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Dynasty 1/3/25

(Friday Night Dynasty intro plays. Afterwards, a special “Happy New Years!” montage is shown off, recapping some of the biggest moments on Dynasty in 2024, including but not limited to: Myles entering the new year as world heavyweight champion. Joso winning King of Elite. The Iron Survivor matches being contested for the first time ever at Operation: Doomsday, be won by Michael Machina and Milli Banks. Jake Smith is able to outlast 29 others to be the 2024 Grand Rampage. Myles’ time of dominance as he’s able to defeat the likes of Jake, Bronson Daniels, Ms. Extreme, Limmy Monaghan, and SOSA Henderson. Ms. Extreme, Minerva, Jake Smith, Myles and Malcolm Jones are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tyrone Montgomery throwing the towel in for Bronson during his match against Methuselah at Pain for Pride, handing control of Dynasty to Richard Grant and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor. Myles defeats and retires Jamie O’Hara at the same event. Talent like Drake King, Minerva, Cy Henderson, Raven Roberts and Rex McAllister are traded to the red brand. Myles reign continues strong with wins over Drake Armstrong and Cy. Joso is able to make due on his King of Elite win by winning the World Heavyweight Championship at House of Glass. Talent like Impact and Jay Jerry Johnson return. Finally, Joso is able to succeed in his first title defense as world champion by winning the Extreme Elimination Chamber at Road to Redemption.)

(Once that wraps up, a live shot of the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington is shown off. Inside, it’s a sold-out affair as every seat is packed, the energy palpable as the crowd roars in anticipation. A dazzling fireworks display explodes above the ring, painting the stage in brilliant colors as the iconic Dynasty theme music thunders through the speakers. Banners emblazoned with “2025” unfurl from the rafters, signaling the start of a new year and a new chapter for Elite Answers Wrestling. The fans are captured in all their glory, holding up signs for their facorite Elitists before the camera switches to the Dynasty commentary team.)

Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first Dynasty of 2025! After an absolutely electric Road to Redemption, we are officially kicking off the new year in style, and the energy here in the arena is off the charts!

Flannery McCoy: That’s right, Stew! Tonight, the future of EAW begins to take shape! We’ve got the opening rounds of both the King of Elite AND Empress of Elite tournaments taking place, meaning that yes, the latter is back in full swing! The road to King of Elite officially begins tonight with Jay Jerry Johnson taking on Corey Hale, and Drake Armstrong facing Jay Starr, while on the women’s side, Holly Arrow and Brianna Hill square off in the first round of the returning tournament for the female talent here in EAW. Every step forward is one closer to glory!

Jake Mercer: And let’s not forget, it’s not just about the matches! Drake King is making a bold promise to ‘end things on his own terms,’ Chris Elite’s next move is a mystery, and Fire & Ice are set to reap the rewards of their incredible success at Road to Redemption!

Stew-O: Whether it’s settling scores, chasing crowns, or proving who belongs at the pinnacle of EAW, Dynasty is where it all begins, so buckle up, everyone! It’s a new year, it’s a new Dynasty, and the future starts NOW!

(‘2024’ by Playboi Carti hits. The fans are electric as Joso comes out. He walks down the ramp with swagger, pointing to the fans and soaking in the adoration. A confident smirk spreads across his face as he slides into the ring, holding his title high for all to see.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the EAW World Heavyweight Champion…. JOOOOOOOOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Stew-O: Here we go, folks! The first Elitist to grace the Dynasty stage in 2025 is none other than the reigning and defending champion himself, Joso! This young man had an incredible 2024, capped off by his successful defense in the Extreme Elimination Chamber at Road to Redemption, but it sounds like he’s got a lot more on his mind tonight.”

Jake Mercer: As he should! Joso survived the toughest match of his career, but afterwards came Mistletoe Mayhem in the Mountains. He had a barn burner with the new EAW World Champion Michael Machina but the ending to that was marred by chaos thanks to Impact and Hans Grayson duking it out at ringside! That caused Joso to get distracted, leading to Michael to capitalize and get the win.

Flannery McCoy: Even Michael himself wasn’t too impressed. One has to wonder what Joso is thinking. However, that won’t happen for long.

(Joso grabs a microphone from the timekeeper and steps to the center of the ring, where he raises the championship belt high once more to the delight of the crowd. As his music fades, the fans erupt into a chant.)

Crowd: JO-SO! JO-SO! JO-SO! JO-SO!

(Joso grins, letting the moment breathe before finally raising the mic to speak.)

Joso: Yo, Seattle! Man, what a way to start the year! First Dynasty of 2025, and of course, it’s only right that it’s YOUR Interwire Champion standing in this ring, kicking things off. But let me tell y’all something real quick. This isn’t just a new year. Nah, this is another chapter in the Joso Era!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Joso: Now that’s what’s up. But aye, let’s talk about Road to Redemption for a second. You know, I walked into that Chamber with everything on the line. My title. My legacy. My spot at the top. And I did what I do best—I showed out, I shut people up, and I walked out STILL your EAW World Heavyweight Champion.

(The fans cheer as Joso nods confidently.)

Joso: It wasn’t easy though. Far from it. I knew I was gonna have to be at the top of my game cause really, everything could’ve went so wrong for me. Here I am, a first-time world champ in EAW, in my first title defense, and I have to outlast five different people in the same match to win? People would get nervous and I ain’t gonna hold you: a part of me was. It’s daunting as can be when you’re in that kind of positon and put things into perspective. But you know what? That’s exactly what separates me from everybody else in that locker room. When the pressure’s on, when the odds are stacked, when it’s either rise or crumble? I rise. Every single time. Yeah, I was nervous. Yeah, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders. But I didn’t let it break me—I let it fuel me. And look where I’m standing now. Still your heavyweight champ, still holding it down as one of the best in this company, and as far as I’m concerned? It’s gonna stay that way for a good while. After all, it wasn’t just about surviving, but it was about making a statement. A statement that this championship right here? Is more than just a belt. It’s a symbol. A symbol of what happens when you’re willing to put in the work, when you’re willing to outshine everybody else, and when you’re willing to fight for your spot at the top. This title means something because I made it mean something. And I plan on making sure that 2025 is the year I cement my legacy as one of the greatest world heavyweight champions of all time.

(The crowd roars in approval.)

Crowd: YOU DESERVE IT! YOU DESERVE IT! YOU DESERVE IT!

(Joso nods, allowing the chant to continue for a moment before speaking again.)

Joso: But as great as all of that is for me and everything, I gotta be real for a second. I’d love to stand here in front of y’all and say that was the perfect way to end the year, but it wasn’t. Because you know what should’ve happened after Road to Redemption? I should’ve been celebrating another huge defense after putting down Michael Machina at Mistletoe Mayhem and proving exactly why I’m the best champion here in EAW currently. But nah… that didn’t happen. And you know why?

(His tone shifts, becoming more frustrated as he adjusts the championship on his shoulder.)

Joso: Because of two clowns who couldn’t stay out of my business. Impact. Hans Grayson. Two dudes who decided their little drama was more important than MY match. Two dudes who couldn’t let me do what I do best without turning it into a circus. Y’all ruined what could’ve been another masterpiece from Joso. And you know what? I’m not letting it slide.

(The fans react loudly to this, sensing that he meant business.)

Joso: I mean, I get it. We all got beef, right? Trust me when I say there are some mofos in the back I wouldn’t piss on even if they were on fire. However, all that knucking and bucking you guys did spilled into my match, and I’m just not gonna stand for that. I don’t care if you’re a legend or someone who also built themselves up at a fast rate. Y’all can have your fights anyyywheeereeee else, but it’s NOT gonna happen when I’m trying to win. I mean, y’all wouldn’t like it if anyone else did that crap to you, so why do it to me? Like, the fight deadass wasn’t that serious where y’all had to come by the ring and throw hands the way you did!

Joso: But hey, the best thing about being the top guy here is that whenever an issue arises, I can always squash it. I’m not gonna be like other people who sit on their asses or whine and moan all day about shit. Nah. Never been my style. I’m simply going to fix things and quite frankly, quite frankly, the way I see it, the only way to fix this is to handle it head-on. No excuses, no running, no more petty distractions. Y’all are gonna have to answer to me for everything, and I’m not here to waste time or play games. You—

(Suddenly, ‘Still D.R.E’ by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog hits. The fans cheer as their hometown legend Impact comes out. A narrow frown is on his face, not at all amused being called out of his name.)

Stew-O: WELL, ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE! IMPACT IS HERE, BUT I DON’T THINK HE’S READY TO APOLOGIZE!

Jake Mercer: No, he is not!

(Already having a mic in hand, he makes his way down to the ring and speaks up, theme fading shortly so that everyone can hear him.)

Impact: Okay, first off… you’re in my city, so you need to lower your tone with me. Secondly… how is it my fault if you’re too stupid enough to pay attention?

Joso: Ion bruh. When two grown ass men are punching and hammering away at each other, it’s hard not to take notice. :troll:

Impact: Cute joke. 3/10 though. I heard better ones nearly two decades ago back when you were still an insignificant fetus. You’re really standing there, holding my title, blaming me for ruining your match, when the reality is you just weren’t good enough to hold your own. You can call me whatever you want, Joso, but I didn’t cost you anything. If anything, I gave you a reason to matter, because let’s be real, kid—without me, nobody would be talking about you right now.

Joso: First off, unc, I ain’t your kid. I’m the champion here, and that means I’m YOUR champion. You don’t have to like it, but you will respect it.

Impact: :mjlol: !! And why should I?

(Impact chortles, stepping into the ring as he squares up to Joso.)

Impact: Look, you won at Road to Redemption. That’s fine and dandy. However, with the way you have been carrying on and acting, it’s clear that your maturity and ability to hold yourself accountable aren’t there. Take it from me when I say that being a world champion isn’t about being flashy or cool or appealing to the fans. It’s about carrying yourself like a true professional. Commanding respect. Yet the only thing you have commanded is a bunch of noise from people who won’t even remember your name in five years.

(Some of the fans can be heard booing, not agreeing with that notion.)

Joso: Awww. I think your city ain’t feeling that one too much, old man.

Impact: And that’s fine. They don’t have to. It doesn’t take away the truth of my words and, most importantly, the actual, substantive history I have with being a world champion through multiple points in my career.

Joso: Nah, man. You don’t get to stand there and act like you’re some wise old sage when we all know the truth. The truth is, you’re just mad because you’re not the guy anymore. You’re mad because the torch got passed, and I’m the one holding it now. And the worst part? You’re mad because I’m doing it better than you ever could.

Impact: Oh? Here we go again with this. Joso, I’m not mad at anything, least of all you :mjlol: You don’t have me as pressed as you think you do. Besides, you didn’t even eliminate me in the match. It was Hans. If anything, I have bigger fish to fry with him, but at the same time… that championship is calling my name.

Joso: Is it? Cause I’m hearing from the same call that you need to pack it up. You’re not needed nor welcomed him, bro; been told you that too, but you ain’t listening.

Impact: You’re right! I’m not listening, because who in the hell do you think you are to talk to me like th—

(And as if karma came around, ‘The Leaving Song, Pt. II’ by AFI hits. The fans cheer as Hans Grayson storms out towards the ring, having his hand tightly curled around the microphone that’s up by his mouth. His theme fades in just as quickly as he makes his presence known.)

Hans Grayson: And who the hell do you think you are trying to throw your weight around here? This isn’t 2010 anymore. We are in 2025, and frankly, I along with everyone here are sick and tired of you wasting another roster spot when it’s clear you’re never gonna be that guy anymore.

Impact: According to who? You? Remind me how your own title aspirations went again…

Hans Grayson: And remind me how my punches felt when I was busting you up and making your already-bloated face look even more swollen.

Impact: Oh, someone’s trying to be all tough now! How cute!

(Hans slides into the ring and IMMEDIATELY gets up in Impact’s face.)

Hans Grayson: Shut up. This isn’t a game, Impact. You don’t run anything here anymore and you’re going to realize that. I do.

Joso: …? Word?

(Hans’ attention then shifts to Joso.)

Hans Grayson: Yeah, with all due respect to you, but—

Joso: Nah, nah, nah, none of that respect shit, man. It isn’t gonna fly anymore between us. Not after what happened a few weeks ago.

(Joso is serious, frowning. Hans sighs, realizing what he meant.)

Hans Grayson: Right. Okay, fine, I screwed up, okay? But at the same time, you want to tell me of all people that you wouldn’t want to go after someone who decided to hate on you all because you dared to stand up to them and not let the aura of their name and their accolades shake you up?

Joso: Right, but imma handle business where it’s SUPPOSED to be handled at, not when a match is going on! Come on, bro.

Impact: Okay, no one needs to deal with your stupid soap opera.

Hans Grayson: And no one needs to deal with you, but here you are, and at this point I’m tired. I would be a world champion now, hell, a double champion if it wasn’t for you.

Impact: As if you would’ve managed that sort of workload. You are way too ahead of yourself. In fact, I said that you should be thankful because imagine if you did do that. You would’ve fallen underneath all of that weight and broke down. You aren’t built to be the face or star of this brand, let alone this entire company, and the sooner you realize that, the better.

Hans Grayson: Really? Because I think I’ll be world champ sooner than you.

Impact: Sure. You can think that, but the facts state that I am in a position far ahead of you when it comes to that.

Joso: Or…

(Both men stop to turn their heads towards Joso.)

Joso: How about we squash the stupid shit now and you two can face me for the title? Then we can shut this up for good and you both can understand you’ll never get ahead of me here.

(Impact and Hans don’t like the tone of that last sentence, but the fans cheer, loving the idea. Both men mull over the opportunity at hand. However, before they answer, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ hits. The fans instantly boo.)

Flannery McCoy: Oh, dear.

(Kensingten Calhoun-Astor steps out, having a mic. She smiles and waves to the audience, who do not let up at all. Joso raises a brow, slightly annoyed, before the song fades and she speaks up.)

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Wow! Look at you, Joso! That is such a smart idea. I honestly couldn’t think of a better one myself. :troll: It’s definitely convenient for me and Richie since we didn’t… well, like how Road to Redemption ended for our side of things, you know?

Joso: :jr:

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: So, this is a neat match up! At King of Elite, it’ll be Joso against Hans Grayson AND Impact in a triple threat match for the title! Now, y’all have a good rest of your evening.

(The fans explode into cheers. Hans and Impact seem satisfied enough before they glance back at each other with piercing glares. Kensingten departs, with a small smirk briefly seen on her face before she heads off.)

(The final shot shows all three men in the ring before Dynasty fades to black.)

(A commercial plays for Zebra Cakes, featuring Joso.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘RUNITUP’ by Tyler, The Creator ft. Teezo Touchdown begins playing as Cosmo Goldworthy races out from the back with an extremely confident look on his face. He nods his head, making his way down to the ring without a care in the world.)

Stephie Love: Introducing first, from The Golden State, weighing at 220 pounds… He is CCCOOOSSSMMMOOOO! “MONNEEYYY MMMOOOO!!” GGGOOLLLDDDWOORRRTHHHYYY!!!

Stew-O: We’ve got a debut to Dynasty coming tonight as Cosmo Goldworthy arrives here. I don’t know a lot about this young man but I know that all day long he’s been talking it up to anyone backstage who can hear him about how “glamorous” this debut will be.

Jake Mercer: You only get one chance to make a strong first impression. Cosmo may be talking big about his chances, but he needs to live up to it or he’ll be like anyone else coming into EAW.

(That’s followed up by the grating sound of ‘Betty (Get Money)!’ by Yung Gravy​, and Clayton Golde charges out with his paid valet and gold smoke filling the stage. Golde berates the booing fans, and makes his way down to the ring.)

Stephie Love: His opponent, from An Undisclosed Location in Romania​, weighing in at 210 pounds… He is “THE GOSPEL” CLAYTTTOOONNN! GOOOLLLDDDEEEEEE!!

Flannery McCoy: After falling short in the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royal, Clayton Golde really needs to get back on track and ruining the debut of Cosmo Goldworthy is certainly one way to get there!

Jake Mercer: Championship gold is on the mind of Golde. He wants to truly elevate in this company, but if he’s not able to keep stringing together wins — then how significant will it be in the end? Tonight is an important match for Clayton Golde, who still believes he is of high worth to Dynasty.

(DING DING DING!)

Stew-O: There is definitely animosity between these two, as we’ve ditched the typical collar and elbow tie-up, and they’re trading punches back and forth! Neither man is interested in losing tonight and they’re showing that as they turn up the heat with each punch!

Jake Mercer: Clayton knees Cosmo in the ribs, and jabs him in the throat. He takes his wrist for an irish whip, but Cosmo twirls under and kicks him in the gut! He lifts him vertically for a suplex—

Stew-O: But Clayton closes over and pulls him down with a schoolboy rollup! This could be it already!

OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!

Flannery McCoy: Kick out from Goldworthy! He rises to his feet and walks into a reverse STO from Golde! Golde dusts his hands off, smirking at baiting Cosmo in. He rises to his feet and drags Cosmo up. Clayton grabs Cosmo by the head, lifting him vertically for a gourdbuster suplex! Slamming him right on his face again!

