EAW Presents: Hawaiian Christmas Show Spectacle

(EAW intro plays.)

(The camera opens up and a recap of Road to Redemption begins to play. On Night One, in the opening match, after a very hard fought bout, Limmy Monaghan is able to defeat the rest of the competitors in the Dynasty Elimination Chamber and become the new World Heavyweight Champion. The Ice Aces pick up a victory in the No DQ Match against Candice Blair and Sierra Everett. Kennedy Street and Heidi Huxley talk about their predictions and thoughts on the Showdown matches. Alex Myers picks up the win over Jack Ripley in a Coffin Match. Albert Hitchman tries to find Andre Walker backstage but after looking all over the arena, he could not find him at all, he was gone. After a brutal match and ending, Kassidy Heart triumphs over Jake Smith in a Last Person Standing Match with the EMT’s having to wheel Jake to the back. Stephie Love interviews Limmy after his match to get his thoughts on his title win, but surprisingly, Tyrone Montgomery interrupts him wanting to have a moment with him, as he wanted to let him know of the huge news that he acquired. On the next Christmas Show, Limmy would face off against none other than the returning Rex McAllister, with Limmy very much accepting the challenge. Veena Adams wins the Six Person Scramble Match and acquires a shot at the National Elite Championship. Sienna is able to retain the Universal Women’s Championship against Madison Kaline in an outstanding match. After the match, Sienna goes backstage to celebrate her victory but she is stopped by Michael Belfort, to let her know that she is going to defend her championship on the Christmas Show, and her opponent walking in now to let her know was Sheridan Muller. The two of them have a bit of a back and forth before Sheridan tells her she is simply digging her own grave by this point and Sienna says she shouldn’t embarrass herself challenging for the championship, with the two having a staredown at the end. Finally, in the main event, Impact is able to defeat five other men in the Showdown Elimination Chamber and retain the Answers World Championship, in the end, thanks to some help from Kennedy Street. But out of nowhere, Jake Smith comes out hurt and bandaged up, willing to cash in. He is stopped by Kassidy coming out herself and attacking him, before a returning Ms. Extreme makes the save by brawling with Kassidy to the back. Jake is able to cash in the Cash in the Vault, and after thousands of trials and tribulations, Jake Smith successfully pins Impact and becomes the new Answers World Champion.)

(On Night Two, the Extreme Enigma Elimination Match opens up and amongst various competitors, Solomon Stane is able to take the win. The Queen Bees give each other a pep talk before their matches tonight. Ruler is able to retain the New Breed Championship against Mei Sasaki, and after the match a returning Caroline attacks him and lays him out to stand tall. Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan Müller also talk it out between each other and they get ready for their match later tonight, but show some disagreements over Bethany accusing Sheridan of prioritizing her Women’s Championship match over their titles. Joso successfully defends the Interwire Championship against Sierra Bradford. Ryan tries to apologize about eliminating Xander in the Showdown Elimination Chamber, and to make amends he tells him they will fight against the Off-Brand Amphetamines in the Christmas Show, as Ms. Extreme appears with Kennedy Street to talk with her. Kennedy welcomes her to Showdown and advises her she is not like other managers, that what Kennedy wants, Kennedy gets, and that she should not be like Adam Lucas, while Ms. Extreme simply says she will be worse. Ms. Extreme leaves her with that comment and Kennedy can only stand there seething. Yhwach O’Hara defeats Myles in a Two out of Three Tables Match. Joso is ready to leave the arena with his entourage but everyone who accompanied him was beaten up by a mysterious man, who turned out to be Cage, as he is ready for a fight and he tells Joso he will see him at the Christmas Show. In the Specialists Chamber, ARIA is able to overcome the odds and become the new Specialists Champion. Hikari Kanno picks up a huge victory against Cameron Ella Ava. Soul Food Sunday are able to defeat The Prescription and become the new Unified Tag Team Championships. And finally, in the main event in a fantastic match, Minerva successfully defeats her challengers and retains the EAW Championship.)

(The recap ends as a shot of the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, Hawaii is shown. It quickly transitions to the stage as it pans out and it shows red and green pyro shooting out from the stage. The Hawaiian crowd cheers extremely loud, incredibly excited for tonight, as it then goes over to show the broadcasting team of Stew-O, Gavin Kirkland and Persephone.) 

Stew-O: Welcome everyone…to A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS SHOW SPECTACLE! It is my pleasure to welcome all of the EAW Universe tonight to an incredible show! I am here joined by-

Gavin and Persephone: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! :blessed: :blessed: :blessed:

Stew-O: …Wow, uh- You two seem very excited for the Christmas show tonight! I am both glad and surprised…and a bit scared as well to be honest, are you two alright? 

Persephone: I couldn’t be BETTER Stew! I am finally in one show this season where I can feel truly happy for once- I mean…I have been very happy every show ever since Disney took over but tonight I am extra happy because MY REXY HAS FINALLY RETURNED! :blessed: I have been praying every night for this to happen and it has come true, it is indeed a Christmas miracle and I can’t wait to see him tonight, maybe I can be lucky enough to find him later under a mistletoe!

Gavin Kirkland: And I feel even better than Persephone’s better, MY GOAT WILL WRESTLE TONIGHT AFTER HE PULLED THE IMPOSSIBLE! THE LEADER, THE MONARCH, THE ULTIMATE HOPE, THE LAST SON OF SCOTLAND, LORD BEERUS, THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, LIMMY MONAGHAN! I used to pray for times like this and now they have finally come true! :mjcry: I am also praying Candice does one of her Christmas presentations like she did last year because she looked…very incredible…doing her performance…yes. 

Stew-O: Alrighttttt…well, I am praying as well that we have an amazing show tonight, and looking at all the matches planned I am sure we will! A grudge match between Roberto de la Rosa and Harley Lewis, a tag team match with Xander Payne and Ryan Wilson facing off against the Off-Brand Amphetamines, Harper Lee going up against Holly Arrow and the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke fighting off against Alex Myers!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh right, there is the rest of the show! We also have Theron Nikolas, Hikari Kanno, Daryl Kinkade and Charlie Marr fighting off in a fatal four way match for the Hardcore Championship, the Interwire Champion Joso facing off against an EAW Hall of Famer Cage, and the Universal Women’s Championship being defended with Sienna Jade going up against Sheridan Muller!

Stew-O: And finally, we have-

Persephone: REXY’S RETURN MATCH! The greatest match in this show and in this year alone, as without any problem at all, he will easily defeat Limmy Mona-whatever and then he will come over here after the match and tell me how much he loves me-

Gavin Kirkland: *very exaggerated gasp* EEEEEEXCUSE ME?!

Persephone: …oh, DON’T YOU DARE!

Gavin Kirkland: Yes, I AM going to dare! Because how dare YOU doubt THE GOAT, THE LEADER, THE MONARCH, THE-

Persephone: Ok, I get it! And yes, I am going to doubt him because how can he compare to my Rexy Bear! He is a multiple time world champion and he has defeated thousands of apparently important wrestlers!

Gavin Kirkland: He is coming off a year long break while my Limommy has been fighting and defeating the best of the best, he just became the World Heavyweight Champion by defeating one of the best around along with four other incredibly hungry challengers.

Persephone: Your “goat” has noodle hair to hide his baldness!

Gavin Kirkland: While your “Rexy” has been using the same military haircut all these years and now he looks like he is going through a midlife crisis!

Persephone: DON’T INSULT MY REXY’S HAIRLINE!

Stew-O: Hey guys, I do think-

Persephone and Gavin: SHUT UP STEW!

Stew-O: Gavin, I was literally going to defend you :wtf:

Gavin Kirkland: No one can have my Limmy, only me! Stay away! 😤

Stew-O: …I really don’t get paid enough for this. Anyway, let’s get right into the show. Take it away, Bella!

(The camera switches to Bella Braxton who is all smiles.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the HOST of the 2022 EAW AWARDS…

(‘Success Is My Cologne’ by Curren$y is heard playing as the surprised crowd is heard erupting into cheers.)

Stew-O: Oh my! Multiple time World Champion! EAW Hall of Famer! Lethal Consequences has returned to EAW!

Gavin Kirkland: :dave:

Persephone: No offense to Collared Juan or whatever his name is, but I was looking forward to a return tonight and it was certainly not him. BOOOOOO!!!! GET THIS GUY OUT OF HERE! WHERE’S THE MAIN ATTRACTION! WHERE’S MY SE-

Stew-O & Gavin Kirkland: :whoa:!!!

(Lethal Consequences is seen making his way out from the backstage area, dressed in the finest suit out of his closet and making his way over to the podium. He clears his throat and gets himself settled while ‘Success Is My Cologne’ begins to come to a close. He, from there, begins to speak.)

Lethal Consequences: :dave:

Crowd: :dave:

Lethal Consequences: Yeah, this jawn good, it ain’t no Midsummer Massacre, but it’s good. Speaking of, heard y’all held that holy event a few months ago, the epitome of EXTREME, sucks I couldn’t come along to give it a hand. This bum knee ain’t knee’ing like it should knee, but that’s okay. Because right now I’m here, in front of all you cats, and I’m here to give this little award show that ounce of legitimacy that it needed with Lethal F. Consequences at the helm. That’s a fact, Jack Ripley. Ain’t nobody got the credentials that I do, they don’t got the CAJONES… can I say that? Doesn’t matter, I own 15% of Walt Disney through stocks anyway, they can’t do anything. They don’t got that like I do, and while some other bum could’ve been up here with the best they racking up being 50 views on TikTok, I’m going VIRAL. So let’s get this show underway, starting off with the award for Next Up in 2023!

(Lethal Consequences gestures the tron where a video package begins to play showing all the contenders for the prestigious ‘Next Up’ award:

• Alex Myers
• Holly Arrow
• Veena Adams
• Hikari Kanno
• Serenity Valdez
• Amir Yusuf

Once the video finishes playing, the camera is turned back on the Hall of Famer.)

Lethal Consequences: And the winner for ‘Next Up’ is…….. ALEX MYERS!!!!

(“Manners” by BAND-MAID starts to play in the speakers and the crowd erupts in loud cheers for the winner announced, Alex Myers! It took a bit for them to come out but Alex quickly got out to the stage as calm as ever, even though the reason they took a bit long was they were trying to look presentable, they were only able to put on a suit jacket over their ring gear due to them having a match tonight. They stood in front of the podium taking in the people’s cheers and casually grabbing the award as eventually a small smile escaped out of their mouth.)

Alex Myers: Well, I would be lying if I said I expected this, there was a little part of me who was hoping and fighting to be able to earn this but I had my doubts looking at the talented wrestlers I was going up against in this line-up. And would you look at that…here I am holding the award. I feel glad that I am standing here letting you know how I feel, it feels very rewarding holding this here on my hands because it means that everything I have said and done indeed meant something, that all of the hard work I was able to put out there ended up meaning how much I am willing to give to succeed and become one of the best wrestlers in the world. I am not being selfish here when I say this, it is only confidence. I say this because I truly believe that, through everything I have been able to do this year, I have proved I deserve this award.

(The crowd cheers once more in support of Alex as they take a deep breath and their expression grows a bit more serious.)

Alex Myers: I will say though it feels weird being able to stand here, one year ago, I never thought I would reach these kinds of heights, and that is why I was a completely different person back then. The Alex Myers of last year was a completely different being, someone who didn’t care for the people around them, they thought the world gave them a bad hand every step of the way and they would make everyone else pay for what the world gave them, they only wanted to hurt people, they only wanted to make them feel how they felt, they wanted to make everyone else suffer like themselves and that was just…the most wrong way of thinking I could take at that moment. It was a harsh road I went through thinking that way, failing against Ryan Wilson trying to capture the New Breed Championship, getting so close yet so far at Territorial Invasion, and the most vile actions I could think of back at Road to Redemption last year, and after everything, I just sat down and tried to think on what was wrong, on what was happening and all of the sudden…she arrived.

(Everyone in the audience cheered very loudly when Alex talked about her and it made them crack a smile once again.)

Alex Myers: All of you already know who she is and I have talked about plenty about her so I will try to keep this brief or otherwise I am going to spend the entire show talking about her, either way, this very special woman kept at my side during those hard times I was going through, and she helped me in every way possible, she pushed me forward while nobody else could, she helped me grow into something more than what I was, she made me feel like I could change the world myself, and after that moment, after that little spark of hope that appeared for me I thought that enough was enough, that no matter what went through my way, I would make people remember not the Alex Myers of old, only the Alex Myers who promised they would become a lot better, who would wake up every morning of the day to make that promise come true, and well…I took off, and never looked back.

Alex Myers: What I have been able to do in 2022, it is probably one of the best years of my wrestling career, there were a few rough patches along the way but did I let them stop me? No, I defeated Jon Kelton and became the New Breed Champion, the New Breed Savior to save the New Breed Division, and even though I lost it against an old acquaintance, I soared through the skies and defeated the likes of Chris Elite, TLA, Adam Lucas, and even though I couldn’t help Hurricane Hawk, I chopped the head of the snake who ruined everything and I defeated Jack Ripley, Hall of Famers, former World Champions, in just one year I was able to accomplish what the old Alex Myers couldn’t, and if I was able to do all of that just this year, then imagine what I will be able to do in 2023, what the Next Up in 2023 will be able to do, I will be able to accomplish miracles that will make everyone believe and remember Alex Myers.

Alex Myers: I want to end this by giving a few thanks, thanks to all of the people who believed I could change, to all of my fans, to the few friends that I have, and of course, thanks to that special woman…Aria Lestrade. What will happen in 2023? I don’t really have the answers to that, all I know is that from here and beyond, the future is in my hands. The Guardian Angel will continue to fly, no matter who tries to put them down, no matter who tries to stop them…I will continue to live. Thank you all.

(The crowd gives a standing ovation to Alex who holds up the award in the air one last time, that small but proud smile still on their face. They quickly step away from the podium and get ready to leave as the camera quickly fades away from the scene.)

(A promotional ad for the next EAW marquee event begins to play. King of Elite comes to you live February 4th and 5th from Vancouver, British Canada! Catch it live on Disney Plus!)

(The Christmas Show fades back in and cuts to a graphic that displays the first  match of the night.)

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(The camera cuts back to the ringside area as Bella Braxton is seen standing with a bright smile on her face and a microphone in her hand.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL! 

(‘Manners’ by BAND-MAID hits the speakers to a wild positive reception from the audience as Alex Myers is seen making their way out to the stage with a confident smirk and a determined face expression on their face, as they then start making their way down to the ring. Funnily enough, they have shed the suit jacket they had on moments ago when accepting their award.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND… WEIGHING IN AT 180 POUNDS… ‘GUARDIAN ANGEL…’ AAAAALEEEEEXXXXX MYYYYYYYERRRRRRSSSS!!!!!

Persephone: Um… okay so, WOOOOOOO HERE COMES ALEX MYERS! This matchup is bound to be a super interesting one and I’m extremely excited to watch it! 😀😀😀

Stew-O: Last week at Road to Redemption Alex Myers was able to pick up a HUGE victory over former Answers World Champion Jack Ripley. You see, it’s already clear that ever since their New Breed Championship loss to Ruler at Territorial Invasion, Alex Myers has been on a different level, picking up pretty impressive victories over Hall of Famers like TLA and Chris Elite in the process, and most recently Jack Ripley just last week. But if there’s one thing for certain, it’s that no matter how much of a boost to the wave of momentum winning this match here tonight can be, their opponent is someones who’s not at all easy to get past, either…

(As Alex Myers is in the ring against their corner waiting for their opponent, ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church replaces ‘Manners’ to another thunderous positive reception from the audience as Donovan Duke makes his way out to the stage with the National Elite Championship around his waist. He taunts at the rampway looking at the crowd which hasn’t slowed down in the slightest, before quickly starting to walk down the ramp and make his way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENT… FROM STILLWATER, OK… WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS… HE IS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION… ‘THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN…’ DOOOONOOOOOVAAAAAN DUUUUUKEEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: As said, Donovan Duke is here and he looks more ready than ever, which makes Alex’s task here tonight one not to overlook at all.

Gavin Kirkland: Donovan Duke so far has had one of the MOST historic National Elite Championship reigns of all time and he’s actually so close to achieving his dream and breaking the record. Having been able to successfully defend his National Elite Championship SIX times against Harley Lewis, Lucas Johnson, Ryan Wilson, Roberto de la Rosa, and even Mr. DEDEDE, Donovan Duke looks absolutely ready for not just Alex Myers here tonight, but also Veena Adams at King of Elite. As we have all already seen how things went down for him in the Answers World Championship Elimination Chamber at King of Elite, I’m sure Donovan Duke is looking to bounce back as well and considering how great Alex Myers has been doing this season, winning his match here tonight would be the perfect method to do so. But will he though? We are about to find out.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: HERE WE GO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS MATCH IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY NOW BETWEEN ALEX MYERS AND THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, DONOVAN DUKE! Both individuals are circling around the ring staring at one another, as the desire both individuals have in order to win this match has been made clear over the past week, BUT IT’S ALEX MYERS WHO IMPATIENTLY GETS THE PHYSICAL INTERACTIONS STARTED AS THEY RUN AT DONOVAN DUKE WITH DROPKICK WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN THE RING MAT! Donovan Duke quickly gets back up to his feet, BUT HE’S IMMEDIATELY MET WITH THE RUNNING LARIAT BY ALEX MYERS, BUT HE DUCKS UNDERNEATH GOING BEHIND ALEX IN THE PROCESS! AND HE NAILS THEM WITH A FOREARM STRIKE RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Alex Myers is imbalanced right now as they’re barely standing on their feet at this point, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE WHAT DONOVAN LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AS HE REBOUNDS RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, BEFORE DROPPING ALEX DOWN WITH A LARIAT WHICH SENDS ALEX DOWN THE RING MAT FLIPPING INSIDE OUT WITH AUTHORITY! WHAT A MANEUVER BY DUKE! WHAT A HOT START FOR THIS MATCHUP! 

Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN DUKE GRABS ALEX MYERS AS HE PICKS THEM RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BEFORE NAILING THEM WITH A KICK STRAIGHT INTO THE GUT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY LIFTING THEM UP IN THE POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! WHAT COULD DONOVAN BE LOOKING FOR RIGHT HERE- OH, ALEX WITH A HURRICANRANA! THE HURRICANRANA BY ALEX MYERS CONNECTS AND SENDS DONOVAN DUKE CRASHING INTO THE RING MAT! DONOVAN DUKE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET STILL NOT ENTIRELY ABLE TO STAY BALANCED AFTER THE SMART REVERSAL BY ALEX MYERS, WHO QUICKLY RUNS TOWARDS HIM AND NAILS HIM WITH THE LEAPING CLOTHESLINE! LEAPING CLOTHESLINE BY ALEX MYERS SENDS DONOVAN BACK DOWN!

Persephone: Although this match just started, it has been so fun and entertaining so far! 😃 Alex Myers grabs Donovan Duke picking him back up to his feet, as they get him in a lock up! But it’s Duke who’s able to reverse as he gets them in a lock up of his own! Wait, no, it’s Alex Myers who’s able to turn things around as they get The National Elite Champion in a Headlock! BUT ‘THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN’ IS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO GET ALEX MYERS IN A SIDE HEADLOCK OF HIS OWN, WRENCHING IT IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE THAT ALEX MYERS’ ABILITY TO BREATHE ISN’T AS REGULAR AS IT SHOULD BE! BEFORE SUDDENLY APPLYING IN THE WAIST LOCK AND DROPPING DOWN THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! THE GERMAN SUPLEX ON ALEX MYERS-

Stew-O: ALEX MYERS IS ABLE TO LAND IT STANDING UP FULLY ON THEIR FEET! WOW! WHAT A HUGE DISPLAY OF INTELLIGENCE BY ALEX MYERS HERE TONIGHT! DONOVAN DUKE PROBABLY DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED, BUT NONETHELESS HE STILL TURNS AROUND MOST DEFINITELY HOPING FOR THE BEST, BUT THAT IS ONLY FOR ALEX MYERS TO TAKE THEIR SHOT AND ABSOLUTELY NAIL HIM WITH A FOREARM SMASH- BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO DUCK UNDERNEATH BEFORE GRABBING ALEX MYERS AND SOMEWHAT LIFTING THEM UP, AS RIGHT AFTER THAT, HE RUTHLESSLY SPEARS THEM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! 

Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN DUKE HAS GONE ALL OUT AT THIS POINT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AS HE STARTS BEATING THE HECK OUT OF ALEX MYERS RAPIDLY WITH CONTINUOUS VARIOUS STRIKES WHILE HAVING THEM TRAPPED AGAINST THE CORNER! ALEX MYERS IS HELPLESS! DONOVAN DUKE WITH A CHOP RIGHT TO THE CHEST! BUT HE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS IT UP WITH AN UPPERCUT RIGHT INTO THE JAW! AND NOW DONOVAN WITH A HUGE FOREARM STRIKE RIGHT TO THE SKULL! ALEX MYERS IS STILL TRAPPED AND THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION ISN’T GIVING THEM A CHANCE TO CHANGE THAT STATE! Donovan finally stops the attack on Alex Myers as he then stands in the center of the ring posing, BUT THAT IS BEFORE HE RUNS AT MYERS WITH A LARIAT ATTEMPT— SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE BY ALEX MYERS! WOW! WHAT A MANEUVER BY ALEX MYERS! ALEX MYERS IS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO CATCH DONOVAN DUKE OFF GUARD WITH THE SLINGBLADE! DONOVAN DUKE FALLS ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE RING MAT! 

Persephone: Great comeback by Alex Myers right here, I’m sure that this is what makes them such a great Elitist who has a very bright future ahead of them 😀! Alex Myers grabs Donovan Duke quickly picking him back up to his feet, AND THE FOREARM STRIKE RIGHT TO THE JAW! DONOVAN DUKE DOESN’T FALL DOWN, BUT HE’S STUMBLING! BUT ALEX MYERS DOES NOT SEEM TO REALLY CARE ANYWAY, AS THEY NAIL HIM WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! DONOVAN DUKE IS STILL STANDING ON HIS FEET, BUT NO BALANCE WHATSOEVER! OH, WHAT? DONOVAN DUKE ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH A LARIAT TO ALEX MYERS– WHO STILL DUCKS UNDERNEATH SAVING THEMSELF THOUGH! PELE KICK! PELE KICK TO DONOVAN DUKE KNOCKS HIM DOWN THE RING MAT! ALEX MYERS QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER! 

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Stew-O: SMALL PACKAGE PIN BY DONOVAN DUKE! NOT ONLY WAS DONOVAN DUKE ABLE TO FORCE THE SHOULDER UP, BUT HE ALSO IS ABLE TO ROLL ALEX MYERS UP INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN! THE SMALL PACKAGE PIN BY DONOVAN DUKE! DONOVAN HAS ALL OF IT! THE ROLL-UP ON ALEX COMPLETELY CATCHES THEM OFF GUARD; THEY PROBABLY WEREN’T ABLE TO REALIZE WHAT JUST HAPPENED! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT STEAL IT RIGHT HERE!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Gavin Kirkland: QUICK KICK OUT BY ALEX MYERS RIGHT HERE AS BOTH COMPETITORS QUICKLY GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BUT IT’S ALEX MYERS WHO’S ABLE TO COME TO INSTANT REALIZATION AS THEY NAIL DONOVAN DUKE WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT TO THE SKULL! DONOVAN DUKE IS FAZED! DUKE IS IN UTTER IMBALANCE AS HE REBOUNDS RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, AS HE DROPS ALEX ALL THE WAY DOWN THE RING MAT WITH A REBOUND LARIAT! WHAT A MANEUVER BY DONOVAN DUKE, WHO DOESN’T SEEM TO BE DONE JUST YET! DONOVAN DUKE QUICKLY PICKS ALEX MYERS RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BEFORE LIFTING THEM UP AND DROPPING THEM BACK DOWN WITH A TIGER SUPLEX! TIGER SUPLEX ON ALEX MYERS CONNECTS! WHAT A MANEUVER BY DUKE!

Stew-O: Donovan Duke is seen beating his chest in the center of the ring, this man is on a mission here tonight! Donovan Duke grabs Alex Myers picking them back up to their feet, before immediately going behind, and applying a waist lock! Alex Myers is helpless at the moment, which Donovan Duke seemingly looks to willingly take advantage of! Donovan Duke keeps trying to lift Alex Myers up, but they’re still trying their best to stand their ground, BUT NONETHELESS IT DOESN’T FAZE THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION MUCH! DONOVAN DUKE LIFTS UP ALEX MYERS IN THE POSITION HE APPARENTLY WANTED, BEFORE NAILING THEM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! GERMAN SUPLEX! WHAT A MANEUVER! THE GERMAN SUPLEX ON ALEX MYERS BRUTALLY DROPS THE BACK OF THEIR HEAD ON THE RING MAT, BUT DUKE STILL HAS THE WAIST APPLIED IN! HE FLIPS BACKWARDS KEEPING THE POSITION ACTIVE, BEFORE NAILING THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION WITH YET ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! AND HE STILL HAS THE POSITION UNCHANGED, BUT FOR A COVER! THE COVER ON ALEX MYERS BY THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! ALEX MYERS’ SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Persephone: 🙃 Yay! Alex Myers was able to force their shoulder up and this match is still going which makes me so happy! It has been extremely fun so far and I’m glad we still have the chance to witness it! But let’s hurry, Rex is coming up! 

Gavin Kirkland: Donovan Duke is not actually shocked by what just happened because all in all, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that to take out ‘The Guardian Angel’ it’s going to take so much more! But nevertheless he still tries his best to get that task done as he grabs Alex Myers picking them back up to their feet- BUT IT’S ALEX MYERS WHO NAILS DONOVAN DUKE WITH A HUGE RIGHT HOOK RIGHT TO THE SKULL! AND DONOVAN DUKE IN RESPONSE NAILS THEM WITH A FOREARM STRIKE STRAIGHT INTO THE FACE, BEFORE BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS START TRADING STRIKES RIGHT HERE! ALEX! DONOVAN! ALEX! DONOVAN! ALEX! DONOVAN! ALEX! DONOVAN! ALEX! DONOVAN! DONOVAN! ALEX! ALEX! ALEX! ALEX! ALEX! LOOKS LIKE ALEX MYERS MANAGED TO GAIN FULL CONTROL OVER THIS SITUATION HERE TONIGHT! AND NOW THEY KICK DONOVAN DUKE’S GUT IN THE PROCESS OF GOING FOR SOMETHING THEY APPARENTLY HAVE IN MIND, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH THE BRAIN BUSTER! THE BRAIN BUSTER ON DONOVAN DUKE! WHAT A MANEUVER BY THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION!

Stew-O: Alex Myers was just able to regain full control over this matchup here tonight, and now they’re obviously looking to capitalize on it! Alex Myers rolls out into the ring apron starting to climb their way up to the top turnbuckle, which they reach, and now they’re balancing themself! Donovan Duke is still grounded and trying to stir, but Alex Myers does not give him time to recover whatsoever! ALEX MYERS TAKES THEIR SHOT DIVING HIGH IN THE AIR, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE SWATON BOMB! SWATON BOMB TO DONOVAN DUKE CONNECTS! WOW! WHAT A MANEUVER BY ALEX MYERS RIGHT HERE! DONOVAN DUKE IS GROUNDED, AND ALEX MYERS IS STILL ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL!

Gavin Kirkland: And they’re clearly looking to ensure that this remains as the case as long as they possibly can! Alex Myers starts making their way out of the ring and then climbing it up to the top turnbuckle yet again, and genuinely,I have no idea what they could be thinking about this time around! Alex Myers is up on the top rope, and they’re yelling at Donovan Duke to get back up on their feet! Donovan Duke is clearly hurt at this point, but they still do nevertheless! Alex Myers is up there balancing themself and getting ready to take their shot, meanwhile Donovan Duke is still slowly trying to recover and stand back up on their feet using the ropes, AND ALEX IS LOOKING TO TAKE THEIR SHOT! DIVING CROSSBODY! DIVING CROSSBODY! DIVING CROSSBODY BY ALEX MYERS CONNECTS AND SENDS DONOVAN DUKE BACK DOWN TO THE STATE HE WAS INITIALLY IN! WHAT A DISPLAY OF DOMINANCE RIGHT HERE BY ALEX MYERS WHO’S BEEN ABLE TO GET THE BETTER OF THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION FOR QUITE A BIT NOW! ALEX MYERS HOOKS THE LEG! THE COVER BY ALEX MYERS! THE COVER ON THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMP!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE! 

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Persephone: DONOVAN DUKE JUST KICKED OUT YET AGAIN AND IT MEANS THAT THIS MATCH IS STILL GOING WHICH IS AWESOME, BEFORE IMMEDIATELY APPLYING A REAR-NAKED CHOKE ON ALEX MYERS! REAR-NAKED CHOKE APPLIED IN, AND I CAN CONFIRM THAT ALEX MYERS PROBABLY DID NOT SEE THIS COMING! WOW! WHAT AN **INSTANT,** INTELLIGENT COMEBACK BY DONOVAN DUKE RIGHT HERE! ALEX MYERS IS CHOKING OUT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MIGHT BE THE END! IS ALEX GOING TO TAP OUT RIGHT HERE! WELL, I HOPE NOT BECAUSE SO FAR THIS MATCH HAS BEEN SUPER SUPER ENTERTAINING TO WATCH AND I DON’T WANT IT TO END NOW! 

Gavin Kirkland: I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS WILL BE ENOUGH TO EVENTUALLY ENSURE THAT ALEX MYERS IS OUT OF THIS MATCHUP, BUT THE ONLY THING I KNOW FOR CERTAIN IS THAT ALEX MYERS IS TRYING THEIR BEST TO AVOID THAT SCENARIO! DONOVAN DUKE WRENCHES IT AS MUCH AS HE CAN, DOING HIS BEST TO PUT AWAY HIS OPPONENT, AND ALEX MYERS IS HELPLESS! THEY’RE STILL NOT TRAPPING OUT, BUT THEY ARE STILL NOT ABLE TO BREAK FREE OUT OF THIS SITUATION, EITHER! ALEX MYERS IS TRYING TO CRAWL THEIR WAY TO THE BOTTOM ROPE, BUT DONOVAN DUKE HOWEVER IS STILL DOING HIS BEST TO PULL THEM AWAY!

Stew-O: I AM NOT EVEN GOING TO LIE AT THIS POINT, IF I WERE ALEX MYERS I WOULD JUST TAP OUT TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY, BUT IT IS ALREADY WELL-KNOWN ABOUT ALEX MYERS THAT THEY ARE A RISK TAKED WHO ALWAYS PUTS IT ALL ON THE LINE FOR THE SAKE OF A VICTORY, AND FOR INSTANCE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THEIR COFFIN MATCH AGAINST JACK RIPLEY AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION LAST WEEK! ALEX MYERS IS STILL SCRATCHING AND CLAWING IN ORDER TO REACH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND ALTHOUGH DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING HIS BEST TO PULL THEM BACK… THEY DO!! THEY DO!!! ALEX MYERS GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND DONOVAN DUKE IS FORCED TO RELEASE THE SUBMISSION-

Gavin Kirkland: NO, HE ISN’T! HE’S NOT! DONOVAN DUKE ISN’T FORCED TO RELEASE ANYTHING, MATTER OF FACT, HE JUST PULLED ALEX MYERS AWAY AND RE-APPLIED THE REAR-NAKED CHOKE ON THEM, EVEN HARDER THAN IT COULD EVER BE NEVERTHELESS THIS TIME! BUT ALEX MYERS CANNOT HAVE IT ANYMORE! THEY WON’T TAP OUT; THEY HAVE NO QUIT IN THEM! HEADBUTT WITH THE BACK OF THE HEAD TO DONOVAN DUKE! AND ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER! AND THEY DO IT AGAIN! AND NOW THEY KEEP DOING IT, LEAVING DONOVAN DUKE WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO RELEASE THE HOLD! THEY’RE FREE! THEY’RE FREE! ALEX MYERS IS FINALLY FREE, AND NOW THEY’RE COUGHING WHILST HOLDING THEIR NECK THANKS TO THE IMPACT OF THE MOVE! PERHABS THE SUBMISSION WASN’T ABLE TO LEAD DONOVAN DUKE TO VICTORY, IT WAS NONETHELESS STILL ENOUGH TO KEEP A HUGE NEGATIVE EFFECT ON ALEX’S PHYSICAL STATE, WHICH, IN A WAY OR ANOTHER, HELPS DONOVAN’S CASE!

Persephone: AND HE USES IT IN HIS FAVOR! DONOVAN DUKE WAS JUST FORCED TO RELEASE THE REAR-NAKED CHOKE HE APPLIED ON ALEX MYERS, BUT THAT IS ONLY FOR HIM TO APPLY AN ANKLE LOCK! THE ANKLE LOCK IS LOCKED IN, IT IS LOCKED IN ON ALEX MYERS WHO WASN’T EVEN ABLE TO HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO RECOVER TO BEGIN WITH, AND NOW THEY’RE SCREAMING IN AGONY! DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS MORE RUTHLESS THAN EVER HERE TONIGHT, FOR OBVIOUS REASONS NEVERTHELESS! ALEX MYERS PULLS BACK TOWARDS HIM, BEFORE PUSHING THEMSELF FORWARD, THEREUPON SENDING DUKE FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING INTO THE FLOOR OF THE RINGSIDE! WHAT A REVERSAL BY ALEX MYERS! 

Stew-O: Alex Myers starts slowly trying to use this as his chance to recover and catch their breath as they are seen in the ring holding their ankle and neck in utter agony, but they’re quickly able to get up! Wow! This is insane! Alex Myers is no human being at this point! Donovan Duke is seen slowly getting back up to his feet while using the barricade, BUT ALEX MYERS QUICKLY RUNS OFF THE ROPES REBOUNDING, OH NO, WHAT COULD THEY HAVE IN MIND? AND THEY NAIL DONOVAN DUKE WITH A TOPE CON HILO! TOPE CON HILOOOOO!!!! WOW!!!!!! WHAT A MANEUVER THAT TRULY DISPLAYED HOW MUCH OF A RISK TAKER ALEX IS! THE TOPE CON HILO KNOCKS DOWN BOTH COMPETITORS! WHAT A FRICKING MATCH THIS HAS BEN SO FAR!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers is back up on their feet as now they smirk looking at the grounded Donovan Duke who is yet to recover, before grabbing him and… placing him in a seated position against the barricade? What? What could Alex be thinking of right now? Alex Myers quickly runs off as they immediately jump into the top of our table, standing on it? Goddamn Alex, what could you be looking for at this point? ALEX MYERS RUNS OFF BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE TABLE, AND THEY CONNECT WITH AN ELEVATED VERSION OF THE CANNONBALL WHICH WE HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! THE CANNONBALL TO DONOVAN DUKE OFF THE ANNOUNCER TABLE INTO THE BARRICADE CONNECTS! WHAT THE HECK?! I DON’T THINK WE HAVE EVER SEEN A SITUATION SIMILAR TO THIS ONE! WOW! JUST. WOW! FRICKING AWESOME! WHAT A MANEUVER BY ALEX!

FOUR! 

FIVE!

SIX! 

Stew-O: WHAT THE? ALEX MYERS IS NOW STANDING ON THE BARRICADE, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? DONOVAN DUKE IS GROUNDED, AND ALEX MYERS LOOKS TO KEEP THE ASSAULT GOING! THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO DUKE OFF THE BARRICADE! WHAT A MANEUVER-

Persephone: DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO MOVE AWAY, AS HE THEN PUSHES ALEX MYERS SENDING THEM CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE! WHAT A REVERSAL BY DONOVAN DUKE! DONOVAN DUKE STANDS UP AS HE GRABS ALEX MYERS, BRUTALLY SLAMMING THEIR HEAD ON THE BARRICADE, BEFORE GRABBING THEM, AND THEN TOSSING THEM INTO THE RING APRON! AND HE ISN’T DONE YET AS HE GRABS THEM YET AGAIN, AND TOSSES THEM RUTHLESSLY INTO THE CORNER OF THE BARRICADE, LEAVING THEM IN A STANDING POSITION WHERE THEY’RE LEANING TOWARDS THE BARRICADE, BARELY STANDING! DONOVAN DUKE BACKS AWAY CLEARLY HAVING SOMETHING IN MIND, AND…. 

Gavin Kirkland: :damn: :damn: :damn: SPEAR THROUGH THE BARRICADE!!!!!! SPEAR THROUGH THE BARRICADE!!!!! SPEAR BY DONOVAN DUKE!!!! DONOVAN DUKE WITH A SPEAR TO ALEX MYERS THROUGH THE FUC- THE FRICKING BARRICADE! WHAT A MANEUVER BY THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, WHAT A MOVE BY DONOVAN DUKE! WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF RUTHLESSNESS HERE TONIGHT!

Crowd: HOLY SH##! HOLY SH##! HOLY SH##! HOLY SH##! 

SEVEN! 

EIGHT!

Stew-O: Both competitors are down, but it’s Donovan Duke who’s able to start recovering first, expectedly considering that most of the damage of the crazy maneuver we just witnessed was inflicted on Alex, and he’s fully up on his feet now! Donovan Duke grabs Alex Myers as he tosses them back inside the ring, before rolling back in himself-

Persephone: ALEX MYERS ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH A SMALL PACKAGE PIN ON DONOVAN DUKE IN SPITE OF HOW HURT THEY ARE! THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION MOST PROBABLY DID NOT EXPECT THAT! THE ROLL-UP ON DONOVAN DUKE! ALEX MYERS MIGHT JUST STEAL IT RIGHT HERE! WILL THIS BE THE END OF THIS MATCHUP? WELL IN ALL GENUINENESS… I SUPE HOPE NOT! 

