John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(Friday Night Dynasty opens up to a recap of last week’s show: The Jaded Hearts kick off the show, with them being interrupted by Serenity Valdez who offers a proposal for them to team up against Cameron Ella Ava. Kassidy and Sienna obviously decline, threatening Serenity and telling her that they’ll be the worst enemies that she faces. PJ Hendrx beats Keoga Leosa, Jay Jerry Johnson interrupts afterward and promises to beat PJ at Grand Rampage for the Interwire Championship, the two getting into a back and forth before Jay says if he wants to fight then come find him. Milli Banks gets a win over Caroline, afterward Jamie Cross trying to give the New Breed Champion to the holder, only for Caroline to spit mist in her eyes and storm off. Scott Diamond has a hype package, speaking of his ambitions and how he’s going to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Ruler wins a Grand Rampage preview match. The Jaded Hearts find Mei Sasaki backstage and try to convince her that Serenity is manipulating her, but obviously Mei is not buying it and leaves. Cameron Ella Ava gets the win over Sierra Bradford. Ruler costs Bronson Daniels a victory in a Grand Rampage preview match, allowing Joso to get the victory instead as all the Dynasty Grand Rampage competitors explode into a brawl afterward. POTARA cut a promo before they’re interrupted by Soul Food Sunday, both teams going back and forth before Harper and Holly tell the Champions to back it up in their match that night. Backstage The Queen Bees come into a disagreement about Sierra’s loss to Cameron, with both her and Mei being defensive toward Serenity before they ultimately just shake it off and move on. Thanks to a POTARA interference, Serenity and Mei get a victory over The Visual Prophet and SOSA Henderson. Then in the main event, PJ Hendrx attacks Jay Jerry Johnson while the referee is down, upon waking up his match against Scott Diamond being called a no contest. Afterward Limmy Monaghan confronts Scott, with the two of them exchanging some brief words to end the show and the recap from there.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back to a clean version of ‘P.A.T’ by Denzel Curry being heard blasting through the speakers, an array of pyro being seen erupting out of the stage while the crowd roars into thunderous cheers here tonight, excited for the show at hand. The camera pans around to showcase the atmosphere of the arena, before it then proceeds to break away and go to the ring, where Friday Night Dynasty General Manager Tyrone Montgomery is seen standing by! He bears a cheeky smile on his face with a microphone in hand, standing behind a table with two chairs across from one another, a leather binder at the forefront as the shot gets a good look at it before he begins to speak and the crowd quiets down.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Welcome everyone to another episode of Friday Night Dynasty! LIVE from the Prudential Center in our native land of Newark, New Jersey! I could go on for hours about the show that we have for you tonight, but I’m sure you’re just as excited as I am to get this underway, so I don’t intend to take up much of your time. As you know, Grand Rampage is right around the corner, and with that, a lot of exciting matches have been announced, especially on the Dynasty side of things. That especially being true for our World Heavyweight Championship match, one that we probably never expected to happen in a million years between some of the best that Dynasty has to offer. On one side, the Champion who looks to reassert his dominance against some tough competition. And on the other side, we have the challenger, an EAW Hall of Famer at the top of his game since his return, now gunning for the big one and looking to add to his already lengthy list of accolades by doing so. Out of every match on the card, this is the one, in my opinion, to look forward to the most, and tonight, live to kick off Dynasty, they sign on the dotted line to make this match official.
(The crowd cheers loudly, excited for what’s to come while Tyrone continues to speak.)
Tyrone Montgomery: So without further adieu, Announcing the challenger first, please welcome at this time… SCOTT DIAMOND!!!
(‘Toad’ by Justin Hurwitz is heard playing through the speakers, with the crowd cheering loudly for Scott Diamond, who’s seen making his way out from the backstage area. He’s in his casual attire, AKA a button up sleeveless flannel along with a pair of jeans and cowboy boots, as he paces around the stage for a moment. He scans around and absorbs the atmosphere in the arena tonight, before beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Stew-O: We know how Scott feels about his upcoming match at Grand Rampage, he’s ready for it. He’s been looking to prove that he’s not the same person that he was a year ago when he entered this same Marquee Event with the intention of getting a huge paycheck out of it, he’s in it for the love of the game, and of course, the World Heavyweight Championship.
(Scott makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron, entering through the ropes and into the ring. Tyrone holds out his hand to greet him, but Scott walks right past him and takes the leather binder that holds the contract for his Grand Rampage match, opening it up and taking the pen before signing it to the eruption of the crowd while ‘Toad’ begins to come to a close. He then closes the binder shut before shoving it to the other side of the table, taking a seat with his legs propped up onto the table, taking a microphone while he does so.)
Scott Diamond: There we go, if there were any more doubts about how I feel about this match, then I hope me wanting nothing more than to make it official puts it to rest right here.
Tyrone Montgomery: :notbad: Saves me the trouble. While one-half of the match has signed the contract, we still have to hear from the other half. So of course, now introducing the EAW World Heavyweight Champion… LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!
(‘Limit Break X Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa [DUB] is then heard playing through the speakers, while the crowd erupts upon seeing the World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan make his way out to the stage. He has his title around his waist with his arms spread out widely, a smirk on his face while he wears a two-piece suit with sunglasses over his face. He unbuckles his title from his waist, bringing it into his possession and staring deeply into it, before raising it in the air, pointing to the sky while an array of pyro is seen shooting out behind him. After a moment, he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Jake Mercer: LIMMY! LIMMY! L-I-M-M-Y! LIMMY!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy has certainly made it known how he feels about his match, and it excites him. He’s coming off of a successful title defense against Cameron Ella Ava in the Dome of Death, and now finds himself up against yet another Hall of Famer, it’s the perfect scenario in his eyes. He’s said before that he values the journey just as much as the success itself and this has certainly been one to remember when it comes to his first World Championship reign.
(Limmy makes his way up the steps and onto the apron, entering the ring and approaching the table. He looks at Scott, amused with what he did before he got here, as he props his title up on the table and takes the leather binder in hand. He opens it back up with the pen, before signing his side as well, making their Grand Rampage match official and prompting the crowd to cheer louder afterward. ‘Limit Break X Survivor’ then begins to fade out while Limmy takes a seat in the chair across from Scott.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well I guess that makes it official! Since we have some time to kill, gentlemen, if you have anything to say to one another then please feel free.
(Limmy continues to smirk as he pushes the binder away, leaning back in his chair as he begins to speak toward Scott.)
Limmy Monaghan: I’ve heard what a lot of people have had to say about you, Scott. In this business, words don’t mean as much as what you do inside the ring, I think we’ve established that in the mythos of this company up to this point. So naturally, the only thing you can see yourself doing to put these debates to rest, is of course gun straight for the top. I’ve had a lot of people ask me over the past couple of weeks how I feel about this match between you and I, if there’s a part of me that’s scared about what’s going to happen. But to say that, at the same time is to also say that you know nothing about me. It’s not just about me being ready for this match, I know for certain that I am, it’s about me needing this match. I’ve needed this match since the beginning of my reign, I’ve longed for it. The idea of this being my toughest defense yet, it pushed me to this very point. Grand Rampage, you and I are coming face-to-face and the fact of the matter is I wouldn’t have it any other way. But also understand something else about this scenario that you find yourself in. While this’ll be a tough match for me, it’ll be an even tougher match for you. Because I’m not just any ordinary Elitist, I’m the Final Boss. I’m the Elitist who is at the very peak of this company, with everyone on Friday Night Dynasty scratching and clawing to get to this point themselves. Facing me doesn’t come easy, and I’m going to prove that when I beat you and retain my title. I have no choice but to believe that.
(Scott glances at the World Heavyweight Championship next to Limmy before bringing his microphone up and looking to speak.)
Scott Diamond: I’m glad you understand, it’s hard to come by people who can really comprehend my true goals in Elite Answers Wrestling and you can look at my previous opponents these past couple of weeks as examples of such. They think that I’m in it for the titles, that I’m in it for the glory of wearing it around my waist, but that’s far from the case. Truth be told I don’t give a damn about the World Heavyweight Championship, and I’m not afraid to say it. I will never understand why people care so much about it, but that’s a conversation for another time. The reason I want that title so bad is that by winning it I take your place at that peak that you’re so proud to be on. I position myself on the apex of the professional wrestling world and I cement my status in this modern day EAW. I’m far beyond the need to prove my worth, but in case it wasn’t made apparent already, winning at Grand Rampage will do exactly that for me.
Limmy Monaghan: You see, that’s exactly what I can’t allow to happen. I can’t allow you to discard the World Heavyweight Championship the way that you plan to, not the title that I’ve put my heart and soul into since day one. I respect you, Scott, a lot more than other people, and I don’t take a match like this for granted, I’m honored to be getting this sort of opportunity. But when it all comes down to it there’s nothing that I value more than this title and what’s best for it. Clearly, with what you said, you don’t have this title’s best interests in mind, so quite simply, I can’t allow you to have it. It’s an honor to be Champion, and it’s clear that you do not value that honor as much as I do. I will be happy to make sure that you do not get it.
Scott Diamond: Is that so?
(Scott stands up from his seat and in defense, Limmy does the same. The two of them stare at one another, Tyrone getting jittery wondering what could possibly happen in this contract signing, because 9/10 times it’s a brawl. Surprisingly though, Limmy holds out his hand, a smile on his face. Scott looks down at his hand before back up at him.)
Scott Diamond: I don’t care what you think, just because I don’t value that title doesn’t mean I won’t do everything possible to win it. You say that I’m underestimating you, that you’re not just some Elitist, but you could say the same for myself. I don’t need any sort of fancy nickname to bolster that, I just need my raw abilities. At Grand Rampage, I will do what I must.
(Scott shakes his hand, with Limmy using his other hand to raise his title into the air. They continue to shake hands and while Limmy tries to release, Scott’s grip on his hand begins to tighten more and more…)
Stew-O: :lupe:!!!
(Limmy lowers his title, in fight or flight mode, but before things can continue to get out of hand and spiral into a brawl like the Champion expects it to, Scott suddenly releases the handshake. He turns around and makes his leave while ‘Toad’ begins to play through the speaker once again. Limmy turns to watch him leave, once again raising the title in the air while the crowd cheers for their highly anticipated confrontation. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for the Grand Rampage Marquee Event, featuring the World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan and his challenger Scott Diamond.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Survival Tactics by Joey Bada$$ and Capital STEEZ begins to play throughout the speakers to a mixed bag of positive and negative reactions as Keogo Leoso would make his way out onto the stage. With a confident look on his face, he makes his way down the ramp before entering into the ring and backing into his corner.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 245 pounds, he is the ‘SAMOAN STREET BRAWLER!!!!!’ KEEEOGOOOO LEEEEEOSOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘The Dying Song’ by Slipknot would then begin to play throughout the speakers to an extremely loud negative reaction as Shane Gates would then make his way out onto the stage. He has a cold and focused look as he begins to make his way down the ramp, before entering into the ring and backing into his corner.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! From Huntington Beach, California, weighing in at 213 pounds, he is the ‘NATURAL BORN KILLER!!!!!’ SHANEEEEEEEEE GATESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go, and right away Shane Gates and Keogo Leoso explode out of their corners, and they run right at each other and meet in the center of the ring, knocking each other to shreds with forearms and strikes! We all knew this match was to be hard hitting, but who knew that it was going to start this early on into the match?!
Flannery McCoy: Shane Gates is able to get the early control over Keogo with a huge strike to the jaw that sends him backwards! You can tell that Keogo is a bit dazed, and Shane looks to capitalize as he steps in with a forearm smash that sends Keogo into the ropes, but Keogo responds with a big boot, and that sends Gates down to the mat to his knee. KEOGO RUNS OFF THE ROPES–
Jake Mercer: BUT SHANE GATES CATCHES HIM WITH AN ARMDRAG! He makes sure to hold down onto that arm, stepping around to get his positioning, before he begins to pull back on it! Keogo is able to get out of this however, using his arm strength to throw Shane over him, and Shane crashes right into the mat! They both get back to their feet at the same exact time, and the crowd is loving this opening match on Dynasty!
Stew-O: AND KEOGO MOVES IN FOR THE SUPERKICK, BUT SHANE DUCKS IT, AND CATCHES KEOGO, BEFORE THROWING HIM OVER WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! Keogo had an awkward landing there, and it looks like Shane Gates is going to follow up the suplex, quickly dragging Keogo to the middle of the ring, AND HE THROWS HIM OVER WITH ANOTHER! SHANE GATES INTO THE EARLY COVER ON KEOGO LEOSO, AND THIS MAY BE IT ALREADY!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWW–
Flannery McCoy: But Keogo is able to power out just before the count of two, and Shane Gates does not look happy about it one bit! He quickly gets back to his knees before pulling up to his feet, and he drags Keogo up with him, before stiffing Keogo with a knife edge chop! If Keogo didn’t know where he was before, he does now. And now Shane is going to lock him by the wrist, before irish whipping him into the ropes, LOOKING FOR A BIG BOOT TO KEOGO!
Jake Mercer: But Keogo stops in his tracks instead of running off the ropes, and Shane doesn’t look very happy about that, as he makes a run at Keogo, but Keogo is able to get the best of him, back body dropping him over the top rope, but Shane lands on the apron! Shane quickly gets to his feet, but Keogo immediately catches him with that right hand and Shane Gates is dazed right there!
Stew-O: AND KEOGO FOLLOWS UP BY GRABBING SHANE BY THE HEAD, AND FORCING HIM THROAT FIRST RIGHT DOWN UPON THE TOP ROPE! Shane is coughing up trying to catch and gasp for air from that, and Keogo quickly pulls Shane back into the ring, before dropping him right back down to the mat with a snap vertical suplex, and Shane might be down and out!
Flannery McCoy: But I don’t think that Keogo Leoso is done just yet, as he quickly picks Shane Gates back to his feet, and Shane looks to be in a vulnerable state right here as Keogo quickly drags him over to the center of the ring, before lifting him up onto his shoulders AND KEOGO NAILS SHANE GATES WITH THE SAMOAN DRIVER! SHANE MAY BE DONE AS KEOGO HOLDS DOWN THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: But Shane Gates is able to lift his shoulder up and he kicks out just in time! And Keogo is not happy whatsoever! He quickly gets back to his feet, and it looks like he might be looking to finish Shane Gates off right here with the ‘Alley-Uce!!!’ He picks Shane back to his feet, and looks to get him into the air, BUT SHANE RESPONDS WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT!
Stew-O: That forces Keogo back into the ropes, and it looks like Shane Gates is going to attempt to get out of this match on top, as he pulls Keogo over to the center of the ring and now it’s his turn to lift him onto his shoulders, only this time it’s for something different AS SHANE GATES PLANTS KEOGO WITH THE BURNING HAMMER!!! ‘DARKNESS BELOW’ SPIKES KEOGO, AND NOW SHANE GATES GOES INTO THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHH–
Flannery McCoy: BUT KEOGO LEOSO IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!!! Shane Gates can’t believe it! He thought that he had the match won, but Keogo was able to get his shoulder off of the mat just before the count of three, and Shane couldn’t be anymore frustrated! He mounts on top of Keogo, and starts hammering him with those forearm smashes! Forearm after forearm! Keogo can’t even defend himself, and Shane is becoming a madman! He has lost all control!
Jake Mercer: The referee is forced to pull Shane Gates off of Keogo, and Keogo is given room to catch a breather as he sits himself up against the ropes, but Shane isn’t done, RUNNING AT KEOGO… ONLY TO BE CAUGHT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD AND SHANE GOES THROAT FIRST AGAIN INTO THE ROPES! SHANE’S ANGER GOT THE BEST OF HIM AND HE PAID THE PRICE FOR IT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH IS GOING TO BE OVER!
Stew-O: SHANE GATES SCAGGERS UP TO HIS FEET, ONLY TO BE CAPTURED BY KEOGO AND THROWN UP INTO THE AIR, BEFORE BEING PLANTED WITH ‘ALLEY-UCE!!!’ THIS IS GOING TO BE HUGE, KEOGO JUST DROPPED SHANE GATES WITH THE POP UP SAMOAN DROP AND THIS MATCH MIGHT BE ALL OVER, AS SHANE GATES IS KNOCKED OUT COLD, AND KEOGO CRAWLS OVER AND DROPS INTO THE COVER! HE HAS THIS MATCH WON, THIS COULD BE IT!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER; KEEEOGOOOO LEEEEEOSOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Survival Tactics’ begins to play throughout the speakers again. Keogo gets up as his arm is raised in victory by the referee. Keogo looks shocked that he was able to get the huge win over Shane Gates, as he would celebrate his victory.)
Flannery McCoy: And it’s Keoga that manages to pull away with a huge victory under his belt tonight! It was a hard fought contest with both of these Elitists laying it on the line, but when it was all said and done he got Shane in the right place and the right time to take him down and get a victory.
Stew-O: Certainly not a happy affair for Shane at all, as I’m sure that’s definitely not the result he expected tonight. But regardless, tonight belongs to the ‘Samoan Street Brawler’, congratulations to Keoga on his victory!
(Keoga rolls out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp while a displeased Shane is seen recovering against a corner, it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is seen for Funimation featuring Answers World Champion Jake Smith, watch your favorite animes such as Dragon Ball Super, Jake especially enjoys the first intro of the show.)
(‘Anti Hero (Rock Version)’ by Taylor Swift begins to play through the speakers. The crowd gives a pop to the newcomer, who has been able to win the hearts of the EAW Universe over the past few weeks, Jamie Cross. Jamie has a huge smile on her face. She is more than anticipated to take on Mei Sasaki of The Ice Aces, a dream match of her’s.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS…SHE IS ‘THE IRONWOMAN’…JAMIE CROSS!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Last week, Jamie Cross had made it aware that she wanted a shot at Caroline’s New Breed Championship. But, it seemed like Caroline doesn’t look at Jamie as a worthy contender for her title.
Stew-O: Jamie Cross went to her match with Korey Gaines and defeated him — just like Jamie said that she would. That has to possibly make Caroline consider Jamie as someone who she could put her title up against? Caroline beat Korey at Operation: Doomsday. Jamie did the same thing, so there’s not that lingering in the air.
Flannery McCoy: Is that enough to make Caroline accept Jamie as a worthy contender for the New Breed Championship? Right now, Jamie is going to be facing Mei Sasaki of The Queen Bees, so it should be interesting how Jamie approaches this match against the member of The Queen Bees who has been creating some buzz for herself.
(Jamie Cross reaches for a microphone from a timekeeper before taking her place in the middle of the ring. ’Anti Hero (Rock Version)’ dies down as the crowd is showing Jamie a little love. Jamie has a huge smile on her face as she feels excited about her match tonight and what she’s gotta say on the microphone.)
Jamie Cross: Now, Mei, I know that you’re in the back, ready to come out and wrestle. This has been a dream match for me since coming to EAW, so I apologize for putting our anticipation for this match on ice. I promise that we’re going to get to that soon enough! Right now, I want to address something and it’s what I said last week when I promised Caroline that I would beat Korey Gaines to prove myself. I wanted to prove that I was good enough to get a shot at the New Breed Championship. I took that loss from Korey Gaines and it lit a fire underneath me to make sure that I did not have that happen again! I more than learned my lesson from my previous match against him! I wanted to go out there to beat Korey and well, I did exactly that. Now, I hope that was enough for Caroline to consider me in contention for the New Breed Championship. I know that was something that she had brought up last week, but I rectified that, so I hope that I proved my case about being next in line for her title!🤞🏻🙏🏻
(‘Complete Collapse’ by Sleeping with Sirens begins to play throughout the Prudential Center as the crowd stands up for the New Breed Champion, ‘The Queen of Shadows,’ Caroline. She walks out with a serious stare on her face. This time, it seems like she’s clearly not amused by Jamie Cross. Caroline seems begrudged as she remains on top of the ramp. The New Breed Championship sits perfectly on Caroline’s shoulder as her entrance music dies down.)
Caroline: Your excitement, Jamie, makes me nauseated.
(The crowd begins to boo as Caroline raises a hand and clams it down, causing the crowd to shut up.)
Caroline: I’ve made it clear, even from the first time that we’ve even laid eyes on one another that I want *nothing* to do with you. This radiant energy from you, the optimism, the constant smiling is all too much for me. This is something that I have said that I wanted no part of, Jamie. But, it is clear that you’re not going to budge. You’re going to continue being an annoying nuisance about wanting an opportunity at the New Breed Championship. The longer we keep this up, the more likely I am going to find myself losing it and that’s the last thing that anyone wants to happen. So, if you’re really insistent on leading yourself to your own demise, then, at this point, I’m not going to stop you. Super Dynasty. Take it or leave it.
