John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(As always, Friday Night Dynasty opens up to a recap of last week’s show: Soul Food Sunday kick off the show expressing their displeasure for the Unified Tag Team Championship match between The Prescription versus Adam Lucas and Donovan DUke on that week’s episode of Voltage. Shane Gates beats Jayson Harper. Ruler comes out to the ring and issues a challenge to Mei Sasaki for the New Breed Championship at Road To Redemption, leading into his match against Bronson Daniels where he ends up defeated. It goes backstage where Mei accepts the match and the rest of The Queen Bees talk about their respective Road To Redemption matches. The Elimination Chamber match between PJ Hendrx, Jay Jerry Johnson, and Amir Yusuf ends in a no contest with the interference of Andre Walker. Tyrone Montgomery announces Shane Gates, Nick Hart, and The Off-Brand Amphetamines for the Extreme Enigma Memorial Match. Backstage Sienna Jade complains about having to team with Madison Kaline, before Madison interrupts and rubs it in her face. Thanks to their disagreements, they end up falling short to Soul Food Sunday in tag team action. ARIA meets Milli Banks backstage and Milli reminds her that at the end of the day although they share a common hatred they are still opponents in the Specialists Chamber, and ARIA welcomes the challenge. The Queen Bees get a win over The Ice Aces. Andre Walker and Albert Hitchman have a pre-recorded segment basically shrugging off the Elimination Chamber match and billing it as just another defense. Then in the main event, Sierra Bradford strikes, interfering in Joso’s match to give Limmy Monaghan the win. The last shot seen is a confused Limmy watching Sierra take her leave while the show comes to a close from there along with the recap.)
(Friday Night Dynasty then goes to show a panaround shot of Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the crowd absolutely electric while a clean version of ‘P.A.T’ by Denzel Curry is blasting in the background and an array of pyro is seen exploding out from the stage in a beautiful color palette. The camera pans around to give a good luck at the atmosphere tonight which is absolutely through the roof, before then going over to the commentary desk, where Stew-O, Flannery McCoy, and Jake Mercer are seen standing by.)
Stew-O: We are just two weeks away from the marquee Free-Per-View Road To Redemption LIVE from Beijing, China, welcoming you tonight to another episode of… FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY!!!
Flannery McCoy: We continue our world tour here in Season 16 with a stellar list of matches here tonight in Vietnam. To name a few, we have the New Breed Champion Ruler in action as he faces one of the World Heavyweight Champion Elimination Chamber participants in Amir Yusuf. Universal Women’s Champion contender Madison Kaline faces Specialists Chamber participant Milli Banks. Then in the main event, we have yet another Elimination Chamber Preview Match with Bronson Daniels going up against PJ Hendrx, it’s going to be great!
Jake Mercer: Oh boy, not as great as the opportunity I got earlier in the night! Let’s get right to that, the star of the show is here!
Flannery McCoy: :comeagain:
(As the opening monologue of the broadcast comes to a close, the show would soon fade elsewhere, as the camera pans to the titantron. A screenbar flashes up on screen, flaunting the red Dynasty graphics, reading “EARLIER TODAY” in bold letters, announcing that this is in fact a pre taped segment. We cut to a room, decorated in matte black curtains, the lights showcasing nothing but a circular table, alongside seven chairs skirting around the edge. One by one, our Dynasty Elimination Chamber Competitors would step in, first we see Bronson Daniels dressed in a Christiano Ronaldo Number 7 Portugal Shirt, alongside joggers, as he pulls up a chair, taking a seat. Next we see Jay Jerry Johnson, stepping in hands behind his back, dressed in a black polo shirt and dress pants. He too takes a seat. Following Jay we see Limmy Monaghan, wearing a Trafalgar Law hoodie alongside jeans. Following him we see Amir Yusuf, wearing a gray t-shirt alongside a small chain around his neck, presumably featuring the initials of a family member. Penultimately we see PJ Hendrx, wearing his own branded tracksuit jacket alongside a white t-shirt. PJ kicks his feet up and leans back on the chair. Lastly, enter Andre Walker, dressed in a grey shirt and a bomber jacket, alongside his World Heavyweight Championship. Without Hitchman this time around. They all sit down in the round table, as Jake Mercer soon joins them.)
???: Hm? Oh yeah, these stupid meatriders are taking SOOO long to get here. Annoying.
(The camera cuts to Amir Yusuf, clearly not patient enough for the rest to join him, talking on the phone.)
Jake Mercer: Ahem.
Amir Yusuf: Oh, they’re here now? Finally. 🙄
(Amir would eventually hang up, before putting the phone down.)
PJ Hendrx: You know your stupid ahh self could’ve paid attention, right? :mjlol:
Amir Yusuf: I know you ain’t talk-
Jake Mercer: AHEM!
(Jake Mercer raises his voice, to gain their attention, to which they be quiet. Andre looks on disappointed.)
Jake Mercer: So, as we’re all aware, tonight we’re once again regrouping for our annual roundtable meeting, and this time around, you have me! BUT, it isn’t about me, instead, I’ll be individually interviewing each and one of you, just to avoid the kerfuffle we found ourselves in last year with the incessant arguing, and… well, you get the picture! Not that it matters, but, any objections?
(The camera pans across the room, as each Elitist shows their approval in their own unique way. Amir raises his eyebrows, PJ smirks, Bronson pats his finger on the table twice, Jay hums in response, Limmy shrugs, as Andre simply stares at Jake.)
Jake Mercer: I’ll take that as a yes!
(Jake Mercer would take a seat in his chair, scraping it across the floor, before he directs his hand over to PJ Hendrx.)
Jake Mercer: To begin with, I’d like to start with you, PJ.
PJ Hendrx: Yessir. 👀
Jake Mercer: So, to address the elephant of the room, you’ve often been described as the more greener of the Elitists in this Dynasty Chamber. Many people have given and voiced their opinion to polarizing results, but I’d like to hear it from you directly, and how it may affect our help your chances in this match?
(PJ chuckles.)
PJ Hendrx: Imma be real, this isn’t gonna do jack for my chances in the slightest. I get it, people think it’s a disadvantage, but seriously, it isn’t in the slightest. EAW really does have such a tunnel visioned mindset, specifically the Elitists inside of them, where they think that time equals ability, which just is not true in the slightest. Deep down, we know it, and we’re just catering to old mindsets that make it easier to explain when people get to the top. “Oh, he worked hard!” “Oh, he earned it!” It’s so when people like me get on top, y’all don’t wanna admit I’m just that good for the safety of your integrity and your pride, but eventually, imma make you swallow that pill. Me being “greener” simply gives me just a few more screws in the machine, it means that these opponents of mine are gonna underestimate me, and that’s when I strike. Dynast’s best of the best are my opposition, but in the end, those odds aren’t gonna do anything to me if it means winning the World Heavyweight Championship on my first attempt. You AREN’T gon’ prove me wrong on this one, sorry.
(PJ’s smirk widens, as Jake Mercer smiles back. Audibly, Jay Jerry Johnson would be heard tutting in the background.)
Jake Mercer: Hm? You want next?
Jay Jerry Johnson: Sure, pal…
(Jake Mercer grins, as he signals his hand over to Jay.)
Jake Mercer: Well, for many Elitists besides the aforementioned PJ, they’ve already been in this spot. While this may not be a match where we see a green Jay Jerry Johnson, this is undoubtedly the biggest opportunity you have ever seen, and quite frankly, the first time something this big has graced your footsteps. How are you feeling about that?
(Jay clears his throat.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: How am I feeling? What, you want me to just say I’m nervous and whatever? Ehhh, nah, I’m feeling more hyped up than EVER before. There is absolutely no way I wouldn’t be. I may not like them all, but I speak for everyone here when I say no one here is going to feel down and out. This INCLUDES me. This isn’t some pipedream anymore, this isn’t some piece of fiction written in between pages, no, this is reality. Sure, lady luck has never gone my way, it really hasn’t. Seems like a funny joke at this point, to some people. But right now, when I get the opportunity to turn it around? I turn it around BIG time. The odds may be against me right now, and that’s fair enough, but what really is new? I’m not the Elitist who has been built up as the greatest, but I am good enough to get there. I’m in this match for a reason, and because of it, I won’t let this opportunity go to waste, this beginning a new era for Jay Jerry Johnson.
Amir Yusuf: lol.
Jay Jerry Johnson: The hell you sa-
Jake Mercer: Wow, we really have people volunteering for this interview, ahahaha!
(Jake nervously chuckles, before he points over to Amir Yusuf, trying his best to avoid conflict.)
Jake Mercer: Now, Amir, as we all know, you suffered a loss at Territorial Invasion, and while that may have been a tough blow, I’d love to see how you’ll turn it around.
Amir Yusuf: Oh BROTHER, what a joke, amirite? Simply put: I’m the best here. Undoubtedly. People will wanna moan and disagree, cry me a river. There’s nobody here that can do what I do. Not only am I a prodigy, born for this business through and through, but I have the tools to live up to that. I succeeded quicker than anyone thought, and now, I’ll win the World Title quicker than anyone thought; because at Road To Redemption I’m going to prove exactly why, once everything has reached its climax and we near the end of the road, NOBODY is going to forget the name Amir Yusuf. If anyone has a problem with that, they can try and stop me, but I fear that they won’t be able to. I’ve been screwed over time and time again, but this time? It’s not possible. I’ll be the most memorable name in the match.
(Bronson sighs.)
Amir Yusuf: :comeagain:
Jake Mercer: Oooh *wiggles finger* another volunteer!
(Jake Mercer shoots his arm across to point at Bronson.)
Jake Mercer: You know, similar to Amir Yusuf’s situation, you’ve found yourself on the losing end of Andre Walker’s Championship reign. But as you’ve taken the loss on the chin, you seem confident in being able to make the result a different story this time around?
Bronson Daniels: Firstly, don’t even put me in the same breath as Amir. Little boy knows what he’s done, but we’ll get to that in due time. Yeah, I lost. “Whoa, no way, really?” Yeah, it ain’t as big of a deal as people think it is, if you can’t accept that loss you won’t cut it here and that’s facts. There’s no use crying over spilled milk, like bruh, just get another glass, y’know? It’s all good. People getting all uppity because they lost one opportunity, or letting the pressure get to them, it’s the reason why y’all fail, and I’m glad that I’ve earned yet another opportunity to right those wrongs. So many people would’ve hid in their shell and waited, but not me. I’m bouncing right back like a wild Xander Payne falling off a treadmill, and I’m gonna make it all worth it. Two years ago I stole the show in the Answers World Championship Chamber, and quite frankly, I have NO problem doing it again, with a much different result. I’m here for the win, and there is no stopping me when I kick it into high gear.
(Jake Mercer braces himself for another comment being thrown out of left field, but nothing comes around. He sighs, before he looks back up at Bronson.)
Jake Mercer: Thanks for answering honestly…
(Jake whispers under his breath.)
Jake Mercer: Bum.
Bronson Daniels: :francis:
(Jake Mercer’s arm would then pan across the table anti-clockwise, before eventually he points directly in the direction of none other than Limmy Monaghan, calmly listening, respectfully.)
Jake Mercer: Ah, yes, my name-twins bestie! Limmy; most people can’t say the same, but this time around you can. How does it feel that among all the names in the match, you are one of if not the favorite to win this match overall?
(Limmy Monaghan adjusts his posture and sits up straight.)
Limmy Monaghan: Well… it’s not anything new, and I don’t say this to stroke my own ego. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cool feeling each and every time, but it isn’t something groundbreaking to me. I’m billed as the favorite each time I’m in a match like this, with a level of importance, and I either win or come close to winning. But at the end of the day, whether people want to admit it or not, acknowledge it or not, there IS a reason I’m among the favorites. It isn’t just because I’m well liked, I was billed as the favorite in matches like the Grand Rampage, and had I not made a self-admitted mistake that I ultimately improved from, I’d have won the whole thing. Same goes for TLA, and even Territorial Invasion. As it stands, those moments? They were all character builders for me. They gave me the stones and the tools to be successful in THIS very moment. I lost all of those matches, but it made me better, undeniably, and to say I’m among the favorites in this match? It’s just further fuel to the fire. Just further proof that I have this in the bag.
(Jake Mercer grins, before he pans over to Andre, and the grin fades. Out of everyone here, Andre is the one man that is menacing to him up close, and for good reason, he has sat in silence, waiting…)
Jake Mercer: So, Andre…
(Andre’s head slowly pans up.)
Jake Mercer: Andre, once again, we have to ask the question. Do you still think this is your toughest challenge yet?
(The camera pans over to Andre, he looks directly at Jake Mercer, eye-to-eye, as he processes the question…)
Andre Walker: https://media.tenor.com/OqesND0ZByQAAAAC/roman-reigns-laughing-roman-reigns-laugh.gif
(Then he laughs. He continues to laugh for an extended period of time, his mindset indefinitely different to each and everyone else in the match. Everyone’s eyes pan over to Andre, besides Bronson’s, as Andre’s laugh continues. Eventually, though, it would come to a halt, as he sighs while doing so.)
Andre Walker: Ahhhh, no. Not at all. You continue to ask this question, and not once has it popped a new answer out of me. I wish it did. You want me to sit here and say this every time? No, of course not, but as it stands, that just isn’t the case. The only moment where I’d ever be able to sit here and tell myself, definitively, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I’m facing the biggest challenge of my career? It’s if we found cloning technology and ran the long awaited Andre Walker vs. Andre Walker match, maybe even clone the World Heavyweight Championship and make it the greatest match of all time. But thankfully, there is absolutely nobody in this match that has the pleasure of being Andre Walker, or even remotely close, and that’s just the facts. People will get mad, step up, and get knocked right back down, but at the end of the day it’s not going to change. I’m in a whole other league that no one compares to, and through thick and thin, as Road To Redemption rolls around, I will solidify that fact, while cementing myself as the greatest World Champion this company has ever seen. Any objections?
(Andre Walker grins.)
Andre Walker: Thought not, because-
Amir Yusuf: Nah, you didn’t even give me time to speak!
Andre Walker: Here we go again.
Amir Yusuf: Y’all suck, for REAL.
PJ Hendrx: I know you’re not talking.
(Limmy groans.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: You’re not helping.
Limmy Monaghan: Huh?
Bronson Daniels: What he do to you?
Amir Yusuf: Nah, nah, I’m tired of hearing you all-
(Moments later, the camera would slowly begin to pan in on Jake Mercer’s face, as he can’t help but look awkward. As it does, we see the table slowly begin to heat up, one by one the Elitists stand up and argue, while Andre remains unimpressed. Eventually, it looks as if a brawl is about to ensue, but the camera would successfully pan in before we see anything of note. Jake Mercer’s eyes scattered around the screen, before he stares directly into the camera, smiling with his mouth, but NOT with his eyes.)
Jake Mercer: Well, aha, as you can see, this match’s tensions are absolutely skyrocketing… but, it seems we’ve ran out of time sadly, and because of it, we’ll have to cut elsewhere! Make sure you join us –
(A chair is thrown behind Jake.)
Jake Mercer: – for Road To Redemption in just two weeks time, and until then, stay safe! Cut… CUT!
