(EAW intro plays.)

(A recap is shown of last week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with Luis De La Rosa, Donovan Duke, Jack Ripley, Cameron Ella Ava, Brianna Hill, all getting victories and in the main event, Roberto De La Rosa retaining the Hardcore Championship. The show then goes to a shot of the O2 Arena in London, England where pyro is seen erupting out from the stage, with the crowd reacting loudly to this. The camera then goes over to the commentary desk where Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone are seen.)

Rich Russillo: We are well on the road to Grand Rampage, welcoming you to another episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!

James Peters: We got a stacked show for you, with thrilling matches that you’ll just need to see! From Holly Arrow versus Rex McAllister, the uh… debut… of Gary Daniels as he faces TLA!

Persephone: This is ridiculous, but at least he’s less annoying than that other guy.

James Peters: Jamie O’Hara facing Hikari Kanno, and in the main event, the Specialists Championship on the line! As Bea Valentine defends against Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro in a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight! Lets get right to it!

(Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to transition away from the commentary desk to a pan-around shot of the O2 Arena, with the crowd bursting in excitement for what is first tonight on the show. It’s not long before they’re greeted by the sounds of ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie as they cheer loudly. The camera goes over to the Universal Women’s Champion Minerva as she is seen making her way out to the stage. She grits her rose between her teeth as she raises her Championship in the air, walking out of the billowing smoke as she makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE BLACK ROSE’… MINERVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Last week we saw Minerva discuss her title defense against ARIA at Shock Value, and immediately her sights were set on what was next on the docket which was Grand Rampage and whatever was entailed for her there. She said specifically that she was not going to wait very long for a challenger, and that she was going to put out an open challenge that would be accepted by anyone willing tonight.

James Peters: Which is why she’s headed out here right now, to see whoever has decided to step up to the plate and challenge her for the Universal Women’s Championship at the Marquee Event. Minerva has been itching for a fight and I’m sure that there are many other women in the locker room that are just as hungry for one as well, especially with something like the Universal Women’s Championship up for grabs. But a Champion like Minerva isn’t exactly going to go down very easily, and it seems like that is something that she is also going to make known as well heading down to the ring.

Persephone: I wish Luis could accept this challenge… or could he…? Maybe Luis De La Rosa can finally save us from this drought by becoming Universal Women’s Champion! :blessed:

(Minerva makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron as she enters the ring. She then drops down, posing at the center of the ring with her title in hand before getting back up to her feet and taking a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ from there begins to come to a close as Minerva raises her microphone up to her mouth and begins to speak.)

Minerva: As the Universal Women’s Champion, it is my duty here in the EAW to defend against anyone who steps up to the plate. No matter who they are, no matter where they came from, I am more than happy to give them a match with my title on the line. Having been a former Champion on multiple occasions, I know how important something like that is, and while my match against ARIA at Shock Value was a start, it is certainly not the end. Last week I came out to the ring and I instituted an open challenge for my Championship, and anyone willing to accept was more than welcome to walk down to this ring and do so. I said that I would wait one week for an answer, one week for everybody to get their wits about them. And now that a week has passed, and now that everyone has had time to think, it’s easy to say that I have waited long enough. Grand Rampage is coming up and seeing the importance of this Championship and how it is the top prize not just on Voltage, but in the entirety of the EAW, I fully expect someone to accept. I expect someone to come through these ropes once I am done speaking and challenge me with the same bravery that everyone else has had facing a competitor like Minerva. I talk about how much this Championship means to me, how much I value it, especially this time around now that it is in my possession, and I only want the best for it. Which means that, as I said, I am not waiting. I am not going to expect a contendership match of sorts to fall right into my lap like last time, no, I am demanding an opponent.

Minerva: It doesn’t matter who is going to step up, whether it’s from Dynasty, Showdown, or Voltage. I am willing to face anyone and everyone for my title, and all that matters is that whoever is preparing to challenge me at Grand Rampage is ready to bring their very best. I want a challenge, one that will pose a significant threat to my reign as a whole, because anything less than that and quite simply they will not stand a chance at all. They will be eaten alive by Minerva, and they will find out firsthand exactly why I am the Universal Women’s Champion. I did everything that I could in order to become Champion when I won it last year at Road To Redemption, and I don’t plan on letting it go for a moment. I don’t plan on handing this away to anyone who simply asks for it. Whoever steps up tonight needs to be ready to try their best and do whatever it takes just like I did in order to get to this position, because that is what is going to be needed if you are even going to be considered in contention for fighting for my Championship. So enough about that, let’s get right to business.

(Minerva lowers her microphone as she turns toward the stage, patiently waiting for whoever is going to make their way out to the stage tonight to accept her challenge for the Universal Women’s Championship. It’s not long before… ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena, as the crowd responds with deafening boos for the woman who has decided to come out and take up Minerva’s offer.)

Persephone: Oh BROTHER, get this woman OUT OF HERE!

Rich Russillo: Well it’s clear Minerva got exactly what she wanted tonight, as it seems Harper Lee is going to accept her challenge. As we already know, Harper is a former Universal Women’s Champion herself, and the thought of holding the title once more is something that I am sure has not left her system despite everything that she has had to go through as of late.

(Harper Lee is seen making her way out with a smirk on her face, standing at the center of the stage and taking a moment to bask in the negative energy that is being shown toward her tonight. She looks toward Minerva before, from there, beginning to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)

James Peters: Last week we saw Harper get on the bad side of Hikari Kanno after her poor officiating in Hikari’s match against Holly Arrow. She slapped Hikari out of anger and nailed her with a cheap shot before rushing out of there. Although she escaped doom then, it doesn’t seem like her business with Hikari is done-

(Suddenly, the crowd erupts into cheers.)

Rich Russillo: RIGHT YOU ARE! FROM BEHIND! HARPER JUST GOT CLOBBERED FROM BEHIND BY HIKARI WHO DROPPED HER DOWN TO THE MAT! HIKARI KANNO IS HERE AND SHE’S ABSOLUTELY IRATE BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK!

(Hikari takes Harper down, stomping her chest repeatedly before seizing a hold of both of her wrists, then beginning to drive the sole of her boot repeatedly against the head of Harper as it bounces off of the ramp! Minerva is seen inside of the ring, more than ready for Harper’s challenge, but now just perplexed by this entire situation. She crosses her arms and allows everything to spiral while Hikari continues to lay into her.)

Persephone: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!

James Peters: OFFICIALS ARE RUSHING OUT HERE, TRYING TO RESTORE ORDER, BUT HIKARI IS MERCILESS RIGHT NOW! SHE SEES RED! SHE SCOOPS HARPER RIGHT OFF THE GROUND AND INTO HER ARMS!

Rich Russillo: BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF THE GROUND AND DROPPING HER WITH THE HIGH ANGLE URANAGE SLAM! BRIGHTSTAR CONNECTS AND WHILE HARPER LOOKS LIKE SHE’S OUT COLD, HIKARI ISN’T DONE!

James Peters: ALLELUIA’ ON THE RAMP! NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! THE OFFICIALS ARE FINALLY ABLE TO BREAK THIS APART AS HIKARI SEEMS SATISFIED WITH ALL OF THIS! MINERVA’S CHALLENGE HAS BEEN PUT ON ICE TONIGHT AS HIKARI KANNO HAS SEEMED TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT HER BUSINESS WITH HARPER LEE IS FAR FROM OVER! NOT BY A LONG SHOT!

(Hikari backs up, holding her hands up in innocence as she makes her way back up the ramp. Minerva sighs while inside the ring, clutching her Universal Women’s Championship as she then begins to take her leave, understanding exactly how all of this has panned out. The last shot seen is of officials checking on Harper who hasn’t moved a muscle after the attack from Hikari, as Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out to elsewhere.)

(Promotional ad for Minerva’s Universal Women’s Championship open challenge, which continues later tonight.)

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

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘TOP’ by Stray Kids sounded through the arena as a confident and ready AJ Redding walked out and onto the stage, he looked here for this, as he walked down the ramp embracing in the environment. He was anticipating a battle in this match, and he was also bracing himself for the impact that might come when you’re up against Akari Kiyoko. He paused at the end of the ramp..)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Auckland, New Zealand, weighing in at 213 pounds… AJ, REDDING!!!

James Peters: I am expecting a tough battle from these men within this match. It’s no secret that they have had somewhat similar career trajectories earlier on in their careers. But a win this early on between the two young competitors would be monumental in the favor of either.

Rich Russillo: It’s going to be a hard fought match, this is what I can anticipate the most from today, AJ Redding however has shown a lot of promise as an Elitist these last couple months, and he has just a teeny bit more experience than Akari Kiyoko might at this stage. And we’ll see how that works in the favor of AJ Redding!

(“Desperado” by Ali played now as Akari Kiyoko made his way out, much more motivated after his loss last week, where he came so close to defeating Luis De La Rosa and Lucius Crowe, but circumstances prevailing at a deeper level. He wasted zero time trying to make it towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Aomori, Japan, weighing in at 187 pounds… AKARIIIII KIYOKO!!!

Persephone: HA! LUIS BEAT THIS LOSER! 😛

James Peters: Putting it like that, Akari comes out here with a decent sized chip on his shoulder. He fell short last week, in a decision that he was so close to being the victor in, and for that case, he has to up his level this week. Whilst AJ Redding might have that experience, the thought of being that close to the victory, and then proceeding to get snubbed… can weigh in on someone.

Rich Russillo: I think that either way you put it, both men need a win. And both men are going to be fighting for that said win, but who wins tonight is going to have a huge step forward. And the reason I remain to ask the question about Akari and experience, I am not so sure if Akari really knows the weight of a match like this yet. But… we will see right now I guess!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And here we go starting this match off we have a formidable match between two young competitors on Voltage, this is one of those bouts that could swing huge in the favor of the victor’s momentum, and you can sense that. Akari Kiyoko, earlier on in his EAW career. But he got off to a hot start until about a week ago, when Luis De La Rosa managed to steal a victory from him! You know that is corpsing through his head, but on the other end, AJ Redding is looking to get a hot streak going, he has won some pretty favorable matches already in EAW, and a win of this caliber could be what takes him into a bigger position. AJ and Akari pace around the ring as both of them are looking on, and they go into things with the test of strength! Seeing what each opponent is able to bring up on the table! AJ has the footing a little bit more, as he manages to transition things over into a headlock! But you can see persistence in the eyes of Akari Kiyoko.

Rich Russillo: What you said about these two in this match is true. It’s a necessity for Voltage to have young stars like this, it makes their roster reign deeper. But it gives you an insight of the future, but you see right now both of these men envision themselves in that future! Akari manages to push his weight forward and get AJ Redding over into the ropes, as AJ has to break the hold up now. Separation and distance is now created, as both men glare at one another. As Akari signals in AJ to lock up again, as AJ Redding obliges. But this time, Akari is trying to take a much smoother approach than he did last time, as he manages to get AJ Redding down to the ground on his knees– before hitting a nice shoot kick to the chest of AJ Redding! You can see AJ Redding felt all of that rolling in.. as he slowly stands back up, making his way over to the corner now, Akari has an opportunity to capitalize early against AJ, as he narrows up and cuts the distance, before rushing at AJ-

James Peters: Akari thought he had something special brewing there, but unfortunately for him, things didn’t go the way that he had ultimately wanted as AJ managed to get out of the way in time! As Akari makes a collision with the turnbuckle! A huge rope around for AJ Redding, as he now backs up. Akari is narrowed out in the corner, trying to puzzle piece together the current situation he is in, all the while AJ Redding is forming distance here between himself and Akari. An idea brewing, and AJ.. NAILS AKARI KIYOKO IN THE CORNER WITH THE CARTWHEEL BACK ELBOW! A huge momentum swing in the favor of AJ Redding as Akari Kiyoko ate all of that springing forward! Akari throws AJ out of the corner, before taking an immediately quick pinfall here early on!

ONE!

TW—

Persephone: Why did you waste our time with that pinfall!

Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko makes the overwhelming notion that this match is only getting started here, as AJ Redding recognizes that, and needs to start kicking up that second gear. But Akari isn’t going to go down easy in this situation.. Akari slowly pulls himself up using the ropes as leverage, as AJ Redding scans his opponent who is pulling himself up to his feet, AND LOOKS OUT TO HIT A DISCUSS LARIAT ONTO AKARI KIYOKO- BUT AKARI AVOIDS IT! It was nearly a dangerous scenario for Akari to walk directly into that, but he manages to use the momentum shift of AJ Redding against him, as AJ lost his billing just a little bit as he swings back around- INTO A CRADLE SUPLEX FROM AKARI KIYOKO WHO GOT AJ REDDING GOOD THERE. AS HE KEPT THE LEG HOOKED AND GOES FOR THE PIN!

ONE!

TWO!

James Peters: But AJ Redding escapes his fate before the count of three! A good kick out there from AJ keeping aware of the situation he was in, but Akari Kiyoko managed to immediately shift this match around in his favor, you almost don’t even realize it as it’s happening. Akari was in a bad situation, but now he finds himself in a good one. You can see AJ Redding rolling over to the apron, as Akari is buying those seconds of recovery time. He doesn’t need to approach AJ Redding in a rush, patience is the key to victory in everything, and really you never want to play aggressive no matter what sport you are in. And that is being shown here, as AJ Redding now on the apron, slowly pulls himself up.

Rich Russillo: Akari Kiyoko approaches him over on the apron now, as he looks to shift and maneuver AJ Redding around some, but that doesn’t become a plausible option, as AJ Redding starts showing some fight now, nailing Akari backwards with some forearm strikes to the face! Akari slips back after being hit with them, and now with some distance, AJ Redding regains his composure and– SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK FROM AJ REDDING ONTO AKARI KIYOKO! A huge ascension from AJ as he seeps the cover again!

ONE!

TWO!

Rich Russillo: BUT AKARI KIYOKO JUST MAKES IT OUT! That was a big play from AJ Redding to get Akari Kiyoko down like that, as the momentum starts to shift within this match again. But so far this has been an even bout where one man has the prize, then another takes it. This has been fairly even. But this is why Voltage has made an investment in these two. They can be something special as they continue to improve in the ring against one another! Iron sharpens Iron, and these two are some of the toughest on this young Voltage roster. But let’s look ahead and other things though, AJ Redding recognizes that he could have put Akari Kiyoko away there.

James Peters: And he is looking to venture into brighter opportunities now, as he exits the ring once more to the apron, this is where he found his momentum in this match. A downed Akari Kiyoko slowly rises to his feet in the center of the ring, I think AJ Redding is looking for his “Hakai” Springboard Meteora, AS HE LEAPS OFF THE ROPES WITH THE AMBITION TO TAKE AKARI DOWN!

Persephone: But the idiot misses.

Rich Russillo: B+ for trying.

James Peters: NOBODY HOME FOR AJ REDDING! Akari Kiyoko found an escape route as the soaring AJ Redding came trailing towards him, and AJ Redding took a huge hit on the ring mat! It’s a bad situation for AJ Redding, but if you are Akari Kiyoko, it’s nearly the opposite. Redeeming the springboard and seeing it coming. AJ Redding took a harsh hit to the mat once he met the ground, and now both men are taking that time to recuperate. Akari manages to get himself up though as AJ Redding is still sulking in the pain from hitting against that mat on both his knees! The weight and collision being something absolutely immense. Akari is now up in the corner however, and his opponent still down, but he has his eyes scanned on AJ Redding, as his attention peels back over to Akari– WHO NAILS AJ REDDING WITH A K-NEE OF DEATH! AND HE GOT ALL OF THAT! THIS COULD BE IT AS HE HOOKS THE LEG!

ONEEEEEE!

TWOOOOO!

THREEE–

Rich Russillo: BUT AJ REDDING GOT THE SHOULDER UP! That was a huge kick out by AJ Redding to keep himself in this match, but you can see Akari Kiyoko is just amazed that one didn’t put him away, but it was never going to be that easy. And there’s no doubt in my mind that either of these men would want to have an easy victory either. They want a hard earned victory. And this is being shown on the mat today. But momentum has capitalized in the favor of Akari now, as he has found his footing of opportunity again! It’s a pace that has been changing nearly every single moment in this match, but AJ Redding was rocked pretty hard with that knee, and Akari knows that. He would go to the top rope, and we know what he is looking for here! Race against time could put this one out of the way right now, as AJ Redding is in a tough situation, Akari Kiyoko fully positioned himself on the ropes properly, as he looks to ascend– RACE AGAINST TIME!

James Peters: BUT NOBODY HOPE AS AJ REDDING ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! And back first is what Akari Kiyoko meets, as he hits the mat hard! AJ Redding was in a horrible situation, but he saw through it and used his awareness to his overarching advantage! But now the question remains, can AJ Redding recover in enough time to get the opportunity back in his hand! You see Akari Kiyoko buying himself a bad injury from that jump. But AJ Redding finds himself once more rolling out and to the apron, this match is slowly taking a toll on the two competitors, as you can see the time for AJ Redding to recuperate is growing more and more further apart.

Rich Russillo: AJ is up now as he leans on the ropes looking at Akari Kiyoko, who is slowly pushing himself off the mat. AJ Redding looks at Akari Kiyoko again, he wants to try this again, and nail him with the “Hakai:” meteora.. Akari Kiyoko is finally up to his feet, AS AJ REDDING JUMPS ON THE ROPES BUT AKARI KIYOKO HAD AWARENESS! Jumping back which threw AJ Redding off, as he gets back down to the apron, BUT WAIT A SECOND, AJ REDDING WAS THINKING SMART AS HE FAKES HIM OUT WITH THE HAKAI METEORA! AKARI GOES DOWN AS AJ GOES FOR THE WIN!

ONEEEEEE!

TWOOOOO!

THREEE–

Persephone: He got out.

Rich Russillo: WHAT A CLOSE ONE BY AJ REDDING WOW. Just, what a quick and fast ball, he pulled! Akari had the awareness, but AJ wasn’t afraid to gamble and give that a go, and it played out immensely well in his favor, the only problem being that it didn’t manage to put Akari down. But it was conventional thinking, taking a bet on yourself can either be great or end terrible, but this is a reason why you shouldn’t completely overrule it. Now AJ Redding has all the momentum in his favor, and if a couple more things go right for him, he may be able to take this one to the house with the victory over his shoulder! AJ Redding buys himself recuperation time, as he looks at a downed Akari Kiyoko, who still hasn’t moved from the onslaught he just took!

James Peters: This match has been back and forth all the way through, but unfortunately some things have just gone the way better than others for his opponent. Akari is trying to remain within rhythm and instinct however. But AJ Redding is only doubling down within his onslaught, with that being said Akari starts to shift over, as AJ Redding is taking advantage now, as he hits Akari Kiyoko with a rolling thunder! But there is more than what meets the eye here, getting over to the corner of the ring, as he is looking for that devious uppercut. LOOKING TO PUT THE MATCH AWAY WITH “FUTURE BLAST!” AKARI IS IN A BAD SITUATION! SLOWLY RISING UP TO HIS FEET.. THIS COULD BE IT! AS THE FUTURE BLAST–

Rich Russillo: DOESN’T CONNECT! BUT AKARI GETS AJ REDDING WITH A KNEE STRIKE THAT STAGGERS HIS BALANCE BACKWARDS! AJ REDDING WAS COMPLETELY STUNNED BY THE KNEE STRIKE AS HE FELL TO THE GROUND! AKARI GOT IN SUCH A DANGEROUS POSITION, BUT HE MANAGED TO FIND SOLACE IN HIS ESCAPE! AKARI NOW HAS TO GET UPON THE TOP ROPE, WHICH HE EXACTLY DOES! AKARI IS UP TOP, AS HE’S LOOKING FOR THE “RACE AGAINST TIME”… AKARI GAMBLING IT ALL HERE, AS THE GAMBLE PAYS OFF FOR AKARI KIYOKO AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE “RACE AGAINST TIME!” AND HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOO!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AKARIIII KIYOKO!!!

