John Helms
DAY 1
(EAW Intro Plays)
(The camera pans over the maritime city of Liverpool, a place where the Beatles were made famous. Built on old streets made of brick and beautiful monuments including the giant Cathedral, it is Liverpool the home of one of the biggest events for EAW all year. A familiar face walks and stands next to The Beatles statues. He smiles and turns to the camera to speak.)
Narrator: Welcome to Liverpool! An incredible city, the gateway to England, and for many what they call home. But on these next two nights, what we will see is the greatest wrestlers in the World. Some say The Beatles are the best in rock n roll? I could attest to that. Or maybe all I see is Lucy In The Skies With Diamonds.
(The footage suddenly shows Effy McAvoy holding up the New Breed Championship and laughing as Cosmo Goldworthy gets the crowd excited. Then it switches to Auburn Ware smirking while holding up the Unique Opportunity, Grace De Luca is seeing throwing a tantrum wanting it for her own. Finally, the last bit of footage transitions to Silas Mason with a huge grin on his face with Brianna Hill holding the Specialist Championship and then her challenger Selina Reyes with Candice Blair standing next to her.)
Narrator: But let’s be honest mates, being the best is up to interpretation, right? Seeing it up front and personal, whether in music, sports, or cinema, there is something that grabs us. Maybe it is the strength of one Elitist, the beauty and overall presence of another. The high flying skills, or the brute power, but on these two nights, we will see the best of best in each of those styles. All we can do is Let It Be.
(We see Limmy Monaghan pointing at Xander Payne who screams for him to charge. It then shows Jay Jerry Johnson hold up the Interwire Championship while Chris Elite does a Moonsault, and Holly Arrow smiles, gesturing the title around her waist. Finally, the last one is Brian Daniels smirking to the crowd before delivering a kick, and Hans Grayson standing on the top rope, pointing into the ring.)
Narrator: There are those who love pure and unadulterated violence, seeing two who hate one another settle the bloody score. Burt what if love is involved as well, the pain of hurting another that you care about for the grand prize could put a burden on them. It’s almost like riding in a Yellow Submarine.)
(The footage opens with Dr. Bethany Blue holding a scalpel in her hands with a sinister grin, then Solomon Stane standing holding his arms out with he Hardcore Championship in the posing of the crops. It then switches to Methuselah rising back up all bloody and burned with a sheepish grin, as KASAI starts to laugh before the attack. It then finally has a shot of Elysium, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton fist bumping, and then the Union Jack flapping in the wind as The British Invasion, Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel hold their gold and proud to be on their home soil.)
Narrator: But whether you are the King of Rock N Roll, the Queen of Pop, or just a voice that brings them all to witness you play, compete, or perform, there is always at least one who never wants to relinquish the crown, but there are those that do not care about royalty in any profession, they simply want to be the best.
(Drake Armstrong is seen holding up his crown and demanding respect, as Minerva grits her teeth pounding the mat ready for war. Silas Mason with his arms spread flanked by Harper Lee and Ronan Malosi better known as Silas World as Milli Banks and Veena Adams are back to back with confident smiles. Finally, Bea Valentine with another performance posing with the Universal Women’s Championship as Caroline walks out of the darkness and fog with dark and evil eyes.)
Narrator: But what is an event without Championship gold? Four World titles on the line, who is going to walk out as the new Champion? Who will get closer to Main Eventing Pain For Pride? Some are ready to walk the Long and Winding Road.
(The footage now shows EAW World Champion Michael Machina screaming as he is ready to spear someone, but Daryl Kinkade proud in England flips off the ropes showing his athleticism. It then transitions to Donovan Duke with Silas Mason and the Answers World Championship as he scolds while Silas smiles, as SOSA Henderson leans his head back and nods. The last one is Joso holding up the World Heavyweight Championship proudly while Cy Henderson just thrusts his hand up and down over his face with a confident look.)
Narrator: But nothing sounds off more than 30 Elitists fighting to be the very best, there are some surprises, but in all who will Main Event Pain For Proud while celebrating to close it all out while we all Twist and Shout!
(The footage has all the participants advertised for the Grand Rampage including names like Drake King, Adam Lucas, TLA, Cody Maverick, Jake Smith, Miku Sakai, Rex McAllister, Raven Roberts, Daniella Atlas, BRAE, Ryan Joseph Wilson, Candice Blair, Damien Kutcher, Akari Kiyoko, Bridget Bridget, Sorn, Roberto De la Rosa, Chiyo Gedo, Octavia, Nikki Kimura, Shio Corin, Kirk Redwood, Saori Aizen, Mia Santoro, Kai Rabeaux and Corey Hale.)
Narrator: So, I welcome you all to Liverpool! And let’s get ready to rumble because only one can win, and it is everyone for themselves! THIS IS THE GRAND RAMPAGE!
(The camera slowly fades as the narrator poses with the Beatles Statues.
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???: AND NOW RED BULL ENERGY DRINKS AND STAKE PRESENT THE 2025 EAW GRAND RAMPAGE!!!!!
(The camera pans over the Everton Stadium in Liverpool, England. “Cry For me” by The Weeknd plays throughout the sold out stadium as the crowd is on their feet. The fire works go off ands the massive British Crowd is chanting, singing, and ready for the action to happen. It then transitions to the commentary booth where we see the Voltage announce team of Rich Russillo and Persephone.)
Rich Russillo: WELCOME LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND AND TO ALL OF OUR FANS AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK AT HOME! THIS IS EAW’S GRAND RAMPAGE AND THE ROAD TO PAIN FOR PRIDE STARTS HERE TONIGHT! I AM RICH RUSSILLO; I AM JOINED BY MY COLLEAGUE PERSEPHONE! WE REPRESENT VOLTAGE! WE ARE ALSO JOINED BY STEW-O, JAKE MERCER AND FLANNERY MCCOY FROM DYNASTY! AND DEADPREZ, EVE, AND GAVIN KIRKLAND FROM SHOWDOWN! AND WHAT A NIGHT WE HAVE FOR YOU ON NIGHT ONE, WITH IT ALL CULMINATING IN NIGHT TWO WITH THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH! 30 WRESTLERS TO SEE WHO MAIN EVENTS PAIN FOR PRIDE!
Rich Russillo: TALK ABOUT ACTION PACKED! WE HAVE BAD BLOOD! WE HAVE SOME GRUDGES THAT WILL BE STEELED TONIGHT,. FOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES AND FIVE OTHER TITLES ON THE LINE HERE TONIGHT! WANT TO TALK ABOUT ACTION PACKED! WE HAVE IT ALL!
Persephone: I WILL YELL AND HOPEFULLY I LOSE MY VOICE SO I DON’T HAVE TOP TALK THROUGH THIS MESS! BUT I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE SOME OF THESE BLOOD FEUDS IN THE NEXT TWO NIGHTS! MAYBE WE WILL SEE A MURDER! GO AHEAD BELLA BRAXTRON, AND TAKE IT AWAY!
Rich Russillo: I CANNOT BELIEVE WE ARE KICKING OFF WITH THIS MATCH TO START THE GRAND RAMPAGE 2025!
(The camera pans to Bella Braxton as she is ready to announce the first match of the night as the graphic appears and the crowd roars in excitement.)
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(The camera fades to ringside, and Bella Braxton can be seen holding a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
(‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook hits, and while the fans in attendance would normally boo, the England crowd tonight is cheering for Daryl Kinkade. Daryl takes a moment once he reaches the stage to look towards the fans in attendance, but instead of staring with a smile on his face, he looks focused knowing that this is the one on one World Championship match that he wanted. After a moment, he begins making his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!… From Norwich, England… weighing in at 225 pounds… DAAARRRRYYYLLLLLLL KIIIIIINNNNKAAAADDDDEEEEE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade is here for this Championship match, and I think if there’s any time for him to bring his best, it’s now. Not only is today his birthday, but he’s also in England tonight. He said it himself, now’s the time for him to become World Champion.
Persephone: Well to do that he’d have to not just get past Michael Machina, but actually win a match. I don’t know if Daryl can do either of those things.
Rich Russillo: Well if you ask Daryl, he’d say he already had Machina beat weeks ago in that trios match, where the referee missed the pinfall. Daryl said Machina only survived their last encounter, so let’s see what happens now.
(‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep hits, and this also results in cheers from the fans in attendance, which doesn’t amuse Daryl Kinkade. Michael Machina begins to make his way out to the stage, wearing his EAW World Championship around his waist, and the Champion is staring directly at Daryl Kinkade. Michael Machina looks fired up ahead of his third Championship defense, knowing that Pain for Pride is coming closer. Wasting no time, he begins making his way down the ramp, ready to begin his match.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Brooklyn, New York… Weighing in at 250 pounds… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, MIIIIIICCHHAAEELLLLLL MAAAAAAACHIINNNAAAAAAA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: The Champion is here, and I think he has a tough challenge ahead of him. Daryl is an Elitist who has wanted to win his first World Championship for a very long time now, and knowing that this could be his best shot at winning it, I don’t expect the challenger to take this match lightly.
Persephone: Well Michael Machina isn’t that good either, so I don’t really care what happens as long as they make it quick.
Rich Russillo: Well Michael Machina has made it to the ring, and I can’t say I’m sure how this one will end, but I can say that both men appear to be ready for this one.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! THIS EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH IS ON THE LINE, AND IMMEDIATELY BOTH MEN RUSH INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING BEFORE LOCKING UP!
Persephone: Before doing WHAT? Don’t tell me I’m actually watching a collar and elbow in a World Championship match right now.
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like they’re wasting no time despite taking this approach, as Michael Machina used his strength advantage to quickly power Daryl Kinkade into the corner of the ring! Machina keeps him there until the referee begins to count- BUT THE MOMENT HE LOOSENS HIS GRIP ON KINKADE, DARYL ESCAPES THE CORNER BEFORE HITTING MACHINA IN THE CHEST WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Persephone: Daryl Kinkade begins to stomp away at Michael Machina, and at least the lock up didn’t exactly last long. Daryl rushes into the opposite corner as he probably has something stupid in mind-
Rich Russillo: BUT MICHAEL MACHINA EXPLODES OUT OF HIS OWN CORNER, RUSHING IN AND SURPRISING KINKADE WITH A RUNNING SHOULDER THRUST!
Persephone: NO, IT DIDN’T CONNECT! Kinkade obviously saw that big idiot coming and was able to get out of the way and cause Machina to go shoulder first into the ring post! Daryl quickly heads out to the apron while Michael Machina is still stuck in the corner, AND DARYL RUNS IN BEFORE KNEEING MACHINA IN THE HEAD, CRUSHING HIS HEAD BETWEEN HIS KNEE AND THE RING POST! Not bad.
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade pushes himself back up as Michael Machina falls out to ringside, and Daryl is quick to capitalize as he rushes over and drags Machina up in a front facelock! Daryl now, THROWING MACHINA FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! Machina stumbles away from the area before dropping to a knee, and Daryl now rushes over before grabbing Machina, taking the opportunity to ram him back first into the barricade! Daryl now lifting Machina up on top of the barricade, and as Machina hangs on top of it, it looks like Daryl has another big move in mind here!
Persephone: To be honest I didn’t think Daryl had much of a chance since he somehow screws things up every single time he gets an opportunity, but maybe I gave Machina a bit too much credit. Daryl did spend the past like three weeks crying about how he should’ve pinned Machina in that trios match, so maybe he’s prepared after all.
Rich Russillo: Daryl climbs up on top of the barricade as Machina continues to hang on top of it, AND NOW DARYL JUMPS ONTO THE BACK OF MACHINA’S HEAD WITH A DIVING KNEE DROP! ANOTHER HUGE MOVE BY KINKADE, AS DARYL HAS BEEN TAKING ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING AT HIS DISPOSAL TO DO SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE TO MACHINA! Daryl gets back to his feet before dragging Machina back to the ring, and he slams Machina’s face on the apron before sending him back into the ring!
Persephone: DARYL GOES FOR THE COVER! THE MATCH IS OVER! :blessed:
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTT-
Rich Russillo: MACHINA KICKS OUT- BUT DARYL IS IMMEDIATELY ON THE OFFENSIVE AS HE QUICKLY GETS BACK UP AND DELIVERS AN ELBOW DROP TO MACHINA! Daryl gets back up before beginning to stomp at the Champion, and Machina is forced to roll over towards the ropes after this! Daryl gives Machina the opportunity to begin pulling himself up using the ropes, but it looks like he might only be doing this because he has something planned! Daryl now, RUNNING THE ROPES BEFORE CHARGING STRAIGHT AT MACHINA-
Persephone: AND RUNNING RIGHT INTO A BACK BODY DROP, SENDING KINKADE FLYING OUT TO RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: KINKADE NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE BARRICADE, WHAT A COUNTER THAT WAS! Kinkade was just lucky enough to avoid what could’ve been a match-ending landing, but I’d say what he just went through was still extremely painful in its own right. Kinkade begins to slowly push himself up until he’s finally able to grab onto the barricade- BUT AS HE DOES THIS, MICHAEL MACHINA TAKES OFF AND RACES TOWARDS THE ROPES! THE CHAMPION REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS THE CHALLENGER, AND HE TAKES OUT DARYL WITH A HUGE SUICIDE DIVE!!!! WHAT A MOVE AS THE CHAMPION FINALLY GETS BACK IN THIS!
Persephone: He’s way too big to do moves like that. Those two hit the barricade so hard I thought it was about to fall over.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina quickly sends Daryl Kinkade before following behind, AND AS DARYL STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, HE’S IMMEDIATELY TAKEN BACK DOWN BY A HUGE SHOULDER TACKLE BY THE CHAMPION! DARYL STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND MACHINA CATCHES HIM WITH A SECOND SHOULDER TACKLE! DARYL NOW GETTING BACK UP, AND THIS ALLOWS MACHINA TO GRAB HIM AND IRISH WHIP HIM TOWARDS THE ROPES- BEFORE CATCHING KINKADE WITH A SPINNING SIDE SLAM! THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION IS GETTING FIRED UP!
Persephone: Michael Machina grabs Daryl Kinkade, AND HE LIFTS HIM UP FOR HEAT’S DESCENT-
Rich Russillo: BUT KINKADE IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF MACHINA’S GRASP, FALLING DOWN AND DRAGGING MACHINA INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: MACHINA KICKS OUT AND ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND NOW HE PUSHES KINKADE’S SHOULDERS DOWN- ONLY INSTEAD OF KEEPING KINKADE DOWN FOR THE PIN, HE BEGINS TO DEADLIFT THE CHALLENGER UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS WITH A POWERBOMB CARRY!!!! MICHAEL MACHINA HAS DARYL SET UP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE MAY BE ENDING THIS ONE EARLY WITH THE .50 CAL!!!!!!
Persephone: THAT’S WHAT I HOPED WAS GONNA HAPPEN, BUT DARYL STARTS PUNCHING MACHINA IN THE HEAD REPEATEDLY BEFORE HE COULD DROP HIM WITH THE POWERBOMB! DARYL NOW GOES FOR A HURRICANRANA, SENDING MACHINA INTO THE CORNER ONCE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA WAS ABLE TO STOP HIMSELF THIS TIME JUST BEFORE HE COULD HIT THE TURNBUCKLES- BUT JUST AS HE TURNS AROUND, DARYL IS ABLE TO CATCH HIM WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! Michael Machina stumbles as that superkick clearly rocked him, AND HE ENDS UP STUMBLING RIGHT INTO DARYL’S GRASP, AS THE CHALLENGER DROPS HIM WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Persephone: Machina was basically dumped onto his head, but unfortunately the way he landed caused him to stumble back to his feet, which means the match is still not over yet. Thankfully Daryl is quickly going back on the offensive as he grabs Machina again, AND HE DELIVERS A SECOND SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Machina stumbles back to his feet once again, but this time he immediately drops back to a knee! It looks like he’s tearing away at Machina bit by bit, and I’d say that works for me but I think this is taking a little too long!
Rich Russillo: Well fortunately for you it looks like Kinkade has something else on his mind, BECAUSE HE JUST PULLED MACHINA IN BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP, AND DROPPING HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH THE LIGER BOMB!!! DARYL KINKADE MAINTAINS CONTROL OF THIS ONE AS HE SHOWCASES A GREAT FEAT OF STRENGTH, PLANTING MACHINA WITH THE LIGER BOMB BEFORE HOLDING HIM IN PLACE FOR THE COVER!!!!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: IT DOESN’T GET THE THREE COUNT THOUGH, AS MACHINA IS ABLE TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME! Now Daryl is starting to find himself frustrated, knowing that he’s dealt some serious damage to Machina and yet it just isn’t getting the job done!
Persephone: I mean, it’s not like that’s anyone’s fault but his own. Maybe if he could just hit better moves, the match would be over by now.
Rich Russillo: I’d say what he’s already done has already been pretty devastating. Michael Machina’s just an extremely tough competitor.
Persephone: I disagree, but whatever. Michael Machina is slowly beginning to push himself back up, and hopefully this time Daryl can come up with something that’ll actually keep Machina down. Daryl races towards the ropes, AND HE GOES FOR THE HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK-
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK AT THIS!!!! MACHINA CATCHES KINKADE IN MID-AIR INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY, BEFORE RAISING HIM UP INTO THE GORILLA PRESS!!!!! MICHAEL MACHINA JUST SAVED HIMSELF FROM WHAT WOULD’VE BEEN A HUGE MOVE FROM KINKADE- AND THANKS TO THIS, HE’S ABLE TO PLANT HIM WITH HEAT’S DESCENT!!!! HEAT’S DESCENT CONNECTS, AND DARYL KINKADE MIGHT JUST BE OUT!!! MICHAEL MACHINA GETS BACK IN THIS, AS HE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!!!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRR-
Persephone: NO! WHY IS DARYL KINKADE KICKING OUT OF STUFF????
Rich Russillo: BECAUSE THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IS ON THE LINE, AND CLEARLY HE’S NOT WILLING TO MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY THAT EASILY! That was a huge move by Machina, but seeing how long Daryl has been in control, it’s gonna take a lot more to take the challenger out of this! Daryl Kinkade slowly rolls out of the ring to recover, meanwhile Machina is using this time to shake off the pain after everything he’s been through during this match so far. This has definitely been a tough match for the Champion, potentially more than expected even knowing how talented Daryl is!
Persephone: Michael Machina slowly rolls out of the ring, meanwhile Daryl for some reason is using our table to get back up. I kinda wish he’d go away, but whatever. Machina looks like he has something in mind, and… Wait… Wait what is he- HEY!!!
Rich Russillo: MICHAEL MACHINA JUST RAN AROUND THE RING, HITTING DARYL KINKADE WITH A POUNCE THAT JUST SENT KINKADE FLYING OVER OUR TABLE!!!! THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE, WE NEARLY GOT TAKEN OUT OURSELVES!
Persephone: Alright, I think I hate this match now. :francis:
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina just sent Daryl crashing right into our seats, and now he makes his way over here before dragging Daryl back over towards the ring! Machina makes it towards the apron, AND HE LIFTS HIM BEFORE DELIVERING A BACK SUPLEX TOSS ONTO THE APRON! KINKADE IS IN SOME SERIOUS PAIN, AND NOW MACHINA ROLLS HIM BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE QUICKLY FOLLOWING BEHIND! Machina gets up and grabs Kinkade, AND NOW HE USES ALL HIS POWER TO SEND THE CHALLENGER CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! DARYL BOUNCES OFF OF THEM AND DOWN TO THE MAT, AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS ONCE MICHAEL MACHINA IS GIVEN THE OPENING TO GET INTO THE MATCH!
Persephone: Did he really need to send Daryl flying into us, though? That part was a bit unnecessary.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina lifts Kinkade up onto the top rope before following behind- BUT DARYL IS ABLE TO FIGHT BACK A BIT, DROPPING AN ELBOW DOWN ONTO MACHINA! Machina takes a step back before trying to climb back up- BUT DARYL BEGINS TO DELIVER EVEN MORE ELBOWS, TRYING TO FEND MACHINA OFF AS HE KNOWS HE CAN’T KEEP TAKING MOVES LIKE THIS!
Persephone: Unfortunately Machina doesn’t go down without a fight though, as he just punched Kinkade in the jaw, which was almost enough to knock Daryl off the top rope on its own! Machina begins climbing back up to the top rope, but once he gets there he begins throwing more shots to Kinkade’s head, trying to get him to stop fighting back I guess. Machina now is starting to lift Kinkade up, but I’m pretty sure that’s not how you do a superplex, so I don’t really know what he could be going for right now.
Rich Russillo: I think I have a pretty good idea! MICHAEL MACHINA HAS DARYL KINKADE IN HIS HANDS, AND HE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A HUGE MOONSAULT FALLAWAY SLAM FROM THE TOP ROPE!!! WHAT A MOVE BY THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, AND DARYL KINKADE IS IN EVEN MORE TROUBLE AS THE CHAMPION ONCE AGAIN HOOKS THE LEGS OF KINKADE!!!!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHH-
Persephone: BUT DARYL KICKS OUT AGAIN??? WHAT?? WHY??? No, this doesn’t make sense. How is Michael Machina Voltage’s World Champion yet he can’t beat Daryl Kinkade in a timely manner??? It doesn’t make any sense. A good Champion would’ve ended the match by now.
Rich Russillo: I’m not so sure. I don’t think we’ve had a World Championship match end this quickly in a long time.
Persephone: That’s because none of the Champions were good, obviously.
Rich Russillo: Oh. Right. Well anyways, Michael Machina has pushed himself back up, and he pushes himself back into the furthest corner of the ring, knowing that this may be his chance to bring this one to an end! The EAW World Champion is waiting for Kinkade to find his way back to his feet, but if I was Daryl, I think the best idea would be to stay down right about now!
Persephone: Well Daryl is beginning to stumble back to his feet anyway, and it looks like that’s exactly what Machina wanted! MACHINA RUNS OUT OF THE CORNER, AND HE CHARGES AT DARYL AS FAST AS HE CAN FOR THE BULLET FROM HELL!!!
Rich Russillo: MONKĒ FLIP!!!!! DARYL KINKADE JUST BURST OUT OF HIS OWN CORNER, LEAPING AT THE CHAMPION AND PLANTING HIM WITH THE MONKĒ FLIP!!!!! THAT WAS A MUCH NEEDED MOVE BY THE CHALLENGER, AND IT COMPLETELY CAUGHT MICHAEL MACHINA OFF GUARD! THIS ONE MIGHT BE OVER, AS DARYL PULLS HIMSELF OVER THE CHAMPION! THIS ONE MIGHT BE OVER!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: BUT MICHAEL MACHINA IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE IS STILL NOT OVER! Daryl Kinkade is finding himself more and more frustrated, but I’m sure he knew that it was never going to be this simple given everything Michael Machina has already been through! He’s been through wars to keep that title already, so it looks like if Kinkade wants to take the title he’s gonna have to keep doing more damage!
Persephone: Yeah obviously, except unlike before Daryl isn’t exactly in any condition to just keep working on Machina.
Rich Russillo: That’s a fair point, but Daryl is at least beginning to push himself back to his feet, and he’s gotta have something big planned if he wants to take that Championship! Daryl begins to slowly drag Michael Machina back up to his feet before pulling him into a front facelock, and seeing the way he’s setting Machina up right now, it looks like he’s planning to go for the same move that he feels should’ve ended the trios match they competed in weeks ago! DARYL IS LOOKING TO HIT MACHINA WITH A BEAUTIFUL LIE!
Persephone: But unfortunately, Michael Machina still had just enough strength to begin throwing punches to the ribs. I don’t think the punches are necessarily that strong with the condition he’s in, but seeing how many of them he was able to land I can’t say I’m that shocked Kinkade was forced to let go of him.
Rich Russillo: Machina is free from Daryl’s grasp, AND NOW HE LANDS ANOTHER PUNCH THAT CAUSES DARYL TO STUMBLE! DARYL RETALIATES WITH AN ELBOW THOUGH, AND MACHINA NEARLY LOST HIS FOOTING AFTER THAT ONE! MACHINA STANDS HIS GROUND THOUGH, AND HE RETALIATES WITH A FOREARM!
Persephone: Oh great. Now I have to watch these two go back and forth for five minutes because neither of them want to go down for some reason.
Rich Russillo: It looks like that indeed might be the case- OR AT LEAST IT WOULD’VE BEEN, BUT DARYL KINKADE GRABS MACHINA BEFORE KNEEING HIM IN THE MIDSECTION, SURPRISING THE CHAMPION! MACHINA IS BARELY STANDING- AND NOW DARYL KICKS MACHINA’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! MICHAEL DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW DARYL RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SHINING WIZARD! DARYL RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND IS QUICK TO FOLLOW UP WITH A STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Persephone: Well at least it’s not more of the usual. Daryl now is trying to set up… What’s it called again? That one submission he used last week, which I’m pretty sure is the first time he’s ever actually won a match with it.
Rich Russillo: “SHUT UP, BRUV”!!! THAT’S THE NAME OF THE CROSSFACE DARYL IS LOOKING FOR- BUT BEFORE HE COULD DO THAT, MACHINA IS ABLE TO BEGIN TURNING HIMSELF OVER WHILE GRABBING ONTO DARYL! MACHINA IS ABLE TO PLANT A FOOT ON THE MAT BEFORE GETTING KINKADE’S LEGS OVER HIS HEAD, AND THIS GIVES MACHINA THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN LIFTING DARYL OFF THE MAT! MACHINA ONCE AGAIN WITH THE DEADLIFT, AS HE LOOKS TO PLANT THE CHALLENGER WITH THE .50 CAL!!!!
Persephone: IT DOESN’T CONNECT THOUGH, BECAUSE DARYL WAS ABLE TO JUMP AND TURN HIMSELF INTO AN ELECTRIC CHAIR CARRY- ALLOWING HIM TO DROP MACHINA ON HIS HEAD WITH A POISONRANA!
Rich Russillo: WHAT A HUGE MOVE BY THE CHALLENGER!!! MICHAEL MACHINA INVOLUNTARILY ROLLS TO HIS FEET, STUMBLING BACKWARDS AS HE FALLS INTO THE ROPES-
Persephone: BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THEM AND TAKING KINKADE OUT WITH THE MONEY SHOT!!!!
Rich Russillo: WOW!!! MACHINA FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE ROPES AFTER THAT POISONRANA, BUT THIS GAVE HIM THE MOMENTUM NEEDED TO GAIN SPEED AND TAKE THE CHALLENGER’S HEAD OFF WITH THAT DEVASTATING CLOTHESLINE! I THINK BOTH MEN ARE FEELING THE EFFECTS OF WHAT JUST HAPPENED, BUT IF THERE’S ANYONE THAT’S WORSE OFF RIGHT NOW IT’S THE CHALLENGER, WHO MIGHT JUST BE ON THE VERGE OF MISSING OUT ON THAT CHAMPIONSHIP! MACHINA IS ABLE TO SLOWLY TURN OVER, GETTING AN ARM OVER KINKADE FOR THE COVER TO RETAIN HIS CHAMPIONSHIP!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Persephone: …
Rich Russillo: JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE, DARYL KINKADE WAS ABLE TO LIFT HIS SHOULDER JUST BARELY OFF THE MAP!!!
Persephone: This is getting ridiculous.
Rich Russillo: Machina rolls off of Kinkade, and I’m sure he’s still feeling the effects of the poisonrana he was just hit with. Getting dropped on your head will never feel right, but Machina’s gonna have to push through if he wants to keep his Championship, because Daryl is not going down easily! This has been a very back and forth match, and I think Machina is gonna have to think of a new plan if he wants to win this one!
Persephone: It better at least be a good one. I’m tired of Daryl somehow finding ways to survive everything.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina gets back up before grabbing Daryl by the leg, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO SET UP FOR THE MACHINA LOCK- BUT DARYL IMMEDIATELY USES HIS FREE LEG TO DESPERATELY BEGIN KICKING AWAY AT THE CHAMPION!! DARYL IS SCRAMBLING HERE AS HE REACHES OUT TOWARDS THE ROPES WITH HIS HANDS, MEANWHILE MACHINA DOESN’T HAVE THE MACHINA LOCK FULLY APPLIED YET AND IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO CHANGE THAT!
Persephone: Ugh, Daryl was able to grab onto the ropes! JUST GIVE UP ALREADY IF YOU’RE NOT GONNA BEAT MACHINA!
Rich Russillo: Machina tries pulling Daryl as hard as he can and ripping him off of the ropes- BUT DARYL USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO JUMP ONTO HIS FEET, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE CHAMPION!!! BOTH ELITISTS GO DOWN, AND THIS MATCH SEEMS TO BE TAKING A LOT OUT OF BOTH MEN! This isn’t one of the life threatening cage or cell matches that Machina previously defended his Championship in, but this has been a fantastic wrestling match, and in the end only one of these two men will be able to walk out of this with the victory!
Persephone: Both men are somehow starting to sit up, which is pretty annoying because if they were both down the referee could at least count them out and just end the match.
Rich Russillo: Both men are staring at each other, AND DARYL PUNCHES MACHINA IN THE FACE! MACHINA RESPONDS BY PUNCHING DARYL IN RESPONSE THOUGH, AND BOTH MEN NOW ARE JUST TRADING BLOWS BEFORE THEY’VE EVEN GOTTEN BACK TO THEIR FEET! MACHINA AND DARYL BOTH PUSH THEMSELVES BACK UP TO THEIR KNEES, AND THEY CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH, NOT LETTING UP!
Persephone: KINKADE CATCHES ONE OF THE PUNCHES FROM MACHINA THOUGH, AND HE PULLS HIM TO THE MAT SO HE CAN LOCK IN “SHUT UP, BRUV”! STUPID SUBMISSION NAME BUT I DON’T CARE, JUST END THE MATCH!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN! MACHINA GRABS KINKADE BY THE LEGBEFORE ROLLING HIM OVER, AND HE TURNS AND GETS ON TOP OF HIS BACK AT THE SAME TIME! MACHINA NOW LOOKING TO TRAP DARYL IN THE CALLISTO CLUTCH!!!!!
Persephone: BUT FOR SOME REASON THAT DIDN’T WORK EITHER! DARYL WAS ABLE TO SLIDE BACKWARDS AND OUT OF MACHINA’S GRASP BEFORE HE COULD HOOK THE ARMS!
Rich Russillo: YEAH, AND HE WASTES NO TIME GOING FOR A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF MACHINA’S LEG! MACHINA DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND THE CHALLENGER WASTES NO TIME CAPITALIZING AS HE JUMPS BACK UP AND PULLS MACHINA INTO THE FRONT FACELOCK, QUICKLY HOOKING THE LEGS BEFORE LIFTING THE CHAMPION UP!
Persephone: A BEAUTIFUL LIE!!! IT CONNECTS!!!
Rich Russillo: THE SAME MOVE THAT DARYL INTENDED TO PUT MACHINA DOWN WITH WEEKS AGO! IT HAS BEEN USED ONCE AGAIN, AND AT THIS STAGE OF THE MATCH IT LOOKS LIKE DARYL IS GONNA GET WHAT HE WANTED AFTER ALL!!! THIS ONE IS OVER!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO WAY!!! MICHAEL MACHINA IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!!! MACHINA SURVIVES A BEAUTIFUL LIE, AND THIS MATCH IS NOT YET OVER!!!
Persephone: :mjcry:
Rich Russillo: Daryl Kinkade looks up and immediately begins arguing with the referee, and while I can’t blame him for being frustrated right now, I think he needs to keep his head in the game if he wants to win the Championship tonight! Machina isn’t ready to lose his title just yet, and Kinkade is somehow gonna have to find a way to force Machina to stay down and prevent him from getting back in this!
Persephone: Daryl pushes himself back to his feet before slowly dragging Machina up, and he just throws Machina out of the ring. I wish Kinkade would just take the countout and end the match, but unfortunately that wouldn’t get him the Championship so that’s not what he’s doing. He follows Machina out to ringside before pulling him back up, AND HE SENDS MACHINA CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Rich Russillo: The Champion is in some trouble right now, and Kinkade follows up by dragging Machina towards the other pair of steps, seemingly having something in mind! Daryl backs up while Machina’s head is right next to the steps, and whatever this is, it might be capable of ending this match for good! Machina is lifting his head off the floor as he pushes himself back up to all fours- AND DARYL RUNS IN BEFORE GOING FOR A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: BUT MACHINA GOT OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING DARYL TO GO KNEE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! This guy is useless, is the match ever gonna end at this point!?
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina uses the barricade to finally begin pulling himself up, making use of that opening Daryl just gave him! Daryl is still hurting as he holds onto his leg, but he slowly stumbles back to his feet- AND RIGHT INTO THE CHAMPION’S GRASP! MICHAEL MACHINA SCOOPS DARYL UP, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM RIGHT ONTO THE STEEL STEPS WITH A POWERSLAM! I THINK WE MAY BE GETTING CLOSER TO THE END OF THIS ONE AFTER ALL, AS DARYL JUST WENT SPINE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! IF THAT DIDN’T TAKE HIM OUT OF THIS ONE, I DON’T KNOW WHAT WILL!
Persephone: Michael Machina drags Daryl Kinkade up before sending him back into the ring, and he follows behind, but instead of going for the cover it looks like he’s thinking about his next move. Daryl looks lifeless, but honestly after being powerslammed into the steel steps I kinda hope he’s paralyzed or something right now.
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina eyes the turnbuckles, and it looks like he has something big planned! He grabs Daryl before slowly pulling himself up the turnbuckles, and if you’re familiar with Michael Machina you might have an idea of what he’s setting up for! Machina makes it up top before beginning to power Daryl up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE’LL BE SEEING THE MIDAS BOMB ONCE AGAIN!!!!!!
Persephone: NO, WE WERE SO CLOSE BUT DARYL WAS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH A HURRICANRANA OFF THE TOP ROPE!!!!
Rich Russillo: WHAT A COUNTER BY KINKADE, AND THAT MIGHT’VE TAKEN EVERYTHING HE HAD LEFT AT THIS POINT OF THE MATCH! At the start of this match it looked like Daryl had a plan and was staying on the offensive for as long as possible, but I think it’s safe to say that has been completely abandoned by now! Daryl may have been acting out of desperation right there, but regardless of the reason for it, that hurricanrana did the damage and saved his chances of becoming EAW World Champion!
Persephone: Daryl is using the ropes to pull himself back up, and he begins making his way towards Machina before slowly dragging him back up. Daryl is hooking Machina’s arms up, but I’m not really sure what he’s trying to set him up for.
Rich Russillo: I THINK I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA! IT’S NOT A MOVE HE DOES OFTEN, BUT KINKADE IS GOING FOR THE ONE MOVE HE CAN GUARANTEE WILL END THIS! HE’S LIFTING MACHINA UP FOR THE HIDEOUS TRUTH!!!!
Persephone: MACHINA IS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF DOWN BEFORE KINKADE COULD COMPLETELY GET HIM UP THOUGH, AND HE QUICKLY RUNS TOWARDS THE CORNER WHILE DARYL IS STILL HOLDING HIM SO THAT DARYL IS SENT BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! I guess that was another move out of desperation, and now this is getting annoying because I really want to see the match end! It’s not like I care about who actually wins the match, just end it already!
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina pulls himself up as Daryl is still in pain in the corner of the ring, AND MACHINA FOLLOWS UP BY HITTING DARYL WITH A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER! MACHINA NOW WITH A SECOND ONE! MACHINA DELIVERS A THIRD, AND NOW HE RUSHES INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE-
Persephone: BEFORE GETTING HIT WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT BY DARYL KINKADE! DARYL RUNS INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER NOW, BUT MACHINA SEEMS TO ACTUALLY BE STUNNED AT THE MOMENT! DARYL RUSHES OUT OF THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND CHARGES AT MACHINA-
Rich Russillo: BUT MACHINA IS ABLE TO LIFT KINKADE UP OVER HIS HEAD, CAUSING KINKADE TO LAND ON THE TOP ROPE! I don’t think that was such a bad thing for the challenger though, as Machina stumbles out of the corner! Machina now turning around- RIGHT INTO A DIVING CROSSBODY FROM DARYL!
Persephone: MACHINA IS ABLE TO ROLL BACK TO A KNEE THOUGH, AND HE’S STILL HOLDING ONTO DARYL! MACHINA GETS BACK UP TO BOTH FEET, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S AIMING TO THROW DARYL OUT OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: HE MAKES HIS WAY TOWARDS THE ROPES- BUT BEFORE HE COULD THROW DARYL, DARYL IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF HIS GRASP BEFORE SHOVING MACHINA THROUGH THE ROPES INSTEAD! MICHAEL MACHINA IS SENT OUT TO RINGSIDE- AND JUST AS HE MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET, DARYL KINKADE FLIES AT HIM WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!!!
Persephone: It connects, and both Elitists go down after that one. If I was lucky they’d get counted out right now, but I can see Daryl moving already so I’m not even gonna get my hopes up.
Rich Russillo: Daryl uses the apron to pull himself back up before grabbing Michael Machina, and he sends Machina rolling back into the ring! Daryl is quick to follow behind as Machina stumbles back up, AND DARYL QUICKLY DELIVERS A DROP TOE HOLD, BEFORE GRABBING MACHINA BY THE ARM AND FINALLY LOCKING IN “SHUT UP, BRUV”!!!!
Persephone: FINALLY SOMETHING GOOD, NOW HURRY AND TAP OUT!!!!!
Rich Russillo: THE CROSSFACE IS APPLIED, BUT NOT AS TIGHTLY AS KINKADE WOULD LIKE AS MACHINA IS STILL TRYING TO FIGHT HIS WAY OUT OF THIS ONE! BOTH MEN KNOW THAT THIS EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH COULD BE DECIDED HERE, AND IF MACHINA TAPS OUT, WE’LL HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!
Persephone: MACHINA IS TRYING TO REACH OUT TOWARDS THE ROPES, BUT DARYL THANKFULLY APPLIED THE SUBMISSION RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! HE HAS A LONG WAY TO GO IF HE WANTS TO REACH THEM, AND IT’S NOT HAPPENING!
Rich Russillo: UNFORTUNATELY THAT MAY BE RIGHT! IF MACHINA WANTS TO GET OUT OF THIS HE’LL HAVE TO BREAK THE HOLD BEFORE DARYL COULD HAVE IT FULLY LOCKED IN, OTHERWISE THIS CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN MIGHT JUST COME TO AN END!
Persephone: AND BETTER YET THE MATCH WILL BE END, SO JUST TAP OUT ALREADY!
Rich Russillo: HE’S NOT ALLOWING HIMSELF TO THAT EASILY! MACHINA IS SLOWLY BUT SURELY PULLING DARYL’S HANDS AWAY FROM HIS FACE WHILE TURNING HIMSELF AROUND, AND IF THIS CONTINUES IT LOOKS LIKE MACHINA MAY BE ABLE TO ESCAPE THE SUBMISSION IN A SIMILAR MANNER TO WHAT HE DID EARLIER!
Persephone: YEAH, BUT DARYL NOTICED IT THIS TIME, AND JUST WHEN MACHINA WAS ABOUT TO BREAK FREE, KINKADE GRABBED ONTO THE TRAPPED ARM AND PULLED MACHINA INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! MACHINA IS STILL IN TROUBLE, AND THANKFULLY HE CAN AT LEAST PASS OUT IF HE’S NOT GONNA TAP!
Rich Russillo: Michael Machina is slowly beginning to lose his strength, and I can’t say that’s a surprise given everything he’s been through tonight! This has been a hard-fought match, and unfortunately the human body can only handle so much! Kinkade is choking him out here, and in a matter of moments, I think we might have ourselves a new Champion!
Persephone: YES! MACHINA IS OUT!! RING THE BELL!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! NO HE ISN’T!!!!
Persephone: WHAT??
Rich Russillo: MACHINA WITH ONE MORE BURST OF ENERGY BEGINS TO PUSH HIMSELF BACK UP, BEFORE FINALLY PLANTING HIM WITH A MODIFIED VERSION OF THE .50 CAL!!!!!
Persephone: You know what, fine. This works for me! Just pin him! Hurry up!
Rich Russillo: No, I don’t think that’s what he’s doing! Machina knows that he didn’t get as much of the move as he normally would thanks to him still being trapped in the triangle choke, and he wants to make sure that Daryl stays down! Michael Machina is yelling for Daryl to get up as he removes the straps of his singlet, and after nearly getting choked out, I believe the EAW World Champion is firing himself up one last time!
Persephone: Well Daryl slowly begins to stumble back to his feet, but I’m sure he has no idea where he is. Machina begins to run the ropes, rebounding off of the opposite sets of ropes faster and faster every time! I think Daryl is finally coming to his senses-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE HE COULD EVEN REACT, MACHINA TEARS DARYL KINKADE IN HALF WITH THE BULLET FROM HELL!!!!!! THE BULLET FROM HELL CONNECTS ON DARYL KINKADE, AND SEEING JUST HOW MUCH MOMENTUM HE BUILT FOR IT, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING SPEARS HE HAS HIT YET!
Persephone: AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, MACHINA FINALLY GOES FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHHHRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner… AAANNNDDDDD SSSTTIIIIIIIIILLLLLLL THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION…. MIIIIIIICCHHAAAELLLLLLL MAAAAACCHIIIIINNNAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
(Michael Machina rolls off of Daryl Kinkade, and the fans begin to cheer as ‘Apostle’s Warning’ begins to play once again. Daryl Kinkade slowly rolls out of the ring, meanwhile Michael Machina sits up as the referee retrieves the EAW World Championship, before handing it to the Champion. Machina slowly is able to push himself back to his feet, taking a moment to stare at his World Championship before looking back at the fans in attendance.)
Rich Russillo: AND MICHAEL MACHINA GETS THE JOB DONE! It was by no means easy though, as both men brought everything they had to this match! Any wrong move could’ve resulted in a new Champion, and in the end Machina had to bring out not just one, but two of his biggest heavy hitters consecutively in order to get the job done!
Persephone: I don’t know why Daryl Kinkade is getting World Championship matches in 2025, but I’m not impressed. As for Machina, can we not put him in a normal match again? It’s not as fun when nobody’s dying.
Rich Russillo: I’d say everyone in attendance tonight enjoyed that match, both because Daryl is an Elitist from England while Machina is a fan favorite, and because these are two extremely talented Elitists who showcased just how hungry they are tonight.
Persephone: I really didn’t ask. Anyways, congratulations to Michael Machina or whatever. If he did anything right, it’s finally ending this match.
(Michael Machina has his hand raised by the referee, using his other hand to raise the EAW World Championship. This receives more cheers from the fans, meanwhile at ringside Daryl Kinkade can be seen seated against the barricade. He’s holding his ribs in pain, and appears both frustrated and disappointed knowing that he lost not only in England, but on his birthday. The camera shows one more shot of Michael Machina holding his Championship, before finally the camera fades out.)
(The graphic for the next match appears)
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(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the EAW Specialists Championship!!!!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
( ‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones hits!!!)
Gina Romano: Introducing first the challenger… from San Antonio, Texas she is “The Oryx Queen” SELINA RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREYES!!!!!!!
(Selina Reyes makes her way down to the ring looking very mysterious. She aura farms heavily as she enters the ring striking a number of poses for the crowd forcing all to watch her. She is clearly completely prepared for this match and has no lack of confidence whatsoever.)
Eve: Damn. She is so mysterious.
Deadprez: I don’t know what to think about Selina Reyes! But she could be our next Specialists Champion!
(Candice Blair is shown emerging from backstage as well to accompany Selina Reyes down to the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: These two are fine as hell! But I have to express concerns about the potential of Candice interfering. Maybe I should invite her over here to sit next to me so I can keep an eye on her.
Eve: This is a Silas World match Gavin. If you don’t bring backup to counter the interference after what we have seen from Nikki Kimura and the Specialists Title scene in general for many months now you just clearly are dumber than rocks.
Gavin Kirkland: Some rocks are pretty smart right?
Eve: …
( ‘Homecoming’ by Lil Uzi Vert hits to heavy boos from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: And her opponent from Cancun, Mexico, being accompanied by Silas Mason… she is the EAW Specialists Champion… “The Butterfly Queen” BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIANA HILLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Silas Mason steps out on stage to heavy boos from the crowd holding the title as he stands alongside Brianna Hill and they make their way down to the ring. Some of the fans are almost violent in their rage against these two as EAW security has to drag them away before they commit legitimate crimes.)
Eve: Damn our Showdown fans can be real passionate sometimes. But this match has a lot at stake so I can understand to an extent.
Deadprez: Yes but we must ask the fans not to harm the wrestlers. That is just a line we cannot cross.
Gavin Kirkland: I really don’t think Brianna has anything to fear from our fans. She is a tough champion who can beat anyone straight up! Just look at what she did to Nikki Kimura!
Eve: I don’t think we need to revisit that right now Gavin. Let’s focus on this match which should be one hell of a match. I feel like we could be seeing a new champion even!
Deadprez: Both of these women are queens. This is a clash between the Oryx Queen and the Butterfly Queen! Which queen will reign supreme?!?!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: This match is underway as Brianna Hill immediately rushes Selina Reyes from behind when her back is turned! Brianna with the cheap shot on Selina as she kicks her hard into the corner!
Deadprez: Selina falls back into the corner and Brianna grabs her by the hair and slams her head repeatedly into the top rope. Brianna pounds away at the back of the head of Selina before yanking her backwards into the ring and dropping her with a German Suplex. Brianna quickly goes into a Headlock on the ground trying to keep the opponent grounded.
Eve: But Selina manages to get her feet into the ropes and the referee orders the break.
Referee: ON-
Deadprez: Brianna Hill immediately releases the hold complying with the referee!
Gavin Kirkland: Wow! That’s very professional of her!
Eve: Even the referee looks surprised by that. Brianna Hill is now backing away and letting Selina Reyes get back up to her feet. I was not expecting that from Brianna tonight but now it looks like she and Selina are going to lock up in the ri-
Deadprez: And a thumb to the eye from Brianna! Selina falls down to the mat and rolls into the ropes. Now that is more the kind of “wrestling” I expect from Brianna.
Eve: Brianna Hill picks up Selina and whips her across the ring! Brianna with a Back Body Drop sending Selina flying into the air! Selina backs up and Brianna drops her with a Dropkick! Brianna gets back up but Selina grabs her by the head and runs across the ring dropping her with a Running Bulldog! Selina to the cover!
Referee: ON-
Deadprez: Quick kickout by Brianna Hill. Silas Mason almost rushed the ring there on a pinfall that was not even a one count. Be fucking for real.
Gavin Kirkland: It would have been embarrassing to throw the match away with a DQ that early… Brianna back up as Selina immediately drops her with a Jumping Leg Lariat!-
Eve: No! Brianna moved out of the way and caught the leg of Selina in mid-air! Brianna twists Selina around into an Ankle Lock! But Selina immediately maneuvers herself into the ropes and manages to escape certain submission death!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Deadprez: The referee forces Brianna to break the hold. But Brianna stays on her opponent Brianna grabs Selina by the arm and whips her across the ring. And Brianna runs in with a Running Lariat dropping her down to the mat. Brianna then goes up to the top rope! Flying Elbow Drop from the top! Brianna got all of it! The cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-
Eve: Kickout by Selina Reyes before two! But Brianna Hill is still not done! Brianna yanks the leg of Selina back out into the ring and grounds her with a rest hold. The headlock is applied in the middle of the ring and Brianna keeps it applied for like five minutes as this intense contest rages on.
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME *clap clap clap*
Gavin Kirkland: For a headlock tho :wtf:
Deadprez: Our fans are very passionate. Stop hatin’ Gavin.
Eve: The energy of the fans is being transmitted directly into Selina Reyes! She is getting back up and powering out of the headlock! She sends Brianna across the ring! Selina with a Dropkick to Brianna! She connects! Brianna back up as Selina runs towards her and wraps her body around the arm of Brianna twisting her around into a Fujiwara Armbar! But Brianna flips over trying to get out of it! But Selina manages to keep the arm twisted as Brianna is now on her back! Brianna throws her body over top of Selina trying to get out of the hold but is inadvertently pinning Selina!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-
Deadprez: Selina lets go of the hold and kicks out just in time! Selina had no choice there.
Eve: Both competitors back up as they lock up in the ring but Selina grabs Brianna and overpowers her up over her head! No! Brianna manages to land back down on her feet and then flips Selina backwards onto her back. Brianna tries to grab Selina back into a headlock but Selina immediately moves backwards across the ring. Selina moves under the bottom rope and she is now chilling with Candice Blair outside the ring. Brianna is yelling at Selina to get back in the ring but she is taking her time and playing some real mindgames.
Candice Blair: (off-mic) Make her wait!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TE-
Deadprez: But Selina Reyes can only make Brianna Hill wait for so long! Selina slides back on into the ring-
Gavin Kirkland: And Brianna Hill jumps her immediately! Brianna stomps down on Selina but Selina is fighting through it to get back up to her feet! Brianna grabs Selina and lifts her up high in the air before running across the ring and planting her with a Running Powerslam! Brianna got all of it and goes for the cover on Selina!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-
Eve: Selina Reyes kicks out! And Brianna Hill now is stomping away on the opposition taking out her frustration that it was not even a two count. Brianna throws Selina backwards into the corner… but Selina bursts out of the corner kicking at the legs of Brianna! And a Dropkick from Selina sends Brianna falling backwards. Brianna is back up and Selina drops her with a Scoop Slam! Selina up to the top rope!!! Flying Knee Drop connects! Selina then grabs Brianna and locks her into an Abdominal Stretch! Selina might be able to submit Brianna here!
Deadprez: But Brianna falls backwards and rolls across the ring to break the hold! Selina lets go as they hit the ropes before getting back up! But Brianna puts Selina into an Abdominal Stretch instead! Right next to the ropes but Selina won’t reach out to grab the ropes to break the hold! She’s determined to get out of the hold through her own wrestling expertise! Grabbing the rope to escape a submission is the coward’s way out!
Eve: Damn Deadprez taking shots at like the entire EAW roster with that one…
Deadprez: And Selina Reyes manages to fall backwards on top of Brianna Hill!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Only a one count as Brianna lets go of the Abdominal Stretch this time to escape the hold! Both competitors are back up! Brianna goes to charge in at Selina! But then Brianna suddenly bails out of the ring! Brianna is talking with Silas Mason and seems to be reluctant to get back in the ring. But now Selina is talking to Candice Blair at ringside and she begins to move around the ring! And Silas Mason is running away as Brianna quickly gets back into the ring! But Selina goes in hot and picks up Brianna and slams her to the mat! But Brianna goes around behind Selina! She grabs Selina from behind and drops her with a Tiger Suplex! Selina down as Brianna goes up to the top rope! Brianna poses from the top rope before diving off the top with a Flying Elbow Drop! Brianna got all of it and goes for the cover on Selina!-
Eve: No! Selina Reyes stands up immediately! The crowd explodes as Selina just completely no -sold the Flying Elbow Drop! It had no effect whatsoever and Brianna looks confused and scared now as Selina begins throwing punches right into her face throwing her into the corner! Silas Mason hops up on the apron but Candice Blair grabs his leg from outside the ring and he falls to the floor! Selina punches Brianna up into the ropes before charging in and knocking her over the top rope to the outside with a Clothesline! Brianna then jumps over the top and lands on top of Brianna as she is getting back up! Selina slams Brianna hard into the announce table head first!
Deadprez: Selina then tosses Brianna back into the ring and begins driving her knee down hard into Brianna’s face. Selina picks Brianna up and then drops her down with a Backbreaker over the knee! Selina is not done and lifts up Brianna and slams her before going for a Rolling Knee across the face! Selina then tosses Brianna out of the ring again! Selina goes after Brianna on the outside and grabs her by the arm as she gets back up! Selina throws Brianna into the ring steps!-
Eve: But Brianna reverses the Irish Whip and sends Selina flying back first into the steel ring steps instead! Selina is laid out on the outside as Brianna rolls back into the ring! And the referee is counting!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Deadprez: And Brianna is slowly getting back up in the ring and she might be going after Selina on the outside!