(The camera would fade out, ending on a cliffhanger, as Jake sits there awkwardly, due to being stuck in the middle of a brawl that many times has been avoided, or at least attempted to be avoided. The camera would pan back to the ringside area, as the crowd is left confused as to what just happened, while also not knowing how it ended following the closing of the footage. Soon, the broadcast would fade elsewhere.)
(The camera fades in as ‘The Devil’s Bleeding Crown’ by Volbeat fades in through the loudspeakers, with a loud, mixed reaction following. Jayson Harper makes his way out through the backstage curtain and onto the Dynasty stage in his usual street-like attire).
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!! INTRODUCING FIRST… FIGHTING OUT OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN… HE IS “THAT YOUNG HARDCORE KID”… JAYYYSSONNN HARRRRRRPPPEEERRRRR!!!!!
Jake Mercer: And here comes Jayson Harper! One of the most hardcore kids that I know on this very roster. He’s got talent and he knows the ropes around that ring, but this week he had a very questionable approach heading into this match against Kirk Redwood. A man who takes no steps back to his opponents.
Stew-O: That’s true, Jake. Jayson Harper was completely silent ahead of this bout against a former EAW Unified Tag Team Champion, and one’s gotta wonder what is actually going through his mind? It is an unusual strategy, and he’s gotta hope that he really knows what’s up.
(‘Sabotage’ by The Beastie Boys then begins to fade in as Kirk Redwood, with Solomon Stane, begin to make his way out and onto stage. They both walk down the ramp to a mix of cheers and boos).
Sephie Love: AND INTRODUCING NEXT, HIS OPPONENT… ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY SOLOMON STANE AND FIGHTING OUT OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS… REPRESENTING THE OFF-BRAND AMPHETAMINES… HE IS THE “UNKILLABLE”… KIRRRRRKKK REDDDDWWOOOOOOODDDD!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: And here comes The OBA’s Kirk Redwood!! As usual, followed to the ring by Solomon Stane—
Jake Mercer: AS USUAL, THE GOAT.. Kirk Redwood, unlike Jayson Harper, doesn’t have a filter, and says what’s up when he absolutely needs to. This match is an appetizer to the full meal if anything. I don’t see anything stopping this man.
(‘Sabotage’ fades away as each Elitist gets into their respective corners).
(DING! DING! DING!)
Jake Mercer: And here we go! This singles match is under way — AND KIRK REDWOOD RUNS STRAIGHT AT JAYSON HARPER AND FOREARMS THE HECK OUT OF HIM, WHIPLASHING HIM INTO THE CORNER!!! Jayson Harper just got completely knocked back with that vicious strike, and Kirk Redwood is stomping him into a seated position!!
Flannery McCoy: Jayson Harper is trying to cover up, but it clearly isn’t working in the slightest. Kirk Redwood eventually lets up at the count of four — BUT THAT’S NOT BEFORE HE TAKES A STEP BACK AND KNEES JAYSON HARPER STRAIGHT IN THE JAW!! DID YOU HEAR THAT ECHO!?!??
Stew-O: I DID!! Kirk Redwood is being unleashed right now as Jayson Harper tries to crawl his way out of the corner he found himself within.. AND KIRK REDWOOD WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK!!! Jayson Harper is down on the mat! He got knocked the heck out, there can’t be any way that he comes back from this.
Jake Mercer: This is embarrassing coming from someone who I know has that hardcore fire within him.. But nonetheless, this is an amazing showing for Kirk Redwood as he lifts up Jayson Harper — AND HE PLANTS JAYSON HARPER ONTO HIS NECK WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!!! Jayson Harper clutches his neck in pain, and MY BOY KIRK is on absolute fire here!!! I am so happy.
Flannery McCoy: Jayson Harper rolls onto his stomach as Kirk Redwood grabs the leg, and he begins to lay stomp after stomp into the back of Jayson Harper’s knee!! He’s not going to be able to even stand after this, never mind see clearly!!
Jake Mercer: Kirk Redwood now falls into the pinfall!!!
OOONNNNEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: HAH!! Kirk Redwood lifts his prey off of the canvas as waves his finger at the hard camera. He and Solomon Stane are laughing at Jayson Harper. This guy can’t show his face up to work after all of this. I’m feeling so sob emoji right now.
Stew-O: What.
Flannery McCoy: Anyways, Kirk Redwood brings Jayson Harper up to his feet and places him into the nearby corner and he’s telling the crowd to shoosh…
(WACK!)
Flannery McCoy: WHAT A CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST THAT WAS!! HOLY CANNOLIS IN MY RAVIOLI THAT WAS WILD!!! Jayson Harper falls right into Kirk Redwood’s chest almost unconscious at this point as Kirk Redwood just laughs it all off. He knows that he has this win in the back.
Stew-O: Kirk Redwood leaves Jayson Harper stumbling in the middle of the ring as he exits through the middle rope and stands on the apron. He points two fingers at his opponent and pretends to shoot him in the head… AND KIRK REDWOOD SPRINGBOARDS OFF AND LANDS “.50 CAL”!!! THE SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECTS!!! AND A COVER!!
OOONNNNEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Jake Mercer: WITHOUT A DOUBT IN MY MIND!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Sabotage’ by The Beastie Boys begins to play once again as the crowd cheers more than they do boo, yet a mixed reaction is still felt and heard. Solomon Stane comes into the ring and raises Kirk Redwood’s hand as Kirk spits at Jayson Harper).
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… KIRRKK REDDDDWOOOOODDDDD!!!!
Stew-O: Incredible performance by Kirk Redwood!! He’s always had this fire within him, and today he really showed out by putting such a brutal, quick, and effective end to Jayson Harper this week, and maybe even for the rest of his career here in EAW.
Jake Mercer: WORD, INDEED!! It is only a matter of time before The OBA get themselves another huge match, win, and even championship at this rate. Great job to Mr. Unkillable tonight. Fascinating.
(The last image is of Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane both standing upon opposite corner’s, raising their hands in the air, as Jayson Harper lays on the mat as if he has been in a cartoon crime scene).
(A commercial is shown wishing everyone in EAW a happy late-Thanksgiving, featuring Jake Smith making a turkey.)
(The Camera would fade to the backstage area, as Dynasty’s interviewer, Michael Belfort is seen with a smile on his face and microphone in hand as he would raise the microphone up to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Hello everyone! I hope you all have been enjoying Dynasty so far, because there is going to be a lot more tonight where that comes from! But right now, please help me introduce my guests at this time; they are the team of Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane!
Off-Brand Amphetamines!
(Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane would both enter the frame, as Kirk has a towel over his head after his impressive win against Jayson Harper earlier. They appear on opposite sides, Trixie Stane standing by Solomon’s side as Michael would continue.)
Michael Belfort: Thank you two for joining me here tonight—
Trixie Stane: Come on… get along with it already. They don’t got all day.
Michael Belfort: Oh… right—
Solomon Stane: You heard her.
(Michael nods.)
Michael Belfort: So, we all saw what happened just a few moments ago — and how Kirk Redwood beat Jayson Harper in dominating fashion. I mean, Jayson barely even got anything in on Kirk! And it leads me to the question; after a couple of weeks of tension throughout the OBA, are you two finally going to get back on track? Especially with the Extreme Enigma Elimination match at Road To Redemption taking place with you two in it?
Kirk Redwood: Michael, come on. I thought you were better than that. I can admit, the past few weeks haven’t been the best for myself and Solomon, and we have had many forms of miscommunication, but none of that matters to us anymore. It’s behind us. The past. You see what I did to Jayson, you’re going to see what Solomon will do to Nick Hart and Shane Gates, is there really any reason to doubt us other than just because?
(Trixie Stane would roll her eyes and shake her head, not very fond of what Kirk said about the miscommunication being the “past,” as she hasn’t forgotten what happened between her and Kirk a few weeks prior. She doesn’t say anything, however, allowing for Solomon to speak.)
Solomon Stane: This is the momentum that we have been needing ever since we lost those Unified Tag Team Championships at Midsummer Massacre. We have not had the best of luck, and it has become time that I say enough to that. We have been made to look like jokes, but not anymore. Kirk beat Jayson earlier, and I am going to beat Nick and Shane in just a couple of moments. There is no doubt in my mind about that.
(As Michael would go to continue on, Trixie would suddenly stop him. She brings the microphone in close to her, and starts to speak for herself.)
Trixie Stane: I haven’t forgotten what happened a few weeks back between me and Kirk… but like he said, yeah, it’s the “past” alright. And it’s something that better not happen again. You two are the Off-Brand Amphetamines, and I am certain that one way or another, one of you are walking out of Road To Redemption with that win.
Michael Belfort: Well—
(Once more, Michael gets cut off, but this time not by anyone around him, but in fact by two uninvited guests; Nick Hart and Shane Gates. They enter the frame as all of OBA is not very pleased to see them, but Nick takes a hold of the microphone.)
Nick Hart: Oh really, Solomon? Is that what you think? You think you are just going to beat me or Shane with the most of ease? Well…
Shane Gates: I don’t think so.
Nick Hart: And me neither! Want to know what else I find hard to believe?
Kirk Redwood: Not really—
Nick Hart: Well I’ll tell ya! I find it very hard to believe that either you or Solomon are going to actually walk out of Road To Redemption and the Extreme Enigma Elimination match with any sort of victory, especially when myself and Shane are involved in said match.
Solomon Stane: I’m sorry… how many times before have we beaten you? Time and time again we prove that neither of you are matches for myself and Kirk, and yet, you keep coming around like a couple of bugs. How many times are we going to have to squash you two before you finally decide to stop?
Shane Gates: I’m sorry… and how many times before have those victories been bogus? Just about all of that. I don’t know what your delusions are on about, but I really don’t think that either of you have what it takes to beat myself and Nick clean. And yeah, like Nick said, no way in hell any of you are winning at Road To Redemption.
Trixie Stane: We’ll see about that, boys. I’m sure that Solomon and Kirk both have that match in the bag. Neither of you pose as any sort of threats to the OBA—
Michael Belfort: Um… sorry to interrupt, but I should have probably added another question I wanted to ask before I was cut off… many times…
(Everyone turns their head towards Michael, as Michael would let out a deep breath, before asking the question.)
Michael Belfort: You guys do know that it’s a free for all… right…? What will happen considering only one Elitist can win the entire match… and not a team…?
Trixie Stane: Let me answer this match. It’s quite easy to answer, actually; my boys Kirk and Solomon are going to work together like I know that they are capable of doing, and they are going to eliminate EVERYONE, INCLUDING these two morons in Nick Hart and Shane Gates, and when it comes down to the two of them? They will be the ones to fight it out. Like I have already said; one way or another, the OBA is winning this match.
Shane Gates: Are you sure Kirk and Solomon are capable of working together anymore? Especially with as of recent.
Kirk Redwood: I said it was the past—
Nick Hart: The past, right? Yet that past keeps coming back for more and more! The miscommunication between Kirk and Solomon, you two along with Trixie being sent into the crossfire on multiple occasions… are you sure that you, Kirk, are a valuable partner for Solomon to depend on in that Elimination match when it is a free for all? And even vice versa; Solomon, are you sure that you yourself are a valuable partner for Kirk to depend on in that match?
(That very moment, it is visible that Solomon Stane now has a face of uncertainty. Kirk and Trixie spot this, as Trixie would try and reassure Solomon, Nick and Shane both cracking up at the wedge that they are driving in between them.)
Shane Gates: Well, unlike the two of you, myself and Nick Hart are a duo that won’t have to worry about any of that. Hell, we might as well use that same little tactic that Trixie thinks the OBA will use, and we will work together until we are the final two in that match. Because we can trust each other, and we will showcase exactly that in our match with Solomon Stane tonight. Which, we should go for that, right, Nick?
Nick Hart: Yup! I think so! Michael, I think that is an interview over!
(Nick and Shane would both laugh, as they would walk out of frame. Kirk and Trixie continue to try and reassure Solomon, but Solomon eventually shrugs them off and begins to walk away as well, the two following him to try and catch up, as Michael is now left by himself.)
Michael Belfort: Well, that was something… but that is all I have! Back to you, Stew!
(‘Trophies’ by Drake plays, and the fans all cheer. On the stage comes the Interwire Champion Joso, title on his shoulder. However, Joso doesn’t look too pleased as he makes his way to the ring, mic in hand.)
Stew-O: And here come Joso, looking to get some things off his chest. There’s no doubt that Sierra Bradford has been a throne in his side for a few weeks now along with the Queen Bees.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, Joso looks pretty serious tonight! He can mean business from time to time, but he looks seriously pissed. I wonder what’s on the champ’s mind as he’s out here.
Flannery McCoy: Who knows? All that we can guess though is that it has something to do with his challenger for the Interwire Championship. And if that look is anything to go by, he’s got a lot that he has to say in regards to her.
(Joso gets in the ring and the music fades. Joso chants can be heard, but the champion shakes his hand as he paces around the ring.)
Joso: Aye, listen, listen, listen. I’m really not out here to do much because I don’t got time to waste. Quite frankly? I’m annoyed. It’s too many wack folks out here puffing out their chests thinking they’re so big, bad, and bold and it’s about time that the champ does something about it. The ace ain’t a chump. The ace is really about this life. I stay true to this and unlike some people here who like to play pretend as leaders, I really am a leader.
Joso: You know, I’m getting real tired of all the games. Where I’m from, we don’t mess around wasting time with this game of cat and mouse. Nah. The cat gets the mouse from the jump and goes nuts on it. So, Sierra? Imma keep a whole buck with you: this is gonna end. Straight up. You been real trifling for weeks now with the rest of your gang when y’all shouldn’t even be carrying on with the way y’all do. In fact, it really ain’t been that long since Ruler, Milli and I beat y’all! We already proved to everyone that when it comes to higher end of the competition, u’all can’t cut it. Especially you, Sierra Bradford. You a second-rate, second-best type. You bounce from one Elitist to another, because you KNOW you can’t get the job done by yourself. You did it with Sarah, you did it with Harper, you did it with Ximena, and now here you are doing the exact same thing when this is supposed to be the best version of yourself since coming back to EAW. You a follower, and the only reason you even have an accomplishment to your name is because you’ve been getting carried. You don’t run things now and you definitely never ran things back then, but since you wanna walk around like you run this place, then how about you come out here right now and we can get this thing really cracking.
Joso: I’m serious, too. I ain’t leaving this ring – MY ring – until you come out here and we can finally get this over with. And if you really wanna get dirty and try to pull some tricks, then you best believe that I can do that, too. But trust me, you really don’t want me to stoop down to your level, Sierra. You really don’t.
(Suddenly, ‘Hey Superstar’ by Madina Lake plays, and Sierra Bradford is out on stage. Mei Sasaki and Serenity Valdez are nowhere to be seen though. Sierra playfully pouts her lips and taunts Joso by pretending to wipe away tears. She makes her way to the ring, raising her own microphone to speak.
Sierra Bradford: Aww. Poor, poor champ. Someone certainly is mad tonight. It’s a good thing I came out just in time because I’d really hate to see you jumping up and down and crying like a toddler having a temper tantrum. It’s funny though how you and a lot of the Elitists here continue to say that we haven’t done anything noteworthy here when it’s so painfully obvious that we have. Ever since we brought our plans to fruition at Justified Reckoning, we’ve been everywhere on Dynasty. We make our presence known each and every week. We beat our opponents. And yes, you, Ruler, and Milli might’ve gotten lucky and won that trios match, but really, one battle doesn’t change the tide of war. We’re still very much at an advantage while we’re having champions like you play catch up.