Persephone: Well, I’m glad that’s over.

James Peters: A great and consistent showing between these two men, Akari Kiyoko and AJ Redding. But at the end of the day, it all came down to a few things as predicted. What if these moves had connected or not? And that was exactly the deciding factor within this match. Akari Kiyoko garners himself another win after coming up short last week.

Rich Russillo: It was a tough outing for both men, but you can tell that the competitive edge only remains consistent within them. Akari celebrates at large, whilst AJ Redding take away nothing, he did a good job, but he’s gotta go to that drawing board just a bit more… He was close, but Akari was closer.

(Akari’s hand was raised high as he ushered in his victory. Getting himself back into the win column after last week being a bit of a staggering halt as it comes to his momentum, but once more it was back on track. After a momentary celebration, Akari would immediately leave the ring, getting right back on his winning trail.)

( Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the backstage area of the O2 Arena in London, England, where Sunday Night Voltage is coming live from. The camera focuses on Sofia Clarke as she is standing in front of a large LED background covering the Voltage graphics with an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. Sofia has a particularly nice outfit to wear tonight here in London. She gives a nice big smile to the camera as she begins speaking to the fans who are watching in the arena and watching on their television screens. )

Sofia Clarke: Welcome back everyone to Sunday Night Voltage, and we are weeks away from one of the biggest Marquee Events of the Season in Grand Rampage. Many Elitists will be participating in the show, whether it’s for titles, opportunities, or even grudges. But the granddaddy of them all is the massive Grand Rampage match. Last week, we saw Donovan Duke make his claim to win the match and become this year’s winner, along with several other people making their claims to enter the match. My guest here tonight is looking to make a claim of his own; please welcome at this time… MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR!

( Michael Scott Connor enters the frame as he gets a nice reaction from the crowd here in London. He looks stoic as he always does, greeting Sofia respectfully. Sofia proceeds to ask Michael…)

Sofia Clarke: Michael like I said, we need to know what your next moves are. Despite what was a great effort against Roberto De La Rosa in pursuit of the EAW Hardcore Championship, you sadly just weren’t able to beat him in last week’s amazing main event. So what is next for the Lieutenant Colonel?

( Michael takes a second to answer that question as he tells Sofia… )

Michael Scott Connor: Well, before I answer the question what’s next for him… I would be a fool not to address my loss against Roberto last week. I did everything I possibly could to take Roberto down. I wasn’t going to let what they did to my friend Korey Gaines go easily; Roberto needed to get my revenge. Despite me being able to bring the fight to him and even hitting him with that shovel during the match. Despite all that, I wasn’t able to beat him and take his title, and that’s disappointing for me that I couldn’t get it done, but as much as not being able to take away Roberto’s title was a disappointing result, I got some sort of revenge on him using the different things I used on him during the match. I have to move forward, and as you said, Sofia, what is next for Lieutenant Colonel?

Michael Scott Connor: I will officially be declaring for this year’s Grand Rampage match.

( The crowd pops for Michael being in the match, as even some of the crowd are giving a salute to the marine for his entrant in this year’s Grand Rampage. Michael would continue speaking as he says… )

Michael Scott Connor: I know what you’re thinking. Sofia, it’s a challenging task to be in this match, and that’s true. It’s for sure a challenge, one that can be daunting to any other individual, but I’ve been through challenges my whole life. Challenges were integrated into my mind when I was preparing to become a Marine, and even more of a challenge was becoming a wrestler after being a Marine. Yet I’ve overcome any doubts and have made myself at home here on EAW and here on Voltage. This is such a huge opportunity, as it comes down to who can outlast 29 others in this match. It’s a massive challenge that I’m willing to take because this type of obstacle can help him out in the long term.

( Before Michael could say anything else, AJ Redding enters the frame and interrupts Michael’s interview time. Sofia leans closer to AJ, and she puts her microphone close to AJ as he begins speaking! )

AJ Redding: I see you put your name in the Grand Rampage sweepstakes, Lieutenant. Well, let me also put my name into the match as well. I know I’ve only been here for a few months, but there’s no harm in having a challenge like this. This match could change anyone’s life, I mean, we saw how previous winners went to Pain for Pride and could very well come out victorious. Again, my time here in EAW has only been a couple of months, but I’m taking this challenge of this monstrous match headfirst, and I’m glad someone like you is in this match, Michael.

Michael Scott Connor: I appreciate that, AJ.

AJ Redding: What happened last week in your Hardcore Title match and not being able to get the win shouldn’t discredit the amount of work you put into this company. You’re a great man, Michael, but as much of a good person as you are, and what you did for your country… If either one of us is going to win this match, Michael, make it to the very end… I’m going to make sure that it’s me. Winning this match might be impossible for someone of my status right now, but if there’s any chance to prove any doubters wrong, it will be this match.

Michael Scott Connor: Well AJ… I guess I share the same sentiment. If it’s either you or me, I’ll make sure that it’s me who wins the whole thing and makes my claim to become a World Champion at Pain for Pride.

( Michael and AJ would have staredown for a couple of moments, as they both made their claim for the Grand Rampage, but just as those two were going to end the interview segment, we heard a voice in the background… )

???: Hold on just a minute, amigos.

(The camera pans over to reveal Luis De La Rosa, as the audience who’s watching the segment would boo at his arrival. Persephone, of course, would screech at the sight of Luis on commentary as Luis began talking to both Michael and AJ. )

Luis De La Rosa: If we talk about Grand Rampage, if we talk about who’s entering the match, we’ll look no further than the favorite to win the whole damn thing. That’s right, I’m entering Grand Rampage as well. The future of this company is the man who’s a part of the most dominant factions in history in La Familia. Everyone else in this match is just a pretender; they don’t have the IT factor that I have. They don’t have the potential like I do, and it’s apparent when I’m standing across from two people who aren’t even at my level.

(The crowd boos at this as Michael and AJ look annoyed at what Luis just said. Luis would continue to talk.

Luis De La Rosa: All the men wanna be me, and all the ladies wanna be with me, especially Persephone. I’m hot property, everyone wants to be in my position. Estoy destinado a la grandeza! Honestly, guys, you both shouldn’t even be in the Grand Rampage match; let’s be honest with that. You both would be better off staying at home because the real winner is entering this match. I mean, AJ, you can sit home and think about entering Grand Rampage when I’m not in the match, while you, Michael, can take the time you will waste if you’re in the Grand Rampage match with the Marines. It’s cute to imagine your both aspirations of winning this match, but all of it is just a fairy tale when the real winner is standing before you perros.

Luis De La Rosa: You both just don’t stand a chance, so why even bother? Instead of the time you’ll waste being in the Grand Rampage only to get eliminated after doing nothing, you can do something more productive with your time. It will be more beneficial for everyone, including your eventual winner.

AJ Redding: How about you shut your mouth, Luis? Nobody actually sees you as the Grand Rampage winner; literally no one does! You’re the only person on the planet who thinks you’re going to win this match when all you have done the entire time you have been here in EAW is be the errand boy for your family. Without your allegiance to your family, you would be at the bottom of the barrel.

Luis De La Rosa: Oh, is that right? At least I have people who always have my back and will always be by my side, and what are you, AJ? What have you done in the past couple of months to justify why you see yourself winning this match? I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if you were the first person out of the match.

Michael Scott Connor: By the way you’re talking, it could be you who would be the first eliminated.

Luis De La Rosa: Are you fucking kidding me? There’s no way this dumb marine has the galls to say I’ll be the first eliminated. Shouldn’t you still be recovering after what my brother did to you last week? You had your chance to take his title, and you couldn’t even do that.

Michael Scott Connor: Well, what I did to Roberto last week during our match was fun, but if we faced off, you would get a classic full marine spanking from me. I’ll do worse than what I did to your brother. Trust me on that, you spoiled little punk.

???: Consider me in this match as well!

( The tensions between all these three are very apparent, but another person would enter the conversation as Akari Kiyoko made his presence felt. He would enter on the side of where Michael and AJ are standing as he begins talking! )

Akari Kiyoko: I ain’t forgetting what happened during our triple-threat match, Luis. I had Lucius right there for the win; I was going to beat him until you stole my win. You’re nothing but a fraud, I had that win right then, and there you stole that from me, Luis.

Luis De La Rosa: Think smarter, not harder, buddy!

Akari Kiyoko: Maybe you should have thought twice before stealing my win because, like I said, I’m in this match too. I’m going to get my revenge on you, Luis, for what you did, and it’s going to happen in this Grand Rampage. When you think you have the match won, when you think you’re going to headline Pain for Pride… I’m going to be there to ruin it for you.

Luis De La Rosa: Oh yeah, you’re ruining it right before I win?

Akari Kiyoko: Oh wait, that’s giving you too much credit. Well, how long you last in the match, if you last that long, I’ll be there to take you out, and I’ll be the man who crushes your Pain for Pride dreams. I’m going to steal that win from you, just like you stole my win from last week. You have a target on your back, Luis, and your famila ain’t going to protect you from me.

Luis De La Rosa: Yeah, okay, Akari. Listen, I get that you’re still bitter from last week, but again, I took advantage of the situation, and maybe next time you can do the same thing in another triple-threat match. That can earn you a win, and maybe you’ll be just as good as me.

Akari Kiyoko: Like I said, Luis, you have a big target on your back…

( Akari leaves the frame, as Luis does as well. Michael and AJ would still be there, as they just witnessed the back-and-forth between Akari Kiyoko and Luis De La Rosa. Michael and AJ exchange a handshake before AJ leaves the set as well. Michael would tell Sofia…

Michael Scott Connor: Well, that was interesting. I hope that was worth your time, Sofia. Semper FI.

( Michael gives a quick nod to Sofia before leaving as well. The segment would fade as Sunday Night Voltage continued to roll forward. )

(Commercial for Fortnite: Chapter 5, Season 2 with Harper Lee.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades back in to show the backstage area of the O2 Arena, with Voltage’s designated correspondent Sofia Clarke standing by in an interview area. She has a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand as, from there, she begins to speak.)

Sofia Clarke: Welcome back, and what a past couple of weeks it has been for the entirety of EAW! With Shock Value and Reasonable Doubt in the books for Voltage and Showdown, we close off this three-week Marquee Event chain with Dynasty’s Operation: Doomsday which just culminated a day ago. What a stellar night that was all around, and tonight I’d like to talk about what that means for the Sunday Night Voltage side of things. As you may already know, there were a number of Elitists from the roster who partook in the event live from the Netherlands, with some big matches and furthermore big opportunities in store for them.

(Sofia pauses, a smile on her face before she continues.)

Sofia Clarke: First, we saw EAW World Champion Charlie Marr compete against Shinzo Sasaki in a non-title bout. As you may already know, this isn’t the first time that they faced, as this was a rematch of last year’s Road To Redemption when they competed in the finals of the Cash in The Vault tournament, which Charlie would win and subsequently cash in later in the night to win his second World Championship with EAW. Charlie was close to repeating history last night against the former KAI-ZEN member, but to the shock of many, it was Rex McAllister who interfered and cost Charlie the match, getting Shinzo a major win. Along with that, there was another match that took place involving Voltage Elitists on the card…

(The crowd erupts into cheers from inside of the arena as Sofia continues to speak.)

Sofia Clarke: These two Elitists competed in what was the biggest match of their career, with the Unified Tag Team Championships on the line against arguably the greatest tag team that this company has ever seen, The Jaded Hearts. Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade walked in with a purpose, looking to keep their titles around their waist after an already dominant reign so far. But to make a long story short, we saw NEW Unified Tag Team Champions heading out of Operation: Doomsday, with the two of them being my guests tonight. Now, please welcome at this time… Alex Myers and Ruler, NICHOLISM!

(The camera pans over as both Alex Myers and Ruler are seen making their way into the scene. They look battered and bruised, still feeling the effects of the match last night. But they still enter with pride, having their halves of the Unified Tag Team Championships respectively over their shoulders. They’re in bright spirits here tonight as Sofia, greeting them with a big smile, continues to speak from there.)

Sofia Clarke: Alex, Ruler, thank you for joining us. First I wanted to get the obvious question out of the way, how do the two of you feel after such a major win?

Alex Myers: Sofia, before this Tag Title match we had an interview with you just like this, where you asked us how we felt heading into what could be the biggest match of our respective careers. We acknowledge the Jaded Hearts, we acknowledge what they have done not just as a team but respectively as well. But at the same time, winning the Unified Tag Team Championships was NICHOLISM’s final step, and everyone knows how hard we have both worked to get here. No matter who we were up against, we were not going to let that slip away whatsoever. This was not our moment to lose, and we knew that. And even after everything that everyone had said, it didn’t change the fact that we were walking into this match with a purpose.

Ruler: We heard everything that everyone had to say about us, and it was clear early on that we were being counted out from this match and told that we were not going to be able to win. While that was something we expected from the get-go, that did not mean in the slightest that we were going to end up cowering out and succumbing to the pressure. The Jaded Hearts put up a fight, one that we had expected, and gave us the biggest challenge that NICHOLISM has ever faced as a tag team. But everything went exactly as anticipated, and now myself and Alexis are in the position that we have sought after for a very long time.

Sofia Clarke: But the match didn’t exactly go without a hitch either. Kassidy and Sienna were very close to winning before there was an interference by British Invasion, Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley, along with the use of black mist toward Sienna Jade to win the match for you two. Do you have any response to the criticisms that you’ve been getting for how it went down?

Alex Myers: That’s completely fine by us, they can say what we want. But they need to know that we promised that we were going to walk out as Champions, and whatever it was going to take, no matter how much we were going to have to give or even better the lows that we were going to have to stoop down to, we did it.

Ruler: We saw British Invasion make their presence felt when they attacked Kassidy, and we were not at all going to let the opportunity slip. We didn’t see it as any form of controversy, we saw it as an opening, and we used that opening. If you are not willing to do everything to win, then you simply do not want to win, and I did not want this to be let go of so easily for NICHOLISM when it was practically placed in the palm of our hands. If there is so much of a problem with it then I insist you take it up with us, but we did what was necessary-

???: Yes, you’re welcome by the way for that.

(Sofia looks over and quickly scurries away as the camera goes over to show none other than British Invasion themselves making their way into the scene to the massive cheers from the crowd. Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel look at each other with Cheshire cat-like grins, before turning over to NICHOLISM who are not at all phased by this.)

Pandora Paisley: It’s as you said, love, British Invasion put that victory right in your bloody hands and you’re going to thank us for it.

Halsey Neel: We did you a favor, and now we expect to be paid handsomely for it. The only way I can see that happening is by giving us an opportunity at those Unified Tag Team Championships. That has always been our goal, and now we will see to it that just as we gave you those titles, we take them away from you as well.

(Alex and Ruler look at each other, both not entirely impressed.)

Alex Myers: We’ll give you this, you did help us. We might not have needed it, but you did and I’m not going to take that away from you because it seems to be your bargaining chip in this situation. But if you honestly think that we’re just going to hand you an opportunity at these titles… then you thought wrong.

Ruler: No, we plan to be fighting Champions, but we also look to face challengers who warrant an opportunity at it. As far as we’re concerned, you’re going to have to go to the back of the line and wait it out like everyone else.

Pandora Paisley: Excuse you? I’d watch what the hell you’re saying, love. Your pathetic excuses to deny us our rights are not particularly putting a good look on you. We’re not waiting in line for anything, we made that known at Operation: Doomsday when we skipped it in its entirety. So if there’s really an issue then we can just chalk it down to the fact that you are scared. We understand you wouldn’t want to lose those titles so early, would you?

Ruler: You don’t understand anything, you think you can make the rules but you’re not the Champions in this situation so that is not your right at all. We can beat you, we know that we can. If we can win these Tag Titles then we can face anyone in the tag team division and show them exactly why we deserve these, you are no exception.

Halsey Neel: I’d watch your mouth, you saw what we did.

Alex Myers: Yeah, and we really do not care.

(The two teams are heard dissolving into indistinguishable arguing, which starts to get heated quickly as they go back and forth, trading verbal jabs with one another. Halsey and Pandora seem to have finally had enough, as they leap at Alex and Ruler and begin to attack them! Halsey batters Alex while Pandora has a hold of Ruler, but at the same time the Champions are not going down without a fight either! They begin to gain some control despite the surprise attack, and now the two teams are trading blows back and forth with one another.)

(But that doesn’t last for long either, with security catching wind of this and quickly coming in along with a number of officials to break this up. Pandora and Halsey are seen shouting at Alex and Ruler while the Champions are not particularly saying any kind words back to them, as they are escorted to completely different sides of the arena after their interaction has completely imploded into what was an intense brawl for the moment. The chaotic scene is the last shot shown before Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to fade out elsewhere.)

( Sunday Night Voltage is back once more on the screen, with the crowd eagerly taking their seats and getting themselves pumped up for the next match. Bella Braxton stands tall in the ring, ready to announce this match. )

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHDULED FOR ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

( ‘Bad Romance’ by Lady Gaga hits the PA system as Holly Arrow emerges, moving slowly and gazing up at the arena’s ceiling. Holly looks ready for this match, clearly focused as she knows she’s taking on a Hall of Famer and former World Champion. Without wasting too much more time, she begins making her way to the ring with a confident look on her face. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… RESIDING IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA!… WEIGHING IN AT 149 POUNDS!… THE SERAPH!!!!!!!… HOLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!… ARROWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: Coming out of Shock Value not looking quite pleased about how things went down for her, Holly already has a big task on her plate for tonight as she faces off against Rex McAllister in a singles match! A huge opportunity for Holly here!

Rich Russillo: Holly might not have been able to beat Hikari Kanno, thanks to Harper Lee making a decision that put her dream to an end. But Holly’s pursuit is far from over. She’s coming back with even greater desire and hunger as a competitor. Holly will not back down easily, and that’s exactly what she intends to show in tonight’s match against our legendary Hall of Famer.

Persephone: Come on guys, IT’S THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

( Holly enters the ring, leaning against the corner and closing her eyes, while ‘Stronger (Salü Remix)’ by The Score plays. Meanwhile, Rex walks out, waving at the crowd. He then shifts his focus towards the ring, making his entrance with nothing but anticipation to see what Holly could bring to him tonight. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT!… FROM SEA ISLE, NEW JERSEY!… WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS!…. HE’S EAW HALL OF FAMER!… THE LIONHEART!!!!!!!… REXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!…. MCCCCCCCCCCCALLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Get this guy off my fucking screen omfg.

James Peters: Rex himself stated that Holly doesn’t really have the privilege or right to dictate anything. Rex has spoken extensively about what Holly has yet to understand, but could tonight be the night Holly finally learns it all? We will find out.