Referee: SIX! SEVEN!
Gavin Kirkland: Wait, it looks like Brianna is not going to leave the ring! She’s yelling at the referee to count faster! Brianna doesn’t care if she wins this match by count out! She’s just trying to retain her title at all costs!
Referee: EIGHT! NINE!
Eve: Selina Reyes gets up on the outside as Candice Blair is screaming at her to get back into the ring!
Referee: TEN!!!
Gavin Kirkland: DING! DING! DING!
Eve: Be fr.
Deadprez: Selina Reyes makes it back into the ring just in time! Brianna Hill is not happy with this! Brianna headbutts Selina hard in the head. Selina falls down to the mat but Brianna kneels down on her hands and knees stalking Selina as she gets back up. Brianna scurries across the mat and rams into her with her head like a battering ram. Brianna covers Selina.
Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN-
Eve: But Selina Reyes grabs the bottom rope with her hand! Too close to the ropes there! Brianna grabs the arm of Selina and drags her across the ring! But Selina falls backwards with the arm still held and throws Brianna across the ring with a modified Arm Drag! Brianna rolls through it and gets back up to her feet. But Selina yanks the ankle of Brianna out from under her dropping her backwards on her head!
Deadprez: Selina Reyes yanks the leg of Brianna Hill back into the center of the ring! Silas Mason tries to grab Brianna’s arm but Selina was too quick! The referee now is warning Silas as I think he saw that attempted interference!
Gavin Kirkland: Selina Reyes is now going to lock Brianna Hill into the Reyes Lock! That’s going to be a painful maneuver! Don’t let her apply it Brianna!
Eve: But it’s too late! Selina is applying the Reyes Lock! We could have a new champion here!
Silas Mason: (off-mic) NO! GET OFF HER!!!
Deadprez: Oh come on now what the hell is this?!?
Eve: Silas Mason just hopped up onto the ring apron and both the referee and Selina Reyes saw him! The referee is yelling at Silas to get down off the apron as Selina approaches him!
Deadprez: Selina raises her fist and she’s going to punch the hell out of Silas! And these fans definitely want to see it! But the referee is stopping her from escalating the violence as the referee yells at Silas to get down! Selina moves backwards as the referee moves her away planning to handle this himself!
Gavin Kirkland: I think that Silas just threw something to Brianna Hill in the ring!
(Brianna Hill is shown loading something onto her fist as Selina Reyes turns around-)
Eve: LOOK OUT-
Deadprez: Brianna Hill just punched the lights out of Selina Reyes with whatever that foreign object was that Silas Hill slid into the ring! Selina collapses to the mat in a heap as Brianna falls to the cover! Brianna tucks whatever that was that Silas threw her into her tights! We didn’t get a good look at it and more importantly neither did the referee! The champ is about to retain!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: NOT THIS WAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!-
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: …
Referee: . . .
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Eve: How in the hell?!?! Selina Reyes kicked out! Brianna Hill can’t believe it!
Gavin Kirkland: Damn all that cheating for nothing…
Deadprez: Candice Blair is yelling at the referee to check Brianna Hill’s tights but I don’t think the referee believes her! Brianna picks up Selina and shoves her backwards into the corner. Brianna punches at Selina in the corner as she goes back to work on the opponent. Selina suddenly with a hard shove out of nowhere sending Brianna flying back across the ring. Brianna gets up and brushes it off but she’s clearly startled by that sudden aggression from Brianna!
Gavin Kirkland: Brianna is staggering a bit here but it’s clear she’s still going to continue fighting even with the head trauma from whatever Brianna hit her with. Brianna goes to lock up with Selina in the ring but Selina ducks her arms and goes around behind! Brianna whirls around as Selina leaps up towards her! Selina wraps her legs around the midsection of Brianna and hangs on in midair!
Eve: Damn what athleticism there as Selina Reyes has a Legscissors applied around Brianna Hill and she is just hanging horizontally in midair applying pressure! That has got to take incredible core strength to pull off.
Deadprez: Brianna’s arms are trapped by the Legscissors too but she manages to get one arm free! But Selina just squeezes the Legscissors tighter and keeps it applied! But now Brianna is using her free arm to push at Selina to try and shove her off!
Eve: But Selina keeps the hold applied! Luckily Brianna is still standing so she has the mobile advantage here! Brianna moves backwards across the ring carrying both her body as well as the full weight of Selina around her waist and reaches out towards the ropes!-
Deadprez: Brianna gets a hand around the rope! The referee forces Selina to break it off!
Gavin Kirkland: Selina Reyes releases the legs and falls to the mat as Brianna falls back into the corner holding her midsection in pain. Clearly that hold did some damage but I think it took a lot of stamina from Selina as well who looks to be completely exhausted from keeping it applied as long as she did. But Selina wipes the sweat off her brow and charges in at Brianna with a Running Knee Lift into the corner! But Brianna shoves Selina backwards!!!-
Eve: Selina Reyes goes flying backwards across the ring and Brianna rushes up on her! But Selina fires back with rapid fire punches sending Brianna into the ropes! Brianna is sent over the ropes with a Running Clothesline! No! Brianna tossed Selina high up into the air! But Selina lands on the apron! Selina up onto the top rope and springboards off into a Cutter into the ring dropping Brianna head first! Selina to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Deadprez: Kickout by Brianna Hill! Selina picks up Brianna-
Eve: But Brianna rakes the eyes of Selina suddenly! Brianna might have been playing possum there not kicking out until three to convince Selina she was hurt worse than she actually was. Brianna shoves Selina backwards and she falls into the referee! The referee is knocked down as Brianna begins to fumble in her tights, possibly looking for the foreign object! But wait! Silas Mason just slid a steel chair in the ring!
Deadprez: Brianna Hill goes to grab the chair!!!-
Gavin Kirkland: No! Candice Blair is in the ring and she grabs the chair! Candice smashes the chair over the head of Brianna!
Eve: The crowd explodes as Brianna just got completely obliterated with the chair! Brianna collapses as the referee gets up. Candice slides out of the ring with the chair completely undetected by the referee!
(A close up is shown of Brianna Hill in the ring who is now bleeding from her forehead from that steel chair shot.)
Deadprez: Brianna Hill is now donning the crimson mask! And Selina Reyes is crawling to the cover! Can she make it in time?!?!!
Eve: She gets her arm over the chest of Brianna!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Eve: NEW CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: lolno
Deadprez: BRIANNA HILL KICKS OUT!!! Candice Blair can’t believe it!
Gavin Kirkland: Silas Mason is jumping for joy! Brianna Hill has not yet lost her championship!
(Candice Blair is shown angrily hurling the steel chair into the crowd in rage.)
Eve: Selina Reyes is just realizing what happened but I don’t even know if she was aware of what Candice Blair did to help her! She’s slowly getting back up as she grabs the hair of Brianna Hill and she has to be wondering what it will take to put her away so she can win that championship! Selina believes that tonight is her night! But I am sure Brianna believes the exact same!
Deadprez: Both competitors back up as Selina yanks the hair of Brianna running her to the ropes and tossing her over the top rope! No! Brianna holds onto the top rope and swings herself around to the apron! Selina tries to punch Brianna off but Brianna counters with a Shoudler Thrust through the ropes! Brianna then leaps over Selina and takes her down into a Sunset Flip!
Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNN-
Eve: But Selina quickly kicks out before even one! Both competitors back up as Brianna goes to grab the arm of Selina but she cartwheels out of it before Brianna can apply some sort of rest hold! No rest is allowed!
Deadprez: Brianna rushes in at Selina but she ducks out of the way. Brianna hits the ropes and comes flying back towards Selina! Selina leaps up into the air doing the splits in midair as she leapfrogs Brianna who runs under her. Brianna runs off the ropes again and turns around as Brianna crashes into her with a devastating Spear!!! Selina collides with the chest of Brianna flipping in midair from the impact of the Spear and flies across the ring landing on her back! Selina is not done yet! Selina goes up to the top rope!
Gavin Kirkland: Selina is going high risk! She leaps off!!!-
Eve: Diving Headbutt!!!
Deadprez: Selina got all of it colliding her head at full speed from the top rope into the chest of Brianna! Selina sacrificing her own well being and giving herself certain CTE as she drapes an arm over Brianna! NEW CHAMP! NEW CHAMP!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Eve: BRIANNA HILL KICKS OUT! HOW? WHY? WHEN? WHERE? WHAT?
Deadprez: The crowd nearly leapt out their seats thinking that Brianna had lost the championship! I think Silas Mason almost had a heart attack!
Gavin Kirkland: But Brianna Hill somehow is still surviving! Selina still has yet to climb the Hill that is Brianna! :mjgrin:
Eve: *slaps the shit out of Gavin*
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: !
Deadprez: Both competitors are slowly getting back up as Selina is holding her head in pain clearly as hurt by her own move as Brianna was by her hitting it. Brianna punches at Selina! But Selina fires back with one of her own! BRIANNA! SELINA! BRIANNA! SELINA! BRIANNA! SELINA! SELINA! SELINA!
Eve: Selina Reyes is winning this punchout as she lays into Brianna Hill smashing into her repeatedly! Selina beats Brianna into the corner and then whips her across the ring! Selina charges in and smashes Brianna with a Running Knee Strike! Selina gets it and then runs Brianna back into the ring taking her down with a Running Facebuster. Selina signals to the crowd who is on their feet as the crowd cheers loudly.
Deadprez: Selina looking to put Brianna away! Can she do it!?!?!-
Gavin Kirkland: SELINA REYES CONNECTS WITH THE ORYX AWAKENING!!!
Eve: Selina got all of it! Selina drives Brianna down face first and she flips her over for the cover! That has to be it! Count it ref!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: ???-
Referee: !!!-
Eve: Oh what the hell?!?!-
Deadprez: Silas Mason! Silas just grabbed the leg of the referee and yanked him out of the ring! Silas just punched the referee in the face knocking him out!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Eve: Silas Mason just completely fucked over Selina Reyes! She most definitely had this match and title won!
Deadprez: That should be a disqualification! Brianna should have been disqualified for that, Silas should not even be allowed at ringside!
Eve: But there’s no referee to call for the disqualification! And Selina Reyes just realized what happened and she is heated! Selina just kicked the ropes in rage and she’s going outside the ring to chase after Silas Mason!
(Silas Mason is shown running around the ring at full speed to try to escape from Selina Reyes who is in pursuit!)
Eve: Wait look out!!!
(Silas Mason runs around the ring but suddenly finds himself standing between Selina Reyes & Candice Blair.)
Gavin Kirkland: Oh shit Silas is about to get that ass beat!
(Silas Mason lunges for the barricade trying to escape into the crowd but the audience isn’t letting him through! The fans are laughing in his face as Candice Blair grabs the leg of Silas and yanks him back to the ringside area!)
Eve: And now it is time for Silas Mason to pay for his crimes! Candice Blair punches him hard in the face! Brianna then punches Silas in the face as well and he goes down! He’s gonna have a black eye from that!
Deadprez: And now Candice and Selina are going back into the ring and they pick up Brianna Hill! They double team her and drop her in the middle of the ring with a Double Suplex! This match has gone completely off the rails now as Candice and Selina are stomping away at Brianna! She is completely helpless as they are now in full control!
Gavin Kirkland: Candice Blair now leaving the ring and she is grabbing a steel chair! Brianna Hill is about to suffer severely!-
(However, before Candice can slide the chair back into the ring-)
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Eve: A replacement referee has arrived! A new referee has arrived and now Candice can’t interfere and certainly can’t be using a steel chair!
(The referee gives Candice a stern look outside the ring as she simply sets the chair up and sits on it as if that was the plan all along.)
Eve: I guess the referee is just going to ignore all the interference we have seen so far as it honestly might be too late for Brianna at this point. Selina goes to pull Brianna back up-
Deadprez: But Brianna tackles Selina! Selina falls down to the mat! But she gets back up shoving Brianna off her towards the ropes! Silas Mason is up on the apron now! His ass better get down right now!
Eve: But Selina Reyes punches Silas Mason in the face and he crashes down to the ground! But Brianna Hill charges in at Selina Reyes and throws her over the top rope to the outside! No! Selina hangs onto the apron! Brianna charges in!-
Deadprez: But Selina catches Brianna and flips her over the top rope! But Brianna grabs onto the top rope and lands on the apron alongside Selina! They are fighting on the apron at this point and you would almost think that this was Grand Rampage as they are both about to fall off!!!-
Eve: Both competitors charge at each other and hit Running Lariats at the same time catching each other’s neck!
Deadprez: WATCH OUT!!!
(Both competitors fall off the apron and come crashing down landing on top of Candice Blair who was seated on that chair on the outside!)
Eve: Candice just got taken out! For doing absolutely nothing!!!
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know if you can exactly act like she’s done nothing…
Eve: Brianna Hill falls off Candice as does Selina Reyes! They both are getting back into the ring but the referee is counting them out!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Deadprez: Brianna Hill slides back into the ring! She beat the count!
Eve: But can Selina make it back in?!?!
Referee: EIGHT! NINE!
Deadprez: Silas Mason up on the apron now! What the hell is he doing now?!?!
Referee: TE-
Eve: Selina Reyes makes it back up onto the apron! And she goes right to the top rope! Selina leaps off the top rope!
(Silas Mason jumps off the apron as Selina flies towards him and Brianna!!!)
Deadprez: WHAT THE HELL!?!?!
Eve: BRIANNA HILL HAS SOMETHING IN HER HAND I JUST SAW IT GLIMMER! SILAS HANDED ANOTHER FOREIGN OBJECT TO BRIANNA!
(Selina comes leaping towards Brianna at full speed off the top rope-)
Deadprez: A metal spike right to the eye of Selina! Brianna made it look like a punch and the referee didn’t see anything!!!
(The camera cuts to Selina Reyes who is screaming in pain on the mat as blood pours from her left eye.)
Eve: And now Brianna Hill to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: Oh come the hell on! This can’t be how it ends!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… and STILL the EAW Specialist Champion… BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIANA HILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!
( ‘Homecoming’ by Lil Uzi Vert hits to heavy boos from the crowd. Silas Mason enters the ring with the Specialists Championship jumping for joy as he hands it off to Brianna.)
Eve: That was an absolute travesty! What complete bullshit!
Deadprez: What nonsense is this?!?!
Gavin Kirkland: Silas World has shown time and time again that there are no lows that they will not stoop too!
Eve: What has become of the game I love?
Deadprez: IT’S SO OVER…
(Brianna Hill celebrates on the top rope as pyro blasts off around the arena. Brianna continues to aura farm for several minutes before the show cuts to a commercial.)
(A commercial urging all the Grand Rampage participants to go outside airs.)
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(The camera returns to ringside, and Bella Braxton can be 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 New Breed Championship!
(‘RUNITUP’ by Tyler The Creator ft. Teezo Touchdown starts to play throughout the arena loud boos can be heard at the sight of Cosmo Goldworthy being cocky as ever makes his way down to the ring as he looks very confident here tonight.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first… From The Golden State of San Francisco, California… Weighing in at 220 pounds… He is… COSMOOOOOOOO “MONEY MO” GOLDWORTHYYYYYYY!!!
(As Cosmo Goldworthy slowly makes it inside the ring while messing with the fans in the crowd his theme song is then replaced by ‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous. The fans continue to boo very loudly as no one seems to be on the ramp before quickly the spotlight shines near the ring barrier as Effy McAvoy is seen behind it with her EAW New Breed Championship around her waist.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent… From Watch Hill, Rhode Island… Weighing in at 125 lbs… She is… THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…. THE OMEN…
EFFYYYYYYYYYY MCAVOYYYYYYYYYY!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The match is on the way as Cosmo Goldworthy from Dynasty takes on Effy McAvoy for the EAW New Breed Championship! Both EAW elititist are staring each other down as Effy is looking to prove that she is worthy of remaining the champion while Cosmo Goldworthy is trying to end her reign here tonight and become the new EAW New Breed Champion. Both elitists quickly grapple each other down into a grapple position as Effy is able to hook Cosmo Goldworthy into a headlock as Cosmo tries to get out of it… Quickly, he’s able to get out of it and put Effy into a headlock of his own as he takes her down to the mat! Both these elitist have made this championship match a little person as Effy mentioned Cosmo’s mother who he holds highly while Cosmo questioned Effy’s relationship with Hall of Famer Ahren Fournier, at mentor, and how no matter how much she tries to be a great champion she won’t be at the same level as the previous two champions; Michael Machian and BRAE.
Jake Mercer: That’s all neat to know, but we all know that what matters in the end is what happens inside he rings and while both of these competitors have proven their worth, we know that at the end Dynasty’s own, Cosmo Goldworthy has proven to the world that he has what it takes to become champion here tonight, I mean just look at the headlock takedown he did to Effy McAvoy just now… Wait! Effy now using her legs to get out of this as he puts Cosmo Goldworthy into a headlock with her legs now! It may look bleak for Cosmo right now, but I know that he’s got what it takes to get out of it as Effy quickly goes for elbows on his head before letting go of the lock, getting up on her feet, and picking the dazed Cosmo off the ground. She picks him back up to his feet as she starts delivering some really stiff punches to Cosmo as she throws the first two punches, she goes for a third, a fourth, and a fifth punc- NO! Cosmo is able to block the fifth punch from Effy as he starts throwing his own punches her way as he lands one punch, a second punch, a third punch, and he switches things up with a Roundhouse kick that puts Effy McAvoy on the mat for good!
Persephone: Oh my Gawd who even cares!!! Why hasn’t this match ended or at least gotten violent enough for me to care?!? At least it looks like Cosmo Goldworthy is trying to get this match done as soon as possible as he quickly picks Effy back up from the mat and puts her on his shoulder for a Death Valley Slam back onto the mat! Wait… Why isn’t he going for the pin?!! Oh that’s right, he’s a wrestler, and has to keep doing moves to get the crowd behind him… UGH!
Stew-O: Oh c’mon Persephone, just enjoy this showcase between two elitists trying to prove they deserve to be the best example for the EAW New Breed talent! It’s not that hard especially with Cosmo Goldworthy going to the top rope after that vicious Death Valley Slam! He’s looking to fly high as he makes sure he’s safe to fly and quickly he dives off the top rope into a Diving Headbutt from the top rope that lands on Effy McAvoy with no issue! Cosmo isn’t done here though as he quickly picks her up from the mat and hits a Backsuplex onto Effy which he lands right on to the mat into a pin combo position as the referee starts the count immediately!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOO-
Jake Mercer: A kick out from Effy McAvoy before the two count as she makes sure to not only keep her championship around her waist for a little bit longer but show Cosmo Goldworthy that he’s going to have to do more damage on her if he wants to dethrone her as the EAW New Breed Champion! Cosmo knows that though as he once again picks her back up and tries to set her up for a HUGE Uranage, but Effy is able to escape it and get behind Cosmo Goldworthy as she hooks him into a quick Snap Suplex that plants Cosmo onto the mat! Effy McAvoy did not come to play, which is a given since she’s trying her best to have another successful championship defense after Cosmo Goldworthy called her out on that earlier in the week! Cosmo though, slowly picks himself back up, and tries to regain his composure after that Snap Suplex… Effy however is more than prepared as she hits Cosmo Goldworthy with a Hard Kick to the side of the head that leaves him dazed! She capitalizes off this as she goes for another Kick into a Punch and immediately a Knee strike that sends Cosmo back to the mat!
Persephone: Of course, Cosmo uses the ropes to help him get out of the ring and catch a breather because obviously we have to make this match even longer than it should be… Effy McAvoy follows after him as she exits the ring and tries to go for a Belly To Back Suplex, but Cosmo is able to throw her to the side of our commentator’s table… Now this right here? This might be a bit intriguing from the boring wrestling we have been seeing…
Stew-O: Boring? I don’t think we’ve been calling the same match, but this was exactly what Cosmo needed as he’s able to catch his breath and picks up Effy off the ground and slams her face first into our commentators table! He starts to slam her repeatedly until he throws her BACK inside the ring and rolls in afterwards, goes back to the top rope, and goes for another Diving Headb- EFFY GETS OUT OF THE WAY AS COSMO GOLDWORTHY LANDS FACE FIRST ONTO THE MAT ITSELF!!! Effy McAvoy starts to crawl her way quickly towards the ropes as she uses them to help pull herself back up while Cosmo Goldworthy is getting back up as well… Effy McAvoy however is already up before Cosmo as he grabs him from behind and this time around is able to connect with a Belly To Back Suplex onto him straight back onto the mat itself. It’s clear that Effy isn’t here just to make her most favorite person in the world, Ahren Fournier, proud of her but to prove to everyone that she deserved to call herself the EAW New Breed Champion as well!
Persephone: Who even cares? Where’s the weapons? The Blood? The violence?!? I don’t know how you can be excited about anything happening right now…
Jake Mercer: It’s called real graps and it’s art, Persephone, maybe you should consider getting better taste, but that’s for another day to discuss as Effy has Cosmo back up as she starts to run the ropes herself, rebounds off them, and connects with a Running Knee and immediately right after with a Neckbreaker as Cosmo Goldworthy trying to roll out of the ring once again… Effy McAvoy more than ready to keep him inside the ring as she pulls him before he’s fully out of the ring, uses all her strength to pick him back up, and in quick fashion sets him up for a Double Underhook Powerbomb in the middle of the ring! She goes for the cover now after landing the move as the referee starts the count! Is it going to be all over or will Cosmo Goldworthy proof he still has the fight in him needed to becoming the new EAW New Breed Champion here tonight at Grand Rampage?!?
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOO-
Jake Mercer: A KICK OUT BEFORE THE TWO AS THESE TWO WILL CONTINUE ON TRYING TO PROVE WHO DESERVE TO REPRESENT THE NEW BREED TALENT HERE IN EAW! What originally was just a championship match has become something more personal between both of them as it’s not just about who holds the title after tonight, but who can put who into their place after all that’s happened between the both of them and the personal things they’ve said to each other as well. Not discouraged from the kick out, Effy starts climbing the turnbuckle itself, she makes it to the second rope, and she takes a dive looking to connect with her signature Double Foot Stomp-
Stew-O: Not so fast as Cosmo Goldworthy is able to roll out of the way at the last minute as Effy McAvoy rolls through after the miss dive as both Cosmo and Effy are quickly back up and they are both staring at each other before they lock eyes and make their way to each other. Before they can even meet in the middle of the ring, both elitists start throwing punches to each other, and the trading of blows kicks off! Effy! Cosmo! Effy! Cosmo! Neither of them are giving up as they’re looking to get the upper hand on each other! Both of them throw a punch at each other at the same time sending them a few inches back as Cosmo looks at Effy McAvoy and taunts her a little…
Cosmo Goldworthy: (off-mic) Aye’ c’mon do it for Ahren! Don’t let him down now!
Jake Mercer: Oh, Cosmo should have not done that as Effy doesn’t look too happy hearing that as she runs towards Cosmo Goldworthy trying to take him down… Cosmo Goldworthy though using this for his advantage as he takes a side step that causes Effy McAvoy to head into the ropes, she’s able to grab onto them quickly though as she turns around, and Cosmo Goldworthy right behind more than ready for her as he connects with Uranage that plants her down to the mat! The EAW New Breed Champion plays it smart however as she pulls herself out of the ring before Cosmo could continue capitalizing off his own move! Cosmo however is unfazed by it as Effy McAvoy starts to pick herself up slowly with help from the barricades… Cosmo’s got a confident grin on his face however as he starts to run the ropes, rebounds off them, and he dives to the outside-
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Persephone: Head first into the barricade! The match is over!
Stew-O: NO! COSMO GOLDWORTHY IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE SUICIDE DIVE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE ROPES ON EFFY MCAVOY WHICH SEND HER CRASHING BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!!! Both these elitist down on the outside of the ring as Cosmo starts to pick himself back up with help from the barricade itself before not too long picking up Effy McAvoy and throwing her into the Steel Steps as Cosmo looks at the crowd and taunts them with a smirk on his face as the referee continues their count.
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Jake Mercer: Cosmo Goldworthy now looking to inflict more damage on the outside as he starts to climb the steel steps while Effy McAvoy tries to regain her composure slowly picking herself back up as she’s back on her feet and turns to see Cosmo Goldworthy taking a dive from the steel steps with a Diving Hurricanrana that conn- Oh, Effy McAvoy showing she’s still got fight as she doesn’t let Cosmo Goldworthy connect with the Hurricanrana keeping him up in a powerbomb position before she slams Cosmo directly into the ring apron itself! That’s the hardest part of the ring as Effy now throws Cosmo inside the ring and she rolls back in as well. Cosmo Goldworthy is still aching from the powerbomb to the apron as Effy sees him try to get back up, but is quickly put back down with a Running Knee Strike to a kneeling Cosmo! She sees an opportunity as she heads to the turnbuckle and starts to climb it…
Persephone: She’s now on the second rope… Great, she’s gonna be stupid, and miss her signature Double Foot Stomp like last time as she takes a dive aaaaaaand mis- Wow! Effy McAvoy actually connects with the Double Foot Stomp and goes for the cover.
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THR-
Persephone: Of course, we have yet another kick out, and the fans are eating up this long wrestling match… Whatever.
Stew-O: WHAT. A. MATCH! Effy McAvoy looked like she had the match won with that perfectly executed Double Foot Stomp signature move, but Cosmo Goldworthy digs deep in the fuel reserves in him… perhaps even deeper than anyone could have expected as he tries to do his best to pay back his mother for everything she did for him growing up and is able to kick out just in time! Effy’s clearly not done here as she has a devious grin on her face as she sits up, brushing the hair out of her face, trying to gather her breath. Both these elitists are trying to win here tonight as one wants to make her mentor proud and another wants to be able to say he finally did it to his own mother… The champion is exhausted, but she knows that she’s going to keep at it as this is what it takes to keep the EAW New Breed Championship around her waist.
Jake Mercer: This match right there is what showcases what it means to be one of the best in the New Breed division… This right here shows the difference between an Elitist that’s got a bright future from those that come and go. Cosmo Goldworthy is not folding. He knows he has to get back in the match one way or another. Say what you will about him being flashy, cocky, and brash; the kid’s got grit. Effy’s now looking for her next move, and Cosmo… He’s trying to regain himself after getting the air knocked out of him with that Double Foot Stomp!
Persephone: He shouldn’t be. Honestly, I’m shocked one of them isn’t just bleeding out already. This match would be a lot more entertaining if someone had brought out a chair or set something on fire. Like, just an idea people! Let’s make wrestling fun again no?
Stew-O: Effy McAvoy now slowly drags Cosmo up by his arm, hoisting him to his feet, and she’s signaling that something BIG is about to go down as she could be looking for… “Protect Ya’ Neck”, she runs the ropes, rebounds, and is looking to connect with a VICIOUS Clothesline From He- NO! COSMO REVERSES OUT OF IT AS HE GRABS EFFY FOR A BIG URANAGE! Cosmo picks up Effy from the mat before she could roll out again, he hoists her up, and looks to connect with a DEVASTATING BRAINBUSTER THAT SPIKES EFFY MCAVOY ON HER HEAD! Cosmo Goldworthy is back up on his feet as he starts feeling himself, almost like he knows he’s got this match secured, but the fans are not having any of it this showmanship cockiness he’s displaying here tonight.
Jake Mercer: The momentum is clearly starting to shift here tonight though Stew, we might be seeing EAW New Breed Champion Cosmo “Money Mo” Goldworthy here tonight, and I for one am excited to see that championship back on Friday Night Dynasty! Cosmo looks at Effy McAvoy slowly getting back up, Cosmo clearly has an idea as he starts running the ropes himself, rebounds to the other side, and uses the ropes to catch her off the rebound into… A SPRINGBOARD CUTTER TO THE CHAMPION! That was with enough force to shake the whole ring! And now Cosmo… Oh I think he’s going to give Effy a little taste of her own medicine as Cosmo’s looking to fly… He’s heading back to the corner. He starts the ascent to the top of the turnbuckle… He’s on the second rope… Oh, I think I know what exactly we are about to see!
Persephone: Oh great. Another attempt at that ridiculously stupid signature move of his ChatGPT just told me about; live research and what not. What is it again? ”Hollow Point”? Just go ahead and give each other CTE, maybe then these matches could be shorter and not filled with you know… Moves.
Stew-O: Moves are part of wrestling… You know what? Who cares. Say what you will, but both these elititist are putting on a great showcase as Cosmo is looking to fly. Effy on all fours trying her best to get back up, but Cosmo Goldworthy looks at the opportunity presented to him, takes the leap… “HOLLOW POINT” DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF EFFY’S HEAD!!! EFFY DOWN AND SHE’S NOT MOVING AT ALL!!! COSMO NOW QUICKLY GOING FOR THE COVER!!! WILL THIS BE IT?!?
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Jake Mercer: HOW!? HOW DID EFFY KICK OUT?! She just ate that “Hollow Point” Double Foot Stomp to the back of her head like it was nothing even when things looked very bleak for her EAW New Breed Championship reign! That was supposed to be it!
Stew-O: The resilience! The grit! Effy McAvoy is showing exactly why she is the New Breed Champion and why she was able to defend it against Octavia as well! The energy in this building is off the charts as it seems neither Cosmo Goldworthy or Effy McAvoy are going to give up until they’re either forced to by one another or they go past their limits! Both competitors are laying on the mat, gasping for air, eyes glazed over from the punishment they’ve endured, but this is what the New Breed division is all about; trying to prove that you not only belong in EAW but that you are ready to be the absolute future of it as well! This is about dedication, grit, passion, and having the skill to keep pushing forward no matter what!
Persephone: I mean, sure, I guess it’s been a “classic” or whatever, but like… is anyone gonna die? Just asking.
Jake Mercer: Maybe not, but someone’s career could be changed tonight if Cosmo Goldworthy is able to put Effy McAvoy down, but that task is easier said than done. Cosmo, dragging himself toward the ropes, as he starts using them to stand back up on his feet. Effy, rolling over, fighting her way to her knees. It’s now about who wants it more and who’s able to capitalize first as both have given it their all, both have punished each other past their limit, and now it’s due or die and whoever wants this more will be the one to walk out with the EAW New Breed Championship around their waist!
Cosmo Goldworthy: (off-mic) Ahren ain’t here to save you now. It’s time folks around here have a REAL money maker as champ and not some fan!
Stew-O: Cosmo Goldworthy grabs Effy by the hair… Effy however is able to SLAP his hands away! She counters with a stiff punch to the ribs and then with a quick forearm! Cosmo isn’t letting that fly however as he starts to fire back as well with a forearm of his own! Effy! Cosmo! Effy! COSMO! These two are battling it out here tonight at Grand Rampage, it’s all or nothing, and neither is willing to give an inch if it means holding that championship by the end of tonight!
Jake Mercer: Effy now being able to duck under one of Cosmo’s wild swings and leaps onto his back! SLEEPER HOLD! EFFY LOCKS IN A SLEEPER! Cosmo is flailing! He’s stumbling backward, but Effy’s got it synched in tight! Cosmo drops to one knee! He could be fading here! Is Effy going to make Cosmo pass out here tonight to retain her championship or will Cosmo find something deep in him that’ll help him overcome this Sleeper Hold?!?
Stew-O: Cosmo desperately tries to fight out… He’s able to stand back up! Charges to the corner going full speed stumbling a bit and… BAM! He SLAMS Effy back-first into the turnbuckle trying his best to get Effy McAvoy off his back! But Effy won’t let go! He does it again! Still holding! COSMO WITH ONE LAST BURST OF STRENGTH looking to do whatever it takes to get her off him as he flips her over his shoulder and Effy crashes to the mat!
Persephone: Ugh. More fighting. Just hit each other with chairs already!
Jake Mercer: Well, careful what you wish for, Persephone! Cosmo’s rolling to the outside to catch his breath real quick as he looks over at our area during the chairs! The ref is warning him to get back inside the ring before the count starts! Cosmo Goldworthy pauses, looking around… he’s debating it…
Stew-O: Cosmo shakes his head as he looks away from the chairs knowing the only way to become champion is through Pinfall or Submission in his match! He knows he has to play the game and while he’s not afraid to play it to his advantage a disqualification is not something he needs. Maybe something deep inside of him wants to prove he’s the best New Breed athlete on pure talent to make his mother proud! Cosmo gets back inside the ring and Effy’s already on her feet! She charges forward, BUT COSMO CATCHES HER WITH A DROPKICK! A second wind kicking in!
Jake Mercer: He goes to the corner, starts preparing himself for something massive as he sets her up in proper postion while yelling as Cosmo… STARTS RUNNING TOWARDS THE DAZED EFFY MCAVOY LOOKING FOR “COLDEST WINTER” AS THE SPEAR CON— NO! EFFY COUNTERS MID-AIR INTO A HURRICANRANA!!! COSMO’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: OH MY GOD!!! COSMO GOLDWORTHY WITH A HUGE KICK OUT AFTER THAT AMAZING COUNTER OUT OF NOWHERE! These two are pulling everything out of the bag! What an absolute war this has been!
Persephone: Okay, fine. That counter was kind of sick.
Jake Mercer: Effy looks desperate now. She knows she needs to finish this! She drags Cosmo back up to his feet, she starts running the ropes once again, rebounds off them, as it’s clear that she’s going for it again! Her finisher!
Stew-O: “PROTECT YA’ NECK!” She charges towards Cosmo Goldworthy… BUT COSMO CATCHES HER AGAIN LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH ANOTHER URNAGE!!! OH MY GOD!!! EFFY IS ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM IT THIS TIME, LANDING BEHIND COSMO, PUSHES HIM TOWARDS THE ROPES AS HE REBOUNDS, AND HITS A POP UP SUPLEX INTO A COQUINA CLUTCH! SHE’S GOT “LULLABY” HOOKED ON ON COSMO GOLDWORTHY!!!
Jake Mercer: THAT’S GOTTA BE IT!!!
Stew: The referee is checking to see if Cosmo Goldworthy is still conscious as he picks up his arm and drops it to see if he’s still awake…
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(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… and STILL EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION… EFFYYYYYYYYY MCAVOYYYYYYY!!!
Stew-O: WHAT A MATCH!!! EFFY MCAVOY DID IT!!! She’s done what many thought she couldn’t as she was able to retain her champion and still be standing tall as the EAW New Breed Champion cementing her championship reign while also making her mentor, Ahren Fournier proud of her here tonight!
Jake Mercer: You talk about a star being born? You just witnessed it. Cosmo Goldworthy had to dig to the deepest depths of his soul tonight, and while he may not be walking out with the gold he showcased that all his flash, the swagger, and his cocky attitude? it’s all backed up and soon enough he may be a future champion.
Persephone: Whatever. At least it’s over. But fine… I’ll admit it. That was… pretty okay I suppose…
Stew-O: And as for Effy McAvoy? What a reign she has been having, what a performance she gave it everything she had, and won here tonight. She showed that she is one of the most resilient competitors in EAW today. Now the question is… Who’s next to step up to Effy and challenge her for a championship match? What a night. What a match. And we’ve still got more coming up here at Grand Rampage!
(‘Psycho’ can be heard playing once again as Effy McAvoy pushes herself back to her feet. She takes a moment to recover from the match she just had, before being handed her New Breed Championship by the referee. While Cosmo Goldworthy can be seen out at ringside, Effy McAvoy has her hand raised by the referee, celebrating her victory as the camera fades out.)
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Stephie Love: The following is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(The sound of ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI blares throughout the arena, immediately setting up a loud chorus of cheers from the crowd. Hans Grayson marches out from the back, pausing to take in the ovation from the fans in Everton Stadium. He nods his head, making his way down the ramp and reffing as many fans as possible on his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, weighing in at 219 pounds… he is “THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON”, HHHAAANNNNSSSS!!! GGGRRRAAYYYSSSOOOONNNN!!!!
Stew-O: Back to proving himself. Hans Grayson had high hopes that he would be able to become number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship by winning the Iron Survivor at Operation: Doomsday, but unfortunately for him, it turned out not being meant to be.
Jake Mercer: When an opportunity comes though, it’s a no brainer to act on it and take advantage. Hans Grayson went out of his way to challenge Brian Daniels for a match at Grand Rampage. He specifically challenged a universally renowned and respected Elitist in Brian, intent on bringing the best out of himself and Daniels while he’s at it.
Flannery McCoy: The energy in this building tells you all that you need to know! The fans are firmly behind both men! This is big fight feel, and Hans has begun to understand what ‘big time’ truly means. He may not be raking in world championship match victories right now, but a win over Brian Daniels of all people could change that for the better.
(Grayson’s theme fades out. But that’s thanks to the emergence of ‘Dragonborn’ by Jeremy Soule. Brian Daniels makes his way out from the back, extending his arms out and acknowledging the fans warm embrace. As he makes his way down to the ring though, his eyes are locked entirely on Hans Grayson and when he steps in the ring, Brian makes his way up to the middle rope and throws up a finger.)
Stephie Love: His opponent, from New York City, weighing in at 195 pounds… BBRRRIIIAAANNN! DDDAANNNIIIEEELLLLSSS!
Jake Mercer: On the other hand, Brian Daniels wasn’t particularly dealing with the same struggles as Hans Grayson. At Operation: Doomsday, he was able to pick up a victory over Vincent Mondrian. However, Brian Daniels wants more than just that and everyone knows that he’s capable of it as well.
Stew-O: He’s gone back and forth with both the faces of older eras and the youth. Brian has made it clear that he has no problem going toe to toe with either side. And as long as he continues to rack up victories, it really doesn’t matter which of the two that he’d be willing to beat.
Flannery McCoy: Brian lives and breathes for this sport. He’s going to give Hans Grayson absolute hell tonight, but it’s up to Hans for us to see what he looks like in true adversity. Not a surprise loss or anything of that manner, but one on one with a man very willing to pick you apart.
(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: Hans Grayson and Brian Daniels circling around the ring, trying to get a good feel for the other. A strong collar & elbow tie-up to start the match off, and Brian spins into a hammerlock. Hans reaches out, wincing. He reaches for the ropes, trying to get free. Brian pushes down on the wrist of Hans, trying to pinch a nerve and control his wrist. Hans won’t go down so easily though, spinning himself so his shoulder is pressing against Brian’s chest. Hans leans his head down, gritting his teeth-
Jake Mercer: Only for Brian to twirl into a wristlock! Once again, pressing down on the wrist! Hans falls to a kneel, groaning. He tries to work his way back up, but Brian now spins around with an arm wringer! Daniels is trying to rip Grayson’s arm off, and Hans is back standing. Brian spins around for another hammerlock, but Hans grabs the back of Brian’s head with his hand. He elevates up in the air, throwing Brian over his shoulder with a snapmare!
Flannery McCoy: Both men rise to their feet and Hans with a dropkick! Brian hits the canvas hard, and Hans quickly rises. Brian is up again, and Hans leaps into another dropkick! He kips up and Brian slowly rises, being met with a forearm from Grayson. Brian staggers, and Hans winds back another forearm!
Stew-O: Doesn’t connect! Brian catches him by the arm and throws an elbow to his shoulder! Hans cries out in pain, meanwhile Brian is intent on hyper extending that arm and dragging him down to the canvas for a fujiwara armbar—but before he can do so, Hans frontrolls to his back and drives both feet into Brian’s hands, kicking him away! Brian staggers, shaking out his hands. Hans kips up to his feet–
Jake Mercer: AND BRIAN DANIELS ELBOWS HIM RIGHT BACK DOWN!
Flannery McCoy: Poor position to be in for Hans! Brian approaches him, taking him by the arm and bending it up so his elbow is pointed to the sky! Hans shakes his head, and Brian leaps into a stomp to that elbow! He could’ve broken his arm right there! Brian takes his arm and bends it back again, leaping into another stomp to the elbow!
Jake Mercer: Brian takes Hans by the arm and he slams it down into the canvas! He places his arm down and leaps into a stomp to the inner bicep! Hans sits up, clutching at his arm. Hans wheezes out in pain, and Brian hits off the ropes with a PENALTY KICK! His shin goes crashing right into the shoulder of Grayson! Hans rolls around in agony, kicking his legs on the canvas. Brian reaches down, grabbing Hans by the hair. Hans is getting battered right now, and this is Brian’s wheelhouse, without a doubt. He’s going to have to fight off the grappling!
Stew-O: Massive european uppercut from Brian! Hans staggers, and Brian throws another one right to the jaw! Hans is on wobbly legs, falling into the ropes. Brian takes his arm and wraps it around the top rope. He pulls onto his wrist, running that rope against his shoulder! Hans cries out in pain, reaching for Brian’s hand and trying to get free!
Referee: (off-mic) Alright, that’s enough Brian!
Flannery McCoy: Brian nods to the referee and frees Hans’s arm from around the rope. He takes his wrist for an irish whip, but Hans reverses it! Brian comes off the ropes and Hans runs forward with a kitchen sink, sending Brian flying over his knee! Brian sits up and Hans hits off the ropes, leaping into a dropkick to the head of Daniels! Beautiful, and now Hans kips up to his feet. He’s beginning to feel the momentum flowing through him!
Stew-O: Hans calls Brian up to his feet. He nails him with a right hand, and then a left hand! Brian falls against the ropes and Hans takes him by the wrist, pulling him to the center of the ring. He tries to scoop him up in a fireman’s carry, but Hans’s arm gives out on him! Brian slips behind him and hooks the arms! Brian lifts him up. TIGER SUPLEX-
Jake Mercer: NO! Hans flails his legs and drops to his feet! Hans spins around and hooks Brian by the waist! German suplex—no! Once again, that arm gives out on Hans! Brian spins around, hooking Hans into a kimura lock! Hans screams out in pain! Brian continues to pull back on that arm. Hans falls to a kneel, gritting his teeth. Brian pulls back on that arm, trying to bend Hans’s arm as far back as humanly possible! Hans’s eyes nearly bulge out of his head, screaming out in pain!
Flannery McCoy: That kimura is in tight, and Brian wants to continue the momentum! He deadlifts Hans up from the canvas, and with all of his might, heaves Hans up in the air with a suplex from the kimura position! Hans’s elbow smashes against the canvas, and he was very close to dislocating his shoulder right there! Brian elevates his leg off of the canvas, trying to wrap it around the back of Hans’s head…
Stew-O: And if he’s able to do that, Hans may not be able to escape! He tries to get that head trapped, but Hans spins around desperately! Brian follows along with Hans, and Hans barely gets his foot on the bottom rope.
Referee: (off-mic) He’s on the ropes, Brian! Let go!
Jake Mercer: Nothing but honor from Brian, as he immediately lets go. Hans rolls to the apron, holding at his shoulder in agony. Hans shakes his head, slowly pulling himself up. Brian rises and grabs him by the head, but Hans pulls him down with a hotshot off the top rope! Brian backs up, holding at his throat. Hans takes the ropes and springboards up! DROPKICK–
Flannery McCoy: Backstep from Daniels! He catches the legs and Hans falls onto his back! The back of Hans’s head bounces off the canvas! Brian takes his legs and tries to flip over into a boston crab, but Hans shifts his hips and frontflips Daniels onto his back! Both men rise to their feet and Hans swings for Brian, but he ducks under and he kicks the leg out! Then he throws a kick to the back!
Stew-O: Hans bounces off, flying into a boot, but Brian sidesteps him and captures the leg! He hoists him up, but Hans throws an elbow to the back of his head! Brian falls to a kneel, wincing. Hans hits off the ropes and Brian pops up, running into a kitchen sink to Hans! No! Hans soars over the leg of Brian and pulls him down with a schoolboy!
Referee: OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Jake Mercer: Kick out from Brian! Both men rise to their feet and Brian with a forearm to Hans! Hans throws a forearm of his own! Brian returns the favor! He’s throwing repeated shots to the jaw of Hans! He spins into a rolling elbow—Hans ducks under and captures the waist! GERMAN SUPLEX! Right onto the back of Brian’s head! Brian holds the back of his head, turtling up and falling to his side.
Stew-O: He rolls to the turnbuckles. Brian takes the ropes and slowly pulls himself up, falling against the turnbuckles. Hans rises and hits off the turnbuckles. He charges into a flying corner splash, but Brian moves at the last second! Hans eats the turnbuckle and now it’s Brian who hooks him by the waist. Hans tries to hold on to the ropes for dear life, but Brian won’t let him go! Brian throws a clubbing blow to the back of the head! Hans falls into the turnbuckles. Brian throws another clubbing blow to the back of the head! Hans falls forward again! Brian swings back one more–
Flannery McCoy: Hans ducks at the last second! And Brian eats the turnbuckle! He staggers out, holding his jaw. Hans runs past him, handspringing off the ropes into a roundhouse kick to the head of Daniels! Brian goes down and Hans falls onto his side, clutching at his shoulder. I know that handspring hurt him, but he’s certainly capable of pushing forward! Brian stares up at the ceiling, wheezing.
Jake Mercer: He pulls himself up to his feet and drags Brian up. A big knife edge chop from Grayson, and Brian falls into the turnbuckles. Hans throws a punch to the jaw, and then a punch to the body! He fires up with another punch to the head, and then one to the body! Hans takes Brian by the wrist and he irish whips him across the ring with no hesitation!
Stew-O: Brian runs up the middle rope, perching his foot to the top and then he backflips over Hans! Hans tries to catch him, but he eats the turnbuckles. Brian is already behind him, running off the ropes. Hans turns around and Brian flies into a lariat that takes him down! Hans hits the canvas and rolls to his feet. Brian meets him up, roundhouse kick to the chest! Another roundhouse kick, and a third one! And a fourth one! Hans falls into the ropes, and Brian hooks him by the head and arms.
Flannery McCoy: Now Brian lifts him for a butterfly suplex! But Hans plants his feet into the ground! Hans refuses to let Brian lift him up! Brian tries again, but Hans backs to the ropes and back body drops him over the top rope! Brian falls to the apron, just barely saving himself from the floor. Hans hits off the ropes, trying to knock Brian off!
Jake Mercer: Too late! Brian springboards up, with a missile dropkick! Hans gets sent flying across the ring! Hans holds his chest, wheezing out in pain. He uses the ropes and slowly brings himself up against the turnbuckles. Brian rises to his feet and charges into Hans, but Hans raises his boot up! Brian stumbles, and swings for Hans! Hans ducks under and springboards up! He spins into a crossbody, slamming Brian to the canvas!
Flannery McCoy: Down goes Daniels! Hans rises to his feet and frontrolls over Brian’s body, standing up. He throws his arms up, leaping into a standing moonsault! Beautifully executed, slamming right down on the ribs of Daniels! Hans hooks his legs for the cover!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: Kick out from Daniels! Hans kneels up, shaking his head. Brian rolls away, holding his ribs. Hans rises to his feet and drags Brian up. He kicks him hard in the gut and grabs him by the head. Hans tries to lift him vertically, but once again, his shoulder is killing him! He tries to lift Brian again, but Brian spins out and takes the arm, slamming his shoulder down into the canvas! Hans lies there, reaching for his arm in pain.
Flannery McCoy: He wraps his hand around his ankle, dropping down. Brian drives a knee into the back of Hans, while he continues to stretch Hans’s arm out around his ankle, beginning to bend it back! Hans yelps out in pain, meanwhile Brian takes him by the fingers and begins to bend his fingers back! I don’t think they’re supposed to be pulled apart like that! Hans’s eyes are starting to become bloodshot red and they’re nearly bulging out of his head!
Jake Mercer: Now Brian is moving closer to what he really intended… He reaches for Hans’s wrist and starts to bend back his free arm! But as that happens, Hans wraps his wrist around Brian’s wrist and pushes forward, dragging him down into a modified pinfall! Brian loses his grip as a result!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: Quick kick out! Brian rolls to his fours and Hans pops up to his feet, leaping into a double footstomp to the hands of Daniels! Hans takes him by the head and deadlifts him up from the canvas! Hans takes him by the trunks, lifting him up vertically–
Flannery McCoy: No! Brian flails his legs up in the canvas and brings him back down! Brian wraps his legs around Hans’s ankles, bringing him down into an inside cradle! Pressed down, the referee slides down for the count!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Jake Mercer: Hans rolls forward into an inside cradle of his own! Now Brian’s shoulders are pressed down to the canvas, and the referee is already down!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: Brian kicks out! But in return he rolls into another inside cradle of his own!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: GRAYSON FLIPS IT OVER!
Referee: …OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: DANIELS FLIPS IT OVER!
Referee: …..OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: GRAYSON FLIPS IT BACK OVER!
Referee: **(wheeze)** ……OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: DANIELS FLIPS IT BACK OVER, AGAIN!
Referee: **(wheezing)** ………….OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT FROM HANS! Both men are finally free after that, and I can only imagine how the referee is feeling right now! They push up to their feet and throw an elbow at the same time! Brian staggers, and Hans may have connected harshly at the side of Brian’s head there! He reaches up for Hans, who runs in for another elbow!
Jake Mercer: The elbow lands flush! Brian is on wobbly legs, throwing up his guard. Big kick to the ribs from Grayson! He takes Brian by the head and tucks his head into his thighs, lifting him up! But Brian starts throwing punches to the forehead! Brian slips a leg free, reaching for Hans’s arm. He tries to bring him down for a triangle choke!
Stew-O: Hans falls forward, but then he rolls through with Brian! Hans deadlifts him up from the canvas! POWERBOMB INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING! But Brian refuses to let go of his arm, so Hans deadlifts him up and runs forward, throwing Brian off of his body with a buckle bomb! Brian falls off the turnbuckles, collapsing to the ground! Hans falls onto his back, clutching his arm in pain! Hans rubs his arm across his shoulder, staring up at the ceiling in shock.
Flannery McCoy: Brian is hardly conscious after having the back of his head sent into the turnbuckle. He stares up at the ceiling, lost and confused. Hans rolls over, running a hand through his hair. He limps up to his feet and stares at Brian, pulling him away to the center of the ring. Hans staggers to the ropes and steps out to the apron. Hans looks around to the cheering crowd with a big grin on his face. He clutches both top ropes, looking at Brian.
Jake Mercer: Grayson takes the ropes, springboarding up! Brian stares up at the ceiling—’GRAYSON SPLASH!’ THE SPRINGBOARD 450, NO! BRIAN RAISES HIS KNEES UP HANS’S RIBS CRASHES INTO THE KNEES OF DANIELS! He rolls off of Brian’s knees, gasping out! Hans crawls to the turnbuckles. Hans coughs out in pain, and his ribs are in a bad way right now!
Stew-O: Meanwhile, Brian is bringing himself up. He falls into the turnbuckles, ready to take advantage! Brian runs across the ring at full speed while Grayson is recovering! ‘STARKILLER!’ THE RUNNING BIG BOOT TO GRAYSON IN THE CORNER! HE RAN HIS BOOT ACROSS HIS JAW! HANS FALLS FLAT ONTO HIS FACE, AND BRIAN ROLLS HIM AWAY FROM THE ROPES FOR THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHH–
Flannery McCoy: GRAYSON KICKS OUT!!! IT’S NOT THAT EASY TO KICK HIM DOWN!
Jake Mercer: Maybe Brian would’ve had an easier job picking up the win if he didn’t make the referee lose his breath!
Stew-O: The pressure is beginning to weigh down on the both of these men. They’ve excelled on a stage of this magnitude multiple times before, but now we’re really about to see what Hans and Brian are made of. Hans gasps out, looking up at the ceiling. He reaches for Brian, but Brian angrily swats his arm away. He rises to his feet and takes Hans by the arm, dragging him to the center of the ring. He twirls around, pulling him up.
(**SMACK!**)
Flannery McCoy: What a slap from Daniels! He just paint brushed his entire hand across the face of Hans Grayson! Hans is on wobbly legs, trying not to give out. Daniels throws another slap, and Grayson is struggling to stay upright. Daniels throws another slap, but Hans weaves it and meets him with one of his own! And then a knee to the ribs, and a forearm to the jaw of Daniels! Grayson throws another forearm! But he shakes out his arm, struggling to remain on his feet.