(She gets inside the ring, and walks up to Joso.)
Sierra Bradford: I mean, don’t you get it? You and everyone else despise us. You can’t stop talking about us. You have to constantly look over your shoulders, thinking and worrying about us and what we can do to you. No one on this roster is safe. Everyone’s got a target on their back, and they know that at any given second, the Queen Bees can come out and ruin their night. That’s the sort of power that we have. We do run you and this place because we run through your mind every time you get into that ring.
Sierra Bradford: So, Joso, stop while you’re ahead at this moment, yeah? Because I can guarantee you that you won’t be able to handle me. Don’t get crazy fueling your ego when the only reason the three of you ‘won’ that match was because of the Ice Aces. Had they not come out, we would’ve put Milli away and sent the three of you packing like the chumps you really are.
Joso: Nah, Sierra. You’re the one who needs to stop and chill out. You haven’t done anything lately to show you even deserve to have a title match. You wanna talk about how y’all are running through our minds rent-free like it’s some kinda leg up, but it ain’t that deep. Y’all are just annoying. Period. And everyone’s fixing to knock y’all down for good so that y’all can finally shut up and stop with of this goofy ish. Y’all aren’t any top dogs.
Sierra Bradford: And you are? Because as far as I can tell, you’ve had nothing but slim pickings ever since you became the Interwire champion. I mean, you didn’t even pin Andre Walker to capture it, and that match just so happens to be the only memorable moment to come out of your entire reign. Face it, Joso: you can’t beat higher-tier talent yourself. I mean, didn’t you just lose to Limmy last show? And you can continue to cry about how you should’ve been the one to go into that World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber match, but even without us there to hand you back some receipts that needed to be returned, you wouldn’t have beaten Bronson Daniels anyways. It’s no wonder you dragged Serenity and the rest of Dynasty down and couldn’t be a meaningful contributor in the Anarchy in the Arena match! You have shown time and time again that you can’t step up. You talk about how you don’t miss, but Joso, you already have many times!
Joso: Aye, you need to watch who you talking to for real. Now you being real crazy. I dragged down Team Dynasty how? When I was out there putting in the work in the lead-up to the match and when I was actually in it. Limmy beat me, and hey, that’s fair. Fair play to him. Ain’t got no shame in that. But really, you wanna twist that whole Bronson match and make it seem like I’m incompetent or something? Nah. You insane. I WOULD’VE won without you bozos coming out there and getting real froggy with me, so let’s not play that sort of stupid game here, Sierra. And you of all people don’t get to come out here and think you can talk down on me and what I’ve done as a champion.
Sierra Bradford: Oh? Like having Jay Jerry Johnson fill the quota whenever you need a free title defense? Please, don’t make me laugh! You’ve had things easy for you as a champion! Whenever you’re not losing to tougher competition, you get handed easy wins so that you can feel better about yourself! If anything, you don’t get to talk down on me when you’ve choked before, Joso! And guess what? You’re going to choke again when I beat you at Road to Redemption and help get all of the gold for the Queen Bees.
Joso: I’ve had it easy? Me? Nah. I never had it easy. In fact, I had it harder than everyone else. Since the very beginning I had to grind and push myself jumping over hurdle after hurdle while others get to have baby steps. I had to run from the start while everyone else got to walk and waddle and get coddled all along the way. I had to claw and scratch my way to becoming the inaugural New Era Classic winner. I had to face off against a seemingly unconquerable Andre Walker and a hungry Ruler in order to give Andre his only loss this year and have this title that I got on me right now. I got thrown to the wolves, and that’s why I’ve come out on top. That’s why I’m built differently. I can handle the pressure where it matters the most while you crumble from it. I’ve succeeded in this sorta platform while you haven’t. Besides… didn’t you get the chance to become the Interwire champion before?
Joso: Yeah, ain’t like we forgot about that one, shawty. I remember you lost to Consuela Rose Ava to see who would get a shot for this title some time back. The craziest thing though is at least you lost in a match where you had to earn a match for the title. Now, you are out here jumping me with you and your girls and wanting to have the match without any effort involved!
(Sierra scowls.)
Joso: Honestly, the results ain’t gonna change. You gon do what you do best and lose while someone who has already proven themself to be better than you beats you and then you gotta scurry to Mei and Serenity and cry on their shoulders because Sierra is gonna do what Sierra does best: miss.
(The fans cheer, and Joso grins. The fans chant out for Joso. However, after a while, Sierra’s scowl goes away and she starts to smirk. Joso, noticing the change in expression, raises a brow.)
Sierra Bradford: Hm. I miss, huh? I don’t know about that one, Joso…
(The fans’ cheers die down. Then, they begin to murmur. That murmuring gets louder and louder.)
Sierra Bradford: Can’t be focused on what you see in the crosshairs if you didn’t take the time to scope out your surroundings.
(The fans begin to boo, shriek, and jeer. Sierra laughs. Joso shakes his head and turns around–)
Stew-O: AND THERE’S MEI SASAKI AND SERENITY VALDEZ! MEI STEPS UP TO JOSO AND SPINS, RAISING HER FOOT, LOOKING TO TAKE HIM OUT WITH THE ‘DISINTEGRATION’–
Jake Mercer: OH MY GOD, HE DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT! BUT JUST BARELY! MY GOD, WITH HOW LIGHTNING-QUICK MEI WAS, IT’S A MIRACLE HE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE IN TIME!! BUT LOOK!! SIERRA IS CHARGING AT HIM, GOING FOR A YAKUZA KICK–
Flannery McCoy: AND JOSO DROPS DOWN, AVOIDING ANOTHER KICK! HE’S ON HIS KNEES, BUT SERENITY IS COMING RIGHT FROM BEHIND, AND SHE’S GOING TO HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH ‘HIT THE LIGHTS’–
Stew-O: JOSO ESCAPES! JOSO ESCAPES! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION TAKES HIS TITLE AND GETS OUT OF THE RING!
Jake Mercer: Oh man! That was intense! It’s a good thing Joso had the presence of mind to get outta there while he can. Still, doesn’t this kinda prove Sierra’s whole point? Regardless of what others may think about the Queen Bees, they’re still thinking about them! They have made a lot of Elitists antsy, and really, they do live in their minds rent-free!
(Joso is making his way up the ramp, but all the while having his title on his shoulder and laughing at all three women in the ring. He raises his finger and moves it from side to side, shaking his head. Mei, Serenity, and Sierra look on, making some threats. The cameras focus on the faces of Sierra and Joso, with Sierra looking especially annoyed. On the stage, Joso smiles, and he departs as we cut to commercials.)
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with the main event consisting of EAW Hall of Famer Cameron Ella Ava making her in-ring return against Usagi Senshi of the Ice Aces.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen.. The following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘The Dying Song (Time to Sing)’ by Slipknot echoes throughout the Thong Nhat Stadium to ear-deafening boos. Shane Gates stoically stands tall at the top of the ramp with a sullen expression before marching his way down the ramp and into the squared circle. )
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Huntington Beach, California… weighing in at 213 pounds… ‘THE NATURAL BORN KILLER’… SHANE GATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: What an action-packed triple threat we have lined up for us, boys! A preview of what is to come in the battle royale! Shane Gates aims to continue his winning ways after picking up a convincing victory over Jayson Harper and Kirk Redwood, but it will come at a high difficulty as he steps into the ring against a passionate Nick Hart and the oh-so-dominant Solomon Stane!
(Shane Gates stops in the middle of the ring to look around the venue before his theme song is eventually replaced by ‘Came Out Swinging’ by The Wonder Years. Nick Hart arrives to a generous Vietnamese reception. He appears more focused than ever, with his eyes dead set on the ring. He strolls down the aisle while keeping his eyes focused on Shane Gates )
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENTS! First! From Portland, Oregon… weighing in at 225 pounds. ‘THE MAN OF 1000 PINS,’ NICK.. HART!
Stew-O: Nick Hart recently emerged from his hiatus and acquired a dominant victory over Jayson Harper. It is believed that he spent his hiatus thoroughly contemplating his career trajectory. One of the first results we’ve seen from his absence is that he is adamant on showing to the EAW Universe that he has turned a new stone and will not be in business for himself. Defeating Jayson Harper was a glimpse of this new Nick Hart, and he has a huge opportunity ahead of him in that Extreme Enigma Memorial.
(Nick Hart steps into the ring and stands right in the face of Shane Gates. A little friendly competitive energy between the two before ‘I Put A Spell On You’ by Tejon Street Corner Thieves prompts an explosive mixed reaction from the Vietnamese attendees. Solomon Stane steps onto the stage, poses, and marches down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: AND! He is one half of the Off-Brand Amphetamines… From The City of Sin.. weighing in at 266 pounds… ‘The Mojave Madman,’ SOLOMON.. STANE!!!
Flannery McCoy: It is no doubt that this match features two huge prospects in the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale at Road to Redemption in Nick Hart and Shane Gates, but Solomon Stane has unfortunately been subjected to a string of losses recently. He was unable to qualify in the elimination chamber against Limmy Monaghan, and he took a loss to Jay Jerry Johnson the next week. Any man would not be happy after consecutive losses, but Stane looks more composed than ever. However, if history has told anything; there is bound to be tons of pent-up aggression and barbaric violence to be unleashed behind his serene expressions.
( Solomon Stane stands in the ring, producing a smirk as he poses. All three men stand in their designated corners of the ring before the referee signals for the bell. )
( DING! DING! DING! )
Flannery McCoy: THE BELL HAS BEEN RUNG!! AND SOLOMON STANE IMMEDIATELY DELIVERS A HEAVY KICK TO THE FACE OF SHANE GATES! STANE MOST LIKELY IMMEDIATELY TARGETING GATES IN REVENGE FOR WHEN GATES DEFEATED HIS TAG TEAM PARTNER A FEW WEEKS AGO! Shane Gates is on the outside, leaning against out announce table clenching his jaw… After moments of shock, Nick Hart gets to stepping and engages in a frenzy of lefts and rights with the former tag team champion! Nick Hart is able to get the jump on Stane, before Stane forcefully shoves him into the corner and delivers body shots! You cannot go into a match with Stane and underestimate his diverse striking catalogue!
Stew-O: Solomon Stane looks to deliver a forearm smash, but Nick Hart ducks under the arm and delivers a knife-edge chop just beneath the jaw to the chest! Nick Hart delivers another knife-edge chop! AND ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! NICK HART PEPPERING STANE BEFORE HE RUNS INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND BACK!! NICK LOOKS FOR A RUNNING DROPKICK INTO THE CORNER! STANE GETS OUT OF HARM’S WAY, AND HART CRASHES AND GETS HIMSELF TANGLED IN A TREE OF WOE ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Solomon Stane charges into him and runs his boot into the face! Hart fortunately gets himself untangled and Stane smashes his left foot against the second turnbuckle! Shane limps backwards into the clutches of Nick Hart! AND HART ATTEMPTS TO HOIST 266 POUNDS FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Jake Mercer: The Man of 1000 Pins doing what he does best! Stane, however, keeps his hands clenched on the top rope, effectively avoiding being lifted into the air! Shane Gates climbs onto the apron and slaps both of his wrists away! Stane loses his grip of the ropes and NICK HART DROPS HIM DOWN AND ARCHES UP FOR THE BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! NICK HART COULD FINISH THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE AND THEN! BUT GATES STEPS INTO THE RING AND JUMPS UP!! AND CRASHES DOWN INTO THE BRIDGING NICK HART WITH A RUNNING SENTON SPLASH!! THAT HAS GOT TO HURT AS IT DRIVES THE WIND OUT OF THE STOMACH OF NICK HART!
Stew-O: Shane Gates with a brilliant method to break up the bridged pin… He leans Solomon Stane in the corner and delivers a crushing knee strike to the midsection. Gates turns around and runs into the opposite corner! Crucial mistake in turning your back on the former tag team champion… STANE FOLLOWS HIM FROM BEHIND AND SQUASHES HIM IN THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!! AND STANE LOOKS TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH THE ENZIGURI!! NICK HART CONVENIENTLY GETS UP AND GATES GRABS HIS ARM AND PULLS HIM INTO HARM’S WAY!! HART EATS THE ENZIGURI! STANE IS UNAWARE AS GATES GETS HIM IN A GERMAN SUPLEX POSITION!
Jake Mercer: Stane reaches down through the opening between his legs and yanks him down onto the ground! STANE KICKS BACK WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! GATES IS STUNNED AS STANE NOW IMPATIENTLY WAITS FOR HIM TO GET UP TO HIS FEET! Gates is up on a vertical base! AND HE WALKS RIGHT INTO A SPIN KICK!! NO GATES DUCKS IT!! AND NICK HART COMES BACK UP TO HIS FEET AT THE SAME TIME!! AND HE DRIVES HIS FOOT INTO THE JAW OF GATES WITH A FLUSH SUPERKICK! GATES REELS INTO THE ROPES AS HART GETS STUNNED WITH A BELL CLAP!! AND STANE NOW FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!! BUT STANE JUMPS UP AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO A WHEELBARROW PIN!! THIS IS HIS NICHE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TW-
Stew-O: STANE QUICKLY POWERS OUT! Both men consecutively emerge to their feet. Nick Hart lunges forward for a clothesline.. Stane ducks and dodges, and counters it into a back suplex! Hart flips backwards on his feet and backs up into the ropes.. Stane turns around and consumes a kick to the face! HART FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI KICK TO THE JAW! HART NOW RUNS THE ROPES!! BUT HE CHARGES RIGHT INTO A NASTY LARIAT THAT TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT!! I DON’T EVEN THINK HART KNOWS WHAT COUNTRY HE IS IN NOW FROM THAT DECAPITATION CLOTHESLINE AS STANE NOW LIFTS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB! HART MIRACULOUSLY COUNTERS THE POWERBOMB BY CAPSIZING HIM WITH A BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED ARM DRAG!
Jake Mercer: Nick Hart blasts him in the side of the head with a roundhouse kick! Followed by a kick to the face, and then an ax kick that sends Stane down to both knees! HART LOOKS TO DELIVER THE FINISHING BLOWS!! BUT STANE EXPLODES UP AND CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST!! PRECEDED WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! STANE IS NOT DONE YET!! HE LIFTS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION YET!! NO COUNTER IN SIGHT!! AND STANE DROPS HIM WITH AUTHORITY WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TW-
Flannery McCoy: NICK HART KICKS OUT! Solomon Stane started to become more aggravated the more Nick Hart remained alive in this match. Stane gets up to his feet and raises his right hand! I believe we all know what comes next! Hart turns around and STANE GETS THE CHOKE HOLD!! AND HE GOES FOR THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!! THE ONE-HANDED SIT-OUT CHOKESLAM, BUT NICK HART JUMPS TO THE SIDE!! AND NICK HART CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS FOREARM SMASH!! AND NICK HART RUNS THE ROPE-
Jake Mercer: SHANE GATES GRABS HIS LEGS FROM UNDER RINGSIDE AND PULLS HIM OUT OF THE RING! HART TRIES TO FIGHT BACK WITH A FOREARM SMASH! GATES DUCKS UNDER IT!! HART LUNGES BACK!! GATES GRABS HIM AND PICKS HIM UP!! AND DROPS HIM ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON WITH A SPINEBUSTER!! FOLLOWED UP BY A DEVASTATING FLUSH SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!! GATES DELIVERS THE KILL SHOT TO THE PORTLAND NATIVE AS HE NOW CLIMBS BACK ONTO THE APRON!