Rich Russillo: To be fair, Rex has a wealth of experience under his belt, and he has to ensure it’s fair for Holly by defending himself and standing his ground. That’s why he’s out here tonight, not just to prove his strength and capabilities, but to demonstrate that Holly has gone too far in labeling his career as a stepping stone for her own success. This is where Holly is brought back to reality.

( DING DING DING! )

James Peters: Another grand chance for Holly to step up to the plate as she’s squaring off against our renowned hall of famer, Rex McAllister! Rex has just secured his massive opportunity recently at Shock Value, while Holly, on the other side, stumbled in the Electrified Weapon match at Shock Value and couldn’t best Hikari Kanno, all due to Harper Lee’s verdict.

Persephone: BOOOOOOOO REX FUCKING SUCKS!

Rich Russillo: In this match, as we can tell, Holly is utterly determined against Rex. She aims to use Rex’s career as a stepping stone to elevate her own. Rex, well aware of this, undoubtedly needs to tread carefully tonight, considering what Holly might pull out in this battle.

Persephone: Why do I have to watch this miserable old fuck wrestle some corny ass bitch that’s been trash since her debut????

James Peters: It’s fair to assume you’ve been repeating that for every match, so please just enjoy the show. Thank you. Holly now emerges from the corner, as Rex takes aim. He quickly maneuvers, seizing her legs and attempting a headlock!

Rich Russillo: Holly slips her head out from under Rex’s arms, finding her way back to her knees. Holly now secures a hold from behind as she wraps their arms around the opponent’s waist for a waistlock to apply!

James Peters: Rex reverses the situation, maneuvering behind Holly and applying a waistlock but Holly grabs hold of one of his toes and takes Rex down to the ground.

Persephone: Boringggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

Rich Russillo: Rex now lying flat, Holly makes a quick move, sending Rex rolling backward onto his knee. She quickly secures his head and smoothly executes a headlock takedown, bringing him back to the ground!

James Peters: A headscissor lock by Rex but Holly kicks out and breaks free from the hold. Rex follows up with a shoulder thrust toward Holly’s gut as she approaches him.

Rich Russillo: Seizing her wrist, Rex attempts to take Holly down to the ground, but she quickly pulls back, countering with a forearm smash as Holly grabs Rex’s wrist, pulling and connecting it with the side of his neck!

Persephone: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR GIVE ME A BREAK!

James Peters: Holly attempts another shot, but Rex ducks and goes behind her, grabbing her waist and slamming her face-first to the ground with a waistlock takedown!

Rich Russillo: A great display of technical wrestling from both competitors so far as Rex now hyperextends the knee joint of Holly while both elitists are down on the mat!

James Peters: Holly now finds herself under Rex’s control, but she quickly grabs onto the ropes, prompting the referee to intervene and call for a break. Rex seems reluctant to let go, wanting to maintain her hold for a bit longer.

Persephone: This shit was so ass so far, the fuck you mean?

Referee: (Off-Mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Persephone: FIVE! HE’S DISQUALIFIED! AHHFEHUFIWBFIUEIUEGPHBUILEFIEBGFHAUHDIUAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Rich Russillo: As the count reaches four, Rex slowly releases Holly and rolls away, backing to her feet and taking some time to warm up again, refocusing on the match. Holly slowly grabs the ropes and rises from the ground.

James Peters: Though she wears a disapproving expression, she quickly brushes it off before refocusing on the match. As both competitors approach, Holly appears to go for a collar-and-elbow tie-up, but it’s a fake-out into a double leg takedown toward Rex!

Rich Russillo: Rex has been taken down, and Holly wastes no time finding openings, aiming to land rapid elbow shots on Rex while he’s on the ground!

James Peters: Holly raises her elbow high and drives it down into Rex’s chest, landing the first blow! She then targets the side of his neck, using her elbow to spike Rex while she maintains her position on top of him!

Persephone: BEAT HIS ASS! YEAH!

Rich Russillo: Rex quickly switches positions, putting Holly’s back on the ground and attempting to throw forearms while Holly tries to block them!

Persephone: FUCKING IDIOT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING????

James Peters: Holly catches the second forearm and swiftly transitions into Strangle Hold Gamma as soon as she rises to her feet after the counter! She reaches down to grab Rex’s far arm, pulling it up as she wraps the arm around Rex’s leg to apply the hold!

Rich Russillo: A remarkable shift in momentum as Holly strives to assert her dominance over Rex, fulfilling the promise she made. Holly persists in finding a way to bring him down, regardless of the time it takes to finish the job!

James Peters: Holly is intent on leaving the match as the victor, triumphing over Rex tonight! While Holly maintains control of Rex’s arm, he remains on the ground.

Rich Russillo: Rex begins dragging himself toward the ropes, reaching out for the bottom rope in an effort to break free despite the tight lock on his arm causing him trouble!

Persephone: HE TAPS OUT! IT’S OVER!

Rich Russillo: Rex may not be able to use his arm while it’s being taken over but he manages to throw his right foot onto the bottom rope, positioning himself to sit on it and thereby surviving the Strangle Hold Gamma!

James Peters: He needs to demonstrate to Holly that he’s not one to give up on her either, regardless of how intense her desire may be.

Rich Russillo: Holly has become increasingly hungry and ferocious as a competitor, and it’s important for Rex to recognize the potential she holds in this match. Thus far, Rex has shown remarkable focus in dealing with Holly.

James Peters: Holly rises to her feet, seemingly inviting Rex to take his best shots at her. She slaps her chest, prompting Rex to look up and throw his hand back as she requested… WHAT A KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY REX!

Rich Russillo: The sheer impact of that chop must have been intense for Holly in the moment, but she channels the momentum coursing through her adrenaline and steps back toward Rex… DELIVERING AN ELBOW STRIKE!

Persephone: KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM!

James Peters: REX FEELS THE IMPACT, RESPONDING WITH ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! HOLLY RETALIATES WITH ANOTHER ELBOW STRIKE CONNECTING WITH REX, FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP FROM REX! BLOW AFTER BLOW, THESE TWO ARE RELENTLESSLY GOING AFTER EACH OTHER!

Rich Russillo: Rex immediately takes advantage as soon as another chop connects, sending Holly back down by the ropes! Rex approaches and delivers another chop across her chest!

James Peters: Seizing her neck, Rex takes her down to the ground with a snapmare… FOLLOWED BY A DROPKICK TO HER SPINE! REX QUICKLY PUSHES HER DOWN FOR A COVER!

Persephone: IT’S OVER! THIS STUPID MFER WINS! THIS PLACE IS SO FUCKED!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

James Peters: One, two, but no! Holly manages to kick out just in time, thwarting Rex’s attempt at securing the pinfall. Rex swiftly rises to his feet, ready to engage with Holly once more.

Rich Russillo: Holly finds herself backed into the corner as Rex picks her up and tosses her there. Rex follows up, aiming to connect with Holly in the corner with a clothesline!

James Peters: Holly connects with a right foot, sending Rex staggering back inside the ring…. LIFTS HER RIGHT LEG AND DELIVERS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, FLYING ACROSS REX’S HEAD AND NEARLY SENDING HIM DROPPING TO BOTH KNEES AS HE STRUGGLES TO HOLD ON!

Rich Russillo: Holly notices Rex’s resilience and decides to go for another round, but Rex manages to catch her leg this time and throws it back to the ground!… FOLLOWS UP WITH A SERIES OF ELBOW STRIKES, THE THIRD ONE CONNECTING WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO NEARLY SEND HOLLY TO THE GROUND!

Persephone: OH COME ON BITCH, YOU STINKKKK!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: Rex then heads back to the ropes and returns with a running lariat aimed at taking Holly out!

Rich Russillo: CAUGHT HIM! Rex goes for a running lariat, but Holly manages to catch her incoming arm and twists it back… FOR A SWINGING NECKBREAKER RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! A BEAUTIFUL COUNTER BY HOLLY ARROW, AND NOW SHE GOES FOR THE COVER ON THE ELITE HIMSELF!

Persephone: This match makes me miss Luis so much.

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

James Peters: Rex manages to kick out at two, but that only intensifies Holly’s focus on her target. She quickly traps Rex’s arm under her legs and goes after him, using both hands to pull herself back for an STF submission hold!

Rich Russillo: She attempts her own version of the Rex Lock, but fortunately, Rex is near the ropes and gets his hand on it just in time, preventing Holly from doing anything further!

Persephone: Nope doesn’t matter. Count him out, ref. Get this old bum out of my SIGHT!

James Peters: Holly persists in trying to lock in the STF regardless, but the referee intervenes and begins counting when they see Rex’s hand on the rope!

Referee: (Off-Mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Rich Russillo: As the hold is released, the look on Holly’s face suggests that Rex might be able to escape, but her focus remains unwavering as she’s fully committed to this competition tonight.

James Peters: Holly gets to her feet and this time drags Rex to the center of the ring. She picks him up from the ground and locks him up with a side headlock from behind!

Rich Russillo: Swiftly reacting as soon as the headlock is applied, Rex secures his way out by reaching for both feet and drilling his elbows right into her gut!

James Peters: Holly staggers back, and Rex seizes the opportunity to snatch her and toss her towards the ropes, but unexpectedly, it’s Rex who ends up being sent down there instead!…. BACK WITH THE REX EFFECT DDT!

Persephone: I HATE THAT MOVE AS MUCH AS I HATE YOU!

Rich Russillo: REX ATTEMPTS TO CONNECT WITH THE FLOAT OVER TORNADO EVEN FLOW DDT TO TAKE OUT HOLLY COMPLETELY, BUT HOLLY COUNTERS BY TOSSING REX AWAY, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH DOWN ON BOTH KNEES!

James Peters: REX IS IN TROUBLE, HOLLY DASHES IN AS SOON AS SHE CAN!… DEADLIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND INTO A VERTICAL DROP SUPLEX, SHOWCASING SHEER STRENGTH AND ATHLETICISM AS SHE TAKES OUT REX IN ONE IMPRESSIVE MOVE! QUICKLY FOLLOWING UP, HOLLY GOES FOR THE COVER!

Persephone: :whew: He didn’t hit that cuz he’s fucking WASHED!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Rich Russillo: A KICK OUT AT TWO BY REX THIS TIME!

Persephone: Damn you to hell!

James Peters: Rex just manages to kick out of that impressive suplex by Holly Arrow. Sensing victory is within her grasp, Holly seizes the moment while Rex is still reeling from the suplex!

Rich Russillo: Holly steps in, grabs his arm, throws her leg over, and attempts to apply the Fujiwara Armbar to keep him down!-

James Peters: WAIT A SECOND! REX SUDDENLY SPRINGS TO HIS FEET AND HEADS DOWN BEHIND HOLLY JUST AS SHE’S GOING TO EXECUTE THE ARMBAR!… GERMAN SUPLEX HURLING HOLLY ACROSS THE RING!

Rich Russillo: REX REMAINS UNFAZED, STANDING TALL ONCE MORE AND MAINTAINING THE GRIP WITH PRECISION! WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT… SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX FIRMLY EMBEDDING HOLLY INTO THE CANVAS!

James Peters: Rex isn’t finished yet, he’s lifting Holly once more, but this time he’s shifting the position sideways before hoisting her off the ground!… SPINNING SIDE SLAM! REX HOOKS THE LEG!

Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK??? REF, HE’S CHEATING!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY POWERS OUT!

Persephone: DON’T LET HIM WIN! DOUBLE COUNT OUT! DO IT! GO GOOGOGOGOGOGOGO

James Peters: After those suplexes, Holly still displays her determination to stay in the match and keep the fight alive! She’s not inclined to surrender!

Rich Russillo: She’s here to fulfill her promise of making Rex her stepping stone, but Rex seems ready to conclude this! He’s already back in the corner, and Holly has just regained her footing as Rex charges forward!… THE REX EFFE-

James Peters: SLINGBLADE! HOLLY RETALIATES AS REX CHARGES IN FOR HIS FINISHING MOVE, TAKING REX DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH THE RUNNING SLINGBLADE!

Rich Russillo: REX IS DOWN FOR THE COUNT, BUT HOLLY ISN’T FINISHED YET. SHE REACHES OUT FOR REX, HAULING HIM BACK UP FROM THE MAT ONCE AGAIN!… FULL NELSON SUPLEX SLAMS REX TO THE GROUND AND HOLLY MAKES THE COVER!

Persephone: YEAH, GET FUCKED BITCH!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

James Peters: A KICK OUT YET AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: Holly inches closer and closer to defeating the Hall of Famer while Rex strives to keep himself in the match, refusing to give up.

Persephone: Give it up, man.

James Peters: She is giving it her all, attempting to take down the Hall of Famer at this moment, and now she’s searching for the perfect way to finish this!

Rich Russillo: Holly awaits the opportune moment, while Rex finds himself on both knees….. HOLLY CHARGES TOWARDS HIM FOR RESOLVE!

James Peters: STEP UP AXE KICK ATTEMPT AS HOLLY LOOKS TO STRIKE TOWARDS HIS HEAD, BUT REX QUICKLY CATCHES HER AND POSITIONS HER RIGHT INTO THE POWERBOMB STANCE!

Rich Russillo: REX TAKES SOME TIME TO EXECUTE IT FULLY, BUT HOLLY MANAGES TO ESCAPE, LANDING ON BOTH FEET THIS TIME… SHE GOES FOR THE WRIST AND PULLS HIM IN FOR THE EMPEROR’S TIME LARIAT!

James Peters: REX DUCKED UNDER THE ARM AS HOLLY MISSES THE MARK, THEN TURNING BACK AROUND WITH REX STANDING TALL AS HE SETS UP FOR SOMETHING!… PELE KICK TO HOLLY!-

Rich Russillo: LEAPING RIGHT INTO THE HEEL HOOK! BOTH ELITISTS BACK TO THE GROUND!

Persephone: BFI#BGIUP$NH{GP$OBH{G(E$NHGI$H}G(OEHGUIEJU#FHUIJ REX IS DONE! HE’S FINISHED! HE TAPS OUT!

James Peters: REX IS ENSNARED AT THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH HOLLY EXERTING ALL PRESSURE AND STRENGTH INTO THAT ONE HEEL HOOK TO WRENCH HIS LEG!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY HAS HIM LOCKED TIGHT, REX COULD BE FINISHED HERE IF HOLLY ASSERTS MORE POWER AND DOMINANCE INTO THAT MOVE RIGHT NOW. THIS IS A VERY OPPORTUNE MOMENT!

James Peters: HE’S THERE, TRYING TO REACH OUT FOR THE ROPE, BUT HOLLY IS TWISTING IT EVEN MORE, ESCALATING THE PAIN FOR REX!

Rich Russillo: REX MIGHT NOT HAVE THE LUXURY OF CHOICES HERE RIGHT NOW; HE HAS TO MAKE A WISE AND QUICK DECISION TO GET OUT OF THERE! REX IS TRULY IN A PERILOUS SITUATION-

James Peters: HE SEEMS TO BE FADING OUT! REX COULD BE DONE FOR HERE!

Persephone: DIE! OLD MAN! DIE!

James Peters: REX IS STILL TRYING, HE’S NOT WILLING TO GIVE UP! HE’S GIVING HIS ALL FOR THIS MATCH, REACHING FOR THE ROPES, JUST AS HOLLY TRIES TO PREVENT HIM FROM GETTING THERE!

Rich Russillo: THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION KEEPS PUSHING FORWARD, HIS FIGHTING SPIRIT BURNING BRIGHT, AND HE’S NOT READY TO END THIS JUST YET! REX’S FINGERTIPS BRUSH AGAINST THOSE ROPES AS HE REACHES OUT!….

Persephone: HE TAPS GUYS! NO JOKES! HE FINALLY DOES! BAHWHAHHWHEWFHWFHEIOFIOFWIONGFW

Rich Russillo: REX MAKES IT TO THE BOTTOM ROPE IN TIME! HE’S HERE TO STAY!

Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK????? I SAW HIM TAP! REPLAY! REPLAY! WHERE’S VAR????? YOU BUNCH OF IDIOTS, ROLL THE FOOTAGE RIGHT NOW!

James Peters: WE DON’T REALLY HAVE TO EMPHASIZE THAT, AS WE ALL COULD SEE THAT REX HAS JUST MANAGED TO REACH THE ROPE! Holly releases the hold and sits back, realizing she still couldn’t put Rex down.

Rich Russillo: The feeling of annoyance is growing, but she knows she hasn’t gotten there just yet, but she’s going to right now. Holly backs up again and finally gets Rex off the ground to put an end to this!…. TRYING TO HIT RAGNAROK!

James Peters: OLYMPIC SLA- WAIT A SECOND, REX MANAGES TO LAND ON THE GROUND, INTENDING TO STRIKE FROM BEHIND, BUT HIS HEEL IS STILL HURTING FROM THE HEEL HOOK!

Rich Russillo: IMPAIRING HIS MOVEMENT QUICKLY ALLOWS HOLLY TO SCOOP REX UP AS SOON AS SHE TURNS BACK AROUND!… BRAINBUSTER DRIVES REX TO THE GROUND! HOLLY HOOKS THE LEG FOR A WIN!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THRE-

James Peters: REX WITH A SHOULDER OFF THE GROUND!

Persephone: THIS IS BULLSHIT MAN! I DEMAND A RECOUNT!

Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY’S GOT THIS ALL MAPPED OUT. SHE’S NOT WASTING ANY MORE TICKS ON THE CLOCK AND SWIFTLY POSITIONS HERSELF FAR FROM REX’S REACH!

James Peters: REX STILL ONE-KNEED AS HOLLY STRIDES HIS WAY, BOTH FEET ANCHORED. JUST AS REX RISES TO HIS FULL STATURE, HOLLY STORMS IN HIS DIRECTION!… GALAXY IMPACT!

Persephone: IT’S OVER FOR REX! SMOKE THAT REX PACK!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY TRIED TO CONNECR WITH THE CODEBREAKER BUT REX MANAGES TO CATCH BOTH LEGS, SLAMMING HOLLY BACK ONTO THE CANVAS, FIRMLY PLANTING HER DOWN WITH HIS GRIP ON BOTH LEGS!… REX IS GOING FOR THE BOSTON CRAB!

James Peters: ATTEMPTING TO TWIST IT ALL AROUND, BUT HOLLY REFUSES TO SURRENDER, MUSTERING HER STRENGTH AND TRYING TO INVERT THE HOLD TO TURN THE TABLES ON REX!

Rich Russillo: THE TABLES HAVE TURNED AS REX FAILS TO LOCK IN THE BOSTON CRAB, RETREATING TOWARDS THE ROPES JUST AS HOLLY SPRINTS IN FOR THE INAZAMU LEG LARIAT!-

James Peters: ONLY TO BE CAUGHT MID-AIR BY THE MAFIA KICK FROM REX! HOLLY LEAPS TOWARDS REX FOR THE KICK, BUT SHE’S BEEN CAUGHT! HE’S NOW GOING AFTER HOLLY’S LEGS, DROPPING DOWN, AND IT SEEMS HE COULD BE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE REX LOCK, POTENTIALLY ENDING THIS MATCH!

Persephone: THIS IS STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!