Jake Mercer: Clayton is feeling himself right now. He’s interested in getting back on his winning ways and halting all of Cosmo’s hopes to have a strong debut! Clayton backs to the corner, taking the ropes to climb the middle rope. He kisses his fist, pointing down. DIVING FIST DROP-

Stew-O: Cosmo raises his boot up! Clayton falls away, holding his jaw. Cosmo slowly rises and hits off the ropes, while Clayton is landing. TILT-A-WHIRL FACEBUSTER! CLAYTON GETS PLANTED IN THE CANVAS! Cosmo rises to his feet, and steps out of the ring. He makes his way up to the top rope, calling Golde up…

Flannery McCoy: And here he comes, MISSILE DROPKICK! GOLDE GETS TURNED INSIDE OUT! Cosmo put a lot of torque in the dropkick and you can tell! The height on that was ridiculous, and very indicative of his basketball background prior to becoming a wrestler.

Jake Mercer: He’s got a lot of athletic skills for sure, but I’m still not sold that he has what it takes to come out on top against a very game and experienced veteran like Clayton Golde. Cosmo crawls to Clayton, and he smartly uses ring awareness to his advantage and rolls to the outside.

Stew-O: Cosmo takes the ropes, slowly rising. He waits for Clayton, and leaps over for a springboard crossbody! But Clayton sidesteps it! And he shoves Cosmo body first into the steel steps! Cosmo bounces off and Clayton hooks him by the head, lifting him up! SUPLEX ON THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! COSMO’S BACK SMACKS AGAINST THE PADDING! And he’s howling out in pain!

Jake Mercer: That’s exactly what I mean! Clayton knows how to make something out of everything! He’s had some tough opponents, but his losses shouldn’t define him like Cosmo believes. Especially when it looks like he’s about to join the list. Clayton pulls Cosmo up and throws him into the ring. He hops onto the apron and steps to the ropes, slowly climbing all the way up to the top.

Flannery McCoy: Clayton has a smug look on his face as he further antagonizes the booing crowd! I don’t think we can show that on TV! Clayton turns back to the ring and steadies himself up top— but Cosmo is up to his feet and cracks Golde with a right hand to the jaw!

Stew-O: Well the criticism Jake had of Cosmo was Clayton’s experience, but Golde just made a rookie move! Cosmo punches him again, and climbs the middle rope. He tries to lift him up— but Golde punches his ribs! He punches his ribs again! Cosmo hunches over, and Golde soars into a sunset- no! Cosmo doesn’t allow him to get over his shoulder! He barrages him in the ribs!

Jake Mercer: Cosmo plants his hands onto Clayton’s shoulders, and leaps into a TOP ROPE HURRICANRANA! GOLDE GOES CRASHING TO THE CANVAS! COSMO CRAWLS OVER, SLOWLY HOOKING A LEG UP!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT FROM GOLDE! Cosmo rolls away, agitated. He slowly rises to his feet. Cosmo takes Clayton up by the head and turns him around. He grabs the waist, trying to lift him, but Clayton stalks it. He elbows Cosmo! Elbows him again! And Clayton runs to the ropes! ‘THE BRAND DEAL!!!’ THE SPRINGBOARD STUNNER CONNECTS!

Jake Mercer: COSMO’S JAW JUST GOT SNAPPED OVER THE SHOULDER OF GOLDE! HE HIT THE GROUND HARD! GOTTA BE OUT OF IT! Clayton rolls over and hooks the legs!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHH—-

Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM COSMO! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE CALL! Clayton slaps the mat! He’s pissed about it, and he’s questioning the referee.

Clayton Golde: (off-mic) HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?! HOW WAS THAT NOT THREE?

Referee: (off-mic) I’m sorry Clayton! That’s a two count!

Flannery McCoy: Clayton slowly pulls Cosmo up, and he’s not pleased about any of this at all. He takes him by the leg and neck, wanting a RegalPlex! But Cosmo elbows him on the back of the head!

Stew-O: He spins out, for a northern lights suplex! Clayton gets sent right on his back! Cosmo rises, firing up! He calls for Clayton to rise. Right hand! He cracks him with another! Clayton falls to the ropes, Cosmo snags the wrist for an irish whip but Clayton reverses it! Back body drop! No, Cosmo floats over with a sunset flip! He yanks Clayton down, but he backrolls through and tries for a boot— but Cosmo evades it and pulls him down with a schoolboy roll up!

Jake Mercer: But he rolls Clayton to his feet! Cosmo follows him up and cracks him with an enzuigiri! Clayton is stunned, and Cosmo hits off the ropes to leap to the middle rope! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! CLAYTON GETS KNOCKED OUT! COSMO ROLLS HIM OVER AND DRAGS HIM UP! HE HOOKS THE ARMS AND TURNS…

Flannery McCoy: ‘MONEY TALKS!’ UNPRETTIER PLANTS HIM IN THE CANVAS! CLAYTON GETS SPIKED ON HIS FOREHEAD! COSMO PUTS HIM OUT AND ROLLS HIM OVER AND HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE—

Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM GOLDE! Cosmo drops off, slapping the mat. Golde rolls away, falling out of the ring. Cosmo stumbles up, shaking his head. He leans on the ropes, taking a breather. Clayton is hurting on the outside of the ring, groaning. He’s still clutching at his head, and understandably so.

Jake Mercer: Cosmo wobbles to the ropes, Clayton rises to his feet. Cosmo takes the top rope, trying to slingshot over! Clayton takes his legs and pulls him out! He takes him by the head and throws him into the steel steps! Clayton takes Cosmo by the head and hooks the waist. Spinebuster on the apron! Cosmo falls over, holding his back! He kicks his legs on the ground, crying out in agony! Golde falls back, gasping out.

Flannery McCoy: Meanwhile, Cosmo is still reaching for his back! He dropped him right on the edge of the apron, and Clayton pulls him up. He throws him into the ring, sliding in. Clayton pulls him up and double underhooks the arms. Clayton looks around, and he snaps into a butterfly suplex! Damage being done right to the back of Cosmo, again! Cosmo lies there, struggling to get back in this match.

Stew-O: Clayton looks very proud of himself right now. He points down at Cosmo and drops into a knee drop to the forehead! He rises, following up with another knee drop! And a third one! Cosmo is down! Clayton steps to the ropes and exits the ring. He heads all the way up to the top…

Jake Mercer: And unlike last time, Clayton is going to score big! HE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE! DIVING LEGDROP! RIGHT ON THE THROAT OF COSMO, CRUSHING IT! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE—

Stew-O: NOPE! COSMO FINDS A WAY TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP! Clayton slaps the mat, irate! He wants this over with, but Cosmo is still going! Clayton rises to his feet and starts laying in massive stomps, marking his boot on Cosmo’s chest and head repeatedly!

Jake Mercer: He drags Cosmo up and turns him around. He hooks him up by the waist and lifts him for a back suplex! Going right to targeting the back again, and fair play! Clayton hooks the legs for ANOTHER cover! He really wants this over with!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE—

Flannery McCoy: Cosmo kicks out again! Clayton is just trying hard for the win at this point. He rises and gets in the referee’s face, but the ref holds his ground. Cosmo begins to use the ropes to rise… And Clayton hits off for a clothesline over- NO! COSMO PULLS THE ROPES DOWN! CLAYTON LANDS ON THE OUTSIDE! AND COSMO IS UP TO HIS FEET AND HE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AT HIGH SPEED!

Stew-O: TOPE CON HILO!!! HE CRASHES GOLDE TO THE GROUND! COSMO IS UP TO HIS FEET AND HE’S FIRED UP! HE DRAGS HIM UP AND THROWS HIM INTO THE RING! COSMO HOPS ONTO THE APRON AND CLIMBS UP! FROG SPLASH!

Jake Mercer: He’s not done there, either! Cosmo’s holding at his ribs! He should consider just going for the cover! Golde is coughing out near the turnbuckles, hardly able to breathe at this point. Cosmo slowly staggers up, grabbing Golde by the hair. He hunches him in front of the ropes and hits off for momentum! He springs up for what he calls ‘DANCE MACABR–’

Stew-O: Clayton sidesteps it! Cosmo lands and he’s keeping the momentum going, but CLAYTON RAKES THE EYES! COSMO FALLS BACK! COME ON NOW! COSMO CAN’T SEE AS CLAYTON SWINGS THE DEMONITIZED! DISCUS ELBOW– NO! COSMO DUCKS IT SOMEHOW AND CATCHES THE WAIST!

Flannery McCoy: HE TOSSES CLAYTON WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Cosmo bangs his fist on the mat, and he’s pissed! Clayton is struggling up to his feet, and Cosmo stalks him up. He hits off the ropes for added momentum! “READY TO DIE!’ THE TORNADO KICK FLOORS CLAYTON! Cosmo rises up, stepping out of the ring. He climbs up to the top rope!

Stew-O: The end is near… HE JUMPS OFF THE TOP WITH THE ‘COSMOLOGY!’ A BEAUTIFULLY EXCUTED SHOOTING STAR PRESS, HIS RIBS CRASHING DIRECTLY INTO CLAYTON’S! CLAYTON WHEEZES OUT, AND COSMO HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER! THIS HAS GOTTA BE IT!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!


TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

(DING DING DING!)

Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match, CCCOOOSSSMMMOOOO GOOLLDDWOORRTTTHHHHYYY!!

(Cosmo rolls off of Clayton, rising to his feet. He nods his head, taking in the moment of his first win. The referee takes his arm and raises it up high.)

Flannery McCoy: Strong debut for Cosmo Goldworthy, as he finds a way to come out on top against the more experienced Clayton Golde!

Jake Mercer: Maybe I was wrong! Clayton showed a lot tonight, but surprisingly Cosmo continued to match him and showed that he’s capable of shining here on Dynasty.

Stew-O: I’m sure Clayton Golde will find some way to excuse this. But I’m interested in seeing what comes next for Cosmo.

(A commercial plays for King of Elite.)

(‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous begins to play through the speakers of the Climate Pledge Arena as the crowd has a mixed ovation as Effy McAvoy comes out with a weird swagger to her. Ahren Fournier is following towards her with his shades and a designer gray suit, looking all dapper. Effy takes off her hood and looks around a surrounding that she’s not familiar with, but looks to make her playground.)

Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A FIRST ROUND MATCH IN THE 2025 EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!

STEPHIE LOVE: INTRODUCING FIRST…BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY AHREN FOURNIER…FROM WATCH HIL, RHODE ISLAND…SHE IS ‘THE OMEN’…EFFY MCAVOY!!!!!

Stew-O: At Road to Redemption, Effy McAvoy was in the final three of the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royal as she was eliminated by Akari Kiyoko. Yet, it was Showdown’s Brianna Hill, who would walk away with the big prize! But, Effy is focused on making sure that Empress of Elite is her big prize! She wants nothing more than to take the crown to Ahren Fournier.

Flannery McCoy: It’s an interesting dynamic between those two. If you’re interested in it, you can see it every Sunday night on Voltage! But, Effy is Ahren’s biggest fan. She went to him and wanted her to take her underneath his wing. Ahren seemed hesitant at first, but if there is something that Ahren loves, it’s the spotlight…and money. It seems like Effy has no issue with giving him all of that.

Jake Mercer: Effy McAvoy wants nothing more than to make Ahren Fournier proud and winning this entire tournament could do that!

(A video on the jumboscreen plays with Octavia and her heinous attack on Cleopatra at ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains’ before ‘Close Your Eyes’ by Waterproof Blonde begins to play. Obviously, the crowd is not happy. Cleopatra is a legend after all. Someone that paved the way for other women and anyone that wishes harm on her is going to get booed. Octavia comes out, cackling as she surveys the crowd.)

Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA…MAKING HER EAW DEBUT…SHE IS ‘THE PLATINUM QUEEN’…OCTAVIA!!!!!

Stew-O: The Dynasty crowd tonight letting Octavia know how they feel about her. The crowd isn’t too crazy after what Octavia did at ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains.’ After Cleopatra had fallen short in defeating Milli Banks for the Universal Women’s Championship. Octavia stabbed Cleopatra in the back. Her own sister.

Jake Mercer: That’s half-sister, Stew! Different fathers. That woman is the daughter of Dr. Doyle and if that name sounds familiar, it’s the same man who constantly evaluated Samael and managed him in his matches. Well, he has another creation in Octavia!

Flannery McCoy: Octavia has come to EAW to be better than Cleopatra and surpass her. Be the pride of her family. Winning Empress of Elite could be the one thing that could do that!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Jake Mercer: OCTAVIA GOES RIGHT TOWARDS EFFY MCAVOY —

(Effy McAvoy drops down and turns herself into a bridge-like position. Now, she begins her spider walk. Octavia is looking around, almost with an intrigued look on her face as Effy continues her spider walk around the ring.)

Stew-O: It seems like Effy McAvoy is looking to get inside the mind of Octavia! More than hoping that she’s going to make rookie mistakes tonight! Effy looks like she wants someone to play with tonight! Is Octavia going to entertain ‘The Omen?’

Flannery McCoy: Octavia goes right after Effy McAvoy, but Effy pops up, hits Octavia with a back elbow! Octavia holds onto her face as Effy connects with a rolling snapmare, taking Octavia to the front and in a seated position! Effy manages to get behind the newcomer and get her in a chinlock! Octavia slowly gets to her feet as she manages to push Effy into the horizontal set of ropes! Octavia begins to connect with some sharp elbows to the abdomen of Effy, who slowly loses grasp of her hold on Octavia!

Jake Mercer: Effy McAvoy releases her grasp on Octavia! Octavia begins to run to the ropes, rebounding off of them and throws herself at Effy, looking for a wheelbarrow DDT! But, Effy manages to hoist up ‘The Platinum Queen!’ But, Octavia manages to drop down and connect with a snapmare of her own! She takes Effy in front of her as she connects with a penalty kick to the spine of Effy! Octavia is showboating to the crowd a bit before shifting her focus back on Effy as she grabs her with a fist full of her pigtails! BUT, EFFY CONNECTS WITH A HUGE SLAP TO THE FACE OF OCTAVIA! SHE ALMOST TAKES OCTAVIA TO HER SIDE!

Stew-O: Octavia is holding her cheek! I bet that stung, Jake and Flannery!

Flannery McCoy: I could feel that from here! But, you can see the rage building up on the face of Octavia! SHE BEGINS TO TACKLE EFFY MCAVOY TO THE GROUND! LEFT AND RIGHT PUNCHES AIM FOR THE FACE OF EFFY AS SHE TRIES TO BLOCK HER FACE! SHE SCREAMS FOR THE REFEREE TO GET OCTAVIA! THE REFEREE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE, BUT TO STEP IN AND SEPARATE OCTAVIA FROM EFFY! Meanwhile, it seems like Effy is trying to back away to the corner! Effy continues to point at the referee to keep Octavia away from her! Now, you can see Octavia beginning to build some confidence within herself! She goes right after Effy at the corner with a meteora!

Jake Mercer: EFFY MCAVOY RUNS OUT OF THE WAY! SHE WAS TRYING TO LURE OCTAVIA INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY! But, Octavia manages to catch herself before her knees could collide at the corner! Effy runs right towards Octavia with a huge knee to the back of her head! Octavia collapses to her knees as Effy slams Octavia face-first against the middle turnbuckle! THEN, WE SEE THAT EFFY BEGINS TO STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF OCTAVIA! SHE CLUTCHES ONTO THE ROPES TO APPLY MORE WEIGHT TO WHAT EFFY IS DOING! OCTAVIA SEEMS TO BE IN A BIT OF TROUBLE HERE! THE REFEREE IS LOOKING TO BEGIN HIS COUNT HERE!

Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

Stew-O: Effy McAvoy jumps right off! BUT, SHE GETS RIGHT BACK IN THE PERSONAL SPACE OF OCTAVIA AND BEGINS TO DIG HER MANICURED NAILS ONTO THE SPINE OF OCTAVIA! OCTAVIA BEGINS TO SCREAM! BUT, EFFY SEEMS TO BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CRIES OF PAIN THAT SHE IS HEARING FROM HER OPPONENT! Effy begins to back away as Octavia begins to turn herself around! She goes right after Effy, but Effy manages to stop her with a knee to the face! She turns Octavia into position for a neck breaker as she goes for the first pin fall attempt of the match!

OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWW—

Flannery McCoy: Octavia with a kick out! Effy McAvoy manages to straddle on top of Octavia, pinning her arms to the mat as she goes for another pin fall attempt!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWW—

Jake Mercer: Octavia manages to bridge herself out of the pin fall attempt! This caught Effy McAvoy by surprise! Octavia was able to get herself to her feet, almost with a smooth, slight ease to her movements! She smirks right at Effy, who almost looks a bit intrigued! Like, she had found herself a nice, little playmate! Effy goes right after her brand new friend, but Octavia slides underneath the legs of Effy and gets right behind Effy! Effy turns herself around as Octavia nails a kick to Effy’s gut before backing away to the ropes, rebounding off of them and connecting with a double knee face breaker as that sends Effy to the ground! Octavia with a quick cover!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWOO—

Stew-O: Effy McAvoy with a kick out! Octavia begins to apply a side headlock to Effy! She drops down to a knee, wrenches in the headlock as that applies more pressure to the hold! You can see a clear look of struggle on Effy’s face as she looks for a way out of this situation! Effy begins to lift up the smaller woman, but Octavia is doing whatever she can to remain herself on the ground! It seems like Effy is going to attempt it once more as she lifts up Octavia again! But, Octavia manages to keep her feet planted to the ground! Still, Effy looks to lift Octavia up as she connects with a back suplex as that takes Octavia to the ground! Octavia is clutching her lower back as Effy manages to kick Octavia in the stomach before getting her in a powerbomb position! She has Octavia high over her head as she throws her into the turnbuckle at the corner!