Stew-O: SOLOMON STANE WITH A SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK THAT SENDS GATES BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE! GATES AND HART ARE HOLDING ONTO EACH OTHER AS THEY GET UP!! MEANWHILE, SOLOMON STANE RUNS THE ROPES! AND HE STEPS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE TO LEAP INTO THE SKIES!! AND HE DIVES ONTO BOTH COMPETITORS WITH A DEATH-DEFYING STEP-UP PLANCHA!! STANE SELECTS STANE AND SLIDES HIM BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE! WE MAY BE NEARING THE FINAL PHASE OF THIS MATCH!
Flannery McCoy: Solomon Stake hooks his tights and throws the arm over his shoulder! HE SIGNALS FOR ODIN’S EYE…!! BUT GATES TWISTS OUT OF THE CLUTCH, AND STRIKES WITH A BACK ELBOW! I THINK I SAW A TOOTH FLY OUT OF THE MOUTH OF STANE! GATES NOW CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER BACK ELBOW!! AND STUNS STANE FURTHER WITH A DISCUS ELBOW SMASH! STANE IS HOLDING ONTO GATES AS GATES NOW GOES FOR IT!
Stew-O: GATES CLAWS HIM IN POSITION FOR THE RECKONING!! BUT WAIT.. STANE REACHES IN WITH HIS HAND AND GETS THE CHOKESLAM HOLD ON GATES! GATES HAS THE IRON CLAW CINCHED IN, SQUEEZING THE LIFE OUT OF HIS HEAD, WHILE STANE IS TRYING TO FREE HIMSELF OF IT WITH A CHOKEHOLD!! THE RECKONING VERSUS THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH IN A TEST OF STRENGTH! BOTH MEN ARE GIVING IT ALL!! BUT GATES IS STARTING TO LOSE LIFE!! AND STANE FREES HIMSELF OF THE IRON CLAWS AND PUSHES HIM INTO A HEADBUTT!! AND ANOTHER HEADBUTT!! AND ANOTHER HEADBUTT! AND ANOTHER HEADBUTT!
Flannery McCoy: NICK HART COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND FOLDS STANE OVER WITH AN O-CONNOR ROLL!! ANOTHER PIN FROM THE PIN MASTER HIMSELF!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Jake Mercer: SOLOMON STANE PUSHES NICK HART OFF HIM TO FREE HIMSELF OF THE O-CONNOR ROLL!! AND HART USES THE PUSHING MOMENTUM TO DART INTO THE DIRECTION OF GATES!! AND GATES GETS SPLIT IN HALF COURTESY OF NICK HART’S RAPID FIRE SPEAR! Nick Hart was surprised that he was able to pull off but he turned around! AND SOLOMON STANE GRABS HIM AND DRIVES HIM DOWN EMPHATICALLY WITH THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!! THE ONE-HANDED SIT OUT CHOKESLAM AS BOTH SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Flannery McCoy: NICK HART KICKS OUT! Solomon Stane can’t believe it! The former one-half of the EAW Unified Tag Team Champion is in complete disbelief! Stane emerges to his feet and thinks of what next is for him to do. He sees Nick Hart gingerly crawling to his feet and kicks both of his arms off the mat. Hart is prime for the pickings, and Stane backs up into the corner and begins to climb to the top turnbuckle. Stane is winding up his elbow, seemingly signaling that he is going to attempt the Misery’s End! The elbow drop he customarily delivers to the back of his opponent’s heads!
Jake Mercer: SHANE GATES PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE AND SOLOMON STANE CRASHES GROIN-FIRST! NO CHILDREN ANYTIME SOON FOR THE MOJAVE MADMAN AS GATES NOW JOIN SOLOMON STANE ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Both men are in a precarious position here! Shane Gates staggers Stane with a plethora of lefts and rights before he hooks the tights. Gates seems to be going for an explosive superplex here! If he does this, then it might mark the ending for Stane and the victory for Gates!
Flannery McCoy: BUT SOLOMON STANE GAINS SECOND WIND AND HEADBUTTS GATES REPEATEDLY!! GATES IS STARTING TO LOSE BALANCE! AND STANE FINALLY FREES HIMSELF OF THE MAN BY SHOVING HIM OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! GATES ROLLS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING AS STANE NOW TRIES TO REGAIN FOCUS OF WHAT HE WAS INITIALLY DOING BEFORE GATES ENTERED THE FRAY!
Stew-O: BUT NICK HART QUICKLY POPS UP ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! STANE WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD, AND HART FLIPS HIM OVER AND BOTH GO CRASH LANDING IN A SPANISH FLY!! SPANISH FLY COURTESY OF NICK HART AS HART NOW HOOKS BOTH LEGS IN THE LATERAL PRESS!! NICK HART IS THE WINNER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Jake Mercer: WHAT THE!??! SHANE GATES GETS UP AND DEADLIFTS NICK HART OFF THE LATERAL PRESS INTO THE CANADIAN RACK!! AND HE DROPS HIM DOWN WITH THE INVERTED SITOUT SIDE POWERSLAM!! DEAD MAN CONNECTS!! SHANE GATES FOLDS HIM OVER WITH THE JACKKNIFE COVER!! THIS MUST BE IT! SOLOMON STANE IS ON THE OUTSIDE FAR FROM REACH!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Stew-O: WHAT THE?!?! STANE WAS ABLE TO REACH THROUGH THE ROPES WITH HIS LEFT LEG AND DELIVER A CRUSHING BLOW TO THE FACE OF GATES TO BREAK UP THE COVER! THERE IS THE VERSATILE STRIKING CATALOG OF STANE ON DISPLAY! THAT’S HIS LONG LEGS! STANE COLLAPSES TO THE GROUND AND SLOWLY TRIES TO GET BACK INTO THE RING! HE MUST DO THIS QUICKLY IF HE WANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SITUATION!
Jake Mercer: Solomon Stane slides into the ring, stares at the two bodies and makes up his mind on his target! He has Nick Hart in his line of sight! AND HE PICKS HIM UP INTO A CANADIAN RACK! NICK HART TRAPPED IN THE SAME POSITION HE WAS IN A FEW MOMENTS AGO! AND STANE LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH THE SANITY’S SAKE!! BUT SHANE GATES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE SMASHES A STEEL CHAIR INTO THE BACK OF STANE! AND GATES DRIVES THE CHAIR INTO THE MIDSECTION OF NICK HART, BEFORE SENDING HIM SPIRALING THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING WITH A STEEL CHAIR TO THE BACK!
Stew-O: Shane Gates introduces another steel char while Solomon Stane uses the ropes to gingerly get up to his feet! Gates sets up both steel chairs in a way where they are standing, facing each other and gets ahold of Stane! GATES WITH A KICK TO THE ABDOMEN! AND HE NOW GETS AHOLD OF STANE’S HEAD WITH THE IRON CLAW!! THIS IS THE SAME BEAT GATES PUT AWAY HIS TAG TEAM PARTNER MANY WEEKS AG-
Flannery McCoy: KIRK REDWOOD JUST CAME THROUGH THE CROWD AND JUMPED ONTO THE APRON!! HE SCREAMS AT GATES, CAUSING A DISPERSION!! GATES TURNS HIS ATTENTION AWAY FROM STANE AND LANDS A VICIOUS HAYMAKER THAT SENDS REDWOOD FLYING OFF THE APRON!! GATES LOOKS DOWN, POINTS AT HIM AND SHAKES HIS HEAD!
Stew-O: Shane Gates turns his attention back into Stane! BUT STANE TAKES ADVANTAGE FIRST AND SHOCKS HIM WITH A BELL CLAP!! AND NOW STANE LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE CANADIAN RACK!!! AND PLANTS HIM ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR CONTRAPTION WITH THE SANITY’S SAKE! KIRK REDWOOD JUST GOT REVENGE FROM GATES’ VICTORY OVER HIM WEEKS AGO, AND STANE IS ABOUT TO GET THE VICTORY! NOT LIKE THIS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER.. SOLLLOOOOMONNNNN STANE!!
(‘I Put A Spell On You’ by Tejon Street Corner Thieves blasts through the P.A speakers to a humongous pop. Nick Hart is seen under the bottom rope, who was just about to break up the pin. Kirk Redwood slides back into the ring, hugs Solomon Stane before both of them flee the squared circle. )
Jake Mercer: Solomon Stane ends his recent strings of losses with a well-fought victory over Shane Gates! In addition, he avenges the night he got the win over his tag team partner, Kirk Redwood! A positive night for the former tag team champions, the Off-Brand Amphetamines. Things are looking bright as both competitors head into the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale with lots of momentum!
Flannery McCoy: A highly impressive showing from Shane Gates and Nick Hart. Gates was seemingly on the precipice of emerging victorious, but those chances were thrown to the wind by Kirk Redwood. Nick Hart continues to impress more than ever, a second away from breaking up the winning pin. I am sure that his performance in this match should prove as a warning to what he will be capable of inside that battle royale! Congratulations to Solomon Stane-
Stew-O: WAIT! FROM BEHIND! THE AMPHETAMINES ARE ATTACKED BY BOTH SHANE AND NICK AS THE TWO OF THEM BEGIN TO STOMP DOWN REPEATEDLY ON THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! THEY DON’T LIKE THE FACT THAT THEIR CHANCES IN THIS MATCH WERE THROWN AWAY, AND ARE LOOKING TO GET THEIR REVENGE WHILE THEY HAVE THE CHANCE! REMEMBER, THE TEAM OF SHANE GATES AND NICK HART HAVE HAD THEIR ISSUES WITH SOLOMON AND KIRK IN THE PAST AND ESPECIALLY AFTER WE SAW AFTER KIRK’S MATCH EARLIER IN THE NIGHT, AND IT’S LOOKING LIKE IT’S ALL COMING TO A HEAD TONIGHT!
Flannery McCoy: ‘SUFFER AS ONE’ ONTO SOLOMON BY SHANE! AND A PUMPHANDLE DRIVER BY NICK ONTO KIRK! SHANE GATES AND NICK HART STAND UNITED HERE TONIGHT, AND COULD ONE OF THEM BE DOING THE SAME AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION!
(The last shot seen is Nick and Shane, satisfied with the carnage, turning around and taking their leave while Trixie Stane has rushed out to check on Kirk and Solomon along with the official, that is all before Friday Night Dynasty then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for BROCKHAMPTON’s new album, featuring Xander Payne.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back in to show a shot of Thong Nhat Stadium while ‘Hikarunara’ by Goose House is heard blaring through the speakers. The crowd begins to erupt into boos while the camera goes over to the stage to reveal Mei Sasaki beginning to make her way out from the backstage area. She’s visibly unhappy, at least more than usual, and also unusually by herself with none of her Queen Bees’ cohorts, as she takes a scan around at the crowd in attendance here tonight before then beginning to make her way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… MEI SASAKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well, as we saw earlier in the night, The Queen Bees had their plans thwarted by one Joso after a Serenity and Mei sneak attack blew up in their face and allowed the Interwire Champion to escape. Now after that it’s understandable to see why Mei is so unhappy about it, and all the more suspicious to see why she’s by herself tonight, she has set a dangerous precedent.
Flannery McCoy: We know that her Road To Redemption opponent, Ruler, hasn’t been so fond of the three-on-one attacks as what was done to kickstart this New Breed Championship feud. So this could either breathe him a sigh of relief knowing that this might be the opportunity for them to meet one-on-one, or it might have him weary knowing that Serenity and Sierra could be waiting for a moment just like with Joso to strike and loom to send another statement. Regardless, it looks like Mei has a couple of words on her mind tonight as she makes her way to the ring.
Jake Mercer: Oh c’mon, stop trying to victimize Ruler. Caroline has practically gone MISSING since Justified Reckoning, who’s to say she won’t turn Mei into Kentucky Fried Chicken as well??? She has a right to security to keep herself safe!
(Mei makes her way up the steel steps and onto the apron, slipping through the ropes before making her way over and having a microphone handed to her from the timekeeper’s area. She then makes her way over to the center or the ring, all while ‘Hikarunara’ begins to come to a close. After waiting for the negative reaction showered from the stands to quiet down, she then brings her microphone up to her mouth and begins to speak.)
Mei Sasaki: I have anticipated a moment like this for quite some time now. Where I can come out to the ring and have the chance to speak on current issues that have ravaged my mind for quite some time now, issues regarding Ruler and our Road To Redemption match for the New Breed Championship. While it’s been fun having this little exchange between him and I, going back and forth, trading verbal and physical jabs. I feel like now is more of a time than ever for the two of us to finally meet inside the ring, no shenanigans, no nothing. Before I go any further though, I feel it best to address the elephant in the room regarding what happened earlier in the night. I’ll be one to admit that what happened with Joso did not go to plan, and while some people might go out of their way to call us cowards for it, we were doing what we felt was best to make a statement, especially when you have so many people not thinking much of us heading into what is inevitable to be our Road To Redemption domination. Serenity, Sierra, and I have been criticized for the way that we handle business, but really I see it as us doing what others are afraid to do. But… while that may be the case then, for me? Right now? That is not in the plans, for I intend to send Ruler a message simply through words, and nothing else.
Mei Sasaki: If you want to talk about people calling The Queen Bees cowards, then you can’t forget Ruler. He out of everyone has been insistent on saying that because of what we have done especially to him, we, specifically I, are apparently not worthy of his time. But if you ask me? I think it’s embarrassment that has caused his words to come through the way that they have. He couldn’t handle the fact that all three of us went out of our way to attack him and lay him out, saying that we need that advantage, we need that one-up over him because one of us couldn’t do it on our own. Now I don’t know what makes him a good dictator of such, considering it took him and an entire army to even contain Caroline at Justified Reckoning, but I digress. If that’s really how he wants to see it, then he can do so. But I hope he understands that none of that will matter once he and I meet inside the ring, because with Sierra and Serenity having their eyes set on other projects, it will just be me, myself, and I against you for the New Breed Championship. If that’s what it takes, then that’s what it takes. I know I can beat Ruler in a one-on-one situation, all it takes is a boot to the face and he’ll be looking at the lights. But I want Ruler to understand that as well, and I feel like the only way I can do that is if he meets me in the ring. I promise, there is nobody lurking around the corner, I have no intentions of starting a fight either, I just want you to speak to me and we can see just how much of a man you are.
(Mei brings her microphone down and turns toward the stage, patiently waiting for the Champion to make his way out to the ring. It isn’t long before her request is obliged, with ‘Prices’ by Lil Uzi Vert being heard blasting through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes from the ring to the stage with the crowd greeting Ruler with a largely negative reaction. He has the New Breed Championship around his waist while his stare is completely focused on Mei Sasaki inside the ring. He grips the microphone tightly in his hands, scowling as he slowly begins to make his way down the ramp. He signals for ‘Prices’ to come to a close before then bringing his microphone up to his mouth and looking to respond to what Mei had to say.)