Rich Russillo: HE GOT IT! REX LOCK! STF ON HOLLY! HOLLY’S DREAMS MIGHT GO UP IN SMOKE AND END TONIGHT! HOLLY FINDS HERSELF IN SOME SERIOUS HOT WATER RIGHT NOW-

( ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta suddenly blasts through the arena, met with a chorus of loud cheer from the hometown crowd as Rex looks up in shock. )

Persephone: AND THIS IS X2 WORSE!

Rich Russillo: AT THIS MOMENT????

James Peters: HE’S BACK FOR VENGEANCE!

Rich Russillo: THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION! THE TYRANT IS HERE! CHARLIE MARR! REX QUCIKLY RISES TO HIS FEET, BRACING FOR WHAT’S TO COME, BUT THERE’S NO SIGN OF ANYONE! WHERE’S CHARLIE MARR? IS HE REALLY GOING TO SHOW UP? THE REF IS LOOKING TOWARDS THE STAGE, WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON!

James Peters: WAIT! REX LOOK OUT!

( BAM! )

James Peters: CHARLIE MARR! HE SNEAKS UP FROM BEHIND, SLIPPING INTO THE RING AND BLINDSIDING REX WITH THE EAW WORLD TITLE! THE REFEREE DOESN’T CATCH IT!

Rich Russillo: DAMN IT, NOT LIKE THIS!

Persephone: HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHSHAHAHAHHADIUAWJ;EVWFYUAERHBGUAEGWP8FUABGWUIFHWIUEFWGUGHWUAWIUOI

James Peters: HOLLY SEEMS TO BE IN THE DARK ABOUT WHAT JUST WENT DOWN, WHILE REX TAKES A TUMBLE TO THE ROPES THE MOMENT THAT TITLE CLOCKS HIM IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY APPEARS TO HAVE RISEN TO HER FEET!…. GALAXY IMPACT! CODEBREAKER! SHE HITS IT! REX IS DOWN! HOLLY IS GOING FOR A COVER TO SECURE THIS VICTORY! IS SHE GOING TO DO IT?????

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: BYE BYE REX!

( DING DING DING! )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!…. HOLLY ARROW!

James Peters: SHE DOES IT! WHAT AN IMPRESSIVE MATCH! HOLLY ARROW HAS JUST SCORED A VICTORY OVER REX MCALLISTER, ALL THANKS TO CHARLIE MARR SMASHING THE TITLE INTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS AND FOCUS IN THE BATTLE!

Rich Russillo: THIS IS A MONUMENTAL WIN FOR HOLLY ARROW, BUT WE CAN’T OVERLOOK THAT IT SOLELY OCCURRED DUE TO CHARLIE MARR’S RETALIATION FOR WHAT REX DID TO HIM AT OPERATION: DOOMSDAY! DAMN YOU, CHARLIE! YOU SON OF A BITCH!

Persephone: Meh I don’t care. Charlie hasn’t taken a shower since 2018. Holly still sucks. The only silver lining in this match is Rex losing, and that’s exactly what I was praying for.

James Peters: Charlie Marr surely got what he was after, and Rex is clearly not going to be over the moon about it. Tension keeps simmering between these two, and we’re going to keep our peepers peeled to see how they’ll fare duking it out for the title together. Congrats on a huge victory tonight, Holly Arrow!

( ‘Bad Romance’ by Lady Gaga plays as Holly Arrow leans back, needing some time to recover following that back and forth contest. While Holly revels in her victory, the camera pans to Charlie Marr standing on the ramp, watching Rex’s defeat unfold. Charlie lets out a loud laugh, pointing mockingly at Rex before waving goodbye and strutting to the back, the title tossed over his shoulder. Rex, rubbing the back of his head, can only watch, seething with anger. The final shot captures Rex’s disappointed expression as it slowly transitions to Holly celebrating her win in the center of the ring before fading into a commercial break. )

(Commercial for Domino’s Pizza featuring Ronan Malosi. So good you’ll pass out!)

(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits, and as usual, most of the fans in attendance begin to loudly boo. Before much time passes, Dr. Bethany Blue begins storming out. She is holding a microphone in her hand, and the camera gets a closer look as she has a very frustrated look on her face following last week’s events. Bethany ignores the negative reaction from the crowd, staring directly at the ring as she makes her way down the ramp.)

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue is making her way out, and I don’t think she’s taken too kindly to how things went last week between herself and TLA. I think she expected him to agree with her.

Rich Russillo: Of course she did! In her mind they were both screwed over. She thought they’d be on the same page, but as we all know, she was completely wrong about that. Instead TLA wrote her off as crazy, and that’s one way to annoy Bethany.

Persephone: Does anything NOT annoy her? Has she gone a single week since joining this brand without having some sort of complaint?

(Bethany walks up the steel steps and enters the ring. As she enters the ring her music begins to fade out, but the boos are still heard as she takes a moment to collect her thoughts, still having to calm herself down after her talk with TLA. After some time, she begins to speak.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: There’s one thing that I just will not tolerate, and that’s disrespect. See, I’m a generous person. Far more generous than anyone else on the EAW roster, and honestly more generous than I should be. See outside of wrestling I go out of my way to save lives. Helping people is what I do when I’m not here, but I’ve done my best to extend that same kindness to the people in EAW and in turn I’ve been met with nothing but disrespect by people who could never even lace my boots! You all think you know everything there is to know about me. You all think you can just stand here and humiliate me as if I’m just going to take that. NO! I’m not about to be humiliated by anyone, especially not after the travesty that happened back at Shock Value! I tried to come out and relate to someone who had gone through something similar to what I did. We were both screwed over at Shock Value and I thought that maybe we could talk about it. I was wrong, because apparently TLA would rather try to make me look like a joke.

(The fans cheer after hearing TLA’s name, but this only annoys Bethany more as she quickly continues.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Here’s what’s gonna happen, okay? TLA, I need you to get out here so we can make something official. I’m not going to come out here and beg for an apology. I won’t ask you for one, either. Instead, I’ll just do what anyone would do in my shoes, beat it out of you, and maybe when I’m done you’ll be in the mood to talk without all of the awful jokes. I need a match against you so you can finally get it through your head that I’m NOT the kind of Elitist you want to mock and play games with in front of thousands of people. If there’s anyone you need to show some respect to it’s me, and if you’re not going to give me that respect I’ll just have to make sure you regret it. I need the chance to face you one on one. No interference. No distractions. No other people to take away from my victory. Just me and you in a match where you stand no chance of beating me. I know I’m better than you TLA, which makes your gross comments last week that much more of a problem, so why don’t we just settle this? You and me one on one, AT GRAND RAMPAGE!

(The fans cheer hearing the possibility of a match between TLA and Dr. Bethany Blue. Bethany stops speaking, but only so she can turn towards the stage, waiting for TLA’s answer. Before too long, ‘Ambitionz Az A Ridah’ by Tupac hits as the crowd explodes into cheers. TLA is shown walking out onto the stage with a microphone before making his way down into the ring.)

James Peters: The crowd might be hyped to see TLA but it is clear from the expression on Dr. Bethany Blue’s face she is very upset with him right now.

Rich Russillo: Unlike Bethany, TLA has made it clear that he doesn’t believe he was screwed over or that she was screwed over for that matter. TLA is accepting his loss at Shock Value and trying to move on but it’s clear that Bethany is not willing to do the same.

Persephone: I can understand the desire to move on. That’s how I feel with every match we have on this show. Just let’s move on until Luis comes out. Just hit the fast forward button for real.

(TLA enters the ring as his music fades down and the crowd continues to chant “TLA” repeatedly before eventually quieting down and allowing him to speak.)

TLA: Orale London!!!

Crowd: :blessed: !

TLA: Que onda mis amigos? You know that we steppin’ all up into the O2 Arena and a vato ain’t even got a lucha this week but that is iight cuz you know we finna get our St. Patrick’s Day swag on. Finna get all kinds of wasted for real get that sauce in you know that everybody up in here invited to the Poon Palace after the show. Get that fiesta on. We might be in England right now but I know that some of y’all down to get yo inner Irish on. You know even mamacita over there gonna slide all up into the Poon Palace after the show we gotta let all that hostility go if ya feel me. Tranquilo chica. No hay por qué enfadarse…

(However, it is clear that Bethany is seething and will continue to do so.)

TLA: You know that you big mad right now and I ain’t even know why. You talking about being disrespected but I ain’t being disrespectful at all. You know y’all put in a real great effort at Shock Value. I was in the back getting prepared for my title match but from what I saw of it y’all went real hard. Y’all busted dat ass you almost had that contract for real. Almost punched yo ticket to Grand Rampage but Rex McAllister just happened to get a lil luckier than y’all. Ain’t no big thang for real. I’m sure you will get another title shot before you know it. But y’all going to have to deal with all the other contenders myself included. I want another shot at Charlie Marr or Rex McAllister or whoever the champion is and I might have to work my way back up and win the contendership all over again but that is exactly what I intend to do. I suggest y’all do the same. As far as yo challenge for that lucha go tho…

(Dr. Bethany Blue is shown irate yelling something at TLA that he had better accept her challenge.)

TLA: You know that for me it be anywhere, anytime, anyone. Pero unfortunately for you… y’all be just a lil too late. Cuz a vato already got him a match booked at the Grand Rampage! We can get our lucha on another time when I ain’t so busy if y’all feel me. Maybe we can wrestle at a house show or on Fight Grid or some shit. Hell… I’m free tonight you wanna go right now??? You know I am always down to throw down but at Grand Rampage imma be a lil busy. Not just a lil busy y’all know that yo boi about to be gettin’ he lucha on all night long! Cuz I be out here to make a special announcement to all mi gente… I am here to announce that I will be entering the Grand Rampage match this year!!!!

(Dr. Bethany Blue looks absolutely speechless from this announcement. She raises up the microphone to respond but her rage is so severe that nothing even comes out.)

TLA: Debes entender que tengo metas importantes. I have said it throughout this whole thing that I want to main event Pain for Pride. Imma do what I gotta do to make that happen. I may have never won the Grand Rampage match before… but I see no better time than this year to make that shit a reality. I ain’t sitting on the sidelines no longer. I ain’t letting no more part timers come into this company and steal the shine and steal the main event at Pain for Pride. I been working too hard and too long for that main event and this year imma make it happen and get what I deserve. Many years ago I came within one elimination of winning the Grand Rampage and this year… we goin’ all the way hermanos!!!

(The crowd erupts into cheers as Dr. Bethany Blue is literally shaking with rage as she tries to respond.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: …. What?… Wh-

(However, before she could say much, ‘Die Happy’ by DREAMERS hits. This causes a bit of a confused reaction from the crowd, and both TLA and Dr. Bethany Blue turn towards the stage. Bethany is even further frustrated after being interrupted, and it doesn’t help knowing whose theme this is. Before long, “Gary Daniels” begins walking out. He’s in his gear for his match up next, and he is holding a microphone in his hand as he heads towards the ring with a large smile on his face.)

James Peters: Well… Here comes “Gary Daniels”.

Rich Russillo: Honestly I’m still not too sure what to say. Either this is a weirdly good act from Drake, or his match against Jamie took quite the toll on him. Regardless, this is what we’re left with.

Persephone: Why is he even here? Should a guy with brain damage even be able to wrestle? He was already bad before.

(Gary Daniels slides into the ring as his entrance music fades out, and he immediately begins to speak.)

Gary Daniels: I’m so sorry to interrupt. I know you guys were in the middle of something and I have no intentions of being disrespectful, but I couldn’t resist coming out here. Tonight is just a big night, and I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re ALL excited for what’s to come! I simply couldn’t stay in the back any longer knowing that in just a few short moments I’ll be making my EAW in-ring debut against a legend! Not everyone gets to have this kind of debut, so knowing that I’m one of the few that was given this kind of treatment seriously means the world to me. This is such a big deal to me, and I just hope that everyone watching is impressed as I take on a man that I’m sure has inspired so many of you. The man standing right here in front of me. The Hall of Famer, TLA!

(Usually this would cause cheers to come from the crowd, and out of support for TLA some fans do cheer, but many fans are still confused over all this.)

Gary Daniels: TLA, I’ve already expressed how excited I am to face you, but I do have one more thing to say. Good luck. Win or lose I know this is going to be a tough match, and that’s exactly how I want things to be. I’m very glad to have you as my opponent! No matter the result, I’ll make sure to do my best!

(Gary turns towards Dr. Bethany Blue before beginning to speak.)

Gary Daniels: This is just unreal. I’m standing in the ring with two former World Champions in only my second week here! Dr. Bethany Blue, nice to meet you! My name is Gary Daniels, and-

(Dr. Bethany Blue doesn’t say anything, instead just slamming her microphone down and exiting the ring. As she storms back up the ramp, she is seen pulling at her hair in frustration.)

James Peters: Well, there’s that. Dr. Bethany Blue won’t be getting the match she wanted, but we DID learn that TLA will be competing in the Grand Rampage match!

Rich Russillo: That’s right. Bethany clearly isn’t happy with how things played out, but up next we have a match that I’m sure people have been waiting for… For a few reasons.

Persephone: :francis: This is going to be a disaster, isn’t it?

(TLA and Gary look up the ramp, seeing Dr. Bethany Blue walk to the back. After this, they just turn towards each other, ready for this match to begin as Voltage fades to a commercial break.)

(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage, featuring the upcoming Grand Rampage match.)

(Voltage returns from commercial, and TLA and Gary Daniels are seen inside of the ring, ready to start their match.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: And we’re off! “Gary Daniels” has been given the opportunity of a lifetime as he’s able to have his debut match against EAW Hall of Famer, TLA! Gary emerges from his corner, in quite the high spirits as he’s nodding directly to TLA while pacing around the ring, which allows TLA to do the same. Both men are now circling the ring as they’re trying to mirror one another’s movements for the time being, you have to appreciate that this newcomer in the form of Gary Daniels is able to head into a match of this magnitude with the necessary professionalism & clarity that he has!

Rich Russillo: Are… are you serious? You’re really gonna run with this? I guess I don’t have much of a choice if you are, James. Yes, ‘Gary’ has emphasized that he’s got heart, and he’s gonna have to show all of that heart against TLA as both men are slowly moving toward one another as they engage in the collar-and-elbow tie up! Both elitists are vying for control early on as this will be a deciding factor in who will impose more strength than the other, which translates rather well for Daniels who is able to slowly but surely move TLA back, pushing him into the ropes as he’s now managing to keep this former World Champion at bay! The referee is initiating the count however… but look at Gary! Backing away without a problem, nowhere near the five count either!

Persephone: Hm, play along…. or don’t entertain it… choices… choices…

James Peters: TLA seems to be quite receptive to this as well, with a grin on his face & all before moving back toward the ring with his arms raised, both men circling the ring momentarily just before Gary proceeds to move in for another collar-and-elb—but not this time! TLA quickly maneuvers himself around Daniels & gets his arm wrapped around his neck, locking his hands to employ the headlock here! TLA is wrenching this headlock in as he’s not allowing Gary any room here to maneuver around! EAW’s most recent newcomer will have to understand that experience is vital in this business when he’s one on one with a certified legend in TLA!

Rich Russillo: Newcomer…? A-anyway, Gary is struggling to get himself out of this headlock, but it’s not long before he proceeds to push TLA into the ropes, and now he’s able to use the momentum of the ropes to push TLA off of himself!! But TLA’s able to take advantage of this newfound momentum here, picking up enough speed that Gary wouldn’t be able to react quickly as he’s sent down with a shoulder!! TLA now proceeds to run those ropes once more, but Daniels is showing that he’s got the basics down to a tee himself! He maneuvers in a prone position that makes TLA hop over… and now Gary shoots back up with a leap frog over TLA!!

James Peters: BUT TLA SWIFTLY SHIFTS BACK AROUND & NAILS AN ELBOW JUST AS GARY WAS TURNING AS WELL! Daniels is rocked here as he’s staggering back, but TLA’s maintaining this control here, sending another forearm right across the jaw of Gary! This doesn’t seem to be slowing down for Daniels, as now TLA is continuing to mount the strikes, leaning Gary against the ropes and sending a CHOP right across Gary’s chest!! He’s sure gonna feel that as a first time chop in EAW, especially from TLA!

Persephone: You’re purposely oblivious to this and I’m beginning to really despise you for it…

Rich Russillo: Gary with a hand on his own chest after the chop, but this isn’t slowing down anytime soon as ANOTHER CHOP is sent across his chest with authority!!! TLA now gets Gary’s arms hooked around his own, as he’s ready to welcome our… newest member of the EAW roster… to a whole new world of hurt that he’s never gone through before! IT’S TIME FOR A TIGER SUPLEX TO SEND GARY DOWN—

James Peters: BUT GARY FREES HIMSELF WHILE HOISTED AND ROLLS HIMSELF & TLA DOWNWARD WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE!!!! THE PIN IS BEING HELD STRONGLY AS THE REFEREE COUNTS!!

ONE!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: WOW! DR- GARY KNOWS HOW TO MANEUVER IMPULSIVELY WITH PRECISION! TLA is shifting himself back up to his feet just as quickly as he was able to kick out of that, and he goes for a swing.. BUT GARY DUCKS THE SWING BEFORE TURNING AROUND TO NAIL A DROPKICK!! HE’S ABLE TO SEND TLA THROUGH THE ROPES & STUMBLING DOWN TO HIS FEET ONTO THE RINGSIDE AREA! Gary Daniels is truly looking to impress tonight against one of the most renowned elitists that professional wrestling has to offer today!

James Peters: Now Gary’s quickly sliding out of the ring, an admirable man who isn’t gonna let some countout deter him from what he wants in the best victory possible to start his career! He’s swiftly trying to toss TLA back into the ring, as he’s bringing himself back up to the apron with his hand gripping onto the middle rope—BUT TLA WITH A SWIFT OPEN PALM CHOP OVER GARY’S CHEST CAUSES HIM TO DROP BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE!! Now TLA is moving himself back up to his own two feet as well as he sees Gary vulnerable while he’s still situated on the ringside floor! The Hall of Famer backs himself away just before rushing toward the ropes & back… WITH A SUICIDE DIVE RIGHT ONTO GARY DANIELS!!! THE DIVE TAKES GARY DOWN AS TLA’S IN COMPLETE CONTROL!

Persephone: His head hit the barricade too, as if this poor guy’s CTE couldn’t get any worse.

Rich Russillo: TLA is giving himself a very brief moment to recollect himself, and he doesn’t waste too much time in dragging Gary back up from off the floor and back into the ring in no time! He slides back into the ring himself and decides to cover Daniels for what may be a quick & decisive result in his favor!

ONE!!!

TWO!!!!

James Peters: NOPE! THE GD WAY IS ALIVE AND WELL! TLA now proceeds to drag Daniels closer to the corner of the ring, and he lays in repeated kicks right across his upper midsection in doing so! Gary may be quite the rookie in comparison, but he’s been showing that he can take punishment from a seasoned veteran in TLA!! Now TLA is taking himself up to the top rope, as he sees an opportunity to keep Gary down with permanence! Keeping a steady balance up at the top…

Rich Russillo: NO GOOD! GARY WITH A CLOBBERING OVERHEAD FOREARM ACROSS TLA’S LOWER BACK!! TLA can’t capitalize as he’s in a less than favorable position here!!! Gary continues to send the forearms over TLA’s back, and he gets to using his own strength to hoist TLA away from the turnbuckle as HE’S GONNA GO FOR THE BUCKLE BOMB!!!