Flannery McCoy: Octavia collapses down at the corner! Effy McAvoy charges right at the newcomer and connects with a giant clothesline! Octavia collapses forward as Effy picks her up and connects with a belly-to-belly suplex! But, it seems like Effy is not done there! She picks up Octavia and looks to get her in a bear hug position! She has Octavia lifted like a little kid as she applies more pressure onto the hold! Octavia finds herself in some trouble! Octavia is a little on the smaller side! I mean, Effy is skinnier, but she is hugging her as it seems like Octavia’s air is being squished out of her! Effy might look for a submission victory here, if she wanted too!

Jake Mercer: But, what’s the fun of that? I want to see this match go on for a bit longer! It’s not every day where you get to witness two women from the Voltage brand, who want to tear the house down, but kill each other at the same time! Octavia begins to throw some punches on top of the shoulders of Effy McAvoy! We are seeing a bit of fight from the newcomer! She refuses to be knocked unconscious of this particular embrace! OCTAVIA CONNECTS WITH A HUGE HEADBUTT TO THE FOREHEAD OF EFFY, WHO AUTOMATICALLY DROPS OCTAVIA! NOW, WE ARE SEEING OCTAVIA LOOKING TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF THIS MATCH! Effy rubs her forehead as she looks forward to Octavia who runs after her and nails her with a single leg dropkick! Effy is taken back! Octavia looks to follow that with a forearm smash as that takes her to the ropes! Now, we see Octavia connecting with left and right punches to the face!

Stew-O: But Effy McAvoy manages to push Octavia away! Still, we see Octavia going right after ‘The Omen,’ but Effy connects with a boot to the face of Octavia! This knocks her to her back as Effy walks towards the newcomer and grabs her by the hair! Effy throws Octavia to the corner — but Octavia manages to place her hands on each side of the turnbuckle, stopping her face from colliding to the turnbuckle! She connects with an elbow to Effy’s face! This takes back Effy as Octavia begins to head for the top rope, but is Octavia going to do it?!?!?

Flannery McCoy: It seems like we’re not going to find out, Stew! Effy McAvoy manages to stop Octavia and whatever plans she wants to do off the top rope! She punches the spine of ‘The Platinum Queen,’ as she finds herself seated on the top turnbuckle! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE EFFY IS LOOKING TO HEAD FOR THE TOP ROPE! SHE STANDS RIGHT BEHIND OCTAVIA! NOW, WHAT IN THE WORLD IS EFFY LOOKING TO DO HERE?!?!

Jake Mercer: EFFY MCAVOY IS LOOKING TO GET ON THE SHOULDERS OF OCTAVIA AS SHE — REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER OFF THE TOP ROPE!!!! THE TWO WOMEN GO CRASHING TO THE MAT AS THE CROWD IS OFF THEIR FEET! These two beautiful women are vying for the chance to advance to the next round in the Empress of Elite tournament! They are willing to do anything to secure the win here! Effy McAvoy manages to rise to her feet! She didn’t take the worst of that high risk move, so she got to her feet first! SHE MANAGES TO GRAB THE WRISTS OF OCTAVIA! WE ARE GOING TO SEE SHADES OF ‘THE GOAT,’ AHREN FOURNIER! EFFY LOOKS TO MAKE HER MENTOR AND MUSE PROUD AS SHE GOES FOR ONE OF HIS TRADEMARK MOVES, ‘THE CLIMAX!’ THE RIPCORD KNEE STRIKES THE SKULL!

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Octavia exits out of the ring! That young woman is CACKLING! She knew exactly what she was doing! She touches the side of her temples with her index finger as she implies that she outsmarted Effy McAvoy! You can see a glare forming on the face of Effy! Effy does not look amused whatsoever! Effy rolls out of the ring —

(Basically, it turns into a game of cat and mouse. Effy McAvoy is chasing Octavia around ringside. The both of them are jumping over steel steps, dodging barricades and hoping over any wiring in their way. The EAW Universe seems more than amused of the altercation. Octavia slides back into the ring after what seems to be a while. Effy slides back into the ring as Octavia begins to stomp on the spine of Effy.)

Flannery McCoy: Octavia just goaded Effy McAvoy! I thought that was brilliant as Octavia managed to grab Effy by the legs! I think that she’s going for what she likes to call ‘TAP, BITCH!’ — the Boston crab as Effy realizes the situation that she’s in! She is going to do everything in her power to make sure that Octavia does not lock in this particular move! EFFY IS TRYING TO ROLL HERSELF OUT OF HER STOMACH! SHE DOES THAT WITH EASE SINCE OCTAVIA DIDN’T HAVE A FIRM ENOUGH GRASP ON THAT BOSTON CRAB! EFFY TWISTS OCTAVIA AROUND AS SHE GOES FLYING TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES! EFFY TRIES TO COLLECT HERSELF TO HER FEET AS SHE GOES RIGHT AFTER OCTAVIA AND THROWS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!

Jake Mercer: BUT, OCTAVIA MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON! SHE HAS REFLEXES LIKE A CAT! EFFY MCAVOY LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A PUNCH, BUT IT’S OCTAVIA THAT CONNECTS WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE TO EFFY’S STOMACH AS THAT TAKES HER BACK! NOW, WE SEE OCTAVIA LOOKING TO HEAD FOR THE TOP ROPE! OCTAVIA IS GOING HIGH RISK OVER HERE! WHAT IS SHE LOOKING TO DO HERE?!?! SHE WAITS FOR EFFY TO FACE HER AS —

Stew-O: Octavia jumps from the top rope and looks to connect with a flying DDT on Effy McAvoy! But, Effy manages to lift Octavia up and drop her over the top rope, causing Octavia to drop right down at ringside! I think that Octavia might be really hurt here! I think that she may have landed on her ankle with that move! Yikes, can we get a replay of that?

(REPLAY: It shows a slow motion of Effy McAvoy lifting Octavia and sending her over the top rope, where Octavia lands harshly at the ringside floor. The replay ends as we find ourselves back at ringside with the referee checking on Octavia. Effy is still in the ring, peeking through the middle rope at everything going. Ahren Fournier looks to be annoyed by the entire thing as Octavia is wasting his precious time.)

Ahren Fournier: (off-mic) SHE’S FINE! COME ON!

Referee: (off-mic) She may have a sprained ankle.

Ahren Fournier: (off-mic) No, she’s fine. I mean, look at her.

(In perfect timing, we see Octavia cradling her right ankle. Ahren Fournier and the referee look at her and then focus on each other. It turns into an argument between the two of them as Effy McAvoy rolls out of the ring to take advantage of the opportunity presented to her, but Octavia springs back to life as she connects with flapjack to the barricade! Meanwhile, Octavia forms the most evil grin possible as she shakes her right ankle. There is nothing wrong with it at all.)

Flannery McCoy: YOU SEE! THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT! SHE WAS TRYING TO LURE INTO LETTING HER GUARD DOWN! NOW, OCTAVIA PICKS UP EFFY MCAVOY AND THROWS HER INTO THE BARRICADE! SHE PLACES HER BOOT TO THE THROAT OF ‘THE OMEN’ AS AHREN FOURNIER IS YELLING FROM A DISTANCE! OCTAVIA IS GIVING HIM THAT SAME ENERGY AS AHREN BACKS AWAY EVEN MORE! HE DOESN’T WANT ANY OF OCTAVIA’S FURY!

Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

Jake Mercer: Now, Octavia is yelling at the referee! Octavia grabs a hold of Effy McAvoy by her hair and rolls her back inside the ring! Octavia rolls herself back inside the ring as she waits for Effy to pick herself up! Ahren Fournier is trying to yell at Effy to get up as Octavia has that evil look on her face as she runs forward and nails Effy with a spear! Octavia with the cover! Is this all that’s going to take to advance to the next stage of the Empress of Elite tournament?

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Stew-O: EFFY MCAVOY WITH A KICK OUT! OCTAVIA BEGINS TO POUND HER FISTS ALL AROUND EFFY! OCTAVIA IS GETTING A BIT FRUSTRATED! YOU CAN SEE SHADES OF CLEOPATRA AND HER FIERY TEMPER AND FRUSTRATION! OCTAVIA RISES TO HER FEET AS SHE WAITS FOR EFFY TO FIND HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET! OCTAVIA RUNS RIGHT TO EFFY — ‘CANADIAN CODEBREAKER!’ NO! EFFY MANAGES TO GET EFFY INTO POSITION AND CONNECT WITH A CRADLE DDT! EFFY WITH THE COVER!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Octavia with a kick out! Ahren Fournier is advising Effy McAvoy to end this thing! He’s got reservations at nine! Effy begins to back away to the horizontal set of ropes! You can see that calculating look on her face as she waits for Octavia to find herself in a crawling position as Effy runs right to her — ‘STORYBOOK ENDING!’ AHREN FOURNIER’S TRADEMARK CURB STOMP! BUT, OCTAVIA MANAGES TO TWIST HERSELF AROUND AND FIND HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET! SHE SUCKERED IN EFFY ONCE MORE BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK AS THAT SENDS EFFY TO THE ROPES! OCTAVIA RUNS RIGHT AFTER HER WITH ‘OVO’ — HER VARIATION OF THE SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER AS THAT TAKES EFFY DOWN!

Jake Mercer: Wait a minute! Look, at the stage! Who in the hell is that?

(The camera and crowd’s attention turns to the top of the stage before exploding in a pop as Cleopatra is standing on top of the ramp. But, Cleopatra looks different from her majestic self. She sports a neck brace. She is all bruised up from the post-match attack and betrayal that Octavia had orchestrated in ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains.’)

Stew-O: That’s Cleopatra! Octavia’s half-sister! I didn’t think that we would see Cleopatra in EAW after that heinous attack back at Mistletoe in the Mountains!

(Octavia looks to be in a complete surprise. Much like Stew-O thought, Octavia thought that she wasn’t going to see Cleopatra in EAW again. Octavia rises from the ground as she stares down at Cleopatra from inside the ring. Cleopatra glares at Octavia. Her arms folded across her chest, clearly disappointed.)

Flannery McCoy: Octavia decides to resift her focus as she turns herself around! BUT, FROM BEHIND – EFFY MCAVOY CONNECTS WITH A GIANT DISCUS LARIAT! ‘PROTECT YA NECK’ ON OCTAVIA AS EFFY GOES FOR THE QUICK COVER!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous begins to play once more as Effy McAvoy is full of glee! She applauds herself as she insists for the referee to raise her hand and declare herself the winner of the match.)

Stephie Love: THE WINNER AND ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE 2025 EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT…EFFY MCAVOY!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Effy McAvoy capitalizes on the distraction provided by EAW Hall of Famer, Cleopatra!

(Effy McAvoy is more than in glee as Ahren Fournier joins her in the ring as Effy pulls him in for a hug. Ahren is totally uncomfortable and demands to be released. He pets Effy on top of the head and nods, proud. But, also glad that he – she- will be getting paid tonight.)

Stew-O: It seemed like things were headed in Octavia’s direction! I thought she had the match in the bag on many occasions! But, Cleopatra’s presence was more than enough to take Octavia’s eyes off the prize for a slight second!

Flannery McCoy: Effy McAvoy did not give up! This girl refuses to quit! Things did not look clear for her at times, but she pulled through and might have messed up a bracket or two for those betting on this thing like ‘March Madness.’

(The camera pans to Octavia who is being checked on by a referee. The look on her face tells the entire story as she is now the one staring daggers at Cleopatra. Meanwhile, Cleopatra is more than satisfied that Octavia got what she rightfully deserved.)

(Dynasty fades elsewhere.)

(A commercial plays for Stella Artois, featuring Impact.)

(Dynasty would come back on air as we take viewing of the office of Kensington and Richard. The camera angle showed them inviting 2 specific individuals into their office.)

Richard Grant: Thank you two for finding the time to stop by, we truly do appreciate. I know it can always be a hectic schedule!

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: But, we also really have a lot of honor for the two of you. We knew it was never going to be easy during an event like Road To Redemption, but you two did your absolute best! And in the end — we secured the required results that we wished for from the start!

Richard Grant: So come on, step in!

(The camera followed as the two individuals stepped inside, and it would now reveal none other than Rex McAllister and Raven Roberts. Fire and Ice stood in the office of Kensington and Richard, as they nodded whilst looking around.)

Rex McAllister: Thanks for the kind words, but honestly that was just how business goes. A desired result was achieved at Road To Redemption.

Raven Roberts: We just quite genuinely did our jobs. We could say that you picked the right choices, but that just would not sound so humble then. We just did all the work for the day’s work.

Richard Grant: NO! BELIEVE US! you have every reason to brag. What is the one teaching we preach more than anyone..

Raven Roberts: Uh, showing up for work?

Rex McAllister: Doing our jobs as stated..?

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Yes! We do that, of course. But we also preach: DYNASTY SUPREMACY. There is not a brand better, bigger and brighter than the one we all share together.

Richard Grant: And you two did not only represent, but you TOOK the nitty gritty of Dynasty. You locked and you loaded, you were truthful, you were Dynasty represented!

(This was all interesting to Raven and Rex. The high praise from Kensington and Richard was rather affirming.)

Rex McAllister: Again, we just did what we had to do. We were given a point of interest, and we followed out on it.

Raven Roberts: And now it is all about looking towards tomorrow and focusing on what is next for Fire and Ice.

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Right, right, with your amazing performances at Road To Redemption, we can all calmly say — it truly is without saying. You two deserve a reward for your efforts.

(A reward was really interesting for Rex and Raven. The possibilities strung endless for the unpredictability of the Dynasty GMs.)

Richard Grant: But.

Raven Roberts: But…?

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: BUT! Though you pulled it off, though you did impeccable things. You did it in your own difficult way, and that, we kind of have problems.

Richard Grant: So, instead of giving you two respective World Championship opportunities..

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: We are only giving it to one of you.

Rex McAllister: Are you serious right now..? We do not have enough time to truly mess around with these kinds of shenanigans..

Raven Roberts: We did what was exactly asked of us and then some, and now you want to bend the spoon….? We were both looking forward to entering 2025 together, and one step closer to being champions, together.

(Kensington and Richard both did not have much of an answer, Richard scratched the back of his head.)

Richard Grant: Well. I don’t know what else wereallycandoyeahhhhh

Kensington Calhoun-Astor: Sorry, but that is just the way the cookie ends up ultimately crumbling.

(Kensington and Richard were downplaying this, and Rex and Raven were absolutely frustrated. They both looked at one another, but before Raven could speak—)

Rex McAllister: Well, you know what. It is fine by me, I want Raven to have the shot at the title then.

Raven Roberts: What? that is not right, we both earned the opportunity, and—

Rex McAllister; I have greater and better intentions to do. we will be here all day arguing with these guys. Let’s just give Raven the shot. I’ll find my way back, somehow.

Kensington Calhoun-Astor: Well, whilst we admire the fine work of a gentlemen, all things considered, Rex. We cannot let it go that easy so..

(Kensingten gave an alluding nod towards Richard, as if she had presumably saw this exact scenario happening already before.)

Richard Grant: Heads or tails!

Raven Roberts: …..

Rex McAllister: …..

Richard Grant: …

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: …….

(The awkward silence doomed through the room as they all glared at one another.)

Rex McAllister: Are you being honestly serious with us, right now? This is what we are gonna do? It all narrows down to a coin toss.

Raven Roberts: This is all just so extremely stupid, what is the point behind any of this—

Richard Grant: Heads, or tails..?

(Neither of them have a simple answer. Richard Grant just stands there looking a bit confused on what to do..)

Raven Roberts: ….

Rex McAllister: …..

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: YOU KNOW WHAT, PERFECT THEN! Well for the lady very much, I will be going ; TAILS!

Richard Grant: That is not a problem for me then, so by default, heads for you, Rex,

(UP GOES THE COIN!)



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Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Wow..!

Richard Grant: And there it is.

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(As the coin revealed to be…. tails.)

Kensington Calhoun-Astor: Look at that, it was you afterall, Raven!

Raven Roberts: What.. this is so dumb, this is so ignorant and—

Richard Grant; Alright now, we have heard enough! Appreciate you for all the opinion, but you must go on now!

(Richard and Kensingten would shoo away a confused and annoyed as hell, Rex and Raven.. whilst maybe snickering just a little bit. Their deceitful plan playing full into fruition..)

Rex McAllister: Well, that was a collosal waste of time in the first place..