Ruler: What *you* need to understand, Mei, is the fact that there’s a clear-cut difference between you and I that makes this match just… truly unfair for you. While sure, you can say in response to my opinions on The Queen Bees that I had the druids do my bidding against Caroline at Justified Reckoning. But while you may have needed Sierra and Serenity to take me out, I didn’t need them to beat Caroline. She is who you say she is, a little girl, in this ring I could beat her any given day with zero issues at all. But our Justified Reckoning match wasn’t in the ring was it? It was in Boston, it was in my home, The Reserved. Now tell me, how boring would it be if we did the same collar-and-elbow, suplex, arm drag routine and the only difference was it was elsewhere. Especially with how predictable of a result it was going to be regardless of how much of a fight she was going to give, of course I had to entertain myself. But you? No, attacking me with two others wasn’t for fun, it was desperation, cowardice.
(Ruler makes his way over and climbs onto the apron, still keeping a stone face before he then enters into the ring and meets Mei, who is unfazed by the New Breed Champion’s presence.)
Ruler: Do you understand now? You’ve bought into this idea that you actually have a chance in this match, but when faced with the grim reality you come to understand that you’ve only dug a hole for yourself. This is what happens, and I’m not surprised, because naturally being *New* Breed Champion this is the competition that I’m going to face. People that are still riding off of the naivety of their young careers, and that’s okay, but taking that into consideration there is no way that you can justify a win in this scenario. You may have the comfortability of being able to kick me in the face while I have two other women restraining both my arms, but like you said, at Road To Redemption you’re not going to have that benefit. While you may see that as a chance to prove yourself and your abilities, I see that as you finally getting an opportunity to face the truth, that’s that you’ve only ever made a mistake with me.
Mei Sasaki: That’s the one notion that you’ve been trying to push this entire time, the “New” in New Breed Champion, that’s the level of competition that you’re going to face. Or… is it the level of competition that you’ve been accustomed to facing? You bill yourself as this unstoppable machine who is at the top of the Dynasty charts, but we know what happens when you’re given the opportunity to prove it, you end up on the receiving end. That’s why you had to settle for a title that you already failed at capturing instead of the Interwire Championship, allowing yourself to be a scapegoat into an inevitable Joso title reign at your expense. While you may be content with what you have around your waist, if you were who you said you were you would’ve lived up to every single promise that you made for yourself… but the issue is that you didn’t. Meanwhile myself? Name anyone who has taken this brand by storm as fast as I have. It’s natural considering the people that I have been trained by and my killer instinct, my drive to succeed. Already aligning myself with the best women that this brand has to offer, there is truly a limitless ceiling for me, and all that mattered was where I was going to begin… which was with you. I fully intend to take your New Breed Championship at Road To Redemption, and I have the capabilities to do so as well.
Ruler: Let me ask you something, do you really think it matters to me if you were trained by Kassidy Heart, Sienna Jade, or whatever name you want to throw around? No, because no matter your background or whatever you’ve done to boost your stock, the label that will always be stuck to you is ‘rookie’ Until you can peel that off and become even an adequate Elitist in this company, I don’t see anything close to what you’re saying coming to fruition. That’s not me trying to give you slack or anything, because it’s not your fault at all. A few years from now we could see Mei Sasaki at the very top of this industry, just as you promised… but a few years is not now, now is now. These delusions of grandeur have infested your brain, made you believe that you’re something more than who you truly are, but we all know the truth. We all know the reality, and I will make sure you know it completely as well. There is still so much to learn when it comes to you, and you should be blessed that I’m even giving you the time of day to help you do that. But ultimately, the only way I can see me really helping you, is by pummeling you into the canvas at Road To Redemption and leaving you as nothing but a dead carcass on the side of the road. No consolation prize, no nothing, just defeat.
Mei Sasaki: Then I’ll be excited to see you prove it… tonight.
(Mei smirks while Ruler continues to stare at her.)
Ruler: So be it.
(Both of them drop their microphones down while Mei leaves the ring, beginning to make her way over to the commentary booth for this next match. Ruler on the other hand, stays in the ring while ‘Prices’ once again begins to play up. He turns toward the stage and begins to rid of his entrance gear, getting ready while Friday Night Dynasty goes to a quick commercial break.)
(A brief commercial is shown for Road To Redemption featuring the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber.)
(As Dynasty would fade back in from commercial, ‘Prices’ would be playing throughout the arena, as Ruler, with the New Breed Championship in his grasp would be seen pacing around the ring, as Mei Sasaki is also seen now at commentary.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!!!
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Already in the ring… residing in The Reserved in Boston, Massachusetts… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the CURRENT EAW New Breed Champion!! RULER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: If you’re just tuning into Friday Night Dynasty right now, before the commercial, the New Breed Champion Ruler had a heated exchange in a face to face with the woman who is on commentary with us now in Mei Sasaki, and now must look forward to his match.
Flannery McCoy: We already know what Ruler is capable of, and he has continued to showcase it since he was first drafted to this brand at the beginning of Season 16. He might have had a heated exchange with Mei just a few moments ago, but throughout the week building up to this match, he had no different, going back and forth with his opponent Amir Yusuf.
Jake Mercer: If Ruler can bounce back from his loss last week, and have better luck this time around against another participant of the Dynasty Elimination Chamber match, and win his match here tonight, that can definitely be used to send a message to his challenger for that Championship at Road To Redemption. Maybe even showing her that she can’t stop him—
Mei Sasaki: You know I’m right here, right, Jake? What are you doing? Trying to underestimate me?
Jake Mercer: UHUHUHUHUH… OF COURSE NOT!
Mei Sasaki: :mjpls:
(As ‘Prices’ would fade out in the distance, it would then be replaced by ‘A Stranger I Remain’ by Free Dominguez begins to play, as the boos only continue to get louder, as Amir Yusuf would cockily make his presence known on the stage. He taunts Ruler as he begins walking down the ramp, making it to ringside where he gets up onto the apron, and enters the ring, backing into his corner.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! Residing in Chicago, Illinois… weighing in at 182 pounds… he is The ‘IRREPLACEABLE’… AMIR YUSUF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: After how the triple threat preview match ended last week, I can assure to you that Amir Yusuf isn’t very happy as well, and he is showcasing that right now, as despite the cocky grin on his face, you can see the cold stare. Those eyes tell a story.
Stew-O: No matter how you may look at how the match last week ended, when Andre Walker got himself involved and caused for a draw to happen as everyone involved could not continue, before Andre came out, it did seem like Amir was on his way to a victory. Here tonight, he has a chance to regain some momentum after that.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And here we go with this match! Amir Yusuf quickly runs towards Ruler, looking to overwhelm him in his corner, but Ruler is able to step side him, before grabbing him around the waist, and he goes for a release german suplex early on, but Amir lands on his feet!
Flannery McCoy: Ruler spots this, as he quickly dives at Amir, but Amir is able to side step him this time around, and he catches Ruler with a superkick right to the back of the head, and that drops Ruler down to a knee! Amir is looking to put an end to this match early, and Mei Sasaki has a smile on her face over here at the commentary, as Amir runs the ropes and towards Ruler!
Jake Mercer: BUT RULER QUICKLY GETS UP AND FLIPS AMIR INSIDE OUT WITH A LARIAT!
Mei Sasaki: Meh.
Jake Mercer: Meh?! Amir just got laid out cold, and now Ruler mounts him and starts to beat down on him with lefts and rights! Amir is trying his hardest to defend himself but to no use as Ruler is laying in those shots with force!
Mei Sasaki: Again I say, meh.
Stew-O: Well, while Mei over here doesn’t seem to be impressed, we sure are as Ruler is handing Amir Yusuf some huge damage right now, as I am sure that Amir didn’t expect this, as now Ruler quickly picks him up, before connecting with that german suplex that he wasn’t able to at the opening bell, but he holds onto it — and holds a bridge! Cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: But Amir Yusuf with the kickout at two! Ruler simply nods, as he gets back up to a knee, grabbing Amir by the hair as he looks to pull him back up to his feet… but Amir! AMIR JUST SLAPPED RULER RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! Ruler is not happy by that slap to the face!
Jake Mercer: But he isn’t going to be able to do anything about it, as Amir Yusuf quickly pops himself back up to his feet, and he tackles Ruler, and they go through the middle rope and down to the outside floor below! Amir and Ruler quickly get back up to their feet… BUT RULER RUNS STRAIGHT FOR AMIR—
Stew-O: AMIR YUSUF JUST CAUGHT RULER AND THREW HIM OVER HIM WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX, AND RULER CRASHES INTO THE BARRICADE! Ruler just crashed hard, and now Mei looks to be happy with the damage Amir has caused, as he quickly grabs Ruler, throwing him into the ring before following suit. Amir has found a way to get himself back in this match, and that might be beneficial to him.
Flannery McCoy: Ruler is trying to get himself back up inside of the ring, but it looks like Amir is going to stop that progress, as he picks Ruler up for him, before connecting with a stiff dropkick, dropping Ruler right back down, and now Amir is going to go for a cover, looking to end things here to pick up the victory.
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: But Ruler gets the shoulder up!
Mei Sasaki: Did Amir really think that was all it would take? :francis:
Jake Mercer: I mean, Mei-Chan—
Mei Sasaki: NEVER CALL ME THAT AGAIN.
Jake Mercer: :krabs: B-b-back to the action…
Stew-O: :jr: Anyways… Amir Yusuf looks to be a bit frustrated, but he knew that Ruler wasn’t going to go down that easily, as now Amir is getting up to his feet, grabbing Ruler by the hair as he picks him up as well, before setting him in the corner. Amir might just be setting up for that Helluva Kick…
Flannery McCoy: THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS GOING FOR, AS HE RAN FROM THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND LOOKED FOR THAT BOOT RIGHT TO THE FACE, BUT RULER MOVED OUT OF THE WAY… but it doesn’t matter! Amir is able to quickly recover, as Ruler runs towards him, and Amir runs up the ropes, before jumping onto Ruler, catching him with a tornado DDT! Amir just flattened the New Breed Champion!
Jake Mercer: And now it looks like Amir Yusuf is going to take advantage of the opening he gave to himself, as while Ruler is still down, Amir is slowly climbing up to the top rope, with his back facing towards the ring, as he is now yelling for Ruler to get up, and I can only imagine what he is going to go for right here…
Stew-O: It looks like you aren’t going to have to wait for long, Jake, as Ruler is slowly climbing back up to his feet while Amir has gotten his standing on the top rope! Ruler is now up and he has no clue where he is, AND AMIR TAKES OFF! AMIR GOES FOR A DIVING MOONSAULT ONTO A STANDING RULER—
Flannery McCoy: WAIT WHAT THE HELL?! I don’t know if it was Amir putting too much into the flip, but Amir just landed right onto the shoulders of Ruler into what seems to be an electric chair position! I have no clue how Ruler just caught Amir like that… but Ruler works with it and drops Amir with an electric chair facebuster!
Mei Sasaki: Are you seriously impressed by that? Pfft, anyone in The Queen Bees’ could do exactly that, AND with their eyes closed! Come on! It’s not that impressive—
Jake Mercer: AND RULER FOLLOWS UP WITH A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT INTO THE LOWER BACK OF AMIR YUSUF! Ruler was NOT finished after that electric chair facebuster, and added insult to injury as now Amir is right back in trouble, and Ruler takes the time to taunt to the crowd here in Vietnam.
Mei Sasaki: …
Jake Mercer: …:lupe:
Stew-O: Ruler now is going to pick Amir Yusuf back up to his feet, before connecting with a european uppercut, and that sends Amir backwards towards the ropes, causing for Amir to rebound off of them, and Amir runs straight into a bicycle pump kick! That stuns Amir as he is out on his feet, but a roundhouse kick is enough to send him down to the mat below!
Flannery McCoy: It looks like Ruler is going to be the one to try and test his luck this time around, climbing up to the top rope, as he studies Amir Yusuf who is down on the mat below. Amir slowly gets back up to his feet… AND RULER JUMPS INTO THE AIR, AND GOES FOR ‘CATCH THE RAINBOW!!!!’ THE DIVING METEORA!!!
Jake Mercer: NO! AMIR YUSUF DIVES OUT OF THE WAY! Ruler is able to roll through it, picking himself back up as he runs straight back at Amir, but Amir catches him! AND AN EXPLODER SUPLEX INTO THE CORNER! But Amir isn’t done as he quickly picks Ruler up before backing him into the corner…
Stew-O: AND AMIR RUNS STRAIGHT AT RULER AND CONNECTS WITH THE HELLUVA KICK! Ruler crumbles straight down to the ground below, but it looks like he still isn’t done, as Amir quickly grabs the grounded body of Ruler, before pulling him away from the corner, and now he starts climbing up to the top rope himself! Amir is looking to put the final end to this match!
Flannery McCoy: AND HE DOES EXACTLY THAT!! AMIR YUSUF JUMPS INTO THE AIR AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS! AMIR JUST BOUNCED BACK UP INTO THE AIR FROM THE IMPACT, AND AMIR HURT HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS, BUT RULER IS OUT COLD! AMIR DRAGS HIMSELF TO RULER, AND PLACES A ARM OVER RULER! THIS IS IT!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRR—
Jake Mercer: RULER KICKS OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND, AND AMIR YUSUF CAN’T BELIEVE IT! After the Helluva Kick AND Shooting Star Press back to back, Amir thought that he had this match won right then and there, but Ruler was able to kick out right before the count of three! Amir is NOT HAPPY!
(Amir Yusuf, pissed about that not being the finish to the match, would get into a heated argument with the referee where the ref would continue to assure that it was only a count of two. Not happy at all by that, Amir would then grab Ruler by the hair, picking him up to his knees as he begins to slap him across the face.)
Amir Yusuf: (off-mic) YOU’RE A NOBODY! STAY. DOWN.
Mei Sasaki: :mjlol:
Stew-O: Amir is just toying with the New Breed Champion at this point, slapping him across the face and booting him backwards as Ruler can’t even do anything about it… but look! Through all of that Ruler is slowly making it up to his feet, and how he is leveled with Amir… AND HE SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Flannery McCoy: AND NOW AMIR IS EVEN MORE ANGERED AS HE PUSHES RULER BACKWARDS, BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES AND SPRINTS RIGHT AT RULER… BUT RULER CATCHES HIM AS AMIR DIVED AT HIM! AND HE THROWS AMIR UP OVER HIS HEAD, AND DROPS AMIR WITH A BRAINBUSTER! RULER IS GETTING BACK INTO THIS!
Jake Mercer: None of these men are happy right now, but you can tell that Amir has awoken something inside of Ruler, and now it is Ruler who is going on a rampage, and he begins kicking Amir right in the head! No protection, no defense, Amir has to straight up take those boots, and he looks to be losing consciousness quickly from it.
Stew-O: Ruler now picks Amir Yusuf up to his feet, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS GOING TO PUT AN END TO IT! RULER GRABS A HOLD OF AMIR, AND HE GOES FOR THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER! THE SWINGING REVERSE STO DRIVER—
Flannery McCoy: NO! Amir Yusuf swings out of it! Amir tries to gain his composure after getting out of the Bloodrayne Maker, but he isn’t given any time to breath whatsoever as Ruler runs straight at him and connects with a swift spinning backfist, and that just turned Amir’s lights right on off — and he fell through the middle rope and onto the apron!