James Peters: ‘THE GARY BOMB’!!!!

Rich Russillo: The who-what now…?

James Peters: PROTOBOMB CONNECTS!!! AND THAT’S NOT ALL! GARY DANIELS IS LINING UP FOR AN EVEN GREATER ONSLAUGHT TO ENSUE FOR TLA HERE!! Gary Daniels is taking himself up to the top turnbuckle now!!! Daniels is willing to take flight here for the wonder of the fans that he wants to entertain! This is all shifting rather excellently for him!!!

Rich Russillo: I have to agree!!! As now we’re about to see the kind of offense that we expect from Gary Daniels for once! IT’S TIME FOR THE PHOENIX SPLASH—

James Peters: ‘LONG WAY DOWN’!!!! THE DIVING ELBOW DROP CAN BE ‘HEARD AROUND THE ARENA HERE AS THE ELBOW DROP LANDS ON TLA’S UPPER CHEST!! DANIELS WITH THE COVER!

ONEEE!!!

TWOOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: W-well KICKOUT FROM TLA! Gary Daniels’ offense has surely been quite unpredictable, that much I absolutely can say! But now Gary’s in his element, and he’s essentially got TLA right where he needs him as his opponent is able to get his bearings back in order, using the ropes to pull himself up while Gary lies in wait for TLA to turn around and make himself an easy target! Daniels sees TLA stumbling toward him.. AIMING FOR THE SUPERKICK ACROSS THE JAW!!

James Peters: NO ONE HOME! TLA ducks the superkick & rushes the ropes once more with unrivaled speed, Gary is only able to shift himself forward to TLA at the nick of time when TLA IS SUCCESSFUL WITH A HURRICANRANA!! HE SENDS GARY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! Daniels is clutching his head while stumbling backward out of the corner, not aware of where he may be as TLA’s got Daniels where he’ll need him… ARMS HOOKED, AS THE TIGER SUPLEX IS SUCCESSFUL THIS TIME AROUND! Gary Daniels finds himself down on the mat as he’s not able to move much beyond this point!!

Persephone: Well, maybe I should play along then. Wow! He still looks an AWFUL LOT like somebody we know very well, right guys?!?

Rich Russillo: HE SURE DOES BUT THE ACTION IS TAKING ITSELF TO A HIGHER REGISTER AS TLA’S HEADING TO THE TOP ONCE MORE! And this time, there’s no Gary Daniels getting himself back up to stop TLA from putting Daniels away right here! TLA has Gary right in his sights without another thought behind what he does next… ‘420’!!!!! SHOOTING STAR PRESS IS A SUCCESS AS TLA LANDS DIRECTLY ON GARY!!! THE COVER!!!

ONEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THRE—

James Peters: WOW!!! THE RESILIENCE OF GARY DANIELS IS ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE!!! TLA is developing a bit of a smirk over his face as he’s in a seated position, taking notice of the kick out of Gary Daniels! You have to think that TLA is incredibly impressed with Gary so far, this kid’s been keeping a steady pace with TLA ever since the bell rang to kick this match off! Now TLA’s dragging Daniels to his feet again, and he delivers an irish whip that forces Gary to run the ropes, before running back right into TLA’s grasp as he’s hoisted up!!! GARY’S CAUGHT IN ‘DESMADRE’—

Rich Russillo: HOLY—GARY CATCHES TLA WITH A SIT-OUT FACEBUSTER INSTEAD!!! HE COUNTERED THE ‘DESMADRE’ ATTEMPT INTO THE FACEBUSTER TO SEND TLA FACE-FIRST ONTO THE MAT!! Gary Daniels surely hasn’t lost too much of a step, that has to count for something here!!! TLA is clutching onto his own face while staggering back up to his feet, but that doesn’t last for too long as GARY TAKES TLA BACK DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! TLA IS SHOOTING HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET—BUT ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE!!! GARY IS GETTING FIRED UP TONIGHT!!! SOMEHOW HE’S FINDING AN ENTIRELY NEW WIND AGAINST TLA!!

Persephone: When the fuck did he do a comeback—he doesn’t even have—whatever, whatever, go rookie go!!

James Peters: TLA STUMBLES HIMSELF AGAINST THE CORNER, BUT THIS ISN’T THE BEST PLACE TO BE IN AS GARY RUSHES TOWARD HIM—TLA TOSSES DANIELS UPWARD AND OVER THE ROPES!! But Gary manages to land on the apron while holding onto the top rope with his hands! Keeping a firm grip of the ropes, TLA turns himself around and tries to throw a strike in hopes of knocking Gary off his game.. BUT GARY WITH FOREARM!! TLA is stunned as he’s knocked away from the corner, allowing Daniels to make the climb up to the top once more while TLA’s been knocked off his rocker for the moment… AS DANIELS KEEPS THE FIRE LIT WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE RIGHT OVER TLA’S SKULL!! TLA drops as Gary quickly moves in for the cover!!!

ONEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THRE—

Rich Russillo: NOPE! TLA KICKS OUT! Gary is left a bit perplexed as he’s in a seated position, glancing at the referee who reaffirms him the three-count was not made! Daniels nods to the ref’ and accepts it, I think he slipped a thumbs up there too before fixing his attention back on TLA! Gary positions himself away from TLA while the Hall of Famer’s moving himself up once more, and this is another moment for Daniels to put TLA away with a victory that’ll be remembered by all of his fans prior to this match, and the millions that he might make after! ‘CAUSE GARY LEAPS TOWARD TLA WITH A ‘LIGHTS OUT’—

James Peters: HOLY SMOKES! ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’ IS ABLE TO KNOCK GARY DANIELS OFF HIS FEET WITH AUTHORITY! TLA is truly taking this newcomer through the most strenuous test of his young career, Gary’s coughing up a bit of a storm here as he may have not expected the uppercut to connect with so much ferocity!! Now TLA sees that Gary’s staggered, but as mobile as can be while trying to recover as quickly as possible!!! Daniels is making quite the grave error here, as HIS BACK IS TURNED FROM TLA!!!

Rich Russillo: ALLOWING FOR THE ZIG ZAG FROM TLA!!! ZIG ZAG SLAMS GARY ONTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK AS TLA HOOKS THE LEG!!!

ONEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THREEE—

Persephone: NNNNNNO ONE HOME! WOOHOO!!! THE GD WAY!!! Ugh…

James Peters: THIS IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE! GARY DANIELS IS PUTTING UP ONE HELL OF A FIGHT! But now TLA sees his opening here to truly keep Gary down for the count next time around, as he’s setting Gary up for what looks to be impending doom with this next maneuver!!! TLA eyes up Daniels as he’s positioning himself in a very helpful spot for TLA… AND HE RUNS TOWARD HIM! IT’S TIME FOR THE ‘MEXICAN DESTROY—

Rich Russillo: GARY WITH QUICK THINKING YET AGAIN!!! HE PREVENTS THE ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’ THROUGH A DOUBLE LEG CRADLE PIN!!! TLA IS SCRAMBLING AS GARY DANIELS KEEPS THE PIN EMPLOYED!!! THE REFEREE SLIDES BACK IN FOR THE COUNT YET AGAIN!

ONEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THREEE—

James Peters: TLA SQUIRMS FREE! Gary’s wide eyed as he nods to the count that was made, not looking to waste too much time as he’s trying to move himself back up to a proper stance before TLA can! Gary now maneuvers back over to TLA as quickly as he can as he goes for a swift leg drop right over his upper chest—BUT TLA ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, causing Gary to land right on the mat as he clutches onto his lower back!!! Daniels is trying to get himself back up to his feet as fast as he did before, but it’s slower this time around! TLA’s gonna take well advantage of this as he’s recovered already!!!

Rich Russillo: ‘CARTEL KICK’!!! PELE KICK CATCHES GARY AS HE SLUMPS DOWNWARD!!! Somehow however, Daniels is able to roll himself away from the mat and right onto the apron after taking the pele kick!!! Who knew Daniels had such stellar in-ring awareness, you’d think that he’s been at this gig long enough to have four Pain for Pride main events!

Persephone: God I hate you both.

James Peters: TLA is moving himself over to the apron as well! He goes through the ropes and brings himself over to Gary, as he’s nailing a stiff forearm right across the temple of Daniels!!! Gary feels every bit of that forearm, but here he is returning the same energy directly toward TLA with a forearm of his own!!! Both men are throwing the firearms to one another without much in the way, BUT TLA WITH THE ‘SWAG SHOT’!! SLAPPED GARY WITH AUTHORITY AS HE NOW SLUMPS DOWN ONTO THE APRON IN A SEATED MOTION!!! But TLA’s stumbling back as well, having to grasp onto the ropes after the forearm exchange with Gary Daniels! Looks to me he really didn’t expect this much fire from such a new prospect in EAW!

Rich Russillo: TLA needs to take advantage sooner rather than anytime later however!! These are valuable seconds being spent by Gary to recoup, & now TLA is back on the attack as he’s looking to put Gary away for good here… HE’S GOT DANIELS IN POSITION HERE!! AND HE’S GONNA DO IT ON THE DAMN APRON! WE’RE GONNA SEE THE ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’ ON THE APRO—

James Peters: GARY DANIELS SQUIRM FREE!!! FOLLOWED BY ‘GARY KO’!!!!! THE SUPERKICK CONNECTS!!!!! TLA SLUMPS THROUGH THE ROPES & BACK INTO THE RING! NOW GARY IS MAKING THE CLIMB TO THE TOP OF THE TURNBUCKLE, HE’S GOT AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME TO DEFEAT AN EAW HALL OF FAMER ON HIS IN-RING DEBUT! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!

Persephone: Oh! Maybe we’ll see that Phoenix Splash right here! I knew he was still—he’s letting TLA get up.

Rich Russillo: I ALSO DON’T UNDERSTAND BUT GARY SEEMS TO TRUST HIS INSTINCTS HERE! TLA IS GROGGILY MOVING BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS DANIELS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PUT HIM AWAY NONETHELESS… DANIELS LEAPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLE & AIMS FOR THE CROSSBODY—

James Peters: DROPKICK WHILE GARY’S MID FLIGHT!!! TLA WITH HIS QUICK THINKING WAS ABLE TO DISPATCH GARY RIGHT THEN & THERE AFTER DELIVERING AN EMPHATIC DROPKICK TO KNOCK THE WIND OUT OF DANIELS SAILS! NOW GARY’S IN A BAD SPOT AS TLA—TURNS THIS INTO ‘CROSSED PATHS’!!!! CROSS ARMBREAKER APPLIED, AND GARY’S ARM IS BEING WRENCHED BACK WITHOUT AVAIL!! THE REFEREE’S FOCUS IS ON GARY, HIS ARM COULD SNAP AT ANY MOMENT IF THIS NEWCOMER DOESN’T TAP OUT RIGHT HERE!!

Rich Russillo: AND TLA POSITIONED HIMSELF RIGHT BESIDE THE ROPES, SO GARY CAN’T MANEUVER HIMSELF WITHOUT INCREASED DIFFICULTY!

(The crowd suddenly reacts with enhanced surprise, turning into a much more negative audience as they see a specific figure walking down the ramp.)

Persephone: Huh??!??!?!?! The hell is she doing here?!?!??

James Peters: OH MY!! DR. BETHANY BLUE IS TREADING DOWN THE RAMP—AND SHE’S GOT HER GOLD-PLATED STETHOSCOPE! THIS ISN’T IDEAL AS SHE’S BRINGING HERSELF TO THE APRON, RIGHT NEAR WHERE TLA IS SITUATED WITH THE ‘CROSSED PATHS’—HOLY CRAP!!! SHE JUST STRUCK TLA’S SKULL WITH THE STETHOSCOPE!!! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE IT AS HE’S FOCUSED ON GARY DANIELS’ TAPPING OR NOT!!!

Rich Russillo: NOW TLA’S GOT HIS HANDS ON HIS OWN HEAD AFTER BEING STRUCK BY THE HARROWING GOLD! BETHANY WAS SLIGHTES BY BEING SHUNNED EARLIER TONIGHT BY TLA, AND SHE MADE HIM REGRET IT! GARY’S CLUTCHING HIS ARM, AND HE’S CONFUSED AS WELL, BUT HE SEES THAT TLA’S IN PAIN & MAKES HIS OWN ASCENT TO THE TOP ONCE MORE!! WAITS FOR TLA TO RISE AND SOMEHOW TLA MANAGES TO… BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!!

James Peters: ‘THE GD CROSSBODY’!!!! AND TLA COULDN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!!! THE COVER!!!!!

ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Persephone: :wtf:

Rich Russillo: BY GOD, GARY DANIELS HAS DONE IT! GARY DANIELS DEFEATS TLA!!!! Albeit, through less than ideal means BUT SOMEONE WHO LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM WAS IN PLENTY OF THOSE SCENARIOS! GARY DANIELS WAS UNAWARE & TOOK ADVANTAGE OF AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEFEAT AN EAW HALL OF FAMER!

James Peters: THIS IS INCREDIBLE! PERHAPS THE GREATEST IN-RING DEBUT IN EAW HISTORY! GARY DANIELS HAS DONE WHAT SO MANY NEWCOMERS COULD ONLY DREAM OF! He went to battle with TLA, and TLA surely gave him every right possible, you could argue that he had this match won if it weren’t for the intrusion of Bethany tonight. Nonetheless, congratulations to GARY DANIELS. THE GD WAY IS RUNNING STRONG!

(‘Die Happy’ by DREAMERS can be heard blaring throughout the arena as the audience is left quite bamboozled. Gary Daniels is absolutely ecstatic. He has his hand raised by the referee, celebrating his victory while TLA is holding his own head in pain with an expression of frustration on his face; Bethany remains at ringside with a smirk on her face for what she’s done as the scene fades.)

(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show a shot of the backstage area of the O2 Arena, where a familiar figure is seen making their way through the hallway. The camera pans up to reveal it to be La Familia’s Valerie Hellstorm, who does not look at all pleased after what’s gone done these past couple of weeks. After her loss to Bea Valentine at Shock Value her nerves are not entirely settled especially with the decisions that have been made by her team to what she feels was to her detriment. The previous week things escalated between her and La Familia even further, and it’s clear that she is still not happy about it whatsoever.)

???: Hey, mi amiga! I finally found you.

(Valerie stops in her tracks, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, knowing exactly who the voice is. She slowly turns around as she comes face-to-face with her fellow La Familia member and Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa. Roberto has a welcoming smile on his face but Valerie isn’t exactly reciprocating that all too well. She looks up at him with a disgruntled expression on her face, as Roberto is quick to calm her down.)

Roberto De La Rosa: Whoa, take it easy, tranquilo. I’m not here to start any arguments with you or make this situation that we have worse. Right now, I just want to talk it out with you, just the two of us, is that okay with you?

(Valerie thinks about what she’s going to say for a moment, obviously, she is not exactly in the mood to talk it out with him after the last conversation the two of them had, but regardless she gives a deep sigh before nodding her head.)

Valerie Hellstorm: Sure, what possible justification could you have that could alleviate my mood?

Roberto De La Rosa: Look, from the very beginning, when you and I became the original La Familia, we always promised to have each other’s backs. No matter what situation we were in, we would be there for one another and it would bring us prosperous success. I wanted to take the time to reassure you that if we had the opportunity to help you at Shock Value, then we would’ve. We were not trying to leave you to fend for ourselves, it is just that circumstances prevented our interference. I apologize for that, lo siento.

(Valerie rolls her eyes, crossing her arms.)

Valerie Hellstorm: Is that really the case? Is that the narrative that we’re pushing right now? You know, I told you this last week, but if you forgot, Luis was out there for me. He took the time out of his day to help La Familia make sure I walked out with the Specialists Championship. It’s appreciated, and I would’ve appreciated at least the bare minimum out of you and Brianna, but it doesn’t seem that ended up being the case.

Roberto De La Rosa: I understand how you feel, no doubt. It’s easy to feel betrayed in a situation like this, but I’m trying to reassure you that this is not the case. For example, when we first formed at Road To Redemption, and you, Brianna, and Luis helped me win the Hardcore Championship off of TLA, I cherish that moment with my life. I know that I have a true familia to back me, and I would back them any chance that I got. But what we said last time to you was not a lie at all, sometimes it’s just not possible, and I understand also that it makes you feel a certain way because you lost, but I promise, things only get better from here.

Valerie Hellstorm: Oh so now you’re equating my frustration to the fact that I lost? At this point, that’s behind me, Bea Valentine can go fuck herself for all I care, what I care about is why my “familia” wouldn’t be there for me when I needed it the most. That’s what familia is all about, right, Roberto? You say that issues prevented you from showing up, but I do not understand what that has to do with any of this. You haven’t done anything to help, you know what has happened instead? Brianna is getting a Specialists Championship opportunity tonight and another chance to take the title back to La Familia when we shouldn’t have needed that in the first place. I don’t know, maybe if she helped me out too, but no, she wasn’t there, you weren’t there. Now we just want to be selfish about it, don’t we?

Roberto De La Rosa: I am glad that Brianna is getting an opportunity at the title, and you should too, considering that she is your teammate. Yes, the first time around we failed, and that did not exactly make me happy. If I had the chance to change that, I would’ve, but what I keep trying to tell you is that I couldn’t. I am appreciative that we have yet another opportunity to win it despite the initial loss, and this time we are going to bring the title into La Familia’s possession by any means necessary, that is what I can promise you. I know what has motivated you from the very beginning, and that is taking down Bea Valentine, and we will do that tonight in the main event.

Valerie Hellstorm: Well I guess now that you seem to apparently be available, you’re going to help her win, aren’t you? It’s always the moments that are most convenient for you, I don’t even think that you’re looking out for the team. The excuse that you were preparing for your title match last week is completely stupid, and don’t even get me started on the fact that Brianna got stuck in traffic. You guys should have taken that account for all of this and prioritized adding another title to this group as we promised. But no, you left me to die, right?

Roberto De La Rosa: You said it yourself, you were not alone out there. Luis made sure to help you where he could, but in a match as unpredictable as the one that we were in, perhaps I didn’t take into account just the extent of how far we were going to have to go. But what you need to understand Valerie that what’s in the past is in the past. We all learn from our mistakes, and even I am not exactly bulletproof to that. What matters is that we become better from it and if you’re stuck on such miniscule things like this, it is not going to do you any good. That’s what I am trying to get you to understand right now.

Valerie Hellstorm: But I don’t understand, Roberto, I really don’t. I am no fool, I know a lot of people like to take it for granted, but I know what the fuck I am doing. So when you sit here and try to make excuses for not having my back, of course, I’m going to take offense to it, because I know the truth. I know exactly the games that you’re trying to play with me and I’m not going to stand for it any longer.

Roberto De La Rosa: Games? Valerie, I would never do that to you. What type of person would I be if I did that to my own familia? Me and Brianna did not mean anything with what happened, and look, if it made you feel a certain way, then I am absolutely sorry. I just hoped that we would be able to put this all behind us and move on.

Valerie Hellstorm: Put this all behind us? Really? And now you want to apologize genuinely for everything? I don’t know if you realized this or not, Roberto, but it’s way too late for apologies. It’s way too late for you to sympathize with me because quite frankly, the damage has already been done. You’ve already done enough, in fact, you’ve already done too little. You know how much I wanted this Specialists Championship match, not just for myself, but for La Familia. But you were so quick to throw that away and discard it just for Brianna to get another shot herself. I’m no fool, your damage control is not working on me at all and I hope you understand that.

