EAW Draft 2023

(EAW Intro Plays)

(It opens with a shot of Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee where the huge three night event at Pain For Pride just took place last week. It shows several pictures of the Elitists that competed there, the elaborate entrances, the pyro and some of the most iconic moments of the night.)

Narrator: The Thrill of Victory…..

(The camera shifts and the footage focuses on Jon Kelton holding up the National Elite Championship. Jay Jerry Johnson hugging the Interwire title. Milli Banks clutching the Specialists Championship. Roberto De La Rosa being announced as the 24/7 Battle Royal Winner. Hans Grayson smiling with the New Breed Championship in hand. POTARA successfully defending their Unified Tag Team Championships. TLA is barely able to stand with the Hardcore Championship over his head. Sheridan Muller holding up the Cash In the Vault briefcase. Limmy Monaghan proudly brandishing the EAW World Heavyweight Championship. Adam Lucas finally getting too the top with the Answers World Championship as the pyro goes off behind him. A bloody Kassidy Heart with the Universal Women’s Championship in tow looking back at the carnage. Finally, Drake King closing out Pain For Pride with the EAW World Championship.)

Narrator: …. And The Agony of Defeat….

(The footage then shows PJ Hendrix disappointed and not able to break the 3-count. Serenity Valdez with a grimace and scowl on her face. Drake Armstrong on the floor after being eliminated last in the 24/7 Battle Royal. The Queen Bees, DOMINION, and Off-Brand Amphetamines all looked on in disgust, losing out on the Unified Tag Team Championships. Hikari Kanno being helped to the back by Medical staff. Caroline angry and narrow-eyed after losing her New Breed Championship. Veena Adams is getting her eyes flushed out while Jack Ripley leans against the barricade in anger. The participants of the Cash in the Vault looking up at the winner. Myles is trying to pick himself back up after failing to capture the EAW World Heavyweight Championship. Jake Smith looking on as the fireworks and streamers go off. Dr. Bethany Blue lying in the ring staring up at the sky bloodied as the medical staff tends to her after losing the Universal Women’s Championship and lastly Methuselah leaning against the ropes watching his chance at the EAW World Championship is gone.)

Narrator: There were memories that were made….

(Bronson Daniels is shown with a huge win over Andre Walker, almost tears in his eyes as he finally overcame the odds. Ms. Extreme bloodied and beaten by Impact is able to get revenge on Kennedy Street as the Showdown General Manager that made her life a living hell. Scott Diamond defeated The Visual Prophet in the opening match with CY Henderson as the referee. The shocking win by Daryl Kinkade over Rex McAllister and finally the Sienna Jade win over her rival Cameron Ella Ava.)

Narrator: …. And Moments that will never be forgotten.

(The footage then plays of Theron Nikolas pinning Chris Elite, ARIA refusing to kiss the “ass” of Madison Kaline, Jamie Cross with a huge upset win, pinning Lexi in the triple threat, Sierra Everett coming out on top of the Fatal Four-way Disney Besties feud. The incredible entrances of Yhwach O’Hara and Minerva as it then cuts to their brutal Three Stages of Hell match which saw Minerva squeeze out a win.

Narrator: But all of that? Is in the past. As the old season ends? A new one begins.

(It shows various shots of the EAW Elitists on the roster.)

Narrator: And a NEW Beginning.

(It continues to show footage from last season and some of the newer Elitists that have joined EAW in the last year.)

Narrator: And that all Starts NOW….. in the 2023 EAW DRAFT!

(The scene then opens up to the headquarters of EAW in Newark, New Jersey and The Prudential Arena.)

Narrator: And now? YOU ARE ON THE CLOCK!

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Narrator: EAW, MARVEL’S SECRET INVASION AND LAYS CHIPS! STREAMING FROM DISNEY PLUS….. WE PRESENT TO YOU….. THE 2023 EAW DRAFT!

(The fireworks go off in the Prudential Center as the fans are on their feet after an incredible record breaking Pain For Pride last weekend. The sold out crowd are chanting EAW!!! EAW!!! EAW!!! The camera pans to the announcing team of Stew-O, Gavin Kirkland, and Persephone.)

Stew-O: EAW UNIVERSE! WE ARE AT THE END OF SEASON 16 AND THE START OF SEASON 17! I AM STEW-O FROM DYNASTY ALONG WITH SHOWDOWN’S GAVIN KIKRLAND AND VOLTAGE’S PERSEPHONE! THIS IS THE EAW DRAFT SHOW 2023 AND I CAN GUARANTEE THAT TYRONE MONTGOMERY ALONG WITH HIS ‘ASSOCIATES”, KENNEDY STREET AND CAPTAIN CHARISMA ARE IN THEIR WAR ROOMS RIGHT NOW ALONG WITH THEIR DISNEY REPRESENTATIVES TO FILL OUT THEIR ROSTERS FOR SEASON 17 AND OFF THE HEELS FROM ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PAIN FOR PRIDE’S WE HAVE EVER BEEN A PART OF THIS IS DEFINITELY EXCITING TIMES!

Gavin Kirkland: IT DEFINITELY IS STEW-O, LAST WEEK WE SAW TRIUMPH AND HEARTBREAK! WE SAW EVERYTHING COME TOGETHER IN FOR SOME, FALL APART FOR OTHERS, BUT TONIGHT EVERYONE IS ON EQUAL GROUND, SITTING IN THE BACK WONDERING WHAT BRAND THEY WILL BE ON NEXT SEASON! DYNASTY HAS A STRATEGY, I CAN TELL YOU RIGHT NOW TALKING TO KENNEDY EARLIER, SHE HAS A STRATEGY AND CAPTAIN CHARISMA HAS A STRATEGY! TONIGHT, WE ARE GOING TO SEE SOME HUGE SHOCKS AND SURPRISES!

Persephone: So…. Okay I have to yell. WELL! THAT IS NOT ALL, WE HAVE SOME HUGE MATCHES HERE TONIGHT INCLUDING ONE TO DETERMINE WHO DOES GET THE FIRST PICK IN THE DRAFT! I AM READY TO WATCH PEOPLE CRY AND FOR REX MCALLISTER TO BE BACK ON VOLTAGE! LET’S KICK IT OFF AND SEND IT TO BELLA BRAXTON!

(The camera pans over to Bella Braxton.)

(The camera pans over to the stage, and ‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO hits. This causes a loud reaction, mostly full of cheers following the events of Pain for Pride 16. Before long, Drake King begins to walk out with the EAW World Championship on his shoulder. He’s still bandaged up following the match against Methuselah, but he has a smirk on his face as he begins walking down the ramp. What’s interesting about Drake is the outfit he has chosen to wear tonight. It’s unlike anything Drake has worn before and quite frankly, he’s walking with confidence.)

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(Drake pauses half-way down the ramp, takes the title, and raises it up in the air. Pyro explodes and the fans erupt in cheers as Drake soaks up the moment knowing that he is indeed the God of Gods now.)

Stew-O: At Pain for Pride Drake King picked up the biggest victory of his career, and it looks like he’s in a great mood after defeating Methuselah. I don’t think anyone should be surprised, either. That was the first time Methuselah’s been pinned since his return at King of Elite, and we all know what kind of competitor he is. After a victory like that, Drake’s confidence must be at an all time high. You don’t usually see outfits like this from him, that’s for sure.

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, he did get a big win in that match, but are we sure he’s fine after all of that? He’s bandaged up, and we all know how much both competitors went through. That match clearly took a lot out of both competitors seeing the state Drake is in tonight, and it’s not like he’s getting a break. He has a Hell in a Cell match later on tonight against Ronan Malosi, so I’m not so sure if he should be smiling right now.

Persephone: Oh… Right. I have to watch another Ronan Malosi match tonight… At least it’s a Hell in a Cell match, maybe that should make this experience a bit more bearable.

Stew-O: Well guys, here’s what we do know. As the three brand-exclusive World Champions will remain on their shows, Drake King will once again be headed to Voltage in season 17. Regardless of what happens tonight, I’m sure he has to be thinking about the fact that he will likely see an entirely different group of Elitists on the same brand as him. Some of those Elitists may even include some he has never faced before.

(Drake walks over to the timekeepers area where he receives a microphone, before heading up the steel steps to enter the ring. ‘Footsteps of Doom’ begins to die down after a little while, which allows Drake to begin speaking.)

Drake King: I said this would happen, didn’t I?

(This causes another loud reaction from the crowd, and Drake begins to slowly walk around the ring as he continues.)

Drake King: I gave Methuselah all of the warnings I could’ve. I made sure he knew exactly what he was getting himself into, and at Pain for Pride he was at his BEST. At Pain for Pride he threw everything he had at me. He even attacked me before the match officially started, simply because he couldn’t get over my decision back at Fighting Spirit. He thought he could kill me. He thought he was going to have his way just because he was able to defeat everyone else that crossed his path since King of Elite, but I told him exactly what I’m saying right now. I won’t be killed, I won’t be destroyed, and I won’t be stopped anytime soon. Methuselah had his opportunity. He had the best opportunity anyone will ever have to get rid of me, and you ALL saw what happened at Pain for Pride! The entire world watched Methuselah fall, all thanks to a match he wanted in the first place. Somehow, even after everything I said, Methuselah had no idea who he was truly up against. He set himself up for failure, failure in front of thousands!

Drake King: A match like that has never happened before, and it likely will never happen again. Methuselah was the biggest obstacle I’ve ever come across, and where most people would have failed, I succeeded. Methuselah was confident that he’d get rid of me one way or another. First, he tried to get me to give up my own freedom just for the sake of “power”, power that he’d ultimately have full control over. Once that failed he tried to end me, and where is he now? He’s not standing in the ring right now. He’s not holding this Championship, either.

Drake King: Methuselah isn’t standing in front of you all right now because he can’t. He can’t show his face after failing to keep his word. He can’t stand here in front of thousands of people who watched him get pinned back at Pain for Pride, and that’s fine with me, because every week that I walk out here with this belt will be a reminder to him. It’ll be a reminder that he couldn’t stop me. It’ll be a reminder that I’m everything that I’ve spent the last three years saying I am.

Drake King: Do any of you really think I was lying all this time? No, I meant every single word I’ve ever said. I mean everything that I am saying right now. I told you all who I am, and because Methuselah didn’t believe me he was stabbed in the head and nearly had his head kicked off of his body. For three years I’ve walked into this company as this industry’s Messiah. As the savior of this business, the savior of EAW, but I am so much more than that. For years this company has treated Barbed Wire Massacre as the worst this business had to offer. It treated it as a nightmare for everyone involved. For years Barbed Wire Massacre was a match that held Elitists’ lives in its hands, but that’s changed. That match is mine now, so thanks to the match Methuselah chose to set up, I can say that I’m not just your Messiah. I am the man that will change the entire industry. I am a FASHION ICON :blessed:. I am THE GOD OF BARBED WIRE MESSACRE :blessed:. I AM THE GREATEST ELITIST ALIVE TODAY :blessed! Really, there’s a lot of horrible people backstage right now that could learn from me, and hopefully they use this as an opportunity to do just that.

(The fans continue to cheer as Drake stops in the middle of the ring.)

Drake King: I don’t expect everyone to listen, though. I can’t. If I could, I wouldn’t be facing Ronan Malosi tonight.

(The crowd immediately begins to boo after hearing Ronan’s name, and Drake remains silent for a few seconds, as this allows the boos to continue for a moment before he once again begins to speak.)

Drake King: Honestly, Ronan is only one of the many people in this company that has an inflated ego that almost forces them to make the most selfish decisions possible. He’s just one of the many people around here that puts himself above all else, and goes out of his way to be a nuisance just so he can have a spotlight on him for another fifteen minutes. People like that can’t change. They can’t be reasoned with. They’ll only ever go down the path of failure, the same path that Methuselah followed at Pain for Pride. Of course, even I have to admit it’d be disrespectful to compare those two, because Ronan won’t come anywhere near as close to succeeding as Methuselah may have. Ronan won’t reach the same heights that Methuselah did before he threw everything away approaching me. Ronan Malosi has spent his entire career doing the exact same thing week after week, and this week won’t be any exception. In the very, very unlikely event that anyone bought a ticket for tonight’s show to see Ronan Malosi pick up the biggest victory of his career, you unfortunately wasted your money.

Drake King: As soon as I get this match over with I’ll be focusing on bigger, far more important things than dealing with the effects of Ronan’s terrible relationship with Eden Sinclair. As I said there’s a lot of people on this roster that’ll never be open to change regardless of what I say or do, and I’m not stupid. I know what I have right now. It’s not just a World Championship, it’s a target. It’s a target that everyone on the roster will be aiming at. It’s a target that people will be watching each and every single week, because some people still don’t get it. Some people still think that I’m just going to walk out here week after week and be the exact kind of Champion you could see anywhere else. I’m not Limmy Monaghan. I’m not Adam Lucas. I’m definitely not Kassidy Heart, and I’m not here to be any of them. I am not here to just hold a Championship, I’m here to rebuild this entire industry.

Drake King: With this Championship I’ll be returning to Voltage, and it doesn’t matter just how different this season’s roster is. It doesn’t matter who ends up on Voltage with me, because this title won’t be changing hands regardless of who steps up to challenge me. I don’t care if they’re former World Champions, Hall of Famers, or people who believe themselves to be the future of this business. When people call themselves the future they’re only concerned with the EAW they want to see. They’re only concerned with an EAW that has their face on the front of it, but that’s not where we’re going. That’s not how this business will evolve as long as there’s anything I can do about it.

Drake King: For the greater good of this industry I will keep doing what I’ve always done. I will continue to push this business forward regardless of who shares a brand with me. I will keep fighting to erase the current perception of this business, and shape the wrestling world into something new entirely. If you want to become a World Champion then your best bet is hoping that you’re drafted to Dynasty or Showdown, because you won’t get that opportunity on Voltage. You won’t have a run with the EAW World Championship like you could with the Answers World Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship. Understand this, the EAW Championship isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

(Drake looks directly at the camera before beginning to speak one more time.)

Drake King: I will be the EAW World Champion forever.

(A smirk appears on Drake’s face, and ‘Footsteps of Doom’ once again begins to play. The majority of fans in the Prudential Center are still cheering, and at this point it looks like Drake has said everything he planned to. He begins to make his way out of the ring, walking down the steel steps before finally beginning to walk up the ramp.)

Stew-O: Those were some very bold words from the EAW World Champion, who managed to retain his title back at Pain for Pride. There’s no telling just how this Championship reign may play out, honestly. He may have won the biggest match of his career one week ago, but he’s basically heading into the unknown right now, all with the belief that he’ll conquer whatever’s ahead of him.

Gavin Kirkland: Well, it’s not our problem. Drake is heading to Voltage once again, which means that the gold brand is going to have to figure that out on their own. Whatever the case, he said what his goal is. He plans to hold that Championship forever. Soon enough we’ll be learning who’s joining him on Voltage, and when that happens we might even find out who plans to shut down that whole idea.

Persephone: Do you guys think Rexy will end up on Voltage?? He IS getting drafted, right? I already spent way too much time without seeing him last time he was gone, I can’t go through it again. :mjcry:

(Drake is seen walking up the ramp with the EAW World Championship around his waist as ‘Footsteps of Doom’ continues to play. The fans are still heard throughout all of this, and Drake is seen walking to the back before the show begins to fade out.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A TRIPLE THREAT.. AND THE WINNER WILL EARN THEIR BRAND THE FIRST PICK OF THE EAW 2023 DRAFT!!

( “All The Way Live” by Metro Boomin, Future, Lil Uzi Vert blasts through the speakers of the Prudential Center which prompts an explosive reaction. Bronson Daniels begins to make his way down towards the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! Weighing in at 190 pounds.. REPRESENTING DYNASTY… HE IS “THE ANSWER,” BROOOOONNNNNSONNNNN DAAAANNNIIIIELLLS!!

Persephone: Last week, Bronson Daniels did the impossible and actually won a high-profile match for the first time in his career. He did what many couldn’t, and what he couldn’t do for decades and defeated one of the toughest in Andre Walker!

Gavin Kirkland: Bronson Daniels had the answer to the Andre Walker problem and could have potentially silenced him for good, and now tonight he represents the brand that he has proclaimed himself the Heart and Soul of, and hopefully earn them the first ever draft pick in the EAW 2023 Draft.

( Bronson Daniels steps off the top turnbuckle and stands in the middle of the ring for the next competitor. “Soundtrack 2 My Life’ by Kid Cudi replaces his theme song and it brings just as much as a loud reaction from the New Jersey crowd. Alex Myers jerks the curtain and makes his way down to the ring more focused and determined ever despite the Cash in The Vault loss. )

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENTS! From Auckland, New Zealand, weighing in at 180 pounds.. HE IS THE ‘GUARDIAN ANGEL,’ AAAALLEXXX.. MYYERRRRSSS!!!

Stew-O: On the topic of heart and souls, it seems that as if the general managers have strategically chosen the right person to bring the first draft pick home. Bronson Daniels has undoubtedly been the flagbearer of Friday nights, and what we have here is one of the fastest rising stars and has epitomized what Saturday nights brings to the table when it comes to brand supremacy.

Persephone: Alex Myers have done great in further shattering the expectations of a vanilla midget, going above and beyond inside the squared circle and constantly improving overall. He might have failed in that ladder climbing simulator in Nashville, but tonight it is all about helping his brand, but what does it even matter when he might not even end up on Showdown in the first place? This match is kind of now starting to make zero sense to me.

Stew-O: I have just gotten word that the general managers have all agreed on making the world champions excluding Kassidy Heart ineligible to be up for grabs in the EAW 2023 Draft. This is going to make the first round picks even more interesting!

( Alex Myers climbs into the ring and momentarily faces off against Bronson Daniels before the Prudential Center becomes unglued to the beginning of “Enemy Strike” by Yuki Hayashi. Myles appears on the entrance way and stoically journeys down the ramp and into the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: AND.. From Melbourne, Australia, weighing in at 225 pounds.. HE IS ‘PEAK,’ MYYYLESSSSS!!!!

Persephone: This man has to be in a sour mood after losing the EAW World Champion on controversial grounds and traveling to another brand only to end up with nothing in return.

Stew-O: The future has definitely been looking dark and gloomy for the former EAW World Champion as of late, but that still has yet to phase him and stop him from competing at maximum performance. Myles intends on using this match to set the mood for what he intends on doing for the next year, and beating Bronson Daniels and Alex Myers is the best way to go at it.

( Myles slides into the ring, faces off individually against both of his opponents before squatting in his respective corner. The referee tells them to do the same before he signals for the bell. )

( DING! DING! DING! )

Stew-O: This match is underway.. and ALEX MYERS IMMEDIATELY THROWS THEIR ENTIRE BODY INTO BRONSON DANIELS! AN EXPLOSIVE MISSILE DROPKICK AS DANIELS FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES AND ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR.. AND MYERS SHIFTS THEIR ATTENTION ONTO MYLES! MYLES SWINGS FOR A CLOTHESLINE, MYERS DUCKS UNDER IT AND BEGINS TO PEPPER HIM WITH KICKS TOWARDS THE LEFT LEG! Myles claws their head and pushes them into the ropes, Myers slides under his legs, and then lights up the former EAW World Champion with lightning fist strikes, staggering him for the moment with a back kick into the midsection.

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers with a blitzkrieg approach into this match as they rebound off the ropes! Myles tries to put a cap on their offense with a clothesline, but Myers goes around his waist! Myles with a standing switch and goes for a back suplex. Myers lands on his feet, pulls him back into a waist position and looks for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Myles reaches down under and yanks one of their legs down. Myers is in a seated position, and Myles turns around.. MYERS WITH A KIP-UP HURRICANRANA!! BUT MYLES HOLDS ONTO THEM AND RETAINS MYERS IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! OH NO! You could see the change of expression on Myers’ face as he is trapped on the shoulders of Myles…

Stew-O: Myers tries to batter him down with the point of their elbows, which somewhat decelerates Myles, putting him in position for Myers to try for a hurrican rana! Myles continues to hold onto them, but here comes Bronson Daniels as he slides into the ring! AND BRONSON WITH PUMP KICK TO THE JAW OF MYLES! MYLES FALLS BACKWARDS AND MYERS ROLLS ONTO HIS FEET! AND BRONSON LOOKING TO GET IT BACK AFTER MYERS SENT HIM OUT OF THE RING WHEN THE BELL TOLLED!! AND BRONSON SWINGS FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! MYERS DUCKS UNDER IT! AND MYERS TRIES FOR ANOTHER MISSILE DROPKICK! Daniels was prepared this time and holds onto both of his legs, and he now uses them to catapult Myers towards the corner turnbuckles!

Persephone: Alex Myers like a monkey as they land safely onto the second turnbuckle. Daniels is oblivious to this fact, and Myers uses this as an opportunity to fly off the turnbuckle! DANIELS, HOWEVER, WITH A THRUST KICK TO THE BACK OF THE RIGHT LEG! MYERS LOSES BALANCE AND IS NOW HALFWAY IN A TREE-OF-WOE POSITION.. AND BRONSON DANIELS LEAVE THE CANVAS… AND GETS THE LEG SCISSORS FROM BEHIND!! AND SPIKES MYERS’ HEAD ONTO THE CANVAS WITH AN INVERTED FRANKENSTEINER!! WHAT A MANEUVER AS BRONSON NOW CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE!

Stew-O: WHAT COULD THE FORMER EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION BE THINKING HERE!! WHATEVER IT WAS, IT WAS JUST STOPPED AS MYLES CONNECTS WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Daniels is stunned on the top turnbuckle, meanwhile Myles has joined him in this precarious position! Myles might be gunning for a superplex here, but Daniels is avoiding it with blows to the ribcage! Daniels successfully fights out of this position and looks to go for something here, but Myles immediately retaliates with a headbutt to the dome of Daniels! Myles with another headbutt, as it causes for men to switch positions.. and MYLES HOVERS OVER THE SHOULDERS OF DANIELS AND LOOKS FOR A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!

Persephone: DANIELS HOLDS ONTO DEAR LIFE ON THE TOP ROPE!! MYLES HAS A SOLUTION FOR THIS, AND PULLS DOWN ON HIS LEFT WRIST!! DANIELS’ UPPER BODY IS NOW WEDGED INTO THE BUCKLE, AND MYLES GOES FOR A SUPERKICK!! BUT DANIELS MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!! MYLES GETS HIS FOOT STUCK ON THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! AND DANIELS LEAPS FOR THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND CONNECTS WITH A FOOT STOMP THAT CRUSHES HIM RIGHT IN THE CORNER!

Gavin Kirkland: AND ALEX MYERS COMES FROM BEHIND TO CATCH DANIELS OFF SURPRISE!! A COUPLE OF JABS HERE AND THERE, BUT DANIELS COCKS BACK WITH A PUNCH, FOLLOWED BY A CHOP, AND THEN FLOORS THEM WITH A SNAPMARE TAKEDOWN!! AND THEN CLOCKS THEM CLEAN WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COMBINATION FROM BRONSON DANIELS… WE ARE STARTING TO SEE MORE INDICATIONS THAT BRONSON HAS TRULY SWITCHED GEARS HERE!

Persephone: Bronson Daniels was somehow able to roll seamlessly onto his feet after that dropkick as he awaits Alex Myers to get on their feet. Myles is starting to roll back in the ring after recuperating under the bottom rope, as now DANIELS CHARGES TOWARDS MYERS!! AND DANIELS LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A DOUBLE-KNEE FACEBREAKER!! BUT MYERS HOLDS ONTO HIS LEG AND CARRIES HIM ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! DANIELS IMMEDIATELY TAPS HIM WITH A STOMP!! BUT MYERS IMMEDIATELY CLAPS BACK WITH AN OVERHEAD KICK!! A PELE KICK FROM MYERS AS THEY NOW QUICKLY CLIMB THE ROPES AND MEET DANIELS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!

Stew-O: The elitists in this match are back up on the top turnbuckles as Myers chops Daniels down… and they now flip onto his back for a CODE RED!! BUT WHAT THE!?! MYLES SNATCHES MYERS’ HEAD RIGHT AS HE WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB.. AND HE HANGS HIS HEELS OFF THE THIGHS OF DANIELS!! AND HE DRILLS MYERS WITH A DDT!! WHAT A MOVE.. AS BRONSON DANIELS IMMEDIATELY SOARS INTO THE SKIES FOR A SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! BUT MYLES ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, LEAVING DANIELS TO LAND ON HIS FEET AND ROLL INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Persephone: AND MYLES BLASTS DANIELS WITH A STIFF FOREARM SMASH TO THE JAW!! DANIELS BACKS UP INTO THE CORNER.. AND HERE COMES MYLES IN A FULL SPEED AHEAD!! AND MYLES LOOKS FOR A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH INTO THE CORNER!! BUT DANIELS LOOKS TO COUNTER WITH ANOTHER FOOT STOMP!! MYLES SWITCHES MID-SPRINT AND COUNTERS THE COUNTER OF DANIELS WITH A CALF KICK OUT OF NOWHERE!! DANIELS GOT BLASTED WITH THE CALF KICK!! AND NOW MYLES PULLS HIM IN FOR A POWERBOMB HERE!

Stew-O: BRONSON DANIELS POWERS THROUGH AND LIFTS HIM OFF HIS SHOULDERS!! AND DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TURNBUCKLES, MYLES CRASHES AND BURNS INTO THE CORNER!! Myles is folded like an accordion against the corner, as now Daniels runs into the opposite corner and back! BUT ALEX MYERS INTERCEPTS HIM WITH A GAMENGIRI KICK TO THE HEAD! DANIELS IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, BACKING UP TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF MYLES.. AND WHAT IS ALEX MYERS THINKING HERE!

Persephone: ALEX MYERS SPRINTS TOWARDS DANIELS… DANIELS GRABS HIM AND THROWS HIM OVER!! AND HE CHUCKS MYERS INTO MYLES IN THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT NO! MYLES GOT OUT OF HARM’S WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!! IT WAS ONLY MYERS WHO GOT THE SHORT END OF THE STICK.. AND DANIELS THOUGHT HE GOT A TWO FOR ONE SPECIAL.. AND WHILE DANIELS IS ON HIS KNEE!! MYLES DRILLS HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A KNEE STRIKE.. AND HE NOW FOLLOWS IT UP.. PLUCKING HIM OFF THE CANVAS!! AND DRILLING HIM WITH A BRAINBUSTER!! MYLES SHOOTS THE HALF!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Persephone: BRONSON DANIELS POWERS OUT AT TWO!! Myles immediately springs up to his feet and begins to think of his next moves. He grabs Daniels by the chin and drills him with an extremely vicious forearm smash! He now pops Daniels up onto his feet and he NOW IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!! AND DANIELS EXPLODE INTO THE CORNER!! This is the type of explosiveness that has brought Myles immense success on Sunday nights, it’s not on the level of Rex, but it is decent enough to go through the fickle people on this brand. Myles now grabs Daniels again… and HE SETS HIM UP FOR A SECOND IRISH WHIP!! AND DANIELS COLLIDES INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES, FLIPPING OVER THE TOP AND LANDING RIGHT BACK ONTO THE CANVAS ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!

Stew-O: Myles demonstrating to the entire EAW Universe how he can easily control the tempo of this match. He is completely dominating Bronson Daniels as he aims to go for a third IRISH WHIP! THIS MAY BE A MISTAKE!! AS HE NOW CHUCKS HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!! DANIELS, THIS TIME AROUND, SLIDES SAFELY INTO THE CORNER!! AND MYLES TRIES TO CORRECT HIS MISTAKE! BUT HE IS MET BY A DEVASTATING SCORPION KICK ONTO THE CROWN OF HIS HIS HEAD!! MYLES FALLS TO THE GROUND, TRYING TO SHAKE THE COBWEBS, WHILE DANIELS REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!

Persephone: AND DANIELS LOOKS TO DECAPITATE HIM WITH A PUMP KICK!! BUT MYLES STEPS TO THE SIDE!! AND SHOOTS FOR THE IFRIT JAMBE!! THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE IS EVADED!! AS MYLES TURNS AROUND AND GETS BLASTED IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! AND DANIELS IMMEDIATELY SNATCHES HIM BY THE WAIST!! AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH AUTHORITY WITH A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!! NO!! KICK OUT!! DON’T KICK OUT!! DO WHATEVER YOU WANT!

ONEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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Stew-O: ALEX MYERS SLINGSHOTTED HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND DESCENDED ONTO THE BRIDGE PIN WITH A SLINGSHOT SOMERSAULT PIN! WHAT A WAY TO BREAK IT! What a hellacious triple threat this has been. There has not been a single second where there hasn’t been action, but this might be the moment where all three of us could finally rest and catch a breather! It doesn’t look like Alex Myers is interested in that as all three competitors are up on their feet in the middle of the ring! ..and the fearless Myers as usual takes both of them on!

Persephone: Myers lights Myles up with jabs, doing the same to Bronson Daniels before drilling Myles with a spinning heel kick to the midsection. Myers swings towards Daniels, Daniels blocks the strike, spins them around by their arm and DRIVES HIS FOREARM INTO THEIR JAW!! MYERS IS STUNNED, AS DANIELS TURNS MYLES AROUND!! AND MYLES INSTINCTIVELY BLASTS DANIELS WITH A BICYCLE KICK!! DANIELS FALLS TO ONE KNEE, WHILE MYLES WALKS INTO A FLUSH SUPERKICK FROM MYERS!! MYLES IS DAZED.. AND NOW DANIELS REBOUNDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE!! AND HE HAMMERS MYERS WITH A ROLLING WHEEL KICK!!! MYERS FALLS TO THEIR BUTT.. AND NOW MYLES’ TURN TO RETALIATE!! AS HE DRILLS HIM IN THE KNEE WITH THE IFRIT JAMB-

Stew-O: NO!! BRONSON DANIELS HAS CLEARLY DONE HIS HOMEWORK AS HE BLOCKS THE IFRIT JAMBE FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS MATCH.. AND HE HAS COUNTERED IT BY GRABBING HIS KNEE, AND USING THE MOMENTUM TO ROLL HIM RIGHT INTO A SINGLE-LEG BOSTON CRAB!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRANSITION FROM THE KNEE STRIKE INTO THE BOSTON CRAB.. AND MYLES MIGHT BE IN DEEP TROUBLE HERE!! BUT HE MIGHT NOT IS HE ABLE TO TWIST HIS HIPS AND DIRECT KICKS INTO THE FACE OF DANIELS!! KICK AFTER KICK, DANIELS CONTINUES TO APPLY PRESSURE!!

Persephone: DANIELS EVENTUALLY LETS GO, BUT HE IMMEDIATELY ROLLS ONTO MYLES AND PICKS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!! LOOK AT THE STRENGTH OF DANIELS… AS HE HAS HIM IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY!! BUT MYLES GETS OFF HIS SHOULDERS.. PULLS HIM IN!! AND HOISTS HIM UP INTO A CANADIAN RACK!! MYLES IS LOOKING FOR THE WRATHFUL DAYSTAR!

Stew-O: BUT DANIELS SLIDES DOWN HIS BACK!! He turns Myles around, kicks the midsection and hooks the arms! AND DANIELS IS LOOKING FOR SAVAGE MODE! THE LIFTING UNDERHOOK GUTBUSTER!! BUT MYLES SLIDES DOWN HIS BACK AS WELL.. AND MYERS REINTRODUCES HIMSELF INTO THE SITUATION AND KICKS THE MIDSECTION OF DANIELS!! AND MYERS GOES FOR THE PEDIGREE HERE!! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER!!