Jake Mercer: And Ruler notices this as he now quickly jumps up to the top rope, and he gets his standing on the top, as Amir Yusuf slowly gets back up to his feet… BUT HE HAS NO IDEA OF WHAT IS TO COME, AS RULER JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND RIGHT TOWARDS AMIR!
Stew-O: IT CONNECTS THIS TIME AROUND, AS RULER DROPS AMIR YUSUF RIGHT DOWN ONTO THE APRON WITH ‘CATCH THE RAINBOW’!!!!!! THE DIVING METEORA HITS THE MARK THIS TIME AROUND, AND BOTH RULER AND AMIR COLLAPSE DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR, BUT RULER GETS UP! Ruler is a man possessed right now, and I think that might just lead him to the victory here tonight!
(Ruler would pick Amir Yusuf back up, as he would slide him back into the ring. He jumps onto the apron, before looking behind him, and spotting Mei Sasaki at the Announcer’s Table.)
Mei Sasaki: What? Got a little distracted by me? Can’t blame you, I’m good looking, I know— WHAT THE HECK?!?!
(The Camera quickly points to Ruler… AND IT SHOWS HIM FLIPPING MEI SASAKI OFF FROM THE APRON! Mei looks heated as Ruler laughs, before getting back into the ring, as Mei would leave her chair and run towards the ring.)
Jake Mercer: At least I didn’t do it this time… :lupe:
Flannery McCoy: I’m sure she wanted to get away from you just as much, Jake, but that doesn’t matter as Ruler sees Mei climbing up onto the apron… BUT HE KNOCKS HER RIGHT BACK DOWN, AND HE SPITS AT HER!
Jake Mercer: BUT WAIT! AMIR YUSUF COMES FROM BEHIND, AND HE GOES TO PULL RULER DOWN AND OVER INTO A QUICK ROLLUP PIN… BUT RULER PUSHES AMIR OFF OF HIM, AND AMIR GETS SENT FLYING… AND HE BUMPS INTO THE REFEREE!
(As Amir would fall into the referee, he would quickly try and climb back up to his feet, but collapse back down, watching as Mei gets back onto the apron once more — Ruler still having his focus on her.)
Stew-O: MEI SASAKI IS BACK ON THE APRON AND RULER LOOKS TO SWING AT HER AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME MEI DUCKS AND— WHAT?!?!?
Flannery McCoy: IS THAT?!?!
Jake Mercer: MEI SASAKI JUST SPAT BLACK MIST INTO THE EYES OF RULER — THAT IS THE SAME EXACT BLACK MIST THAT RULER HAS USED, AND NOW HE IS BLINDED, AND THE REFEREE DIDN’T EVEN SEE IT…
Stew-O; AND NOR DID HE SEE THAT! LOW BLOW BY AMIR YUSUF! THE COMBINATION OF THE BLACK MIST FROM MEI SASAKI AND THE LOW BLOW BY AMIR, AND RULER FALLS DOWN TO HIS KNEES! STILL BLINDED, AMIR TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS, PUSHING RULER DOWN ONTO HIS BACK, AND HE GOES FOR THE COVER, COVERING RULER’S FACE IN THE PROCESS WHILE THE REFEREE MAKES IT UP FOR THE PIN! COME ON!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AMIR YUSUF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘A Stranger I Remain’ starts to play throughout the arena again as the boos grow to a boiling point. Amir Yusuf would quickly push himself off of Ruler, before rolling out of the ring, and backpedaling up the rampway as the referee follows him, raising Amir’s arm in victory while Ruler is left trying to get the black mist out of his eyes.)
Stew-O: That was uncalled for! We were witnessing an amazing match between both men here tonight, and yet Mei Sasaki couldn’t hold her own and left the commentary table, causing for these events to happen! Ruler was screwed!
Flannery McCoy: I couldn’t predict that Mei Sasaki would play a trick out of Ruler’s handbook and use the black mist, but she did. Combine that with the low blow from Amir Yusuf, and there was no way that Ruler was going to get out of that situation. I would congratulate Amir, but he does not deserve it. What a match, what a horrible ending!
(Mei Sasaki would grab the New Breed Championship from the timekeeper’s area, and dive into the ring, as Ruler would be seen seated in the corner trying to get that black mist out of his eyes. Mei would hold the Championship high in front of him, taunting him as that is the last image before it fades to commercial.)
(A commercial is shown for up and coming social media platform Hive, featuring Ronan Malosi who is seen making an account on the app.)
( As the Dynasty programming arrived back on air, the camera’s zoomed back in on the arena; as moments after returning live, ‘Demeanor’ by Pop Smoke would begin blasting through the speakers to a obnoxious amount of boo’s from the crowd, as Specialist Champion, Serenity Valdez, began making her way down to the ring – notably alone as Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford were left to handle their own business; leaving Valdez alone to perform her current segment as Serenity seemed quite eager, a slight smirk on her face as she tried to ignore most of the hatred getting sent to her; Serenity walking over to the steel steps, slowly ascending up them as she transferred herself onto the apron; stepping through the ring ropes as she took a quick lap around the ring, soaking the energy in as she finally stopped next to one of the corners of the ring where a microphone laid, Valdez picking it up for a moment before returning to the middle of the ring – Serenity looked around the booing Vietnam crowd, a now unamused look on her face as she just dwindled the mic in her hand for a moment; allowing them to get all the hate out of their systems, though at the lapse of her patience; the anger kept pouring out onto her, showcasing the sheer amount of displeasure the Specialist’s Champion had caused EAW and its fanbase. )
Serenity Valdez: Are you all done yet?
( At the sign of Serenity’s annoyance to the loud crowd, the EAW Universe continued on and got even more rampant with their hate; to a boiling point in the EAW arena. )
Serenity Valdez: OH YOU ALL WANT TO GET LOUD? I CAN GET JUST AS LOUD AS YOU ALL, IF NOT LOUDER – BECAUSE I HAVE THE MICROPHONE AND YOU DON’T!!!
( Serenity laughed into the microphone as her words amassed over the crowd, finally Valdez getting her voice heard no matter how loud the crowd could get. )
Serenity Valdez: I get it, you mindless oafs probably want Milli Banks to be standing in this position instead of me deflating some of the air in her head into a microphone for your amusement; but Vietnam I’m sorry (NOT) but I don’t think EAW wants to dip in the ratings again by giving her ANY designated spot on the card; and good on them! Quite frankly an amazing booking decision I can get behind, rare from Tyrone, but I can respect what he does right. Now if you all will SILENCE – I’ve got something to get off my chest thank you very much! See, you might’ve noticed the absence of Sierra Bradford and Mei Sasaki in the ring with me; and to those who are surprised by this CLEARLY have chose to forget my entire career – because as much as I LOVE those girls, I don’t NEED back up everywhere I go, and right now? I have some things to say tending to MY own business – Mei has her own things to tend to with Ruler; and Sierra? I mean you all SEEN her verbally eviscerate Joso – PER USUAL at the earlier – and as much as I wish we could’ve topped that moment off by smearing his face against the mat again… We’ll save that for another time. But now? Road to Redemption and that Specialists Chamber Match? I need this message to dispart away from the Queen Bees, because in the end? That Specialist’s Chamber is all about ME. This Specialist’s Championship revolves around ME. This whole entire DIVISION is MINE – but you all don’t seem to believe me unless I give you the unfiltered truth alone, and by all means; I am completely fine with straying away now – because in Beijing? It just makes the time I spend with my girls holding ALL OF THE GOLD, even better.
Serenity Valdez: See, this whole segment has been labeled to be Serenity Valdez’s thoughts on her competition – and to that I say, what competition? It’s not shade just to throw shade, it’s not me trying to slander any of the other Elitist in this match-up just for the sake of holding a microphone with the ability to say whatever I want with no recoil to my words – it’s the fact that when I look at the roster of women I am going to face in that match, it proves me to nothing more? Than underwhelming. And look, I don’t blame EAW; when you have Serenity Valdez in a match, no matter what you do in trying to find a perfect opponent for me, NOBODY is going to match my starpower; but I mean, Kylie Grace, Lexi, Mary S. Atlas, Aria, and Milli Banks? Surely you can’t scrub the bottom of the barrel anymore than you guys already are with that list of ‘FeArSomE ComPeTiTors’ than that, can you?
Serenity Valdez: You know what I see? I see desperation. I see the fact that EAW was not PREPARED for Serenity Valdez as Specialist’s Champion, because everyone they throw at me from every brand they send me to can NEVER beat me – there is no competition left for me on Dynasty, and after the Specialist’s Chamber match there won’t be any competition left ANYWHERE; so after thinking about it really, it’s not about how much WORSE could my opponents get – it’s how much BETTER does it get from here? The only Elitist left on Dynasty who can challenge for my title on Dynasty who hasn’t already fought for it is MADISON KALINE – I mean Caroline is dead, and Sienna Jade already displayed no interest in facing me; so I guess that match is up next, no? And just like Road to Redemption, I can ASSURE you it’ll be just as easy of a retain in the illustrious Serenity Valdez championship reign, and another reminder just why I am SUPERIOR – why I RUN this entire company, why Elite Answers Wrestling is carried on MY BACK!
Serenity Valdez: So you want me to come out here, you want me to call out my competitors one by one and give them some material for Road to Redemption? Yeah, nice try. To hear your names uttered out of my mouth is enough of a gift that I’m not willing to give you just yet – you all are separated in my mind by only one thing; if I have already beaten you or if I am GOING to beat you; and by the looks of it two of the five of you already class into the category of getting victimized into the Serenity Valdez MASSACRE, no need to say names – they know exactly who they are. :mjgrin:
Serenity Valdez: So I can understand if you all are sick and tired of seeing me every week, I can understand if by the time I leave EAW you all are never going to listen to Pop Smoke again based on how much you are going to be hearing Demeanor blast in those speakers after yet ANOTHER successful Serenity Valdez Specialist’s Championship defense; but to say that anything new is coming? Is a blatant lie. See – I can only be SO original; I can only give you so much new content, whether in my promotional videos, on my socials, or in EAW Exclusive shoots – but I hate to say it; when it comes to Serenity Valdez in a freakin’ EAW Ring? The result is ALWAYS the same! Some LOSER on the mat after 30 days of putting their lives on the like that they will be the one to stop the madness… But I will STILL be right here – embracing your hate and making it the method to my madness.
Serenity Valdez: And I’m not oblivious – I see the elephant in the room; no matter how I slice it and make it seem – I’m being placed in a position where the target on my back got a fresh new coat of paint – where every single woman is against me and I am locked in the confines of a steel cage giving me NO place to regroup or run away from a possible launched attack on me, in a way; the odds of Serenity Valdez retaining at Road to Redemption? Are at the lowest they will ever be. But to those doubters- to the ones who STILL allow their collapsing minds take me as nothing more than ‘just another champion?’ I’m sure you all won’t fail to regail how exactly I WON this championship, when every single odd was against me; where I didn’t have the slightest bit of support – where Serenity Valdez was MEANT to lose no matter how hard I tried; and yet I stand here, title around my waist, PROVING JUST HOW GOOD I AM!!! You want passion? You want unbridled will to do whatever it takes to NOT fail? Understand that I am many things, most things you might not take a liking to, but along that list I am one of the most DANGEROUS Elitist to ever grace this brand, and with that I will do whatever- WHATEVER it takes to retain my title; No. Matter. What. My journey STARTED at Road to Redemption; and I will make it not a mission, but a certainty that my Specialists Championship reign will not END at Road to Redemption – nobody is changing that, NOBODY.
( A now extremely serious, extremely determined facial expression appeared on Serenity Valdez as she took a glance down at her title, focused on it for a long span of time as she slowly looked up; staring hard into the camera in front of her, a piecing game entering the eyes of her opponents, with the undeniably fact they were all looking on, with a smirk slowly growing on the face as she dropped the mic to her side. )
Serenity Valdez (off-mic): Absolutely nobody.
( Serenity would mutter just barely audible as ‘Demeanor’ by Pop Smoke began playing through the arena, the crowd rather silent – taken aback at the ending passion that stepped away from unfiltered cockiness; Serenity speaking volumes as she took another few moments in the hard cam, before turning back towards the ring ropes and beginning to make her way out, stepping through them and hopping off the apron, walking to the back as she could be seen murmuring to herself whilst looking down at her Specialists Championship as the camera faded away with Serenity Valdez leaving to the back.)
(The previous segment would come to a close, eventually fading back towards the titantron, as the lights dim in the arena. The titantron would audibly play grain through the speakers, as we hear a familiar voice speaking.)
???: I mean, it’s not like I’m TRYING to be better than her. I just… am.
(The camera shot would then fade in from darkness, as we see Sienna Jade seated in the comfort of her own home, a microphone attacked to the neck of her t-shirt, and the Universal Women’s Championship on the couch behind her. She would fix up her microphone, as she smirks.)
Sienna Jade: I mean, I get it. Everyone is trying to be the best, but the thing is, not everyone CAN be. We’ve known this ever since the start of this whole little tangle through time, way back since REVOLT. I found myself shooting for the stars, and Madison didn’t, that’s just how it is. I really wasn’t lying when I told the world that it amazes me how someone could have the same career trajectory throughout their whole career, that just being a straight line from start to finish; I am GENUINELY impressed that Madison has somehow found herself in a never-ending loop of mediocrity.
(Sienna shrugs, as the camera would cut to display their moments in REVOLTt, before eventually, it shows the merge itself happening. Sienna and Maddie in EAW together, Madison’s return and Sienna joining the company in 2018. We see moments where Sienna Jade continues to build herself and her name up, holding the REVOLT Freeweight Championship at EAW Terminus, while Madison Kaline suffers a loss to Stephanie Metsuda. Following this we cut to another Free-Per-View, where we see Sienna Jade compete in two separate matches at Pain For Pride Festival, despite losing her Freeweight Title, still holding up another by the event’s end, while Madison Kaline once more suffers a loss.)
Sienna Jade: It really just shocks me that she’s now trying to argue with me about who’s the best, only interrupting me to begin with because she didn’t agree, when it’s always been Sienna on top and Madison somewhere, like, way far behind out of arm’s reach. I’m not sure if she’s looking to do something different, get a different result; but all I know is, it’s not happening. I didn’t just come back a far better person, I came back a far better wrestler, and that is more than Madison has EVER been able to say about herself. EAW Terminus? Me. Pain For Pride Festival? Me. I was on top for most of the year, and the little setbacks that eventually came? They didn’t matter.
(The shot would fade out, before cutting to the November 8th, 2018 episode of Empire where Madison dethroned Stephanie Matsuda, something neither of them could do earlier on in the year, before it goes on to display Amber Keys and Cleopatra coming up victorious against the Jades Hearts, Astraea Jordan and Daisy Thrash for the EAW Empire Tag Team Championships, while in the main event, Madison Kaline defeats Andrea Valentine retaining her EAW Unified Women’s Championship. The camera then fades out, as Madison is in her home, miced up also.)
Madison Kaline: Sienna and I have always had tension, and for a while, she WAS the one on top. But realistically, they prioritized her. They put her on a pedestal as if she was a chosen one, me? I was overlooked, held back, nothing else to it. They wanted her in the spotlight, and didn’t want me. It was the same in REVOLT, it was the same in EAW. Sienna was given every opportunity she had to be great, but in the end? She fumbled it. She didn’t beat Stephanie Matsuda, and if I was in that same spot on that same day, we’d be telling a whole different story. And that we did. Put me in a steel cage with Cloud Matsuda, I came out on top. No doubt about it. And at the end of it all, the last little thread Sienna was clinging on to push the narrative she’s better than me? Maddie’s Minions took it from her.