Jake Mercer: Brian winds back a big chop to the throat of Hans! Hans falls into the ropes, holding his throat! Brian takes him by the head, hooking his head and arm down. Half-hatch suplex! Hans groans, that was an absolutely vicious snap on that suplex from Daniels. But he hasn’t gone for the cover. Daniels kneels up, looking down at Hans who is still trying to recover.
Stew-O: He rises to his feet and drags Hans up. He winds back a massive european uppercut! Hans staggers, and Brian with another european uppercut! Hans hunches his head down, groaning. Brian winds back one more! But Hans spins and catches the arm! He reaches for the other, trying to bring him down for a backslide! Brian struggles, planting his feet into the ground! Both men are fighting for that backslide! Hans is doing everything that he possibly can to bring Brian down! But Brian is resisting it with great might!
Flannery McCoy: And he’s really pulling on that bad arm of Hans! Brian spins out, shoving Hans to the ropes! Brian rushes after him, but Hans catches the ropes! He comes to a halt and Brian runs forward! Big back elbow to the face by Hans! Brian is on wobbly legs and Hans springboards to the middle rope! He backflips off and catches him into an inverted facelock. STYLIN’ DDT!
Jake Mercer: There was a lot of style on that inverted DDT, no doubt! Hans shakes out his arm, groaning. Brian rolls over, holding his head. Hans slowly rises, guiding Brian up to his feet along with him. He grabs him by the waistband and pulls him close to him. Hans grabs him into a hammerlock! Brian leans against him, and he wraps Brian’s arm around the back of his head! I don’t think Brian has an idea of what’s coming for him-
Stew-O: ‘HEAT TWIST!’ HE SPINS INTO THAT HAMMERLOCK LARIAT! BRIAN DANIELS GOES DOWN! THE LARIAT DROPS DANIELS! HANS HOOKS THE LEGS, WASTING NO TIME!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
(…)
Flannery McCoy: Only for Daniels to jolt his shoulder up! Hans thought he had it right there, and I think a lot of people did! Hans rolls over, groaning. Brian rolls to the floor. Hans slowly brings himself up to his feet, seeing Brian recovering outside the ring. He looks around to the fans, beginning to rally them!
Crowd: # CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
Stew-O: AND HERE COMES HANS GRAYSON OFF THE ROPES, WASTING NO TIME! BRIAN LOOKS UP, AS HANS FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A TOPE CON HILO, CRASHING DOWN ONTO DANIELS!!!
Jake Mercer: WAIT—BRIAN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY **AND HANS FLIES OVERHEAD ONTO THE FLOOR!** THE BACK OF HIS HEAD MAY HAVE HIT THE CONCRETE REGARDLESS OF THE PADDING! Brian Daniels looks at Hans laid out, in complete shock! I don’t think he was intending to hurt him to that degree!
Flannery McCoy: It’s called high risk, high reward for a reason! Brian Daniels was intent on protecting his own health and Hans Grayson ended up paying for it! Brian crawls over, and you can see a wave of concern wash over his face. This isn’t exactly how he wants to take advantage, but I also don’t believe he has much of a choice! He works his way up and drags Hans up from the canvas, throwing him into the ring!
Jake Mercer: Brian climbs up onto the apron! He takes the ropes, slowly ascending up top. Is he really about to do this?! Hans not moving whatsoever, and Brian dives off the top! DIVING HEADBUTT! AND THAT HAD TO ADD TO THE PAIN HANS IS IN RIGHT NOW! GOING STRAIGHT FOR THE HEAD, BUT AT WHAT COST!? Brian writhes around the ring, holding at his forehead! But in comparison to Grayson, he is in a much better way! Hans rolls over, groaning out.
Stew-O: Daniels is moving towards the turnbuckles! He slowly raises up to his feet in the corner, waiting for Hans to rise! Hans rolls over, gritting his teeth. He plants his hands on the canvas, trying his best to get up… but the pain running through his head right now?! It has to be killing him! This isn’t going to be an easy out for Grayson whatsoever! But despite that, he still begins to get up…
Jake Mercer: HERE HE COMES, OUT OF THE CORNER! HANS IS FINALLY UP AND BRIAN LEAPS UP! ‘VALAR MORGHULIS!’ THE KNEE TO THE JAW! HANS GETS SENT ONTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK! INSIDE OUT, AND THERE IT IS! Brian rolls him over, hooking the legs for the cover! The fans are chanting along in unison with the count!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Crowd: # OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Crowd: # TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Crowd: # TTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE—OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Stew-O: GRAYSON KICKS OUT! GRAYSON KICKS OUT! THAT WASN’T ENOUGH TO WIN BRIAN DANIELS THIS MATCH! The Valar Morghulis has been a patented move of Brian Daniels for quite some time! He has used that same knee to run through the nose, orbital bone, jaw, you name it, of his opponents! That is the precursor for the end, but Hans Grayson refuses to stay down!
Jake Mercer: This is a huge opportunity for him and he is well aware of it! Hans has a chance to knock off a former world champion, a man that many consider to be a legend! The fact that he is still in this match is nothing short of remarkable! Brian breathes heavily, trying to figure out what it’s going to take to keep Hans down for the three count, though. Brian runs his hands through his hair, sitting up. He scoots back, looking at Hans who is still shellshocked.
Flannery McCoy: Brian rises, staggering into the ropes. Hans flails a hand up in the air, trying to get the ropes. They’re hardly of any assistance to him, though. He has to get up to his feet on his own accord. But whether or not he’ll actually be able to do so… the jury is still out on that right now. Brian is calling him up, nodding his head profusely! He wants him up to his feet!
Stew-O: Daniels tugs on the ropes, calling Hans up! Hans rolls over, grabbing the ropes. Little by little, he is dragging him up to his feet. Brian staggers forward, awaiting Hans to fully get up. And now, he’s turning right into Brian—
Flannery McCoy: ‘CAUSTIC ECHO!!!’ SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE TO THE SKULL OF GRAYSON!
Jake Mercer: NOPE! GRAYSON SIDE STEPS IT! BRIAN BARELY LANDS ONTO HIS FEET! He’s lost his balance horribly, though! Brian turns around to Hans whose coming off the ropes! ‘FLAMING PUNCH!’ RIGHT TO THE JAW! DANIELS COLLAPSES! AND HANS FALLS ON TOP OF HIM FOR THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: BUT BRIAN DANIELS STILL FINDS A WAY TO KICK OUT! What will it take for either of these men to end this match?! Hans rolls off of Brian, spent. He’s drenched in sweat right now, looking up at the ceiling. Hans breathes heavily. Both men are getting to the point of exhausting every possible option! They’re going to extreme depths just to pick up this win!
Jake Mercer: Hans looks around, and he stares back at the ropes. Another risk is on his mind, but this is absolutely one that he has to take, if he’s thinking what I’m thinking. Hans crawls to the ropes and he rolls to the apron, uh oh. We know what comes next here! He slowly takes the ropes and uses them to rise on the apron. He’s tugging on the top rope with ferocity, meanwhile Brian is dazed and confused, slowly bringing himself up to his feet.. Brian is up now!
Stew-O: AND HANS FRONTFLIPS OVER THE TOP ROPE! ‘BURNING SHOT LARIAT’ RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF BRIAN DANIELS!
Flannery McCoy: BRIAN CATCHES THE ARM BEFORE HE CAN HIT HIS HEAD! AND HE BRINGS HIM TO THE CANVAS! HE’S TYPING UP THAT ARM FOR ‘THE FOURTH SEAL!’
Jake Mercer: NO! GRAYSON REFUSES TO GO DOWN! HE RUNS BACKWARDS, RUNNING BRIAN’S BACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Brian releases and both men stagger forward! Hans runs forward and steps out to the apron! Hans once again looking to frontflip into the ring! But Brian runs and cracks him with an elbow! Hans nearly falls off the apron! Brian holds onto his head, and pulls him into a nasty headbutt! Another headbutt! And Grayson is nearly out of it!
Stew-O: Brian begins to climb up to the middle rope! He takes Hans by the head and slowly elevates him up off the apron! Oh my god! He’s about to deadlift him back into the ring with a superplex off the ropes! Hans is dangling desperately! AND BRIAN DROPS BACK! SUPERPLEX!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO! HANS LANDS BEHIND HIM! He hooks the waist off the middle rope and tosses him with a german suplex into the center of the ring! Brian gets sent onto the back of his head! He covers up, kicking his legs on the canvas. Hans rises to his feet and runs to the ropes! He leaps to the middle rope and springboards off!
Jake Mercer: ‘FIRESAULT!’ THE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT CONNECTS, CRASHING DOWN ON THE RIBS OF DANIELS! HANS DOESN’T TRUST IT, THOUGH! He rolls away, back to the apron! Hans wants what he has been chasing these last few minutes! Brian is on his face, holding at his ribs!
Stew-O: He slowly pulls himself up, dazed and confused! And Hans frontflips over the top rope! ‘BURNING SHOT LARIAT!’ THE LARIAT LANDS FLUSH, NEARLY KNOCKING BRIAN OUT COLD! BRIAN GETS LAID FLAT ON HIS FACE! HANS HAS TO GO FOR THE COVER! BRIAN DANIELS IS DOWN AND OUT!
Flannery McCoy: BUT THAT ARM IS KILLING HIM! BRIAN HAS BEEN WORKING HIS ARM THE ENTIRE TIME FOR THIS—ONLY FOR HANS TO STILL MAKE THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Stew-O: BRIAN DANIELS GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! HANS GAVE HIM ENOUGH TIME TO GET CLOSER TO THE ROPES AND RECOVER!
Jake Mercer: How was the Burning Shot Lariat not enough?! I’ll never know, but this crowd is ON FIRE as a result! These two have going at it back and forth this entire time! No fear, no hesitation! But something’s gotta give and I don’t know how much Hans Grayson has left in him! He’s looking at the referee in utter disbelief that wasn’t enough to win the match!
Flannery McCoy: Hans sits up, shaking his head—
Stew-O: BRIAN CATCHES THE ARM WHILE HE’S STILL IN SHOCK FROM THE MATCH NOT ENDING THERE! AND DESPITE HIS GROGGY STATE, HE’S INTENT ON ROLLING HANS ONTO HIS STOMACH FOR ‘THE FOURTH SEAL!’ Hans caught ENTIRELY off guard, and his eyes are wide with shock! He’s literally fighting for his life to get out of the hold!
Flannery McCoy: He’s trying to break the grip! But Brian is trying to trap his injured arm in the omoplata as well! Hans rolls forward, getting Brian off of him! Both men quickly race up to their feet! Hans raises his fist-
Jake Mercer: ‘CAUSTIC ECHO!’ THE SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK! HANS TRIES TO GET HIS ARMS UP IN TIME—BUT BRIAN’S LEG SMACKS ACROSS THAT BAD SHOULDER, LOWERING HIS GUARD AND GETTING TO THE HEAD ANYWAYS! HANS GOES DOWN! BRIAN COLLAPSES ON TOP OF HIM FOR THE COVER! HE COULDN’T EVEN PROPERLY BLOCK THE KICK DUE TO HIS BAD ARM! IS THIS IT?!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: THAT’S IT! BRIAN DANIELS HAS DONE IT! HE’S DEFEATED HANS GRAYSON IN AN ABSOLUTE THRILLER OF A MATCH!
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match… BBBBRRRRRIIIIAAAANNNN! DDDAANNNNIIIEEEELLLLLSSSSS!!!
(‘Dragonborn’ by Jeremy Soule hits the speakers, and the Liverpool crowd is very quick to rise to their feet and give a standing ovation to both men after a phenomenal showing on both sides. Brian rolls off of Hans, being helped up by the referee. The referee takes his arm up, raising it high. Brian stumbles, looking around to the fans. Hans is still trying to come to terms with just happened, the referee now diverting his attention to assisting him. Meanwhile, Brian is climbing up on the middle rope and rallying the rabid crowd into his favor.)
Jake Mercer: It’s hard to put into words how I feel after watching that one! It was a war in every sense of the word! Hans Grayson tried his absolute hardest to defeat Brian Daniels and pick up a monumental career victory tonight…
Flannery McCoy: But Brian Daniels won’t go down easily! He has absolutely made the most out of this comeback and he deserves to be commended for it!
Stew-O: Absolutely. Hans Grayson is no slouch and he brought his absolute best tonight. Brian refused to budge, he came in with a strong gameplan and made Hans work for every single move in his arsenal. That was a hard earned victory, no matter what anyone says.
(Brian continues to celebrate a hard-fought before Grand Rampage fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Chick-Fil-A, featuring Milli Bank and KASAI trying out the new Dragonfruit lemonade drink. Haha, get it?! Because they both like women but yet they’re eating at—)
(Grand Rampage returns from break, and the next match card is shown off!)
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Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A TRIPLE THREAT SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Stephie Love: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP!
(‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent began blaring through the speakers to a loud reaction as Chris Elite stepped out onto the stage with a calm and focused expression on his face; his eyes locked in to the squared circle across the ramp, feeling the pressure in the air as he prepared to fight for the Interwire Championship. He cracked his neck and marched down the ramp towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at 210 pounds… he is Gawd Given Greatness, CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEELIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: I don’t think we’ve seen Chris Elite as focused as he is for this match; all season, there have been accusations flying back and forth against Gawd Given Greatness that he can’t hang with the new generation anymore, but that hasn’t stopped Chris from looking to prove them wrong every step of the way!
Flannery McCoy: And now, he’s looking to prove them all wrong in a BIG way as he looks to win the Interwire Championship from Jay Jerry Johnson, who quickly captured the gold after his return, sparking tension with Chris along the way!
Jake Mercer: But it’s not just the champion in the match, Chris has angered Holly Arrow, who thought this match was hers to win and hers alone; things have gotten heated between all three competitors, and it’s coming to a head tonight!
(“I’m Still Standing” by Elton John began blaring through the speakers to deafening cheers as Holly Arrow stormed out to the stage spreading her arms out wide; she surveyed the arena before her eyes landed on Chris standing in the ring. Determined as ever, she made her way towards the ring where he stood.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT! Hailing from Liverpool, England, weighing in at 149 pounds… she is the Final Girl, HOOOOOOOOOOLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!
Stew-O: Speaking of determination, though, we have Holly Arrow who has gone through so much struggle and turmoil in her journey to finally win herself a singles championship; tonight, she has that opportunity as she contends for the Interwire Championship!
Flannery McCoy: We’ve seen firsthand how her struggles have forced Holly to come to terms with who she is, but none of that has done anything to demotivate her; no matter how much elitists try to put her down, here she is, contending for a title at Grand Rampage!
Jake Mercer: Chris Elite and Holly Arrow are staring daggers into each other, but they’re not the only ones in this match; it’s time for the champion himself to get into the fray!
(‘Mayoi Uta (Song of the Lost Star)’ by MyGO!!!!! began blaring through the speakers to a loud mixed reaction as Jay Jerry Johnson emerged from behind the stage curtains with the Interwire Championship gripped in his hand; there was a wry, joyless expression on his face as his eyes flitted between his two competitors. He raised the gold into the air before marching down the ramp towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND THEIR OPPONENTS, HAILING FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, WEIGHING IN AT 223 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION, JAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! JEEEERRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! JOOOOOOOOOOHNSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: Jay Jerry Johnson’s single-minded focus towards achieving his goals has yielded him quite the success since his return last year; with no distractions and honestly no happiness to delay him, he made a beeline for the Interwire Championship shortly after resurfacing and immediately won it on his first try from then-champion Vincent Mondrian!
Flannery McCoy: Since then, the rest has been history; Jay has been defending against all challengers and making sure that NOBODY managed to take the gold from him!
Jake Mercer: Jay is a record-tying 2x Interwire Champion and we see no hint of him being willing to let that go tonight as he marches into war against Chris Elite and Holly Arrow!
Stew-O: Only one elitist can walk out of here with the gold, but who will it be?! The time has come to find out!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And the match is underway! Chris Elite! Holly Arrow! The EAW Interwire Champion, Jay Jerry Johnson! All contending for the gold in a dangerous triple threat match up! The wrestlers have not left their corners yet, as they all look from opponent to opponent, gauging their stances and even the slightest bit of movement!
Flannery McCoy: A triple threat match is always a difficult place to find yourself into; you never know when you’re going to get hit from behind by an opponent you just weren’t keeping your eye on at the time, because there’s only so much attention that you can divide between two people!
Jake Mercer: But almost as if it were coordinated, all three wrestlers begin to take steps forward, heading towards the center of the ring with their arms and legs in a ready stance to encounter whatever could come about! Holly Arrow and Jay Jerry Johnson begin to circle the ring, but suddenly, Chris Elite lunges forward and catches the champion off guard with a sudden burst of fiery aggression!
Stew-O: THE ALMIGHTY PUSH! Jay Jerry Johnson just got out of his corner, but he just got tackled back into it with all of Chris Elite’s strength! You can see the determination to prove the naysayers wrong in Chris Elite’s eyes as he begins lighting Jay Jerry Johnson UP with a relentless barrage of strikes, culminating with a SNOOZE! THE MIKE TYSON UPPERCUT TO THE JAW OF THE CHAMPION!
Flannery McCoy: Chris Elite is looking hellbent on turning this championship match into a showcase for him for when he wins the gold, but he’s got to watch out; Holly Arrow comes stalking him from behind with a malicious expression on her face!
Jake Mercer: AND SHE BURSTS FORWARD WITH A SPRINT, CONNECTING TO THE BACK OF CHRIS ELITE’S HEAD WITH A RUNNING LARIAT! Not only that, but that lariat just knocked Chris Elite’s head into an impromptu headbutt to the champion, who Chris Elite was just ambushing in the corner!
Stew-O: The impact of that headbutt looks to have left Jay Jerry Johnson reeling as he falls to a seated position at his corner, and now Holly Arrow grabs the wrist of one of her competitors in Chris Elite before turning around to look at the corner on the opposite side of the ring! She uses her grip on the wrist of Gawd Given Greatness before launching him into a sprint towards that corner with an Irish whip!
Flannery McCoy: Chris Elite lands with his back against that turnbuckle, just for Holly Arrow to follow him with a sprint of her own, going from corner of the ring to corner of the ring in nearly no time at all, and using that impressive velocity to connect with ANOTHER running lariat to the cornered opponent!
Jake Mercer: The impact of that lariat caused Chris Elite to crumple down to a seated position with his back against the bottom turnbuckle, just like the Interwire Champion himself Jay Jerry Johnson on the other end! Holly Arrow glances back and forth between them, seemingly getting an idea!
Stew-O: From the corner that Chris Elite is at, Holly Arrow takes aim at Jay Jerry Johnson and rushes over to his end of the ring with all the speed that she could possibly muster before launching herself and turning around mid-air, connecting with the head of Jay Jerry Johnson with a running HIP ATTACK! The Champion’s head bounces off the bottom turnbuckle with a sickening impact, causing him to clutch his head in pain!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think Holly Arrow is quite finished here, though, as she wastes no time in scrambling back up and running back across the ring, connecting with Chris Elite this time using the same running corner hip attack! The Final Girl is looking to DOMINATE this match as she has expertly divided her opponents up and put herself in a position to be able to attack both of them without getting caught by a surprise attack from behind!
Jake Mercer: Holly Arrow rises up to a standing position and looks across the ring to see Jay Jerry Johnson still in pain from the damage he has sustained thus far; she has that same look in her eyes, and hey, the saying DOES go that if it ain’t broke you shouldn’t fix it, so Holly Arrow begins running at the Interwire Champion looking to add to the pain he’s already feeling in his head by repeating that same attack!
Stew-O: OH, BUT THIS TIME THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION HAD IT SCOUTED! HE SEEMED TO BE PLAYING POSSUM AS HE QUICKLY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY OF HOLLY’S ATTACK! Holly Arrow just launched her hip at the bottom turnbuckle, connecting with all the momentum she picked up across her sprint… and you KNOW that’s got to hurt! A yelp comes from Holly as she clutches her lower back in pain, and Jay Jerry Johnson is ready to capitalize on the moment of vulnerability!
Flannery McCoy: The Interwire Champion rises up from behind Holly Arrow with a menacing expression on his face as he grabs her back and shoves her chest-first into the turnbuckles! He uses the bounce of that impact to pull her away from the turnbuckles and lift her up from behind… BEFORE DROPPING HER ONTO HIS KNEE WITH AN ATOMIC DROP!
Jake Mercer: ONCE AGAIN JUST ADDING DAMAGE TO THE DAMAGE SHE ALREADY SUSTAINED WITH THAT MISSED CORNER HIP ATTACK! He doesn’t just let her go there, though, he maintains that grip on her back and hoists her up once more after that! Holly Arrow has nowhere to go as Jay Jerry Johnson has her up in the air before DROPPING her with a back suplex!
Stew-O: You cannot underestimate the Interwire Champion under any circumstances, and that painful lesson is being taught right now as Jay Jerry Johnson looks to begin turning this match into a Jay Jerry Classic! Holly Arrow arches her back and ends up in a seated position after being dropped by that back suplex, but Jay Jerry Johnson doesn’t even let her have a brief moment of reprieve as he immediately rushes forward–
Flannery McCoy: SOCCER KICK! A vicious soccer kick connects to the back of the already hurt Holly Arrow, causing her to fall over and get laid out fully on the canvas, still trying to hold her back in pain! Jay Jerry Johnson’s eyes glance from limb to limb of the Final Girl with a cold, analytical expression on his face; I think he’s trying to decide just HOW he plans to pick Holly Arrow apart here!
Jake Mercer: It looks like he’s made a decision as he bends over and reaches for Holly Arrow– OH! WHAT’S THIS?! JAY’S WRIST GETS CLUTCHED FROM BEHIND BY… CHRIS ELITE! He suddenly reasserts himself into the match as he ripcords the Interwire Champion and yanks him into THE BOZO SILENCER! BOZO SILENCER CONNECTS WITH ALL OF THE STRENGTH THAT CHRIS ELITE CAN MUSTER, AND I THINK JAY JERRY JOHNSON GENUINELY DID NOT SEE IT COMING AS HE WAS NOT BRACED FOR THAT IMPACT WHATSOEVER!
Stew-O: The champion begins to fall to his knees, but Chris Elite gives him a stiff kick to the midsection in order to force Jay Jerry Johnson to double over in pain instead! That puts him right where Gawd Given Greatness wants him to be, because he transitions from keeping Jay in that bent over position to hoisting him up onto his shoulders!
Flannery McCoy: Being in a position like this can only spell disaster for Jay Jerry Johnson, but he’s too dazed from the impact of the Bozo Silencer to be able to do anything about it! Holly Arrow is laid out right at Chris Elite’s feet here as Chris looks to execute what I can only imagine will be a–
Jake Mercer: POWERBOMB! SITOUT POWERBOMB! JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS DROPPED RUTHLESSLY WITH A SITOUT POWERBOMB… BUT HE DIDN’T LAND ON THE CANVAS! HE LANDED RIGHT ON THE BACK OF THE LAID OUT HOLLY ARROW! :damn: :damn: :damn:
Stew-O: CHRIS ELITE SHOWING A HEIGHTENED SENSE OF BRUTALITY HERE AS HE WEAPONIZES THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION JAY JERRY JOHNSON AGAINST HIS FELLOW CONTENDER, HOLLY ARROW!
Flannery McCoy: Jay Jerry Johnson rolls off of Holly Arrow, clutching his back in pain, while the impact of that maneuver was enough to send Holly Arrow rolling out of the ring to get out of harm’s way! Chris Elite looked to stop her from getting under the bottom rope, but it was too late by the moment he realized it!
Jake Mercer: He seems to think about chasing her out to ringside for a moment, but it seems like he’s chosen to focus his efforts on the Interwire Champion instead as he begins mercilessly stomping out Jay Jerry Johnson, who is still laid out after getting hit with that massive sitout powerbomb!
Stew-O: He gets Jay near the ropes with his barrage of stomps, and the Interwire Champion reaches for that bottom rope… but Chris Elite grabs his hand and instead uses it to drag Jay Jerry Johnson up to his feet! He seems to have Jay right here he wants him as he suddenly pulls that hand behind Jay’s own back and then does the same with Jay’s other hand!
Flannery McCoy: He’s got a double hammerlock applied here, something we don’t see from a man of Chris Elite’s style of wrestling, but it looks like he’s pulling all the stops out to match noted technicians Jay Jerry Johnson and Holly Arrow right where they are and prove he can do it just as well! What’s he got planned with this double hammerlock hold–
Jake Mercer: OH! HE USES IT AS A GRIP TO LAUNCH JAY JERRY JOHNSON OVERHEAD! DOUBLE HAMMERLOCK NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX CONNECTS! Chris Elite just executed a truly masterful maneuver, damaging the arms by forcefully using them as a grip to hoist all of Jay Jerry Johnson’s body weight before dropping him on them, damaging his arms and back as well, all in one move!
Stew-O: And he’s got it bridged right there as he goes for the pin off of that impressive attack! The referee slides into the fray and begins counting it!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Flannery McCoy: But Jay Jerry Johnson quickly and emphatically kicks out! The Interwire Champion has weathered many storms and is showing that it will take a lot more to be able to break through his iron defenses and resiliency! Chris Elite doesn’t seem deterred – as a matter of fact, what’s he doing?!
Jake Mercer: He’s still got Jay pressed against the canvas even after he got his shoulder up, and now Chris Elite swings his entire body overhead before landing with both boots on the mat… AND NOW HE’S STARTED DEADLIFTING JAY JERRY JOHNSON OFF THE CANVAS! LOOK AT THIS SHOW OF STRENGTH AND PHYSICALITY BY GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS ON DISPLAY! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!
Stew-O: From that laid out position, Chris Elite took Jay Jerry Johnson up to a standing position and fluidly hoists him up from there into a vertical suplex lift, holding him up in the air before JUMPING AND DROPPING HIM! A JUMPING VERTICAL SUPLEX BY CHRIS ELITE HERE, AND HE IMMEDIATELY SLIDES OVER TO GO FOR ANOTHER PIN ATTEMPT RIGHT OFF OF THAT! DOES HE HAVE IT?!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Flannery McCoy: Oh, and ANOTHER kick out by Jay Jerry Johnson! Chris Elite is pulling out all the stops, but the Interwire Champion just is not willing to let up here! Still, do you know how impressive it is to be able to execute a JUMPING suplex? You don’t just have your opponent’s entire body weight lifted above you, you have it and then you JUMP with it for added impact!
Jake Mercer: Despite the fact that Jay Jerry Johnson managed to kick out of it, you can SEE the toll that Chris Elite’s back to back heavy duty maneuvers are taking on his body with the damage starting to set in! Meanwhile, Chris Elite is facing some frustration here as Jay Jerry Johnson seems to be taking all the damage that Chris Elite has to offer but not going down as a result!
Stew-O: Chris Elite is going to have to pull out ALL the stops in order to be able to put down a champion like Jay Jerry Johnson, and from the look in the eyes of Gawd Given Greatness, I think he’s processing that and is ready to up the ante here in this championship match! He grabs Jay Jerry Johnson and begins forcing him back up to a standing position, albeit facing AWAY from Chris Elite!
Flannery McCoy: The Interwire Champion is looking dazed here, it appears, and Chris Elite wants to take full advantage of the momentum that he’s built up in this match so far after taking out Holly Arrow and managing to get this much damage performed on the champion himself! He finally ends up with Jay on his feet, and he gets right behind him–
Jake Mercer: CHRIS ELITE HOISTS HIM UP WITH A BACK TO BELLY SUPLEX HOLD… I THINK CHRIS ELITE IS GOING FOR BROKE HERE, WE’VE SEEN THIS BEFORE! HE’S GOING FOR HIS SIGNATURE MANEUVER, THE FUSION DANCE, THE BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX THAT HE TRANSITIONS INTO A NECKBREAKER–
Stew-O: OH, BUT IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE, BECAUSE JAY JERRY JOHNSON JUST FLIPPED HIMSELF OVER CHRIS ELITE’S HEAD AND GOT BEHIND HIM! THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION APPLIES A REAR NAKED CHOKE HOLD ON HIS WAY DOWN AND APPLIES BODY SCISSORS TO LATCH HIMSELF ONTO THE BACK OF CHRIS ELITE WITH THAT CHOKE HOLD APPLIED AT FULL FORCE!
Flannery McCoy: YOU CAN SEE THE PANIC FLARE UP IN THE EYES OF GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS! HE THOUGHT HE HAD THIS MATCH WON AS HE WENT FOR HIS SIGNATURE FUSION DANCE BUT JAY JERRY JOHNSON CAN NEVER BE COUNTED OUT! JUST AS THE CHAMPION MANAGED TO LURE HOLLY ARROW INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH, HE JUST DID THE SAME TO CHRIS!
Jake Mercer: And now Chris Elite is struggling and flailing with all the force that he can to try to get Jay Jerry Johnson off, but this is JAY’S wheelhouse now! Once a man like Jay Jerry Johnson has you in a submission maneuver, it becomes one of the hardest things you’ll ever do in the professional wrestling industry to fend him off and save yourself!
Stew-O: Chris Elite is facing that reality right now because no matter what he does, it doesn’t seem to be affecting the Interwire Champion! Chris is throwing back elbows, but with the position that Jay is in, the impacts are barely managing to leave a dent on the champ; any attempt to just shake him off isn’t working either, because Jay is locked in with TWO grips, the choke hold itself as well as the body scissors!
Flannery McCoy: Chris looks around in a panic with the oxygen getting cut off from his brain before his eyes seem to flash with an idea; he scrambles forward as quickly as he can towards the corner… and he turns around at the very last moment, crashing into the turnbuckles using Jay Jerry Johnson’s body as a tool! That seems to have done the trick because it actually manages to force the champion’s grips to loosen, which Chris immediately realizes and takes advantage of when he forcefully wrenches away Jay Jerry Johnson’s arms and gets oxygen back!
Jake Mercer: The damage has been done, though, as Chris Elite staggers and stumbles forward, coughing and sputtering as he tries to process the oxygen that he finally got back; that rear naked chokehold did a number on him, we could see Jay really using the edge of his forearm on the throat of Gawd Given Greatness, increasing the damage by using the bone of his arm to make things worse! That’s the mark of a true technician right there!
Stew-O: Despite freeing himself, Chris Elite seems to be in a worse position than Jay Jerry Johnson here, because the Interwire Champion managed to recover from being bashed against the corner and is now stalking Chris from behind, measuring him up as he waits for his opponent to turn around-
Flannery McCoy: Sure enough, Chris Elite does turn around… BUT HE ENDS UP GETTING HIT WITH THE PRETTY VISITOR! PRETTY VISITOR CONNECTS, THE SIGNATURE JUMPING CUTTER OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON LANDS RIGHT ON TARGET AS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION DROPS CHRIS FACE-FIRST ONTO THE CANVAS OUTTA NOWHERE!
Jake Mercer: AND JAY JERRY JOHNSON, FOCUSED AS EVER, WASTES NO TIME IN SLITHERING OVER TO GRAB THE LEGS OF CHRIS ELITE AND HOOKS THEM BOTH, GOING FOR THE PIN HERE AFTER THAT SIGNATURE MANEUVER CONNECTING!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Stew-O: OH! HOLLY ARROW SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING AND CONNECTS WITH BOTH JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND CHRIS ELITE WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK! TWO BIRDS TAKEN OUT WITH ONE STONE, AND HOLLY ARROW HAS A SLIGHT SMIRK ON HER FACE; SHE COULDN’T HAVE TIMED THAT ANY BETTER!
Flannery McCoy: Chris Elite and Jay Jerry Johnson became so embroiled in that one on one situation that they managed to lose focus on the Final Girl, who is looking to become THE Final Girl of this match by taking out both the champion and the other contender! She separates the two of them on the canvas before connecting with Chris Eltie with a jumping foot stomp to the chest!
Jake Mercer: I guess that’s some immediate payback for dropping Jay Jerry Johnson on top of her with that earlier powerbomb! She immediately locks in on Chris Elite and forces him up to a standing position before barraging him with a flurry of rapid-fire strikes! An elbow smash across the cheek, an uppercut to send him staggering back, and then a palm strike connects right to the throat that was exposed from Holly’s uppercut! Chris Elite is still reeling after taking that signature jumping cutter from Jay Jerry Johnson and now he’s getting hit with all of this from a much less damaged Holly Arrow!
Stew-O: That palm strike to the throat sent Chris Elite staggering back some more, but Holly Arrow seems to have no intentions of giving Gawd Given Greatness any moment of reprieve here as she immediately spins right behind him and pulls his head into an inverted face lock! What does she have planned here–
Flannery McCoy: OH! INVERTED DDT! CHRIS ELITE WAS JUST DROPPED ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH IMPUNITY, AND HOLLY ARROW ISN’T EVEN LETTING THE MOVE STAND ON ITS OWN BECAUSE SHE BEGINS HITTING CHRIS WITH A BURST OF BACK ELBOWS RIGHT AFTER CONNECTING WITH THE INVERTED DDT!
Jake Mercer: We see the fire in Holly Arrow’s eyes as she looks to capitalize on all the damage that was done to both of these men while she was recuperating outside, and she’s dragging Chris Elite back up to his feet now to follow through on that! She drags him away from the ropes before– OH MY GOD!-
Stew-O: SHE SWINGS HER LEG OVER HIS NECK AND REACHES OVER TO GRAB HIS ARM; SHE’S LOOKING TO END IT ALL RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW! SUNSET PEAK! SUNSET PEAK! SHE’S APPLYING THAT DEADLY OCTOPUS STRETCH ON CHRIS ELITE RIGHT HERE AND NOW! SHADES OF KENDRA SHAMEZ!
Flannery McCoy: SHE’S WRENCHING THE MANEUVER AS HARD AS SHE CAN, AND THIS IS LOOKING BAD FOR CHRIS ELITE! ALL OF HOLLY ARROW’S STRENGTH IS BEING PLACED INTO THIS MANEUVER AND SHE’S UTILIZING ALL OF HER BODY WEIGHT TO PUT AS MUCH PRESSURE ON THE NECK, PECS, AND ARMS OF GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS AS SHE CAN!
Jake Mercer: THE REFEREE IS CHECKING ON CHRIS ELITE! IS HE OUT? IS THIS MATCH OVER!? CHRIS ELITE IS–
Stew-O: OH! NECKBREAKER OUT OF NOWHERE! JAY JERRY JOHNSON SPRUNG BACK INTO THE ACTION AND PULLED HOLLY ARROW OUT OF THAT POSITION AND RIGHT DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A DEADLY NECKBREAKER, WHICH CAUSED CHRIS ELITE HIMSELF TO SWING THROUGH WITH THE OCTOPUS STRETCH HOLD AND GET DROPPED RIGHT ON HIS HEAD!
Flannery McCoy: THIS IS CHAOS! PANDEMONIUM IN THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! Holly Arrow clutches the back of her neck in pain before locking eyes with Jay Jerry Johnson and glaring; you can SEE the frustration on her face! She had the match won, but once again the presence of a third wrestler kept the match going!
Jake Mercer: Jay Jerry Johnson does not have a hint of sympathy on his face, though; the dour champion staggers to his feet, burdened with all of the pain he’s experienced from both Holly and Chris thus far, and he stares daggers at the Final Girl!
Stew-O: They both rise to their feet and… IT’S ON! JAY JERRY JOHNSON LUNGES FORWARD WITH AN ATTEMPTED LARIAT, BUT HOLLY ARROW DUCKED UNDERNEATH IT! NO, NOT JUST THAT, SHE CAUGHT THE WRIST AND WRENCHED IT BACK BEHIND JAY, APPLYING A WRIST LOCK! AND SHE TWISTS THAT EVEN FURTHER BEHIND TO APPLY A HAMMERLOCK!
Flannery McCoy: WE’RE SEEING TWO TECHNICAL MASTERMINDS GO AT IT RIGHT HERE AS HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT THE KNEES OF THE CHAMP, BRINGING HIM TO A KNEEL BEFORE SHE USES HER OTHER ARM TO APPLY A DRAGON SLEEPER HOLD WHILE KEEPING THE HAMMERLOCK APPLIED USING HER OTHER ARM!
Jake Mercer: SHE’S LOOKING TO CHOKE JAY JERRY JOHNSON OUT AND LIMIT HIS OPTIONS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT! JAY’S GOT ONE FREE LIMB AND HE CAN BARELY REACH ANYTHING WITH IT! WAIT, LOOK AT THIS!
Stew-O: JAY IS USING HIS FLEXIBILITY TO HIS ADVANTAGE! HE’S ARCHING HIMSELF BACK EVEN FROM A KNEELING POSITION, DELEVERAGING HOLLY ARROW AS HE DOES SO! HOLLY LOSES HER GRIP ON THE HAMMERLOCKED ARM, FREEING IT FROM HER GRASP!
Flannery McCoy: That’s all Jay Jerry Johnson needed as he uses that arm to sweep the legs of Holly Arrow, bringing her down to the canvas! He caught one of the feet of Holly as he swept her down, though, and he IMMEDIATELY scrambles to his feet and desperately applies an ankle lock to the Final Girl! Ankle lock is applied, and he’s roaring at her to tap out!
Jake Mercer: BUT HOLLY IS DOING ANYTHING BUT TAPPING OUT! SHE’S SCREAMING BACK AT HIM SAYING SHE’LL NEVER TAP! JAY JERRY JOHNSON KEEPS THE ANKLE HELD AS HE FALLS OVER AND WRAPS BOTH HIS LEGS AROUND HOLLY’S, APPLYING A GRAPEVINE FOR GOOD MEASURE!
Stew-O: THE PRESSURE ELEVATES ON THE ANKLE OF HOLLY ARROW, AND SHE’S SCREAMING IN PAIN… BUT ALL THAT DID WAS GIVE HER ACCESS TO FIGHT BACK! SHE USES HER OTHER LEG TO BEGIN KICKING AS HARD AS SHE CAN AT THE KNEE OF THE CHAMPION! KNOWLEDGE OF THE BODY IS COMING INTO PLAY AS SHE CONNECTS WITH THE KNEECAP OVER AND OVER ON THE PERFECT SPOT TO MAXIMIZE DAMAGE!
Flannery McCoy: IT’S TOO MUCH FOR JAY! HE’S FORCED TO LET GO, BUT RELEASING THE PRESSURE JUST GAVE HOLLY THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB JAY’S LEG HIMSELF! SHE STAGGERS TO HER FEET HOLDING IT, PUTTING MOST OF HER BODY WEIGHT ON HER GOOD ANKLE, BEFORE CROSSING JAY’S LEGS AND… SHE’S GOING FOR THE SHARPSHOOTER!
Jake Mercer: SHARPSHOOTER IS APPLIED, AND JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS FEELING ALL OF IT! THE TECHNICAL MASTERMIND IS BEING PUT TO THE FIRE RIGHT HERE AND NOW, AND HE’S DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO ESCAPE IT! BUT WILL IT BE ENOUGH? WILL HE FIND THE ESCAPE BEFORE HE TAPS OUT?!
Stew-O: JAY RAISES HIS ARM UP IN THE AIR–
Flannery McCoy: BOX OFFICE SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH! HOLLY LOST HER FOCUS ON CHRIS AND LOCKED IN ON JAY, AND THAT GAVE CHRIS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LUNGE BACK INTO THE FRAY! HIS FINISHING HOUSE CALL MANEUVER CONNECTS RIGHT TO THE FACE OF HOLLY ARROW, RELEASING THE HOLD AND KNOCKING HER OUT TO THE SIDE! HOLLY FALLS OVER LIKE A TON OF BRICKS!
Jake Mercer: BUT CHRIS ISN’T LOOKING AT HER… JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS DOING HIS BEST TO CRAWL AWAY AFTER HAVING BEEN PUT THROUGH A DRAGON SLEEPER AND A SHARPSHOOTER IN RAPID SUCCESSION! CHRIS ELITE TAKES AIM AT THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION!
Stew-O: SLIME YOU OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUT! IT CONNECTED! THE RUNNING FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD CONNECTS, AND CHRIS ELITE IMMEDIATELY HOOKS JAY’S LEGS LIKE HIS LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! THE REFEREE BEGINS COUNTING! THIS HAS TO BE OVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Holly Arrow slowly regains consciousness and looks at the pin occurring!)
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(She begins crawling over, raising her hand to stop it!)
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(It was too late.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent begins blaring through the speakers to a deafening response as the crowd comes unglued at seeing the match end this way; Chris Elite falls back in exhaustion, but a smile appears as he hears the music.)
Stephie Love: YOUR WINNER… AAAAAAND NEEEEEEEEEEEEW EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION… GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS, CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS! EEEEEEEEEEEELIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE!
Stew-O: I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS! JAY JERRY JOHNSON’S REIGN IS OVER! CHRIS ELITE HAS JUST PROVEN ALL THE NAYSAYERS WRONG AND WON GOLD ONCE MORE IN HIS STORIED CAREER, THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW HIS!
Flannery McCoy: JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS KNOCKED OUT AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THAT TREMENDOUS OFFENSE! AND HOLLY ARROW… I THINK HER HEART MAY HAVE JUST BROKEN HERE AS SHE SCRATCHES AT THE CANVAS IN FRUSTRATION, UNABLE TO BREAK IT UP IN TIME!
Jake Mercer: IT DOESN’T MATTER IF SHE OR JAY LIKES IT OR NOT, CHRIS ELITE IS NOW THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! HE BIDED HIS TIME AND SAW THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY, AND NOW THIS IS HIS WORLD AND WE’RE ALL LIVING IN IT!
(The camera pans around the ring as Chris Elite slowly staggers to his feet and gets handed the Interwire Championship, which he climbs to the top turnbuckle and raises up into the air in triumph. Jay and Holly both come to and look on in disappointment, but the crowd is roaring for Chris Elite as he has finally won Interwire Championship gold! The video feed fades to black on this triumphant image.)
(A commercial plays for Rogaine, featuring Chris Elite.)
(The next match graphic appears.)
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Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Mr. Rager’ by Kid Cudi plays as all the lights turn completely dark then a bright spotlight shines at the center of the stage and when the main chorus of the theme song plays, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton are revealed in their all-white and black entrance gear then lights return to normal as the two continue walking down toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING THE CHALLENGERS!… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 400 POUNDS!… THE TEAM OF THE LAST HOPE, JON KELTON, AND THE HEARTBEAT, BRONSON DANIELS!… THEY ARE… ELYSIUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Bronson Daniels is walking into this arena tonight confident about what he’s fighting for, but… will Kelton be able to overcome the current issues he’s dealing with tonight? His opposition is none other than Pandora Paisley, and he has made his promise clear to focus on the mission. British Invasion is a very strong team, and I have no doubt they are going to do great, especially with the entire Liverpool crowd backing them up tonight. The crowd will be cheering them on a lot because this is their homeland, and Elysium is carrying a lot of pressure coming into this match, not just from Kelton’s personal issues.
Persephone: Jon Kelton is a bad example of an elitist. He hasn’t been worth a shitstain since the formation of Elysium and he’s been even worse when flying solo. He’s always getting pushed around by the organization’s villains, never once able to fight back, but how could he when a guy can’t even win a fight against himself? And don’t even get me started on that dweeb Bronson Daniels who officially had one of the worst world title reigns in the company’s history and now he’s getting tossed around like a chew toy. Fucking embarrassing.
Rich Russillo: Are you not a fan of Elysium? What about the British Invasion? They are our champions!
Persephone: No.
(Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton have arrived in the ring and are taking off their entrance gear to prepare themselves for the match. Lights go out, a female voice screams “REFUSE!”, then “RESIST!”, and finally “RECLAIM!” as it echoes throughout the arena. Suddenly, ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura starts playing throughout the venue. A lone spotlight shines on two women standing back to back, with the fans in Liverpool cheering loudly. It is Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel. As the music hits its chorus, both women turn, Pandora screams while Halsey Neel smiles wickedly. They both pose as they raise the title into the air at the same time wearing matching Union Jack gear before making their grand entrance to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING THE CHAMPIONS!… WEIGHING IN AT A TOTAL COMBINED WEIGHT OF 20 STONES!… THE HELLCAT, PANDORA PAISLEY AND THE UPSET QUEEN, HALSEY NEEL…. THEY ARE!…. THE BRITISH INVASION!!!!!
Rich Russillo: A very warm welcome for the champions here tonight, fighting in their home country but as we’ve seen, Pandora is also going to face a tough task fighting against Jon Kelton. What these two teams have in common is that their partners have relationship issues which could make it difficult for them to proceed with their own mission. However, the atmosphere is incredible and that should also be a strong motivation for these two to move forward.
Persephone: The atmosphere is absolute shit, and I’ve always hated coming to this country. Just like how they have to slap beans on everything to pretend it tastes good, it’s fucking disgusting.
Rich Russillo: Hey now, beans on toast are nice.
Persephone: Yeah dude, I know a filthy pig like you would enjoy it. Spare me your opinion and keep it to yourself. I don’t need to hear it.
(Pandora and Halsey enter the ring as the crowd continues to cheer loudly while their theme fades down. Kelton and Pandora keep their eyes on each other, while Halsey and Bronson respectively prepare themselves in their corners. Kelton and Pandora continue to lock eyes, stepping back to the apron at the same time, while Bronson and Halsey get ready, now waiting for the bell to ring.)
(DING DING DING!)
Rich Russillo: And there’s the bell! Woo! It’s Unified Tag Team Championship time! We’re about to see the British Invasion collect another defense for their glorious reign in their home country! Bring it home, girls!
Rich Russillo: The British Invasion is surely up against a formidable tag team like Elysium, who also share a strong bond with each other, so the outcome is likely going to be predictable for us but the relationship between Jon Kelton and Pandora Paisley is also involved in this, and we might get to see something interesting play out.
Persephone: Something interesting? Oh hell nah, they about to give us another liplock finish!
Rich Russillo: Hopefully not! Anyway, we’re starting this match with an interesting matchup as Bronson Daniels and Halsey Neel cross paths at the center of the ring. Both have similar calculated styles, so this is definitely going to be interesting to watch.
Rich Russillo: Daniels raises his hands and begins to engage with Halsey showing no hesitation in playing the same game as they engage and the crowd is already heated up for the British Invasion with Pandora on the apron taunting the crowd and encouraging them to cheer for who they truly side with.
Persephone: Always the British, man. So damn annoying with their stupid “creative” chants!
Rich Russillo: Daniels seems to be overcome, and that just causes the crowd to start booing a little as he pushes her towards the ropes… just for Neel to switch it up at the last second and press Bronson against the ropes quickly causing the crowd to revert back to cheering again! This crowd is truly instrumental in connecting with the wrestlers!
Rich Russillo: Halsey slowly places her hands on Bronson’s chest, with the referee making close contact and quickly beginning to count, while Halsey remains focused on controlling Bronson!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!…
Rich Russillo: Halsey slowly releases her hands from Bronson as they both look at each other, with Halsey giving him a small smile while Bronson looks down and circles out of the zone to refocus from the beginning.
Rich Russillo: The smile she gave seems like a little warning shot to hint at something Bronson might not be able to predict soon.
Persephone: Great! That means she’s going to stab in his neck with a knife or some shit…
Rich Russillo: Uh, no. Anyway, both Bronson and Halsey readjust their positions again, coming face to face at the center of the ring. They raise their arms at the same time and go for the collar-and-elbow tie-up, but Halsey quickly catches Bronson in a tight side headlock to take control of the match!
Rich Russillo: Smart choice. Bronson also has quite an upper hand in terms of speed, so he might as well slow down that part of his system to gain the advantage. Although Bronson has been taken over in this situation, he quickly tries to escalate it by pushing Halsey back against the ropes and releasing her!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is already in control, showing it to the fullest by sliding to the ground and maintaining her weight and pressure to control Bronson as he tries to release himself from the headlock and now the headlock continuously presses Bronson at the center of the ring!
Persephone: Damn, he sucks.
Rich Russillo: Not so fast, Persephone. Halsey now takes Bronson over and seats him for the headlock! Bronson fights further for control, but it seems like in his head, he’s already creating an opening for himself to counter the attack!
Rich Russillo: That’s right, Rich. Bronson now begins to pry the submission hold off slowly, using one of his hands to push Neel’s face away while she has him in the grounded headlock… and look at the quickness of the turn as Bronson immediately seizes her in the grounded headscissors lock as soon as he’s able to pry her off and put her in his own hold!
Persephone: Ugh, how long are these two going to keep boring me with this boring wrestling? Can we just skip to the part where one of them is bleeding out and getting choked within an inch of their life already?
Rich Russillo: #TrustTheProgress as they said. :blush: Now the headscissors lock is in, and it looks like Halsey’s trapped, getting choked out by Bronson’s vice grip of a leg lock with the pressure tightening by the second while Pandora’s out there telling her partner to hang on and squeeze the life out of her!
Rich Russillo: Neel is now slowly seen turning her body over and accusing Bronson, who is still applying the headscissors lock, of losing control as she flips him over, positioning him prone on the ground. Halsey gains control of his legs and now uses her knee to press on one of Bronson’s legs to go for the Knee-Pressed Single Leg Crab!
Rich Russillo: That’s how you do it to be the technical finest, and Bronson is once again at the mercy of one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions and with their styles clashing, will we see another counter from him here, or is the Leg Crab going to keep him in an inescapable position?!
Persephone: I hope he just taps out already because I’m sick and tired of this shit.
Rich Russillo: Sure. Now the Single Leg Crab is locked in perfectly, with the pressure cranked to the max. Jon’s watching closely, clinging to hope that his partner will somehow crawl his way out of it!
Persephone: But as he’s stuck there suffering, Bronson’s already making progress as he’s dragging his worthless carcass toward the ropes in an attempt to escape!
Rich Russillo: :dame:
Rich Russillo: She’s right in her description, but I wouldn’t say all of that. Bronson moves further towards the ropes, trying to reach them. Neel notices he’s attempting to break free and, not allowing it to happen, begins pulling him back toward the center of the ring!
Rich Russillo: Daniels crawls and scratches as he is being pulled back, and Halsey starts turning him around. This allows Daniels to use the free leg that wasn’t trapped in the single leg crab earlier to start ramming his boot into her face repeatedly as Halsey continues to lose control of her opponent!
Rich Russillo: She couldn’t hang on, and Bronson eventually managed to kick her away as Halsey stumbles toward the corner! Bronson slowly gets to one knee, and as Halsey moves out of the corner, Bronson charges back and knocks her down with a Running Back Elbow!
Rich Russillo: Halsey stumbles to her feet as Bronson comes prepared, swinging for the clothesline but Halsey counters, attempting the Judo Throw… BUT THAT ALLOWING BRONSON TO LAND ON HIS FEET MIRACULOUSLY!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Daniels turns around, but he’s quickly met with a Bicycle Kick right to his jaw, taking him down… And how the hell did he just get up from that so easily?! An Enzuigiri connects as soon as he kips up from the Bicycle Kick that Halsey hit him with!
Rich Russillo: Bronson has just wasted the momentum from that spot, sending Halsey stumbling toward her corner! Now Bronson turns to charge forward, with Halsey just getting her eyes up as he leaps toward her and takes her down with a Falling Elbow!
Rich Russillo: But Halsey uses the last bit of her momentum to make a quick recovery, scooping Bronson up by getting underneath him…. AND DRIVES BRONSON BACK INTO THE GROUND WITH AN ALABAMA SLAM AND BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN!!!!!
Persephone: All of that, and I nearly fell asleep if it wasn’t for the fat fuck behind me screaming at Pandora and his breath smelling like a dead rat.
Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel is crawling towards her tag partner as Bronson Daniels is seen sprawling on the ground after the impact of the Alabama Slam. Neel is now reaching out for the tag, but… just how much does this not sit right for both of them, are they willing to fight for the team? :lupe:
Rich Russillo: It’s not like they have a choice. Pandora looks pretty hesitant to make the tag, while Halsey Neel continues crawling towards her as she’s still determined to do it. When she’s the one who has to do the job, it’s not going to be the same as watching her partner do it.
Rich Russillo: Wait a second, Bronson turns around and notices that Halsey isn’t even able to make the tag. He runs back towards her to drag her away from the corner. Thanks to the hesitation that bought him some time, Bronson now scoops Halsey upside down, looking to take her down with the Go Home Driver!