Raven Roberts: I am so upset and unhappy with this.. after everything we did and pulled off, it all came down to a nonsensical coin flip…. ? Are you joking me..

Rex McAllister: It does suck. I guess you should not expect anything different when it comes to those two. They always do something questionable that makes you truly scratch your head at the end of the day. But look, I am not upset. Do you see anything on my face that reads upset? Annoyed, kind of. But it is because my time was completely and totally wasted. I could have been accomplishing so much more otherwise, than standing in that office.

Raven Roberts: I don’t feel right getting this opportunity on such strange and unethical circumstances, it should not be coming down to a simple coin flip.. It should be so much more fair, I am sorry, Rexy.

Rex McAllister: Again, look at me. I am calm and collected, you have a shot at being World Champion, and I am gonna help you.

Raven Roberts: But Rex—

(Rex assured her, as he grabbed her hands and looked at her.)

Rex McAllister: I got your back.

Raven Roberts: Okay. I know that you do.

(With that said, Raven embraced Rex in a passionate hug, though questionable, she remained positive. At least Rex supported her all of the way through. And with the final camera shot holding on that hug, Dynasty went elsewhere.)

(Dynasty would come back from commercials as loud triumphant music could be heard in the background.. as we quickly start going down a memory lane.)

Narrator: It is a tradition like none other in Elite Answers Wrestling.

(Elite would fade, as “EXTREME” would stand, and the footage showed dating back to 2008.)

Narrator: Once King Of Extreme, it has been a tournament that has proven to be historic by every facet of the imagination. A title with rather no blunders, an honor that truly does say “I deserve to be here”. The King Of Elite has been the turning point to the careers of so many Elitists.

(The scene would show none other than Joso standing with his World Heavyweight Championship. Winning the title in 2024, Joso would go onto do incredible things and truly put himself in the history books, off the back of that win.)

Narrator: Joso being the most recent example, taking the ball and running with the opportunity that he had in the palm of his hands back in 2024, Joso now sits at the top of the Dynasty food chain. All thanks to what he garnered at King Of Elite a short year ago. But he is not the only example..

(Footage would highlight the other previous winners. Hall Of Famers, and just overall EAW legends. Malcom Jones, Adam Lucas, Theron Nikolas.)

Narrator: EAW Legends and Hall Of Famers have won the crown, all vying to see who got the opportunity to walk out as – king. And then you had others who broke that own mold as well.

(Kassidy Hart was shown, being the first and only female to ever win the tournament..)

Narrator: History is always made when this show turns around, so this time.. we will see. Who will take home the crown in 2024? Who is going to make history..?

(The scene would suddenly cut again, as it would begin to show the challengers that would be stepping up to vy for the crown.)

Narrator: Starting us off we have..

(A vignette of Drake Armstrong played, as it showed his best highlights.)

Narrator: Heir to the Armstrong Dynasty and royalty in every idea of the imagination. A complete and total killer when it comes down to it, and a man who is never a stranger to the challenge that sits before him. Drake Armstrong has already been in these deep waters before, having challenged World Heavyweight Champion Joso twice. But with King Of Elite on his horizon, some can say that – Drake wants to make sure that the third time’s the charm for his World Championship ambitions, and the crown may just be the cherry on top of that.

(It came to a closing shot of Drake Armstrong staring at the camera, the intensity focused on his face.)

Narrator: And with one hungry shark in the water, we tread towards a newer Elitist.

(The footage would play a highlight of Jay Starr, as the narrator spoke.)

Narrator: Jay Starr is on the newer side to EAW, but this is a perfect opportunity for him this early into his career. He has yet to truly put all the pieces in place, but a tournament like this is exactly what a young career can need, and when you are given the ball? I truly don’t see a reason as to why he would not run with it..

(The highlights of Jay Starr came to a close, as he also stood looking directly at the camera, just as Drake did.)

Narrator: But that is not the only thing. Amidst this sea of tough competitors, we don’t only have newcomers and hungry people. We have champions.

(The next person to step into the fray was none other than the Interwire Champion himself, Jay Jerry Johnson).

Narrator: Jay Jerry Johnson, or Triple J as some call him — is no stranger to these types of tournaments. Although it is not a secret, he has fallen short. You cannot help but admire that a lot has changed since the last time Jay took part in it. He has gone on to become a record tying 2x Interwire Champion. The best is truly yet to come for Triple J, and perhaps he can solidify his dominance as champion with a trip to the finals.

(Jay Jerry Johnson closed off the shot with the title distinctively on display.)

Narrator: But we continue to have new and hungry Elitists coming into the fray, and none more than that..

(Corey Hale would be the next person, as his vignette played.)

Narrator: The word New Breed is something that Corey Hale takes pride in. He knows that he is new to EAW, but he is also ready to hit it all in stride. He never expected to be granted a silver platter, but he did not want that. Corey Hale is gonna do his thing, one step at a time. And if that results in winning King Of Elite, at least he can rightfully prove himself as the one of the best New Breeds going.

(The shot closed on Corey Hale, as the music only anticipated and got more hyped from there.)

Narrator: But then when you talk about grit and determination, scratching and clawing, I think about one man.

(Kirk Redwood was the next vignette to play, as his highlights were stored all around the scene.)

Narrator: There may not be a man more experienced in this match than Kirk Redwood, but there is always this stigma and glass ceiling around him. But.. Kirk plans on shattering that glass ceiling, and finally setting out to do what he was always meant to do. Will that experience finally pan out for him to have his moment..?

(Kirk Redwood had his closing shot, as the narrator spoke.)

Narrator: But sometimes, maybe this tournament is just about redemption.

(Vincent Mondrian appeared on the screen this go around.)

Narrator: Vincent Mondrian had the Interwire Championship directly in the palm of his hands — before it was prematurely ripped away. I know for a fact that Vincent Mondrian did not let that discourage him, only allowing it to fuel him even harder. A story of redemption can be a plausible chance, because Vincent Mondrian will work hard to reach that finish line.

(Vincent Mondrian’s segment would fade out as the music was at an all time intense.)

Narrator: But when it comes to being fueled on rage and anger..

(BRAE’s vignette played, as it showed highlights of the New Breed Champion.)

Narrator: A dangerous man made all the more dangerous after what occured at Road To Redemption, another champion in his own right. A possible contender all the time, despite being New Breed Champion, BRAE looking to compete in his second King Of Elite, looks to add the crown right next to his title. And the goal to become double champion will remain true.

(That scene faded away now, as finally..)

Narrator: And finally..

(Cosmo Goldworthy’s vignette played a newer guy in the landscape of EAW with tons of promise.)

Narrator: The good news is. You are debuting directly into this tournament pretty much. The bad news..? refer to the good news. But the opportunity is massive for a young upstart in EAW. Having all the confidence, but does he have his work cut out for him? This is a sink or swim situation, and it will be all interesting from here..

(And with that said, the final vignette came to a close, as the narrator’s voice remained.)

Narrator: And with all that kept in mind.. when King Of Elite 2025 comes to an end.. who will be wearing this..?

(As the scene faded, the final shot would be the crown coming into focus. One shot and massive opportunity for everyone, it all boils down to this.)

(Friday Night Dynasty returns as ‘Give It Away’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers is heard playing through the speakers of the arena. Jay Starr is seen preparing for his match in the ring as Stephie Love is seen standing by with a microphone in hand.)

Stephie Love: The following is a first round matchup in the KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!!! Scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Stephie Love: Already in the ring… ‘SUPER-STARR’… JAY STARR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(After sometime, ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki begins to kick in. The crowd boos loudly as the camera goes over to reveal Drake Armstrong, an angry, one-eyed one at that, seen making his way out from the backstage area. Out of his good eye, he stares daggers toward the ring, beginning to storm down the ramp.)

Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Scarsdale, New York… weighing in at 245 pounds… ‘THE FUTURE’… DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: You could say that EYE am rooting for Drake Armstrong! Hah! Get it?

Stew-O: Yes but if Drake heard you he would’ve dragged you over this table and beat you up himself, because he doesn’t seem to be in the best of moods, and reasonably so. He was so close to winning the Extreme Elimination Chamber, but in the end found himself getting bested by Joso who would retain his World Heavyweight Championship.

Flannery McCoy: But regardless Drake still has something to look toward, with his participation in the King of Elite tournament, he’s looking to make an impact and find his way back into the World Championship picture. But Jay Starr is in the way of that. What could happen in this match?

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: The bell has rung and one of two King of Elite first-round matchups tonight is officially underway! A very confident Jay Starr despite his Road To Redemption loss is facing a… rather despondent, one-eyed Drake Armstrong here tonight. It seems like Jay feels like he can pull off the upset tonight as he makes his way toward the center of the ring…

Flannery McCoy: BUT IMMEDIATELY HE GETS STEAMROLLED WITH A MASSIVE CLOTHESLINE TO THE FACE! And now Drake Armstrong does not waste any time, he’s mounting on top of Jay and beginning to batter him with fists to the face, and look in the eye of The Future right now! He knows how much he needs to win this! He knows how much winning King of Elite would mean and getting back on the fast track to the World Heavyweight Championship!

Jake Mercer: The referee is forced to come in and break Drake up as Jay reaches his arm out and barely grabs a hold of the bottom rope. Clean break as Drake stands up and makes his way back. Jay Starr is not having the start that he’s anticipating right now and he’s feeling the wrath of a very angry Drake Armstrong!

Stew-O: Jay begins to crawl toward one of the corners, leaning against the turnbuckles and trying to catch his breath, but Drake immediately begins to approach him as he stomps down on his abdomen, forcing him downward into a seated position! Drake now begins to stomp a hole into his chest, wasting absolutely no time showing him exactly who’s on top in this match and I don’t think there was really any question of that!

Flannery McCoy: Drake turns around and runs the other way, looking to gain momentum, AS JAY RECOVERS ONLY TO BE MET WITH A HARD KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE WHICH LEAVES HIM ROCKED! Drake connects hard with that move and he doesn’t seem to be done, grabbing Jay by the head and flipping him upside down, trapping his feet on the top turnbuckle into a tree of woe position!

Jake Mercer: AS HE GOES FOR ‘DRAKENOMICS’! HE GRABS A HOLD OF THE ARMS AND BEGINS TO STOMP DOWN ON THE CHEST OF JAY REPEATEDLY! HASN’T HE DONE ENOUGH! HIS POINT HAS BEEN PROVEN!

Stew-O: WELL CLEARLY NOT AS DRAKE YANKS HIM OFF OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND PULLS HIM TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RING! OH NO!

Flannery McCoy: ‘DEATH PENALTY’ CONNECTS! THE GOTCH-STYLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER DROPS JAY STARR DOWN ONTO HIS NECK! DRAKE QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR THE PIN! THIS MATCH IS OVER!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Pride and Arrogance’ begins to play through the speakers of the arena as Drake Armstrong quickly rises back up to his feet. The referee races over and quickly raises his arm in the air before going over to check on Jay Starr, who hasn’t moved an inch since Drake connected with his finishing move. Drake stares down the barrel of the hard camera, a serious expression on his face before he turns around and leaves the ring.)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… ‘THE FUTURE’… DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Is he… is he alive?

Stew-O: We should be asking if Drake Armstrong is okay! That was a murder! Drake came out with a point to prove and he did just that, putting down a talent like Jay Starr and advancing to the next round of the King of Elite tournament. My God that was brutal.

Flannery McCoy: Drake knows where he went wrong, and it’s cl;ear that he’s going to take the necessary steps in order to rectify it. I don’t know where this is going to get him, but if all goes well, this could very well lead him to the King of Elite and a guaranteed World Championship shot at a time of his choosing! I guess we’re just going to have to wait and see.

(Drake makes his way up the ramp without a second glance into the ring, meanwhile Jay is being loaded onto a stretcher. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty then begins to fade to elsewhere.)

(Backstage, Michael Belfort and Chris Elite are seen together. Chris in particular has a rather sour look on his face.)

Michael Belfort: EAW Universe, thank you for joining us on the first Dynasty of 2025! I’m Michael Belfort, and—

Chris Elite: Man quit it with the goofy, robotic-ass intro. No one is trying to hear that.

Michael Belfort: O…kay then. Let’s get straight to it. Chris, we’re just weeks removed from Road to Redemption, where you competed in the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Championship. Unfortunately, things didn’t go your way. Now, you’ve been in situations like this before, but tonight, it’s clear that you’re not exactly in the best mood. Can you share what’s on your mind?

(Chris Elite glares at Michael for a moment, letting out a sharp exhale before adjusting his jacket. The frustration is written all over his face as he stares into the camera.)

Chris Elite: What’s on my mind? Really, Mike? You think I’m in the mood to sit here and sugarcoat shit? Look at me.

(Chris gestures to himself with his hands, his voice carrying a biting edge.)

Chris Elite: You’re looking at a guy who’s had to listen to people talk about how I’m washed. How my best days are behind me. How I don’t belong here anymore. And at this point? I’m starting to wonder if they’re right. I went into that Chamber with one goal—to win back the World Heavyweight Championship. You know, the title that I’ve held before. The title that, at one point, represented the best version of me. And what happened? I walked out empty-handed. AGAIN.

(He clenches his jaw, pausing to collect himself before continuing.)

Chris Elite: Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve held a world title, Mike? Feels like eons. Like I’m in some damn museum as a relic of what used to be great. And the worst part? The worst part is that it wasn’t just about losing in that Chamber. Nah, it’s the fact that I can’t escape this damn pattern. Two years in a row, Road to Redemption was supposed to be my moment to remind the world who I am. Two years in a row, Joso’s the one who gets to walk out with his head held high while I’m left standing here wondering what the hell I’m doing wrong. Two years ago, I fought Joso in a street fight. A match where I gave everything I had, and yeah, I won. But this year? This year, he walks out with the title, and I walk out looking like a damn afterthought. I’m sick of it. Sick of people looking at me like I’m a charity case. Sick of people being RIGHT when they say my time might be up.

(Michael Belfort hesitates for a moment, unsure of how to approach the situation. Finally, he speaks up, his tone cautious.)

Michael Belfort: So, are you… are you contemplating retirement?

(The question hangs in the air for a moment, the tension thick as Chris looks at Michael with a mixture of irritation and resignation. He scoffs, shaking his head.)

Chris Elite: I’m not saying yes, but I’m not saying no either, Mike. Truth is, I don’t know. I really don’t. Lately, it feels like no matter how hard I try, I’m stuck spinning my wheels. Every time I get close, every time I feel like I’m about to remind everyone why I’m the Gawd Given Greatness, I end up back here. Frustrated. Empty-handed. Wondering if there’s even a place for me in this new era of EAW.

(The crowd’s mood shifts to sympathy as Chris’s voice drops, the raw emotion seeping through his words.)

Chris Elite: The more things change around here, the more I feel like I don’t fit into the bigger picture anymore. And yeah, I hate it. I hate feeling like this. But what am I supposed to do? I’ve been grinding for years, and now I’m starting to wonder if the grind even matters anymore.

Michael Belfort: Well, Chris, I know this isn’t where you wanted to be, but maybe this is just another obstacle. You’ve always been someone who overcomes, someone who proves the doubters wrong.

Chris Elite: Yeah, maybe. Or maybe I’m finally starting to realize that the doubters might be right. Either way, I don’t have the answers right now. All I know is I’m frustrated as hell, and I don’t know what’s next.

Michael Belfort: Fair enough. One last question then—

(Before Michael can finish, Myles walks into the frame. The crowd reacts with cheers as Myles looks Chris up and down, a small smirk playing on his lips.)

Myles: You know, Chris, I never thought I’d see the day. The Gawd Given Greatness sounding like he’s ready to pack it up and call it a day. What happened to the guy who was one of the best? The guy who came in and conquered the world with an unseen fire before! Now you’re standing here, wallowing in self-pity like you’re some rookie who lost his first match, and I have to say… not very peak of you.

(Chris narrows his eyes, his frustration bubbling over.)

Chris Elite: Hold up. I don’t have a ‘defeatist attitude.’ I’m just keeping shit a G. You don’t know what it’s like to put your heart into this for as long as I have and feel like it doesn’t mean shit anymore. Besides, you’re a little too chipper for someone who couldn’t end 2024 with a bang either.

Myles: Touche, Chris. But let’s not get it twisted—while you walked out of Road to Redemption with nothing, I still walked out with gold. Cy got the better of me for one night, but not in the long run. Misery loves company though, right?

Chris Elite: :francis: If you’re here to rub salt into my wounds bro you can forget it. I’m not with the fuck shit tonight. Seriously.

Myles: No, I’m not. Just wondering where it went so wrong for you, and I’m not talking about your track record, but rather, your attitude.

(Chris raises a brow, and it looks like he’s about to bite back before Myles pats Chris on the shoulder with a smirk.)

Myles: But I’m sure you’ll figure it out… eventually. See you around.

(Myles walks off, leaving Chris standing there with a confused and annoyed expression. Michael Belfort looks at Chris, unsure if he should say anything, but Chris shakes his head, muttering to himself as the camera fades to ringside for the next match on the card.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Stephie Love: And it is a round one match for the Empress of Elite tournament!