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTHH-

Gavin Kirkland: THE KICK OUT BY DONOVAN DUKE BEFORE THREE! BOTH INDIVIDUALS QUICKLY GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BUT IT’S DONOVAN DUKE WHO’S ABLE TO CAPITALIZE ON THE SITUATION AS HE NAILS ALEX MYERS WITH THE ‘DEALER’S CHOICE!!!!’ THE ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ TO ALEX MYERS! WOW! WHAT A MANEUVER! FROM ABSOLUTELY OUT OF NOWHERE! THE ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ BY DONOVAN DUKE! THE SPINNING BACK FIST CONNECTS AND KNOCKS ALEX MYERS DOWN THE RING MAT! JUST… WOW! WHAT A MANEUVER BY DONOVAN DUKE! DONOVAN DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER ON ALEX MYERS!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHH-

Stew-O: SHOULDER UP BY THE GUARDIAN ANGEL! NOT YET, NOT YET, ALEX MYERS IS STILL ABLE TO STAY ALIVE AND FORCE THE SHOULDER UP! THE KICK OUT BY ALEX MYERS! DONOVAN DUKE DOESN’T LOOK ESSENTIALLY SHOCKED, BUT HE LOOKS FRUSTRATED! AND IF YOU ASK ME, IT’S NO SURPRISE TO SEE HIM LIKE THAT! DONOVAN DUKE ALMOST HAD IT RIGHT HERE, BUT ALEX MYERS HAD OTHER PLANS! DONOVAN STILL TRIES EVERYTHING HE HAS THOUGH AS HE QUICKLY GRABS ALEX MYERS, PICKING THEM RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET- BUT ALEX SUDDENLY WITH THE SUPERKICK! THE SUPERKICK CONNECTS AND NAILS DUKE! AND THAT IS BEFORE ALEX GRABS HIM, AND TOSSES HIM OUT OF THE RING AS DONOVAN DUKE GOES CRASHING, BUT STILL STANDING ON HIS FEET, JUST BARELY! ALEX MYERS THEN QUICKLY LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE AS HE RUNS OFF THE ROPES, REBOUNDING IN FULL SPEED, BEFORE TAKING DOWN THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! SUICIDE DIVE TO DONOVAN DUKE! WHAT A MANEUVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers grabs Donovan Duke picking him back up to his feet, before directing him towards our table, and starting to remove everything on it? What could he be looking for now? Alex grabs Donovan as they then place him right on top of the table, and Duke is helpless! Come on Alex, what now? Alex Myers quickly jumps into the ring apron, before quickly climbing their way up to the top turnbuckle, and they’re there! AND ALEX MYERS WITH THE DIVING FROG SPLASH TO DONOVAN DUKE THROUGH THE TABLE! THE DIVING FROG SPLASH BY ALEX MYERS CONNECTS AND BOTH COMPETITORS GO THROUGH THE FRICKING TABLE! NO WAY! NO WAY! I CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT I’M WITNESSING RIGHT NOW! ALEX MYERS HAS ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN AS SOMEONE WHO FINDS ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS WITH CONSISTENTLY TAKING RISKS ANYBODY ELSE WOULD AVOID, BUT THEY KINDA WENT OVERBOARD WITH THIS! NEVERTHELESS THE DIVING FROG SPLASH TO DONOVAN DUKE CONNECTS THROUGH THE TABLE, AND THE CROWD IS GOING CRAZY RIGHT NOW!

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 

FOUR!

FIVE!

SIX! 

SEVEN!

Persephone: Both individuals are laid out on the ground and the referee is almost done counting the ten count… Come on idiots don’t get back in the ring and end this shi- I MEAN I HOPE THEY’RE ABLE TO GET BACK IN THE RING ON TIME AND SAVE THIS MATCHUP FROM ENDING LIKE THAT! I SWEAR I DO!

Stew-O: Alex Myers, just barely, manages to get right back up to their feet as they grab Donovan Duke, before tossing him back inside the ring, and rolling in after him! Alex Myers quickly runs into the ropes before springboarding, AND THEY CONNECT WITH ‘THE BIRD’S CRY!!!!’ ‘THE BIRD’S CRY’ BY ALEX MYERS FROM OUT OF NOWHERE CONNECTS!!!! THE SPRINGBOARD PHOENIX SPLASH SENTON CONNECTS AND ABSOLUTELY NAILS DONOVAN DUKE, PROBABLY KNOCKS HIM OUT OF THIS MATCHUP FOR GOOD AS WELL!!!! ALEX MYERS GOES FOR THE COVER, THEY HOOK THE LEG!!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRR-

Gavin Kirkland: ARE YOU KIDDING ME NOW? HOW THE HELL WAS DONOVAN DUKE ABLE TO FORCE THE SHOULDER UP AND STAY ALIVE? THIS IS BEYOND TRUE AT THIS POINT, AND ALTHOUGH ALEX MYERS IS HOLDING THEIR HEAD IN UTTER SHOCK, THEY STILL GRAB DONOVAN DUKE PICKING HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY COULD BE GOING FOR- BUT IT’S DONOVAN DUKE WHO SUDDENLY NAILS THEM WITH THE ‘DRAWING DEAD!!!’ MICHINOKU DRIVER CONNECTS, AND THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE ALL! DONOVAN DUKE GRABS ALEX MYERS PICKING THEM BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR THE DUKE OF HAZARD! DONOVAN DUKE INDEED HAS HIM IN THE NEEDED POSITION FOR THAT- WAIT WHAT?

(Suddenly, in a swerve that nobody expected, ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande is heard blasting through the speakers to the loud boos from the audience as Veena Adams comes out making her presence felt, before standing at the start of the rampway watching what’s taking place in the ring with an evil grin on her face. The theme fades out as Donovan Duke drops Alex Myers staring at her, as Veena’s involvement now is distracting both Donovan Duke, and even Alex Myers as a matter of fact…)

Stew-O: THAT’S VEENA ADAMS! VEENA ADAMS IS HERE! BUT WHY? VEENA’S NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH IS ALREADY CONFIRMED AGAINST DONOVAN DUKE AT KING OF ELITE, WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE? DONOVAN IS STARING AT VEENA WHILE TELLING HER TO COME ON— ALEX MYERS! ALEX MYERS! ALEX MYERS FROM BEHIND WITH A VICTORY ROLL PIN ON DONOVAN DUKE! THEY MIGHT STEAL IT RIGHT HERE ALL THANKS TO VEENA’S INTERFERENCE! WAS THAT ADAMS’ INITIAL PLAN? ALEX HAS DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS BOTH DOWN!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: SMALL PACKAGE PIN BY DONOVAN! THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION WAS ABLE TO SURVIVE AND FORCE THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT, BEFORE TRANSITIONING THE POSITION INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN OF HIS OWN! ALEX MYERS’ SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! COULD THIS BE ALL SHE WROTE? THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION JUST CAUGHT ALEX MYERS OFF GUARD AND ROLLED THEM UP, AND I THINK THIS MIGHT BE THE END!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Outsiders’ is heard blasting through the speakers once again to a huge pop from the crowd. Veena Adams would smirk in reaction to what just happened, before leaving the arena. Donovan Duke gets helped up by the referee, who then holds his arm up in victory, thus acknowledging him as the winner, before handing him his National Elite Championship belt, who he raises proudly, before immediately jumping into the top turnbuckle and starting to celebrate his victory.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER… THE EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION… DOOOONOOOOOVAAAAAN DUUUUUKEEEEE!!!!!

Persephone: YEAH, FINALLY IT’S OVER- I MEAN GREAT MATCH BETWEEN THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS! THAT WAS DEFINITELY A WONDERFUL CONTEST, AND I AM HAPPY I GOT THE CHANCE TO WATCH IT! 🙂

Stew-O: That was a wonderful bout from the get-go, as both competitors put it all on the line here, but at the end there had to be only one winner, and that happened to be Donovan Duke. Gotta be fair here and say that Veena Adams’ involvement did somewhat play a role in that, but credit where it’s due and nonetheless, Donovan Duke won this one by an inch after outsmarting his opponent, and he also had to work for it anyway. Congratulations to the National Elite Champion!

Gavin Kirkland: And take nothing away from Alex Myers, either. Their drive and passion resulted in some of the craziest spots to be ever witnessed transpiring, and they had the National Elite Champion almost beat on multiple occasions throughout this match-up, but The Duke was just too much to handle. In conclusion, this night only belongs to the National Elite Champion. Once again, congratulations to Donovan Duke. 

(Donovan Duke steps down standing back in the ring just to bump into Alex Myers, who states at him intensely for a while before putting their hand out for a handshake. The crowd cheers loudly in reaction to that, and it gets even louder as Donovan Duke accepts it, shaking Alex’s hand. Alex would roll out of the ring making their way to the back, leaving the ring for Donovan Duke to freely celebrate as he holds up his National Elite Championship high in the air one final time, continuing to celebrate his victory, which is the final shot seen before A Hawaiian Christmas Show Spectacle fades elsewhere.)

( As the camera panned back towards the inside of the arena in Wailuku, Hawaii; the General Manager of Dynasty, Tyrone Montgomery, would be seen getting himself ready in the ring with mic in hand as the crowd were chattering amongst themselves about his presence also amidst cheers towards the ring of excitement, in waiting of what exactly Tyrone had to say here tonight – eager what was to come amongst all the festivities. Tyrone Montgomery didn’t delay his announcements any longer though as he quickly got the crowd to a hush as he raised his microphone, beginning to speak. )

Tyrone Montgomery: Aloha, Hawaii!

( The crowd quickly went ablaze for the General Manager of Dynasty as Tyrone Montgomery grinned, panning a gaze around the arena with a clear indication of his pleasured nature  towards this Hawaian crowd tonight. )

Tyrone Montgomery: I am glad to see you all too, coming off an amazing event last week in Thailand, one of the highest grossing Marquee Events, Road to Redemption,  in this entire new Season of Elite Answers Wrestling;and before I go any further I would like to formally congratulate all the winners coming off such an event, especially those from the Dynasty brand even as I am sure to have personally shown my gratitude for all the work you guys have put in myself – it still is good to make sure you all are recognized. But alongside that,  it is so good to see that the energy can be carried over cross-country all the way to here in Wailuku! Now I know you want to get to more of the action here tonight; trust me I am just a excited as all of you are for all the festivities we have planned, but first I think I have some new that you all might find quite appealing to now; that news being…

Tyrone Montgomery: That the next Marquee Event we will have coming to you, the EAW Universe, live will be none other than the coveted, ‘King Of Elite’ Free-Per-View!

( The crowd was in hysterics with their cheering as that time of year rolled around again, the teasers for such an event played through Road to Redemption; though the official announcement finally rolled through that the next stop in this season would be crowning a new King of Elite, and Empress of Elite as well! )

Tyrone Montgomery: Now we aren’t here just for a simple announcement of what’s next, are we? Hawaii you all have been so good tonight I think it’s due time to let you guys in on a little bit more here, don’t you think?

Crowd: YES! YES! YES! YES!

Tyrone Montgomery: Good, feelings mutual. So with that being said, I think it’s well time to introduce some COMPETITORS that will be fighting for the crown in this year’s tournaments, and we will begin by setting up the field for the 2023 Empress of Elite tournament, if you all may turn to the titantron with me for a moment…

( Tyrone Montgomery guided the attention of the crowd, every pair of eyes in the arena turning to the titan-tron’s screen as Tyrone signaled for the backstage crew to panel the participants for the Empress of Elite tournament on screen; as a quick flash came about to showcase the entirety of the woman competing in this tournament, huge names like Serenity Valdez, Milli Banks, Holly Arrow, and Candice Blair being recognized nearly instantly as the crowd cheered and applauded! )

Tyrone Montgomery: And the roster of woman this year for this tournament is just FULL of possible marquee matches to make, waiting to happen! You have the likes of Usagi Senshi, Sierra Bradford, Mei Sasaki, Serenity Valdez, Mary S. Atlas, Caroline,   and Lila Vandran; mixed with the likes of Kylie Grace, Ashlynn Quinn,  Lexi, Ayu Megumi, Caroline, Milli Banks, Holly Arrow and Haruka Kashimashi! Returning faces to the tournament like Candice Blair and new faces like Sierra Everett alike!

Tyrone Montgomery: Now withholding any bias towards my resident female Elitist on Dynasty, I know no matter who comes out on top the entire roster of women participating are surely going to leave it all on the line and a lot of moments to behold; everytime this tournament rolls around there is always something to top the last year and I guarantee that it’ll be no different now! Remember, these women are fighting for not only the crown; but a HUGE opportunity to put their name on the map and garner a huge opportunity for themselves and their careers alike, because if the title of Empress of Elite wasn’t enough? The perks of being such sure are appeasing!

( The crowd cheered once more as the entire roster of Elitist was kept on the screen once more, a view of Sierra Bradford, Candice Blair, Mei Sasaki, Milli Banks, Holly Arrow, Ashlynn Quinn, Serenity Valdez, Haruka Kashimashi, Ayu Megumi, Sierra Everett, Usagi Senshi, Lila Vandran, Mary S. Atlas, and Caroline would show in a bubbled group once more before fading off the titan-tron. )

Tyrone Montgomery: And as crazy of an announcement that already was… We aren’t done yet! :mjgrin: Because now, it is my honor to announce to you all the Elitist of the male division that I have hand-picked to take part in the KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!!! And when I say I have handpicked these Elitist out, I mean it. I’ve analyzed the Dynasty roster up and down to find Elitist suited well to participate and represent this brand well enough to challenge for the crown, and when I say that it was a difficult process I truly mean it; but I know for a fact that the group I have selected will exceed the expectations I have sought out for them and bring home that crown to Friday Nights! So no more withholding, without further ado; Dynasty’s Participants for the 2023 King of Elite!

( Tyrone pointed to the Titan-Tron again as the crowd’s gaze was already fixed upon it, as the render flashed on screen of a small group of male Elitist renders together; each one reading their name out under it as the crowd was already ablaze reading off some of the competitors. )

Tyrone Montgomery: Partaking in the tournament this year we have none other than, ‘The Soldier of Sanity’ SOLOMONN STANNNEEE!- flanked by his tag team partner who will also be holding a spot in this tournament, ‘The Dog of War’ KIRK REDWOOOD!!  But don’t let those names distract you from those like,  the ‘Phantom’ PJ HENDRX!! Or even ‘The Leader of The New Era’ JOSOOO!! With the hits just keep on coming, we have a man that goes by many names, but my personal favorite being; ‘The Heart and Soul of Dynasty’ BROONNSOONNN DANIELLLSS!!! As well as the always mysterious, cold-blood, SHANE GATES! And who could forget about ‘The Irreplaceable’ AMIR YUSUFFF! And finally, ending off an already impeccable roster of participants, last but definitely not least in the slightest; ’The Charismatic Artist’ JAY JERRY JOHNNNSOONNN!!

( The crowd popped for every name regardless of reputation as Tyrone made sure to emphasize every single one of his superstars, each one making for great contenders in such a tournament ahead as the screen showcased the graphic withholding every one of the stars for a stretched out amount of time, Joso, Bronson Daniels, Shane Gates, Kirk Redwood, Solomon Stane, Jay Jerry Johnson, PJ Hendrx, and Amir Yusuf all being seen as Hawaii was already amped up before the Premium Live Event could even roll in, bringing an even wider grin to Tyrone’s face. )

Tyrone Montgomery: I couldn’t be any happier to unveil all of this in front of such an amazing crowd! And again I would like to reiterate how much I look forward to seeing every Elitist to show out regardless of the tournament, this is a big moment in each of your careers; regardless of the accolades you may or may not have, the prestige behind the King and Empress of Elite titles are something to always strive for, and I can’t wait to see what you all do in order to gain such a prestige around your name and careers!

Tyrone Montgomery: But enough of me talking, we have a show to run no? That’s enough surprises for one week.. Or is it? You never know what can happy on the come up of Christmas in Hawaii, some early presents for you all to have opened in front of your eyes; who knows!

( Tyrone said with a wink to the camera as the fans were stirring in wonder, a chuckle seeping into the mic as Montgomery would be seen in the center of the ring for a few more moments before the camera faded out to commercial. )

(The graphic for the next match appears)

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Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled FOR! 

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!

Bella Braxton: With a twenty minutes time limit.

( ‘Soy’ by Santa Fe Klan begins playing over the sound system of the arena as Diego, Javier, Esmeralda, and then Roberto walks through the curtain and together make their way to the ring under mixed reaction from the crowd. ) 

Bella Braxton: Introducing First! Accompanied to the ring with La Familia! From Hidalgo, Mexico ! Weighing in at 225 pounds. He is El Padastro ; ROBERTO DE LAAAAAA ROSAAAAAAA!!!!!

Stew-O: There is history between these two men and tonight Roberto is looking to get the better from a long time rival! 

Persephone: A member of the XTreme Enigma Battle Royal, De La Rosa was eliminated by Daryl Kinkade who ended up not winning. A victory tonight would do him good.

( ‘Superhero (Heroes and Villains)’ by Metro Boomin, Future, and Chris Brown plays over the sound system and the crowd boos as Harley is making his way to the ring, staring at Roberto and his posse. )

Bella Braxton: Aaaaand His Opponent! From Manchester, England! Weighing in at 195 pounds! He Is Beyond Redemption: HARLEYYYYYY LEWIIIIIIIIIS!!!!! 

Stew-O: Harley’s been part of the National Elite Championship #1 Contendership Six Person Scramble Match at Road to Redemption, won as we all know by Veena Adams. He is looking at this match as a way to get back on the winning side of things! 

Persephone: He must be wondering just how much La Familia is going to be a factor into this match. If they decide to mess around, this could become an unofficial 4 against 1! 

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

Stew-O: And this match is on folks, we hope you’ll enjoy it! Roberto and Harley both meet in the center of the ring, engaging in a clinch early on. Roberto attempts a headlock but gets rolled over and on the floor by Harley! Then they roll over still locked with each other before going back to a vertical base and against the ropes! The official orders separation but Roberto throws a quick knee and gets Lewis’ head in a lock! 

Persephone: Harley tries to free himself from the grasp of De la Rosa who’s having a tight grip on his opponent thus far. Harley backs both of them into the ropes trying to get free by bouncing off them but Roberto takes things to the ground shaking his head no! They end up on their knees, Lewis is trying to use his strength and manages to reverse things into a hammerlock AND THEN A HURRICANRANA WHILE KEEPING ROBERTO BETWEEN HIS LEGS WITH A LEGLOCK! A kip-up from Roberto takes care of that as Harley quickly gets to his feet and Roberto goes to a corner leaning against it while his posse goes up the apron to encourage him under the boos of the crowd. 

Stew-O: One has to wonder just how much of a factor La Familia is going to be in this match tonight. De la Rosa with his back turned to Harley who was waiting for him. Roberto turns and looks shocked when he ends up on his back following a snap mare followed by a headlock from Harley.

Persephone: A thumb to the eye from Roberto who attracts upon himself both the ire of the crowd and a warning from the official but the man clearly doesn’t seem to care as he moves to a blinded Harley and grabs him by the side and swings Lewis with a Side Suplex!

Stew-O: Down goes Harley who is trying to get back up BUT IS GREETED BY A BIG BOOT FROM ROBERTO! 

Persephone: De la Rosa is on the offensive now as Harley is trying to get back up but is knocked down with a running knee from his opponent! Harley doesn’t stay down he is going back to a vertical base though a bit slowly now AND GETS CAUGHT BY A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL FROM ROBERTO! Gosh, the force in that hit got Harley spinning before landing on his back! 

Stew-O: Impressive display from the Family man who then manoeuvers in order to set Lewis up for a German suplex which ends up being executed to perfection! 

Persephone: A kip-up from Roberto who then moves to the ropes with speed, hopping to the second rope HE LANDS ATOP OF HARLEY WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT!! COVER BY DE LA ROSA! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!! 

Persephone: And The Prince of Crime kicks out at two! 

Stew-O: Roberto sigh seeing he didn’t manage to put away his opponent and thus the match continues. Roberto helps Harley up before whipping him into the ropes and nailing him in the face with a well-aimed dropkick! Harley hits the ground and Roberto goes to a knee and throws a series of quick MMA punches in a half-mounted position followed by some elbows that hit the mark! 

Persephone: Grabbing the back of Lewis’ head, Roberto sets him up for a Saito suplex well executed! Harley lands on his back near his neck and De La Rosa is already vertical looking down on his opponent with disdain before he prances around which garners a negative reaction from the sold-out crowd! Harley is soldiering on, getting to his feet with the help of the ropes before making his way to Roberto from behind BUT HE GETS BACK ELBOWED ALL OF A SUDDEN! 

Stew-O: Roberto doesn’t wait for Lewis to go at him, instead moving to Harley and taking him down with a Judo Throw! Lewis to the floor but parkour rolls back to his feet ONLY TO BE MET WITH THE FLATLINER!! COVER BY DE LA ROSA!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!! 

Stew-O: Harley with the shoulder up keeps this match alive! The Familia is booing Roberto’s opposition tonight while their leader hoists Harley up quickly going for an atomic drop followed by a backbreaker! Down goes Lewis holding his back in pain! 

Persephone: Harley isn’t getting a break as he is moved up to his feet and quickly sent back horizontally with a double-leg takedown! He slowly moves to a corner where Roberto is going as well and throws some kicks, knees, elbows, and punches at him! 

Stew-O: He is stomping a mudhole in Lewis with intentions of walking it dry! The official ends up ordering him to step away which he does, stepping away as Harley is trying to get up with the help of the ropes BUT THEN ROBERTO GOES BACK TO LEWIS AND GRABS HOLD OF THE MAN BEFORE THROWING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPES! LEWIS CRASHES DOWN TO THE OUTSIDE AND THE FAMILIA IS QUICK TO ATTACK ALL THREE MEMBERS JUST AS THE OFFICIAL IS GETTING DISTRACTED BY THE REFEREE!! KICKS FROM DIEGO, ESMERALDA AND JAVIER!! 

Persephone: Roberto playing gang tactics in order to help himself towards a win here in Hawaii, I’m not saying what he’s doing is right but he is getting away with it right now while the official is giving him a piece of his mind. Meanwhile, Harley is getting slammed against the railing and then the apron before being shoved inside the ring just as the official was done with Roberto who’s grinning at this point.

Stew-O: Roberto drops a knee to the ribs of Harley before going for an elbow drop AND THEN A BOSTON CRAB!! THAT COULD END IT FOR HARLEY but he moved quickly and hard enough to be able to rapidly get a hold of the ropes before he could risk tapping out from the back pain! 

Persephone: De La Rosa grunts before moving an elbow square on Lewis’ spine and then moves him up and restricting him in a headlock THAT HE TURNS INTO A SPRINGBOARD REVERSE DDT!! DOWN GOES LEWIS but he gets brought upward with haste by an annoyed Roberto who pulls a sitted fake-out Meteora into a slap! Harley holds his mouth BUT THEN GETS THROWN ALMOST AGAINST A CORNER WITH A HURRICANRANA!!! 

Stew-O: A few foot stomps to the chest of Harley gets him leaning into that corner just before Roberto grabs hold of the bottom ropes and SWINGS HIMSELF UPWARD AND THEN BACK WITH BOTH FEET AGAINST LEWIS’ CHEST!! He then quickly runs to the opposite corner of the ring before charging at Harley AND DRIVE A KNEE AGAINST HIS FACE!!! 

Persephone: The official is ordering him to stop as he puts a boot against the neck of Harley choking him this way and De La Rosa ends up doing so just before the count of five from the referee! Roberto hops on the second rope AND GOES FOR A SPIN KICK AGAINST HARLEY WHICH CONNECTS! 

Stew-O: He doesn’t let go of Lewis as he throws a well-balanced Enzuigiri before calling for the Cuervo de Chivo!! A fury of big elbows until the opponent is groggily followed by A RUNNING DROPKICK AGAINST THE CORNER! DLR moves a staggering Lewis to the center of the ring before throwing two-handed chops to the throat following right way with a lifted rolling cutter!! That was El Plegue de Mezcal one of Roberto’s finishing moves! 

Persephone: Harley’s in big trouble now as he is trying mightily to get upward and continue this fight as Roberto is once again in the opposite corner and he’s crouched looking like a predator ready to pounce on his prey! Are we about to witness the Talon De Águila? His patented spear seems like so, Roberto can barely hold himself in the corner as Harley is slowly getting up with his back turned against his opponent who’s at this point screaming for him to turn around. 

Stew-O: Harley is staggering, looking hurt and banged up but eventually he does begin to turn which gets Roberto to charge ahead! SPEAA-NO!!!! THE TALON DE AGUILA WAS COUNTERED WITH A DDT!!! HARLEY LEWIS COUNTERED THE SPEAR WITH A DEVASTATING DDT USING ALL OF ROBERTOS’ MOMENTUM!!!! This can be a massive momentum change in the match folks! Can Harley Lewis Turn The Tides In His Favor??

  Stew-O: Arm triangle by Harley trying to gain some measure of control and keeping Roberto grounded this week for the moment but De La Rosa manages to get to the ropes forcing a break! Harley moves away but gets back to his opponent quickly going for an abdominal stretch which he chains up a moment after with an American armlock. 

Persephone: Harley is in control now as he then gets Roberto in a Full Nelson position! De la Rosa struggles but then gets flipped over in Tiger Suplex! Harley awaits his opponent who gets up while holding the back of his head and gets jabbed in the jaw a few times followed by a mean right hook sending De la Rosa to the ropes! 

Stew-O: Roberto tries for a clothesline in an attempt to fend off the man in front of him but he is evaded and lands on his back with a leg sweep! Back to his feet, Roberto ends up with an oblique kick to the left leg followed by a shin kick AND A STANDING DROPKICK FROM HARLEY!

Persephone: Harley is going for a headlock before going for a whip to the ropes. Boot to the midsection from Harley FOLLOWED WITH AN INVERTED DDT THEN A MODIFIED DRAGON SLEEPER!! ROBERTO LOOKS TO BE FADING QUICKLY But suddenly Diego De La Rosa hops on the apron trying to distract the official and sadly this works!! 

Stew-O: This is to be expected and this sucks for Harley who was on a roll-ROBERTO ATTEMPTS A LOW BLOW BLOCKED BY HARLEY BUT HE IS BROUGHT DOWN WITH A SUDDEN CUTTER!! Diego looks happy and backs down as Roberto begins to throw punches in a mounted position Harley.

Persephone: Roberto brings Lewis up and whips him to the ropes, attempting at a clothesline ducked by Lewis who spins and throws a European Uppercut!! Roberto is stunned and Harley goes to the ropes, RUNNING HEADBUTT TAKES DOWN DE LA ROSA! 

Stew-O: Roberto gets back up and backpedals as Harley throws a roundhouse kick but it’s a feint! Down goes Roberto with a leg sweep, he moves to get up, on his knees BUT HARLEY IS BEHIND HIM AND SWINGS HIM OVERHEAD WITH A DEADLIFT SUPLEX! Roberto lands atop his neck this will end up doing some damage over time. Harley zeroes in on him meanwhile and forces De la Rosa on his feet following it with a stiff-looking elbow smash AND A SHIRANUI THAT SLAMS ROBERTO DOWN!! COVER BY HARLEY!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!! 

Stew-O: Close call following that move but Roberto has kicked out! Harley needs to inflict more damage if he wants the win tonight. 

Persephone: And he is going for that right now as he picks Roberto up, slamming him down with a slam before heading to the ropes and then going up top! What is he going to do? SHOOTING STAR PRESS LANDS SQUARE ON TOP OF HIS OPPONENT!!! AND HE QUICKLY MOVES TO PROP DLR OVER HIS SHOULDER FOR A SAMOAN DROP BUT THEN Javier De La Rosa now tries to get the attention of the referee and he gets it! Harley is screaming at the man to get gone AND ROBERT THROWS KNEES TO THE SHOULDER AND THE BACK OF LEWIS’ HEAD WHO DOESN’T LET GO!

Stew-O: Harley is stumbling BUT HE THEN STARTS RUNNING AND THROWS DE LA ROSA DOWN HARD WITH A RUNNING POWERSLAM!! WHAT A WAY TO COUNTER ROBERTO’S ATTACK!! Javier retreats despite Roberto having managed a few hits behind Harley who is up on his feet but rubbing the back of his head. Perhaps that will have lingering effects eventually. But now he moves to De la Rosa, a few elbows to the face before whipping him into the ropes, boot to the midsection, AND SETS HIS RIVAL FOR A POWERBOMB THAT HE DROPS HAAAAARD!!! 

Persephone: The crowd seems to enjoy this as then Lewis goes to a corner, he stomps the floor he’s calling for a Penalty kick BUT JAVIER IS HOLDING AN ANKLE OF HIS! Javier gets a boot to the face and a warning from the official for his efforts, are they really going to try and screw over Harley that badly? 

Stew-O: How far will they go before the official throw them out of here is what I wonder but this doesn’t bode well for Harley despite him being able to fend rather okay for himself thus far. Roberto is back to a vertical base, taken down though with a clothesline and then a running shoulder block! He tries himself for a clothesline BUT GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A TORNADO DDT!!! Cover by Lewis!

 OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!! 

Stew-O: De la Rosa kicks out!! But he looks in trouble!

Persephone: My wonderful Rexy would’ve finished him off already! Oh man, I’m so happy he has returned!! Gosh, I feel so thirsty, okay Lewis is in a corner now he’s looking for his next move AND HE GOES FOR THAT PENALTY KICK! AND HE CHAINS IT UP WITH A FACE STOMP!! La Familia is going nuts on the outside while their man is getting moves up straight. Roberto is standing but is staggering as Harley goes to the ropes AND SWINGS HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING NECKBREAKER!! 

Stew-O:  And yet Roberto is trying to get back to his feet!!! He’s moving to his hands and knees shaken BUT HE IS BROUGHT DOWN AGAIN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG FROM LEWIS!!! Roberto is in trouble AND IT DOESN’T GET ANY WORSE AS HE GETS PLANTED HEAD FIRST WITH A DDT!!! Roberto is in a bad predicament right now as Harley controls the match despite attempts to turn the tides by La Familia! 

Persephone: Harley oughta go for a pinfall right now but he looks straight at Javier, Diego, and Esmeralda as he picks up Roberto putting him to his knees. A Hard PALM STRIKE to the solar plexus was quickly followed by a strike straight to the knees AND A HIGH SPINNING KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!! THIS IS A VARIATION OF THE QUICKSILVER METHOD AND ROBERTO CRUMBLES! 

Stew-O: Lewis makes the cutthroat sign with a thumb against his neck, is he signaling that he wants to end this fight? He looks down on Roberto before picking him up and sets him up for the Jukebox Breaker! The Death Valley Driver about to be el-AH DAMMIT THERE GOES ESMERALDA TRYING TO GET THE OFFICIAL’S ATTENTION!!

Persephone: The referee has enough of the trio on the outside of the ring HE EJECTS THEM FROM RINGSIDE!!! THEY ARE TRYING TO PROTEST BUT THE MAN MADE HIS DECISI-

Stew-O: WAIT A MINUTE LOOK AT ROBERTO HE MANAGED TO SLIDE BEHIND HARLEY!!! TALON DE AGUILA AFTER HE BOUNCED OFF THE ROPES!!! LEWIS IS DOWN BUT QUICKLY RAISED UP!! THE CALLING CARD!!! THE PILEDRIVER SPIKES HARLEY ON HIS HEAD!! THIS ONE’S OVER FOLKS!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!   

TTTTTTTHHHRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

( ‘Soy’ by Santa Fe Klan plays over the sound system of the stadium as El Padastro gets his arm raised in the air by the referee to confirm the victory! 

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this bout: ROBERTO DE LA ROSAAA !!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: That was a steal from Roberto who got helped by his family on several occasions during that match INCLUDING the ending! This isn’t in the spirit of Christmas at all! What a disgrace! 

Persephone: I don’t think it matters to Roberto who picks up a victory that can be argued in terms of merit, but it remains a victory regardless. On the losing end, Harley did his best to fight the odds through this entire bout but they were too much in the end. 

( The final shot is of a smiling Roberto, surrounded by La Familia looking back towards an angry Lewis who yells as them in frustration. ) 

(The camera cuts back to the stage where Lethal Consequences is seen standing behind a podium, which has the award placed on it, prompting the audience to react loudly, showing some love to the EAW Hall of Famer. Lethal Consequences gestures for the audience to pipe down a bit while he begins speaking into the microphone.)

Lethal Consequence: Ladies and gentlemen, the eight nominees in this category burst onto the scene in 2022, and haven’t looked back since. Here are your nominees for ‘Rookie of the Year’!

(A graphic pops up on screen, reading ‘Rookie of the Year, and shows separate hype packages for the nominees listed:

• Serenity Valdez
• ARIA
• Joso
• Harley Lewis
• Caroline
• Ruler
• Milli Banks
• Samael

The camera goes back to Lethal Consequences, who turns his head from the titantron back to the camera, holding an envelope in his hand.)

Lethal Consequences: And the award for ‘Rookie of the Year’ goes to…

(Lethal Consequences opens the envelope while drum roll can be heard in the background, but both the sound, and Lethal Consequences are cut off once a stagehand begins whispering in Lethal Consequences’ ear, placing another award on the table, and walking off.)

Lethal Consequences: Well, from the sounds of it, this man will be walking away with not just one, but two awards this evening. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome both  ‘Rookie of the Year’ and ‘Most Improved’ … JOSO!!!

(‘Trophies’ by Drake plays to a thunderous ovation from fans as Joso comes out, wearing his entrance gear, and Interwire Championship around his waist. Of course, having a match with Cage coming up. Joso has a giant smirk on his face, and approaches the podium, receiving both awards from Lethal Consequences, who steps aside, allowing him his moment. Joso spreads his arms wide, posing with both awards while basking in audience adulation. Joso places both awards back down on the podium, and begins speaking into the microphone as his theme fades out in the background.)

Joso: Thank you, thank you. I’d love to say this came as a surprise, but as you know… I don’t miss. If you want further proof, just take a look at what I have around my waist. Since winning this, I’ve kept its status from reverting back to just A Championship, which the likes of Ronan Malosi, Bronson Daniels, and Justin Windgate could win. Around my waist, this is known as THE championship, which I represented proudly at Territorial Invasion when I competed in Anarchy in the Arena. Another time was No Regards, and there, I defeated Jay Jerry Johnson. Then, at Road to Redemption, not that y’all forgot, I defeated Sierra. So far, I’ve fended off all those who have tried to take this from me. Like I said, around my waist, this isn’t ‘a’ championship, this is THE championship, and it’s not even close, because no one is doing it like me in terms of match quality. No one is doing it like me in terms of star quality. Whether it be night in, night out, week in, week out, no one has stood out quite like me.

Joso: Some might call that claim arrogant, I call it self awareness, which some of y’all backstage need, because I know your feelings are hurt right now, seeing me hold these awards, and not yourself. If you think this is somehow a fluke, that the wrong winner was chosen… too bad. There’s always next year, and the only reason that is: because I won’t be classified as a rookie. You might as well be calling me Elitist of the Year. If I pull a double-double, go two-for-two, perhaps champion of the year also.

Joso: Because if I was able to knock off Andre Walker, and take this Interwire Championship from him, which most deemed impossible at the time, seeing as he’s never lost a single title in his life here before me… sky’s the limit. Especially when I beat Cage later on and send him packing til it’s time for his next annual check, and carry that momentum all the way into 2023. I may have won ‘Rookie of the Year’, but at this point, y’all know me. At this point, y’all are very familiar with my game. I’m not the type to peak in high school, I’m the type to get better each and every time you see me. If 2022 wasn’t, then 2023 is definitely the year of Joso, who will proudly lead y’all into the new era.

(With that said, ‘Trophies’ by Drake plays once more as Joso raises both awards high, taunting with them for the last time before heading to the back, smirking to himself as the camera fades elsewhere.)

[SCREENBAR – Earlier this week.]

(Moments later, as the Hawaiian Christmas Show Spectacle broadcast begins to fade elsewhere, we cut to the backstage area where we see none other than Stephie Love seated in a chair, side by side with Bronson Daniels, in what appears to be the locker room area. Bronson would be wearing an official EAW ugly Christmas sweater, featuring himself connecting with “Savage Mode” on Santa Claus, designed in the Christmas spirit, alongside jeans and Jordans. He wouldn’t look to be in the most festive of moods, though clearly not terrible, as he leans back in his chair with his hands in his pockets. Stephie, dressed in a Christmas-colored dress, would be holding a microphone, as she looks directly down the camera lens.]

Stephie Love: Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight I’m joined by none other than Bronson Daniels, who has just come off an extremely brutal, high-stakes matchup at Road To Redemption, competing for the World Heavyweight Championship. As always, I’d like to have a talk with Bronson, to address multiple things from that match. So, as long as you’re ready, we’d all love to hear your thoughts!

Bronson Daniels: As ready as I’ll ever be. Shoot.

(Stephie Love adjusts her posture, before making an “ahem” sound prior to speaking.)

Stephie Love: So, as mentioned earlier, last week you competed in a marquee match for Dynasty’s top prize. You gave it your all, but much like your competitive match against Andre Walker, you came up short. Would you like to tell the world just how you’re feeling?

(Bronson cranks his neck, before sitting up straight. He takes a deep breath.)

Bronson Daniels: To state the obvious, I’m damn hurt about it. But, of course, I’m not going to let it eat away at me. That’s how it gets to you. That’s how it effects you. That’s how it goes from a loss, to something we expect. I could sit here and tell the world that it’s keeping me up at night, or I could get over it. We all know which one is the more effective, don’t we? You’re right, I did lose. I’m sure countless people are going to sit here and hold that against me, as if they’d ever get as close to that title as I have, and one day will hold, but like – that’s never gon affect me. If I wasn’t the Elitist I am, I’d let all of that get to me in the worst possible way. But you know what I’m gonna do? I’m going to go out there and take action, like none of y’all know how to do. I’m gon’ fight back, like none of y’all know how to do. This is a loss, but nothing more than that. This ain’t career defining, it ain’t going to sum up my return in the slightest. Y’all gonna see a brand new Bronson Daniels by season end, and it’s going to be the greatest season I’ve ever had. How am I feeling? Motivated more than ever.

(The camera pans back over to Stephie Love.)

Stephie Love: Now, expanding on that loss, we saw your career rival in Andre Walker walk out without the Championship. After everything that’s happened between you two, how do you feel aboue this?

Bronson Daniels: I mean, how else do you want me to feel? For one, of course it’s nice to see. Andre and I have a storied history, and to see him finally get his comeuppance, it feels great. I’m glad the title is off of Andre, but I just wish that I was the one who took it off him. Instead, I was the one pinned by Andre. I never got to settle the score. I never got to pick up the title. It’s been a constant for me, and when I came back, I was eyeing that thing up like a dude holding hands with his girl when a latina walks by. I came in here with a goal, and I can assure you, I’m not going to give up on it. In 2 weeks, and one day, it will be 2023, and that means it is a new year. A new opportunity. A new opportunity to start fresh, to get myself back on track, and just because Andre isn’t the Champion, doesn’t mean I’m going to stray away from it. 