Jamie Cross: Oh my god! Of course, I accept! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about this opportunity! I will not let you down, Caroline! I’ll beat Mei tonight to prove myself even further that you will not regret this decision because Mei was one of Ruler’s New Breed Championship defenses! Mei versus Ruler is one of my favorite New Breed matches and I can’t wait for us to have a classic like they did back at Road to Redemption! You’ll see that you did not make a mistake by issuing the challenge to me!
Caroline: Yeah, whatever. This optimism is making me want to vomit.
(With that, Caroline scuffs as she turns away and heads to the back. ‘Anti Hero (Rock Version)’ plays through the speakers again. Jamie Cross is more than excited about her New Breed Championship match.)
Stew-O: At Super Dynasty, April 28th, Jamie Cross will take on Caroline for the New Breed Championship! This is the perfect opportunity for Jamie to test herself and see how she deals with situations like this.
Flannery McCoy: Is Jamie even ready for an opportunity like this?
Jake Mercer: She did compete in the ‘Unique Opportunity’ match at Operation: Doomsday, but this is a one-on-one CHAMPIONSHIP match. Time will only tell! But, we gotta take a commercial break! Jamie Cross will take on The Queen Bees’ Mei Sasaki next! Stay tuned!
(A commercial is shown for McDonalds featuring Xander Payne working as a cashier.)
(Dynasty fades back in from commercial break, as Jamie Cross is seen already in the ring due to her interaction with the New Breed Champion; Caroline just a few moments prior. She is standing in her corner, stretching out and preparing for her match.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Already in the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 109 pounds, she is the ‘IRONWOMEN!!!!!’ JAMIEEEEEEEE CROSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: SLAYYY!!!!!!
Stew-O: Jamie Cross in her short time here in EAW has been able to make a huge impact on Dynasty, and after her shot at the New Breed Championship was just revealed a couple of moments ago, I can only imagine that Jamie is on cloud nine right now; and she is pumped heading into this match against Mei Sasaki.
(‘Hikarunara’ by Goose House would then hit the speakers of the arena to a very negative response of boos, as Mei Sasaki – Sierra Bradford by her side – enters out onto the stage. She looks confident, a cold look on her face as she makes her way down the ramp, before entering into the ring and backing into her corner.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent! Residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, weighing in at 125 pounds, she is the ‘DARK KITSUNE!!!!’ MEIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SASAKIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: But speak of the devil! Mei Sasaki is a huge threat to Jamie here tonight, and there is no doubt in my mind that it is the case. Mei is coming off of a huge win with Serenity Valdez over the current Unified Tag Team Champions just last week on Dynasty, and I truly believe that one small mistake from Jamie, and Mei will have this match won.
Jake Mercer: Not slay.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: AND THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY! Mei Sasaki and Jamie Cross immediately meet in the center of the ring, and they meet with a lockup! These two wonderful women are both looking to fight for control in the early goings of this match, and it looks like it is going to be Mei Sasaki who gets that, as she locks Jamie over into a side headlock, and she has that locked tight!
Flannery McCoy: You can see Jamie struggling to try and get out of the hold, as she quickly rushes towards the ropes, and she uses the momentum the ropes cause to push Mei off of her, only to be met with a running shoulder block by Mei as she runs off the other ropes right into her! Jamie goes down, and Mei just brushes it off again, before running for the ropes once more.
Jake Mercer: Jamie is able to slip under Mei, forcing her to step over her as Mei runs the opposite side, and Jamie gets up and leapfrogs over her! Mei takes another run off the ropes, ONLY FOR JAMIE CROSS TO CATCH HER WITH AN ARMDRAG! Mei gets thrown to the center of the ring, as she quickly gets up, ONLY TO BE MET WITH ANOTHER ONE, AND JAMIE LOCKS INTO A COVER! JAMIE IS GONNA STEAL IT!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Only for Mei Sasaki to be able to easily power out of the pin! Jamie quickly gets back to her feet, and she kicks Mei right in the knee forcing her back down to her knees! And then Jamie with a superkick right to the face, ONLY FOR MEI TO MOVE TO THE SIDE, GRASPING ONTO JAMIE AND LIFTING HER INTO THE AIR, BEFORE DROPPING HER BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: And now Mei is going to quickly pull Jamie Cross back up to her feet, and she connects with a lethal forearm right to the face! Jamie falls into the ropes, and Mei is going to use that to get the upper hand, as she catches Jamie and drops her down with a flatliner! Jamie lands hard into the mat, and Mei quickly rises back to her feet, running off the ropes, and dropping Jamie back down from her knees with a basement dropkick!
Jake Mercer: Mei Sasaki has found a way to get the early control over Jamie Cross within this match, and it looks like she is going to continue the onslaught, holding Jamie down to the mat, before taking her elbow, and she’s rubbing her elbow right into the bridge of Jamie’s nose! That can cut off Jamie’s breathing, as Mei holds it down before getting to her feet, and dropping her knee right down into Jamie’s face.
Stew-O: And I don’t think that she is done there, quickly rolling through and pulling Jamie to her feet, before walking her into the ropes, and backing off them, THROWING JAMIE OVER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX AS JAMIE LANDS RIGHT ON HER HEAD! You can tell that rocked Jamie, as Mei Sasaki quickly rushes over, and she slides into the pin! Mei may get the win right here before Jamie can even get a moment in the sun, is she going to do it?
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: But Jamie Cross is able to get the shoulder off of the mat! If there is one thing that we have come to learn about Jamie, it’s that she is not going to stay down that easily, and Mei Sasaki is going to find that out first hand within this match, but I don’t think she wants to, as she quickly lifts Jamie back up to her feet, looking to continue the attack-
Jake Mercer: ONLY FOR JAMIE TO BLOCK THE ATTACK AND CATCH MEI WITH A KICK RIGHT TO THE LEG! You can tell that caught Mei off guard, as Jamie quickly goes around, and she drags Mei down and over into a schoolgirl pin, and Jamie is looking for another attempt at stealing the win here tonight, Mei Sasaki may be trapped here as the referee drops down for the count!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWW–
Stew-O: But Mei Sasaki is able to kickout quickly once more before the count of two, as both women quickly get back to their feet, and Mei swings at Jamie, BUT JAMIE DUCKS IT, AND SHE CATCHES MEI WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! Mei doubles over, and Jamie with a kick right to the knee! Mei falls over, as Jamie runs off the ropes, ONLY FOR MEI TO GET RIGHT BACK TO HER FEET AND TURN JAMIE INSIDE OUT WITH A HUGE LARIAT!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie has had a hard time getting into this match, and Mei quickly gets her back to her knees, before throwing her onto the middle rope, AND IT LOOKS LIKE MEI SASAKI IS GOING TO PUT AN EARLY END TO THIS MATCH AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND SHE GOES FOR THE TIGER FEINT KICK TO KNOCK JAMIE DOWN IN THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL, AND IT CONNECTS WITH A BULLET!
Jake Mercer: WAIT NO IT DOESN’T, JAMIE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, BEFORE PULLING MEI BACK INTO THE RING! Mei goes over Jamie, and gets to her knees, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A ROLLING ROUNDHOUSE KICK BY THE GROUNDED JAMIE CROSS! Mei is dazed! Jamie quickly picks Mei back to her feet, and a spinning kick right to the midsection! Jamie is fighting back again, but Mei is able to cut it off once more, pushing Jamie back into the ropes…
Stew-O: BUT JAMIE LEAPS INTO THE AIR, BEFORE GOING AROUND AND PLANTING MEI RIGHT ONTO HER HEAD WITH A HUGE TORNADO DDT!!! MEI SASAKI IS OUT! Jamie quickly is back up to her feet, and she has Mei Sasaki reeling right here!!
Jake Mercer: Jamie Cross quickly pops back to her feet, staggering around as she grabs Mei by the hair and drags her over to the center of the ring, kicking her in the gut as Mei doubles over, and Jamie jumps right onto her, BEFORE FLIPPING OVER, AND DROPPING MEI WITH A CODE RED! JAMIE HOLDS HER DOWN FOR A COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Mei Sasaki is able to kickout just in time! Jamie doesn’t look happy about the kickout, but she knows that she needs to do a whole lot more than just that, and it looks like she is going to do that, as she gets back to her feet, pulling Mei up with her, and a slap right to the face! BUT THAT ONLY ANGERED MEI AS SHE DROPS JAMIE WITH A RIGHT HAND, AND MEI DROPS TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: Jamie Cross is completely dazed right now, but Mei Sasaki is going to quickly throw her back to her feet, before lifting her into the air, and she drops Jamie with a huge brainbuster!!! BUT JAMIE FLIPS OUT OF IT! Jamie quickly runs off the ropes, AND SHE GOES FOR A HEADSCISSORS TAKE OVER, BUT MEI SASAKI CARTWHEELS OUT OF IT, AND THESE TWO ARE PUTTING ON A SHOW, AS THEY BOTH RUN OFF DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE ROPES, AND THEY BOTH COLLIDE WITH A HUGE DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE–
Stew-O: WAIT NO; MEI SASAKI CAPTURES HER IN MIDAIR AND SHE CONNECTS WITH A HUGE STANDING SPANISH FLY!! JAMIE CROSS JUST GOT FLATTENED, AS SHE TRIES TO STAGGER BACK UP, ONLY FOR A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE FROM MEI, AND JAMIE CRUMBLES! Jamie falls down to her knees, and she might not know where she’s even at right now!
Flannery McCoy: And she follows up with a superkick to a kneeling Jamie, and Jamie falls over! Mei quickly picks her back up, throwing her into the middle rope, AND SHE IS GOING FOR IT ONCE MORE, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, AND THIS TIME AROUND IT CONNECTS WITH PERFECTION AS SHE SWINGS AROUND THE ROPES AND CATCHES JAMIE WITH A TIGER FEINT KICK! JAMIE IS OUT, AND MEI ROLLS IN AND HOOKS THE LEG!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHH–
Jake Mercer: SHE KICKS OUT! JAMIE CROSS MANAGES TO KICKOUT! MEI SASAKI IS IN COMPLETE SHOCK AS SOMEHOW JAMIE CROSS WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT! Mei quickly gets to her feet, and she is arguing with the referee over the decision, but the ref has to reassure that it was a count of two! Mei shakes her head in disappointment, grabbing Jamie by the hair and pulling her back up, AND MEI IS GOING TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF WITH ‘DISINTEGRATION!!!’ THE SPINNING HEEL KICK–
Stew-O: JAMIE CROSS DUCKS IT BEFORE CATCHING MEI WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! Mei didn’t see it coming, and Jamie realizes that she has the opening that she has been looking for through this whole match, and she is going to make sure that she capitalized off of it, quickly rolling to the outside of the ring onto the apron, and Jamie is looking for something big here to put an end to this match!
Flannery McCoy: But Mei Sasaki is trying to stop her from doing such! Mei catches her with a strike to the jaw, but Jamie catches her with one of her own! AND FOLLOWS UP WITH AN APRON ENZIGURI THIS TIME! Mei is completely dazed, as she stumbles around before going back towards Jamie, ONLY TO BE DROPPED WITH THE SLINGSHOT SPEAR! JAMIE NAILED IT! SHE MIGHT HAVE THIS MATCH WON RIGHT HERE, AS JAMIE SLIDES INTO THE COVER!!! IT’S OVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHH–
Jake Mercer: NOOOO!!!! MEI SASAKI IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, AND LOOK AT SIERRA BRADFORD ON RINGSIDE; SHE DAMN NEAR HAD A HEART ATTACK! Jamie Cross thought she had the match won! She gets up, and you can tell she’s upset about it, but can’t stop now as she drags Mei back to her feet, thinking of what to do next right here–
Stew-O: BUT IT WON’T MATTER; ‘DISINTEGRATION!!!!’
Flannery McCoy: JAMIE MANAGES TO DUCK IT AGAIN, CATCHING MEI WITH A SPINNING BACK HAND! Mei falls into the ropes, BUT JAMIE FALLS OVER, AND MEI FALLS TO THE MAT AS WELL! Wait, Jamie did that on purpose so Mei didn’t couldn’t connect with anything while bouncing off of the ropes! Smarts on display by Jamie, as she quickly pops back up to her feet, and she has the whole crowd behind her right now!
(As Jamie Cross gets the crowd on their feet, suddenly the reaction turns negative, as walking down the ramp is the current New Breed Champion herself; Caroline. Jamie hears the reaction, turning her head to the rampway as she spots Caroline, it looks like she is ready for a fight as Caroline makes it down to ringside, and throws the title to the side of her.)
Jake Mercer: Look guys! Caroline is back out of here! We saw her just a couple of moments ago before this match had started, when herself and Jamie Cross made their inevitable New Breed Championship match official, and you can see that Jamie is ready for a fight, and so is the current champion herself!
Stew-O: BUT I DON’T THINK THAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN AS MEI SASAKI POPS BACK TO HER FEET, AND SHE PULLS JAMIE OVER INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN! MEI SASAKI IS GOING TO STEAL THE WIN AWAY FROM JAMIE CROSS HERE!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie kicks out as both women get back to their feet, AND JAMIE CROSS PULLS HER OVER INTO A CRADLE PIN! JAMIE’S TURN TO TRY AND STEAL IT!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: MEI TURNS IT OVER INTO HER FAVOR!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Jamie is able to kickout once more, as they quickly get back up, and Mei throws her into the ropes, and the referee comes in to try and get Mei off of Jamie while they are hanging in the ropes…
Flannery McCoy: COME ON!! CAROLINE JUST CAUGHT JAMIE CROSS WITH A BELT SHOT WHILE THE REF’S VIEW WAS INSTRUCTED!
Jake Mercer: WAIT NO SHE DIDN’T! JAMIE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AND CAROLINE ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED MEI DOWN WITH THE BELT, AND JAMIE QUICKLY PULLS MEI BACK OVER INTO A SCHOOLGIRL PIN, AND THE REFEREE DIDN’T’ SEE ANYTHING! JAMIE IS GOING TO STEAL IT RIGHT HERE!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: SHE DID IT!!!
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER; JAMIEEEEEEEE CROSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Anti-Hero (Rock Version)’ begins to blast through the speakers to an explosion of cheers, as Jamie Cross quickly rises to her feet and gets her arm raised by the referee in victory! Caroline gets pissed off seeing this, and bolts into the ring, but Jamie quickly exits, before backpedaling up the ramp, leaving Caroline in the ring to seethe, Sierra enters the ring to check on Mei, them both clearly not being happy at Caroline.)
Jake Mercer: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! SHE DID IT!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie Cross just picked up a major victory here tonight, despite the attempted interference from the New Breed Champion! Mei Sasaki was a huge threat, but Jamie proved just as to how she can get it done in that ring! Congratulations to Jamie Cross tonight!
(Caroline shoves Mei and Sierra out of the way, grabbing her New Breed Championship as she exits the ring. Jamie is up on the stage, as the final image is of Jamie posing on the top of the stage in of its glory of her victory, as the camera fades out from there.)
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Saturday Night Showdown, featuring the main event of Answers World Champion Jake Smith and Alex Myers going up against Holly Arrow and Harper Lee of POTARA.)
(Moments later, as the Elite Answers Wrestling Dynasty broadcast begins to fade back into view following the black screen at the end of the short few-minute commercial break, we would meet a long shot of the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, where the fans remain seated in their chairs. However, they would quickly notice the activity of the cameras, and begin to stand up to get a clearer shot of the stage, and ring. As we see these fans return to their feet, a familiar voice would be heard blaring through the speaker system, indicating the next segment on the show…)
Stephie Love: Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome… THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION…. AAAAAARRRRIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
(The crowd would immediately burst out into a fit of cheers as they hear ARIA’s name called out, and before long, ‘DESTINY’ by Saori Yoshida would hit the speakers, causing an even louder reaction. ARIA’s entrance graphics would play on the titantron, and moments later, we see her walk out through the curtains. With the EAW Specialists Championship wrapped around her waist, dressed in her casual clothing, the title underneath a jacket. On the stage she would pose, before walking down the ring, greeting her fans with high fives and handshakes. Eventually, she would make her way over to the steel steps, before walking up them. ARIA would take a moment to bask in the crowd reaction as she stands on the apron, before quickly entering the ring. ARIA makes her way to the top turnbuckle, unhooking the Championship from her waist, before making a finger gun with her left hand. She poses down the hardcam, prior to her hopping off the ropes. She places the title over her shoulder, then makes her way to the corner, grabbing a microphone as she heads to the center, speaking directly to the cameras.)
ARIA: Being Champion for the first time these past few months really has been exhilarating to me. Especially a Championship such as this one. It has really forced me to bring a brand new outlook onto this industry, rather than just having the mindset I had before. I’ve been forced to pay attention to each and every brand, scouting talent, scouting who just may be my next challenger. Being on Dynasty right now, it feels fantastic. Standing in front of colors I’m not completely familiar with? Standing in front of a whole new locker room, full of potential challengers? Standing on the home turf of my next Specialists Championship defence? It’s without a doubt fantastic. But the thing is, what motivates me to be here most of all is the latter of all of those examples. The fact that behind those curtains, waiting to come out and share her mind, is the woman I will be going toe-to-toe with in just over two weeks. I, now, have the chance to call her out. I, now, have the chance to lay out the red carpet for her, on her own home. So why waste any time? Milli Banks, I know you’re back there, I know you’re ready to come and face me. Why don’t you? I’d love it more than ANYTHING else right now.
(ARIA smirks, as she extends her arms, moving the microphone away from her lips. Eventually, ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne would hit the speakers, as the crowd continues to cheer, on the side for both of these women, not truly able to hate either one of them. Blue and gold lights flash to the beat of the tune, and before long, Milli Banks would strut out from behind the curtains, a microphone already in hand. Wearing a black lace crop top and short skirt, Milli Banks would walk down the ramp with the swagger and confidence that only she displays, theatrics pumping the crowd up, as she eventually meets the bottom of the ramp, where she looks up with a smirk – not at ARIA, but at the Championship over her shoulder. She nods, as she walks up the steps one by one, as to not slip with the high heels she has on, before slipping through underneath the bottom rope. Slowly approaching ARIA, her theme song fades, and the two bask in the crowd reaction. Eventually, Milli looks to speak.)
Milli Banks: I don’t know about you chile, but I *knew* this was an inevitable matchup.
ARIA: :mjgrin: As did I.
(The crowd would once more cheer, as the two beloved competitors stand toe-to-toe with one another. Eventually, they will have to choose sides, but for now, this widely-desired match is finally kickstarting.)
ARIA: To be honest with you, Milli, I knew from the moment that Serenity, Sierra and Mei had you taken out while I was handcuffed outside, unable to move, just watching as they took you out of the match; I knew you’d be back. I knew that once I climbed up the pod, once I took Serenity out, once I held her title, some day; this would be a match I had to encounter. I knew you would build yourself back up. I’m glad. But most importantly, I’m glad that I get to PROVE myself as Champion. Do the one thing that Serenity didn’t, after months of her coping, belittling me… that’s beat you. Of course, this isn’t my main focus, defending the belt against you is, but it’s just a nice little cherry on top.
Milli Banks: No, don’t worry, ARIA! I totally understand… (Milli smiles.) I’m glad it’s happening too. After all, someone gotta end this boring ahh title reign right?
(The crowd would ‘oooh’ as Milli quickly changes the tempo.)
Milli Banks: Nah, see, I’m skipping the pleasantries. I could come out here and lend my respect like you tryna do, I could even say I wish it was US in the final two of that Chamber and not you and Serenity, but let’s be real, if that wish was true, I ain’t gonna be saying that. I’d be talking about how I beat you from pillar to post and cemented “The Supernova” as one of the greatest in this business. The only reason you Champion right now is because I was taken out. Because somehow, two clowns in bees’ clothing found their way in the chamber, breaking up a pinfall that was inches away from dethroning the previous Champion, Serenity, before YOU ever had the chance. Not to mention, if YOU ain’t have your friends, the same stuff woulda happened, and you wouldn’t be here neither. Don’t give me all this “I’m glad we get to face, I knew you’d be here” because at the end of the day it woulda just been me and Serenity all over again, everyone else was just an extra. And by mere luck of the draw, not even skill, not even any of that; one of those extras got to benefit off of Serenity’s cowardice.