(Judas’ by Lady Gaga begins playing to loud cheers as Holly Arrow marched out onto the stage with a determined gaze in her narrowed eyes; she nodded at the cheers of the crowd before cracking her neck back and forth. She directs her attention to the ring as she begins storming down to it, tagging some fans along the way.)

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from Liverpool, England, weighing in at 149 pounds… she is THE SERAPH, HOLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! AAAAAAAAAAAAARROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

Stew-O: Here comes the Seraph, Holly Arrow, looking as determined as ever as she marches into the New Year looking to turn things around for her career!

Flannery McCoy: She spoke about how important the Extreme Elimination Chamber match was to her heading into it, as her attempt at the Universal Women’s Championship came after lots of strife and struggle in her career. Unfortunately for her, despite putting in a tremendous performance, she was unable to put Milli Banks down for the count, resulting in Milli’s incredible reign continuing unabated!

Jake Mercer: Holly has shown time and time again how great of a competitor she is, but despite thinking it was her last chance, Road to Redemption didn’t end in her favor; as it turns out, though, she has the chance to bounce back in the new year with the Empress of Elite tournament! This puts her back on the track for the world championship, and you bet she’ll be looking to follow through and punch her ticket to a golden opportunity once again!

Stew-O: She’ll have a difficult time, though, because her opponent in round one is walking out of Road to Redemption with more momentum than her…

(‘Homecoming’ by Lil Uzi Vert began blaring through the speakers to mixed reactions leaning on boos, as the Butterfly Queen stormed out onto the stage with a cocky expression on her face. She spread her arms and posed before marching down the ramp with a confident look in her eyes.)

Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT! Hailing from Cancún, Mexico, weighing in at 119 pounds… she is THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN! BRIANNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILL!

Stew-O: That opponent is this woman, the Butterfly Queen, Brianna Hill! At Road to Redemption, she proved her doubters wrong after overcoming the odds and outlasting a myriad of competitors in the Extreme Enigma Battle Royale!

Flannery McCoy: Those competitors included members of La Familia, who Brianna had no problem overtaking! Now she marches into the New Year with all of her naysayers having far less credibility to their jeers, because Brianna has shown the world that she is not looking to be a mere lackey!

Jake Mercer: She’s looking to be a WINNER! And wouldn’t it be fitting if the Butterfly Queen was able to become the Empress of Elite? With that being said, the considerably more experienced Holly Arrow will make that anything but an easy task for her, especially with some of the names that the Seraph has beaten!

Stew-O: Only one of these two intensely driven women can move on to round two, and it’s time to find out who will get it!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)


Stew-O: And the match is underway! The Seraph and the Butterfly Queen glare each other in the eyes as they step out of their respective corners with a measured stride; they begin circling the ring as they stare each other down, prepared to tear the other to pieces to progress in the Empress of Elite tournament!

Flannery McCoy: Brianna Hill is the first one to make a move, as the Butterfly Queen looks to take Holly Arrow out by lunging forward and attempting to catch her off guard with a sudden elbow smash!

Jake Mercer: But Holly Arrow’s focus prevents her from getting caught off guard; she immediately ducks underneath the attempted elbow smash and lurches forward herself, wrapping her arms around the waist of Brianna Hill and forcing her back through sheer strength!

Stew-O: Well, she does like to call herself the strongest woman in the world, and who am I to argue? She could probably break me in half if I pissed her off!

Flannery McCoy: She pushes Brianna back to the ropes, leading the referee to step forward as he looks to break it up due to the Butterfly Queen’s arms being draped over the ropes; however, before the referee could do anything about it, Holly immediately grabs one of Brianna’s wrists and executes an Irish whip, sending her running across the ring!

Jake Mercer: Brianna makes it to the opposite side of the ring’s ropes before rebounding, but Holly was already sprinting towards her! Just as Brianna begins to run forward, she gets caught by a running lariat to take her down to the canvas! The Butterfly Queen has been knocked down, and the Seraph looks to capitalize on this moment of vulnerability!

Stew-O: She does so by leaping up into the air and landing on the middle ropes that she was adjacent to! Holly Arrow is able to spring off of them and jump even higher before hurtling down towards Brianna as she looks to execute a double foot stomp on the fallen Butterfly Queen!

Flannery McCoy: But Brianna rolls out of the way just in the nick of time! Holly ends up stomping nothing but the canvas itself, and the impact causes her to stumble back a bit! Before she’s able to regather her footing and balance, the ever cunning Brianna Hill crawls forward and sweeps the Seraph’s legs, causing her to fall down onto the canvas as well!

Jake Mercer: Holly Arrow is as intense a competitor as they come, but you’d have trouble finding wrestlers that are as cunning as the Butterfly Queen! Brianna, after having swept Holly Arrow to the ground, quickly rolls out of the ring from underneath the bottom rope before reaching in and grabbing Holly by the hair! What’s she got planned here?!

Stew-O: With the hair of the Seraph clutched in her hands, Brianna quickly yanks back, causing Holly to slide out of the ring! Brianna lets go and allows Holly to fall onto the ringside floor with a thud, bringing the action to the outside with her in the driver’s seat! What ruthlessness by the Butterfly Queen, and now she’s got the referee yelling at her for those antics of hers; it does not look like Brianna cares, though, as she has nothing but brutality and victory on her mind!

Flannery McCoy: With Holly down and arching her back after being unceremoniously dropped from the ring to the floor, Brianna Hill takes advantage of the situation as she begins stomping the Seraph out without a bit of mercy!

Jake Mercer: She looks to up the ante now as she once again grabs the hair of Holly and begins pulling on it to force her back to her feet! Holly Arrow staggers up with the pull of her hair, and Brianna smirks as she intends to follow up with something more damaging than just some stomps to the body!

Stew-O: With a sudden forearm smash, Brianna forces Holly Arrow to turn away from her while dazing her at the same time! Standing behind the Seraph, Brianna wraps an arm around the waist of Holly Arrow and then uses another arm to begin hoisting the strongest woman in the world up in a back suplex position!

Flannery McCoy: Holly sure is strong, but Brianna is showing some of her own strength here as she hoists up the heavier opponent! With Holly Arrow up in the air, Brianna Hill executes the back suplex and throws the Seraph back– BUT HOLLY IS ABLE TO FLIP THROUGH IT AND LAND ON HER FEET!

Jake Mercer: Brianna Hill has no idea as she spreads her arms and smirks, thinking she’s dominating the competition; little does she know, the Seraph is not going to take that kind of arrogance lightly!

Stew-O: And she looks to do exactly that, as Holly Arrow reaches up and shocks Brianna Hill by pulling her into a sudden inverted face lock! Brianna definitely did not see it coming and is unable to do anything in time as Holly Arrow immediately arches her back and falls down, bringing the back of the Butterfly Queen’s head crashing onto the ringside floor with an inverted DDT!

Flannery McCoy: And now the Seraph is back in control as she looks down at the fallen Butterfly Queen, who is clutching the back of her head and kicking her legs around in pain after having endured that devastating maneuver! Holly doesn’t waste any time in following up on her momentum, especially since she must be fuming after having been thrown out unceremoniously onto the ringside floor with a HAIR PULL of all things!

Jake Mercer: She grabs Brianna up by the head and, with narrowed eyes, launches her forward to cause her to crash into the steel post at the corner of the ring! The impact causes Brianna to fall over and tumble over the steel steps before landing right next to them; Holly’s eyes flit up to the steps and then back down to the Butterfly Queen. It looks like she’s got something cooking!

Stew-O: She steps over Brianna Hill, who is now stirring and trying to get onto her hands and knees so she can push herself back to a standing position; Holly has something else in mind as she climbs up onto the top of the steel steps and measures the Butterfly Queen up with malicious intent!

Flannery McCoy: Sure enough, Brianna is able to make it back to her feet as she staggers up, unaware of what the Seraph has planned; she has no time to react when she turns around and sees Holly Arrow launching herself at her with a diving hip attack!

Jake Mercer: It connects! Brianna Hill gets knocked down and falls onto the ringside floor like a bag of potatoes, while Holly Arrow immediately begins picking her up to force her back into the ring! She won’t be able to get a win over the Butterfly Queen out at ringside, and she sure doesn’t want to let the momentum she’s built up in this match go to waste now!

Stew-O: She rolls Brianna Hill back into the ring underneath the bottom rope before sliding in herself; with a single fluid motion, she slid over to Brianna and hooked both legs as she looks to get a pin off of that diving hip attack!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

Flannery McCoy: But the Butterfly Queen refused to stay down as she emphatically kicks out of the attempted pin! Holly Arrow grits her teeth in frustration before returning that steel cold expression to her face; anger won’t get her anywhere, and she’s still in the lead – letting Brianna recuperate won’t help her win the match!

Jake Mercer: The Seraph immediately springs into action as she forcefully rolls the Butterfly Queen onto her gut, putting her in a prone position while laid out in the ring! Without a moment of hesitation, Holly Arrow climbs over Brianna Hill and hooks one of her legs with her own legs before reaching over Brianna’s body and locking both of her hands up against the Butterfly Queen’s face!

Stew-O: AN STF! Holly Arrow looking to kill the will of the Butterfly Queen as she switches from simply brutalizing her to locking in a devastating submission maneuver, and now Brianna Hill is in trouble as she begins flailing to try to get out of this hold!

Flannery McCoy: But Holly Arrow has no intentions of letting go! She’s wrenching back her arms against the face of the Butterfly Queen as hard as she can, and the bent leg of Brianna is adding even more pain to this equation!

Jake Mercer: Brianna’s struggling isn’t causing the Seraph to loosen the hold, and was slid too far into the ring to be close to the ropes; this may be it for the Butterfly Queen! She’s scratching and clawing with all her might to make it to the ropes, but Holly Arrow is barely letting her budge–

Stew-O: OH! A switch-up of tactics by Brianna Hill as, instead of going for the ropes or trying to loosen the hold just by flailing, she begins launching back elbows to the rib cage of the Seraph out of sheer desperation! The back elbows begin landing heavily, and ultimately it’s too much even for someone as tough as Holly Arrow to be able to withstand!

Flannery McCoy: The Seraph is forced to relinquish the hold as she rolls off of the back of Brianna, clutching her ribs in pain after that merciless barrage of back elbows surely left a bruise! Brianna Hill crawls forward, clutching at her face as she’s feeling the effect of that STF being locked in for as long as it was!

Jake Mercer: Ironically, NOW Brianna is able to get to the ropes; it wasn’t able to save her from that brutal submission maneuver by the Seraph, but it’s at least helping her to get back to her feet quicker than Holly Arrow! At this point in the match, every little bit of advantage helps! Brianna Hill slowly gets to a standing position, still hunched over as she stares at the ropes.

Stew-O: I don’t blame her, it’s like a starving man who finally has a plate of food in their hands. In any case, she straightens her back and turns around to see Holly kneeling and slowly staggering up as well! Brianna Hill springs into action as she sees this opportunity for what it is, rushing towards the Seraph and leaping over her just before she gets up to a standing position!

Flannery McCoy: Holly Arrow does make it to her feet, but Brianna Hill is in the perfect position to bring the pain to the Seraph; just as Holly looks up and sees Brianna, it’s already too late as Brianna leaps up and brings her knee to the face of Holly! She doesn’t hit her with a knee smash, though– she falls down and brings the face of the Seraph crashing down onto that kneecap, catching her with a knee facebuster!

Jake Mercer: The whiplash almost causes Holly to fall back, but Brianna catches her by the wrist before Irish whipping her into the corner of the ring! Holly has her back to the turnbuckles as Brianna rushes forward and catches her with a running knee smash to the face! Kudos to Brianna for taking the smart route by using the leg that doesn’t trapped by Holly Arrow in that STF hold, but it looks like running still causes some discomfort as Brianna staggers back for a moment!

Stew-O: Holly tries to get out of the corner in that moment, but Brianna is relentless as she suddenly lurches forward and thrusts her shoulder into the rib cage of Holly Arrow, almost the same spot that had fallen victim to that flurry of back elbow smashes by the Butterfly Queen!

Flannrey McCoy: Brianna Hill is ruthless in her targeted onslaught, you have to give her that! She continues the assault as she uses a grip on the middle ropes to help her thrust her shoulder over and over again into the ribs, and Holly is looking worse for wear here!

Jake Mercer: The Butterfly Queen has a smirk on her face as she forcefully drags Holly Arrow out of the corner before sending her running towards the ropes with an Irish whip! The Seraph rebounds off the ropes and begins running back, while Brianna Hill simultaneously runs towards Holly Arrow! WHAT’S SHE GOING FOR HERE?!

Stew-O: SHE’S GOING FOR THE BREAKTHROUGH! SHE LEAPS UP INTO THE AIR LOOKING FOR THAT SIGNATURE RUNNING ENZIGUIRI TO KNOCK HOLLY ARROW OUT COLD–

Flannery McCoy: BUT HOLLY ARROW JUST BARELY MANAGED TO DODGE IT! SHE DROPPED AND SLID UNDERNEATH BRIANNA HILL, NARROWLY AVOIDING DISASTER! BRIANNA STUMBLES FORWARD, HAVING MISSED THAT MOVE AND TRYING TO TURN AROUND TO FACE THE SERAPH BEFORE THINGS GO WRONG!

Jake Mercer: BUT IT’S TOO LATE! HOLLY ARROW SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET AND LATCHES ON A WAIST LOCK BEFORE BRIANNA CAN TURN AROUND! SHE CLUTCHES THE WRIST OF BRIANNA HILL TO HER MIDSECTION BEFORE USING A RIPCORD TO PUSH HER FORWARD BEFORE YANKING HER BACK!

Stew-O: THE EMPEROR’S TIIIIIIIIIIME! RIPCORD LARIAT CONNECTS AND KNOCKS BRIANNA HILL INSIDE OUT! HOLLY ARROW FELL OVER FROM THROWING ALL OF HER WEIGHT BEHIND THAT LARIAT AS WELL; YOU KNOW THAT EXHAUSTION AND PAIN IS CATCHING UP TO HER TOO, BUT SHE MANAGED TO TURN THINGS AROUND AND TAKE THE REINS OF MOMENTUM BACK FROM BRIANNA!

Flannery McCoy: Holly Arrow is on her hands and knees, trying to catch her breath, while Brianna looks like she may actually be out cold! The corner of Holly’s mouth turns up into a smirk as she sees the path to Empress of Elite laid out right here!

Jake Mercer: She begins slowly staggering up and starts dragging the Butterfly Queen up with her as well! After struggling, she’s able to get her up and SHE LEAPS UP WITH BOTH KNEES RAISING– SHE’S GOING FOR GALAXY IMPACT! GALAXY IMPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC-

Stew-O: OH NO! BRIANNA MANAGED TO SEND HOLLY ARROW OVER HER HEAD, CAUSING HOLLY TO FALL FACE-FIRST BEHIND THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN! BRIANNA STAGGERS FORWARD AFTER BARELY AVOIDING THE GALAXY IMPACT, BUT HOLLY ARROW IS ALREADY STARTING TO GET UP! BRIANNA BREAKS OUT INTO A RUN ACROSS THE RING, AND HOLLY IS ALREADY UP TO A KNEE–

Flannery McCoy: OH MY GOD! HITS DIFFERENT! HITS DIFFERENT! BRIANNA JUST CONNECTED WITH HER SHINING WIZARD AND KNOCKS HOLLY INSIDE OUT! BRIANNA ROLLS HOLLY ONTO HER BACK AND GRABS BOTH LEGS BEFORE LEANING THEM OVER HOLLY’S BODY, PUTTING HER IN A PINNING PREDICAMENT!

Jake Mercer: THE REFEREE SLIDES OVER AND BEGINS THE COUNT!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Stew-O: HOLLY’S EYES FLY OPEN!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Flannery McCoy: HOLLY TRIES TO BRING HER SHOULDER UP–

Jake Mercer: BUT BRIANNA JUST PUT BOTH OF HER LEGS ON TOP OF THE MIDDLE ROPES! THE REFEREE DOESN’T SEE IT, AND THE LEVERAGE IS TOO MUCH!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(‘Homecoming’ by Lil Uzi Vert began blaring through the speakers once again to much louder boos as Brianna Hill quickly gets her legs off the ropes before the referee can see! She has a smirk on her face as she quickly slides out of the ring!)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, AND MOVING ON IN THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT… THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN, BRIANNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILL!

Stew-O: I can’t believe it! Even after such a brutal war, Brianna Hill just stole that victory from Holly Arrow!

Flannery McCoy: She got her legs up on the ropes!

Jake Mercer: Hey, we don’t know if Holly would have actually been able to kick out! And if the referee didn’t see it, then it doesn’t matter; one way or another, Brianna just punched her ticket to round two of the Empress of Elite tournament!

Stew-O: With that dubious victory, Brianna Hill was able to continue her momentum from Road to Redemption and moves on in the tournament, starting 2025 off with a win!

(The video feed lingers as Brianna Hill celebrates her victory at ringside with a cocky smirk on her face, while Holly Arrow clutches her head while staggering to a seated position with pain and disappointment on her face; she glares daggers at the Butterfly Queen as the video feed fades elsewhere.)