Bronson Daniels: I may have lost battles. Pretty bad battles. Battles that, had I won, would’ve changed the direction of the war completely, but the best thing about losing those kinda battles, is the fact that if you don’t give up, they help you win the war – because when I get my next chance to shoot, it will be the bullet that ends it. Don’t get it twisted, I didn’t come back here to settle some stupid grudge with Andre Walker, my goal was to never face him, that was just a motivator. I came here to accomplish something that has alluded me my entire career. Sure, I could win another Championship, and maybe if I need to prove myself again, I will, but the one title that hasn’t been able to grace my fingertips is the World Heavyweight Championship. I came back here to accomplish everything I set my mind to, and quite frankly, I’m not going to fade away until I do it. Think about it. Let it resonate with you. I’m not going to end this season until I get what I want, and I will do anything in order to get there. 

(Bronson Daniels once more leans back against his chair, as the camera pans in closer and closer the more he speaks, focusing on the fire in his eyes, and the passion that is showing the deeper he gets into his monologue. He means everything he’s saying, he believes everything he’s saying, and he really isn’t going to stop until he gets what he wants. The camera pans back over to Stephie Love, as she returns the microphone back to her lips.)

Stephie Love: Speaking of that war, the journey of yours, now that it’s guiding you – much like the current Champion – do you believe that it’s going to be an attribute in your victory?

(Stephie Love for the final time directs the microphone over to Bronson Daniels.)

Bronson Daniels: Of course it is. Some people get there with a snap of the fingers, then other people don’t, but neither road shows who is and isn’t better. I mean, look at people such as the current World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan, the current Answers World Champion Jake Smith, former EAW World Champion Myles. They all had roads similar to that of my own, it took them longer than others in order to get to the top, yet the thing is, I don’t believe any one of them are better than I am. In order to get to where I am today, it took a lot, in order to get to the top, it’ll take a lot more, but just because my road is longer than the others, doesn’t mean I won’t arrive at my destination. Imma do that, and it’s gon’ be worth it, I can assure you that much. I’ll get there too. And you know what? We all know what follows Road To Redemption. We all know what’s coming up next. In order to reach where I want to be, I’m sure that King of Elite will be the PERFECT place to do that. I can assure you that much.

(Stephie Love would then return the microphone.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and Gentlemen, Bronson Daniels – thank you for your time.

Bronson Daniels: Of course.

(The camera would pan out to show a long shot of the room, with Stephie and Bronson in the center of the ring. Stephie would smile at the camera one last time, before we fade elsewhere on the show.)

(The graphic for the next match appears.)

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Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM MATCH AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

( ‘A&D’ by YNL Jordan begins blaring over the loudspeakers into a chorus of boo as Kirk Redwood & the winner of 2022 Extreme Enigma Battle Royale, Solomon Stane come out from behind the curtain up to the stage. Off-Brand Amphetamines make their way down to the ring as both members look corky and don’t seem to care how the crowd in Hawaii feel about them tonight. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST, COMBINED WEIGHT OF 476 POUNDS, KIRK REDWOOD AND SOLOMON STANE… OFF-BRAND AMPHETAMINES!

Gavin Kirkland: Do any of you have an idea what ‘Off-Brand Amphetamines’ is supposed to mean? Yes, and I’m asking you, Stew.

Stew-O: what.

Gavin Kirkland: They are from your brand!

Stew-O: Do I look like Urban Dictionary to you?

Persephone: I don’t know either but… I think it’s a cool name I guess! 🤣

Gavin Kirkland: :cmon: but anyway, Ever since these two lost the Tag Team Championship to The Prescription, they’ve been fighting hard, but Solomon winning Extreme Enigma Battle Royale seems like it’s going to be the beginning of the team’s heyday — but we have to see it it will be true or not. 

( OBA’s theme music fades out as ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ by Mick Gordon starts playing throughout the arena. Ryan Wilson with a confident look emerges from behind the curtain up to the stage then ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill starts playing as Xander with a bored look on his face follows Ryan from behind. Ryan completely ignores Xander’s look and hypes him up by patting his right shoulder. Ryan smirks then puts his confident look back on and makes his way to the ring with Xander following him from behind. )

Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS, FIRST, FROM MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA! WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS! HE IS THE ARCHITECT! RYAN… WILSON!!!… AND HIS PARTNER, FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA! WEIGHING IN AT 255 POUNDS!… HE’S THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WORLD!!!!!… XANDER!!!… PAYNE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 MAPLE SYRUP FRIDAY! BEST COUPLE IN ALL EA-

Persephone & Stew-O: No.

Gavin Kirkland: Hey come on now, what’s wrong with two men having a feeling for each other?

Persephone: Creep…. But Rex and Maple Syrup….

Stew-O: That’s not even what they are. (Sighs) Sorry guys, After Ryan made history by taking Xander out of the Elimination Chamber, these two chatted about forming a team. Xander didn’t seem to agree but tonight, they have to work this out no matter what they are.

(DING DING DING!)

Stew-O: Ryan Wilson & Xander Payne takes on Off-Brand Amphetamines is underway! Xander Payne and Kirk Redwood are going to start things off as legal men. Xander and Kirk meet each other in the middle of the ring, and both men lock each other up with a collar and elbow tie-up! 

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk quickly goes behind and wraps his arms around Xander’s belly. Xander drops himself to the ground to slide under Kirk’s legs down behind his back. Xander rises back to both feet and puts Kirk into a side headlock on his own!

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk is too quick and nimble for him, gracefully lifting Xander up and over his head before slamming 255 pounds Polar Bear to the ring’s mat with a Saito Suplex! The impact of the move causes Xander’s eyes to roll back in his head for a moment, but he quickly shakes it off and rises to his feet. 

Stew-O: Kirk looks back and sees that Xander isn’t done, trying to throw a punch at him but Xander ducks under goes behind, and tosses him to the mat with a Release German Suplex!

Persephone: Yesss!!!! This is what I want!!!! I love wrestling, WE WRESTLE! WE WR-

Gavin Kirkland: You’re not in my brand.

Persephone: Shut up!

Stew-O: Kirk Redwood stumbles backward, desperately trying to regain his footing as Xander charges toward him with a fierce running move. Kirk is quick, sidestepping Xander at the last moment and watching as his opponent crashes into the corner of the ring. 

Gavin Kirkland: With Xander momentarily stunned, Kirk seizes the opportunity and charges at him with a powerful Running European Uppercut at the corner. Xander stumbles forward to his opponent, dazed and disoriented out of the corner….

Persephone: Kirk lifts the former World Heavyweight Champion up and over his head, connecting with a devastating Northern Lights Suplex that left Xander writhing on the mat! Ouch! 

Stew-O: Xander tries to regain himself from that spot but Kirk forces him to stay down with a pinfall attempt!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

…..

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

….

Stew-O: A Kick-Out by Xander Payne! Kirk starts dragging down over to his team’s corner, slamming his back down to it, and follows with a chop right across Xander’s chest! Kirk looks up at his tag partner…

( TAG! )

Gavin Kirkland: Here comes the Soldier of Hand Sanitise-

Stew-O: Sanity.

Gavin Kirkland: Okay, Samso-

Stew-O: Stop.

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: Sorry, guys. Xander’s back is still against the corner as Solomon starts off with a kick to his gut! Solomon starts throwing a punch at Xander! Pow! Pow! Pow! Pow! Xander isn’t in a good spot here. Solomon pulls Xander out of his corner and tosses him down to the ropes. 

Stew-O: Xander rebounds off the ropes as Solomon catches him in a mid-run with a Standing Dropkick! Solomon pushes himself off the mat before taking Xander’s tag team partner, Ryan Wilson, down to the ringside area with a massive Big Boot! 

Gavin Kirkland: Xander is still down as Solomon walks back down to his tag team partner…

( TAG! )

Gavin Kirkland: A tag is made, and both men are now inside the ring. Solomon starts picking Xander up and gives him a slap right across his face! Xander falls to both knees, but both Solomon and Kirk continue to bully Xander as they charge a series of rapid-fire blows, pummeling Xander with a flurry of fists!

Stew-O: Solomon stops as he picks Xander back to both feet and sends him down to the ropes. Solomon looks for a big boot but Xander sidesteps and rocks Kirk’s jaw with a Superkick, sending him through the ropes to the outside of the ring! Solomon from behind, trying to put Xander down with a German Suplex but Xander drives a back elbow right into his face…. turns back around, and strikes him back with a quick Step-Up Enzuigiri! Xander starts fighting back! 

Gavin Kirkland: Solomon isn’t down for long. He quickly regains his footing and spins around, ready to deliver a hard blow but Xander ducks under… A rope-assisted Enzuigiri kick from Ryan! Ryan gets back to the apron and catches Solomon right in his face. Solomon stumbles backward, stunned by the sudden attack. Xander is ready to take advantage of the situation. He leaps forward, grabbing Solomon…. 

Persephone: ‘LAS CASADORA’ !!!!!! A Torture Rack Neckbreaker that brings the big man crashing to the mat! Xander drops down and he goes for a pin this time! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

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THR-

Stew-O: Kirk slides back inside the ring and breaks the pin! Ryan sprints into the ring, picks Kirk up, and throws him outside. Kirk stumbles backward and falls out of the ring. Ryan takes a deep breath and launches himself into the air… executing a drop-dead Spaceman Moonsault Plancha on Kirk Redwood!!

Gavin Kirkland: Xander and Solomon get back to their feet simultaneously. Xander hops back to both feet and charges at him at full speed. Solomon moves out of his way with quickness. Xander hits the ropes as Solomon grabs him from behind, looking for an Inverted Suplex Slam! 

Stew-O: XANDER WITH AN EYE RAKE! Solomon grunted in pain as he stumbled backward. Xander is quick on his feet and manages to avoid the attack. Xander steps in and a Knife Edge Chop goes right across Solomon’s chest!

Gavin Kirkland: Xander pops back to the ropes this time…. A HUGE BIG BOOT CATCHES XANDER OFF GUARD! Xander collapses down like a stack of cards and Solomon goes down to the ropes this time….

Persephone: A RUNNING SHOOT KICK FROM A FATMAN TO SOLOMON’S JAW! WOOHOO! YAY!

Gavin Kirkland: Xander is quick to recover, turning on a dime and launching a shoot kick at Solomon’s jaw! Solomon feels the impact like a sledgehammer, his head snapping back and stars dancing in his vision.

Stew-O: Solomon stumbles backward, struggling to stay on his feet. Xander proceeds to move in for the kill, looking to throw Solomon down to the ropes…. 

Gavin Kirkland: But Solomon is not done yet! With a burst of determination, he grabs Xander and pulls him in close, unleashing A ROLLING ELBOW SMASH causing Xander off guard! Solomon takes his opportunity to run down to the ropes. He rebounds off the ropes and leaps down to Xande-

Persephone: SUPERKICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A SUPERKICK CATCHES SOLOMON THIS TIME AND BOTH MEN FALL TO THE CANVAS! THEY ARE DOWN!

Stew-O: Ryan and Kirk are coming back to the apron of their side. Xander crawls over to his team’s corner so does Solomon. Ryan and Kirk are reaching their right hand out, waiting for their tag team partner to make a tag…

(TAG!)

Gavin Kirkland: A tag made at the same time and here comes Ryan Wilson! Kirk runs in but Ryan immediately charges toward his opponent, delivering a series of quick jabs and powerful hooks that sends Kirk stumbling backward! Ryan grabs Kirk and then tosses him down to the ropes behind him. Kirk bounces off the ropes. Ryan with a back elbow, taking Kirk down… CONNECTS HIM WITH A STANDING LEG DROP! 

Persephone: RYAN LANDS HIS BUTT TO THE MAT INSTEAD! Damn, wouldn’t let that happen to me though unless it was Rex doing it.. 

Stew-O: Kirk moves out of his way just in time and he comes back to his feet. Kirk jumps down to Ryan from behind… LOCKS HIM UP WITH A SLEEPER HOLD! RYAN IS IN TROUBLE! RYAN TRIES TO ESCAPE BUT HE STARTS FADING! THIS IS NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR RYA-

Gavin Kirkland: WHILE KIRK IS LOCKING HIM UP, XANDER SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING AND GRABS KIRK’S LEGS FROM BEHIND. KIRK DOESN’T LET IT GO, JUST LIKE XANDER DOESN’T CARE. XANDER GRABS THOSE LEGS AND APPLIES A CHICKENWING INVERTED SHARPSHOOTER!

Persephone: :oh: Locking another opponent while the opponent locking your tag team partner? Wha-

Stew-O: AND HERE COMES SOLOMON STANE WITH AN ANKLE LOCK ON XANDER! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW?!!??!? FROM RYAN TO KIRK AND NOW, IT’S XANDER! THESE MEN ARE LOCKING UP EACH OTHER!

Gavin Kirkland: While the chaos of submission is going on inside of the ring right now, look at Ryan! He tries to throw his leg down to the bottom rope to break the submission but Kirk puts more impact into a sleeper hold, looking to put him to sleep for good!…

Persephone: HE DOES IT ANYWAY! RYAN BREAKS THE SUBMISSION AND THE TURMOIL IS OVE-

Stew-O: Well, no! Solomon isn’t done and he proceeds to pull Xander away from Kirk and continues to torture him with an Ankle Lock! Xander is in trouble, showing no sign of fighting for another day.

Gavin Kirkland: Wait, what is Ryan looking for here?

Persephone: RYAN RUNS DOWN TO XANDER, STEPS ON HIS BACK, AND TAKES SOLOMON OUT WITH A RUNNING KNEE! 

Stew-O: Ryan took out Solomon with a huge running knee and LOOK OUT! KIRK COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE BUT RYAN STEPS TO THE SIDE… LETTING KICK RUNNING INTO A STIFF FOREARM SMASH FROM XANDER! KIRK STUMBLES BACK TO RYAN BEHIND HIM… 

Gavin Kirkland: A SICKENING NORTHERN LARIAT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD FROM RYAN! 

Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Hey, that wasn’t intended! 

Ryan Wilson (Off-Mic): Yeah yeah, shut up. We did it anyway!

Stew-O: No more talking, Ryan slides down and quickly goes for a cover on Kirk! 

ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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THRE-

Gavin Kirkland: THREE!!!!!! IT’S OVER!

Persephone: NO LOOK! IT’S JUST ABOUT TO BE THREE BUT RYAN GETS PULLED BY SOLOMON WHO JUST GOT BACK TO HIS FEET DOWN TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING. SOLOMON GRABS RYAN BY HIS HAIR AND DRIVES HIS BACK CRASHING DOWN TO THE BARRICADE! GAHDAMN, DOWN GOES RYAN!

Stew-O: Solomon has taken down Ryan and now he’s heading back inside the ri-

Gavin Kirkland: BIG BAD XANDER COMES ALL THE WAY DOWN FROM THE APRON WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER ON SOLOMON! SOLOMON GETS SENT DOWN TO THE GROUND! XANDER STANDS TALL!

Xander Payne (Off-Mic): THIS IS WHY!… THIS. IS. WHY… I’MMMMM!!!!… THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WHOLE DAMN WORL-

Stew-O: A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT FROM KIRK SENDING XANDER FALLING DOWN TO THE BARRICADE! With a fierce growl, Kirk turns his attention to Ryan. He reaches down and grabs Ryan by the collar of his shirt, hauling him to his feet before sending him right back inside the ring. Kirk rolls back underneath the bottom rope to enter the rin-

Gavin Kirkland: KIRK ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING INTO A CRUCIFIX ROLL-UP PINFALL BY RYAN WILSON! WOULD THIS BE IT???

ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

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THREE-

Gavin Kirkland: KIRK KICKS OUT! Both men come back to both feet as Ryan delivers blow after blow to Ryan, using every ounce of strength and skill he has to overpower his opponent! Let’s go, Ryan! Kirk tries to fight back but it doesn’t seem to work. Ryan with a knee to his gut before tossing him all the way down to the ropes… KIRK BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND RYAN LOOKS FOR A DROPKICK BUT KIRK HANGS ONTO THE ROPE, CAUSING RYAN TO FALL DOWN TO THE MAT INSTEAD!

Stew-O: Kirk heads down to his opponent, picking him back to both feet… A DRAGON SUPLEX BY KIRK, SENT THE BACK OF RYAN’S NECK CRASHING DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Ryan is down and Kirk hooks his leg to make a cover!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

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THREE!!!!-

Persephone: A SEATED SENTON ON KIRK’S BACK BY THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION, BREAKING UP THE PIN! WHAT A SAVE! 

Gavin Kirkland: Xander starts getting back to his feet after breaking up the pin…. A MISSILE DROPKICK!!!!!!!!!!! SOLOMON LANDS A HUGE MISSILE DROPKICK ON XANDER, SENDING HIM DOWN ONCE AGAIN! Both OBA members are up and Ryan is in trouble at this point. Ryan still regains himself back to both feet. Kirk and Solomon start grouping up and set their target on Ryan here. 

Stew-O: Ryan reaches both feet and Solomon washes his face with a big boot. Kirk standbys behind Ryan, grabs him, and connects him with a Snap German Supl- 

Persephone: NO! RYAN LANDS ON HIS FEET! 

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk quickly rushes out of his spot to take down Ryan. Ryan pops him up into the air and a Stun Gun drops the front of Kirk’s neck down to the top rope. Solomon’s turn is up this up but Ryan catches him with a kick to his gut, connecting with an Atomic Drop!…

Stew-O: Kirk and Solomon are grouping up in the middle of the ring. Ryan pops down to the ropes… BOUNCES OFF AND TAKES BOTH MEN DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LETHAL INJECTION!!!!! A DOUBLE HANDSPRING CUTTER!!!!!

Persephone: A DEADLY DOUBLE HEADBUTT CATCHES RYAN IN THE MID-AIR!!!!!! RYAN IS OUT, KIRK DROPS DOWN INTO A COVE-

Gavin Kirkland: ‘HEATSEEKER’ !!!!!!!!!!! A RUNNING KNEE IS TAKING KIRK DOWN RIGHT BEFORE THE REFEREE STARTS COUNTING! XANDER GETS BACK AND RESCUES RYAN… CALL OF THE VOID’ !!!!!!!! A DISCUS HAMMERSTRIKE DROPS XANDER DOWN TO THE MAT! 

Stew-O: NO, XANDER DUCKS UNDER… SUPERKICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! A SUPERKICK KNOCKS SOLOMON OUT COLD AND LOOK! RYAN’S HAND IS ON KIRK’S CHEST! THAT’S A PINFALL ATTEMPT!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

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THREE!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: KIRK REDWOOD WITH HIS SHOULDER OFF THE MAT JUST IN TIME! 

Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Okay, tag me! Tag me!

( Xander starts dragging Ryan over to his team’s corner as he goes behind the ropes… )

( TAG! )

Gavin Kirkland: A tag is made and Xander is now a legal man. Xander runs in and starts picking Kirk up. Xander quickly lands a huge chop right across Kirk’s chest! Xander with a Reverse Judo Takedown…. A Roundhouse Kick follows up to the side of Kirk’s head! Kirk is still on both his knees… Xander grabs him… AN X-PLEX BY XANDER!!!

Stew-O: NO, KIRK HANGS IT ON! KIRK GRABS XANDER INSTEAD… AN EXPLODER SUPLEX COUNTER BY KIRK REDWOOD! 

Gavin Kirkland: Xander gets thrown to the ground with such force that he rolls over in pain. Kirk takes a breather and tries to get up… BUT LOOK FROM THE SIDE, RYAN IS BACK! RYAN RUNS IN AND TRIES TO ATTACK KIRK WITH A CLOTHESLINE BUT KIRK DUCKS UNDER… A HEADBUTT CATCHES RYAN OFF GUARD!

Persephone: AND RYAN TURNS BACK AROUND INTO… ‘TRIUMPH OF TRUTH’ !!!!!! A ONE-HANDED SITOUT CHOKESLAM BY SOLOMON STANE TAKING RYAN DOWN!

Stew-O: Both men send Ryan out for good… XANDER FROM BEHIND! XANDER ROLLS KIRK DOWN FROM BEHIND, HE LOOKS TO STEAL IT!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: SOLOMON JUMPS DOWN TO BREAK A PIN! Xander attempted to use that time to defeat his opponent, but it seemed like Solomon had figured it out at the last second. Solomon holds Xander up in rage and attacks him with a load of blows relentlessly.  Gives Solomon more opportunities to attack him. Xander begins to weaken and gives Solomon more opportunities to attack him…. SOLOMON GRABS HIS NECK AND LOOKS FOR ‘TRIUMPH OF TRUTH’ ON XANDER THIS TIME…

Stew-O: Xander with a hard right elbow to the side of his head! Solomon lets Xander off go. Xander turns back around… KIRK WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE BUT XANDER DUCKS UNDER AS KIRK TURNS HIS PARTNER INSIDE OUT WITHOUT ANY INTENTION!!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk starts getting a grip over his panicking and returns his focus to his opponent…. Xander with a kick, oh wait no. A SNAP DDT! XANDER APPLIES A FAKED-OUT SNAP DDT ON KIRK, TAKING HIM DOWN! Xander drops down and goes for a cover on Kirk again!

ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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THREE-

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Persephone: KIRK KICKS OUT ON HIS OWN THIS TIME! YES, THE MATCH IS STILL GOING! LET’S CONTINUE WATCHING WRESTLING AND KNOWING REX IS ON LATER!!! 🤩🤩🤩

Stew-O: You know, this is quite creepy.

Persephone: 😄

Stew: nevermind.

Gavin Kirkland: Ryan and Solomon begin to revive as their partners are now wounded in the ring. Ryan attempts to summon Xander to revive him as Solomon attempts to signal Kirk to reach for him. Both sides start crawling…

( TAG! )

Gavin Kirkland: Ryan jumps over the ropes and Solomon goes through the ropes to enter the ring. Solomon goes for a clothesline but Ryan ducks under. Solomon turns back around into a right hand from Ryan! A bell clap in return from Solomon! A reverse elbow right into Solomon’s face! Ryan quickly grabs Solomon by his head… A RUNNING BULLDOG!

Persephone: Solomon slams Ryan down to the canvas instead!… A BIG TIME SHOOTING STAR PRESS BY SOLOMON STANE! 

Stew-O: BOTH KNEES UP HIGH IN THE AIR BY RYAN, CAUSING SOLOMON LANDS ON THEM AND GROANS IN PAIN!… AND RYAN PULLS SOLOMON DOWN BY HIS HAIR INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE ROLL UP, LOOKING TO STEAL IT RIGHT THERE!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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THREEEEE!!!!

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Stew-O: A KICK OUT BY SOLOMON STANE!The audience is truly excited about what they are watching right now. Solomon tries healing himself from the shock he just took from Ryan. Ryan starts coming back to his feet and this is a good chance for him!

Gavin Kirkland: Solomon uses the middle rope to get himself to both feet and RYAN CRASHES HIM WITH A HELLUVA KICK AT THE CORNER! Ryan grabs and sends Solomon down to the ground… POPS UP TO THE SECOND ROPE AND CONNECTS HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL SPRINGBOARD LEGDROP!

Persephone: A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE SHOOTS RYAN DOWN FROM THE SKY BY KIRK!!!!!!

Stew-O: Kirk rises back to both feet after taking Ryan down in the mid-air…. XANDER FROM BEHIND WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK, ALSO A JUMPING SENTON AT THE SAME TIME ON SOLOMON WHO HAS BEEN LAYING DOWN ON THE GROUND! Kirk slowly rolls underneath the bottom rope to regain himself outside of the ring. 

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t think that’s what Xander needs, folks. Xander slides down to the outside of the ring and pulls Kirk back to both feet… THROWING 

 HIM CRASHING DOWN TO THE BARRICADE! 

Persephone: Xander continues to hold down and… :woah: HEY NOT HERE! Speaking of not there… so Rex….

Gavin Kirkland: XANDER WITH AN X-PLEX DRIVES KIRK TO THE EDGE OF OUR COMMENTARY TABLE!!!! AND OUR TABLE ISN’T BREAK TOO! :blessed:

Stew-O: But look back to the action inside the ring! Ryan is setting up for ‘La Bombe Bleu’, A Blue Thunder Bomb but Solomon uses his weight to take an advantage and rolls Ryan down for a cover! He’s going to steal it instead!

ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: RYAN KICKS OUT! COME ON RYAN, YOU GOT THIS!

Stew-O: Solomon doesn’t seem to slow down the slightest bit and he hurriedly gets up to continue his counterattack. Solomon runs… INTO A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE, FOLLOWS BY A SUPERMAN PUNCH!!! ‘SUPERMAN PUNCH 2.0’ CONNECTS! Solomon falls and Ryan goes for a cover this time! Xander joins the ring to block Kirk from breaking up a pin!

ONEEEEEE!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEE!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: JESUS! THAT IS SO CLOSE!!!! KIRK SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE AND XANDER LEGS TO BREAK A PIN!!! 

Stew-O: Xander starts getting much more furious before he quickly picks up Kirk and sends him to the ropes…. ‘LAST SEDATION’ !!!!! A POP UP POWERBOMB!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO, KIRK JUMPS OVER HIM! KIRK QUICKLY RUSHES DOWN TO THE ROPES AS FAST AS POSSIBLE…. HOPS UP TO THE ROPES AND ‘.50 CAL’ !!!! A SPRINGBOARD SUPERKICK!!!

Persephone: SIKES! A SUPERKICK CATCHING KIRK RIGHT IN THE MID-AIR!!!!!! Xander doesn’t waste any time as he heads down to his target and picks him up… A SPINNING BACKFIST TO XANDER FROM SOLOMON, SAVING HIS PARTNER FROM THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION!….

Stew-O: AND FOLLOWS BY A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Xander collapses to the canvas and Solomon shifts his focus back to Ryan…. PHENOMENAL FOREARM!!!!! A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM SMASH TAKING SOLOMON DOWN ONCE AGAIN! RYAN JUMPS DOWN OVER HIM AND THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEEEE!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: CLOSE CALL AGAIN! SOLOMON LIFTS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE MAT! 

( Viewers are quite excited and excited about this competition. Both teams are ABSOLUTELY exhausted from the long fight that is yet to end. Ryan & Xander and OBA slowly get back to their feet to keep fighting. Both team slowly come face-to-face each other in the middle of the ring… )

Persephone: HERE WE GO! KIRK AND XANDER! RYAN AND SOLOMON! BLOW AFTER BLOW AFTER BLOW AFTER BLOW AFTER BLOW!

Gavin Kirkland: You’re wrong, Seph. This is Banger… AFTER BANGER! AFTER BANGER! AFTER BANGER! AFTER BA- A BIG BOOT TO RYAN FROM SOLOMON! A SUPERKICK BY XANDER RIGHT ACROSS SOLOMON’S CHIN! A STIFF UPPERCUT BY KIRK TO XANDER….

Stew-O: KIRK AND XANDER HAVE THE SAME IDEA AS THEY KNOCK EACH OTHER OUT WITH A STIFF ELBOW SMASH! SOLOMON AIMS FOR A DISCUS ELBOW SMASH AT RYAN BUT RYAN DUCKS UNDER. A KNEE TO THE GUT BY RYAN, FOLLOWS UP WITH A DDT!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT SOLOMON ISN’T GOING DOWN! HE HOLDS IT ON… TURNS IT INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX! RYAN TAKES A SUPLEX AND LANDS TO THE GROUND…. SOLOMON POPS UP TO BOTH FEET WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON RYAN, FLAT HIM LIKE AN OLD TIRE! RYAN IS OUT AND SOLOMON GOES FOR A COVER!

ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: XANDER BARELY JUMPS IN TO BREAK A PIN! WOW!

Stew-O: Solomon starts shaking his head in both weariness and anger that OBA is yet to pick up a victory. Xander doesn’t look like he has the power to continue fighting, and Solomon is the only one who can get back to his feet now. Solomon starts going all the way up to the second rope, waiting for Ryan to return to both feet.

Solomon Stane (Off-Mic): Get up, little boy.

Gavin Kirkland: Ryan starts moving… AND SOLOMON JUMPS DOWN FOR ‘MISERY’S END’, A DIVING ELBOW DROP TO THE BACK OF RYAN’S HEAD!

Persephone: A SUPERKICK RIGHT IN THE MID AIR THIS TIME BY RYAN WILSON!… A HIGH KNEE TO SOLOMON’S JAW, TAKES HIM DOWN FOR GOOD WITH A DEVASTATING DISCUS LARIAT!

Stew-O: AND THAT ISN’T IT! RYAN… LOOK AT THAT! RYAN LIFTS 266 POUNDS MONSTER UP TO THE AIR IN A SUPLEX POSITION… DROPPING HIM TO COMPLETE ‘THE FOUR HIT COMBO’ !!!!!!!!! DONE AND DUSTED! RYAN HOOKS HIS LEG FOR A COVER THIS TIME!

ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: KIRK SAVES HIS TAG TEAM PARTNER AS HE JUMPS DOWN TO BREAK A PIN THIS TIME! NOW KIR-

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT WAIT WAIT! XANDER IS HERE! XANDER IS FULLY RECOVERED AND NOW HE PICKS KIRK TO BOTH FEET, SETS HIM UP…. ‘XANDER DRIV- 

Stew-O: KIRK FIGHTS HIS WAY OUT! KIRK TRIES TO LAND BEHIND HIM ON BOTH FEET… AND HE DOES. HE GRABS XANDER AND ATTEMPTS FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!… BUT XANDER DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN! XANDER WITH A BACK ELBOW!…. TURNS BACK AROUND WITH ‘OVERDOSE’ !!! A MASSIVE PALM STRIKE!!!!

Persephone: A POWERFUL HEADBUTT STOPS XANDER FROM HIS ACTION! KIRK PULLS XANDER IN…. ‘BRAINDEAD BUSTER’ !!!!! A BUTTERFLY BRAINBUSTER BY KIRK REDWOOD, SENDING THE HALL OF FAMER TO SLEEP!

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk starts looking around, noticing that Xander is out and his partner is alone. He quickly rolls down underneath the bottom rope to the apron of his team corner. 

Kirk Redwood (Off-Mic): Hey, hey! Tag me, tag me!

Stew-O: Solomon barely comes back to his feet…

( TAG! )

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HE MANAGES TO JUMP DOWN TO MAKE A TAG ANYWAY! Kirk rushes to the corner closest to him and eagerly awaits the end of the bout. Ryan starts coming back to his feet…

Stew-O: AND HE CHARGES DOWN WITH A SOMERSAULT INTO A SPEAR!!!! ‘PAROLE VIOLATION’ CUTTING RYAN IN HALF!

Persephone: DROPUKICKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! A DROPKICK CATCHES KIRK RIGHT IN THE MID-RUN! RYAN PUSHES HIMSELF OFF THE MAT AND PICKS KIRK UP…. 

Gavin Kirkland’ ‘MIC DROP’ !!!!! THAT’S IT! A SMALL PACKAGE DRIVE HITS! RYAN PROCEEDS WITH A PINFALL AND THAT SHOULD BE IT! SOLOMON TRIES TO GET BACK IN BUT XANDER PULLS HIS LEG, NOT LETTING HIM TO.

ONEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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THREEEEEEEE!!!!

(DING DING DING!)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners… the team of Xander Payne and Ryan Wilson! 

Gavin Kirkland: JAJSIDJDJLSOWOWUSUISJXUIDOSISIPSKDGCIDJDGSAKAHOALWHSOXKXKSLSJPSKSLSLSPSKSLSHWOQJIS MY FAOVURIRPCUICOXO COUP-

Stew-O: Breathe, bro, breathe. They both put in a good performance tonight and congrats Ryan Wilson and Xander Payne for winning the match.

Persephone: I know, right?! This is some good wrestling! We get closer to Rex! 😄😄

Stew-O: Uh… yeah.

( ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ by Mick Gordon hits as Xander rolls into the ring and joins Ryan to celebrate a victory with him. The referee raises their arms up to the air before leaving them doing their things. The final shot shows Solomon looks disappointed in himself then the show fades into a commercial break. )

( A commercial is shown for Fortnite’s My Hero Academy update featuring Xander Payne looking crazily hyping up to get a Deku skin in the game. It’s his favorite character, can’t blame. )

(The Christmas show returns and LC can be seen standing behind the podium.)

Lethal Consequences: If there’s one thing I can truly say about this place, it’s that EAW has always been known for shocking moments. I could spend an entire hour or more at this podium, reminiscing about some of the more memorable ones that have opened over the years. We got 15 years of history to go over, after all. I’ll spare you the trip down memory lane because this year’s nominees for ‘Shocking Moment of the Year’ deserve to stand on their own. So with that being said, here they are!

(A video package plays that shows all of the shocking moments that have been nominated this year:

• The referee saying ‘fuck it’ during the Empress of Elite finals and letting Bethany and Miku do whatever they wanted to one another – King of Elite: 02.05.2022
• Jay Jerry Johnson tries to shove an electric eel in ARIA’s mouth during the Electric Eel Deathmatch – Shock Value: 03.05.2022
• Drake King pulls Minerva out of the ring causing a double countout in the Gold Rush Tournament finals – Grand Rampage: 05.07.2022
• Hikari Kanno betrays her former tag team partner Miku Sakai – Grand Rampage: 05.08.2022
• Mr. DEDEDE announces Disney’s partnership with EAW – Pain for Pride XV: 6.24.2022
• Myles proposes to Minerva following the EAW Championship match – Pain for Pride XV: 6.24.2022
• Harper Lee cashes in her Iconic Cup on Andrea Valentine one week after winning it – EAW Draft: 7.2.2022
• SOSA Henderson attacks and turns on his old partner to become a member of Soul Food Sunday – Territorial Invasion: 9.18.2022

Once the video ends, the camera goes back to LC.)

Lethal Consequences: And the winner is… someone who’s no stranger to shock and awe… MR. DEDEDE!!!!

(This sends the crowd into a frenzy as “Range Brothers” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar begins to play. Instead of the usual entrance video playing for the Hall of Famer, a video showing a recent family vacation to Tokyo Disney Resort begins to roll. It shows DEDEDE, his beautiful wife and EAW megastar, Kassidy Heart, and their small twin daughters walking around the park, meeting Disney characters and princesses, and doing all the things people do on Disney vacations. After a few seconds, Mr. DEDEDE, wearing a pair of Mickey Mouse ears, walks out on the stage but he’s not alone. His two twin daughters, Emogen and Jessamyn, are with him. Emogen is dressed as Princess Elsa, and she seems to enjoy the crowd. She waves just a little royal in training and tugs at DEDEDE’s hand. Jessamyn appears to be a little more shy, and she is being held by her father. She’s dressed as Belle and buries her face in DEDEDE’s shoulder.)

(Mr. DEDEDE takes his time heading to the podium, smiling like the cat that ate the canary, with a hint of smugness behind it. After being greeted by LC, DEDEDE hoists Emogen up and sits her on the podium and she immediately grabs for his trophy and attempts to stick it in her mouth. The crowd chuckles at this as DEDEDE takes it from her, but Emogen just grabs for the microphone instead.)

Emogen Adams: DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! DADDDDDDDDDDDDDY!!!

Mr. DEDEDE: Cute, aren’t they?

(The crowd, of course, agrees.)

Mr. DEDEDE: I wish I could feign surprise over winning this, but I expected it. Elite Answers Wrestling joining forces with the Walt Disney Corporation is the biggest merger in both sports and entertainment history. Humble brag, obviously, because I pretty much orchestrated the entire idea myself. It wasn’t that long ago that I can remember sitting at home with my beautiful wife, oldest daughter and son, while these two princesses slept quietly in their bassinets. Lily and Justin had coerced Kassidy into re-watching the Marvel franchise with them since she had never seen it before and I joined them for a couple of the films. The success of Marvel goes without saying and brought an entirely new audience to Disney, much like Star Wars has done. Naturally, I couldn’t help but wonder what other avenues Disney was willing to explore that would continue helping them grow. Needless to say, an idea had started to form.

(DEDEDE paused for a moment to shift Jessamyn to his other hip. Emogen began tugging at her sister’s leg and being a general nuisance, but DEDEDE just smiled down at her. He was clearly a proud father.)

Mr. DEDEDE: I made the necessary calls to get the right people involved and after months of negotiations, a final deal was struck. There was never going to be a better time than Pain for Pride to make such an Earth shattering announcement and things have gone very well. Disney has brought a fresh perspective to our product and has helped mold it into an entertainment juggernaut that can be enjoyed by people of all genders, races, and religions. I know we have toed the line of what’s acceptable and what’s not, but the numbers don’t lie. Viewership is up. Attendance is up. People are taking advantage of the fact we no longer have to live in fear of being destroyed by a government manufactured disease like COVID-19. The infusion of EAW into Disney has garnered more subscribers to Disney Plus than ever before and when we announced that we plan to conduct a weekend of shows aboard the ‘Disney Wish’ and take to the seas, the available cabins sold out in seconds. To say that I’m pleased would be an understatement. I’ve been able to spend most of my time on the golf course and just being a dad. I expect big things as we head into 2023 underneath the Disney banner and make our way to Nashville for Pain for Pride. I’m happy to accept this award, as well as the award for ‘Most Extreme Moment’. While we may no longer condone actions such as attempting to give someone a lobotomy inside the ring, I have zero shame in taking something that celebrates that moment and adding it to my trophy case. Mele Kalikimaka, everyone, and have a Happy New Year.

(Mr. DEDEDE’s music begins to blast and the fans shoot to their feet to cheer. DEDEDE waves to the crowd before scooping up Emogen and taking his leave.)

(The Christmas Show fades to break.)

(The graphic appears for the next match.)

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(The camera returns to the ring where ring announcer Bella Braxton is standing in the center of the ring, ready to announce the next match of the evening.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This contest has a 20 MINUTE TIME LIMIT and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(Immediately after the crowd’s chant, “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart starts to play as Harper Lee enters the arena. She is immediately met with loud boos from the crowd, but Harper doesn’t care as she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! From Charlotte, North Carolina! Weighing in at 118 pounds! Here is “CAPTAIN” HARPER LEE!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh. I am excited for this match. Two of the toughest ladies in EAW are about to go one on one and they are both from SHOWDOWN! This is gonna be great. Here comes the former Universal Women’s Champion Harper Lee ready for action and she is more than ready for this match.

Persephone: Yes. Great. It’s always a joy to see Harper Lee. She just lights up a room doesn’t she? Wait. This is an FPV match. Why in the world did Bella Braxton announce that there is a time limit? 

Gavin Kirkland: Because they are from Showdown and on Showdown, WE WRESTLE! It doesn’t matter where we are at, we still follow the same codes and ethics that makes the Showdown brand what it is today.

Persephone: A breeding ground for rebellion? Since we are on the topic of it, can we just make the match a five minute time limit? I mean we don’t want to have these two overstay their welcomes.