(Valerie is slowly starting to get on Roberto’s nerves as well, as the Hardcore Champion adjusts his sunglasses and takes a deep breath himself. He looks at Valerie, seemingly having enough of all of this arguing.)

Roberto De La Rosa: Valerie, you can either calm down or leave.

(Valerie looks absolutely disgusted by this, and disgraced by the people that she called family. She doesn’t say anything else, taking a moment to process all of this, before quickly turning on her heels and storming away, without even taking a second glance back at Roberto. Roberto shakes his head in disappointment about how everything went down, sighing as he heads the opposite way, the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade elsewhere.)

(Commercial for Jeepers Creepers with Jon Kelton.)

(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing front and center as she is ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘Trepanation’ by Millennium Parade starts playing as Hikari Kanno enters the arena. There is a mixed reaction for Hikari, but Hikari doesn’t seem to care, instead just focused on the match ahead of her. Hikari has a look of strict business as she begins walking down the ramp, heading to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! From Okinawa, Japan! Weighing 121 pounds. Here is “THE DREAMING IDOL” HIKARI KANNO!

James Peters: Here comes Hikari down to the ring for singles action and she is not in a good mood after what happened last week.

Persephone: Poor her. Her and that other bitch Harper Lee have been fighting since Shock Value and Hikari got popped in the mouth. It’s her own fault.

Rich Russillo: Hikari and Harper had an interesting meeting last week and it’s safe to say that it’s far from over. But tonight, Hikari needs to keep her focus on a very tough opponent.

(Hikari enters the ring and takes her corner as her music fades off. Moments later, ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin (Paratus Intro) starts to play as Jamie O’Hara enters the arena. The fans are cheering extremely loudly for the Hall of Famer, and Jamie has a calm, confident look on his face. He looks ready for action as he heads to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! Weighing in at 190 pounds! Here is “THE ACE OF ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING” JAMIE O’HARA!

Persephone: Oh goody! Mr. Ava is here and gracing us with his presence. Can he just go away and not come back?

Rich Russillo: Happy as always, Persephone. But after a huge victory at Shock Value, Jamie told us last week that he has a plan for the rest of the season… he just didn’t tell us what it is.

James Peters: Whatever is going on in his mind, we’ll find out in due time what his plan is. Will it be off to a good start tonight with a victory? We are about to find out.

(Jamie enters the ring and takes his corner before his entrance music fades off. Seconds later, the referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Bell has rung and this match is underway. Jamie looks ready to lock up, BUT HIKARI IS HAVING NONE OF IT RIGHT NOW! HIKARI WITH RIGHT HANDS SENDING JAMIE BACK!

Persephone: Looks like she wants to end this match quickly. First smart decision she has ever made in her life. She is just pounding the crap out of the Ava Baby Daddy.

Rich Russillo: After what we saw earlier tonight, no wonder there’s a fire lit under Hikari already. She has Jamie by the back of the neck AND SHE IS DELIVERING KNEE STRIKES TO JAMIE’S FACE!

Persephone: A broken nose would do Jamie wonders. Cameron won’t need a paper bag at night anymore. BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

James Peters: What in the hell is wrong with you? Hikari whips Jamie over to the ropes. Jamie comes back and Hikari puts her head down for a back body drop–

Rich Russillo: JAMIE STOPS IN HIS TRACKS BEFORE HAULING OFF AND KICKING HIKARI RIGHT IN THE FACE! THESE TWO ARE OUT FOR BLOOD IN THIS MATCH!

James Peters: Jamie grabs Hikari and quickly takes her up and over with a snap suplex. Jamie floats over AND STARTS THROWING SHOTS INTO HIKARI’S FACE!

Persephone: I hope all of these punches to the face lead to a whole bunch of bloodshed. But this referee is ruining everything by telling Jamie to open up the fists. The referee continues to be a buzzkill and starts a count.

Rich Russillo: The referee reaches four and Jamie opens his fists. Jamie is back on his feet and brings Hikari with him. Jamie whips Hikari to the corner and she finds the turnbuckles.

James Peters: Jamie quickly follows AND FIRES OFF A BACKHANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST! IT’S THE BACK OF THE HAND AND THE KNUCKLES FINDING THEIR MARK AND LIGHTING HIKARI UP!

Persephone: Keep slapping her in the chest. It’s the only way she will get some enhancement in her life. This is great.

James Peters: She could do it the same way you did it.

Persephone: SHUT THE HELL UP! I AM ALL NATURAL!

James Peters: :mjlol: Anyways as Persephone keeps living in her fantasy world, JAMIE HAS JUST BEEN CONTINUING ON WITH THE MACHINE GUN STYLE BACKHANDED CHOPS! LOOK AT THE HANDPRINTS ON HIKARI’S CHEST!

Rich Russillo: We have two of the most intense competitors going at it right now. JAMIE FIRES OFF A DISCUS LARIAT, BUT HIKARI GETS A BOOT UP AS JAMIE CLOBBERS THE BOOT!

James Peters: Jamie holds his forearm in pain after the miscue as Hikari climbs onto the second rope AND JUMPS OFF THE SECOND ROPE BEFORE TAKING JAMIE DOWN WITH A NECKBREAKER!

Persephone: What is with all this wrestling? Just beat the hell out of each other so we end this match sooner, but I guess injuring Jamie’s neck would be alright… I guess.

Rich Russillo: Jamie was knocked for a loop after the neckbreaker and Hikari brings Jamie back to his feet AND CLOBBERS HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A BACK ELBOW! THAT SHOT KNOCKS JAMIE TO THE ROPES!

James Peters: Jamie is on the ropes AND HIKARI COMES RUNNING AT FULL SPEED WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT THAT KNOCKS JAMIE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR!

Persephone: When they get knocked to the floor, why do they always get knocked out in front of us. Are they trying to get us hurt or something? I need hazard pay.

Rich Russillo: Of course you do, but here comes Hikari outside the ring. She grabs Jamie by the back of the neck AND SLAMS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE EDGE OF THE RING! JAMIE’S FACE JUST BOUNCED OFF THE APRON!

Persephone: It’s amusing to see Jamie get carried around like an angry cat by the scruff of his neck. Hikari still has hold of Jamie AND THIS TIME SHE SMASHES JAMIE’S FACE AGAINST THE RING STEPS!

James Peters: Hikari is a very dangerous fighter in this frame of mind. She still has hold of Jamie, BUT JAMIE STARTS THROWING ELBOWS INTO HIKARI’S RIBS TO FINALLY GET FREE!

Rich Russillo: Jamie applies a facelock on Hikari AND JUST STARTS DELIVERING REPEATED KNEE STRIKES TO HIKARI’S FACE AND HIKARI’S HEAD KNOCKING HER FOR A LOOP!

James Peters: This match might be over really quick because the referee has been counting the entire time. The count is up to eight and Jamie has no choice but to roll himself and Hikari back into the ring at the count of nine.

Persephone: Did becoming a dad kill his brain cells? He could have left the bitch outside the ring and won the match by count out. Why did he do this to me?

Rich Russillo: If Jamie could win by pin or submission, he will. He’s not the type of competitor to settle for a count out victory. Hikari is still trying to get to her feet and Jamie finds his way up to the top rope.

James Peters: Lord knows what he could have planned since he doesn’t fly very often, but we should take notice whenever it happens.

Persephone: You mean watching an old man break a hip by being stupid. I’ll take notice watching stupid come to the forefront.

Rich Russillo: Friendly as always, but Hikari is coming back to her feet and she turns around to Jamie WHO JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES HIKARI DOWN WITH A DIVING METEORA!

Persephone: The back of her head hits the mat and the medics better be out here checking out grandpa’s titanium knee, but it will have to wait as Jamie manages to grab the leg for the cover!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

James Peters: HIKARI KICKS OUT AT TWO! To say the least, these two are just beating the hell out of each other. What a great match we have seen so far.

Rich Russillo: It’s far from over as Jamie is back up to his feet. He grabs hold of Hikari and whips her into the corner. Hikari hits the turnbuckles AND JAMIE FOLLOWS UP WITH A JOHN WOO DROPKICK! DROPKICK CONNECTS RIGHT TO HIKARI’S CHEST!

James Peters: Hikari starts coming out of the corner AND JAMIE FIRES OFF A SUPERKICK AND HIKARI MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!

Persephone: Should have kicked her in the face. It would lead to many improvements in her life, but Baby Daddy turns around INTO A THRUST KICK FROM THIS BITCH! It’s so thrilling watching somebody from the Ava family just getting kicked in the face.

Rich Russillo: Hikari is starting to get back into this match as Jamie gets back to his feet. Hikari runs toward Jamie AND LEAVES HER FEET AND CLOBBERS JAMIE WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!

James Peters: That knocks Jamie for a loop and back into the ropes. Hikari grabs Jamie and tries to whip Jamie to the other side BUT JAMIE REVERSES AND SENDS HIKARI FOR THE RIDE!

Persephone: Now this bitch hits the ropes and comes back off the rebound. JAMIE DECIDES TO LEAVE HIS FEET LIKE AN IDIOT AND TRIES TO GO FOR A FRANKENSTEINER–

Rich Russillo: HIKARI MANAGED TO BLOCK IT LONG ENOUGH TO KEEP JAMIE UP IN THE AIR AND SPIKE JAMIE DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB! WHAT A COUNTER!

Persephone: Jamie hit the back of his head hard on impact. More damage to that thick skull of his and he hasn’t been the same since he married that Silicone Ava Bitch.

James Peters: Jamie is starting to roll over as Hikari hits the ropes one more time AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK THAT TURNS JAMIE INSIDE OUT AS HIKARI GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

Persephone: Of course, Jamie kicks out and this match continues on. Oh how happy I am right now. Just beat the hell out of each other and make this worth my while.

Rich Russillo: Of course the fact this match has been very competitive doesn’t make a difference to you does it, Persephone?

Persephone: If it was a Luis match? Yes. Since it isn’t… HELL NO! This is a waste of my time and a waste of my patience.

James Peters: Hikari is picking up Jamie and brings him back to his feet and whips him to the ropes. Jamie comes back AND HIKARI GOES FOR A BACK ELBOW–

Rich Russillo: JAMIE DUCKS THE ELBOW SHOT AND PUTS ON THE BRAKES! Hikari turns around AND THIS TIME JAMIE IS ABLE TO HIT THE SUPERKICK! RIGHT ON THE JAW!

James Peters: Jamie grabs Hikari before she can fall to the mat. Jamie has Hikari in the back suplex position BEFORE LIFTING HER UP IN THE AIR AND TRANSITIONING HER RIGHT INTO THE PILEDRIVER!

Persephone: Jamie calls that “Into the Dreamscape”. Stupid name because my dreamscape involves me and Luis on a beach away from all you idiots. But it is always entertaining watching these losers getting dropped on their heads.

Rich Russillo: Hikari isn’t moving after that piledriver. Jamie rolls Hikari over and hooks the leg for the cover. Will “Into the Dreamscape” send Hikari into dreamland?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!

James Peters: HIKARI KICKS OUT! HIKARI GETS HER SHOULDER UP AT TWO! That was a fear close near fall and this amazing match will continue on. Jamie was so close to picking up the pin there.

Persephone: Oh yes. The fact that this “amazing” match is still going on brings such joy and happiness into my heart. Luis, I miss you so much.

Rich Russillo: Now is not the time for a blind date. Look at Jamie going back to the right hands as he keeps striking Hikari in the face.

Persephone: If I didn’t mention Luis on commentary, I would go absolutely insane because these matches and sitting with you two for too long can cause me to go crazy. Save me, Luis.

Rich Russillo: Jamie wants to weaken Hikari even more as he pulls her back to her feet AND QUICKLY EXECUTES A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! HIKARI LANDS HARD ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!

James Peters: Hikari is not moving after the suplex and Jamie believes that this is the perfect moment to hit a potential match finishing move as he decides to drag Hikari back over to the corner.

Rich Russillo: He has Hikari right where he wants her as he decides to make his way back up to the top rope as he starts the climb.

Persephone: It won’t work. Going to the top rope too many times eventually leads to failure. He’ll learn that.

James Peters: JAMIE WAS TRYING TO GET HIS FOOTING ON THE TOP ROPE, BUT HIKARI GOT BACK TO HER FEET FAST ENOUGH TO GET HER BALANCE AND HIT THE ROPES!

Persephone: Jamie is doing whatever he can to keep his balance, but it looks like he is fighting a losing battle. What did I tell you?

Rich Russillo: Jamie fought hard to keep his balance, BUT HE COULDN’T STAY ON HIS FEET AND HE LANDS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! WHAT A PAINFUL LANDING!

Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! With the way Jamie landed, I don’t think there will be any more little Jamie’s running around anytime soon.

James Peters: Jamie is certainly feeling some pain where he landed, but that gives Hikari her chance to climb up onto the top turnbuckle.

Rich Russillo: Hikari finds her footing and she has the bodyscissors applied and she has Jamie in position on that top rope. Oh they need to be careful up there! This is going to cause some

James Peters: THEY BOTH COME OFF THE TOP ROPE AND KANNO FALLS INTO THE KNEELING PILEDRIVER! THE “IDOL STAR DROP” FROM HIKARI KANNO AND JAMIE COULD BE UNCONSCIOUS!

Persephone: OH YES! THAT WAS SO BRUTAL! ABOUT TIME THAT DUMB BITCH DID SOMETHING TO GET MY INTEREST!

Rich Russillo: HOLY SHIT! THAT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS MOVE RIGHT THERE! THE “IDOL STAR DROP” COULD’VE BROKE JAMIE’S NECK! HIKARI ROLLS JAMIE OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!

Persephone: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! WHY DID JAMIE KICK OUT? THIS MATCH COULD HAVE BEEN OVER, BUT HIS PERSISTENCE RUINED IT! LEARN HOW TO DO YOUR JOB RIGHT!

Rich Russillo: That’s exactly what they are doing within this amazing match! Just sit back and enjoy the action, love.

James Peters: JAMIE IS BARELY MOVING AFTER BEING SPIKED ON HIS HEAD AND HIKARI LOOKS READY TO FINISH THIS MAT— HOLD ON! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? LISTEN TO THE REACTION FROM THE CROWD!

Persephone: This match was close to being over and the crowd is booing loudly. Who in the hell or what in the hell is threatening to ruin my happiness?

Rich Russillo: IT’S HARPER LEE! HARPER LEE IS COMING DOWN TO THE RING! SHE IS MOVING A LITTLE GINGERLY AND I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY! HARPER LOOKS PISSED RIGHT NOW!

Persephone: Oh naturally. Who cares, BUT WHAT IN THE HELL IS THAT BITCH DOING HERE? JUST WHEN THIS MATCH WAS STARTING TO GET GOOD!

Rich Russillo: Good? The match was on its way to being over.

Persephone: Yeah. Duh. That’s the best part. What’s your point?

James Peters: Harper Lee wants payback for that little attack that Hikari did earlier. Harper has just made it to ringside AND HIKARI GRABS A HANDFUL OF HARPER LEE’S HAIR AND PULLS HER ONTO THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: Hikari steps out onto the apron AND THESE TWO ARE JUST BEATING THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER ON THE APRON! THE REFEREE HASN’T EVEN NOTICED WHAT IS GOING ON BECAUSE THEY’VE BEEN CHECKING ON JAMIE!

Persephone: Who in the hell cares? If these two kill each other, then it’s two less dumb bitches on the roster and more time for Luis to grace my presence. Never looking at the bright side.

James Peters: Forget your bright side right now. These two women hate each other and are fighting again.

Rich Russillo: Hikari was looking to get the upper hand in this brawl, BUT HARPER LEE JUST CLAWED OUT HIKARI’S EYES! HIKARI IS BLINDED RIGHT NOW AS HARPER GETS FREE FROM HIKARI–

James Peters: OH MY GAWD! WHAT A RIGHT HOOK FROM HARPER LEE! “DRAGON FIST” CONNECTS RIGHT ON THE JAW AND THAT WAS ALMOST A KNOCKOUT PUNCH AS HIKARI FALLS BACK INTO THE RING!

Persephone: This bitch is an absolute idiot. She fell right into Harper’s trap and she paid the price for that. The referee, who is also an idiot, was with Jamie the whole time and didn’t see what happened. Hikari is now just starting to get back to her feet.

Rich Russillo: THAT GAVE JAMIE ENOUGH TIME TO RECOVER AND CLIMB TO THE SECOND ROPE! HIKARI TURNS AROUND AND JAMIE JUMPS OFF THE SECOND ROPE DELIVERING “IN EXCELSIS”! BEAUTIFUL BICYCLE KNEE BY THE ACE!

James Peters: HIKARI CAUGHT THE KNEE RIGHT IN THE FACE OFF OF “IN EXCELSIS” THANKS TO THE DISTRACTION FROM HARPER LEE! HIKARI ISN’T MOVING AND IT’S ACADEMIC AT THIS POINT AS JAMIE ROLLS HIKARI OVER FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Kashmir’ starts playing again as Jamie starts rolling off of Hikari. Meanwhile, Harper looks on in amusement at the trouble she caused as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match. )

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… JAMIE ‘O HARA!!!

James Peters: What a hell of a match between two amazing competitors. It was unfortunate that funny business occurred at the end of the match.

Persephone: Leave it to that bitch Harper Lee to wanna try and get the spotlight on herself. Hikari should have known that Harper wants the spotlight all to herself. That’s what cost her the match.

(Jamie is back to his feet and the referee raises his arm in victory before going back to check on Hikari. Jamie leaves the ring and passes Harper, who is still watching Hikari in great delight after causing her to lose before she slowly walks up the entrance ramp.)

Rich Russillo: You have to give credit to Hikari Kanno for the effort she put into this match. She looked to have the match in hand and possibly would have won if it wasn’t for Harper Lee.

Persephone: I don’t have to give either of those bitches anything. I just want them to beat the hell out of each other so bad that I don’t have to see either of them ever again.

James Peters: Things are only starting to heat up between Hikari and Harper and things are only going to get hotter from here. Regardless, Jamie O’Hara walks away with the victory and we offer him

(The final shot has Harper staring down at the ring with a devilish smirk on her face before cutting to Hikari, who is getting to her feet and glaring at Harper for sticking her nose where it didn’t belong as the camera cuts elsewhere.)

(Commercial for the upcoming Dragon Ball: Daima web series.)

(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits, and the crowd once again explodes with cheers for the Universal Women’s Champion, who had appeared earlier in the night to discuss her open challenge. Minerva begins walking out, and like earlier she is holding a microphone in her hand. She carries her Championship on her shoulder, and she begins making her way down the ramp as the cheers continue.)

James Peters: Minerva is on her way to the ring, and I think we all know why. She wants to know who the challenger for her Universal Women’s Championship is, and she almost got an answer, but… A lot happened.

Rich Russillo: Hikari Kanno attacked Harper Lee before she could even think of getting that Championship match, leaving Minerva without an answer regarding her next challenger. With that said, it looks like we’re having a bit of a redo.

Persephone: I can’t really think of anyone I want to accept. Can she just leave instead? She doesn’t need to defend the title.