Persephone: DANIELS POWERS OUT AND LIFTS MYERS OFF HIS SHOULDERS! MYERS MANAGES TO LAND ON THEIR FEET, BUT THEY RUN RIGHT INTO MYLES IN THE CORNER! Myles lifts him onto his shoulders and brings Myers onto the apron.. MYLES TAPS HIM WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!! MYERS IS STAGGERED, AND DANIELS WITH A ROCKET KICK TO MYLES AS HE HOVERED OVER THE ROPES.. INSTANTLY FOLLOWED BY A PERFECT ROPE-ASSISTED KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Myles is on spaghetti legs as he backs away a couple of inches away from the top turnbuckle!

Stew-O: BRONSON DANIELS NOW LEAPS ONTO THE ROPE-

Persephone: BUT SO DOES ALEX MYERS!

Gavin Kirkland: AND ALEX MYERS CATCHES DANIELS BY SURPRISE!! AND MYERS WITH A HURRICANRANA INTERCEPTION!!

Persephone: AND BRONSON DANIELS TRIES TO TURN IT INTO A DRAGONRANA ONTO MYLES BELOW!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT MYLES HOLDS ONTO HIM.. AND PLANTS HIM DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! WHAT A COUNTER!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THR-

Persephone: ALEX MYERS THROWS THEIR ENTIRE UPPER BODY INTO BOTH MEN TO BREAK THE COVER!

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers’ whole stunt right there almost made them lose the match at the end of the day, but thank goodness for them being there at the last second! Myers crawls into the corner and has their sights set on Myles! Bronson Daniels is recuperating underneath the bottom rope as MYERS RUNS TOWARDS MYLES! AND MYERS GOES FOR THE OVERSHOT SLING BLADE! SUDDEN TRAUMA CONNECTS-

Persephone: MYLES POWERS THROUGH AND THROWS MYERS OFF HIS SHOULDERS!!! AND MYERS RUNS BACK INTO MYLES!! MYLES POPS THEM UP INTO THE AIR!! AND GOES FOR THE VICTORIA POP-UP KNEE STRIKE!! BUT MYERS GETS THEIR FEET UP IN THE AIR AND COUNTERS IT WITH A DROPKICK!!

Gavin Kirkland: MYLES RETREATS IN THE CORNER!! MEANWHILE BRONSON DANIELS TURNS ALEX MYERS AROUND!! HE KICKS THE MIDSECTION AND HOOKS THE ARM!! SAVAGE MODE!! BUT MYERS GOES AROUND THE WAIST AND TRIES FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN!! DANIELS PLANTS HIS FEET ON THE CANVAS AND REFUSES TO BE TAKEN DOWN WITH A BACKSLIDE!!

Persephone: MYLES RUNS TOWARDS THEM!! MYERS WITH A KICK, USING MYLES UPPER BODY AS A STEP-UP AND HOVERING OVER BRONSON!! AND ALEX PULLS HIM IN!! AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! FOR THE SPACE BOUND DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRONSON DANIELS SPINS OUT OF THEIR CLUTCHES!! AND ROTATES AROUND FOR THE CHROME HEARTS KICK!! BUT ALEX MYERS DUCKS UNDER IT!! AND THEY ADMINISTER A SLEEPER HOLD ON BRONSON!! BRONSON IS IN A SLEEPER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, BUT THE WEIGHT DIFFERENCE ALLOWS BRONSON TO BACK HIM UP INTO THE CORNER AND RELEASE THE SLEEPER HOLD!

Stew-O: BOTH COMPETITORS IN THE CORNER!! AND MYLES CHARGES INTO THE CORNER!! BRONSON GETS OUT OF THE WAY!! AND ALEX GETS THEIR FOOT UP IN THE NICK OF TIME!! MYLES IS STUNNED MEANWHILE ALEX IS SEATED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!

Persephone: AND ALEX MYERS GOES AERIA-

Stew-O: MYERS CATCHES THEM IN MID-AIR RIGHT INTO A SUPLEX POSITION!! BRONSON DANIELS TRIES TO MESS UP WHAT HE IS GOING FOR HERE, BUT MYLES IS SOMEHOW ABLE TO GET HIS FOOT UP AND KICK DANIELS IN THE FACE WHILE STILL MAINTAINING THE VERTICAL SUPLEX!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND MYLES RUNS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING TO DRILL MYERS WITH THE BRAINBUSTAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

Persephone: NO!! ALEX MYERS TURNS IT INTO A SATELLITE DDT!! WHAT A COUNTER AS THEY IMMEDIATELY HOOK THE LEG!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

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Stew-O: MYLES POPS HIS SHOULDER UP AT TWO! Alex Myers with almost a miracle right there escaping out of the brainbuster position. They get up to a vertical base and start stalking Myles as he gets up to his feet. Could they hit the Sudden Trauma slingblade for the second time here? That might be their attempt here as Myles is up to his feet! AND ALEX MYERS CHAR- NO!! BRONSON DANIELS OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!! AND MYLES CHARGES INTO DANIELS AFTERWARDS! AND DANIELS WITH A KICK THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE JAW OF MYLES!! BRONSON HAS BOTH OF THEM STAGGERED SIDE-TO-SIDE!!

Persephone: AND BRONSON DANIELS LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE!!

Stew-O: NOBODY IS HOME AS BOTH COMPETITORS GOT OUT OF THE WAY!! DANIELS ROLLS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! AND MYLES WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF DANIELS!! MYERS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF MYLES HEAD!! AND NOW MYERS SPINS AROUND FOR A DISCUS LARIAT!! BUT BRONSON DANIELS SENDS MYERS EXPLODING OUT OF THE RING WITH A HIGH-ANGLE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER!

Persephone: HE CALLS THAT DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER THE GODBREAKER AS NOW BRONSON TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO MYLES!! AND HE GOES FOR THE BATMAN PUNCH!! BUT MYLES GRABS HIS ARM AND LEADS HIM RIGHT INTO POSITION FOR THE **DE FACTO**!!

Stew-O: AND MYLES HOISTS HIM UP!! AND DROPS HIM DOWN WITH THE DE FACTO!! IT IS OVER!! VOLTAGE GETS THE FIRST PICK!!

Gavin Kirkland: **BRONSON DANIELS COUNTERS THE DE FACTO INTO AN INVERTED FRANKENSTEINER!!** WHAT A COUNTER!!

Stew-O: MYLES GOT SPIKED SO HARD ONTO HIS HEAD THAT HE ENDED UP ONTO A VERTICAL BASE, BUT NOT FOR LONG AS DANIELS SPINS AROUND!! AND KNOCKS HIS HEAD OFF WITH THE CHROME HEARTS KICK!! THE SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK HITS THE BUTTON AS DYNASTY MAY SECURE THE FIRST DRAFT PICK RIGHT NOW!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: MYLES GETS HIS SHOULDER UP! Bronson Daniels emerges to a vertical base in the corner and slides down his elbow pad! I think we all know what is coming here!! Myles is still rocked back from that Chrome Hearts kick to the side of the head, and Daniels is looking to pull off the finishing touches here to get his brand the first draft pick!

Stew-O: AND DANIELS SLIDES DOWN.. MICKEY… I JUST KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!

Gavin Kirkland: ALEX MYERS WITH THE SUDDEN TRAUMA FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! THEY INTERCEPTED THE ELBOW WITH A SLING BLADE AS THEY ARE TRYING TO FINISH OFF MYLES BY THEMSELVES!!

Stew-O: AND ALEX MYERS SEES MYLES UP ON HIS KNEES!! AND MYERS TAKES HIM OFF HIS KNEES WITH A SUPERKICK!! AND NOW MYERS RUNS THE ROPES!! AND THEY LEAP INTO THE AIR!! AND DRIVES BOTH KNEES INTO THE BACK OF MYLES’ HEAD!! DOCTOR SLEEP CONNECTS AS NOW MYERS BRINGS MYLES UP TO HIS FEET!! THIS COULD BE IT!

Gavin Kirkland: AND NOW MYERS HAS HIM UP!! AND THEY FLOAT OVER INTO THE CRUCIFIX DRIVE-

Persephone: MYLES HOLDS ONTO THEM!! AND POPS MYERS UP!! AND OBLITERATES THEM ON THE WAY DOWN WITH THE VICTORIA KNEE STRIKE!! POP-UP KNEE STRIKE!! MYLES TRIES TO PULL MYERS UP TO THEIR FEE-

Stew-O: BRONSON DANIELS ENTERS THE RING AND STEPS UP OFF THE BACK OF MYERS WHO WAS ON ALL FOURS!! AND HE USES HIM AS A TRAMPOLINE!! TO STEP-UP AND PUNCH THE LIGHTS OUT OF MYLES WITH THE BATMAN PUNCH!! MYLES FALLS TO THE GROUND AS DANIELS LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALEX MYERS!

Gavin Kirkland: MYLES IS WIGGLING HIS FINGERS, TRYING TO REGAIN THE FEELING AFTER GETTING STUFFED WITH THE BATMAN PUNCH, MEANWHILE ALEX MYERS IS PRIME FOR THE PICKINGS SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Persephone: AND BRONSON DANIELS STANDS IN THE CORNER WITH HIS BACK TURNED….

Stew-O: AND DANIELS BEGINS TO START DOING BACK FLIPS AWAY FROM THE CORNER.. BUILDING MOMENTUM AND SPEED.. AND HAMMERING DOWN A PELE KICK ONTO THE TOP OF ALEX MYERS’ HEAD!!

Persephone: HE CALLS THIS CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND I BELIEVE!!

Stew-O: AND IT CONNECT-

Gavin Kirkland: IFRIT JAMBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IFRIT JAMBE!!! RIGHT AS DANIELS FLIPPED OVER TO CONNECT WITH THE CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND, MYLES INTERCEPTED AND FINALLY HIT THE IFRIT JAMBE ON BRONSON DANIELS!!

Stew-O: What a devastating interception as Myles turns around! ALEX MYERS QUICKLY FLOATS OVER THE SHOULDERS OF MYLES!!!

Persephone: AND ALEX MYERS HITS THE FINAL SYMPHONY ON MYLES!! THE LUNGBLOWER CONNECTS AS THEY REACH FOR THE COVER!! THIS COULD BE IT!! VOLTAGE GETS THE DRAFT PICK!! YAY! YAY! I AM IN ELATION!! I COULDN’T BE ANY MORE HAPPIER!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: MYLES KICKS OUT OF THE FINAL SYMPHONY!! HE KICKED OUT OF ALEX MYERS’ FINISHER AND WE THOUGHT THAT WAS GOING TO BE IT!! BUT ALEX MYERS’ STRONGEST WEAPONS ARE STILL NOT ENOUGH TO TAKE OUT ONE OF VOLTAGE’S TOUGHEST EVER ELITISTS!!

Persephone: ALEX MYERS TAKES A COUPLE OF SECONDS TO BE IN DISBELIEF BEFORE HE STEPS UP ONTO HIS FEET AND CLIMBS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! MYLES HAS YET TO REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER THAT BRUTAL FINAL SYMPHONY LUNGBLOWER.. ALEX MYERS IS ASCENDING THE TURNBUCKLES.. AND THEY LOOK TO APPLY THE FINISHING TOUCHES!! COME ON! MYLES!! ROLL OUT OF THE WAY!

Gavin Kirkland: AND MYERS IS PERCHED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND THEY DIVE OFF THE TOP!!! AND LOOKS TO ABDICATE MYLES WITH AN ANGELIC BLESSSSINGGGGGGG!!

Persephone: A MOONSAULT INTO A INVERTED DIVING SENTONNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: BUT NOBODY IS HOME!! MYLES ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AND MYERS CRASHES AND BURNS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND MYLES THE OPPORTUNIST THAT HE IS!! HE SEES MYERS SOMEHOW CREPT ONTO HIS KNEES HOLDING ONTO HIS HEAD!!

Stew-O: AND MYLES BLASTS THEM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE IFRIT JAMBE!!!

Persephone: IFRIT JAMBE CONNECTS AS MYLES FOLLOWS UP WITH THE DE FACT-

Gavin Kirkland: MICKEY I JUST KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: BRONSON DANIELS JUST COLLIDED THROUGH BOTH OF THEM WITH AUTHORITY WITH THE SLIDING ELBOW!! HE HIT BOTH OF THEM WITH THE MICKEY I JUST KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!

Persephone: AND BRONSON DANIELS IS SOLELY INTERESTED IN ALEX MYERS!! MYLES WAS ON THE RECEIVING END OF THE END OF THE ELBOW, SO HE GOT KNOCKED OUT AS WELL!! AND BRONSON HOOKS THE ARM OF ALEX MYERS!!

Stew-O: AND BRONSON DANIELS DRILLS ALEX MYERS WITH THE SAVAGE MODE!! THE UNDERHOOK GUTBUSTER CONNECTS AS DANIELS HOOKS BOTH LEGS FOR THE WIN!

Persephone: COME ON!! KICK OUT!! MYLES WHERE ARE YOU!! THE ONE TIME WHERE WE ACTUALLY NEED YOU!! YOU USELESS TWERP!!

Gavin Kirkland: KICK-OUT!! ALEX!! FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

( The Prudential Center becomes unglued to the three counts as they loudly cheer. “All The Way Live” by Metro Boomin, Future, Lil Uzi Vert begins to play as a look of relief overcomes the face of what was a stressed out Bronson Daniels and he begins to celebrate in the middle of the ring. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!! BRONNNSONNNNN DANIELLLS!!!

Stew-O: THIS COULD ONLY MEAN ONE THING!! WE GOT THE FIRST DRAFT PICK!! YES!! IMAGINE WHO WE COULD DRAFT FIRST!! WE’VE GOT THE ADVANTAGE!

Gavin Kirkland: GOD DAMNIT! ALEX! YOU HAD ONE JOB!!

Persephone: I SHOULD’VE TAKEN A NAP! I KNEW NOTHING GOOD WOULD’VE COME OUT OF THIS!

Stew-O: Bronson Daniels adds onto his career-defining victory over Andre Walker with a win over former World Champion Myles and Alex Myers to gain Friday nights the very first draft pick in the EAW 2023 DRAFT! WHAT A MATCH BETWEEN THESE THREE!! AND DANIELS REIGNS SUPREME.. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY! FRIDAY NIGHTS REIGNS SUPREME!!

( Alex Myers regains his unconsciousness under the bottom rope while Myles is struggling to get up to his feet at ringside. Bronson Daniels celebrates on the top turnbuckle before our attention is eventually diverted into the titantron where the first round pick will be selected. )

(A graphic showing the various faces of members of the EAW Roster is shown, rapidly going through every person before finally stopping.)

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(The cameras fade backstage, coming to the door of EAW’s minority owner, John Conning. His name is written on the door sign, brandashing the promotion’s logo right over it. As the camera gets closer, some voices can be heard from the inside. Faint, hardly distinctive, but the conversation seems to be going along positively. One voice in particular gets loud, accompanied by the sounds of footsteps drawing closer.)

???: Thank you so much. Have a good rest of your evening.

(The camera moves back a little to give space. The door opens. Albert Hitchman steps out, having an envelope in his hand. A smug grin rests comfortably on his face. He looks at the sealed paper.)

(Suddenly, a voice calls out to him.)

???: Albert! Do you have a moment?

(In comes Sofia Clarke, mic in hand, sharply approaching him. Albert’s eyes widen in surprise, being caught off by her surprise appearance. However, a sly chuckle leaves his lips.)

Albert Hitchman: Someone sure has been nosey.

(Sofia looks embarrassed.)

Sofia Clarke: Just doing my job. Being nosey comes with this business. Besides, it sounded like you had an interesting conversation in there. I’m sure you and John talked about some important stuff, especially since this is the Draft Show. Were you discussing in length about Andre Walker, perhaps?

Albert Hitchman: Well, since you’re practically dying to get the scoop first, I guess there’s no use keeping the cat inside the bag. I had a lengthy chat with Jon about Andre Walker and the upcoming season. To put it simply: what we discussed will shape season seventeen in a major way. I believe that the plan at hand will be beneficial to my client, and in turn, there will be some significant effects for this promotion as a whole.

(A curious expression settles on Sofia’s face, her eyes perking up.)

Sofia Clarke: That’s huge. What exactly do you mean by that, though?

(Albert looks down at the envelope and sighs. His grin softens, looking at Sofia.)

Albert Hitchman: Andre deserves the best. Always has. He has been the standard bearer *and* breaker for this promotion since day one. He deserves every bit of recognition he has received. People can say how Andre has attained everything he could ever have wanted, but he’s not about being complacent. He always seeks to not only outdo the competition, but himself. People see him at the peak but forget the arduous journey it took for him in order to get there. And on a more personal note? I am forever indebted to him.

Albert Hitchman: He is… a selfless man. Truly, he is. He *saved* me at Pain for Pride. Whereas others would’ve stood back and not give a damn, he did. Whereas some of these people’s most ‘righteous’ Elitists would’ve carried on without so much as blinking an eye, he took action against Bronson and did what he could to make sure I didn’t end up in grave danger. Everyone sees the dominance, the success, and rightfully so. However, he is beyond just a living, breathing personification of greatness. He is not a mere myth in a man gracing this place. He is a human.

(Albert’s hands noticeably tighten around the envelope. They tremble slightly. Noticing this, he takes a deep breath and pauses. He closes his eyes. After an exhale, he clears his throat, gathering himself.)

Albert Hitchman: … at any rate, Andre deserves a thanks. From me. I will pay him back in spades for the selflessness he displayed that night. Had Andre not essentially defeated himself with that move, Bronson Daniels would’ve had yet another loss on his record against him. Bronson can be proud that he was able to metaphorically conquer the beast, but that doesn’t mean he’s the best. What was a defining moment for him would’ve easily been another forgettable day at the office for Andre, just as we’ve come to expect. The gap in status between them will never change. However, he can celebrate if he wishes to. I would hope that he would use that Andre Walker stimulus package to actually finish this long-winded story of his. He’ll be the first and last person here that will be able to say they got the better of him.

Sofia Clarke: Those are some strong words there, Albert.

Albert Hitchman: Are they? Because they are simply the truth. Bronson and a million other elitists at Pain for Pride came in on this “finish the story” train and some managed to luck out with a win, but what they fail to realize is that this isn’t their story to tell. Andre Walker is the main character here and here’s a spoiler alert for those hopeful elitists: There is no fairytale happy ending. These Elitists only serve to be footnotes in Andre’s history, not the heroes who get to take down the high and mighty king of his empire. The story may be naively over for them, but it isn’t for us. It isn’t for him. No, this is simply the start of a new chapter, one that will see Andre Walker vengeful, mad, hungry and motivated, not for revenge… but for *power*. A power hungry Andre Walker does not bode well for anyone, and granted, Andre Walker himself is a problem for anyone, point blank. But now, the king wants his throne again. The beast is looking for his trophy. The hunt is back on. Now, he’s looking to get what he desires at any and all costs, no matter the expenses or the careers he’ll have to break along the way.

(Albert smirks. He then raises the envelope in one hand, showing it off.)

Albert Hitchman: This right here guarantees that. There isn’t one brand that can restrict Andre from doing what he needs to do.

Sofia Clarke: !!!

Albert Hitchman: Oh yes. You know what I’m talking about. No one is safe from this era of Andre Walker. It doesn’t matter what “Next Level” you think you’ve reached, you will never be on Andre Walker’s level. It doesn’t matter what kind of “Czar” you think you’ve suddenly become, you can never fill the shoes of THE KAISER. Or what “End of the World” you think you’ve come to, you don’t get to determine that because this is Andre Walker’s world and you’re just living in it… for now.

(Albert grins and turns to make his leave, all while Sofia still looks shocked at the revelation.)

Albert Hitchman: The reigning Elitist of the Year was kind of enough to take a step back and let these delusional Elitists draft up whatever narrative they wanted to create for half a year. But now, that’s over with. It’s back to reality, and the reality is that no one will match up to Andre Walker in season seventeen.

(Albert walks away. The shot then switched over to the screen where a graphic can be seen.)

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(The shot switches to the insane reaction within the Prudential Center. It then heads on over to Gavin, Stew-O and Persephone who are equally as stunned by the news.)

Stew-O: What a blockbuster announcement! Andre Walker is a free agent! That means that he’ll be able to compete on ANY brand at any time!

Persephone: Wait, no! He’s gonna hurt my Sexy Rexy!!

Gavin Kirkland: Well… huh. That’s not gonna be fun to deal with.

Persephone: I don’t care what he does with everyone else! Just don’t hurt my Rexxxxxxyyyyyyyy! 😭😭😭

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t think anyone is gonna be exempt from the wrath of the Kaiser. The entire EAW roster has been put in notice — literally!

(The camera opens back up and pans around the fans before ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki plays as the crowd right away boos Drake Armstrong as he makes his way out onto the stage. He smiles at the negative reaction while slowly making his way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH SET FOR ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST….FROM SCARSDALE, NEW YORK….WEIGHING IN AT 260 POUNDS….HE IS “THE FUTURE”….DRAAKKEEE ARRMMSSTRRROONNNGGG!!!!

Stew-O: Just look at the determination on this man’s face tonight while also just oozing confidence like always. You can tell he’s out to prove something as he came up just short on winning that 24/7 contract at Pain for Pride last week. He lost but we found out what we already know, this guy has all the makings of a star and he showed that like he plans to tonight just like he did with all his flashes last season.

(“What The Dead Men Say” by Trivium plays as the crowd once again begins to rain down boos as she takes a look at the arena before she takes a deep breath making her way to the ring not paying any attention to the negative reaction she is getting.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT….FROM ESSEX, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS….”THE FINAL BOSS”….DELLILLAAHHH ROOSSEEEEE!!!!!!

Stew-O: I can tell you first hand front watching her up close last season in the few months she was on the Dynasty brand that this woman has just a bright of a future as anybody. Sure she has faced some failure in her early goings but that’s normal when you’re just starting out your career and she looks to show she’s the one to look out for in this new season.

(“Dead Opps” by DD Osama & Notti Osama plays as Michael Machina makes his way eagerly out onto the stage. He takes a deep breath before making his way to the ring eyeing Drake Armstrong already in the ring.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT…FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS….HE IS “THE MONEYMAKER”….MIICCHHAAEEELLL MAAACCHHINNNNNAAAA!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: I can go on about the amount of potential this guy has in his short stint over on Showdown and well, you guys are in for a treat tonight. All the tools to be a star in this company and he especially showed that at Pain for Pride when he made the final three of the 24/7 battle royal and you know he’s hungry for a big bounce back here tonight.

(Michael stops at the bottom of the ramp before looking back at the entrance way as Monsters’ by Currents plays and the crowd boos louder as Rory Slate makes her way out onto the stage. She soaks in the negative reaction before meeting her boyfriend Michael at the bottom of the ramp as they look at both opponents already in the ring.)

Bella Braxton: AND FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS….WEIGHING IN AT 138 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE WINDY CITY SADIST”…RORRYYYY SLLAATTTTTTEEEEE!!!!!

Persephone: This girl has been fun to watch over on Voltage.. you know when I’m actually paying attention. Much like the others, a lot of talent and potential and she can show why here tonight.

Gavin Kirkland: Damn, another reason why Michael is amazing bagging her. :wow:

Stew-O: Yeah speaking of that, you have to wonder if that’s about to play a factor because they just entered the ring together, but I guess we’re about to find out.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Stew-O: And this one is underway! This should be a fun one folks between four of I think future champions in this company. All four of them look like they are waiting for the others to make the first move…and then all four of them begins going at it in an all out war at the very start of this match! Rory then clotheslines Delilah over the top rope before backing up a few feet and runs taking her our with a suicide dive on the outside as she falls back into the barricade! Meanwhile back in the ring Drake has Michael cornered delivering several kicks to the midsection before hitting repetitive shoulder thrusts to the ribs and begins to choke the life out of him!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! CONE ON BACK IT UP!!

Stew-O: The referee creates a little bit of space between the two of them, but not for long as Drake goes back on the attack repeatedly driving his elbow into the side of his face now…and then lifts him high in the top rope, what does he have in mind here?

Gavin Kirkland: BUT IN COMES RORY WHO HITS DRAKE FROM BEHIND! Rory coming in to help her guy Michael as she irish whips him into the opposite corner and runs delivering a leaping splash before irish whipping him right into the arms of Michael who hops down from the top rope and takes out Drake with a vicious spinebuster! God damn what I wouldn’t give to be in Michael’s shoes. :noah:

Persephone: It looks like Rory and Micharl are hellbent on teaming up in this matchup coming to each others aid when they can…but hey she better watch her back as Delilah doesn’t let this alliance last for too long as she pulls Rory out from under the bottom rope and throws her shoulder first into the steel steps right next to them! DELILAH BETTER WATCH HER BACK NOW AS MICHAEL CHARGES AT HER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE – BUT DELILAH SIDESTEPS IT AND MICHAEL CRASHES RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE SHOULDER FIRST! Delilah takes this small window of opportunity and runs driving her knee straight into his skull up against the barricade. It seems the threat of Michael and Rory as a team has been neutralized for right now as Delilah eyes Drake in the ring and slides in waiting for him to turn around!

Stew-O: DELILAH THEN RUNS AND DELIVERS A RUNNING DROPKICK AS DRAKE WHIPLASHES OFF THE CORNER AND FALLS TO THE MAT AS DELILAH QUICKLY ASCENDS UP TO THE TOP ROPE AND BALANCES HERSELF UP HIGH LOOKING DOWN AT DRAKE….AND SHE GOES FOR A FALCON ARROW…BUT NOBODY HOME AS DRAKE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY JUST WITH A SPLIT SECOND TO SPARE! Delilah took a huge risk and it might end up costing her as Drake stands back up and turns his attention to her….AND THEN HE GRABS HER ANKLE AND PUTS HER IN THE ANKLE LOCK! You can just hear that ankle cracking as she screams in agony looking for a way out as Drake is just twisting at that ankle demanding that she give up!!! She tries to crawl to the ropes but it’s no use as there’s no rope breaks…but she rolls through sending Drake face first into the turnbuckle pad! She buys herself a little bit of time but then shetries to roll him up from behind but then Drake rolls through to his feet and then runs off the ropes and takes Delilah out with a big boot before dropping down for the first cover!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Persephone: Delilah kicks out as Drake looks to stay on the attack now stomping the lights out of her on the ground and stomping at different parts of her limbs….BUT RORY SLATE IS BACK IN AS SHE RUNS UP BEHIND HIM AND DRIVES HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE! Rory eliminates Drake from the equation for the moment before shifting her focus over to Delilah picking her up off the mat and picks her up in a fireman’s carry….But Delilah slides off her shoulders from behind before we could guess what she had in mind and bends her down delivering a reverse DDT spiking her into the mat! Both of them are down before slowly start to make it to their feet exchanging blows with one another and it looks like Delilah may have the upper hand here…

Gavin Kirkland: OH NO!! Rory’s boy toy Michael is back in as he runs up behind Delilah and hooks both of the arms leaving her in a vulnerable spot as Rory delivers several punches to the face before kneeling her in the midsection! Rory and Michael exchange a few words before she backs up and tells Michael to back up with Delilah still locked in his grip…AND NOW MICHAEL SHOVES DELILAH INTO HER ARMS AS RORY DELIVERS A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE! She doesn’t stop there as she climbs up to the top rope now as Michael holds Delilah down on the mat….AND RORY JUMPS OFF AND HITS A PICTURE PERFECT FROG SPLASH OFF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE HOOKING THE LEG!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!

Persephone: And Delilah gets the shoulder up staying alive in this match but…was Michael seriously just going to let her get the win there? If you have something to.prove after how Pain for Pride ended, get the win yourself :skip:

Stew-O: I guess it don’t matter who wins as long as it’s one of them. Rory said earlier in the week she don’t need the help but would appreciate it anyways and now both Rory and Michael are in complete control now as now it’s Michael who gets Delilah up and looks to go on the attack! Michael then delivers an uppercut that drives Delilah up against the ropes, and here comes Michael charging at her with a full head of steam…BUT DELILAH IS FIGHTING BACK AS SHE COUNTERS SENDING MICHAEL OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP AS MICHAEL LANDS ON TOP OF DRAKE ON THE OUTSIDE!! It’s now a one on one situation again as Rory runs at her next –

Gavin Kirkland: DELILAH SIDESTEPS AND THEN SENDS HER OVER THE TOP, BUT IS UNAWARE THAT RORY HELD ON TO THE APRON! Delilah turns around and walks right into a stuff forearm shot to the face from Rory as she runs up to the top rope next to her again…AND SHE GOES FOR A LEAPING CROSSBODY, BUT DELILAH ROLLS BACKWARD UO TO GET FEET HOLDING RORY…AND DRILLS HER INTO THE MAT WITH A SPINNING SIDE SLAM!! Delilah though doesn’t go for the cover as she picks her up – AND DELILAH MEASURES HER UP AS SHE IS IN PRONE POSITION BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE ROPES AND HITTING “A KISS GOODNIGHT!!!” THE SHINING WIZARD CONNECTS AS DELILAH FLIPS HER OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Persephone: UGH! The kickout as we keep going and Delilah immediately goes back on the attack….AND PUTS RORY IN AN INVERTED CLOVERLEAF SUBMISSION! RORY SCREAMING IN PAIN TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS….AND OH MY!! MICHAEL IS BACK AND DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF DELILAH’S SKULL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE! BUT LOOK OUT – DRAKE COMES FLYING IN WITH A FLYING ELBOW OFF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE RUNNING AND CLOTHESLINING DELILAH OVER THE TOP ROPE BEFORE TURNING BACK TO MICHAEL AND DRILLING HIM WITH A SPINEBUSTER! All the momentum is clearly on Drake’s side now as he takes a look at his surroundings before stalking Michael as he gets up to a vertical base…

Stew-O: AND DRAKE LOOKS TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY RIGHT NOW AS HE GETS MICHAEL IN POSITION FOR “DEATH PENALTY”…BUT MICHAEL SLIPS FROM HIS GRASP AND DELIVERS A STEP UP KNEE ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE THAT KNOCKS HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER BEFORE CHARGING AT HIM – BUT DRAKE GETS HIS FEET UP STOPPING HIM DEAD IN HIS TRACKS!! Drake hops up on the second rope and then delivers a leaping dropkick taking down Michael before….”NATURAL TALENT!!!’ DRAKE HITS HIM WITH THE BRIDGING HALF NELSON HALF CHICKENWING SUPLEX AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND THE PRETTY LADY RORY BREAKS IT UP SAVING HER GUY AND THE MATCH FOR HERSELF! Rory tries to immediately pounce on Drake but Drake gets to a vertical base and shoves her away creating some distance as she goes for a clothesline, but Drake ducks it and…HE RIGHT AWAY PUTS HER INTO HIS “BOURGEOIS BITE”!!! DRAKE JUST STRETCHING HER LIMBS OUT AS SHE AGAIN IS STUCK WITH NOWHERE TO GO!!

Stew-O: Rory is trying her best to fight out of this but isn’t having much luck in doing so…DELILAH IS BACK AS SHE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF DRAKE CAUSING HIM TO LET GO OF THE SUBMISSION ON RORY!! Drake might be in some trouble here as….DELILAH DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT AND APPLIES THE CROSSFACE ON DRAKE! Drake is trying his best to crawl his way to the ropes but again that isn’t going to be of much help…AND HE GRABS IT BUT THE REFEREE IS TELLING HIM THE HOLD CAN’T BE BROKEN! Drake is almost in a panic on what to do…AND DRAKE REVERSES THE PRESSURE GETTING DELILAH ON HER BACK FOR THE PIN!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Persephone: DELILAH FLIPS THE PRESSURE BACK OVER AND HAS THE CROSSFACE LOCKED IN AGAIN AS DRAKE IS SQUIRMING TRYING TO FIGHT OUT!! AND RORY GRABS DELILAH BY THE HAIR AND PULLS HER OFF THE SUBMISSION!! BOTH OF THEM NOW BEGINS GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE OTHER EXCHANGING BLOWS TRYING TO GAIN THE UPPER HAND ON ONE ANOTHER….AND DELILAH SPEARS HER THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE AS THEY BOTH LAND HARD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Meanwhile in the ring Michael has his eyes on Drake who is seated in the corner….AND HE RUNS DELIVERING A BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!!