Rich Russillo: Slipping out, Halsey manages to avoid the move by escaping down behind and pushing Bronson, causing him to collide with the turnbuckle in front of him! Neel now goes underneath Daniels’ armpit and lifts him up… FLIPPING HIM OVER INTO THE BACKDROP DRIVER SENDING BRONSON’S BACK CRASHING TO THE GROUND!!!!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is stumbling from the energy she just used to land that Backdrop Driver on the former two-time Answers World Champion. Now, stumbling toward the corner… and she forces the tag to be made by tapping Pandora!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Get to work, BITCH!
(Pandora is a bit surprised that Halsey just tagged her in. Halsey sighs wearily as she turns around, forcing Pandora to look into her eyes and set things straight.)
Halsey Neel: (Off-Mic) I don’t have time for this. You promised you wouldn’t act like this. Get. Over. IT.
Rich Russillo: And there you have it, the solution, as it seems. Halsey falls to the ground after saying what she needed to say. Bronson is seen recovering from the backdrop, but Pandora is already focusing on the task at hand. She quickly shakes off her emotions and scrambles to pick up the work that Halsey left behind. Now, the British Invasion seems to be on a roll again!
Rich Russillo: Two women get back to work as the team, with Pandora leading, picks on Bronson and start using their strength to slowly lift him up. Here comes Halsey, running at full speed and charging towards Daniels, who is being lifted up… BICYCLE KICK BY HALSEY INTO THE CRUCIFIX BOMB PLANTED BY PANDORA PAISLEY, TAKING BRONSON DOWN!!!!
Persephone: Well, that was easy. Told you this shit ain’t that deep!
Rich Russillo: You might say that, but when you’re in her shoes, it’s really hard to overcome it but it seems like Pandora is able to work now. Pandora is now responsible for going for the cover on Bronson after their double team move.
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Rich Russillo: Two counts as Bronson Daniels powers out!
Rich Russillo: Pandora glances back at Kelton for a moment, but then focuses back on the task at hand. She wraps both legs around Daniels’ waist, and instead of the championship, it’s her tight legs applying a bodyscissors, forcing Bronson into a painful experience!
Rich Russillo: We’re getting back to a technical pace pretty quickly, and you can see that Pandora is really trying hard to control her emotions and focus on the team. For now, nothing is going to be able to control her mentally!
Persephone: Nah, she is insecure. In a matter of seconds, her heart’s going to start breaking for a generational bum like JoN kElToN the moment they end up in the same ring. You’ve gotta be out of your damn mind to actually like this fucking clown.
Rich Russillo: We respect your opinion, but come on, that’s one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions of our brand! Now, the bodyscissors from Pandora are applied, putting Daniels in a rough predicament trying to escape.
Rich Russillo: Bronson tries to pry them off, but it seems like the strength of those legs is completely restraining his body. What can a wrestling genius like Bronson Daniels do to get out of this?
Persephone: “Wrestling Genius”. “Bronson Daniels”. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Rich Russillo: There’s no other choice to make here, and Bronson now begins using his raw power to force the submission to break. Daniels grabs both of Pandora’s feet with his hands and starts to leverage them off his body slowly and the crowd begins to clap in rhythm!
Rich Russillo: Atmosphere might be great here for the Liverpool crowd, but the pressure being placed on these competitors definitely outweighs it. Daniels quickly seizes the millisecond he has, pulling the leg up, then sliding down to the side of Pandora’s body and quickly pins her shoulders to the ground!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND A KICK OUT AT TWO!!!!! Bronson Daniels gets to his feet at the same time as Pandora, who attempts an armdrag, but Bronson holds his ground and refuses to let the move be applied. Bronson throws the arm away and quickly delivers a chop across Pandora’s chest!
Rich Russillo: Now Daniels follows up with a punch, then proceeds with a snapmare, taking Pandora into a seated position… and leaps high for a dropkick that connects to the back of Pandora’s head! Now this is the perfect time to make a tag. Kelton is there, reaching his hand out, but Pandora is right there! Does Jon really want this?
Persephone: Just tag him, bro. Be useful for once.
Rich Russillo: He looks like he’s forcing himself to make the tag right now, holding his true feelings back as much as he can! Bronson crawls towards him, and Kelton is mentally fighting through.
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: There’s a tag and finally, Jon Kelton is a legal man!…
(Kelton walks into the ring and looks at Pandora, who is trying to get back to her feet. Once he tags in, Kelton doesn’t charge straight in. He slowly walks out… and it seems like he’s scared of what he’s about to do with his face showing all the fear.)
Rich Russillo: This is the cruel fate he has to overcome. Jon has admitted that this is a really hard decision for both of them, but it was meant to happen.
Rich Russillo: Elysium vs. The British Invasion, knowing that he has to be a part of it, it’s going to take a lot for him to handle but I believe Jon is confident and knows where the task stands right now.
Rich Russillo: Kelton is seen shaking his head, seemingly realizing he doesn’t have a choice. He has to hurt the one he loves in front of him and push through as he begins picking Pandora up-
Rich Russillo: WAIT THE MINUTE!!!!!! A SMALL PACKAGE BY PANDORA CAUGHT JON OFF GUARD!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: KELTON KICKS OUT!!!!! Whew, that was close!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is surprised that he has been caught off guard, and Pandora’s face shows that she’s also forcing herself to work and fight against Kelton right now!
Persephone: Good, maybe now they’ll stop romanticizing each other in the middle of this match where I need this fucking shit to end already.
Rich Russillo: Jon quickly gets to his feet and turns around just as Pandora tries to go underneath and lift him up for the Samoan Drop, but Kelton drops down to his feet behind and seizes her head afterward!… ROLLING CUTTER!!!! KELTON TAKES PAISLEY DOWN AND HERE’S A COVER!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND A KICK OUT THIS TIME BY PANDORA PAISLEY!!!!!!!! Kelton unbelievably landed that Rolling Cutter on Pandora Paisley, but he doesn’t have much time to think right now—he has to do it for the team.
Rich Russillo: Kelton quickly gets to his feet, aiming to take Pandora down! Jon isn’t going to wait any longer; Pandora falls into his scope, and now it’s time to make this count!… KELTON IS GOING FOR FINAL ATONEMENT!!!!
Rich Russillo: But look no further, that’s Halsey Neel, dropping to the outside and trying to pull Kelton’s leg but he catches on just in time!
Rich Russillo: Kelton tries to shake her off, and here comes Bronson rushing in to chase her!. Now, back to the match as Kelton looks to press forward…. BANG!!!! Pandora used the moment when Kelton was distracted to send him crashing into the corner with a Standing Dropkick!
Rich Russillo: Neel is seen allowing Bronson to follow her to the ring, but Pandora turns around and notices!… SPINEBUSTER BY PANDORA TAKES DOWN BRONSON!!!!
Rich Russillo: Daniels is stumbling to be seated at the center of the ring with Halsey marching toward the ropes and back to Bronson… AND A PENALTY KICK FROM HALSEY KNOCKS BRONSON BACK TO THE GROUND!!!!
Persephone: HE SUCKS!
Rich Russillo: Daniels has been wiped out of the match after taking back-to-back tag team combinations. Not looking great for Elysium, but definitely everything looks great for what the British Invasion is trying to accomplish here.
Rich Russillo: Kelton is picked up by Halsey, and she sends him towards Pandora, who is ready. Halsey rolls to the outside to take care of Bronson. The British Invasion could end this soon if Halsey can hit this!…. SHE’S GOING TO HIT KELTON WITH THE CATASTROPHE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: But… Pandora couldn’t go for it!
Rich Russillo: She’s trying really hard to hit the move, but she seems hesitant again. It’s a very critical moment for her to make a decision here!
Persephone: Here we go again. Never fail to piss me off with this dog water drama.
(Halsey is on out there defending Bronson from getting into the ring, looks back and realizes something has gone wrong and she starts getting very irritated from a distance.)
Halsey Neel: (Off-Mic) Oh for fuck sakes Pandora… JUST DO IT!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is on the outside, yelling at her to do, but Bronson uses that opportunity to push her away and send her colliding into the ring post! Bronson is free!
Persephone: Waste of efforts.
Rich Russillo: Now he’s quickly getting back into the ring, and Pandora is forced to drop Kelton to go after Bronson! Pandora charges forward, TRYING TO KNOCK BRONSON DOWN WITH PANDORA’S BOX!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Bronson marches forward, moving underneath the kick as he moves towards the ropes. Pandora ends up sending the kick to the ground and turns around only for Bronson to strike her with a Running Low Dropkick, sending her to one knee!
Rich Russillo: Daniels quickly rolls back to his feet, swings his leg… BANG!!!!! THE SWITCHBLADE KICK CONNECTS WITH THE BACK OF PANDORA FROM BRONSON DANIELS!!!!! Daniels is back to help his partner with offense by laying pressure on his opposition!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is seen just getting back up, and Daniels looks back to see Halsey starting to recover, but Daniels is looking to take on more as charges back to Halsey on the outside!… WOW!!!! CARTWHEEL CORKSCREW TOPE CON HILO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: And the crowd in Everton Stadium could not believe what they had just witnessed. Everyone in the stands stood to their feet, going crazy over Bronson’s performance!
Persephone: That shit was wack as fuck.
Rich Russillo: Kelton realizes something and reaches out to Pandora, who’s near him, getting ready to team up with Bronson. Kelton passes Pandora to Bronson, and quickly, they start setting things up! Elysium could be looking for HAKAI!…
Rich Russillo: But… Kelton also couldn’t go for it! Bronson is this close to hitting the Mickey Elbow, but Kelton couldn’t go for his Final Atonement!
Persephone: Oh my god man, this is HILARIOUS!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is standing there with his legs shaking! He’s trying to run but he can’t!
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) FOCUS, KELTON!!!!!
Rich Russillo: That might be too late! Pandora is breaking out of the hold and pushing Bronson out of the way! Bronson drops to the ground!
Rich Russillo: Daniels quickly gets to his feet and tries to strike Pandora who ducks underneath and sidesteps towards Bronson as soon as he turns around!… CAT’S PAW KICK BY PANDORA KNOCKS BRONSON OUT COLD!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: One goes down because his partner couldn’t make a decision in time! Kelton moves out of the corner and tries to swing at Pandora, who just took out his Elysium partner!
Rich Russillo: Pandora avoids the swing from Kelton’s right hand and moves behind him to seize him by the waist! And there’s Halsey, who perfectly slides back into the ring in time and charges toward Kelton!…. DOING TIME!!!!!!!!! The Running European uppercut from Halsey into the bridging German suplex further pins Kelton to the mat!
Rich Russillo: Pandora follows through with the plan and goes for the cover after the tag team signature move has connected! The British Invasion looks to retain in its homeland!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE……..-
Rich Russillo: BUT JON KELTON KICKS OUT AT TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pandora might be getting back on track and starting to get things working here, but Jon Kelton is refusing to lose this match as he just showed.
Persephone: He’s going to lose. Pandora might as well tell Kelton to jump off a building and that’s probably the only shot they have at keeping that title.
Rich Russillo: Halsey is fully focused and looking to continue her momentum. The Upset Queen has had enough of dealing with Elysium, and now she’s going to put an end to it! Kelton has been picked up, and now Pandora is going to try to hit the Love Tap to set things up FOR LOVE AND ANGER!!!!!
Rich Russillo: But Kelton moves out of the way, and Pandora almost hits her partner with a knee strike of her own! They have to make sure things stay clear here, as Halsey quickly points out for Pandora to turn around and watch out!
Rich Russillo: JON GOES FOR THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT BUT IT CONNECTS WITH HALSEY INSTEAD!!!!! Halsey has been taken out cold by the Running Knee Strike!
Persephone: They are equally bad!
Rich Russillo: But that allows Pandora, who just saw the unintentional sacrifice made by her partner, to take advantage for the team. She’s waiting for Kelton to turn around after he took Halsey out, as she could be looking for a second attempt at the Love Tap on Kelton!
Rich Russillo: Wait a second, that’s Bronson Daniels! He’s finally recovered from the hard kick he took and he’s very close to Pandora. She turns around and tries to knock him down but Bronson intercepts and knocks her back toward the center of the ring with an Enzuigiri Kick from the apron!
Rich Russillo: Bronson grabs the ropes and shoots himself back inside the ring… DANIELS WITH THE SLINGSHOT SOMERSAULT HURRICANRANA SWINGING AND TAKING DOWN PANDORA!!!!! Kelton scrambles back to his feet and is now the one to pick up Pandora.
Rich Russillo: He’s forcing himself about what to do next as well but quickly scoops her up for the Fisherman Buster. And there’s Bronson Daniels, who knew what Kelton was about to do, stepping in… SUPERKICK BY BRONSON AND THE IMPACT OF THE KICK ALLOWS KELTON TO TAKE PANDORA DOWN IN COMBINATION WITH THE FISHERMAN’S BUSTER!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is going over to Halsey and now the one to pick her up by the legs, with Bronson waiting at the corner for Kelton to follow up! Kelton with the catapult… SLINGSHOTTING HALSEY TO BRONSON FOR THE SUPERKICK!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is dropped onto the knees of Kelton who is preparing the bed for her, and Bronson is reaching for the second rope, looking to take flight further… DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON HALSEY FROM BRONSON WHILE SHE’S LYING ON KELTON’S KNEES!!!!!
Rich Russillo: And that might seal the deal for Elysium to pick up this win! Bronson is taking good care of Halsey and sending her outside the ring, while Kelton turns back slowly, hooking the arms of Pandora!
Rich Russillo: Kelton looks very scared to do it, but he’s ready to take the risk! His face tells it all! The fear of hurting a loved one, but he’s pushing through!
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) …. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Rich Russillo: KELTON LOOKS FOR CHANGE THE FUTURE DDT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: OH NO!!!! Pandora just stomped on one of Kelton’s feet causing the hold to loosen immediately!
Persephone: And I thought “Love is Blind in Professional Wrestling” but apparently, there’s always some weakling who just can’t follow that rule!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is gradually dropping to both knees, but that’s when the opportunity opens wide for Pandora to take the next step further!… FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION!!!!!!! PANDORA JUST CURB STOMPED KELTON’S FACE HARD INTO THE CANVAS AS SOON AS SHE WAS ABLE TO BREAK FREE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: No time to waste, British Invasion is looking to retain, and Pandora falls into the cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: FLYING BRONSONS BREAKS UP EVERYTHING AT TWO!!!!!!!!! Bronson pulls himself away from Halsey Neel, bringing himself back inside the ring to break up the count with a Running Shooting Star Press right onto Pandora’s back!
Rich Russillo: Halsey Neel is fighting through the pain to drag herself back to her feet, scrambling to get back into the ring. Bronson is desperately trying to get to his feet and take control, but Halsey nails him with a forearm pushing him back further!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is clearly hurt from the knee strikes, but she’s pushing through, leaping towards Bronson with a jumping headbutt that knocks him down to the ground! Bronson rolls outside the ring, leaving the path clear for Halsey to get the job done.
Persephone: Oh yeah, I really hope it’s actually over this time because I’m sick to fucking death of what I’ve had to sit through. Kelton this, Pandora that and all the same mind-numbing trash. Get me out of this soap opera side show or better yet… END IT!!!!
Rich Russillo: Halsey is desperate to win; she’s had enough of being in the middle of this commotion, and now she’s waiting to clear the way for Pandora to pick up the win as Kelton gets back up!… HALSEY GOES FOR THE SOMERSAULT SPEAR!!!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT! Halsey has been caught right on his shoulders! Kelton is using the last bit of energy he has left to catch her and now lifting her up… F-10 FACEBUSTER BY KELTON SENDS HALSEY FLYING AND PLANTS HER TO THE CANVAS!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Great counter by Kelton, taking the problematic threat out of the way! Halsey is also rolled to the side. It’s down to Pandora and him again, as Pandora lands an elbow strike that turning Kelton around!
Rich Russillo: Now Pandora goes underneath, trying to hit the Back Suplex, but Kelton strikes her on top of the head with an elbow, causing Pandora to loosen her hold from the damage!
Rich Russillo: Now Kelton is holding onto Pandora and swings his arm to hit another elbow, but it’s a counter game out here… WITH PANDORA WEAPONIZING THAT ELBOW BY CATCHING IT AND QUICKLY GOING BEHIND HIM AS SHE LOCKS IN THE ABDOMINAL STRETCH APPLYING PRESSURE OVER KELTON!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: All of that just to get rejected, Kelton sends her flying over his back with Pandora scrambling back to her feet. Now they’re both charging at each other…. AND KELTON GOES FOR THE GALICK GUN!!!!!!!!
Persephone: GOD NO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT PANDORA IS ALSO ABLE TO CONNECT WITH ONE OF HER CAT’S PAW KICKS TO KELTON AS WELL!!!!!! THE KICKS CONNECT AT THE SAME TIME AND THAT ONLY MEANS BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN!!!!!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Rich Russillo: Couldn’t agree more with the Liverpool crowd; they have been speaking the truth in flesh about how this match is going! British Invasion and Elysium have been displaying the true power of tag team wrestling!
Persephone: I want to go home.
Rich Russillo: No, you won’t, because we’re going to be seated the whole night for more bangers to come! Now, it’s been a moment since these two hit each other with their signature kicks, and by the ringside, Bronson Daniels and Halsey Neel are getting to their feet, spilling their fight down there.
Rich Russillo: That means Jon Kelton and Pandora Paisley are the only two elitists left in the ring right now! How funny the way the world works, that these two are going to fight ALONE!
Persephone: Even funnier that these two are the only ones to blame for how unbearable this match has been.
Rich Russillo: Jon Kelton is getting to his feet, and Pandora Paisley is also rising. They are staring each other eye to eye and their faces show all the never say die energy they’re willing to put forth to take the titles back home, and now they’re about to fight!
Rich Russillo: And here we go, all rage and fury are being thrown at each other! Right hands are repeatedly landing on Pandora, and she’s firing back with her own punches at Kelton! These two have had enough holding back, and now they’re throwing punches at each other until one of them goes down!
Rich Russillo: And Kelton proceeds to take advantage by swinging his own right hand at Pandora once she starts losing her edge! Pandora isn’t in a good position, as Jon pushes her back against the ropes, attempting to toss her to the opposite side, but Pandora reverses it, sending Jon into the ropes!…
Rich Russillo: OHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Kelton bounces off the ropes and drops Paisley with the Running Canadian Destroyer! Her head is planted first into the ground, and this is a great moment for Jon to secure the win for the team!
Rich Russillo: This is the final curtain for the British Invasion tonight! Jon is seizing her arm, and he’s really about to do it! Jon is going to submit Pandora with the Avada Kedavra! He’s going to win it for the team, and this is the end of the British Invasion’s tag team title reign!
Rich Russillo: Kelton has her hand held in his, and he’s about to apply the Gogoplata on her, but he still can’t do it! He’s terrified of committing to it! Kelton is trying really hard to push through, but his face and emotions are showing that… he simply can’t!
Persephone: DO IT!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Oh, wait a second! Pandora pulls Kelton in instead, taking him to the ground and rolling herself back to her feet alongside him, transitioning into the headlock position PREPARING TO LAND THE CATASTROPHE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: The Headlock Driver that gave her team their first defense… but Pandora also can’t do it! She’s hesitant about executing it!
Persephone: DO IT!!!!! YEAHHHH!!!!
Rich Russillo: Pandora had a chance to retain this championship right now, but she just couldn’t do it, not on Jon Kelton! She had him right in her grasp, but her arms are shaking as she struggles to make a decision!
Rich Russillo: AND WHEN YOU PUT IT LIKE THAT, THERE’S NO TIME TO WASTE. KELTON QUICKLY TURNS HER AROUND AND GOES FOR THE SMALL PACKAGE ROLL-UP!!!!!! KELTON JUST USED PANDORA’S MOMENT OF HESITATION TO TRY AND COUNT HER OUT HERE! ELYSIUM IS GOING TO WIN!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
(…..)
(…..)
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT, PANDORA REVERSES THE PINFALL AT TWO CAUSING KELTON’S SMALL PACKAGE TO PIN HIMSELF!!!!!! PANDORA ROLLS DOWN A BIT WHILE BEING CAUGHT TO SHIFT THE TIDE OF THIS MATCH!!!!! KELTON SHOULDERS ARE PINNED!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Bronson Daniels is still fighting with Halsey Neel! Neither of them even knows what’s going on in the ring right now, but the referee is already counting the heads for the situation in front of him!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(…..)
(…..)
(DING DING DING!)
Rich Russillo: WHAT?!?!?!??!!?
Persephone: Holy fucking shit.
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… AND STILL!… THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!…. THE BRITISH INVASION!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Kelton could not believe what just happened. Bronson Daniels, who’s on the outside, is utterly confused by what occurred, but Halsey Neel is there, stumbling to the ground and just smiling at what she had just witnessed! Elysium just lost to a little trick from British Invasion, and the Liverpool crowd is wildly celebrating their crowned victors right now!
(‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura plays in the background. The referee enters the ring with both tag title belts in his hands, ready to hand them to British Invasion. However, Pandora ignores everything, dropping to her knees. She’s almost on the verge of crying as she bows down, holding Kelton’s hands in fear.)
Pandora Paisley: (Off-Mic) I’m not asking for anything but your forgiveness! I love you, Jon, I truly do but please, this means so much to me! Don’t let business tear us apart! Don’t ruin what we have!
(Kelton heard the words but could only sit back. He looks… blank. Halsey, also ignoring the drama, rips both titles from the referee’s hands and demands they raise the winners’ hands. The referee, nodding slightly in fright, complies. Halsey stands tall as her hands are raised… but Pandora is still on the ground, begging Jon to forgive her while her hand is also raised.)
Rich Russillo: If you know their history, you know that this match is really hard for both Kelton and Pandora to fight through. Now, it’s up to Kelton to decide how he’s going to see this situation.
(Kelton… remains blank and lets go of Pandora’s hands as her face drops to the ground. She looks up at Jon with eyes that almost seem like her soul has shattered, but she still yells at him, begging him for the same thing.)
Rich Russillo: Bronson enters the scene and taps Kelton’s back, but Kelton’s face remains as blank as it was when he was pinned for three costing Elysium the match. How is Jon going to process this?
Persephone: That bitch is a snake, and Jon is a complete fool for letting this relationship control him. He’s an incompetent loser who should’ve never been called a legend and never should be again. Mr. Showdown my fucking ass.
Rich Russillo: Seems like you knew a lot about relationship, huh?
Persephone: Shut up.
(Kelton closes his eyes, sighs deeply, and finally turns back to Pandora, who is looking up at him. Jon doesn’t say anything… as he charges straight toward her and hugs her leaving Pandora stunned by what Jon is doing.)
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) It’s okay. It’s all over now. There are no wrong winners, and you two wholeheartedly deserve this moment.
(Pandora gets teary eyed, but with the warmth Kelton has given her, she’s able to hold them back before Bronson walks in. Pandora then also hugs Bronson, and Halsey is also unable to hold herself back, eventually joins them as well that results in the Liverpool crowd giving them a huge standing ovation.)
Rich Russillo: I’m about to cry. This is too emotional! :mjcry:
Persephone: Ugh.
Rich Russillo: Truly a beautiful moment for these two teams, delivering a classic wrestling match tonight that we won’t forget! This is a sight to behold indeed!
Rich Russillo: Liverpool crowd is absolutely cherishing this moment! Congratulations to British Invasion and great efforts by Elysium tonight in putting on the show and striving to win the tag team championships!
(Final shot shows all four hugging each other, turning to the crowd, and raising each other’s hands as the Liverpool crowd cheers loudly continuing to do so before Grand Rampage fades into a commercial break.)
(A commercial break is shown for Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, in theaters on April 11, 2025, featuring TLA and an unfamiliar Poon Palace NPC who is supposed to be Hatsune Miku from his “SEKAI”.)
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(After the match graphic flashes on the screen, Bella Braxton looks into the camera and smiles.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT’S FOR THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
( The lights go out, a lone spotlight shines at the entrance way before the sounds of a heart beating begin to fill the arena, suddenly it goes flat-line as the chords of “Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen plays throughout the arena. This would enlist a loud and negative reaction from the crowd as Dr. Bethany Blue M.D. walks out in her gear with a focused look on her face as he makes her down the aisle. )
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing from Miami, Florida… weighing in at 125 pounds….. DOCTOR BETHANY BLUE!!!!
Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue has the chance to become the EAW Hardcore Champion tonight! She earned this opportunity by winning the Ultimate X Match last month at Shock Value in which she was victorious. Captain Charisma released what the unique opportunity and it would be a shot at the Hardcore Title, and considering how these last few weeks have shaped up heading into this match between her and Solomon with the words that were exchanged and the brawls that were ignited.
Persephone: Let’s just hope Adam Lucas’ master has this match end quickly.
( Bethany Blue makes her down the ring and enters as she’s ready to fight as her music begins to fade out. Soon after, The lights go dim as ‘The World is Gonna End Tonight’ by The Hope County Choir begins to blast through the P.A System! The crowd gives a negative reaction as Solomon Stane makes his entrance as he gets down on one knee, starting to pray before he rises up holding his title up in the air before making his way down the ring. )
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! From the City of Sin… weighing in at 266 pounds… HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION, SOLOMON STANE!!!!
Rich Russillo: There has been history between Solomon and Bethany, most notably when Bethany had attacked Solomon’s wife Trixie last year. The tension between these two is remarkable as it was displayed last week on Voltage when Solomon speared Bethany off the stage, sending them both into the electrical equipment. This match being for the title was always going to be violent, but the existing factors on top of it… it’s not going to be a pretty sight.
Persephone: They better make use of the Hardcore rules. Otherwise this should end as soon as possible.
( Solomon makes his way down the ring, as he enters and hoists his title up once more. His music begins to fade out as both Solomon and Bethany stay in their corners before the referee signals for the bell! )
( DING! DING! DING! )
Rich Russillo: The match begins as these two competitors stand in their respective corners, as the chance to become champion is within the vicinity of Dr. Bethany Blue. At the same time however, the dominance that has been displayed by Solomon Stane since acquiring the championship back at Road to Redemption can’t be overstated!
Persephone: Yeah sure, whatever Rich. Solomon and Bethany are circling each other, looking to see who’s going to throw the first punch in this match as SOLOMON NAILS BETHANY WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE!!!
Rich Russillo: Solomon steps back now and HE’S ALREADY GOING FOR THE ‘SO IT SHALL BE’ DISCUSS BIG BOOT! HE GOES FOR IT AND–
Persephone: Bethany manages to avoid it and GOES RIGHT INTO A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO SOLOMON! SOLOMON IS STILL ON HIS FEET AS BETHANY GOES FOR ANOTHER UPPERCUT WHICH GETS SOLOMON RIGHT DOWN TO HIS KNEES!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GOES STRAIGHT FOR THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!!!
Persephone: Solomon himself manages to get out of it just in the nick of time as Solomon takes Bethany down from the mat into a double leg takedown! He has the challenger down on the mat as he’s in a mounted position and is nailing straight punches to the head of Dr. Bethany Blue! This is getting ugly already!!
Rich Russillo: Solomon rises from his position as now he heads out of the ring, looking under as this being a hardcore title match, anything goes in this contents as Solomon reaches under and brings out a steel chair!
Persephone: Surely Solomon could have gotten something else? A chair seems pretty tame.
Rich Russillo: Perhaps but at the same time, Bethany hasn’t been damaged enough to bring something out of this world! Maybe that’s the mindset Solomon has as he brings the chair into the ring as he unfolds the chair and places it in the middle of the ring.
Persephone: Solomon is bringing Bethany right back to her feet as he’s bringing into a fireman’s carry position and I think he’s looking to put her through that chair!
Rich Russillo: Bethany gets out of it though! She’s behind Solomon as the champion immediately goes for a strike against her but Bethany manages to dodge it! Solomon goes for another strike and it’s dodged once again as it the process Bethany nails Solomon with a Drop Toe Hold onto the chair!!!
Persephone: Solomon goes face first onto that chair as Solomon appears to still be standing but clearly stunned from that maneuver from Dr. Bethany Blue! NOW WAIT LOOK! Bethany uses the chair for assistance as she jumps on the chair and manages to land a blockbuster to Solomon Stane!
Rich Russillo: Solomon is down and out as he now rolls to the outside, and Bethany looks to be in control of this match now! Bethany now follows pursuit as she rolls out of the ring and looks for something in the ring that she can use against Solomon and she pulls out a—
Persephone: A steel chair with barbed wire wrapped around it! I guess that’s an upgrade from what Solomon brought in.
Rich Russillo: Bethany has the chair as she swings right into Solomon who’s recovering and leaning onto the ringpost and…
( *CRACK!* )
Persephone: Solomon moves out of the way as Bethany smacks the ring post with the barbed wire chair! Solomon manages to land a Spin Kick from an unsuspecting Bethany Blue as this causes her to lose the chair!
Rich Russillo: Solomon now has the chair in his hand and–
Persephone: HE STRIKES IT RIGHT INTO RIBCAGE OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! BETHANY DROPS TO THE GROUND AS NOW SOLOMON LAYS ANOTHER CHAIR SHOT TO BETHANY’S BACK!!!
Rich Russillo: HE’S NOT EVEN LETTING GO, HE’S SCRATCHING AWAY AT HER BACK WITH THE BARBED WIRE STILL INTACT AS HE FINALLY THROWS IT DOWN TO THE GROUND AND BRINGS BETHANY BACK INTO THE RING.
Persephone: Solomon makes no hesitation as he quickly goes for the cover!
Referee: OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTWW-
Rich Russillo: Bethany kicks out as Solomon doesn’t look all too surprised. Instead, Solomon continues to dish out more punishment on Bethany as he’s now nailing elbows to the ribcage of Bethany Blue!!
Persephone: Bethany is feeling that pain very much so, as some of that blood is now seen on the elbow of Solomon because of the elbows he delivered! Solomon brings Bethany back to her feet and nails her with some repeated headbutts straight to Bethany’s skull!!
Rich Russillo: There’s a little bit of blood trickling down Bethany’s forehead as now Solomon picks her right up and has her in a Gorilla Press Slam!! Is he going to send Bethany over the ropes and onto the floor??
Persephone: NO WAIT! Bethany manages to escape from the Gorilla Press and manages to reverse it into a sunset flip pinning combination! She has Solomon’s shoulders down on the mat!!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Solomon kicks out as he gets right back to his feet and–
Persephone: DROPKICK FROM BETHANY! She nails it as this sends Solomon straight into the corner as now Bethany lines herself up and goes straight to Solomon with an Enzuigiri in the corner!
Rich Russillo: Bethany now brings Solomon back to the center of the ring and nails him with a Tiger Suplex!! Bethany maintains the bridging pin as the referee makes the count!
Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOO!
Persephone: Solomon kicks out as Solomon Stane rolls over to the outside. The opening of this match has thankfully been kinda gritty, which is definitely necessary if I’m supposed to believe that either of them are gonna be walking out of this match with the Hardcore Championship.
Rich Russillo: Bethany rolls out the ring as well. It looks like they have taken this fight to the outside as Bethany nails in some stomps, as they’re fighting right in front of us at the announce tables! Bethany is looking under the ring, looking to inflict some more damage to Solomon!
Persephone: SHE’S A GOT A SCREWDRIVER! Bethany has a screwdriver right in her hands as she goes towards Solomon and–
( *SMASH!* )
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON JUST CLOBBERED BETHANY WITH A LIGHTTUBE! HE MANAGED TO GET THAT FROM UNDER THE RING WHILST BETHANY WAS BUSY GETTING THAT SCREWDRIVER!
Persephone: Bethany is dazed as one can be as Solomon gets on his feet and HE’S RUNNING TOWARDS BETHANY BLUE!!
Rich Russillo: HE’S LIFTED HER UP AND RAM HERS RIGHT INTO BARRICADE NEAR THE RING ANNOUNCERS! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN AS THEY FALL RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE THEY JUST DESTROYED!!!
Persephone: THESE DIRTY GEEZERS ARE GOING CRAZY HERE IN LIVERPOOL!!! THE RING SIDE OFFICIAL IS CHECKING IN ON BOTH COMPETITORS! Thank God they’re not wasting my time trying to wrestle a normal match, that’s the last thing I wanted to see. This is what a Hardcore Championship match should look like, we just need more blood!
Rich Russillo: Solomon is the first to get up on his feet as he brings Bethany up to her feet and lands a vicious strike to the jaw as they make their way into the crowd!!
Persephone: Bethany strikes back though with a punch of her own as she Irish whips Solomon into a nearby Trash Bin!!! LOOK ALL THAT GARBAGE!!!! I’d hate to be Solomon right now.
Rich Russillo: Solomon is still on his feet as they both have made their way into the production area. Lefts and rights are being thrown by both of these competitors!
Persephone: Bethany gets Solomon with a forearm strike right into his face as she climbs up a production crate and tries to kick Solomon from there, but Solomon catches her boot and–
( *SMACK!* )
Rich Russillo: DAMN! Bethany just ate all of that production crate as Solomon swings her leg back causing her to go face first!! Solomon climbs up that production crate as he brings Bethany back to her as he’s grabbing her by the throat looking to nail a chokeslam– BUT WAIT A SECOND!
Persephone: BETHANY IS BITING SOLOMON’S EAR?? WHAT’S WRONG WITH HER??? SOLOMON LETS GO OF THE CHOKESLAM AS BETHANY WITH ALL HER STRENGTH IS GETTING SOLOMON UP HIGH IN THE AIR FOR A SUPLEX!! SHE’S GOING TO DROP HIM ON THE PRODUCTION CRATE!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! SOLOMON USES HIS WEIGHT TO GET BACK ON HIS FEET FROM THE AIR! SOLOMON NOW IS LIFTING BETHANY, AND—
Persephone: HE LANDS A SUPLEX AS THEY GO THROUGH A TABLE THAT WAS RIGHT NEXT TO THE PRODUCTION CRATE!!! BOTH OF THEM GO DOWN, AND THIS MATCH IS ACTUALLY GETTING INTERESTING!
Rich Russillo: NOTHING IS BEHIND HOLD BACK BETWEEN THESE TWO, AS WE GET A REPLAY OF WE JUST SAW!!!
( A replay is shown with the Suplex through the table from Solomon to Bethany as Solomon rises to his feet. )
Persephone: Solomon is the first to get up slowly from that superplex but Bethany is also getting right up as now Bethany lands a slap to the face of Solomon, but Solomon just responds with a slap of his own!!!
Rich Russillo: They’re moving whilst trying to dish out offense with another as they have made their way back where the crowd is as Solomon grabs a hold of someone’s drink and tries to throw it to Bethany but Bethany manages to dodge it.
Persephone: Solomon strikes Bethany with a Backfist as this has her dazed!!! They’re near where the announcer is now as Solomon grabs a hold of the ring bell and is looking to strike Bethany with and—
Rich Russillo: RUNNING KNEE LIFT! RUNNING KNEE LIFT FROM BETHANY AS THIS MAKES SOLOMON DROP THE RING BELL AS THEY NOW RETURNED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!!!
Persephone: Bethany is now looking for something under the ring, as she’s getting out various mysterious bags as she’s placing them on the apron. She’s looking for something else and–
Persephone: What the???
Rich Russillo: AN OTOSCOPE??
Persephone: Isn’t that the thing doctors use to check a person’s ear, why is that a weapon under the ring???
Rich Russillo: It’s a hardcore match Persephone, anything goes in matches like these as Bethany is holding onto that Otoscope and has the champion on his knees and–
Persephone: SHE’S SHOVING THE OTOSCOPE IN SOLOMON’S EAR!!! SHE’S TRYING TO DAMAGE THE EARDRUM OF SOLOMON STANE AS HE’S SCREAMING IN PAIN!!!! BETHANY IS A FREAK FREAK!!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS YELLING RIGHT AT HIM AS THE CROWD ARE IN A GASP!!! SHE’S TOOK THE OTOSCOPE OFF HIS EAR AND IS NOW JAMMING RIGHT INTO HIS CRANIUM!!!
Persephone: SOLOMON IS BLEEDING NOT ONLY FROM THE TOP OF HIS HEAD BUT FROM HIS EAR AS WELL! BETHANY THROWS THE OTOSCOPE AWAY AND USHERS SOLOMON BACK INTO THE RING.
Rich Russillo: Solomon is right on his knees still but Bethany nails him right with a Slingshot Bulldog as he goes straight down on the canvas. Bethany hooks the leg as she goes for another cover in this match!
Referee: OOOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TTTTTWWWWWOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!
Persephone: Solomon kicks out!!! Bethany looks a little annoyed that Solomon is still in this match but considering what Solomon has done to keep his title around his waist, we can’t be too surprised.
Rich Russillo: Bethany rises up to her feet as she waits for Solomon to get right back up! She’s stalking him like a snake, waiting to strike when he turns out.
Persephone: Solomon is getting back to his feet but is unsuspected of what’s going to happen as Bethany turns him around and GOES FOR THE REMEDY CUTTER!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! SOLOMON PUSHES HER AWAY AS BETHANY GOES RIGHT BACK TO HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!!
Persephone: SOLOMON DUCKS UNDERNEATH AS HE RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES AND BACK LANDS A NORTHERN LARIAT WHICH SENDS BETHANY INSIDE OUT!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON ISN’T DONE THERE! SHE HOISTS BETHANY UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!!
Persephone: AND HE LANDS THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SOLOMON DROPS BETHANY RIGHT ON THE CANVAS AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER, LOOKING TO RETAIN THE TITLE!
Referee: OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHRRRRREEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY KICKS OUT! Solomon’s burst of energy has him on another level as he quickly rolls out the ring as he brings out a stop sign! Solomon places that inside the ring as he’s looking for more items as he may have found something but he places them in his pockets! He’s looking for another item–
Persephone: HE’S GOT A 2X4 FULL OF NAILS! IT’S COMPLETELY COVERED WITH NAILS AS HE BRINGS INTO THE RING AS HE GOES BACK INSIDE! THIS IS PERFECT!
Rich Russillo: Bethany is starting get right back up as Solomon has the 2×4 locked and loaded as he swings right at her and–
Persephone: BETHANY DUCKS UNDERNEATH! Solomon turns around to try and hit her with the 2×4 again and–
Rich Russillo: TJD!!! THE SUPERKICK LANDS FOR BETHANY AS THE 2X4 DROPS TO THE GROUND! SOLOMON IS DOWN AND OUT AS BETHANY GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHHRRRREEEEEE!!!!!
Persephone: Solomon kicks out, and I think this one frustrated Bethany! For once, I’m actually glad that someone kicked out. These two have clearly been ramping things up as this match has progressed, so let’s keep going.
Rich Russillo: Bethany is now eying Solomon as she’s now targeting the right leg as she’s stomping on it! Stomping on it hard as Solomon is feeling every one of those stomps being delivered by Dr. Bethany Blue. Bethany is irate as…
Persephone: She’s staring at the 2×4 full nails as she’s picking it up and placing it right in the middle of the ring. She’s bringing Solomon right back to her feet as she’s lined herself right in the corner, she’s eyeing the perfect target as SHE’S ONCE AGAIN GOING THE REMEDY CUTTER!!!!
( All of a sudden a gasp can be heard in the crowd… )
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) FUCKKKKKKKKKKKK!
Rich Russillo: HOLY HELL SOLOMON COUNTERS THE REMEDY CUTTER AS BETHANY GOES BACK FIRST ON THE 2X4 OF NAILS!! SHE’S SCREAMING IN AGONY!!!! THE FANS ARE IN A SHOCK!! BETHANY WAS TRYING TO IMPALE SOLOMON WITH THAT 2X4 AND INSTEAD SHE’S THE ONE FEELING IT RIGHT NOW!!!
Persephone: I DON’T EVEN THINK ADAM LUCAS WAS ABLE TO CRACK BETHANY’S BACK LIKE THAT!
Rich Russillo: AND LOOK, THE 2X4 NAILS ARE STILL STUCK ON BETHANY’S BACK AS SHE ON HER KNEES!!! BETHANY MUST BE IN A PAIN OF SHOCK OH MY GOD!!
Persephone: NOW SOLOMON RIPS THE 2X4 OFF HER BACK AS THE BLOOD IS DRIPPING EVERYWHERE!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON GOES AND HITS THE MISERY’S END! THE STANDING ELBOW DELIVERED ON THE BACK OF A KNEELING BETHANY BLUE AS HE GOES RIGHT INTO THE COVER FOR THE PIN!!!
Referee: OOOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHHHHRRREEEEE!!!!
Persephone: BETHANY STILL KICKS OUT! SOLOMON IS BESIDE HIMSELF! WE SAW BETHANY GET IMPALED WITH THAT 2X4 AND YET SHE IS STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE IN THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: Solomon rolls himself to the outside as now he’s looking to get another weapon in this match, what the hell will he bring out this time….
Persephone: HE HAS A BARBED WIRE BASEBALL!!!
Rich Russillo: Solomon brings that in the ring as he notices the Barbed Wire Chair still on the outside as he’s picking that up and bringing that back inside the ring but Solomon still isn’t done…
Persephone: WAIT! BEFORE SOLOMON COULD GET ANYTHING ELSE BETHANY JUST LANDS A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK UNDER THE ROPES WHICH CAUGHT SOLOMON RIGHT ON THE FACE! SOLOMON RICOCHETS BACK INTO THE BARRICADE BEHIND HIM AS BETHANY LEAVES THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GRABS A HOLD OF SOLOMON AS SHE PUSHES HIM RIGHT INTO THE RING POST!!! HIS SKULL JUST BOUNCED OFF THAT LIKE IT WAS NOTHING!!!
Persephone: NOW SOLOMON IS BUSTED RIGHT OPEN IN THIS MATCH AS BETHANY IS TAKING THE STEEL STEPS AND—
Rich Russillo: SHE SMASHES THE STEPS RIGHT IN THE BACK OF SOLOMON STANE’S HEAD!!!
Persephone: THE STEEL STEPS ARE DROPPED AS BETHANY IS STILL ISN’T DONE WITH THE ONSLAUGHT AS WITH ANY REMAINING STRENGTH SHE HAS SHE’S LIFTING SOLOMON RIGHT UP FOR–
Rich Russillo: GRADE C2!!! THE AIR RAID CRASH CONNECTS ON THE STEEL STEPS!! SOLOMON’S HEAD IS CONVULSING!!! BETHANY HAS A SMILE ON HER FACE SOLOMON REALLY MIGHT BE DONE IN THIS MATCH!!
Persephone: SHE’S LIFTING ALL THE DEADWEIGHT AND BRINGS BACK INTO THE RING AS SHE GOES RIGHT INTO A PINFALL ATTEMPT!!!
Referee: OOOOONNNNNEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTHHHHRRREEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: …………….
Persephone: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STILL KICKS OUT! THIS MAN IS A MONSTER LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!!!!
Persephone: WHAT IS TRIXIE FEEDING THIS MAN???
Rich Russillo: Must be a whole lot of protein! Bethany is not happy with Solomon still kicking out in this hardcore title match, BUT LOOK! She’s staring at those mysterious bags she placed in on the apron of the ring as she grabs a hold of one as she unlocks the knot from the bag and is dumping out…
Persephone: ROCKS??? BETHANY IS DUMPING OUT SMALL AND DIFFERENT OF ROCKS AS THEY ARE NOW LAID OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AS I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHAT BETHANY IS HAD IN MIND!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS TAKING A STEP BACK AND–
Persephone: SHE GOES FOR THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!! THE CURB STOMP TO SOLOMON STANE!!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT AS BETHANY WENT FOR THE CURB STOMP SHE LIFTED OFF SOLOMON’S SHOULDER AND WENT UP HIGH IN THE AIR AS SOLOMON CATCHES HER INTO A CHOKESLAM POSITION!!!
Persephone: TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!!! THE ONE HANDED SITOUT CHOKESLAM RIGHT ONTO THE ROCKS AS ONCE AGAIN BETHANY GOES BACK FIRST INTO THOSE SHARP AND RIDGY ROCKS!!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: OOOOOOOOINNNNNEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOO!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!
Referee: …………….
Persephone: BETHANY KICKS OUT!!! THIS ISN’T GOING TO STOP BETHANY EITHER AS SHE’S HAS A LOT OF FIGHT LEFT WITHIN DESPITE THE VIOLENCE THAT HAS BEEN DELIVERED ON BOTH SIDES!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! SOLOMON ISN’T WASTING ANY TIME AS HE’S APPLYING THE ATONEMENT!!! THE CAMEL CLUTCH IS APPLIED AS HE’S LOOKING TO MAKE BETHANY PASS OUT WITH THE GRIP OF THE CAMEL CLUTCH!
Persephone: THIS MAY BE IT! THIS MAY BE WHERE BETHANY GIVES UP AND SOLOMON REMAINS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION!!!
( *CRACK!* )
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GRABBED THE BARBED WIRE BASEBALL AND WHACKED IT BEHIND HER TO SOLOMON RIGHT INTO HIS FACE!!! SOLOMON’S CRIMSON MASK DRIPPING EVEN MORE BLOOD AS HE LETS GO OF THE ATONEMENT SUBMISSION HOLD!
Persephone: BETHANY ISN’T DONE WITH THAT BARBED WIRE BASEBALL BAT EITHER SHE’S NAILING THAT BASEBALL BAT RIGHT ON SOLOMON’S SHOULDER AS YOU CAN THE SOME OF HIS FLESH BEING RIPPED APART WITH THAT BARBED WIRE BAT MAKING CONTACT!!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS RIGHT UP ON HER FEET AS SHE GRABS HOLD OF THAT BAT AS SHE’S RIPPING THE BARBED WIRE OUT OF IT!!! HER OWN HAND IS BEING CUT, BUT I DON’T THINK BETHANY CARES WHATSOEVER!!
Persephone: Bethany has that barbed wire in hand as she’s placing it on around her boot! Solomon is getting back up on his feet, and BETHANY GOES FOR ANOTHER TJD SUPERKICK!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON CAUGHT IT THIS TIME! HE HAS BETHANY’S BOOT AS HE RIPS THE BARBED WIRE OFF HER BOOT AND CLOBBERS BETHANY WITH IT!
Persephone: BETHANY IS DAZED AS SOLOMON RIPS OUT THE BARBED WIRE AND HE’S WRENCHING IT INTO THE SKIN OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! SCRATCHING BACK AND FORTH AS NOW BETHANY IS BLEEDING PROFUSELY!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON DROPS THE BARBED WIRE AND LANDS THE BELL CLAP RINGING THE EARS OF BETHANY BLUE! SOLOMON GRABS HER BY THE WAIST AND LANDS A GERMAN SUPLEX!!
Persephone: HOLD ON THOUGH! BETHANY LANDS RIGHT ON HER FEET AS SHE GRABS AN UNSUSPECTING SOLOMON STANE AND STRIKES WITH THE RIPCORD FOREARM!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON IS DAZED HIMSELF AS BETHANY RUNS FROM THE ROPES AND BACK AND LANDS THE CORKSCREW ELBOW!!
Persephone: BETHANY IS STILL CONTINUING TO RUN AS SHE RUNS TO THE OTHER ROPES AND BACK AND LANDS A SLINGBLADE TO SOLOMON STANE AS THAT TAKES HIM DOWN!
Rich Russillo: NOW BETHANY GRABS A HOLD OF SOLOMON’S LEG AS NOW SHE PUTS HER IN THE FRACTURED ELEVATED BOSTON CRAB!!! SHE’S TRYING TO PUT THE HIGH ANGLE ON IT, LOOKING TO MAKE SOLOMON TAP OUT HERE AT GRAND RAMPAGE!
Persephone: SOLOMON MANAGES TO TURN HIS BODYWEIGHT AROUND AND PUSH BETHANY OFF HER! BETHANY ROLLS BACK AS SOLOMON TRIES TO GO FOR DISCUS ELBOW AND–
Rich Russillo: ANOTHER RUNNING KNEE LIFT! IT STRIKES SOLOMON RIGHT IN THE FACE! BETHANY HOOKS THE LEG AS SHE TRIES TO GET RIGHT THEN AND THERE!!!
Referee: OOOOONNNNNEE!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWWOOOOO!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: …………….
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON KICKS OUT! Solomon Stane will not be defeated that easily here tonight, especially when his championship is on the line against someone of the caliber of Dr. Bethany Blue. He’s giving this all he’s got! Bethany is slamming her fist on the mat, with just pure frustration as these two have put their body through various torture methods and yet are still fighting here!!
Persephone: Bethany is crawling to something…. Oh, wait a second! She’s going for that other bag! She brought two bags earlier in the match, with one of those being the rocks that were placed in the middle of the ring. She’s grabbing a hold of the second bag, and she reaches inside of it before…
Rich Russillo: WHAT????
Persephone: ARE THOSE….
Rich Russillo: YES PERSEPHONE! THOSE ARE PILLS!! PILLS THAT COULD LEAD A HUMAN BEING TO GOING TO SLEEP OR WORSE!!
Persephone: BETHANY HAS HAND FULL OF THOSE PILLS AS SHE’S LOOKING RIGHT BACK AT SOLOMON STANE! SOLOMON IS UP ON HIS KNEES AS BETHANY IS RIGHT TOWARDS HIM!!!
Rich Russillo: SHE HAS SOLOMON BY HIS HAIR AS SHE’S SHOVING THE PILLS IN HIS MOUTH!!! THIS COULD QUITE FRANKLY KILL SOLOMON IF HE INGESTS HOW EVER MANY PILLS BETHANY JUST HAD!!!
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) Go to sleep motherfucker!!
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD????
Persephone: YES!!!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON JUST SPAT THE PILLS BACK AT BETHANY RIGHT ON HER FACE! BETHANY IS BLINDED BY THOSE PILLS BEING SPAT RIGHT BACK AT HER!!!!
Persephone: OH THIS IS GREAT! I love this eat shit Bethany.
Rich Russillo: Bethany is momentarily blinded as Solomon gets right back to his feet and nails another Bell Clap!! IT RINGS INTO THE EARS OF BETHANY ONCE MORE AS SOLOMON GRABS HER BY THE WAIST AGAIN AND THIS TIME CONNECTS WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX!!
Persephone: Bethany goes straight to the ground as Solomon rises up to his feet as he’s grabs a hold of Bethany and–
Rich Russillo: HE BRINGS HER UP AND NAILS THE ODIN’S EYE!!! THE GOURDBUSTER GTS CONNECTS AS SOLOMON GOES FOR THE COVER!! THE REFEREE MAKES THE COUNT!!!
Referee: OOOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: …………….
Persephone: BETHANY BRINGS HER SHOULDER UP!!! BETHANY IS STILL BREATHING IN THIS MATCH AS SOLOMON ISN’T MAD, BUT IT LOOKS HE’S TALKING TO GOD!! HE’S MUMBLING TO HIMSELF LIKE A CRACK ADDICT, AS THAT STILL WASN’T ENOUGH TO PUT BETHANY DOWN!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON IS LOOKING DOWN AT BETHANY AS I THINK HE’S GOING TO TRY TO FULLY END THIS ONCE FOR ALL! HE BRINGS BETHANY BACK UP TO HER FEET AND AS HE POSITION FOR SANITY’S SAKE!!! THE SPINNING CANADIAN RACK FACEBUSTER AS SOLOMON CONNECTS WITH IT!!
Persephone: NO WAIT HE DOESN’T! BETHANY MANAGES TO GET OUT OF IT AND–
Rich Russillo: THE REMEDY!!! THE CUTTER FINALLY CONNECTS THIS TIME FOR BETHANY BLUE AS SHE HAS THE COVER ON SOLOMON STANE!! THE REF GOES FOR THE COUNT!
Referee: OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: …………….
Persephone: SOLOMON KICKS OUT!!! THIS MATCH COULD HAVE STOPPED AT ANY MOMENT BUT THE WILL THESE TWO HAVE TO BE THE HARDCORE CHAMPION IS ANNOYING ME! ONE OF YOU JUST PLEASE STAY DOWN!!
