interesting turn of events, and I have to say I have no idea what’s about to happen as-

Persephone: Wait, why is Jake taking the Championship with him?

Tyrone Montgomery: :comeagain:

(Adding insult to injury, Jake Smith puts the EAW World Championship over his shoulder, taking it with him as he and Caroline slowly make their way out of the ring.)

Tyrone Montgomery: It looks like Jake is adding insult to injury here, literally stealing the EAW World Championship just one week before Shock Value! This is just unreal. How is this how we end Voltage heading into the event?

Rich Russillo: I don’t know, but I think we have a bigger issue to worry about. After all, if things go his way, this could very well be the same sight that ends Shock Value as well.

(Jake Smith and Caroline make their way up the ramp, and the boos continue to pour in from the crowd as Jake continues to walk away with Michael Machina’s World Championship. Jake has a large grin on his face, and as the two make their way to the back, Voltage fades away from ringside for the final time.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)