Stew-O: Alright. Harper Lee and her opponent tonight, Holly Arrow, have been at each other’s throats for a while now. They both had a shot to be Donovan Duke’s challenger at King of Elite, but they both went home empty handed. These two have been wanting to fight and now they get their chance. Harper Lee is about to enter the ring and we will have the introduction of her opponent coming up.

(Harper enters the ring and takes her corner as her entrance music goes off. Seconds later we hear “Backlight” by Ado start playing throughout the building as Holly Arrow enters the arena to amazing cheers from the crowd. Holly has a smile but also a look of determination on her face as she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! Making her way to the ring! Residing in Atherton, California! Weighing 149 pounds! Here is “THE FINAL GIRL” HOLLY ARROW!

Persephone: Oh goody. Holly’s here. Come on, everybody. Let’s cheer and sing for Holly. Atherton, California huh? Guess her and Jake Smith are living together or something. Oh how sweet. I heard Jake tried to leave, but Holly took his shoes and he can’t reach the doorknob now. 

Stew-O: Will you stop? Ever since returning months ago, Holly Arrow has made great strides in her career in the hopes of winning her first championship in EAW. It’s only a matter of time before she finds that success. Tonight, she is trying to end this little rivalry she has with Harper Lee.

Gavin Kirkland: These two faced off at Territorial Invasion a few months ago with Harper Lee coming out victorious, but tonight Holly looks to even the score as well as knock a few of Harper’s teeth out. This is going to be a fight and who will win. You better believe we’re about to find out.

(Holly enters the ring and storms right over to Harper Lee, but the referee stands in between the competitors before a fight can break out. Holly slowly backs into an opposite corner as her entrance music fades off. As soon as the ref believes that there won’t be a sudden brawl, they check both competitors before calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: Here we go! This match is underway! THESE LADIES ARE NOT GOING TO WAIT TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! HOLLY AND HARPER ARE ALREADY SLUGGING IT OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: If you have been tuning into Showdown, you would know that this little rivalry has reached a boiling point. They are just trying to punch each other’s lights out. The referee is trying to get these two to open up the hands.

Stew-O: I would agree with you, Gavin. These women want to hurt each other in the very VERY worst way. This has been brewing for a very long time. Back at Territorial Invasion, Harper defeated Holly with the Universal Women’s Title on the line. Road to Redemption was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Persephone: That’s because these competitors lost to the future National Elite Champion. My girl Veena Adams. These two wish they could be as successful and awesome as her, but we know it will never happen no matter how hard they fight.

Stew-O: Unbiased as ever, but HARPER WITH A THUMB TO THE EYE! CHEAP SHOT BY HARPER TO GET THE ADVANTAGE! Holly staggered back as Harper Lee grabbed a handful of Holly’s hair and drags her over to the turnbuckle.

Gavin Kirkland: Harper still has a handful of Holly’s hair AND HARPER JUST BASHES HOLLY’S HEAD INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! t

Persephone: She needs to stop that. She could really hurt her. Regardless, Harper smashes Holly’s head a few more times in the turnbuckle before throwing her back first into the corner. Is there any way we can get Rex out here already? I have missed him so much.

Stew-O: Oh will you stop? Geez. Even Disney can’t extinguish the obsession you have with Rex McAllister. Anyways, Harper with full advantage right now and SHE IS CHOKING HOLLY WITH HER FOOT! The referee is right there admonishing Harper with the illegal choke. 

Referee: LET HER OUT OF THE CORNER, HARPER! LET HER GO! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI–

Gavin Kirkland: Harper finally lets her go at four or she would have been disqualified. The last thing Harper wants to do is give Holly a victory in any form. Now Harper has Holly’s hair again AND IS SMASHING THE BACK OF HOLLY’S HEAD INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Stew-O: The referee is once again admonishing Harper Lee for the illegal moves and starts the count again to get Harper to break the hold.

Persephone: Harper breaks the hold again at four. Good for her, but she does mouth off something to the referee about minding their own business, but she is giving Holly a chance to recover which will keep this already glorious match continuing.

Stew-O: Harper turns back around to Holly WHO JUST THREW A PALM STRIKE RIGHT INTO HARPER’S THROAT! WHAT A SHOT BY HOLLY! HARPER HOLDING HER THROAT AND COUGHING IN PAIN!

Gavin Kirkland: Holly does not look happy as she follows up the palm strike with a clothesline that takes Harper off her feet, but it wasn’t for long as Harper is right back to her feet almost immediately.

Persephone: Now Holly is throwing repeated kicks into Harper’s midsection. Harper doubled over in pain as Holly locks Harper’s head and takes her down with a snap suplex. What powerful moves that could easily finish this match.

Stew-O: You know that it’s all build up, Persephone, so stop complaining. Holly delivers a few boots for good measure before she drags Harper over to the corner. Holly now works her way up to the second rope.

Gavin Kirkland: The last thing that Harper wants to do is give Holly a chance to fly and that’s exactly what’s happening. Holly gets positioned on the second rope BEFORE SHE JUMPS AND HITS A LEG DROP ACROSS HARPER’S THROAT!

Stew-O: WHAT A LEG DROP FROM THE SECOND ROPE BY HOLLY ARROW! Harper is holding her throat yet again as Holly rolls her onto her back and hooks the leg for the cover!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOO!!

TTHHHHHRRRRRR—-

Persephone: HARPER KICKS OUT! I mean yay! This amazing match gets to continue after that very powerful move. Now Holly has mounted Harper and she is just throwing fists into the side of Harper’s head.

Stew-O: Closed fists yet again and the referee is once again admonishing one of these competitors to open the hands. The referee is gonna be in for a long night at this rate and with these two.

Gavin Kirkland: Maybe we should have made this a no disqualification match, but there’s always next time. If there is a next time for these two. Either way, Holly opens the fist and brings Harper back to her feet. 

Persephone: Harper Lee was whipped into the ropes, but she hooks her arm around the top rope and stops herself. Holly sees that and runs to Harper, BUT HARPER BACKDROPS HOLLY OVER THE TOP ROPE! Hard to believe that Holly didn’t see that one coming.

Stew-O: But Holly managed to catch herself on the apron and stop herself from hitting the floor. Harper turns around AND IS MET WITH A RIGHT HAND FROM HOLLY! Harper staggered again as Holly gets Harper in a front facelock.

Gavin Kirkland: HOLLY LIFTS HARPER UP AND IS TRYING TO SUPLEX HER OUT OF THE RING, BUT HARPER KICKS HER FEET AND CHANGES THE MOMENTUM! HARPER LANDS SAFELY BACK ON THE APRON!

Stew-O: Harper gets free and grabs Holly head and RUNS FULL SPEED TO THE CORNER AND SMASHES HOLLY’S FACE INTO THE RINGPOST! SOMEHOW HOLLY IS STILL STANDING ON THE APRON!

Persephone: It’s because of all the tenacity that these Elitists show every time they wrestle. I can’t describe how much I love it so. So… do you guys really need me out here? I mean Rexy is right backstage and–

Stew-O: YOU STAY HERE! Now back to the match. Holly held onto the top rope for dear life as Harper hit the opposite side ropes. HARPER RUNNING FULL SPEED AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK THAT SENDS HOLLY FLYING OFF THE APRON AND LANDING FACE FIRST ON OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Persephone: OH HERE WE GO! THIS STUFF AGAIN! HOW ABOUT YOU TWO WATCH IT!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper now steps onto the ring apron as Holly managed to stay on her feet after hitting the announce table. Holly staggers over unknowingly into Harper’s path–

Stew-O: HARPER LEE WITH A CROSSBODY OFF THE RING APRON TAKING HOLLY DOWN! THE BACK OF HOLLY’S HEAD HITS THE FLOOR HARD! WHAT A MOVE BY THE FORMER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!

Persephone: If those moves were so amazing, she would still be the Universal Women’s Champion. Just saying, but that’s just my opinion. But Harper is back to her feet. Yay us, but the referee is starting the count and I hope that they count a little faster.

Gavin Kirkland: Still as friendly as ever, but Harper brings Holly back to her feet and HARPER JUST WHIPS HOLLY BACK FIRST INTO THE RING BARRICADE! HARPER QUICKLY FOLLOWS UP WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT!

Stew-O: It’s safe to say that Harper has had Holly on the ropes in this match as the referee reaches seven on the count. Harper grabs Holly’s hair yet again as they walk back over to the ring. HARPER SMASHES HOLLY’S FACE ON THE RING APRON BEFORE ROLLING HER BACK INTO THE RING!

Persephone: Of course Harper quickly follows her back into the ring as Holly slowly gets back to her feet. She doesn’t realize that Harper is right behind her. Maybe she should or this match will be over. 

Stew-O: Maybe, but Harper comes behind and locks Holly’s waist BEFORE LIFTING HER UP IN THE AIR AND DROPPING HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! HOLLY’S HEAD CRACKS THE RING AGAIN AS HARPER BRIDGES UP FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE–

Gavin Kirkland: HOLLY GETS THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE! These two are going to do absolutely anything that they can to make sure that they come out victorious. 

Stew-O: Holly is on her stomach as Harper sits on Holly’s back AND HARPER IS JUST PUNCHING THE CRAP OUT OF THE BACK OF HOLLY’S HEAD! THOSE ARE JUST STRAIGHT PUNCHES TO THE BASE OF THE SKULL!

Persephone: Once again the referee is right there to make sure that Harper opens up those fists. Maybe this match should’ve been held in a different environment. Like an institution of some sorts.

Stew-O: No, Persephone. But you are right about the referee once again counting against Harper Lee. The referee is being pushed to their limits in this match because of how badly these two wanna hurt each other.

Gavin Kirkland: Right now it looks like Harper is doing all the hurting while Holly has been virtually dominated in this match. Harper once again brings Holly back to her feet and locks her head. HARPER LOOKING FOR A SUPLEX–

Stew-O: HOLLY LANDED ON HER FEET BEHIND HARPER! HOLLY GRABS HARPER’S NECK AND COUNTERS WITH A MODIFIED NECKBREAKER! WHAT A CREATIVE COUNTER BY HOLLY ARROW!

Persephone: Of course she finds a way to counter in order to keep this glorious match going on even longer. It warms my heart seeing these competitive matches go as long as they can. These matches are so great.

Stew-O: Both ladies are slowly making it back to their feet, but Harper is back up first and Holly quickly follows. Harper throws a right hand, BUT HOLLY BLOCKS IT AND COUNTERS WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! 

Gavin Kirkland: Harper tries to throw another forearm, but Holly blocks and throws another forearm sending Harper back. Holly with another and another forearm sending Harper leaning onto the ropes. 

Stew-O: Holly whips Harper over to the other side, BUT HARPER REVERSES AND HOLLY GOES FOR THE RIDE! Holly hits the ropes as Harper puts her head down, BUT HOLLY STOPS AND KICKS HARPER RIGHT IN THE FACE!

Persephone: Harper Lee was flung back and she looked stunned. She holds her jaw because she might have had some teeth loosened or knocked out and I hope she does. But she doesn’t get a chance to check.

Stew-O: Holly locks Harper’s head and lifts her up BEFORE PLANTING HARPER WITH AN IMPALER STYLE DDT! HARPER’S HEAD SPIKED INTO THE MAT AS HOLLY ROLLS HER OVER FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE GETS THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE! THAT’S WHY THESE TWO TOUGH COMPETITORS ARE ON SHOWDOWN AND THAT’S BECAUSE THEY WRESTLE AND ARE SOME OF THE BEST WRESTLERS IN EAW TODAY!

Stew-O: Gavin, you need to breathe before you pass out.

Persephone: Then let him keep going. Better yet. Have him keep going and then we bring Rex McAllister to take his place on commentary.

Stew-O: He’s competing tonight.

Persephone: So what’s your point? How about I leave and be Rex’s manager for this match. 

Gavin Kirkland: You’re just jealous that Showdown has all the awesome WRESTLERS!

Persephone: But they’re stuck on the same show as you, so who is the real winner here?

Stew-O: WILL YOU TWO SHUT UP FOR A SECOND? WE HAVE A MATCH GOING ON! Right now, Holly rolls Harper onto her stomach AND SHE IS JUST FIRING THOSE UPPERCUT STYLE SHOTS IN HARPER’S FACE!

Gavin Kirkland: It’s only fair. Harper did it first and now it’s Holly’s turn to play this game. Unfortunately for Harper, Holly’s shots are all legal. They won’t win her the match, but she can have fun beating the crap out of Harper.

Stew-O: Funny you say that because Holly gets off Harper and brings her back to her feet. HOLLY JUST GRABBED TWO HANDFULS OF HARPER’S HAIR AND FLINGS HER TO THE CORNER LIKE A FRISBEE!

Persephone: COME ON! THAT SHOULD BE A DISQUALIFICATION! END THIS MATCH! It’s been… alright, I guess. But they have had their fun. Let’s get backstage to Rex McAllister. HURRY! REX MCALLISTER! NOW! 

Stew-O: You need help with your addiction to Rex, but Holly did that because turnabout is fair play. Harper has been doing that most of the match and now it’s time for Harper to know how it feels to be bounced around the ring by her hair.

Persephone: I guess we will see what color the roots are of Harper’s. That would make my week. But we won’t find out right now as Harper has pulled herself back to her feet in the corner. 

Gavin Kirkland: Harper is on her feet in the corner, BUT HERE COMES HOLLY AT FULL SPEED AND SHE CATCHES HARPER IN THE CORNER WITH THAT RUNNING HIP ATTACK! That shot sends Harper into a sitting position in the corner. 

Stew-O: Holly backs up and runs full speed back into the corner AND HOLLY DELIVERS A BASEMENT DROPKICK RIGHT INTO HARPER’S FACE! THAT WAS ALL BOOT IN HARPER’S FACE!

Persephone: That type of shot could break Harper’s jaw the way it hit. That could end the match right here. Harper looks more dazed than usual as Holly drags her out of the corner and goes for the cover!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!

Stew-O: HARPER KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE! OH WHAT A NEAR FALL! Such a great match we are watching right now from these two determined and tough as nails competitors.

Gavin Kirkland: That’s what makes these matches so awesome to watch. This match continues on as Holly picks up Harper AND SLAMS BACK DOWN TO THE MAT! Holly Arrow now looks to fly again.

Stew-O: This time Holly climbs all the way up to the top rope. High rent district for Holly Arrow as she finds her balance on the top turnbuckle. HOLLY JUMPS AND LOOKS FOR THAT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP—

Persephone: HAHA! HOLLY MISSED! I mean.. OH NO! HOLLY MISSED! Harper rolled away at the last second and Holly found nothing but the ring. She might have tweaked her ankle on the landing. Hunched over, she looks more like Jake Smith’s height now. Too bad she doesn’t have a man as tall as Rex McAllister.

Stew-O: Rex is still married, Persephone. So you don’t have one either.

Persephone: Say that again. I dare you. 2023 will be the year that I become Persephone McAllister. You won’t be invited to the wedding.

Gavin Kirkland: While Persephone hires a lawyer for another restraining order case, Harper has now climbed onto the second rope and is waiting for Holly Arrow to turn around.

Stew-O: Slowly Holly turns unsuspecting as HARPER JUMPS FROM THE SECOND ROPE! SHE GRABS HOLLY NECK AND SPINS HER RIGHT INTO A TORNADO DDT! HOLLY SPIKED ON HER HEAD AS HARPER GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!

Persephone: HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT AGAIN! If it was a Rex McAllister tornado DDT then we would be hearing the bell ring. Gosh why can’t this be Rex McAllister’s match instead of these two bit—

Stew-O: Is your love for Rex McAllister causing you to forget that we are associated with Disney now.

Persephone: No. I am just imagining me being a Princess marrying my Prince Charming and living happy ever after with none of you around. 

Gavin Kirkland: I think I am going to puke hearing that, but I’ll pull through by calling this amazing match between two great wrestlers. Holly is still down and Harper drags her back into the corner.

Stew-O: Holly’s not moving and Harper now goes to the top rope this time. Will Harper have better luck on the top rope than Holly? We’re about to find out as HARPER JUMPS FROM THE TOP ROPE–

Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE WITH THE DIVING SENTON FROM THE TOP ROPE! HARPER LANDS HARD ON HOLLY’S CHEST AND KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF HER! Holly isn’t moving as Harper quickly scrambles into the cover. Will this be enough?

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!

THHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!

Persephone: HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT AGAIN! REXY!!!! If you are listening, this match will be over soon and we will be closer to your match. I am counting the moments. 

Stew-O: Good grief. Can we turn the air conditioner up in here for Peresephone? But Holly is still not moving after the diving senton. Harper now takes the time to bring Holly back to her feet. 

Gavin Kirkland: Harper tries to whip Holly into the ropes, BUT HOLLY REVERSES AND SENDS HARPER INTO THE CORNER! Harper lands and HOLLY RUNS AT FULL SPEED, BUT HARPER JUMPS UP! 

Stew-O: THIS ISN’T GOOD! HARPER IS SITTING ON HOLLY’S BACK AND HAS HER LEGS WRAPPED AROUND HOLLY’S WAIST! HARPER LEE IS SETTING UP FOR THE RUMBLING! SUNSET FLIP BOMB ON THE WAY–

Persephone: HOLLY HELD ONTO THE ROPES AND HARPER LEE GOES CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT! What a sight that was. No wonder they lost to Veena. Anyways, Holly uses the bottom rope to jump up–

Stew-O: MODIFIED SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK INTO HARPER LEE’S FACE! WHAT A SHOT BY HOLLY ARROW AS SHE PULLS HARPER OUT OF THE CORNER BY THE LEGS AND FLIPS FORWARD! JACKKNIFE ROLL UP FOR THE WIN!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!

Gavin Kirkland: HARPER GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND BREAKS THE COVER! HOLLY LANDS ON HARPER AS HARPER WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND HOLLY–

Stew-O: HARPER LEE BRIDGES UP! WHAT POWER BY HARPER LEE AS THEY BOTH GET BACK TO THEIR FEET!

Persephone: Rex could do it better and by himself.

Stew-O: That’s enough from you. But Harper and Holly roll through as Holly now has her head down as Harper lifts Holly in the air. HOLY CRAP A SITOUT POWERBOMB BY HARPER LEE–

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HOLLY FLIPPED BACK ON HER OWN AT THE LAST SECOND AND HOLLY LANDS ON HER FEET! WHAT AWARENESS BY HOLLY ARROW! 

Stew-O: Now both women are standing and LOOK AT THEIR EYES! HOLLY AND HARPER ARE JUST GLARING DAGGERS INTO EACH OTHER! These two have been doing whatever they could to win this match, but have not been able to put the other aware.

Persephone: Not surprising. Not all these ladies around here can be as awesome and as successful as Veena Adams… or the future Mrs. McAllister. Rexy, I’m wearing white to our wedding.

Gavin Kirkland: Look at you lying before your pretend wedding.

Persephone: Go back to Showdown. I am so sick of you and hearing you talk so negatively about our wedding. Nobody will stop me from marrying the love of my life.

Gavin Kirkland: Except maybe the law… and his wife.

Persephone: I HATE YOU!

Stew-O: Here we go again! I work with such children. Anyways, as these two in the ring are glaring at each other. THE FISTS ARE FLYING AGAIN! THEY ARE NOT WRESTLING RIGHT NOW! THEY ARE JUST BRAWLING IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: THEY ARE BOTH JUST HAULING OFF AND HITTING EACH OTHER IN THE FACE! I think the referee has all but given up on these two opening the fists up.

Stew-O: HARPER WITH A THUMB TO THE EYE YET AGAIN AND THAT STOPS HOLLY RIGHT IN HER TRACKS! HARPER WAITS FOR HOLLY TO TURN BACK AROUND–

Gavin Kirkland: HARPER WENT FOR THE “DRAGON FIST” OUT OF NOWHERE, BUT HOLLY SOMEHOW SAW IT COMING AND GOT OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! 

Stew-O: Holly used a cartwheel to avoid the punch, BUT SHE CATCHES HARPER BEHIND THE EAR WITH A CARTWHEEL PELE KICK! HARPER IS STILL STANDING!

Persephone: You got to give it to them. They don’t know when to quit. Even if they should have quit a long time ago. But I guess I am going to be forced to suffer by watching these matches until Rex finally comes out.

Gavin Kirkland: Holly kicks Harper in the gut and doubles her over. Holly takes her up and BRINGS HER DOWN WITH “THE BALLAD OF FALLEN ANGELS”. THE TIGER DRIVER ‘98 BY HOLLY ARROW AS HARPER LANDS HARD! HARPER IS DOWN AND HOLLY GOES FOR THE COVER! THIS COULD BE ENOUGH!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOO!

THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!

Stew-O: SHE GOT THE SHOULDER UP! HARPER GOT THE SHOULDER UP! THIS MATCH CONTINUES! WHAT FIRE AND DESIRE BY THESE TWO COMPETITORS HERE TONIGHT!

Gavin Kirkland: Holly is once again waiting for Harper to get back to her feet. She is calling for it and she hopes to end this match once and for all. SOMEHOW HARPER MANAGES TO MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET, BUT HOLLY IS READY–

Persephone: Holly was trying for the Burning Hammer that she calls the “Player Hater’s Degree”, BUT HARPER SOMEHOW DUCKS IT! Harper is behind Holly and she grabs onto Holly’s shoulders–

Stew-O: HOUSE OF BALLOONS! HOUSE OF BALLOONS BY HARPER LEE! HARPER GOT ALL OF THAT BACKSTABBER! THE FORCE OF THE MOVE SENDS HOLLY RIGHT INTO THE ROPES!

Gavin Kirkland: This might be all she wrote. All Harper has to do is get Holly away from the ropes and this match is hers. Harper is about ten seconds away from ending this rivalry. 

Stew-O: Harper pulls Holly away from the ropes and rolls her over to go for what will no doubt be the end. HARPER LEE IS ABOUT TO WIN THIS MATCH! WAIT! WHAT IS THE REFEREE DOING?

Referee: THAT’S IT! THIS IS OVER! RING THE BELL!

Stew-O: WAIT! WHAT? WHY DID THE REF CALL FOR THE BELL? DID HARPER GET DISQUALIFIED OR SOMETHING?

(DING! DING! DING!)

(The bell has rung and Harper is caught a little off guard about the abrupt ending. Harper is not doubt frustrated because was only a few seconds away from winning the match. Bella Braxton is talking with the referee before she makes her final announcement.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen. I have just been informed by the referee that the twenty minute time limit has EXPIRED! Therefore, this match has been ruled a TIME LIMIT DRAW!

(Harper is stunned at the announcement as the crowd boos Bella’s announcement. They were all so into this match that they are NOT happy that it ended with time expiration.)

Stew-O: That explains why the referee called for the bell. Well that’s a little anticlimactic don’t you think. We were witnessing an amazing matchup between Holly and Harper that looked like Harper Lee was about to finish off Holly, but the bell rang and Harper did not look pleased about that.

Persephone: Harper Lee looking mad about something not going her way? Never!  She is a level head person who would never throw a temper tantrum like a little kid. This is such a shame. We were watching an amazing match between two solid competitors. Now we will never see how this great match will end.

Gavin Kirkland: You know. The more I hear you talk, the more I kind of enjoy listening to you because I know talking like this is eating away at your soul.

Persephone: SHUT UP GAVIN! NOBODY LIKES YOU!

Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol: That wasn’t nice, but it was funny. Holly and Harper certainly brought it in this match and it could have gone either way. That’s exactly what you will see with the competitors of SHOWDOW…. WAIT A SECOND!

(Harper walks over to the referee and gets right in their face. She is just letting the referee have it.)

Stew-O: Listen to Harper Lee! She is tearing the referee up one side and down the other. She thought she had won the match and could have easily got the three count. She is letting her anger out on what she considers an irresponsible referee not doing their job.

Harper Lee: (off-mic) WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT TIME RAN OUT! YOU HAD PLENTY OF ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THAT COUNT! THAT IS BULL! I CAN’T BELIEVE THE INCOMPETENCE GOING ON WITH THE REFEREES! I SHOULD JUS–

(Harper gets cut off by Holly Arrow, who just made it back to her feet. Holly turns Harper around and gets right into her face.)

Gavin Kirkland: Look at what we have going on right now. Holly was taken out by the House of Balloons by Harper Lee and now that she’s back up and she is angry. 

Stew-O: Look at their eyes. They want to fight again! I say let’s go into overtime and let’s decide a winner. Now the referee is in the middle of this trying to prevent them from fighting even more.

Crowd: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!

Persephone: For once, I agree with the crowd. Let these two just beat each other until we have a winner or in the best case, no winner. 

Gavin Kirkland: You are so negative sometimes. Along with the fans, I would agree with the idea of letting them fight a little longer. Let’s get a definitive winner.

(The angered glares on Holly and Harper’s face turn into looks of understanding. Smiles slowly start to creep onto both of their faces.)

Stew-O: What the heck is going on here? First they looked like they wanted to kill each other. Now they’re… smiling at each other. This is getting weird. 

Persephone: I mean after such a hard fought match ended so abruptly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they both quit in embarrassment. I mean I would if I lost to the best female in EAW, Veena Adams. 

(After a moment of smiling, they each extend a hand… AND THEY SHAKE HANDS!)

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT DID WE JUST SEE?! HOLLY AND HARPER ARE SHAKING HANDS? I THOUGHT THESE TWO HATED EACH OTHER?

Stew-O: This is an interesting development. I mean look at the crowd. They are stunned and silent. Anyways, It’s always nice to see hatchets get buried. 

Persephone: Not all the time. 

Stew-O: But it looks like Harper and Holly have reached some level of understanding. 

(The two ladies release the handshake and do a small high five before exiting the ring.)

Gavin Kirkland: I guess we can call that a Christmas miracle. You have to wonder if there is some sort of alignment brewing between these two after all we just witnessed. We’ll see this build up on Showdown. 

(The final shot shows Harper and Holly walking side by side in seemingly solidarity up the entrance ramp as the crowd is still shocked as the camera cuts elsewhere.)

(The camera pans back to the podium where Lethal Consequences stands ready to announce the next award.)

Lethal Consequences: Alright…. Alright. Up next we have the nominees for Tag Team of the Year in 2022. The nominees are…..

(A video montage of all the nominees…)

– The Haircare Kings

– The Golden Guns

– Off-Brand Amphetamines

– The Prescription

– Soul Food Sunday

– Ice Aces

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequence: Looks like we have a pair of award winners here and it is time to announce the Tag Team of the Year for 2022. These two individuals also won separate awards so I’m just going to bundle them all up here into one nice Christmas package. This tag team burst on to the scene when the new Season 16 started, and they wasted absolutely no time in capturing the EAW Unified Tag Team Championships. Although they lost the titles at Road to Redemption last week, there is no denying these two deserved this award and will look to be champions again someday. They tore the house down in the division, two women that whether singles or as pairs have proven to be at the very top of their game, one of them I had the pleasure of sharing the ring with at Midsummer Massacre 2020 in a Fatal Four-Way. Let me introduce to you right now, the EAW 2022 Tag Team of the year….. DR. BETHANY BLUE and SHERIDAN MULLER….. THE PRESCRIPTION!

(The crowd explodes in cheers, some boos as “Enemy” by Sevendust starts to play. Sheridan Muller walks out; Dr. Bethany Blue isn’t that far behind. Sheridan is in her wrestling gear as she has a match with Sienna Jade later tonight, the Good Doctor is dressed to kill. Sheridan walks up to the stage, Bethany behind her as she Lethal Consequences gives the award to Sheridan. Bethany stands to the side as she takes the mic.)

Sheridan Muller: Wow…. Thank you. It has been a very tough week for The Prescription since losing the Unified Tag Team Championships last week, but that doesn’t take away from what we did in the division. When Bethany and I first faced off, there was a respect that formed between us. It only made sense after Pain for Pride to form this union and quickly go after the Unified Tag Team titles, wasting absolutely no time in winning them. Since then, we formed a bond and some may take that into question right now after what has happened and what has been said lately, but we are sisters, we have our disagreements and in the end, no matter what happens tonight, The Prescription and especially who Bethany and I are will live on! Thank you so much for this award!

(Sheridan turns to Bethany who walks up to the mic, she doesn’t seem her usual self, but looks out to the crowd in Hawaii and smiles.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: First and foremost, It is great to be in Hawaii!

(The crowd erupts in cheers)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Going up against some great tag teams like the Haircare Kings, Ice Aces, Off-Brand Amphetamines and even the current tag champions, Soul Food Sunday, this is pretty special. It is a shame that we never had the chance to defend the tag team titles on American soil, but coming off a great World Tour, it was something that we will never forget. Winning the tag titles were so important to both our careers. It was an itch that I had to scratch and of course, it was a moment where we came together and in a short amount of time became the best tag team in 2022. I was up on this podium last year when I won the “Next Up in 2022”, and I had promised that Dr. Bethany Blue was going to make things special. I may not have won a World Title yet… but in 2023, sky’s the limit and when it came to the Unified Tag Team Championships and what we did for the division? Let’s just say it was an honor and Soul Food Sunday has some pretty big shoes to fill. Thank you for this!

(The crowd claps in appreciation when Lethal Consequences takes the mic.)

Lethal Consequences: We have two more awards to represent you ladies, both individual accomplishments.

(Bethany and Sheridan both look intrigued.)

Lethal Consequences: First off it is the Comeback Of the Year…. The nominees are!

(A video montage of the nominees.)

– Sheridan Muller

– Madison Kaline

– Bronson Daniels

– Sienna Jade

 (The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: And while there were some great memorable comebacks thanks to #EAW15! The winner….. SHERIDAN MULLER!

(The fans again cheer as she smiles and nods, Lethal Consequences hands her the award as Sheridan takes it. Bethany looks on as she addresses the crowd.)

Sheridan Muller: Considering all the returns that we had this past year, it is rewarding to be picked the best since many didn’t expect to see me back here after my exit five years ago. It was a decision that wasn’t hard to make, the chance to come back and write a new chapter in my career, being able to have so many five star classics with such stellar Elitists including two with my own tag team partner, has really invigorated me. I couldn’t have written this any better. I plan to be here for a very long time, and I want to thank the EAW Universe choosing me out of all the great names who came back to the EAW this past year.

(She holds up the award as Lethal Consequences steps back on the podium, Sheridan looks at Bethany who nods after clapping.)

Lethal Consequences: Next is the Female Elitists Match of the Year! There were some good ones and here are the nominees!

(The video montage starts to play to show the nominees.)

– Dr. Bethany Blue vs. Holly Arrow – Showdown: 01.08.2022

– Ms. Extreme vs. Andrea Valentine – King of Elite: 02.05.2022

– Dr. Bethany Blue vs. Miku Sakai – King of Elite 02.05.2022

– Kendra Shamez vs. Cleopatra – Shock Value 03.05.2022

– Dr. Bethany Blue vs. Sheridan Müller – Reckless Wiring 03.20.2022

– Andrea Valentine vs. Kassidy Heart – Pain for Pride XV: 06.25.2022

– Sienna Jade vs. Harper Lee – Justified Reckoning – 10.22.2022

– Kassidy Heart vs. Sienna Jade vs. Sheridan Muller vs. Madison Kaline vs Astraea Jordan vs    Amber Keys – Battle of Egypt: 5.21.2022

– Dr.Bethany Blue vs. Sheridan Müller – Wicked Games 11.05.2022

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: There were some stellar matches, but it says a lot when the winner was nominated in FOUR of these matches….. and so, the winner is…. DR. BETHANY BLUE VS. MIKU SAKAI – KING OF ELITE 02.05.22!

(The crowd cheers as Dr. Bethany Blue smiles, Sheridan claps as the Good Doctor walks up to Lethal Consequences, takes the award and winks before heading back up to the podium.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: I mean, if none of you believed my claims as being the best technical wrestler in the women’s division, I think four nominations proves otherwise but I am not here to toot my own horn, instead I’m here to be a little humble. Everyone knows that I hate Miku Sakai with a passion, but I respect her. Miku took the Specialist Championship from me in one of the most humiliating moments of my career, but I used it to elevate myself. I showed this company that was not the norm, and it was an anomaly. When the Empress of Elite tournament finals became Miku and myself, I was excited, it was my chance to finally get that weight off my shoulders and I took a stab in the eye for it. In the end I became the Empress of Elite Champion and I want to thank Miku for being who she is, because it if wasn’t for her? I wouldn’t be here with this award or opportunity. It was the greatest night in my career so far and plan to make more. Thank you so much!

(Bethany raises the award as the fans cheer. )

Dr. Bethany Blue: Oh, and one more thing, since my partner loves to brag about Wicked Games and completely forgets about Reckless Wiring, I would just like to say good luck tonight, I’m glad Wicked Games was the justification you needed for tonight.

(“Enemy” starts to play as Sheridan seems caught a bit off guard but nods, extending her hand out to shake but Bethany takes her two awards and walks off stage leaving Sheridan without shaking her hand, a bit dumbfounded. She looks out to the crowd, thanks them, and goes after Bethany trying to talk to her as Lethal Consequences looks on.)

Lethal Consequences: Okay…. Congratulations to Sheridan Muller and Dr. Bethany Blue! Now down to the ring for the next match!

(The camera pans ringside as the graphic to the next match comes up.)

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Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING IS A FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH… FOR THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!

( “As Long as I Love” TK by Ling Tosie Sigure echoes throughout the War Memorial Stadium with an ear-deafening pop. Hikari Kanno approaches the entranceway, amplifying the crowd’s reaction. She poses on the stage before marching down the aisle and into the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! THE CHALLENGERS! From Okinawa, Japan, weighing in at 121 pounds.. SHE IS “THE PENITENT IDOL,”… HIKAAARRRIIIII!! KAAAAANNNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!

Persephone: Hikari Kanno is a week fresh from getting a big, BIIIG victory over Cameron Ella Ava. As a matter of fact, she put her to sleep! If it was Rexy.. She would have tapped out instead! 

Gavin Kirkland: Thanks for letting us know for whoever did not watch Road to Redemption! Hikari Kanno did wage war with Cameron Ella Ava not too long ago, but so did everyone else in this match. No one is walking into this match anywhere near one-hundred percent. Theron Nikolas and Charlie Marr were just put through an arduous elimination chamber match, while Daryl Kinkade almost lasted until the very end at the Extreme Enigma Elimination Match. This match will be decided by whoever has the biggest fighting spirit of them all.. 

( While Hikari Kanno does her post-match rituals in her designated corner, “Primrose” by Dream State begins to play. This brings out another ear-deafening pop from the Hawaiian crowd. Daryl Kinkade emerges onto the entranceway, makes his pose, and storms his way down the ramp and into the ring. )

Bella Braxton: From Norwich, England… weighing in at 225 pounds.. HE IS “THE KINK OF ELITE,” DAAARRYLLL KIIIIIIIIINKKKKKADEEEE!!

Persephone: I don’t know about you.. But who cares whether you are not in the right condition to compete tonight.. If anything.. These are just excuses! 

Stew-O: You are right, Persephone. However, this may be a completely different match compared to if these four men and women were entering war completely healthy and mentally stable. As we know, these Christmas shows tend to be a direct aftermath of Road to Redemption. This match is going to be an all-out-war, and who knows what is going to become of each competitor as a match like this is intended to wear each other down and take years off their careers. 

Gavin Kirkland: This is not the first time that Daryl Kinkade is challenging for the EAW Hardcore Championship. He had his first opportunity way back in June, for where he unsuccessfully challenged Charlie Marr. Tonight, he looks to show that he has learned from his mistakes and take it to one of his biggest archrivals of all time. 

( The referee separates a quarrel between Daryl Kinkade and Hikari Kanno in the ring while the speakers begin to play “Pass The Nirvana” by PTV. Theron Nikolas gradually makes his way onto the entranceway, having no care in the world for what the sold-out Hawaiian crowd thinks about him. )

Bella Braxton: From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.. Weighing in at 224 pounds.. HE IS THE “GHOST!!!!,” THEERRRRONNNNN NIIIIIIIIIIIIKKKOOOOOOLAAAAASSSS!!!

Stew-O: Theron Nikolas was the man responsible for taking Charlie Marr out of the elimination chamber match at Road To Redemption. It was not by pin.. It was not by submission.. Nikolas literally rammed his head through the glass pods, which created a non-child-friendly scene of Charlie Marr’s head gushing with blood and forming a puddle of blood right under it. Because of that, the referee deemed Marr unable to continue and he was eliminated out of the match, which is the doing of Theron Nikolas’ reckless behaviour. 

Persephone: Rex would’ve got up and beat everyone’s butts! Just saying!

Gavin Kirkland: People haven’t been medically cleared for far less.. Which makes you think. Theron NIkolas seems to be in a sea of tranquility heading into this match, but we know once that rings bells.. He is looking to cause even more chaos and potentially finish the job that is Charlie Marr. Nikolas has no desires to walk out of here with the EAW Hardcore Championship.. He wants to leave the War Memorial Stadium with a head on a spike.. Whether it be Hikari Kanno.. Or Daryl Kinkade.. Or Charlie Marr. Someone is going to get it to them.. And whatever happened at Road to Redemption is just a sneak peek on what that sinister man can do.. 

( Theron Nikolas stays at ringside while his theme song is replaced by “Praise The Lord” by Bandokay. The War Memorial Stadium is lit up with thunderous boos while Charlie Marr rushes down the ramp holding the EAW Hardcore Championship up over his head. )

Gina Romano: AND!! From Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom, weighing in at 240 pounds.. HE IS “THE MAN OF ALWAYS,” THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… CHAARRRLIIIE MARRRR!!!!

Stew-O: Charlie Marr is surely pissed off after being eliminated out of the Road to Redemption for something that was completely out of his control! Marr is in a completely different element, and I don’t even know if I would be Hikari Kanno or Daryl Kinkade right now… Marr is not wasting his time rushing down towards the ring! HE IMMEDIATELY SLIDES INTO THE RING AND DEMANDS THE REFEREE TO START THE MATCH!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: This fatal four way has begun.. AND THERON NIKOLAS IMMEDIATELY DELIVERS A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE HARDCORE CHAMPION RIGHT FROM THE GET-GO! NIKOLAS IS NOT WASTING ANY TIME AS MARR GETS SENT OUT OF THE RING!! AND NOW NIKOLAS TURNS AROUND AND HIKARI SENDS HIM STUMBLING INTO THE ROPES WITH A HEFTY FOREARM SMASH! Theron Nikolas slaps his forearm onto her collarbone and pushes her up against the corner turnbuckles. Nikolas irish whips Kanno into the other side of the ring! Kanno slides safely into the canvas.. Nikolas tries to rectify his mistake, but gets immediately clocked in the side of the head with a shoot kick courtesy of Daryl Kinkade! Kanno comes up from behind and goes for a german suplex! Kinkade with a standing switch and he pushes Kanno into the turnbuckles and away! An o’connor roll is in progress! Nikolas pulls himself up to a vertical base using the ropes! AND ISSUES A KICK TO KINKADE’S FACE AS HE GOT UP FROM THE O’CONNOR ROLL!! 