Rich Russillo: Both Bethany and Solomon are down and out! They both have blood covering their faces, and the bruises and tears they have suffered in this match is evident!!!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! *CLAP CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP!*
Persephone: Both of them are rising to their feet now as they’re staring a hole at each other, as Solomon strikes with a fist to the skull!! Bethany fires right back with a forearm right to that bruised and teared up shoulder! They’re exchanging blows!!!
Rich Russillo: LEFTS FROM SOLOMON! RIGHTS FROM BETHANY! THIS IS A GAME OF TEETER TOTTER AS NOW BETHANY SLAPS SOLOMON RIGHT IN THE FACE!! SOLOMON GOES FOR ANOTHER PUNCH BUT BETHANY DODGES IT AND–
Persephone: BELL CLAP OF HER OWN! SHE STOLE A MOVE OFF SOLOMON’S PLAYBOOK AS THAT RINGS THE EARS OF SOLOMON!!! SOLOMON IS HOLDING TO THAT EAR THAT WAS ATTACKED BY BETHANY EARLIER IN THE MATCH!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GOES BEHIND SOLOMON AND HITS A CHOP BLOCK TO HIS KNEES AS THAT GETS HIM OFF HIS FEET!
Persephone: BETHANY GOES RIGHT BACK IN FRONT AND SOLOMON AND NAILS THE FISHERMAN NECK BREAKER!! I DON’T LIKE THIS FOR SOLOMON STANE AS WE MAY KNOW WHAT’S NEXT!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY TAKES OUT HER OWN CUSTOM GLOVE AS SHE’S LOOKING TO FOR SAY AHHH! SHE’S GOING TO MAKE SOLOMON TAP OR PASS OUT AS SHE IS TRYING TO APPLY THE SUBMISSION! IF SHE DOES THIS, I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT THIS MATCH IS OVER, AND WE’LL HAVE OURSELVES A NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION!!!!
( ……… )
( ……… )
( *STAB!* )
Persephone: OH GOD!!
Crowd: JAHBSUDJHBJDDFGTREDS
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON JUST STABBED BETHANY RIGHT IN THE EYE WITH A CROSS!!! THAT MUST HAVE BEEN WHAT WAS IN HIS POCKET EARLIER! SOLOMON MUST TAKEN OUT BEFORE BETHANY APPLIED THE RINGS OF SATURN AS DESPITE BEING IN THE PREDICAMENT HE WAS IN MANAGED TO STAB HER IN HER EYE SOCKET!
Persephone: BETHANY LETS GO OF HER HOLD AS SOLOMON STANE TAKES ADVANTAGE AS HE BRINGS BETHANY IN POSITION AND LIFTS HER UP AND—
Rich Russillo: SANITY’S SAKE!!! THE SPINNING CANADIAN RACK FACEBUSTER CONNECTS!!!! SOLOMON GOES FOR THE COVER!!! WILL THIS BE IT???
Referee: OOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTTWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Referee: TTTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: …………….
Referee: …………….
Referee: …………….
Persephone: KICK OUT! KICK OUT! BETHANY STILL KICKED OUT WHAT THE HELL!!! GO TO HELL BETHANY!!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON PULLED OUT THE MOVE THAT WON HIM THAT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!! BETHANY STILL KICKED OUT AS SOLOMON’S EYES HAVE WIDEN, HE CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Persephone: WE ALL THOUGHT THAT WAS IT! BETHANY WAS STABBED RIGHT INTO THE EYE FROM SOLOMON AND WAS NAILED WITH HIS FINISHING MANEUVER AS SOLOMON… LETS OUT A FURY ROAR!! HE’S BEYOND PISSED!!! HE’S LIKE A LION!!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON IS GRABBING HOLD OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! AND HE HAS HER SET FOR SOMETHING THAT MAY NOT USUALLY DO…
Persephone: HE’S GOING TO GO FOR IT!!! THE APOCALYPSE OF JOHN!!! THE BELLY TO BACK GTS!!! SOLOMON GOES FOR AND NAILS IT RIGHT ON BETHANY!!!
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( ……… )
Rich Russillo: NOO! IT DIDN’T CONNECT! BETHANY WITH WHATEVER SHE HAD LEFT MANAGED TO HOLD ON TO SOLOMON’S KNEE BEFORE HE COULD CONNECT WITH THE APOCALYPSE OF JOHN!
Persephone: BETHANY CONNECTS WITH A DRAGON SCREW! HOLDING ONTO THAT KNEE AND SHE DELIVERS IT TWISTING SOLOMON’S LEG AS SHE–
Rich Russillo: CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!! THE CURB STOMP CONNECTS!!! SOLOMON IS DOWN BUT BETHANY ISN’T DONE! HER LAST BURST SHE BRINGS SOLOMON RIGHT BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING WHERE THE ROCKS ARE AND—
Persephone: IS SHE GOING TO DO IT???
Rich Russillo: SHE IS!!!! ***THE FLATLINE!!!*** THE SUPLEX INTO A SIT DOWN PILEDRIVER CONNECTS RIGHT ONTO THE ROCKS!!!! BETHANY DRAPES HER ARM OVER SOLOMON’S CHEST!!! IS THIS OVER???
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOIOOO!
Referee: TTTTHHHRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: …………….
Referee: …………….
Referee: …………….
( DING! DING! DING! )
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. AND NEWWWWWW EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… DOCTOR BETHANY BLUE!!!
( “Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen begins to blast in the P.A System as Bethany slowly rolls off of Solomon Stane! Her face is still bloodied and bruised, but she manages to push herself on her knees as the referee hands her the EAW Hardcore Championship. Both knowing that the Hardcore Championship is hers and that she did this much damage to Solomon Stane, a smirk appears on the face of Bethany, as she slowly uses the ropes to find her way back up to her feet, and finally has her hand raised by the referee. )
Rich Russillo: What an unreal match that was, Dr. Bethany Blue and Solomon Stane fought over that Hardcore Championship, doing whatever they could to usher off violence against each other. Whether that be using an Otoscope, 2X4 full of nails, or even rocks, the violence was shown, the determination was shown not just from the winner, but the person who was unsuccessful. Solomon Stane gave it his all, and was a great Hardcore Champion but it wasn’t enough to take Bethany down.
Persephone: Well that’s probably one of the only good matches we’ll get, but it was fun watching people bleed while it lasted.
Rich Russillo: Anyways… Congratulations to Dr. Bethany Blue on becoming the new Hardcore Champion in what was an excellent violent affair for that title.
( Solomon Stane is seen outside the ring, being checked on by both ringside officials and Trixie Stane, who made her way from the back to check on her husband. The final shot sees a barely mobile Dr. Bethany Blue holding up her championship high into the air as the fans in attendance boo Bethany. After this final shot, the camera begins to fade out. )
(A commercial plays for Stouffer’s, featuring Adam Lucas and Bethany Blue.)
(The graphic for the final match of the night can be seen on the tron.)
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(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: The following contest… IS FOR THE EAW WORLDDDDD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Saint Pablo’ by Kanye West can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the crowd roars with the arrival of Cy Henderson. Cy takes a glance upon the audience tonight, not all too receptive to their reactions as he keeps his expression tame while looking ahead to the ring, ready for the immense World Heavyweight Championship match to come as he’s also well prepared for the battle while walking down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing the challenger! From New York City, New York, weighing in at 240 pounds… CYYYYYYY HENDERSON!!!
Stew-O: This match means absolutely everything to the way that Cy Henderson has been maneuvering since Pain for Pride. All of the willpower that he has incurred throughout his tenure since returning has all led to this moment, and he has made his own assurance to Joso that he walks away from Grand Rampage with gold over his own shoulder!
Flannery McCoy: Cy Henderson was able to win the Iron Survivor Challenge from Operation: Doomsday in order to be given this title opportunity, and to say these stakes have not felt higher than what we are about to witness tonight is a massive understatement. If Cy is truly willing to do whatever it takes, we are about to witness exactly that unfold!
(‘2024’ by Playboi Carti can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the audience immediately roars with adoration & applause. Joso emerges from the back with confidence oozing from his presence, the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist & well prepared as he gazes upon the ring ahead to the ring while walking down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing the champion! From Bronx, New York, weighing in at 206 pounds…. HE IS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… JOOOOOOOOOOOOOSOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: Joso has been able to surmount as much of the opposition as he could so far, but this is another immensely tough challenge ahead. He is about to enter this match against a man who will absolutely bring the champion to his very limits, but Joso will certainly tackle this pressure in full as he has throughout his reign as World Heavyweight Champion!
Jake Mercer: Of course, we can recount all of the defenses that Joso has gotten through so far. The Extreme Elimination Chamber, Hans Grayson & Impact, and most previously, Minerva. He continues to prove without a shadow of a doubt how he is representing this Dynasty as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, as he needs to get past this EAW Hall of Famer to keep the New Era headstrong!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: AND WE’RE OFF! The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line tonight right here on Grand Rampage as Iron Survivor Winner Cy Henderson looks to defeat the current champion, Joso! We have been anticipating collision course between both of these men to go underway for sometime, and now we have finally arrived at that point! There is no more time to be wasted, the World Heavyweight Champion & the EAW Hall of Famer are set to face off! Both men begin to circle the ring, perhaps looking to engage in a mediated effort as they both seem inclined in pursuing a collar and elbow tie-up—
Flannery McCoy: BUT CY JUST SMACKS JOSO ACROSS THE FACE! JUST LIKE THAT??? The expression on Joso’s face can immediately be seen as Cy is not too far at all from the ropes, leaning his upper body under the top rope as Joso is now looking to head straight toward him! But the referee is keeping Joso at bay here, as Cy is not in any position to be attacked due to his placement between the ropes! Cy gives Joso the most condescending grin he could possibly have with how he’s already getting into his head!
Jake Mercer: Cy seems to understand what’s gonna get Joso’s gears grinding with how he’s nearly got him angered in an instant, but now Joso is backing away with a grin on his own face! He nods to Cy as the challenger now steps back into the middle of the canvas, with the two pacing around the ring once more! Perhaps that was a momentary lapse of judgment that Joso found himself in before deciding to cool off and return back to the usual start for this match! Not that he shouldn’t have got back at Cy for that sudden smack, but they’re now back to the pace before both men look to move forward for the lock up!
Stew-O: But Joso DUCKS UNDER CY’S ATTEMPT FOR THE LOCK UP—AS CY TURNS AROUND INTO A FIERCE CHOP ACROSS HIS CHEST! AND ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER! Joso is applying the pressure with each chop that manages to get out into this match as Cy is being backed into the ropes! Joso continues to provide a chop with each second that passes, but now the referee is counting down on the champion! He better back himself away if he doesn’t want to cause a sudden disqualification, as it seems all of the offense here has a chance of backfiring!
Flannery McCoy: As Joso now backs himself away from Cy, raising his hands quickly while Cy is looking to emerge back from this place of vulnerability, as the referee also backs himself away from Joso—BUT JOSO WITH A LEAPING FOREARM ONTO THE TEMPLE OF CY HENDERSON!! No room is being given for Cy as he hasn’t been able to garner enough breathing area since Joso retaliated for the smack! Now Henderson’s back off into the corner after walking himself toward it with his hand clutching onto the rope! Joso sees an opportunity to maintain pressure as he rushes forward for ANOTHER LEAPING FOREARM!
Jake Mercer: BUT CY DUCKS UNDER AND FLIPS JOSO OVER HIMSELF & OUT OF THE RING—BUT JOSO HOLDS ON!!! Joso is able to hold onto the ropes as he flips over & lands right on his feet onto the apron! He can hold off from being taken out of the ring yet Cy is now looking to turn himself back around as he’s not looking to give the champion any room for himself either! Henderson looks to catch Joso with a SWING WHILE HE’S STILL ON THE APRON—
Stew-O: BUT JOSO DUCKS! AND FOLLOWS UP WITH AN ENZIGURI WHILE CLUTCHING ONTO THE ROPE THAT CATCHES CY ACROSS HIS TEMPLE!! The reflexes of the World Heavyweight Champion are remaining strong tonight as Cy is forced to stumble backward while clutching onto the side of his head! Joso sees another opportunity that has just opened up following the enziguri, looking to utilize this time that he’s been given to take Cy down while leaping onto the top rope & THEN DIVING TOWARD CY!
Flannery McCoy: AS A SPRINGBOARD BACK ELBOW TAKES CY HENDERSON DOWN! Joso utilizes all of that speed and agility to his advantage against the challenger as he’s taken Cy down, now looking for the cover from here!
Referee: ONEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOO—
Jake Mercer: NOT EVEN CLOSE! Cy kicks out from there as Joso is now sitting up, nodding to himself as he knows he’ll do much more to put the EAW Hall of Famer down! Joso brings himself back up, and Cy is looking stay in this match as he’s now slowly but surely returning to his feet, quickening the pace as he’s rising up with his hand grasping onto the ropes, but Joso with a well placed kick across his abdomen that causes Cy to back away against the ropes once more!
Stew-O: As Joso doesn’t refrain from sending another kick across the abdomen of Cy!!! Henderson has been unable to find his own ground as Joso has just been maintaining all of the control since this match began! The champion now grabs a hold of Cy’s wrist, looking to pull Cy directly toward himself & LOOK FOR A SWIFT ROUNDHOUSE KICK—
Flannery McCoy: BUT CY DUCKS UNDER THE ROUNDHOUSE AS HE RUSHES PAST JOSO! Joso’s wide-eyed as he’s swiftly turning himself backward to face Cy Henderson—BUT A SUDDEN SHOULDER TACKLE FROM CY IS ENOUGH TO SEND JOSO FALLING BACK ONTO THE CANVAS! Joso rolls himself backward and stumbles into the corner as Cy has been able to put Joso down, but not for long as he’s leaning against the corner! Cy doesn’t waste much time rushing forward AS HE’S AIMING TO KEEP JOSO AT BAY WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE INTO THE CORNER!
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO SENDS A SUDDEN SUPERKICK THAT KNOCKS THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF CY! Cy slumps down onto the mat as Joso now sees the vulnerable state that Cy has been left in yet again! The champion climbs himself upward onto the top turnbuckle, making the most out of his arial offense as he’s got more than enough in the tank here with this match! Cy is temporarily down as Joso has found himself some high ground, no slowing down from up there as HE LEAPS OFF FOR THE FROG SPLASH!
Stew-O: BUT CY SHOT UP & CAUGHT JOSO!! JOSO HAS BEEN CAUGHT!! Cy proceeds to hoist Joso over his shoulders before lifting him upward as his strength is showcased in full with Joso being lifted even higher than when he was just caught—BEFORE BEING BROUGHT DOWN WITH A MILITARY PRESS POWERSLAM! That’s more than enough to take Joso down and keep him down for the moment as Cy doesn’t stop himself from hooking the leg!! The cover is made!!
Referee: ONEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOO—
Flannery McCoy: NO! NOT CLOSE! JOSO KICKS OUT! Cy sits himself up as he knows this won’t be enough, but assessing exactly how much Joso will be willing to undergo is enough for him to see how a pin would go! Cy has made himself clear that there are absolutely no restraints with his approach tonight, as he’s now sitting Joso upward and following up on assuring that he can’t retaliate further as he sends a swift swing sprawling across Joso’s temple!!
Jake Mercer: Joso clutches onto his temple as Cy is now interested in allowing a pace that Joso can take advantage of, now dragging Joso upward and onto his own feet as he’s got a hold of his wrist! The champion is in trouble right now with Cy keeping him leveled from here, now yanking Joso forward with a hold of his arm as he PULLS HIM DIRECTLY INTO A URANAGE TO PUT HIM BACK DOWN—
Stew-O: BUT JOSO TURNS THE URANAGE INTO A SUDDEN ARM DRAG WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT! Joso reverses the maneuver just in time before being slammed down to allow for an arm drag that sends Cy Henderson across the ring, rolling around & back onto his feet as he’s halted his own momentum! But Cy can’t slow down or else Joso’s can return back to him, now rushing back toward the champion BUT JOSO’S ON THE HUNT AS WELL!
Flannery McCoy: AS A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT CAUSES CY TO STAGGER BACKWARDS & THROUGH THE ROPES!! HENDERSON COLLAPSES ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR AS A RESULT OF THE UPPERCUT!! Joso’s looking to will himself back up as Cy is trying to keep himself conscious in this match! Despite being spent sprawling through the ropes and sent onto the floor, he’s still far from being put down here! The champion has to be understanding this as he looks ahead!
Jake Mercer: ‘Cause while Cy Henderson is using that barricade to bring himself back up, Joso ain’t looking to give his opponent all of this time to recover! Joso gets himself up and doesn’t stop from rushing toward the ropes ahead before rebounding back AS CY’S JUST RISING HIS HEAD TO LOOK AHEAD TOWARD A JOSO DASHING THROUGH THE ROPES—
Stew-O: SUICIDE DIVE FROM JOSO CAUSES CY HENDERSON TO BE DRIVEN BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE BEHIND HIM!! Cy drops back down onto the floor entirely as Joso did take a bit of himself out with that maneuver, but his opponent is far worse for wear! Joso finds some ground for himself, as he gets back to a stance after using the apron to pull himself back up! Joso has found all of his footing while Cy is crawling toward the steps, but remaining in this prone position as he’s trying to get a hand over the steel steps!
Flannery McCoy: But look at him! Cy is incredibly disoriented & dazed after the suicide dive as Joso has got his sights set on him! He sees his opening here while Cy is unable to rise, his sights are set out on suppressing Cy much further than he already has.. NOW RUSHING TOWARD HENDERSON & NAILING A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE—
Jake Mercer: CY SIDE-STEPS & JOSO’S KNEE COLLIDES WITH THE UPPER STEEL STEPS!!! HIS KNEE NAILS THE STEPS AS HE IMMEDIATELY CLUTCHES HIS RIGHT KNEE! Joso immediately feels he may have tweaked his knee as now he’s shaking his head vigorously, slamming a fist down on the apron beside himself afterward! And you can see the look on Cy’s face briefly as he’s got a small grin on his face! He must’ve positioned himself right where he needed to be right there!!
Stew-O: DEJA VU FROM ROAD TO REDEMPTION WITH HOW CY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF A VERY SIMILAR SITUATION! Joso’s trying to shake off the pressure of the leg before this can ever get to a point where it all worsens from here—BUT CY WITH A SUDDEN DRAGON SCREW THAT TWISTS JOSO’S LEG AROUND VIOLENTLY!!! MY GOD!! Joso is immediately clutching onto knee as he twisted his knee with precision! Joso’s shaking his head repeatedly while the referee is looking to count down!
Flannery McCoy: But Cy rolls himself into the ring—before rolling back out! The referee is confused as Cy is now stepping himself outward, and he seems to have very peculiar intentions in mind for this all too crucial match tonight against the champion as he’s visibly hurting—what the??!?!?
(Cy proceeds to tear off the protective padding of the top of the barricade, leaving the roof of the barricade exposed as the referee can be directing an earful toward Cy Henderson soon afterward.)
Jake Mercer: HUH?!? Cy just tore off the padding of the brunt of the barricade!!! That’s one way of taking advantage of your environment as he’s now dragging Joso over toward the barricade, he’s not all too interested in relenting back as he’s now grabbing a hold of Joso while bending his right leg inward to expose the knee—AS HE HOISTS HIM UPWARD SOON AFTERWARD!
Stew-O: MY GOODNESS!!! CY DRIVES JOSO’S KNEE DOWN INTO THE EXPOSED BARRICADE!!! JOSO IMMEDIATELY CLUTCHES ONTO HIS KNEE AS THE REFEREE RUSHES HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING TO CHECK ON JOSO! HE’S KEEPING TO HIS KNEE AS THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO EVALUATE THE NEXT PRECAUTION TO TAKE FROM HERE!
Flannery McCoy: HOW IS THAT EVEN ALLOWED?!? JUST BECAUSE IT’S APART OF THE ENVIRONMENT DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD NEED TO DO THIS! Cy Henderson is willing to go toward any route possible to become World Heavyweight Champion, he’s making that very evident tonight with how he’s willing to seriously harm Joso!
(Cy puts his hand over the referee’s shoulder, as he turns the referee around and points toward the ring.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) Count away. He’s the champ’ for a reason, he can get himself back up.
(Cy steps away, and rolls himself into the ring as the referee shook his own head before heading toward the ring as well.)
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Jake Mercer: And now the referee is counting down from here! Cy directed the referee to proceed with his officiating and that’s exactly what he’s gonna get! But a count-out victory doesn’t amount of any championship victory for Cy Henderson at all! This is the last thing that he should be asking for here!
Stew-O: Cy knows exactly what he’s doing! This is about Joso’s pride!!! Joso is trying to pull himself upward, bad knee and all & still refusing to stay down as he knows losing in this fashion would do nothing for him if he allows Cy to get the better of him even in defeat! Joso’s able to bring himself back up but the struggle has amplified tenfold!
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
Referee: SIX!
Flannery McCoy: As the referee counts down, Cy is keeping his eye on Joso, kneeled down in the middle of the ring as he has been given all of the time in the world to recover for himself! Joso is shaking his head vigorously as he’s trying to find the willpower to keep himself steadfast in this match!
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) I told you exactly what I was gonna do tonight. If I have to end your career, I won’t hesitate!
Referee: SEVEN!
Referee: EIGHT!
Joso: (off-mic) *Shut your bitchass up already…*
Jake Mercer: JOSO IS ABLE TO ROLL HIMSELF BACK INTO THE RING! Joso is back in!!! Cy sports a slight nod as he rises back up to his feet while Joso is trying to keep himself in this match, using those ropes to drag himself upward as quickly as he can, but he has been slowed down by this knee that seems to be worsened for wear!!! Joso’s frustration can be visibly seen as he’s now looking ahead to Cy AND RUSHING FORWARD TO FIGHT HIS CURRENT PAIN—
Stew-O: ‘CYCLONE LARIAT’!!!!! CY JUST TURNED JOSO INSIDE OUT WITH A CYCLONE LARIAT AS NOW JOSO IS LAID OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!! Cy Henderson rushes down and onto Joso, hooks the better leg of Joso as he’s got his shoulders down on the mat! The referee slides to the count!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THRE—
Flannery McCoy: NO! NOT ENOUGH! JOSO IS ABLE TO SHOOT ARM OFF THE MAT!! But Cy is growing relentless as he’s now standing himself up with a hold of Joso’s leg, dragging him back toward the ropes as he proceeds to wrap his leg around the bottom rope! Joso is trying to reach toward Cy the best that he can—BUT A STOMP RIGHT DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE CAUSES JOSO TO YELL OUT IN AGONY!!
Jake Mercer: AS CY ISN’T LETTING UP! EACH STOMP IS BEING PLACED DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE WITH CONSIDERABLE INTENT AS THE REFEREE IS COUNTING DOWN!! Cy holds onto the ropes while stomping away, Joso’s knee suffering all of the force that’s being placed upon it as Cy eventually backs himself away from Joso! The World Heavyweight Champion clutches onto his knee while the referee scolds Cy, who keeps his hands up as Joso is trying to pull himself back up! Now he’s got to resort to one good leg!
Stew-O: AS CY COMES BACK WITH A BIG BOOT ACROSS HIS JAW!! JOSO IS FLOORED! The champion is backed against the ropes as Cy took advantage while Joso was left in a rough position there! Joso is trying to remain standing but it’s all through clutching onto those ropes as Cy is now grabbing a hold of Joso & pulling him directly toward himself here, using the momentum to easily hoist Joso over his shoulder & not wasting much time AS HE LOOKS FOR THE ‘PHANTOM DEATH’—
Flannery McCoy: JOSO TWISTS AROUND & INTO A SUDDEN TORNADO DDT THAT SPIKES CY’S SKULL INTO THE CANVAS! JOSO FINDS HIS WAY OUT OF THE OFFENSE AS CY IS DOWN!! But Cy’s not taking long to try and shake off the DDT, visibly dazed but not exactly out of it entirely as he’s looking to get himself back up before Joso can capitalize on the reversal that he just caused!
Jake Mercer: ‘CAUSE CY IS RUSHING TOWARD HIM WITH ANOTHER BOOT—BUT JOSO SIDESTEPS WITH A SLINGBLADE THAT TAKES CY HENDERSON BACK DOWN!!! JOSO EVADES DISASTER YET AGAIN! Cy is teetering as he’s clutching into the back of his head, trying all that he can to shake off this offense but it’s placing him through a struggle!! Joso smacks his own knee repeatedly to keep himself in this match before heading back over, pulling Cy in position as he’s GOT HIM IN POSITION—
Stew-O: ‘CRIMSON PEAK’ CONNECTS!!! JOSO GOT ALL OF THAT & TRIED HIS BEST TO NOT LET HIS KNEE HIT THE MAT IN THE PROCESS! Joso is now able to turn Cy back over and onto his shoulder as the referee is rushing to the pin! Joso is looking to retain the title!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THRE—
Flannery McCoy: CY WITH THE KICK OUT!! NOT OVER YET! THE MATCH CONTINUES! Joso nods to himself as he’s got some control here! He’s trying to ignore his own knee here as he’s standing himself up, but it’s not as easy as just letting it go! He’s attained a limp as he’s trying to keep Cy at bay, sending repeated forearms across the temple of Henderson while he’s in a kneeled position!
Jake Mercer: As Joso now has an opportunity to garner some ample momentum to keep on maintaining! Joso drags Cy over toward the middle of the ring, and he’s looking to drag Cy Henderson up & over his own shoulders from here! Fireman’s carry is been maintained despite the knee, a testament to Joso’s strength as he’s LOOKING FOR ‘RUNAWAY’—
Stew-O: CY SQUIRMS FREE & BEHIND JOSO—AS HE WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND HIM & LAUNCHES JOSO OFF WITH A SUDDEN GERMAN SUPLEX THAT SENDS THE CHAMPION ABSOLUTELY REELING!!! Joso is clutching the back of his neck as he rolled backward and onto his knees, staggered considerably while Cy is looking to bring himself back up after sending that emphatic suplex to cause Joso to crash—
Flannery McCoy: WHAT THE?!? POP-UP KNEE STRIKE ACROSS THE BACK OF CY’S HEAD!!! CY JUST GOT DROPPED INSTANTLY AS JOSO USED UP ALL OF HIS ENERGY TO SEND THE KNEE STRIKE WITH HIS LEFT KNEE! Cy’s daylights have been knocked out considerably as now Joso has ample time to recover into a position more favorable for himself, but he’s still clutching onto the back of his own neck after the German Suplex!
Jake Mercer: Consider that Joso is paying the price forward to Cy! Both men have been targeted similarly as Joso’s using the ropes to drag himself upward, while Cy’s slowly but surely on the rise up to a better spot as he’s motioning himself up into a proper stance.. BUT NOT BEFORE JOSO RUSHES TOWARD HIM FOR A CURB STOMP TO KEEP HIM DOWN—
Stew-O: BUT CY SIDE-STEPS AS JOSO STOMPS DOWN ONTO THE MAT, AS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED HIM TO FURTHER TWEAK HIS KNEE!! He clutches onto his knee while remaining stood in the middle of the ring as he’s turning him back around toward Cy Henderson—WHO RUSHES TOWARD JOSO WITH A SECOND ‘CYCLONE LARIAT’!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT JOSO HOISTS HIM OVER HIS OWN SHOULDERS & LANDS ‘RUNAWAY’!!! SITOUT SIDE POWERSLAM CONNECTS AS JOSO IS CLUTCHING ONTO CY’S LEG FOR THE COVER!! The referee slides to the count as this match could end right here!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEE—
Jake Mercer: IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH! CY REFUSES TO STAY DOWN!! JOSO SHAKES HIS OWN HEAD VIGOROUSLY AS HE SEES THAT THIS IS ALL AMPLIFYING FROM HERE! Joso crawls away from Cy, into the ropes as he pulls himself upward while Henderson is unable to recover more quickly!
Stew-O: As Joso is now dragging Cy back over before he can even think about getting himself back up!! The World Heavyweight Champion has got Cy right where he needs him once more! Bringing Henderson upward as he’s NOW LOOKING TO SEAL OFF THE END TO THIS TITLE MATCH!!!
Flannery McCoy: # ‘HEAVEN’S GATE’—
Jake Mercer: CY WITH A CLOBBERING FIST OVER THE KNEE OF JOSO BEFORE HE COULD HOOK HIM INTO PLACE ENTIRELY!!! JOSO YELLS OUT AS HE CLUTCHES ONTO HIS OWN KNEE FROM THERE! Cy staggers back while Joso is trying to find his balance again—BUT CY CATCHES HIM WITH A LARIAT THAT TURNS JOSO INSIDE OUT!!! JOSO IS LAID OUT!!!
Stew-O: AS CY IS NOT WASTING HIS TIME HERE!! HE’S DRAGGING JOSO BACK OVER & REFUSING TO GIVE HIM ANY ROOM TO MANEUVER AROUND FROM THIS POINT!! HENDERSON PROCEEDS TO HOIST JOSO UP & OVER HIS OWN SHOULDERS.. LOOKING FOR ‘RISING TIDE’!!!!
Flannery McCoy: JOSO’S ABLE TO SQUIRM FREE & BACK ONTO THE MAT IN A STANCE AS HE’S SWIFTLY SENDING A SPINNING HEEL KICK ACROSS CY’S SKULL!!!
Jake Mercer: CY DUCKS UNDER THE HEEL KICK & RUSHES PAST A TEETERING JOSO AS HE HAD TO STEP ONTO HIS BAD LEG TO HALT HIMSELF!! HE WINCES IN PAIN BEFORE TURNING BACK TOWARD CY—
Stew-O: ‘CALAMITYYYYYY’!!!! THE GORE CATCHES JOSO & SENDS HIM SPIRALLING BACK DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS!!! CY IS NOW RUSHING HIMSELF OVER TO JOSO, HOOKING THE LEGS AS THE REFEREE MAKES THIS COUNT!!! THIS IS IT!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: JOSO KICKS OUT!!!! THE SHOULDER IS UP!!!! CY IS SITTING UP AS THE FRUSTRATION MAY BEGIN SETTING IN FOR THE HALL OF FAMER TONIGHT!! JOSO PROVING HIS RESILIENCE IN THIS MATCH!!
Jake Mercer: BUT I WOULDN’T COUNT CY OUT AT ALL—‘CAUSE HE’S SWIFTLY GETTING JOSO’S ABLE LEG LOCKED AROUND HIS OWN BEFORE WRAPPING HIS ARMS AROUND HIS THROAT!!! IT’S THE ‘VOID LOCK’!!! CY’S LOOKING FOR THE VOID LOCK!!!
Stew-O: BUT JOSO’S GOT BARELY ENOUGH OF HIS SENSES TO SLIP HIS HANDS WITHIN CY’S GRASP! THE ADRENALINE IS KICKING IN AT AN ALL TIME HIGH AS JOSO’S VIGOROUSLY SHAKING HIS HEAD, TRYING TO PRY CY’S HANDS APART AS HENDERSON IS REFUSING TO LET GO ‘TILL IT’S APPLIED ENTIRELY!!!
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *Enough… We both know how this ends! You’ve done enough, Joso…*
(Joso grits his own teeth as he’s trying to keep Cy’s strength from overpowering him in this position of the ‘Void Lock’. But this became a tougher battle than he would’ve liked, as his own strength was fading.)
Joso: (off-mic) *No… NO! You’re not taking shit from me!!*
(Cy imposed a stronger grip around his throat as he shook his own head.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *Was never your choice, champ.’*
(Cy looks to tighten his grip much further, as Joso goes wide eyed.)
Joso: (off-mic) ***NO!!!!!***
Flannery McCoy: :damn: JOSO SENDS THE BACK OF HIS OWN HEAD SPRAWLING ACROSS CY’S FACE!!!! AND AGAIN!!! AND AGAIN!!!! **AND AGAIN!!!** INTO CY’S NOSE AS CY HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO LET GO AND BACK AWAY!!! CY’S NOSE IS BLEEDING PROFUSELY AS JOSO HAD TO DELVE DEEP INTO ALL OF HIS DESPERATION TO PREVENT CY FROM TAKING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
Jake Mercer: CY’S CLUTCHING ONTO HIS OWN NOSE AS JOSO’S FINDING HIS FOOTING AGAIN!!! HE GLARES TOWARD CY WHILE HE’S WIDE EYED AFTER SEEING JOSO CRASH HIS OWN CRANIUM INTO HIS NOSE REPEATEDLY TO FREE HIMSELF!! AND HERE’S JOSO—
Stew-O: YANKS CY DOWN ONTO THE MAT & INTO ‘FOR HONOR’!!! HENDERSON IS SQUIRMING BUT JOSO IS ENSURING THE SUBMISSION IS APPLIED IN FULL!! THE DESPERATION IS SEEPING THROUGH JOSO’S EXPRESSION AS HE’S SHAKING HIS HEAD REPEATEDLY, YELLING FOR CY TO TAP WHILE THE CHALLENGER IS STRUGGLING!!!
Flannery McCoy: CY’S GETTING WEAKER!! JOSO IS HOLDING OUT AS HE’S GOT AS STRONG OF A GRIP AS POSSIBLE ON THIS ‘FOR HONOR’!! HENDERSON’S CONSCIOUSNESS IS FADING AS JOSO MAY BE MERE MOMENTS FROM CLOSING OUT THIS MATCH WELL ON HIS OWN!!!
Jake Mercer: AS CY’S EYES ARE CLOSING SHUT!!!! THE REFEREE MAY BE READY TO CALL THIS MATCH—
Stew-O: CY TAKES HOLD OF JOSO’S RIGHT LEG & JAMS ELBOWS INTO HIS KNEE REPEATEDLY!!! OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!! JOSO IS GROANING OUT IN PAIN AS HE CAN’T MAINTAIN THE SUBMISSION ANY LONGER!!!! JOSO HAS TO LET GO!!! CY FREES HIMSELF BY TARGETING THE WORSENED KNEE OF THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! JOSO ALMOST HAD CY HENDERSON BEAT BUT IT DIDN’T PAN OUT HIS WAY!!
Flannery McCoy: AS JOSO’S LOOKING TO RISE BACK UP TO HIS FEET, CY’S GOT JOSO SCOUTED AS HE’S NOW BACK UP TO WHERE HE NEEDS TO BE! JOSO IS LIMPING CONSIDERABLY BUT HE PULLS HIMSELF UP WITH THE ROPES BEFORE TURNING BACK TO CY—
Jake Mercer: # A SECOND ‘CALAMITY’!!!!!
(…)
Stew-O: # JOSO SIDESTEPS—
Flannery McCoy: # AND THE REFREE IS CAUGHT BY CALAMITY!!!
(Cy Henderson is wide-eyed as he understands that he has just put down the referee, who now remains down on the canvas.)
Jake Mercer: MAN DOWN! MAN DOWN! THE REFEREE IS DOWN AND OUT!!! I REPEAT! THE REFEREE IS DOWN!!!
Stew-O: CY JUST TOOK OUT THE REFEREE AFTER JOSO WAS ABLE TO EVADE THE SECOND GORE!! HENDERSON IS BRINGING HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET—
Flannery McCoy: ***TILL JOSO CATCHES CY WITH ‘GRATEFUL DEATH’!!!*** ‘GRATEFUL DEATH’ CONNECTS!!!! CY HAS BEEN DROPPED BUT JOSO’S IMMENSE RUSH TO PUT CY DOWN COSTS HIM AS THE KNEE LIFT MAKES HIM LOSE BALANCE!!
Jake Mercer: AND NOW JOSO IS CRAWLING! HE’S MAKING THE CRAWL TOWARD CY HENDERSON!!! HE CAN STILL MAKE THE PIN!!!
Stew-O: BUT CY IS ABLE TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING!! HE DROPS TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR AS JOSO IS NOW SLAMMING THE MAT IN FRUSTRATION!!
Flannery McCoy: Yet Joso is refusing to slow down!!! He adjusts the knee pad around his right knee as he’s trying to get this match moving at a quickened pace that would best benefit himself! He’s leaving the ring, sliding off the apron and to the ringside floor!
Jake Mercer: Cy hasn’t made much movements ever since rolling out from a maneuver that could’ve ended the match!! Joso now walks himself over, trying to drag Cy upward—
( # POW! )
Jake Mercer: WHAT THE HELL?!?! CY JUST BLASTED THE BRASS KNUCKLES ACROSS JOSO’S JAW!!! JOSO IS DOWN!!! HE’S ABSOLUTELY LAID OUT HERE!!!!
Stew-O: CY SAW HIS OPPORTUNITY AND TOOK IT!!! HE JUST KNOCKED JOSO OUT!!
Flannery McCoy: Wait… why is he looking toward the ringside floor?!?? He already has Joso down & out!!! What could he possibly be thinking?!?!
(Cy proceeds to tear the padding away from the ringside floor, as the cold concrete has now been exposed with the audience portraying horrific expressions on their faces.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) Even if it means ending your career, Joso… *I meant every word.*
Jake Mercer: CY’S DRAGGING JOSO BACK OVER TO THE CONCRETE THAT’S JUST BEEN EXPOSED!!! JOSO HASN’T MOVED SINCE BEING CLOCKED ACROSS THE JAW!!! THAT SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO DO IT!
Stew-O: BUT CY KNOWS IT WON’T BE!! HE KNOWS JOSO’S RESILIENCE & BELIEVES THESE ARE THE DEPTHS HE HAS TO DELVE INTO!! BUT NOW HENDERSON IS HOISTING CY OVER HIS SHOULDERS!!! DON’T DO IT!!!
Flannery McCoy: CY’S GONNA KILL JOSO AT THIS RATE!! THAT’S CONCRETE HE’S LOOKING SPIKE THE CHAMPION THROUGH—AND HE’S DOING IT!!!!
Jake Mercer: # ‘RISING TIDE’ ONTO THE CONCRETE!!!!
(…)
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Stew-O: # JOSO SQUIRMS FREE & A BACK BODY DROP SENDS CY ONTO THE CONCRETE!!!!
Flannery McCoy: OH MY GOD!!!! JOSO JUST SAVED HIMSELF AS BACK FIRST ONTO THE CONCRETE GOES CY!! THE ADRENALINE IS ABSOLUTELY IN WAVES AS JOSO’S WIDE EYED WITH A BLOODY MOUTH!!!
Jake Mercer: JOSO ROLLS CY BACK INTO THE RING!! HENDERSON’S UNABLE TO MOVE AS JOSO IS NOW DRAGGING HIM OVER, A HAND OVER HIS OWN JAW BEFORE PLACING HIM IN POSITION!!
Joso: (off-mic) *LIGHTS OUT, CYCLONE.*
Stew-O: # ‘HEAVEN’S GAAAAAAAAAAATE’!!!!!! CY IS DROPPED AS JOSO DRAPES HIS ARM OVER HENDERSON TO RETAIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(Joso remains draped over Cy, as the referee is able to come to his senses—although his movements are much slower, he is able to proceed with counting away.)
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Flannery McCoy: WHAT??!?!?!?!??!?
Jake Mercer: BUT CY DIDN’T EVEN SHOOT ANY SHOULDERS UP!!!
Stew-O: ‘CAUSE HIS FOOT IS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!!! JOSO’S EXHAUSTION NECESSITATED PINNING CY IMMEDIATELY & CY TOOK ADVANTAGE!!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT JOSO SPITS BLOOD OUT AS HE’S SHAKING HIS OWN HEAD! HE GRABS A CLUMP OF CY’S HAIR & DRAGS HIM UPWARD! HE’S NOT ALLOWING THIS TO SUBSIDE!! JOSO TAKES HOLD OF THE CHALLENGER, AND THE VERY SAME WAY—HE’S READY TO KEEP CY DOWN ONCE & FOR ALL!!!
Jake Mercer: AS CY HASN’T MOVED!!!!!
Stew-O: ***’KING’S CROWN’ SEALS THE DEAL!!!!***
Flannery McCoy: **CY STOMPS INTO JOSO’S BAD KNEE WHILE JOSO TRIED TO LIFT HIM UP!!!!** JOSO IMMEDIATELY LETS GO & YELLS OUT IN PAIN!!! HE’S UNABLE TO MOVE—
Jake Mercer: # AS CY YANKS JOSO ONTO HIS SHOULDERS & NAILS ‘RISING TIDE’!!!! BURNING HAMMER SPIKES JOSO INTO THE CANVAS!!!!
Stew-O: BUT NO PIN FROM CY!!! HE SEES THE DEBILITATING STATE OF THE REFEREE & INVOKES POUNCING BACK ONTO JOSO—AS HE APPLIES THE **’VOID LOCK’** ONCE MORE!!!! VOID LOCK!!! JOSO IS UNABLE TO SINK HIS HANDS BENEATH CY’S ARMS AS CY HAS GOT THE VOID LOCK FULLY APPLIED!!!!
Flannery McCoy: AFTER ALL OF THE EFFORTS FROM BOTH MEN!!! JOSO IS STILL FIGHTING!! HE’S TRAPPED YET REFUSING TO GIVE HIMSELF UP!!!
Jake Mercer: IT’S ALL HE CAN DO!!! JOSO HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FIGHTER! BUT CY’S STRENGTH & INTELLIGENCE HAS BROUGHT HIM TO THIS VERY MOMENT!!!
(The World Heavyweight Champion has his hands grasping over Cy’s arms, but Cy refuses to loosen this grip as the blood can be seen pouring out from Joso’s mouth. The welts can be seen across the back of Cy, yet he fights through his own pain as he grits his teeth while entrapping Joso in a grueling submission.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *Let go, Joso….*
(Joso is fighting, and fighting, and fighting…)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *It’s dawning on you now…*
(Joso’s face turns extremely blue, as his grasp over his arms grows weaker.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *Now give yourself this one favor…*
(Cy proceeds to wrap his entire arm around Joso’s throat, as the choke exceeds any thought of escape.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) *Let. Go.*
(The commentary team waited with bated breath, as the referee is weary enough to set his eyes on the submission, and more importantly, the expression of the World Heavyweight Champion…)
Flannery McCoy: IS HE GONE?!!?!? IS IT OVER??!??
Jake Mercer: THE REFEREE IS LOOKING TO GRAB JOSO’S ARM!!! THE VICE GRIP OF THE ‘VOID LOCK’ HAS BEEN AGONIZINGLY LONG!!!
(The referee checks for movement…)
Jake Mercer: CY HENDERSON….
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(As there is none to be seen.)
Stew-O: **IS YOUR NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!**
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. AND NEWWWWWWWWWWWWW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… CYYYYYYYYY HENDERSONNNNN!!!!
(‘Saint Pablo’ can be heard emanating throughout the speakers as Cy lets go of Joso, who remains laid out on the canvas with personnel beginning to rush out. Cy finds the strength to pull himself up to a stance using the ropes, as a more capable official enters the ring with the World Heavyweight Championship. The title is handed off to Cy, as he gazed upon the gold with immense vindication etched across his face.)
Flannery McCoy: Joso fought hard, extremely hard for this entire World Heavyweight Championship reign as he gave it absolutely everything that he could possibly deliver upon. He defended the gold in some of the most battle tested title matches that have ever been seen all season, there is no undermining the work that he did to get to this level of competition & provide an incredible effort.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, there’s no way that you can’t give props to the now former World Heavyweight Champion for all the work he’s put in. But tonight, the grind truly caught up to him as despite how resilient & battle tested Joso has become—Cy kept taking that crucial step ahead to garner this moment. The results are showing for themselves right before our eyes.
Stew-O: Joso has absolutely nothing to hold his head down in negativity for, he fought with all of his heart against a man willing to do absolutely anything to become World Champion, but ultimately would not be enough here. Thank you for joining us tonight on night one of Grand Rampage, & congratulations to the new World Heavyweight Champion, EAW Hall of Famer, Cy Henderson…
(Cy Henderson kept his eyes glued onto the newly won championship until he gave a glance toward Joso, who leaned beside the ropes in a seated position, his mouth incredibly bloodied as he had an expression of disappointment in the loss tonight. However, Cy allows Joso the brevity of being given a nod, before he hoists the World Heavyweight Championship high to the loud reactions of the audience, as Grand Rampage fades from there.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
DAY 2
(EAW Intro Plays)
As the camera pans over Liverpool, we see the same Narrator, a familiar face standing in front of the Everton Stadium.)
Narrator: Night One is in the books, and now we go to Night two. But what did we witness as the road into Pain For Pride begins NOW! The triumphs, torments. The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat.
(The footage begins with Chris Elite holding up the Interwire Championship as the crowd looks on stunned, a disappointed Holly Arrow looks on while the former Champion Jay Jerry Johnson recovers. It then switches to Effy McAvoy laughing with Ahren Fournier in her corner as she grips the New Breed Championship, just as Cosmo Goldworthy is looking on in pain. Finally, the last shows Brian Daniels with his arms raised while Hans Grayson struggles to get up.)
Narrator: Different Championships changed, and it sent the divisions on a spin, while others couldn’t pull them away, almost cementing their road to Spain.
(Silas Mason raises the hand of Brianna Hill with the Specialist Championship as Candice Blair tends to a bleeding Selina Reyes. It then shows the British Invasion, Pandora on her knees begging Jon Kelton for forgiveness while Halsey Neel stands behind her holding up both Championships proud as Bronson Daniels looks on. The last one shows Dr. Bethany Blue is covered in blood holding the Hardcore Championship with a sinister smile as Solomon Stane trembles in bloody anger)
Narrator: Legends are made…. And legends are reborn.
(Michael Machina roaring with the EAW World Championship in his arms, all while Daryl Kinkade holds his ribs, angered at the loss in his home country. Cy Henderson stands with the World Heavyweight Championship over an unconscious Joso.)
Narrator: But now, we embark on Night two. Where Opportunities are on the line, Championships are to be one, and feuds will be settled.
(Methuselah and KASAI stare at one another before battle. Auburn Ware holds up her Opportunity as Grace De Lucas throws a hissy fit wanting it. Xander Payne stands with his family as Limmy Monaghan points the pistol gesture and pulls the trigger.)
Narrator: And some of those will be as simple to paving the road right for Pain For Pride!
(Milli Banks and Veena Adams stand together while Silas Mason is flanked by his members in Harper Lee and Ronan Malosi. Drake Armstrong stands with his crown and scepter in hand demanding for Minerva to kneel as she scoffs and resists. Finally, Donovan Duke shows the Answers World Championship with Silas behind him as SOSA Henderson walks down to the ring with a purpose.)
Narrator: And in the end, it is culminated into the hardest match to ever compete in, the 30 person over the top rope Grand Rampage. Who will stamp their ticket to the Main Event at Pain For Pride?
(The footage has all the participants advertised for the Grand Rampage including names like Drake King, Adam Lucas, TLA, Cody Maverick, Jake Smith, Miku Sakai, Rex McAllister, Raven Roberts, Daniella Atlas, BRAE, Ryan Joseph Wilson, Candice Blair, Damien Kutcher, Akari Kiyoko, Bridget Bridget, Sorn, Roberto De la Rosa, Chiyo Gedo, Octavia, Nikki Kimura, Shio Corin, Kirk Redwood, Saori Aizen, Mia Santoro, Kai Rabeaux and Corey Hale.)
Narrator: And with that, I welcome you to NIGHT TWO of the 2025 EAW GRAND RAMPAGE!!!
(The scene slowly fades from the stadium.)
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???: AND NOW RED BULL ENERGY DRINKS AND STAKE PRESENT THE 2025 EAW GRAND RAMPAGE NIGHT TWO!!!!!
(The camera pans over the Everton Stadium in Liverpool, England. “Cry For me” by The Weeknd plays throughout the sold out stadium as the crowd is on their feet. The fire works go off ands the massive British Crowd is chanting, singing, and ready for the action to happen. It then transitions to the commentary booth where we see the Voltage announce team of Rich Russillo, and Persephone.)
Rich Russillo: WELCOME BACK LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND AND TO ALL OF OUR FANS AROUND THEW WORLD AND BACK AT HOME! THIS S EAW’S GRAND RAMPAGE NIGHT TWO AND THE ROAD TO PAIN FOR PRIDE CONTINUS HERE TONIGHT! I AM RICH RUSSILLO AND ACCOMPANIED BY MY COLLEAGUE PERSEPHONE! WE REPRESENT VOLTAGE! WE ARE ALSO JOINED BY STEW-O, JAKE MERCER AND FLANNERY MCCOY FROM DYNASTY! AND DEADPREZ, EVE, AND GAVIN KIRKLAND FROM SHOWDOWN! AND WHAT A NIGHT WE HAD FOR YOU ON NIGHT ONE, WITH IT ALL CULMINATING IN NIGHT TWO WITH THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH! 30 WRESTLERS TO SEE WHO MAIN EVENTS PAIN FOR PRIDE!
Persephone: NIGHT ONE WAS BLOODY! IT WAS AMAZING AND BORING AT THE SAME TIME, BUT TONIGHT WE HAVE SOME BAD BLOOD, CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE LINE AND THE GRAND RAMPAGE! SO, LET’S NOT WASTE ANY TIME AND GO TO THE RING FOR THE FIRST MATCH! TAKE IT AWAY BELLA BRAXTON! WAIT – WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
(OOC NOTE: The author of the following match is currently taking a creative writing class on Wednesday nights and wrote this in a very unconventional way because she felt fancy. Just sit back and follow the story.)
(The scene faded into ringside.)
[ SCREEN BAR – REAL TIME ]
(The very vocal, very loud English crowd had been silenced. Unable to help himself, the referee looked up and out into the crowd. Should he start to count? Or should he just call the match off?)
Rich Russillo: How did we get here?
(That was the million dollar question. KASAI was laid out, about three feet from Methuselah, in a pool of her own blood. Her last stand, so to speak, had taken everything that was left inside of her body. She didn’t have a clue as to whether or not she had put the Chairman down for good, or if there was anything left of herself for that matter. She didn’t know where she was, who she was, or what was to become of her.)
(As for Methuselah, his body was curled into the fetal position, shaking and smoldering. For the second straight Marquee Live Event he had been doused with liquid and electrocuted. Paralyzed, heart racing, and chest constricting, the EAW legend felt that he was possibly having a heart attack. For decades, he had tortured his body for the sheer love of competition, and had visions of dying inside the ring. Perhaps tonight would be the night.)
Persephone: Huh. I used to pray for times like these, but now that it’s happening, I don’t know what to say…
(Let’s roll back the clock and see what led to this, shall we?)
[ SCREEN BAR – 27 MINUTES AGO, give or take ]
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
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(The crowd inside of Everton Stadium shot to life as the match graphic for KASAI versus Methuselah flashed on the screen. The confrontations between these two had turned into the feud you never knew you needed, and the culmination of it had a big fight feel so to speak. The first competitor to walk down the aisle was KASAI, and when ‘The End’ by Lil Uzi Vert [ft. BABYMETAL] blasted across the PA System, the crowd shot to its collective feet.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM AMANI, KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN… WEIGHING IN AT 145 POUNDS… SHE IS ‘THE IMMORTAL SLAYER’… KASAI!
(The crowd watching the Marquee Live Event stream could practically hear Persephone roll her eyes at KASAI’s introduction.)
Persephone: If she were really ‘tHe ImMoRtAl SlAyEr’, then why the fuck is Methuselah still wrestling? KASAI literally had one job at Shock Value and not so surprisingly, she failed! He’s still alive and I hate it!
(As Rich replied to Persephone, KASAI stepped onto the stage. Her ring gear glittered under the bright stadium lights, but it was her eyes that the camera focused on. There wasn’t a hint of trepidation in them; not one sign of fear. This was a career-defining moment for her, and the former Specialists Champion was taking it seriously. For Elitists like her, there was no bigger match than one against Methuselah. His legacy went without saying. KASAI knew that even if Methuselah never won another title, or hit another milestone, he would still go down in history as the greatest of all time.)
(KASAI was humble enough to acknowledge that she still had a ways to go before her name could be mentioned in similar conversations, which is why she was treating this match, on this Grand Rampage stage, as her biggest to date. To win tonight, she would elevate herself. She would put her name firmly into every conversation that centered around the Universal Women’s Championship. There would be no denying that she was deserving of a shot, and that is what KASAI wanted.)