Milli Banks: EVERYONE expected me to walk out as the Specialists Champion, ARIA. EVERYONE expected me to walk out of that Chamber with that white and gold around my perfectly toned waist, as the whole EAW fanbase finally got to say mother got the gold. That’s just the impact I’ve made. Came in, month one, got people on my side. Came in, month two, got people saying I’d be Champ. Came in, month three, proved them all right, only to get screwed in the first place. How long it take you to keep up though? Oh that’s right, a year and two months. Every time you walk out of any match with that title held high, it’s just a reminder to me that you holding something that ain’t yours. It ain’t belong to you. It got your name on it but those words certainly don’t mean anything. At least, not what you think it means. While you read them as “current Champion” I read them like a damn valet badge. You a placeholder. And soon? You gonna be handing me the keys.
(Once more, the crowd would ‘oooh.’ Not exactly booing, but not fully on Milli’s side. Perhaps, the same goes for ARIA too. She chuckles, as she speaks up.)
ARIA: Alright, that’s how it is? Yeah, you’re right Milli. The crowd did have you poised for victory. Why wouldn’t they? You have the right attitude, it’s very easy to get behind; even trying to be an antagonist they loved you. You were who they WANTED to dethrone Serenity, it’d be so perfect… and then you let each and every single one of them down. I didn’t do that. Hell, not even Serenity did that – every reign has its end after all. But you? You fumbled twice. It isn’t my fault you couldn’t handle the pressure, nor the expectations that were bestowed upon you in order to come out as Champion. The whole world knew it was Milli vs. the women’s division and Milli didn’t win. It isn’t my fault, either, that your issues with the Queen Bees came back to bite you. I mean, you sat there antagonising them for weeks, and you expected them to stay put? None of that is my fault. None of that is because of me. I didn’t “benefit” from you getting screwed, if anything, I got screwed too. If I didn’t pull through, the beatdown on me would’ve left me in the same position you did, except I fought back.
ARIA: I don’t have ANY regrets about it. I don’t have ANY regrets that the Queen Bees took you out of the match, as I said before, I was exciting knowing it’d fire you up. But, at the end of the day, I knew that I worked harder than you for the result in the end, and the fact that I wasn’t a favored winner and STILL won is proof of that. I wasn’t the popular result, people genuinely believed Serenity would win, yet as it came to an end I was still crowned. I worked twice as hard compared to everybody else, and I’ve worked even harder than that to keep it going the way I wanted it to. It isn’t my fault that you lost. It isn’t MY fault that you failed.
(ARIA shrugs, as Milli smirks.)
Milli Banks: No no, you right. I admit it, I was in over my head, and way less experienced the last time we crossed paths for the title. That Chamber, maybe I should have expected The Queen Bees, just as you said, you were scouting the competition… doesn’t exactly make any of what I said redundant, but you not wrong either. However, at the end of the day, it is a new day. New sun, new moon, new numbers at the end of the 2020’s, and a brand new Milli Banks. A hard worker before, even harder worker now; I have scratched and clawed my way back up to this spot, whether you like it or not, and whether you accept that you’re a PLACEHOLDER or not, that ain’t gonna change a damn thing. You gonna get knocked off a peg at Grand Rampage. I’m gonna win that title, I’m gon’ do what I been saying I’d do for months on end, I’m gonna crown Milli Banks with the Championship that alluded her. Keep it warm, little one, because the seat on the throne is reserved for a real World Boss. That ain’t you, not a damn chance about it.
ARIA: Hm? You really ARE dedicated to this whole placeholder bit, aren’t you Milli? It’s really cute. It genuinely is. It’s super amusing. I hear you mention it, and I have to hold in my laughter, it genuinely is funny… because EAW has had tons, upon tons, upon tons of people just like you. We’ve seen Milli Banks twenty times before, and none of them lasted. Each time someone like you pops back up, expectations are thrown on their back. The same type of swagger, the same type of style, the same type of personality, the same size of egoes, and everyone eats it up. “She’s next up!” “She’s generational!” “She’s gonna be the GOAT!” yet I can’t list a single one of them that are. None of them live up to those expectations, just as you haven’t. What’s so different this time? What makes Milli Banks different than the rest?
(ARIA lowers her microphone, as Milli sighs, getting a little ticked off.)
Milli Banks: You know damn well I’m one of one. One in a million. Ain’t nobody like me, there never has been and never will be another like me. You sitting there thinking all that sounds nice, sounds like a good “cook” right? Tryna big league me or whatever it is you’re doing? What next, you gonna pat me on my head? “Good job, little guy?” Nah, how about I propose a counter argument; what’s so different about YOU? People like ARIA come dime a dozen, you’re not special, this whole “quirky, anime, gaming” fan who got nothing more to their personality… we got like five of those already. You could disappear, and not a single person would notice, nor would they even care to notice. You replaceable, I’m marketable. I’m a face you see on a poster, you’re a face you see on the back of a milk carton before putting it back down.
ARIA: I mean, if you really want it to be like that, sure. Let’s say I am replaceable, let’s say I am “nothing new” – a dime a dozen, right? I disappear, and no one cares… that’s not what’ll happen at Grand Rampage. I won’t lose. I won’t be forgotten about. I won’t get pinned and suddenly the gravy train has ran dry, I went from not being the favorite in my crowning match to being the favorite in every match; I’m especially not letting that come to an end because you’re tryna portray me as, what, a background dancer? I’m walking out of Grand Rampage the main attraction, I’m walking out as Champion, all the while YOU repeat history. You fall flat on your face, under the bright lights, AGAIN, just like you did at Road To Redemption. You run off in embarrassment once more, have to “build yourself back up”, just like you apparently have here. I’ll test that claim… and I’ll prove you wrong.
(ARIA lowers her microphone, as her and Milli smile at one another, both giving out different auras. Milli is giving a cocky, challenged smile, while ARIA gives a smug, confident one.)
Milli Banks: I guess we’ll see at Grand Rampage, huh?
(ARIA nods in response, as Milli Banks brushes her hair back as she swiftly turns around. Milli Banks looks to walk away, before…)
Stew-O: OH! A RIGHT HOOK RIGHT TO ARIA’S HEAD! ARIA QUICKLY DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AS MILLI BANKS TACKLES HER, AND BRINGS EVEN MORE DAMAGE!
Jake Mercer: PUNCH AFTER PUNCH AFTER PUNCH BY THE CHALLENGER, OVER AND OVER AND OVER INTO ARIA’S HEAD, WHO CAN’T FIGHT BACK! THE TENSION HERE IS ESCALATING, IT’S HEATING UP!
Flannery McCoy: IT IS, JAKE, IT REALLY IS! MILLI BANKS JUST LAYED ARIA OUT, WHO IS HOLDING ONTO HER FACE, WHICH COULD BE VERY WELL BRUISED, MEANWHILE MILLI BANKS RETURNS TO HER FEET; EYES ON THE PRIZE!!
(After Milli Banks lays out ARIA, leaving her clutching her head in the center of the ring due to the numerous attacks to the face, Milli stands above her, and looks at the title. She bends down, before grabbing the title before the strap, slowly returning to her feet…)
Stew-O: Could this be the image we see at Grand Rampage in two weeks? Could this be Milli Banks’ crowning moment???
(Almost as if Milli heard Stew-O, a smirk comes across her face. As she does so, she raises the title up high, staring down the hardcam, as she stands right above ARIA. As the camera angles begin to change, Milli looks down and places the title across ARIA’s chest, slipping out of the ropes to leave, as the broadcast then fades elsewhere…)
(A commercial is seen for Multiversus featuring longtime fan Harper Lee.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back into the arena, where Stephie Love is seen standing at the center of the ring with microphone in hand, ready to announce the next match on hand here tonight.
Stephie Love: The following is a GRAND RAMPAGE PREVIEW MATCH!!! And it is a tag team match scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( ‘People Are Strange’ by The Dead South began suddenly blasting through the speakers; with the crowd quickly taking notice to BOO the Elitists who use this as their theme, as both Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood made their way down to the ring, chatting amongst themselves; completely ignoring the crowd booing them from side to side as they continued to strategize, making their way into the ring from the front, sliding under the bottom rope as the two posed for the hard-cam; showing no fear in the face of danger as they continued to discuss who was going to start this match, as it seemed like Kirk Redwood would begin this for the OBA, with Solomon Stane stepping out, and their theme fading as the duo awaited their opponents. )
Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING FIRST…WEIGHING IN AT 476 POUNDS… THEY ARE, KIRK REDWOOD AND SOLOMON STANE…. THE OFF BRAND AMPHETAMINESSS!!!!
( With ‘People Are Strange’ already faded out, ‘O Fortuna’ began blasting through the speakers as Madison Kaline began making her way out to the ring with a mix of boo’s and cheers, as Kaline stood in front of the titan-tron, a grin on her face as she stare down both Elitist in the ring, not worried in the slightest as she was tempted to make her way down; though, she elected to wait for her tag team partner, with ‘O Fortuna’ beginning to fade out, and ‘Runnin’ beginning to blast through the speakers to a HUGE wave of cheers, as none other than BRONSON DANIELS began making his way down to the ring, stepping beside Madison Kaline as the two nodded to each other; both not a true team, though tonight, they’ll stand the test; as the duo made their way fully down to the ring, Bronson sliding inside and Madison hopping onto the apron, a small conversation contesting between the two about who’d start this showdown, as Bronson Daniels took center stage in the ring, and Madison stayed on the outside as ‘Runnin’ faded out, both teams ready to begin! )
Stephie Love: AND THEIR OPPONENTS… WEIGHING IN AT 330 POUNDS… THE TEAM OF MADISON KALINE, AND BROONNSOOONN DANIEELLLSSSSSS!!!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And we are underway in this Dynasty, tag team match-up here, as Bronson Daniels looks to be starting us off from his side; against Kirk Redwood of the Off-Brand Amphetamines!
Jake Mercer: And interesting match up between two very complete EAW Elitists, as Bronson and Kirk waste no time with theatrics; quickly making their way to the center of the ring and locking up, a test of strength between two decently meaty men!
Flannery McCoy: Though between the two, Bronson seems to have the early DISADVANTAGE as Kirk is pushing him… Inwards? So pull would be the better choice of words, as Kirk Redwood is pulling Bronson towards his corner as Daniels seems to be attempting to pull away, but with Solomon’s long each outwards to Kirk, you can see where the gameplan of the OBA is!
TAG!
Stew-O: And Solomon gets the tag! Solomon tagging in VERY early as Kirk still has both his grips on Bronson, making sure to keep him from tagging out to Madison as a rebuttal, with Solomon now closing in – BEFORE LANDING a CRISP RIGHT HAND TO THE JAW OF BRONSON!
Jake Mercer: Kirk Redwood thankfully stepping out of the way before he had the possibility of getting ANY of that collision, as Kirk exits the ring accordingly after helping his partner out, Solomon now firmly in control as Bronson grabs his jaw; clearly in a state of shock as he falls on top of the bottom rope!
Flannery McCoy: And Solomon noticing this decides to just STAMP his boot on top of Bronson’s head, pushing Daniels’s neck onto the rope and subsequently choking him up; though the ref noticing such as he QUICKLY gives Solomon a five count!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
FIVE!
Stew-O: And Solomon taking the bulk of the five count as he finally gives Bronson some leniency, Daniels rolling away from the ropes as he grabs at his throat, trying to regain his breath as Solomon is looking to slowly dissect and take down his opponent, with Kirk cheering him on from the side!
Jake Mercer: And the complete opposite reaction from Bronson’s corner, Madison clearly recognizing he was down and out early as she extends her hand for a tag out; with Daniels trying to crawl over for assistance quickly, but with Solomon lurking… That won’t go so well.
Flannery McCoy: A great prediction from you that certainly cashed out, as Solomon now PEELS Bronson from the mat by his hair; pulling him slowly up to his feet as Daniels can only follow along, Stane looking to lift Daniels into a full vertical position – but with some resistance now from Bronson, who is sending elbows into the gut of Stane; trying to stagger him long enough to make a tag, AND BRONSON WITH A PUSH BACK; INTO A CHOP RIGHT ONTO STANE’S CHEST!
Stew-O: And Solomon staggered backwards now, Bronson turning back to his corner as he slowly staggers forward, looking for the tag – BUT AS MADISON ALMOST GETS THE TAG IN; SOLOMON GRABS BRONSON AT THE NICK OF TIME AND PULLS HIM BACKWARDS, ELBOWING THE BACK OF BRONSON’S HEAD!
Jake Mercer: And that looked ugly as Bronson is wobbling on his feet, Stane taking him from his back as he puts in a waist lock, Solomon looking for more hard hitting offense, as he PULLS Bronson off his feet for a german suplex –
Flannery McCoy: BUT BRONSON STAYS UP! Bronson flipping back onto his feet as he staggers backwards, Solomon ENTIRELY unaware even with Kirk trying to yell at him; as Bronson has to move quick, Bronson NEEDS to do something fast, as Daniels turns to the ropes behind him; springboarding off of them, TO CONNECT WITH A BEAUTIFUL PELE KICK TO THE SKULL OF SOLOMON, BOTH ELITIST NOW DOWN ON THE MAT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Stew-O: And here comes the crawling game, with both Elitist’s staggered, Kirk AND Madison are calling for their respective partners as the first to get a tag here is likely the one to take advantage; with Solomon being the first to begin the crawl, with Bronson just BARELY falling behind in the chase back to his corner, Kirk reaching his hand all the way out; PLEADING for a tag in from his partner – BUT BRONSON DANIEL WITH A LEAP OF FATE, JUMPING OUT AND CONNECTING WITH MADISON KALINE’S HAND, KALINE GOT THE TAG! KALINE IS IN!
Jake Mercer: And as Madison is entering the ring, Solomon BARELY gets Kirk Redwood to tag himself in as well, as Stane rolls out of the ring, Kirk trying to rush inside of the ring and make it to Kaline – BUT THE MOMENT KIRK STEPS INSIDE MADISON MEETS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE! But Kirk, still shocked, deciding to quickly make his way up back to his feet again and meet Kaline – ONLY TO BE KNOCKED DOWN WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! AS KIRK GETS UP FOR A THIRD TIME, MADISON LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE AS KIRK BRACES FOR IMPACT – But Madison just fakes him out, staring at him as she grins; Kirk untensing, JUST TO MEET A SLAP TO THE FACE FROM MADISON KALINE!
Flannery McCoy: A little bit of disrespect coming from Kaline’s side, as Redwood is staggered backwards following the POWER of that slap, Madison still getting some effected offense out of it as she pulls Kirk Redwood by his head, moving him towards the corner opposing both her own and Redwood’s own, keeping the fight one on one for now as Madison peels both of Kirk’s arms behind the top rope, teeing him up – BEFORE CHOPPING HIM RIGHT IN THE CHEST!
Jake Mercer: And that chops echo RUNG across the arena, and with that instant red welt on Kirk Redwood’s chest is just another sign of how much Madison Kaline put into that –
SNAP!
Jake Mercer: CHOP, AND ANOTHER CHOP FROM MADISON KALINE WHICH SENDS KIRK TO HIS KNEES! Madison not holding back as even she needs to wave off her hand, showing just how much the power she’s been putting into each of her blows; with Solomon Stane now getting up in his corner, would it be too early to say that Solomon might already need to get in there? :lupe:
Flannery McCoy: Well that’s only for the future to tell as Kirk now surely would want to be out of here as soon as humanly possible, but Madison has no plans on letting that slide; as she slowly begins to back up, sizing Kirk up; BEFORE LAUNCHING A KICK RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF KIRK’S HEAD – BUT KIRK DUCKS IT! KIRKS DUCKS THE KICK!
Jake Mercer: Madison did NOT expect that, as she spins her body around entirely; staggered as she tries to face Kirk again and keep him under control – BUT KIRK UP TO HIS FEET QUICKLY AS HE JUMPS UP AND STABS MADISON WITH A HUGE BACKSTABBER, SENDING HER TO THE FLOOR!
Stew-O: And Kirk with a PRIME opportunity now, as Solomon looks over to see if his partner needs a tag out as Redwood declines, clearly wanting to take Madison out on his own as Stane lets his partner go to finish the job; as Kirk pins Madison against the mat on her stomach, reaching an arm around her throat, BEFORE LOCKING IN A CHOKE HOLD ONTO KALINE!
Stew-O: And Kaline not doing so well now, with Kirk making sure that hold is locked in tight; it’s no longer looking like this match is fully turned in the direction of her and Bronson anymore, with OBA beginning to garner some momentum, Solomon hopping off of the apron JUST as Bronson makes it to his feet and begins to climb his own!
Jake Mercer: And with Solomon patrolling the outside, Kirk continues doing work on the inside as he SLOWLY begins lifting Madison off the mat, chokehold still placed FIRMLY on his opponent as Kirk reaches a full vertical position with Madison in tow, making sure she wears herself out trying to escape the hold – BEFORE PUSHING HER TO THE ROPES, MADISON REBOUNDING FRONT FIRST AS SHE TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO A HIGH KNEE LIFT FROM KIRK REDWOOD! Madison Kaline stunned on her feet, disoriented by the knee from Kirk as Redwood places another into Kaline’s gut, Redwood lifting Madison into a pumphandle position – BEFORE LANDING A CRISP PUMPHANDLE POWERBOMB, TRANSITIONING INSTANTLY INTO THE COVER!!!
OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Jake Mercer: And Bronson trying to jump in and break the hold – BUT SOLOMON CATCHES HIS LEG, STOPPING HIM FROM GETTING TO THE PIN!!!!!!
THHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE—-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MADISON KICKS OUT, SAVING THE MATCH! And a moment of relief from Bronson, who kicks off Solomon from behind; as Daniels slides out of the ring, Solomon and Bronson now beginning to brawl as the two exchange blows, neither one letting up!
Stew-O: But with the action in the ring one on one, Madison Kaline might’ve kicked out; but she’s still hurting here, and Kirk Redwood is looking to take advantage; as he STALKS his opponent, Madison Kaline slowly getting up and yet she’s entirely unaware of Kirk behind her – AS KIRK NOW CATCHES HER FROM BEHIND, GRABBING AHOLD OF HER WRIST FROM BEHIND WHILST MAINTAINING CONTROL OF HER WAIST, BEFORE KIRK LAUNCHES MADISON OVER HIM; LANDING A MASSIVE GERMAN SUPLEX, THE SUPLEX HE CALLS ‘THE BASTARDPLEX’ CONNECTING BEAUTIFULLY, AS HE TRANSITIONS INSTANTLY INTO THE COVER!!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
TTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THHHHHR—-
Jake Mercer: AND ANOTHER KICK OUT FROM KALINEEEEE!!!!!
Stew-O: HUGE, AND KIRK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! Clearly irritated Madison is staying in this match; Redwood KNOWS what needs to be done, as Solomon on the outside was LAID OUT by Bronson with a HUGE superkick over the barricade, the brawl subsiding with a clear winner leaving Kirk being left tagless for now as this match is ENTIRELY in his hands, with Kirk now CALLING Madison up, Kaline only being able to follow his orders as she staggers up to her feet, putting herself in PERFECT position for the final move in Kirk’s arsenal to put this match to rest, as Kirk RUNS to the ropes, JUMPING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AS HE PROPELS HIMSELF TOWARDS MADISON, LOOKING TO APPLY HIS SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH FINISHING MANEUVER, ‘50. CALLLLL’—
Flannery McCoy: ‘AFTERLIFEEEEEEEE!!!’ MADISON KALINE CAUGHT KIRK MID-AIR WITH THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL, AS BOTH ELITIST’S ARE DOWN AND OUT, MADISON NOT BEING ABLE TO ROLL FOR A TAG… BUT BRONSON’S ON THE APRON – BRONSON’S CALLING FOR THE TAG!
Jake Mercer: And Madison sees it! Madison knows that she needs to get the fresher of the duo into this match, as she slowly crawls over to her corner… BEFORE MAKING THE TAG! BRONSON IS LEGAL, BRONSON IS IN THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: And with Bronson in this match, HE HAS A CLEAR OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THE BOW AND RIBBON ON THIS MATCH UP AND SEAL IT FOR GOOD, HAVING TAKEN CARE OF SOLOMON – IT’S ONE MAN TO BEAT! AS BRONSON NOW, SIZING KIRK REDWOOD UP WHO CAN BARELY GET TO A KNEE; CALLING FOR HIS ELBOW AS THE ENTIRE CROWD KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR, BRONSON RUNNING FORWARD –
Jake Mercer: ‘MICKEY I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFFFFF!!!’ ALL IT TAKES IS ONE MOVE FROM BRONSON AND THE TIDES ARE LOOKING TO BE CHANGED PERMANENTLY, AS BRONSON FLIPS OVER A NOW LIFELESS KIRK REDWOOD, LOOKING FOR THE COVER!!!
OOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THHRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
( “Runnin” By 21 Savage began BLASTING through the speakers, as Bronson Daniels quickly pulls himself off a very hurt Kirk Redwood who rolls to the outside, the referee quickly grabbing his hand; though Daniels not raising it yet as he awaits his partner, Madison Kaline to enter the ring on the opposing side of the ring; showing some merit for her work before BOTH of their arms are raised in the center of the ring, the crowd in a mix of boo’s and cheers for this moment! )
Jake Mercer: And they said this team wouldn’t be able to co-exist, in my opinion, they worked out PERFECTLY! Bravo to both Bronson Daniels and Madison Kaline; but before we skim past them, OBA had a great performance tonight; nothing to drag them down, both Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood are AMAZING Elitist’s, and one loss will NOT drag either of them down – especially against valiant competitors like Madison Kaline and Bronson Daniels!
Flannery McCoy: Agreed, all four parties played their parts well, just two Elitist’s did better than the others! Congratulations to the winners tonight, garnering momentum en route to the SPECTACLE that is Grand Rampage, as allies can turn enemies; only time will tell.
(Eventually, the ring would be completely cleared up, besides one man; Bronson Daniels. While holding onto his ribs, he makes his way over to the ropes and places his hand on the very top rope, looking to exit the ring. However, he would notice something, and take a few steps back…)
Stew-O: And what a fight Bronson Daniels gave here, clearly wincing in pain from this match, but standing tall at the end-
Flannery McCoy: Whoa, whoa, whoa but look at this! It’s Ruler behind him! Ruler is setting him up for that spinning heel kick!
(Bronson Daniels, still facing the stage, would tilt his head to somewhat look behind him… eventually, Bronson would quickly turn around and get his arms up, only to realize that Ruler’s attempt at the ‘Revolutionizer’ was merely a fakeout. Ruler’s leg leaves the ground, however, nothing more than that. He attemped to psyche Bronson Daniels out and promptly succeeded. He caught him off guard, and made him react, which amuses Ruler heavily. However, that amusement does not last long. As he lowers his leg, he stares directly at Bronson, who returns the favor. The two burn holes through one another with their glares, staring each other down in the center of the ring, even getting closer to trash tlak one another. It’s clear Bronson and Ruler begin to heat up once more, their recent history together getting more and more fired up, however, Ruler would cancel their staredown prematurely. After pushing Bronson back slightly, Ruler would make his way over to the corner of the ring, bending down to pick up an EAW-branded microphone. Facing Bronson once more, he makes his way back to the center of the ring, before lifting the mic up to his lips.)
Ruler: Bronson… I’m glad you saw that coming. I’m glad you knew I was going to do something. I’m glad that you were well equipped for Ruler coming back to haunt you. That’s exactly what I wanted from you. For the sole reason that I hope you know we are FAR from done. Operation: Doomsday was the very beginning of the story between us. It wasn’t a one-and-done, you weren’t just going to beat me then dispose of me. You’ll come to find that I die very hard. That’s why I did what I did last week, Bronson, and instead of telling you this elsewhere I wanted to tell you directly to your face. I. Haven’t. Forgot. I’m not content with just hurting you but not coming out on top, I – just as I promised months ago – will make you feel every bit of embarrassment you forced me to feel when you stood me up. I gave you the offer of a century, and now, I’m making sure that you feel it even harder. It would have just been a very exposing victory, but now, I’m not just doing that. I am taking away your entire season plans. Because, just as I said, I did not forget.
Ruler: So, if it means settling the score with you around 28 other Elitists all vying for the same opportunity to throw one another over the top rope, shooting their shot into the main event of Pain For Pride, then so be it. I will do it. That’s my goal here, at least partially. No doubt my goal is to win it. Why wouldn’t I? That is something we should all be striving for, and it’s something only I will get. Above all else I am looking to WIN the Grand Rampage. But when it comes to you and I, Bronson? I want to personally make sure you don’t have that privilege. I am going to make sure, by my hand, that you walk out of Grand Rampage disappointed, and upset, once again this season failing to get the job done when it truly matters. I am going to eliminate you MYSELF. I will throw you over that top rope, and steal all of your Season dreams right from your hands, snatching them from your grasp, and leaving you hopeless on the outside of the ring. Spitting in your dreams’ face just as you spat in mine. Beautiful irony, Bronson.
(The crowd would immediately hail down boos.)
Ruler: The last Marquee Event will be erased from history. Nothing more than something that… did not happen. It will not happen again. It will not matter in the grand scheme of things; one victory does not mean as much as you think it does. That’s the moral of this story. You were elated to get the victory that you did. You were over the moon. You were struggling throughout the entire week as I was not giving you a moment to breathe, and that sweet sense of relief hit… you thought I was done. I’m going to apply even more pressure now. I am going to do what I intended to do weeks ago. I intend to break, deconstruct, the man I could have constructed. I could have given you legs to stand on and now I will make sure there is nothing for those legs to uphold. Not your dreams. Not your desires. Not your World Heavyweight Fantasies. It will be I instead of you. It will be Ruler instead of Bronson. The scene was saw at Operation: Doomsday will equate to a mere pat on Bronson’s back for the nice work he put in, ultimately falling short when it comes time to decide who really is at the top after all. Grand Rampage will be your own worst nightmare.
(Ruler, very close up to Bronson, stares him deep in the eye. Many normal men, men who hadn’t been born for this industry, could never say such a thing to a man like Bronson face-to-face, thus showing how much Ruler truly believes his words. He stares a HOLE through him. Though, it wouldn’t last long. Bronson quickly snatches the mic to a large portion of “oooh” sounds. Bronson, not caring to give Ruler any respect, then begins to talk himself.)
Bronson Daniels: Is that so, huh? You’re gonna keep the pressure on me, little guy? Let me give you a receipt for last week…
Stew-O: AND BRONSON DROPS THE MIC… BEFORE LAYING RULER OUT WITH A HUGE BATMAN PUNCH! RULER HITS THE GROUND LIKE A SACK OF BRICKS, HOLDING ONTO HIS JAW, AS BRONSON IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO SHOWBOAT TO THE CROWD, BEATING HIS CHEST! RULER CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED!!!
Flannery McCoy: AND NOW BRONSON DANIELS LEAVES THE RING, AS RULER SCURRIES TO HIS FEET! HE LOOKS TO CHASE OFF BRONSON, BUT STOPS AT THE ROPES, KICKING THE BOTTOM!
(Ruler stares a hole through Bronson, looking to chase after him, however…)
Crowd: :blessed: :blessed:!!!
(‘Trophies’ by Drake blares through the speakers as the crowd begins to cheer. Ruler’s attention immediately looks up to the ramp. Joso’s graphics would begin to play on the titantron, as Bronson walks up the ramp.)
Jake Mercer: Guys, guys! Let’s not forget… Ruler IS facing Joso… and Bronson may have just SCREWED him over, for no reason!!!
Flannery McCoy: You are absolutely right about the first thing, Jake, Ruler’s matchup against Joso is up next; he has no time to waste with Bronson Daniels right now! He chooses not to stay in the ring, because this is a match he definitely needs!
(Bronson Daniels would smirk as he raises up his hands as if he were Kevin Hart, giving Ruler a cocky “you can’t blame me” expression. Meanwhile, on the stage, Joso would begin to walk out through the curtains. He stands on top of the stage, and poses, however is soon interrupted. He slowly lowers his pose as he sees Bronson walking past him, as his head slowly tracks Bronson’s movements. Bronson also keeps an eye on Joso, another one of his opponents, tiredly and slowly nodding to himself. They have a small staredown, before eventually parting ways. Joso would begin to walk down the ramp, focusing on Ruler now, before reaching the bottom of the ramp. He leaps onto the apron, before entering the ring. Joso goes to the top rope, before posing once more, as Ruler stands in his corner holding his jaw.)
Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM BRONX, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN 206 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE NEW ERA’…JOSO!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Joso had his shot at challenging Limmy Monaghan for the World Heavyweight Championship at Grand Rampage, but Scott Diamond ended up beating him to the punch. Thus, he had to resort to the alternative and that’s competing in the Grand Rampage match. To me, I think that Joso is a huge favorite going into this match.
Stew-O: I can see that, Jake. Joso had an amazing performance against Scott Diamond at Operation: Doomsday. He had a great reign as Interwire Champion. There is no ceiling with this man. Future World Champion is written all over him and winning Grand Rampage could help him get there.
Flannery McCoy: This isn’t Grand Rampage, but a match with Ruler, who had gone through that heated confrontation with Bronson Daniels could be something that he was not prepared for.
Jake Mercer: Personally, I would have LOVED to see Ruler go back and find Bronson Daniels. Like, beaten him up a bit before Grand Rampage. That would be something cool to see. :drakelike:
Flannery McCoy: :francis:
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: With this match underway, the two Elitists inside the ring are walking sideways in a circle as they look for their opening! Then, they run towards each other, going for a lock up as Joso grabs Ruler by his wrist and goes right behind the former New Breed Champion! He applies the wristlock, but Ruler manages to reach behind and get Joso in a side headlock – no! Instead, Ruler grabs Joso by underneath his chin! He has his elbow wrapped underneath Joso’s chin and connects with a snapmare on the former Interwire Champion! Ruler extends his leg back before delivering a harsh kick to the spine– NO! JOSO MANAGES TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY AS HE ROLLS UP RULER! BUT, BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN GET IN POSITION FOR THE COUNT, RULER GETS HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET! JOSO AND RULER GO AFTER EACH OTHER AT THE SAME TIME AS RULER LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE! BUT, JOSO DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AS HE RUNS TO THE ROPES, SPRINGBOARDS HIMSELF OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTS WITH HURRICANRANA!
Flannery McCoy: Not quite, Stew! Ruler used the momentum of Joso’s hurricanrana to completely land back on his feet! Joso is looking at Ruler with his eyes widening in disbelief as Ruler maintains such a serious glare to his face! Joso has little to no time to process that situation as he gets himself back to his feet! The two Elitists walk sideways in a circle, looking for an opening as Joso runs after Ruler, who looks to connect with a clothesline! But, Joso blocks the clothesline by hitting a high knee as that takes Ruler back! Ruler regains his balance as he goes right after Joso, BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK AS THAT TAKES RULER BACK! HE PULLS RULER BY HIS ARM BEFORE GETTING A GOOD GRASP OF THE OTHER ONE! HE GETS RULER IN A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK POSITION, BUT RULER IS ABLE TO TWIST HIMSELF OUT, DELIVERING A HARSH KICK TO JOSO’S STOMACH BEFORE PULLING HIM IN, LIFTING HIM UP AND CONNECTING WITH A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX! Joso finds himself in a seated position as Ruler finds himself back to his feet! Ruler follows that up with a superkick to the face of a seated Joso as that takes him back! Ruler goes for a pin!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWW–
Jake Mercer: Joso with a kick out! Ruler is shaking his head! He knew that it’s going to take a lot more to take down Joso! Ruler sits Joso up as he begins to take a step back before launching himself at Joso, connecting with a giant shoot kick to the spine of the former Interwire Champion! BY THE LOOK ON JOSO’S FACE, THAT MUST HAVE HURT! BUT, RULER EXTENDS HIS LEG BACK BEFORE DELIVERING ANOTHER SHOOT KICK TO THE SPINE OF JOSO! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! HE EXTENDS HIS LEG BACK, SHAKING IT AS THE CROWD ANTICIPATES THIS ONE PARTICULAR SHOOT KICK AS RULER THEN DELIVERS A SHOOT KICK THAT IS MORE VICIOUS THAN THE OTHER ONES BEFORE! HE GRABS JOSO BY HIS HAIR AND GETS HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET! But, Joso is connecting with shoot kicks on his own and to the legs of the former New Breed Champion! Joso connects with small shoot kicks to the side of Ruler’s right leg! But, Ruler connects with a headbutt that sends Joso back to the horizontal set of ropes! Ruler grabs Joso by his wrist as he whips him to the set of ropes across from him! But, Joso counters the whip and sends Ruler to the ropes! Joso runs after Ruler, connecting with a dropkick to the midsection as that sends Ruler to one knee!
Stew-O: Joso takes another step back as he looks to connect with a knee strike to the forehead of Ruler! But, Ruler manages to lift Joso over his head! But, Joso manages to land on the apron! This is the type of thing that you’ll be seeing during the Grand Rampage match, ladies and gentlemen! These men and women are going to be looking for ways to save themselves from elimination! Joso grabs Ruler by his neck, so that the back of Ruler’s neck is against the ropes! JOSO CATAPULTS RULER FORWARD AS JOSO QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP OF THE TURNBUCKLE! HE WASTES NO TIME AS HE CONNECTS WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF RULER’S NECK! THIS CAUSES RULER TO FALL TO AN ALL FOURS POSITION AS JOSO LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A CURB STOMP TO THE BACK OF RULER’S HEAD, BUT RULER ENDS UP TWISTING HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET, BEFORE PULLING JOSO CLOSER AND CONNECTING WITH ‘WILL OF NICHOLAS!’
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWW–
Flannery McCoy: Joso with a kick out! Ruler gets Joso up to his feet as he has his back faced against the corner! Ruler gets Joso by his waist and connects with a German suplex – BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO FLIP HIMSELF TO THE MIDDLE ROW OF THE CORNER! HE MANAGES TO USE BOTH OF HIS ARMS TO GET HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! RULER TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AS JOSO FLIES FROM THE TOP ROPE, NAILING A POISONRANA AS THAT SPIKES RULER ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! :damn: Joso is quick on his feet! Ruler is slowly following Joso, but Joso is able to take him down to one knee with a thrust kick! Joso runs to the horizontal set of ropes to his side before connecting with a springboard backflip inverted DDT on Ruler! Joso gets up as he sees that Ruler is finding his way back to his feet and Joso takes him down with a dropkick! Joso follows that up by running towards him and connecting with a running shooting star press as Joso goes for the pin!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWW–
Jake Mercer: Ruler with a kick out! Joso gets Ruler up to his feet before going for several knees against the ribs of the former New Breed Champion! Joso is able to back him to the ropes, BUT RULER SHOVES JOSO BACK, TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN HIMSELF UP! BUT, JOSO GOES RIGHT AFTER HIM, NAILING HIM WITH A HIGH KNEE STRIKE, BUT RULER IS ABLE TO PUSH JOSO’S KNEE BACK! RULER LAUNCHES HIMSELF FORWARD WITH A FOREARM, BUT JOSO DUCKS IT, CONNECTS WITH A THRUST KICK TO THE BACK OF RULER’S KNEE AS THAT KNOCKS HIM DOWN TO ONE OF HIS KNEES! THEN, JOSO HAS HIM IN POSITION FOR THE BACK-TO-BACK BACKBREAKER – NO! JOSO DROPS DOWN TO HIS KNEES AS HE LOOKS TO CATCH RULER WITH A BACKSLIDE PIN! BUT, RULER FLIPS HIMSELF, LANDING ON HIS KNEES AS HE MANAGES TO GET JOSO IN A FRONT HEADLOCK POSITION! Ruler begins to unload with some stiff punches to the back of Joso’s neck! Slowly, Ruler begins to get his way back to his feet. Still, he has Joso in a front headlock as he begins to connect with a series of knees to the ribs before running back to the vertical set of ropes and nailing Joso with a–
Stew-O: No! Joso runs after Ruler, nailing him with a knee as that stops Ruler’s momentum! Joso runs back to the horizontal set of ropes, looking to connect with a high dropkick, Joso misses by an inch as Ruler remains standing! He grabs Joso by his legs and tries to turn Ruler into his stomach! I think that Ruler is looking to apply the Boston crab on the former Interwire Champion! But, Joso is trying to twist himself out of the clutches of Ruler! RULER BEGINS TO STOMP THE BACK OF JOSO’S SKULL! WITH THAT, RULER IS ABLE TO APPLY THE BOSTON CRAB ON JOSO! JOSO IS IN A BIT OF TROUBLE AT THE MOMENT AS HE’S TRYING TO CLUTCH FOR THE BOTTOM ROPE! MEANWHILE, RULER IS LOOKING TO SIT ON JOSO’S LOWER BACK, TRYING TO ADD PRESSURE THERE AND MAKE THINGS EVEN MORE CHALLENGING FOR JOSO! JOSO IS TRYING TO FIGHT THROUGH THE PAIN! Joso is trying to figure out his way out of this! Now, while it doesn’t seem like it, the pressure of this Boston crab could cause Joso to pass out due to the pain! That’s the last thing that needs to happen at the moment!
Flannery McCoy: Every other competitor in the Grand Rampage match should be on a look out for these two Elitists from the Dynasty brand! To me, I feel like they are the ones to look out for!
Jake Mercer: Now, that’s pretty bold, Flann. Honestly, anyone, but Bronson Daniels. I’ll even settle for the janitor that cleans up after the show over Bronson Daniels.
Stew-O: Joso and Ruler would both be intriguing winners. I feel like this could be one of the most interesting Grand Rampages in recent memory. I think that we got an amazing crop of Elitists from the Dynasty brand! Joso has been in the eyes of everyone and especially, since his performance against Scott Diamond at Operation: Doomsday, that should speak loud enough about how much Joso can take. On the other hand, Ruler. Slowly, he’s been lurking in the shadows, looking for his opportunity to strike. He put on a fantastic performance at Operation: Doomsday against Bronson Daniels – even broke that man’s hand!
Jake Mercer: I played that moment over and over again, Stew. It lives rent free in my mind. You can hear the crowd stomping and clapping in a rhythmic fashion as Joso is feeding off that energy, trying to regain the strength to fight through the pain! He is dragging himself to that bottom rope as Ruler knows that Joso is getting closer to the bottom rope! He is trying to drag Joso’s body away from that bottom rope, but Joso manages to roll himself under the legs of Ruler! He rolls up the former New Breed Champion! Is Joso looking to steal a victory right here!?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Ruler rolls himself back to his feet! Joso does the same thing! Joso runs towards Ruler, nailing him with a shotgun dropkick as that sends Ruler back into the corner! He connects with a dropkick to the face of Ruler before using Ruler’s body to backflip himself back into the corner! Ruler staggers forward as Joso grabs him and connects with a beautiful leg hook gutwrench suplex! Joso has that bridge applied, but Ruler manages to bridge himself out before the referee could get into position for the count! He and Joso twist themselves out of the pinfall attempt, but Joso kicks Ruler in the gut before pulling him closer and hooking him by the leg! He lifts Ruler up and it seems like Joso might be looking for a fisherman’s suplex, but Ruler manages to get himself down from the position! He has Joso by his wrist before Ruler pulls the former Interwire Champion towards him, nailing him with a forearm to the face! This causes Joso to drop back, but Ruler still maintains control of the wrist as he nails Joso with another forearm to the face! This time, Joso drops down to his knees! But, look at this, Flannery!
Flannery McCoy: RULER STILL HAS CONTROL OF JOSO’S WRIST AND I’M NOT SURE WHAT HE’S DECIDING TO DO! BUT, HE BEGINS TO GENTLY KICK JOSO IN THE FACE, ALMOST LIKE HE’S TRYING TO SEE IF JOSO’S DEAD. HE IS TRYING TO SEE IF JOSO IS GOING TO FIGHT BACK, BUT JOSO SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE OUT OF IT FOR THE TIME BEING! RULER BEGINS TO SHOVE JOSO BACK INTO POSITION, BUT HE STILL HAS CONTROL OF THE WRIST! NOW, HE GRABS JOSO BY THE OTHER WRIST AS –
Jake Mercer: HE BEGINS TO STOMP ON THE FACE OF JOSO! RULER IS STOMPING THE LIVING HECK OUT OF JOSO’S FACE! JOSO HAS NO WAY TO DEFEND HIMSELF AS RULER USES JOSO’S WRIST TO PULL HIM UP AND NOW, WE SEE THAT RULER IS GOING FOR THE SWINGING REVERSE STO. I BELIEVE THAT RULER CALLS THAT THE ‘BLOODRAYNE MAKER,’ BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF POSITION! HE TAKES A STEP BACK BEFORE NAILING RULER WITH A SUPERKICK AS THAT KNOCKS RULER BACK A BIT! RULER GOES AFTER JOSO, BUT JOSO GRABS HIM AND CONNECTS WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! JOSO HOPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND STANDS HIMSELF ON THE APRON! HE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A 450° SPLASH AS HE LANDS ON RULER! JOSO WITH THE PIN!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
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Stew-O: Ruler with a kick out to two! Now, that was a thing of beauty! Can we get a replay of that?