Persephone: After hitting that kick, Nikolas steps to the side and attempts a penalty kick towards Hikari Kanno’s chest. Kanno ducks under, gets her arm beneath and packages him into the school-girl cover! Nikolas uses the momentum to cascade backwards up onto his feet and CONNECTS WITH DIVINE SUNDERER! NO!! KANNO BLOCKS THE KNEE STRIKE! GOES AROUND THE WAIST AND FLOORS HIM WITH A SNAP NECKBREAKER! Before Kanno could even try to get to a standing position, Nikolas yanks her up by hooking both arms and tries for a snap dragon suplex! Kanno drops down and tries to rolls him up! Kinkade blocks it and jumps for a double foot stomp! Kanno manages to roll backwards and thrusts him with both feet that conveniently sends Kinkade into a head-on collision with Theron Nikolas. Nikolas is sent out of the ropes, while Kinkade recuperates in the corner turnbuckles. 

Gavin Kirkland: Marr lurks at ringside and PUSHES THERON NIKOLAS INTO THE RINGPOST!! NIKOLAS’ SKULL GOES SMACKIN’ AGAINST THE RINGPOST! AND MARR MOUNTS ON TOP AND UNLEASHES A GROUND AND POUND RAINFALL ONTO HIM! Hikari Kanno sprints towards Kinkade in the corner! She delivers an european uppercut, floors him with a snapmare takedown, sprints from the side and connects on the dot with a basement dropkick! Kanno does not go for the cover because she knows what she just did is far from what is enough to put them away. Kanno slowly pulls Kinkade up to his feet and attempts a snap Saito suplex. Kinkade fights out of it with elbows to the head! Kinkade with a kick to the midsection, followed by a thrust kick to the head! I might have seen a tooth fly as Kinkade now runs into the ropes-

Stew-O: Charlie Marr grabs Daryl Kinkade’s legs! Kinkade tries to cling onto the bottom rope as best he can, but Marr seems to be winning this tug of strength! Hikari Kanno gets herself back up to her feet, runs across the ring! AND BLASTS MARR IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH THE BULLET OF A SPEED SLIDING BASEBALL KICK! MARR GOES CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE! AND KINKADE IS STILL HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES STILL MANAGES TO TURN HIS FOOT OVER AND STUN KANNO WITH AN ENZIGURI! Kanno drops down to both knees as Kinkade pulls himself up! Look at the upper body core of Kinkade as he is now back into the ring! The Haiwaiian crowd knows what he is going for here! HE RUNS THE ROPES!! BUT RIGHT AS HE REBOUNDED OFF THE ROPES!! THERON NIKOLAS DEPOSITED A STEEL CHAIR ONTO HIS BACK!! KINKADE DROPS DOWN ONTO HIS FEET, AND NIKOLAS SLIDES INTO THE RING WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! 

Persephone: Theron Nikolas drops the steel chair with might onto the back of Daryl Kinkade! AND HE DOES IT FOR A THIRD TIME!! AND HE DOES IT FOR A FOURTH!! AND HE LEAVES THE CROWD IN SUSPENSE AS HE POWER UP FOR A FIFTH!! BUT DARYL KINKADE WITH A DROP TOE HOLD, WHICH SENDS NIKOLAS FACE PLANTING ONTO THE CANVAS AND LOSING POSSESSION OF THAT STEEL CHAIR! Kinkade nurses his lower back, but it isn’t keeping him down as he gets up to a vertical base and sets his sights on the steel chair introduced by Theron Nikolas. Daryl Kinkade doesn’t seem to be wanting to use it, instead he wedges it in the corner turnbuckles. Kinkade with a dastardly smirk on his face as he now looks to IRISH WHIP HIM INTO THE WEDGED STEEL CHAIR! NIKOLAS SLIDES INTO THE CORNER!! AND HE DELIVERS A LEFT HOOK TO THE RIB! AN OPEN HAND SLAP TO THE FACE! FOLLOWED BY A RIGHT! AND NOW A LOADED FOREARM SMASH!! AND HE SPINS AROUND FOR A LARIA-

Stew-O: CHARLIE MARR SENDS THERON NIKOLAS INTO THE WEDGED STEEL CHAIR WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THE CORNER! NIKOLAS HAS BEEN TARGETING MARR, BUT MARR HAS BEEN ABLE TO ESCAPE HIM EVERY SINGLE TIME! MARR WITH AN ABRUPT INTERRUPTION TO THE BATTLE FURY COMBINATION FROM THERON NIKOLAS WITH THE ONLY WAY HE KNOWS HOW! DESTRUCTION! Daryl Kinkade is still winded, swaying back and forth, side to side as Charlie Marr looks at him with frustration! Marr picks him up and hooks both shoulders! AND HE ATTEMPTS THE QUEEN IS DEAD! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT IS BLOCKED AS KINKADE SPUN AROUND, DROPPED DOWN AND DELIVERS AN OVERHEAD KICK TO THE CROWN OF THE HEAD! MARR DROPS DOWN ONTO HIS BEHIND AND NOW HE REBOUNDS FROM THE ROPES!

Gavin Kirkland: KINKADE LOOKS FOR THE MONKE FLIP! BUT THE FRONT FLIP DDT IS REVERSED INTO THE SLEEPER HOLD!! IT MIGHT BE LIGHTS OUT FOR DARYL KINKADE VERY SOON!! ONCE CHARLIE MARR GETS THE LEG SCISSORS FOR THE REAR NAKED CHOKE HOLD, THEN THAT MIGHT BE REALITY! BUT HERE COMES HIKARI KANNO!! KANNO STEPS OFF KINKADE’S RIGHT KNEE! AND DELIVERS A STEP-UP KNEE STRIKE TO BREAK KINKADE FREE OF THE SLEEPER HOLD! KINKADE DROPS TO HIS KNEES, HOLDING HIS NECK AND GASPING FOR BREATH!! BUT HE QUICKLY REALIZES AND DROPS UNDER WHAT KANNO HAD IN MIND FOR HIM FROM BEHIND!

Stew-O: Kanno turns around and gets lifted up onto Kinkade’s shoulders! Kinkade turns around and he seemingly aims Kanno right at Charlie Marr in the corner! Kinkade runs with her! Kanno slides off his shoulders and pushes Kinkade into Marr! Kinkade and Marr are congested in the corner turnbuckles! AND KANNO LOOKS FOR A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECIAL!! BUT MARR REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS AND SHOVES KINKADE INTO KANNO!! AND CHARLIE MARR SITS HIM ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND HE SOARS!! AND DELIVERS A JUMPING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT ONTO KINKADE! DEATH OR GLORY! AND THE OPPORTUNIST THAT IS THE CHAMPION HOOKS BOTH LEGS AND LOOKS TO END THIS MATCH!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOO-

Stew-O: THERON NIKOLAS WITH A DOUBLE AX HANDLE TO BREAK UP THE COVER! The former world champion gets up to his feet and looks for the steel chair he introduced. It is still intact, and he decides to set it up adjacent to the ropes. He rolls out and introduces three brand-new steel chairs. Kinkade recuperates beneath the bottom rope, and he focuses his full, undivided attention on Charlie Marr. Marr is recovering from the double ax handle while Nikolas lurks from behind.. Marr gets up onto both knees! AND NIKOLAS GOES FOR THE DIVINE SUNDERER!! MARR DUCKS UNDER IT!! AND GOES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! NIKOLAS WITH A STANDING SWITCH! NIKOLAS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! MARR COUNTERS WITH A HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN!! BOTH MEN GET UP TO THEIR FEET AT THE SAME TIME!! MARR GOES FOR A SPINEBUSTER!! BUT NIKOLAS WITH A 12-6 ELBOW ONTO THE CROWN OF THE HEAD!! MARR IS DAZED AS NOW NIKOLAS PICKS HIM UP!! INVERTED ATOMIC DROP!! FOLLOWED BY AN INVERTED STO!! HE ROLLS OVER AND LIFTS HIM UP! OH NO!! AND HE TOSSES HIM ONTO THE PILE OF STEEL CHAIRS WITH A RELEASE DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX!

Persephone: THERE IS NO WAY CHARLIE MARR IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! HE HAS TAKEN SO MUCH MENTAL TORMENT AND PHYSICAL ABUSE! Theron Nikolas is a sicko, and I am starting to love it! He folds one of the steel chairs and aims it at Charlie Marr! Nikolas is just biding his time, waiting for Charlie Marr to get up to his feet! Hikari Kanno comes from the side and attempts to ambush Nikolas! Nikolas swings the steel chair towards her direction! Kanno ducks under and makes him drop the steel chair with a precision step-up enziguri to the side of the head! Nikolas is stunned as Kanno now rebounds off the ropes! KANNO WITH A KNEE STRIKE! BUT MARR CATCHES HER! HE IS LOOKING FOR THE SPINNING URANAGI ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! BUT KANNO TWISTS IT AND REVERSES IT!! AND KANNO LOOKS FOR THE HIGH ANGLE URANAGI HERSELF! BRIGHTSTAR!! NO!! NIKOLAS PULLS HIMSELF AWAY FROM IT!! AND HE GOES FOR A SPINNING HEEL KICK!! HIKARI DUCKS UNDER! AND HIKARI GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! BUT THERON NIKOLAS DUCKS THAT!! THEY GOING STRIKE FOR STRIKE! BUT HERE COMES DARYL KINKADE AS HE JUMPS UP!! AND SENDS NIKOLAS THROUGH THE ROPES AND KANNO INTO THE CORNER WITH A DOUBLE DROPKICK! 

Gavin Kirkland: AND DARYL KINKADE JUMPS INTO THE CORNER WITH A JUMPING FOREARM SMASH! BUT KANNO GETS BOTH FEET UP!! DARYL CATCHES BOTH FEET!! KANNO THRUSTS HIM AND DARYL ROLLS BACKWARDS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! KANNO CHARGES INTO HIM!! AND SHE DUCKS UNDER THE CLOTHESLINE! SHE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND RUNS PAST KINKADE! Charlie Marr is just about to get his hands on Theron Nikolas on the apron.. KANNO STEPS OFF THE STEEL CHAIR!! AND KANNO CONNECTS WITH A LEAPING KNEE STRIKE TO THERON NIKOLAS! CHARLIE PULLED HIM IN AND GOT OUT OF HARM’S WAY! KANNO GETS HER KNEE UNHOOKED FROM THE ROPES AND TURNS AROUND!! KINKADE STEPS UP OFF THE STEEL CHAIR…

Persephone: HIKARI KANNO CATCHES KINKADE IN MID-AIR!! AND SHE HAS HIM IN POSITION!! AND SLAMS HIM ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR WITH AUTHORITY WITH BRIGHTSTAR! HIGH-ANGLE URANAGE SLAM ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR AS SHE GETS THE JACK KNIFE COVER FOR THE PIN! WE COULD CROWN A NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION IN HIKARI KANNO RIGHT NOW! 

ONEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

T-

Stew-O: KINKADE GETS HIS SHOULDER UP, BUT KANNO GRABS HIS ARM AND NOW STARTS TO FOLD HIM UP! WHAT IN THE WORLD?! WE’VE SEEN THIS BEFORE! KANNO WITH INSULT TO INJURY AS HE HAS DARYL KINKADE TRAPPED WITH NOWHERE TO GO IN THE PARADISE LOCK! AND KANNO SIMPLY SITS ON HIM AND CROSSES HER SHOULDERS! KANNO WITH A SMIRK ON HER FACE BEFORE SHE LOOKS TO THE SIDE AND SEEING CHARLIE MARR APPROACHING! KANNO GOES AROUND THE WAIST, MOVES TO THE FRONT AND PICKS HIM UP!

Persephone: AND HIKARI KANNO ATTEMPTS A NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! BUT CHARLIE MARR WIGGLES OUT OF POSITION!! AND CONNECTS WITH AN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW!! KANNO IS STUNNED AS SHE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES OFF INSTINCT! MARR GOES UNDER AND SENDS KANNO FLYING INTO THE SKY WITH A BACK BODY DROP… AND KANNO GOES CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE PACKAGED KINKADE!! KINKADE JUST FELT WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE INSIDE A CAR COMPACTOR AS MARR NOW SITS IN THE CORNER AND WAITS FOR ONE OF THEM TO GET UP!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie Marr is shaking his feet, showing some impatience as he knows defending his championship belt might be seconds away! Daryl Kinkade is holding the back of his neck in pain while Hikari Kanno is slowly getting up to her feet! AND CHARLIE MARR RUSHES OUT OF THE CORNER!! AND THAT GIVES HIM THE GREEN LIGHT TO DELIVER THE DISCUS.. LARIAT!!! CHARING CROSS- WAIT!! THERON NIKOLAS COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND BLOCKS IT BY GRABBING HIS ARM!! AND HE PLANTS MARR WITH A REVERSE STO!! AND HE NOW ROLLS OVER AND DEADLIFTS HIM OFF THE CANVAS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!! NIKOLAS JUST DID THIS SAME SEQUENCE A FEW MOMENTS AGO!! BUT MARR STILL HAS FIGHT IN HIM!! HE COUNTERS WITH A WHEELBARROW PIN!! BUT MARR GETS OUT OF IT!! AND SMASHES HIS FOOT INTO THE HEAD OF MARR!! MARR STARTING TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS THE MORE HE CROSSES PATHS WITH NIKOLAS! Nikolas begins to unload stomps in the corners, caving in the chest of the Hardcore Champion. Nikolas with an aggravated look, yet he is possibly internally being pleased by inciting this violence as he now slowly walks away from Charlie Marr. Marr is starting to become unrecognizable!

Persephone: AND THERON NIKOLAS NOW RUNS BACK INTO THE CORNER! AND IT IS TURNING FOR HIM TO ANTICIPATE!! MARR USES THE ROPES TO GET UP TO HIS FEET!! AND NIKOLAS CHARGES INTO HIM AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT! AND GOES FOR THE HEADHUNTER!! BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE! BUT HIKARI KANNO CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR!! AND SHE TRANSITIONS HIM INTO POSITION FOR THE HITODENASHI DRIVER!! AND SHE GOES FORWARD TO THUMP MARR OUT OF THE RING USING NIKOLAS’ HEAD AS A BATTERING RAM!! AND NOW KANNO DRIVES HIM INTO THE CANVAS WITH THE HITODENASHI DRIVER!! HIKARI SITS IN FOR THE COVER!

ONEEEE!!!

Stew-O: DARYL KINKADE WITH A SHINING WIZARD KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF HIKARI’S HEAD!! I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE THIS MAN CAME FROM! KINKADE SCRAMBLES UP TO HIS FEET AND PULLS HIKARI!! AND HE HOOKS HER IN FOR THE PUMPHANDLE!! AND HE LIFTS HER UP AND SPIKES HER DOWN WITH THE PILEDRIVER!! HAIL TO THE VICTOR!! DARYL KINKADE IS THE NEW EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION!!

ONEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOO!!
THRE-

Persephone: HIKARI KANNO THROWS HER SHOULDER UP!! BUT KINKADE WASTES NO TIME AND GRABS THAT SAME ARM!! AND APPLIES THE BRIDGING FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! IF THE PILEDRIVER WASN’T ENOUGH TO PUT KANNO AWAY, THEN THIS MIGHT BE!! DARYL KINKADE CINCHES IN THE CATCH 22 WITH ALL MIGHT HE HAS LEFT IN HIS BODY! HIKARI MIGHT CAVE IN!

Stew-O: WHAT THE?!? CHARLIE MARR SNATCHED KINKADE UP OFF THE CANVAS FROM THE BRIDGING POSITION!! AND DEADLIFTS HIM OFF THE GROUND AND DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH THE SPINEBUSTER!! THE HEADMASTER RITUAL CONNECTS AS MARR ROLLS OVER AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS! MARR RETAINS!

ONEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THR-

Stew-O: KINKADE GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!! CHARLIE MARR ALMOST STOLE THAT ONE RIGHT THERE! Charlie Marr crouches in the corner and waits for Daryl Kinkade to get up. There is a lot of history between these two elitists and Marr looks to be the better man tonight! MARR RUSHES IN TOWARDS KINKADE!! FOR THE CHARING CROSS!! BUT KINKADE DROPS DOWN UNDER THE DISCUS LARIAT ATTEMPT AND KIPS-UP TO HIS FEET! AND MARR TURNS AROUND!! AND GETS POPPED WITH A JUMPING GAMENGIRI KICK COURTESY OF THE KINK OF ELITE!! MARR IS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH!! AND NOW KINKADE GRABS HIM! AND HE LOOKS TO BE HOOKING HIM UP FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIE!!

Persephone: BUT HIKARI KANNO WITH A SIDE THRUST KICK TO THE JAW THAT STUNS DARYL KINKADE!! MARR REBOUNDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AND CATCHES HIKARI OFF GUARD WITH BIG BOOT TO THE FACE!! KANNO STUMBLES INTO THE ROPES WHILE KINKADE COMES OFF THE ROPES!! AND FLOORS CHARLIE MARR WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! AND HE TWISTS AROUND TO TAKE HIKARI KANNO DOWN TOO!! BUT KANNO GRABS HIS ARM AND HOOKS HIM UP!! SHE HAS THE HAMMERLOCK CINCHED IN!! AND TRANSITIONS INTO THE MICHINOKU DRIVER!! BUT NO!! DARYL KINKADE MANAGES TO REVERSE THE BOOK OF THE END INTO A STUNNER!! KANNO DROPS DOWN ON BOTH KNEES AS DARYL KINKADE GETS TO A VERTICAL BASE! AND NOW HE LOOKS TO CINCH KANNO IN A BEAUTIFUL LIE!

Stew-O: CROSS-LEGGED FISHERMAN BUSTER!! BUT KANNO IS ABLE TO COUNTER AND LIFT HIM UP INTO THE NORTHERN LIGHT BOMB!! WE MAY CROWN A NEW CHAMPION HERE!! BUT DARYL KINKADE FLIPS FORWARD OUT OF THE ALLELUIA ATTEMPT! AND CONNECTS WITH AN OVERHEAD KICK!! KANNO SPLATTERS ONTO THE GROUND!! AND NOW DARYL KINKADE QUICKLY GETS UP TO HIS FEET!! BUT MARR COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! AND SHOOTS THE HALF FOR THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT!! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!! BUT THERON NIKOLAS FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! SMASHES THE STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE HEAD OF CHARLIE MARR!! MARR DROPS LIKE A SACK OF POTATO! AND HE LOOKS TO SWING THE STEEL CHAIR MORE ONTO NIKOLAS! AND HE DOES IT! HE SLAMS IT OVER AND OVER ONTO THE RIGHT KNEE OF CHARLIE MARR!!

Persephone: BUT DARYL KINKADE STICKS HIS NOSE INTO THEIR BUSINESS!! AND DROPKICKS THERON NIKOLAS OUT OF THE RING!! NIKOLAS SPLATTERS ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! AND NOW DARYL KINKADE RUNS ACROSS THE RING!! AND JUMPS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! BUT HIKARI KANNO FROM OUT OF NOWHERE JUMPS FROM THE APRON AND STUNS KINKADE ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A LEAPING KNEE STRIKE!! KANNO NOW ENTERS THE ROPES!! AND SHE LATCHES ONTO THE SHOULDERS OF KINKADE ON TOP TURNBUCKLE AND KANNO FLIPS KINKADE OVER WITH THE IDOL STAR DROP! THE TOP ROPE BODYSCISSORS BACKFLIP INTO A BACK TO BACK KNEELING PILEDRIVER!!

Stew-O: BUT DARYL KINKADE FLIPS BACKWARDS AND LANDS ON HIS FEET!! HIKARI KANNO CANNOT BELIEVE IT!! AND KANNO CHARGES INTO HIM!! KINKADE CIRCLES AROUND!! AND HOOKS KANNO UP!! AND SPIKES HER DOWN WITH THE CROSS-LEGGED FISHERMAN BUSTER!! A BEAUTIFUL LIE CONNECTS!! DARYL KINKADE IS OUR NEW CHAMPION!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Persephone: CHARLIE MARR REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS AND GRABS THE REFEREE’S ARM, EFFECTIVELY STOPPING THE REFEREE FROM SLAMMING DOWN THE THREE COUNT! THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO BREAK FREE FROM HIS GRIP, BUT MARR REFUSES TO LOSE HIS CHAMPIONSHIP HERE IN HAWAII!! KINKADE WITH A SCRUNCHED UP NOSE, SHAKING AS HE NOW GRABS CHARLIE MARR AND PICKS HIM UP TO HIS FEET!! ..AND I THINK DARYL IS GOING TO GO FOR THE HIDEOUS TRUTH ON CHARLIE MARR!

Stew-O: BUT THERON NIKOLAS REACHES IN AND GRABS CHARLIE MARR’S FEET!! AND HE DRAGS CHARLIE MARR AWAY!! NIKOLAS WANTS MARR FOR HIMSELF!! BUT KINKADE ISN’T TAKING KINDLY TO THAT!! NIKOLAS CLIMBS ONTO THE APRON!! AND GETS SENT FLYING OFF WITH A THRUST KICK COURTESY OF KINKADE! KINKADE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT CHARLIE MARR, BUT HE KNOWS THERON NIKOLAS WILL BE IN HIS WAY!! AND NOW DARYL KINKADE RUNS ACROSS THE RING!! NIKOLAS USES THE APRON TO GET TO A STANDING POSITION!! AND KINKADE FLIPS FORWARD OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH THE SASUKE SPECIAL!!

Persephone: NOBODY IS HOME AS KINKADE LANDS ON HIS FEET!! NIKOLAS GRABS HIM BY THE SIDE!! AND THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION DEPOSITS NIKOLAS ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING WITH THE URANAGE!! BUT HE IS NOT FINISHED YET!! NIKOLAS PULLS KINKADE IN!! AND SPIKES HIM ONTO THE RAMP WITH THE GHOST’S REQUIEM!! NIKOLAS SHAKING HIS HEAD AS HE NOW SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING ALONG WITH CHARLIE MARR!! HE LIFTS UP A STEEL CHAIR!

Stew-O: AND THERON NIKOLAS LIFTS IT UP TO BRING IT ONTO CHARLIE MARR’S RIGHT KNEE!! BUT MARR POWERS UP OUT OF NOWHERE AND WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE NECK OF NIKOLAS!! MARR REFUSES TO GO DOWN WITH A FIGHT!! EVEN IF HE’S FAVOURING HIS LEFT KNEE, WHICH IS HIS ONLY VERTICAL SUPPORT AS HE APPLIES THE STANDING SLEEPER HOLD! HE’S PUT MANY MEN AWAY WITH THIS BEFORE, BUT YOU’VE GOT TO QUESTION IF HE CAN PULL OFF A SUBMISSION HERE IN THE TYPE OF CONDITION HE IS IN RIGHT NOW! AND NIKOLAS IS ABLE TO KICK BACK AND SLAM HIS FOOT INTO THE RIGHT KNEE OF THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! MARR LETS OUT A SCREAM AND LETS GO OF THE SLEEPER HOLD!! HE DROPS DOWN ONTO ONE KNEE! AND NIKOLAS NOW HAS HIM IN POSITION!

Persephone: AND NIKOLAS GOES FOR THE RIPCORD ELBOW TOWARDS THE TEMPLE!! BUT HIKARI KANNO COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND THROWS NIKOLAS OVER THE TOP ROPE!! NIKOLAS GOES CRASHING AND BURNING ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! KANNO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPENING!! AND SHE NOW PICKS CHARLIE MARR UP TO HIS FEET!! AND HIKARI KANNO GOES FOR IT!! AND SHE LIFTS HIM UP!! AND SLAMS DOWN THE HARDCORE CHAMPION WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!!! NEW CHAMPION!! NEW CHAMPION!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Stew-O: BUT THERON NIKOLAS PULLS HIKARI KANNO OUT OF THE RING AT THE LAST SECOND!! I THOUGHT NIKOLAS WANTED THIS TO HAPPEN, BUT IT IS EVIDENT THAT HIS JOB IS NOT FINISHED!! HE GRABS HIKARI KANNO!! AND LIFTS HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB! AND TOSSES HER INTO THE RINGPOST!! DID YOU HEAR THAT!! KANNO GETS DRIVEN INTO THE RINGPOST WITH A THUD THAT WAS HEARD AROUND THE WORLD AS NIKOLAS IS PISSED OFF! Charlie Marr is struggling to get up to his feet.. Nikolas notices that and a smile creeps on his face! He brings up the apron sheets and pulls out.. A REINFORCED STEEL CHAIR!! NIKOLAS KISSES IT BEFORE HE ROLLS INTO THE RING WITH IT!

Persephone: Theron Nikolas is about to end the man’s career with that steel chair! Marr continues to crawl forward and he starts using Nikolas to get up to his feet! Marr is not backing down here! He is staring face to face with Nikolas! AND NIKOLAS BRINGS DOWN THE CHAIR ONTO THE FACE OF MARR!! BUT MARR GOES AROUND AND ROLLS NIKOLAS UP IN A SCHOOL-BOY!! MARR MIGHT HAVE SUCKERED HIM THERE.

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Persephone: NIKOLAS POWERS OUT OF THE SCHOOL-BOY!! AND NIKOLAS GETS UP BEFORE MARR!! AND TRIES TO SMASH THE CHAIR  ONTO HIM ONCE AGAIN!! BUT MARR GOES AROUND THE WAIST!! NIKOLAS TURNS AROUND!! AND MARR GOES FOR THE SPINEBUSTER!! BUT HIS RIGHT KNEE GIVES OUT!! COME ON!! CHARLIE MARR DROPS DOWN TO ONE KNEE!! AND NOW NIKOLAS SWINGS THE CHAIR  FORWARD… AND SMASHES IT AGAINST THE HEAD OF CHARLIE MARR!! OH MY GOODNESS! HE HAS TO BE OUT!

Stew-O: BUT HE IS NOT DONE YET!! NO!! AND NIKOLAS SMASHES THE REINFORCED STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AGAIN!! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN!! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN!! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN!! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN!! AND AGAIN!! AND AGAIN!! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN!! AND HE DOES IT FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE TIME IN A ROW!! THERON NIKOLAS IS NOT FINISHED AS HE HOOKS A STEEL CHAIR AROUND THE RIGHT KNEE OF CHARLIE MARR!! AND THERON NIKOLAS SMASHES THE REINFORCED STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE RIGHT KNEE! AND AGAIN!! AND AGAIN!! WHAT IS NIKOLAS TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH HERE?!?! NIKOLAS IS MAKING SURE THERE IS NO CHARLIE MARR LEFT AFTER TONIGHT! NIKOLAS JUST NOT ONLY BATTERED AND DESTROYED HIS SKULL, BUT HE DID THE SAME TO HIS RIGHT KNEE!! CHARLIE MARR IS IN A VEGETATIVE STATE, SHIVERING AND GROANING AS THERON NIKOLAS DROPS THE STEEL CHAIR AND TURNS HIS BACK!

( Theron Nikolas starts walking out of the ring with a satisfied smile.. He steps through the ropes and walks down the stairs. The Hawaiian crowd boos him.. He looks around the arena and decides to grab Charlie Marr’s EAW Hardcore Championship. He starts to walk away from the ring, but he stops at the end of the ramp.. He runs back down into the ring and grabs Charlie Marr by the jaw. He crouches down and holds the championship to his face. )

Theron Nikolas (off-mic): Never show your face around here.. AGAIN….

Stew-O: AND THERON NIKOLAS DRIVES THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP INTO THE JAW OF CHARLIE MARR! AND HE TOSSES IT TO THE GROUND AND LEAVES THE GROUND!! NIKOLAS WALKS UP THE RAMP AS HE DOES NOT TURN HIS HEAD AROUND!! HE HAS THAT SINISTER SMILE ON HIS FACE AS HE MAY HAVE JUST OBLITERATED, POSSIBLY ENDED THE CAREER OF CHARLIE MARR!

Gavin Kirkland: HIKARI KANNO IS CONFUSED WITH WHAT SHE HAS WITNESSED!! NIKOLAS HAS NO INTENTION ON RETURNING THE MATCH NOR WINNING THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!! AND KANNO JUST HOVERS OVER MARR! AND SHE CONFIDENTLY HOOKS THE LEG OF CHARLIE MARR!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

( “As Long As I Love” TK by Ling Tosie Sigure blasts through the speakers to a pop that could be heard around the world. A smile of relief creeps up on the face of Hikari Kanno.. She gets up on both knees and looks down at the EAW Hardcore Championship in front of her. She picks it up and raises it on her feet to a medley of cheers and boos. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND THE NEW EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION…. HIIIIKKKARIIIII KAAAANNNNNNNNNOOOOOOO!!!

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t even know what I just saw! We all predicted that whatever Theron Nikolas did to Charlie Marr inside that elimination chamber was just a sneak peek of what is to come tonight.. But, I did not expect something so cruel! What a fatal four way between all four Voltage elitists! Charlie Marr came into this match looking for vengeance, and he has yet to move! Theron Nikolas leaving everyone in this arena speechless! He smashed that steel chair repeatedly onto his head, but also ripping his right knee to shreds with the same chair!

Stew-O: Hikari Kanno took a while to realize the situation, but she couldn’t care less! She is the new EAW Hardcore Champion! The dominant reign of Charlie Marr since Dia Del Diablo has come to an end, and we are now basking in the era of the Penitent Idol! 

Persephone: Medics are finally starting to check on the well-being of the now former EAW Hardcore Champion. Hikari Kanno rolls out of the ring and continues to celebrate on the ramp. Congratulations to Hikari Kanno! She is the new EAW Hardcore Champion.. And I guess that is because of Theron Nikolas?

( The last shot is Hikari Kanno holding up the EAW Hardcore Championship on the ramp to pyrotechnics while Charlie Marr begins to get stretchered out of the arena. )

(As the Christmas Show returns, the camera focuses back on the host for this evening, the Hall of Famer, Lethal Consequences. He has a cheeky grin on his face as he stands behind the podium.)

Lethal Consequences: Y’all ready for another award to be announced?

(The crowd obviously cheers.)

Lethal Consequences: I said… y’all ready for another award to be announced?!

(This time, the crowd gets louder which seems to pacify the former multi-time champion.)

Lethal Consequences: It’s a good one. Here are your nominees for Male Promoer of the Year!

( A video montage depicting the various nominees and some of the most memorable lines they’ve said this past year begins to play:

• Drake King
• Andre Walker
• Impact
• TLA
• Myles
• Xander Payne
• Visual Prophet
• SOSA Henderson
• Limmy Monaghan
• Adam Lucas

Once the video has finished, the camera shot fades back into Lethal Consequences who begins to open the envelope that has the winner’s name on it. Once he sees the name, he just shakes his head.)

Lethal Consequences: And your winner… one of the best sons of bitches in the biz… IMPACT!!!!

(“M3tamorphosis” by Playboi Carti featuring Kid Cudi begins to play, and even though they despise him, the crowd does cheer for the former Answers World Champion, Impact. He may have had his title taken from him last weekend at Road to Redemption via cash-in, but there is no doubt that 2022 saw Impact take his game to another level. For a man who has seen it all and done it all, he displayed the heart and the passion of a wrestler who was experiencing great success for the very first time. Love him or hate him, the respect is there and that is exactly what the crowd shows Impact as he makes his way out and over to the podium.)

(Impact and LC exchange handshakes and a few words are spoken between the two of them off camera. A smiling young woman, who was standing out of the camera’s view, has placed not one, but two trophies on the podium.)

Impact: (off-mic) Two??

(Lethal Consequences smirks and leans towards the microphone.)

Lethal Consequences: You’ve also won Answers World Champion of the year!

Impact: :notbad:

(The two longtime friends and rivals shake hands again and Impact takes his place behind the podium.)

Impact: I’m obviously no stranger to awards, especially one as prestigious as ‘Promoer of the Year’. The Hermes of promos, like I’ve said before; I’ve had this industry under my thumb for years. Say what you want about Karl Impact, but no one can touch the year I’ve had. Like a phoenix, I continue rising from the ashes, changing the game every single step of the way. You count me out, I make you pay. Just when you think I’m washed, down and out, or on my way out the door, I dig deep, lock in, and continue to show you all how this game is supposed to be played. I’ll never shy away from boasting about my own excellence. I have seen it all. I have done it all. I am Elite, whether you want to give me props or not. It goes without saying that 2022 was a highlight in my long, storied career. I’m pretty self-aware, which is something I don’t get near enough credit for. I have spoken truths not just about other people, but about myself as well. Anything anyone could have ever said about me has likely been echoed by me before. I know the last couple of years haven’t been great. They certainly haven’t been what I would have wished. I’m at a different level from the competition and when I’m not maintaining that, yes, there’s a problem. I had to persevere and overcome, and never has my passion for this business and for this company been more on display. I love EAW. I will do whatever I can to make sure it remains the pinnacle of sports entertainment and professional wrestling as a whole. My actions over the last six months have been questioned and scrutinized, especially when you consider that I fought valiantly to get myself back to the top.

Impact: I don’t have a single regret. Everything happens for a reason, even if I don’t agree with the reason or the logic behind such things. I won another Grand Rampage. I headlined another Pain for Pride. I won another world championship. I formed another powerful alliance. I made sure the cancer that was crippling Showdown was put in remission for good. I won another Elimination Chamber. More than anything, I once again proved that no matter the year or the era, I’ll always be the Quintessential Champion. My reign as Answers World Champion might be over, but the clown that wears the belt now is going to flop harder at being a world champion than Dark Demon did at being Chairman, and you can take that to the bank. I can’t predict what 2023 has in store for me, but know this. I’m far from done, so if anyone wants to make the mistake of counting me out simply because I’m no longer carrying the Answers World Championship, don’t waste your time. I’m going to continue doing what I do best; dropping bombs on the microphone and dominating inside the ring. Don’t be surprised to see yours truly standing tall with an eleventh world championship very soon.

(On that note, Impact grabs his two awards and lifts them in the air. A mix of cheers and jeers fill the air. Impact takes it in stride, the arrogance written on his face. His theme has started to play and after a few more seconds of posing, the camera fades to the backstage area.)

(Backstage, a despondent Serenity Valdez is sitting, gaze not focusing on anything or anyone in particular. The frustrated sigh of Sierra Bradford can be heard as she paces back and forth, unconsciously nibbling on her nail. Mei Sasaki stands towards Valdez’s left, arms crossed. It’s clear she’s unhappy, but she maintains her usual calmness even in spite of it. After much walking back and forth, Sierra stops and speaks.)

Sierra Bradford: I still don’t even know what went wrong. Like, we did everything we could and STILL lost. Road to Redemption was supposed to be our night, yet Ruler, Joso, and ARIA still ended up getting lucky in the end. 

(Letting out a frustrated sigh, Sierra places a hand on her forehead. She shakes her head.)

Sierra Bradford: It wasn’t supposed to go down like this. At least one of us should be the champion.

Mei Sasaki: Certainly. I can’t figure out any missteps we took either. We stuck to the plan and gave everyone a fight they weren’t expecting. I suppose luck just wasn’t on our side that night.

(All women let out a sigh. Serenity’s foot taps against the floor as she purses her lips. Her hands ball into fists.)

Mei Sasaki: Still, as disappointing as the results were, all is not lost. We might’ve lost one war, but there is another on the horizon for us to seize and win. There’s ample time for the Queen Bees to make a statement and have everyone who was foolish enough to doubt us look stupid in the end. King of Elite is steadily approaching, no?

(Mei gave a slight smile. Sierra pauses then nods.)

Sierra Bradford: Yeah, you’re right. We’ve got the Empress of Elite tournament coming up and we’re all in it. That gives us a better chance to make it to the finals, win it and go after the Universal Women’s Championship. 

(The idea alone brings a smile to Sierra’s face.)

Sierra Bradford: Yeah… just one of us has to make it through the thing. Then, the rest can still do what needs to be done to ensure we earn our way into KOE with either another title match or a bout so huge that it gives us the platform needed to make an impact here. Ha. There’s still stuff for us to do.

(Serenity rests her arms on her knees as she leans forward. She takes a deep breath. Her gaze finally redirects towards Sierra and Mei.)

Serenity Valdez: You’re sure about that?

(Sierra and Mei blink. They look at each other before looking at Serenity.)

Mei Sasaki: Certainly.

Sierra Bradford: Yeah. Why? Do you not like the idea, or–

Serenity Valdez: I just want to make sure that the two of you understand the severity of this situation, is all. Failure isn’t going to cut it. 

(A pause follows suit.)

Serenity Valdez: We have to win. At least one of us has to. No exceptions. Road to Redemption was a loss we cannot afford to repeat again.

Mei Sasaki: Of course, Serenity. We understand fully. 

Sierra Bradford: We’re going to make it to King of Elite. Trust us, Serenity.

(Serenity’s posture relaxes. Mei and Sierra take their seat next to her.)

Serenity Valdez: Good. Then we have our plan set. No matter what, one of us has to become Empress of Elite. We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it ha–

???: Yaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn!

(All three women stand and turn their attention to a woman who comes close to them. The camera moves, and Milli Banks is revealed. She has a smirk on her face.)

Milli Banks: God, you girls are lame for real. You know that, right? Sitting around, sulking and sobbing because you lost. How pathetic.

Mei Sasaki: Must we remind you that you never won at Road to Redemption either, or did my kick get rid of what little sense you have inside of that head of yours?

Milli Banks: Ohhhhh, you mean losing after you and Sierra came, jumped me, and once again did all of the dirty work for Seren-ren over there? I guess you girls loved what you did to me at Justified Reckoning that you had to rehash the SAME exact methods to take me down. Talk about repetitive. Yikes!

Sierra Bradford: And yet, it worked! You lost! You couldn’t beat Serenity soon enough anyways, so you can spin what happened all around into a story that suits your narrative all you want but you failed in the end. Again. How’s that for being repetitive?

Milli Banks: Well, guess we’re two peas in a pod then – or in this case, four – because once again y’all tryna come up with a new plan after the past ones failed. Y’all got swept worse than the Nets, chile! 0-3? Could never relate.

(Milli laughs up until Serenity steps closer. Banks looks her up and down before getting closer herself. Their noses almost touch.)