(She wanted to be a world champion.)
(KASAI stepped into the ring and closed her eyes. She cleared her head. She removed her decorative jacket and cracked her neck. Only when her music faded out, did she open her eyes. Then, like everyone else, she turned to the stage.)
(‘Praise Gawd’ by Kanye West started to play and despite the polarizing personality and questionable morals of the legend himself, the crowd started to cheer. Methuselah was at the point in his career that every match was a spectacle and people were grateful for that. They wanted to see him compete; they NEEDED to see him wrestle.)
(But tonight… there wasn’t going to be any wrestling.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT… FROM THE ETHER… WEIGHING IN AT 17 STONE… HE IS ‘THE DEMIURGE’… METHUSELAH!!!!
Rich Russillo: Why does he have a microphone???
Persephone: Better question. Why the fuck is he wearing dad jeans?!
(Methuselah was dressed in jeans and an ‘OVER FOR THOU’ t-shirt, which certainly had people scratching their heads. He looked as if he were walking down to the ring for a street fight, but the match had not been billed as that. He looked so unserious at the moment, throwing up the horns for the crowd and smiling like KASAI didn’t try to legitimately kill him back at Shock Value. A few seconds later, Methuselah stepped into the ring, took a minute to look around at the crowd, and then held his hand up.)
Methuselah: SILENCE!
(His voice was commanding and his theme music stopped. The audience clammed up and Methuselah was pleased with that. KASAI had her hands on her hips now, and her focused look had changed ever so slightly. She looked weary and unsure of what was about to happen.)
Methuselah: I know, I know. All of you are confused so allow me to explain. In the grand scheme of things, facing you means absolutely nothing to me, KASAI. It does not elevate me, nor does it have any bearing on what I will do heading into Pain for Pride, or even for the rest of my days here inside this very ring. But you, on the other hand, stand to gain everything for even standing toe-to-toe with me.
(KASAI did not dispute that. She couldn’t. To do so, she would be lying and everyone would know it.)
Methuselah: As the Chairman of this company, it is my job to make sure new stars are made and since you are determined to make your name off of mine, I am going to give you that chance.
(A smirk spread across Methuselah’s face.)
Methuselah: Are you in the mood to take a chance?
(KASAI hesitated. Methuselah liked to play games and she most certainly didn’t trust him. But they were at Grand Rampage, and truthfully, she had nothing to lose. Not even the diehard KASAI fans thought she would win this match, so why not see what he was going to offer.)
(A few more seconds passed, but then KASAI nodded.)
Methuselah: I’m going to call for the bell and as soon as it rings, you have a free shot. Hit your finisher. Put me down. Make it count and change the trajectory of your career immediately. Send a statement to everyone watching in the back that you are the real deal and that you are indeed ‘The Demiurge’s’ slayer.
Persephone: Bro, what? Is he fucking for real??
Rich Russillo: :krabs: I… well? Honestly, Seph. I don’t fucking know.
(The crowd was puzzled, but KASAI shrugged. She had already agreed to play this game with Methuselah and the referee went to call for the bell.)
Methuselah: But wait…
Persephone: (groaning) Of course.
Methuselah: Should you fail on your free attempt to put me down, all bets are off. The rules are gone. I will beat the holy living hell out of you, and you will regret ever stepping foot in front of me. Do I make myself clear?
(Unable to help it, KASAI let the smile spread across her face. Whatever happened, happened, and she had to make peace with that. After all, she started all of this, Methuselah was giving her a chance to end it, and she had no other choice but to go for it.)
(She snatched the microphone from Methuselah, much to his surprise.)
KASAI: Crystal. RING THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(No one dared to breathe, and how could they? The ringing of the bell made the match official and Methuselah had offered KASAI an easy way out of it. She had defied him, and taken his challenge instead, and the look on Methuselah’s face did not give away his emotions.)
Persephone: This motherfucker just turned his back…
(KASAI narrowed her eyes. She wasn’t sure what game she had willingly agreed to play but she had no other choice but to take her shot. She tossed the microphone out of the ring and it hit the ground with a clatter.)
Rich Russillo: KASAI GOES DOWN LOW!
Persephone: SHE OPTS AGAINST A FINISHER AND JUST KICKED THE OLD MAN RIGHT IN HIS WRINKLED BALL SACK!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH TOLD KASAI TO MAKE IT COUNT AND TURNED HIS BACK, AND NOW SHE’S GOING FOR THE KILL!!! ‘URAI’S CURSE’! THE SKULL KICK CONNECTS WITH THE BACK OF METHUSELAH’S HEAD AND HE FALLS ON HIS FACE!!
Persephone: KASAI KICKS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND COVERS HIM!! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS SHIT IS ACTUALLY GOING TO WORK OUT FOR HER!!!
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
(Methuselah kicked out and KASAI sat back. Her face remained stoic but her eyes flashed with annoyance. She raked her hand through her multi-colored hair and watched as Methuselah slowly got to his feet. The tension inside the stadium was obvious to everyone, but it was even more thick inside the ring. When Methuselah motioned for KASAI to stand up, her instinct was to defy him. She felt angry for agreeing to play by his rules as it was, especially since it had just blown up in her face.)
Methuselah: (off-mic) What did you think was going to happen, urchin? I came prepared for this.
(Before KASAI could reply, Methuselah knocked her back with a boot to the skull. In a flash, he was down on the mat and slamming his fists into her face. KASAI went to cover up, but it didn’t make a difference. Methuselah snatched both of her wrists and pinned them down, and he wrapped his hand around her throat. He hauled KASAI to her feet and tossed her into the corner of the ring.)
(KASAI hit with such force that she wasn’t able to stifle her groan. She hooked her arms on the ropes to keep from dropping to her knees, and jerked her head up to stare down her opponent. The smirk that was etched on Methuselah’s face infuriated KASAI but as she pushed herself out of the corner, Methuselah sped forward and nearly snapped her neck in half with a brutal clothesline.)
(Methuselah’s smirk turned to an outright sneer and he dragged KASAI to the middle of the ring. He brutally stomped on the back of her head and jerked her head up by the hair. He glared at her and slammed her face into the mat, then went on to repeat that nine more times. The tenth time that KASAI’s face crashed into the mat, Methuselah maintained control of her hair and ground her face into it. When he ripped her off the mat, KASAI’s trademark face paint was left in her wake. Methuselah back-handed her not once, not twice, but three times before carelessly tossing her outside the ring.)
(When KASAI hit the ground, it dawned on her what Methuselah said before any of this started to happen. If she failed to pin him with her one free shot, then the rules would go out the window and anything would go. KASAI knew she could use that to her advantage as well. She was no shrinking violet or docile Elitist. KASAI was a warrior and she was smart; she could turn any situation into an advantage for her.)
(She reached under the ring and felt around, knowing she didn’t have a lot of time. The noise from the crowd let her know that Methuselah was out of the ring and he was stalking her. It pissed KASAI off to know that this man thought he could toy with her, because she had made it abundantly clear she did not fear him. He had no right to think he could treat her like a glorified enhancement talent and at that moment, when her hand landed on what felt like a lead pipe, her trademark laugh escaped from her.)
(Methuselah, who had reached KASAI and was in the process of taking hold of her hair again, stopped. He didn’t understand what she could possibly be laughing at right now, unless it was some sort of fucked up trauma response to the situation she now found herself in.)
(That brief hesitation cost him.)
Rich Russillo: KASAI JUST STRUCK METHUSELAH IN THE FOREHEAD WITH A LEAD PIPE! HE DID SAY ANYTHING GOES! IT LOOKS LIKE KASAI IS READY FOR THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE BECAUSE SHE JUST HIT HIM ACROSS THE BACK!
Persephone: KASAI IS BACK ON HER FEET AND GOING HAM WITH THAT PIPE! YAAAAS GIRL! HIT HIM IN EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS LIVER SPOTS!
(There was no hesitation on KASAI’s part; there couldn’t be. This was the first opening she’d had since the start of the match, and she was going to make good on it. She slammed the leadpipe across Methuselah’s back once again before bashing the weapon into the back of his skull. He hit his knees at that point, and she brought it down across the top of his head. Methuselah fell to the side, and KASAI violently kicked him in the ribs. Her frustration had started to morph into full-fledged anger, and rightfully so.)
(A person could only take being mocked and ridiculed for so long before it reached a crescendo.)
Rich Russillo: KASAI IS FOCUSING ON THE RIB CAGE NOW AND SHE HAS SNAPPED! METHUSELAH IS TRYING TO GRAB THE RING SKIRT BUT KASAI KICKS HIS HANDS AWAY! THE PIPE IS BROUGHT DOWN ON HIS HANDS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, AND I THINK KASAI IS LOOKING TO BREAK HIS FINGERS!
Persephone: GOOD! I’M SO FUCKING SICK OF SEEING THIS SENILE OLD MAN! FUCK HIM UP, KASAI! SHOVE THAT PIPE RIGHT UP HIS ASS!
Rich Russillo: KASAI IS DOWN BESIDE METHUSELAH NOW AND SHE PULLS HIM INTO A MODIFIED CROSSFACE! THE PIPE IS PLACED FIRMLY ACROSS METHUSELAH’S FACE, THAT IS CONTORTED IN PAIN! IF HE HAD ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE ENERGY HE WAS GOING TO GET FROM KASAI TONIGHT, THIS ABSOLUTE ONSLAUGHT HE JUST HAD TO ENDURE SHOULD PUT THOSE QUESTIONS TO BED!
Persephone: I wish he would fucking tap out already so we can be done and move on. Not that I really give a fuck about the Grand Rampage but at least it doesn’t featuring anyone from the nursing home.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think a submission is going to count if it’s not in the ring, Seph.
Persephone: And why not? The old literally said anything goes.
(Methuselah had said that, but no one watching thought he would tap out, not this early. Besides, KASAI knew that as well, which is why she released the submission hold. Her hand wrapped in Methuselah’s hair as she stood up, and she dragged him towards the ring-steps. Methuselah attempted to stop her, but KASAI drove her foot right into his face. She deposited him at the base of the stairs and quickly pulled them apart. The audience watched with morbid curiosity as she placed Methuselah’s head between the steps.)
(KASAI paused for a moment, to make sure that Methuselah did not move, and her hands gripped the lead pipe. There was nothing she wouldn’t do to win this match and prove that she was a future world champion who belonged in the upper echelon of EAW. Satisfied that he was subdued, at least for the moment, KASAI turned away from him and broke into a sprint. The crowd rallied behind her as she flew around the ring and launched herself into a dropkick, slamming Methuselah’s head between the two pieces of steel-ring steps.)
???: (off-mic) Nice try.
Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK??? HOW DID HE… BRO WHAT???
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH MOVED AND HE IS STANDING ABOVE KASAI! I DIDN’T SEE HIM MOVE AND KASAI IS IN DISBELIEF! SHE SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET AND SWINGS THE LEAD PIPE BUT METHUSELAH KICKS IT OUT OF HER HANDS! KASAI BATTERS HIM WITH FOREARMS BUT METHUSELAH WRAPS HIS HAND AROUND HER THROAT AND THROWS HER AGAINST THE GUARDRAIL!
Persephone: KASAI PUSHES OFF BUT METHUSELAH HITS HER WITH A BIG BOOT! HE STORMS OVER TO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA AND THROWS BELLA BRAXTON OUT OF HER CHAIR! HE RUNS TOWARDS KASAI BUT SHE’S ABLE TO MOVE AND THE CHAIR HITS THE GUARDRAIL! KASAI JUMPS ONTO THE APRON, CLIMBS TO THE TURNBUCKLES, AND LAUNCHES HERSELF OFF!
(That is when the audience let out a gasp.)
(The maniacal Methuselah had swung the chair and knocked KASAI clear out of the air during her diving crossbody attempt. She hit the ground with a thud and clutched her head, which had taken the brunt of the impact. Methuselah’s chairshot had been meticulously placed to maximize the damage, and KASAI was down, writhing around in pain.)
(The last thing KASAI needed was for her momentum to fizzle out, but that was the position she found herself in. Methuselah tossed the chair down on her body, stepped on it in order to step over her, and reached under the ring. It didn’t take him long to find what he was looking for and when he revealed his cards to those in attendance and watching at home, a sadistic smile crossed his face.)
(The objects Methuselah held in his hands were a claw-foot hammer and several rusty looking nails.)
Rich Russillo: This might be a little too much…
Persephone: Shut the fuck up, pussy. This might be the most interesting Methuselah has ever been.
(On the mat, KASAI was forcing herself up. She knew she couldn’t stay down for any length of time. Methuselah wasn’t the type of opponent you could turn your back on, and she had already made that mistake in her attempt to smash his head between the steps.)
(Thankfully, her conditioning and stamina were top tier, and heading into this particular match, KASAI had prepared herself accordingly. Despite his age, Methuselah was a monster and it was going to take time to wear him down and get the victory. His reputation was well-earned, well-deserved, and KASAI wasn’t ignorant to that. She had electrocuted him at Shock Value and the man had managed to wrestle the very next week.)
(A brutal stomp to the back of her neck kept KASAI from reaching her feet. Then she found her face smashed against the ground when Methuselah knelt down beside her and placed all his weight on the knee he had against her temple. She was pinned in place, and when the hammer struck the back of her left knee, KASAI let out a scream.)
(Unfortunately, Methuselah was the type who got off on that. His own wife was kept screaming on a regular basis, although their hijinks were of the mostly consensual type. When KASAI’s right knee exploded in pain, she shoved her fist in her mouth to keep from crying out. Something sharp touched the back of her head and then she blacked out.)
Rich Russillo: I’m sick.
Persephone: Surprisingly, I’m not.
(Methuselah leaned back on his heels and admired his handiwork. A rusty nail now protruded from the back of KASAI’s head and the blood flowing from the wound was rushing down like a river. He wanted more, so the next nail he hammered into her skin went into her left shoulder. Then he did the same thing to the right shoulder.)
(KASAI’s blackout lasted only a few seconds, brought back to life by the searing pain she now felt in both of her shoulders. Before it could even register in her head what was happening, she felt large, calloused hands grip the back of her arms and haul her up.)
(Methuselah threw KASAI into the ringpost and laughed as she landed on her side. The nail that had been placed in the back of her head had been dislodged, but she was still bleeding. KASAI felt the warmth of her own blood run down her neck and back and she tried to reach her hand up to check out the damage. Both of her arms felt like lead, and she went to scratch her shoulder.)
(Methuselah watched as horror filled KASAI’s eyes when she found the nail. Blood was flowing from both of those wounds as well and it delighted him to see KASAI in such peril. She pulled the nail from her right shoulder and then did the same with the left, and he allowed her a moment to let it sink in that she was in a hell of a predicament.)
(KASAI glanced down at the nails in her hands and then lifted her gaze. Her eyes met Methuselah’s and she looked at him in utter disbelief.)
KASAI: (off-mic) What did you just do to me?
(Methuselah twirled the hammer between his fingers and started to approach her.)
Methuselah: (off-mic) Not enough, it appears.
(He raised the hammer up and smashed it into KASAI’s head.)
CLANG!!!!
(The force of the blow, which landed on the ring post, sent vibrations up and down Methuselah’s arm. As a result, the hammer clattered to the ground and KASAI kicked it hard enough that it was well out of reach. She dove into the ring to put some distance between Methuselah and herself, but he was hot on her heels.)
(KASAI rushed the ropes and used them for momentum. She flew at Methuselah and went for a clothesline takedown but he was able to duck. She slammed into the opposite set of ropes but instead of propelling herself forward again, she hooked her arms around them. Methuselah whirled around and charged at her, but KASAI got her feet up. The force of that sent him stumbling back and KASAI turned around, jumped to the top rope, and hit a beautiful springboard moonsault. She crashed down on top of Methuselah and hooked his legs for a cover.)
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
(Another kick out at one.)
(KASAI rolled on top of Methuselah and started to pummel him. Her fists connected with his face until his nose started to bleed. Methuselah attempted to fend her off but KASAI wasn’t having it. This man had attempted to torture her for his own sick pleasure and she was pissed about it. Her hands wrapped around his throat but instead of strangling him, she slammed the back of his head into the mat over and over.)
(She was seeing red at the moment and when she finally got off of Methuselah, her anger flowed freely through her body. It was a powerful feeling for KASAI because deep down in her soul she knew she was capable of defeating this monster. Her eyes never left him as he set up, groggy and attempting to clear his head. KASAI watched as Methuselah touched his nose and took note of the damage. Then he looked up and noticed that KASAI was watching him.)
(A bloody smile crossed Methuselah’s face, his teeth stained red due to the fact KASAI had also busted his lip, and he got to his feet.)
(KASAI shook her head.)
KASAI: (off-mic) No.
Rich Russillo: ‘SILVER BULLET’!!! THE KINSHASA CONNECTS ON METHUSELAH AND HE’S DOWN AND OUT!!!
Persephone: NO HE’S NOT! THAT FUCKER JUST SAT UP AGAIN LIKE SOME KIND OF CARTOON VILLAN! WHY WON’T HE JUST DIE???
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH IS BACK UP MUCH TO KASAI’S DISGUST SO SHE GOES FOR A SECOND ‘SILVER BULLET’!!!
Persephone: SPEAR!!! METHUSELAH AND KASAI COLLIDE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING AND BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Neither one was able to get all of their respective move, but right now, it’s KASAI who isn’t moving. Methuselah just threw his arm over her!
(The referee scrambled into position and slapped his hand down on the mat.)
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
(KASAI kicked out at one.)
Persephone: NO! This is what we’re not gunna do. These idiots need to stop kicking out at one! I need some type of resolution to this match so we can move on!
(Methuselah rose and brought KASAI up with him. He snapped her head back with a violent upper-cut and a snapmare brought her back down into a sitting position. He lined up a kick right between her shoulder blades, then rushed towards the ropes. A running dropkick connected with KASAI and her face crashed into the mat. Methuselah followed up by grabbing her hair and slamming the back of her head into the mat, and then dropped a casual elbow down across her throat. He didn’t go for the cover, though, instead he dragged her to the ropes, laid her across them, and started to choke her.)
(KASAI gasped, desperate to get air back into her lungs. She felt desperate at the moment and attempted to use the ropes to pull herself out of the ring. Methuselah grabbed the back of her gear to pull her back into place, but KASAI kicked back and managed to catch him in the knee. It was just enough to loosen Methuselah’s grip. KASAI pulled herself out of the ring and hit the ground with a thud.)
(Methuselah swore and went after KASAI. She saw him approaching and knew that she was running out of time. That’s when she headed over to the Japanese announce table.)
(You see, this match between KASAI and Methuselah was billed as a singles contest. There wasn’t any sort of stipulation attached to it, but knowing exactly who she was dealing with, KASAI knew that there might be a point where she had to compromise her morals. Before Day Two got underway, she had walked down to the ringside area and placed ‘The Queenslayer’ underneath the Japanese broadcast booth. KASAI was longtime acquaintances with one of the commentators, Akira Soto, and she knew that he would be more than willing to look out for her weapon.)
KASAI: (off-mic) AKIRA! 彼女を私に渡して下さい！
(‘Give her to me’ was the translation to that and the EAW cameraman caught the exact moment that Akira Soto’s eyes went wide. KASAI was screaming at him in Japanese, as Methuselah nailed her from behind with a forearm. Akira grabbed ‘The Queenslayer’ much to the audience’s delight and a huge cheer went up as KASAI’s hands wrapped around it.)
(Methuselah ignored it and continued his onslaught. He battered KASAI with a barrage of forearms to the back of her head. KASAI managed to land an elbow to Methuselah’s gut, and followed it up with several more. She finally swung around and that is when her beloved barbed-wire wrapped kendo stick connected with Methuselah’s gut.)
(KASAI went on to completely fuck him up. Strike after strike connected on Methuselah until he was bleeding from his chest, his stomach, and his back. KASAI cried out to the crowd, who uplifted her and spurred her on, and she landed a blow directly to Methuselah’s face. That is what forced him to collapse against the ring apron, and a spinning heel kick that landed directly on his jaw sent Methuselah stumbling around the ring.)
(KASAI knelt down and pulled something else from under the ring. In fact, she just started pulling out everything she could find. She got her hands on a first aid kid, a jumper cable box, a cheese grater, a stethoscope which must have been left by the new Hardcore Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue, and a gallon jug of water.)
Persephone: We have first aid kits for Voltage?
Rich Russillo: Where was that at Shock Value??
(A question that wouldn’t be answered because everyone’s attention was on KASAI as she went for the first aid kit. She pulled out a bottle of alcohol but more importantly, she pulled out an AED box.)
Rich Russillo: ???
Persephone: Yo! I don’t think bro needs to be resuscitated. We all kinda just want him to die.
Rich Russillo: I don’t really think you can use that on someone who’s conscious.
Persephone: Why not? It’s Voltage.
(Persephone had the nerve to giggle.)
Persephone: Get it, Dick? Voltage! I’m hilarious!
(The situation wasn’t hilarious, at least not for Methuselah. KASAI approached him with caution, because even though she had inflicted her fair share of damage on him just moments ago, she couldn’t be sure he was truly down. In fact, she didn’t take any chances this time. A ‘Silver Bullet’ connected to the back of Methuselah’s head and he was down. KASAI kicked him onto his back and quickly hopped up on the ring apron. The last time she went high risk, it backfired on her, but this time she was confident. The end was near and KASAI could see the finish line.)
Rich Russillo: ‘KITSUNE’S BLESSING V2’ FROM THE TOP ROPE TO THE SPRAWLED OUT METHUSELAH!
Persephone: THE MOONSAULT STOMP CONNECTS AND KASAI IS GOING FOR THE AED! YASSSS! LET’S SHOCK THIS FUCKER AND SEND HIM RIGHT TO HELL WHERE HE BELONGS!
Rich Russillo: I HAVE NO IDEA IF KASAI KNOWS WHERE SHE’S SUPPOSED TO STICK THOSE PADS BUT SHE PLACES ONE ON METHUSELAH’S NECK AND ONE DIRECTLY ON HIS HEAD! THE INSTRUCTIONS WALK YOU THROUGH THE PROPER PLAC-
Persephone: MAN, SHUT UP! SHE WANTS TO KILL HIM, NOT BRING HIM BACK TO LIFE! WHO CARES WHERE SHE STICKS THOSE PAD???
(That’s exactly what KASAI planned to do and she didn’t wait for the AED to beep and give her the all clear. She started pressing buttons and shock after shock was delivered to Methuselah’s body. He flopped around like a fish out of water, his mouth even gaping open multiple times. KASAI continued to shock him until finally the AED gave out. She struggled to get him up and finally managed to roll his dead weight into the ring, and she tossed her body over him for the cover.)
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH GOT HIS SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: What?!
Rich Russillo: I know…
Persephone: How? HOW THE FUCK DID HE DO THAT? HE IS LITERALLY 6,000 YEARS OLD AND HE SHOULD BE FUCKING DEAD RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: There’s something mystical about Methuselah, and I can’t explain it. He’s always been able to just find a way. That is why he is arguably the greatest wrestler to ever live, and why he’s been so successful for over two decades now.
Persephone: Well I fucking hate it, and I’m starting to hate this match. If he isn’t going to die, can he just fucking kill KASAI so we can move on???
(KASAI bit down a scream of frustration and rolled out of the ring. She headed back towards the stash of potential weapons she had removed from under the ring earlier and she knew that she had no other choice but to go for the jumper cable box.)
(As KASAI plotted his demise, Methuselah gingerly sat up. His entire body felt like it was alive in the most disgusting, morbid sort of way. He was thrumming with electricity and his heart felt like it was going to explode. Despite the agony he was in, there was a smile on his face. He thought fondly of his wife and how much Kassidy enjoyed this sort of thing. For months his crown jewel had been sidelined, with her true status unknown. He had kept that to himself, because no one needed to know what she was going through. He didn’t doubt that her eyes were glued to the screen right now, and he touched his left ring finger to his thumb, and placed it next to his heart. That was their secret sign to one another during matches, and what let the other person know they were okay. Deep in his bones, Methuselah felt Kassidy relax and that seemed to breathe the air back into his lungs.)
(He slipped out of the ring, on the opposite side from KASAI, wanting to catch her off guard. Sure enough, after she picked up the jump box, she turned around and saw that Methuselah was no longer in the ring. That is when a spear caught her from behind, folding her in half like an accordion. KASAI hit the ring chest first and collapsed onto the ground.)
(Methuselah picked up ‘The Queenslayer’ and he broke it in half over his knee. He ripped the barbed wire from the destroyed weapon and wrapped it around KASAI’s neck. He was content to choke the life out of her, not giving a single fuck if one of those barbed pressed against her carotid artery. He certainly wasn’t thinking like Ryan Adams, the Chairman of EAW, who would have to clean this mess up if he killed KASAI right there in front of millions of witnesses. He was Methuselah, and his mindset at the moment was centered on the kill. He wanted KASAI gone and he was going to accomplish that by any means necessary.)
(KASAI’s first instinct was to struggle, especially when she felt the barbed wire wrap tighter. Despite that, despite the precarious situation she was in, she forced herself to calm down. She needed to pretend to fade away, because only then would Methuselah relinquish his grip on her, and KASAI already had her next move scouted.)
(So that is what she did.)
(KASAI played dead.)
(She allowed her mind to find a happy place, in the arms of her wife as they laid together on one of the beaches of Thailand. It was one of their favorite vacation spots, and KASAI thought about going there again, surprising her wife with a trip, once Season 18 came to an end. Her body relaxed and she sank to her knees. She was completely dead weight and sure enough, Methuselah thought he had choked her out.)
(Methuselah released the barbed wire and stepped back to admire his victim. He didn’t care for the peaceful look on KASAI’s face because those who dared to defy him did not deserve to be at peace. He snarled and snatched her up by the hair, but that is when KASAI surprised him. She sank her nails into his eyes and started to headbutt him.)
(Their skulls crashed together five times in total, until both of their foreheads were split open. Methuselah managed to get the barbed wire around his fist and catch KASAI in the face, but she was running off of adrenaline right now. She ducked the next blow, slipped between his legs, and the bottle of alcohol found its way into her hands. As KASAI unscrewed the cap, she felt Methuselah’s belt hit her back, which caused her knees to buckle. He struck her again and again, but KASAI managed to get the cap undone. She turned around and threw the bottle of alcohol right into his face.)
(Methuselah clawed at his eyes as the burning liquid seeped into them, opening up the wounds on his face even more. KASAI went for the jump box and she smashed it into Methuselah’s face. He went down like a ton of bricks and KASAI hooked the jumper cables to each of his ears. She wasted no time in shocking the life out of him and would have done even more had the toll of the match not caught up to her.)
(She passed out.)
(Time seemed to stop after that, as the referee assessed the situation.)
(The very vocal, very loud English crowd had been silenced. Unable to help himself, the referee looked up and out into the crowd. Should he start to count? Or should he just call the match off?)
Rich Russillo: How did we get here?
(That was the million dollar question. KASAI was laid out, about three feet from Methuselah, in a pool of her own blood. Her last stand, so to speak, had taken everything that was left inside of her body. She didn’t have a clue as to whether or not she had put the Chairman down for good, or if there was anything left of herself for that matter. She didn’t know where she was, who she was, or what was to become of her.)
(As for Methuselah, his body was curled into the fetal position, shaking and smoldering. For the second straight Marquee Live Event he had been doused with liquid and electrocuted. Paralyzed, heart racing, and chest constricting, the EAW legend felt that he was possibly having a heart attack. For decades, he had tortured his body for the sheer love of competition, and had visions of dying inside the ring. Perhaps tonight would be the night.)
Persephone: Huh. I used to pray for times like these, but now that it’s happening, I don’t know what to say…
(And that viewers, is the story of how we got here.)
(Now the question is, how’s it going to end?)
[ SCREEN BAR – REAL TIME ]
Rich Russillo: Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair are at ringside now and they’re calling for the paramedics. I’m not sure if anyone predicted this sort of ending for KASAI and Methuselah, but I think the referee is calling it.
Persephone: Is he, though? Because look, KASAI is actually sitting up now.
Rich Russillo: Thanks to the referee, Seph. She didn’t do it under her own power.
(The referee had helped KASAI into a sitting position, but she was pushing him away. Through her blood soaked face she was able to see that Methuselah was no longer moving. He was being checked out by paramedics, the Voltage commissioner, and his assistant. That gave KASAI the burst of adrenaline she needed.)
Persephone: KASAI IS UP AND SHE IS PUSHING THE PARAMEDICS OUT OF THE WAY! CC AND EDEN ARE SCREAMING AT HER BUT SHE GIVES THEM BOTH THE MIDDLE FINGER! KASAI GRABS METHUSELAH AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING! SHE’S GOING FOR THIS FUCKING VICTORY!!! I FUCKING LOVE THIS! PUT THE FINAL NAIL IN HIS COFFIN, KASAI!
Rich Russillo: KASAI DRAGS HIM TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND THERE’S THAT LAUGH! THAT FUCKING LAUGH OF HERS JUST SENT CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE!
Persephone: NO ONE CARES WHAT IT DOES TO YOU, RICH! KASAI IS UP TOP AND SHE’S FINISHING THIS SHIT! FINALLY!
Rich Russillo: ‘KITSUNE’S BLESSING V2’ CONNECTS AND KASAI HAS THE COVER!!!
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(Shock crossed KASAI’s face and she looked down at Methuselah.)
Persephone: FUCK YOU, METHUSELAH! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU GET YOUR SHOULDER UP!
(The shoulder he raised was connected to the hand that was now wrapped around KASAI’s throat. She had done her best, but to no avail. She tried to pry his hand off of her, but Methuselah brought them both up to a standing position. His eyes were narrowed at her and he made a throat slashing gesture. KASAI knew this was the end for her, but she would not go quietly. She smiled at Methuselah and then spit right in his face.)
(A chokeslam brought her to the mat, but Methuselah lifted her up and hit a second one. He thought about a third one, but instead, he slithered over and into the corner. The crowd was desperately urging KASAI to continue giving it her all, and to her credit, she was determined to go out swinging. Despite not having much feeling at all anymore, KASAI stood on spaghetti legs. Methuselah licked his lips before charging towards and breaking her in half with a spear. He collapsed over KASAI, not bothering to hook the leg.)
(KASAI was done, and Methuselah was certain of it.)
Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(The crowd erupted.)
(A crazed look crossed Methuselah’s face and he pulled at his hair.)
(It was his fault, really.)
(He didn’t hook the leg and KASAI kicked out.)
Rich Russillo: AS BRAVE AS IT WAS OF KASAI TO KICK OUT, I DON’T THINK THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA. METHUSELAH LOOKS LIKE HE WANTS TO KILL HER!
Persephone: I’VE BEEN TRYING TO SEE ONE OF THEM DIE THIS WHOLE MATCH AND IT SUCKS THAT IT’S NOT METHUSELAH! LIKE COME ON! YOU HAD ONE JOB, KASAI!
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH IS DONE PLAYING AROUND! HE’S GOT KASAI UP AND HE’S LOCKED HER ARMS BEHIND HER BACK! THAT’S THE ‘NECRO MAULER’!!!! METHUSELAH HAS KASAI IN KASSIDY HEART’S HURT LOCK FINISHER!
Persephone: HE IS TOSSING KASAI AROUND LIKE A RAG DOLL AND HE SINKS HIS TEETH INTO THE BACK OF HER HEAD! MORE BLOOD IS POURING FROM THE BACK OF KASAI’S HEAD NOW AND SHE IS DONE! SHE IS FUCKING DONE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Unfortunately, Persephone was right. The referee called for the bell and put a stop to the match. Methuselah let KASAI drop to the mat and he sank onto his haunches, just staring down at her.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER BY KNOCK OUT… METHUSELAH!
(‘Praise Gawd’ started to play across the PA system, and the audience started to clap. The match, if you wish to call it that, they had just witnessed showcased a veteran and a future world champion willing to die for their craft. In the end, Methuselah had pulled out the win, using a move outside of his own arsenal, in order to put down this unexpected rival he found himself with.)
(The paramedics hit the ring to check on KASAI, while Rich Russillo and Persephone put the match and competitors over on commentary. Methuselah shooed them out of the way once they got KASAI into a sitting position but it was clear she was out of it. As the blood was wiped from her face, she managed to pry her eyes open. She found Methuselah staring at her.)
Methuselah: (off-mic) Gawd is dead, but I am immortal.
(Methuselah then staggered from the ring and headed up the ramp.)
(The camera focused on KASAI, who was helped to her feet. She wasn’t going to be able to leave the ring on her own, even though she wanted to. It didn’t matter, because the crowd knew they had witnessed something special from her, even in defeat. She had stood up to Methuselah, refused to back down, and she played his game. It might not have worked out for her this time, but she had her entire career ahead of her, and she knew that going forward, no one was going to be able to deny her.)
(The end.)
(Grand Rampage faded away.)
(The graphic appears for the Next Match)
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(As the camera pans to Gina Romano in the ring ready to announce the introductions.)
Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL…AND IS FOR AUBURN WARE’S UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!
( “Genie In A Bottle” by Christina Aguilera hits.Grace De Luca steps through the curtain with grace, chin high and a smug little smile on her face. She strikes a pose at the top of the ramp, one hand on her hip, the other blowing a kiss to the crowd completely unfazed by their boos. Walking down the ramp with a slow, almost pageant-like strut, Grace waves like royalty to the crowd, clearly basking in her own delusions of adoration. She points at her custom gear or her face on the big screen, mouthing things like “You’re welcome!” to imaginary fans. )
Gina Romano: “INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA! WEIGHTING IN 121 POUNDS! “THE PARADIGM OF PERFECTION”! GRACE DE LUCA!”
Gavin Kirkland: Grace has the biggest opportunity in her career, in this one on one match she has the chance to steal Auburn’s Unique Opportunity. Stamping her ticket to Pain for Pride and jumping the line most Elitists have to wait in.
Eve: A very true statement, but if you ask Grace this has always been her opportunity and Auburn stole it from her. I don’t know how delusional one person can get but Grace has to be on the higher end.
Deadprez: Despite that mindset, she has shown to be dangerous doing whatever it takes to win a match. With this opportunity up for grasp, you know she is already scheming.
( She avoids touching any outstretched hands, sometimes even recoiling if one comes too close. At ringside, she makes a show of checking her reflection in a compact mirror she pulls from her robe or tights, then dramatically snaps it shut before sauntering up the steel steps. Grace steps through the ropes, careful not to mess up her look, then does a slow spin in the center of the ring, arms out like she expects a standing ovation. She blows one last kiss and gives a fake, sweet smile. )
( Her theme fades and “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar hits the speakers. The crowd goes from hostile to a huge pop. Auburn bursts through the curtain with a lot of energy and a wide smile on her face. She stands at the top of the ramp, then points out to the crowd on both sides, clearly moved by their support. With a quick nod and a deep breath, she begins her stride down the ramp.)
Gina Romano: “INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT! FROM BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE! WEIGHTING IN AT 119 POUNDS! SHE IS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY WINNER! “THE PRODIGY” AUBURN WARE!”
Gavin Kirkland: At Reasonable Doubt she overcame the odds and hit herself a chance to become Champion, after struggling to find her footing she has the chance to end this season with a Championship. So you know this match for her is one of the biggest.
Eve: Yeah, Auburn is known for fighting hard but with what’s at stake. She isn’t just going to be fighting hard, she is going to be pushing herself to her limit to make sure Grace leaves empty handed.
Deadprez: That’s what I admire about Auburn, despite how she earned that opportunity she is willing to fight to defend it! To shut up people like Grace, that thinks they deserve it.
(She makes her way toward the fans lining the barricade, slapping every outstretched hand she can reach on both sides, occasionally exchanging a quick word or a wink with a young fan. Nearing the ring, she jogs around the ringside area, continuing to connect with the front row before hopping up onto the apron. Auburn turns to face the crowd one last time, before stepping between the ropes with a bounce in her step, staring down Grace you looked unimpressed.)
( DING! DING! DING! )
Gavin Kirkland: This match is underway, and to say this match has a lot of ramifications for Auburn Ware would be an understatement. She has to defend her Unique Opportunity against Grace De Luca! A woman who swore she had been robbed, this is her chance to rewrite what happened at Reasonable Doubt and end up being the one holding the Unique Opportunity!
Eve: In her dreams, of course, Grace De Luca is so full of herself that she has convinced herself that it was stolen from her when Auburn won it fair and square. Props to Auburn for going through this, but is it fair to say she is out of her mind?
Deadprez: Out of her mind? Probably, but it is bold! This is what it takes to be a Champion, you gotta be willing to risk it all to get that bigger prize! Now let’s focus on this match, Grace is always trying to keep her distance. Keeping Auburn arms length, not trying to get into any altercation early. Auburn however ain’t letting her create space, charging right at her—
( Grace screams! )
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn didn’t even touch her, what is she screaming for? It seems the official is checking up on Grace but now she seems to be perfectly fine! Oh dear god, is this what we are going to be dealing with this entire match?
Eve: This is what we’ve been dealing with this entire time she’s been here! Let’s just hope it’s kept to a minimum as this match finally continues. Auburn is looking for a grapple but Grace is pushing her way, still trying to create space. The constant pushing is noticeably getting on the nerves of Ware!
Deadprez: You can see the frustration building in Auburn’s eyes, and she’s had enough of the games! Auburn just bull-rushes Grace, powering through her weak defense and TAKES HER DOWN! Grace hits the mat like a sack of bricks and Auburn is UNLOADING with heavy hands! Look at those fists fly! Straight to the face! I don’t think Grace has any idea where she is right now— Auburn is treating her like she owes her money!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s weeks of pent-up aggression coming out right there. All that disrespect, all that whining from Grace— Auburn is reminding her exactly who earned that Unique Opportunity! Now she’s shifted into a headlock! Beautiful transition from the ground-and-pound into a deep headlock, wrenching Grace’s neck like she’s trying to pop her head off! Grace is flailing now, trying to squirm her way free, but Auburn’s got that grip locked in tight! The official is checking on Grace here, but she’s shaking her head—she’s not giving up yet! She’s reaching… stretching… and YES! She gets her foot to the bottom rope!
Eve: Auburn holds until the ref starts the count… but she lets go at four! That message is loud and clear: Auburn’s not here to play games. She’s here to silence Grace once and for all. Grace scrambled like a scared cat trying to get away— but Auburn ain’t letting her! She yanks her right back by the wrist and LAUNCHES her into the corner with authority! Grace’s back SLAMS into the turnbuckles, and here comes Auburn, raining down fists!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee’s trying to get in there but Auburn’s just unleashing! Shot after shot! She’s not stopping! This crowd is on their feet, and Grace looks like she’s seeing stars! Now the referee is physically stepping in! Warning Auburn that if she keeps it up, it could be a disqualification! That seems to snap Auburn out of it.
( In hearing the referee, Grace begins to smile. )
Eve: Auburn going back on the attack now, charging in with that fire in her eyes—
( # SPAT! )
Deadprez: OH! DID SHE JUST— SHE DID! GRACE JUST SPIT IN AUBURN’S FACE! That’s disgusting! What is wrong with her?! That’s not just disrespect, that’s an act of war! Auburn just SNAPS!She’s stomping the absolute hell out of Grace in the corner!She’s like a woman possessed!The referee is RIGHT THERE! He’s warning her again! One more second of this and she’s gonna get disqualified! Auburn’s foot raised for one more stomp— WAIT! She stops herself!!
Gavin Kirkland: You can see the realization wash over her. She knows what Grace is doing, Grace wants this match to end in a DQ. She wants Auburn to throw it all away! Auburn Ware is not gonna fall for that trap. Not tonight. Not when everything is on the line. Auburn steps back now, wiping that spit from her face. She’s showing restraint, and proving why she’s the rightful holder of that Unique Opportunity! But let’s be real, Grace De Luca isn’t gonna stop. If Auburn wants to walk out with her prize, she’s gonna have to survive every dirty trick Grace has left.
Eve: Auburn backing off, showing that control. Grace is getting back up to her feet! Auburn steps in— OH!Grace with a low kick right to the leg! Takes out the base and drops Auburn to a knee! That was calculated. Nasty little strike right to the thigh, and now Grace hits the ropes with some speed—DROPKICK to the side of the head! That connects clean and sends Auburn down to the mat! Grace dives in for the cover! She’s trying to end it!
Referee: ONE—
Deadprez: Auburn kicks out at ONE! That was nothing! Grace looked SHOCKED, like she expected that to be the end of the match. You can’t steal a win from someone like Auburn that easily. Not after what she’s gone through. You’re gonna have to do a hell of a lot more than a dropkick if you want that Unique Opportunity, Grace. She grabs Auburn by the hair— c’mon now, that’s uncalled for!
Gavin Kirkland: Now she’s SLAMMING Auburn’s face into the mat! Again and again and again! That’s five, six! The official gives a warning, but Grace doesn’t care! She’s absolutely unhinged right now! Now she rises to her feet, taunting the crowd! Listen to them, they are BOOING her out of the building!
Eve: Grace’s back on the attack now, stomping away at Auburn’s midsection! Each stomp coming with another insult, another taunt, just humiliating her! Grace De Luca’s just talking trash as she drives those boots into Auburn’s ribs, trying to take the fight and the breath right out of her! Now Grace is looking to put the nail in the coffin— she’s headed to the top rope! This could be it right here! She’s lining up for that moonsault! Grace ready for takeoff!
Deadprez: BUT AUBURN’S UP! Auburn pushes through the pain, gets to her feet and SLAMS a forearm right into Grace’s spine! Auburn’s not letting up now just HAMMERING away with forearm after forearm to Grace’s back! She’s climbing up with her, both women teetering on that top rope! This is dangerous territory! Auburn’s hooking her in—she’s going for a back suplex off the top rope! Wait— GRACE FLIPS OUT!Are you kidding me?! Grace somehow twists in mid-air and lands on her feet!!
Gavin Kirkland: Unreal body control from Grace De Luca, and she doesn’t waste a second! She SNATCHES Auburn from behind and TOSSES her over through the ropes!Auburn goes crashing to the floor! That’s a hard fall, and Grace just bought herself a huge opening! The tide of this match just turned in a blink! Grace sees her opportunity and she’s wasting no time, she climbs back to the top rope! AUBURN’S STILL DOWN AND THERE IT IS!
Eve: MOONSAULT TO THE OUTSIDE! Grace crashes down onto Auburn!Say what you will about Grace De Luca, but that was picture-perfect! And now she’s back on her feet, hyping herself up! She’s not done yet, Grace snatches Auburn off the floor and HURLS her into the steel steps! Auburn’s body just folded! Grace keeps the pressure on! She yanks Auburn up again and just LAUNCHES her spine-first into the barricade! The referee starts that count, but Grace doesn’t care! She’s in full control now, and Auburn’s body is starting to break! Grace De Luca is completely unhinged right now— she grabs Auburn by the hair again, dragging her over toward our desk and OH! She slams her face into the announce table!
Gavin Kirkland: And AGAIN! And AGAIN! She’s using this table like a weapon, over and over, Auburn’s skull bouncing off the surface! That’s SIX brutal shots! I got spit on my notes now! My god, Grace has lost it! Auburn’s body is just slumping against the table! The referee’s shouting now, he’s up to a six count and warning Grace that she better get back in the ring or he’ll count both of them out!
Eve: Grace grabs Auburn and just launches her over the announce table! Right into our laps, practically! Auburn’s body flips over and crashes into our monitors! Total disrespect! Grace rolls back into the ring now, restarting the count for Auburn, she’s content to let the referee do the work for her! She is willing to take a count out victory! Typical, I wouldn’t expect any less.
Referee: Four! Five! Six! Seven!
Deadprez: Auburn’s still down! She’s trying to crawl through the cables and debris out here, but she looks dazed!
Referee: Eight!
Gavin Kirkland: This could be it! Grace is jumping in place, telling the referee to count faster!
Referee: Nine!
Eve: WAIT! AUBURN’S UP! SHE THROWS HERSELF UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE! SHE BEAT THE COUNT! Auburn Ware refuses to let it end like that—and the expression on Grace’s face just dropped. That little plan of hers just blew up in her face! Now Grace is seething! She’s stomping the mat in frustration like a toddler! Auburn’s rising back to her feet. She’s battered, bruised, but still in this fight! Grace De Luca is still absolutely fuming after Auburn beat the count, and now she’s right back on the assault! No hesitation, she POUNCES on Auburn!
Deadprez: She’s going low, striking the back of Auburn’s head with nasty, clubbing punches! This is straight-up savage! Now the stomps, she’s stomping down like she’s trying to drive her head through the canvas! This is no longer wrestling, this is targeted violence! Grace doesn’t want to beat Auburn, she wants to erase her! These are the actions of a woman who’s desperate! Grace finally peels Auburn off the mat, dragging her up like dead weight… hooks her in— FISHERMAN SUPLEX WITH THE BRIDGE!!
Referee: OOOONE!
Referee: TWOOOOO—
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Auburn kicks out! It was so close, but she digs deep and gets the shoulder up! Look at Grace’s face, she’s shocked! She thought she had that match won right there! That was perfect execution, but it still wasn’t enough! You can tell Grace is starting to crack. She sits up, running her hands through her hair, muttering to herself, she’s wondering what it’s gonna take to put Auburn down for good.
Eve: Auburn, still barely moving, holding the back of her head. That flurry might’ve rocked her hard, but if there’s one thing we know about Auburn Ware, it’s that she refuses to stay down. She’s built for moments like this! Auburn’s trying to pull herself up slowly— but here comes Grace again! No mercy from De Luca as she steps in and delivers a VICIOUS kick to the side of Auburn’s head! Oh my god, that was nasty! Auburn’s head snapped to the side, she’s seeing stars!
Deadprez: Grace isn’t even letting her breathe! She’s taunting her now, before she sprints to the ropes, gaining momentum, looking for yet another hard hitting move— AUBURN POPS UP! SPINNING HEEL KICK!SHE NAILED IT! Grace got CAUGHT IN THE MOUTH! That kick turned her inside out, she hit the mat hard! I think she’s out cold!That came from deep in Auburn’s tank! She had no right hitting that with how rocked she was, that was pure instinct!
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn crawls, drags herself on top of Grace’s lifeless body and hooks the leg!
Referee: OOOONE!
Referee: TWOOOOO—
Eve: NO! Grace kicks out!Somehow, someway, she got the shoulder up! That heel kick looked like it shut the lights off, but Grace survives by a thread!
Deadprez: Auburn’s still down on her knees, sucking in air, trying to recover after nearly stealing it with that spinning heel kick… but look at Grace! She’s stirring, rolling to her side, groggy as hell, but still in this match! That’s the thing about both of these women: as much as we hate Grace’s attitude, she’s got that sick kind of durability. She refuses to go away. She’s pulling herself up using the ropes barely standing, but on her feet nonetheless. Auburn sees her, eyes locking in. That adrenaline kicks in again, and here she comes!
Gavin Kirkland: EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Right to Grace’s jaw! She staggers! Another one! This one stuns her even more! The pace is slow but Auburn’s building up steam! THIRD! FOURTH! FIFTH! They’re getting HARDER now! You can hear the crack with each one! Grace is trying to shield herself, but Auburn’s letting loose with that pent-up frustration! SIXTH! SEVENTH! She’s just battering Grace now, the sound of forearm smashing against jaw echoing in this arena! Grace stumbles backward—
Eve: Straight into the corner! And Auburn ain’t stopping! She’s got her trapped now! She grabs Grace by the wrist. yanks her in for one more MASSIVE uppercut right under the chin! Grace’s head snaps back, and she slumps in the turnbuckle! Auburn’s in full control, Grace is dazed, folded in the corner like a rag doll! Now Auburn takes a step back, eyes locked on Grace, who looks like she doesn’t even know where she is.
Deadprez: Auburn Ware smells blood in the water. She charges in— DOUBLE KNEES TO THE FACE while Grace is seated in the corner! That just crushed her skull into the turnbuckles! Auburn’s not done! She backs up again—ANOTHER knee strike to the face! That’s back-to-back blasts right to the head! Grace might be knocked loopy! Grace is limp, barely holding herself upright. Auburn yanks her by the arm, dragging her lifeless body out of the corner into position! What’s Auburn thinking here!?
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn is climbing to the top rope now— BUT WAIT! She’s not just climbing, she’s walking the top rope like a tightrope walker! Look at the balance! Look at the control! She’s halfway across the ropes— SOMERSAULT LEG DROP! GOOD LORD! She DROPPED the leg on Grace’s neck and chest!
Eve: That was one of the flashiest, most brutal moves we’ve ever seen Auburn Ware pull off, and it hit directly where it needed too! Grace isn’t moving, she looks absolutely flattened! Auburn hooks the leg, this could be it!
Referee: OOOONE!
Referee: TWOOOOO!!
Deadprez: KICKOUT! How the hell!? Grace De Luca kicks out again! What is keeping her alive in this match?! After those knees, that leg drop, Grace still won’t die! That kickout didn’t look defiant however, it looked like reflex. She might be running on fumes. Auburn knows it. She’s not even frustrated anymore, she’s just focused. She’s locked in. She knows she’s in the driver’s seat now, and it’s only a matter of time before she ends this! As it seems like she is doing right now!
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn grabbing her, dragging her up from the canvas—Auburn’s setting her up! I think she’s going for it, she’s going for the Verity She’s got Grace on her shoulders! This could be it! Grace is helpless— WAIT! Grace is flailing! Slipping out the back! She lands on her feet and shoves Auburn— HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING POST! OH MY GOD! Auburn’s shoulder SLAMMED into the post with sickening force! Her whole body just buckled! That wasn’t just desperation from Grace, that was strategy! She knew she had to escape Verity, and she found the nastiest way to do it! Auburn’s down on her knees, dazed and clutching that shoulder!
Eve: Grace isn’t wasting any time! She seizes the moment, grabs Auburn’s wrist— PLANTS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH THE “BOTCHED INJECTION”! THE ARM-TRAPPED STOMP INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!That impact was savage! Auburn’s neck snapped back! Her body crumpled to the mat! IMMEDIATELY dives into the cover—this might be it! This could be her redemption!
Referee: OOOONE!
Referee: TWOOOOOO!!
Referee: THR— !!!
Deadprez: AUBURN KICKS OUT! Look at Grace! She’s FROZEN in disbelief! That was everything she had left in the tank and Auburn still powered through! Auburn Ware is refusing to die tonight. Her shoulder might be shot, her head just bounced off the turnbuckle, she just took the nastiest move in Grace De Luca’s playbook and she STILL kicked out! Grace is unraveling. You can see it in her eyes. She thought that was the end, she thought this was finally her moment.
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn is stirring, but barely. She’s on her knees, disoriented, and here comes Grace— SHE’S GOING FOR BITTERSWEET MUSIC! THAT SUPERKICK TO END IT ALL! WAIT! AUBURN MOVES—
( # CRACK )
Eve: GRACE NAILS THE REFEREE!! The referee just got his jaw shattered by that superkick! Grace can’t believe it but look at her face! Look at that evil smirk. She sees an opportunity, and she’s about to steal this match in the most disgusting way possible. Auburn’s checking on the official, trying to bring him back to life—and Grace slides out of the ring! What the hell is she doing!? She’s pulling out a steel chair! This woman has no shame! No referee, no rules! Grace is about to cripple Auburn Ware!
Deadprez: Grace slides back into the ring with that chair raised high, Auburn turns around and SHE SWINGS IT—
Gavin Kirkland: AUBURN DODGES! She rolls under the shot, pops back up and DISCUS FOREARM! THE CHAIR FLIES OUT OF GRACE’S HANDS AND CLATTERS TO THE MAT! That forearm just spun Grace around! Auburn just leveled the playing field, she saw that cheap shot coming and snuffed it out with that explosive strike! Now Grace is on spaghetti legs, trying to stay on her feet, but she’s wobbling like she is standing on ice
Eve: Auburn’s got that fire in her eyes, she sees Grace struggling, and now she’s headed to the apron! She’s lining it up, she’s measuring Grace De Luca! She grips the top rope! SPRINGBOARD FLYING CLOTHESLINE—
( # CRACK )
Deadprez: OH MY GOD!! BITTERSWEET MUSIC OUT OF NOWHERE!! SHE KICKED HER OUT OF MID-AIR! Auburn’s body just twisted in the air before crashing to the mat! Grace De Luca with a superkick, and it lands with surgical precision! Auburn didn’t even have time to react! That was like a sniper shot from Grace! She planted her right out of the sky!