(REPLAY: A replay of Joso on the apron as he hops off the top rope and connects with a 450° splash on Ruler. Then, a slow replay of that same spot begins to play.)
(Back to ringside.)
Flannery McCoy: That was gorgeous. :wow: Joso looks down at Ruler! I think that he’s aware that it’s going to take a lot to take down Ruler! Ruler has been in a spot, where he’s trying to break out. Grand Rampage would be a fantastic way of breaking out of the pack and proving that he’s legit! Ruler is an amazing talent and someone who could be World Champion one day, but there’s no harm in getting help getting there! Joso finds his way back to his feet as he gets Ruler back to his feet, but Ruler SHOVES Joso back into the horizontal set of ropes! But, JOSO RUNS BACK TO RULER, WHO LOOKS TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SPINNING BACKFIST, BUT JOSO DUCKS AS HE MANAGES TO GRAB RULER AROUND HIS WAIST! HE THROWS HIM BACK WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! BUT, RULER MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET! HE RUNS AFTER JOSO, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH SOME DOUBLE AXE HANDLES! EACH TIME, JOSO LOOKS TO RISE BACK TO HIS FEET, RULER IS THERE WITH A DOUBLE AXE HANDLE! JOSO GETS TO HIS FEET AS RULER CONNECTS WITH A BACK THRUST KICK AS RULER PICKS UP JOSO, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A BRAINBUSTER! JOSO GETS DROPPED ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! RULER CRAWLS OVER FOR ANOTHER PIN FALL ATTEMPT!
OOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: Joso with a kick out! Ruler finds his way back to his feet as he grabs Joso up! Now, Ruler is getting Joso into a powerbomb position! Ruler goes to lift Joso up, but Joso is being a bit stubborn! He is refusing for Ruler to connect with a powerbomb! Ruler looks to lift up Joso again, but Joso has his feet planted to the ground, not going anywhere! RULER LIFTS UP JOSO AGAIN, BUT JOSO DROPS DOWN TO ONE KNEE! INSTEAD, IT’S JOSO WHO PICKS UP RULER IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY SLAM AS HE TURNS THAT INTO A SITOUT SIDE POWERSLAM! HE CALLS THAT ‘RUNAWAY’ – NO! RULER ALLOWS FOR JOSO TO FLIP HIM OVER AS RULER FINDS HIS WAY INTO A SEATED POSITION! HE TRIPS JOSO FORWARD AS HE FALLS FLAT ON HIS FACE! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE RULER IS LOOKING TO APPLY AN INDIAN DEATHLOCK ON THE FORMER INTERWIRE CHAMPION! RULER BEGINS TO CLUB THE BACK OF JOSO’S HEAD BEFORE RULER REACHES OVER TO LOCK THE SUBMISSION HOLD ON JOSO!
Stew-O: Now, that is a very innovative transition there, Jake! Joso finds himself in some trouble as this move might be a bit challenging to get himself out of than the Boston crab! With the Indian deathlock, his entire body is trapped! The referee is asking Joso if he wants to submit, but Joso is shaking his head no! No, Joso wants to continue this match! He is not looking to throw in the towel! He knows that a loss during the road to Grand Rampage could cause the competition to look down on him, count him out! He wants the smoke from the competition! He wants an opportunity to showcase himself and prove that he more than belongs here! That he deserves a place in the main event! The same thing with Ruler, who continues to add more pressure to the Indian deathlock! He sees that Joso is in pain! He knows that this could be the one that passes out ‘The New Era!’
Flannery McCoy: Come on, Stew! Joso is a fighter! He’s been fighting his entire life! While it might be good to preserve his energy before Grand Rampage, Joso seems like he wouldn’t want to do that! He knows that everyone is going to watch him! Everyone is going to want to see what the ‘hype’ is about. Of course, he is going into this match to let everyone know what’s up! Joso is trying to rock himself back-and-forth, trying to look for a way out of this move! Now, Ruler has a tall frame. He might not have a very tight application of the Indian deathlock, but the move is doing damage! That’s for sure!
Jake Mercer: According to their profiles, both men are exactly six-feet tall. However, Ruler has these long limbs! He is able to reach further than Joso! He is able to get more distance while Joso might struggle with that! Joso continues to rock himself and honestly, I’m not sure what he’s planning to do with that but – he manages to get the tip of his foot on the bottom rope behind Ruler! How in the world did he do that?
Stew-O: It was away from Ruler’s radar, but Joso’s toes are on the bottom rope as Ruler has no other choice, but to release the hold!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! RELEASE THE HOLD, RULER!
Flannery McCoy: Ruler was not quite happy with that. At the same time, I think that he likes this challenge. He likes that someone with Joso’s level of talent is giving him the challenge that he desires. I feel like this could cause Ruler to think a bit more on how he could take down Joso and win this match! Ruler is up to his feet as he grabs Joso and throws him through the middle rope and out of the ring! :lupe:
Jake Mercer: Ruler rolls underneath the bottom rope as he grabs hold of Joso! He raises up the former Interwire Champion before slamming him down with a high-angle uranage on the apron! The forcefulness of the uranage causes Joso to roll back to the ground! You can see that Joso is clutching to his spine as he looks for a way back to his feet! But, Ruler grabs Joso by his skull and throws him against the edge of the apron! Now, we see that Ruler is stomping on the grounded body of ‘The New Era,’ who isn’t looking good at the moment! He steps on the skull of Joso as extends his hands with the confidence of the world! The crowd is not too crazy about that, but Ruler is so focused on inflicting the punishment at the moment! RULER GETRS JOSO UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE GRABBING JOSO BY HIS ARM AND WHIPPING HIM TOWARDS OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE! JOSO IS TRYING TO PICK HIMSELF UP BEFORE RULER RUNS STRAIGHT TO JOSO WITH A GIANT BOOT, BUT JOSO LIFTS RULER UP AND THROWS HIM BACK–SDGKLJSKJGKSJDG
(Jake Mercer ends up finding himself on the receiving end as Ruler is on top of him, but Jake is more than fine. Ruler gets up to his feet as –)
Stew-O: JOSO WITH A CROSSBODY TO RULER AS THAT TAKES HIM BACK ONCE AGAIN! MEANWHILE, JAKE FINDS HIMSELF IN THAT COLLISION AS JOSO BEGINS TO UNLOAD ON A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION! JOSO SLAMS RULER’S FACE ON THE TOP OF THE BARRICADE AS RULER TRIES TO TAKE HIMSELF AWAY FROM THE COMMENTATING AREA! IT SEEMS LIKE THEY’RE NOT GOING TO BE FIGHTING AROUND HERE, JAKE!
(Jake Mercer adjusts his headset.)
Jake Mercer: Praise the lord, Stew! 🙏I saw my life flash before my eyes!
Flannery McCoy: It’s good that you weren’t hurt! It’s one of the cons of having our tables around here! It increases the possibility of being in the match itself! JOSO GRABS THE BACK OF RULER’S HEAD BEFORE SLAMMING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP OF THE BARRICADE! OVER AND OVER AGAIN! JOSO IS NOT GIVING RULER A CHANCE TO BREATHE! RULER GOES BACK AS JOSO JUMPS ON TOP OF THE BARRICADE BEFORE DROPPING RULER BACK WITH A DROPKICK! RULER’S SPINE COLLIDES WITH THE EDGE OF THE APRON, BUT HE MANAGES TO CATCH HIMSELF! BUT, JOSO GRABS RULER BY HIS WRIST BEFORE WHIPPING HIM FORWARD TO THE BARRICADE! Ruler is clutching to his ribs as Joso follows that up with a backstabber to Ruler! Joso gets Ruler on top of the apron as Joso gets on top of the apron! Now, what is Joso thinking about! Joso lifts Ruler up, but Ruler shoves Joso away from him as he tries to find his way back to his feet! Joso runs after Ruler, catching him with a slingblade! This takes Ruler down! Joso finds his way back to his feet before picking up Ruler and connecting with a brainbuster!
Jake Mercer: Joso rolls Ruler back inside the ring! Meanwhile, Joso quickly climbs to the top rope! Joso is situating himself on the top rope! His eyes never leave Ruler, who happens to be motionless! JOSO FLIES FROM THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A 450° SPLASH – NO! RULER MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY! BUT, JOSO MANAGES TO ROLL BACK TO HIS FEET! RULER GOES AFTER JOSO, BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK AS THAT TAKES RULER BACK! HE TRIPS THE FEET OF THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION AND HE GRABS ONE OF RULER’S ANKLES AS HE APPLIES AN ANKLE LOCK ON RULER! BUT, RULER MANAGES TO ROLL THROUGH AS HE MANAGES TO THROW JOSO FACE FIRST AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE! It’s those long limbs of Ruler that are playing into his favor going into this match! Ruler takes a step back before running and nailing a dropkick to the back of Joso’s skull! Joso manages to turn himself around as Ruler picks Joso up! Ruler connects with a side handed chop to the chest of Joso! But, Joso returns the favor by connecting with a side handed chop of his own! Ruler connects with a side handed chop, but Joso connects with another one as he tries to get himself out of the corner!
Stew-O: RULER BEGINS TO STAGGER BACK, BUT HE IS MORE THAN LOVING THIS FIGHT FROM JOSO! RULER CONNECTS WITH A SIDE HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST TO JOSO! JOSO CONNECTS WITH A PUNCH! RULER WITH A CHOP! JOSO WITH A PUNCH! RULER WITH A CHOP! JOSO WITH A PUNCH! JOSO! RULER! JOSO! RULER! JOSO! RULER! THESE TWO ELITISTS ARE TRADING SHOTS WITH EACH OTHER! THEY ARE BRINGING EVERYTHING THAT THEY GOT TO EACH OTHER! RULER CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO THE RIBS OF JOSO BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES, REBOUNDING OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTING WITH A DISCUS LARIAT – BUT, JOSO! HE DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE BEFORE RUNNING TO THOSE SAME ROPES, SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD CUTTER THAT TAKES RULER DOWN! JOSO WITH THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: Ruler kicks out! Joso slams one hand against the canvas as he rises back to his feet! HE GRABS RULER UP TO HIS FEET AS HE IS LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH ‘HEAVEN’S GATE’ – THAT PACKAGE PILEDRIVER THAT WE’VE SEEN ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS NOW! BUT, RULER MANAGES TO LIFT UP JOSO BEFORE SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH AN ALABAMA SLAM! THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE FOR RULER, WHO COULD HAVE BEEN SECONDS AWAY FROM EXPERIENCING THAT ‘HEAVEN’S GATE!’ JOSO IS CLUTCHING THE BACK OF HIS NECK AS RULER GETS TO HIS FEET! HE GRABS JOSO BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A ‘WILL OF NICHOLAS!’ RULER FINDS HIMSELF IN A SEATED POSITION, THINKING ABOUT HIS NEXT MOVE! JOSO IS LOOKING FOR A SIGN TO MAKE HIS COMEBACK IN THIS MATCH! WHICH OF THEM IS GOING TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL FIRST?!?
Jake Mercer: Ruler is the first one to get to his feet, but Joso gets to his feet shortly after! He goes right after the former New Breed Champion with a pop up knee, but Ruler pushes the knee away! Ruler swings a forearm to the face of Joso, but Joso ducks! He runs the ropes, rebounding off of them and Joso looks to take Ruler down with a springboard roundhouse, but Ruler manages to get himself out of the way! Ruler is trying to turn Joso around to his stomach! Joso scoots himself around and tries to kick Ruler away from him! Joso is trying to use his available foot to push Ruler away from him! But, Ruler begins to stomp on the face of the former Interwire Champion! He is kicking Joso in the face as Joso is trying to cover his face from these shots! Ruler is nailing him with each other! Now, Ruler picks Joso up? Is he going to connect with the ‘Bloodrayne Maker?’
Stew-O: NO! JOSO MANAGES TO FLIP HIMSELF UP AND DROP HIMSELF BEHIND! HE GRABS RULER BY HIS WAIST AND CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! JOSO SPINS HIMSELF AROUND BEFORE FOLLOWING THAT WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! BUT, RULER MANAGES TO DUCK THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! HE GRABS JOSO BY HIS WAIST AND PUSHES HIM TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES! IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! BUT, JOSO MANAGES TO CLUTCH ONTO THE ROPES, PREVENTING HIMSELF FROM ROLLING BACK! RULER GOES BACK, BUT HE ROLLS HIMSELF TO HIS FEET! RULER RUNS AFTER JOSO, BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW SHOT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THAT CAUSES THE RULER TO STAGGER BACK! RULER MANAGES TO KEEP HIS STANCE, BUT RACES AFTER JOSO! RULER LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT JOSO PICKS UP RULER AND CONNECTS ‘INCOMING SILENCE’ – THE SPIN-OUT SITOUT POWERBOMB TAKES RULER DOWN! JOSO IS UP TO HIS FEET! HE IS FEELING QUITE HYPED UP! JOSO IS PICKING UP RULER AND IT SEEMS LIKE JOSO IS CHANGING HIS APPROACH! HE’S GOING TO CONNECT WITH ‘GRATEFUL DEATH’ – THE ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER TRANSITIONED INTO A KNEE LIFT. JOSO HAS RULER UP ON HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE TRANSITIONING –
Flannery McCoy: RULER DROPS DOWN BEFORE JOSO COULD CONNECT WITH THE KNEE LIFT! RULER CONNECTS WITH ‘REVOLUTIONIZER’ – THE SPINNING BACK HEEL KICK AS THAT TAKES DOWN JOSO OUT OF COMPLETE NOWHERE! :damn: RULER HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT?
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Prices’ by Lil Uzi Vert begins to play as Ruler slowly gets off of Joso. He gets back to his feet as the referee raises his hand in victory.)
Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…THE RULER OF EVERYTHING!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Ruler just defeated the former Interwire Champion in Joso! That is impressive right there!
Stew-O: I know that things were kind of heated with him in the beginning of the match, but it was smart of him to channel the energy that didn’t get used in the whole altercation with Bronson Daniels.
Flannery McCoy: As for Joso, he competed in an amazing match up. The result could have been titled to any of these two men, but it was Ruler who caught Joso by the element of surprise with that ‘Revolutionizer’ spinning back heel kick. Like, we said when Ruler attacked the Off Brand Amphetamines, you gotta keep a look for that kick. One hit and you’re done.
( As the camera panned away from the previous action between Joso and Ruler, a new set of scenery of the backstage arena would be shown; with Michael Belfort in the forefront, walking alongside the camera as soon as he got the greenlight; wearing his usual three piece suit, looking dapper as ever, as Belfort seemed to catch a target for a possible segment; as he walked forward silently, before arriving just behind the person he was looking for. )
Michael Belfort: Excuse me, Serenity? :lupe:
( Well MAYBE Michael should make a little more noise before jumpscaring someone, as Serenity jolted up; turning a quick 180 to meet eyes with Michael, as Serenity who was previously was extremely alarmed; just seemed rather pissed off that Belfort would SCARE her like that for no reason. )
Serenity Valdez: Do you just try your best to get on my nerves, Michael? WhO DOES THAT?! Do you know that I have people trying to jump me these days, huh? If I wasn’t so careful, you might’ve gotten a VERY deserved jab to the face. :ufdup:
Michael Belfort: Sorry, Serenity; it truly wasn’t my intent to startle you at all, I just happened to catch you right before your match tonight and was hoping if you could answer some questions before you go out there tonight? :lupe:
( Serenity sighed, raising an eyebrow as she was certain she DID have a couple minutes, although did she REALLY want to spend that time answering some questions with a huge possibility rate of just ruining her day? Well… )
Serenity Valdez: You have two minutes maximum – go.
Michael Belfort: Of course, thank you Serenity! Now, as I’m sure you know; you’re name has been very popular as of late amongst all of the Dynasty news, and usually it is because of something brewing between yourself and your opponents, but last week the dissension looked to have been coming from… The Queen Bees as a faction? Would you like to comment on that?
( Belfort tilted the mic to Serenity with a curious leer in his eyes, as Serenity sighed; putting her hands on her hips as she shook her head in disappointment. )
Serenity Valdez: Isn’t part of your job as a journalist to do a little bit of RESEARCH before you ask these questions? Newsflash, Michael! I’ve already cleared the air about how The Queen Bees are mentality wise this week; but OF COURSE you’d much rather lather in one, meaningless moment rather then ask the REAL questions – like why is Cameron Ella Ava out there this week? How hard is it for Serenity Valdez to deal with these PESTS that follow her? How SCARED do you think Bethany Blue is waiting for Serenity Valdez to cash in her Empress of Elite world title match and signify the END of her reign? I single handedly just did your job better than you by naming the questions that NEVER get asked off the top of my head – but do you know what? I’ll clear the air for the FINAL time on air so all confusion should be dissipated – The Queen Bees? The Queen Bees are fine.
Serenity Valdez: One moment of turbulence isn’t going to be our breaking point; and the only reason people want to point it out so much is because they know that the ONLY people that can break up the Queen Bees are INSIDE of the Queen Bees. Sure, last week wasn’t the best for us – having to see Mei get tormented by her previous mentors, and then right after both Mei and Sierra came to me extremely emotional; extremely lost, and I had to put them in their place – because that is what FAMILY does. All that happened last week is the world getting a glimpse of the fact that The Queen Bees CARE about each other; because we have a connection that lapses over ANYTHING these other ‘groups’ in EAW can provide each other. And with that connection we all hold? That means sometimes some things will be said that nobody really means; but is that going to deter us in the future? Nada! Mei already said she’s over it, and we are on good terms; and Sierra? Sierra is just fine! We ALL are just fine.
Michael Belfort: So you’re excusing any possibility of Sierra, Mei… Or even you having a bit of turbulence with each other?
( Serenity bites her bottom lip, looking down to the ground as she didn’t necessarily answer as quickly as she could’ve; seemingly a bit deep in thought before she finally shook her head, snapping herself back to reality. )
Serenity Valdez: No, no we’re all perfectly okay. I, as a leader, can confidently say that everything is smooth sailing from here; we learn from last week and implement plans in place to make sure nothing like that will ever happen again.
Michael Belfort: I’m glad to see you seeming confident in your faction, but for my final question; is there any reason that Mei Sasaki or Sierra Bradford aren’t going to be out there for your match tonight, even with Cameron Ella Ava being announced to lurk at ringside?
( Serenity rolls her eyes, sighing for a moment as she nervously laughs; seeming a bit antsy at the question, as she avoids it entirely. )
Serenity Valdez: You’re right I DO have a match tonight, and that match is up next; so if you could EXCUSE me, I have to go out there and perform – can you perform Michael? DO YOU PERFORM?! I don’t think so. So tonight, I am going to give a sneak peak of EXACTLY what happens when you mess with the Queen Bees, and more importantly, when you mess with the EMPRESS OF ELITE, after I dribble Jay Jerry Johnson’s skull off the mat right in front of Cameron Ella Ava and give her a warning sign of trying to chase me for this Grand Rampage match with me she will NOT be getting.
Michael Belfort: Well actually, Tyrone’s been pretty certain about fully approving that match between you two-
Serenity Valdez: ZIP IT. SHUT IT. NUNYA. NOTHING. I knew this was a bad idea.
( Serenity says, shaking her head once again as she quickly walked towards Gorilla Position as her match was going to begin in a few moments, as Michael stood there, watching her walk off; clearly aware that he might’ve driven her away with his final statement as he awkwardly stood in position, before the camera finally panned towards the ring, Dynasty getting ready for in ring action! )
(Friday Night Dynasty fades in as Good For Her’ by MOTHICA ft. emlyn is heard playing through the speakers of the arena. Cameron Ella Ava is seen taking a seat at ringside with a smile on her face while she crosses her legs, interested in the match that she’s here to watch tonight. Meanwhile, Stephie Love is seen inside the ring ready to announce.)
Stephie Love: The following SINGLES MATCH is a bout scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Run This Town’ Jay-Z ft. Rihanna is heard playing through the speakers with the camera making their way over to show Serenity Valdez make her way out to the stage. She has a smirk on her face as she raises her arms in the air, basking in the moment and trash talking the fans in attendance. She eyes Cameron at ringside with a slight scowl showing, before she then begins to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring from there.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Tijuana, Mexico… weighing in at 130 pounds… she is the 2023 EMPRESS OF ELITE!!!!!!!!!!!!! SERENITY VALDEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘first death’ by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure is then heard playing through the speakers, with the crowd responding with a mixed reaction upon seeing Jay Jerry Johnson make his way out from the backstage area. He has a serious expression on his face as he scans around at the crowd in attendance here tonight, taking a moment to warm up before then proceeding to make his way down the ramp from there.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Bridgeport, Connecticut… weighing in at 206 pounds… ‘THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST’… JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go, this big time match is officially underway! The number one contender for the Interwire Championship Jay Jerry Johnson is set to go up against the Empress of Elite Serenity Valdez of The Queen Bees, with her opponent at Grand Rampage, Cameron Ella Ava, at ringside-
Jake Mercer: Uhhhhh, have you not heard Serenity these past couple of weeks??? She said it herself, the match between her and Cameron is NOT official, and if she had a choice then it’s NOT happening!