(The camera fades to backstage where Cy Henderson is seen walking backstage before stopping in his tracks as he forms a small grin on his face.)

Cy Henderson: Hey man, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you around.

(The camera slowly moves from Cy Henderson and stops at the sight of…Brian Daniels. This causes the Dynasty crowd to erupt in cheers. Cerberus, the former tag team consisting of these two Hall of Famers. Former Unified Tag Team Champions. Good friends that go back almost a decade. The crowd continues their rowdy reception as they soak in that these two are finally face-to-face after NINE years.)

Brian Daniels: How long has it been? About nine years since we’ve seen each other?

Cy Henderson: Almost a decade. :wow:

Brian Daniels: A lot has happened in nine years. A lot has changed about this place. I couldn’t be more than grateful to be back in these shark infested waters. I look around some familiar faces, but I see a plethora of fresh wrestlers, who are looking to make their journeys. Much like we did back when we were Cyclone and Viper. Both of us are looking to reach that glass ceiling and shatter it. Just crazy how things evolved in almost a decade.

Cy Henderson: A completely different atmosphere. Different sharks, same infested water. A lot of hungry, eager Elitists, who all want the same thing. Championships, glory and everlasting legacy. Even the Hall of Famers here are hungry, wanting to add onto their legacy. Wanting to prove why our era of talent is superior to anything in this current day and age. We still got what it takes to reach the top.

Brian Daniels: I was like that once. But, I’m not that man anymore. I’m not the Viper who arrived at the company with the biggest chip on his shoulders. I’m not the Brian Daniels,who headlined Pain for Pride X. I’m not the Brian Daniels who was begging for Drake King to end my career. Not the multi-time World Champion. Post 2018, I left all of that behind. I went on this soulful journey, created a family and life outside of professional wrestling. I became an entirely different person. So, when I got the opportunity to return, I knew that I couldn’t take it for granted. Didn’t think that one return appearance would turn to two, would turn to facing BRAE at the Christmas show.

Cy Henderson: I saw your match at ‘Mistletoe in the Mountains.’ Congratulations on the win against BRAE. You kicked his fucking head in. That was brutal. Almost reminded me of the man you once were.

(Brian Daniels forms a smile on his face, almost feeling a wave of nostalgia going through him, reflecting back at his career and what kind of individual he was. The man who was addicted to this sport. The man who couldn’t see a life without professional wrestling. Someone who was more than determined to be one of the greatest of all time. Someone who was more than willing to do anything to solidify that claim.)

Brian Daniels: Congrats on picking up the victory at Road to Redemption. Your awareness and ability to adapt to what Myles threw at you was veteran instinct in a nutshell.

(Then, Brian Daniels becomes silent as Cy Henderson could see Brian’s entire demeanor change. From being social to almost like…Brian is internally debating within himself on whether he should say something or not. This causes his former tag team partner to be a bit concerned on the matter. Cy slaps Brian gently with the back of his hand to Brian’s chest, trying to grab his attention.)

Cy Henderson: What’s up? Everything fine?

Brian Daniels: I’ve been deciding back-and-forth on if I wanted to say this, but we’ve been friends for about a decade now and I feel like it would mean something coming from me versus coming from someone like Myles or Rex McAllister or Limmy Monaghan or whoever you’re in the ring with. But, I’m disappointed in the person that you’ve become since you returned.

(Cy Henderson snorts, not believing that Brian Daniels just said what he said.)

Cy Henderson: That’s rich coming from the guy barely off the blacklisted status.

(The crowd goes ‘oooh.’ Obviously, they know that shit is going to go down. Brian Daniels chuckles at Cy Henderson’s response.)

Brian Daniels: That’s ironic coming from you, considering you were in the same boat once upon a time – no matter how many times I tried to save you. I was one of the few people to vouch for you when you had a history of leaving in the middle of something important. Who was there to save you when everyone else wasn’t willing to give you the second chance? Me. I was one of the reasons why you were able to get that run in 2016 and become Unified Tag Team Champions. And still, you completely blew that last opportunity. If I was you, I wouldn’t have taken it for granted. There are many people blacklisted that would give anything for the opportunity that you were presented with. And, what did you do? Spit it back in my face.

Cy Henderson: Yeah, I walked away from this company in the middle of teaming with you. It says a lot that I’d rather throw it all away than to be associated with you. Instead of focusing on saving me, you should have been focused on saving yourself —

(Brian Daniels slaps Cy Henderson across the face. The crowd is heard to be completely shocked in the background. Brian and Cy Henderson are nose-to-nose with each other, staring at each other, shoving each other as they look to get the first punch in. But, before they can get into a brawl backstage, dozens of referees begin to separate them, pulling them into opposite directions. Brian is completely fuming, Cy’s words striking a cord with him. Cy is more than amused by the situation as he just laughs and is more than willing to go his separate ways. Meanwhile, the referees are holding back Brian, who watches as angry as he can be.)

(Friday Night Dynasty returns as Stephie Love is seen standing by with a microphone in hand.)

Stephie Love: The following is a first-round matchup in the KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!!! And it is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Rise And Fall’ by Starset begins to blast through the speakers as Corey Hale is seen energetically making his way out to the stage. Despite what happened at Road To Redemption, he’s still determined as he makes his way down the ramp.)

Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Phoenix, Arizona… weighing in at 200 pounds… he is ‘THE CELESTIAL WANDERER’… COREY HALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(‘Mayoi Uta (Song of the Lost Star)’ by MyGO!!!!! begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the crowd gives a mixed reaction for the NEW two-time Interwire Champion as Jay Jerry Johnson is seen confidently making his way out. He has a smirk as he tugs his collar, beginning to make his way down to the ring.)

Stephie Love: And his opponent… Chicago, Illinois… weighing in at 223 pounds… he is the EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE ARTIST’… JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: The bell has rung and here we go! Our second of two King of Elite first-round matches tonight is officially underway! For the first time since becoming a two-time Interwire Champion, Jay Jerry Johnson is in action as he is up against the young up-and-comer Corey Hale! Corey is looking to pull off a massive upset here tonight against the veteran, but it seems like if Jay has a choice, he’s definitely going to make sure that doesn’t happen!

Flannery McCoy: Both of them make their way around the ring, and it seems like we’re going to start this one off with a quick collar-and-elbow tie-up! Jay quickly spins this around into a side headlock, wrenching at the beck of Corey as he tries his best to get himself out of this right now! Ultimately, Corey does, as he manages to slip his head out of it and grab a hold of the wrist, spinning around and quickly locking in an arm wrench!

Jake Mercer: Corey is trying to take him down to the ground, but Jay is quick to roll himself forward, getting himself up to his feet as he twirls himself around and locks in an arm wrench of his own! Jay keeps it locked in momentarily before spinning himself around Corey, taking him down to the ground with an arm drag!

Stew-O: Jay now has a hold of the arm while Corey is on his side, pressing his knee against his back and trying to force him to stay on the ground! Corey is slowly beginning to get himself back up to his feet though, as he spins himself around, reversing the arm hold into a hold of his own, BEFORE TRIPPING JAY DOWN TO THE GROUND! Jay lands on his back and Corey is quick to transition that into a grounded headlock!

Flannery McCoy: Corey has been able to keep up with Jay so far and he knows that he’s going to have to make sure to keep it that way if he wants to have even the slightest chance of winning! Jay though is beginning to slowly roll onto his side, pressing his feet onto the canvas and beginning to rise himself back up to his feet! Corey is forced to transition it back into a side headlock, trying to keep a hold of Jay to the best of his abilities and making sure that he stays down, but the Interwire Champion isn’t going to go quietly!

Jake Mercer: AS HE QUICKLY SPINS HIMSELF AROUND AND GOES FOR A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX- But Corey manages to flip over it as he lands on his feet! He quickly rushes forward and goes for a side headlock takeover, but Jay manages to slip his head out as he quickly sets him up, looking to lock in an Octopus Hold!

Stew-O: BUT COREY MANAGES TO SNATCH HIM BY THE HEAD AND ROLL HIM INTO A BACKSLIDE PIN! REFEREE SLIDES DOWN FOR THE COUNT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT JAY MANAGES TO KICK OUT! He quickly rolls himself through as he locks in a bodyscissors! The Interwire Champion manages to tighten the grip that he has around Corey, as he struggles to kip himself up to his feet, doing whatever he possibly can to squirm his way out of this situation that he’s found himself in! But Jay already managed to catch him off guard and turn the tides in this match and it could very well be the difference maker in this back and forth.

Jake Mercer: But Corey manages to roll himself over and pin Jay’s shoulders onto the mat once again! Trying to steal this from him a second time!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Stew-O: BUT JAY KICKS OUT AND RELEASES THE HOLD! He quickly rolls himself toward the edge of the ring, grabbing a hold of the ropes and beginning to bring himself back up-

Flannery McCoy: BUT COREY MANAGES TO ROLL TOWARD JAY AND LEAP INTO THE AIR! HE’S GOING FOR ‘HEAVEN TO HALE’!

Jake Mercer: BUT JAY MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF THE ROPES AND YANK COREY BACK! Jay is quick to roll himself out of the ring as he catches a breather for a moment! The Interwire Champion is playing it smart and creating distance, and by the looks of things, it seems like he’s impressed with the performance that the young Corey Hale has shown here tonight.

Stew-O: Corey knows that he’s going to have to do something else to get completely into this match, AND HE RUSHES FORWARD, LOOKING TO SHOOT THROUGH THE ROPES TO TAKE JAY DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE- BUT JAY MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT!

Flannery McCoy: But Corey manages to stop himself at the edge of the ring as he quickly slips through the ropes and onto the apron! Jay turns himself around, ONLY TO BE MET WITH AN APRON PENALTY KICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST BY COREY HALE! Jay staggers backward, clearly hurt by this, and Corey looks to take advantage. He rushes forward, LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A SOMERSAULT SENTON OFF OF THE APRON-

Jake Mercer: BUT JAY MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AS COREY CRASHES AND BURNS AT THE RINGSIDE AREA! Corey lands flat on his spine and Jay looks to take advantage of this, he grabs a hold of Corey and quickly rolls him back into the ring, entering inside himself. Corey tries his best to recover, ONLY FOR JAY TO SNATCH HIM FROM BEHIND AND LIFT HIM OFF OF THE GROUND WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX!

Stew-O: Corey lands right on the top of his head and it doesn’t look like Jay is done, not by a longshot! He quickly begins to roll through as he keeps a hold of him, beginning to set him up, LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A SECOND DRAGON SUPLEX! Jay has a fire in his eyes as he looks to continue his onslaught, trying his best to make sure that Corey stays down for good, AND HE LIFTS HIM UP TO ATTEMPT A THIRD DRAGON SUPLEX-

Flannery McCoy: BUT COREY HALE IS FIGHTING BACK! He manages to break his arms free, SPINNING AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH AN ENZUGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Jay staggers back and falls toward the ropes, and it’s clear judging by the look on his face that he didn’t expect Corey to be putting up a fight. HE RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FRO A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- But Corey manages to duck under that as he slips behind him, ROLLING HIM UP INTO A SCHOOLBOY, BEFORE GETTING UP TO HIS FEET AND FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH A SUPERKICK THAT CONNECTS HARD ACROSS THE JAW OF JAY AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Jake Mercer: Corey is beginning to feel it as he’s showing the world right now that he still has some fight left in him. He’s not going to give up especially considering how much is on the line here tonight! Jay is slowly rising back up to his feet, and I think he knows the trouble that he’s currently in right now and what he’s going to have to do to get out of it! He turns himself around!

Stew-O: ONLY TO BE MET BY COREY WHO LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH THE ‘ZENBREAKER’! THE RUNNING SINGLE-KNEE FACEBREAKER DROPS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION DOWN TO THE GROUND AND NOW COREY IS WASTING ZERO TIME ROLLING HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKING THE LEG! THIS MIGHT DO IT! HE MIGHT GET THE WIN OVER THE CHAMPION RIGHT NOW!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRR-

Flannery McCoy: NO! JAY MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT ONE! Corey doesn’t seem very surprised, he knows he’s going to have to do more, but that doesn’t change the fact that he got extremely close to closing this one off right there. He’s going to have to dig deep and find it within him to dish out more offense to an already downed Jay Jerry Johnson.

Jake Mercer: Corey begins to roll himself under the bottom rope and onto the apron, as he now begins to make his way back up to his feet, beginning to scale up to the top turnbuckle. It looks like he’s about to go for some aerial offense right now, setting him up for something…

Stew-O: BUT JAY MANAGES TO COME ALIVE AS HE SHOOTS UP TO HIS FEET AND RUSHES FORWARD, CONNECTING WITH A STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF COREY HALE THAT LEAVES HIM STUNNED! Corey falls into a seated position on the top turnbuckle and this is giving Jay the pristine opportunity to dish out some offense of his own, beginning to scale up the turnbuckles and quickly drive fists into the face of Corey! Corey is trying his best to hold on for dear life, but Jay knows that he’s the one with the advantage right now and he’s going to use that evidently! He grabs a hold of the head of Corey, AS HE TRIES TO LIFT HIM OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLE AND DROP HIM DOWN WITH A SUPERPLEX!

Flannery McCoy: NO! Corey manages to drop his weight, sending strikes toward the side of Jay to force him to loosen the grip that he has on him! Corey Hale is refusing to quit and he’s showing just how much the Champion is going to need to do if he even wants to consider keeping him down for the count! Jay is trying to recover, but Corey already has a hold of him right now as he sets him up…

Jake Mercer: LEAPING OVER JAY AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! JAY IS DOWN AND COREY IS QUICK TO PIN HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Stew-O: NO! JAY MANAGES TO ROLL THROUGH INTO A PIN OF HIS OWN! HE’S GOING TO STEAL THIS ONE RIGHT FROM UNDER THE NOSE OF COREY HALE!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT COREY MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! HE QUICKLY SHOOTS UP TO HIS FEET, KNOWING HOW LITTLE TIME HE HAS RIGHT NOW! HE TURNS AROUND AND RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK, GOING FOR A HANDSPRING… BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE OF JAY-

Jake Mercer: BUT JAY MANAGES TO STEP FORWARD AND GRAB A HOLD OF THE HEAD OF COREY WHILE HE BOUNCES BACK, LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH THE JUMPING CUTTER! ‘PRETTY VISITOR’ CONNECTS AND DROPS COREY DOWN ONTO HIS FACE! AND NOW JAY IS QUICK TO ROLL HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOK THE LEG! HE’S GOING FOR THE PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREE-

Stew-O: BUT COREY MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF IT! That was a close call, and Jay may have very well ran away with the match right there, but it just goes to show how much Corey wants this! How much he is willing to do in order to bring this completely into his favor. Right now though, Corey is beginning to roll himself toward the edge of the ring, creating distance between himself and Jay while also using the ropes tro sloiwly begin to bring himself back up. But Jay is already up to his feet as he closes the gap between the both of them, WITH HIM RUSHING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS COREY OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!

Flannery McCoy: BUT COREY MANAGES TO PULL THE ROPES DOWN AND SEND JAY OVER INSTEAD! Jay lands on the apron but quickly manages to get back up to his feet, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A HARD FOREARM TO THE FACE THAT LEAVES THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION ABSOLUTELY ROCKED! Corey now has a chance to take advantage of this as he turns around and runs to the ropes… SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THEM AND GOING FOR A TRIANGLE DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF JAY!

Jake Mercer: BUT JAY MANAGES TO PULL THE ROPES BACK AND BARELY AVOID IT JUST IN TIME! He quickly enters back into the ring and grabs a hold of Corey while he’s flat on his stomach, LIFTING HIM UP AND SENDING HIM BACK TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX!

Stew-O: Corey is dropped onto the top of his head as he quickly rises back up to his feet, and I think he realizes the trouble that he’s in right now! Jay makes his way over as he sets him up for something here!

Flannery McCoy: HE’S GOING FOR ‘HEAVEN’S FEEL’! RIGHT HERE!

Jake Mercer: BUT COREY MANAGES TO LEAPFROG OVER IT JUST IN TIME! Jay staggers forward and straightens himself back up before turning around, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A SUPERKICK STRAIGHT TO THE JAW OF JAY! Jay is hurt as he falls against the ropes, quickly trying to rush himself forward and get himself back into this match…

Stew-O: BUT COREY MANAGES TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH ‘PEACE OF MIND’! THE DRAGON WHIP CONNECTS AS JAY SPINS AROUND, AND THIS IMMEDIATELY SETS COREY UP, LEAPING INTO THE AIR!

Flannery McCoy: AND GOING FOR THE ‘HEAVEN TO HALE’!

Jake Mercer: BUT JAY MANAGES TO KEEP HIMSELF UP AS HE PUSHES COREY AWAY ONCE AGAIN! HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT ‘PRETTY VISITOR’ TO COREY!

Stew-O: BUT COREY MANAGES TO PULL HIMSELF OFF! HE ESCAPES OUT OF IT BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR WHILE JAY GETS UP, LOCKING IN A SLEEPER HOLD AND DOING WHATEVER HE POSSIBLY CAN RIGHT NOW IN ORDER TO KEEP JAY ON THE GROUND!