Milli Banks: Are those tears I’m seeing? Awww. Poor baby. Still hurt? Well, you really shouldn’t, ‘cause that’s exactly what you deserve. I may not have been able to eliminate you, but in the end, you got what was coming to you. Everyone was rooting against you, and you and your homegirls ended up proving yourselves to be the biggest haters here. Cheaters never prosper, boo. Should’ve been hip to it by now, but when you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.

Serenity Valdez: You are absolutely annoying. You know that, right? And here I thought I was being too generous when you couldn’t even meet me or ARIA halfway last week. You have no room to talk when you ultimately choked and shrink. Where was this energy from you when I actually cared to pay attention to you?

Milli Banks: Oh, you ain’t gotta worry about that now. I’m here, and guess what? I’m in the Empress of Elite tournament too! So, if you wanna talk energy, best believe I’m gonna give you more of it. I already beat the three of you leading up to Road to Redemption, so what’s one more month of ethering to me if I get to potentially fight all of you again?

Sierra Bradford: You talk far, far too much for a woman who’s just another flash-in-a-pan loser who’s about to fade off. Trust us, Milli: you aren’t going to win that tournament. Let alone beat the Queen Bees. There’s always gonna be three of us and only one of you. No one’s gonna help you because you’re just so unlikeable. The fans might be rallying behind you now for whatever stupid reason, but as far as I’m concerned, you’re still all alone where it actually matters.

(Milli pulls away from Serenity to get closer to Sierra.)

Milli Banks: And that’s cool. It can be me or five others, me or an army, me or the entire world, but baby, ain’t nothing gonna change. I’ll take y’all head on like I been doing for two months now and I’m still gonna whoop y’all. Y’all are my little doggies. I got y’all on leashes. And with this tournament that’s about to come up, ain’t nothing gonna change. Period. I OWN y’all, so stop playing.

Mei Sasaki: You own no one. Not us or anyone here in EAW. The fact that you’re still obsessed with pursuing us speaks volumes alone on the sort of influence we have over you. You can try to deny it, but it’s clear that even with your newfound ‘power’, the Queen Bees still reside within your head.

Milli Banks: Oh, don’t make me laugh. Of course I’m coming for y’all! You thought that you could get away jumping me and costing me yet ANOTHER title match?? What y’all thought this was? I get my lick back, and trust that y’all will be dealt with properly in this tournament. Empress of Elite is mine, and your plan better includes some way of taking me out completely, because I’m not gonna stop until I break the brakes off of y’all and get my revenge.

(Milli grins, backing up. She holds up three fingers.)

Milli Banks: We tied three a piece. But I’m winning this series. This war is mine to take in the end. Don’t you forget it.

(She walks off. Sierra and Mei roll their eyes. However, a small grin cracks at the corner of Serenity’s lips.)

Serenity Valdez: … Let’s go. Let’s not worry about her. We’ll deal with her soon enough.

(Sierra and Mei nod. They head off as the camera fades to commercials.)

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(‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana begins to blast through the speakers as the fans in the War Memorial Arena in Wailuku, Hawaii rise up to their feet, cheering for the former World Champion, EAW Hall of Famer and ‘Explicit Content’ himself.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL–

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA…WEIGHING IN 230 POUNDS…HE IS EAW HALL OF FAMER… “EXPLICIT CONTENT”…CAGE!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Now, here’s a man who has delivered some amazing matches this past year. From his match with Ms. Extreme at Shock Value to his match with Viz at Grand Rampage, Cage has delivered some amazing classic this year. No doubt that he’ll do the same thing in 2023.

Persephone: I hope that he and Rex face off, so that I can see Rex again.

Stew-O: I’m not sure how Disney is okay with a man who calls himself ‘Explicit Content,’ but let’s hoping that Cage doesn’t do anything that is going to get him and us in trouble.

Persephone: You must really not know Cage at all. :mjgrin: Trouble is his middle name and he’ll make sure to raise a bit of heck wherever he goes. I mean, that’s what lead up to his match tonight and against Joso!

(‘Trophies’ by Drake begins to replace ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ as the crowd gives a mixed reception to the Interwire Champion himself, Joso. Joso comes out confident, full of charisma, but maintains a focused eye on Cage.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM BRONX, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN 206 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION… “THE NEW ERA”…JOSO!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Here is the man who dethroned Andre Walker at Poor Unfortunate Souls earlier this year for the Interwire Champion. The growth that this young man has had over the past several months is astounding. He defeated Harley Lewis at the New Era Cup finals, became Interwire Champion, giving Andre one of his first losses in a long, long time and now, ends the year getting a marquee match up with a Hall of Famer and bonafide star in Cage. :wow:

Persephone: It’s scary how much this kid improved. I think that he’s a robot. It’s the only explanation that I can think of.

Gavin Kirkland:  With Disney, anything is possible, but Joso has been tremendous to watch over the past six months and he’s going to be better in 2023. There’s no stopping how far he can go. A victory over Cage would be astounding for his career! 

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“LET’S GO, CAGE!”/ “JOSO DON’T MISS!” split chants begin to ring in the arena. The two men are surveying the crowd around them. The crowd is completely torn on who they want to win this match. Cage is a legend and hardcore wrestling king. Joso is someone who has been able to win over the crowd with his hardwork, improvement and charisma.)

Stew-O: These two have been going back and forth all week. This became one of the most hyped-up matches on the show—another instance of the past versus the present.

Persephone: I didn’t think the crowd knew how much they wanted this match until it was suggested. Their exchanges this week when cutting their match promos made this match a lot more intriguing than possible. To me, I was only focused on Rexy’s videos. 😍

Gavin Kirkland: This crowd is truly electric at the moment for these two men. The two of them have to take a moment to embrace this crowd in the War Memorial Stadium.

(Cage has one of his hands on his ears, trying to hear the crowd cheering a little louder. He’s telling Joso that these people are expecting a good match out of the two of them and that it’s best that Joso doesn’t make them waste their money.)

Stew-O: Cage is initiating the collar-and-elbow tie-up to the Interwire Champion. There is a slight hesitation with Joso, who is looking for the right opening to go for the tie-up, but he eventually finds that right opening as he goes right in. The tie-up is firm as the two Elitists are now, trying to push the other to the ropes. Cage is able to be a little stronger out of the two and push Joso against the ropes.

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

Persephone: Cage is able to smoothly back away. His hands are up where the referee can see him. His eyes never leave Joso, who tries to straighten himself up, before going for another collar-and-elbow tie-up with the former World Champion. This time, Joso manages to push back Cage against the ropes. He holds Cage there for a moment as the referee prepares for his count.

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

Gavin Kirkland: Joso slowly begins to back away, but before he does that, he playfully slaps the cheek of ‘Explicit Content’ – just look at Cage’s facial reaction. It almost looks like the man has been disrespected. Meanwhile, Joso remains with a calm look on his face, clearly focused on what this match-up is going to bring. Cage straightens himself back up and meets Joso in the middle of the ring. The two wrestlers circle around each other, looking for their opening and Joso goes in, grabbing the waist of the Hall of Famer, but Cage manages to grab Joso’s neck from behind him and go for a headlock. Joso tries to push Cage’s side, trying to push him towards the horizontal set of ropes, but Cage drops to a knee, applying more pressure to the side headlock.

Stew-O: Cage is wrenching in that headlock, applying more pressure onto Joso’s head. The Interwire Champion goes down as Cage transitions the side headlock into a front headlock. Slowly, he begins to find himself on a vertical base, but on his way up, he begins to knee Joso in the ribs, trying to weaken that particular area and make it difficult for the champion to continue on in the match. He grabs Joso by his arm, before delivering an Irish whip to the corner. Joso crashes his spine first against that corner as Cage charges towards the champion, looking for a running clothesline –

Persephone: JOSO JUMPS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! CAGE MANAGES TO STOP HIMSELF FROM COLLIDING WITH THAT TURNBUCKLE, BUT JOSO USES THAT SMALL OPENING TO GRAB THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION BY HIS WAIST, PUSH HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE AND GO FOR A ROLL-UP! IS HE GOING TO CLOSE THIS MATCH SOON AND MAKE WAY FOR REX? 🙏🏻

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWW–

Gavin Kirkland: Nope! Cage is able to get himself out of the roll-up attempt, but look at this – HE HAS JOSO BY HIS WAIST, LIFTS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION UP IN THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX! JOSO SCOOTS HIMSELF TO ONE OF THE CORNERS AS CAGE TURNS HIMSELF AROUND! HE CHARGES HIMSELF TO THAT CORNER, CONNECTING WITH A KITCHEN SINK AS THAT KNEE GETS SMASHED INTO THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION. CAGE GRABS JOSO BY HIS HAIR AND GETS HIM INTO A VERTICAL POSITION BEFORE LIFTING JOSO UP AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEECAP BRAINBUSTER! That sends the champion down as Cage is looking quite unimpressed at the moment. He is slapping the back of Joso’s head, trying to get the younger Elitist back to his feet.

Stew-O: You can see that look on Joso’s face, who doesn’t feel amused by Cage slapping the back of his head, but he finds his way back to his feet. Joso looks into the eyes of the Hall of Famer, who more than wants the smoke from the younger Elitist. Joso runs to Cage, who manages to connect with a hip toss, but look at that – Cage still has position of the arm of the Interwire Champion. He scoots himself, so that he’s looking at Cage and proceeds to kick Cage away from him – just for a small second, at least! He successfully pushes Cage away from him, but Cage is pulling on Joso’s arm as he pulls Joso closer to him –

Persephone: Joso throws a punch to Cage’s face, but it doesn’t cause Cage to stagger back or anything. Cage is checking his lip to see if blood spilled, but it’s all good as he swings a punch to return on Joso as that punch hits Joso in the face. This causes for the younger Elitist to stagger back, BUT HE THROWS HIMSELF FORWARD TO CONNECT WITH ANOTHER PUNCH TO CAGE! CAGE WITH ANOTHER PUNCH TO JOSO! JOSO WITH ANOTHER PUNCH TO CAGE! CAGE WITH ANOTHER PUNCH TO JOSO! JOSO! CAGE! JOSO! CAGE! CAGE! Joso goes back to the horizontal ropes with each punch that Cage throws at him.

Gavin Kirkland: Joso retaliates with a giant headbutt which strikes Cage in the forehead! This causes for the Hall of Famer to go back. Joso launches himself forward as Cage goes towards him, looking to hit a clothesline, but Joso ducks the clothesline. Joso rebounds himself off the horizontal set of ropes as Cage looks to connect with another clothesline, but Joso connects with a slingblade that takes the former World Champion down. Then, he follows that up by springboarding himself off the ropes with a moonsault. Joso with the cover!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWW–

Stew-O: CAGE THROWS JOSO OFF OF HIM, BUT JOSO RUSHES AFTER CAGE, CONNECTING WITH A PUNCHES TO THE FACE, BUT CAGE MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF ON TOP OF THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION, CONNECTING WITH SOME PUNCHES OF HIS OWN! BUT, JOSO MANAGES TO REGAIN SOME CONTROL OF THE MATCH UP BY CONNECTING WITH SOME PUNCHES OF HIS OWN! Joso is able to find himself back to his feet first as Cage shortly meets him after, but Joso manages to stop Cage where he’s at and connects with a superkick! This causes for Cage to fall to his knees as Joso stands behind Cage, picking him up by the waist and taking back the former World Champion with a German suplex! Then, he follows up that German into a roundhouse kick! Cage is taken back as Joso is starting to get things going for himself.

Persephone: He better be because that would mean that he could finish this match and possibly have more time for Rex’s entrance. Just wanna make sure that he gets a welcome and such. 🙏🏻

Gavin Kirkland: Joso goes to pick up Cage before getting position of his arm. He whips Cage to the horizontal set of ropes. Cage manages to catch onto the ropes and prevent himself from rebounding off of them. Joso charges right after Cage with a knee strike, BUT CAGE LIFTS UP THE CHAMPION OFF HIS FEET AND TOSSES HIM RIGHT BEHIND HIM! JOSO MANAGES TO LAND HIMSELF ON THE APRON. CAGE LOOKS TO TURN HIMSELF AROUND AS JOSO PULLS DOWN THE ROPES ENOUGH TO LAND A PELE KICK TO CAGE’S FACE, CAUSING FOR HIM TO STAGGER BACK. Joso jumps over the jump rope and back inside the ring as he rushes towards Cage, taking him down with a dropkick to the face! He goes for the cover there!

OOOONNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTT–

Stew-O: Cage with a shoulder up! Joso begins to grab Cage and it looks like he’s going to apply a abdominal stretch on ‘Explicit Content.’ He begins to use his elbows to jab the abdominal area of the Hall of Famer before wrenching in the stretch. Now, this is a position that is quite tough to find yourself in. It targets the rib area, a bit of the spine area and honestly, any pain caused to those area is going to mean trouble for you. Joso is aware of Cage being older and having to deal with these sort of issues, so he is going to exploit it as much as he can.

Persephone: But, this is Cage, he can take punishment, but do you know who can take more punishment than him? Rex McAllister. 🥰

Gavin Kirkland: Cage has been through Extreme Elimination Chambers, War Games, Grand Rampage and some of the most gruesome matches that EAW could possibly conjure up. His body has taken a toll, but it’s been nothing that he can’t handle. You can see that the referee is asking if Cage wants to submit, but Cage is saying “no.” Cage still wants to keep things going. 

Stew-O: Joso is looking to slowly bring Cage down into a submission hold. I think that he’s slowly easing himself into an armbar submission move, but it seems like that’s not all fine and dandy for Cage, who is trying to roll himself closer to Joso, getting some punches into the face, but Joso manages to use his available foot to kick Cage in the face, trying to keep the Hall of Famer down. With that, Joso manages to lock in the armbar submission move. Cage is trying to scramble himself out of the submission. He knows what the armbar is capable of doing and he know better and to remain calm.

Persephone: Cage is clutching his fist, trying to hide the pain that he must be feeling at the moment. He is trying to roll himself on top of Joso, but Joso has wonderful possession of the arm. He manages to roll himself on top of Joso and looks to pin his shoulders down –

OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWW–

Gavin Kirkland: JOSO GETS HIS SHOULDER UP! WITH JOSO GETTING HIS SHOULDER UP, THIS ALLOWED CAGE TO BREAK HIMSELF FREE OF THE ARM BAR AND LAUNCH HIMSELF ON TOP OF THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! CAGE HAS UNLOAD ON A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE CHAMPION! THE CHAMPION IS TRYING TO COVER EACH SHOT, BUT CAGE IS UNLOADING SOME INSANE COMBINATIONS ON HIM! Joso is trying to get himself out of Cage’s sight, but Cage follows him. He grabs Joso up to his feet before he could fully stand up. He grabs Joso by his wrist, locking it before pulling him closer and connecting with a ‘B-WordMaker’ – he slaps across the face of Joso!

Persephone: ‘B-WordMaker?’ :comeagain:

Stew-O: It’s– they’ll know what we’re talking about.

Gavin Kirkland: We’re going to get roasted on Twitter again. :snoop:

Persephone: Be positive, guys! There is so much to look forward too – like Rex! 😁

Gavin Kirkland: With the slap across the face of Joso, Cage picks him up and is going for ‘Mercy Rule’ – the double underhooked DDT, but as he elevates Joso up in order to connect with the move, Joso manages to escape the move and lands on the apron. He jumps down from the apron, trying to get a moment to relax and think about his next strategy, BUT CAGE IS NOT LOOKING TO HAVE HIS TIME WASTED AS HE REBOUNDS OFF THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES AND LAUNCHES HIMSELF THROUGH THE SET OF ROPES, NAILING A SUICIDE DIVE ON THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! THE CROWD IN THE WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM IS ON THEIR FEET! CAGE IS FIST BUMPING SOME OF THE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE AS HE SLOWLY BEGINS TO BACK AWAY FROM JOSO, WHO IS LOOKING TO GET HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS CAGE PLANNING TO DO NEXT?

Stew-O: Joso is slowly getting himself up to his feet as Cage charges towards the Interwire Champion. Cage with a clothesline –

Persephone: JOSO MANAGES TO GRAB CAGE BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A STANDING SPANISH FLY! THE TWO ELITISTS ARE DOWN! CAGE WAS TOTALLY CAUGHT BY SURPRISE BY THIS MOVE AND WHY I REFRESH REX’S TWITTER PAGE, WE NEED TO GET A REWIND OF THAT MOVE! 

(REPLAY: Cage rushing, looking to hit a clothesline, but Joso pops up, getting Cage with a standing Spanish fly. The move takes the two Elitists down before it pans back to live time.)

Gavin Kirkland: Joso is the first out of the two to slowly get to his feet. Cage shortly follows him, but Joso battery rams Cage onto the edge of the apron! Joso begins to connect with some shoulder thrusts to the ribs of the Hall of Famer. He throws some punches to the face of Cage before nailing him with an uppercut that gets Cage into a seated position, but Joso straightens him up and places him on the apron. Joso gets on the apron himself and I’m not sure what Joso has in mind for this, but I can’t see how this will end up pretty. :lupe:

Persephone: Nothing will be as pretty as Rex McAllister. Cage is in a crawling position, trying to muster up the strength to get back to his feet, but Joso manages to get Cage in position for a piledriver on the apron. But, you can see that Cage is fighting to avoid that move. He’s been in a series of those over his EAW career, so I think he has an idea of which moves could be detrimental to the outcome of this match. 

Gavin Kirkland: Joso goes to lift up Cage in a piledriver, but Cage drops himself down! Joso goe to get Cage back into position, BUT CAGE POPS UP, DELIVERING A A BRUTAL BACK HAND ACROSS JOSO’S FACE AND THEN ANOTHER ONE, AND THEN, ANOTHER ONE, AND THEN, ANOTHER ONE. THEN, HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH DECAPICATING DISCUS LARIAT THAT TAKES JOSO DOWN. OH GOD, THAT ‘DIAMOND SAINT SPECIAL’ IS SUCH A BRUTAL SIGHT TO SEE. I WOULD RECOMMEND TUCKING IN THE CHILDREN TO BED, IF SEEING A DEAD BODY TRIGGERS THEM.

Stew-O: We’re not going to be seeing any dead bodies, ladies and gentlemen. That’s just Gavin joking around, right Gavin?

Gavin Kirkland: Oh, I wish – ANYWAY, Joso is rolled back inside the ring, but instead of rolling back into the ring after, he instead goes for the top rope! Now, this is something that we don’t really see much from Cage. He is situating himself on the top rope as he sees that Joso is finding himself in a wonderful position. I think that Cage is going for that elbow drop that he normally does in matches.

Persephone: Do you know who has the best elbow drop ever? Rex. 🥰

Stew-O: CAGE FROM THE TOP ROPE – ELBOW DROP TO THE CHEST OF JOSO! 

Persephone: But, Joso moves himself out of the way as Cage goes crashing down to the mat. This might be a turning point in this match as Joso has a huge cheshire cat grin on his face that he might have Cage where he wants him. Joso stalks Cage up to his feet as he lands a superkick, causing for Cage to stagger back. JOSO FOLLOWS THAT UP BY GETTING CAGE IN POSITION AND CONNECTING WITH ‘INCOMING SILENCE’ – THE SPIN-OUT SITOUT POWERBOMB ON CAGE AS JOSO GOES FOR THE COVER HERE! IS JOSO GOING TO PUT THE HALL OF FAMER AWAY HERE?!??!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! Cage is able to kick himself out of the move as Joso finds his way back to his feet. He stalks Cage back into his feet as he goes for the curb stomp and then, for the triangle chokehold, but Cage manages to lift Joso up and throws him into the turnbuckle for a turnbuckle powerbomb! This creates a bit of separation between the two men! Cage charges to the corner, nailing him with a bodysplash at the corner! This causes for Joso to stumble forward, BUT CAGE CATCHES HIM WITH AN ELBOW TO THE TOP OF JOSO’S SKULL! THEN, HE PULLS JOSO CLOSER TO HIM AND IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S GOING TO GO FOR ‘MERCY RULE,’ BUT JOSO DROPS TO THE GROUND! HE SWEEPS THE FEET FROM UNDERNEATH CAGE AND PROCEEDS TO THROW SOME PUNCHES TO THE FACE OF THE HALL OF FAMER! HE GRABS CAGE BY HIS LEGS AND IT SEEMS LIKE JOSO IS GOING TO GO FOR A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK ON CAGE –

Persephone: Cage is able to twist himself out of the figure four leg lock attempt. He creates a bit of distance between him and Joso. He finds himself to his feet as Joso charges right after Cage, but Cage nails Joso with a gut punch that stops his momentum for the time being. Cage connects with an uppercut that sends Joso back into a seated position. He charges towards Joso before taking him down with a small crossbody! He plans to go for the cover here! LET’S GO!

OOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Stew-O: Joso with a kick out, but Cage isn’t feeling too heated about it. Nothing is really on the line for this match. Maybe, just perhaps, we’ll enjoy a Christmas with Joso being quiet, but no titles or anything like that on the line.

Persephone: I mean, Cage did beat up his buddies. :lupe:

Gavin Kirkland: Well, who approaches a dark alley way alone?

Persephone: If it was Rex, he wouldn’t do such a dumb thing. 💯

Stew-O: Cage pointed out that he wouldn’t miss out on the Christmas bonus. I mean, have you SEEN it?

Persephone: It’s no wonder that Rex was able to stay at home for over a year. It’s almost kind of selfish now that you think of it –

Gavin Kirkland: Cage and Joso find themselves up to their feet at the same time. JOSO THROWS A PUNCH TO CAGE. CAGE THROWS A PUNCH TO JOSO. JOSO THROWS A PUNCH TO CAGE. CAGE THROWS A PUNCH TO JOSO. JOSO WITH A PUNCH TO CAGE! CAGE! JOSO! CAGE! JOSO! JOSO! JOSO! JOSO MANAGES TO BACK CAGE UP TO THE VERTICAL SET OF ROPES! HE GOES TO CLOTHESLINE THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION OUT OF THE RING, BUT CAGE DELIVERS AN SHOULDER BLOCK AS THAT TAKES JOSO BACK! HE TURNS AROUND DOES HIS TRADEMARK ‘ROPE HUNG LUNATIC LARIAT’ ONTO THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! Joso is down as Cage finds himself back into his feet! Cage is giving a bit of a battle cry before he picks up Joso! He’s going for ‘Mercy Rule’ again –

Stew-O: – No! Joso shoves Cage away from him as Cage goes right after him. Joso connects with a roundhouse kick that takes the Hall of Famer down! Wait, only Cage drops down to his knees as he’s gesturing for Joso to give him everything that he has to offer. If Cage wants to go down, he will do it with every fiber of Joso’s being. JOSO STANDS BACK BEFORE NAILING A SHOOT KICK TO THE FACE OF CAGE. THEN, SEEING CAGE BENT FORWARD, HE CONNECTS WITH AS SWITCHBLADE KICK THAT CAUSES FOR CAGE TO LAY DOWN FACE FIRST! HE GETS CAGE UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH A SERIES OF KNEES TO THE FACE OF ‘EXPLICIT CONTENT!’

Persephone: Doesn’t Cage bleed easily? :lupe:

Gavin Kirkland: Do we have the black and white screen just in case? :lupe:

Stew-O: Yeah, it’s ready, just in case. Cage finds himself in a crawling position as Joso takes a step back and connects with a superkick to the face. This takes the veteran back as Joso seems like he’s going to go high risk. He’s going for that top rope and I’m wondering what he has in mind to take Cage down in this match? Joso gets himself all situated on top of the turnbuckle as Cage is laying down! Joso is waiting for the right moment to jump off as — frog splash from the top rope!

Persephone: CAGE ROLLS HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY! HE GETS JOSO, KICKS HIM IN THE STOMACH BEFORE LINING HIM UP AND CONNECTING WITH ‘MERCY RULE!’ THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT CONNECTS AS CAGE TRIES TO CATCH IS BREATH, BUT JOSO –

Gavin Kirkland: That son of a gun. He rolled himself to the outside. That is bloody brilliant here. 

(The crowd is roaring in anticipation and disappointment in the inside. It’s obvious that Cage would have had Joso’s number here, but it’s Joso’s smart last minute thinking that saved him the match here.)

Stew-O: Cage can’t seem to believe it. Joso is out of the ring as Cage rolls himself out of the ring to get Joso back into the ring. Cage delivers some stiff knees to the ribs of the Interwire Champion before rolling him back inside the ring. Cage does so shortly after as Joso tries to get to his feet, but it’s Cage that stands behind the champion and gets ahold of him! I think that Cage is going for to coquina clutch, his go-to submission hold to end the match! Joso drops to his knees as Cage applies the submission hold. This isn’t the most ideal move to be in at this point in the match. Both of these men are tried, using their second, third winds of the match, so a move like this could instantly knock them out without even applying much pressure. 

Persephone: Cage manages to take Joso down, but instead of fully committing with the sleeperhold. He takes the Interwire Champion back, connecting with a straight-jacket suplex! Still, it seems like Joso is out for the night. All Cage needs to do is capitalize, win this match and leave with his bonus. Then, I can be one step closer to Rexy. 

Gavin Kirkland: Cage gets a hold of Joso arms and is looking down on Joso. CAGE HAS A SMIRK ON HIS FACE BEFORE HE PROCEEDS WITH THE ‘IDIOT STAMPEDE!’ CAGE IS STOMPING THE LIVING HECK OUT OF JOSO’S FACE. IF YOU THINK THAT JOSO WAS DOWN BAD AFTER ROAD TO REDEMPTION WITH JAKE SMITH AND SIERRA, JUST IMAGINE HOW HE’LL BE AFTER LOSING TO CAGE. 

Persephone: I don’t even want to remember those Tweets from Joso last weekend. Let’s leave all of that in 2022. :mjlol:

Stew-O: Joso’s face is being stomped the living heck as Cage could get a submission victory if he wanted too, BUT I THINK THAT CAGE JUST ENJOYS BEATING THE LIVING HECK OUT OF ANYONE WHO STANDS IN THE RING WITH HIM. NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE CAGE IS FULLY SATISFIED AND HE’S GOING FOR THAT COQUINA CLUTCH AGAIN. HE FULLY APPLIES THE REAR NAKED CHOKE ON THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION AS IT SEEMS LIKE JOSO MIGHT PASS OUT HERE.

Persephone: Joso gonna be really taking L’s personal and professional for the second weekend in a row. :mjlol: I mean, poor Joso. 😔

Gavin Kirkland: :mjpls: The referee is trying to see if Joso is responding, but you can see a slight clutch in the fist that is keeping his chances alive in the match. He is somehow still alive in the match and it’s these kinds of things that justifies the reason on why Joso is Interwire Champion. He refuses to quit. He will continue to fight until his heart stops beating. Cage has the move locked in beautifully. 

Stew-O: BUT, LOOK AT THAT, JOSO MANAGES TO USE HIS CORE STRENGTH TO ROLL HIMSELF OVER AS HE HAS CAGE’S SHOULDER’S PINNED TO THE GROUND! HE HAS CAGE’S LEGS HOOKED AS THE REFEREE GOES FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Trophies’ plays once again as Joso rolls himself out of the ring. He drops to his knees at the bottom of the ramp, stunned that he managed to get the victory over Cage. Meanwhile, Cage is on his knees inside the ring, not believing that he was outsmarted.)

Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH….THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION…JOSO!!!!!!

Persephone: What in the world just happened?!?! :comeagain:

Gavin Kirkland: Joso just defeated Cage and the crowd in the War Memorial Arena cannot believe it. Like, he just rolled himself over, hooked his legs, pinned Cage’s shoulder’s to the ground and held on for dear life. Who knew that was gonna end the match there?

Stew-O: That’s what Dynasty has been blessed with for the beginning of the season. I thought Cage and his brutality was going to stop Joso and while it did, Joso saw his opening and went for it. I thought it was very creative for him.

Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile, Cage can’t seem to believe what just happened. I thought he had the match in the bag. Thank god, I didn’t bet my Christmas bonus or I’d been sad.

(The camera transitions and pans to Lethal Consequences back on the podium.)

Lethal Consequences: We have come to that part of the show where this is a big one. I am here to introduce the Female Elitist of the Year 2022. Here are the nominees.

(A video montage plays showing all the nominees in action.)

– Kassidy Heart

– Minerva

– Harper Lee

– Dr. Bethany Blue

– Andrea Valentine

– Sienna Jade

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: Some incredible women, most I have faced in the ring. The winner for Female Elitist of The Year…. MINERVA!

(The crowd erupts in cheers as “Blood, Milk, & Sky” by White Zombie plays throughout the arena. Minerva walks out in a red leather jacket, pants, boots, and halter top. The EAW World Championship around her waist, holding her black rose. As she walks up to the podium, she gingerly hugs Lethal Consequences, still feeling the pain from the Elimination Chamber. The crowd chants her name as she smiles, holding the award.)

Minerva: Hawaii!

(The crowd erupts into even a louder cheer.)

Minerva: Wow…. This is amazing. I remember how everyone talked about how I should have won this in 2020, but I always disagreed, instead used it as a gripe, but deep down inside, I always believed that the second half of 2020 was really rough for me and I didn’t finish strong like I should have, because I wasn’t ready. Last year I felt like I wasn’t ever going to compete with the likes of Kassidy Heart or even Ms. Extreme… yet here I am now in 2022. This one is special though because at this time last year on this very show, there was so much uncertainty heading into this year, I was scared, beat up, angry, hurt. I promised I would never put myself in that position again. This past year has been special, but it was very up and down. The first half at times was frustrating but I never gave up, the games of Drake King, just trying to get to this Championship and then Pain for Pride happened. It was my moment and then I was engaged.

(The crowd pops for that too.)

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

Minerva: Thank you…. But I couldn’t have done it without you. Since winning the EAW World Championship, I wanted to make sure that I gave it my very best, that this was going to be my year and to even be in the same company as those other women mentioned, from Sienna Jade who we had our wars, to Andrea Valentine to Dr. Bethany Blue, even Harper Lee and of course Kassidy Heart, it’s an honor. Again… Thank you for everything!

(She holds up the award, but Lethal Consequences stands by and comes to the podium.)

Lethal Consequences: Oh… we are not done. Here are the nominees for Female Elitist Promoer of the Year 2022!

(The video montage plays with all the nominees.)

– Kassidy Heart

– Minerva

– Harper Lee

– Andrea Valentine

– Hikari Kanno

– Sheridan Muller

– Ms. Extreme

– Milli Banks

– Serenity Valdez 

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: And the winner…… MINERVA!

(She smiles as the crowd again explodes in cheers as she takes the Award and walks up to the podium again.)

Minerva: Thank you again so much, getting this award is special to me, I take a lot of time thinking of what to say and how to articulate my words. With the women I was in competition with, that was a pretty awesome group of people and again I just want to say how much I appreciate this!

(Holding up the award, Minerva again smiles but Lethal Consequences stops her again.)

Lethal Consequences: Wait… we are still not done. Here are the nominees for EAW Feud of The Year 2022!

(The video montage plays with all the nominees.)

– Andre Walker vs Visual Prophet

– Drake King vs Myles vs Minerva

– TLA vs Impact

– Kassidy Heart vs Andrea Valentine

– Xander Payne vs Andre Walker

– Ximena Velasquez vs Serenity Valdez

– Alex Myers vs Ruler

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: And the Winner is….. DRAKE KING vs MYLES vs MINERVA!

(The crowd again erupts as Minerva this time gladly takes the award and approaches the podium.)

Minerva: Last year Drake took the Stable of the Year award taking all credit for it, well after what I did to him at Road To Redemption, he’s in no condition to accept this, so I will do it for him and for my fiancé Myles as well. This was a feud, bad blood that ran through my veins for so long that is one of the reasons I had the kind of year that led me here. Drake King is evil and showed his true colors, while I admired what Myles did as the EAW World Champion and what he has done for me since the first day I met him, never leaving my side. Drake couldn’t handle that; it tore us apart when I saved him a year ago and now look at us. I can proudly say though that I am a better woman and wrestler because of this feud, both of them taught me so much about myself and I hope that I did the same. Again…. THANK YOU!

(As Minerva looks over at Lethal Consequences he again gestures her to stay.)

Minerva: Really?

Lethal Consequences: Yeah, really. Now hold on, we are not done. Here are the Nominees for EAW Intergender Match of the Year 2022!

(The video montage plays with all the nominees.)

– Kassidy Heart vs. TLA – King of Elite: 02.06.2022

– Ms.Extreme vs. Cage – Shock Value: 03.05.2022

– Kassidy Heart vs. Ronan Malosi – Dia Del Diablo: 03.13.2022

– TLA vs. Cameron Ella Ava vs. Veena Adams vs. Harper Lee – Dia Del Diablo: 03.13.2022

– Minerva vs. Myles vs. Drake King – Pain for Pride XV: 06.24.2022

– Davy Jones Locker Match – Dead Men Tell No Tales: 09.03.2022

– Anarchy in the Arena Match – Territorial Invasion 09.18.2022

– Minerva vs. Charlie Marr – Wicked Games: 11.05.2022

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: And the winner is…. MINERVA VS MYLES VS DRAKE KING – PAIN FOR PRIDE XV: 06.24.22!

(As the crowd erupts again, Minerva this time takes off the EAW World Championship and holds it up in the air. She takes the award and nods to Lethal Consequences as she looks out the crowd and smiles, even chuckling a little.)

Minerva: I never expected this, I mean wow. This was my match, the most important one in my career and to have it recognized as the best Intergender Match of the Year in 2022, is absolutely incredible. It was the one that I will never forget, the match that was a pinnacle in my career. It defined me and honestly what can I say, Drake King and Myles both brought their game, and it could have been anyone’s win. So, shout out to Myles, I love you babe…. And Drake… thank you and you can go to hell!

(The arena continues to cheer as Minerva is about to step off the podium….)

Lethal Consequences: One last one.

(The crowd cheers even louder as her icy blue eyes widen.)

Lethal Consequences: Here are the Nominees for EAW World Champion of the Year!

(The video montage plays with all the nominees.)

– Minerva

– Myles

(The video ends.)

Lethal Consequences: And the Winner is……. MINERVA!

(There is huge clapping and ovation by the fans as Minerva’s eyes swell up some, she then takes the fifth award and stands at the podium, holding the EAW World Championship.)

Minerva: Myles and I both won here. He was a tremendous champion that deserved this title every bit as much as me. He was someone that carried the torch for a long time, and I am nothing but grateful. I couldn’t have been a champion without him but what I will say is this. I don’t know what 2023 has in store for me, but I will defend this championship with everything that I have and more. I will stand for what the EAW and the Voltage brand are, and I will continue to be your champion for long as they allow me. Thank you so much for this unforgettable night! I love you all!

(“Blood, Milk, & Sky” starts to play as the cheers continue. Minerva and Lethal Consequences hug before he helps her carry the awards to the back.)

Lethal Consequences: Let’s congratulate Minerva along with Drake King and Myles! Now down to the ring for our next match!

(As Lethal Consequences and Minerva walk out, a graphic is shown for the next match.)

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(The camera returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: AND IT IS FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!

(‘Amerika’ by Rammstein plays. The instantaneous, ear-splitting response that the audience emits at recognising whose entrance music is flourishing through the sound system is telling. There’s an indescribable concoction of reactions, a mixture that’d prove impossible to pinpoint, the crowd ranging from lionizing and admiration, to unfiltered hatred sewn into threats of violence. As Till Lindemann’s notorious lyrics burst through the sound system, what’s evident is the woman about to make her entrance is a polarising figure of professional wrestling. Smog begins to flood the entrance stage, with translucent beams of black, red and gold shooting out from within the smoke, dancing and spiraling through the arena. A silhouette begins to formalise within the ash smog, thunderous response elevating a handful of octaves.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first, the challenger! From München, Deutschland, she is ‘The Flamestress… SHERIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN MUUUUUUUUULLEEEEEEEEER!

Stew-O: Road to Redemption might’ve seen The Prescription lose the Unified Tag Team titles, but Sheridan Muller is motivated as ever as she heads into this match. 

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan seized the opportunity and now she’s getting it. And the crazy thing is that this is happening after she and Sienna Jade had notable wars just last week at RTR! Still, a match like this was a long time coming for her since she came back in February and has been on a nearly-perfect roll. 

Persephone: Mhm. Definitely. Stellar stuff from her.

Stew-O: ?

Gavin Kirkland: Uh, Persephone? Are you paying attention?

Persephone: Huh? Of course I am! I’m just… taking in a lot because this match is huge! Yeah! Totally not worrying about Rex or whatever.

(Stepping out of the darkness and into the light, Sheridan Müller looks out into the sea of fans chanting her name or condemning her arrival into the arena. The faintest of smiles illustrates her lips, with smoke swaying behind her and colors of the German flag illuminating her facial features; the moment itself is as photogenic as it is surreal. Smog begins to wane, Sheridan’s attention turning from the enamored crowd and down towards the wrestling ring. As “German Efficiency” brushes fingertips through her long, dirty blonde hair, she begins to walk down the entrance ramp. Sheridan ascends the steel steps, effortlessly slithering through middle-and-top ropes and entering the ring. The crowd settles down as Sheridan’s entrance music comes to a halt. Müller’s cold-blooded stare settles on whomever she shares a ring with, as the German athlete waits for the champion to step out.)

Stew-O: And Sheridan is standing, waiting for the inevitable arrival of the woman who has the title that she wants. 

(With Sheridan’s music fading, the lights begin to flash. ‘Unf***withable’ by Deez Nutz begins to blast all throughout the arena. A few moments pass as Sienna Jade emerges as she poses for the camera. Dressed in red and white, the Universal Woman’s champion is even sporting a santa hat. Sienna then turns around and shows off her trademark leather jacket with the letters, “UNF***WITHABLE” attached. She turns and begins to stride down the ramp, towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And introducing the champion! Residing in Seattle, Washington, she is the Universal Women’s Champion… ‘The Greatest’, SIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNAAAAAAAAAAAAA JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!

Stew-O: Sheridan Muller may be at the top of her game, but so is this woman! Ever since she came back just in September, Sienna has been on an absolute tear. She won the title at Justified Reckoning, defended it at Road to Redemption, and now, only after a week, she’s back to defend this championship against a very game and hungry Sheridan Muller!

Persephone: Sienna has been a great champion, but you know what else is great? Rex returning. 😊

Gavin Kirkland: Rex being back is amazing, yes. Still, these two lovely women are here, ready to have this match for the title. Personally, I love the little gear Sienna has on! It’s festive, and perfect for this time of giving! 