Flannery McCoy: Well, she doesn’t really have a choice anymore, does she?
Jake Mercer: …
Stew-O: Anyway, both of them make their way around the ring, AND IMMEDIATELY SERENITY CLOCKS JAY AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE FACE WITH A HARD RIGHT! She knows that she can’t beat him in a test of strength, so she wastes no time getting the offense in her favor as she begins to connect with a barrage of strikes to the face! Jay is pushed up against the ropes, trying to block and fend off the attack that’s being sent her way, but it’s not long after that Serenity transitions, grabbing him by the arm and sending him toward the ropes with an Irish whip… BEFORE SERENITY REBOUNDS OFF OF THE ROPES HERSELF AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR WHILE JAY RETURNS TO HER, CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING KNEE TO THE SKULL!
Flannery McCoy: Jay staggers backward and dips down to a knee, while Serenity makes her way over once again, GRABBING HIM BY THE HEAD AND LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP DDT- BUT JAY BRINGS SERENITY UP AND RUNS HER FORWARD BY THE WAIST, SLAMMING HER INTO THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING AND FORCING HER TO RELEASE! Serenity is backed against the corner while Jay grabs her by the arm and sends her to the opposite one to get a running start… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND SENDING HER FLYING ACROSS THE RING WITH A MONKEY FLIP! Serenity takes a hard tumble down to the ground, but quickly gets back up to her feet, BUT NOT QUICKER THAN JAY WHO SPINS AROUND AND LANDS A MASSIVE DISCUS LARIAT TO THE HEAD TO TAKE HER OUT!
Jake Mercer: Serenity once again drops to the ground and makes an effort to roll out of the ring, but Jay isn’t going to let her, grabbing her by the head and bringing her back up to her feet, BEFORE PULLING HER IN AND CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER LARIAT TO THE HEAD TO TAKE HER OUT! She’s taken back down but tries to get back up to a seated position, BUT JAY IS ALREADY BACK ON THE ATTACK TAKING A STEP FORWARD AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO HER CHEST- SERENITY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! She rolls herself up to her feet while Jay falls against the ropes to catch himself, ONLY FOR SERENITY TO GRAB HIM BY THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!
Stew-O: Serenity takes a moment to recover before she then grabs Jay by the head and brings him back up again, sending a forearm shot to the face which forces him back against the ropes! She approaches him, ONLY FOR JAY TO BOOT HER IN THE FACE TO FORCE HER BACK! He forces some distance between the two but Serenity looks to close that gap as she begins to approach him once again, BUT JAY PUSHES HIMSELF OFF OF THE ROPES BEFORE GRABBING HER AND SENDING HER THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! Jay eyes the outside while Serenity hits the mat hard, being taken down momentarily but is steadily beginning to recover back up to her feet. She knows the position that she’s in right now and is going to have to do whatever she can quickly in order to counter that. But Jay isn’t going to let that happen, LEAPING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TAKING HER OUT WITH A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY!
Flannery McCoy: Serenity is once again dropped to the mat, and you can see her immediately try and retreat by clawing at the mat and trying to pull herself away from sudden harm. But Jay is already right back up to his feet, with a flame ignited under him as he brings Serenity up once again, BEFORE GRABBING HER AROUND THE WAIST AND SENDING HER SPINE FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! Serenity gives a cry of pain while Jay pulls her away, keeping a hold of her while he sets her up once again… LOOKING TO THROW HER INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY!
Jake Mercer: But Serenity begins to fight back before it can connect, sending a barrage of elbows toward his face to force him to break free from her! Jay’s grip on her is loosened, and that gives Serenity the opportunity to slip out, BEFORE GRABBING JAY BY THE HEAD AND SENDING HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! Meanwhile the referee’s count is at five, and she knows that she’s going to have to roll him back into the ring quickly or risk a double countout, which I’m sure is not the preferable outcome for either of these Elitists.
(Serenity grabs a stunned Jay by the head and brings him back up to his feet, he makes her way around the apron and looks looks roll him back into the ring, but not before noticing Cameron Ella Ava who has made herself comfy at ringside.)
Serenity Valdez: (Off-Mic) You see this, Cameron?! You wish you had the privilege of getting beaten like this by your Empress of Elite, but you don’t! You’re not getting a match against me and the only thing you can do is deal with it!
Cameron Ella Ava: :skip:!!!
Stew-O: Serenity tries to slide Jay back into the ring, but she was so distracted with Cameron that he managed to get his bearings back and begins to send sharp elbows to the abdomen! This definitely threw a wrench into the plans of Serenity Valdez right now and Jay is now looking to take advantage, GRABBING HER BY THE HEAD AND SLAMMING HER FACE DOWN ONTO THE APRON! Jay then rolls her back into the ring and slides back in himself, BUT SERENITY MANAGES TO GET BACK UP TO HER FEET AND STEP FORWARD TO TRY FOR A SUPERKICK TO HIS JAW!
Flannery McCoy: BUT JAY MANAGES TO CATCH IT! He catches the boot right in time before spinning her around, AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A KNEE TO THE FACE! This sends Serenity down to a kneeling position while Jay pulls her in and lifts her off of the ground, LOOKING TO POSSIBLY TAKE HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A POWERBOMB- But Serenity begins to send strikes down onto the top of his head, refusing to give up! Jay tries to keep her upright, BUT SERENITY TURNS IT AROUND AND USES THE MOMENTUM TO SPIN HERSELF AROUND AND TAKE JAY DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA! Jay tumbles downward but manages to skid up to a knee, ONLY FOR SERENITY TO TRY FOR ‘EL ULTIMO BAILE’! LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT WITH THE RECOIL!
Jake Mercer: BUT JAY FINDS HIMSELF IN TIME TO SHOVE HER AWAY! Serenity falls down to the mat into a seated position, WHILE HE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO THE FACE! Close call that he manages to get out of right there as he begins to approach her, ONLY FOR SERENITY TO PERSIST AND GRAB HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE PULLING HIM INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!
Stew-O: JAY KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE! Both of them quickly get back up to their feet, with Serenity getting the moment that she needed to catch up to Jay, AND JAY REALIZES THAT AS HE GOES BEHIND HER AND TAKES HER DOWN FOR A JACKKNIFE PIN THIS TIME!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT SERENITY MANAGES TO KICK OUT THIS TIME! Jay pushes away and gets back up while Serenity follows close behind, ONLY FOR JAY TO RUN FORWARD AND TRY TO CONNECT WITH A ‘FLAMBAGE SHOT’! CLAYMORE TO THE FACE!
Jake Mercer: BUT SERENITY MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! She then boots Jay in the abdomen before grabbing her and running her to the ropes… LAUNCHING OFF OF THE ROPES AND CONNECTING WITH ‘FALL FROM GRACE’! SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER TAKES JAY DOWN TO THE CANVAS WHILE SERENITY WASTES ABSOLUTELY NO TIME HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRR-
Stew-O: BUT JAY MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Serenity does not at all seem phased by this, instead looking to inflict some more offense realizing that she’s a step closer to having this match in the bag.
(Cameron at ringside is sarcastically impressed, and Serenity has taken notice seated in the ring, glaring at her before getting back up to her feet and continuing the match against Jay.)
Flannery McCoy: Jay is trying his best to get back up to a kneeling position, but that’s only before Serenity sends a hard right to his face that leaves him rocked! She then grabs him by the head and locks in a side headlock, dropping her weight and dipping down to a knee in an attempt to bring her down to the ground. The only thing she can do right now weaken him in hopes of pulling off a huge move in the future. But Jay refuses to stay down, managing to keep himself up as he begins to send some hard shots toward her side! This allows him to slip out and grab around the waist of Serenity, BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF OF THE CANVAS AND DROPPING HER DOWN ONTO HER HEAD WITH A BIG BACK SUPLEX!
Jake Mercer: Jay isn’t done though as he rolls through, still keeping a hold of Serenity, AS HE LIFTS HER UP INTO ANOTHER BACK SUPLEX FOR GOOD MEASURE- NO! Serenity slams a back elbow into his face to force him to let go, SERENITY THEN TURNS AROUND AND GOES FOR AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD- Jay manages to duck under that! He falls backward into the corner while Serenity gets back up to her feet and begins to approach him… ONLY FOR JAY TO LAUNCH OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES AND CONNECT WITH A ‘PRETTY VISITOR’ TO PLANT SERENITY! A EXTRAORDINARY SLINGSHOT FRONT FLIP CUTTER TO TAKE THE EMPRESS OF ELITE DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH JAY HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR A PIN! WILL THIS BE IT?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREE-
Stew-O: SERENITY KICKS OUT! Jay is absolutely not receiving that very well right now, shouting at the referee and not believing what just happened. But regardless this match continues and he’s going to have to come to terms with that before Serenity takes advantage of his shock. He begins to get back up to his feet and fall backward into the corner, awaiting Serenity to get back up to her feet so he can go for something else right now, though Serenity is finding that hard to do as she slowly begins to push herself back up to her feet, probably not even knowing where she is right now. Jay begins to make his way over and set her up, what in the world could he have in mind right here…
Flannery McCoy: JAY PULLS HER IN AND ATTEMPTS TO GO FOR THE ‘PROJECT ZEPERION’! TIGER DRIVER ‘98!
Jake Mercer: BUT SERENITY MANAGES TO SLIP HERSELF OVER JAY AND ROLL HIM UP INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Stew-O: BUT BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH JAY MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT, ONLY FOR SERENITY TO ROLL THROUGH AND CONNECT WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HIS FACE TO KEEP HIM DOWN! Jay is taken down to the canvas while Serenity shoots up to her feet and runs to the ropes and back… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW DOWN ONTO HIS CHEST! Serenity now turns and falls back against the corner, taking a moment to compose herself as she begins to make her way up to the top rope and go for an aerial assault…
Flannery McCoy: But that doesn’t happen, with Jay reaching out with the best of his ability and grabbing at the ankle of Serenity before she can get up there! He refuses to let her get the better of him, but Serenity is going to make sure not to give him a choice as she stomps down onto the back of his head! She then brings him back up to his feet, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING IT’S JAY THAT MANAGES TO BREAK FREE OF THE GRIP THAT SHE HAS ON HIM AND CONNECT WITH A KNEE! Serenity is stunned while Jay takes her down to the ground, climbing up to the top rope instead and beginning to position herself while Serenity tries to get up to her feet… JAY LEAPS OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND GOES FOR A CROSSBODY!
Jake Mercer: BUT SERENITY COUNTERS THAT WITH A DROPKICK, TAKING HIM OUT OF MIDAIR AND SENDING HIM TUMBLING DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AUTHORITY! SERENITY THEN DROPS DOWN…
Stew-O: LOCKING IN ‘AMARI’! CROSSFACE LOCKED IN AS SHE PULLS BACK ON THE HEAD, AND IF SHE KEEPS THIS IN FOR LONG IT MIGHT BE LIGHTS OUT FOR JAY TONIGHT IN THIS MATCH!
Flannery McCoy: CENTER OF THE RING, NOWHERE TO GO, JAY IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW TO GET OUT OF THIS HOLD! BUT RIGHT NOW SERENITY HAS IT LOCKED IN TIGHT AND THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT SOMETHING THAT HE WANTS! HE’S TRYING HIS BEST TO ESCAPE BUT IF HE DOESN’T DO SO NOW, THEN IT MIGHT BE OVER FOR HIM!
(Cameron begins to stand up from her seat at ringside, possibly seeing there being an end to this match with Serenity having locked in the submission hold on Jay. But Serenity, having seen this film before, gets apprehensive as she eyes Cameron at ringside and begins to yell at her.)
Serenity Valdez: (Off-Mic) WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? SIT BACK IN YOUR SEAT AND WATCH YOUR EMPRESS OF ELITE!
(Cameron holds her hands up, proclaiming that she’s not going to do anything, but stays standing. Serenity has had enough of this, looking to release the hold and confront her on the outside before…)
Jake Mercer: THAT SLIGHT MOMENT OF REPRIEVE IS ENOUGH FOR JAY TO ROLL HER OVER INTO A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘first death’ begins to play through the speakers once again while Jay Jerry Johnson quickly rolls out of the ring before Serenity Valdez can get her hands on him. He has a very happy expression on his face while the referee makes his way out of the ring and raises his hand in victory. Serenity looks absolutely furious, not believing what just happened while Jay begins to happily celebrate his victory on the outside.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Wow, what an exciting ending to this match! Serenity thought that she had this in the bag, successfully locking in her Crossface submission finisher and having Jay dead for rights at the center of the ring. But in the end it was Cameron Ella Ava that managed to catch her eye and even if she didn’t have her hands in the actual match per se, her alarming presence was enough for Jay to slip through the cracks and take advantage for a win.
Flannery McCoy: Jay reaps the benefits of a huge victory against the Empress of Elite and I’m sure that puts PJ Hendrx, who has a match against Limmy Monaghan later in the night, on notice. Congratulations to Jay on the victory!
(Serenity looks over to Cameron Ella Ava who can’t help but chuckle at this, absolutely furious as she points at her.)
Serenity Valdez: (Off-Mic) THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT.
Cameron Ella Ava: (Off-Mic) Yeah, alright…
(Cameron shakes her head and begins to make her leave while Serenity attempts to grab at her inside the ring, repeatedly slamming against the canvas in anger. The last shot seen is Jay raising his hands at the stage while Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition to elsewhere from there.)
(Newark, New Jersey. It was Elite Answers Wrestling’s home.
The very same city that was the stomping grounds for what became the most dominant force in sports. The same place that helped usher in a promotion that revitalized the professional wrestling scene. The past week had seen many news outlets, ads and promotions being ran in lieu of Dynasty, Showdown and Voltage taking place within it, no doubt setting the world on fire after what seemed like an endless absence. Of course, one has to think about the generous income that’s going to be supplied to the city after three of the hottest weekly sports shows rake in thousands of fans from all over to come. However, EAW wasn’t the only thing that had people racing to get those plane tickets, those train packages or a car to race on over to the Prudential Center. After all, it was the srping time, and for die-hard fans of media that catered to the wild imaginations and fantasies, there was another event taking place that drew them in: Comic-Con.
Fully in swing, many travelled in order to take part in one of the largest gatherings in the world. There were so many attendees that the crowd had to be made up of thousands. It was a good thing for the organizers that the venue was so large, as they would have had more trouble finding a space to put everyone if there was a smaller number than the ones present. So many from all over the world came just to experience this. The place was packed with fans, and even though the atmosphere at the conventions was always chaotic, tonight it felt like no matter how much noise you heard it wouldn’t drown out the cacophony of voices of excited chatter over comics, manga, anime, games, and everything else that set the general geeky heart aflutter. So many donned on their best merch or even their own cosplay outfits that they spent countless hours and days on putting together. Banners were up, loud music was playing, and all sorts of memorabilia and merchandise were spread across various tables, from mangas and comics to figurines. The atmosphere was electric and the excitement was building. Many people were enjoying themselves, and the energy didn’t seem to slow down despite the day almost coming to its end. It was an amazing experience for everyone…
…except for three particular men.)
(As the cameras finish giving the viewers various shots of the bustling Comic-Con venue, the scene focuses on the Visual Prophet, SOSA Henderson and Dr. Angelo D’Angelo, otherwise known to the EAW faithful as Soul Food Sunday. The current Unified Tag Team Champions do not share the same level enthusiasm as the thousands of colorful strangers milling around them, if at all. In fact, Dr. D’Angelo is currently looking more annoyed than anything else, a deep frown carved into his face, eyes scanning across the area before landing once again in his gang’s direction. SOSA’s face bore disgust. The Visual Prophet looks as if he was going to hurl at any moment. They all exchange looks with one another.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: I feel like I’m going to have to douse myself in bleach, vinegar, more bleach, and then cleanse myself with the smoke of our ancestors’ herbs once we get back from this absolute hellscape.
SOSA Henderson: Just make sure you don’t use all of it, homie. I need some of those as well!
Visual Prophet: I figured things were going to be bad, but this? This is dirty. Gross. Filthy!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Well, it’s a good thing these jobless, fake media-consuming freaks have the decency to do the bare minimum and aren’t smelling like a pig in the dead of July heat.
(All of a sudden, a big, fat man shuffles on by the men. His belly hangs out, grease coating his hair, and more acne stifles his countenance that calling it ‘pizza face’ would feel like an incredible understatement. Arms filled to the brim with figures of today’s anime mommies – Makima, Satsuki Kiryūin, Yor Forger, etc. – he has the stupidest grin imaginable. Unfortunately, as he passes by, the three men get a smell of something unpleasant.)
Soul Food Sunday: https://media.tenor.com/jH4S_gEGVskAAAAC/spongebob-stink.gif
(All three rush off into the nearest men’s restroom. Coughing, wreching, trying to get some CLEAN air into their lungs.)
SOSA Henderson: Man, what the HELL did we just smell? Oh, no! We gotta get out of here! These people are sick!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: I-I think my life flashed before my very own eyes. I… I wouldn’t wish that on my own worst enemy. That was absolutely vile. How can these people come to these events and not take care of themselves?!
Visual Prophet: You already know how these cacs are. They don’t even wash their legs or use a cloth!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: And yet, they had the gall to drive our people from our homelands, had us wallow away in our own blood and excerimenates in those ships, and have persisted with this faux-notion that WE were the dirty ones? When they confined into such abominable spaces and made us reek like animals, treating us as such! And now, they can’t even take care of themselves!
SOSA Henderson: It’s messed up, man, it’s messed up!
Visual Prophet: Alright, alright. Let’s just breathe, okay?
(They take a deep breath in, and out. In… and out. A few more times and they are able to recover. Bracing themselves like soliders ready to go out to war, they will themselves on to leave the restroom and get back into the crowded area.)
SOSA Henderson: Ain’t no way they POTARA fans, bro. I don’t care for them girls, but I don’t wanna believe that these geek freaks mess around with them like that.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: At least we don’t have to worry about our fans smelling like that or divulging in these horrid excuses for ‘hobbies’. What exactly is the allure of bumping against these cretins and being packed like sardines just to, what, walk around, play dress up and meet some of the most dull, faux-talented people on Earth? Our government is busy banning books of actual culturally, literary and educational worth while these losers get to squeal about Superman and Goku or whomever they’re obsessed with.
SOSA Henderson: Man, outside of that occasional Toonami stuff growing up, ion see how people can go crazy for this.
Visual Prophet: Well, that’s why we’re here. We need to get a better understanding of our opposition… and if people even care enough about them. Those two girls swear they’re stars, wanting to matter so badly as you eloquently put it, SOSA, so surely, these plebians have got to be riding for them.
SOSA Henderson: Or wishing that they could ride on ’em.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Ugh. I think Holly is better off being with that man midget, actually. Jake may be insufferable, but at least he’s better than these bleached whales filling up the venue.
Visual Prophet: At any rate, I think we kinda got off on a bad foot with them. I mean, sure, Holly and Harper are as plain as the chicken they eat in catering, but maybe it wouldn’t hurt for us to see where they come from. It only makes sense that we keep an open mind and visit their natural habitat.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Let’s just cross this place out as a field trip candidate for the kids. I wouldn’t want them to be exposed to such baffling conditions.
(The three continue on their way through the bustling Comic-Con. They stop by some food stalls selling items inspired by meals from a whole host of media, ranging from Naruto-inspired ramen to curry shrimp from Genshin Impact. Faithfully recreated, but SOSA, Viz and Dr. D’Angelo don’t look impressed in the slightest.)
Visual Prophet: I can already tell these don’t have any salt in them. I can just smell it.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Talk it, Chef.
Visual Prophet: Black Gordon Ramsey is what they call me, and I don’t even have to taste any of that to know they’re not good. Also, is the sauce supposed to be that red?
SOSA Henderson: Bruh, imma just take a hot dog at this rate.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Buns looking drier than some Popeye’s biscuits.
Visual Prophet: Or Holly Arrow’s comebacks.
SOSA Henderson: Man, let’s dip outta here. Food ain’t even all that.