Stew-O: Drake might be in some serious trouble right here as Michael gets him up…AND MICHAEL PICKS HIM UP, AND DROPS HIM STRAIGHT DOWN WITH THE “SKULLPIERCER” BRAINBUSTER!!! AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG FROM MICHAEL!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: WHOA DRAKE STILL MANAGES TO FIGHT ON GETTING THE SHOULDER UP! Michael now doesn’t waste any time in picking him up from the mat…but before we could know what he had in mind….DRAKE WITH THE INSIDE CRADLE OUT OF NOWHERE!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Stew-O: MICHAEL JUST BARELY MANAGES TO ESCAPE AS THEY BOTH STAND UP AND MICHAEL GOES FOR HIS “MONEY SHOT” CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL – BUT DRAKE DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE ROPES AND DROPPING MICHAEL WITH ANOTHER BIG BOOT!! Michael stirs back up to his feet and right into his arms, AND DRAKE GOES FOR “NATURAL TALENT” FOR A SECOND TIME…AND IT CONNECTS FOR A SECOND TIME AS DRAKE LOOKS TO BE MOMENTS AWAY FROM CAPTURING VICTORY AND PICKING UP SOME HUGE MOMENTUM IN THE NEW SEASON!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT BEFORE HE COULD GO FOR THE COVER….RORY SLATE CONES FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HITS A FROG SPLASH ON THE BACK OF DRAKE!!! RORY QUICKLY TURNS HIM OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Persephone: AND NOW IT’S DELILAH WHO COMES FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE WHO HITS BOTH RORY AND DRAKE WITH THE FALCON ARROW!!!! DELILAH QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER ON RORY!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

Stew-O: AND RORY KICKS OUT!!! Delilah is in disbelief as all four competitions are down now. Delilah stands and takes her pick of the three of who she would like to target, as she picks up Drake and baseball slides him under the rope to the floor as he hits the mat stomach first! And she now gets Rory up off the mat –

Gavin Kirkland: RORY REVERSES NOW FACING HER BACKSIDE AND SHE LOCKS HER IN THE “CHICAGO HANGOVER” SLEEPER HOLD!!! DELILAH IS IN A TON OF TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS SHE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, BUT NOT FOR LONG AS SHE STANDS AND DRIVES RORY BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER CAUSING HER TO LET GO!! Delilah takes a few steps forward trying to shake the cobwebs out as Rory charges at her once more…BUT DELILAH SENDS HER FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP AND SHE LANDS ON TOP OF DRAKE ON THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!! Delilah goes to turn her attention back to Michael…

Stew-O: BUT MICHAEL IS UP AND WAS WAITING FOR HER AS HE NEARLY DECAPITATES HER WITH HIS “MONEY SHOT” CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!!! HE DOESN’T STOP THERE AS HEBGSCKS UP INTO THE CORNER BEGGING FOR DELILAH TO STAND UP TO HER FEET! Delilah stumbles up and turns around….MICHAEL NEARLY SPLITS HER IN HALF WITH HIS “BULLET FROM HELL” SPEAR!!! AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG FROM MICHAEL! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH?!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(“Dead Opps” by DD Osama & Notti Osama plays as the crowd rains down boos on Michael as he stands up and gets his hand raised in victory.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….MIIICCHHAAEEEELLLL MAAACCHHINNNNNAAAA!!!!

Stew-O: Michael picks up a big win tonight against….I guess two…very game competitors and picks up some major momentum for himself as we kickoff the new season. He’s gonna be an absolute treat to watch this season no matter the brand he’s on.

(Several seconds pass by before Rory Slate rolls in the ring to celebrate with Michael as they hug and embrace one another.)

Gavin Kirkland: I hope he stays on Showdown…and his girl comes along and joins us too. :mjlit:

(The final shot is of Rory and Michael celebrating up the ramp as Drake and Delilah look on disappointed from ringside.)

(A graphic showing the various faces of members of the EAW Roster is shown, rapidly going through every person before finally stopping.)

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(The scene fades backstage with Tyrone Montgomery watching the EAW Draft from the television in his office with a smile on his face. Next to him are none other than the assistants who were brought in to maintain some order and balance on the Dynasty brand, Richard Grant and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor, who have remained silent, watching the show along with him.)

Richard Grant: Boy I wouldn’t be smiling if I were you.

(Quickly, the smile on Tyrone Montgomery’s face was wiped out of his face and replaced with a serious look on his face.)

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: We still have a lot of work to do, but that’s the reason why we were brought in. I’m optimistic with the Elitists being brought in, we’ll be in better shape than we were before.

Richard Grant: I’m glad to see that our assistance is paying off so quick. I’m hoping to get some young, good looking stallions on Dynasty. I almost looked at Hans Grayson earlier and thought I was looking into the mirror. Jay Jerry Johnson has a good look to him. We could utilize either of those two on our brand. Both young, hungry, talented and looking to make impressions as champion. We could provide them with that platform.

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: POTARA went through an amazing title defense at Pain for Pride. We could use a couple of workhorses on Dynasty to put this roster on their toes. Harper Lee is a former World Champion. Holly Arrow is a future World Champion in her own right. I’ve faced off with her in the past and she’s a talented woman with the whole world in the palm of her hand. I think that Dynasty could benefit having those two.

Tyrone Montgomery: We can make trades right? We still need another champion and I believe TLA is the perfect fit if we could put together something to entice Voltage! He is a workhorse who had an excellent performance at Pain for Pride. The fans love him. I think that he’ll be wonderfully received back on Dynasty.

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Yeah… :yikes:

(Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and TLA had their bit of controversial history in the past. At one point, Kensingten tried to have TLA deported and well, that didn’t work out for her. It’s a part of history that she tries to keep tucked into the back of her mind. That was not the appearance that she wanted to showcase herself this time around. But still, you can see the look on her face that she wanted to say something, but kept it to herself.)

Richard Grant: I personally don’t think it would be a good idea to bring a man like TLA onto Dynasty.

Tyrone Montgomery: What’s that supposed to mean? You know, I’m starting to notice a pattern with you guys when it comes to talent of a certain background and I don’t feel comfortable with that. Your reaction to me wanting to retain Viz said enough.

Kensington Calhoun-Astor: Yeah and we still came to a reasonable compromise that allowed you to still end up with your precious little Joso, Bronson, and Milli so that we could still reach our little diversity affirmative action quota or whatever🙄. I just absolutely refuse to share any type of space with a RACIST pig like Dr. Angelo D’Angelo. Besides, although me and TLA have our personal history, it’s a bit more to it than that.

Richard Grant: Indeed, we need to keep the image of this brand as clean as possible and with the HARDCORE CHAMPION on the show, we won’t be able to escape the calls of traumatizing the children. We need to maintain balance and order and having TLA would just mess up everything. The title is unpredictable and we wouldn’t be able to handle to damage control that it could bring. So, let’s hope that Jay Jerry Johnson is still in the cards.

Tyrone Montgomery: I mean…any of them would be great to have on Dynasty. Who are we to discourage any Elitist? I understand the issue with the Hardcore Championship that Eden Sinclair had an issue with briefly on the brand, but I thought that by bringing TLA, it would help cater to those certain viewers that like the hardcore wrestling. Maybe, bring in some Dynasty viewers who have always LOVED this championship?

Richard Grant: Why would we want to cater to that select niche of indy-junkies who have been nothing more than careless about the same of these wrestlers? Those nerds would pop for someone dying on national television than expect them to be at 100% the week after! Voltage has their own issues to resolve or the brand is going to crash and burn like a majority of their roster members do on a weekly basis! We are looking to be *better*, Tyrone. These injuries and protocols are not going to be brushed off like you did with Limmy Monaghan just the sake for an ‘iNtErPrOmOtIoNaL mAtCh.’ 🙄 🤮

Tyrone Montgomery: 🥲

(KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!)

(The door is knocked three times as it opens where Valerie Hellstorm comes inside without hesitation. Now, Richard Grant looks to be a little taken back with how Valerie just allows herself into the office without permission.)

Richard Grant: Do you allow this disrespect, Tyrone?

Tyrone Montgomery: She knocked on the door.

Richard Grant: Did you grant her permission to come into the office? Not even a “come in” or “you can proceed?” We got a lot to work with you on manners. You can’t be letting these women walk all over you. MAN UP!

(Meanwhile, Valerie Hellstorm almost seems confused at the conversation between Tyrone Montgomery and Richard Grant, but immediately goes back to not caring as she sets her sights on Tyrone.)

Valerie Hellstorm: Tyrone, just the man I wanted to see here. I need you to perform a miracle tonight. Can you do that for me? 🙏🏻

Tyrone Montgomery: Well, I’m not Jesus, but I’ll see what I can do. What do you need, Valerie?

Valerie Hellstorm: Okay, since it’s the EAW Draft, I know that it’s unpredictable at times I’ve been freaking out about it, but I figured that since your General Manager, you got some pull and thus, you can perform some god-like miracles. We need you to do **EVERYONE** a favor by making sure that the Queen Bees remain together and then, I am drafted along with them! :blessed:

Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, I’m aware of you being an ‘honorary bee,’ Valerie. You did quite well for yourself at Pain for Pride. Didn’t win, but you made great impression, so any brand will be more than fortunate to have you on their brand It’s unfortunate that I don’t have the say to who goes onto Dynasty or any other brands, but I see what I can do —

(Kensingten Calhoun-Astor places a gentle hand on Tyrone Montgomery’s chest, pushing him back before taking his spot front and forward.)

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Listen here, Valerie. I hate to be the burden of bad news, but since it’s your first time with this whole EAW Draft, I just wanted to inform you of how it works. Tyrone doesn’t hold the power to decide who goes to his brand or who gets drafted to other brands. It’s what the powers to be wish for everything to go. If you’re not drafted on the show, you have to wait for the post-draft show on EAW social media. I believe that’s where you’ll be announced. But, to think that you can barge into OUR office, thinking that you can call the shots and expect for Tyrone to help you out is now how things are going to work around here, sweetheart. **EVERYONE’S** fates are uncertain, including yours and including the Queen Bees.

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Honestly, I assumed after their failures at Pain for Pride, that you would want to be anything other than a Queen Bee, Valerie. But, seeing how things worked out for you, I guess, it seems on brand. But, it’s not too late, Valerie. There is still time to rebuild yourself. You’re a young, attractive woman with all of the potential in the world to have a bright future. It doesn’t deserve to be destroyed so early into the career with the Queen Bee stench. You shouldn’t be spending the youth of your career with being held down by a bunch of women who are more familiar with the concept of failure. Those three women have done nothing, but brought each other down since the debut of the group. Besides, when’s the last time that you’ve talked to any of them?

Valerie Hellstorm: It’s been a little over a week. Before Pain for Pride.

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: BEFORE Pain for Pride. Well, that would mean that you haven’t talked to them since BEFORE Pain for Pride. I would assume that following their matches. Some of them might have taken that a bit harder than others and that the future of the Queen Bees together isn’t even certain… let alone a wannabe queen bee.

(Valerie Hellstorm’s face goes from grinning and smug to serious. Being called a “wannabe queen bee” struck a chord with her. Kensingten Calhoun-Astor feels a bit empowered after her little speech as Valerie is shaking her head.)

Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: But, I hope that you enjoy the rest of the show, Ms. Hellstorm. The night is still young and so are you, so be off.

(Valerie Hellstorm scuffs before turning on her heels and leaving the office. Kensingten Calhoun-Astor is looking straight ahead in the direction that Valerie left off of. Meanwhile, Richard Grant nods in approval and Tyrone Montgomery looks a little in disbelief that Kensingten just said any of that.)

(The scene fades elsewhere.)

(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne hits the speaks. The Newark crowd get up on their feet.)

Persephone: Jesus! I needed to get ear plugs! 😖 I’m going to have a headache by the end of the night.

Crowd: MILLI! MILLI! MILLI!

(Soon, the Specialists Champion herself steps out on stage, eliciting an ever larger reaction. She’s donning a simple sweat suit set over her ring gear since she’ll be competing later in the show. Cuts and bruises are visible on her face, and her arm is wrapped up from being stabbed by Serenity Valdez at Pain for Pride. Still, she smiles, and points and waves at the fans as she makes her way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, the EAW Specialists Champion…. MILLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS!!!

Persephone: Oh my. Another fighting champion that’s banged up but still wants to wrestle tonight! That is totally smart and she totally isn’t going to shorten her career! 😀

Stew-O: :stfudamn:

Gavin Kirkland: Come on now, Persephone! She’s got the heart and soul of a champion! Not to mention that she still looks cute despite the match she had.

Persephone: I rather look cute and not shorten my lifespan, thanks.

Stew-O: You literally threw yourself into harm’s way for Rex not even a month ago…

Persephone: THAT WAS DIFFERENT!!!

Stew-O: :mjgrin:

Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol:

Persephone: I hate it here. I really, really do.

(Milli gets in the ring and signals for a microphone. As she’s handed one, the music fades. Milli stands for a moment, taking in the cheers from the crowd.)

Stew-O: What an ovation here for a woman who finally got the revenge she’s sought all season long. It was an absolute war between her and Serenity Valdez at Pain for Pride, but Milli was able to remain standing in the end.

Gavin Kirkland: A big fight feel with all of the emotions. It’s no wonder why the fans here are going crazy!

Persephone: Honestly, I feel like there could’ve been more blood, but that’s just me.

Stew-O: Well, there was *plenty* already.

Persephone: Meh. They should’ve killed each other.

Stew-O: .

Gavin Kirkland: … ok.

(The fans continue to rally behind Milli before she laughs. She looks around the arena before slowly nodding her head.)

Milli Banks: Damn. I guess I don’t gotta say much at all, ‘cause y’all are doing the talking for me! The excitement, the energy, man… I never felt this good before.

(A pause.)

Milli Banks: Aside from, y’know, the obvious injuries and stuff.

(Some laughs can be heard.)

Milli Banks: Whew. But you know what? It was all worth it in the end. I have spent the majority of season sixteen going after a woman who cost me so much in my career here. I had to beat Serenity. I had to get back at her for every single waking second she’s made my life a living hell, and one way or another, karma was going to pop up right in front of her. She wasn’t going to escape me. She wasn’t going to head into Pain for Pride and try to get the last laugh over me. Nah. She had that loss coming to her, and suffice to say, it humiliated her so much that she’s not even here! Meanwhile, I’m here. I’m still standing. I’m the one who gets to have everything intact while her own career breaks down in front of the whole world. But most importantly? We can now say with one hundred percent confidence that she was never the better woman out of the two of us when it comes to one-on-one competition. I own her, and that is on WHAT?

Crowd: PERIOD!!!

Milli Banks: But uno know dat already.

(Milli smirks.)

Milli Banks: And now that I’ve gotten my long-awaited win over her… I can go back to focusing on me and this beautiful, gorgeous, amazing piece of gold I have on me right now.

(She unclasps the Specialists Championship from her waist and raises it up high with her good arm.)

Milli Banks: I may have traded a third title defense in order to sate my need for revenge, but that doesn’t mean I never cared about this title. I always did. However, like I said before, I wanted to give this championship all of my undivided attention. With how my mind was, there was no way I was going to be able to concentrate and give my absolute best when I was still thinking about the past and how much I had to endure. I needed that closure, and now that I got it, I can make this championship my one and only priority from here on out. However, it wasn’t as if I completely ignored everything that was going around in my division. Oh no. See, even with me preparing for Pain for Pride, I paid attention to what was going on between Lexi, Usagi Senshi and Jamie Cross.

(The fans cheer for each name.)

Milli Banks: Yep. Yep. They did the damn thing, didn’t they?

(The fans cheer louder.)

Milli Banks: Yeah, let them hear it. All three ladies deserve to get some flowers for the absolute work they put in leading up to that Specialists Contendership match and the fight itself. They put it all out on the line just so that they could enter season seventeen with a golden opportunity against me. That should be praised. They put it on for this division and their names. Ultimately though, one of them was able to emerge victorious. One of them was able to get the job done, and now, I have my third opponent for this title on the horizon.

(The fans buzz in anticipation.)

Milli Banks: Jamie Cross? I gotta say, congratulations. You’ve been a fast-rising start here since you stepped in, and seeing you win was a cool moment. However, I don’t wanna just talk about you here in the ring by myself. In fact, might as well get to chat it up with my next challenger up, close and personal. So, Jamie? Why don’t you come on out here?

(There’s a bit of silence that hangs in the air. After a while, ‘Anti-Hero (Rock Version)’ by Taylor Swift hits, and the fans cheer loudly.)

Persephone: Yeaaaaah. I’m going to need hearing aids by next week.

(Jamie Cross steps out, soaking up the energy from the crowd. She’s dressed far more casually, sporting jeans, a denim jacket, and a Captain Marvel T-shirt. She smiles and high-faves the fans before she enters the ring.)

Stew-O: Jamie sure did have an impressive display at Pain for Pride, just as Milli mentioned.

Gavin Kirkland: You can never go wrong with three beautiful ladies duking it out to see who is the best! Still, I wished Sexy Lexi was able to pull it off.

Persephone: Oh, so when I espouse my love for Sexy Rexy, it’s a problem, but you can drool over a CHAMBERS family member and it’s all fine?!

Gavin Kirkland: At least I keep my hands to myself. 👀 🤭

Stew-O: Aaaanyways, it was a competitive affair in that triple-threat match. Now, with Jamie scoring the win, we’re on the fast course to seeing two of the biggest and brightest young stars in this company face each other for gold. For now though, things seem to be cordial between the two.

(Jamie is handed a microphone. She looks over to Milli, who smiles at her. Her theme song fades, paving way for the fans to root for her.)

Crowd: JAMIE! JAMIE! JAMIE!

(Jamie takes a deep breath, almost taken aback by the loud, positive reaction. Milli looks around and chuckles.)

Milli Banks: And here I thought I was popular. Wow. Guess I got some stiff competition in that department, hm?

Crowd: MIL-LI’S AWE-SOME!

Crowd: SO IS JA-MIE!

Crowd: MIL-LI’S AWE-SOME!

Crowd: SO IS JA-MIE!

(Jamie’s smile widens. Eventually, she’s able to get the hot crowd to settle down so that she can speak.)

Jamie Cross: Um… wow. First off, thank you guys so much for that. Honestly. It truly does mean a lot to me.

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOO!!!

(Jamie has her hand over her heart, genuinely touched.)

Jamie Cross: I mean, wow, is it even possible for one person to receive so much love?! But seriously, thank you guys. I won’t lie, after failing to capture the New Breed Championship, there was a few doubts that started to creep in. I wondered if I was truly ready for this; if I was capable of realizing my life-long dreams. I guess I shouldn’t have any shame considering I was able to get that opportunity only a couple of months into my tenure here, but of course, EAW is ultra competitive. Sometimes, a simple loss can seem and feel like the end of the world, kind of like how it was in Infinity War. However, there was still that part of me that didn’t want to give up. I guess there was that hidden determination in me that wanted to see this through until the end. Even if it took me a long time to work my way back at the top, I was willing to do it. And… it paid off for me.

Jamie Cross: Honestly, earning a win that’s led me to have my second title match in under a year is one thing, but to get that win at Pain for Pride? It’s incredible. I don’t think I will ever forget that night and how I felt when my arm was raised, and I made it official that I was going to be next in line for the Specialists Championship.

(Jamie smiles as her mind recounts the memories of that night. She then turns her attention over to Milli.)

Jamie Cross: Now that I’m here though, I don’t want to lose again. I don’t want to waste another huge opportunity I earned just to make all of the effort I put in useless. I want to be a champion. I want to be one badly. Milli, you’ve done great, and hearing your story and all that you’ve gone through has been inspiring. However, you were able to finish it. You got the big moment and the big, happy ending while I’m still striving for my own. I know you’re eager to further establish your dominance and prove yourself to be an incredible champion, but I want to make a name for myself. In fact, winning at Pain for Pride just puts more added pressure on me to make sure that I beat you. I don’t want to fail after getting a huge win like that. I don’t want people to doubt me or question if I can hang with the best in EAW. Most importantly, though: I don’t ever want to doubt myself again.

(The fans cheer. Milli looks amused, nodding her head. The passion is practically seeping out of Jamie Cross who speaks from a genuine place.)

Jamie Cross: You want to be the best, but so do I. And now, now that I’m here? I’m not going to let anyone stop me from getting there. Even if it includes you.

Milli Banks: Okay. I hear you, Jamie. And I get it. I don’t blame you for feeling like you absolutely need this. I don’t blame you for feeling any pressure either. I mean, there have been people in your position before who have been able to do some great things. And you’re right: Wrestling isn’t necessarily a sprint, but here in EAW, we’re built differently. We have high expectations and high standards that we continue to surpass time after time again. I get why you feel like this is absolutely yours to win. I respect the hustle and drive. At the same time though…

(Milli puts the championship on her shoulder and looks at it. Then, her gaze darts back to Jamie.)

Milli Banks: I ain’t letting you take this title off of me easily.

Jamie Cross: Oh, don’t get me wrong, Milli: I don’t expect it to be easy. You’re tough. You’re resilient. You’re an incredible athlete and Elitist. However, I’ve beaten people who were just like you this season. I was able to defeat those who so many thought would hand me a loss. I’ve defied my fair share of odds along the way, and while they weren’t easy to do, I *still* overcame them. Just like how I overcame that slump, I’m going to overcome you, Milli. I’m going to beat you, no matter what, and I *will* become the new Specialists Champion.

(The fans cheer, loving the determination from both women. Milli smirks and gives a shrug.)

Milli Banks: Well, Babygirl, I guess we’ll see for ourselves, won’t we? I don’t mind the extra gusto and challenge. If anything, all of that added effort is gonna make me look good in the end.

(Jamie chuckles.)

Jamie Cross: Is that right? It almost sounds as if you’re trying to treat me like a stepping stone. However, that’s not going to happen. I’m nobody’s stool or tool. And I’m sure when I beat you and have the title raised over my head, I’ll be able to prove that.

Milli Banks: Ha. Alrighty then, Jamie. I guess we’ll see whether or not you’ll be able to back up your words this time around.

Jamie Cross: I plan on doing that — just like how I plan on beating you inside of the ring soon enough.

(Milli laughs.)

Milli Banks: Alright, alright. It won’t be long before we see how much you’re truly willing to go against me. However, I suggest you don’t shoot too far into the cosmos, hon. Not everyone can be a Supernova like me.

(She raises the championship up high.)

Milli Banks: And not everyone has what it takes to make the Specialists Championship thee championship here in EAW.

(Milli and Jamie look at each other, competitiveness running high between the two. ‘Changed It’ plays, and Milli and Jamie continue to smirk as they never take their eyes off of each other.)

Stew-O: We’re going to be in for one fight between these two. Champion and challenger. Upstart against upstart. Star against star. Who will emerge victorious and have the Specialists Championship in their possession?!

(The Draft Show fades from the shot in the ring.)

(The camera returns to ringside, and Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘I Rise’ by Cory Marks hits the speakers of the arena to an explosion of cheers, as Donovan Duke would walk out onto the stage, making his presence known. He is bruised and taped up heavily from his effort in the Cash In The Vault ladder match just under a week ago, as he would begin to make his way down the ramp, staying focused right in on the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Stillwater, Oklahoma, weighing in tonight at 212 pounds, he is The ‘OKLAHOMA STORM!!!’ DONOVANNNNNNNN DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: You can just tell that Donovan Duke is still hurting from Cash In The Vault a week ago.

Persephone: Oh? Sucks for him!

Stew-O: Donovan Duke was one of the six Elitists in the Cash In The Vault ladder match this past sunday at Pain For Pride, and even though he lost, he showed that he was a force to be reckoned with, and I’m sure that he is looking for a huge win tonight over Theron Nikolas.

(Donovan Duke would get up onto the apron and enter into the ring, cracking his neck as he backed up into his corner, his theme would fade out from there.)

(From there, ‘Show Me Your God’ by The Amity Affliction would replace the loud speakers, to a more mixed reaction, as Theron Nikolas eerily makes his presence known on the stage. He looks to be more calm and collected about tonight, but still focused on winning tonight, as he begins to make his way down the ramp, keeping his eyes fixated on the ring and the opponent inside the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, weighing in at 224 pounds, he is The ‘REAPER!!!!!!’ THERONNNNNNNNN NIKOLASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: I’m sure he’s feeling good about himself after last week and his win against that bald bitch Chris Elite.

Gavin Kirkland: Well why wouldn’t he be?? It always hurts to see a Showdown guy lose and Pain For Pride was no different, but Theron Nikolas earned that very win.

Stew-O: And I’m sure that he is looking to continue that momentum into tonight and his match against the man who calls himself The Oklahoma Storm. If Theron can take advantage of Donovan’s injuries from the Cash In The Vault ladder match at Pain For Pride, he might have a guaranteed win tonight.

(Theron takes his entrance jacket off, throwing it to the ringside floor before he would walk up the steps. He keeps his eyes on Donovan Duke, entering into the ring as he would back into his corner. His theme fades out, as the referee calls for the bell to sound.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: And this match is underway! Both men walk out of their corner, not taking their eyes off of each other as they begin to pace around the ring, slowly moving to the center of the ring, as both Theron Nikolas and Donovan Duke only continue to look towards each other! The intimidation game can be a very scary thing, as they wait for who is going to make the first move in this match here tonight…

Gavin Kirkland: And it looks like it is going to be Donovan Duke! He quickly slips around and looks to grab Theron by the waist, pulling him into the waistlock but Theron quickly slips himself out of it, before pulling Donovan over into a side headlock. Donovan is trapped, but he is able to break out of it, going around Theron and grabbing him by the wrist, twisting it around, but Theron throws a forearm in Duke’s direction, causing him to let go to block.

Persephone: Sigh, and it looks like this is going to give Theron the perfect opportunity to close the distance back in as he grabs Donovan by his side, wrapping his arms around him and it looks like he is going to throw Donovan with a half and half suplex, but Donovan is able to quickly break out of it and drops to the mat, and he quickly picks Theron’s ankle for an ankle lock!! Maybe he can make Theron tap already so we can get this over with ASAP! WOOOOO!

Stew-O: Well I don’t think that is going to happen Persephone, as Theron is able to get out of Donovan’s grip, before grabbing him by the head and lifting him to his feet, but Donovan Duke quickly goes around! WRAPPING HIS ARMS AROUND THERON AND HE LOOKS TO THROW HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT THERON LANDS ON HIS FEET!

Gavin Kirkland: Donovan Duke doesn’t realize this, quickly turning around, ONLY FOR THERON TO LAUNCH HIMSELF RIGHT INTO DONOVAN AND DRIVES HIS KNEE PRACTICALLY THROUGH DONOVAN’S RIBCAGE!! Theron uses himself as a weapon right there, as he quickly grabs a hold of the stunned Donovan, throwing him into the corner. Donovan doesn’t know what happened as Theron Nikolas rushes in, and he drops Donovan with the running corner european uppercut!

Persephone: Donovan tries to fall out of the corner, but Theron only puts him back up in the corner, stepping back, before hitting Donovan with yet another one of those european uppercuts. A couple more of those and we can say this match is over! Keep them coming, Theron! As fast as you possibly can! End my already increasing suffering!

Stew-O: It looks like you might actually get what you want here, as Theron drags Donovan out of the corner! AND HE LOOKS TO TAKE HIM OUT WITH ‘GHOST REQUIEM!!!’ THERON LOOKS TO END THIS MATCH EARLY WITH THE REVERSE SWINGING STO THAT HAS PUT OUT SO MANY ELITISTS BEFORE-

Gavin Kirkland: But it looks like Donovan Duke is going to find his way out of position of the reverse STO, before he quickly slips from behind, pulling Theron over into a schoolboy pinfall, and he seizes it in tight, as the referee drops to the mat for the count!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: But he quickly kicks out, I guess.

Stew-O: Both Donovan and Theron get back to their feet, and Theron swings right at Donovan, but Donovan ducks it! And he knocks him silly with a huge open hand strike right across the face! It looks like that is going to stagger Theron, as Donovan grabs a hold of him, and a huge chop right across the chest, and Theron couldn’t protect himself from that impact of the chop!

Gavin Kirkland: And Donovan Duke quickly grabs a hold of Theron, while Theron tries to fight away from him; but Donovan kicks Theron right into his shin, before throwing him over with that snap vertical suplex, and Donovan Duke floats right back over on top of Theron for another cover!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: I honestly can’t believe it, guys! Theron kicked out once again. That’s great! Can’t you see my excitement for this match: 😐?

Stew-O: Glad to see that the real side of you is back. Can’t you take the moment to enjoy this match? What is it that the youngins say…? They’re cooking!

Gavin Kirkland: Stew, please just never say that ever again.

Persephone: I can’t believe I’m actually agreeing with Gavin here.

Stew-O: Okay, okay, back to the action at hand. It looks like Donovan Duke realizes that he is going to have to do a lot more than that to be able to keep Theron down in this match, and he looks to do exactly that, getting back to his feet to pull Theron back up to his feet, looking to seize the opening of opportunity given to him right here.

Gavin Kirkland: BUT THERON IS STILL FIGHTING BACK! Donovan is trying to hold Theron down, but Theron continues to use those lethal strikes over and over again; the liver shots that are clearly taking quite a bit out of Donovan! Theron is able to get to his feet under his own power, as Donovan tries to grab him, but Theron grabs Donovan by the head and forces him to double over, AND HE DRIVES HIS KNEE RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF DONOVAN’S SKULL FULL FORCE!

Persephone: That looks like it hurt. But not enough. DO IT AGAIN THERON! AGAIN! AGAIN!

Stew-O: AND THERON DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO DONOVAN’S SKULL ONCE MORE! Donovan is growing more and more vulnerable in this match and it shows, as Theron quickly grabs him by his side, and he is able to successfully drop Donovan to the mat with a half and half suplex; creating some distance for himself, but I honestly don’t think he is going to use that. It looks like he wants to deal more damage to Donovan Duke right here guys.

Gavin Kirkland: Theron quickly rushes back over to Donovan, grabbing him by the head and lifting him to his feet, before he grabs a hold of his singlet… AND THERON RUNS FULL SPEED AHEAD WITH DONOVAN IN HIS GRASP, BEFORE THROWING HIM RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST, AND DONOVAN GOES ARM FIRST! HE JUST LET OUT A SCREECH OF AGONY FROM THAT, AND THERON DOESN’T EVEN LOOK SATISFIED WITH HIMSELF YET!

Persephone: Theron grabs Donovan once more, and this time he throws him to the outside of the ring! Now I’m starting to like this. He exits out of the ring to follow Donovan, stalking him down, as he just kicks him in the head a couple of times. Yeah! Keep doing it, Theron! You might just knock some sense right back into him, keep kicking him harder why don’t you!

Stew-O: Theron drags Donovan back to his feet, before directing him over towards the barricade, LIFTING HIM INTO THE AIR AND HE DROPS HIM DOWN ONTO THE BARRICADE WITH A BACK SUPLEX!! DONOVAN DUKE IS JUST LEFT THERE FOR DEAD, AS THERON IS YET TO LOOK HAPPY WITH WHAT HE IS DOING HERE! HE WANTS TO DEAL OUT EVEN MORE!

(Leaving Donovan laid out across the barricade, Theron just watches on as there’s a loud mixed reaction from the crowd. Fans are clearly torn, wanting to see Theron continue his destruction, but not it being at the cost of one of their favourites. Theron gets to his feet, and while this is happening, the referee would begin the count.)