(We cut to multiple clips of Madison Kaline holding up the EAW Unified Women’s Championship high above her head, while fading to a shot of Sienna Jade, where she is reeling from losing her Empire Tag Team Championship loss.)
Madison Kaline: When I finally got my opportunity? We saw exactly who it was who was better, and it wasn’t Sienna. I beat Andrea while she was losing to Amber and Cleo, who are nowhere near my level. She was stuck competing in Tag Team Grand Prix’s, while I was beating Raven Roberts at Road to Redemption. Those are the months that mattered. And, let’s be honest with ourselves here, those are the months that would’ve CONTINUED had a third person not been involved in our King of Elite match where that title run got cut short. Sienna doesn’t believe that I’m the one who made way for countless Elitists that call themselves the “best women’s wrestler” to actually make it to this company, but the fact is, I won that World Championship before Sienna Jade ever could, and on that night, SHOULD have remained Champion. But, just like earlier on this year, there’s always a catch with these things, there’s never anything worthwhile.
(The camera fades out to the night of King of Elite, 2019. Sienna Jade connects with ‘The RDG’ from the top turnbuckle, and covers Astraea. Madison slides in to break up the cover, but unfortunately for her, she was a little to late, and Sienna is able to walk out as Champion. Then, later in the night, Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart then stand tall after beating MarrKade for the EAW Unified Tag Team Championships, thus making Sienna a double champion.)
Madison Kaline: I had already crafted a Hall of Fame career for myself long before Sienna Jade even knew what an EAW was, and if it wasn’t for that awful night, more people would recognize that. But I’m not going to stand for that much longer.
(The camera would then fade out to Sienna Jade once more.)
Sienna Jade: Isn’t it funny? That one night really reminded everyone who Madison truly was? She wasn’t this final boss, she was just another person in the way, and once I beat her? She went right back to what she was doing beforehand. Despite all of our tension, and the slow building heat between us, that transpired multiple Championship losses and victories, multiple matches, it was ME who beat her, Cleopatra, Raven Roberts, among many other names, fulfilling the reign she just wished she could have. And after it? She spiralled into her downfall because she couldn’t handle it, and she was gone for years. Meanwhile, I crafted the legacy that she WISHED she had. Soon, it’ll be myself in the EAW Hall of Fame. It’ll be Sienna Jade at the top, it’ll be Sienna Jade recognized as the Elitist that allowed women’s wrestling to be at the point it is today, and we’ll all celebrate while… Madison Kaline is just, well. Madison Kaline.
(Sienna shrugs, as the camera fades out to show her multiple title wins following that, including the EAW National Elite Championship that she held for a majority of 2020. Eventually, it pans to Madison Kaline’s return, and their eventual Battle of Egypt encounter earlier this year, showing where Madison throws Sienna head first into the ladder, and the multiple brawls they had with each other’s former partners in Kassidy Heart and Amber Keys. We see the following months, the first months in a while where it’s Madison here in EAW, and not Sienna, fighting the likes of Andre, Holly, and the Territorial Invasion teams.)
Madison Kaline: I had my spiral, but now, I’ve been back better than ever. I fought through something harder than Sienna will ever know, because she’s a girl compared to me, and now throughout this whole retrospective, we’ll understand that it really is me who is better. Sienna came back and thought that this was the moment where she continues her legacy, but we’re just going to see how wrong she is. I’m the best, I’m better. I’ve been the best, I’ve been better. She thinks she just aces my whole career, and she thinks I’ve been going on one straight line throughout it all, but I’m going to show her that the only person to have gotten better since our return is me. If it wasn’t FOR me? Sienna wouldn’t have this spot, and now, I’m going to take it from her. I am going to take away the Universal Women’s Championship faster than she stole the Unified Women’s Championship from me almost four years to the date. Mark my words.
(The camera shows multiple shots of Madison Kaline and Sienna Jade connecting with their signature maneuvers on one another, before eventually showing them facing off at King of Elite 2019. It soon fades into present day, where Sienna is now the defending Champion, Madison the challenger. This time, one on one. It slows down, before eventually, fading to darkness.)
[MADISON KALINE WINS VIA INTERFERENCE FROM SERENITY VALDEZ AGAINST MILLI BANKS – MATCH TBP ASAP]
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Saturday Night Showdown, with Jon Kelton going against Xander Payne in an Answers World Championship Elimination Chamber Preview Match.)
(‘Morals’ by EST Gee hits.)
Jake Mercer: KSKKLLDJDJWJDJLLALDJF!!!
Flannery McCoy: Huh?
Stew-O: 🤨
(Jake Mercer is up, and so are the crowd, but unlike Mercer, the fans in attendance aren’t about to give any salutes of solidarity. They all boo as the Visual Prophet and SOSA Henderson step out, making their way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time… The Visual Prophet and “BULLETPROOF” SOSA Henderson… SOOOOOOOUUUUL FOOOOOOOOD SUUUUUUUNDAAAAAAAAAY!
Stew-O: And here they are. SOSA and Viz have been adamant that they want their Unified Tag Team Championship match at Road to Redemption, and as we saw last Voltage, they will be getting that as they are set to take on the Prescription at the upcoming marquee event.
Jake Mercer: LET’S GOOOOOOO! No more drama! No more managerial antics! No more blatant racism! Finally, the boys are getting the match that they have been working hard to get for months now! God, I love it! It’s what they deserve!
Flannery McCoy: Well, it is hard to argue that. Viz and SOSA have proven themselves to be pretty much unbeatable as a team, and even though they had some bad luck with a couple of partners in the past, they have been stronger than ever as a duo. The path to dominance hasn’t always been the most clean one, but the results speak for themselves. The title match is set in stone, and in two weeks, we will be seeing what will easily be one the most competitive tag team matches in EAW history.
Jake Mercer: I can’t wait! Oh, this match is going to be a glorious one!
Stew-O: No doubt about it. Even if the Prescription or Soul Food Sunday aren’t the most well-liked teams here, they are by far the best-performing ones. At Road to Redemption, we will have a classic on our hands.
(Jake finally sits down, and in the ring, SOSA and Visual Prophet have their microphones. Their demeanors are back to normal compared to the clear anger and irritation of last week.)
Visual Prophet: You know, it is a good thing that there is still a little bit of sense in this promotion. Finally, after months of bidding our time and going through the entire tag team division, SOSA and I are getting the match that should’ve been ours. There aren’t any if’s, what’s or but’s about it. We earned our title match. We deserve it. Captain Charisma made it official, so none of you other teams are gonna cut the line and jump us! It’s set in stone! It’s inevitable! Soul Food Sunday are headed to China, and just like my family’s mac and cheese recipe from last night, we’re gonna be found with nothing but beautiful gold on our plates once we beat the Prescription and win those titles!
SOSA Henderson: And that’s on everything. That’s gonna be our time to truly shine. We ain’t getting held back no more, and what’s even better is that we going up against two of those little Disney darlings. I mean, Tyrone tried to be slick to me with that February talk months ago, and I ain’t forget about it since. He prioritized Sheridan and Bethany over me. He said it himself, and it makes sense. Sheridan’s German, Bethany is Jewish, and both women just so happen to be bi. But at the same time, these are two white women who are just ‘diverse’ enough for Tyrone, Heidi, and Eden to use and make them the stars for whatever lame ol’ sitcom drama that’s been going on lately.
Visual Prophet: Talk to em, SOSA! TALK! TO! THEM! Because it’s evident that all this time, the powers to be have held us Black brothers down, and at the end of the day, they will choose the white people to succeed over us! But this time, they can’t do that. Not anymore. We are going straight to Road to Redemption and there is nothing that anyone can do about it! Nada. Zero. Zip. Zilch! None of that! You hear? Soul Food Sunday will not be pushed to the side for any agendas! We are headed to China, and we are going to win and become the new Unified Tag Team Ch–
(All of a sudden, ‘Enemy’ by Sevendust plays. The fans boo while SOSA and Viz turn their attention over to the stage. Sure enough, Sheridan Muller and Dr. Bethany Blue are on the stage, microphones in hand as they don’t look pleased at all! Both women look at each other before making their way down the ramp.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Really? ‘Disney Darlings’? So that’s what you see us as?
(Bethany shakes her head and lets out a chuckle.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Wow. Woooooow. We can I even begin? I am truly blown away from how mind-numbingly idiotic that is. Sheridan and I are not these darlings that you and others have tried to make us out to be. Yes, Tyrone, Heidi and Eden have pulled us along into these little games, but we didn’t want to be involved. Last week, I had to face off against my own husband and it was all because of Kennedy Street who thought that a bit of drama could be fun. Do you seriously think that I enjoy that? Or Sheridan? We aren’t here to be unwitting participants in these things. We only care to be the best team that we can be here.
(Both Bethany and Sheridan enter the ring. The two women get close to the two men, who stare them down.)
Sheridan Muller: It seems that aside from you making such a baseless claim, it also sounds as if you’re diminishing the hard work that both myself and Bethany had to put in to even be in this position. We never needed to rely on upper management to give us all of these opportunities. We relied on ourselves. We’re just as hardworking, if not more than you. We refuse to be these mindless puppets. It’s why we never rejoiced when we had to face each other at Wicked Games or defend these titles against Adam and Donovan. We aren’t being controlled by them, and we were never handed anything easily in our lives. So, for you two to continue with this narrative that is filled with nothing more than lies is honestly pretty insulting.
Visual Prophet: Nah. You know what is more insulting? Having people get ahead of us when we’ve been a unit first and have beaten people already. We should’ve been the ones to have that tag title match at Midsummer Masacre. We should’ve gotten that tag title match at Territorial Invasion. We should’ve gotten that title match at Justified Reckoning. We should be champions instead of having to play this stupid cat and mouse game and waste our times having to deal with people who are delaying the inevitable.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Is that what you think? Really? Because it sounds a lot like you’re bitter and entitled. Not really all that becoming of a former world champion, you know.
SOSA Henderson: Oh, yeah? And you know what it’s like to be one?
Dr. Bethany Blue: Maybe not, but hey: at least I get to sleep at night comfortably knowing that none of my title reigns are forgettable!
SOSA Henderson: Bet you weren’t sleeping comfortably though back when you were a known choker and laughing stock. You need to pipe down before you gotta rely on that doctor job of yours to get you some bread. Even then though, I bet Adam would still be bread winner of the household.
Sheridan Muller: Is that ignorance with a slight hint of misogyny I’m smelling? Come on, SOSA. Surely, you can do far better than that.
SOSA Henderson: Yeah? How about I stick my foot so far up you that you gotta leave and go back slumming it up in whatever irrelevant, busted high school gyms you used to come from?
Sheridan Muller: Well, I’m here, aren’t I? I’m easily in the prime of my career here as Bethany and I have dominated the tag team division here since the summer. And please, let’s not go there, because if we were to bring up what I’ve done outside of EAW, my accomplishments are far more than yours.
Visual Prophet: Oooooooh weeee! Never knew the Germans can be so spicy! Too bad your run outside of this place doesn’t stack up to what I’ve done. And hey, at least SOSA and I been loyal and true to this promotion as trifling as it can be towards us. Meanwhile, you’ve shown you the type to run home and take your ball home with you.
Sheridan Muller: And yet, I’m still here. So, what even is the point here? Are you supposed to be the victims, or the aces? You two complain about having opportunities not being presented to you, but both of you already have held titles here in EAW. In fact, it makes these night-paranoid, flagrant accusations of yours all the more worrisome. If EAW was clearly trying to hold you back, neither of you would’ve been world champions.
SOSA Henderson: Hmmmm… is that whitesplaining I’m smelling, Viz?
Visual Prophet: I think it is, SOSA. 🤢
Dr. Bethany Blue: And you know what else we smell? Two losers who are going to lose at Road to Redemption and have something to really cry about out.
(Both teams glare at each other, getting right up into each other’s faces. The tension is intense.)
Stew-O: Oh, this can’t be good.
Flannery McCoy: Yeah. Not like this at a–
Jake Mercer: END THEM! DO IT! DON’T LET THESE TWO TALK TO YOU LIKE THIS!! BEAT THEM UP!!
(However, fighting wouldn’t ensue. Instead, Viz and SOSA take it upon themselves to back up before snickering.)
SOSA Henderson: Aye, you know what? Ain’t no need for us to mess you up badly. We got Sunday night for that.
(SOSA looks over at Bethany.)
SOSA Henderson: Ain’t that right? And who knows? Maybe Viz can get involved too.
(Bethany and Sheridan exchange looks before smirking.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: We’ll see. Though, I highly doubt it.
Sheridan Muller: And so do I. But we’ll see you two on Voltage – and at Road to Redemption.
(SOSA and Viz roll their eyes before taking their leave. The two men converse amongst themselves before going up the ramp and leaving the stage. In the ring, Bethany and Sheridan unclip the titles from the waist and raise the championships up high.)
Flannery McCoy: Well, at least we avoided a potentially nasty brawl on our hands!
Jake Mercer: Man…
Stew-O: Fortunately, but tension is brewing between these two teams. Who knows what can happen on Voltage and before Road to Redemption?
(Bethany and Sheridan remain standing and proud as we fade to commercials.)
(A commercial is shown for McDonalds featuring Brian Daniels. He may not eat it, but it’s better food than Genghis Khan ever had.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from the final commercial break of the night to show the arena, with the camera showing Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring, ready to announce the next match of the night.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is your MAIN EVENT!!! And it is a singles match scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Runnin’ by 21 Savage & Metro Boomin is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena, with the camera going over to reveal Bronson Daniels making his way out from the backstage area. He has a smile on his face as he looks toward the ring. He takes a moment before then beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… residing in Los Angeles, California… weighing in at 210 pounds… ‘THE CENTERPIECE’… BRONSON DANIELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘DNA’ by Kendrick Lamar then begins to follow that, with PJ Hendrx bursting out through the backstage area and making his way out to the stage. He has his arms spread out as he flaunts his entrance gear that he has on, talking trash before then focusing on the ring, beginning to then make his way down the ramp from there.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Charlotte, North Carolina… weighing in at 195 pounds… ‘PHANTOM’… PJ HENDRX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go folks, your main event, an Elimination Chamber preview matchup, is officially underway! Bronson Daniels and PJ Hendrx go at it in what should be a stellar match here tonight on Friday Night Dynasty! Both of them begin to make their way out of their respective corners, looking to start this off with a collar-and-elbow tie up, which they do! Bronson immediately goes under and swoops behind PJ, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND SLAMMING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT STOMACH FIRST! Bronson wastes no time but PJ isn’t going to take that either, beginning to maneuver himself upward into a seated position while Bronson still has him in a waistlock from behind in a kneeling position. PJ manages to slip out by twisting his body, with Bronson retreating backward and getting back up to his feet while PJ turns to face him in a kneeling position.