Visual Prophet: And the food defintely hasn’t been cooked by any auntie with some good arms to her, I’ll tell you that much.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Thank goodness there’s a black-owned restaurant not too far from here. We can get some food on the way back.
(They walk away, aiming for a new spot. Eventually, they find themselves at an area that peaks their interest. There’s a section dedicated to works create by black people.)
SOSA Henderson: Okay, now we talking.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Oh, thank heavens! I thought we were stuck in white hell for all of eternity!
(Relieved, they walk on over to a series of tables showcasing black comic book imprints, like Black Sands Entertainment, Godhood Comics, Dope Girlz Comics, and other publishers big and small. Although these things aren’t their cup of tea, they head on up and join the line. Eventually, they get to the front where a female writer from Dope Girlz is signing comics.)
Female Writer: Hey, guys! Got a book for me to sign?
SOSA Henderson: Oh, shoot, we don’t got none.
Female Writer: Well, you know what, you don’t even have to worry. I got a few spare books I can give to y’all.
(She smiles and takes them out. After signing the first page of each, she then hands them over to SOSA, Viz and Dr. D’Angelo.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Thank you, our gracious sister. We look forward to reading your work.
Female Writer: Thank you. Next time though, I’m expecting some moo-lah.
SOSA Henderson: Aye, don’t worry. We got you.
Visual Prophet: Yeah, absolutely! Oh, and by the way, do you know who Holly Arrow and Harper Lee are?
(She pauses.)
Female Writer: Who?
(Being their petty selves, SFS nearly laugh.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: They’re a couple of wrestlers, you see. In fact, my brothers here are having to defend their titles.
Female Writer: Wait, so they’re…
(Suddenly, her eyes go wide.)
Female Writer: Wait a minute. Y’all are SOSA and Viz?
SOSA Henderson: Same ones, shawty.
Female Writer: Well, damn! Y’all are teaming together now? Last time I saw y’all, the two of you were at each other’s throats like two bears fighting over the last drop of honey! How did you two even link up?
Visual Prophet: Oh yeah, SOSA and I had our little squabble, but black unity is far more important than some petty beefs.
Female Writer: Yeah, that’s good. Better together than against each other. However, I ain’t never heard of Holly or Harper. I wasn’t really all that much of a wrestling fan; just watched it whenever it was on the TV and my lil sis begged me to. I at least remember y’all though. Nice to see two brothers still successful.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Isn’t it beautiful?
Female Writer: It is. Now, y’all be blessed, okay?
Visual Prophet: Same to you.
(They take their leave, keeping their newly-signed comics close in hand. However, they can’t help but snicker as they walk away.)
Visual Prophet: Dang. A whole casual can remember what we had going on at the time, but doesn’t know about Holly or Harper, SOSA.
SOSA Henderson: I mean, that’s what happens when you’re an actual main eventer. Of course people gonna remember us before them! Holly was doing god knows what while Harper didn’t even come into her own yet. They were in the playground while we were at the big kids’ table.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: But of course, a good sister like that could care less about two cacs who are as charismatic as Dua Lipa on karaoke night.
SOSA Henderson: Aye, not too much on shawty now, man. She ain’t bad no more!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Meh. She does nothing for me, especially when she stole her disco schtick from another cac who did it before and better her almost twenty years ago, but that’s besides the point. And as for Holly and Harper, there are plenty of women who had bigger and badder bites than them.
Visual Prophet: Maybe someone else knows them, though. I mean, for two women who think they are the future of this division, then surely, people of their own inkling gotta know who they are!
(Viz then flags down a group of guys dressed as Goku, Frieza and Trunks, respectively.)
Visual Prophet: Hey, you guys! Yes, I remember how these girls base their whole personalities on this, uh, Dragon Ball Z, yeah?
Goku Cosplayer: Wait, who?
SOSA Henderson: Some chicks named Holly and Harper. They call themselves POTARA or whatever.
Frieza Cosplayer: Uh… never heard of them before, dude. Sorry.
SOSA Henderson: Really? You mean to tell me that you’ve never heard of the biggest tag team in EAW today?
Trunks Cosplayer: Oh, that wrestling thingy? People still enjoy that? :mjlol: What losers.
(The cosplayers laugh and walk away. SOSA, Viz and Dr. D’Angelo look on, completely dumbfounded.)
Visual Prophet: I know the basement dwellers did not call us that.
SOSA Henderson: Nah man, maybe they were calling POTARA losers.
Visual Prophet: Oh yeah, you right.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Hm. Still having no idea on who they are. Figured those anime-loving freaks would be marks for two women whose whole identities revolve around it. Let’s try someone else.
(And so, the search was on. Various montages play with Soul Food Sunday asking the same simple question…)
Nico Robin Cosplayer: Uhh, haven’t heard of them. Sorry!
Avengers-Loving Fan: Wait, Holly is STILL wrestling? I thought she retired!
T’Challa Cosplayer: We don’t talk about white women here.
(Over and over again…)
Luffy Fan: Nah, not familiar with them.
Comic Book Enthusiast: Are those new superheroes coming out with their comics?!
Shady Vixens-Era EAW Fan: Ew, the charity case and simp collector are teaming together? Kendra and Sabina could NEVER.
Mariah Carey Impersonator: https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/57d1f0f8a9f841aa372f54f0/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/mariah-carey-i-dont-know-her-02.gif
(… And it all led to the same results.)
Denji Cosplayer: I mean, I don’t know them, but they sound hot! Are they hot?
Wonder Woman Cosplayer: I’ve been out of the loop in terms of wrestlng for a good while now, so I’m unfamiliar with those names. Sorry.
Tanjiro Cosplayer: I think one of them that Demon Slayer was overrated, so (BLEEP!) them. They have poor tastes in anime.
(By the time they were done, Soul Food Sunday were carrying on with their hooping and hollering on a bench.)
SOSA Henderson: Bruh! Either these folks ain’t heard of them or don’t care for them! 😂😂😂 And these are supposed to be THEIR people! How you wanna be the tag champs running things and people don’t even be rocking with you lke that?
Visual Prophet: I don’t know, but they want to call us the delusional ones. No doubt Holly and Harper have some talent, but their egos are completely unjustified. No one knows their names. If they happen to do know them, then they aren’t on people’s radars like that. Yet, we’re the arrogant ones? At least we’re both champions while one has yet to win one and the other was a world champion for what felt like a cup of coffee.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Today has been exceptionally funny. What a shame that Holly and Harper don’t have any decency to swallow their pride and accept that they are below you two. They think they’re the face of the tag division? Since when? How can they be when their names don’t ring any bells?
Visual Prophet: Definitely don’t see kids wearing their merch or dressing up as them, that’s for sure.
SOSA Henderson: It’s some sad stuff man. Sad, sad stuff. They not like us for real, man.
Visual Prophet: And they never will, because we’ve got more talent in our pinkie fingers than they do. Our hair strands have more worth than their supposed ‘accomplishments’. We can get the crowd out just by breathing alone while people barely have a pulse whenever they step out. We’re the bigger stars, the bigger Elitists, the bigger champions. Holly and Harper ain’t like us.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: And to think that some of their own people actually recognized us. How pathetic.
(Dr. D’Angelo rises. He looks around in disgust.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Let’s go. The longer we stay here, the more my skin crawls.
(SOSA and Viz stand up, ready to take their leave. Then–)
???: We’re gonna be champions!
(All of a sudden, SOSA, Viz and Dr. D’Angelo’s heads snap up. Following the voices, they soon find two girls, with one being vastly taller than the other, dressed up as Holly Arrow and Harper Lee respectively. They both have replicas of the Unified Tag Team Championships adorned on their shoulders. They giggle, having a good time.)
SOSA Henderson: Aww, man. They really dressing up as them!
(Soon, the girls catch on to Soul Food Sunday. For whatever reason, they decide to walk up to them.)
Little Harper Lee: Hey, Soul Food STINKERS! You’re going to lose to us at Grand Rampage!
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: Yeah! We’re the better team! Plus, everyone likes us more than you!
(SOSA, Viz and Dr. D’Angelo all exchange looks. Then, they smile. Devilishly.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Is that so?
(He leans over to be at eye level with the girls.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: But we asked everyone here about you and they didn’t seem to know who you are.
Little Harper Lee: That’s impossible! You’re lying! Everyone knows who we are!
SOSA Henderson: I dunno. They said they don’t pay attention to losers.
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: We’re not losers!
Visual Prophet: Aww. Delusional, just like the real Holly! How cute.
(The girls start to look upset.)
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: Yeah? Well, at least we’re not big meanies like you! You make fun of everyone!
Visual Prophet: Listen, it isn’t our fault we cook up people whenever they step to us. Your favorites are no exception to that rule. I mean, look at that hair! Definitely looks like a skunk’s butt, just like Holly’s!
SOSA Henderson: Probably got lice in it, too. 🤢
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: Huh? I did have some last summer, b-but it’s gone now! My hair is clean!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: And you over there, deciding to look up to one of the most frail women on the roster, literally and figuratively. Your partner here looks like she could eat you for breakfast!
Little Harper Lee: Shut up! I’m not weak!
Visual Prophet: I could blow on you and have you float away into the air like a McDonald’s napkin.
Little Harper Lee: Stop! I’m not skinny like that!
SOSA Henderson: Type to put you up on the flagpole and have you blowing in the wind.
Little Harper Lee: STOP IT!
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: Back off! We’re gonna tell our moms!
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Ah. Already can’t handle the heat despite stepping up to THEE tag team champions. Typical. You know, you two really do have those two women down to a tee. Just ready to burst into tears and shriek when people bigger and badder than you can call out your bluff. The youth is being misled by false prophets and fraudulent heroes, and much like the people here, you buy into the fantasies that these people can give you the strength you lack.
SOSA Henderson: But aye, that’s what happens you look up to losers. By the way, good on you to not wear yellow today. Otherwise, you’d look like a pencil.
Little Harper Lee: You’re mean!
Not-So-Little Holly Arrow: Yeah! Everyone hates you!
Visual Prophet: Good. Let them. So long as we’re better than them, we don’t care. And unlike Holly and Harper, we don’t need some fake sympathy to garner support. It’s been us black boys against the world from day one, so save your white girl tears.
(The two girls sniffle. However, they cry. They scurry off, bawling their eyes out. Viz, SOSA and Dr. D’Angelo snicker.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: And that is why we don’t allow just any children into the VPLA.
Visual Prophet: Now that I think about it, we need to come up with a new lesson plan for next week.
SOSA Henderson: Oh yeah? And what’s that.
Visual Prophet: ‘Stop Supporting Mid White Women’.
(The three men then holler as they take their leave.)
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with the Universal Women’s Champion Dr. Bethany Blue and the EAW World Champion Myles facing in a Champion vs. Champion match.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
(‘DNA’ by Kendrick Lamar hits. Coming out on stage is a determined and hungry PJ Hendrx, having the Interwire Championship strapped across his waist. He bops along with the track as does the fans, a theme that has grown to be an emblematic anthem for the ‘Generational’ champion. Despite everything that occurred last week, PJ looks to be ready for another main event match. His confidence never wavers as he strides down the entrance ramp, all while patting his title and grinning.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in tonight at 195 pounds, he is the EAW Interwire Champion…. ‘Phantom’, PJJJJJJJJJJJJ HEEEEEEEEEENDRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRX!
Stew-O: A larger-than-life presence getting a larger-than-life main event – a position that seems to be common for the Interwire Champion now. Of course, a couple of weeks back, PJ Hendrx put on an incredible performance against Bronson Daniels, but ultimately lost as a result of Jay Jerry Johnson interfering. The two have since collided, and PJ returned the favor by getting involved in Jay’s match against Scott Diamond last week.
Jake Mercer: And as he should’ve! Oh, it felt so good to see PJ get some revenge! Jay took away what could’ve been a huge win for Hendrx heading into Grand Rampage, so he decided to do the same. At least the two are even in that regard!
Flannery McCoy: Hopefully, it stays that way. Both matches were incredible, career-defining moments for both men, and it’d be a shame if they let their pettiness get in the way again. At any rate, the ball is back in PJ’s court as he’s competing here tonight against an Elitist he’s had to face off in the past.
Stew-O: And the story is interesting, isn’t it? Both PJ and Jay have been in the main event of the past three Dynasties against three Elitist they’ve had history with in Bronson, Scott, and now, Limmy Monaghan. They’re not just seeking to one-up each other, but to also one-up those they have faced in the past and lost to. Of course, PJ was unsuccessful in his endevour against Bronson while Jay has to settle for a no-contest result, so now, PJ has the chance to show some immense growth here.
Jake Mercer: I’m sure PJ will be at his best. I mean, he’s got to be! Limmy is no slouch! He is the greatest Elitist in all of EAW today, and that is TOTALLY not my own bias being projected here!
Flannery McCoyL :mjlol: For once, I don’t think many people will dispute you on that. Limmy has been a stellar world champion, and for PJ, beating him tonight can be the unwavering carrot he can dangle over Jay’s head. We just have to see if the ‘Phantom’ has what it takes to take down ‘The Final Boss’.
(PJ is in the ring, posing on the turnbuckle with his championship. He hops off and sets his belongings aside. Even with his usual pride beaming, he knows how huge this match-up is. PJ shakes the nerves off as his theme fades. ‘Limit Break X Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa plays, and the already positive reception the fans had for PJ goes up to a higher level for the EAW World Heavyweight Champion.)
Crowd: LIMMY! LIMMY! LIMMY!
Jake Mercer: :blessed:
(Sure enough, say his name three times and he’ll step out! Limmy smiles and poses on the center of he stage, having his own title raised high. It glistens within the spotlight that envelopes it. Savoring the outpouring love from the fans, he gives a nod before making his way down the ramp. His eyes lock on to PJ’s; the two Elitists as focused as ever for this surefire battle.)
Stephie Love: And introducing his opponent! Residing in Golden Beach, Florida, weighing in tonight at 227 pounds… he is ‘The Final Boss’, and the current EAW World Heavyweight Champioooon… LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MONAAAAAAAAAAGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Stew-O: And what a reaction from the fans as the champion steps out!
Jake Mercer: Yessir! He’s a crowd-favorite for a reason! Limmy has been on a roll, having yet to lose in singles action this season! PJ is great, and he’s been coming into his own as an Elitist, but there’s a good reason why this is seen as an uphill battle for him despite all of his hard-earned success.
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, it’s going to be a tough match. PJ has expressed how hungry he was heading into this contest, but will all of that drive and determination be enough to take down a man who doesn’t seem intent on leaving his peak anytime soon? PJ is going to have to be absolutely sharp here tonight. He can’t get caught up about Jay or trying to upstage him. Limmy is the sort of Elitist who will sniff out when you’re distracted and take advantage of it.
Stew-O: You never want to have a misplaced focus when it comes to ‘The Leader’, that’s for certain. And Limmy is intent on keeping his undefeated streak alive as we get closer to Grand Rampage and his title defense against Scott Diamond.
Jake Mercer: Oh, man. First, he took out an old rival in Maxwell, and at Operation: Doomsday, he was able to defeat Cameron Ella Ava in that Dome of Death match! His reign is already being hailed as one of the best just from how memorable those two battes were, and now, Limmy could potentially defeat another legend on the road to Pain for Pride! But first, he’s gonna have to duke it out against one of the best young talents this company has likely ever seen!
(Limmy gets in the ring and poses one last time before settling into his corner. With him and PJ ready to go, the referee calls for the bell!)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The match is official! The action is getting started! Both Limmy and PJ circle around the ring, eyeing each other. They’re looking to see who will take that initiative and make the first step… and fittingly, it’s Limmy! A classic collar-and-elbow tie up locks to two Elitists together as they look to find a comfortable position to take advantage of. Limmy spins and twists the wrist of PJ. However, Hendrix rolls forward, swivels on his rear, uses his foot to push away that hand and springs up, catching Monaghan in a standing headlock! Back on his feet with an eagerness to him, he seeks to take control early on.
Jake Mercer Excellent transition there by PJ. However, Limmy is already looking to shift things back to his favor! He presses his foot into the back of his knee, dropping him down onto it. The lock on his head is released, and Limmy takes it upon himself to grab onto the arm and float his leg up and over it. He rolls on through, taking PJ along with him. On the ground, he looks to trap that arm ahd grab onto his head with a crossface variant!
Flannery McCoy: PJ’s on the move, though! He’s able to slip back, all while catching Limmy! He gets his shoulder done onto the mat!
O—
Stew-O: Quick kickout, but not a surprise there! Limmy grabs onto his head, cinching in a side headlock of his own. PJ is working his way back up to a vertical base. An elbow lands to the side of Limmy’s torso! Then another! Limmy’s arms have been loosened up seeing as how PJ just slipped his head out from them! He grabs his arm and yanks him through–
Jake Mercer: But Limmy is able to twist through and catches him with a forearm to the face! He gets him in another standing side headlock, pushing him into the ropes. He pushes him off and away, making PJ rebound! Clothesline–
Flannery McCoy: PJ ducks! He ran underneath that attacking arm, and now, he springs onto the middle ropes. Limmy turns around. PJ jumps off and… WOW! A SPRINGBOARD WHEELBARROW ARM DRAG SENDS LIMMY TUMBLING THROUGH! What an AMAZING display of agility by the Interwire Champion! Limmy is over on by the corner! PJ runs towards him to capatlize… but Limmy rushes forward and takes his arm! He whips him into the opposite corner. Now, PJ is the one on defense!
Stew-O: Limmy runs in! He looks for a corner clothesline, but is met with nothing but turnbuckle padding! PJ is on the apron after slipping through the ropes. He springboards back into the ring and grabs Limmy, flipping on in with a corner sunset flip-like pin! Cover!
O–
Jake Mercer: Another quick burst out of the pin by the heavyweight champion. Limmy rolls backwards and grabs PJ’s legs. He falls back, looking to slingshot him… NO! PJ LANDS ON HIS FEET! He turns as Limmy approaches him! However, he catches him off guard with a monkey flip! Limmy pops back up as PJ runs towards him – only to get caught with an arm drag! Both men race up and look to attack, only to LOCK ONTO EACH OTHER’S ARMS! They’re leaning back! I think they had the same idea!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, and neither are willing to give up a single inch in the early goings of this match! They rise back up, but PJ looks to stay a step ahead! He steps up on the knee of Limmy Monaghan and rolls him through into a grounded cross armbar! PJ is showing off his versatility here as a competitor! But Limmy is quick on his feet, using his weight to anchor PJ’s shoulders onto the mat! Now he’s the one that gets a pin attempt on his opponent!
O–
Stew-O: Kickout! However, PJ is still trying to grab on to that arm! Limmy braces himself and LIFTS HIM ALL THE WAY UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! That weight advantage is coming into play when it comes to the strength aspect!
Jake Mercer: But PJ isn’t flustered in the slightest! He lands some stiff rights on the top of his head! He falls back, and he’s able to take Limmy through with a HURRICANRANA! So far, PJ has been able to show off how much he’s grown since the last time he and Limmy went toe-to-toe! He’s even got a smirk on his face!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, but he can’t get caught up with that cocky attitude! He’s been impressive, but this is only the beginning! Limmy runs, and PJ leaps up for a dropkick! But Limmy just redirected his path towards the ropes! PJ hits the mat! Limmy runs and leaps over him! PJ rolls over onto his stomach, hoping to trip him up. However, he’s able to scout that out! Limmy comes back on the rebound as PJ comes to a stand! Bicycle kick–
Stew-O: No! In flashy fashion, PJ Hendrx falls back and kips back up, avoiding what could’ve been a devastating manuever! He’s right behind Limmy and traps his arms! Backslide pin!
O–
Jake Mercer: Limmy rolls back from that, but PJ IS LOOKING TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF! SUPERKICK–
Flannery McCoy: DUCKED! Limmy rises and grabs PJ from behind! He raises him up high, looking for the German Suplex! However, PJ breaks the hold of the arms and drops down to his feet. A back elbow STUNS Monaghan! Now, Hendrx races for the ropes and springs off of them! Enzuigiri–
Stew-O: NO! Limmy sidesteps in time! PJ only crashes onto the mat! Now, Limmy takes a hold of him and drops him with a SNAP SUPLEX! He keeps a hold of him as he leads him up to a standing position. He raises him up–
Jake Mercer: But PJ is squirming around! He isn’t keeping still! He moves around, and he FALLS DOWN BEHIND LIMMY, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A MAT SLAM! PJ goes for the pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Flannery McCoy: Shoulder up! Good counter by PJ, but it isn’t enough to end this match early. At least for now, he gets the advantage. He gets him up and punches him with some heavy-handed fists! He’s putting all of his weight into them! He wants to make sure that Limmy is dazed!