Referee: *OOONNNEEE………*

Referee: *TWWWWOOOO………*

Gavin Kirkland: It looks like the referee is going to start the count of ten, as Theron almost looks lost in his own world, like he was giving in to the reaction that is being given to him from the crowd in attendance. But it looks like he is going to be able to break out of it, quickly grabbing a hold of Donovan and pulling him off of the barricade and… GUYS! HE LOOKS TO SEND DONOVAN DUKE FLYING RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEP, FULL SPEED AND FORCE AHEAD AS HE GOES FLYING-

Persephone: BUT NO!!! DONOVAN DUKE COUNTERS IT INTO HIS FAVOR, AND THERON CRASHES AND BURNS INTO THE STEPS, THE TOP PIECE GOES FLYING OFF OF IT UPON THE IMPACT THERON MAKES WITH THOSE DAMN STEPS!

Referee: *TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE………*

Referee: *FOOUURRR………*

Stew-O: It looks like Theron might be hurt from that impact into the steps, clutching at his shoulder blade as he lays up against the steel steps, trying to get back to his feet, but I don’t think that Donovan is done here! It looks like he might want to do even more damage to Theron, baking away from him, as it looks like he is planning something right here.

Referee: *SIIIIXXXXX………*

Gavin Kirkland: Theron makes it back to his feet, but Donovan is stalking him down here!!

Referee: *SEEVVEENN………*

Persephone: AND DONOVAN EXPLODES AT THERON, RUSHING RIGHT IN AT HIM, AND HE LOOKS TO TAKE THERON OUT-

Stew-O: WAIT! WAIT! THERON POPS DONOVAN INTO THE AIR INTO THE DIRECTION OF THE BOTTOM PIECE OF THE STEEL STEP…

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Gavin Kirkland: **POP UP POWERBOMB ONTO THE STEEL STEPS!!** DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS TO BE COMPLETELY OUT OF IT! THIS IS IT!

Referee: *EIIGGHHTT………*

Persephone: And Theron quickly grabs Donovan’s deadweight, throwing him into the ring and he is quick following suit, as he pushes him away from the ropes and he hooks the far leg! Theron might win it right here after Donovan went crashing head first into the steel steps!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHH-

Stew-O: BUT DONOVAN DUKE JUST BARELY MANAGES THE SHOULDER RIGHT OFF OF THE MAT!

Gavin Kirkland: I can’t believe it! I honestly can’t believe how Donovan Duke was able to kick out after the impact that the back of his head made with that steel, but somehow he was able to manage popping his shoulder off of the mat, and Theron Nikolas looks to be anything but happy right here. It looks like it was a signal to him to keep the onslaught going even further on this man.

Persephone: Yes Theron! Go mental! Try to kill him some more! Rip him apart limb by limb and leave him a broken heap on the side of the road for possums to feast on like it’s their last supper! Wow. I missed being able to show my true feelings here.

Gavin Kirkland: What did you-

Stew-O: Ignoring all of that, it looks like Theron is going to let out his anger out even more onto Donovan, mounting on top of him, AS THERON SLAMS HIS FOREARM RIGHT INTO DONOVAN’S FACE! AND THEN AGAIN! Donovan can’t even protect himself, as Theron starts shoving his elbow down into Donovan’s eye socket, and the referee has to try to get Theron off of Donovan here, not willing to risk a possible disqualification now!

(Theron Nikolas was pulled off of Donovan Duke by the referee, pushing him back into a corner. Donovan was trying to roll back up to his feet, but it was clear that he was hurt; blood dripping from the back of his head from the pop up powerbomb on the steel steps. Theron clearly sensed the blood in the water, looking to pray on it like a shark under attack.)

Gavin Kirkland: Oh yeah guys, you can tell that Donovan Duke is bleeding from the back of his head, and Theron senses it, this isn’t going to end very good-

Persephone: KILL THAT MAN THERON!!!

Stew-O: Donovan slowly starts to make it back to his feet, holding himself up with the help of the ropes as he clearly has no idea where he is at right now, and Theron’s going to take advantage of it while Donovan is most vulnerable! Donovan turns in Theron’s direction… AND THERON RUSHES IN WITH ‘HEADHUNTER!!!’ HE’S GOING TO TAKE DONOVAN’S HEAD OFF RIGHT HERE-

Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN CATCHES HIM! HE CATCHES THERON AND LOOKS TO THROW HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! DONOVAN IS GOING TO DROP THERON RIGHT ON HIS HEAD WITH THIS GERMAN!

Persephone: BUT THERON COUNTERS OUT OF IT WITH A MAKESHIFT ARMDRAG! Donovan slides back to his feet, as does Theron as both men meet each other up, and Theron rushes in at Donovan, but Donovan ducks him! Despite the blood shed, Donovan isn’t going to stay down! BUT THERON CATCHES DONOVAN WITH A KNEE TO THAT RIBCAGE ONCE AGAIN, EXACERBATING THE AGONY OF BREATHING FOR DONOVAN EVEN MORE! AND THEN THERON SPRINGBOARDS ONTO THE ROPES FOR A HUGE ROUNDHOUSE KICK…

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Stew-O: DONOVAN JUST CAUGHT THERON WITH A HUGE FLYING CLOSED FIST! THERON CRUMBLES AND DONOVAN FALLS RIGHT INTO THE COVER!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHH-

Gavin Kirkland: BUT THERON KICKS OUT, MUCH TO THE FRUSTRATION OF DONOVAN! Donovan tried to put an end to the match right then and there, but it wasn’t enough, as Theron was just barely able to manage a kick out to keep his chances alive in this match here tonight.

(Donovan gets pushed up into a seated position next to Theron from the kick out, as he just looks off into the distance. He almost had the match won, but he’s going to have to do a whole lot more than just that to be able to put Nikolas away.)

Persephone: Well Donovan maybe if you shot him or something you would have won! But that is just me honestly.

Stew-O: Donovan gets back to his feet, it looks like he won’t let the frustration control him here, as he grabs Theron by the hair, dragging him back to his feet, as Theron just looks up at Donovan; and he is cracking a smile! Donovan doesn’t know what he needs to do, as he pushes Theron back down, flat on his back to the mat, AND HE RUSHES TO THE TOP ROPE! DONOVAN IS GOING TO GO FOR THE HUGE PHOENIX SPLASH! ‘STACK YOUR DECK!!!!’

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! THERON IS UP TO HIS FEET! THERON IS UP TO HIS FEET!!!

Persephone: AND HE RUSHES IN RIGHT AT DONOVAN DUKE!!! JESUS-

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Stew-O: **’HEADHUNTER’ BY THERON NIKOLAS!!!!** DONOVAN DUKE DROPS LIKE A TON OF BRICKS, AND THERON’S ARM DRAPES OVER DONOVAN! HE HAS THIS MATCH WON RIGHT HERE! DONOVAN DUKE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT RIGHT NOW!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN STAYS ALIVE! DONOVAN DUKE STAYS ALIVE!!

Persephone: I can’t believe it!

Stew-O: This match has been insane since the opening bell, and these two haven’t slowed down! These two have been going at each other with such intensity, and it makes me wonder just how much it will end up taking just to be able to keep one of them down.

(Theron was quick to pull Donovan back to his feet, slapping him around as the blood from the back of Donovan’s head continued to trickle down. Donovan looked to be knocked silly still from the ‘Headhunter’ Busaiku Knee Strike, as Theron can sense the victory being in his grasp right now from Donovan’s vulnerable tendencies clearly showing in the light.)

Gavin Kirkland: Look at the disrespect on display from Theron Nikolas. You can tell that he doesn’t see him as much of a threat anymore, and is toying around with The Oklahoma Storm, as he continues to slap Donovan around, before picking him to his feet by the throat, and knocking him back with a huge european uppercut. Donovan is knocked silly, and whatever Theron was thinking of next couldn’t be good right here guys…

Persephone: THERON PULLS DONOVAN UP TO HIS FEET AND RIGHT INTO **‘GHOST’S REQUIEM!!!!’** THE REVERSE SWINGING STO TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH AND-

Stew-O: DONOVAN INSTINCTIVELY PUSHES HIMSELF OUT OF THE STO MUCH LIKE EARLIER IN THE MATCH, AND HE CATCHES THERON IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A HUGE SUPERKICK KNOCKING HIM SILLY! Theron looks dazed from that superkick, as he tries to turn towards Donovan, but Donovan pushes him right back into the ropes! AND THEN HE COMES RIGHT BACK IN AND KNOCKS THERON DOWN WITH A HUGE ROUNDHOUSE KICK!

Gavin Kirkland: Theron falls to his knees, and he looks completely stunned, as Donovan quickly grabs him into a waist lock, and swings him up to his feet! AND DONOVAN DUKE THROWS THERON OVER WITH A HUGE GERMAN SUPLEX AND THERON FALLS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES! THERON IS REELING RIGHT NOW, AND DONOVAN IS LOOKING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE!

Persephone: Theron Nikolas tries scaggering back to his feet from the german suplex, but you can tell that he is dizzy from landing right on his head! AND DONOVAN DUKE CLOSES THE DISTANCE, BEFORE DROPPING THERON DOWN BACK FIRST INTO HIS KNEES WITH A BACKSTABBER! BUT DONOVAN ISN’T DONE, QUICKLY PICKING THERON BACK TO HIS FEET, AND THERON IS TRYING TO FIGHT AWAY FROM THE STORM, BUT THE STORM IS COMING IN AT HIM HOT!!

Stew-O: **THERON GOES UP! THERON GOES DOWN! DONOVAN DUKE CONNECTS WITH ‘DRAWING DEAD!!!’** THE MICHINOKU DRIVER HITS PERFECTLY! BUT DONOVAN ISN’T DONE, AS HE STUMBLES OVER TO THE CORNER, AND HE QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, WHILE THERON IS STILL OUT OF IT! DONOVAN MAY HAVE THIS WON HERE!

Gavin Kirkland: Theron Nikolas looks to be completely out of it in the center of the ring, and Donovan Duke gets his perfect standing at the top rope! AND DONOVAN LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!! **DONOVAN CONNECTS WITH THE PHOENIX SPLASH!! ‘STACK THE DECK!!!!’**

Persephone: HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE HUGE WIN!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: BUT THERON NIKOLAS KEEPS THIS MATCH ALIVE AGAIN!!! Donovan Duke almost had this won, but Theron throws the shoulder off of the mat just in time, and Donovan is left pounding the mat! He thought he had it! He thought he had it won; but it’s not over!

Gavin Kirkland: You have to start wondering what it truly is going to take to keep either of these men down. They have been battering each other since the get go, and yet, they are still going in this match.

Persephone: GUNS! THEY NEED GUNS!

Stew-O: Well I don’t think they need to go that extreme, but either one of these two needs to pull something out of their hat of tricks that is guarantee to put the other way, and I think that might be Donovan Duke who is ready to pull out an ace from his sleeve, as he grabs Theron and slowly pulls him to his feet, before knocking him right back with a massive forearm smash!

(Theron gets knocked back from the forearm, but he is quick to respond with one of his own with force.)

Gavin Kirkland: And Theron strikes right back with a forearm of his own, with seemingly more force behind it, and Donovan looks stunned from Theron’s power in that forearm smash.

(Donovan nods his head acknowledging Theron’s fight, but steps right back in, making sure that he knocks Theron down to a knee with an uppercut.)

Persephone: And Donovan Duke nails a weak uppercut. But somehow it knocked Theron down to a knee. Yawn. This is boring again! Make it interesting!

(Theron holds at his jaw from the uppercut, looking up at Donovan, but wasn’t going to take that, getting back up and seemingly forcing Donovan back with a rough shove.)

Stew-O: :lupe:! I don’t think Donovan appreciated that disrespectful shove…

(So they both close the distance, stepping to each other.)

Gavin Kirkland: BOTH MEN RUSH RIGHT BACK IN AT EACH OTHER, CLOSING THE DISTANCE AND THEY ARE TRYING TO KILL EACH OTHER WITH THOSE FOREARMS! ONE OF THESE ELITISTS ARE GOING TO GET THE ADVANTAGE HERE, AND THAT MAY BE HUGELY BENEFICIAL IN PUSHING THEIR AGENDA OF THE PERFECT RESULT FOR THIS MATCH HERE TONIGHT!

Persephone: Theron Nikolas throws a wild swing aiming for Donovan’s head, but he ducks it! AND DONOVAN NAILS A PICTURE PERFECT ROLLING KOPPU KICK KNOCKING THERON SILLY! DONOVAN MIGHT HAVE THIS MATCH WON RIGHT HERE!!

Stew-O: Donovan quickly picks Theron back to his feet, and he lifts Theron up onto his shoulders in a fireman’s carry position! Theron is in trouble here!! AS DONOVAN THEN GETS HIM SET RIGHT UP IN THE BELLY TO BACK POSITION, AND HE IS GOING TO HIT THE HUGE PILEDRIVER!!!

Gavin Kirkland: **AND DONOVAN DUKES HITS THE ‘DUKE OF HAZARD!!!!’**

Persephone: WAIT GUYS! IT DOESN’T CONNECT! THERON LANDS OUT OF IT AND ON HIS FEET, AS DONOVAN TURNS TO HIM! BUT THERON PULLS HIM INTO THE RIPCORD POSITION, oh no.

Stew-O: ***’CARPE DIEM!!!!’*** THERON DROPS DONOVAN WITH THE RIPCORD SPINNING BACK ELBOW RIGHT TO THE TEMPLE!!! THERON DROPS DOWN NEAR DONOVAN, AND HE HOOKS THE FAR LEG WHILE HE’S OUT COLD!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER; ‘THE REAPER!!!!’ THERONNNNNNNNN NIKOLASSSSSSSSS!!!!!

(‘Show Me Your God’ begins to play throughout the speakers once more, as Theron Nikolas would push himself off of Donovan Duke. He slowly sits up next to him, having to catch his breath as he would get back to his feet, and would have his arm raised by the referee, ushering in victory.)

Stew-O: What an absolutely physical war that we have just witnessed here tonight between these two focused and determined men!

Persephone: Yeah. It was alright. Would have been better if-

Gavin Kirkland: You have to give it up for Donovan Duke here. He put in a valiant effort against the man who calls himself The ‘Reaper,’ but in the end, it just wasn’t enough to get him the victory unfortunately.

Stew-O: Gavin being reasonable? Wow.

Stew-O: Congratulations to Theron Nikolas!

(The final image would be of Donovan Duke, sitting in the corner looking disappointed in himself about his failure to win tonight, while Theron would be walking up the ramp, content with what he’s accomplished tonight with the very mixed reaction from the crowd continuing, all while the camera would begin to fade elsewhere.)

(A graphic showing the various faces of members of the EAW Roster is shown, rapidly going through every person before finally stopping.)

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(The camera shifts backstage where Kennedy Street is situated in her little War Room that has champagne, flowers, the entire place is decorated to look like a Boutique. She has on a knee brace that can be seen while wearing her sparkly black dinner dress and peep toe pumps, though to her credit the knee brace is all blinged out thanks to the damage she took from Ms. Extreme at Pain for Pride. Heidi Huxley is by her side; she too is dressed to the nines as they strategize. Drake Armstrong stands to the side as he awaits their next move.)

Heidi Huxley: I must admit, you are incredible at this Kennedy. Your draft strategy is actually really smart, building toward the future while inputting some big established names there.

Kennedy Street: That was the problem with Hurricane Hawk, honey. He only drafted what he was comfortable with. Kennie thinks about MAKING stars, watching them grow in an environment that will only benefit them. People may think that Kennie doesn’t care about other careers, farthest from the truth. Kennie Cares. You know what? That should be our tagline this year, honey. KENNIE CARES!

Heidi Huxley: I love it, you know what else I love? Showdown: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY! I mean so far, we retained Adam Lucas as the Answers World Champion, Showdown now has the Cash in the Vault Winner, the Empress of Elite, Serenity Valdez, former Hardcore Champion, Hikari Kanno, The Visual Prophet! Scott Diamond!

Kennedy Street: Yes honey! Big Beefy Sweaty Sirloin Sumbitches!

Heidi Huxley: Let’s not forget of course The Devolution! Our National Elite Champion Jon Kelton! Amir Yusuf! Pandora Paisley… your protégé! Miku Sakai and…. And…..

(Kennedy waits for her to spit it out.)

Kennedy Street: Say her name, honey.

Heidi Huxley: Veena Adams.

Drake Armstrong: Ahem….

Kennedy Street: Yes… yes…. Kennie will draft you later, you’ll be fine honey. Heidi… what happened at Pain For Pride I had no control over and besides, it wasn’t personal. She was drafted because of her presence; talent and we both know she is a huge asset. Yes, we made some trades behind the scenes, passed on the likes of Myles, TLA, Dr. Bethany Blue, Bronson Daniels and even Kassidy Heart which was a slam dunk, but honey, when one door closes, another opens.

(Drake tries to get a word in….)

Kennedy Street: Drake… honey, simmer down. Do not worry, Kennie doesn’t forget the people that helped her….. even though you screwed up at Pain for Pride and cost me the match with Ms. Extreme.

Drake Armstrong: ….. so……

Kennedy Street: AND…. You didn’t win the 24/7 Contract either, honey, came close, but didn’t. So, right now what I need you to do is be patient, let me think of a strategy here, because Showdown needs to be different. We want to be the Brand that MAKES stars and then Voltage or Dynasty would want to steal them from us. And we already have the next set of people to pick up and it will be fabulous….. but…..

(Before she could finish, the door opens and Kennedy turns, Heidi’s eyes widen, Drake gets ready when the door behind them slams shut.)

Kennedy Street: Wondering here when you would show up.

(The Elitist standing right in front of her is none other than Veena Adams looking beautiful as ever.)

Veena Adams: It took THREE days to get the salt out of my eyes, THREE. I should be the National Elite Champion and you know it. Veena Adams belongs at the tippy top after what I did last season and your creation RUINED it!

Kennedy Street: Honey…. First off, Kennie’s going to need you to calm down, you know that stress will clog your pores and then cause a breakout of zits and with that gorgeous face, we can’t have that.

Veena Adams: STOP buttering me up, Kennedy.

Kennedy Street: Me? Buttering you up? Never honey, This is the truth talking here. Never would Kennedy do that to you. Look, Devolution acted upon their own, we kinda need to give them credit though, they did everything they could to get the belt, surely you can appreciate that.

(Veena is getting more annoyed by the second.)

Veena Adams: Surely…… shut the hell up! THEY stole MY title and I want it back!

(Heidi this time cuts in.)

Heidi Huxley: Veena…. Listen. There is a reason Kennedy and I drafted you back to Showdown so high. We believe in you, the star power, the overall presence. We passed on a couple of more established names for you because we believe in Veena.

Kennedy Street: WE BELIEVE!

(Kennedy turns to Drake and nudges him.)

Drake Armstrong: Oh right…. WE BELIEVE!

(Veena can only roll her eyes.)

Kennedy Street: You are going to have an even finer season this go around. Just do me a favor, trust me, okay? There will be plenty of opportunities and you will get the chance once again to get that gold around your waist. Kennie is sure that what they did is not personal, but hey, look at the bright side, Kassidy is on Dynasty now. One less headache for you.

(The thought of Kassidy not on Showdown is a welcomed relief for Veena who wishes she would jump out of a plane with no parachute. She takes a second and slowly calms down.)

Veena Adams: I might be like the most beautiful woman in the EAW and obviously the most talented, but I am also the least patient. I am going to take your word at face value tonight. But if you even fuc…..

Heidi Huxley: … please! It’s still a family show!

Veena Adams: Whatever. You get the message. Are we clear?

Kennedy Street: Crystal clear. Welcome back to Showdown.

(Veena doesn’t say another word and walks out, as she opens the door, bumping into another of Showdown’s newest stars, Miku Sakai who just smiles and walks in, Veena rolls her eyes and continues down the path.)

Miku Sakai: WHAT IS UP MOTHER FUC…..

Heidi Huxley: Stop!

(Miku tilts her head, smiles, and flips off Heidi.)

Kennedy Street: Oh… Showdown is going to have a great Season 17!

(The door slowly closes as it fades elsewhere.)

(The EAW Draft would fade back to another part of the backstage area. We cut to see none other than Ronan Malosi in center frame, taking a deep exhale. He runs a finger across the side of his bald head, as if he were doing it to calm himself down…)

Ronan Malosi: Alright, Ronan. Relax. Your undeniable kavorka is just too much for some to handle. She’ll understand by now…

(Ronan takes yet another deep breath, as he knocks on a wooden door. Rustling is heard in his hand…)

???: Come on in. It’s open.

(Ronan smiles and nods to himself, as he enters the room. The door slams shut behind him, the camera panning up immediately after – “Eden Sinclair” being read on the nameplate.)

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(Ronan enters the room, with the same aura as usual. Meaning; as delusional, ignorant, and tone deaf as possible. He smiles at Eden, as he looks to sit down on the couch, however he thinks to himself… the last time he sat down here, it ended in an argument! Better to change his stance, am I right?)

Eden Sinclair: What on Earth are you doing back here after Pain For Pride? Did you not get the message that was INCREDIBLY clear? I don-

Ronan Malosi: Relax, relax baby, take a chill pill. Are you on your period or something? Aha, little joke.

(Ronan chuckles to himself, nervously to mask his frustration, as Eden Sinclair is absolutely not having it. She looks to speak up once more, but Ronan waves his hand.)

Ronan Malosi: Listen. I just came here to say… I know what happened last weekend. I understand. I’ve had a lot of time to think, especially now that I don’t have that sidekick trodding after me like an unfunny worthless degenerate. 😃 I mean seriously, ‘receding airlines’? I’ve heard better jokes in a Drake King promo! Um… I digress. What I wanted to say was… I’m sorry.

(Ronan stares at Eden, as her reaction somewhat shifts. While she is still a little suspect of his behavior, she never expected him to apologize outright. Ronan seems to be the guy who’d make excuses, he even went as far to call Roald “unfunny” despite him being the one who gave him access to his social media platforms. But he is apologizing, and she doesn’t know how to feel about it.)

Eden Sinclair: Are you… are you for real right now? You’re not pulling on my leg?

Ronan Malosi: Nope. I’m serious. I knew I had to apologize, and I knew I had to make it right. You deserve it…

(Eden Sinclair tilts her head.)

Ronan Malosi: So I got you something to make it up to you…

(Ronan places a bag on the desk, the same bag that was rustling earlier.)

Eden Sinclair: What’s… what’s that smell, Ronan?

Ronan Malosi: Trust me, you’ll love it!

(Ronan reaches into the bag, as he begins to unwrap things inside of it. Eventually, he pulls something straight out of it…)

Eden Sinclair: Um.

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Eden Sinclair: You can’t be serious.

(Ronan’s eyes widen.)

Ronan Malosi: No, no, no! Wait, just listen to me. After you told me you were pregnant, I acted in a way I don’t usually act! Sure, it distracted me heading into the match, I mean, all I could think about was what my future son would be like –

Eden Sinclair: Son?

Ronan Malosi: – and it caused me to lose. But, once everything was over and the week bled into the next, I got to thinking… and I got to the most helpful place I know when it comes to parenthood and babies. I’m sure you know, right?

Eden Sinclair:…A doctor, right?

Ronan Malosi: What? No. Reddit.

(Eden Sinclair immediately takes an extremely huge exhale. She legitimately cannot believe her eyes. She knew she was wrong to even entertain the idea of apology, because it unraveled into this. She goes to yell at him, but he shushes her once more.)

Ronan Malosi: I put up two posts. First, I put up an AITA, asking if I was the asshole for what I did last week. Very positive reviews! Secondly, I put up an AMA, I needed to find out what is best for pregnant women – a top craving if you will. And I came out with this delicious, mouth-watering, salivating Tuna Sandwich that I’ve been resisting gnawing into for quite some time now. But you know what? I didn’t do it. It was for you. I knew you’d need it, because I knew you’d have so much cravings now that you’re carrying our son! See? Who says I’m a bad guy?

(Eden Sinclair is practically boiling right now. Metaphorical smoke blowing through her nose; she is livid.)

Ronan Malosi: But, on a deeper note, I got this for you because I know you would never abort our child. What you said last week was just… it was just heat of the moment. You didn’t mean what you said, you want this child just as much as I do! And because I know that, and because I know you, I had to make sure that I was providing only the best for my child. Speaking of which, I was thinking… if we were to have a boy (which I’m certain we will) I was thinking of a few names. At first, Ronan Frederick Malosi Jr. came to mind, but I came up with a more fitting one…

(Eden Sinclair closes her eyes. She can’t bear to look at him.)

Ronan Malosi: So I was thinking… Andre!

Eden Sinclair: RONAN. SHUT UP.

(Ronan’s smile fades, as he looks up at Eden’s eyes attentively.)

Ronan Malosi: …was it something I said?

Eden Sinclair: IT WAS EVERYTHING. It was the fact you were speaking to begin with, it’s the fact you had the nerve to come up to me after everything you’ve done, it was the fact you had the nerve to gift this stupid sandwich, and it was the fact you genuinely believed that it was going to help with a pregnancy you KNEW I wasn’t going to keep, but refused to believe! You need to leave, Ronan. We’re not going through this again.

Ronan Malosi: But-

Eden Sinclair: RONAN. IF YOU DON’T GET THIS TUNA SANDWICH OUT OF MY FACE I’LL FIRE YOU!

(Ronan usually would react unpleasant here. Ronan probably would have initiated a screaming battle, tried to force his way, but instead the camera pans to him. His face pulls down.)

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(Ronan is sad. He clearly feels hopeless here. Eden, however, doesn’t feel for it. Zero sympathy, if anything, she probably believes it’s crocodile tears.)

Eden Sinclair: Leave, Ronan.

(Ronan can’t even face her. He doesn’t look in her direction. He simply grabs the tuna sub, and turns around. He begins to head for the door, not even turning back; Eden lets out a sigh of relief. Usually this would be where anyone expected peace and quiet, thinking too soon… that’s when Ronan grabs the door handle, pulls it down, and exits the room. Ronan genuinely left. Ronan genuinely didn’t clap back. The camera fades to one outside of the room, as Ronan looks down at his sandwich. He shakes his head, before wrapping it back in the bag, and throwing it.)

???: Hey. Watch it, pal.

(Ronan’s eyebrow raises, as he hears a familiar voice, talking to him in a very condescending tone, a very sarcastic tone – the “pal” putting a lot of emphasis on the P, just to drive home that he clearly doesn’t see him as such. Ronan’s eyes light up, as he begins to turn around, knowing exactly who he ran into. Finally; somebody that can actually help him here. Somebody that can ACTUALLY be of use to him, in his mind!)

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(A HUGE fanboy-ish smile appears on Ronan’s face, as he walks up to Albert Hitchman.)

Ronan Malosi: Oh my God! I didn’t mean to disrespect you wiseman!

Albert Hitchman: …Wiseman?

Ronan Malosi: Listen, I know this may come out of the blue, but I need to let it be known. I need to take a stand, unlike all of the other losers in this locker room. I don’t care about the result of Pain For Pride, I don’t care how that CHUMP Bronson Daniels came out with a win, because let’s face it, it was a fluke, just like his win over me at Grand Rampage 2021. Andre Walker is still MY Samoan Kaiser! All of these marks may have switched up, but I haven’t. I am STILL team Andre Walker. I am STILL on the side of the greatest World Heavyweight Champion of all time! ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

(Albert Hitchman listens to Ronan’s ramble, and he genuinely cannot believe his eyes. There’s no way he’s genuinely like this, right? There’s no way that Ronan Malosi is THIS obsessed? There is no way that a genuine human being can act this way? Of course Albert and Andre expect people to acknowledge Andre as the best, but all that matters is him proving it. There’s no genuine way that this is actually happening. Albert stands there, flabbergasted, and getting a little annoyed at Ronan’s behavior.)

Albert Hitchman: Listen, kid. That’s cute and all but, I got some business to attend to.

Ronan Malosi: I know, I know. I didn’t mean to interrupt you. I’m sure your business is incredibly important, and I’ll let you get to it…

Albert Hitchman: Thank you, I-

Ronan Malosi:…but I just need to ask something real quick!

(Albert sighs.)

Ronan Malosi: Listen. I have been thinking real hard. And, you know me, I’m one of the best minds in the business. I was really thinking about it, and I came up with something that would change the game. I came up with something that would legitimately make sparks, and I’m sure even an incredibly important and high up businessman like yourself would appreciate what I came up with. It’s outright genius!

Albert Hitchman: I-I’m not sure we’re on the same page here, Ronan. Listen, I need to go-

Ronan Malosi: No no no, listen listen. Hear me out here! Think about it for a second. Albert Hitchman, the man who was side-by-side with Andre Walker when he conquered the world. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Andre… and the Million Dollar Megastar, with a Billion Dollar Idea, Ronan Malosi… at the peak of the industry! Eh? Eh? Not bad, right!

(Albert Hitchman looks up at Ronan, and at first, his demeanor is completely detached from Ronan’s, trying to get away from the scenario as soon as he possibly can… until a proverbial lightbulb appears above his head. He begins thinking, pondering, and looks to ask a question to ‘That Number One Stunna’ Ronan Malosi.)

Albert Hitchman: Listen. I acknowledge everything you’ve done for myself and my Samoan Kaiser. Really, I do! Those social media posts, and the mentions in your promotional videos, they haven’t gone unheard. I have seen the support you have been giving Andre, and I truly do appreciate it. Seriously, I do, and I cannot thank you enough for this support. However, with that acknowledgement and appreciation comes a genuine desire to understand; why? I mean, on any given day you and Andre could be enemies. On any given day you could be toe-to-toe with him, and yet you choose to get on our good side. Why is that, Ronan? Why did you choose to do that?

(Ronan Malosi IMMEDIATELY has an answer. No thinking, no pondering.)

Ronan Malosi: Why? I mean, isn’t it obvious Albert! I mean- Mr. Hitchman. I can call you Albert right? Right. You see, Albert, it’s very simple. Who wouldn’t want to be on the winning team? Who wouldn’t want to be on the side of dominance? You see, as great as I am, one of the best to ever do it; I know that I have a lot to learn from Andre. For as great as I am, I know that Andre could help me out and bring me to the next level. Not just the main event, not just that World Championship calibre, not just that future first ballot Hall of Fame level… GOAT status. And, to be honest with you, with Andre being a free agent, meaning no matter what brand I end up on – which I am sure is high in demand – Andre would be able to make his way over, help me out, and make some money making decisions… Ahem.

(Ronan Malosi looks around. He tries to make sure no one is listening, before clearing his throat as he speaks quietly.)

Ronan Malosi: And, another thing is… I’m a little down in the dumps right now. I uh… I have a baby on the way. I’ve tried to convince her otherwise, but the mother of this child… she doesn’t want it. And really, it’s out of shame. It’s out of shame because she doesn’t want a child with me. She never saw what I was like before this season, and this season luck hasn’t exactly been on my side… I just… I just need Andre, Albert. Standing next to the both of you, standing besides the greatest in the industry… it’ll make her realize just what she’s missing out on, and she’ll come back running. She’ll want this child with me just like I do…

(Ronan shakes his head.)

Ronan Malosi: Plus… I’m not sure if Andre has kids… I mean, he looks like he’d be a great father… I feel like he could teach me a few things? I know I’m already a great dad, fatherhood isn’t new to me, but I think Andre could really make sure I have the best for this child, and it doesn’t live a terrible life!

(Albert listens to Ronan’s incredibly desperate, and at times, sad rant about how he needs Andre. Albert looks down and to the side, giving a genuine thought to what he’s saying, as his eyes trail across the ground… before they come to a stop. He comes to a conclusion, an answer appears in his head, and a devious smirk begins to form on his face.)

Albert Hitchman: Ronan. You wanna earn your way in?

Ronan Malosi: Of course!

Albert Hitchman: There’s a few things that you could do to impress the Samoan Kaiser, Ronan, and if you’re really on board, then I have something that you’d be able to accomplish as soon as, let’s say… tonight? It’s going to benefit you, and it’s going to benefit you to an extreme degree.

Ronan Malosi: Tonight?

(Albert places an arm over Ronan’s shoulder.)