Stew-O: Certainly on brand for the occasion. However, what’s more important is that Sienna is heading into this match with another title defense, and she was willing to accept Sheridan’s challenge. One thing about her is that she is willing to fight anyone, regardless of who may be stepping up to the plate.

(Once in the ring, Sienna goes to the nearest turnbuckle and poses once more. She raises the title up high before handing it off to the official. The referee raises it up high and puts it off to the side. Sienna and Sheridan look at each other from their corners. There are largely boos from the fans, but some cheers can be heard in anticipation for the high-caliber contest that’s about to happen.)

(DING! DING! DING!) 

Stew-O: THE BELL HAS RUNG AND HERE WE ARE! SIENNA! SHERIDAN! THIS BOUT IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN THIS! THIS IS YOUR MAIN EVENT FOR TONIGHT, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THIS COULD VERY WELL BE THE MATCH OF THE YEAR GIVEN HOW SKILLED THESE TWO ELITISTS ARE! 

Gavin Kirkland: And this is the first time ever that Sienna Jade and Sheridan Muller are facing each other in one-on-one action! These two were involved in the highly-praised Battle of Egypt match, but other than that? That’s it. Tonight, there will be no other women involved. It’s just two Elitists at the absolute prime of their careers going up against each other for the Universal Women’s championship!

Persephone: Yeah, totally epic! Both Elitists meet in the center and start locking up! Love how they aren’t wasting any time! Maybe this will be a quick one! They’re exchanging various locks, trying to one-up the other… and it looks like Sheridan is getting the early advantage here as she’s able to trip Sienna by the foot and take her down to the canvas! Sheridan’s in control, getting a hold of the arm. Great technical sequence there. Almost reminds me of a certain someone…

Stew-O: Sheridan’s definitely a tactician when it comes to the grappling game. However, she cannot get the full extension on the armbar as Sienna keeps her hands clasped. Sheridan’s quickly moving, forcing Jade onto her stomach. She’s on her back, looking for another hold.

Gavin Kirkland: But Sienna’s able to slip from underneath and pushes Sheridan forward! The challenger goes face-first into the mat! Sienna’s going straight for the legs. She’s gonna try and go for a hold of her own!

Persephone: Sienna’s grabbing the ankle of Sheridan Muller, but she gets up. The challenger’s on one foot! She rolls forward, escaping from the champion’s grasp! She turns and both women meet again, locking up. Sheridan’s one step ahead! She just drags Sienna down with a quick snapmare and has the chin hold applied! Okay, wrestling! Love it here! 

Stew-O: Sienna’s seated. She’s grabbing onto Sheridan’s hands so that she can pry them off of her, but the challenger isn’t relenting. Sienna’s forcing her way back up to a vertical base. She pulls her arm forward before slamming her elbow back into Sheridan with all the force she can muster! She flinches, but the chin hold is still on! 

Gavin Kirkland: And now Sienna’s having to think fast! She’s reaching back, grabbing Muller by the head. She pulls her down and rolls her forward, and Sheridan finally lets go from the improvised snapmare! Sienna hits the ropes and comes running back! Basement dropkick from behind–

Persephone: No! Sheridan rolls off to the side! Sienna’s back hits the mat, but she pops up right around the same time as Muller! Both challenger and champion are up, and once again, these women engage in a collar-and-elbow tie-up! However, this one is far more fierce! They’re pushing and shoving, but no one’s showing any signs of giving! They’re jockeying for position, fighting each other to see who can get the advantage!

Stew-O: Jade and Muller are caught up by the ropes! The referee steps in, and both let go of each other. Hands are raised. It’s a clean break!

Gavin Kirkland: Whew. I got a feeling that business is about to pick up with these Elitists!

Persephone: Well, let’s hope so! They’re both circling around the ring again, eyeing each other. They get closer and closer… and it’s Sheridan with the first strike! She’s dipping low, shooting for those legs–

Stew-O: Sienna sidesteps! Sheridan goes in again with a swipe, but this time the champion jumps back! Sheridan’s up, and Sienna catches her with the standing side headlock! Sheridan’s feeling the position out, looking to get out of it.

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan’s got that calm, tactical look on her. Sienna cinches the lock in tighter, but Muller’s sending some close-fisted shots her way! Sienna’s grip is loosening! Sheridan grabs and pushes her into the corner! Sienna hops up on the middle ropes! Sheridan approaches, but Jade leaps up and TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE DIVING ARM DRAG! And she isn’t done! Sienna rolls forward and Sheridan sits up– SUPERKICK! Sheridan falls back as she gets covered!

ONNNNNNNEE–

Persephone: Shoulder lifted! Sienna stays on top of her challenger as she drags Sheridan up by the wrist and gets her back standing. A low kick strikes Muller in the gut! A forearm shot for good measure and Sienna whips her into the ropes! Sheridan’s coming back from the rebound, and Jade is meeting her with a clothesline!

Stew-O: But Sheridan catches the arm! She twists it and pulls Sienna in! Forearm! Knee to the gut! Suplex! Sheridan floats over into a quick pin attempt!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEE–

Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Sheri leads Sienna back to her feet and NAILS her with another sharp knee to the stomach. Sienna gets whipped into the corner and Sheridan follows right after her! Clothesline! The champion slinks down and the challenger backs up. She comes running in and hits the corner dropkick! Sienna’s starting to look like she’s in trouble!

Persephone: And Sheridan’s gotten a hold of the arm, pulling her right up to her feet! She’s got Sienna lifted mid-air as she walks to the center of the ring… SIDE SLAM! Another quick cover here!

ONEEEEEEEEEE!

TW–

Stew-O: Sienna’s able to get her shoulder up! She gets up, but Sheridan clubs her from behind with the forearm! Sienna turns around and gets hit with a palm uppercut to the face! Sheridan pulls her in and lifts her up, going for another suplex–

Gavin Kirkland: But Sienna squirms! She’s able to slip from Muller’s grasp and land right behind her. Arms around the waist! Looking for a German suplex, perhaps?

Persephone: Maybe, but Sheridan isn’t waiting around to find that out for herself. She’s running for the ropes and grabs them. She’s using them to get Sienna off of her! The champion rolls back from the momentum– OH! SHERIDAN MULLER WITH THE RUNNING KNEE STRIKE–

Stew-O: NO, SIENNA FALLS BACK AND GRABS ONTO HER LEGS! SHE PULLS HER DOWN FOR THE PIN!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE–

Gavin Kirkland: Kickout without any hesitation! Sienna gets up and goes for the ankle of Sheridan Muller. She steps over the leg, having her back towards her opponent. However, Sheridan gets her other foot up and pushes Sienna off with it! Jade gets sent to the ropes as the challenger sits up. Sienna uses the momentum to come back, and Sheridan braces herself! BUT LOOK! SIENNA JUST CARTWHEELS THROUGH AND GETS SHERIDAN WITH THE DROPKICK! The champion smiles as she rises to her knees, giving herself a pat on the back! 

Persephone: The champion’s certainly feeling congratulatory! Still, she needs to make sure she doesn’t spend too much gloating. Otherwise, Sheridan can capitalize and become the new champion here tonight – and I’ll miss out on seeing Rex! 

Gavin Kirkland: Oh, don’t be a buzzkill, Persephone! Let The Greatest have some fun! Besides, this is the Christmas show! A little bit of joy being displayed doesn’t hurt anybody. She certainly looks good doing it, too! 

Stew-O: Either way, Sienna sees that Sheridan’s beginning to stir. Right out the gate, she comes in and aims some serious forearm shots against her back. Sheridan winces. The champion stands and takes the challenger’s arm in between her legs. She rolls through, getting the magistral cradle pin! 

ONNEEEEEEE!

TW–

Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Sienna stands and stomps down at Sheridan’s stomach. Sienna stomps again! Sheridan goes to sit up, but she gets grabbed by the ponytail and gets dragged to her feet! Sienna uses her hair to flip her opponent over into a seated position. She measures Muller up and down, and now she’s going for a low-angle pump kick–

Persephone: No! Sheridan catches her foot! Sienna’s hopping on one foot while Muller gets back up. She keeps that trapped foot in hand while she raises the other one and CHOPS the champion right across the chest! Sienna’s howling out in pain!

Stew-O: It’s the sort of shot that no one wants to be on the receiving end of. Considering the sort of war that Jade had against Kaline just last week, that part of the body still has to be sore.

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, having two high-intensity matches back-to-back is not going to do any favors, even with how tough Sienna can be. Another chop sends waves of pain throughout her body. You can just see the fans in attendance tensing up. They could feel that one!

Persephone: Sheridan goes for a third chop, but Sienna’s able to block it with her forearms! Jade hops again and leaps up, looking for the enzuigiri– NO! Sheridan ducks her head in time, and unfortunately for Sienna, the only thing she gets met with is the ring mat as she lands face first! Muller raises the leg and brings it down, slamming the champion’s knee into the canvas! Now, she’s wrapping her legs around the limb as she goes down and rolls over, looking to cinch in the leg lock! There’s that trademark efficiency of hers at its finest! 

Stew-O: That’s the thing about Sheridan: she can get you into one position or hold, then transition seamlessly into the next with no wasted movement. It’s all precise and fluid. That’s why she’s been able to remain at the top of her game ever since she came back to EAW earlier in the year.

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan’s a credible threat, no doubt about it. We’re seeing that on full display as she’s got the champion trapped! Sienna’s trying to pull herself back towards the ropes. However, Sheridan gets up and drags her back toward her! She traps the ankle and gets the STF locked in! An even more uncomfortable predicament here for Jade! 

Persephone: Sienna’s digging at the hands, but that’s a no-go! She can’t use her strength to get Sheridan’s grip off of her. Sienna’s desperately reaching for the ropes! And Sheridan grabs a hold of it! Now, Muller floats over to side control and uses her elbow to direct some shots to the head of Sienna Jade! Over and over again, stunning the champion! Jeez! She might knock her out already! 

Stew-O: More brutal tactics are being implemented here from Muller. She forces Sienna up and hits her with an open-handed palm strike across the face! Another one! Kick to the gut! Back elbow! Sienna’s looking wobbly on her feet! She’s getting her with these strikes!

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan’s gonna do some serious damage! The challenger delivers a classic European uppercut! Sienna slumps down to one knee! Sheridan takes some steps back and runs forward! She uses her knee to pop herself up, entangling the champion’s arm and head in between her legs! Triangle chokehold on the ground! Another submission applied here! And once again, Sienna is in trouble! 

Persephone: Sienna’s free arm is flailing around! She’s looking for the ropes, but she can’t quite reach them! She’s extending her leg out! She’s almost there… no! She’s still a hair away from her toes being able to touch them! Sienna’s starting to look a bit drained here, guys! 

Stew-O: That she does, but she doesn’t seem like quitting just yet! She’s gingerly getting to her feet and almost stands completely! It’s a bit of an awkward spot, but she’s using her free hand to PUNCH Sheridan in the face! The hold is still on though! Sienna yells out as she delivers yet another punch! Sheridan isn’t budging! Now, Sienna is using her body weight the shift things over and press Muller’s shoulders into the mat! We’ve got a cover!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWO–

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan is forced to kick out. She lets go. Sienna is able to get away freely. She’s feeling out her arm and throat as she gathers her breath, but her opposition is back up, ready to cut her down again! Sheridan charges at her! 

Persephone: Sienna kicks her in the gut, bringing the challenger to a complete halt! Backhand chop! Sheridan clutches her chest! Sienna comes in and starts to strike her face repeatedly with forearm after forearm! A knee to the gut throws Muller off. Sienna’s finding her way back in control!

Stew-O: Sienna licks her hand and LANDS that final chop across Sheridan’s chest! She grabs her by the waist and runs over to the corner. She hops up to the middle ropes and springs up them, keeping Sheridan close by–

Gavin Kirkland: But she uses the momentum against Sienna and sends her across to the other corner! Sienna grabs the ropes, stopping dead in her tra– BIG BOOT! SHERIDAN CAME RIGHT FROM BEHIND AND HIT HER WITH THE BOOT! SIENNA TURNS, STUMBLING RIGHT INTO HER!

Persephone: She takes her wrist and whips her across the ring! The champion comes back and gets LIFTED INTO THE AIR! POP-UP KNEE STRIKE BY SHERIDAN MULLER! SIENNA IS DAZED! NOW, SHERIDAN GRABS HER AND SENDS HER CRASHING AGAINST HER KNEE WITH THE BUTTERFLY BACKBREAKER! WHAT A BRUTAL MANEUVER FROM THE CHALLENGER HERE TONIGHT! COVER!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOO–

Stew-O: Kickout! Sienna is slow to sit up, favoring her back! Sheridan eyes her down. The Flamestress mounts her and rains down some palm strikes. Sienna does her best to cover up, but Muller floats over to the front of her head and gets the headlock on. She rolls her over with the gator roll and raises a knee. She strikes Sienna on the head with it! Repeated knee strikes! Sheridan lets up and presses her head into the mat. She flips her body over, and now Sienna is stuck in the bridging chancery! 

Gavin Kirkland: Oh man, Sheridan’s mat game is just too strong. Another bad spot here for Sienna as Sheridan’s back in complete control. She’s reaching for the ropes again, doing everything she can to touch them!

Persephone: But she’s still too far! The referee comes in and checks to see if she wants to give up, but she refuses! Sheridan cranks that head back and the referee checks on her again! However, she’s still refusing! She isn’t looking to submit here!

Stew-O: And Sheridan flips back from the bridge, getting Sienna onto her knees. She pulls back, looking to strike her on the head with a knee strike– NO! SIENNA BLOCKS IT! She rolls forward, taking Muller along with her! She stands WITH MULLER ON HER BACK! AIR RAID CRASH NECKBREAKER! SIENNA COVERS!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!

T–

Gavin Kirkland: AND SHERIDAN GETS THE SHOULDER UP! STILL, WOW! WHAT A WAY FOR SIENNA JADE TO COME BACK INTO THIS MATCHUP!

Persephone: It really did look like those concentrated strikes and seamless holds would’ve overwhelmed Jade. However, she was able to find that much-needed opportunity to get out and not let Sheridan continue having the advantage in this match. Sienna’s feeling out her chin and neck as she sits up, regaining some much-needed breathing! 

Stew-O: Sienna gets up as Sheridan crawls to her hands and knees. Sienna sees her and backs herself up into the ropes. She comes back… and she hops up on the back of the challenger, using her like a catapult to CRASH DOWN ON TO HER WITH THE SENTON! An inventive move by the champion there!

Gavin Kirkland: Sienna’s getting the ball back into her court! Now, she gets up and hits a few good stomps down onto Sheridan! She gets her up and hits a quick snap suplex! Sheridan’s down! Sienna grabs her and drops her again with the suplex! Both women rise as Sienna grabs Sheridan’s leg… SWINGING FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER! Another cover here!

ONEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOO!

T–

Persephone: But Sheridan is STILL able to kick out! This match persists! :wow: Sienna sits up, getting those strands of hair out of the way as she’s likely thinking of what to do next! Her eyes wander over to the turnbuckle. Sienna might be looking to go to the high-risk district tonight!

Stew-O: And that seems to be on her mind as she makes her way to the corner. She’s climbing up, and now, she’s at the top. Her back is towards Sheridan! We could be getting the moonsault he–

Gavin Kirkland: BUT SHERIDAN IS UP! She sees Sienna and quickly makes her way over where she meets her with the rope-assisted kick! Sienna drops down onto the top turnbuckle! Now, the challenger is climbing up. From behind, she latches onto the champion! SHE’S GOING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX–

Persephone: BUT SIENNA JADE IS BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT! She’s holding onto the ropes, and Sheridan can’t lift her up! Sienna now with some back elbows! Strike after strike lands! Sheridan’s forced to let go as she drops onto her feet. Sienna turns around and leaps off! DIVING METEORA–

Stew-O: SHERIDAN CATCHES HER! SHE CATCHES HER! SIENNA TRIES FIGHTING BACK, PUNCHING HER! AND SHERIDAN PUSHES HER AWAY, BUT SIENNA IS ABLE TO LAND ON HER FEET! 

Gavin Kirkland: Sienna looks for a roundhouse kick, but Sheridan ducks! She goes for a lariat, but Sienna ducks underneath it! Sheridan closes the distance and tries to grab Sienna, but the champion latches on, twists, and sends Sheridan over the top rope! The challenger is on the apron! Punch from Sheridan–

Persephone: Countered with a kick! Sienna goes for another roundhouse, and THIS TIME IT LANDS!! Sheridan gets rocked! She hunches over, holding onto the middle ropes to keep herself stable! And Sienna now runs to the ropes! What is she doing– OH MY GOD!!

Stew-O: SIENNA JADE WITH THE SUNSET FLIP INTO THE POWERBOMB!! SHERIDAN JUST GOT THROWN INTO THE OUTSIDE FLOORING!! MULLER IS IN PAIN!! SIENNA SLAMMED HER DOWN WITH ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY!

Gavin Kirkland: She’s the Greatest for a reason! And right there, you all saw it! Sienna’s leaning back against the ring as she looks down at Sheridan and laughs. The champion knows she’s got this in the bag!

Persephone: Does this mean this match is going to be over?! 👀 That would be absolutely ama– awful! It would definitely be awful if Sienna rolled her in and just put her away soon after. These two are so amazing and I want this match to keep going! 

Stew-O: The referee is beginning to initiate the count!

ONE!

Stew-O: Sienna heads over to Sheridan and drops a knee across the back of her head. Sheridan’s favoring that area! She gets pulled up before Sienna RAMS her back-first into the announcer’s table! A backhand chop stuns Muller, and she follows it right up with a punch!

TWO!

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan stumbles, but Sienna’s looking to keep that pressure applied! A kick to the gut doubles Sheridan over! DDT! Sheridan is down while Sienna is back up! 

THREE!

Persephone: The champion is on top while the challenger is in trouble! Sienn scales the table, looking at the downed Sheridan Muller! She’s telling her to get up! Sheridan’s slow to her knees!

FOUR! 

Stew-O: Sienna watches on as Sheridan slowly gets up. Sienna on the table gets a running head start and leaps off! HURRICANRA- NO! SHERIDAN CAUGHT HER IN TIME! SHERIDAN HAS HER UP AND TURNS TOWARDS THE APRON! POWERBOMB!!

FIVE!

Gavin Kirkland: SIENNA CRUMBLES DOWN AND SO TOO DOES SHERIDAN!! BOTH WOMEN GAVE EACH OTHER TWO HUGE POWERBOMBS, AND NOW THEY’RE FEELING THE EFFECTS! JUST LOOK AT THE PAIN ON THEIR FACES! 

Persephone: Just when we thought one of them has the advantage, the other comes right in and turns the tide of this match! And keep in mind that just only a week ago, both Elitists had to partake in two particularly grueling matches! Yet here they are, going full throttle and scoping each other out, move for move and blow by blow!

Stew-O: This is what this match is all about! No matter how much pain they are in, both competitors want to be the one to leave Hawaii and enter the new year as the champion! However, both of them are still down as the referee continues to count down!

SIX!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh man, if anything, Sheridan may want to fight through whatever she’s feeling at the moment and try to get Sienna back into the ring! Aside from a potential double-count out being awful, she won’t be able to become the new champion from it! Sheridan’s starting to stir as she sits up, feeling her back. She gets up, albeit slowly.

SEVEN!

Persephone: Sheridan is up, and Sienna is now on her hands and knees as she struggles to get up herself! Sheridan goes approaches the ring!

EIGHT!

Stew-O: AND SHE’S IN! SHERIDAN’S IN THE RING AS SIENNA STUMBLES TO THE APRON AND USES IT TO GET HERSELF UP! SHE’S TRYING TO GET IN!

NINE!

Gavin Kirkland: SIENNA BEATS THE COUNT AS SHE ROLLS IN! JUST IN TIME! SHE’S USING THE ROPES TO GET UP AND– RUNNING FLYING KNEE STRIKE, OH MY GOD!! JORGE MASVIDAL, EAT YOUR HEART OUT!! SIENNA IS KNOCKED OUT!! SHERIDAN MULLER JUST CAME IN LIKE A WOMAN POSSESSED AND TOOK HER OUT COMPLETELY! WHAT A SHOT!!

Persephone: AND THE FANS JUST CRINGED ON BEHALF OF SIENNA JADE!! SHE’S OUT COLD AS SHERIDAN FORCES HER UP! PUMPHANDLE URANAGE!! SHERIDAN’S GETTING THE MOMENTUM ROLLING ON HER SIDE AGAIN AS SHE JUST DROPPED SIENNA ONTO THE CANVAS!! THIS COULD BE HER CHANCE!

Stew-O: THE STARKILLER IS HERE, AND SHE HAS HER SIGHTS ALL SET ON THE CHAMPION AS SHE TAKES HER UP AND SPINS HER INTO THE RIPCORD LARIAT!! ‘ENDLESS FANTASIES’!! IF SIENNA WAS HURTING FROM WHEN MADISON KALINE HIT HER WITH THOSE TWO CONSECUTIVE AFTERLIFES LAST WEEK, THEN THAT MOVE RIGHT THERE LIKELY BROUGHT ALL OF THAT BACK UP!! 

Gavin Kirkland: SHERIDAN DROPS TO A KNEE!! SHE LOOKS EXHAUSTED!! HOWEVER, SHE GETS SOME BREATHS IN AND DRAGS SIENNA BY THE ARM TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! THE COVER! WE COULD HAVE A NEW CHAMPION HERE IN HAWAII!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOO!

THREEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Stew-O: BUT SIENNA GETS THE SHOULDER UP! AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MILLISECOND RIGHT BEFORE THE REFEREE’S HAND HIT THE MAT, SHE GOT OUT OF THE PIN!! AND SHERIDAN’S EYES JUST WIDENED!! SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT!

Persephone: AS DID MANY OF US! SHERIDAN FOLLOWED UP WITH THOSE SEQUENCES AND GOT SIENNA PINNED AS QUICKLY AS SHE COULD IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! HOWEVER, JADE STILL HAS SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HER!! THIS IS WHAT THIS MATCH AND THIS TITLE MEANS FOR BOTH OF THEM! 

Gavin Kirkland: EVEN THE FANS HAD TO GO CRAZY FOR THAT ONE!! THIS IS THE SORT OF RESOLVE WE’VE SEEN LAST WEEK WHEN SIENNA AND MADISON PRACTICALLY WENT NUTS ON EACH OTHER! SHERIDAN’S QUICKLY TRYING TO STRATEGIZE HERE AS SHE REALIZES SHE HAS TO DO MORE IN ORDER TO PUT HER AWAY FOR GOOD! 

Stew-O: AND SHERIDAN LOOKS TO DO JUST THAT AS SHE GETS SIENNA UP ON HER SHOULDERS! FIREMAN’S CARRY SLAM! SHE GRABS SIENNA BY THE WRIST AND YANKS HER UP! SHE THROWS HER DOWN WITH THE HIP THROW! SIENNA GETS RAGDOLLED BACK UP AND SHERIDAN JUST DROPS HER WITH ANOTHER THROW! ONCE MORE THE CHAMPION IS DOWN, BUT SHERIDAN GRABS HER AND GETS HER UP WITH THE KARELINE LIFT! SHE TRANSITIONS FROM IT INTO A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!

Gavin Kirkland: Sheridan is going NUTS right now! This could be it! Sienna is down and out! Sheridan stands and calls for the match to end right here! She grabs Sienna and deadlifts her! ‘SHERPLEX’! WE’VE GOT THE GERMAN SUPLEX–

Persephone: BUT SIENNA IS STIRRING! SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, SHE’S TRYING TO FIGHT BACK! ELBOW STRIKES! SHE’S DESPERATELY TRYING TO GET SHERIDAN TO LET GO OF HER! ELBOW AFTER ELBOW STRIKES SHERIDAN AT THE SIDE OF HER HEAD AND SHE SEEMS TO GET WEAKER AND WEAKER WITH EACH SUCCESSIVE BLOW! SHE LETS GO! SHE CAN’T DO THE SUPLEX!

Stew-O: AND NOW SHERIDAN GOES TO GRAB SIENNA’S ATTACKING ARM! FROM BEHIND, SHE SPINS HER AROUND! ‘ENDLESS FANTASIES’– NO!! SIENNA GRABS THE ARM AND PULLS SHERIDAN IN! ‘RDG’!!! THE FISHERMAN SUPLEX IS GOOD TO GO–

Gavin Kirkland: MY GOD, SHERIDAN IS BEHIND SIENNA AND GOES FOR THE SHERPLEX! SIENNA RACES FOR THE ROPES! SHE GETS SHER TO ROLL BACK! SHERIDAN RUNS RIGHT BACK AT HER! SUPERKICK! 

Persephone: SHERIDAN IS OUT, BUT SHE IS STILL STANDING!! ANOTHER SUPERKICK! MULLER WOBBLES, BUT STILL STANDS!! SIENNA REVS UP THE KICK, AND THE THIRD SUPERKICK LANDS!! SHERIDAN IS DOWN ON HER KNEES RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER! SIENNA GOES TO THE APRON, TRYING TO FIGHT THROUGH WHATEVER PAIN SHE IS IN RIGHT NOW! SHE SPRINGS UP AND GOES COLLIDING INTO HER WITH THE DROPKICK!! ‘RAW SIENNA’!! COVER!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Stew-O: KICKOUT. SHERIDAN. MULLER. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?! SIENNA SCRAMBLES BACK IN DISBELIEF!! THIS MATCH IS STILL GOING ON!!

Gavin Kirkland: THIS IS WHAT THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP IS ALL ABOUT!! EVERYONE IN THE ARENA IS GOING NUTS FROM WHAT WE’RE WITNESSING HERE!! YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIKE EITHER WOMEN, BUT YOU WILL RESPECT THEM! THESE ARE TWO WARRIORS GIVING IT ALL DESPITE THE GRUELING MATCHES THEY’RE COMING FROM OUT OF ROAD TO REDEMPTION!! `

Persephone: Sienna looks on, stunned! Sheridan made it clear that she was going to take the fight to her, and she’s been able to power out of the pin after Sienna landed her trademark move! The champion has to use the ropes to get herself up now and she approaches the challenger! She drags Sheridan up and gets her in position for the ‘RDG’!

Stew-O: Another attempt for the fisherman’s suplex… but Sienna can’t get her up! Sheridan slumps down as Sienna holds onto her back! The champion is still feeling the effects of that earlier onslaught!

Gavin Kirkland: Sienna is in pain, but she knows that if she wants to continue on with this reign, she has to fight through it! She CLOBBERS Sheridan on the back! Over and over again! She rains down those fists and forearms onto the challenger, and Sheridan isn’t able to fight back! Sienna’s got her down, but she’s continuing! The referee is telling her she’s got to ease up, and finally, she sobers up. Sienna’s a bleeding heart right here!

Persephone: Sienna grabs a hold of Sheridan and takes her over to the corner quickly! She rams her face into the turnbuckle! Now, she’s slamming her into it! One slam into the next! Sheridan slumps down and Sienna uses all the strength she can muster to take her to a seated position at the top. Sienna’s climbing up now! She stands at the top and gets her up! She’s got the leg…

Stew-O: AND SIENNA JADE FALLS BACK, SLAMMING SHERIDAN DOWN WITH THE AVALANCHE ‘RDG’!! BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN!! BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN!! SIENNA CAN’T DO THE BRIDGE, BUT SHE’S CLOSE ENOUGH TO WHERE SHE THROWS HER ARM OVER SHERIDAN!! CENTER OF THE RING, WE’VE GOT THE PIN!!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: AND SIENNA JADE DID IT! DEFENSE NUMBER TWO IS IN THE BOOKS! BUT WOW, WHAT AN INCREDIBLY CLOSE CONTEST! THESE WOMEN LEFT NOTHING BEHIND AND FOUGHT WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAD TO OFFER TO EACH OTHER!

(Sienna Jade is slow to stand. As she gets to her feet, she falls back into the ropes. Keeping her arm on the top rope so that she doesn’t collapse, Sienna lets out a sigh of relief. The referee goes to present her with the title, and she grins. She raises it up high, proud as ever in spite of all of the pain she’s feeling in the moment.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner, and STILL the Universal Women’s Champion… SIEEEEEEEEEEEENNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!

Gavin Kirkland: Another banger. Another hit. Another classic, and all in time for the holidays! 

Stew-O: You can safely say that Sheridan Muller and Sienna Jade tore the house down with this match. Another hard-fought battle for the champion, but tonight, she is able to retain with this defense under her belt.

Persephone: Wow. Incredible match! Great stuff from these two. I’m sure everyone will look back on this match fondly like I will for Limmy and… Rex. 😍

Stew-O: It was close. Perhaps the closest match either has had in their respective careers. Tonight though, Sienna is able to get the win and– WAIT, WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?! DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST CAME FROM THE CROWD AND SLID INTO THE RING! SHE CLOTHESLINES SIENNA FROM BEHIND AND NOW SHE’S STOMPING ALL OVER THE CHAMPION!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND SIENNA CAN’T DO MUCH TO DEFEND HERSELF SEEING AS HOW SHE EXPANDED ALL OF THAT ENERGY INTO THE MATCH! BETHANY STOPS AND TAUNTS SIENNA! 

Persephone: …Oh. 

Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) King of Elite. It’s mine.

Stew-O: Bethany’s had enough of waiting! She wants her Universal Women’s Championship match soon! The message has been signed, sealed, and delivered right to the champion!

Gavin Kirkland: And Sheridan is up, leaning against the ropes! Both she and Bethany are looking at each other and staring! 

(The camera fades away from ringside.)

(The camera would soon pan back over to the podium, as the crowd would once more cheer Lethal Consequences, who is standing there with his natural, general expression – not presenting with the upmost enthusiasm, but he clearly doesn’t not care. Moments later, he would begin to speak.)

Lethal Consequences: And now, as the show would begin to come to a close, and we are steps towards the main event of tonight’s Hawaiian Christmas Spectacular show, I am here to announce none other than the winner of the “Male Elitist of the Year” award. So, here are the nominees of this year…

(Once more, the camera would fade over to the titantron, as a graphic appears on the screen, displaying the text “Male Elitist of the Year” alongside the nominees:

– Myles

– Andre Walker

– Impact

– TLA

– The Visual Prophet

– Drake King)

(The camera pans back over to the stage, the crowd still roaring, as Lethal Consequences lifts up the envelope from the podium, ready to reveal the winner. He lifts up the flap, before sliding out the card, reading the name on the front, lifting the microphone up to his mouth.)

Lethal Consequences: And the winner of 2022’s “Male Elitist of the Year” Award… ANDRE WALKER!!!!!!!!

(Instantly, the crowd would begin to let out a wave of boos upon hearing the name, not a single person in the arena happy with the reveal. Moments later, ‘Leaving Caladan’ by Hans Zimmer quickly floods through the speakers around the arena, as – not Andre – but Albert Hitchman walks onto the stage, dressed in a suit, as per usual, though he would look happy, that same worry from last weeks’ Road To Redemption would be sported on his face, and he takes a deep breath. He would walk up to Lethal Consequences, who looks confused.)

Lethal Consequences:… Now I’m not sure what the hell happened to Andre since you’re out here and not him, but regardless of that; congratulations to you, Andre, on picking up your first “Male Elitist of the Year” Award, alongside your first “World Heavyweight Champion of the Year” Award. On Andre’s behalf, I’m sure it’ll be a great honor for you to accept this award. 

(Albert Hitchman would approach the stadium.)

Albert Hitchman: Of course, I’m sure Andre is happy about this right now!

(Albert awkwardly smiles, as he would step up onto the podium fully, right in front of the microphone, speaking into it.)

Albert Hitchman: Honestly, the past few years have been perhaps some of the proudest moments of my career, and watching the greatest wrestler in recent memory in Andre Walker rise to the top, being part of that, it has been one hell of a journey. I know that I’m here without Andre, we’re all well aware of what has transpired, but don’t you DARE let that take away from what we have done. Don’t you DARE let that convince you we’re somehow done, that we’re over, that The Kaiser is just going to stand back and let his career go down the drain. Elitist of the Year? Make that Elitist of the Decade by the time we’re done. The reign may be over, but we are just getting started, no matter how hard a loss like this has hit us, we’re not going to stand by when awards like THESE are – rightfully – being handed to Andre Walker. So tell me, EAW Universe, what more do you expect from Andre? I can assure you not a single one of you will be right. Whether the answer be “nothing”, or expecting greatness, because Andre is going to surpass all of that.

 (The crowd would immediately boo once more.)

Albert Hitchman: And the fact I’m even saying that? It speaks volumes. Just look at everything we’ve done. Andre dominated the King of Elite tournament at the very start of the year, all the while he was the reigning, defending Interwire Champion of the World. He took Adam Lucas and Chris Elite to their limits while he wasn’t even at his, and he made sure the entire world understood just how great he was, long before he even reached the peak of the mountain. He did something completely unheard of right at the beginning of the year. Right then and there was this cemented, right then and there was this award truly earned. We knew from that moment Andre Walker would end up holding the Male Elitist of the Year award high above his head, and wouldn’t you know it, it panned out just the way we ALL knew. And from there on out, it was only up, it was only greatness, that’s what The Kaiser has grown used to – and what he’ll grow even more used to the moment 2023 kicks off. But of course, his year didn’t end there.

Albert Hitchman: That Interwire title reign? Andre Walker cemented himself as the greatest Interwire Champion of all time. He went on to defeat the would-be EAW Hall of Famer in Xander Payne, main eventing the first night of the show. He went on to demolish EAW legend in Scott Diamond, to retain the Interwire Championship once again. He went on to compete with two titles at once, still forcing all of you to realize just how great he is. That in of itself would be enough, right? That in of itself would be enough to solidify him as one of the greats… but it was even huger than that. Because he combined the World Heavyweight Championship along with it. He walked into the main event of Pain For Pride, became a Double Champion, and only LAST WEEK – after two years of being unpinned in a Championship Match environment – did it come to an end. He beat Madison Kaline, he beat Amir Yusuf, he beat Bronson Daniels, and he decimated an entire Elimination Chamber proving, regardless of the result, that he is one of the greatest Elitists of all time. It is undeniable, undisputable. It is just the truth, and these awards prove it.

(Albert smirks.)

Albert Hitchman: All of that… that is just the beginning. That is just where the train departs, we’re going to see that train keep going, and going, and going, and it’ll be the ride of a lifetime. Andre may not have been around since he lost, but this isn’t the last time we’re ever going to see him. When he returns, which he will, he’s going to be back even more fired up than before. 2022 was only the beginning, we’re witnessing an icon be born.

(Albert would hold onto the “Male Elitist of the Year” award as if it were a delicate object not to be dropped, lifting it off the podium.)

Albert Hitchman: Just you wait.

(The crowd boos one last time, as Albert Hitchman steps away from the podium. ‘Leaving Caladan’ blares through the speakers, as Albert walks off, the worried face once more returning, leaving the stage, before the camera fades elsewhere.)

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(The camera returns to ringside, and Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone in her hand as she stands in the center of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is the main event of the evening and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

(‘Rise Up (edited remix)’ by Drowning Pool hits, and the fans explode with cheers as they’re aware who this music really belongs to. Before long, the Hall of Famer himself Rex McAllister begins to walk out to the stage, preparing for his very first match since Pain for Pride 14 where he faced Cameron Ella Ava. Rex looks focused, prepared for his first match in a year and a half. This is a huge match for him even at this stage in his career, and knowing this, Rex doesn’t spend much time on the stage. Instead he chooses to begin making his way towards the ring, pumped up and prepared for his first match in over a year.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Sea Isle, New Jersey… Weighing in at 238 pounds…. RRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEXX MMMCCAAALLLLLIIIISSSTTTEERRRR!!!!!!!

Stew-O: This is a huge match we’re about to see. After over a year Rex McAllister is back, and he’s about to face the World Heavyweight-

Persephone: REEEEEEEXXYYYYYYYY!!!! OMG I MISSED HIM SO MUCH I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HIM DESTROY LIMMY! I MISSED HIM I MISSED HIM I MISSED HIM, I LOVE YOU REXY!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Destroy Limmy???? What are you talking about??? Limommy would NEVER lose to ANYBODY!!!!

Persephone: SHUT UP!!! Rexy is winning this match and when it’s over he’s finally gonna propose-

Stew-O: Guys, please. I know you two are excited, as are the thousands of fans in attendance tonight, but please calm down.

Persephone: I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’m calm. I just can’t wait to finally see Rexy in action again! :blessed:

(Limit Break X Survivor [DUB]’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa hits, and the already extremely loud cheers continue for the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, Limmy Monaghan. After a few seconds, Limmy begins to walk out to the stage to make his first match entrance as a World Champion, and in doing so he stares directly at his opponent. While this may be a huge match for Rex McAllister, it’s arguably even bigger for Limmy Monaghan, and as Limmy begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring, he looks just as focused as Rex did. To the fans it’s extremely clear that both men plan to bring everything they have to the table tonight.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…. Hailing from Beverly Hills, California…. Weighing in at 227 pounds…. HE IS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, LLLIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY MMMMMMOOOOOOONNNNAAAAGGGHHHAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: YESSSS!!! LETS GO LIMOMMY, YOU’RE GONNA KICK REX’S-

Persephone: NO! REXY IS WINNING THIS MATCH AND THERE’S NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!!!! HE’S THE BEST WRESTLER EVER!!!

Gavin Kirkland: THEN WHY ISN’T HE THE WORLD CHAMPION HERE???

Persephone: :skip: HE WASN’T EVEN HERE!!!!

Stew-O: I hope you two remembered we’re still under Disney and everything you two are saying is likely being monitored right now.

Gavin & Persephone: :lupe:

Stew-O: Anyways, last week Limmy Monaghan had the biggest win of his career, successfully pinning Andre Walker and winning the World Heavyweight Championship. It was a very big win and an amazing match, but now Limmy has another tough task ahead of him as he somehow has to defeat Rex McAllister just one week after that match. Now can he do that?

Persephone: No-

Stew-O: We’ll just have to find out. Either way, both men look ready for this match!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Stew-O: Here we go! Rex McAllister is finally back, and if that isn’t exciting enough then he’s going up against the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, Limmy Monaghan! Both men are circling the ring and it looks like these two know just how interesting this match really is. They have history with each other, but it was so long ago that I’m not so sure it even counts at this point. Limmy was almost a different person completely back in 2020, and with Rex McAllister having been gone for so long, who knows what we’ll be getting from him tonight!? Despite their history this is a very fresh match, and I can’t wait to see what these two bring to the table!