Gavin Kirkland: Grace collapses onto the cover! HOOKS BOTH LEGS! The referee is gaining enough consciousness to count!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!!
Referee: THREEEEE!!!
Eve: NO!! NO!! THE REFEREE WAVES IT OFF! FOOT ON THE ROPES! AUBURN’S FOOT WAS ON THE ROPES! The ref saw it just in time! Auburn had the ring awareness to stretch that boot out by inches and it SAVED her! Grace is in utter disbelief! She’s on her knees, her hands in her hair, screaming at the official! She thought that was it! She thought the Unique Opportunity was hers!
Deadprez: You can see it, Auburn is running on empty right now. Her body is barely holding together after that mid-air superkick, and Grace knows it. She smells blood in the water, and now she’s going in for the kill! Grace grabs Auburn by the head— TORNADO DDT!! Spikes Auburn right into the canvas! Grace scrambles over, hooks the leg!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!!
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Auburn still kicks out! She’s hanging on by the skin of her teeth! Grace slams her hands into the mat, dragging Auburn back. up— SPINNING BACK SUPLEX! Drove her hard into the mat! Another pin!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!!
Eve: NOPE! Another kickout! Auburn is just refusing to stay down! Every move is punishing her more and more, but she’s running on pure grit now!
Deadprez: Grace is losing her mind, she doesn’t know what to do. She has tried everything she could in this match to put down Auburn and nothing has worked. You have to believe she is getting desperate now. Grace, picking up Auburn on her shoulders- OH MY GOD! She is going for the “Verity”, she’s going to hit her own finisher! This will add insult to injury if not only she hits it but WINS THE MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: GRACE GOES FOR IT! Auburn’s flailing! she knows what’s coming— WAIT A SECOND! She slips out the back! BACKSLIDE! BACKSLIDE!!!
Referee: ONE!!
Referee: TWO!!
Eve: SHE GOT HER?! NO! Grace kicks out just in time BUT SHE’S STAGGERING AND RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK!!! AUBURN JUST KNOCKED HER LIGHTS OUT WITH A SUPERKICK!!Grace crumples! She’s down! Auburn is rolling to the apron, using every ounce of strength she has left to pull herself up by the ropes! Auburn’s setting up for something big! SOMETHING HUGE! SHE’S PERCHED ON THE APRON, WAITING FOR GRACE TO RISE!
Deadprez: Grace is stumbling, doesn’t even know where she is! AUBURN SPRINGS OFF—
Gavin Kirkland: “LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY!!”
Deadprez: 720 SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT! NAILED IT!! SHE PLANTED GRACE RIGHT ON HER SKULL!!! COVER!!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!!
Referee: THREE!!!
( DING! DING! DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND STILL THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OWNER! AUBURN WARE!
Gavin Kirkland: Amazing match up by not just Auburn Ware but Grace De Luca as well! When she wasn’t trying to cheat and get an easy victory, she was one opponent to be reckoned with.
Eve: You can say that again, maybe if she spent less time trying to find shortcuts I could see her as Champion one day. However, this day belongs to Auburn the rightful Unique Opportunity winner.
Deadprez: I’m just glad that we can still call her that.
( Grace gets out of the ring, continuing to limp up the ramp and using the guard rails whenever she is about to fall. She looks back to see Auburn, while hurt as well, still had a smile on her face happy about the victory. )
(The scene fades on Auburn Ware, getting out of the ring and celebrating with the fans! )
(The graphic for the next match appears.)
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(The camera returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS FOR…THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPPPPPP!
(The lights go off in the arena. “Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie begins to play as a dim light shines down on the stage. Caroline is standing in the midst of it. Caroline has an expressionless look on her face, but she appears to be ready for the Universal Women’s Championship match ahead of her as she stares directly at the ring, ignoring the boos coming from the fans in attendance.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING THE CHALLENGER…RESIDING AMONGST THE SHADOWS…WEIGHING IN AT 109 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE QUEEN OF SHADOWS”…CARRROLLLLINNNEEE!
(Caroline makes a slow walk towards the ring. The crowd is booing as loudly as they can for this vicious woman. She ignores them and gets inside the ring. She stands in the center and glares towards the entrance.)
Rich Russillo: Things have gotten heated between Caroline and Bea Valentine, and it started back when Bea helped fight off the two on one Caroline and Jake Smith trapped Michael Machina in back at Shock Value. However, I’d say it was Caroline that caused things to escalate.
Persephone: Well last week Bea Valentine was literally tied up somewhere, so yeah you could say things have escalated. Doesn’t make this match any more exciting, though.
Rich Russillo: Well I’m sure Bea Valentine is going to want some payback, but unfortunately for her, Caroline is one of the most unpredictable Elitists we have. This won’t be an easy fight.
(“Gloria” by London Symphony Orchestra begins to play. The crowd begins to sing along as best as they can. Bea Valentine emerges onto the stage to massive cheering. On her head is the crowd and around her waist is the coveted Universal Women’s Championship. She takes a moment to stare at Caroline, who is standing in the ring, before beginning to make her way to the ring alongside Cornelius, looking confident as ever.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY SIR CORNELIUS VANGUARD SMYTHE IV…FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…WEIGHING IN AT 143 POUNDS…SHE IS THE EMPRESS OF THE ELITE…AND THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION… “THE ETERNAL EMPRESS” …BEEEEAAAAA VVAAALLLEEENNNTTIINNNE!
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine is on her way to the ring, and again, she can’t be too happy with what Caroline did to her last week, or really any of the weeks leading up to this. This is one of the more heated matches happening, and I’m interested in seeing whether or not Bea can continue her Universal Women’s Championship reign after an incredible victory at Shock Value.
Persephone: I don’t know how Bea of all people became a World Champion, but whatever.
Rich Russillo: I think Bea showed you how just back at Shock Value, and she may just show it once again tonight. However, this won’t be an easy first Championship defense for her.
(Bea Valentine makes her way down to the way in regal fashion. When she gets to the ring, she hands her crown to her loyal knight and then heads inside the ring. She holds the title high in front of Caroline who just stares daggers at her. The official takes the title and then calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: That is the bell and this EAW Universal Women’s Championship bout is now underway! BEA VALENTINE IS QUICK TO TRY AND ATTACK, BUT CAROLINE DUCKS UNDER BEA’S SWING BEFORE HITTING HER WITH A CHOP! BEA RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM, BUT CAROLINE KNOCKS HER BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN! CAROLINE NOW RUNNING IN, BUT BEA DROPS DOWN AND PULLS THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH HER, SENDING CAROLINE OUT OF THE RING! Caroline with a rough landing there, and Bea begins to follow behind!
Persephone: If only the ref could count faster.
Rich Russillo: WAIT, LOOK AT THIS! Caroline tries to blindside the champion as she climbs out! Valentine was able to see it coming! She ducks under whatever Caroline was attempting there! She now grabs her opponent from behind…AND SHE’S ABOUT TO GET HER UP FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: Damn that would been funny seeing her go splat on the floor. But no, Caroline grabbed onto the bottom rope and pulled herself back inside the ring instead.
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine follows her opponent back inside…and LOOKS TO CATCH HER OFFGUARD WITH A SHINING WIZARD! Caroline is able to roll out of the way! As Bea scrambles to get back to her feet, Caroline takes her down with the hurricarana! It takes her opponent down successfully and she goes rolling into the corner now! CAROLINE MEETS HER WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: It looks she’s getting ready to fire off that rapid combination here! She hits another big clothesline and winds back for the chop! SHE FIRES IT OFF AND BEA DUCKS UNDER IT! Caroline’s hand strikes with the turnbuckle and she winces in pain! That feeling doesn’t last very long though! Valentine picks her up onto her shoulders and carries her towards the center of the ring! FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER!
Persephone: Nope. As she goes to drop her opponent down, Caroline lands on her feet! She then shoves her opponent into the ropes! As Valentine stumbles back…CAROLINE JUST TRIPS HER!
Rich Russillo: She then takes a running start before leaping onto the ropes! SHE LOOKS FOR A SPRINGBOARD LEG DROP ON VALENTINE! BUT VALENTINE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Once again, Caroline isn’t able to get what she wanted! So far, these two elitists haven’t gotten an edge in this one! It doesn’t like that’s about to change! Both of them get back to a standing position here…AND THEN VALENTINE GETS CAROLINE WITH A MASSIVE CHOP RIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: That sounded like a gunshot! Something you don’t hear much around here! Caroline stumbles back from the impact…BEFORE FIRING BACK WITH OF HER OWN! BUT VALENTINE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CROSSFACE! That was a perfectly timed counter, one that is definitely making a statement on Valentine! She takes her down to the mat now, wrenching back on her head and neck! This is not where you want to be if you’re Caroline!
Persephone: COME ON BEA! Break that witch’s neck or something! Oh wait a second…is she crawling towards the ropes? Is she really going to let that happen?
Rich Russillo: Apparently so, as Caroline is able to get her hand on the bottom rope! The referee is calling for the break and Valentine obliges! She gives Caroline a moment to breathe before getting her with another chop! She then sends her across the ring with an irish whip! Off the rebound Valentines makes the attempt at a discus lariat! Caroline goes right underneath…AND THEN ROCKS HER OPPONENT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A LARIAT! Bea hits the floor and there’s an open window here for Caroline! STANDING SOMERSAULT LEG DROP!
Rich Russillo: Showcasing some of that eerie athleticism there! She puts her entire body into moves like that, dealing extra damage! She now picks her opponent and drags her over to the ropes! SHE SMASHES HER HEAD OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! She does it over and over again! My god, she is absolutely ruthless right now! Valentine is now collapsed into a seated position! Caroline goes to the other side of the ring…AND THEN RUSHES FORWARD! THE RUNNING CANNONBALL CONNECTS! She crushes her opponent before pulling away for the cover!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTT-
Persephone: Well, why am I not surprised? Valentine kicks out before the two count. Looks like Caroline needs to go a little more psycho if she wants to take that title home.
Rich Russillo: Roger that Persephone. You can tell by that evil smile on her face that it might be her intention! She brings her opponent over to the bottom rope and places her down on it! She steps out onto the apron…AND LOOKS FOR A STOMP RIGHT DOWN ON HER OPPONENT’S HEAD! Her intent was to take out her throat and bash her skull in at the same time! BUT SHE’S ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! Valentine gets back onto her feet now! Caroline doesn’t like that! SHE LEAPS UP ONTO THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: BUT VALENTINE RUSHES FORWARD AND SHOVES HER! Caroline falls backwards and onto the floor! That was a nasty spill there! You have to admire the quick thinking of the champion there!
Persephone: Splat.
Rich Russillo: Valentine now goes out onto the apron! She waits for Caroline to get back on her feet! AND THEN SHE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! She then picks her back up and throws her into the ring! The entire crowd seems to be cheering here! THESE LIVERPOOL FANS ARE BEHIND THEIR EMPRESS!
Rich Russillo: Valentine looks to give them what they want here! She climbs up onto the top rope! SHE LOOKS FOR THE FLYING AXE HANDLE ON CAROLINE! BUT CAROLINE CATCHES HER! SHE TRIES TO GET BEA WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! However, Valentine is able to counter, pushing her back! Caroline immediately comes back at her, looking for another hurricarana! Valentine catches her and raises her up into the air! HERE COMES THE APRON POWERBOMB!
Persephone: Oh, that doesn’t pan out for her. Caroline is able to follow through on that hurricarana and Bea goes face first into turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: Caroline doesn’t skip a beat here! SHE DRILLS HER WITH A CLOTHESLINE! She then lets her stumble back towards the middle of the ring as she climbs up onto the middle rope! CAROLINE COMES DOWN HARD WITH A DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO HER OPPONENT’S MIDSECTION! Valentine is practically launched to the other side there!
Rich Russillo: Valentine is down and Caroline rolls forward towards her! SHE LEAPS UP AND GOES FOR THE JUMPING SPLASH! LITTLE MONSTER! But the monster lands on a nasty pair of knees instead! Her ribs are driven into bone and she bounces off in pain! Valentine rises back to her feet and takes Caroline with her! SHE THEN GETS HER UP ONTO HER SHOULDERS! SHE THEN CONNECTS WITH THE FIREMAN’S CARRY NECKBREAKER! Caroline lands hard on the mat neck first! Valentine hooks the leg and makes the cover!
OOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTWWWW-
Persephone: Welp, that didn’t work out. Caroline kicks out super early. Looks like she’s going to have try a little harder.
Rich Russillo: There’s never a lack of effort from Bea Valentine! She’s about to prove that right here! She takes hold of her opponent’s leg and it seems like she might be going for the Figure Four Leglock! BUT SHE TAKES A BOOT RIGHT IN THE FACE! Caroline refuses to be locked down here! She tries to get back up onto her feet…BUT SHE EATS THE SUPERKICK FROM VALENTINE INSTEAD! She might have had one of her teeth sent into the audience!
Persephone: For most of them, that’s the first white one they’ve seen.
Rich Russillo: It looks like Caroline is taking a small nap here! Valentine places her in the corner now, into the seated position like she was earlier! She heads to the other side of the ring and goes full steam ahead! BEA SWARM!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAROLINE PULLS HERSELF UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT! SHE GETS RIGHT UP ON THE TOP ROPE! Valentine tries to get out there, scramble away! BUT HERE COMES CAROLINE WITH THE WIDOW SPLASH!
Persephone: BUT NO! VALENTINE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Caroline crashes down face first into the mat! I think she might have gotten a little bit of brain damage there. Her psychiatrist is going to make a fortune.
Rich Russillo: Bea Valentine brings her back up to her feet! She takes hold of Caroline and brings her over to the ropes! VALENTINE GOES FOR THE TORNADO DDT! But as she goes to spike the head of Caroline into the mat, Caroline resists it! She stays standing and sends her opponent to the opposite side with an irish whip! OFF THE REBOUND SHE TAKES THE CHAMPION DOWN WITH A STANDING SPANISH FLY! Here comes the cover!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOO-
Rich Russillo: But once again, Bea Valentine is able to get that shoulder up! This match is far from over! That early kick out just seems to arouse the anger of Caroline! She immediately stomps down on her opponent with fervor! After a good round of stomps, she relents! And now she wants to get some real damage in! She has another idea in mind here folks! She brings her back over to the rope and starts to choke her out! Her opponent fights back with an elbow to the face! She gets free for a moment here…BUT CAROLINE KNOCKS HER OVER THE ROPES WITH THE CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: She intended to knock her out onto the floor here! Valentine however, was able to grab onto the ropes and stay on the apron! CAROLINE COMES CHARGING AT HER! She tries to knock her to the floor with a shoulder charge but Valentine avoids it! SHE THEN DELIVERS A DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Caroline now falls down to the floor…and Valentine heads back inside the ring! SHE STARTS BUILDING UP SPEED…AND GOES FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE!
Persephone: INTERCEPTION! CAROLINE LEAPS UP WITH A KNEE, CATCHING VALENTINE IN THE JAW ON HER WAY DOWN! She might have knocked the crown right off her head with that one.
Rich Russillo: Caroline isn’t done out here! She grabs her opponent and brings her over to the barricade! SHE SMASHES HER HEAD RIGHT OFF OF IT! She now climbs up onto the apron, and just listen to the crowd! You can hear them expressing their dislike for The Queen of Shadows! She just ignores them, as she seems to have a clear target in mind right now! AND THEN HITS THAT ASAI MOONSAULT! She crashes down on Valentine, crushing her!
Rich Russillo: That did all the damage it needed to! But Caroline wants to continue her onslaught on the outside! She picks her back up…AND THROWS HER INTO THE CORNER BARRICADE! What is Caroline doing here? She runs around the ring, building up some real momentum here! AND THEN GOES FOR THE CANNONBALL ON BEA ONCE AGAIN!
Persephone: Maybe she should have adjusted the cannon better. Valentine manages to move out of the way! Caroline’s back collides with the barricade and I think she got taken down! Valentine picks her up and rolls her back inside the ring!
Rich Russillo: Once there, she goes to pick her back up! SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ALABAMA SLAM! Caroline is slippery though…she tries to roll through and take Bea down for a cover! Valentine isn’t about to let that happen! She reaches down and grabs Caroline by the side of the head! SHE PICKS HER UP AND GETS HER ONTO THE SHOULDERS! HERE COMES THE FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER! Caroline hits the mat face first! Here comes another cover from Valentine!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: BUT SHE GETS THE SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THE TWO! She has plenty of fight left in her! Valentine doesn’t seem all too surprised at that! She brings Caroline back to a vertical base now! SHE THEN APPLIES THE SLEEPER HOLD! It looks like she’s changing things up here, focusing on wearing her opponent down!
Persephone: Hopefully it’s nap time. Cause I’m falling asleep over here.
Rich Russillo: Valentine really seems to have this one locked in! Caroline is doing her best to fight back but you can see her beginning to fade a bit! She drives elbows into the side of her opponent’s ribs! VALENTINE STILL WON’T RELEASE THE HOLD! She falls down to her knees now and the ref is checking on her! CAROLINE GRABS THE REF BY THE SHIRT!
Persephone: Oh shit…she just used the official as a weapon. Caroline drove him headfirst into Valentine in order to get herself out. Talking about using your head. Well…someone else’s.
Rich Russillo: The official and the champion are down! You can see that the gears are turning inside that twisted mind of Caroline! She goes to the outside and begins digging underneath the ring! She’s looking for something here…AND SHE FINDS IT!
(Caroline holds up a metal chain as a loud reaction comes from the crowd.)
Rich Russillo: And now Caroline goes back inside with that chain in hand! We know she’s not the kind of Elitist who’ll usually use more underhanded tactics than necessary, but if her own words weren’t enough, I think her actions have made it clear that she is more than willing to torture Bea. Caroline now staring at the Champion, AND SHE SWINGS THE CHAIN DOWN RIGHT ONTO THE BACK OF HER OPPONENT! Oh god, that could break bones! It definitely broke a bit of skin there as you can see! SHE THEN WRAPS IT AROUND THE NECK OF VALENTINE RETURNING THE FAVOR OF CHOKING HER OUT!
Persephone: Finally, some REAL shit. Look at Bea’s face! It’s turning purple!
Rich Russillo: This is just sick. Unfortunately, it is very clever on the part of Caroline! Bea Valentine might be done after this! The problem is that the official is down and there is no way for Caroline to reap the reward here! She now drags her opponent over to the ropes with the chain in hand! CAROLINE LEAPS OVER IT WITH THE CHAIN IN HAND!
Persephone: Is she hanging her?
Rich Russillo: Sure seems that way. Caroline is clearly intent on dishing out as much punishment as she can! She holds it for a few moments before giving some more slack! She then heads up onto the top rope with it still in hand! She drags Valentine to her knees and she is barely conscience in the ring! DARK HALLOWS! THE SHOOTING STAR KNEE DROP COMES DOWN RIGHT ON HER OPPONENT’S CHEST!
Rich Russillo: Oh god, that actually might have been the breaking point right there. Caroline now goes back to get the referee up! She wants to make that cover right now! It seems like he might having a hard time waking up!
(*SLAP!*)
Persephone: Did she just? She just slapped the official! It worked though. Seems like he’s beginning to stir! That seems to satisfy her so she heads back over to make the cover!
(*CRACK!*)
Rich Russillo: OH WOW! Valentine managed to get the chain off! She just whipped Caroline right across the face with it! Caroline looks just as pissed off as she looks dazed here! There is now blood running down her cheek! She yanks the chain right out of the hands of Valentine, BEFORE HITTING BEA IN THE MIDSECTION WITH IT! BEA DROPS TO THE MAT AND CAROLINE LOOKS TO STRIKE AGAIN- BUT THIS TIME THE OFFICIAL CATCHES IT BEFORE SHE CAN SWING IT! THE REF IS BACK UP!
Referee: (off-mic) Don’t you do it Caroline. I will disqualify you.
(Caroline stares down the official, which causes the official to take a few steps back and loosen his grip on the chain out of caution. However, Caroline simply lets go of the chain, not wanting to have the match end like this just yet.)
Rich Russillo: It seems like that’s the end of that. The damage has definitely already been done though. You can see the red marks around the neck of Valentine! Caroline brings her back up to her feet! She brings her over to the corner and places her onto the top rope! SHE CLIMBS UP AFTER HER AND GOES TO LIFT HER UP! I THINK SHE WANTS TO HIT THAT SOUTHERN GOTHIC HERE!
Rich Russillo: Valentine tries to fight back! SHE DRIVES AN ELBOW INTO THE SIDE OF HER OPPONENT’S HEAD! She manages to free herself from the grip of Caroline! AND THEN SHE PUSHES HER OFF THE TOP ROPE! Caroline hits the floor and Bea repositions herself! FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEA!
Rich Russillo: She gets all of that frog splash! Valentine goes for the cover here and she might be three seconds away from retaining that championship!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Persephone: WHAT? Caroline kicked out just after the two count! Bea, you better climb back up there and try again.
Rich Russillo: Valentine looks a little disappointed there but she pulls herself together! She drags Caroline back up onto her feet! WAIT A SECOND! SHE WANTS TO END THIS RIGHT NOW! HERE COMES THE CONSPIRACY!
Rich Russillo: BUT CAROLINE SLIPS OUT OF IT AND SHOVES HER AWAY! Valentine doesn’t go far and she comes back strong with a superkick! Caroline is able to avoid it! She then grabs her opponent and connects with that Northern Lights Suplex! BUT SHE’S NOT DONE THERE! She rolls through with it and forces her opponent back up! SHE HITS ANOTHER AND ROLLS THROUGH! THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CONNECTS!
Persephone: Damn, right on the funbags. She definitely drove most of the air out of her lungs with that!
Rich Russillo: She now grabs the arm of Valentine and pulls her up! She walks her up over to the ropes before leaping up onto them! SHE LOOKS FOR THE BACKFLIP DDT BUT VALENTINE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Caroline hits the ground and rolls! As she gets back up onto her feet…VALENTINE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE! She takes a moment to catch her breath before picking her opponent up once again! HALF-NELSON NECKBREAKER!
Rich Russillo: NO! Caroline is able to counter with a snapmare instead! Valentine gets up and immediately fires forward with a discus clothesline! BUT CAROLINE CATCHES HER AGAIN! Caroline drops her down with Vintage Caroline! A flawless split leg-drop connects and here comes the cover! Could Caroline take it right here?
OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!
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Persephone: NOPE! Her shoulder shoots up right before the three! I mean, at this point one of these women gotta go down. Get the chain back in here or something.
Rich Russillo: Listen, I don’t think the official is going to let that happen twice! But Caroline does need to think of something here…especially if she wants to walk the road to Pain for Pride with that Universal Women’s Championship around her waist!
Rich Russillo: Caroline climbs on top of her opponent and starts smashing her head off the ground! She switches into a barrage of forearms! She has descended into pure savagery here! She once again takes this fight to the outside! She drags her opponent out by the leg and she hits the mat with the back of head! Caroline clearly wants to keep using this outside to her advantage! SHE BRINGS HER OVER TO THE POST AND GOES TO THROW HER INTO IT!
Persephone: Awww…Bea blocks it. She puts her hands out right in front of the post before her head bounces off of it. Caroline stomps towards her, hoping to finish the job…BUT SHE’S ROCKED BY A SUPERKICK!
Rich Russillo: Bea now wants to return the favor! Caroline has been using everything she could all match! VALENTINE IS LOOKING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD! SHE PICKS HER UP FOR THE POWERBOMB! AND THEN TOSSES HER RIGHT INTO THE POST!
Rich Russillo: WOW! The spine, the head, it seems like her entire body just made contact there! I wouldn’t be surprised if Caroline struggled to walk for the rest of this one! That might not be very long as Valentine brings her back inside and puts her in the corner in a seated position! She goes to the opposite corner and looks out towards the crowd! They are screaming here! They want to see a Bea Swarm! AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY GET! The double knees are driven right into the face of Caroline! She then drags her towards the center of the ring and covers!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Persephone: Are you serious? She still kicks out? I thought she would have been knocked out. I mean, there’s no way she’s not at least concussed.
Rich Russillo: I don’t know about that Persephone. Caroline is one tough competitor! It always takes more than that to crack her! Valentine now really seems annoyed by that resilience! She brings her back up to her feet and hits her with another massive chop! She sends her into the ropes with an irish whip! As Caroline comes back, Valentine slips behind and tries to spike her into the ground with a German suplex! As she lifts her up, Caroline is able to counter with an armdrag!
Rich Russillo: As soon as her opponent gets up, she’s taken down by a hurricanrana! Caroline then goes back to the ropes! SHE HITS THE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! That was a more than impressive combination there! Caroline is now back in control! She now grabs a fistful of hair and drags her back to her feet! She then puts her on her back! HERE COMES THE WEB OF LIES! SHE HAS THE GORY SPECIAL LOCKED IN ON VALENTINE!
Rich Russillo: Oh man, this maneuver functions like a medieval torture device! Look at the way that she’s bending her arms back! Oh man, I feel like they must tear out of their sockets! I don’t even know how you begin to try to escape something like that! What I do is that Bea Valentine is in danger right now! She is in extreme pain here and she cannot withstand it for much longer!
Persephone: What comes first? The tap out? Or Caroline snapping one of those arms off? Both of those options seem pretty appealing to me.
Rich Russillo: But Bea Valentine puts forth a herculean effort here! SHE BEGINS TO PULL HER ARMS FORWARD! You can see the strain on both of these elitists’ faces as they vie for control here! BEA IS ABLE TO WRESTLE ONE OF HER ARMS FREE! SHE THEN REACHES OUT AND GRABS THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: And the official is calling for the break! Caroline doesn’t want to, but just before the ref can reach the count of five she relents! BUT SHE GIVES NO QUARTER! CAROLINE GOES TO THE ROPES AND JUMPS AS HIGH AS SHE CAN! She tries to drive a stomp right into the back of her opponent- but Valentine moves out of the way and that foot hits nothing but the mat! I think that might have hurt her a bit and Valentine takes advantage! BEA GETS HER WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE LEG!
Persephone: Hobble the bitch.
Rich Russillo: Valentine is now targeting the right leg of her opponent, clearly trying to disable it! It’s a smart move that will prevent Caroline from utilizing that high flying offense! Valentine drives an elbow right into the knee! And now she looks for another submission hold! SHE GETS THE FIGURE FOUR LOCKED IN!
Rich Russillo: You can tell this is a painful situation! Caroline is biting her tongue, trying desperately to hide the pain! Her legs though are going to be a mess after this! Caroline reaches out for the ropes but the effort is vain! She’s not going to be able to get there! Instead, she leans forward and starts swiping at Valentine!
Persephone: Oh she’s swinging. She’s throwing right hands right at her opponent. Leaning forward though makes this hurt so much worse. Good.
Rich Russillo: Caroline lunges forward as far as she can…AND SHE DRIVES HER FINGERNAILS RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF VALENTINE! CAROLINE DIGGING INTO BEA’S FLESH, AND I DON’T THINK BEA CAN’T TAKE THAT KIND OF PAIN! The champion roars in pain and releases her grip on the hold! Caroline is able to get free and she uses the ropes to pull herself onto her feet, before quickly rushing towards her opponent! DARK HALLOWS! SHE HITS THE SHOOTING STAR KNEE DROP ONCE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: Look at that, she just sacrificed her legs out of pure spite! She drove her knee right into the chest of Valentine but I don’t think she’s going to be able to cover! In fact, she seems to be in an extraordinary amount of pain now! She crawls towards Valentine…AND GETS AN ARM ACROSS HER FOR THE COVER!
OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: OH! She kicks out! Maybe if Caroline picked up the pace a bit that wouldn’t have happened. But no, that was the slowest crawl I’ve ever seen.
Rich Russillo: Caroline just stares at Bea Valentine, and you have to imagine she’s getting a bit frustrated by now. She slowly stands up and shakes off all her leg pain! She climbs out on the apron and waits for her opponent to stand up! She is stalking her like a snake looking at its prey! HERE IT COMES! WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME!
Rich Russillo: NO, SHE HESITATED ATTEMPTING TO GO FOR THE MOVE THANKS TO THE DAMAGE TO THE LEG, AND THAT GAVE BEA VALENTINE TIME TO RECOVER AND RUSH OVER TOWARDS HER TO KNOCK HER OFF THE ROPES! CAROLINE IS ABLE TO JUMP OVER BEA BEFORE ROLLING BACK TO HER FEET- BUT CAROLINE QUICKLY DISPATCHED BY THE STANDING CUTTER!
Rich Russillo: Her opponent now drags her up onto her knees! SUPERKICK FROM VALENTINE! AND ANOTHER! Two in a row and it seems like Caroline barely knows where she is now! The champion begins to run the ropes! She’s building up speed like a bullet train!
Rich Russillo: AND SHE HITS THE BEA TRIGGER!!!!
Persephone: OH! She got her right in the side of the head! Valentine goes for the cover and it looks like she’ll be keeping that belt.
Rich Russillo: THIS IS IT! BEA VALENTINE, TO RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! CAROLINE KICKS OUT! CAROLINE KICKED OUT ABOUT AS CLOSE AS YOU COULD GET TO THE COUNT OF THREE!
Persephone: :wtf: Why?
Rich Russillo: Goes to show you just how badly she wants this! Or just how powerful her spite is! Valentine is in shock but she knows she can’t give her opponent any time to adjust! She brings Caroline back to her feet and takes hold of her arms! Is she going for what I think she is? She definitely is! HERE COMES BEA-MY-VALENTINE!
Persephone: Wrong. Caroline is able to shove her away! She saves herself for now!
Rich Russillo: Valentine turns back around…AND IS CAUGHT BY THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! She rolls back and leaps right up onto the middle rope! SHE THEN COMES DOWN WITH THE DOUBLE STOMP! Once again, she sacrifices her leg to do some damage! She then lifts her opponent back up and puts her in the headlock!
Rich Russillo: A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE!!!! SHE JUST DROVE HER OPPONENT’S HEAD INTO THE MAT! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! CAROLINE MIGHT HAVE PUT THE FINISHING BLOW ON BEA VALENTINE! CAROLINE COVERS HER!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO WAY! BEA VALENTINE GETS THE SHOULDER UP! HOW? HOW DID SHE KICK OUT OF THAT?
Persephone: Caroline looks absolutely furious now! Oh shit…looks like she’s heading back up to the top rope!
Rich Russillo: Indeed she is! AND SHE COMES DOWN ON VALENTINE WITH THE WIDOW SPLASH! BUT NO! Valentine barely rolls out of the way! She’s not getting up yet though. Caroline looks hurt but she sucks it up! She picks up Valentine again…LOOKING FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: But Valentine is fighting back! She’s raining down elbows into the back of her opponent! CAROLINE DRIVES HER FORWARD, LOOKING TO SEND HER INTO THE CORNER-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEA ENDS UP COLLIDING WITH THE OFFICIAL INSTEAD, DROPPING THE REFEREE TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN!
Persephone: Wow. This dude needs to get insurance.
Rich Russillo: Once again, we have no official in this match! VALENTINE MANAGES TO PUSH CAROLINE AWAY! Caroline comes back at her…BEA STING!
Rich Russillo: NO! CAROLINE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! That was almost the end for her there! Valentine turns back around, not wanting to be caught from behind by Caroline! BUT IT IS MUCH WORSE! CAROLINE WITH THE MIST!
Rich Russillo: I can’t believe it! For weeks we’ve seen Caroline find different ways to toy with Bea Valentine, and it looks like she’s brought that to even this match as she just blinded her opponent! Valentine is now stumbling around the ring, unable to see anything! At this point, she might be easy prey for Caroline to swoop down and finish off! CAROLINE RUNS TO THE ROPES…AND CONNECTS WITH THE SPRINGBOARD EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Persephone: That was right in the jaw. She might need a dentist. I wouldn’t recommend the ones here though.
Rich Russillo: Caroline is now just stomping down viciously on Valentine! She’s become like a wild animal at this point! Valentine tries to guard herself…BUT CAROLINE JUST GOES FOR HER FACE! She is showing no mercy at all! Eventually, Valentine goes limp! Oh god, I don’t think the champion can fight back anymore!
Rich Russillo: She is exactly where Caroline wanted her! The Queen of Shadows heads over to the official and wakes him up! SHE WANTS TO FINISH THIS! She drags her opponent over the corner and places her onto the top turnbuckle! She climbs up after her and gives her a few good forearms for good measure! SHE THEN HEADBUTTS HER RIGHT ON THE NOSE!
(The camera does a close up of Caroline’s face. Bea’s blood is running down her forehead and onto her face. Noticing this, Caroline begins to speak.)
Caroline: (off-mic) Don’t forget what I said. I told you that there’d be consequences.
Rich Russillo: CAROLINE OF COURSE REFERRING TO WHAT WENT DOWN BACK AT SHOCK VALUE, AND WITH THAT WARNING CAROLINE PICKS UP THE CHAMPION! SOUTHERN GOTHIC OFF THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: NO, BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON BEA IS REFUSING TO GIVE UP! She starts driving elbows in Caroline’s head! Caroline eventually drops her back on the top rope! AND NOW WE’RE SEEING A STRAIGHT-UP FIST FIGHT!
Rich Russillo: THINGS ARE REALLY BREAKING DOWN ON THAT TOP ROPE! These two elitists are just trading blows back and forth! AND THEN CAROLINE GETS HER WITH ANOTHER HEADBUTT! AND ANOTHER! I think she might be able to pull this off right here!
Persephone: She’s pulling off nothing Rich! BEA JUST HEADBUTTED HER RIGHT BACK!
Rich Russillo: Valentine pushes her off the top rope! Caroline falls back and her legs are caught in the ropes! She has nowhere to go right now, she’s stuck! I think Caroline has realized this, and is looking up at Bea Valentine!
Bea Valentine: (off-mic) Consequences indeed!
Rich Russillo: AND WITH THAT SHE COMES DOWN WITH THE BOSTON BEA PARTY! THE BOSTON BEA PARTY CONNECTS, AND THAT MAY HAVE BEEN EVERYTHING BEA VALENTINE HAD LEFT, ALL CRASHING DOWN RIGHT ON TOP OF CAROLINE!
Rich Russillo: BEA VALENTINE IS ABLE TO BARELY PULL CAROLINE AWAY FROM THE ROPES, BEFORE GETTING AN ARM OVER HER FOR THE COVER! THIS ONE IS OVER!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, AND STILL EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION…BBBBBEEEAAAA VAALLLLEEENNNNTTINNNNEEEE!
(“Gloria” by The London Symphony Orchestra begins to play, as Bea Valentine slowly rolls off of Caroline. She is still in pain following the violent match she just had against the challenger, but she looks relieved knowing that she’s come out of it with the victory. The referee retrieves the Universal Women’s Championship for Bea, handing it to her before Bea slowly pulls herself back to her feet. After this, Bea looks towards the fans, with a smile on her face as they’re all heard cheering.)
Persephone: Damn, she lost a lot of blood for that belt.
Rich Russillo: No doubt about that! These two competitors fought like hell tonight! Caroline did whatever she could, and I think her actions tonight showed that she wanted to hurt Bea almost as much as she just wanted the Universal Women’s Championship. We all know how vicious she can be and tonight was no different! But in the end, Valentine stayed strong! She endured and she made sure that she left here tonight with that title around her waist! What a match!
Persephone: Relax, it wasn’t that good. We did see blood though, so it wasn’t the worst thing ever.
Rich Russillo: Congratulations to Bea Valentine! This was her first defense of the Universal Women’s Championship, and I believe this goes without saying, but it did not come easy. She earned every bit of that victory!
(Both Elitists are still bloody following the heated match between them, but with the match over, Bea Valentine can be seen celebrating her victory. The final shot is Bea Valentine, looking down at her title, blood from her face dripping onto the belt as she knows she’s one step closer to Pain for Pride. From there, the camera begins to fade from ringside.)
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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A LAST MAN STANDING MATCH!
(“It Follows” by Cane Hill hits to a mixed reaction from fans, and Xander Payne skips any threatrics, marching straight down to the ring with a look of determination and focus in his eyes, determined to bring this rivalry between himself and Monaghan to an end.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Toronto, Canada, weighing in at 255 pounds…XANDER PAYNE!!
Rich Russillo: It has gotten to this point. Limmy Monagham versus Xander Payne once again. This time, last man standing.
Persephone: I’m excited, because I know neither of these two will go down easy.
Rich Russillo: No, because tonight, they’ll be fueled solely off hatred, which we know they have tons of for each other.
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes plays to an equally mixed reaction from fans. Limmy saunters on the stage area, and already begins taking off his entrance gear before starting his march down to the ramp, staring a hole into Xander.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Residing out of Golden Beach, Florida, weighing in at 227 pounds…HE IS THE ACE OF ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING…LIMMY MONAGHAN!!
Rich Russillo: Mixed reactions for both men. This crowd refuses to pick a side, which I think should tell you exactly how far things have gone between both men. Any other night, and I don’t know if either man would be receiving this kind of reaction.
Persephone: I mean, it’s either a terrible father or a terrible person. Not exactly great options.
Rich Russillo: These two have definitely crossed lines during this rivalry, some which people don’t agree with.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: BOTH LIMMY MONAGHAN AND XANDER PAYNE SHOOT OUT THEIR RESPECTIVE CORNERS AS THIS MATCH IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!
Persephone: :mjlit:
Rich Russillo: ITS TURNED INTO A FULL BLOWN HOCKEY FIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! BOTH MEN EXCHANGING RIGHTS WITH NEITHER GETTING THE ADVANTAGE AS THEY BEGIN TO STAGGER BACK! THOSE PUNCHES BEGINNING TO HAVE THEIR EFFECT!
Persephone: Lame.
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN QUICKLY COLLECT THEMSELVES, AND LUNGE TOWARDS EACH OTHER! MEETING IN THE MIDDLE WITH YET ANOTHER HOCKEY FIGHT THAT BREAKS OUT!BUT XANDER PAYNE GETS THE UPPER HAND, SHOVING LIMMY BACK TOWARD THE ROPES! MONAGHAN REBOUNDS OFF-
Persephone: And goes for whatever his knee is called!
Rich Russillo: I believe the term you’re looking for is DIABLE JAMBE!
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER PAYNE SIDE STEPS! SLIPPING BEHIND LIMMY FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND GOES TO BOUNCE HIM OFF THE ROPES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! BUT LIMMY HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, HAVING HOOKED HIS ARMS ON IT, AND XANDER PAYNE GETS FLUNG BACK AS A RESULT!
Persephone: Ha!
Rich Russillo: PAYNE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND LIMMY TURNS AROUND! CHARGING AT XANDER- WHO SWINGS WILDLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! BUT LIMMY MONAGHAN MANAGES TO DUCK UNDERNEATH IT!
Rich Russillo: XANDER TURNS AROUND, AND BOTH MEN COLLIDE WITH A DOUBLE FOREARM SMASH!
Persephone: Morons!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY AND XANDER CAN BARELY STAND AFTER THEIR COLLISION, BUT GET A SECOND WIND TO GO FOR DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! AGAIN, BOTH MEN COLLIDE! STRUGGLING TO STAND!
Persephone: Cmon, one of them must be able to do something different.
Rich Russillo: WELL, XANDER PAYNE TRIES TO SWITCH IT UP, AND GOES FOR A SUPERKICK ON LIMMY! BUT MONAGHAN WENT FOR ONE OF HIS OWN AS WELL, CATCHING XANDER PAYNE IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!! JUST LIKE XANDER CATCHES LIMMY IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH HIS! BOTH MEN GO DOWN!
Persephone: The referee begins counting, and both men need to get to their feet pretty fast, or else this would be a completely bullshit ending.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOU-
Rich Russillo: NO! BOTH MEN STIR BACK TO A KNEE, AND REACH OUT TO EACH OTHER! GRABBING A HANDFUL OF THE OTHERS HAIR, AND RISE TO THEIR FEET! A LOOK OF INTENSITY IN THEIR EYES AS IT’S GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THAT IN ORDER TO PUT THE OTHER DOWN!
Persephone: Thank God. Would’ve been a total bummer if that were the end. I want to see these two kill each other!
Rich Russillo: XANDER SWATS LIMMY’S HAND AWAY, AND BLASTS HIM WITH A FOREARM THAT SENDS THE ACE STAGGERING BACK! BUT LIMMY RETURNS FIRE WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! FOREARM FROM XANDER! FOREARM FROM LIMMY! XANDER! LIMMY! XANDER! LIMMY! XANDER! LIMMY! XANDER! LIMMY! XANDER! LIMMY! FOREARM AFTER FOREARM FROM BOTH MEN-
Persephone: Xander Payne surprisingly does the smart thing, and switches up on Limmy with a kick to the gut.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY STAGGERS TOWARD THE CORNER, AND XANDER CLOSES IN! LINING LIMMY UP FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST! ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! XANDER THEN WHIPS LIMMY TOWARD THE OPPOSITE CORNER-
Rich Russillo: BUT LIMMY REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE! SENDING XANDER TOWARD THE CORNER INSTEAD, AND MONAGHAN RUSHES IN! GETTING SENT UP AND OVER XANDER’S SHOULDER! LIMMY CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND BLOCKS A PUNCH ATTEMPT FROM XANDER BEFORE SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: Xander stumbles away before dropping to a knee in the center. Looks like the fatass is already out of breath.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND FLIES OFF WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY ONTO XANDER! LIMMY ROLLS OFF PAYNE, AND BOTH MEN SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH XANDER SWINGING WILDLY FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT LIMMY DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A SLINGBLADE!
Persephone: Xander rolls out the ring, creating separation between himself and Limmy. But he better think of a plan, and think of one quick in his CTE riddled brain, because Limmy is kicking his ass at the moment.
Ricb Russillo: Xander tries regaining his wits about him- BUT LIMMY MONAGHAN STARTS BUILDING MOMENTUM! RUNNING OFF THE ROPES TO SOAR THROUGH THE AIR WITH A TOPE CON HILO! :damn:
Rich Russillo: THAT WAS A THING OF BEAUTY AS LIMMY MONAGHAN PULLS XANDER BACK UP, AND ROLLS HIM INSIDE THE RING BEFORE HE GOES DIGGING UNDERNEATH IT!
Persephone: Please be something good he pulls out. 🙏
Rich Russillo: AND LIMMY MONAGHAN STARTS SLIDING MULTIPLE CHAIRS INTO THE RING! NO DOUBT HAVING EVIL INTENTIONS IN THE MIND FOR XANDER! LIMMY SLIDES IN ABOUT THREE, AND SLIDES IN THE RING HIMSELF AFTERWARD!
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER PAYNE RETRIEVES ONE OF THE CHAIRS BROUGHT IN BY LIMMY, AND USES IT TO JAB INTO MONAGHAN’S GUT! DOUBLING HIM OVER FOR A CHAIR SHOT ACROSS THE BACK!
Persephone: Ah, yes! Limmy Monaghan is in a world of hurt right now!
Rich Russillo: You sound… almost giddy about that.
Persephone: What? Screams of agony have never excited you before?
Rich Russillo: Nope, can’t say that they have.
Persephone: Whatever.
Rich Russillo: But back inside the ring, Limmy drops to all fours after being smashed across the back with that steel chair… AND XANDER ISN’T DONE! LIFTING THAT CHAIR UP ONCE AGAIN TO HIT LIMMY ACROSS THE BACK WITH IT A SECOND TIME!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY ROLLS OVER ONTO HIS BACK, WRITHING IN PAIN FROM THOSE SWINGS OF THE CHAIR BY XANDER PAYNE! XANDER STANDS OVER A DOWNED MONAGHAN, AND RAISES THE CHAIR UP! DROPPING THE TOP RAIL DOWN ONTO THE ABDOMEN OF LIMMY REPEATEDLY! KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF HIS SYSTEM!
Persephone: It’s no doubt that Limmy is struggling to breathe, but it’s likely this match doesn’t end until the other is no longer breathing, and that’s what I love about it!
Rich Russillo: I mean, you’re not far off. You’ll damn near have to kill the other in order to secure the victory on this night, given the hatred both men share for each other. I imagine it’ll be pretty hard to keep the other down til the count of ten.
Rich Russillo: Xander stops driving that chair down onto the midsection of Limmy, and instead… PRESSES IT DOWN UP AGAINST MONAGHAN’S JAW! REF CANT EVEN ADMONISH AS THIS IS PERFECTLY LEGAL!
Persephone: Unfortunately, Xander Payne relents. Removing that chair from off Limmy’s jaw, and Xander lines Limmy up as he uses the ropes to pull himself back up.
Rich Russillo: NO, NO, NO! XANDER TAKES A SWING RIGHT FOR THE HEAD, BUT LIMMY MONAGHAN DUCKS UNDERNEATH! CAUSING THE CHAIR TO BOUNCE OFF THE ROPES AND INTO XANDER’S FACE!
Persephone: :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: XANDER DROPS THE CHAIR, AND COLLAPSES DOWN TO ALL FOURS! LOOKING QUITE DAZED AFTER THAT HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN SEES AN OPPORTUNITY AS HE GRABS THE STEEL CHAIR XANDER WAS RECENTLY USING ON HIM!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY RAISES IT HIGH, AND DECIDES TO GET HIS LICKS IN! SMASHING XANDER ACROSS THE BACK WITH A STEEL CHAIR SHOT AS WELL!
Persephone: There’s a wide surface area, so he CAN’T miss!
Rich Russillo: XANDER JOLTS UP TO BOTH KNEES, FAVORING HIS BACK, AND LIMMY HAS AN IDEA CROSS HIS MIND AS HE TAKES A BIG SWING AT XANDER PAYNE’S HEAD! WANTING TO MAKE PAYNE PAY FOR HIS RECENT ATTEMPT, BUT XANDER ROLLS OUT THE RING TO AVOID IT!
Persephone: Now, Xander finds himself leaned up against our commentary desk, but he isn’t safe here either as Limmy Monaghan slides out with the chair in hand.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY CRACKS XANDER ACROSS THE BACK WITH A STEEL CHAIR AGAIN, AND ROLLS HIM INSIDE THE RING! LIMMY PLACES THAT CHAIR ACROSS THE STOMACH OF XANDER, AND LEAPS IN AIR TO DELIVER A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
Rich Russillo: XANDER ROLLS OVER ONTO HIS SIDE, GASPING FOR AIR AS LIMMY MONAGHAN JUST KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF HIS SYSTEM! LIMMY GRABS HOLD OF XANDER, THEN SENDS HIM UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! SIMILAR TO HOW MANY WILL GO OUT IN THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Persephone: Ugh, don’t remind me I have to sit through that match.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY EXITS THE RING, AND GOES DIGGING UNDERNEATH IT FOR… A TABLE! LIMMY MONAGHAN HAS A TABLE, AND SETS IT UP ON THE OUTSIDE, ONE END GOING FROM THE RINGPOST TO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY TURNS AROUND, AND MARCHES TOWARD XANDER- WHO CRACKS LIMMY IN THE GUT WITH A KENDO STICK! PAYNE MUST HAVE RETRIEVED IT WHILE MONAGHAN WAS DISTRACTED! LIMMY DROPS TO A KNEE FROM THAT KENDO STICK SHOT, AND XANDER BRINGS IT OVER MONAGHAN’S HEAD! USING THE KENDO STICK TO CHOKE HIM FROM BEHIND!
Persephone: But Limmy breaks Xander’s grip by driving him back first into the barricade!
Rich Russillo: PINNING XANDER BETWEEN HIMSELF AND THAT BARRICADE, CAUSING BOTH MEN TO DOUBLE OVER! STRUGGLING FOR AIR- BUT XANDER SHOVES LIMMY FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! REGAINING THE UPPER HAND AS LIMMY TOOK A BIT TOO LONG TO RECOVER!
Persephone: Limmy is incapacitated for the time being, and Xander looks underneath the ring for a new weapon to introduce!
Rich Russillo: AND XANDER PULLS OUT ANOTHER TABLE!
Persephone: Didn’t Limmy already introduce one into this match? What’s he need a second for?!
Rich Russillo: WE JUST FOUND OUT AS XANDER STACKS IT ATOP THE TABLE INTRODUCED BY MONAGHAN! THIS COULD BE BAD AS XANDER PAYNE GOES TO RETRIEVE LIMMY AFTER HE SENT HIM INTO THE RINGPOST, ROUNDING THE CORNER-
(**WHOOSH!**)
Persephone: What the-
Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN USES A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AS XANDER ROUNDED THE CORNER TO GET HIM, BLOWING IT DIRECTLY INTO XANDER’S FACE!
Rich Russillo: XANDER STAGGERS AWAY FROM MONAGHAN, LEANING HIMSELF UP AGAINST A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE! MONAGHAN RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND CHARGES XANDER WITH A CLOTHESLINE UP AND OVER THE BARRICADE! COMING IN WITH SO MUCH FORCE AND MOMENTUM, HE WENT UP AND OVER HIMSELF TOO!
Persephone: This might be the most hardcore portion of the match, entering an area with wrestling fans of all people to fight. You probably can barely focus on your opponent, given the smell.
Rich Russillo: XANDER RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, RUNNING OFF PURE ADRENALINE IT LOOKS LIKE AS HE ATTEMPTS TO STAGGER AWAY FROM MONAGHAN! BUT LIMMY CATCHES UP, TURNING XANDER AROUND TO DELIVER A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY GRABS HOLD OF XANDER, DIRECTING HIM TOWARDS THE INNER BARRICADE, AND LIMMY DECIDES TO TAKE A DRINK FROM A FAN! USING TO SMASH XANDER PAYNE IN THE HEAD WITH AS THE SODA FLIES EVERYWHERE!
Persephone: These fans are certainly getting their money’s worth, getting to feel important, and actually part of the show.
Rich Russillo: XANDER TRIES GETTING AWAY FROM LIMMY TO CREATE SOME MUCH NEEDED SEPARATION, BUT LIMMY CATCHES UP TO XANDER, AND SMASHES HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE INNER BARRICADE WALL! LIMMY GOES TO DO IT AGAIN-
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER PAYNE BLOCKS IT, AND DRIVES THE BACK OF HIS ELBOW INTO THE ABDOMEN OF LIMMY MONAGHAN! NOW, XANDER REACHES OVER INTO THE TECHNICAL AREA, AND RETRIEVES A LAPTOP! HITTING LIMMY ACROSS THE BACK WITH IT AS HE TRIED TO STAGGER AWAY!
Persephone: I wonder what poor worker Xander just inconvenienced with that one.
Rich Russillo: XANDER CONNECTS WITH MULTIPLE RIGHT HANDS IN THE WALKWAY AREA- BUT LIMMY BREAKS THINGS UP WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND BLASTS XANDER WITH A FOREARM!
Persephone: Xander stumbles toward the barricade, and-
Rich Russillo: LIMMY CHARGES HIM, SPEARING XANDER RIGHT THROUGH THE BARRICADE, AND BOTH MEN COME SPILLING BACK INTO OUR RINGSIDE AREA!
Rich Russillo: XANDER IS DOWN, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN USES THE APRON FOR ASSISTANCE BACK TO HIS FEET! BUT THE REFEREE BEGINS COUNTING AS XANDER PAYNE LIES IN THE RUBBLE FROM THAT BARRICADE!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Persephone: Hey, what’s he doing?
Rich Russillo: I’m not too sure! LIMMY MONAGHAN IS DISMANTLING OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE, REMOVING THE COVER AND MONITOR!
Referee: FIVE! SIX!
Persephone: Referee is at the count of six, is he stupid? He doesn’t know if Xander Payne will even break the count.