Albert Hitchman: Walk with me, Ronan. We have much to discuss.

(Albert Hitchman and Ronan Malosi begin to walk away, the context of their conversation being left off camera, the world having to speculate. However, it’s clear that something is coming, and something is coming tonight. A lot of speculation. A lot of chit-chat. The camera then fades away…)

(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing in the ring with a microphone in hand ready to make the introductions for the next contest.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is a special FOUR WAY CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE MATCH and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac starts playing as the Hardcore Champion TLA enters the arena to loud cheers from the crowd. He is wearing his championship proudly as he heads right to the ring.)

Bella Braxton:Introducing first! Weighing in at 210 pounds! He is the EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION! “LA PANTERA SEXUAL” TTTTTTTT! LLLLLLLL! AAAAAAAAA!

Stew-O: Here comes the new Hardcore Champion as he heads to the ring for this Showcase match. He had an amazing match with Hikari Kanno last week at Pain for Pride.

Persephone: Yeah. Yeah. He’s here and I bet his Palace was up in arms or down on their backs in celebration. However they float their boats around there. Can we just get this match over with?

Gavin Kirkland: Such a joy to be sitting next to you, Persephone. Anyways, TLA finished Season 16 on a very high note and he is looking to start Season 17 on the right foot. But he has three opponents just as hungry as he is.

(TLA enters the ring and hands his title to the referee as his music fades off. After a second of silence, ‘Paint it Black’ by The Rolling Stones starts to play as Jon Kelton now enters the arena to very loud boos from the crowd, but he is paying them no mind as he heads to the ring holding the National Elite Championship high in the air.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponents! First! Weighing in at 215 pounds! He is the EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! “THE CHOSEN ONE” JONNNNNNNN KELLLLLLLTOOONNNN!

Persephone: Oh goody. Jon Kelton is here. Time to celebrate. I’ll start by throwing up because the man makes me sick.

Gavin Kirkland: You say the same thing about any man who doesn’t have Rex McAllister as their name. Besides, Kelton finally won the title he had been dreaming about for a long time when he won his triple threat match against former Champion Veena Adams and Jack Ripley.

Stew-O: That match was where we also saw the full return of Devolution. Amir Yusuf and Pandora Paisley returned as masked assailants who attacked the opposition which ultimately led to Kelton winning the title. Will Devolution make an appearance tonight? The opposition better keep their heads on swivels.

(Jon now enters the ring and hands his title to the referee as the crowd is still booing Kelton out of the building as his theme fades off. Then “CHAINSAW BLOOD’” by Vaundy starts playing as Jay Jerry Johnson now enters the arena to a mixed reaction from the crowd as he heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing next! Making his way to the ring from Bridgeport, Connecticut! Weighing in at 206 pounds! Here is the EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION! “THE ARTIST” JAY! JERRY! JOHNSON!

Gavin Kirkland: Here comes a man who many thought would NEVER win a championship here in EAW. Well, ladies and gentlemen, look who is holding a title belt now. Jay Jerry Johnson has realized a dream at Pain for Pride.

Stew-O: That’s right. Jay defeated Shane Gates and former Champion PJ Hendrx in a great triple threat match last week. Now we get to see Jay go into Season 17 as the hunted instead of the hunter. Jay has a bullseye on his back now.

Persephone: Whoop de do! Generic Jerry Johnson is here in the arena. He’s getting his boring all over the belt. Go ahead and give the belt to Rex. Alright. Let’s get the last participant out here so this match can end a little faster.

(Jay enters the ring and hands his title to the referee and takes his corner as ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne starts to play .A certain electricity is in the air; an unmistakable excitement hangs over the arena. Blue and gold lights flash along with the beat of the tune. After much anticipation comes the emergence of Milli Banks. She struts her way into the arena to a large ovation. With a smile as wide as her ambitions, she bops along to her theme and raps along to the lyrics. She does a little dance before posing before the masses. The fans go wild as she confidently strolls down the entrance aisle to the ring..)

Bella Braxton: Introducing the final participant! From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in tonight at 135 pounds… She is the EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION! “HERMES”, MIIIIIIIIIIIIILLIIIIIIIIIIIIII BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKSS!

Gavin Kirkland: WOOOOO! Here comes Milli Banks. She is amazing. She is athletic. She is my favorite to win this match.

Persephone: You are a weirdo. You are an idiot and she is the ONLY champion in EAW that didn’t defend her title at Pain for Pride. Plus, I don’t think she even knows you exist. Good gawd.

Stew-O: But she did have a very hard hitting match against Serenity at Pain for Pride and she knows who her next challenger is. That’s in the future. Tonight, she faces three other champions in EAW in the hopes of starting Season 17 as the Last Champion Standing. Who will survive? We are about to find out!

(Milli high-fives some of the fans along the way before making her way up the steel steps and onto the ring apron. She takes hold of the top rope and jumps over it, rolling toward the middle of the ring. Milli gives a playful wink to the camera behind her shades. She struts off toward her corner. She sets aside her glasses and jacket before handing her title belt to the referee as her music fades off. The referee checks all four competitors before calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: Here we go! This four way match is underway. All four competitors in the ring are giving each other the once over before going in for the attack. It’s not uncommon to be a little cautious going into a match like this.

Gavin Kirkland: Especially when it’s under sudden death rules. First pinfall or submission wins the match and of course everybody else has to watch out for the athleticism of Milli Banks! You’ve got this, Milli!!

Persephone: The bell just rang and you are already unbearable. For the love of gawd, think with your brain for once in your life. Look at this. The other three are surrounding Jon Kelton! BAHAHAHAHA! THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon is in the middle of a three on one disadvantage. They all saw what went down at Pain for Pride. Not only that, nobody really likes him so I guess it’s easier to take out the one everyone hates first and then have the match.

Persephone: YES!!!! KELTON IS GETTING THE CRAP BEAT OUT OF HIM BY THE OTHER THREE IN THIS MATCH! THEY ARE JUST LETTING HIM HAVE IT! THIS IS GREAT!

Stew-O: But Kelton is trying to fight back as best as he can AS HE THROWS AN ELBOW INTO MILLI’S GUT BEFORE THROWING A RIGHT HAND AT JAY BEFORE HE FINALLY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET! Here comes TLA with a kick THAT KELTON DUCKS BUT NOT BEFORE TLA CATCHES HIM WITH THE OTHER FOOT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!

Persephone: Nothing up there to hurt. But TLA clotheslines him over the top rope and he hits the floor, BUT NOT BEFORE JAY COMES UP FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS HIM UP! Guess his Palace has made him lose the eyesight in the back of his head to see that one coming.

Stew-O: TLA kicks out before the referee can drop down to start a count. He kicks off Jay AND JAY RUNS STRAIGHT TOWARDS MILLI WITH A CLOTHESLINE–

Gavin Kirkland: BUT MILLI WITH THAT MATRIX STYLE EVASION CAUSES JAY TO COMPLETELY MISS! Jay turns around and MILLI FLIPS BACK AND GETS HER LEGS AROUND JAY’S NECK AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A HEADSCISSOR TAKEOVER!

Stew-O: Jay taken for the ride there as he gets back to his feet AND JON KELTON SWEEPS JAY DOWN AND JAY CRASHES AGAINST THE CANVAS! NOW KELTON PULLS JAY OUT OF THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: Kelton is beating up Jay outside the ring and that leaves TLA and Milli Banks in the ring. GO MILLI GO! Now TLA and Milli lock up in the center of the ring and here we go.

Persephone: This is the most exciting the match has been so far and that is saying something and of course TLA gets the advantage and he lifts Milli up in the air and SLAMS her down to the mat.

Gavin Kirkland: TLA loves to fly, but he can wrestle with the best of them and right now he has control of Milli. Milli flips forward to try and get free, BUT TLA TRIES TO SWEEP MILLI’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HER–

Persephone: BUT THAT GIRL JUST BACKFLIPS AND AVOIDS THE ATTACK! Seeing that level of athleticism just does something to me. Can’t we have Rexy come out right now and skip this match. I need something to make me happy.

Stew-O: Have you thought about talking to a therapist?

Persephone: Have you thought about how you would sound with your jaw wired shut?

Stew-O: Geez. Sorry I asked. But right now TLA and Milli are at a standstill in the middle of the ring, BUT THAT ENDS WITH TLA FIRING OFF A CLOTHESLINE, BUT MILLI AVOIDS IT AND GRABS HIS ARM!

Gavin Kirkland: Now she runs over to the corner AND JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND SHE IS TRYING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH THAT SPRINGBOARD ARM DRAG–

Stew-O: TLA MANAGES TO CATCH HER AND HOLD HER IN THE AIR! WHAT POWER BEING SHOWN BY TLA AS HE GOES TO SLAM HER DOWN WITH WHO KNOWS WHAT, BUT SHE IS FIGHTING IT!

Gavin Kirkland: WOOOOOO! SHE FOUGHT IT ALRIGHT AND GETS TLA OVER TO THE ROPES AND FALLS BACK! MODIFIED ARMBAR BY MILLI BANKS AND SHE IS WRENCHING DOWN ON HIS ARM!

Persephone: My Rexy could do it better. No one can wrestle like Rex. No one can win like Rex. No one can be anywhere near Rex’s level. I see it. She’s trying to break TLA’s arm. Good for her. Can we ring the bell?

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t be mad because my girl Milli is in control of this match and could easily win it right here.

Persephone: SHE IS NOT YOUR GIRL, YOU NITWIT!! Now will you shut the hell up about your sleazy fantasies before I rip your tongue out.

Stew-O: Thank you for that vivid image, Persephone. But while you guys were doing your standard bicker session, TLA managed to kick Milli in the back of the head and that caused her to release the armbar and fall right to the floor and that was not a good landing. She fell straight down.

Persephone: NOT a good landing? Come on, Stew, that was an amazing landing. I wonder if it knocked her out. What a shame that would be to lose a contestant because she knocked herself out. I’m heartbroken already.

Stew-O: I hate to break it to you, but she is still moving. Right now, Jay and Jon are still fighting on the outside and Milli is still trying to recover from that landing but TLA is the only one still in the ring right now.

Gavin Kirkland: TLA looks like he is getting ready to strike once more as he hits the far side ropes running full speed back to where the others are AND HE DIVES THROUGH THE ROPES!

Stew-O: BEAUTIFUL SUICIDE DIVE BY THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AND HE TAKES DOWN MILLI, JAY, AND JON! TLA is in firm control of the match right now.

Gavin Kirkland: LEAVE MILLI ALONE! SHE’S ALREADY BEEN KICKED IN THE HEAD! WHAT MORE DO YOU WANNA DO?

Persephone: Do I get to put my input into this question? Because I know exactly what I wanna see happen.

Gavin Kirkland: Zip it, Tramp! Nobody wants your opinion. Now TLA picks up Milli and rolls her into the ring.

Persephone: Did you seriously just call me that? When did you get the balls to say that to me? I swear you won’t make it to the next Showdown at this rate.

Stew-O: All the while, TLA has pulled Milli back to her feet AND HIS HITTING A BUNCH OF REALLY FAST STRIKES! MILLI LOOKS TO BE IN LALA LAND AS TLA HITS A STRIKE TO THE JAW AND HE QUICKLY DROPS INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHH–

Persephone: Here comes Jay and Jon to break up the cover. Oh how exciting! This match continues on. Let me just sing a song to show the excitement!

Stew-O: Please don’t! We don’t want to hear the “I Want My Rexy” blues. But now TLA is the victim of a double team by Jon and Jay as Milli rolls over to the side to catch a breather.

Gavin Kirkland: Jon and Jay bring TLA back to his feet and kick him in the gut before hitting him with the double suplex. TLA lands hard on his back AS JAY COMES FROM OUT OF THE BLUE AND PLANTS TLA WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER!

Stew-O: TLA is down on the mat as Jay attempts to go for a cover, BUT JON PULLS JAY RIGHT OFF THE COVER! Now Jon and Jay are glaring at each other BEFORE JON JUST SLAPS JAY RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!

Gavin Kirkland: Disrespect being shown by Jon Kelton, but I think he’s just mad that he didn’t try for a cover first. Jay didn’t like the slap one bit, SO JAY COMES BACK AND CHOPS KELTON RIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST!

Persephone: Look at Kelton’s eyes bug out. I bet that really hurt. Jon holds his chest and JAY CHOPS HIM AGAIN! OHH THAT WAS GREAT! I bet those chops bruise him or cause his chest to swell.

Gavin Kirkland: If it swells, it would certainly cost him a lot less money than it did for you to get your chest to swell.

Persephone: OH MY GAWD!! I am close to risking getting arrested by ringing your neck! Only because I know Rexy would bail me out of jail.

Stew-O: Would Raven let him bail out his stalker?

Persephone: You’re pushing it, Stew! But that’s not the point. Right now Jay fires off some forearms that sent Jon back to the ropes. Stay professional, people.

Stew-O: That’s rich hearing it from you, but you are right. Jon has been backed into the ropes and Jay whips him to the other side. Jon comes back AND JAY FIRES OFF THE DISCUS LARIAT–

Gavin Kirkland: JON DUCKS THE ELBOW AND MANAGES TO HOIST JAY ON HIS SHOULDER! POWER SHOWN BY JON KELTON AND THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION BACKS UP TO THE CORNER BEFORE RUNNING TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND PLANTS JAY WITH THE RUNNING POWERSLAM!

Stew-O: But that isn’t it! Jay is in the center of the ring as Jon gets back to his feet AND HITS THE ROPES BEFORE JUMPING UP AND HITTING THE LIONSAULT RIGHT ON THE MONEY AS JON HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHRRRREEEE—-

Gavin Kirkland: OH YEAH! THERE WE GO! MILLI BANKS BREAKS UP THE COVER AND INTERJECTS HERSELF BACK IN THIS MATCH!! Milli is making her presence felt once again.

Persephone: You know what? I am just chalking up your performance and attitude to you being an idiot, so I will do my best to ignore you and not slap you upside the head. Now Milli starts throwing forearms in Jon’s face.

Gavin Kirkland: Milli tries to whip Jon to the ropes, but Jon easily overpowers Milli and sends her into the ropes. Milli comes back and Jon tries to fire off a right hand, BUT MILLI CARTWHEELS OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOIDS THE MOVE!

Persephone: It’s kind of funny watching everybody miss trying to hit her in this match. It’s like a game called Whack-A-Milli! You hit her, you win! Wait! Can we make that the stipulation of the match? It would make the match go by so much quicker.

Stew-O: No.

Persephone: Geez. You are such a buzzkill. It would make things much more interesting if you were more fun. *Sigh* Anyways, Kelton turns around and MILLI JUMPS UP AND TAKES KELTON DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA! HAHAHA! That was great! Kelton’s shoulders are down for a cover.

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRREEEEEEE–

Stew-O: HERE COMES TLA WITH A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF MILLI’S HEAD TO BREAK UP THE COVER! Milli was sent head over heels after that dropkick. Now TLA focuses his attention on Kelton.

Gavin Kirkland: TLA mounts Kelton AND STARTS THROWING PUNCH AFTER PUNCH! THE CROWD IS CHEERING LOUDLY FOR THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! Partially because the crowd loves TLA and partially because they wanna see Kelton get punched in the face.

Stew-O: Regardless of reason, TLA pulls Kelton up to his feet and whips him to the ropes. Kelton comes back and TLA JUMPS INTO THE AIR AND HE IS LOOKING FOR A HURRICANRANA OF HIS OWN-

Gavin Kirkland: JON BLOCKED IT! JON MUSCLES TLA BACK UP INTO THAT POWERBOMB POSITION BEFORE DRIVING TLA INTO THE MAT WITH THAT SITOUT POWERBOMB! TLA DRIVEN HARD THROUGH THE MAT! KELTON STACKS TLA UP FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!

Persephone: OH YAY!! Here comes the rest of the party as Milli and Jay both come in and break up the cover. What a match this has been. I really can’t find the words to describe how I really feel about this match right now.

Gavin Kirkland: I have the words. This is an amazing match! All four are fighting so hard to win this match to start off the new season on a high note. TLA is still down after that powerbomb as Milli and Jon are fighting now.

Persephone: Jon Kelton. Picking fights with everybody. Nothing new there. But he wants to be the victorious champion in this match. Can he do it without Amir and Pandora beating everybody else up? Who knows? Doubt it. But who knows.

Stew-O: HERE COMES JAY WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK THAT SENDS TLA OUT TO THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF US! While that was happening, Milli manages to get the upper hand over Jon and PLANTS HIM WITH A FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER!

Persephone: Now look at what we have here. Milli Banks is climbing up to the top rope to hit a move on Jon… or Jay if she was smart. This isn’t going to be pretty at all. Milli finally has her balance, the weirdo–

Stew-O: JAY OUT OF NOWHERE HITS THE TOP ROPE AND CAUSES MILLI TO LOSE HER BALANCE AND LAND ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! WHAT AN UGLY LANDING RIGHT THERE!!

Gavin Kirkland: NOOOOOOOO! IS MILLI OK? I THINK I NEED TO GO MAKE SURE SHE IS ALRIGHT! NOW JAY USES THE BOTTOM ROPE AS A SPRINGBOARD AND KICKS MILLI IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! THE FORCE OF THE MOVE SENDS MILLI TUMBLING OFF THE TOP ROPE, CRASHING ONTO THE APRON, AND HITTING THE FLOOR BELOW!

Stew-O: You just need to sit right here and finish calling this match. WAIT! HERE COMES JON KELTON GOING RIGHT FOR JAY ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT JAY SAW IT COMING! HE DOES A SOMERSAULT–

Gavin Kirkland: HE CATCHES JON BY THE NECK AND PLANTS HIM WITH THE CUTTER! “PRETTY VISITOR” BY THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION AS HE ROLLS KELTON OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!

Persephone: Of course here comes TLA to break up the fall. What energy and what timing these people have. Do you think these morons would believe us if we said you need to break up pins by four so this match will be over? I think it could work.

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah and it is the same amount of possibility that Rex will make you his third wife.

Persephone: So you’re saying that me and Rexy are meant to be? Of course.

Stew-O: For the love of gawd, Persephone. Your brain shuts down whenever the word Rex is said. TLA now has hold of Jay and brings him back to his feet and whips Jay to the ropes.

Persephone: But Jay counters and TLA goes for the ride to the ropes. Another great COUNTER we’ve seen in this match, but here comes TLA and HE COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS SENDING JAY FOR THE RIDE!

Stew-O: Jay gets back up to his feet and he WALKS RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER FROM TLA AND JAY IS DRIVEN INTO THE CANVAS! NOW TLA IS DRAGGING JAY TO THE CORNER AND NOW TLA IS GOING TO THE TOP ROPE!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA finds his balance on the top rope BEFORE HE FLIES AND HITS JAY WITH THE “420”! SHOOTING STAR PRESS BY TLA AND HE GOT ALL OF THAT MOVE AS HE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHRRREEEEEE!

Stew-O: “ONE HIT WONDER” BY JON KELTON! RUNNING SUPERKICK BY JON KELTON THAT CATCHES TLA RIGHT ON THE JAW! JON LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATOIN AS HE TOSSES TLA OUT OF THE RING AND GOES FOR THE COVER ON JAY! JON IS GOING TO STEAL TWO MATCHES IN TWO WEEKS!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

Gavin Kirkland: MOONSAULT! MILLI BANKS WITH A MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE AND SHE LANDS RIGHT ON TOP OF JON AND JAY FINDS HIMSELF ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PILEUP!

Persephone: OHHHHHH! BRUTAL! All we need is a little bit of bloodshed and this match will be bearable for me. Come on, people! Get to it.

Gavin Kirkland: Control yourself, Persephone. But Jon is trying to shake the cobwebs of that moonsault from Milli as Milli tries to bring him back to his feet–

Persephone: HA! Jon did something smart for once and was playing possum or possum enough for him to take Milli down and stack her up for a rollup… AND HE HAS THE ROPES!! HE’S TRYING TO STEAL IT AGAIN! BAHAHAHAHA!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHRRREEEEEEEE!

Stew-O: WHAT THE? TLA WITH ENOUGH ENERGY TO DROPKICK KELTON’S HAND FORCING HIM TO LET GO OF THE ROPES AND BREAK THE COVER! These competitors have not let the other get anywhere near close to a three count this entire match.

Persephone: Yeah yeah. Admire their intensity and all that other stuff. Blah blah blah! Heart of a fighter. Blah blah blah.

Stew-O: TLA and Kelton are back to their feet BUT MILLI CATCHES KELTON WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT THAT SENDS HIM BACK TO THE ROPES! WAIT! KELTON SPRINGS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE AND HE COMES BACK WITH A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE–

Gavin Kirkland: THAT IS MET WITH A BACK HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM MILLI BANKS! SHE HAD IT SCOUTED AND IT HIT RIGHT ON THE BUTTON AND KELTON GOES DOWN! WHAT A COUNTER FROM MILLI! THAT’S RIGHT!

Stew-O: BUT IT DIDN’T PROTECT HER FROM TLA WHO HAS APPLIED THE MANDIBLE CLAW!! SUBMISSION MOVE RIGHT THERE! WILL TLA GET IT RIGHT HERE WITH A MANDIBLE CLAW?

Gavin Kirkland: OH COME ON! That is disgusting! TLA has his fingers shoved down her throat and gawd knows where his fingers have been. Now Milli needs to fight out of this if she wants to win this match.

Persephone: His fingers have probably been in no worse places then where yours have been, you nasty man. But if this move finishes the match, I am all for it.

Gavin Kirkland: BUT LOOK AT MILLI FIGHT BACK! SHE IS TRYING TO STAY ON HER FEET! THAT MANDIBLE CLAW IS A DANGEROUS MOVE AND MILLI IS STARTING TO FADE! NO NO NO NO NO!

Persephone: You might just have to accept your fate and realize that this match might be over here. Sorry, Gavin, you might have to ask her out and get another restraining order on a different night.

Stew-O: IT MIGHT NOT BE OVER YET! LOOK AT MILLI! SHE IS BITING HIS FINGERS! SHE IS BITING TLA’S FINGERS AND HE LETS THE MANDIBLE CLAW GO!

Persephone: Of course she did. Come on, TLA. You had ONE job and you couldn’t do it. That’s what I get for having a small bit of hope for someone not named Rex. Sure showed me.

Stew-O: Milli is free before she jumps up and grabs TLA’s neck AND SHE HAS A GUILLOTINE CHOKE APPLIED! SHE IS TRYING TO CHOKE TLA OUT TO WIN THIS MATCH! HE TAPS OR PASSES OUT, THIS MATCH IS OVER!

Gavin Kirkland: THE CHOKE IS IN DEEP AND CUTTING OFF TLA’S AIR SUPPLY QUICKLY!! BUT TLA IS TRYING TO FIGHT IT! TLA IS TRYING TO THROW MILLI OFF, BUT MILLI ISN’T GOING AWAY THAT EASY!

Stew-O: TLA looks like he is about to drop to a knee, BUT HERE IS JON KELTON! JON GRABS MILLI BY THE WAIST AND DROPS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!

Gavin Kirkland: Now Kelton is focusing his attention on TLA as he has TLA in a powerbomb position, BUT INSTEAD HE FLIPS FORWARD AND SPIKES TLA ON HIS HEAD WITH THAT CANADIAN DESTROYER! WHAT A MOVE! TLA BOUNCED RIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE HE FALLS INTO THE CORNER AND SITS!

Persephone: Isn’t that one of TLA’s finishing moves? I think it is! BAHAHAHAHA! Rubbing a little salt in the wound by using one of his own moves against him. Now he’s going for the cover.

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE!

Gavin Kirkland: HERE COMES JAY JERRY JOHNSON TO BREAK UP THE COVER! Kelton gets back to his feet AND JAY PLANTS HIM WITH THAT OLYMPIC SLAM! Now Jay backs up and is calling for Jon to get back to his feet.

Persephone: Why in the world do they always do these dramatic build ups to finish a match. Just hit the move and finish the match. It isn’t that hard. If Rexy was in this match, it would be over by now.

Stew-O: Will you just cool it? Jon is slowly getting back to his feet as Jay is laser focused on Kelton. Kelton is back to his feet AND HERE COMES JAY–

Gavin Kirkland: THERE’S THAT ROCKET KICK FROM THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! “FLAMBAGE SHOT” CATCHES JON RIGHT IN THE FACE AND SENDS HIM THROUGH THE ROPES AND RIGHT OUT OF THE RING!

Persephone: You nitwit!! You can’t pin him if you send him flying out of the ring. You might have just blown your only chance to win the match. Why are some of these people so stupid? Rexy needs to teach them all how to be like him.

Gavin Kirkland: Your happiness knows no limits, Persephone. Jay is looking to go get Kelton and roll him back in the ring, BUT HERE COMES MILLI BANKS! SHE GRABS JAY AND BOUNCES OFF THE TOP ROPE AND PLANTS JAY WITH THE SPRINGBOARD BULLDOG!

Persephone: Isn’t that like the number one rule of a fatal four way match? Always keep eyes open in the back of your head because something like that could happen. In a matter of seconds, Jay lost all control of the match.

Stew-O: Jay was planted face first on the mat as he tries to get back to his feet BUT HERE COMES MILLI WITH A CARTWHEEL! MILLI LIKES TO GO FOR THE HEADLOCK DRIVER IN THIS POSITION AND IT COULD WIN HER THE MATCH!

Gavin Kirkland: COME ON, STEW!! It’s not JUST a headlock driver. It’s “M.A.B.B.”! Make a Bum Broke and she is going to spike Jay and win the match. Come on, Milli! You’ve got this!

Stew-O: DON’T SPEAK SO SOON! JAY IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET AND TAKING MILLI WITH HIM! POWER BY THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION AS HE CLOBBERS MILLI IN THE BACK!

Gavin Kirkland: Milli lets the headscissors go and flips back to her feet. JAY GOES FOR A KICK THAT MILLI DUCKS! MILLI TRIES THE SAME THING, BUT JAY DUCKS AS WELL–

Persephone: There’s the eyes in the back of your head statement again BECAUSE TLA COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND TAKES THEM BOTH DOWN WITH A DOUBLE ZIG ZAG!! BAHAHAHA!

Stew-O: JAY ROLLS AWAY AS TLA IS NOW TAKING A CHANCE AS HE CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE ONE MORE TIME! HOPEFULLY IN HIS EYES TO FINISH THE MATCH!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA FINDS HIS BALANCE ON THE TURNBUCKLE AS HE NOW WALKS ON THE TOP ROPE TO THE MIDDLE AS MILLI GETS BACK TO HER FEET! TLA JUMPS FROM THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES MILLI DOWN WITH A BEAUTIFUL HEADSCISSORS THAT SENDS MILLI FOR A RIDE RIGHT THERE!

Stew-O: Nice headscissor takeover by TLA and MILLI LANDS RIGHT ON THE SECOND ROPE AND THAT ONLY MEANS ONE THING! TLA IS LOOKING FOR THE “305” TIGER FEINT KICK! HERE COMES TLA RUNNING FULL SPEED TOWARDS THE ROPES AS HE SWINGS THROUGH THE ROPES!

Persephone: TLA managed to get the “305” kick for once and it hit Milli right on the money. He is trying to set up for the “Burnout”, BUT WHAT IN THE WORLD–

Stew-O: SPEAR BY JON KELTON! THAT SPEAR TAKES TLA OUT OF THE RING AND OUT OF THE MATCH AS WELL AS HIMSELF! BOTH MEN CRASH OUTSIDE THE RING AS MILLI STAGGERS BACK AND SHE STAGGERED RIGHT INTO JAY JERRY JOHNSON, WHO WAS WAITING FOR THE PERFECT MOMENT TO STRIKE!

Gavin Kirkland: FULL NELSON APPLIED AND JAY IS SETTING HER UP FOR “LONG LIVE JAYISM”! HIS VERSION OF THE MODIFIED TIGER DRIVER! MILLI IS STILL HALF CONSCIOUS AS JAY GETS HER UP IN THE AIR! JAY HITS THE TIGER DRIVER–

Stew-O: OH MY GAWD! MILLI COUNTERED! MILLI MANAGED TO GRAB JAY’S HEAD AT THE LAST SECOND AND COUNTER THAT MODIFIED TIGER DRIVER INTO “BANKRUPT”! SALINA DEL SOL PLANTS JAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CRASHES AGAINST THE MAT! SPECTACULAR COUNTER AS MILLI GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

( ‘Changed It’ starts playing again as Milli slowly rolls away from Jay as the crowd is cheering loudly as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! The EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION! MILLLLLLLI BAAAAAANNNNKKKKSSSS!

Stew-O: What an amazing match between four of the amazing champions of Elite Answers Wrestling! They all showed exactly why they are champions and at the end of the day, only one of them could walk out victorious and it was the Specialists Champion, Milli Banks, who pulls out the victory.

(The referee returns to Milli with her Specialists Championship and raises her arm in victory before returning to check on Jay and Milli slowly rolls out of the ring and heads up the entrance ramp.)

Gavin Kirkland: I TOLD YOU ALL! I told you that Milli was my pick and MY PICK WON!! Sure, when you look at the people in this match, Milli might not have been a favorite. But you all just witnessed what can happen when someone is given an opportunity.

Persephone: Yeah. Yeah. Your pick won. Good for her and good for you for finally being right for once in your life. Maybe she’ll give you her number and maybe if you weren’t so creepy, you might get the other six numbers.

Stew-O: I am going to ignore that comment to give credit to everybody else in this match. Jay, TLA, and Kelton all fought hard in this match and any of them could have walked away with the win tonight. They were each very close throughout this match from picking up a huge victory, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Gavin Kirkland: If they bring the fight they did in this match, there is no doubt that they will have successful title reigns in Season 17. Unfortunately, they all fell to my girl Milli Banks! WOOOOOO!

Persephone: Yay. This match is over and I don’t want to hear Gavin create more criminal evidence against himself, so can we send it to commercial or back to the Draft board or something?

Stew-O: Alright, I guess we can go ahead so you don’t have a breakdown. Four competitors went into this match, but Milli Banks emerges victorious in our special Champions Showcase here tonight at the 2023 Draft! We offer congratulations once again to the Specialists Champion.

(The final shot shows Milli holding her Specialists Championship high in the air at the top of the entrance ramp while TLA and Jon are outside the ring not too pleased about the result before cutting to Jay, who is now sitting up in the ring disappointed that he was pinned before return to Milli celebrating her victory before the camera cuts elsewhere.)

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( ‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill rips through the P.A. system, and the fans crammed into The Prudential Center know what this means! Large-and-loud cheers are associated with the arrival of Cy Henderson, with the faintest of jeers creeping through on occasion. From being a non-factor in Elite Answers Wrestling’s recent journeys, to becoming such a focal and talking point of the Pain for Pride show which took place in Nashville Tennessee — Cy Henderson has certainly made an impact in the small time he’s been back in the fold. Now, leaving the old season in the past, we can only assume that Cy will continue to be along for the ride! )

Stew-O: As much as I’d love to shine a light on Cy Henderson’s accomplished career and all the good he has done in this promotion — let’s face it. The opening match of Pain for Pride sixteen ended in the most controversial of fashions, with Cy as the special guest referee playing a big hand in Scott Diamond’s eventual win! The Visual Prophet accidentally ran Cy down with a vicious Bicycle Kick, that much was clear to see. However, when Viz arguably was on the cusp of winning the match, Cy Henderson opted to get himself involved, shoving Viz back into the arms of Scott Diamond, who did not let such a golden opportunity go to waste!