Gavin Kirkland: BOTH MEN LOCK UP, AND REX GOES TO SWEEP LIMMY’S LEGS BUT LIMMY JUMPS OVER REX’S LEG! Limmy now pulls Rex into a headlock like the GOAT that he is, but Rex is somehow able to push towards the ropes and force Limmy off of him! Limmy bounces towards the opposite pair of ropes- BUT LIMMY HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES JUST AS REX WAITED FOR HIM TO REBOUND AGAIN! GOOD JOB LIMMY! YES, KICK HIM IN THE FACE-

Persephone: :mjlol2: NOPE! Rex waited for Limmy to rebound but Limmy held on and went for a kick, but Rexy- I mean Rex caught his leg! Rex spins Limmy around before going for a hip toss- wait what!? Limmy somehow held his ground and stopped Rex from going for the move! Instead he drops down and pulls Rex’s legs down from under him! He just dropped Rex onto his face, the ref needs to hurry up and disqualify him!.. For being too violent of course, there’s just no room for that in Disney’s EAW! Not on my watch!

Stew-O: Limmy went for a double foot stomp to the back, but Rex McAllister was able to roll out of the way before getting to a knee! Rex gets up to a knee as Limmy reapproaches him, and Rex blocks Limmy’s strike before sending Limmy stumbling back with a right hand! Limmy seems to have an idea though as he purposely backpedals into the ropes, AND LIMMY RUNS IN BEFORE GOING FOR A BICYCLE KICK- BUT REX AVOIDS IT, SLIPPING BEHIND LIMMY BEFORE GRABBING HIM BY THE WAIST! REX LIFTS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OVER HIM FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX-

Gavin Kirkland: BUT LIMMY IS ABLE TO FLIP OVER REX AND LAND ON HIS FEET!! LIMMY MONAGHAN GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM BEHIND- BUT WAIT, HOW!? REX DUCKED UNDER THE KICK BEFORE TURNING TOWARDS LIMMY, AND NOW REX JUMPS UP BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!! Limmy stumbles into the corner and now Rex charges on, BUT LIMMY CONNECTS WITH A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!! LIMMY NOW RUNS IN-

Persephone: BUT REX CUTS LIMMY OFF BY TURNING AROUND AND GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE-

Gavin Kirkland: AND LIMMY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE RUNNING PAST REX, REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES BEFORE TAKING REX MCALLISTER DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE!!!

Persephone: Oh no… Rex gets back up, BUT LIMMY QUICKLY CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! NO!!!!! GET OUT OF THERE REXY, IT’S NOT SAFE!!!! I mean- uh, who knows what could happen outside of the ring!? The steel steps are out there, the ring post, all of that!! Limmy is a World Champion now, he might just get desperate so he doesn’t lose his first match with the title!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh come on, you know that’s not true!

Persephone: How do you know? I think this is too dangerous!

Stew-O: Well I don’t think Limmy is looking to utilize the ringside environment as of right now, BUT HE DEFINITELY IS LOOKING TO FOLLOW REX OUT OF THE RING IN HIS OWN WAY!! REX MANAGED TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND IN THAT TIME LIMMY BEGAN RUNNING THE ROPES, NOW BOUNCING OFF THE FAR PAIR OF ROPES!! LIMMY NOW RUNNING TOWARDS THE EDGE OF THE RING, AND HE SOARS OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A TOPE CON HILO, ONE SO AMAZING THAT HE LANDED ON HIS FEET!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :krabs: YEAH, BUT HE DIDN’T CONNECT WITH REX MCALLISTER!!!

Persephone: :blessed:

Stew-O: WAIT, GAVIN IS RIGHT!!! REX MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AND NOW HE GRABS LIMMY FROM BEHIND, BEFORE SENDING HIM BACK FIRST ONTO THE RING APRON WITH A BACK SUPLEX DROP!!! Rex McAllister quickly rolls back into the ring as Limmy uses the ropes to pull himself back to his feet on the apron, AND NOW REX RUNS THE ROPES!!! LIMMY DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHERE HE IS RIGHT NOW, THIS ISN’T GOOD!!! LIMMY MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET, AND REX TAKES HIM OFF THE APRON WITH A HUGE SPEAR THROUGH THE ROPES, SENDING BOTH MEN BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: I have to admit that was a really good shot. Rex was just on fire, but I think that spear may have taken a lot out of him. Rex is slowly getting back up now before sending Limmy into the ring and following behind, and I don’t want to say that this could be a very short lived main event, but this has already taken a turn that I wasn’t expecting! Rex now pulling Limmy up into a double underhook, AND I DON’T LIKE THE LOOK OF THIS ONE BIT! HE GOES TO DELIVER A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX-

Persephone: BUT LIMMY SOMEHOW JUST TRANSITIONED OUT OF IT, FLIPPING ONTO HIS FEET BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE SAME ROUNDHOUSE KICK THAT HE ATTEMPTED EARLIER!! NOW LIMMY GRABS REX AND PULLS HIM INTO A FRONT FACELOCK, AND NOW HE LIFTS HIM UP! Oh no… LIMMY JUST DROPPED REX WITH A KNEECAP BRAINBUSTER, AND NOW HE’S JUST GOING FOR THE PIN AFTER A CLEARLY DANGEROUS MOVE!! NO WAY, NOT LIKE THIS!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

T-

Persephone: YES, REX GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! IT’S NOT OVER YET, REX IS STILL IN THIS MATCH AND HE’S GONNA WIN!! In my completely professional and unbiased opinion of course!

Stew-O: That was a bit of a close call, but that’s just because of the move that Rex received. He was just dropped on his own head and that’s gonna rock you no matter who you are. Limmy clearly knows that, which is why as he gets to his feet THE FIRST THING HE DOES IS LAND A VICIOUS STOMP TO THE HEAD! Limmy now grabbing Rex by the head before pulling him up, AND THERE’S A FOREARM SHOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! AND ANOTHER! AND ONE MORE! One thing that can’t be ignored is just how ruthless and aggressive Limmy can be inside of the ring, and with all these targeted strikes I think we all have a good idea of what he’s getting Rex ready for- AND NOW LIMMY LOOKS TO ADD TO THE DAMAGE WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX!

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT A SECOND, NO WAY!! REX STARTS TO POWER OUT OF THE FULL NELSON THAT’S REQUIRED TO SET UP FOR THE DRAGON SUPLEX, AND NOW REX DROPS DOWN, CONNECTING WITH A JAWBREAKER!! LIMMY STUMBLES INTO THE TURNBUCKLES, AND REX QUICKLY RUNS IN BEFORE DELIVERING A SPEAR IN THE CORNER, CRUSHING LIMMY’S MIDSECTION BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER AND THE TURNBUCKLES!!

Persephone: Limmy drops down into a seated position, and now Rex is backing up! Limmy doesn’t have the big match experience that Rex does, even as a World Champion, and thanks to that Rex has the upper hand now! Rex definitely has something planned as he just moved all the way to the corner on the opposite side of the ring! Limmy doesn’t really have anywhere to go right now, and it looks like his first match as World Champion is gonna be a loss as he’s met his match! REX RUNS INTO THE CORNER, AND HE GOES FOR A RUNNING KNEE!!

Stew-O: LIMMY JUST GOT OUT OF THE WAY!!! LIMMY MOVED OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING REX TO COLLIDE WITH THE TURNBUCKLES INSTEAD OF LIMMY’S FACE!! Rex backs up as he holds his knee for a second, but that short bit of time is all Limmy needed to get back to his feet and capitalize! Limmy used the ropes to pull himself back up, AND NOW HE QUICKLY GRABS REX FROM BEHIND AND HOLDS ONTO HIS ARM, THIS IS THE SETUP THAT HE NEEDS TO USE ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS MOVES IN HIS ARSENAL! GOD OF DESTRUCTION’S WRATH!!!

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT, NO!! REX DUCKED UNDER THE LARIAT AND WENT BEHIND LIMMY-

Persephone: BUT LIMMY DROPPED DOWN AND HIT REX IN THE HEAD WITH A PELE KICK!

Gavin Kirkland: :blessed:- Wait a second.. NO HE DIDN’T!

Persephone: :blessed: REX IS HOLDING ONTO LIMMY’S ANKLE!! REX HAS AN ANKLE LOCK APPLIED ON LIMMY, YES!! REX IS GONNA MAKE THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TAP OUT IN HIS FIRST MATCH BACK AND IT’S GONNA BE AMAZING! What better way to finally return to EAW than by tapping out a World Champion!? It’ll be like he never left :wow:.

Stew-O: Yeah, but that’d require him to actually get that far! Limmy managed to roll forward, CAUSING REX TO BE SENT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST IN BETWEEN THE TURNBUCKLES!!! Rex slowly pulls himself out of the corner as Limmy gets back to his feet, AND NOW LIMMY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE GOING FOR- WAIT NO!! SPINEBUSTER!! LIMMY WAS JUST CAUGHT WITH A SPINEBUSTER OUT OF NOWHERE AS REX MANAGED TO CATCH LIMMY OFF THE REBOUND WITH A SPINEBUSTER, AND NOW IT’S REX GOING FOR THE COVER AS THIS ONE MAY BE OVER!!

ONE!

TWO!!

T-

Gavin Kirkland: IT’S NOT OVER YET, LIMMY MANAGED TO KICK OUT!!! Rex didn’t get the win, but I do have to give him some credit for showing that he hasn’t lost a step. I don’t think it’s gonna be enough though, because in MY professional and unbiased opinion, Limmy Monaghan is in the best shape of his career right now and there’s nobody that can knock him off the mountain he’s on right now, not even Rex McAllister!

Persephone: Really? Are you sure about that?

Gavin Kirkland: Completely sure. Limmy is having the run of his life right now and he’s just getting started.

Persephone: Well you might wanna look at what’s going on, because I think Rexy- I mean Rex is about to put Limmy away! Rex is taking Limmy to the top rope, and usually when this happens it means that there’s some sort of big move coming! Rex has been gone for a very long time but he said himself that he gets better with age and I believe him! Rex just placed Limmy up on the top rope, and now he’s starting to climb up! This is definitely it, Rex is about to put down the World Heavyweight Champion!

Stew-O: Rex makes it to the middle rope, and now he’s starting to pull Limmy up into a fireman’s carry, BUT WAIT A SECOND! LIMMY ISN’T GOING DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT!! I’M NOT SO SURE WHAT REX IS THINKING ABOUT HERE AS HE JUST PULLED LIMMY INTO THE FIREMAN’S CARRY, BUT WHATEVER THE CASE LIMMY MADE SURE REX WILL WOULDN’T HAVE AN EASY TIME DELIVERING THE MOVE AS HE JUST BEGAN ELBOWING AWAY AT THE SIDE OF REX’S HEAD!! REX REFUSES TO BUDGE, BUT LIMMY NOTICES THAT AND STARTS DELIVERING KNEES TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD AS WELL, CAUSING REX TO LOSE HIS GRIP ON LIMMY!

Gavin Kirkland: LIMMY SLOWLY MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF REX’S GRASP AS HS LANDS ON HIS FEET IN THE RING, AND QUICKLY LIMMY PULLS REX’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING REX TO DROP FACE FIRST ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! LIMMY IMMEDIATELY GRABS REX FROM BEHIND BEFORE REX COULD EVEN GET A SECOND TO RECOVER, AND HE DELIVERS A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX, THIS TIME CONNECTING WITH THE MOVE HE FAILED TO EARLIER!! Rex inadvertently rolled to his knees because of the force of that move, and Limmy isn’t finished yet!

Persephone: Uh oh! Limmy just pulled Rex to his arm, AND NOW HE LIFTS REX UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM ONTO THE MAT WITH THE HIGH ANGLE URANAGE THING!! I THINK HE CALLS THAT ABSOLUTE ZERO!!! OH NO, LIMMY JUST HOOKED THE LEGS AFTER A BUNCH OF CRAZY MOVES!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THR-

Persephone: BUT REX KICKS OUT!!!! THIS MATCH ISN’T ENDING ANYTIME SOON BECAUSE REX JUST KICKED OUT OF SOME OF LIMMY’S BEST!!! Rex is still in this match! If all those strikes to the head and moves back to back couldn’t keep Rex down for the three count, what could!?

Stew-O: I’m sure Limmy is wondering the same thing right now, but it looks like he doesn’t plan to make the mistake of allowing that question to make him waste valuable time. Instead he’s pulling Rex back up to his feet, before striking him in the midsection with a knee! Limmy now with another knee! And another! Limmy now pulling Rex into a front facelock, and it looks like those knees were meant to wear Red down and stop him from fighting out of whatever big move Limmy has planned! LIMMY LIFTS REX UP INTO A SUPLEX LIFT-

Gavin Kirkland: BUT SOMEHOW REX STILL MANAGED TO FIND A WAY OUT! HE JUST SLIPPED DOWN ONTO HIS FEET BEHIND LIMMY MONAGHAN BEFORE DELIVERING A FOREARM STRIKE TO THE BACK, AND NOW REX GRABS LIMMY BEFORE FINALLY CONNECTING WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX- ONLY HE’S NOT DONE THERE!!! REX HOLDS ONTO LIMMY AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND NOW HE DELIVERS A SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX!!!! REX CONTINUES TO HOLD ONTO LIMMY AS HE PULLS HIMSELF BACK UP, AND NOW THE HALL OF FAMER GOES FOR A THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX IN A ROW ON THE NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION-

Persephone: BUT SOMEHOW LIMMY JUST PROTECTED THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH HIS ARMS AND ROLLED BACK TO HIS FEET!! TURN AROUND REX!!!

Stew-O: REX DOES EXACTLY THAT, BUT AS SOON AS HE TURNS TO HIS OPPONENT HE’S MET WITH DIABLE JAMBE!!! LIMMY MONAGHAN FINDING AN OPENING JUST LIKE REX WAS ABLE TO, USING THAT TO CONNECT WITH ANOTHER MAJOR MOVE AS REX JUST TOOK A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE!!! LIMMY DROPS DOWN INTO ONE MORE COVER, BUT THIS ONE MIGHT JUST PUT REX MCALLISTER AND THIS MATCH AWAY AS LIMMY LOOKS TO GET A HUGE VICTORY UNDER HIS BELT!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!-

Gavin Kirkland: NO WAY!!!! REX MCALLISTER JUST GOT THE SHOULDER UP AND SURVIVED DIABLE JAMBE!!! I just don’t understand! We all knew that Rex was a very durable man and that his endurance was one of his biggest strengths after everything he went through in his career, but he’s never been invincible! I thought Limmy had the victory there especially after what it took for him to even find a way out of that German suplex combination in the first place, but somehow this match is still on and Rex McAllister still has a chance of getting a victory over the World Heavyweight Champion!

Persephone: Of course he does! Don’t forget who you’re talking about here, Rex is a multiple time World Champion and a Hall of Famer for a reason! He is, objectively, the greatest of all time. I don’t think Limmy is gonna prove me wrong either. That was his chance to and he failed, and Rex is just so good at his job that Limmy probably isn’t going to get another opportunity like that to put the match away. When the bell rings and this match ends, Rex is going to be the winner. Mark my words.

Stew-O: I sure love the unbiased commentary from you two :wow:. Anyways, I want to point out for a second that a lot of Limmy’s moves throughout this match have targeted exactly one area of Rex McAllister’s body, and the reason I’m saying this right now is because it makes the reason behind Limmy’s latest decision very clear! He just backed up into the far corner and he’s obviously setting up for something,  and Gavin with you being such a big fan of Limmy Monaghan I think you know just as well as I do what Limmy’s thinking about right now!

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah I think I do, and if Limmy is able to connect with this move then the match is over, there’s no way Rex would be able to kick out! Rex is slowly pushing himself back up to his knees before pulling his head up, AND NOW LIMMY CHARGES IN TO FINISH THIS MATCH UP! GEAR 5- WAIT NO! NO WAY, REX JUST DUCKED UNDER THE GEAR 5, THE MOVE THAT NOBODY HAS EVER KICKED OUT OF!! REX JUST SAVED HIS CHANCES BY AVOIDING THAT MOVE, AND NOW HE JUMPS UP BEFORE PULLING LIMMY DOWN ONTO THE MAT WITH A SLEEPER HOLD!!!

Persephone: REX HAS LIMMY ON THE MAT AND HE’S TRAPPED IN THE SLEEPER HOLD!!!! LIMMY’S GONNA TAP OUT THIS TIME GUYS!!!! LIMMY IS GONNA HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO TAP OUT, BECAUSE THERE’S NOT MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT CAN DO SUBMISSIONS LIKE REX MCALLISTER CAN!!! In fact, Rex won his last World Championship with a submission hold! I remember that night very clearly- BUT that’s besides the point! The point is, this match is gonna be ending really soon because Limmy had no chance of escaping this submission!

Stew-O: You’ve got to hand it to Rex, there’s not a smarter choice he could have made there! With Limmy trapped and struggling to fight out of the submission, Rex has time to catch his breath and recover even a little bit after the beating he’s taken throughout this match! This has been a very competitive and back and forth match, and while this has definitely slowed down the pace, it could be because this is where the match ends! I don’t think Limmy Monaghan wants to end his first match as World Champion tapping out, but if he doesn’t find a way out of this sleeper hold soon he might just end this match asleep!

Gavin Kirkland: Come on, this can’t be how this match ends! Limmy might be a little worn out after competing in an Elimination Chamber one week ago, but let’s not forget that this is the same man that WON that match! As well known as Rex is for his endurance, I think Limmy has what it takes to match him in that regard and fight out of this sleeper hold! It doesn’t look easy, but this being his first match as World Champion should be motivation enough!

Persephone: Nope, I don’t think so! If Limmy was able to escape this submission then he would’ve done it already! Clearly he’s struggling way too much to find a way out of it, and by this point he must already be starting to fade! Whether you like it or not we both know how this is going to end, and it’s clearly not with Limmy Monaghan winning! At this point the only question is whether or not Limmy is going to just tap out or if he’s just going to fall asleep. Either way, the result will be the same.

Stew-O: I think.. I think Persephone might actually be right! I thought that maybe Limmy would be able to find his way out of the submission, but it’s been such a long time that at this point I doubt he even has the energy to try! He really is fading, and if this continues Rex McAllister is going to win this match after all! Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing to be ashamed of losing to a talent as incredible as Rex, but I don’t think Limmy wanted his first impression as a World Champion to end with him sleeping! The referee goes to check his arm!

(The referee lifts Limmy’s arm…)

Gavin Kirkland: AND IT DOESN’T EVEN DROP A SINGLE TIME!!! LIMMY JUST TURNED HIMSELF OVER ONTO HIS STOMACH BEFORE PUSHING HIMSELF UP TO BOTH KNEES, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE STILL HAS IT IN HIM TO FIGHT OUT OF THE SLEEPER HOLD!!! LIMMY IS PUSHING HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET WITH REX MCALLISTER ON HIS BACK, AND NOW LIMMY QUICKLY BACKPEDALS INTO THE CORNER, SENDING REX BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!! THAT JUST FREED LIMMY FROM THE SLEEPER HOLD AS BOTH MEN DROP TO THE MAT!

Persephone: :lupe: I really didn’t expect that. I thought Limmy was done for, but instead he actually powered through the sleeper hold. Rex was smart though, and he rolled out to the apron instead of staying in the ring where Limmy could get the fall over him! Now if Limmy wants the win he’ll have to pull Rex through the ropes, and seeing as Limmy is still on the ground trying to catch his breath, I think it’s safe to say that he’s not really in any condition to stop Rex from recovering and getting back into this! You know what that means? Rex can still win!

Stew-O: Limmy slowly uses the ropes to pull himself up, and it looks like he’s not bothering to try and pull Rex back into the ring. Instead he’s doing the exact opposite, following Rex out onto the ring apron! I don’t know what Limmy’s plan is but the apron is the hardest part of the ring, and if these two aren’t careful they could take some serious damage out there! Limmy slowly walks over to Rex who had only managed to get up to a knee, AND NOW LIMMY GOES FOR A FOREARM STRIKE!

Gavin Kirkland: Rex doesn’t allow it to connect, though! Rex just stopped Limmy in his tracks by blocking the forearm shot, and now he lands a punch to the midsection as Limmy stumbles back a bit! Rex pulls himself up to his feet completely, AND HE GOES FOR ANOTHER PUNCH BUT THIS TIME IT’S LIMMY THAT WAS ABLE TO BLOCK IT, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A RIGHT HAND! NOW LIMMY GOES FOR A SECOND ONE, BUT REX DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE HITTING LIMMY WITH A FOREARM! Both men are going back and forth on the apron, this is getting real dangerous!

Persephone: Limmy just responded to that forearm with an uppercut, and that caused Rex to stumble backwards towards the ringpost! Limmy charges in, BUT REX GETS A BOOT UP, CAUSING LIMMY TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS! Limmy had to hold onto the ropes just to stop himself from falling off the apron there, and I think that’s exactly the space Rex needed to try and capitalize himself! REX RUNS IN AND GOES FOR A- WAIT NO! NO! LIMMY JUMPED UP AND CONNECTED WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO STOP REX IN HIS TRACKS! THIS ISN’T GOOD, REX NEEDS TO GET OUT OF THERE!

Stew-O: I DON’T THINK THAT’S AN OPTION RIGHT NOW! LIMMY JUST PULLED REX INTO A FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP- AND NOW LIMMY DROPS REX HEAD FIRST ONTO THE RING APRON WITH A BRAINBUSTER!!! REX JUST HAD HIS HEAD DROPPED ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING, AND NEEDLESS TO SAY THE HALL OF FAMER CRUMBLES OFF OF THE APRON AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! Limmy once again manages to get the upper hand, and it was in very brutal fashion as that might have taken Rex out completely! Limmy takes a bit to catch his breath and recover from the damage he’s taken so far, and this is turning out to be a very close and competitive match!

Gavin Kirkland: Rex was able to crawl towards the barricade, and somehow it looks like he’s able to use that to start slowly pulling himself up to his feet! I really don’t know how Rex does it. There’s just no way he should have been able to get back up after a move like that, even if he needed the barricade’s help to do it! This is just crazy, clearly it won’t be easy for Limmy to defeat Rex tonight even at the top of his game.

Persephone: I told you so. Anyways, Limmy somehow managed to get back up on the ring apron as well, and I think he noticed Rex getting back up too. Limmy now running up the turnbuckles for some reason- WOAH!!! LIMMY JUST JUMPED OFF THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A MOONSAULT!!! HE JUST TOOK OUT REX MCALLISTER, BUT NOW LIMMY IS DOWN TOO!!! Why would he do that!? Limmy just sacrificed himself to take out Rex, is he gonna go for a double count out or something!? Why would he want to do something like that!?

Stew-O: No, that’s not it! After going for a move like that Limmy was able to land right by the barricade! He did need some time to recover, but it looks like he’s able to grab onto the barricade to pull himself back to his feet! Limmy is clearly a very smart competitor and he knew better than to just ruin his own chances of winning! Limmy is back to his feet now, and he grabs Rex before sending him back into the ring and following behind! Now I only have one question left at this point. What does Limmy do next?

Gavin Kirkland: I think we have our answer! Limmy is slowly pulling Rex up from behind, and seeing the way Limmy is holding onto his arm, I think there’s only one thing Limmy could be setting up for at this point! This is such a great idea that only Limmy could’ve come up with! Instead of wasting his time with inferior maneuvers, Limmy is looking to just put the match away while he still can, using one of the most dangerous moves in his arsenal! LIMMY SPINS REX AROUND, AND HE GOES TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH GOD OF DESTRUCTION’S WRATH!!!

Persephone: IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!!! REX DUCKED UNDER IT AND JUST RAN THE ROPES!!! REX QUICKLY FLOATS OVER LIMMY, AND HE DROPS HIM HEAD FIRST WITH THE REX EFFECT!!!!! THE REX EFFECT CONNECTS, IT’S OVER!!!! REX TURNS LIMMY OVER AND HOOKS THE LEGS, THERE’S JUST NO WAY THAT LIMMY CAN KICK OUT THIS LATE INTO THE MATCH!!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!!

Persephone: No way.

Stew-O: LIMMY JUST GOT THE SHOULDER UP!!!!!

Persephone: No. This can’t be.

Gavin Kirkland: LIMMY IS STILL IN THIS MATCH, LIMMY CAN STILL GET A WIN OVER REX MCALLISTER!!!!

Persephone: …

Stew-O: Limmy’s resilience is insane, this is exactly why he managed to leave the Elimination Chamber with the World Heavyweight Championship! There’s just not many people who’d be able to kick out of the Rex Effect, and Limmy managed to do exactly that all to save his chances of winning his first match as a World Champion! Limmy Monaghan’s dedication tonight is admirable, but the same can be said for Rex McAllister, who we haven’t seen in EAW for such a long time! With Rex’s performance tonight, you’d think he never even left in the first place. What a match, and it isn’t even over!

Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Rex has found the problem most Elitists come across once an opponent kicks out of their best shot: Where do you go from here? Rex has thrown just about everything he could at Limmy, and somehow none of it has worked! Rex just shakes his head before slowly lifting Limmy up from behind, AND HE DELIVERS ONE MORE NASTY GERMAN SUPLEX, POSSIBLY LOOKING TO FINALLY FINISH OFF THE TRIFECTA AFTER LIMMY’S COUNTER EARLIER IN THE MATCH!

Persephone: WAIT, NO! THAT’S NOT IT! REX JUST USED IT TO SET UP HIS NEXT MOVE! REX JUST TURNED AND GRABBED LIMMY BY THE LEG, HE’S SETTING LIMMY UP FOR THE REX LOCK!!!

Stew-O: BUT LIMMY TWISTS HIS BODY AND GETS HIS LEGS AROUND REX’S, TAKING REX DOWN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD!!! NOW IT’S LIMMY QUICKLY RUSHING OVER TO REX BEFORE REX COULD EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING BACK UP!!!! ULTIMATE DESPAIR!!!!! LIMMY JUST LOCKED IN ULTIMATE DESPAIR, AND NOW REX MCALLISTER IS IN TROUBLE AS NOW HE’S THE ONE THAT MIGHT BE FORCED TO TAP OUT!!! JUST IMAGINE IF LIMMY IS ABLE TO GET REX MCALLISTER TO TAP OUT, HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN SAY THEY’VE DONE SOMETHING LIKE THAT!?

Gavin Kirkland: REX IS NOW IN THE SAME PREDICAMENT LIMMY WAS IN AT VARIOUS POINTS OF THIS MATCH!!! THE TABLES HAVE COMPLETELY TURNED, AND NOW REX MIGHT NOT HAVE ANY CHOICE TO TAP OUT AS THIS IS THE SUBMISSION LIMMY KNOWS BEST!! REX DOESN’T HAVE ANYWHERE TO GO, THERE’S NO WAY HE’S GONNA BE ABLE TO FIGHT OUT OF THIS SUBMISSION!! JUST TAP OUT REX, THAT’S YOUR ONLY OPTION RIGHT NOW! There isn’t any escaping submission like that! What’s he gonna do, get a rope break or something while Limmy’s holding onto him?

Persephone: :blessed: YEP, REX IS GONNA DO EXACTLY THAT! Rex is slowly pulling himself closer to the ropes, and it’s a pretty far distance to crawl but I’m sure Rex can do it! There’s no way Rex was ever going to just allow Limmy Monaghan to tap him out, not in his first match back! Rex is pulling both himself and Limmy towards the ropes, and there’s really not anything Limmy can do about it unless he plans to just release the submission and make things even easier for Rex! See, there’s nobody as resilient as Rex, not even the World Heavyweight Champion!

Stew-O: Rex starts to reach for the bottom rope- BUT LIMMY ROLLS OVER REX, PULLING BOTH MEN AWAY FROM THE ROPES-

Persephone: ALLOWING REX TO ESCAPE USING A SCHOOL BOY ROLL UP!!!

Gavin Kirkland: LIMMY KICKS OUT IMMEDIATELY AND GETS BACK UP!!

Persephone: AND REX QUICKLY LIFTS LIMMY UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT LIMMY SLIDES DOWN REX’S BACK WITH A SUNSET FLIP ROLL UP!!

Persephone: AND REX IMMEDIATELY KICKS OUT BEFORE GETTING TO HIS FEET! ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF LIMMY’S HEAD!!!

Gavin Kirkland: LIMMY DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE KIPPING BACK UP TO HIS FEET!! ENZUIGIRI BY LIMMY!!!

Stew-O: REX DUCKS UNDER IT THOUGH, AND AS SOON AS LIMMY GETS BACK UP BOTH MEN CHARGE AT EACH OTHER, COLLIDING WITH EACH OTHER WITH DUAL LARIATS THAT CAUSES THEM TO FALL TO THE MAT! Both men now slowly finding the strength to push themselves back up to their feet- AND REX IS QUICKLY ABLE TO STRIKE AS HE HITS LIMMY WITH A FOREARM, DROPPING LIMMY TO A KNEE AS HE BARELY EVEN HAS THE STRENGTH TO STAND!! Limmy is basically forcing himself to get back up, AND NOW HE HITS REX WITH A RIGHT HAND, CAUSING REX TO STUMBLE!

Gavin Kirkland: Rex managed to come back and hit Limmy with a right hand of his own though, and that honestly kind of worries me! These two are trading strikes with each other over and over, but with them showing no signs of stopping I have no clue who’s going to win this exchange! First it’s Limmy, now it’s Rex! Now it’s Limmy again, now it’s Rex once again! It’s like no matter what, they’re forcing themselves to stay standing and keep fighting until they win! Limmy! Rex! Limmy! Rex! Limmy! Rex! Lim- WAIT! WAIT A SECOND, NO!

Persephone: REX JUST DUCKED UNDER LIMMY’S LAST PUNCH, AND NOW REX STARTS THROWING AS MANY LEFTS AND RIGHTS AS HE CAN, BACKING LIMMY UP INTO THE CORNER AS REX IS SHOWING EXACTLY WHY HE’S ACCOMPLISHED EVERYTHING HE HAS IN HIS CAREER! LIMMY KEPT THROWING THESE PUNCHES BUT HE CLEARLY DIDN’T HAVE A BACKUP PLAN AT THIS POINT, AND REX WAS ABLE TO AVOID THAT STRIKE AND GO ALL OUT! Limmy is trapped in the corner and now Rex runs the ropes, BEFORE DELIVERING A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! Limmy stumbles out of the corner and Rex grabs him-

Stew-O: BUT LIMMY LANDS A BACK ELBOW, AND NOW LIMMY PULLS REX INTO A SNAPMARE BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES- BUT I THINK REX KNEW THE GEAR 5 WAS COMING AS HE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE MAT, CAUSING LIMMY TO RUN RIGHT PAST HIM! REX IMMEDIATELY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE RUNNING IN, AND NOW IT’S REX LANDING A HUGE BOOT TO LIMMY’S BACK, SENDING LIMMY THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT ONTO THE RING APRON! Rex McAllister walks over to Limmy before pulling him up- BUT LIMMY LANDS A FOREARM STRIKE THAT CATCHES REX OFF GUARD- AND NOW REX GOES FOR AN ENZUIGIRI!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!! LIMMY GOT HIS ARM UP AND BLOCKED THE ENZUIGIRI!!! Rex quickly gets back up to his feet, AND LIMMY DUCKS DOWN AND SENDS HIS SHOULDER INTO REX’S MIDSECTION, BEFORE GETTING BACK UP AND HITTING REX WITH A HEADBUTT!!! Rex is dropped down to a knee, and now Limmy takes the opportunity to make his way up to the top rope, taking a risk knowing that if he wants to win a match like this against a competitor like Rex, he’s going to have to throw everything he’s got at him!

Persephone: You say that, but I don’t think Limmy will even have the chance to dive as Rex just ran in and hit him with a forearm! Rex caught Limmy before Limmy could go for his dive, and now Rex is gonna take him off the top rope and finish the match, just watch! Rex is starting to climb up top to meet Limmy- but Limmy just hit Rex with a right hand! That’s okay though, because Rex just hit Limmy with a punch of his own! Oh no, now Limmy hit Rex with another punch, BUT REX PUNCHES LIMMY AGAIN, AND HE HITS A SECOND PUNCH FOR GOOD MEASURE!

Stew-O: REX STARTS PUNCHING AWAY AT LIMMY MONAGHAN EVEN MORE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE REX IS PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO PREVENT LIMMY FROM FIGHTING BACK AND RUINING WHATEVER REX HAS PLANNED! I think at this point Rex fully understands how much is necessary to put Limmy away, and whatever it is Rex has in mind might just be capable of doing that! Rex pulls Limmy into a front facelock before elbowing Limmy in the back a few times, AND NOW REX STARTS TO LIFT LIMMY UP, SIMPLY LOOKING TO DROP LIMMY ONTO THE MAT WITH A SUPERPLEX!!!

Gavin Kirkland: IT DOESN’T WORK!!!! REX LIFTED LIMMY INTO THE SUPLEX POSITION, BUT BEFORE REX COULD START FALLING BACKWARDS LIMMY MANAGED TO SLOWLY TILT HIS BODY BEFORE SLIPPING DOWN AND DROPPING ONTO HIS FEET IN THE RING!!! LIMMY HAD A COUNTER VERY SIMILAR TO THIS EARLIER, AND I THINK NOW LIMMY PLANS TO FOLLOW THIS UP BY FORCING REX TO RELIVE HISTORY AS HE GOES TO GRAB HIM BY THE LEGS- BUT WAIT! REX HAD IT SCOUTED THIS TIME, QUICKLY FREEING HIS LEG BEFORE KICKING LIMMY AWAY!! I think Rex might have had a backup plan this time around!

Persephone: He sure did! Rex is getting up to the top rope himself while Limmy is holding his jaw in pain, and clearly Limmy didn’t expect Rex to be aware of his plan! That’s the difference between Rex and Limmy! Rex has been on top of EAW for years while Limmy just got there! Limmy doesn’t have half of the big match experience that Rex does, and we’re seeing proof of that right now! REX TURNS AROUND TO LIMMY AND DIVES AT THE SAME TIME, GOING FOR A DIVING CROSSBODY ON THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION-

Stew-O: DIABLE JAMBE!!!!!

Persephone: …

Stew-O: LIMMY JUST HIT REX WITH THE DIABLE JAMBE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, TAKING REX RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY AND ONTO THE MAT INSTEAD!!! REX IS DOWN, AND LIMMY DOESN’T FINISH THERE!!!! HE PULLS REX INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING BEFORE LIFTING HIM TO HIS KNEES BY THE ARMS, AND THERE’S A KAMIGOYE KNEE STRIKE!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: YEAH, AND THAT’S NOT IT, EITHER!!!! REX IS STILL ON HIS KNEES, AND NOW LIMMY MONAGHAN RUNS THE ROPES!!! GEAR 5!!!!!! GEAR 5 CONNECTS, NEARLY TAKING REX MCALLISTER’S HEAD OFF ENTIRELY, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER ON THE HALL OF FAMER!!!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, LLLLLIIIIIIIMMMMYYYYY MOOOONNNNAAAAAGGGHHHHAAANNNNNN!!!!!

(Limit Break X Survivor’ hits, and the crowd explodes with cheers. Limmy Monaghan remains laid out on top of Rex McAllister for a little while, but eventually he begins to sit up, exhausted after the fight he just went through.)

Stew-O: LIMMY DOES IT!!! Limmy Monaghan just defeated Rex McAllister, and I don’t think it gets much closer than that! It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that either man could’ve won this match, but in the end Limmy won by disproving something Persephone said! It turns out Limmy did have a backup plan. It turns out he does have the experience to defeat even Rex McAllister. This isn’t the Limmy Monaghan of 2020 and he proved that tonight, as if he hasn’t already countless times!

Gavin Kirkland: YES!!! YES, LIMMY DID IT!!! LIMMY WON!!! I KNEW THAT LIMOMM- I mean… What a hard fought match! We can’t take anything away from Rex, but Limmy’s better than ever right now and there’s nobody that can take him down right now! 

Persephone: …

Gavin Kirkland: So, what did you think about that match! :mjgrin:

Persephone: No comment. 🙂

Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol2:

Stew-O: Rex McAllister is a legend, and if there’s anything he proved tonight, it’s that he has the ability to return whenever he wants and still be one of the very best that EAW has to offer. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about for all of the Rex McAllister fans out there. As for Limmy? What a match for your first event as World Champion. Congratulations to Limmy Monaghan!

Gavin Kirkland: :blessed: Congratulations GOAT!!!!

(Limmy is slowly able to get back to his feet after a really hard fought match against Rex McAllister. He looks down at Rex once he gets up, and Limmy is clearly proud after being able to defeat such a talented opponent such as the Hall of Famer. It wasn’t easy and the Champion knows this, still exhausted after that match. Limmy turns away from Rex as he’s handed his World Heavyweight Championship, and as the referee raises Limmy’s hand, Limmy holds up his World title. Limmy is given the opportunity to celebrate his victory, and as this happens, the camera starts to fade to black for the final time in 2022.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

 

 

FULL LIST OF WINNERS –

[Male] Elitist of the Year

• Andre Walker 

[Female] Elitist of the Year

• Minerva 

Booker of the Year

• Kassidy Heart 

Backup Writer of the Year

• Xander Payne/Pehrox 

[Female] Promoer of the Year  

• Minerva 

[Male] Promoer of the Year

• Impact 

[Female] Match of the Year

• Dr. Bethany Blue vs. Miku Sakai – King of Elite 02.05.2022 

[Male] Match of the Year

• Drake King vs. TLA Disney Funhouse Match – Wicked Games: 11.05.22 

[Intergender] Match of the Year

• Minerva vs. Myles vs. Drake King – Pain for Pride XV: 06.24.2022 

Feud of the Year

• Drake King vs Myles vs Minerva 

Womens Champion of the Year

• Andrea Valentine 

Answers World Champion of the Year

• Impact 

World Heavyweight Champion of the Year

• Andre Walker 

EAW Champion of the Year

• Minerva 

Extreme Moment of the Year

• Hikari Kanno attempts to give Mr. DEDEDE a lobotomy during their Electric Wallz match – Shock Value: 03.06.2022 

Shocking Moment of the Year

• Mr. DEDEDE announces Disney’s partnership with EAW – Pain for Pride XV: 6.24.2022 

Comeback of the Year

• Sheridan Muller 

Return Moment of the Year

• Myles makes his return at Wicked Games before being attacked by the also returning Yhwach O’Hara – Wicked Games: 11.05.2022 

Rookie of the Year

• Joso 

Next Up in 2023

• Alex Myers 

Tag Team of the Year

• The Prescription 

Most Improved

• Joso