Flannery McCoy: The two of them find themselves in a brief standstill, BUT THAT DOESN’T LAST FOR LONG WITH PJ STEPPING FORWARD AND TAKING BRONSON DOWN TO THE GROUND FROM UNDERNEATH HIM! He isn’t done either, as he grabs him by the head before beginning to rain repeated right hands down onto his face! We’re barely into this match and he’s gone to blows, but the referee isn’t going to take that either as after some time he intervenes and looks to split the two up before this gets out of hand. PJ is the one on his feet this time with Bronson recovering, looking impressed at the explosiveness that he’s bringing to the table especially this early into the match. Both of then are back up now, and PJ wastes no time grabbing him by the wrist and sending him toward the ropes with an Irish whip- But before that can happen it’s Bronson that manages to stop himself before keeping a hold of the wrist and sending him toward the Irish whip instead… BEFORE CATCHING HIM WITH A DROPKICK TO THE CHEST WHICH DROPS PJ DOWN TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: PJ clutches his chest while shooting up to a seated position, ONLY FOR BRONSON TO SET HIM UP FOR A PENALTY KICK- NO! PJ rolls backward managing to duck it just narrowly before using the momentum to kip up to his feet, Bronson is up to his feet, AND HE’S MET WITH A STUNNING SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! Bronson is stunned on his feet, TURNING AROUND AND LEAVING PJ THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB HIM BY THE WAIST AND LIFT HIM UP INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX- But before that happens it’s Bronson that connects with a back elbow to the face! Bronson then turns and runs toward the ropes as he manages to slip out of the hold, BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF OF THE ROPES AND ATTEMPTING A SPRINGBOARD MANEUVER-
Stew-O: BUT PJ RUNS FORWARD AND DUMPS BRONSON OVER THE TOP ROPE SENDING HIM CRASHING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! PJ stumbles backward and dips down to a knee toward the center of the ring, allowing himself a moment to recover while Bronson is on the outside clutching onto the edge of the barricade trying to understand what in the world just happened. He slowly begins to pull himself up, but what I don’t think he understands is that PJ is continuously on the prowl and looks to execute something else… LEAPING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND DROPPING HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL TOPE CON HILO! Bronson is dropped down while PJ grabs him by the head and brings him up to his feet, rolling him back into the ring while jumping up onto the apron and beginning to make his way up to the top rope. Bronson clutches onto the ropes and pulls himself up to his feet, trying to find a way to recover but right now that’s proving pretty hard for him especially with the lightning quick offense of PJ Hendrx on display here tonight. He turns around, BEFORE BEING MET BY PJ WHO LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND DROPS HIM WITH A BRUTAL METEORA! PJ HOOKS THE LEG FOR A QUICK PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT BRONSON MANAGES TO SHOOT THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! PJ pulls himself up, slowly feeling the fatigue already in this match, but whatever it takes. He knows that his match last week against Amir Yusuf and Jay Jerry Johnson had a less than savory finish, with Andre Walker interfering and making it a no contest, but tonight he looks to reprimand it by getting a victory over Bronson Daniels tonight.
Jake Mercer: He’s making that known, but Bronson is also making it known as well that he’s tough and refuses to go down without a fight. He’s already riding off the coattails of a win against the New Breed Champion Ruler last week, and especially with Road To Redemption as close as it is, he looks to add another victory against a fellow Elimination Chamber participant to the list. PJ is taking a moment to catch his breath while getting back up to his feet, meanwhile at the same time Bronson is clawing at the apron, clutching onto the bottom turnbuckle padding and pulling himself into a corner. PJ realizes this and gets back up to his feet, beginning to make his way over and bring Bronson up to his feet, before propping him up and connecting with a stinging chop to light his chest up! He then grabs him by the arm before sending him into an Irish whip toward the opposite corner, turning around… BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE STRIKE-
Stew-O: BUT BRONSON MOVES OUT OF THE CORNER JUST IN TIME! PJ’s knee bangs against the turnbuckle padding and that wasn’t a pleasant impact at all, as he stumbles out of the corner, ONLY FOR BRONSON TO SPIN AROUND AND CONNECT WITH A QUICK SPINNING BACK FIST TO HIS FACE TO KNOCK HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! PJ grabs his cheek while he gets himself back up to his feet, BUT BEFORE HE CAN IT’S BRONSON THAT RUSHES FORWARD AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR FOR A ‘BATMAN PUNCH’! SUPERMAN PUNCH TO THE FACE OF PJ!
Flannery McCoy: BUT PJ MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER IT! Still hurting he manages to find his way out of that and Bronson does not look all that pleased because of it, TURNING AROUND AND AS THE BOTH OF THEM FACE ONE ANOTHER REELING HIS ARM BACK FOR A LARIAT- But PJ manages to duck under that while grabbing the arm and turning him around, sending a side kick to his abdomen to double him over! PJ then turns him around and looks to set him up… RETURNING THE FAVOR AND GOING FOR AN ATTEMPT AT ‘HURRICANE’! THE INVERTED DEATH VALLEY DRIVER TO BRONSON DANIELS!
Jake Mercer: BUT BRONSON MANAGES TO FLIP OUT OF IT JUST IN TIME! He stumbles forward while PJ collects himself, turning around, only for Bronson to turn around and clock him against the face with a brutal forearm strike! PJ stumbles back but attempts to make his way forward again, JUST FOR BRONSON TO GO UNDER AND GRAB HIM BY THE LEGS BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! PJ is on his back trying to recover, ONLY FOR BRONSON TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND OUT OF NOWHERE CRUSH HIM FROM ABOVE WITH ‘FLYING BRONSONS’! THE BOOM DROP CONNECTS WITH BRONSON SCRAMBLING OVER AND HOOKING THE LEG TO GO FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRR-
Stew-O: BUT JUST IN TIME IT’S PJ THAT MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Bronson sits up and just like before with PJ you can see the fatigue beginning to kick in as well, with this match taking its toll on the respective competitors participating in it. Bronson begins to pull himself up onto his feet, fighting through the pain and taking a moment to compose himself before grabbing PJ by the head and dragging him up to his feet as well. He then grabs him and sends him into an Irish whip- But that doesn’t happen with PJ managing to drop his weight just in time! I don’t know why he has this much in him to counter what Bronson had in mind, but he’s showing that he still has some fight left and it’s not in your best interest to count him out just yet. Bronson tries to pull him again, BUT PJ PULLS BRONSON IN INSTEAD AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO HIS ABDOMEN! He isn’t done though as he keeps a hold of the hand, LETTING HIM LOOSE BEFORE PULLING HIM IN AGAIN THIS TIME WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE!
Flannery McCoy: Bronson isn’t taken down but is still on spaghetti legs regardless, leaving this as the perfect opportunity for PJ to lay down some pummeling offense while he has the chance. And he wastes no time doing so, beginning to send repeated forearms, elbows, and kicks his way! While Bronson is trying his best right now to fend off the attack, the flashy array is too much for him to handle with the quickness of PJ Hendrx beginning to rise to prominence especially in this portion of the match! Bronson backs up, but he can only back up so far with him managing to find himself up against the ropes in no time! PJ takes advantage once again and grabs him by the arms before sending him to the ropes… LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A BRUTAL DROPKICK- WHICH DOESN’T CONNECT WITH BRONSON MANAGING TO GRAB ONTO THE ROPES TO KEEP HIMSELF IN PLACE JUST IN TIME!
Jake Mercer: PJ lands on his side but drops onto his back in hopes of recovery, but before he can get up it’s Bronson that begins to fastly approach him, as he does everything he can to kick him away so that he can gain some distance and some time to recover as well- BUT BRONSON SNATCHES A HOLD OF THE LEG BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND ONTO HIS STOMACH AND LOCKING IN A QUICK ANKLE LOCK! Bronson locks in a submission while PJ screams in pain, reaching out and trying to grab a hold of the ropes! Right now that’s proving to be a struggle for him with Bronson digging his feet into the canvas and trying to keep himself and PJ in place! I think PJ realizes that there’s nowhere to run right now, and somehow he’s going to have to find a way out of the hold that tapped out Ronan Malosi back at Grand Rampage 2020!
Stew-O: I think he has found his way out of it as he pulls himself up before bringing his head underneath his body, rolling through and grabbing a hold of the left leg of Bronson which causes him to lose balance and takes him down to the mat! Bronson rolls onto his back, BUT HE’S NOT QUICK ENOUGH WITH PJ ROLLING THROUGH AND MANAGING TO PIN HIS SHOULDERS TO THE GROUND! PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-
Flannery McCoy: OH! SO CLOSE! BUT BRONSON MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Both of them scramble back up to their feet, AND BRONSON IS MET BY PJ POPPING HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND SPIKING HIS HEAD DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH ‘PLANET ZERO’! BRIDGING PACKAGE POWERBOMB CONNECTS WHILE PJ HOLDS POSITION AND PINS BRONSON TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEERREEEEEEEEEE-
Jake Mercer: BUT JUST LIKE LAST TIME IT’S BRONSON THAT MANAGES TO KICK OUT AGAIN! Both of them have been going off here tonight, but who’s going to get the better of the other to get the victory? PJ grabs onto the middle rope and pulls himself toward it, getting back up to his feet while Bronson is still down on the mat. Once again, PJ finds an opportunity to take advantage and inflict some more damage on Bronson, but how long will that window stay open for? PJ makes his way over to the corner, and right now it appears that he wants to connect with something off the top rope. And we know how dangerous being that high up can be for an Elitist especially in this stage of the match, but PJ is looking to make it work with Bronson just now beginning to show some signs of life. PJ balances himself on the top and looks to set him up for something big… PJ LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE IN A ‘CATCH YOUR BREATH’ ATTEMPT! PHOENIX SPLASH TO BRONSON DANIELS-
Stew-O: BUT BRONSON RUNS HIMSELF RIGHT INTO PJ! The two of them collide into one another causing PJ to lose his balance before he can go for the move and plop down to a seated position on the top turnbuckle. If the situation wasn’t dire enough to begin with, PJ has to be on high alert now knowing that Bronson is hot on his tail and looking for something big. Bronson begins to throw some punches toward his face, softening him up for whatever in the world he might have in mind, and it is not looking good for PJ Hendrx with Bronson joining him on the top rope! The two of them are going back and forth now, with Bronson continuing his assault and PJ trying his best to show some fight! But Bronson has him numbered as he grabs him into a front facelock… BEFORE LIFTING HIM OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND ATTEMPTING TO SEND HIM PLUMMETING DOWN WITH A SUPERPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: But PJ continues to fight back, sending shots toward his midsection which halts his assault for the time being! Bronson is struggling to lift him up, as the weakened grip that he has on PJ allows him to slip away, BEFORE CRACKING A HEADBUTT AGAINST BRONSON’S SKULL! Bronson is practically deadweight with PJ shoving him off of the top rope, and now he begins to set him up again, picking up where he left off… BEFORE LEAPING OFF AND GOING FOR A SECOND ATTEMPT AT ‘CATCH YOUR BREATH’! PHOENIX SPLASH!
Jake Mercer: BUT BRONSON ONCE AGAIN MANAGES TO SAVE HIMSELF BY ROLLING OUT OF THE WAY! PJ arguably takes a rougher impact than the Superplex would’ve given him, crashing and burning down onto the canvas, and Bronson is slowly beginning to rise up realizing that he just narrowly got himself out of a bad situation. PJ is beginning to get up, clutching at the abdomen while he does so and trying to show that he’s not down just yet, but if Bronson has the choice he’s going to go out of the way to make sure that he’s down for the count. Bronson looks to set him up for something huge now…
Stew-O: ‘SAVAGE MODE’! LIFTING UNDERHOOK GUTBUSTER TO PJ HENDRX TO BRING A DECISIVE END TO THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Flannery McCoy: BUT PJ DROPS HIS WEIGHT BEFORE BREAKING FREE OF THE HOLD! Bronson stumbles back while PJ has a chance to compose himself, LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF BRONSON’S HEAD TO DROP HIM DOWN! PJ stumbles back, and he knows that he just dodged a bullet getting out of that one, and now it’s up to him to find a way to rebound and come back from this minor deficit. Bronson is grabbing at the side of his head, beginning to get back up to his feet. PJ turns around and leaves through the ropes, standing on the apron while Bronson continues to recover, and it appears that he has something big in mind that could finish this match.
Jake Mercer: ‘PIERCE OF AFFLICTION’! SPRINGBOARD SPEAR BY BRONSON DANIELS TO FINISH THE JOB-
Stew-O: BUT BRONSON CATCHES HIM IN MIDAIR AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO A CRADLE PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT PJ MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Both of them get back up to their feet, WITH BRONSON LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A ‘CHROME HEART TAGS’ ATTEMPT! SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD OF PJ TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Jake Mercer: BUT PJ DUCKS UNDER IT! PJ once again avoids immediate doom, but the question comes down to how long that will last for both of them? Bronson takes a hard tumble but quickly gets back up, ONLY FOR PJ TO NAIL HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD! Bronson is dropped once more but with the sheer adrenaline that’s pumping through his veins it doesn’t take very long for him to recover and get back up to his feet, BUT PJ ONCE AGAIN GOES FOR A SECOND CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- But Bronson refuses to let that happen as he manages to duck under it! Seeing it coming just in time before anything else can happen! PJ stumbles forward but manages to collect himself and turn around to face Bronson, ONLY FOR BRONSON TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO HIS FACE!
Stew-O: PJ against the ropes, BUT BRONSON RUNS FORWARD AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE LOOKING TO TAKE HIM OUT ONTO THE FLOOR! But PJ manages to land on the apron before sending a stiff shot to the face of Bronson to send him backward, and I think we know what this might be leading into here, the finisher to end the match…
Flannery McCoy: ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT ‘PIERCE OF AFFLICTION’! SPRINGBOARD SPEAR TO BRING AN END TO THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Jake Mercer: BUT BRONSON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! PJ lands on his stomach and that was not a pleasant landing at all, with Bronson recovering and him pulling himself up into a kneeling position…
Stew-O: AND KNOCKING PJ’S HEAD OFF WITH THE ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! PJ IS DOWN AND BRONSON ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK! HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS PUT A CAP ON THIS MAIN EVENT RIGHT HERE???
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Runnin’ once again begins to play up with Bronson Daniels pulling himself off of the body of PJ Hendrx and immediately pops himself back up to his feet. The referee makes his way over, raising his hand in victory while Bronson bears a smirk on his face while he does so. From there he then begins to make his way up to the top rope, hyping up the crowd here tonight which feeds off of his energy. He then jumps off and lands on the canvas, continuing his celebration from there.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… BRONSON DANIELS!!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: And another victory under the belt of Bronson Daniels heading into Road To Redemption, and might I say a big one at that. Coming off of a victory against the New Breed Champion last week, he now has one under his notch when it comes to a fellow participant in the Elimination Chamber match. If that doesn’t put him in the running for a victory at the Free-Per-View, well, then I simply do not know.
Stew-O: Take nothing away from PJ either, he showed his stripes and excelled in a tough situation, and although he didn’t come out with the victory at the same time he can raise his head highly with the number of victories he got before this one and say that he’s Elimination Chamber ready. Nonetheless, I can’t help but wonder if this is a preview of what’s to come at Road To Redemption. Regardless, congratulations to Bronson Daniels!
(Bronson looks at PJ, who is recovering, shrugging his shoulders before then dropping down and making his way up the ramp. He turns around and raises his arms in the air one more time before then heading toward the backstage area. It’s the last shot seen before from there, Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade to black from there.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