Flannery McCoy: BUT JAY IS MANAGING TO FIGHT BACK! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION REFUSES TO LET THIS BE THE END OF HIS KING OF ELITE RUN RIGHT NOW! HE’S WAVING HIS ARMS AROUND DOING WHATEVER HE CAN TO ESCAPE, BUT COREY HAS THAT HOLD LOCKED IN TIGHT AND HE’S NOT GOING TO LET GO OF IT!

Jake Mercer: BUT HE’S NOT GOING TO HAVE MUCH OF A CHOIC EAS JAY GRABS A HOLD OF THE ROPES JUST IN TIME AND FORCES A ROPE BREAK!

Stew-O: Corey immediately lets go as he turns Jay around and grabs him by the head, GOING FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX- BUT JAY MANAGES TO NAIL HIM WITH AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD THAT FORCES HIM BACK! Jay quickly rushes forward and he knows what he needs to do right now!

Flannery McCoy: CONNECTING WITH ‘PHILOSOPHY IN A TEA CUP’! SOMERSAULT REVERSE DDT AND NOW JAY ISN’T GOING FOR THE PIN! HE’S LIFTING UP COREY AND HE’S LOOKING TO HIT HIM WITH THE DAGGER RIGHT NOW!

Jake Mercer: DROPPING HIM INTO ‘HEAVEN’S FEEL’! DEADEYE!

Stew-O: NO! COREY MANAGES TO ROLLM THROUGH AND ROLL HIM UP! PINNING HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: WHAT THE HELL?!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Jake Mercer: COREY HALE DID IT! COREY HALE IS MOVING ON! HE JUST STOLE A VICTORY FROM JAY JERRY JOHNSON!

(‘Rise And Fall’ begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as Corey Hale is quick to roll himself out of the ring. The referee follows, raising his hand in the air as Jay Jerry Johnson rises back up to his feet, he’s stunned, he can’t believe what just happened as Corey just pulled off the upset of all upsets here tonight!)

Stephie Love: Here is your winner… COREY HALE!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: COREY HALE IS MOVING ON IN THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT! HE JUST STOLE THE WIN FROM JAY AND THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT HE JUST LET HAPPEN HERE TONIGHT!

Flannery McCoy: I don’t think we can either! The Champion is beginning to come to gripes with it but I don’t think he can fathom Corey moving on instead of him! What an upset, and what a massive win for the young Corey Hale here tonight!

(Corey backpedals up the ramp, continuing to raise his arms in the air as Jay is clarifying what just happened with the referee, who tells him thaty was a three count. It’s the last shot seen before Dynasty then begins to fade to elsewhere.)

(A commercial plays for Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour, featuring Drake Armstrong hyping up the Atlanta show.)

(The camera cuts back to the ring after the commercial, and the familiar opening of ‘Blood Milk and Sky’ by Whitte Zombie begins to play, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Minerva steps out onto the stage. She’s dressed in her signature dark attire, but this time, her expression is more lighter. The fans erupt into cheers, with several holding up signs like “Minerva = World Champion” and “The Black Rose Rises Again.” — along with some not-so enedaring signs towards Drake King. :troll: Minerva stands at the top of the ramp for a moment, soaking in the reaction before making her way down to the ring.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time… MIIIIIIIIINEEEEERRVAAAAAAA!!!

Stew-O: Here comes one of the most complex, determined, and dangerous women in all of EAW—Minerva! After a tumultuous and emotionally charged rivalry with Drake King, it seems Minerva is ready to finally turn the page and move on to bigger and better things. We saw the hell she was willing to go through in order to beat him back at Road to Redemption, and with getting the win, it seems like she is relieved.

Flannery McCoy: Minerva has been through so much this season, and her journey has been one of heartbreak and survival. It started when Drake reintroduced that branding iron against her at House of Glass, bringing back all of that trauma she thought she was able to work through, and that set off a violent chain of events. At least now, there is some closure to be had, and with a new year, there’s no doubt Minerva is looking ahead towards new horizons, leaving Drake behind once and for all.

Jake Mercer: Yeah, no kidding. The scars from that battle—both physical and emotional—are still fresh. Let’s hope Minerva can finally move on and leave that chapter behind.

(Minerva enters the ring, microphone in hand. The music fades out, and the crowd quiets down as she stands in the center of the ring, her expression a mixture of pride and determination.)

Minerva: For the first time in a long time, I feel free.

(The crowd cheers as Minerva pauses, looking around the arena.)

Minerva: The last few months of my life have been… hell. There’s no other way to put it. Drake King took everything and tried to twist it all into something ugly. He tried to break me, tried to control me, tried to define my legacy with his own warped vision. But at Road to Redemption, I showed him—and I showed the world—that Minerva cannot and will not be broken.

(The fans cheer louder, rallying behind Minerva as she speaks with conviction.)

Minerva: Drake as always thought he was the victim. That’s what he does best. However, he for as long as he has known me, he truly was ignorant when it came to the lengths I will go to in order to destroy someone. After doing all that I can to repair my life, he threatened it. He sought to ruin my career. He sought to ruin me… but I didn’t allow for him to do that. No longer would that shadow remain over my head, no longer shall he get to think that his hands aren’t covered in blood. He was going to pay, and now, as we are in the new year, I am glad that I am finally leaving that bastard behind.

Minerva: This chapter is over. I took my power back, and now? Now, I’m moving forward. I’m done wasting my time on a man who is nothing more than a shell of who he used to be. My focus is on something bigger, something greater, and for me, that is world championship gold. Because the truth is, I’ve spent too much of my season tangled in Drake King’s web. And nobody—not the fans, not management, not me—wants to see me waste another second of my time on him. My destiny lies at the top of this company, and I won’t let anyone hold me back from that—not even Drake King.

Minerva: Those days are over with.

(The crowd erupts.)

Crowd: MIN-ER-VA! MIN-ER-VA!

(Minerva nods, feeding off their energy.)

Minerva: Now, I get to focus on myself and the things I still have left to achieve. Even though I am a hall of famer, an honor which I do not take lightly whatsoever, there are still a few things I wish to tick off my list before even contemplating taking a backseat. The world heavyweight championship is right there, and I would love to continue pushing the envelope for my career and legacy. It is the only non-women’s world title in this company without a feminine hand guiding it through its history, and I would love to be the first to accomplish that. On top of that, being able to accomplish that means that I’d have the most world title reigns amongst the women currently competing in EAW as that would be my fourth one. Even though I may not be the most, shall we say, obnoxious person when it comes to accolades, I must admit that being able to achieve that would be nice.

(The fans cheer for that.)

Minerva: The path is open for me. Winding, never-ending, and I like that. I can see clearly again, and with the dark no longer consuming me, I can—

???: You can what?

(Suddenly, the titantron flickers to life, and the image of Drake King appears on the screen. The crowd instantly erupts into boos as Drake sneers into the camera, his eyes cold and menacing.)

Drake King: You think it’s that simple, huh? You think you can just get that fluke win and walk away like nothing happened? You talk about moving on, about chasing world title gold, about being ‘free’ from me. But here’s the thing: you’re not free. You’ll never be free. I hold the cards, Minerva. I always have, and no matter how much you try to convince yourself otherwise, you’ll never change that.

(Minerva’s eyes narrow up at him.)

Minerva: Is that so…?

Drake King: Absolutely. I had you beat the first time, and because you couldn’t accept the fact that I cut you down where you stood at House of Glass, you’re out here clinging to this idea that finally, you’ll be able to ride off into the sunset and everything will work out for you! But guess what? It won’t. Not on my watch it will until I dismantle you for good and make you understand how useless you are in the grand scheme of things.

(The crowd boos loudly, but Drake’s twisted smirk only grows wider as Minerva raises the mic to respond.)

Minerva: The only thing I know, Drake, is that you can’t handle the fact that I’ve moved on. You can’t handle the fact that I won. That I walked out of that match with my head held high while you crumbled. You want to talk about cards? The truth is, you’re just a scared little boy throwing a tantrum because you couldn’t control me anymore. Still, I am not surprised you are trying to spin this back on me as if I did anything to you. You’re the one who started this. You’re the one who couldn’t handle being anything less than perfect, feeling as though you were the one who’s always in the right. There is nothing bu toxicity running through your cold veins as you continue to portray yourself as some helpless victim when you are conniving piece of human filth. You took things far, and in turn, I reciprocated the energy. In the end, I won, and you lost. Your ego was ruined by me, and you can’t stand it.

(The crowd cheers Minerva on as Drake’s smirk falters, his expression this time twisting with anger.)

Drake King: You’re so quick to blame me, Minerva. So quick to call me scared, petty, toxic. But let’s talk about you for a second. Let’s talk about the fact that you’re standing there, pretending to be this strong, independent woman, when in reality, you’re nothing more than a failure. You’re a parasite, feeding off the people around you until there’s nothing left. And I’m going to prove it.

(Minerva’s expression hardens, but Drake carries on.)

Drake King: You think this is about ego? About control? No, Minerva. This is about showing you the truth. The truth about who you are. The truth about what happens when you defy me. You want to move on? You want to act like you’ve closed the book on me? Fine. But I’m going to write the ending. I don’t let things end on someone else’s terms. And now… now you’ve forced my hand.”

Stew-O: What does he mean by that? What’s he talking about?

Jake Mercer: Drake doesn’t sound like himself, Stew. This is… unsettling.

Flannery McCoy: I’ve seen Drake King do horrible things, but there’s something about this… something darker. Minerva needs to be ready for whatever’s coming next.

(Drake leans closer to the camera, his voice dropping into a whisper, but the venom in his words makes the entire arena feel colder.)

Drake King: You see, Minerva, I don’t just win battles. I win wars. I don’t just beat people—I dismantle them. Piece by piece, I take away everything they care about until all that’s left is emptiness. Until they understand what it means to suffer. And you? You’ve made the biggest mistake of your life by thinking you could defy me.

(Drake pauses, his lips curling into the faintest smile as the camera zooms out slightly. There’s an unsettling silence before he speaks again, his tone calm but loaded with intent.)

Drake King: Do you feel that, Minerva? The weight in the air? That’s inevitability. That’s me showing you that no matter how far you think you’ve come, no matter how much you think you’ve grown, I’ll always be the shadow waiting to drag you back down.

(The camera slowly begins to zoom out, revealing more of the setting. The lighting is dim, the room bare except for a single chair in the background. The figure seated in the chair is blurry and indistinct at first, but the faint sound of labored breathing can be heard.)

Stew-O: Wait a minute… what’s that? What’s in the background? Is that… is that someone sitting there?

Flannery McCoy: Oh my God… that doesn’t look right. Who… who is that? What’s Drake doing?

Jake Mercer: Come on, guys, it’s probably just some mind games. Drake wouldn’t—

(The camera continues to zoom out, the figure becoming clearer with each passing second. The breathing grows louder, more strained, and as the image comes into focus, the crowd gasps in unison. Seated in the chair is Constance Blevins, her head hanging low, her hair matted and disheveled. Blood drips from a cut on her forehead, and her arms are tied to the chair, rendering her helpless. The sight of her battered and broken form sends shockwaves through the arena.)

Stew-O: OH MY GOD! THAT’S CONSTANCE BLEVINS! WHAT IN THE HELL HAS DRAKE DONE?!

Flannery McCoy That’s her! That’s Minerva’s best friend! Her former tag team partner! What is going on?!

Jake Mercer: This… this is… this is sick! This is beyond anything I’ve ever seen from Drake King! He’s crossed damn near every possible line!

(The camera cuts back to the ring, where Minerva’s expression has completely changed. Her face, once filled with confidence and defiance, now twists with shock, anger, and anguish. Her eyes widen as she stares at the screen, her body trembling with barely-contained fury.)

Minerva: I… w-what? No… Drake….

(Drake just smirks.)

Minerva: Drake…!!!

(The crowd’s reaction grows louder, a mix of horrified gasps and furious boos as Drake begins to speak again.)

Drake King: Look at her, Minerva. Look at what you did to her. This is what happens to people who put their trust in you. This is what happens to the people who stand by your side. You think you’re some hero? You think you’re better than me? Well, here’s your proof that you’re not. You’re a failure, Minerva. And now, Constance has to pay for YOUR sins.

(Minerva’s face contorts with rage and anguish as the crowd erupts in boos. She steps closer to the screen, her voice trembling with anger.)

Minerva: You son of a bitch! You’ve crossed the line, Drake! You hear me?! You’ve made the biggest mistake of your life!

(Drake shakes his head, unmoved by her words.)

Drake King: Did I? Wouldn’t that be you in this case?

(The camera cuts back to Minerva, who takes a step toward the ropes, gripping them tightly as tears of rage and anguish well in her eyes. She raises the microphone, her voice trembling with fury.)

Minerva: LET HER GO, YOU SICK BASTARD! LET HER GO!

(Drake tilts his head slightly, his lips curling into a faint, joyless smile.)

Drake King: Oh, Minerva. Always so reactive. Always so predictable. You think you’re in control here? You think your little threats mean anything to me? No, Minerva. You don’t have a choice. You don’t get to walk away from me. You don’t get to write the ending. This is MY story now, and I’m going to make sure it ends the way I want it to.

(Drake kneels down in front of Constance, grabbing her chin and forcing her to look into the camera. Her eyes are half-closed, barely conscious, but the sight is enough to make the crowd erupt into deafening boos.)

Drake King: So here’s what’s going to happen, Minerva. You’re going to accept my challenge. You’re going to step into the ring with me one more time. And if you don’t?

(Drake leans in closer to the camera, his voice dropping into a chilling whisper.)

Drake King: Well, let’s just say Constance will keep paying the price for your arrogance. And trust me… I have plenty of ways to make her suffer.

(The camera cuts back to Minerva, her face contorted with rage and pain. She grips the microphone so tightly her knuckles turn white, her voice trembling with emotion.)

Minerva: YOU WANT A MATCH? FINE! YOU’VE GOT IT! BUT WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, DRAKE, I’M GOING TO END YOU. YOU HEAR ME? I’M GOING TO TEAR YOU APART!

(Drake smiles, standing to his full height as he adjusts his jacket. The calmness in his expression is almost more unsettling than his words.)

Drake King: Good. That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. But just remember, Minerva—this isn’t about winning or losing. This is about breaking you. And by the time I’m done, there won’t be anything left of you to put back together.

(The feed abruptly cuts off, the titantron going black. Minerva drops the microphone and storms out of the ring, her face a mix of fury, anguish, and determination as the crowd buzzes with a mix of horror and anticipation.)

Stew-O: Drake King has crossed the line tonight. This is beyond anything we’ve ever seen from him. He’s taken things to a level that… I don’t even have words for.

Flannery McCoy: This isn’t just about mind games anymore. This is personal. Drake King is out to destroy Minerva, and I don’t know if she’ll ever be the same after this.

Jake Mercer: This isn’t a match anymore. This is a war, and Minerva is stepping into something darker than she could have ever imagined.

(The camera fades on Minerva storming up the ramp, her eyes filled with rage and tears as the crowd falls to a near-complete silence. Nothing more can be said in that moment as the final shot shows Minver disappearing through the curtains.)

(Fade to black.)

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(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)

Stephie Love: The following main event contest is scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘Sinister Purpose’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the audience lets their voices be heard through their mixed reactions, loud nonetheless with Kirk Redwood emerging from the back. He eyes the ring, not giving much of a glance to the crowd as he remains focused for his main event match.)

Stephie Love: Introducing first!!! From Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 210 pounds… KIRKKKKKKK REDWOOD!!!

Stew-O: Kirk Redwood is surely looking to mount the most considerable momentum tonight following a tough loss at Road To Redemption. You could’ve made the case of the battle royal shifting his direction, although the night did not end with the win that he was hoping for. Tonight is as good of a night as any to return back to winning ways.

Flannery McCoy: There’s no doubt about that, Kirk has been able to put on multiple great performances, but that big victory of the season so far wasn’t meant to be. A win tonight can place him back in the conversation as an elitist to contend with the best, and a match of this caliber can do just that!

(‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the audience reacts loudly for the arrival of the EAW Hall of Famer, as Myles stands on the ramp while gazing outward. He takes a glance at the audience for a brief moment shortly before looking ahead to Kirk & heading down the ramp, focused in his own right.)

Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent! From Melbourne, Australia, weighing in at 225 pounds… THE UNPARALLELED, UNDISPUTED, UNRIVALED…. MYYYYYYYYYYYLEEES!!!

Stew-O: Myles steps into the fray once more, as both of these men will do battle in what is yet another Dynasty main event for each of them tonight. Myles surely had a hard fought defeat with Cy Henderson at Road To Redemption, but he’s feeling all the more confident as he heads into this main event clash.

Jake Mercer: It was one hell of a battle between those giants of this industry that didn’t result in his favor, but that does not deter Myles from focusing on gaining yet another Dynasty main event victory over a very hungry competitor in Kirk Redwood, as our main event is bound to kick off!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: And we’re off! The main event of Dynasty is underway as we have Myles taking on Kirk Redwood right before the EAW audience at large, as both men are now able to emerge from their respective corners as they begin to move themselves around the canvas. To kick off the year with a big win from the main event would be a very advantageous position for either elitist here, and that’s what makes this match that much more crucial if they want to mount as much momentum going into the year as possible! Both men are maneuvering around as they’re keeping a sizable distance until it’s time to raise their arms and pursue this collar & elbow tie-up!!