Gavin Kirkland: Scott Diamond proceeded to hit the Vortex and pick-up the win. And I’ve got to admit you guys, on this occasion I’m a little stuck! Pain for Pride is such a big occasion and Cy probably knows he shouldn’t have let the pressure get to him like that. Was it justified? Did Viz deserve what happened to him? My opinion is everybody in that match is a little too old and a little too wise for things to have ended in the fashion they did, and that’s not even speaking on what happened between Cy and Dr. D’Angelo later on in the night…

Persephone: In a backstage interview with Michael Belfort, Cy Henderson tried to explain away his reasons for stepping out of line. I love gore and violence and bloodshed on the battlefield as much as the next girl. But referees are put in place for a reason! Cy should’ve just let Scott and The Visual Prophet go pound-for-pound and slap chunks off one another. It’s sad, but, on the contrary, I have a feeling because of Prophet’s attack on Cy later on in the night, the issues between these two men haven’t ended at Pain for Pride, but amplified. I suppose we’re going to find out right here, right now if Cy will let bygones be bygones. But I’m very doubtful.

( Scaling the steel steps and getting into the ring, Cy Henderson gestures for a microphone from a ringside attendant. His entrance theme dies down, as does the noise from the crowd, as he then raises the microphone in front of his face and begins to address those watching. )

Cy Henderson: I suppose we’ll begin at Pain for Pride. I owe everybody an apology. I apologise that in the heat of the moment, I wasn’t able to keep my cool and do my job. That after the weeks-and-weeks of subtle digs, side-eyes and sneaky jabs, I snapped. Look, regardless of my feelings about The Visual Prophet, of which we’ll get to in a minute, his frustrations around the final moments of his match with Scott Diamond — they’re justified. He should feel cheated. He should feel angry, and I’m sure the vast majority of men and women in that locker-room back there would feel the exact same way that he did, perhaps even seeking me out following the match and putting the boots to me, just as he did. At Pain for Pride, I was out of line.

Cy Henderson: With that being said, I have no regrets. :demon_mask:

Cy Henderson: There’s nothing I can say about the build-up towards Pain for Pride in particular that I haven’t covered in dividends. Viz, and by extension Dr. D’Angelo, would do anything in their power to take their shots, so-much-so that Viz even kicked me in the match itself, and then pushed me when I confronted him about it. My professional opinion, after the years-and-years I have spent in this business? Deep down, The Visual Prophet knew he wasn’t going to beat Scott Diamond at Pain for Pride. So he would rather incite my rage and cling onto excuses opposed to just admitting he got himself in a situation where the only out was ending up flat on his ass and staring up to the skies in Nashville, Tennessee last week.

Cy Henderson: I hate to speculate, because it damages my own credibility. But as far as I am concerned that was apparent. It didn’t need context, or much hand-holding to arrive at such a conclusion. Why else would he take issue with me? Making the little digs he did, looking at me as if I were worth nothing more than the dog crap on his shoes? It doesn’t excuse my reaction and snapping at Pain for Pride of all places. But when I said I apologise to everybody, I should’ve added an asterisk. Because as far as The Visual Prophet is concerned? I should’ve done much, much more to him than simply pushing him in the chest. And on the subject of Pain for Pride, what he and Dr. D’Angelo did to me? Him attacking me behind-the-scenes, and beating me down when I was just trying to conduct an interview? It’s deplorable.

Cy Henderson: So I’ll repeat what I said last week. All season long, The Visual Prophet has been poking the bear. He’s been jabbing its side with a big, fat stick, and when the bear awakens and snarls and tries to take a bite — he acts surprised. And look, a lot of the new era won’t see this kind of behaviour as a negative. Viz has been deluded into believing that his actions will not have consequences. SOSA Henderson played along with this delusion. Astraea Jordan played along with this delusion. There’s a reason why as the months have ticked on, The Visual Prophet has slowly lost everybody that’s close to him. Why Soul Food Sunday went from a family meal, to eating alone. And I have no reservations in regards to —

???: ENOUGH WITH THE DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE.

( ‘5 Milli’ by Icewear Vezzo follows screeching words which cut Cy Henderson off on the spot. The Visual Prophet’s arrival earns a mixed reception from the New Jersey crowd, but of course, Dr. Angelo D’Angelo is right beside his client. Angelo waves his arms, gesturing for the music to be cut off. We cut over to the commentary table as Stew-O, Gavin Kirkland and Persephone offer their thoughts regarding what is perhaps, an obvious interruption. )

Stew-O: Well it’s no surprise that Dr. Angelo D’Angelo and The Visual Prophet were quick to cut Cy Henderson off tonight. There’s a lot of unresolved issues between —

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: A /WHITE/ man explaining the struggles of a /BLACK/ man? How could you possibly begin to comprehend what my brother has gone through after being **CHEATED** at Pain for Pride of all events?! I highly suggest the three of you CRACKERS sit this one out.

( The Neward crowd rains down boos and jeers on Dr Angelo D’Angelo. However, his message has been heard. Stew-O does not dare to further stoke the flames, coiling back in his seat as Gavin Kirkland smirks, while Persephone is scrolling through Rex McAllister’s social media page, not paying attention to the shenanigans happening before her very eyes. )

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Let’s all take a moment to assess the situation, shall we? Cy Henderson, you were the special guest referee in a match involving my brother, The Visual Prophet, and that no-good red-hatted son of a bitch, Scott Diamond! Your job was to be unbiased. Your job was to call things fairly; you said it yourself you have been in this game for a long, long time. You knew that The Visual Prophet did not mean to hit you. And still, you took issue with it. You cut off all momentum by stopping him in his tracks, right when he was about to…

( Dr. Angelo D’Angelo holds the microphone high, with the majority of the crowd responding. )

Crowd: COOK, CHEF VIZ, COOK!

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Tongue wagging, food steaming, flown in from Morocco. Compliments to the chef, seasoned to perfection. A five-course meal, red wine on hand. Glazed, seared, pan-fried with dessert still to come. But tell me again, what was the issue? He “looked at you” funny? He said things that you didn’t go to bed dreaming of? This is the fight game, you are standing here, preaching a message that on a show involving barbed wire massacres, a show involving glass wallz, on a show involving **ALL-WHITE** main event matches on night one, two and three, the biggest issue in your mind is that The Visual Prophet… Said mean things?

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: You were not fit to be in that position at Pain for Pride. You were not fit to wield the black-and-white shirt. Through all the virtue signaling and insisting you can understand our frustrations, what’s clear to me, what doesn’t need much “hand-holding” on our side of the issue is deep down, underneath the exterior, you’re spouting **lies and deceit.**

Cy Henderson: Now hold on a minute here —

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: You had your time, did you not? When the spotlight should have been on The Chef of Elite Answers Wrestling. When my brother should have claimed one of the biggest wins of his career by putting down Scott Diamond. Would you like to know what I think? You miss it. You miss being an active competitor in this ring. You miss the adulation, the headlines, you see The Visual Prophet thriving, with accolades galore and all the attention. You see what he and I have cultivated, the connection we have with the young men-and-women, the next generation who just want to cook like my client, my close confidante, cooks in this ring.

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: What I cannot wrap my head around is this. By your own admission, you say that you can recognise why we’re upset. You fully admit that you got involved at Pain for Pride where you shouldn’t have, and you let the establishment, the sport and all of the fans who were in Nashville — down. You let them down by getting involved. You made the field unfair. But you refuse to offer an apology to The Visual Prophet or to me. What was it you said? That you have no regrets about, as a referee, putting your hands on an active participant in the match and in doing so, all-but ensuring my client had no chance of winning at Pain for Pride? The only thing that I can think, is maybe you didn’t want to see Scott Diamond vs. The Visual Prophet that night. You didn’t want to be a referee, but you wanted to be in the match for yourself. Whatever intention, whatever backstory, you wanted to be the one facing The Visual Prophet last week.

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: At Grand Rampage you got a taste, an inch. You got a preview, an appetizer into the differences between your era and the era we are in now. But it wasn’t enough, you got greedy. You wanted more, to take more off the full-time talents. It all makes sense. One night of passion, one night of turning back the clock, getting that monumental pop, all the attention and revenue that comes with the notion of Cy Henderson being back for good!

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: A black man must work twice as hard to earn half of what the average person does, as his white counterpart will always try to cut him down. But maybe that wasn’t your intention whatsoever, Cy. Maybe you just needed a mark. Somebody, anybody to put the blame on and justify your actions. Any situation to validate in your head, doing the things that you did at Pain for Pride to get your foot back in the door. Wouldn’t it have all been so much easier if you just came out with it — and admitted that you want to wrestle for EAW again?

( By this point, The Visual Prophet and Dr. Angelo D’Angelo have made their way into the ring and now stand directly across from Cy Henderson. You could cut the tension with a knife. Cy Henderson is the one to break that tension with a smile. He responds to Dr. Angelo D’Angelo. )

Cy Henderson: You could not be any more wrong in your assumptions, Angelo. I mean sure, I live for this business. I love coming down here, interacting with these people, creating memories and furthering the living proof that Elite Answers Wrestling is the best place on earth. But I never wanted to return to the ring more than I had. It was about a full-circle moment. The memories I have with Scott Diamond and all the history that I have with this promotion. There was no ulterior motive, I donned the referee shirt for many reasons, having some hidden agenda with your brother or even the message that the two of you promote? Was not one of those reasons.

Cy Henderson: And I get it, honestly I do. The narrative you’re pushing, it’s not difficult to connect the dots or draw that kind of assumption. But I already apologized. I know I should have maintained my cool. I recognise that I was brought in to do a job, and my actions second-handedly cost you and your client a victory on the biggest stage this sport has ever known. But again, I don’t regret them. Because again, you poked the bear. It’s a classic case of self-victimization. I’ve never uttered or had any agendas, or have discriminated against somebody due to their gender, their race or their sexuality. I came back merely because I wanted to be involved at Pain for Pride, to elevate Scott and Viz, not diminish them.

Cy Henderson: The thought of returning to the ring as a wrestler past my appearance at Grand Rampage, it never even crossed my mind until you interrupted my interview with Michael Belfort… Until you, Viz, attacked me from behind and made me look like I’m incompetent, over-the-hill and past-my-prime. That night in Boston was legendary. Returning at the TD Garden and getting to square-up and wrestle with some of the current generation, it really did satisfy me and I never had the intention of pushing for anything more. But if you’re going to come out here, interrupt me and make this into a thing…

( Cy Henderson throws the microphone aside, removing his shirt to the elation of the crowd! His body still bares scars and bruises, from his many years as an active professional, but also recent bruises which have come about due to The Visual Prophet’s attack on him last week. )

Cy Henderson: (Off Mic) Let’s go. I’m ready. Come at me again, see what happens!

Stew-O: I’m lost for words! What’s happening right now is indescribable! This place has come unglued at the thought — dare I say it? Of Cy Henderson and The Visual Prophet getting into things right here, right now! Dr. Angelo D’Angelo looks gobsmacked, whereas The Visual Prophet looks unsure on how to take this development! Is this all one big game of chicken? Or are we about to see the legendary Cy Henderson seal a ticket to becoming an active wrestler in the world of Elite Answers Wrestling once more?! We saw a preview at Grand Rampage, could things escalate here tonight? Could the 2010 Grand Rampage winner, be on the precipice of completing a comeback story for the ages?

Gavin Kirkland: This is just about the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen! Cy is in no condition to come against the muscles — the might, that The Visual Prophet can offer up! Get out of the ring, put your shirt back on and apologise for questioning greatness, Cy! You have too much to live for to go out like this…

Persephone: But wait! Cy isn’t the one retreating here, but Angelo and Viz are speaking amongst themselves, and to the boos and jeers of the audience, turn around and begin to make their way out of the ring… I was just looking forward to actually seeing a bloodbath —

Stew-O: **THE VISUAL PROPHET TURNS ON HIS HEEL, RUNNING STRAIGHT TOWARDS CY HENDERSON LIKE A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, SWINGING OUT A FOREARM!**

Gavin Kirkland: :headstone:

Persephone: But no! Cy Henderson raises his arm to deflect the shot! Viz can’t believe it, although it was somewhat telegraphed, he went to rock Cy and Cy defended well, now he responds with a punch square in the face which sends Chef Viz scrambling like eggs!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet has no idea where he’s at, he bounces off of the ropes and Cy Henderson is there to — lift him up! Into the Argentine Backbreaker position! Is he going to look for the Rising Tide?!?!

Gavin Kirkland: **BURNING HAMMERRRRRRRRRRKNETGVBRVGHKBSRGKB!**

Persephone: But no! Dr. Angelo D’Angelo pulls The Visual Prophet off of Cy’s shoulders!

Stew-O: I really thought we were going to see Cy Henderson connect with Rising Tide for a moment there, ladies and gentlemen! But Dr. D’Angelo swoops in at the last second, saving his client from taking a move we have seen many fall victim to over the years!

Gavin Kirkland: Angelo and Viz are quick to roll out of the ring, Cy Henderson is in hot pursuit but doesn’t follow them beneath the bottom ropes! But he’s hyped! The adrenaline is pumping through his system and he’s talking trash to the pair of them on the outside!

Persephone: We were robbed of a great moment there, so much potential wasted…

( We slowly transition elsewhere, with Dr. Angelo D’Angelo and The Visual Prophet stationed on the outside, with Cy Henderson hyping himself up and encouraging the crowd to make some noise for his exploits! What a segment! What a moment! Surreal times. We all assumed that this would be a repeat of Pain for Pride, The Visual Prophet beating down a defenceless Cy Henderson but no, it’d seem the Hall of Fame talent has some gas left in the tank! The Visual Prophet shakes off that punch, and the two are talking trash back-and-forth, most of which is difficult to pick up on the cameras. Soon we transition into the next portion of the show. )

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

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(“Stronger (salü remix)” by The Score plays to a positive, albeit mixed reaction from the crowd, some rooting for Rex, but some firmly in the corner of Chris Elite. Rex bounces up and down on the stage area before slapping his face with both hands, firing himself up as he marches down the ramp, taking time to high five fans on his way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Sea Isle, New Jersey, weighing in at 238 pounds…HE IS THE LIONHEART…REX MCALLISTER!!

Persephone: EDIIDJDUDJDJD THERE HE IS!

Stew-O: While I don’t think anyone is as happy to see Rex McAllister like Persephone, that doesn’t mean this crowd isn’t anticipating the match between him and Chris Elite.

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, this is a guaranteed banger between those men, who are both Hall of Famers, and have shown to still be at the top of their game, despite suffering losses at Pain for Pride.

Stew-O: You’re right, they did both suffer defeat at Pain for Pride, but this is the perfect opportunity to bounce back if you ask me.

(Rex poses on the middle rope before his theme song fades out, and is replaced with ‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke, prompting the arrival of Chris Elite, who is mostly focused as he heads to the ring, barely taking his eyes off Rex the entire time.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at 210 pounds…HE IS GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS…CHRIS ELITE!!

Gavin Kirkland: You’re right, it is the perfect opportunity, but it won’t be easy, as you said, both men are EAW Hall of Famers. You don’t get there without possessing some level of greatness.

Persephone: Well, Chris might be the exception.

Stew-O: Watch out, because Chris could easily catch Rex off guard with a superkick, and put this one away at any time.

Persephone: As if…

(‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke fades out, and both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: Well, we are underway. Chris Elite! Rex McAllister! This match has combustible written all over it. Both competitors step out of their opposing corners, and proceed to circle one another before closing the distance with a collar and elbow tie-up! Chris Elite manages to get the upper hand over Rex, backing him into the corner, and keeping him pinned there. The referee intervenes with a five count, which is the time Chris has to break the hold.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Persephone: Cmon, ref! Disqualify his ass!

Gavin Kirkland: Well, that can’t happen as Chris Elite breaks the hold, and gets shoved back by Rex, creating some separation between the two. Again, both men circle each other before locking up in the center of the ring, and Rex gets the upper hand this time, slipping behind Chris for a rear waistlock, also known as a reverse bear hug, looking to squeeze the life out of his opponent.

Stew-O: Chris Elite uses his power to pry Rex’s hands apart, and slips behind him with a standing switch, now Chris Elite has the rear waistlock tacked in on Rex, who counters with a drop toe hold! Rex floats over, and locks Chris inside a grounded front facelock. Chris twists out of it, and grounds Rex with a hammerlock. Rex powers back to a vertical base, and escapes with a snapmare though!

Gavin Kirkland: Although, Chris Elite scrambles back to his feet, and both competitors stare daggers into one another before circling once more, early into the feeling out process. Chris and Rex lock up for a third time, and Chris gets the advantage with a standing side headlock! Chris goes down to a knee, bringing Rex along with him, and continues tightening that hold.

Stew-O: Rex is in there for a hot minute, but eventually powers back to his feet, and shoves Chris Elite towards the ropes, successfully breaking the standing side headlock! BUT CHRIS ELITE COMES BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, KNOCKING REX DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Chris runs off the ropes, but Rex rolls onto his belly, forcing Chris to leap over him, so he can avoid tripping.

Gavin Kirkland: CHRIS REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES A SECOND TIME, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO A DROPKICK! Chris quickly rises to all fours, clutching at his mouth and nose area, but Rex barely gives him time to recover, marching over, and standing Chris up for a side headlock takedown!

Persephone: Look at Sexy Rexy! Showcasing his excellent technical prowess!

Stew-O: Rex has Chris Elite grounded with that side headlock, and manages to get both shoulders on the mat!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWW-

Stew-O: Chris gets the shoulder up, and makes sure to keep it up while in the grounded side headlock, because if not, he can wind up in more pinning predicaments, and lose the match, which is why Chris powers back to his feet, getting off the ground, and returning to a vertical base. Rex sees that his game plan isn’t working, and this is what separates the good from the greats, because Rex adapts, and changes it up by wringing the arm of Chris Elite.

Gavin Kirkland: CHRIS ESCAPES WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, DOUBLING REX OVER! That wasn’t exactly flashy, but it get the job done, as Chris is out that hold, and has Rex stunned momentarily.

Persephone: Cmon, Sexy Rexy! It’s just Chris Elite!

Gavin Kirkland: …Who is an EAW Hall of Famer. I mean, he’s no Cameron Ella Ava, or Andrea- :mjlit:

Stew-O: Okay, I’ll stop you right there as Chris stands Rex upright for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! REX RESPONDS BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! CHRIS DOES THE SAME! REX HAS AN ANSWER! CHRIS HAS A RESPONSE WITH ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP, AND BACKS REX INTO THE CORNER WITH A FOREARM SMASH, PROCEEDING TO A STOMP A MUDHOLE INTO REX WHILE HES IN THAT CORNER!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Persephone: FINALLY, that bald bitch relents!

Gavin Kirkland: Rex has sank down to a seated position in the corner off those stomps, and Chris pulls him back to a vertical base before irish whipping Rex to the opposite corner! CHRIS CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! BUT REX SIDE STEPS, AND CHRIS COLLIDES BACK FIRST WITH THE TURNBUCKLES!

Stew-O: WITH CHRIS STUNNED IN THE CORNER, REX CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, AND GOES TO FOLLOW THAT UP WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG OUT OF THE CORNER! BUT CHRIS ELITE SHOVES HIM OFF, AND REX LANDS RIGHT ON HIS TAILBONE! Rex rises back to his feet, and staggers back against the ropes, WHICH HE GETS CLOTHESLINED UP AND OVER BY CHRIS ELITE!

Gavin Kirkland: Rex uses the apron to pull himself back to a vertical base, BUT GETS KNOCKED BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK BY CHRIS ELITE! Rex winces in pain while leaning back against that barricade. McAllister takes a step towards the ring, but collapses down to a knee for his efforts.

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

Stew-O: Rex staggers back to the apron, and CHRIS ELITE GOES FOR ANOTHER BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK!

Persephone: BUT REXY SIDE STEPS, AND RAMS CHRIS ELITE BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!

Stew-O: REX ROLLS CHRIS BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Chris has no idea what awaits him as he slowly rises back to his feet, and turns around- WAIT! CHRIS ELITE RUSHES REX, BUT REX SAW IT COMING, AND LEAPS OVER HIM, ROLLING THROUGH TO HIS FEET! CHRIS ELITE HALTS HIS MOMENTUM, AND STOPS HIMSELF FROM COLLIDING STERNUM FIRST WITH THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE TURNING AROUND, AND RUNNING STRAIGHT AHEAD TOWARDS REX!

Gavin Kirkland: TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! CHRIS RAN RIGHT INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER, AND REX HOOKS THE LEG DEEP FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Chris sits up off the canvas, but gets places into a rear chinlock by Rex, who is continuing to wear his opponent down.

Persephone: Usually, I find these boring, but with Sexy Rexy, he can keep that on all day… 🤤

Stew-O: Well, thankfully, we won’t be subjected to that as Chris Elite powers back to his feet, and breaks Rex’s grip with a couple of back elbows to the midsection. Rex gets backed up against the ropes with a pair of knife edge chops to the chest, echoing throughout the arena! Chris whips him off the ropes, but Rex counters, sending Chris toward the ropes instead!

Gavin Kirkland: BACK ELBOW BY SEXY RE- SORRY, JUST REX, WHO IMMEDIATELY HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER ON CHRIS!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Gavin Kirkland: Kickout at two!

Stew-O: I’m sorry, but did you almost call him Sexy Rexy? :comeagain:

Gavin Kirkland: Well, with how often Persephone’s saying it, it’s almost hard not to. :kyrie:

Stew-O: :wow: Chris Elite sits up off the canvas, and Rex capitalizes off that once more, not giving his opponent the chance to breathe, this time with a vicious neck crank, turning that head of Chris Elite sideways! Chris is in a world of pain, and you can see it etched across his face, but he grits through it, and powers back to his feet. Rex’s grip is broken with a single shot to the rib cage, and Chris sends him staggering back into the corner with an UPPERCUT, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DICKEATERY STOPPER!

Gavin Kirkland: Chris Elite closes the distance between himself and Rex, then jacks Rex’s jaw a second time with a vicious EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!

Persephone: If he knocks one tooth out of Rex’s perfect little mouth, so help me God…

Gavin Kirkland: Rex gets whipped to the opposite corner by Chris, WHO CHARGES IN AFTERWARD- BUT REX GETS THE BOOT UP ON CHRIS! Chris spins around, and staggers to the center of the ring before collapsing down to a knee. Rex heads out to the apron, and waits for Chris to turn around. Soon, REX FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A SPRINGBOARD- NO! CHRIS ELITE TRIED RUSHING REX, WHO LEAPED OVER HIM, AND ROLLED THROUGH TO HIS FEET, SHADES OF EARLIER!

Stew-O: BOTH CHRIS AND REX RUN TOWARDS ANOTHER, AND ITS CHRIS ELITE WHO GETS THE BETTER OF THE EXCHANGE WITH A RUNNING SPANISH FLY! OR BROOKLYN HIGH! CHRIS ELITE IS FIRED UP, AND PULLS REX BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE! REX GETS LIFTED ON CHRIS’ SHOULDER, AND ALMOST GETS LAWN DARTED INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH 44 BULLDOG!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT REX SLIPS OFF CHRIS’ SHOULDER JUST IN TIME, REGAINING THE UPPER HAND WITH AN INVERTED FRONT FACELOCK! BUT CHRIS ELITE SPINS AROUND, WHICH PUT HIM IN A REGULAR FRONT FACELOCK BY REX, WHO PLANTS HIM WITH A BRAINBUSTER IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! COVER IS MADE!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHH-

Stew-O: CHRIS ELITE GETS THE SHOULDER UP! IT WAS CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR! Rex sits up, and takes a moment to catch his breath, having taken a fair share of punishment himself. Chris Elite is stirring also, and both competitors rise to their feet. Rex makes it to his just before Chris Elite can, and irish whips him to the corner!

Gavin Kirkland: REX CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, AND GOES TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A BULLDOG! BUT SIMILAR TO EARLIER, CHRIS ELITE HAS A COUNTER AS HE POPS REX IN THE AIR FOR A BACK SUPLEX NECKBREAKER! FUSION DANCE CONNECTS, AND CHRIS SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!

Persephone: KICKOUT, REXY! KICKOUT!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEE-

Persephone: SEXY REXY KICKS OUT! :blessed:

Stew-O: Chris Elite pounds the mat in frustration before lifting Rex up to a knee. Chris hurls some trash talk Rex’s way, and goes as far to slap him a few times, albeit lately. CHRIS RUNS OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF MCALLISTER, WHO RUNS OFF THAT SAME SET OF ROPES ALSO! CHRIS TURNS AROUND IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND REX FLOATS OVER HIM FOR THE REX EFFECT!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! CHRIS ELITE WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND HE HOOKS THE LEGS OF MCALLISTER FOR A SLINGSHOT CATAPULT INTO THE CORNER!! REX COLLIDED FACE FIRST WITH THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND DAZED, ALONG WITH CONFUSED WANDERS INTO A BOX OFFICE SMASH!

Persephone: DDUDJDJDUDIEIUF REXY CATCHES THE SUPERKICK, AND COUNTERS IT WITH AN STF! REX LOCK! REX LOCK! TAP CHRIS! TAP!

Stew-O: REX HAS THE REX EFFECT IN TIGHT, AND PANIC IS ETCHED ACROSS THE FACE OF CHRIS ELITE, WHO REALIZES THIS CAN BE OVER! CHRIS IS CONTEMPLATING A TAP OUT!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT CHRIS DECIDES AGAINST IT, USING EVERY BIT OF ENERGY HE HAS TO INCH HIMSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND WITH A LAST GASP, GRABS HOLD OF THE BOTTOM ROPE! ALTHOUGH, REX DOESNT INSTANTLY RELEASE THE HOLD, KEEPING IT LOCKED IN AS THE REFEREE PROCEEDS WITH A FIVE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Stew-O: REX USED EVERY BIT OF THAT FIVE COUNT BEFORE RELEASING, AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE DONE A NUMBER ON CHRIS ELITE, WHO WAS STARTING TO FADE AS A RESULT! REX IS THROUGH PLAYING AROUND, HOWEVER, AND SIGNALS TO THE AUDIENCE THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END!

Gavin Kirkland: Chris uses the ropes for assistance in pulling himself up, all while Rex McAllister stalks him. Little does Chris know as he turns around, and staggers into a KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! REX IS GOING FOR THE REX EFFECT DDT, BUT CHRIS ELITE TWIRLS OUT OF IT, AND LANDS PHENOMENAL BLITZ, OR AS HE CALLS IT, THE FIVE BOROUGH COMBO! BUT CANT FINISH IT OFF AS REX DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE CLOTHESLINE!

Stew-O: CHRIS SPINS AROUND, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! EVEN FLOW DD- NO! CHRIS ELITE DOUBLE LEGS REX DOWN TO THE CANVAS, AND COUNTERS THIS TIME WITH A JACKKNIFE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: REX! REX KICKS OUT! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND REX CATCHES CHRIS ELITE SQUARE ON THE CHIN WITH A JUMPING HIGH KNEE! CHRIS ELITE IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND REX GOES TO FOLLOW UP! BUT MARCHES RIGHT INTO A BOX OFFICE SMASH! SUPERKICK OUT OF NOWHERE, AND AN EXHAUSTED CHRIS FALLS BACK INTO THE COVER!

Persephone: NOOOOO!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Stew-O: KICKOUT! SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, REX MCALLISTER GOT THE SHOULDER!

Persephone: NO SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY! HES REX MCALLISTER! THATS HOW!

Gavin Kirkland: Well, Chris Elite isn’t happy, and channels his aggressive side, mounting Rex with right hands! Rex does his best to cover up, but those hits are passing his guard! Rex looks glossed over, and Chris Elite picks him, proceeding to hammer Rex with repeated forearms to the face!

Stew-O: Rex is on wobbly legs, BUT ANSWERS BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND! CHRIS ELITE FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM! REX RETURNS WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN NOW! FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER! FOLLOWED BY **ANOTHER**!! AND ENDS IT OFF WITH A STIFF SPINNING BACK ELBOW!

Rex McAllister: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/608723487502237723/1122228377898725507/image0.gif

Persephone: YES, YES, YES! SEXY REXY IS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS!

Gavin Kirkland: CHRIS ELITE IS STRUGGLING TO STAND, AND GETS LAUNCHED ACROSS THE RING WITH A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX BY REX! ALTHOUGH, THAT MAY HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF REX, WHO DOESNT RETURN BACK TO HIS FEET RIGHT AWAY!

Stew-O: NO! INSTEAD, REX OPTS TO KIP BACK UP, AND HE IS FIRED UP! Chris Elite pulls himself up in the corner, AND REX HYPES THE CROWD UP BEFORE CHARGING IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, RUNNING BULLDOG COMBO! THIRD TIME IS INDEED THE CHARM FOR REX, WHO DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER, AND LANDS ON A STANDING MOONSAULT ON CHRIS ELITE!

Gavin Kirkland: CHRIS CLUTCHES AT HIS ABDOMEN WHILE RISING BACK TO HIS FEET, AND REX RUNS OFF THE ROPES! FLOAT OVER! AND REX SPIKES CHRIS WITH A JUMPING EVEN FLOW DDT! REX EFFECT FINALLY CONNECTS, AND REX SHOOTS THE HALF ON CHRIS FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: SEXY REXY HAS DONE IT! SEXY REXY HAS DONE IT!

Stew-O: YOU MIGHTVE SPOKE TOO SOON, PERSEPHONE! AS CHRIS ELITE GOT THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE, SHOWING OFF HIS RESILIENCE AS WELL! REX KICKED OUT OF THE SUPERKICK, BUT CHRIS KICKED OUT OF THE DDT!

Gavin Kirkland: THAT DDT HAS PUT AWAY MANY OPPONENTS IN THE PAST, AND ALL ITS TAKEN IS ONE! TONIGHT, CHRIS ELITE SETS HIMSELF APART FROM THE PACK, SAYING ITLL TAKE A LOT MORE THAN ONE TO PUT HIM AWAY!

Stew-O: As anybody once getting their best move kicked out of, Rex is a little shocked, but rises to a knee, and gestures “one more time?” He has the right idea, because I don’t think Chris Elite can kick out of two of those back to back.

Gavin Kirkland: Rex pulls Chris to his feet in a front facelock- BUT CHRIS TWIRLS OUT OF IT, AND CONNECTS WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! WAIT, REX DUCKED UNDER IT, AND CHRIS RISES BACK TO HIS FEET, FAVORING HIS TORSO! Chris Elite staggers toward the ropes, AND REX CLOTHESLINES HIM OUT OVER THE TOP!

Stew-O: CHRIS HIT FACE FIRST ON THE APRON ON HIS WAY DOWN, AND REX WATCHES AS HE SLOWLY RETURNS TO A VERTICAL BASE! REX GRABS HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE, AND SLINGSHOTS HIMSELF OVER FOR A CROSSBODY TO THE OUTSIDE!

Persephone: HE CAN BRAWL! HE CAN WRESTLE! HE CAN FLY! IS THERE ANYTHING THAT HUNK CANT DO?!

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, and as a right now, that’s capitalize. Both competitors are down on the outside, as that slingshot crossbody wiped both him and Chris Elite out momentarily. But Rex makes it to his feet first, and rolls Chris back inside the ring. Chris is up to all fours, and Rex hops up on the apron, stalking him with intensity in his eyes, waiting for his opponent to rise back up.

Stew-O: REX SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE!

Chris Elite: https://tenor.com/view/shawn-michaels-sweet-chin-music-shelton-benjamin-wwe-raw-gif-17124913

Stew-O: BOX! OFFICE! SMASH! REX GOT CAUGHT WITH BOX OFFICE SMASH BY CHRIS ELITE, WHO MIGHTVE BEEN PLAYING POSSUM! CHRIS TAKES A MOMENT TO COLLECT HIS WITS, AND SLOWLY CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: SEXY REXY KICKS OUT!

Gavin Kirkland: CHRIS ELITE IS IN COMPLETE SHOCKS, AND POUNDS THE MAT IN A MIX OF ANGER AND FRUSTRATION! HE CANNOT BELIEVE THAT REX WAS RESILIENT ENOUGH TO KICK OUT OF NOT ONE, BUT TWO BOX OFFICE SMASHES!