Stew-O: PJ is keeping up the aggression as he’s able to pepper him with those well-placed shots. Now, the Interwire Champion takes it upon himself to whip him into the corner. PJ rolls forward and hits the knee strike! Limmy stumbles out as PJ raises a finger into the air! He points at the ropes and runs straight towards them! And here he comes, on the rebound–
Jake Mercer: SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! WOW! Limmy just switched on over in lightning-quick fashion to take PJ down! Hendrx rolls back, holding on to that neck. However, he isn’t going to get that chance to recover. Limmy gets him up! NECKBREAKER! Monaghan gets the cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Flannery McCoy: Plenty of fight still in PJ. Limmy takes him up and strikes him with forearms! He follows up with a kick to the leg! He hits him with another kick to the gut! PJ’s hunched over, and Limmy bounces off of the ropes. Knee lift! PJ almost stumbles back, but Limmy grabs onto his head! I think he’s looking for a DDT–
Stew-O: But PJ slips from his grasp and spins to his side! RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP! PJ pops up and comes down with the DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
Jake Mercer: LIMMY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! He sweeps the legs with his arm, tripping him up! Now, Limmy gets up and goes for a hard stomp! However, PJ rolls to the side! Limmy pursues him, but he falls face-first onto the canvas as Hendrx trips HIM by catching his legs with a drop toe hold! PJ takes hold of him from behind and leads him up to his feet. He gets in position for a tiger suplex!
Flannery McCoy: But he’s unable to trap that other arm! Limmy’s attacking him with those sharp back elbows to the side of his head! He breaks the hold and stumbles back! Limmy comes in! CLOTHESLINE! That floors PJ! He rolls towards the ropes to try and get up. However, his opponent is right there stalking him down! Limmy grabs him and lifts him up! BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! We get ANOTHER cover here!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Stew-O: Still too soon! However, Limmy keeps the distance nonexistent! He gets PJ up, keeping a hold of his arm. He whips him over into the ropes and waits for him. He catches him on the rebound… and DRIVES him down with the TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! PJ clutches his lower back! Limmy stomps down on it before standing over him and grabbing the legs! He sits back, locking in the Boston Crab!
Jake Mercer: Oof. Yeah, that is NOT the kind of hold you want to be in! I think Limmy’s looking to snuff out PJ’s fire early on! He adds some extra pressure and turque as he looks to do as much damage as possible. That back and core is going to be put through the wringer here as PJ struggles!
Flannery McCoy: He’s clawing towards the ropes as we speak! He’s getting closer and closer even with Limmy doing everything he can to suppress him! PJ’s gritting his teeth and reaching with alllll of his might… and he’s ALMOST THERE! Just need to reach out just a little bit more and he can force the break! The sooner he does, the better off he’ll be!
Stew-O: But he isn’t going to get that opportunity! Limmy stands up and is dragging him away from them!
Jake Mercer: I think that’s the opening he needed, though! PJ gets onto his back and kicks away at Limmy! He strikes at him again! And HE BACKS UP! Limmy stumbles but he’s making his way back towards him. He goes to grab him–
Flannery McCoy: DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! On the fly, but it hit it mark! Limmy drops down to one knee as PJ races up! He runs forward and leaps up, wrapping his arm around his head! JUMPING DDT! He DRILLS Limmy’s head onto the mat! PJ is starting to feel himself again!
Stew-O: And now, PJ looks to make the best of this newfound opportunity. He takes Limmy up and DECKS him with a kick to the side of the head! He takes him out with a SLINGBLADE! Limmy is on the mat and PJ comes in! DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! However, HE ISN’T DONE! STANDING MOONSAULT CONNECTS! PJ is on a roll here tonight!
Jake Mercer: He’s been able to fight back and dish out what Limmy has been serving him so far! Definitely leaps and bounds better than how he was inside of that Heavweight Championship Chamber match! He goes to grab the leg and gets a pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TW–
Flannery McCoy: But the winner of that chamber match is far from done! Still, PJ has a good base going on here. He just needs to make sure he doesn’t take his eye off Limmy!
Stew-O: I don’t think he intends to. He lays a series of stomps into Monaghan. He knows better than to let this moment go pass him! The confidence is beaming from PJ as he does a quick pose and snaps down with an elbow drop to the chest! A little showboating, and a little function.
Jake Mercer: Always one to revel in that spotlight. However, PJ knows how to have that balance. He isn’t stupid! The Interwire Champion drops one last elbow onto Limy before getting back up to his feet. He walks over towards the nearest corner. He’s signaling for something as he gets to the middle ropes!
Flannery McCoy: Could be a huge move that can serious incapacitate Limmy! He’s on the ropes now. However, he LEAPS UP onto the top rope! That cat-like agility is on display as PJ flips back into the MOONSAULT! HE GETS–
Stew-O: CAUGHT! LIMMY MONAGHAN JUST POPPED UP AND HAS HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS! AND PJ LOOKS SHOCKED! FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, HE GOT BACK UP ON HIS FEET AND NOW AS HIS OPPONENT RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HIM TO BE! LIMMY TAKES HOLD OF HIS LEGS AND DROPS HIM DOWN ONTO THE RING WITH THE MODIFIED PILEDRIVER! PJ COULDN’T GET OUT OF THAT!
Jake Mercer: AND HE ISN’T DONE! HE TAKES HOLD OF PJ BY THE WAIST AND DEADLIFTS HIM! WHEELBARROW GERMAN SUPLEX! PJ JUST FLOPPED LIKE A DEAD FISH AFTER THAT ONE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT HE’S TRYING TO GET BACK UP! PJ’s FIGHTING to get onto his hands and knees! Limmy sees this and steps outside onto the apron! I don’t know what he’s planning, but I don’t think it’s going to be good for PJ!
Stew-O: PJ kneels forward as Limmy as his eyes laser-focused on him. He springs to the top… AND CATCHES HIM WITH A SPRINBOARD FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! WHAT A MOVE BY MONAGHAN! IF PJ ISN’T LOOPY FROM THAT, THEN I’LL BE SURPRISED!
Jake Mercer: Brutal impact, brutal execution! Limmy flips him onto his back and covers, hooking the leg!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWO–
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! Still, wow, that HAD to have taken a lot out of him! Limmy’s feet landed perfectly onto the back of his head! Limmy grabs him and takes him up. He strikes with a punch before following that up with an uppercut! A knee to the gut catches PJ! Limmy hits the ropes and comes back with a RUNNING FOREARM SMASH! PJ falls down back-first into the mat!
Stew-O: Limmy is looking to turn up the heat! He goes to grab PJ, but Hendrx is rolling out onto the apron. I think PJ is just trying to gain some distance so that he can try and recover.
Jake Mercer: Adrenaline is likely running through him at a million miles per hour right now. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s running on fumes considering that nasty foot stomp he took. At least he wasn’t entirely knocked into next week from that! Still, Limmy isn’t the type of guy who stops. He’s marching straight for him and getting onto the apron himself! PJ’s gotta be careful!
Flannery McCoy: Both men are on the apron, though PJ is worse for wear right now. Limmy grabs hold of his head and leads him back to his feet. A punch lands on the side of his face! Then another! Limmy pulls back as far as he can to unleash a DEAFENING BACKHAND CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST! That alone is enough to almost make PJ fall! Limmy grabs him and strikes him again!
Stew-O: But the punch doesn’t connect! Somehow, PJ is able to block it! He hits Limmy with a punch straight to the forehead! Forearm! Back elbow! HENDRX IS FIGHTING BACK NOW! HE’S LOOKING TO CUT LIMMY DOWN–
Jake Mercer: HEADBUTT! Oh, that was NASTY! PJ crumbles onto his knees, almost falling off of the apron entirely! Luckily, he had his arm wrapped around the rope, even if it was for dear life!
Flannery McCoy: Ah, but he isn’t going to be safe for much longer! Limmy runs in, looking to get him with a BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE–
Stew-O: – AND HE SCRAMBLES UNDERNEATH THE ATTACKING LEG! Limmy looks confused, but he turns around and sees PJ! He advances forward, as does Hendrx!
Jake Mercer: And PJ runs in and– WHAT ON EARTH?! HE JUST TOOK HIM DOWN WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL FACE SLAM ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOORING! WHAT DID WE JUST SEE?!
Flannery McCoy: I-I don’t even know! But whatever that was, it was AMAZING! AND EFFECTIVE! Limmy is sprawled out on the floor, and though that wasn’t a pretty landing for PJ either, he’s at least working his way back up to his feet! And he lets out a yell, getting pumped! I think he knows he caught Limmy with a big-time move! This is what he needs to get back into the swing of things in this match!
Stew-O: PJ takes him up and slides him back into the ring. He hops up on the apron then climbs to the top rope! PJ has Limmy laid out in the center as he leaps! ‘CATCH YOUR BREATH’! PHEONIX SPLASH CONNECTS! HE COVERS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
T–
Jake Mercer: SHOULDER UP! Still, that was a great follow-up from PJ! He— he could be close to putting Limmy away here! Can he get the impossible done?! PJ’s tender, but he’s hustling! He gets Limmy up and whips him into the corner! He heads on over and drives his shoulder into his stomach! He’s looking quite vulnerable here!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, and it’s weird putting that word near Limmy Monaghan’s name, but right now, folks, that is the case! The Interwire champion is using alllll of the strength he has to perch him up on the top rope. Now, he gets up and strikes him with punches directed to the top of his head! PJ’s looking to do something massive here!
Stew-O: He’s softening Limmy up, who looks to still be trying to shake off the effects of that move from the apron. PJ lands one final punch before taking a hold of him! He stands all the way at the top of the turnbuckle!
Jake Mercer: BUT LOOK! Limmy’s trying to fight back now! He just rang PJ’s bell – or in this case, his liver – with a punch to the side of his body! And again! And AGAIN! LIMMY’S FIRING OFF AS MANY SHOTS TO THE BODY AS POSSIBLE! AND PJ IS JUST BEING STUBBORN! HE DOESN’T WANT TO LET GO! I DON’T THINK ANYONE CAN BLAME HIM, THOUGH! ONE OF THESE MEN IS GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE A HARD TUMBLE TO MAT, AND WHOEVER DOES MIGHT AS WELL JUST FORFEIT!
Flannery McCoy: Desperation is in PJ’s eyes as he tees off on Limmy in response, trying to get him to back down! But Limmy strikes him with a HEADBUTT! He drops down and GRABS HIS LEGS! HE PULLS PJ DOWN ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! LIMMY IS GOING TO POWERBOMB HIM INTO THE CANVAS–
Stew-O: BUT HE DOESN’T! PJ FLIPS BACK AND ONTO HIS FEET! HE LANDS! HE LANDS! NOW, HE RUNS FORWARD–
Jake Mercer: RIGHT INTO THE ‘DIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE’!!! OH MY GOD!! LIMMY HAD HIM IN HIS SCOPE AND TOOK AIM, HITTING HIM ON TARGET! PJ CRUMPLES DOWN ONTO THE MAT AND LIMMY RUSHES IN, TAKING COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR–
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP! OH MY GOODNESS! PJ IS STILL IN THIS, BUT FOR HOW LONG?! THAT KNEE USUALLY SPELLS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR MANY ELITISTS! LIMMY IS RECOVERING, BUT HE’S SEEKING TO DO SO FAST! THE FINAL BOSS IS LOOKING TO END PJ’S NIGHT REALLY SOON!
Stew-O: This is a troubling predicament if you’re PJ Hendrx! He kicked out, but again, that action only takes a lot of strength to do! Limmy works his way back up to his feet! Meanwhile, PJ is just trying to drag himself away from him, needing to recover! He works his way up to the middle rope before Limmy comes running in!
Jake Mercer: ‘DIABLE JAMBE’ TO A ROPE-PRONE PJ HENDRX! BUT LIMMY DOESN’T LET UP OFF OF HIM! HE TAKES HIM UP AND DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH THE REGAL-PLEX! AND HE STILL ISN’T DONE! HE GRABS THE ARMS AND PULLS PJ UP, FORCING HIM ONTO HIS KNEES! HE HITS HIM IN THE FACE WITH A KAMIGOYE!!
Flannery McCoy: LIMMY JUST BRUTALIZED HIM! PJ DROPS DOWN! LIMMY ROLLS HIM OVER ONTO THE BACK AND GOES FOR ANOTHER PIN! COULD THIS BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Stew-O: NO! PJ HENDRX IS STILL IN THIS! THE FANS IN THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER ARE GOING INSANE! HOWEVER, LOOK AT THE FACE OF LIMMY MONAGHAN! HE ISN’T PUT OFF BY THE RESILENCY OF HENDRX! LIKE A TRUE LEADER, HE MOVES AND SHIFTS ON OVER TO THE NEXT GAMEPLAN! HE ISN’T TAKING ANY CHANCES SLOWING DOWN!
Jake Mercer: LIMMY IS COMPOSED! HE ISN’T GOING TO WASTE TIME SULKING OR YELLING! HE’S JUST LOOKING TO END THE MATCH RIGHT HERE, AND RIGHT NOW! HE PICKS PJ UP AND HAS HIM ON THE SHOULDERS! HE’S GETTING HIM INTO POSITION! HE’S GOING FOR IT! ‘GOD’S WRATH’!!
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Flannery McCoy: NO!! PJ REVERSED IT INTO A VICTORY ROLL! HE HAS LIMMY’S SHOULDERS ON THE MAT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Stew-O: KICKOUT! AND JUST ANOTHER MILLISECOND LATE AND PJ WOULD’VE WON THIS MATCH! STILL, HOW ON EARTH DID HE MANAGE TO DO THAT?!
Jake Mercer: I DON’T KNOW, BUT THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS WHAT WE EXPECTED OUT OF THESE TWO INCREDIBLE ELITISTS! BOTH MEN GET UP AND LIMMY LANDS A PUNCH TO PJ! THEN ANOTHER! THAT ROCKS PJ INTO THE ROPES AND HE COMES STUMBLING BACK TOWARDS LIMMY! THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP TAKES ANOTHER SWING AT HIM–
Flannery McCoy: And PJ avoids it! He grabs his head and starts to KICK HIM INTO NEXT YEAR WITH REPEATED HITS TO THE FACE! PJ IS YELLING OUT! HE’S BRINGING THE FIGHT RIGHT BACK TO LIMMY! HE STOPS, ONLY TO CONTINUE TO WITH A CHOP TO THE CHEST!
Stew-O: Kicks again! Another chop! MORE KICKS! PJ is doing everything he can to wear down Limmy Monaghan! Fired up, he grabs him and batters him endlessly with forearms to the face! He lands two more chops to the chest and spins around, looking for a lariat–
Jake Mercer: KICK TO THE ARM BY LIMMY! PUNCH TO THE FACE! ROUNDHOUSE! AND NOW, LIMMY CHARGES WITH A CLOTHESLINE–
Flannery McCoy: ONLY TO BE PSYCHED OUT BY PJ! HE JUST GRABBED THE ARM AND FLIPPED BACK INTO THE AIR! HE PULLS LIMMY IN! BRIDGING PACKAGE PILEDRIVER!! HE CAUGHT HIM WITH THE ‘PLANET ZERO’!! HE MAINTAINS THE BRIDGE AND THE OFFICIAL STARTS THE COUNT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Stew-O: KICKOUT! KICKOUT! KICKOUT! LIMMY WAS ABLE TO GET KICKOUT, BUT THIS COULD BE THE END FOR HIM! PJ HAS HIM IN A BAD SPOT!! MONAGHAN IS DOWN AS PJ IS USING THE ROPES TO HELP ASSIST HIM!
Jake Mercer: This is nuts! This could be one of the greatest upsets of ALL TIME unfolding right before our VERY OWN EYES! But if ANYONE has the resolve to defeat Limommy, it can be PJ!
Flannery McCoy: I figured you’d be way more torn up about this match, Jake!
Jake Mercer: Look, I love Limmy, but PJ is my guy as well! A part of me would love to see Limmy carry on his dominance, but PJ has worked hard for this moment! NO ONE deserves to beat the undisputed GOAT other than him! If this is the moment, then I’m all for it!
Stew-O: And PJ knows this! He can sense it! He gets out onto the apron and waits for Limmy! Everyone is on their feet! This is going to be it! Limmy stumbles up, and PJ watches on!
Jake Mercer: HE’S GONNA DO IT! LIMMY HAS NOWHERE TO GO! PJ SPRINGS HIS WAY INTO VICTORY WITH THE SPEAR! ‘PIERCE OF AFFLICTION’–
Flannery McCoy: INTO A THIRD ‘DIABLE JAMBE’!! PJ JUST HAD HIS ENTIRE WORLD FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN!! THE FANS ARE IN AWE BY LIMMY’S PERSERVERANCE AND SMARTS!! AND PJ IS KNOCKED OUT!! HE ISN’T MOVING!
Stew-O: LIMMY ALMOST FALLS FROM THE FORCE OF HIS OWN BICYCLE KNEE, BUT HE STANDS AGAIN! HE GRABS PJ AND TAKES HIM UP, BUT IT’S HARD! STILL, WITH ALL OF THE STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT IN HIS BODY, LIMMY MONAGHAN TAKES HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS…
Jake Mercer: AND HE PLANTS HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! ‘GOD’S WRATH’! ‘GOD’S WRATH’! HE GETS THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Flannery McCoy: AND IT’S OVER!! LIMMY MONAGHAN HAS WON TONIGHT!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Crowd: EAW! EAW! EAW!
(‘Limit Break X Survivor’ plays. Limmy and PJ are still down on the mat. The fans cheer, giving both Elitists a thunderous standing ovation!)
Stephie Love: Here is YOUR winner…… LIIIIIIIIIIIIMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MONAAAAAAAGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Stew-O: Wow. These main events just keep getting better and better.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, no joke! And this time, that idiot Jay Jerry Johnson didn’t get involved! That was a FIGHT, especially towards the end!
Flannery McCoy: Well, at least PJ doesn’t have to worry about his nemesis coming out. Still, this defeat is going to be bittersweet for him. He showed how much he’s improved, but it wasn’t enough to get the job done. Limmy is just too darn good. At this point, I’m placing my money on him remaining untouched in singles action all the way to the end of this season. I mean, how can you stop someone who is this stellar? He’s, like, unbeatable! ‘The Final Boss’ nickname he’s embraced lately is fitting because he’s just too tough to defeat!
Stew-O: On the flipside, it took three ‘Diable Jambe’ knees in order to soften him up so that Limmy could finish him with his patented ‘God’s Wrath’. PJ did not make this an easy victory for him. However, ‘The Final Boss’ stands tall tonight as he was able to put down a very game Interwire Champion. He continues what has been a flawless season as we get closer to Grand Rampage.
Jake Mercer: Fourteen more days! Then, we’ll see whose destiny is about to be shaped for Pain for Pride! At least we can look forward to the go-home show before Grand Rampage next week as we keep the ball rolling in the east coast to the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think there’s gonna be a whole lot of love show next week across all three shows. :lupe: Things have been getting rather tense with some of the Elitists confirmed to be up against each other for our next marquee event.
(After a while, the shot focuses on Limmy and PJ who are recovering. They both get up to their feet. PJ, realizing the outcome, can’t help but look a bit dejected. He gave it his all like he promised he would, but tonight, as big as his heart was, it wasn’t enough to beat Limmy. He’s handed his Interwire championship and looks to leave… until a hand is outstretched towards him.)
(Limmy smiles at him.)
Limmy Monaghan: (off-mic) Well? Are you going to keep me waiting? :mjlol:
(PJ eyes the hand, almost surprised. His gaze flutters between it and Limmy. The world almost comes to a standstill as Hendrx weighs his options. Then, he takes a deep breath.)
(They shake hands, and the Prudential Center’s roof feels like it’s going to blow off from the fans’ reactions.)
Crowd: LIMMY’S AWE-SOME!
Crowd: SO IS P-J!
Crowd: LIMMY’S AWE-SOME!
Crowd: SO IS P-J!
Stew-O: Well, we don’t need to be in Philly to see some sportsmanship! And seeing as how the past few main events have gone down, this is a MASSIVE breath of fresh air!
Jake Mercer: 🥹🥹
Flannery McCoy: … yeah. I think this new era of EAW is going to be amazing.
(Limmy and PJ smile at each other. Exhaustion is evident, but the genuine appreciation for each other never fades. With both men having their respective titles, they turn towards the crowd and raise them. An iconic shot in the making ends with the camera zooming out, capturing the two standard-bearers of Dynasty and the fans rejoicing. Then, the broadcast ends.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