Flannery McCoy: Myles & Kirk are absolutely making sure that they maintain as much of a hold over one another as possible as they are each trying to push the other! But it seems to be that Myles is getting the upper hand, as he’s now able to push Redwood back into the ropes as the referee is counting down! Myles is able to keep Kirk back against the ropes as the referee’s count persists, but Myles begins to slowly let go of the hold & raise his own hands as Kirk is now looking to raise his hands as well, this match beginning in a traditional manner as they don’t seem to be in any rush to kick this bout off—

Jake Mercer: Spoke too soon! Kirk maneuvers right around Myles with a waist lock—and tackles him downward onto the mat, as this can end up being a bad spot for Myles with the coveted in-ring prowess that Kirk Redwood possesses well on his own! Myles has a hand over Kirk’s arm but Redwood has a great hold with his own hands interlocked around his waist! Myles is now looking to bring himself back up, rising back up to his feet as Kirk is trying to maintain this hold for as long as he can before the former World Champion is now slowly but surely prying Kirk’s hands apart, getting himself out of this predicament!

Stew-O: But Kirk just delivered a swift boot directly to Myles’ knee!!! And Myles immediately winces afterward as he drops to a knee!! Kirk just targeted a crucial area of vulnerability that was first exposed by Cy Henderson at Road To Redemption, as he now applies a swift headlock here to keep Myles suppressed further! Redwood is slowing this match down considerably to a pace that best suits himself while Myles now struggles to bring himself back up this time, as that boot to the back of his knee surely did the trick in keeping any retort from happening for the moment!

Flannery McCoy: Now Myles needs to focus on getting back on the proper track, and Kirk is making that difficult with how much he’s emphasizing keeping his opponent regulated to a pace that’s most comfortable to his own capabilities! Myles doesn’t restrain himself all too much however, now able to bring himself upward to a better stance with his arm around Kirk’s own waist.. AS HE HOISTS HIM UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX WITH GOOD MEASURE HERE!

Jake Mercer: BUT KIRK FLIPS OVER ONTO HIS FEET, LOOKING TO TARGET THE KNEE WITH A CHOP BLOCK—BUT MYLES HOPS UPWARD & NAILS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP OVER KIRK’S UPPER BACK!! Myles had Kirk scouted with precision there as he figured Redwood would place his attention on that knee!! Now Kirk is trying to bring himself back up to a better stance after the attempt to take Myles’ down wasn’t as fruitful as he would’ve hoped, but his opponent isn’t looking to give him too much time to think on the next plan of attack as MYLES RUSHES FORWARD!

Stew-O: AS A RUNNING CORNER FOREARM IS ABLE TO LAND RIGHT ACROSS KIRK’S TEMPLE!! Redwood is trapped in a bad spot here as now Myles is raining down the forearms against his temple, with the referee now being compelled to count down as the forearms only continue to grow more & more impactful with each blow being taken here! Myles does back himself away before the five count, as he’s keeping his eyes on Kirk while motioning back over, looking to continue applying this pressure—BUT KIRK’S LOOKING TO SEND A BOOT TO HIS LEG!

Flannery McCoy: MYLES SIDE-STEPS—ONLY FOR KIRK TO COMMIT TO AN EXPLOSIVE UPPERCUT ACROSS MYLES’ JAW! Myles is absolutely rocked by the uppercut as he’s sent reeling back into the corner as well, with Redwood not relenting from rushing forward and sending a KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS HIS CHEST!! Myles felt every bit of that as Kirk is now sending repeated uppercuts across the jaw of Myles, with the referee now counting down on Redwood as he’s delivering every single uppercut with enough force to knock any ordinary man down! Eventually he does raise his own hands as he just avoids the five-count, and Myla is given some breathing room—

Jake Mercer: BUT A SUDDEN HEADBUTT FROM KIRK MANAGES TO ROCK MYLES IMMENSELY SOON AFTER!! Kirk delivered that headbutt with amplified force as Myles is now clutching his own head while dropping to a seated position against the corner!! The referee is now scolding Kirk after delivering the headbutt, but I firmly believe he was well in his play to commit the headbutt! He did let go before the five anyhow! Regardless, Redwood does see Myles in a prime position for further advantages to make which LEADS HIM TO RUSH FORWARD FOR A BOOT!

Stew-O: BUT MYLES ARISES WITH A SWIFT SUPERKICK THAT NAILS KIRK ACROSS THE JAW!! Kirk is rattled by the superkick as Myles is vigorously shaking his own head as he’s now back up to his feet, and quickly hoisting Kirk over his own shoulder as he’s got his sights on the corner as well… BEFORE LAUNCHING HIM ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE FACE FIRST WITH SNAKE EYES!! Kirk is able to remain stood over his own feet as he’s not able to exactly return to a better spot for himself either, as this leads Redwood to turn around—

Flannery McCoy: DIRECTLY INTO A RUNNING HURRICANRANA FROM MYLES THAT SENDS KIRK THROUGH THE ROPES & ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! Myles is now moving at a rhythm to his own liking here as he was able to send Kirk reeling onto the outside without avail! Redwood is trying to bring himself back up as he’s got a hand on the apron, now pulling himself back up to a proper stance while Myles is able to take notice of this as well! He’s ready to apply further pressure onto Redwood by rushing the ropes & back TO TAKE KIRK DOWN WITH A TOPE CON GIRO—

Jake Mercer: BUT KIRK MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS MYLES IS FORCED TO LAND ON HIS FEET & ROLL THROUGH! Myles is a bit slower here as the roll can only take off so much pressure from his knee to allow him to maintain focus here—BUT A CHOP ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS NECK FOLLOWS FROM KIRK REDWOOD!! FOLLOWED BY A SWIFT SAITO SUPLEX ONTO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR AS REDWOOD HAS REASSUMED CONTROL OF THE MATCH! Myles is now laid out on the ringside floor while Kirk is bringing himself back up, shaking off the hurricanrana from before while the referee counts down!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

Flannery McCoy: I’m certain Kirk would prefer to defeat Myles by far greater means than just a countout victory, so he’s looking to drag Myles back up to his own feet with all of his energy here before tossing him back into the ring! Now Kirk is able to roll himself back in as well, as Myles is slowly able to return to his knees here while he doesn’t seem to be aware that Kirk’s lurking around, now looking to put him back down AS HE RUSHES FORWARD WITH A KNEE STRIKE—

Jake Mercer: BUT MYLES EVADES THE KNEE & IS ABLE TO ROLL UP KIRK SOON AFTER HERE!!! Redwood is squirming his arms around the mat but the referee quickly slides to the count as his shoulders are down!!!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOO!

Stew-O: KIRK SLIPS OUT OF THE ROLL UP!! Myles tries to return to his feet as quickly as possible while Kirk is rolling himself backward and back onto his feet, bringing himself back up as well—BUT A SIDE KICK ACROSS HIS ABDOMEN FROM MYLES KEEPS HIM SUPPRESSED! Kirk’s clutching his midsection closely here while Myles now looks to pull Kirk over, and with a of his handful of his tights as well this doesn’t look good for Kirk here as Myles is now looking to HOIST HIM UPWARD FOR AN X-PLEX!

Flannery McCoy: But a STIFF KNEE across Myles’ skull forces Myles to drop Redwood back down to his usual stance onto the mat—WHICH ALLOWS REDWOOD TO NAIL A SNAP SUPLEX & TAKE MYLES DOWN AS WELL!!! But Kirk’s not done!!! He maintains the hold that he’s got over Myles by turning Myles back around and onto his feet here, as Kirk’s looking to shift from one emphatic maneuver toward the next with precision as well!

Jake Mercer: AS HE JUST SHIFTED DIRECTLY INTO A GUILLOTINE CHOKE!! Kirk makes sure to wrap his legs around Myles’ waist as all of his body weight causes Myles to slump downward and onto the mat!! Myles is keeping his lower body elevated off the canvas to ensure that he’s not completely prone, but Kirk has placed Myles in a rather terrible spot here as the choke is being strengthened the longer that Redwood is able to wear down his opponent! The referee is asking Myles repeatedly if he’s about to give in yet the EAW Hall of Famer is refusing to do so, as he’s trying to get himself out of this!

Stew-O: As Myles is now able to summon up all of the energy he’s got to lift himself and Kirk from off the mat, as Redwood is trying to hold out for as long as he can but the strength & resilience of his opponent is being showcased in full display here! Kirk is shaking his own head while Myles now has Redwood raised up in the air, and just before reconfiguring Kirk’s arm around his head TO SEND HIM OFF WITH A RELEASE X-PLEX FOR GOOD MEASURE!! A successful maneuver this time around as Kirk is laid out, with Myles rushing to the cover!!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

T—

Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT!! Not enough to put down the former Unified Tag Team Champion in Kirk Redwood!! Myles nods to himself as he’s understanding the nature of this match, and now he is able to bring himself back up to his feet while Redwood is still trying to find some measure of ground here while bringing himself upward, and Myles doesn’t seem all too keen on slowing down either! He’s able to drag Kirk over and back onto his shoulder, as he’s now focused on sending Redwood into a whole new spiral here WITH A LAWN DART THROW TOWARD THE CORNER!

Jake Mercer: BUT KIRK SQUIRMS FREE BEHIND MYLES—AND SENDS HIM CRASHING ONTO THE BACK OF HIS OWN NECK WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!!! Myles is clutching his own neck here as he’s trying to keep himself from staying down on the canvas for too long, but Kirk has been able to send a great deal of pressure against the way of the former World Champion tonight!!! Myles is struggling to bring himself back up to a crouched manner here WITH KIRK RUSHING FORWARD—

Stew-O: ‘BLITZKRIEG BOP’ LANDS DIRECTLY ACROSS THE BACK OF MYLES’ OWN HEAD!!! Myles is laid out for good here as Kirk made the most out of his opportunity and put him down! Now Redwood is trying to turn him over quickly before he’s hooking the leg, and the referee makes the count!!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

T—

Flannery McCoy: Still not enough!!! Kirk is sitting up now, and he’s also seemingly understanding that Myles has become all the more difficult of an opponent for him tonight! Now Kirk is back up, and he’s grabbing a hold of Myles’ legs as he’s trying to configure himself toward placing Myles through an even greater deal of agony with THE COLLINS LOCK!!! KIRK IS LOOKING TO LOCK IT IN HERE!!

Jake Mercer: BUT MYLES IS KICKING KIRK ACROSS HIS CHEST REPEATEDLY, TRYING TO PREVENT HIM FROM APPLYING THE SUBMISSION AGAINST HIM! Redwood eventually has no choice but to back himself off of the former World Champion while Myles is dragging himself back up to his feet with use of the ropes, yet Kirk is not willing to slow himself down by any means here as he’s rushing back toward Myles AND SEEKS OUT A SWIFT LARIAT—

Stew-O: MYLES EVADES THE LARIAT BY DUCKING UNDER AS THEY ARE BOTH RUNNING THE ROPES & TOWARD ONE ANOTHER—AS THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE NAILS KIRK REDWOOD ACROSS HIS JAW!!! Redwood is dropped down to his knees as he’s shaking his own head vigorously, all the while Myles is bringing himself back up in as much of a hurry as he possibly can while Kirk is dazed from the knee strike that caught him square across the jaw! Redwood’s in a vulnerable state as Myles has an opportunity… AS HE RUSHES FORWARD FOR ‘DRACO METEOR’ TO LAND!

Flannery McCoy: KIRK DUCKS THE DOUBLE KNEES FROM BEHIND—AND QUICKLY PULLS MYLES INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN!!! Myles is squirming and trying to free himself but Kirk’s got his shoulders down on the mat as the referee is rushing to the count here!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

T—

Jake Mercer: NO! MYLES IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THE CRUCIFIX PIN! Now the EAW Hall of Famer is rolling himself back and onto his feet in a hurry to prevent himself from remaining down for long BUT KIRK WITH A CHOP!! AND ANOTHER CHOP!!! AND A THIRD! Myles is being suppressed heavily here as Redwood is able to back him into the ropes, and he’s now continue applying pressure with these repeated chops as they only continue to mount up as the necessary setback for Myles in this match!

Stew-O: But Kirk knows that these chops won’t be enough to put down the former World Champion, as he’s quickly turning Myles back around and looking to send him crashing down onto the back of his neck again as he’s soon AIMING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX WITH GOOD MEASURE—BUT MYLES LANDS ON HIS FEET!!! He proceeds to aim for another double foot stomp as well TO CAVE INTO REDWOOD’S CHEST—

Flannery McCoy: BUT KIRK EVADES THE STOMP IN TIME! Myles stumbles forward and clutches onto the ropes now, perhaps a sign of the knee slightly giving way while Kirk is back up to his feet and able to remain on the pursuit once more, rushing toward Myles and LOOKING TO TAKE HIM BACK DOWN—BUT A ‘VICTORIA’ STOPS HIM IN HIS TRACKS!! The pop-up knee strike connects right across his jaw as Myles pushes Redwood downward and hooks the leg for the pin!!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THREEE—

Jake Mercer: NO! STILL NOT ENOUGH!!! KIRK REDWOOD KICKS OUT ONCE MORE!! Now Myles is sitting up, and he’s allowing him enough breathing room to recollect his thoughts & focus on the victory that must be attained here! He’s able to rise back up to his feet, and he soon grabs a hold of Kirk’s wrist while he’s back up to a proper stance against Redwood’s vulnerable state. Myles is looking close off this match emphatically without having to think twice, as he’s pulling Kirk upward and DIRECTLY OVER HIS SHOULDERS FOE THE ‘DE-FACTO’—

Stew-O: BUT KIRK SQUIRMS FREE—AND A BACK SUPLEX TAKES MYLES TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!!! That could’ve gone terribly wrong for Myles if he didn’t reconsider his positioning when falling down to the outside! He was able to land on his feet to take up the impact of the fall but it wasn’t as effective in preventing the wear & tear that this match has posed! Now Myles is trying to drag himself back up, looking to stay in this match as he’s not trying to remain on the outside while he’s got his opponent in the ring—OH MY GOD!

Flannery McCoy: ‘STAR SNIPER’ NAILS MYLES AS KIRK LAUNCHED HIMSELF THROUGH THE ROPES TO NAIL THE EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!! Myles is absolutely dazed as Kirk is now emerging to his feet, and grabbing a hold of Myles to now toss him back into the ring as he’s looking to send a statement here! Myles is stirring back up to his feet despite being blasted by that maneuver as Kirk’s got him right where he needs him… LOOKING FOR THE ‘PAROLE VIOLATION’!!

Jake Mercer: LEAPFROG!!! MYLES EVADES THE SPEAR WITH A LEAPFROG AS KIRK COLLIDES WITH THE TURNBUCKLE!! Redwood’s dazed as Myles is now looking to keep himself stood firm on his feet while Kirk is stirring about, trying to drag him back in and ONCE MORE FOR DE-FACTO—

Stew-O: BUT KIRK QUICKLY DROPS BEHIND MYLES AND TAKES HIM DOWN! HE’S TURNING HIM OVER AND—HE’S GOT ‘COLLINS LOCK’ APPLIED!!!! Kirk has been able to apply the submission maneuver here as Myles is being placed through the pain! Kirk is trying to maintain this submission with everything he’s got while the EAW Hall of Famer struggles! This could be it right here as Myles is stuck in a bad position with how this match has persisted—

Flannery McCoy: BUT MYLES GRASPS THE ROPE!!! KIRK SHAKES HIS HEAD VIGOROUSLY AS HE LETS GO, BUT SENDS A BACK ELBOW SPRAWLING ACROSS HIS TEMPLE!!! Now he rolls under the bottom rope, with Myles slowly rising while he’s stuck in a tough spot here… FOR ‘.50 CAL’—

Jake Mercer: KNEE FROM MYLES WHILE KIRK’S MID-AIR!!! REDWOOD IS DROPEPD AS MYLES NOW GRABS ONTO HIS WRIST, AND HE YANKS HIM OVER AND ONTO HIS SHOULDERS TO CONNECT WITH ‘DE-FACTO’!!!!! MYLES HOOKS THE LEG AS THE REFEREE MAKES THE COUNT!!!

ONEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… MYLES!!!

Flannery McCoy: A hard fought main event here tonight from two formidable elitists, but Myles is able to stand tall and make a rebound from Road To Redemption, which is expected from the 2024 Elitist of the Year!

Stew-O: Kirk Redwood has always been able to go toe to toe with the very best, and there’s no doubt that he is an elitist to keep eyes on, but the EAW Hall of Famer emerges victorious. Congratulations to Myles, and thank you all for tuning in to Dynasty! See you next week!

(‘Enemy Strike’ can be emanating across the arena once more as the referee raises Myles’ hand in victory. Kirk leans by the ropes, shaking his own head as Myles nods to himself with the scene soon fading.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

Written by Brandi Carter

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