Persephone: I CAN!

Stew-O: Chris did crawl into the cover a little slow, and that might’ve been the deciding factor in which cost him, but you can’t blame Chris for that, as this match has taken a lot of both competitors thus far, who are competing still after their grueling matches at Pain for Pride just last week!

Gavin Kirkland: REMISCENT OF BEFORE, CHRIS ELITE MOUNTS REX MCALLISTER WITH RIGHT HANDS TO THE SKULL, GOING AS FAR TO AMP UP THE AGGRESSION FROM THERE, REIGNING DOWN WITH STOMPS TO THE SKULL AFTERWARD! AGAIN, REX IS TRYING TO COVER UP, BUT THOSE PUNCHES AND KICKS ARE MANAGING TO SLIP PAST THE GUARD!

Stew-O: CHRIS ELITE IS ANGRY, CHRIS ELITE IS TIRED OF REX MCALLISTER, AND GOES TO PULL HIM BACK UP, BUT REX GRABS CHRIS IN A SMALL PACKAGE!

Persephone: LARGE PACKAGE BY SEXY REXY!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR-

Stew-O: CHRIS KICKS OUT! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE TO THEIR FEET, AND REX CHARGES INTO CHRIS WITH A FOREARM! CHRIS STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, BUT RETURNS WITH A FOREARM ALSO! CHRIS FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP!

Gavin Kirkland: REX LANDS REPEATED ELBOW STRIKES TO THE FACE OF CHRIS ELITE, STUNNING HIM, AND REX GOES TO REBOUND OFF THE ROPES!

Stew-O: BUT CHRIS CATCHES HIM BEFORE HE CAN WITH A RUNNING FOREARM! CHRIS GOES TO RUN OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A RUNNING FOREARM BY REX BEFORE HE CAN! FOREARM! FOREARM! FOREARM!

Persephone: HE IS UNLOADING ON CHRIS, AND CAN DO THE SAME TO ME ANY DAY OF THE WEE-

Gavin Kirkland: WITH HIS OPPONENT DAZED, REX BRINGS CHRIS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND GOES TO PLANT HIM WITH THE OLYMPIC SLAM! BUT CHRIS SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS, LANDING ON HIS FEET, AND HE SPINS REX AROUN- JUMPING KNEE STRIKE BY REX CATCHES CHRIS UNDERNEATH THE CHIN!

Stew-O: CHRIS GETS KNOCKED BACK INTO THE ROPES, AND REBOUNDS OFF WITH OPEN YA MATA! JUMPING KNEE STRIKE IN RETURN! REX REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO BOX OFFICE SMASH! CHRIS ELITE SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER, THE MOST URGENCY WEVE SEEN OUT OF HIM THIS ENTIRE MATCH! THE LEG IS HOOKED!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: KICKOUT!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Persephone: KICKOUT!!

THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: KICKOUT!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… CHRIS ELITE!

(‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke plays, and Chris sits up off Rex McAllister, who he looks back at briefly before rising to his feet, and having his hand raised in victory by the referee.)

Persephone: I… I CANT BELIEVE THIS!

Stew-O: Well, you’ll have no choice but to, as Chris Elite just knocked off Rex McAllister in what was a back and forth match for both!

Gavin Kirkland: In the end, Rex got caught. That was all it took, getting caught with that superkick, which can certainly keep you down for a three, but achieving that was no easy task for Chris Elite, who needed three of those box office smashes to aid him in victory.

Stew-O: Well, Chris Elite has won, and can hopefully carry this momentum into season 17, because as we found out, he is heading to Dynasty.

Persephone: Meanwhile, Rexy stays with me on Voltage. 😍

Gavin Kirkland: That’s right, and the future looks bright for both men-

Stew-O: HEY! WHAT THE?!

Persephone: THAT’S…

Stew-O: THATS RONAN MALOSI!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI JUST CAME FROM BEHIND WITH A CROWBAR, HITTING CHRIS ELITE ACROSS THE BACK WITH IT, AND DROPS HIM TO A KNEE!

(The crowd reign down with boos on Malosi, who flashes a smug grin as usual.)

Persephone: NEVER DID I THINK ID BE ACTUALLY HAPPY TO SEE RONAN MALOSI, BUT THIS IS WHAT CHRIS ELITE DESERVES AFTER TOPPLING MY SEXY REXY!

Stew-O: RONAN CRACKS CHRIS IN THE FACE WITH THAT CROWBAR, AND MOUNTS HIM WITH PUNCHES, BEATING THE HELL OUT OF CHRIS ELITE!

Gavin Kirkland: WHATS THIS ALL ABOUT?!

Persephone: DOES IT MATTER?! BEAT HIS ASS RONAN!

Stew-O: RONAN PULLS CHRIS ELITE BACK UP, AND PLANTS HIM WITH THE DEATH-RO IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

(Ronan stands over a downed Chris Elite, and yells down at him.)

Ronan Malosi: I BELIEVE YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT BELONGS TO THE KAISER!

(‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky plays, and Ronan Malosi leaves the ring, leaving Chris Elite downed next to that same crowbar he used to lay him out with as he heads to the back.)

Stew-O: Something that belongs to the kaiser? What is this guy on about?

Gavin Kirkland: Well, clearly, it pertains to Andre Walker, and once Chris Elite wakes up, I’m sure he’ll get to the bottom of this.

(The camera fades elsewhere with a shot of Ronan smugly smirking on the ramp.)

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(The camera cuts to the backstage area where Kyra Phillips is standing by. He has a huge smile on her face, and the camera is focused solely on her.)

Kyra Phillips: Thank you for joining me guys, and how is the draft going for you so far. Has your favorite brand drafted your favorite Elitist? Anyway, I am now joined by someone who we knew would be drafted to Showdown for Season 17, someone who enjoyed the biggest victory of his life at Pain for Pride. I am of course talking about the new Answers World Champion, Adam Lucas.

(The camera pans out, Adam stood by her side all the time. The sight of him brings a huge cheer from the crowd, which in turn puts a smile on Adam’s face. His newly won Answers World Championship belt resides on his shoulder, and he holds it there proudly, continuing to listen to the reaction.)

Kyra Phillips: Adam thank you for joining me.

Adam Lucas: Not a problem Kyra.

Kyra Phillips: That ovation, that’s all for you.

[Adam nods agreeably.]

Adam Lucas: I know, I’ll never get used to that. It will never stop being anything but special.

Kyra Phillips: It’s been a week now since you became the Answers World Champion. How does it feel having finally accomplished the lifelong dream?

(Adam takes a moment to answer, hesitating before he speaks so as to not let his emotions get the better of him.)

Adam Lucas: It’s been an emotional time Kyra. On the one hand like you say, I have wanted this since I was a little boy, watching the likes of Orlando Cruze on TV and imagining what it would be like to be a champion like he was. Obviously, I’ve only scratched the surface of what he did, he became an Icon, but becoming a World Champion was always the dream. Having come so close on so many occasions, I knew that there were some who didn’t believe I could do it, but personally, I always knew I would. When it was finalized that I would be facing Jake in one of Pain for Pride’s main events, it felt like the stars were aligning, and I knew I would never be given a bigger chance to make a statement. At Pain for Pride, I made that statement and then some. I showed that everything I had been saying over the past three years had been the truth. I didn’t want my career to be one of someone who went off like a rocket, before then just as quickly burning out like even the brightest star. I didn’t want to be a World Champion before I knew I was ready to shoulder that honor. Then, when Jake Smith tried to make it all about my wife, I knew that however talented he was, he believed he needed another advantage to make sure. Every word he spoke wasn’t of someone who firmly believed he was going to walk away World Champion, they were from someone who was for the first time in their title reign experiencing doubt. Even in the match, when that desperation got the better of him, it was childish insults he turned to, instead of getting it done. It went in exactly the way I said it would, his desperation cost him, and it was then when I struck.

Kyra Phillips: You and Jake had some pretty harsh words for each other…

(Adam holds his hand up, and shakes his head.)

Adam Lucas: No Kyra, Jake had some harsh words for me, don’t get it mixed up. Jake is one of the most talented wrestlers in the world, and it was that which I focused on, like I knew I had to.

Kyra Phillips: So now, with it all over, what are your feelings towards Jake?

Adam Lucas: Well, it ain’t the same relationship that’s for sure. But if you want me to say I hate him, then no I don’t and that’s the truth. Jake did what he felt he had to, and maybe one day we’ll sit down and hash it out man to man. But I won’t forget what he said about Beth… reality is, would any husband? But yeah, I understand why he went that route.

Kyra Phillips: And I’m guessing Friday night was quite the celebration?

(Adam laughs and again shakes his head.)

Adam Lucas: Not really Kyra, there was still business to be done. Obviously, Beth and I had a couple of drinks, but it was nothing major. And of course, considering what happened the night after, there hasn’t been any celebrating since.

Kyra Phillips: You are of course talking about the confrontation between Dr. Bethany Blue and Kassidy Heart.

Adam Lucas: Yeah… that.

(Adam’s demeanor immediately changes and his eyes narrow ever so slightly. Adam becomes very conscious of what the next topic is going to be.)

Kyra Phillips: How is Bethany?

Adam Lucas: Thankfully she will be fine. She’s beaten up, she’s disappointed, but she’ll be back.

Kyra Phillips: You seem like you don’t want to talk about it?

Adam Lucas: Honestly, I don’t… what I say will only be misconstrued anyway.

Kyra Phillips: I can move on if you wish.

(Adam sighs, he had to get his thoughts off his chest.)

Adam Lucas: You know what… to hell with it. Yeah, I’m happy that I am finally the Answers World Champion, but it pisses me off that I feel so bitter about what happened to my wife. It was supposed to be a night of celebration, Beth, and I both holding World Championships, and instead Kassidy Heart nearly tried to kill her…

(He pauses a minute, even saying the words bringing a knot in his throat. He swallows before continuing.)

Adam Lucas: I know, people are going to say that Beth deserved all that she got, and they are entitled to that opinion. But forget the fact that Beth is an Elitist… she is also my [BLEEP]ing wife.

Kyra Phillips: It’s obviously an emotive topic for you…

Adam Lucas: Emotive? We were supposed to go out for a meal and drink to our success. She’d look amazing as always, and everyone would look at me and believe I was punching above my weight. Instead, I spent my evening trying to stop Beth from fighting her way out of hospital. I had to endure her calling me all the expletives under the sun, as I tried to make sure she got the medical attention that she needed. I had to look into Beth’s eyes, and she how much she believed herself to be a failure… and that [BLEEP]ing hurts. I shouldn’t be hurting right now Kyra; I should be ecstatic. But I’m not, and that’s down to one person. That’s down to Kassidy Heart.

(Kyra looks at Adam, and now it is her turn to hesitate. She was normally prepared for any circumstance, but she hadn’t been prepared for Adam to lay it all on the line. Thankfully, Adam didn’t need to be asked the question, he knew what it was he wanted to say.)

Adam Lucas: Beth and Kassidy had their problem, and I had to stand by and watch it all happen in front of my eyes, simply because I had promised my wife that was what I would do. What happened back then wasn’t any of my business, and so I took a back seat, and let them get it out of their systems, but NOW, it IS MY business. Rightly or wrongly, my wife was nearly killed last Saturday night, and I’m not just going to stand by and let that slide. So, Kassidy, I REALLY hope you are listening right now. If you’re listening Daddy-Gawd, or Methuselah, or whatever name you are going by right now, tell Kassidy to get off your dick for a few minutes, and pin back those ears.

(Adam pauses for a second but he cannot control his composure.)

Adam Lucas: I got your attention now… good. Kassidy, it’s unfortunate that you have been drafted to Dynasty, but this isn’t over. Ever since I beat your husband a couple of years ago, you’ve always had a problem with me. But now you have returned the favor, let me make one thing perfectly clear, in words that even your damaged brain can understand. I don’t care if it’s next month, next year, or whenever… we will meet in that ring again. I WILL make you pay for what transpired last week, I promise you.

(Taking a deep breath, he continues, this time with even more vitriol.)

Adam Lucas: As far as you are concerned, this is no more Mr. Nice Guy. This isn’t me condoning what happened between you both, but two wrongs don’t make a right. This is now between US, and how you almost left me a widower. Way back when, YOU started this Kassidy with her, YOU did, but when this is over, it will be ME who has finished it. So, Kassidy, listen very carefully, please, PLEASE concentrate really hard. If you do you’ll hear what anyone with fully functioning gray matter could. The countdown has begun. Tick. Tick. BOOM!!!

(The arena goes mental, as Adam makes his thoughts perfectly clear. There was carnage to come, of that there was very little doubt. But again, before Kyra can ask another question, Adam is already continuing, and he does so with a smile once again having found its way to his face.)

Adam Lucas: But enough about that Kyra, that’s for the future now she’s on Dynasty. I guess you want to know what happens next.

Kyra Phillips: Yeah… I mean, you seem to have this interview all under control, I may as well go.

(Adam laughs, but Kyra stays regardless.)

Adam Lucas: Of course, Pain for Pride was a highlight. Jake and I as promised but on a match worthy of such a highly anticipated moment. It was every bit the back and forth confrontation I thought it would be a match that showcased the very best of Showdown. We both gave everything, and showed whoever is drafted to Showdown tonight, the levels that they will have to reach. But I’m certainly not done there Kyra.

Kyra Phillips: No?

Adam Lucas: No way. As I have stated many times, there are levels to being an Elitist. I may have completed one at Pain for Pride, but there are still many more to go. I’m proud to be the World Champion, of course I am, but I still believe that there is so much more that I can be. In my opinion, I have only just scratched the surface. I’m 25 years old, and my peak years are still ahead of me. Now I’ve achieved the dream, the next step is to keep this title over MY shoulder, and fight tooth and nail to keep it, in exactly the same way Jake did.

(He looks directly down the camera lens now.)

Adam Lucas: So, no matter who you are, or what you have done thus far. Whether you were Showdown already, or over the course of this night become new to the brand, you are welcome to try and take it from me. All you have to do, is just like Impact, just like Jake, and now just like myself… you have to earn the right. And when you do… I’ll be waiting. And if you’re good enough, maybe you’ll get to feel what I did at Pain for Pride. Because believe me, there’s nothing else like it.

Kyra Phillips: Adam, we are out of time I’m afraid. Thank you.

Adam Lucas: You’re welcome.

(As Adam goes to walk away, he is suddenly stopped by an Elitist that has walked into camera right in front of his face.)

Kyra Phillips: Showdown’s newest acquisition…. Daryl Kinkade!

Daryl Kinkade: Hello, mate. Touching speech, I like it. You know who I am, I know who you are. It looks like we are going to get to know each other a lot better now. I know you are a little emotional right now and I get that, I would be too if Bethany was my wife. I was with her last season on Voltage, must say, she is one of the best, and tough, she’ll bounce back, but you? Well…. Congratulations.

Adam Lucas: Thank you. Same with your win over Rex McAllister. What do you want?

Daryl Kinkade: Oh nothing. Just wanted to introduce myself, get comfortable with the Blue Brand, you know how it is. But I will say this. Your wife is intelligent, beautiful, successful, one of the most talented in the ring…..

(He leans in and whispers in Adam’s ears.)

Daryl Kinkade: And has bigger bollocks than you, bruv.

(Kinkade doesn’t say another word and walks away as Adam stands there watching him leave. The scene then cuts away.)

( The Prudential Center is bouncing tonight, it’s a great atmosphere all around. Fans from across the globe have descended on Newark for this post-Pain for Pride draft show. This is where it all begins again! Where season seventeen is curated! What a show it has been so far and we’re edging closer-and-closer towards the main event. ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ by Kanye West screams through the sound system and with it, this place comes unglued. The reigning, defending World Heavyweight Champion walks out, not dressed for competition, with the championship he defended at Pain for Pride sitting firmly on his shoulder. It’s Limmy Monaghan! As he begins his walk down the entrance ramp, we cut over to the commentary table. )

Stew-O: It looks like we’ll be hearing from The Final Boss on tonight’s broadcast, following an impressive showing against Myles at Pain for Pride XVI! With the news that the World Heavyweight Championship will be staying on Dynasty for the foreseeable future, this means one thing for the fans of Friday nights. That Limmy Monaghan is here to stay, and that he’s going to keep plugging away to be one of the more memorable champions of recent memory as well as a name long-associated with Dynasty long after he retires! It’s great news for Tyrone Montgomery and the rest of Dynasty’s management team.

Gavin Kirkland: I can hold my hands up and admit when I see something special, Stew-O. The kid’s got a heck of a heart! Not even getting into the six months prior to Nashville, Tennessee where we saw what we did. Someone with a dream, someone with passion. Overcoming the odds, the obstacles, all of the uncertainty surrounding perhaps the biggest match of his career. Of course, I’m talking about Adam Lucas. But Limmy was there too, Stew-O! And he played a hell of a role in warming up the crowd for the first night’s main event match.

Stew-O: :francis:

Gavin Kirkland: Okay, okay. In all seriousness, what Limmy Monaghan did is impressive, it’ll forever go down in the folklore and the spotlight associated with Pain for Pride. Given the state that he was in — who he was fighting, Myles is no pushover, so to push through those injuries and to show the mental strength necessary to overcome such a monumental task, Dynasty’s in great hands for the foreseeable future. Limmy’s a fighting champion, that’s for sure.

Persephone: But those injuries Limmy suffered at the hand of Myles in the build-up to their match are still prevalent tonight. Tyrone Montgomery gambled big in risking his champion and for now, the risk seems to have paid-off. But who knows the extent of those injuries and the damage Limmy Monaghan did to his long-term prospects by walking through the fire at Pain for Pride and opting to face Myles? The Czar will have one monstrous target painted on his back, even tonight Dynasty’s new acquisitions will be licking their lips at the thought of fighting him.

( Limmy Monaghan makes his way to the ring, tottering up the steel steps and encouraging the crowd to make some noise for his arrival. The relationship between The Final Boss and the followers of Elite Answers Wrestling is not something that can easily be replicated. Ultimately, they understand the sacrifice Limmy made in choosing to compete at Pain for Pride. Few would have judged him for pulling out of the match with Myles. But Limmy is no ordinary man. )

( The New Jersey crowd simmers down as Limmy Monaghan begins to speak. )

Limmy Monaghan: On the precipice of failure with the world watching anticipating my downfall, I overcame the odds and kept hold of my World Heavyweight Championship. It’s poetic, for my path to Pain for Pride tells a bigger story. A story of battling every step of the way, when this promotion had other men pegged as the future, the posterchildren. I was never thought of as more than a workhorse. Somebody that could get it done in the ring, but would never be the top draw or the man putting this brand on his back in the trials-and-tribulations to come.

Limmy Monaghan: I always said that I needed to face Myles to validate something. I don’t place too much of an importance on the words of other people, but truthfully, this notion that I was destined to be the bridesmaid, to be the second-in-command, I knew that I deserved better. What better way, what better man, to face on the biggest stage of them all, than a multi-time champion of the world, a former Cash in the Vault winner — somebody who has done so, so many things that their star power and their importance to this company cannot be disputed.

Limmy Monaghan: For me, it was always a respectful thing. I respected the talent that Myles is and has been for a long, long time in this ring. I cannot say for certain, but even with the scenario surrounding himself, Drake King and Methuselah — perhaps in the back of my mind I was always going to make that challenge. To someone worthy, someone who could provide me a challenge and elevate not only my own star power, but the importance and prestige of the World Heavyweight Championship, which means the world to me but also to Dynasty, too.

Limmy Monaghan: After winning in the Championship Chamber, when management was putting all of their stock into Andre Walker, I played the role of a good, hard-working champion. Accepting fights with names like Cameron Ella Ava and Scott Diamond, their legacies universally-known. Proving myself to be in that upper echelon, providing opportunities for someone like Joso, who no doubt someday will be one of the best the sport has ever seen. I’ve proven that I’m a fighting champion — no matter the circumstances, the injuries, the afflictions surrounding me and this World Heavyweight Championship.

( In response to Limmy’s words so far, the crowd let out a big cheer. They agree with everything that The Czar is preaching, wondering where this speech will turn next. )

Limmy Monaghan: With the news that I’ll be staying on Dynasty for the foreseeable future, I know that I need to keep going. Not only to persevere the legacy I’m building, but add onto it and continue making this brand the best of the bunch. Better than Showdown, better than Voltage and must-see entertainment, every-single Friday night. So I sat down with my close friends and family and I asked myself. Where do we go from here? New season, same old champion sitting at the top of the mountain. What can I possibly do to make sure that I’m keeping up to snuff? Ensuring Friday Night Dynasty is the focal point, ensuring that Limmy Monaghan continues his momentum and continues to carry this promotion on its back where others have tried to and have failed in the past. How do we keep the momentum going?

Limmy Monaghan: As a fighting champion, I need to take on all comers. Even when every fiber of my being is telling me not to. Even when the nature of the beast beats me down. When people do all they can, throw everything they have at me, I need to get back up and scream at the top of my lungs that I’m not the average wrestler. I’m not just a workhorse, but I am the total and complete package, I’m dependable, resilient, excellence personified. So I opted to take the power out of my hands for once, but also out of the hands of management — not them lining up my next challenger, or me hand-picking who I want to face, no. Leaving it up to the locker-room.

Limmy Monaghan: Here’s what we’re going to do, Newark. I’m going to open the floor to anybody waiting around back there to come on down here and show me what they’re about. Show me that they’re hungry, that they’re willing to die for this World Heavyweight Championship, just as I am. I don’t need to prove myself, I don’t call myself a fighting champion to get validation, but because it’s the truth. What I do need to show, is that I’m all about backing up the things I say on the microphone in this ring. That I’ll take on anybody, open the door for them and give them the chance to elevate themselves for Dynasty’s betterment. So come on then, no more wasting time, I am officially calling —

( Limmy’s monologue is cut off as music stirs through the arena, bringing the New Jersey crowd into raptures, pure elation and cries of joy emanating through The Prudential Center… )

( …As **Bronson Daniels** saunters out onto the stage, confident smile etching his features. )

Stew-O: Bronson Daniels is here and The Prudential Center knows what this means! Coming off perhaps the biggest win of his career, a win against the same man that Limmy Monaghan defeated to win the World Heavyweight Championship — Monaghan sent out an open challenge for anybody, anywhere, any brand to respond to and well, they don’t call Bronson Daniels The Answer for no reason, ladies and gentlemen! What an end to the season he had, and now his beginning to the new season starts how every man, woman and child in this arena wanted it to. Presumably, he’s going to be next-in-line for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Gavin Kirkland: How sincere is this, how majestic. Limmy speaking in-depth about overcoming and battling in the face of the corporation. About getting back up after being struck down time-after-time. Who knows of this more than Bronson Daniels? The losses to Andre Walker, the fights he gave at Territorial Invasion, at King of Elite — Grand Rampage. Bronson has come inches from success, inches from grabbing onto that last rung, smashing through the glass ceiling and each time he has stumbled. Every time he has fallen, he’s brushed off the dirt and got back up with a smile on his face. Nobody knows of the struggle more than him!

Persephone: That was… Strangely on-point for you, Gavin. I almost shed a tear. I suppose the two of you have a lot in common, given that you’re both serial failures. Even I can acknowledge the wholesomeness, and the full-circle moment in a sense, given that Bronson Daniels was also competing in the Championship Chamber at Road to Redemption, where Limmy Monaghan said the proverbial beast in The Kaiser. It seems Bronson Daniels is finally getting his moment!

( ‘All The Way Live’ by Metro Boomin, Future, Lil Uzi Vert fades out, as Bronson Daniels joins Limmy Monaghan in the ring. Bronson saunters past Limmy and gestures for a microphone from the ringside attendant. The crowd serenades Bronson, which goes on for almost a full-minute before The Centerpiece raises the microphone in front of his face, beginning to speak. )

Bronson Daniels: Credit where credit is due, Limmy. Everything you said? Was spot on. I know what it’s like. The struggle to make this place recognise you for what you’re worth. Not to toss you into a box, see you as a cash cow or someone to slot in when a part-timer isn’t around. But to see you for what you really are, beneath the exterior. Someone who wants this, who’ll do anything to perform for these people and shed blood in this ring. It’s not about financials, fame, although they’re great benefits to the job — it’s about heart. And you recognise that. You’re real for coming out here and exposing yourself in the way you do. So many champions of the past speak on the here-and-now, the blinding lights, but are afraid to speak on the struggle.

Bronson Daniels: I could’ve sauntered down to this ring and called my shot based off of what I did at Pain for Pride alone. All the momentum, all the adulation pushed behind me since I pinned Andre Walker in the middle of the ring in Nashville. But I think it’s the journey that makes me a viable contender. It’s the setback-after-setback, it’s coming so close time-after-time only for the spotlight not to shine on me. Be that my own issue, or someone else’s interference playing a key role, it varies. But Andre would beat me black-and-blue whenever we faced-off against one another. Every time that I’ve shared a ring with him, he’s bettered me. He’s one of the best, I’m fine admitting that. But at Pain for Pride, I did one of the things that has eluded me for too long in this business, and that’s beat him. Put him behind me, put that rivalry to rest.

Bronson Daniels: I said that beating Andre and putting that asterisk to rest was one of the things that has eluded me in this business. I’ve been striving towards doing that, it’s a weight off my shoulders most definitely. Another thing which has eluded me? Is a World Championship.

( This admission earns a thunderous cheer from those packed inside the arena. It causes Limmy’s lips to smirk upward, nodding his head at Bronson’s insinuation. Bronson continues after some time once the crowd has died down from the excitement. )

Bronson Daniels: I’m a believer of everything happening for a reason. When I got down to the final two people of Brand Warfare, when I put everybody else on my back and came up short, I knew that I’d be back. When I fought tooth-and-nail and made it to the final three of Grand Rampage, only to see my dream go up in smoke, I knew that I’d be back. When Andre Walker cheated me out of a spot in the Cash in the Vault Ladder match, I knew that it didn’t matter. Because eventually, I was going to get my shot. Eventually, I was going to earn the right to walk down to this ring and demand my chance, my opportunity. No matter how many barricades the system and other people in this promotion insist on putting before me, I’ll always find a way.

Bronson Daniels: I was always going to find a way to get to the World Heavyweight Championship. I was always going to be in this ring, calling my shot against you.

Bronson Daniels: Many feel that this should’ve been the match at Pain for Pride, right? They saw the hard work I’ve been putting in across the season, and many expressed their disappointment and their shock when Myles instead challenged for that championship. But I’m glad it wasn’t me, in a twisted way. I got to settle a personal feud, squash a beef, I got to collect perhaps the biggest win of my entire career and show to myself, but also to these people, when Bronson Daniels is under the brightest lights of the sport, he can do it. I can do it.

Bronson Daniels: My road to Pain for Pride being skewed, it benefited me. Because even if I had made it into Cash in the Vault, climbed the ladder and won the briefcase, we would still be in this exact position. You’d be out here offering up a challenge, I’d be answering. Everything happens for a reason. The highs, the lows, they’ve led me here, they’ve led me to answering your callout and they’ve led me to accepting this challenge. But I know you’re coming off a big, big match at Pain for Pride — you’re not at one-hundred percent, I understand that. But if I were to beat you, I’d want no excuses. I’d want no doubts, no asterisks over such —

( Limmy raises a hand, not wishing to verbally interrupt Bronson. The Answer takes note of this and is more-than fine allowing Monaghan a chance to respond. There’s good vibes between the two men, this is a dream-match for some situated within the arena. An inevitability if these two were to remain on Dynasty like they have. Limmy responds after a couple of seconds. )

Limmy Monaghan: Bronson, first and foremost, I want you to know something. I want you to know I’m glad you walked down that ramp and seized this opportunity. You’re someone who I’ve crossed paths with in multitudes over the last twelve months, and you’re someone who is absolutely right at the front of the line when it comes to providing me with a challenge. I see how badly you want to face me, you want to take this World Heavyweight Championship and make it your own and that’s the kind of fight that I am looking for. I don’t take it personally.

Limmy Monaghan: I’ve seen the downfall, I’ve seen you take one step forward and two steps back and work over the blueprint, then re-work it again-and-again until it sits just right. You’re the personification of hard work. Of trusting the process. Of growing physically in the ring but also mentally outside of it. I have respect for you. Because I’ve been in that position. I didn’t win the World Heavyweight Championship on my first attempt. Neither did I win it on my second. I had to be pushed down over-and-over, until I had the talent to back-up that belief, and the experience of failure to the point that I simply could not afford to lose.

Limmy Monaghan: Perhaps this could have been the match at Pain for Pride, opposed to us meeting in this ring tonight. We’d have elevated Dynasty, we would have put on a clinic. In the end it didn’t materialize and we’re better for it. I got to overcome the toughest hurdle that has been placed before me in Myles, someone with the experience of carrying a brand, a man who would stop at nothing to put me down for good if it meant taking my championship. Whereas you got to deal with Andre, and squash that feud. You got to overcome that big, big plague that had been creeping behind you your entire career. You removed the asterisk. You broke through the glass ceiling, shattering it entirely, and now you’re here before me. It’s warranted.

Limmy Monaghan: Doing this tonight, it isn’t giving justice to what this could be. I hate to rob the good people of Newark of such a big, big match. But Bronson Daniels and Limmy Monaghan clashing is not something that can come around instantaneously. I’m not in the best shape that I could possibly be in, I am fine admitting that. We cannot rush out what could potentially be a defining match in not only my career, or even your own, but in the history of Friday Night Dynasty. But I do know of a place we could wrestle. I know of a show that is in dire need of a headlining act, a show where the two of us could fight and see which of us is more deserving of holding the World Heavyweight Championship.

Limmy Monaghan: Bronson Daniels vs. Limmy Monaghan… At Reckless Wiring.

( Bronson contemplates Limmy’s words… Before nodding his head! Daniels proceeds to roll out of the ring, mouthing “you’re on” to the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. )

( We begin to transition to the next portion of tonight’s festivities following a respectful face-down between Limmy Monaghan and now, his next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, none other than Bronson Daniels! The final shot is Bronson gesturing that championship gold will soon be around his waist, with Limmy’s response being to raise said championship high into the air to the approval of tonight’s live crowd. From here we fade elsewhere with a titanic match set for Reckless Wiring. )

(Camera fades back to the ring where Bella Braxton is shown with a mic in hand)

Bella Braxton: The following… IS A HELL IN A CELL MATCH!!

(White lights begin to dart around the arena as the Hell in a Cell is lowered. The camera fades back up towards the stage as ‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky blasts through the speakers. Ronan Malosi steps out onto the stage looking shit-eatingly confident)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first, from Atlanta, Georgia… weighing in at 270 pounds… RONNNANNNNNN MAAAALLLLOOOSSSSIIIII!!

Stew-O: A match made last Saturday at Pain For Pride at the request of Ronan Malosi… sort’ve. If it was up to him he would be competing for the EAW World Championship right now, but Eden Sinclair wasn’t having any of it. Still, a win tonight would be huge for him heading into the new season!

Gavin Kirkland: And a new brand as well! If Ronan Malosi can defeat Drake King here tonight, which I don’t think is impossible… it can open a lot of doors very quickly for him over on Dynasty.

Stew-O: Ronan has had himself a busy night so far as it is, run-ins with the possible future mother of his child. A very interesting interaction with Albert Hitchman that lead to an unexpected run-in at the conclusion of Chris Elite vs Rex McAllister where he attacked Chris Elite and sent him a message so-to-speak? He could cap off a helluva night here with a victory over Drake King of all people, the EAW Champion! That would certainly impress Andre Walker.

(Ronan Malosi makes his way around the Hell in a Cell structure. He grabs a microphone from the ringside area. Stepping through the door he enters the ring with a microphone in hand as his music begins to die down)

Persephone: Nice, a promo before a Hell in a Cell match!… nice…

(But before Ronan Malosi can even say a word, ‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO hits)

Stew-O: AND HERE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

Bella Braxton: And his opponent, currently residing in The Dead Sea, Israel… weighing in at 220 pounds… THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!… DRRRRAAAAKKKEEEEE KIIIINNNNGGGG!!