(Minerva enters the ring, and the cheers continue as ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ fades out. Minerva has a grin on her face, and after a few seconds she begins to speak.)

Minerva: Well, I was out here earlier because I wanted to find out who my opponent would be. I opened the door for any woman on the roster, and unfortunately, that seemed to include those who were already busy with others. I thought that my open challenge had been answered, but it looks like we’ll be trying this again. This time around I see no need to explain myself. We all know why I’m here, and I’m sure that there’s a lot of women in the back right now that have been waiting for an opportunity like this. Whoever walks out here will be my next challenger for the Universal Women’s Championship, meaning that you’ll have the opportunity to prove yourself, to win your first Championship, or to just add another Championship to your collection. Whatever it is you’re looking for you’ll need to get past me in order to get it, so let’s not waste any more time than we already have. If you want a shot at my Universal Women’s Championship, get out here.

(Minerva waits as the fans cheer, and it wouldn’t take too long for her to receive the answer she was looking for. ‘Bad Romance’ by Lady Gaga hits, and those cheers grow even louder as Holly Arrow begins walking out with a microphone in her hand. Minerva looks amused by this as Holly begins walking down the ramp, staring directly at the Champion.)

James Peters: WOW! This is something I didn’t expect! It looks like Holly Arrow will be the one answering the open challenge!

Rich Russillo: This should be good! We know how amazing of a competitor Holly is, and she’s talked about wanting the Universal Women’s Championship in the past! It makes sense that she’s the one that answered the open challenge, she wanted something like this!

Persephone: I don’t care if it makes sense. It’s boring, and I don’t like it. Can someone come out and attack Holly now?

(Holly Arrow enters the ring, and her entrance music begins to fade out. The fans are still cheering, and Minerva begins to speak.)

Minerva: Holly, I have no problem putting this Championship on the line against you, but before I do I have to ask whether or not this will be a waste of time. I was there when your old friend got attacked earlier tonight, and I know that the two of you have your own personal issues. I don’t have to worry about you getting taken out before I have the chance to face you, do I?

Holly Arrow: If I was willing to let Harper screw me out of this opportunity, I wouldn’t be out here. Besides, for now I’m willing to let Hikari deal with her.

(A grin appears on Minerva’s face after hearing this.)

Minerva: Good. So Holly, are you ready for the toughest match of your career?

(Minerva raises her Universal Women’s Championship, and the fans begin to cheer. Holly doesn’t take her eyes off of the Champion, and after a few seconds she begins to respond with a more serious look on her face.)

Holly Arrow: I didn’t just return to EAW so that I could tear Harper apart. As much as she’s done to me, and as much as I want to destroy her, I am more than that. I have a career beyond Harper Lee and after what happened to me back at Wicked Games I was in a place where I had no choice but to leave everything behind. I had to try to forget about everything I wanted to do. I had to try and ignore my desires to accomplish what I hadn’t before, but I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t let my career end like that. I couldn’t forget about the many things I haven’t done yet, and at the very top of that list is winning a Championship I’ve competed for way too many times for me to still not have a single victory under my name. I wanted that Universal Women’s Championship for a very long time Minerva, so you don’t need to ask whether or not I’m ready. I’ve been ready for a while now, and when the two of us enter the ring I will make sure I leave with that Championship.

(Holly points towards the Universal Women’s Championship, which Minerva had placed back on her shoulder. The fans are once again cheering, and Minerva begins to speak once again.)

Minerva: I understand where you’re coming from, Holly. You’ve had a lot of setbacks, some of which took some time before you could recover from. If you wanted this Championship more than anything else I couldn’t blame you, but I hope you understand that none of this means I’ll just let you take the title from me, either. My last two opponents were Usagi Senshi and ARIA, two women who also wanted this Championship for the sake of proving themselves. Like you, neither of them have ever held a World Championship. They believed that I was going to be their stepping stone, that I’d be the reason they finally become World Champions. They were wrong, so what are you bringing that they haven’t?

Holly Arrow: Do you need to ask? I have respect for ARIA, much more than I had in the past honestly, but the two of us are very different competitors and you know this. The match we’re going to have will be nothing like what you’ve dealt with throughout your reign so far, and I’m sure you know that yourself. It’s not just about the fact that I wrestle in a way the rest of your opponents do not. It’s not just about the experience I have in major matches like this. This is literally why I am here, Minerva. Holding that Championship for the first time in my life, being able to call myself a World Champion, that’s what is keeping me going. You’re not facing someone that’s just looking to take their career to the next level. You’re facing someone that means it when they say they’ll be holding absolutely nothing back once we get in the ring. What this means to anyone else and what this means to me are two completely different things, so it’s not going to be so easy just taking me out and adding another title defense to your resume. One way or another I will leave with that Championship.

Minerva: It doesn’t matter whether or not it’s easy. What matters is if I beat you at all, and trust me Holly, there’s no reason I can’t. I get how much this means to you, but even if you weren’t around at the time, I’m sure by now you know who I beat for this Championship and what it took for me to get here. It wasn’t easy. Even my last few title defenses weren’t easy, because regardless of whether they won or lost, Usagi and ARIA did everything they possibly could to beat me. Those two were also two different types of people with completely different styles, yet I welcomed those challenges and I took them down like a World Champion does. You can bring your very best, Holly. This is the toughest challenge you’ve faced yet, so I’d expect you to do so. I can tell you now though, you won’t be winning this match. Don’t forget what kind of Champion I am when we enter the ring. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it one more time just so you have no choice but to understand. It doesn’t matter who I am up against. If you’re challenging me for my Championship, I will win no matter what it takes.

(There is a staredown between the two women in the ring, who both have been passionate about holding the Universal Women’s Championship.)

Holly Arrow: We’ll see soon enough. I won’t take away any of the things you’ve done as Champion. You’ve had a great reign, especially for a Champion that’s invited anyone to challenge her all throughout her title reign, so I can’t even blame you for having the confidence you do right now. I just can’t let an opportunity like this slip past me without me making the most of it. I’ve been in this position too many times now. The Extreme Elimination Chamber, Ms. Extreme, even Harper. I’ve competed for that Championship time and time again and I’ve constantly come up short, but that was years ago. I’m capable of far more now than I was back then, and this is my opportunity to prove that. You can feel free to believe what you want now, but once that bell rings and your title is on the line, you’ll need to keep your word and bring everything you possibly can to our match, because that’ll be the bare minimum necessary to keep me down.

Minerva: Trust me, you don’t have to worry about me not trying my best. No matter who walked out here I was going to give this next defense my all. It just happened to be you, so you’ll get me at my best. I will walk into this match prepared to do whatever it takes, and soon enough we’ll see just how ready you are to hold a World Championship. I’ll see you at Grand Rampage, Holly.

(The fans cheer, and the two women continue to stare at each other before ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ begins to play once more. Minerva would break the staredown, walking past Holly and making her way out of the ring, having said everything she needed to about her upcoming Championship match.)

James Peters: There you have it! It looks like these two will be taking each other on at Grand Rampage with the Universal Women’s Championship on the line, and this is one hell of a match up! I think everyone in attendance is looking forward to this one!

Rich Russillo: Yeah, and why wouldn’t they be? Holly Arrow and Minerva for the Universal Women’s Championship, this is the kind of match to look forward to at Grand Rampage! Minerva wanted a challenger and put out this open challenge just so she can find one. Well, she found a great one!

Persephone: Ehh… Does Holly even win big matches? I already had to watch Minerva defend against other losers. I’m not interested in this unless it gets bloody.

(Minerva begins walking up the ramp, raising her Universal Women’s Championship in the process. As she heads up the ramp Holly is seen in the ring staring at her, and she looks focused ahead of her future Championship match, ready for this World title opportunity. Minerva makes her way to the back, and as the camera shows one more shot of Holly still in the ring, the camera fades away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage.)

(‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney and Wings hits. The camera pans towards the stage, and after some time, Jack Ripley begins to walk out. Jack is already holding a microphone in his hand, and he doesn’t seem to be too happy following the events of Shock Value. Jack begins walking down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)

James Peters: We know that lately Jack Ripley has been a bit unsure of what’s next for him, and losing back at Shock Value couldn’t have made things any better. Pain for Pride is approaching, so he’ll need to do something.

Rich Russillo: Well Jack has a mic in his hand, so I’m sure he’s about to talk about his future now. What it is he plans to say is the real question here, and that’s something we’ll just have to wait and see.

Persephone: Why? I don’t have any interest in what he has to say. Can’t he just go away?

(Jack slides into the ring, and before long his entrance music begins to fade out. Jack waits a moment, thinking before finally beginning to speak.)

Jack Ripley: I wish I could be as excited about the road to Pain for Pride as a lot of the other people on the roster, but these days it seems like every time I have even the slightest bit of hope for my future, it’s crushed almost immediately. Pain for Pride is only a few months and it’s just going to get closer as time goes by, yet as it stands right now I have no idea what’s ahead of me. I don’t know if I’ll be competing for a World Championship. I don’t know if I’ll be competing for a Championship at all, because every time I’ve tried to get in the title picture this season, something went wrong. I thought that things would be different this season now that I had a change in scenery, but clearly that wasn’t enough. I’m not doing much better than I did last season, and as much as I want to say that I’m just going to change that and right the many wrongs I’ve faced over the last few months, I can’t guarantee that I will. That’s the kind of mindset I’ve been left with these days… But if any of you know even a single thing about me, you’d know that this doesn’t mean I’ll be giving up.

Jack Ripley: See, there’s still one way for me to end this season on a good note, and all I have to do is win one match. I’ve competed in it before and I’ve never been able to do it in the past. Whether or not I’ll even do it this year remains to be seen, but whether I like it or not this season won’t be over for the next few months, and I’m not going to waste these opportunities letting time go by without even making an attempt to get where I know I belong. Grand Rampage is coming up, and it’s not like I have anything better to do right now. I wanted that EAW Championship shot and I didn’t get it, so I’m gonna do whatever it takes to make sure I get that shot at the biggest event of the year in the main event. I’ve taken a backseat for far too long and it’s about time I become a two time World Champion. That won’t happen if I keep letting these opportunities pass me by, so right now I’m gonna do something about it. I’m entering the Grand Rampage match, and I’m going to win.

(Before the fans could even react, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits. Jack Ripley turns towards the stage, a bit annoyed seeing Cameron Ella Ava begin to walk out. Cameron is also holding a microphone in her hand, and she has a smirk on her face as she begins walking down the ramp.)

James Peters: I can’t say I expected this! Jack Ripley just announced that he’s going to enter the Grand Rampage match, but now Cameron Ella Ava is here too! This was a surprising turn of events!

Rich Russillo: Why is she interrupting Jack, though? That’s something I’m interested in finding out, as Cameron was also one of the Elitists that failed to win that EAW Championship opportunity back at Shock Value.

Persephone: Now we have two overrated losers out here. Great. Where’s Luis when you need him. :mjcry:.

(Cameron Ella Ava walks up the steel steps, entering the ring. Her entrance music begins to fade out, and she begins speaking.)

Cameron Ella Ava: I hear you, Jack. You’re not happy with how the season went, and with Pain for Pride coming up you want to make sure things change, but… Do you really think Grand Rampage is the way for you to do that?

Jack Ripley: We’ll have to see. If I lose then it’ll be another disappointment to add to the list. If I don’t, I finally main event Pain for Pride. What does it matter to you, anyway?

Cameron Ella Ava: It doesn’t, but listening to you throw this pity party and cry about your losses gets pretty tiring. You’re not the only one that’s had a rough season, and you’re definitely not the only one who wants the opportunity to change things for themselves. I’ve known you for a long time Jack so I know what you’re capable of. I’ve seen what you can do when you’re at your best, but when you talk about these opportunities I think you forget that there are Elitists far better than you on this brand that have been waiting for the exact same opportunities to come their way. You had opportunities and you didn’t capitalize on them. That’s fine, but if you couldn’t win back then, what makes you think you’ll win at Grand Ramage when you’re clearly not at the level you want to be at? This isn’t your match to win-

Jack Ripley: Then whose is it? I know I’m not the only one that’s taken some losses. After all, you’re standing in the ring with me right now. You had two back to back EAW Championship matches and for some reason still got to compete in that match at Shock Value just to screw that up too. Nobody can say they’ve been in this position for as long as I have though, and you’re not going to convince me that anyone on the roster wants to change their situation as much as I do. If you had to put up with what I have since losing the Answers World Championship you would’ve called it quits by now Cameron, so unless there’s a real point to you being here, you can just leave. I already said everything I needed to say. I’m winning the Grand Rampage match, and whatever happens happens.

(Cameron doesn’t look too impressed by Jack’s words. She remains silent for a bit, shaking her head before beginning to respond.)

Cameron Ella Ava: Alright, Jack. Just so you know I do have a point to being out here, and I think you of all people should be paying close attention to it. I’ll tell you what’s gonna happen at Grand Rampage, and it’s not you somehow winning the whole thing and making it to the Pain for Pride main event. You’re going to be thrown over that top rope, you’re gonna have to watch someone else take yet another opportunity from you, and you’re gonna have to find some other way to get on the Pain for Pride card. I’m out here because I wanted to let you know that you’re not the only Elitist interested in entering this year’s Grand Rampage. I’ll be entering the Grand Rampage too, and I’m the one that’s going to win.

(Cheers come from the crowd after hearing this, but Jack Ripley doesn’t look too amused after hearing this.)

Jack Ripley: So you think you’ll be the one to take this away from me?

Cameron Ella Ava: Are you expecting to prove me wrong? I know you lost the hope you had back at the start of the season, but you can’t pretend that you’ve been performing exceptionally well or anything. You haven’t been doing great, and unless you can somehow quickly turn things around within these next few weeks, I don’t know how you could even pretend that the Grand Rampage match is yours to win. I want to be a World Champion again, and beyond that I want to end this season in the main event of Pain for Pride. I have no reason not to believe I’m capable of doing it, Jack, so I’ll be entering the Grand Rampage and winning it for the first time in my career, adding that to my list of achievements before doing what I’ve been trying to do all season. You’re not going to stop me from doing that, so you might as well use this time to figure out what’s next.

Jack Ripley: You’re one to talk. I don’t care what you think about my chances as long as you’re still convincing yourself you’ll be winning a World Championship this season. I’m sure we’ll eventually see each other in the Grand Rampage match, so if you have some kind of point to prove you can feel free to prove it once we’re both in the ring. Maybe after I throw you over the top rope and you’re left directionless you’ll start to understand where I’ve been coming from.

Cameron Ella Ava: Well if you think that’s what’s going to happen, that’s fine. Think what you want, just try not to be surprised when this doesn’t go how you wanted it to. I’m not worried about you, Jack. I told you that I’d be the one winning the Grand Rampage match, and I don’t intend to let you be the reason I’m not in the Pain for Pride main event.

Jack Ripley: You won’t get a choice. If we were able to choose how these things played out I would’ve already won a Grand Rampage ages ago. That’s not how this works though, so I’ve had to take the time and gain experience in a match like that all without ever actually winning. This year might not even be any different, but I already said what I wanted. I want to do what I haven’t done before. I want to fight for that World Championship at the biggest show of the year, and if you get in the way, I’ll throw you over the top rope and ruin your chances of competing for a World title. I’ll see you at Grand Rampage, Cameron. Just don’t blame me when you miss out on that main event.

(Once Jack stops speaking, he walks past Cameron and begins walking out of the ring. ‘Live and Let Die’ begins to play once again, and Cameron doesn’t say anything, instead just watching as Jack Ripley begins walking back up the ramp.)

James Peters: Well there we have it! Two former World Champions and Hall of Famers will be entering the Grand Rampage match! Jack Ripley and Cameron Ella Ava, two of Voltage’s best! This is already shaping up to be an exciting Grand Rampage match!

Rich Russillo: Already it looks like this is starting to bring out that competitive side of these Elitists as Jack and Cameron went back and forth, both stating that they intend to win the Grand Rampage match! This will definitely be a great match, and who knows who will win!?

Persephone: I know. Luis is in the Grand Rampage, and that’s all I needed to hear. Those two losers don’t stand a chance, and neither does anyone else.

(Jack Ripley is seen walking back up the ramp, heading to the back as Cameron Ella Ava remains in the ring. The camera cuts to Cameron, who seems to be ready for the upcoming Grand Rampage match, before beginning to fade away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Grand Rampage, where Minerva defends the Universal Women’s Championship against Holly Arrow.)

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

Bella Braxton: The following contest is a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight!!!

Crowd: JAPJFPOASJFPOJSAPFOSAPFJOPASJFPOASJFOPSAJFSOA

Bella Braxton: And is is for the EAW Specialists Championship!!!

(’21st CENTURY BITCH’ by Holy Wars hits to cheers from the crowd.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first from Key West, Florida she is “La Desperada” MIAAAAAAAAAAAA SANTORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

(Mia Santoro is shown making her entrance first as she examines all of the weapons that have been placed around ringside for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight. A bartender is shown at a bar counter and greeting Mia and giving her a shot glass with one on the house. Mia downs the shot before entering the ring to cheers.)

Persephone: Damn she’s going to be drunk going into the match? Very unprofessional.

Rich Russillo: I think she will be alright. That was probably a non-alcoholic drink. Probably. Regardless Mia looks ready to go and ready to win a championship!!!

James Peters: Mia Santoro most definitely wants to win this match and the championship and will be going all out to make that happen. Tonight could most definitely be her night! Especially in an environment like this…

(The camera pans around ringside showing various potential weapons. A bar counter is set up at the entrance with a number of glasses. There is also a shelf with a number of shillelaghs on it which will no doubt be used during the upcoming match.)

( ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo hits to loud boos from the crowd.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing next from Cancun, Mexico she is “El Alma de La Familia” BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIANA HILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Brianna Hill is shown making her way down to the ring. Unlike everyone else she is not wearing Irish or St. Patrick’s Day colors instead she is wearing Mexican colors as she makes her way down to the ring with a Mexican flag draped over her shoulders.)

Rich Russillo: Well it is too bad that there is green on the Mexican flag otherwise we might have to pinch her.

(Brianna Hill is shown ignoring the bartender at the pub and refusing the drink that he offers her.)

Brianna Hill: (off-mic) Oh nah. I am not touching that disgusting Irish swill. I only drink the finest tequila. Get that basura away from me right now!

James Peters: Damn. Brianna Hill showing disrespect to the bartender of our ringside Irish pub. What a piece of shit! I hope she loses.

Persephone: She’s not wrong. I would much rather be drinking tequila with Luis than sipping this EAW issued Aquafina bottled water that we are forced to drink every single week while watching terrible matches.

(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan hits to heavy boos from the audience as a black and white filter covers the screen.)

Bella Braxton: And introducing last but not least… she is the reigning and defending EAW Specialists Champion of the World… she is “The ETERNAL” BEAAAAAAAAAA VALENTINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Bea Valentine makes her way down to the ring accompanied by Cornelius. Cornelius attempts to touch up her makeup on the ramp but she shoos him off and he heads backstage. Bea makes her way down to the ring ignoring the jeers of the crowd as she stops at the bar where the Irish pub bartender offers her a drink.)

Bea Valentine: (off-mic) How dare you! I shall not touch the demon drink!

(Bea Valentine slaps the bartender hard across the face before entering the ring and relinquishing the EAW Specialists Championship.)

Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine has quickly become one of the greatest EAW Specialists Champions that we have ever had. But tonight could be the night that it all comes to an end for her!!!

James Peters: It feels that no matter what kind of match they put her in, Bea Valentine always manages to come out the winner. But her luck has to run out one day or another. In this St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight we will find out if Bea truly has the luck of the Irish!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Our main event is officially underway as all three competitors square off in the ring! Mia Santoro immediately charges in at Bea Valentine pummeling her hard right into the corner as Brianna Hill watches on. Mia lighting up Bea with shots to the gut and apparently Brianna is going to just stand by and watch as her opponents tear each other apart in the early goings of this match. Probably a good strategy. Mia is really going in but wait nevermind! Here comes Brianna from behind with a shot to the gut to Mia! Brianna grabs the arm of Mia and whips her across the ring… Brianna catches Mia as she runs back across… no! Mia leaps towards Brianna with a rushing forearm taking Brianna down to the mat! Mia then immediately turns back to Bea and takes her down with a Running Clothesline as well! Brianna is getting back up as Mia runs off the ropes with a Dropkick to the side of Brianna sending her sprawling across the canvas.

James Peters: Mia Santoro is rolling and I am not sure that even she expected to take control of this match so early but she has as she has dropped both of her opponents in the ring! Bea Valentine is shown desperately rolling out of the ring as Mia drops Brianna Hill with a Superkick right to the jaw! No wait! Brianna caught the leg of Mia! But Mia wrenches her leg free and kicks Brianna several times in the gut sending her falling backwards into the corner. Brianna staggers backwards to the corner as Mia turns around to see Bea rushing in at her! But Mia caught her just in time! Mia sidesteps the attack from Bea and throws her into the corner sandwiching right into Brianna! Both competitors in the corner now and what does Mia have planned next?!? Mia runs the ropes and comes charging back in with a Stinger Splash to the corner crushing both opponents up against each other with as much momentum as she can muster!

Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro grabs Bea Valentine and whips her across the ring to the opposite corner. She then grabs Brianna Hill and does the same! Both opponents collide once again in the corner as Mia follows it up with a running Clothesline into the corner her arm smashing up against both opponents in the corner! Mia is somehow dominating this thing like it is a Handicap Match or something! Brianna collapses to the mat as Mia catches Bea in the face with a Superkick dropping her as well! Mia is the last woman standing and can she carry this momentum to a Specialists Championship victory?!?! Mia slides into the cover on Bea!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

James Peters: No! Quick kickout by Bea Valentine! The Specialists Champion still has a lot of fight left in her!

Persephone: Can she not tho?

Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro briefly considers pinning Brianna Hill as well but Brianna is already up before her! Brianna charges in and takes Mia out with a Clothesline to the back of the neck! Mia rolls away from Brianna who grabs her by the hair and yanks her up to her feet. Brianna throws Mia into the corner… No! Mia holds the arm of Brianna and redirects her to send Brianna flipping over the top rope and falls to the outside of the ring! Mia about to go to the outside as well but Bea Valentine is back up and grabs Mia from behind before she can leave the ring! Bea grabs Mia and connects with a Backstabber in the middle of the ring! Mia just got wrecked! The champion now dragging Mia out into the middle of the ring before bouncing off the ropes and hitting a rolling knee drop across the face! Mia back up holding her nose in pain as Bea grabs her and tosses her over the top rope as well! No! Mia does the same thing she did with Brianna! Holds the arm and redirects Bea to be thrown over the top rope and crashes to the outside right next to Brianna!

James Peters: Mia Santoro the last woman standing within the ring as both of her opponents struggle to get back to their feet on the outside. Mia grabs the top rope as she throws herself over the top rope to come down on her opponents on the outside of the ring! High risk maneuver here from Mia!!! Wait look out! Brianna Hill just grabbed Bea Valentine and threw her in the way using her as a human shield to take all the damage from Mia’s lunge to the outside! Smart thinking there from Brianna who just saved herself and both her opponents are sprawled out on the outside of the ring. Mia slowly back up as she turns around…

Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro eats a shillelagh strike right to the gut from Brianna Hill! Brianna using one of those Saint Patrick’s Day Pub weapons that have been left lying around ringside and just drove that thing right into the gut of Mia! Mia crumples down to the mat as Brianna hits her again with the shillelagh right to the back connecting right into her spine! Such force! Such damage! Brianna now looking to capitalize here. Brianna pulls Mia back up to her feet but she isn’t taking her back to the ring! Instead she is taking her to the St. Patrick’s Day pub bar counter that has been set up near the entrance! Brianna goes in to slam Mia head first into the bar counter! But Mia is fighting back! Mia fighting back with a hard elbow to the gut of Brianna! Mia now fighting back with shots to the face! Mia then grabs Brianna and throws her towards the bar counter… no! Brianna reverses it! Brianna sends Mia flying into the bar counter as she slides across it knocking her skull into all of the glasses and bottles atop the counter! Mia is left covered in shards of glass and alcohol as she collapses on top of the bar counter and isn’t moving!

James Peters: The bartender will definitely not be pleased about this. Mia Santoro falls off the top of the bar counter crashing down to the ground. Brianna Hill grabs her and pulls her back up and smashes her head hard across the barricade. Brianna going in smashing Mia’s skull in before grabbing her and whipping her hard back first into the steel steps at ringside! Mia is laid out as Brianna turns back towards the ring where Bea Valentine has rolled inside. Brianna enters the ring going after Bea-

Persephone: The referee counts all three of them out and the match ends!

Rich Russillo: No that is not what happens at all!!! But Bea Valentine does cut Brianna Hill off as she enters the ropes! Bea charges in and kicks the side of Brianna’s skull as she enters into the ring! Brianna collapses on the apron and that was a smart move by Bea who is now on her feet in the ring and shaking off the damage that has been done to her so far. Brianna rolls under the bottom rope into the ring and Bea grabs her and tosses her down in the corner! Bea lighting Brianna up with repeated strikes to the head as Bea has suddenly taken control of the match just as fast as I thought Brianna had. Bea pulls Brianna out of the corner out into the middle of the ring and goes for a Scoop Slam! But Brianna ducks around behind Bea landing on her feet! Brianna whips Bea around… But Bea connects with a thumb to the eyes! Dirty tactics from Bea as Brianna falls up against the ropes! Brianna comes back towards Bea… who lays her out with a Spinning Back Fist to the head!

James Peters: Brianna Hill down as Bea Valentine looks to take advantage! Bea off the ropes… Running Senton down to the mat! Bea gets all of it and goes for the cover!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Kickout by Brianna Hill! Even Bea Valentine probably knew she didn’t have the match won there. Bea turns back towards Brianna and lays into her fighting her with strikes up against the ropes. Bea whips Brianna off the ropes… but Brianna comes running back at high speed! Brianna with a Running Big Boot! She gets all of it and takes Bea’s head off sending her spinning down to the mat! Bea stumbles her way back up and throws herself at Brianna… but Brianna side steps it going around behind Bea and takes her down with a Swinging Neckbreaker!!! Brianna gets all of it and goes to the cover on Bea but Bea rolls away swiftly into the corner. Very intelligent from Bea… but the moment she pulls herself up in the corner… Brianna comes charging in with a running Clothesline! She gets all of it! Brianna then backs up and levels Bea with yet another Running Clothesline.

James Peters: Brianna Hill goes to whip Bea Valentine across the ring. Reversal! Brianna comes back across the ring as Bea goes for a Back Toss… but Brianna has it scouted and connects with a running kick to the jaw of Bea! Bea goes staggering back… But look out here comes Mia Santoro rolling back into the ring!

Persephone: What? I thought she gave up and left…

Rich Russillo: Unfortunately for her opponents that is not the case! Mia Santoro charges in with a Leaping Double Clothesline taking down both Brianna Hill and Bea Valentine! Mia making her return to the action with a momentous maneuver! Brianna back up as Mia whips her into the corner… but Brianna bursts out of the corner with a Running Knee Strike ramming hard into Mia sending her down to the mat. Bea is still down from the Clothesline as she almost rolls out of the ring but instead uses the ropes to pull herself up. Bea with a Superkick on Brianna! No! Brianna ducks it and goes for a Double Underhook Facebuster on Bea! But what the hell… Mia somehow ran up to the top rope and leaps off! Flying Crossbody to Brianna connects! Where did Mia get that kind of energy from?!?!

James Peters: But Mia Santoro hurt herself with that move too and can’t capitalize for the pin! All three competitors are down now as we are left with a draw. A stalemate. All three competitors slowly back up to their feet. Mia and Bea Valentine get back up first… Mia off the ropes… Spinning Elbow Strike to the skull of Bea! Bea goes down as Mia grabs the legs of Bea and flips over pinning the shoulders of the champion to the mat! The cover!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-

Rich Russillo: But Brianna Hill gets back up and rushes in to break up the cover! Not even a two count there before Brianna broke it up! She’s not going to let this match get away from her without a fight!!! Brianna now rolling out of the ring as she grabs a shillelagh from outside the ring and returns inside looking to lay out Mia with it!!! But Mia has her scouted! Mia reaches into her pocket and tosses something hard right into the face of Brianna!

James Peters: What the hell is that?!?!?

(A replay shows that Mia Santoro whipped a stack of golden coins right into the face of Brianna Hill!)

Persephone: Oh so she’s a leprechaun now? I’m out.

Rich Russillo: But Mia Santoro is not done! She is putting those golden coins into a bag as she spins it around approaching Brianna Hill with dark intentions! But Bea Valentine jumps her from behind! Bea grabs the sack of coins from Mia and begins to whip her hard across the back with them! Bea has snapped and now she is hitting Brianna across the back with that bag of golden coins as well! Bea is going to make sure that she is the only one to find the gold at the end of the rainbow.

Persephone: :mjlol: We are definitely getting sued for this match. Our Irish fans seething rn. Very offensive tbqh.

James Peters: Well speaking of offensive it is clear that Bea Valentine is going all in on that offense! Bea running the ropes and connects with a Running Punt Kick to the side of Brianna Hill’s skull! No! Brianna moves out of the way! Brianna rolling away holding her back in pain but she is back up… But Mia Santoro is back up and hits hard forearm strikes to the skull of Brianna knocking her down! Bea from behind kicks Mia into the corner before charging in! But Mia ducks a Clothesline and jumps to the top rope! But Bea trips her up! Bea lifts Mia up to the top rope and throws repeated strikes to the back of the head. Mia making her way up to the second rope and grabbing Mia! Looking to go for a Back Drop from the top rope! But Brianna is back up to prevent that from happening! Brianna grabs Bea and yanks her away from the corner! Brianna has Bea up in Powerbomb position!!!-

Rich Russillo: But Mia Santoro lunges from the top rope with a Flying Clothesline taking Bea Valentine off Brianna Hill’s shoulders!!! Mia gets all of it and Brianna turns around grabbing Mia… School Girl rollup!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-

James Peters: Kickout from Mia Santoro as she gets back up to meet Brianna Hill once again in the ring. Both competitors charge in at each other and hit each other with a Double Clothesline! All three are down in the ring now.

Persephone: That’s too bad. I guess the referee will have to call the match off and make it a draw.

Rich Russillo: You can keep hoping that but it is not going to happen for real. Brianna Hill and Mia Santoro now slowly getting back up to their feet as Bea Valentine is still laid out on the mat. Brianna grabs Mia by the hair and ragdolls her into the corner! But Mia runs up the ropes! Mia lunges backwards off the top rope with a Flying Back Elbow! But Brianna catches her in midair! Brianna tosses Mia backwards with a Bridging German Suplex! The bridge to the cover as the referee makes the count!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!

Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-

James Peters: Close call there but Mia Santoro kicks out! Brianna Hill pulls Mia up and goes for a Double Underhook Facebuster… but Mia ducks under it and back up to her feet. She shoves Brianna off and away from her but Brianna bounces back off the ropes. Brianna runs in and Mia grabs her legs throwing her down and dropping her hard on her back. Mia throws Brianna backwards with a Slingshot throwing her face first into the corner! Brianna bounces off head first on the top turnbuckle padding! Wait look out! Here comes Bea out of nowhere!

Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine just busted a Shamrock Shake over the head of Brianna Hill! And that thing wasn’t in some plastic cup! It was all glass and those glass shards are sticking out of the skull of Brianna! Brianna collapses down to the mat in pain as a pool of blood forms around her head.

Persephone: This match would’ve been a lot better if we had it in an actual pub with Irish drunks. Real men. Real fighters. Not like these wusses. St. Patrick himself could come out and deal with these three snakes!

James Peters: Wait what the hell is this? Mia Santoro just entered the ring and what is she even carrying?

Persephone: Oh nah that’s not real…

Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro has a wreath of shamrocks! And she is putting it around the neck of Bea Valentine and choking her out! But how do you even make a wreath of shamrocks… Wait why is Bea bleeding?

James Peters: It is because the wreath is composed of barbed wire! Mia Santoro is laughing insanely as she chokes Bea Valentine out with the barbed wire shamrock wreath! That is a sentence I never thought I would say but here we are! Bea collapses down to the mat as Mia grabs her and traps her in the Hellbent! The Triangle Hold is applied and Bea might have to tap out! But does Bea really want to lose Gloria this way? She is refusing as she desperately tries to crawl across the ring… Can she make it to the ropes?-

Rich Russillo: Wait look up at the top rope? What the hell is this? This match has descended into madness now as Brianna Hill is up on the top rope! And she has a wooden bar stool in her hands! She leaps off the top rope and brings the bar stool down across the back of Mia Santoro!!!

(CRACK!)

James Peters: The bar stool shatters over the back of Mia Santoro forcing her to release the hold and Bea Valentine is free! Brianna Hill is shown standing on the bar stool as she snaps off a leg of the broken bar stool! Brianna with a shard of wood as she goes in towards Bea’s throat with that broken shard of wood! Come on nobody wants to see all that… nobody wants to see Bea die…

Persephone: Speak for yourself. Personally I’m hoping we can get Snow White out here again and bring back the Seven Dwarfs. Maybe dress them up as leprechauns and give them guns or something…

Rich Russillo: Brianna Hill gets the broken leg of the bar stool kicked out of her hands by Bea Valentine as she comes down on her! Bea grabs it and lunges at Brianna stabbing at her midsection! But Brianna dodges it! Brianna off the ropes and kicks the wooden leg of the bar stool into the face of Bea! Bea is knocked unconscious but Brianna isn’t going for the cover! Instead she is rolling out of the ring and looking through all of the alcohol we have at ringside at the ruined bar that we already saw come into play earlier.

(Brianna Hill is shown tasting some of the alcohol but is shown looking disgusted by it. Suddenly the crowd is heard booing loudly as someone is shown approaching from the stage.)

James Peters: What the hell? Is that Luis De La Rosa? La Familia coming out to the ring and looking to interfere in this Pub Brawl! Get him the hell out of here! And what is Luis carrying?

Rich Russillo: Luis De La Rosa is shown presenting a bottle of tequila to Brianna Hill who smiles as she opens it and takes a drink.

(Brianna Hill is shown gesturing to the crowd and telling them that this is the good shit.)

Brianna Hill: (off-mic) Drink this instead you ignorant pendejos!

James Peters: Wait look out from behind!!! Cornelius just came down the ramp and he just bashed one of his shoes across the skull of Luis De La Rosa! Luis just got taken out and Brianna Hill is shook!

Persephone: Oh god this old perv again… Remember when he touched me at Shock Value? I was literally traumatized and EAW’s HR department will not take my complaints seriously.

Rich Russillo: Wait look out from behind! Bea Valentine just crept up on Brianna Hill and took the bottle of tequila away from her! She just broke the bottle over the skull of Brianna! Brianna has been laid out with shards of glass sticking out of her bloody forehead! Bea is shown thanking Cornelius as he pulls out a cloth and is shown cleaning up Bea’s face and applying makeup!

James Peters: Bea Valentine should probably not worry about looking good right now… She’s in the middle of a damn Pub Brawl! Fuck outta here!

Rich Russillo: Mia Santoro now grabbing Bea Valentine and rams her into the ring apron! No! Bea blocks it and hammers Mia head first into the ring apron instead! Bea rolls Mia back into the ring and climbs up to the apron… but Mia gores her in the gut! Mia looking to pull Bea over the top rope… But Bea flips over with a Sunset Flip! Mia holds onto the top rope but Bea grabs a piece of wood from the broken bar stool and stabs it hard into the side of Mia! Mia screams as she keels over and holds the bloody wound on her side!

Persephone: Oh we out here stabbing people now?

Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine tosses Mia Santoro out of the ring… wait look out!

James Peters: Brianna Hill just rolled back into the ring with the EAW Specialists Championship and is charging in at Bea Valentine!!!-

Rich Russillo: But Bea Valentine moves out of the way and Brianna hits nothing but air!!! Brianna whirls around wildly…

James Peters: BEA TRIGGER!!! Bea connects with the BEA TRIGGER knocking Brianna around!!! But Bea isn’t done! She grabs the arms of Brianna and twists her around… Bea-My-Valentine connects on Brianna! Bea slides into the cover!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Persephone: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… and STILL the EAW Specialists Champion… BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA VALENTINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan hits as the crowd erupts into boos. Bea Valentine is given the EAW Specialists Championship as she mocks fainting in surprise before grabbing the title and taking a bow for the upset audience.)

Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine wins! Bea proves that she does indeed continue to have the luck of the Irish and she has won this St. Patrick’s Day Pub Fight! Is there any type of match or any type of opponent who can possibly dethrone Bea Valentine?

James Peters: I’m not sure Rich. I am starting to think she is going to be Specialists Champion forev-

Rich Russillo: Wait what the hell?!?! Who is that?!?!?

James Peters: SOMEONE JUST SLID INTO THE RING AND LAID BEA VALENTINE OUT WITH A SKULL KICK!!!! SOMEONE JUST TOOK OUT THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!!!

Rich Russillo: Who the hell is that?!?!? They were wearing a hoodie so there was no way security could stop them!!!

(The individual lowers their hood to a shock from the audience.)

James Peters: HOLY SHIT!!! IT’S THE MAD HUNTRESS!!! THE MAD HUNTRESS KASAI HAS FOUND HER NEWEST PREY!!! AND THAT PREY IS BEA VALENTINE!!!

(Kasai is shown pulling out a kendo stick wrapped in Barbed Wire as “KARATE” by BABYMETAL begins to play over the speakers.)

Rich Russillo: Kasai now has that weapon she calls the Queenslayer! Bea has already had to deal with barbed wire once tonight! And now Kasai BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY SWING THE QUEENSLAYER INTO BEA’S BACK, HITTING HER WITH THE KENDO STICK OVER AND OVER! THIS IS GETTING HARD TO WATCH!

(Officials are shown swarming the ring as Kasai moves away from Bea Valentine and they begin to check on the fallen champion. Kasai moves near the EAW Specialists Championship and raises it high up into the air.)

James Peters: Kasai has claimed Gloria for herself!!! I think The Mad Huntress’ intentions are very clear indeed!!! Could we be looking at the next EAW Specialists Champion!?!?!?

(As Kasai holds the Specialists Championship up in the air, Voltage begins fading to black, ending the show on a very surprising note.)

(EAW Logo Buzzes.)