(Drake King absorbs the reaction of the crowd and smiles, he taps the face of his championship belt a few times before beginning his trek down the ramp)

Gavin Kirkland: And right now I don’t exactly know how to read Drake King. He isn’t showing the effects of Sunday on his face much right now, but it must be there. The stitching is obvious, the bruises are very visible, but his face isn’t giving anything away.

(Drake King unstraps his belt and hands it to a ringside official before stepping through the door which then gets locked behind him. Drake enters the ring and soon after the referee calls for the bell)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: And Ronan is sporting a wide grin on his face as the bell rings, he’s already taken out one Hall of Famer tonight and now he has the chance to make it two!

(Ronan steps into the center of the ring and Drake King meets him. They’re nearly touching foreheads when Ronan Malosi brings the microphone to his mouth and begins to speak)

Ronan Malosi: Tonight, I’m going to do what Methuselah couldn’t.

Persephone: Wait, are we sure Ronan knows the title isn’t on the line? I mean he mus—

Stew-O: AND RONAN MALOSI WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, TAKING HIM OFF HIS FEET!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT RONAN HAS KNOCKED HIMSELF DIZZY!! HE’S STAGGERING AROUND THE RING, ON SPAGHETTI LEGS AND DRAKE KING IS MAKING IT BACK TO HIS FEET!!

Stew-O: RONAN STUMBLES RIGHT INTO HIS CLUTCHES… AND IS LIFTED UP… LOW OF SOLIPSISM!!

…

Stew-O: NO!! RONAN GETS A FEW SHOTS INTO THE RIBS OF DRAKE AND IS ABLE TO FREE HIMSELF!! HE STILL HASN’T QUITE FOUND HIS FOOTING HOWEVER, HE’S WOBBLY… AND DRAKE TAKES ADVANTAGE WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, CATCHING RONAN IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND HE GOES TUMBLING OUTSIDE OF THE RING!!

Persephone: YES!! NOW DRAKE YOU GET TO THE OUTSIDE AND WE CAN REALLY GET THIS GOING!!

Gavin Kirklan: AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE’S GONNA DO!! DRAKE KING COMES RUNNING AND HE DIVES THROUGH THE ROPES WITH A SUICIDE DIVE KNOCKING INTO RONAN AND SENDING HIM INTO THE CELL WALL!!

Stew-O: RONAN COMES REBOUNDING OFF THE FENCE PATTERNED CAGE, DRAKE KING GRABS A HANDFUL OF SCALP AND WHIPS HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!

Persephone: BUT RONAN IS ABLE TO TURN THE TABLES ON DRAKE AND HE’S THE ONE WHO ENDS UP GOING INTO THE STEEL STEPS, HITTING THEM HIP FIRST AND TUMBLING ONTO THE OTHER SIDE HITTING THE FLOOR HARD!!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan drops back leaning against the cage, STILL feeling the effects from his own headbutt as shakes the cobwebs and dizzy out of his head. He pushes himself off he cell wall and makes his way towards Drake.

Stew-O: Drake meanwhile has his hands on the cage as he pulls himself towards his feet, Ronan steps around the steps to meet him… AND DRAKE UNLOADS WITH A RIGHT HAND!! RONAN TOUGHS IT AND ADDRESSES THE CHAMPION WITH ONE OF HIS OWN…BUT DRAKE COMES BACK WITH A JUMPING KNEE AND IT SENDS RONAN BACK OVER THE STEPS AND ONTO THE FLOOR!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND NOW DRAKE KING COMES RUNNING… JUMPING ONTO THE STEPS AND THEN SPRINGING OFF THEM!!

Persephone: OOOOH LOOK AT RONAN!!

Stew-O: RONAN PULLED OUT A STEEL CHAIR FROM UNDER THE RING AND HE SENDS IT INTO THE MID-SECTION OF THE AIRBORNE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

Persephone: AGAIN!!

Stew-O: AND RONAN WILL DO IT AGAIN, THIS TIME RAISING THE CHAIR HIGH ABOVE HIS HEAD AND UNLOADING IT ACROSS DRAKE KING’S BACK!! A SHRILLING ROAR ESCAPES THE MOUTH OF DRAKE KING BEFORE BEING SILENCED WITH A SECOND CHAIR SHOT ACROSS THE SPINE!! HE THROWS THE CHAIR INTO THE RING, GETS DRAKE KING TO HIS FEET AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING… HE FOLLOWS QUICKLY BEHIND AND HOOKS THE LEG!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… NO, DRAKE KING WITH A KICK OUT!!

Gavin Kirkland: Only a two count and Ronan is quickly to his feet, not wanting to waste the vulnerable position that he has Drake King in. He grabs the steel chair and makes his way over to the corner… WEDGING it in-between the top and middle ropes! Attention now turned back to his opponent, he grabs Drake, pulling him up by his hair… NOW WITH A HOLD OF HIS ARM HE LOOKS TO WHIP HIM INTO THE CHAIR DECORATED CORNER!!

Persephone: BUT DRAKE KING WON’T ALLOW IT… HE DIGS HIS FEET HARD INTO THE CANVAS… AND EVEN WITH RONAN MALOSI BEING THE BIGGER OF THE TWO MEN, RONAN IS FINDING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO BUDGE THE SMALLER DRAKE KING!! CMON DRAKE, ACCEPT YOUR FATE!!

Stew-O: RONAN SWITCHES STRATEGIES… STILL WITH A HOLD OF DRAKE’S ARM RONAN INSTEAD IS THE ONE WHO STEPS FOWARD, DRIVING HIS SHOULDER INTO DRAKE KING’S… FORCING DRAKE’S FEET OUT OF POSITION… AND NOW USING ALL OF HIS STRENGTH HE GOES FOR IT AGAIN… AND THIS TIME HE IS ABLE TO SEND DRAKE KING INTO THE CORNER!! WHAT SMART THINKING BY RONAN MALOSI, HOW OFTEN DO WE GET TO SAY THAT?!

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE GOES INTO THE CORNER HARD, THE FRONT OF HIS BODY CONNECTING WITH THE STEEL CHAIR AS IT FLIES OUT OF THE RING… DRAKE CLUTCHES HIS CHEST AS HE COMES OUT OF THE CORNER… BUT HE’S GRABBED BY RONAN… VERTIGO!! VERTIGO CONNECTS ON THE CHAMPION!! RONAN MALOSI IS AGAIN INTO THE COVER, THIS TIME WITH BOTH LEGS HOOKED!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… AND DRAKE KING GETS THE SHOULDER UP AGAIN!!

Persephone: That chair has been used four times now and NOT ONCE has it drawn even a drop of blood! What are we doing here?!

Stew-O: Dare I say it guys, but Ronan Malosi has Drake King on the ropes here! Drake reaches out his hand, trying to get a grip of the middle rope so he can pull himself to his feet… BUT WHEN HE DOES RONAN MALOSI IS THERE AGAIN!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN GRABS HIM AND PULLS HIM IN… AND DRAKE KING IS HEADING FOR DEATH-RO—

Gavin Kirkland: ELBOWS!! FRANTIC ELBOWS INTO THE SIDE OF RONAN MALOSI’S SKULL AND DRAKE KING IS ABLE TO MANAGE HIMSELF AWAY… RONAN DROPS TO HIS KNEES, AGAIN SHAKING HIS HEAD AS HE TRIES TO GET HIS WITS ABOUT HIM… BUT THAT ISN’T THE POSITION HE WANTS TO BE IN… DRAKE KING RUNS OFF THE ROPES LOOKING FOR JUDGEMENT DAY!!

Persephone: RONAN HOWEVER ABLE TO CLOCK IT IN TIME AND HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING… BUT AS WE ALREADY KNOW, THAT ISN’T A PARTICULARLY SAFE PLACE FOR HIM TO BE!!

Stew-O: Drake King opting against another aerial attack out of the ring, instead choosing to follow Ronan under the bottom rope… BUT YET AGAIN RONAN IS THERE, HE GRABS HIM AND THROWS HIM UP FACE FIRST AGAINST THE CHAIN LINK… AND NOW GRATING HIS FACE AGAINST IT, IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH FROM THE WOUNDS OF JUST SIX DAYS AGO TO OPEN BACK UP AND THERE YOU GO PERSEPHONE, YOU HAVE YOUR BLOOD!!

Persephone: DRAKE’S FACE IS PAINTING THE FENCE NEAREST US A BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT RED… RONAN GETS A GOOD HOLD OF DRAKE… AND HE DRAGS HIM ACROSS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CELL WALL!! FINALLY RELEASING HIM DRAKE KING DROPS TO HIS KNEES… AND A STOMP FROM RONAN FOR GOOD MEASURE!!

Stew-O: And guys forget what I said about having Drake King on the ropes, Ronan is in complete control of this match!

Gavin Kirkland: But Drake’s physical condition has to be taken into account, what kind of shape is he really in? He was able to don a good poker face during his entrance, but he can’t be feeling well, there’s just no way. In fact—

(Gavin Kirkland is cut off by Ronan Malosi as he begins taunting the crowd)

Ronan Malosi: NOBODY BELIEVED IN ME, BUT I BELIEVED IN ME!

Stew-O: Ronan gets Drake King back to his feet…

Ronan Malosi: NO ONE THOUGHT I COULD DO IT, BUT I KNEW I COULD!

Stew-O: Now he gets rolls Drake back into the ring.

Ronan Malosi: I AM ABOUT TO DEFEAT DRAKE KING!!

Stew-O: RONAN IS NOW IN THE RING… DRAKE KING JUST MANAGES TO MAKE IT BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE… RONAN GRABS HIS ARM AND PULLS HIM IN… DEATH-RO!! AND… OH MY GOD!! THIS TIME IT CONNECTS!! IT CONNECTS ON THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

Persephone: NO WAY!!

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE KING IS LAID OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING AND RONAN GOES FOR THE COVER, THE REFEREE IS IN POSITION!! A RECORD TIME HELL IN A CELL MATCH!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… THREEE!!

Stew-O: IT ISN’T THREE!! DRAKE KING MANAGES TO PUSH HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!! BUT WOW OH WOW RONAN MALOSI WAS CENTIMETERS, MILLISECONDS AWAY FROM DEFEATING THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN HOLDS THREE FINGERS UP TO THE REFEREE WHO IN TURN ASSURES HIM IT WAS ONLY A TWO COUNT… AND NOW RONAN HAS HIS HANDS ON HIS HEAD… HE WAS SO CERTAIN THAT WAS IT!!

Persephone: Look, I get Drake is beat up from Sunday but if Ronan thought THAT WAS ALL it was going to take, then I don’t know what to say. I have been bored to tears by countless Drake King matches… I know how much, how *sigh* long it takes to keep him down.

Stew-O: Ronan is up at his feet and he’s out of the ring, lifting the ring apron up he begins pulling out a blend of all types of weapons… first it’s a kendo stick, second it’s another steel chair, and now a second kendo stick… and the fourth weapon is a table!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan grabs one of the kendo sticks and pulls the apron back down, he now stands straight… AND THERE IS DRAKE KING RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM!! RONAN IS FROZEN!!

Persephone: AND DRAKE SNATCHES THE KENDO STICK OUT OF HIS HAND AND RUSHES OUT OF THE RING!! AND RONAN BOOKS IT!! DRAKE KING WITH KENDO STICK IN HAND IS CHASING RONAN MALOSI AROUND THE RING!!

Stew-O: RONAN IS BACK TO THE PILE OF WEAPONS NOW… HE BENDS DOWN AND TRIES TO GRAB THE SECOND KENDO STICK BUT IT’S TOO LATE!! DRAKE KING WALLOPS HIM OVER THE BACK WITH THE KENDO STICK!! DRAKE DOES IT A SECOND TIME AND THIS ONE BRINGS HIM OFF HIS FEET… RONAN COLLAPSES ONTO HIS STOMACH, NOW ONTO HIS BACK AS HE WRITHES IN PAIN ON THE OUTSIDE… LEAVING HIS FRONT EXPOSED AND DRAKE KING BRINGS THE KENDO STICK DOWN CRACKING IT ACROSS HIS STOMACH!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI SQUEALS AS HE REALIZES HE MADE A MISTAKE!! HE ROLLS BACK THE OTHER WAY AND ATTEMPTS TO CRAWL AWAY BUT THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS IN HOT PURSUIT!!

Persephone: RONAN MALOSI IS UP AGAINST THE CELL WALL HERE AS HE PULLS HIMSELF UP TO HIS FEET… DRAKE KING GOES AGAIN AND THE KENDO STICK LANDS AGAINST THE RIBS OF RONAN MALOSI!!

Stew-O: AND NOW HE HOLDS THE KENDO STICK AGAINST THE THE THROAT OF RONAN MALOSI, PINNING HIM UP AGAINST THE WALL…

Drake King: Don’t move.

*Ronan moves*

Stew-O: DRAKE PINS RONAN UP AGAIN, AND THIS TIME HE’S REALLY FORCING THE KENDO STICK INTO HIS THROAT!!

Drake King: Don’t. Move. 🙂

Gavin Kirkland: BUT OBVIOUSLY RONAN HAS TO MOVE!! I DON’T KNOW WHAT DRAKE KING HAD PLANNED BUT RONAN ISN’T GOING TO LET HIM SEE IT OUT!! RONAN SENDS A FEW KICKS INTO THE SHINS OF DRAKE KING AND IS ABLE TO SLIP AWAY… DRAKE KING DROPS THE KENDO STICK IN FAVOR OF THE STEEL CHAIR AND AGAIN GOES ON THE HUNT!!

Stew-O: There’s been an attitude shift in Drake King as this match has progressed, what do we make of this?

Persephone: I don’t make anything of it, it’s Ronan Malosi! Everybody wants to kill him.

Stew-O: RONAN REALIZES HE’S IN AN EVEN MORE PERILOUS POSITION NOW AS DRAKE HAS THAT CHAIR FIRMLY GRIPPED IN HIS HAND… HE SLIDES INTO THE RING, AND THEN BACK OUT OF IT ONTO THE OTHER SIDE… TRYING TO GET MAXIMUM DISTANCE AWAY FROM DRAKE KING… BUT DRAKE MARCHES TOWARDS HIM!! RONAN GRABS THE OTHER STEEL CHAIR, THE ONE FROM EARLIER IN THE MATCH AND HOLDS IT UP…

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE SWINGS!!… RONAN SWINGS!!

Persephone: THE CHAIRS COLLIDE… AND THE ALREADY BATTERED AND WARPED ONE OF RONAN MALOSI LOSES OUT!!

Stew-O: RONAN’S CHAIR FLIES OUT OF HIS HANDS AND THE STING OF STEEL MEETING STEEL RADIATES UP AND DOWN HIS ARMS… HE’S HELPLESS AND DEFENSELESS AS THE CHAIR OF DRAKE KING COMES DOWN SMASHING AGAINST HIS SKULL!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN’S WORLD GOES DARK!! HE SLUMPS BACK… ONLY BEING HELD UP BY THE CELL WALL… AND IT ALLOWS DRAKE KING TO UNLEASH ANOTHER VICIOUS CHAIR SHOT RIGHT ACROSS THE CROWN OF RONAN’S HEAD!!

Persephone: HE’S BEEN BUSTED OPEN AND BLOOD IS POURING OUT OF THAT CUE BALL LIKE HEAD OF HIS… NOT A STRAND OF HAIR TO OFFER ANY PROTECTION FROM EITHER OF THOSE SHOTS FROM THE CHAIR!!

Stew-O: Ronan’s eyes are glazed over and offers no threat to Drake King who at the moment is over by the table that Ronan Malosi pulled out earlier. He tosses his steel chair into the ring, he then grabs the table and slides that under the bottom rope, and finally it’s Ronan’s turn as he’s sent back into the ring!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan under the bottom rope as Drake King slides in behind him. He gets Ronan back to his feet and WHACKS him across the chest, sending him into the corner! Drake now grabs the table, he pulls out the legs and sets it up in the middle of the ring!

Persephone: HE TURNS AROUND TO SEE RONAN MALOSI CHARGING AT HIM… BUT DRAKE CUTS HIM OFF WITH A KICK TO THE GUT!!

Stew-O: DRAKE HOOKS THE ARMS OF RONAN MALOSI… ASCENSION!! IT CONNECTS!! PLANTING RONAN FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE ISN’T DONE, HE IMMEDIATELY PULLS RONAN TO HIS FEET AND THROWS HIM ONTO THE TABLE!! A FEW FISTS TO RONAN’S HEAD AND NOW HE GLANCES OVER AT THE TURNBUCKLE!!

Persephone: AND NOW HE BEGINS TO MAKE HIS WAY TOWARDS IT… RONAN DOWN ON THE TABLE, DRAKE KING IS UNDER THE MIDDLE ROPE AND ONTO THE APRON, NOW WALKING ACROSS IT AND MAKING HIS WAY OVER TO THE TURNBUCKLE AND BEGINNING TO CLIMB!!

Stew-O: DRAKE KING REACHES THE TOP, HE TURNS AROUND SO THAT HIS BACK IS FACING THE RING AND NOW SETS HIMSELF… HE SPRINGS OFF… TWISTING AROUND IN THE AIR!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND CONNECTS WITH THE PHOENIX SPLASH THROUGH THE TABLE!! WHAT INCREDIBLE HEIGHT DRAKE KING GOT, NEARLY KISSING THE CEILING OF THE CELL STRUCTURE!! DRAKE KING PUSHES SOME OF THE TABLE RUBBLE AWAY AND NOW GOES INTO THE COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… NO!! RONAN MALOSI MANAGES A KICK OUT!!

Stew-O: A PICTURE PERFECT PHOENIX SPLASH DELIVERED BY DRAKE KING BUT IT WASN’T ENOUGH FOR THE VICTORY!! Ronan rolls off the table, over to the side of the ring, there are still signs of life and fight in him but you have to imagine if Drake is able to keep this onslaught up it won’t be long!

Persephone: DRAKE KING ONCE AGAIN HAS THAT STEEL CHAIR IN HIS HAND AS RONAN MALOSI PULLS HIMSELF UP TO A VERTICAL BASE WITH THE AID OF THE RING ROPES… DRAKE COCKS THE CHAIR BACK OVER HIS HEAD… HE COMES DOWN WITH IT, BUT RONAN IS ABLE TO DUCK OUT OF THE WAY!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN DUCKS UNDER THE CHAIR ATTACK AND DRAKE KING CONNECTS WITH NOTHING BUT ROPE, THE CHAIR COMES BOUNCING BACK INTO DRAKE’S OWN FACE, CATCHING HIM OFF GUARD AND KNOCKING HIM WOBBLY!!

Stew-O: AND THAT’S GOING TO ALLOW RONAN MALOSI TO CAPITALIZE…DREAM CRUSHER!! A STRAIGHT RIGHT HOOK TO THE JAW OF THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

Persephone: IT DOESN’T TAKE HIM OFF HIS FEET HOWEVER, IT HAS DRAKE KING TEETERING AND WOBBLING AROUND THE RING BEFORE HE’S FINALLY ABLE TO STABILIZE HIMSELF IN THE CORNER!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND RONAN MALOSI COMES FOR HIM, RUSHING HIS WAY… BUT DRAKE KING IS ABLE TO GET HIS FEET UP… MOMENTARILY PUSHING RONAN AWAY!! RONAN WON’T BE DETERRED HOWEVER AND HE MAKES A SECOND ATTEMPT… AND HE’S PUSHED AWAY AGAIN!!

Stew-O: RONAN TRIES AGAIN BUT THIS TIME DRAKE KING EXPLODES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE!! RONAN GOES DOWN BUT DRAKE KING FINDS HIMSELF OFF HIS FEET AS WELL!!

Persephone: Oh great, they’re both down!

Gavin Kirkland: Drake King digs his hands into the canvas as he pulls himself to his feet and Ronan is doing the same on the opposite side of the mat, they both manage to make it to their feet… AND RONAN COMES CHARGING WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!

Stew-O: BUT DRAKE KING IS FIRST TO THE DRAW WITH A SUPERKICK!!

Persephone: AND BEFORE RONAN COULD DROP DRAKE KING GRABBED A HOLD OF HIM… HEAD BETWEEN LEGS HE HOISTS HIM UP… AND NOW RUNS INTO THE CORNER, THROWING HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB STYLE!! RONAN MALOSI RECOILS OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLE AND DROPS BACK INTO THEM!!

Gavin Kirkland: And Drake STILL isn’t done!… HE DELIVERS A SECOND SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF RONAN MALOSI… RONAN COLLAPSES FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS… DRAKE KING ROLLS HIM OVER ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… NO!! RONAN MALOSI AGAIN GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!!

Stew-O: And Drake King is growing a bit frustrated here! He’s hurt, not just from this match but from last Sunday… his body hasn’t had proper time to recover, and on top of that all he’s finding it increasingly more difficult to put Ronan Malosi away!

Persephone: Drake is up to his feet before dropping out of the ring, he paces back and forth a bit on the outside because that is exactly the type of action you want to see in a Hell in a Cell match.

Gavin Kirkland: Drake pulls the ring apron up and begins searching under the ring… sifting through all different kinds of weapons here it seems like he’s looking for something specific!

Stew-O: AND WHATEVER IT IS IT LOOKS LIKE HE HAS FOUND IT… HE STANDS BACK UP STRAIGHT, BRINGING THE APRON BACK DOWN AND GRIPPED IN HIS RIGHT HAND IS A BARBED WIRE 2X4!!

Gavin Kirkland: SHADES OF THE MASSACRE AS DRAKE KING BRINGS THE WEAPON INSIDE THE RING WITH HIM… RONAN IS CRAWLING INSIDE THE RING, ON ALL FOURS… HE LIFTS HIS HEAD AND LOOKS UP AT DRAKE KING, HE SEES WHAT AWAITS HIM AND QUICKLY STARTS CRAWLING THE OTHER WAY!!

Persephone: Ronan slides himself out of the ring and plops out onto the floor… he’s still crawling around until he reaches the steps and pulls himself to his feet!

Stew-O: BUT RONAN HAS FOUND HIMSELF IN THIS POSITION BEFORE IN THIS MATCH AND LAST TIME HE PAID THE PRICE… DRAKE KING SLIDES OUT OF THE RING AND THE CHASE BEGINS AGAIN!! WA— WAIT NO, WHAT’S RONAN DOING??!

Gavin Kirkland: HE’S TRYING TO CLIMB THE CELL!!

Persephone: This isn’t gonna end well… KEEP GOING!!

Stew-O: SLOWLY BUT SURELY RONAN MALOSI IS MAKING HIS WAY UP THE CELL WALL!! FOOT BY FOOT AND INCH BY INCH… BEING INCREDIBLY CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE HIS FEET DON’T SLIP OUT WHILE HE’S CLIMBING!! DRAKE KING LOOKS ON WITH BEFUDDLEMENT!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI IS GETTING CLOSE TO THE TOP, BUT THE QUESTION IS… WHAT’S HE GONNA DO WHEN HE GETS THERE?! RONAN DIGS HIS RIGHT FOOT INTO ONE OF THE LINKS AND REACHES UP HE’S REACHED THE CEILING OF THE CELL… AND ONLY NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME HE LOOKS DOWN AND REALIZES THE SITUATION HE’S PUT HIMSELF IN!!

Drake King: GET DOWN!

Persephone: RONAN SHAKES HIS HEAD NO!!

Stew-O: DRAKE KING SHOUTS IT AGAIN AND RONAN SHAKES HIS HEAD HARDER… RONAN IS HOLDING ONTO THE CAGE FOR DEAR LIFE!!

Gavin Kirkland: IF RONAN WON’T COME DOWN, THAT MEANS DRAKE KING IS GONNA GO UP!! HE TOSSES THE BARBED WIRE 2X4 DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS AND HEADS OUT OF THE RING… AND UP THE CELL HE GOES!!

Persephone: AND HE’S MAKING MUCH QUICKER PROGRESS THAN RONAN WAS, HE’S GONNA CATCH UP TO HIM QUICK!!

Stew-O: RONAN IS PANICKING!! HE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO… HE FREES ONE OF HIS LEGS AND STARTS KICKING THE CAGE, TRYING TO GET DRAKE KING OFF BUT IT’S PROVING TO BE A FUTILE EFFORT!!…

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN EXTENDS HIS ARM OUT ONTO ONE OF THE CEILING LINKS… HE RELEASES HIMSELF FROM THE SIDE WALL AND NOW HE’S HANGING DOWN FROM THE CEILING!!

Persephone: AND DRAKE KING REACHES THE TOP OF THE WALL!!

Stew-O: RONAN SECURES HIS OTHER HAND ON THE CEILING FENE… HE PULLS HIMSELF UP AND NOW HE’S CRAWLING UPSIDE DOWN ACROSS THE CEILING!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND DRAKE FOLLOWS HIM WITH NO HESITATION!! BOTH MEN NOW CRAWLING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE CELL… DRAKE CATCHES RONAN, HE PUNCHES OUT WITH ONE HIS ARMS AND CATCHES RONAN IN THE CALF!!

Persephone: HE DOES IT A SECOND TIME… AND NOW A THIRD… AND RONAN’S FOOT SLIPS AWAY FROM THE CELL!!

Stew-O: RONAN IS HANGING AGAIN… AND NOW DRAKE KING DROPS HIS OWN FEET… HE’S NOW HANGING AS WELL AND HE INCHES HIS WAY TOWARDS RONAN MALOSI!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI KICKS OUT WITH HIS FEET BUT DRAKE KING SWAYS TO THE LEFT TO AVOID IT!! DRAKE KING COMES BACK WITH THE SAME MANEUVER AND RONAN MALOSI ISN’T ABLE TO EVADE IT!! HE ABSORBS THE BOOTS OF DRAKE KING HEAD ON BUT IS ABLE TO KEEP A HOLD OF THE CELL!!

Persephone: THERE’S NO WAY RONAN CAN HOLD ON FOR MUCH LONGER, THIS ISN’T HIS ELEMENT!!

Stew-O: DRAKE KING KICKS HIS FEET OUT AGAIN BUT RONAN IS QUICKER, AND HE CATCHES THE CHAMPION IN HIS MID-SECTION!!

Gavin Kirkland: AGAIN RONAN DOES IT, THIS TIME AIMING FOR THE ARM OF DRAKE KING!! AND NOW RONAN CLOSES THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO EVEN MORE… HE THROWS HIMSELF INTO DRAKE… KNOCKING INTO HIM AND OH!!

Persephone: THE LEFT ARM OF DRAKE KING LOSES GRIP AND NOW HE’S DANGLING FROM THE CELL CEILING BY ONE ARM!!

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE KING IS NOT IN A GOOD WAY HERE!! HE TRIES TO PULL HIMSELF BACK UP BUT RONAN SWATS THE ARM AWAY WITH ONE OF HIS LEGS!! AND NOW RONAN!!… HE LETS GO OF THE CELL WITH ONE ARM AND USES IT TO PULL DRAKE KING INTO HIM!!…

Stew-O: DEATH-RO FROM THE TOP OF THE CELL!!

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Stew-O: AND YES HE GOT IT!! THERE’S NO REVERSAL FROM DRAKE KING!! BOTH MEN PLUMMET TO THE RING BELOW AND CRASH HARD!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT LOOK AT THE ARM OF DRAKE KING!! HE LANDED WITH IT DRAPED ACROSS THE CHEST OF RONAN MALOSI… THAT’S A COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… THRR—NO!! RONAN MALOSI GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!!

Stew-O: AND HE DOESN’T JUST KICK OUT… IT’S ALMOST AS IF ALL OF RONAN’S SENSES FLARED UP AT ONCE… HE’S SUDDENLY FULL OF LIFE AS HE REALIZES WHAT HE JUST DID!! DRAKE KING IS DOWN AND HE IS OUT AND RONAN MALOSI FRANTICALLY GETS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG, AND THIS TIME IT ISN’T JUST HIMSELF WHO BELIEVES IT!!… RONAN MALOSI JUST DEFEATED THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… AND THREEE— DRAKE KING KICKS OUT!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI IS DUMBFOUNDED!! HE IS AGAIN PLEADING WITH THE REFEREE BUT THE REFEREE AGAIN HOLDS OUT JUST TWO FINGERS!!

Stew-O: Ronan drops to his knee as the reality of falling off the top of the cell begins to set in. Now he falls onto his back and places his hands over his head… HE WAS SO SURE THAT WAS GOING TO BE IT!!

Persephone: Drake is rolled onto his stomach, trying to pull him up… Ronan’s eyes catches it and gets back to his feet.

Gavin Kirkland: Drake is pulling himself up… BUT RONAN IS GOING AID HIM THE REST OF THE WAY!! GRABBING A HANDFUL OF DRAKE’S TIGHTS AND PULLING HIM UP TO HIS FEET… THERE’S ONE MOVE RONAN MALOSI HASN’T GONE FOR YET AND HE’S LOADING UP FOR IT HERE!!…

Stew-O: RONAN WITH THE DEATH BLOW TO THE BACK OF DRAKE KING’S HEAD!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!! DRAKE SENSED IT COMING DUCKS UNDER IT!!

Persephone: AND DRAKE PICKS UP THAT BARBED WIRE 2X4!! RONAN MALOSI TURNS AROUND… AND HE GETS IT RIGHT INTO THE STOMACH!! RONAN FALLS FORWARD, CLUTCHING HIS MID-SECTION, AND DRAKE KING DELIVERS ANOTHER SHOT, THIS TIME ACROSS THE SPINE!

Stew-O: A THIRD SHOT LAYS RONAN OUT COMPLETELY… AND NOW DRAKE KING TOSSES IT DOWN NEXT TO RONAN!! DRAKE SETS HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER AS HE AWAITS RONAN MALOSI!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN PUSHES HIS KNEE FORWARD AS HE ATTEMPTS TO GET TO HIS FEET… AND HERE COMES DRAKE KING CHARGING, SPRINGING OFF THE CANVAS… JUDGEMENT DAY!!

Persephone: ONTO THE BARBED WIRE!!

Stew-O: IT CONNECTS!! DRAKE KING STOMPS HIS BOOT INTO THE BACK OF RONAN’S HEAD!! HE CLEARS THE BARBED WIRE AWAY BEFORE ROLLING RONAN ONTO HIS BACK AND COVERING!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… THREEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Footsteps of Doom’ begins to play as Drake rolls off of Ronan. The cell structure begins to raise as Drake King makes it back to his feet. The referee raises Drake’s arm before rolling out of the ring)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… DRAAAKKEEEE KIIIINNNGGG!!

Stew-O: DRAKE KING OUTLASTS RONAN MALOSI AFTER AN INCREDIBLY HARD FOUGHT MATCH ON BOTH ENDS!!

Persephone: That was certainly one of the Hell in a Cell matches of all-time.

(Drake is out of the ring, raising the EAW World Championship up over his head)

Gavin Kirkland: The championship itself may have not been on the line but that was definitely a champion worthy performance from Drake King, especially given the war he waged just six nights ago.

Stew-O: And credit has to be given to Ronan Malosi he—

Persephone: Does it really?

Stew-O: Not many people were giving him a chance here tonight but he brought the FIGHT to Drake King and I was certain he had the match won at one point.

(Ronan Malosi is shown in ring rolling off of his back and propping himself up with a forearm, looking towards the stage where a satisfied Drake King stands)

Gavin Kirkland: It certainly has been an eventful night for him.

Stew-O: It’s been an eventful night for us all Gavin! Lives and careers altered… that’s what the EAW Draft is about! And now we can get into SZN 17 proper! For Persephone and Gavin Kirkland, I’m Stew-O… goodnight everyone!

(EAW Logo Buzzes)