Referee: SEV-
Rich Russillo: NOW, IT MAKES MORE SENSE AS LIMMY MONAGHAN WON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE! DRAGGING XANDER FROM OUT THE RUBBLE HIMSELF, WANTING TO INFLICT MORE DAMAGE! WE’VE SEEN THIS ON DISPLAY A FEW TIMES IN THEIR UNSANCTIONED ENCOUNTER!
Persephone: Neither went for a cover throughout that entire match, and the whole thing needed to be stopped by Captain Charisma from the amount of blood loss.
Rich Russillo: Wow, I’m surprised you even remember most of that.
Persephone: Hey, if it involves violence and gore, I’ll pay attention.
Rich Russillo: Fair enough. BUT WE SHOULD CLEAR OUT AS LIMMY MONAGHAN DRAGS XANDER PAYNE TO THE TOP OF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE! LOOKING TO DO SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY IS HOOKING XANDER UP FOR THE PAYNEKILLER! HE WANTS THAT PACKAGE PILEDRIVER ATOP THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Persephone: YES! HE’S GOING TO KILL HIM!
Rich Russillo: NO! XANDER TWIRLS OUT OF IT AS LIMMY TRIED TO PACKAGE HIM UP, AND DELIVERS A KICK TO THE GUT! LIMMY DOUBLES OVER, AND AN IDEA STARTS TO CROSS XANDER’S MIND AS HE PULLS HIM IN FOR A POWERBOMB! XANDER WANTS THE LAST SEDATION IT LOOKS LIKE AS HE EYES OUR SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Rich Russillo: XANDER ATTEMPTS TO HOIST HIM UP!
Persephone: FUCK! Monaghan blocks it.
Rich Russillo: MONAGHAN HOLDS HIS WEIGHT DOWN, BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT BY XANDER! THEN COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY DROPS TO ALL FOURS ON OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE AS XANDER PAYNE LIES IN THE ANNOUNCE TABLE RUBBLE! HE ISN’T MOVING, AND THE REFEREE BEGINS COUNTING!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE!
Rich Russillo: HOLD ON! XANDER PAYNE IS SHOWING FEINT SIGNS OF LIFE, BUT I QUESTION IF HE’LL BE ABLE TO BREAK THE COUNT IN TIME!
Referee: SIX! SEVEN!
Rich Russillo: REFEREE COUNT AT SEVEN!
Referee: EIGHT!
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE BREAKS THE COUNT, USING THE SPANISH ANNOUNCERS COMMENTARY CHAIRS FOR ASSISTANCE IN GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! WAY TO USE THE ENVIRONMENT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE BY PAYNE!
Rich Russillo: ALTHOUGH THE CHAIRS HELPED HIM TEMPORARILY, XANDER COLLAPSES DOWN TO A KNEE ONCE TRYING TO STAND ON HIS OWN TWO FEET, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN EYES HIM FROM ATOP OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE! GOING FOR A DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Persephone: NO! HE MOVED!
Rich Russillo: XANDER BEGINS TO STUMBLE AWAY FROM THE AREA- BUT I DON’T THINK HE REALIZED THAT LIMMY WAS ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH TO HIS FEET! THE TWO GO SPILLING INTO OUR TIMEKEEPER AREA, BUT LIMMY QUICKLY CATCHES UP TO PAYNE! GRABBING HOLD OF HIM- WAIT!
(**DING!**)
Rich Russillo; XANDER USED THE RING BELL, AND CRACKED LIMMY IN THE SKULL WITH IT!
(Limmy drops to all fours, and crawls away from the timekeeper area with blood starting to slowly fall down his forehead.)
Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN IS BUSTED OPEN, AND I HAVE TO WONDER IF THAT RUN WAS STRATEGIC BY XANDER PAYNE! KNOWING THE TIMEKEEPERS AREA WAS CLOSE BY!
Persephone: Xander has lured Limmy into traps before. I can’t forget when he lured into the parking lot, and was going to crush him between those two cars. If only he had succeeded. 💔
Rich Russillo: If he had succeeded, Limmy would be dead.
Persephone: You make that sound like a bad thing.
Rich Russillo: I… moving on! Xander grabs hold of Limmy, and rolls him back inside the ring. Xander slides in as Limmy crawls toward the corner, seating himself down. Xander closes in, and delivers STOMPS TO LIMMY IN THE CORNER! BEFORE USING HIS BOOT TO PRESS INTO THE JAW OF LIMMY! USUALLY, A FIVE COUNT WOULD FOLLOW THIS! BUT XANDER PAYNE HAS NO ONE TO STOP HIM!
Rich Russillo: FINALLY, PAYNE RELENTS, AND GRABS A STEEL CHAIR FROM OFF THE CANVAS! REMEMBER, LIMMY INTRODUCED THOSE CHAIRS INTO THE MATCH EARLIER, AND MIGHT PAY THE PRICE AS XANDER WEDGES THE CHAIR BETWEEN THE ROPES IN FRONT OF HIS FACE!
Persephone: Limmy is in trouble as Xander Payne walks over to the opposite corner…
Rich Russillo: XANDER BUILDS MOMENTUM, AND CRASHES INTO LIMMY WITH A CANNONBALL IN THE CORNER! RIGHT INTO THE CHAIR!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY’S GONE LIMP IN THE CORNER, AND XANDER PAYNE ROLLS HIM FROM OUT THE CORNER! XANDER CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND LINES LIMMY UP FOR A-
Persephone: Nevermind.
Rich Russillo: Xander was going for some sorta maneuver from off the top, but Limmy had enough ring awareness to roll away closer to the opposite corner, much to Xander’s chagrin.
Rich Russillo: Xander hops off the top rope, and grabs hold of that steel chair he used for the cannonball before approaching Limmy on the canvas… XANDER SMACKS THE CHAIR DOWN ONTO THE CHEST OF MONAGHAN, MAKING SURE IT LIES ON TOP OF HIM AS HE CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AGAIN!
Persephone: WHOA! LIMMY JUST FLUNG THAT CHAIR INTO XANDER’S FACE!
Rich Russillo: AND LIMMY CLIMBS UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, CLUBBING XANDER ACROSS THE BACK BEFORE HE HOOKS HIM UP FOR A SUPERPLEX! GOING TO SEND XANDER CRASHING DOWN TO THE CANVAS! BUT PAYNE HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO HANG ON, GRABBING HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE! EFFECTIVELY BLOCKING ANY ATTEMPT AT A SUPERPLEX FROM MONAGHAN!
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE BATTLES BACK WITH A COUPLE SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, BREAKING HIS GRIP, AND DOUBLES LIMMY OVER ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! XANDER GOES FOR AN AVALANCHE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!
Persephone: But lands on his feet as Monaghan hangs onto the top rope himself for dear life!
Rich Russillo: XANDER IS DOING HIS BEST TO PRY LIMMY FROM OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE- BUT MONAGHAN HANGS ON UNTIL FIGHTING BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE SKULL! FOLLOWING IT UP WITH MORE AS THE CROWD COUNTS ALONG!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Persephone: Wow, I’m shocked they can even count that high.
Rich Russillo: XANDER COLLAPSES TO ALL FOURS, CRAWLING TOWARD THE CENTER AS LIMMY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! HIS BACK STILL TURNED TO XANDER- WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE A BIG MISTAKE AS XANDER SHOVES HIM OFF THE TOP ROPE THROUGH THE TABLES WE HAVE STACKED UP RINGSIDE!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: :roman: He’s dead.
(Xander leans forward on the top turnbuckle, exhausted as he looks out to Limmy Monaghan lying in the rubble.)
Rich Russillo: This could easily be it as the referee begins counting.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: Count of three, and Limmy has still yet to move.
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
Persephone: :lupe: Cmon… I still want more from these two.
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!
Rich Russillo: REFEREE ABOUT TO REACH TEN AS LIMMY ONLY BARELY STARTS TO SHOW SIGNS OF LIFE!
Referee: TE-
Rich Russillo: WHAT?!
Persephone: I’m in the same boat. WHAT?!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY LUNGED TOWARD THE APRON AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE, USING ANY REMAINING STRENGTH HE HAD TO STAY ALIVE IN THIS MATCH!
(Limmy can barely stand, needing the apron for assistance before he sluggishly rolls back inside the ring as Xander watches on from the corner, perhaps thinking of what he can do next to Monaghan.)
Rich Russillo: Even Xander Payne has to be a bit shocked from Limmy’s resilience.
(Limmy rises to both knees in the center, and beckons for more, causing Xander Payne to shake his head in anger before marching towards him.)
Rich Russillo: Xander marches toward Monaghan, who remains on both knees- BUT TRIES TO FIGHT BACK WITH SHOTS-
Persephone: To the very large abdomen of Xander Payne!
Rich Russillo; BUT YOU CAN TELL THEY’RE NOT PACKING MUCH IMPACT BEHIND THEM, AND XANDER KNOCKS LIMMY OVER WITH A STIFF FOREARM STRIKE!
Persephone: Xander Payne grabs a chair, and stands it up in the center of the ring, eyeing Limmy up.
Rich Russillo: XANDER LIFTS LIMMY UP, AND HOOKS HIM UP FOR A TWISTING… BRAINBUSTER ON THE SEAT OF THE CHAIR! RIPTIDE CONNECTS!
Rich Russillo: THE SEAT OF THAT CHAIR GOT BENT FROM THE IMPACT, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN CAN BARELY MOVE!
(Xander rises to a knee, and gestures for the referee to count as he stares on intently.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Referee: FIVE! SIX!
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!
Persephone: :wtf:
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE BREAKS UP THE COUNT, GOING TO PULL LIMMY BACK UP TO HIS FEET INSTEAD!
Persephone: But he initiated the count.
Rich Russillo: I- I GUESS HE CHANGED HIS MIND! WANTING TO DO FURTHER DAMAGE TO MONAGHAN AS HE STANDS HIM UP! WHIPPING LIMMY TOWARDS THE ROPES! GOING FOR THE LAST SEDATION!
Rich Russillo: HURRICANRANA! LIMMY COUNTERS WITH A HURRICANRANA, AND XANDER RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET! CHARGING LIMMY WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! BUT LIMMY DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND DELIVERS A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX INTO THE CHAIR THAT XANDER HIMSELF STOOD UP!!
Persephone: Somehow, Payne is already dragging himself toward the ropes…
Rich Russillo: XANDER MIGHT BE RUNNING OFF PURE INSTINCT, ADRENALINE MAYBE, WHATEVER! THE FACT IS: HE’S STILL GOT FIGHT LEFT, EVEN AFTER THAT INSANE MOVE FROM MONAGHAN ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! LIMMY LINES UP XANDER AS HE PULLS HIMSELF UP TO A KNEE WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: MONAGHAN MOVES THAT CHAIR OUT THE WAY BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE ROPES! BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR THE DIABLE JAMBE! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF XANDER PAYNE’S HEAD! BUT I DONT THINK HE’S DONE, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER ANOTHER!
Persephone: Stop, stop, the man already has enough CTE to feed a whole village!
Crowd: ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!
Rich Russillo: I THINK THERE’S A SECTION OF THE AUDIENCE THAT WANT TO SEE LIMMY HIT IT ONE MORE TIME, AND HE DOESN’T DENY THEM AS HE RUNS OFF THE ROPES A THIRD TIME FOR DIABLE JAMBE! AGAIN, TO THE SIDE OF PAYNE’S SKULL!
Rich Russillo: PAYNE DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND LIMMY PULLS HIM UP! DRAGGING HIM TO THE CENTER RING FOR OUTER HEAVEN! THAT SWINGING REVERSE STO- BUT XANDER PAYNE SHOVES HIM OFF, THEN STAGGERS TOWARD THE ROPES!
Persephone: Going toward the ropes didn’t work well for him last time, so I have no idea why he’d think it’d work a second time.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY CHARGES TOWARD XANDER- BUT XANDER SENDS HIM UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE! LIMMY HIT HARD, AND XANDER STAGGERS BEFORE ROLLING OUT THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RING!! SEARCHING UNDERNEATH THE RING FOR MORE!
(Xander pulls out a barbed wire bat, something he’s been seen using in recent months, especially to torture Limmy, who-)
Rich Russillo: WELL, XANDER PAYNE HAS THE BAT BUT…
(Xander Payne finally glances over to the opposite side of the ring where Limmy Monaghan also did some digging off camera… pulling out a SLEDGEHAMMER!)
Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN HAS THE SLEDGEHAMMER!
Persephone: Try not to knock each other this time!
Rich Russillo: XANDER AND LIMMY BOTH SLIDE INTO THE RING, NOT TAKING THEIR EYE OFF THE OTHER AS THEY CIRCLE AROUND!
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN FINALLY BREAK THE ICE! CHARGING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER! XANDER SWINGS WITH THE BAT- BUT LIMMY DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND XANDER SPINS AROUND INTO A SLEDGEHAMMER JAB TO THE GUT!
Persephone: :damn: SLEDGEHAMMER WINS!
Rich Russillo: XANDER DROPS TO A KNEE, AND LIMMY MONAGHAN CAN GO FOR THE DEATH BLOW WITH THAT SLEDGEHAMMER!
(Limmy decides to… toss the sledgehammer aside.)
Persephone: Huh?
Rich Russillo: I… don’t understand it either.
(Xander remains on his knee, hovering over the barbed bat…)
Rich Russillo: WAIT! LIMMY RUNS OFF THE ROPES… CURB STOMP! CURB STOMP TO XANDER PAYNE ON TOP OF THAT BARBED WIRE BAT!
(Xander writhes in pain, clutching at his head while blood starts dripping from his forehead!)
Rich Russillo: CURB STOMP ONTO THAT BARBED WIRE BAT, AND XANDER PAYNE IS BUSTED OPEN! REFEREE GOES TO COUNT AS-
Persephone: Wait. Limmy’s actually… stopping him.
Rich Russillo: Limmy does not want the referee to count.
(Limmy finishes informing the ref, and removes the elbow pad from his arm, tossing it into the crowd as he marches toward the corner.)
Rich Russillo: Oh no… that’s why. LIMMY WANTS TO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO PAYNE WITH A DIVINE DEPARTURE!
Persephone: A bit excessive, but I like it!
Rich Russillo: Xander slowly works his way up to a knee, and LIMMY CHARGES IN! DIVINE DEPARTURE-
Rich Russillo: NO! LAST SEDATION! XANDER POPS LIMMY UP INTO THE LAST SEDATION INSTEAD! AND XANDER GRABS HOLD OF LIMMY, SENDING HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Persephone: Xander is moving with urgency as he goes out there himself!
Rich Russillo: XANDER DRAGS LIMMY UP TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND PUTS HIM BETWEEN HIS LEGS NOW FOR AN APRON LAST SEDATION!
(Xander was going for the apron powerbomb… but Limmy collapsed down to the floor. Unable to stand, which causes Xander to smirk before gesturing for someone to come out.)
Persephone: What’s he- OH NO!
Rich Russillo: THAT- THAT’S XANDER PAYNE’S FAMILY!
(Suddenly… Peyton, Historia, and Maximus Payne rush through the timekeepers area, having entered from the crowd!)
Persephone: Hasn’t this man learned his lesson by now to stop involving family?!
(Xander hooks both Limmy’s arms, lifting him up to both knees. Keeping Monaghan in place as Xander’s family starts to line up.)
Persephone: Hey, what are they-
Rich Russillo: WHOA! HISTORIA JUST SLAPPED LIMMY ACROSS THE FACE!
Rich Russillo: AND MAXIMUS GETS HIMSELF SOME AS WELL WITH A FOREARM!
Persephone: Limmy’s getting his ass kicked by literal CHILDREN! This is GREAT!
(Finally, it’s Peyton’s turn, and she takes a deep breath before going to attack Limmy… but has a change of heart at the last minute.)
Persephone: Oh, don’t tell me she can’t do it.
(Peyton notices a chair resting close to the apron, and reaches inside the ring, grabbing hold of it.)
Rich Russillo: …OOH! PEYTON PAYNE JUST SMASHED A STEEL CHAIR OVER THE HEAD OF LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!
(The chair remains wrapped around Limmy’s head from the force Peyton swung it with, and Xander’s family hurries back into the crowd area, watching from front row now as Xander Payne looks to finish the job.)
Rich Russillo: PEYTON PAYNE DEFINITELY DIDN’T HAVE A PROBLEM HITTING LIMMY, AND WITH THAT CHAIR STILL WRAPPED AROUND HIS HEAD… XANDER SENDS HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST! THAT COULD HAVE CRUSHED LIMMY’S THROAT!
(The chair goes flying off Limmy’s head as he falls to the floor, limp.)
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER PAYNE ISN’T DONE, AND DRAGS LIMMY BACK UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! NO, NO, NO, NO- LAST SEDATION ONTO THE APRON! IT’S OVER!
(Limmy lies prone on the outside as the referee begins counting.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Referee: FIVE! SIX!
Rich Russillo: Limmy is somehow still functioning… trying to drag himself toward the barricade… but I’m not sure if he’ll have the strength to.
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!
Rich Russillo: Eight count, and Limmy Monaghan is faintly clawing at the barricade…
Referee: NINE!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY PULLS HIMSELF UP TO ALL FOURS WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE BARRICADE- BUT IMMEDIATELY FALLS RIGHT BACK DOWN!
Referee: …TEN!
Rich Russillo: ITS OV-
Persephone: NO, IT’S NOT!
Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN ACTUALLY PULLED HIMSELF UP WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE BARRICADE! ALBEIT BARELY!
Persephone: You have gotta be kidding me.
(Xander and his family react with initial shock, but Xander’s expression quickly turns to that of anger as he grabs hold of Limmy, rolling him back inside…)
Rich Russillo: Xander thought that was going to be his storybook ending, but I guess not as he rolls Limmy Monaghan back inside the ring.
Persephone: Xander looks pretty out of it right now, but I guess that’s not a surprise given everything he’s just been through. He took a moment to catch his breath, and now finally he’s started digging under the ring.
Rich Russillo: What more could possibly be under there, though?
(Xander Payne takes some time digging under the ring, seemingly looking for something specific as he takes a bit longer than usual to find his weapon. However, eventually he finds exactly what he’s looking for.)
Rich Russillo: It looks like a pane of glass has been brought into this!
Persephone: YES! This is perfect!
Rich Russillo: We’ve seen just how useful glass can be in these matches, so if there’s anyone that’s dangerous right now, it’s Xander Payne! Xander raises the pane of glass so he can get it into the ring, and-
(*CRASH!*)
Rich Russillo: DIVINE DEPARTURE! LIMMY CAME FLYING THROUGH THE BOTTOM ROPE WITH THE SWINGING BACK ELBOW, SMASHING THE PANE OF GLASS RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF XANDER PAYNE!!!!!
Persephone: I THOUGHT HE WAS DEAD!
Rich Russillo: I GUESS LIMMY GOT A SECOND WIND!!!! SOMEHOW LIMMY MONAGHAN FOUND IT IN HIM TO FLY THROUGH THE ROPES WITH THAT GLASS-ASSISTED DIVINE DEPARTURE, BUT IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE’S DONE THERE! HE PUSHES HIMSELF BACK UP AND DISLODGES THE TOP STEEL STEP, LEAVING THE BOTTOM STEP AS HE DRAGS XANDER OVER TO IT…
Persephone: XANDER IS STILL OUT OF IT AFTER THE DIVINE DEPARTURE, AND LIMMY IS SETTING HIM UP!
Rich Russillo: *PAYNEKILLER ON THE BOTTOM STEP!* PACKAGE PILEDRIVER ON THE BOTTOM STEP BY LIMMY! XANDER PAYNE WAS JUST DROPPED HEAD FIRST ONTO THE STEEL!!!
Persephone: And all Xander’s family can do is watch horrified as Xander Payne looks lifeless.
Rich Russillo: LIMMY MONAGHAN GRABS THE RING POST AND PULLS HIMSELF BACK UP, BUT THERE’S NOTHING LEFT OF XANDER AS HE ISN’T MOVING WHATSOEVER!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Referee: FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Referee: EIGHT!!!
Referee: NINE!!!!
…
Referee: ***TEN!!!!!!!!!!***
…
…
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN HERE’S YOUR WINNER… LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes plays as Limmy Monaghan sits atop the very steps that Xander’s limp body rests on, unable to keep himself on his feet for very long following the brutal match he and Xander just had. The fans are shocked after what they just witnessed, and Xander Payne’s family is devastated seeing what just happened to him.)
Rich Russillo: He’s done it. Limmy Monaghan has brought an end to this rivalry with Xander Payne.
Persephone: In a fitting way as well… given he used the move he’s titled Paynekiller. Talk about not being subtle.
Rich Russillo: But it’s over. After such a hellacious rivalry… it feels weird to finally say. But Limmy Monaghan has truly closed the book.
Persephone: Thankfully it was in a match actually worth my time too. They did everything they could to each other, and Xander’s family even got involved at one point for some revenge. Clearly that didn’t do Xander much good, though.
Rich Russillo: That is true, as now Xander’s family are forced to tend to Xander, knowing that unfortunately for them, Limmy Monaghan came out on top. Congratulations to Limmy Monaghan for the victory!
(Limmy stands up, and goes to walk away before looking over his shoulder as Xander’s family rushes over to check on him. Xander Payne still has yet to move, and his children are crying seeing their father like this. Limmy continues looking over his shoulder, feeling the disdain the members of Xander’s family each look at him with before continuing to hobble up the ramp, as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Dunkin Donuts, featuring Xander Payne enjoying an Americano, and being smart this time to NOT have it on an empty stomach!)
(The graphic for the next match appears.)
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(The camera pans to Gina Romano in the ring ready to announce the next match.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING TAG TEAM CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…. ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY SILAS MASON! HARPER LEE AND RONAN MALOSI, THEY REPRESENT – SILAS WORLD!!!!!
(“Another World” by Gojira starts to play throughout the arena as Silas Mason slowly walks out, the lights flicker in the Stadium, and stretches out his arms as the monster, Ronan Malosi walks out and with him is Harper Lee. Silas leads them down to the ring as the crowd boos loudly.)
Deadprez: This crowd here in Liverpool Is letting them hear it! Silas World is coming out here with his forces, and they are ready, but we saw what a factor Mason is, with what he did last night helping Brianna Hill retain the EAW Specialist Championship and now they face two of the top women not only on Showdown but the entire EAW!
Eve: Ronan Malosi is different, he isn’t the clown that we are all used to, this has nothing to do with positivity or being someone’s yes, man kissing the ass of a quitter like Andre Walker. If anyone has benefited most from the wrestling prowess of Silas Mason, it was Ronan.
Gavin Kirkland: And not just Ronan, Harper Lee has been her best in quite some time, she is a legit contender for any title And this time you have people wondering not IF but WHEN. Silas World has already taken over Showdown, next they are going to take over the entire EAW!
(Silas leads them into the ring as the crowd continues to boo. Silas though pays them no attention, holding the ropes open for Harper Lee and Ronan Malosi. They get in and look around the crowd and just shake their heads in disgust as their theme fades.)
Gina Romano: AND THEIR OPPONENTS! THEY ARE THE TEAM OF VEENA ADAMS AND MILLI BANKS!
(The stadium lights go out when suddenly everything turns pink. The crowd erupts in excitement as “7Rings” by Arianna Grace starts to play. Veena Adams in all pink and purple walks out as she poses in front of the stage, then her song starts mixing into “Don’t” by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice. Milli Banks walks out as the crowd continues to cheer. Veena and Milli look at one another and pose, as their entrance music continues to mix. Both women head down to the ring with their eyes set on Silas World.)
Deadprez: Two of the very best! Like superpowers coming together these two women were forged by Territorial Invasion and became best friends, and now they have each other’s back as they tangle with Silas World. These two women look to stop Silas World!
Eve: Veena Adams is a story in itself. Once she was a joke, a spoiled brat that tried to ruin the lives of others. No one took her seriously and in the last three years she has not only built her own brand, but she has also become THE FACE of Showdown! Milli Banks is one of the best already, a shooting star! Together they are unstoppable!
Gavin Kirkland: I have not seen this much beauty on one team in a long time!
(They get to the ring and look out to the crowd. Both women climb to the second ropes and pose as the cameras in the stands go off. They hop back down – )
Deadprez: HARPER LEE AND RONAN MALOSI JUST ATTACKED VEENA ADAMS AND MILLI BANKS! THEY WERE BOTH JUST DROPPED AND HARPER IS KICKING MILLI WHILE SHE IS DOWN! RONAN THROWS VEENA INTO THE CORNER AND STARTS KICKING HER DOWN!
(The referee quickly gets Silas out of the ring as the theme dies down and he calls for the bell to start the match.)
(DING!!!! DING!!!! DING!!!!)
Deadprez: SILAS WORLD TOOK THE OPENING AND ATTACKED BOTH VEENA AND MILLI AS THEY WERE GETTING THEIR RING GEAR OFF! RONAN IS CHOKING VEENA WITH HIS BOOT RIGHT IN HER NECK AND MILLI IS BEING THROWN OUT OF THE RING BY HARPER LEE!
Eve: THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THAT SILAS WORLD CAN TAKE AN ADVANTAGE AND IT IS RIDICULOUS! HARPER WITH A FLYING BODYPRESS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LANDING RIGHT ON MILLI! BANKS MAY HAVE HIT THE BACK OF HER HEAD REALLY HARD ON THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: THEY SHOULD HAVE SEEN THIS COMING!? SILAS WORLD WILL TAKE ANY SHORTCUT THEY CAN AND YOU CAN’T BLAME THEM! LOOK AT WHAT HE DID WITH BRIANNA HILL LAST NIGHT!
(The referee is trying to restore order, but Ronan Malosi continues to drive his foot into the throat of Veena Adams. Finally, he steps in.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV –
Eve: Ronan Malosi finally let’s go and it looks like the match is on the way! Ronan picks up Veena by the hair…. AND TOSSES HER BY THE HAIR SWINGING HER VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING AND RONAN HAS STRANDS OF VEENA’S BEAUTIFUL BLONDE LOCKS IN HIS HAND STILL!
(Veena screams in pain as Ronan sees Harper hop back on the apron, she reaches for a tag, and he slaps her hand.)
TAG!
(Harper Lee is in the ring now and she kicks the downed Veena over and over again while Milli is slowly trying to get back to the ring and up on the apron.)
Deadprez: She grabs Veena by the hair again, Snap Mare by her hair with a stiff kick to the back of Veena! She yells out in pain as Harper runs against the ropes and hits a basement dropkick! Veena and Milli were not able to get out of the gates to start this match because of the attack by Silas World!
Eve: Harper knows she is in control and has Veena back up, whipping here into the turnbuckle and charging in –
Gavin Kirkland: VEENA FLEW OUT OF THAT CORNER WITH A FOREARM AND TOOK HARPER DOWN! THE CROWD HAS ERUPTED AGAIN AS VEENA SLAMS THE MATS AND GETS UP, SHE HITS BA STANDING MOONSAULT ON HARPER LEE!
(Veena writhes in pain but sees that Milli is just getting to the apron and knows that she has to grab the momentum, slowly getting back up, Harper is back to her feet, Veena kicks her in the midsection – )
Eve: Snap Suplex by Veena and she flips over still holding on to Harper, and another Snap Suplex! And another Snap Suplex! That is three! Deadly Recall! Veena is starting to find her groove now as she is back up and Harper is the one holding on to her back, Veena grabs her in a headlock and flips her over to the corner, Milli Banks is back on the apron!
TAG!
Deadprez: Milli Banks is in, and DOUBLE CHOP on the chest of Harper Lee! She is stifled and goes into the corner, where Veena whiplashes Milli into Harper with a METEORA! Ther Double Knees land flush on Harper as Milli rolls her out of the corner, and she too goes for a Moonsault pin!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TW-
Deadprez: Harper kicks out! Milli though needs to keep control right now as she grabs Harper and whips her into the turnbuckles, she goes for a backdrop but Harper kicks Milli in the chest! She bounces off the ropes… SNAP POWERBOMB BY BANKS! Caught Harper by surprise! Milli is back up and picks up Harper, goes to Irish Whip her into her corner, but NO! Harper rakes the eyes of Milli!
(The crowd boos as Harper desperately rakes the eyes of Milli Banks, blinding her temporarily. She falls to one knee as Harper quickly jumps to the corner and tags.)
TAG!
Eve: The Brute from South Africa is in there now and he has a lot to prove! He grabs Milli by the hair, but NO! She fights back! Milli is peppering him with forearms after forearms as Ronan Malosi is backing up against the ropes! Milli is fighting for her life as she now hist his with a jumping knee! Ronan is a little dazed and Milli whips him into the ropes –
Gavin Kirkland: That didn’t work! Ronan is too strong and held on and instead pulled Milli into him, scooping her up and throwing her over the top rope! But Milli lands on the apron! Kick to the head of Ronan! Athleticism! Bronson is a lucky guy!
Deadprez: Calm down Gavin or Eve is gonna slap you again dawg. Ronan stumbles back and Milli hops on the top rope…. Flying body press but NO! Ronan caught her in midair and scooped her up for a High Angle Slam and he put some spin into that! Milli is down arching her back in pain as he runs against the ropes and Hits a Leg Drop! Ronan goes for the cover!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TW –
Eve: Not even close as Milli Banks is able to kick out! Ronan though starts choking her! We can hear Veena from the corner screaming at the referee to stop this!
(The referee starts applying the count on Ronan as he continues to blatantly choke Milli.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV –
(Ronan breaks the count,. Then he goes right back to doing it again, the referee again warns him and administers the count.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV –
Eve: AND VEENA CAME STORMING INTO THE RING AND KICKED RONAN RIGHT IN THE FACE TO GET HIM OFF MILLI! NOW THE REFEREE IS GETTING VEENA TO GO TO THEIR CORNER AND HERE COMES HARPER LEE! SILAS SLAMS HIS HANDS TOGETHER TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THEY JUST TAGGED!
“TAG!”
Deadprez: The referee didn’t see the tag because there wasn’t one! Harper Lee is in now and Ronan is holding Milli as Harper is teeing off on her, she then bounces off the ropes with a kick right to her face, the referee is trying to get Ronan now out of the ring even though they never made a tag!
(Harper is now kicking Milli while she is down, hits the ropes again and drops a knee to her chest! She looks right at Veena and smirks before picking up Milli by the hair and whipping her into the turnbuckle!)
Gavin Kirkland: Milli hit that turnbuckle so hard that she stumbles out of there like a night out at the bar and Harper grabs her, Belly to Belly suplex! Picture perfect and Milli is down! Look at Harper! She is taunting Veena!
(Harper points to Veena and kisses her fingers before slapping them on her butt knowing exactly the message she is sending Adams who tries to get in the ring, but the referee is there quickly to cut her off.)
Eve: Veena has had enough but she has to be weary of her partner! She is in big trouble as now Ronan is in the ring and he grabs Milli, Back Body Drop right into THE VERTIGO! MALOSI HIT THAT CLEAN AND HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS HARPER MAKES THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THRE –
Deadprez: As devastating as that move was, you are going to have to do a lot more to Milli Banks to keep her down! Harper is looking up at the referee and slapping her hands faster, she definitely thinks the count was too slow! Harper picks her back up and whips her into the corner, she now lifts Milli on the turnbuckle and she climbs up!
(The crowd starts to liven up as they see Harper Lee climbing to the top rope and lifting Milli up. She hooks Milli in a Front Face Lock and – )
Eve: NO! MILLI BANKS WITH A HEADBUTT! AND ANOTHER! SHE IS STUNNING HARPER LEE AS SHE CONTINUES TO HIT HER WITH HEADBUTTS AND… HARPER FALLS TO THE MAT! SHE IS STUNNED AND DOWN! MILLI POSITIONS HERSELF –
Gavin Kirkland: FROG SPLASH!!!! SHE HIT ALL OF THAT TOO AS HARPER LEE WAS HELPLESS AND MILLI HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THRE –
Gavin Kirkland: Sexy Soccer Mom kicks out! Milli needs to tag, she is slowly trying to get to the corner as Harper starts rolling toward her corner! Veena is on the ropes reaching far as she can for the tag! Shew is bouncing up and down! She wants to get that tag in!
(Milli is crawling to the ropes, she is holding her arm out as Harper is able to roll out and tag in Ronan Malosi.)
TAG!
Eve: Milli Banks is almost there but Harper was able to tag Ronan, and he grabs Milli by the legs and starts dragging her off, but Milli is able to get to her feet…. ENZINGUIRI by Milli Banks and it stuns Ronan! Milli jumps to her corner!
TAG!
(The crowd erupts in cheers as Milli tags Veena Adams. She hops over the ropes and kicks Ronan on the chest as he backs off and stumbles! Into the ropes and comes off as Veena – )
Deadprez: Jumping Knee Strike and that stifles Ronan! Veena hooks him and hits A DARK TURN! She landed that flush on the neck! But doesn’t go for a cover, Veena knows that this is going to take a lot more to take down this revitalized Ronan Malosi! Instead, she runs against the ropes, and hits a cannonball! And is right back up and hops on the ropes and corkscrew elbow!
Crowd: LET’S GO VEENA!!!!
Crowd: RONAN SUCKS!!!!
Crowd: LET’S GO VEENA!!!!
Crowd: RONAN SUCKS!!!!
Crowd: LET’S GO VEENA!!!!
Crowd: RONAN SUCKS!!!!
Eve: Veena Adams is a House of Fire! Ronan is slowly getting up BUT HERE COMES HARPER FROM BEHIND, AND NO! VEENA CAUGHT HER WITH A HIP TOSS ON RONAN AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET UP! HARPER IS BACK TO HER FEET AND VEENA HITS A SPEAR! SHE ALMOST TOOK HARPER OUT OF HER BOOTS!
(Harper is down and holding her midsection as she rolls out of the ring, Veena sees the opening and runs against the ropes as Ronan gets up – )
Gavin Kirkland: ANOTHER SPEAR AND SHE TAKES RONAN MALOSI DOWN! VEENA POINTS TO THE TOP ROPE AND SHE IS LOOKING TO END THIS RIGHT NOW!
(Veena climbs to the top rope and signals for The Fatal Vow – )
Deadprez: SILAS MASON IS UP ON THE APRON AND HE HAS A HOLD OF VEENA’S FOOT! THAT SON OF A BITCH CAN’T KEEP HIS NOSE OUT OF THE MATCH! VEENA TRIES TO KICK HIM OFF!
Eve: AND SHE DOES BUT RONAN IS ALREADY UP AND HE CHARGES VEENA KNOCKING HER OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE FLOOR! SHE LANDED ON HER FEET AND ROLLED BUT SHE WAS OUT FOR A WHILE WITH THAT SURGICALLY REPAIRED ANKLE! SHE IS ON THE FLOOR AND LOOKS LIKE SHE IS INDEED HOLDING IT!
(Veena slams the mats in anger as she grips both of her ankles. She tries to slowly get back up and – )
SLAM!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND PUSHED VEENA AS SHE WAS GETTING BACK UP RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! SHE SMILES AND IS PROUD OF WHAT SHE DID BUT WAIT –
Eve: MILLI BANKS RAN UP ON THE APRON AND DOVE OFF WITH A METEORA! SHE HIT HARPER ON THE FLOOR AND HERE COMES SILAS MASON BUT MILLI BANKS GOES TO KICK HIM! HE DODGES BUT SHE DOESN’T SEE RONAN MALOSI ROLL OUT OF THE RING!
Deadprez: MILLI TURNS RIGHT INTO A LAUNCH PAD AS RONAN SCOOPED HER UP AND DROPPED BANKS CHEST FIRST ON THE STEEL RAILING! WEE GOT ALL KINDS OF CARNAGE OUT ON THE FLOOR RIGHT NOW, DAMN IT!
(Ronan looks around and grabs Veena, the referee has not been able to administer a count yet as he is trying to get Silas Mason away from the Action. The referee is seen arguing with Mason.)
Referee: (Off Mic) IF YOU INTERFERE ONE MORE TIME OR GET INVOLVED I AM THROWING YOU OUTTA HERE!
(The crowd cheers as Silas throws a Tantrum and threatens the official.)
Silas Mason: (Off Mic) Don’t mess with me, you saw what I did to the last referee that wanted to fuck around and find out yesterday!
Referee: (Off Mic) Are you threatening me!?
Silas Mason: (Off Mic) :whoa:
(Just then Ronan rolls Veena back in the ring as Harper is starting to get back up, Milli is holding her chest in pain as she too tries to crawl back to her corner.)
Eve: It was like a car crash out there, but Ronan has rolled Veena back in the ring! He slides in afterwards and as she is getting up, he turns her around VERTIGO! THIS IS THE SECOND TIME HE HAS HIT THIS AND VEENA IS DOWN FORE THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THRE –
Gavin Kirkland: VEENA KICKS OUT! She is far from done but Ronan is like a shark and there’s blood in the water! Just don’t hurt her too bad please!
Deadprez: Ronan picks up Veena and hoists her up on his shoulders, he walks up and MASSIVE SHOULDER BREAKER! That was vicious, we don’t see that move very often but that connected, and Veena is down! Ronan drags her over to the corner and goes for a tag as Harper is back up on the apron!
TAG!
Eve: Harper Lee is a little worse for wear, but she comes in and throws Veena in the corner! She starts planting shoulder thrust after shoulder thrust as Veena has the air and wind knocked out of her! She is in a lot of trouble right now and Harper pulls her out of the corner, and this time she hits an Exploder Suplex of her own! Veena is down but she is trying to get back up!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper goes to cut her off by running against the ropes and –
Eve: SUPERKICK BY VEENA AND THAT CAUGHT HARPER FLUSH IN THE FACE! SHE LOOKS STUNNED AND VEENA GOES TO GRAB HER –
Gavin Kirkland: DRAGON FIST! SHE JUST CLOCKED VEENA RIGHT IN THE JAW AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT! HARPER QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THRE –
Gavin Kirkland: MY PINK DREAM KICKS OUT AGAIN! HARPER CAN’T BELIEVE IT AND SHE STARTS HITTING VEENA WITH STRAIGHT PUNCHES AS SHE TRIES TO COVER UP BUT THE REFEREE IS GETTING RIGHT IN THE THICK OF THINGS!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV –
(Harper stops and then starts up again as Veena tries to cover up but Harper lands a few in.)
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV –
(Harper finally stops and throws Veena’s head back to the mat violently. )
Deadprez: Harper Lee has taken control, and we do not know how much more Veena Adams can take! Harper though is stalking her as Veena is slow to get up, Harper gets behind her and she jumps up as Veena stands –
Eve: HOUSE OF BALLOONS! THE BACKSTABBER ON VEENA AND NOW HARPER GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE –
Eve: VEENA KICKS OUT AND HARPER AGAIN DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO TO END THIS! She picks up Veena by the hair and goes to bring her into the corner, BUT VEENA SPINS AROUND, AND SHE GRABS THE HEAD OF HARPER LEE, TORNADO DDT! VEENA RAN ACROSS THE ROPES AND HIT THE TORNADO DDT! HARPER LEE IS DOWN!
(The crowd started cheering again louder and louder as Veena stood up wobbly, she went for the tag and Harper though is able to crawl and tag Ronan Malosi.)
Deadprez: Ronan is in the ring now and he charges Veena, she ducks just in time, Ronan bounces off the ropers and HE GOES FOR THE BIG BOOT! VEENA DUCKS, RONAN BOUNCES BACK FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROPES –
TAG!
Deadprez: THERE WAS A BLIND TAG FROM VEENA AND MILLI BANKS! RONAN COMES CHARGING BACK AND CARTWHEEL KICK BY VEENA! FOLLOWED BY MEGIDOLADYNE BY MILLI BANKS THAT TAKES RONAN MALOSI DOWN! MILLI RUNS INTO THE ROPES AND LIONSAULT ON RONAN WHILE SHE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE –
Eve: RONAN MALOSI KICKS OUT! VEENA ADAMS SEES HARPER GETTING BACK UP AND SHE CHARGES HER, CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP ROPE WHERE BOTH HARPER AND VEENA FLY OUT OF THE RING AND FALL TO THE FLOOR! MILLI SEES THIS AND GOES TO CAPITALIZE, RUNNING AGAINST THE ROPES AS HARPER IS BACK UP WHR VEENA –
CRASH!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: TOPE SUICIDA! MILLI BANKS WAS LIKE A TORPEDO AND SHE CRASHED RIGHT INTO HARPER LEE AND VEENA ADAMS BUT VEENA WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF MOST OF THE DAMAGE BUT HARPER LANDED HARD AGAINST OUR ANNOUNCE DESK! ET ME MAKE SURE SHE IS OKAY!
Deadprez: Milli is back up as the crowd is on fire!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!
Eve: Milli can feel the crowd behind her! She slides into the ring and RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT BY RONAN THAT TURNED MILLI UPSIDE DOWN! HE PICKS HER UP AND CHOKESLAM! THAT COULD BE IT!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE –
Deadprez: Milli was able to kick out and Ronan looks like he is going to be finishing the job! He picks her up, here comes the ripcord lariat into DEATH-RO!!!
Eve: NO! MILLI FLIPS OVER HIS ARMS AND SHE SPIKES HIM WITH A DDT! MILLI HAS BOUGHT HERSELF SOME TIME AS SHE GETS BACK UP BUT LOOK AT RONAN!
(The crowd is in disbelief as Ronan Malosi is right back up to his feet, Milli turns around – )
Gavin Kirkland: A MUAY THAI KICK! WE HEARD THAT RONAN HAS BEEN PERFECTING THE ART! MILLI IS STUNNED, AND HERE COMES ANOTHER THIS TIME A KNEE TO THE SIDE! MILLI TRIES TO BLOCK IT BUT IT CONNECTS AND A FLYING KNEE TO BANKS CHIN! HE MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED HER OUT COLD AS SHE JUST CRUMBLED! RONAN WITH THE COVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE –
Deadprez: MILLI WITH THE SHOULDER UP! Ronan now looks incensed! He picks up Milli and whips her into the turnbuckle! He charges in and –
Eve: NOBODY IS HOME! HE JUST CRASHED AND BURNED AS MILLI HOPS ON THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE! RONAN IS ON HIS FOURS GETTING UP AND –
Gavin Kirkland: NOCTURNE! THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP FROM THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE CONNECTED! MILLI NOW PICKS UP RONAN AND SETS HIM UP –
Eve: STRANGE JOURNEY! BUT WAIT –
(Milli hits the Tornado DDT but cannot finish the transition to the Kimura Lock as Ronan holds her arm and Milli screams to try and lock it in.)
Eve: SHE IS TRYING TO OVERPOWER RONAN MALOSI! BUT TO NO AVAIL AS ALL SHE NEEDS TO DO IS LOCK IN THAT KIMURA LOCK AND IT COULD BE OVER! BUT SHE IS TRYING! SHE IS AND SHE CANNOT! AS MUCH AS SHE WANTS TO!
(Harper Lee is still down but Silas is helping her up. Veena Adams is back to her feet, and she turns to Silas Mason)
Veena Adams: (Off Mc) EWWWW! Gawd you are ugly! You look like a big dildo, like really!
(Silas looks surprised and shocked by the insult)
Silas Mason: (Off Mic) While you little bi-
Deadprez: VEENA ADAMS BICYCLE KICKS SILAS MASON! HE FALLS TO THE GROUND BUT JUST THEN HARPER LEE JUMPS ON THE BACK OF VEENA AND THOSE TWO ARE IN THE OUTSIDE! THE REFEREE IS PAYING ATTENTION TO THE OUTSIDE AND WAIT –
Gavin Kirkland: IN THE RING MILLI IS LOCKING IN THE KIMURA AND –
(The crowd stands up and boos as Brianna Hill quickly runs down to the ring with The Specialist Championship. She climbs to the top rope and – )
SLAM!!!!
Deadprez: DAMN IT! BRIANNA HILL JUST CRUSHED THE SPECIALIST TITLE OVER THE HEAD OF MILLI BANKS! SHE LOOKS OUT OF IT! BRIANNA ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AND RONAN IS BACK UP! HE GETS UP AS MILLI IS ON HER FOURS! THIS COULD BE IT FOR HER AS SHE TRIES TO GET HER BEARINGS AND RONAN RUNS UP –
Eve: TRADEMARK! THE CURB STOMP AND THIS ONE IS OVER AS HE ROLLS MILLI BANKS OVER!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eve: VEENA ADAMS COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND BREAKS UP THE COUNT! RONAN MALOSI TOOK A SWIFT KICK TO THE HEAD AS HARPER LEE NOW GETS ON THE APRON! VEENA GETS BACK TO THE CORNER AND SCREAMS FOR MILLI TO TAG BUT SHE IS DOWN! RONAN IS TRYING SO HARD TO GET BACK TO THE CORNER AND HE TAGS!
TAG!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI CAN BARELY CRAWL! HARPER GRABS HER LEGS AND SHE KICKS HARPER AWAY, SHE MAKES ONE LAST GASP AND DIVES –
TAG!
Gavin Kirkland: VEENA ADAMS IS BACK IN AND HER AND HARPER LEE ARE TEEING OFF WITH ONE ANOTHER! THEY ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH! FISTICUFFS! THEY ARE NOT STOPPING AS HARPER PUNCHES VEENA AND SHE STAGGERS BACK, THEN VEENA PUNCHES HARPER AND SHE STAGGERS BACK! WAIT!
(Brianna Hill is back up on the apron and Veena sees this, she charges at her and misses as Brianna drops down, she then turns and runs against Harper – )
Eve: SPEAR!!!!
Deadprez: NO! SILAS MASON GRABBED HARPER AND DRAGGED HER OUT AND HERE COMES VEENA SHE RUNS AND HITS THE ASAI MOONSAULT MY GAWD! AIR VEENA AND SHE LANDS ON SILAS AND HARPER! SHE GRABS LEE AND THROWS HER BACK INTO THE RING AND CHARGES IN, BRIANNA NOW IS THE ONE THAT GRABS HER LEG BUT VEENA KICKS HER OFF AND CHARGES IN –
Eve: HARPER HITS THE DRAGON FIST AGAIN THAT STIFLES VEENA, SHE HAD A FEW SECONDS TO RECOVER THANKS TO BRIANNA AND LONELY STAR! HARPER HITS THE LONELY STAR ON VEENA AND THIS ONE IS OVER! DAMN IT!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Deadprez: MILLI BANKS BROKE THE COVER WITH ONE LAST GASP OF ENERGY! THE CROWD GOES WILD!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!
(Harper screams in anger and slams the mats, she gets up and tags Ronan Malosi.)
Harper Lee: (Off Mic) FINISH HER!
TAG!!!
(Ronan Malosi walks in and picks up Veena by the throat! He has her up and whips her into his arms)
Deadprez: DEATH-RO!
Eve: NO! VEENA ADJUSTS AND TURNS IT INTO A CRUCIFIX! SHE DROPS AND TRIES TO HOLD RONAN DOWN FOR THE COVER BUT SHE CAN’T GET HIM DOWN! EVEN THE BUFF BARBIE CAN’T DO IT! AND RONAN USES IT TO DUMP HER IN A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER –
Gavin Kirkland: NO! SHE LANDS ON HER FEET AND RUNS AGAINST THE ROPES; SILAS MASON GETS ON THE APRON AND THE REFEREE GETS IN HIS FACE!
(Veena runs against the ropes and Brianna Hill slams the Specialist Championship across the head of Veena Adams!)
Deadprez: WHAT THE HELL! SHE STUMBLES RIGHT INTO DEATH-RO! RONAN MALOSI JUST LANDED THE DEATH-RO AND NOW MILLI IS TRYING TO GET IN THE RING AND RONAN HITS THE BIG BOOT ON HER AS SHE FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES.
(Milli Banks is trying to get up and here comes Brianna Hill but wait – )
Gavin Kirkland: A MASKED MAN JUMPED THE RAILING! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS! BRIANNA HILL SEES HIM AND SMILES! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! NOT THIS AGAIN AND –
Eve: THE MASKED MAN JUST KICKED BRIANNA HILL IN THE GUT AND HITS A FUTURE SHOCK DDT ON THE FLOOR! HERE COMES HARPER LEE BUT MILLI CUTS HER OFF WITH THE NORTHSTAR ON THE OUTSIDE LEAVING HARPER IN A HEAP!
(Ronan quickly jumps on Veena Adams for the pin and hooks the leg. The referee sees the pin and turns for the count! )
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Deadprez: VEENA KICKS OUT! SHE HAD TIME TO RECOVER AND RONAN MALOSI IS LIVID! HE PICKS HER UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME HE GOES FOR ANOTHER DEATH-RO BUT AS SILAS MASON JUMPS BACK ON THE APRON, VEENA KICKS RONAN RIGHT IN THE BALLS! MILLI SLIDES BACK IN AS THE MASKED MAN TAKES DOWN SILAS AND THROWS HIM INTO THE STAIRS!
SLAM!!!!
Eve: ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOSE! VEENA AND MILLI HAVE RONAN IN THE RING! MILLI FROM BEHIND AND NORTHSTAR! SHE PLANTED RONAN! AND HE IS DOWN AND VEENA CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE –
Gavin Kirkland: FATAL VOW! VEENA HITS THE FATAL VOW BUT THEY ARE NOT DONE! VEENA LOCKS IN THE HAIL VEENA ON RONAN WHILE MILLI LOCKS IN THE INFINITE LIGHT! THESE TWO WOMEN ARE TRYING TO TEAR APART RONAN INTO PIECES!
(Ronan can’t go anywhere as the masked man keeps guard while Harper Lee tries to get back up as does Brianna – )
Deadprez: BUT THE MASKED MAN CLOTHESLINES THEM BOTH TO THE MATS! IN THE RING RONAN ISN’T RESPONDING! VEENA KEEPS KICKING HIM IN THE HEAD VICIOUSLY AND SCREAMING WHILE MILLI PULLS BACK!
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Gavin Kirkland: RONAN IS OUT!
Eve: THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BELL!!!!
(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)
Gina Romano: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS! THE TEAM OF VEENA ADAMS AND MILLI BANKS!!!!
(“Don’t” by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice mixed with “7Rings” by Arianna Grande starts to play throughout the arena as Milli Banks and Veena Adams let go of their moves and roll off Ronan Malosi after both she and Veena hit four finishers combined on him once the mysterious masked man came out and tipped the match in their favor.)
Deadprez: THEY DID IT! VEENA ADAMS AND MILLI BANKS WERE ABLE TO OVERCOME ALL OF THE INTERFERENCE, THE CHEATING AND THE HELP FROM OTHER MEMBERS OF SILAS WORLD! AND AT THE END IT WAS SOME MASKED MAN THAT CAME OUT AND TIPPED THE SCALES!
Eve: THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT SILAS WORLD DESERVES AND HERE COMES BRONSON DANIELS! SLIDING INTO THE RING AND HUGGING MILLI BANKS AS SILAS HELPS PULL RONAN OUT OF THE RING! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WIN BETWEEN THESE TWO WOMEN! FINALLY STUCK IT TO SILAS MASON AND HIS CRONIES!
Gavin Kirkland: THE BABES WON! BUT WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN!? WE ALL THOUGHT IT WAS SOMEONE TO HELP OUT SILAS WORLD AGAIN BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE!
(Outside the ring, Ronan is down and is trying to gain consciousness, but Harper, Silas Mason and Brianna Hill hold him back. Veena slowly stands and screams at them to get back in the ring but here comes Jon Kelton and Pandora Paisley too sliding in and having the back of Milli Banks and even Veena Adams.)
Deadprez: THE ALLEGIANCE STANDS TALL AS SILAS WORLD BACKS OFF! SILAS MASON POINTS AT THEM AND MAKES A PROMISE THAT THEY WILL GET THE LAST LAUGH!
Silas Mason: (Off Camera) You just signed your death warrant. That I promise!
(Silas starts going up the rampway with Silas World as they help Ronan back but he is surprisingly trying to go back to the ring but doesn’t have the strength to do so, when suddenly-)
Eve: WAIT A SECOND!
(“Her” by Megan Thee Stallion plays throughout the arena as Kennedy Street walks out with Alana Starr. The General Manager of Showdown is back and glares right into the face of Silas Mason.)
Deadprez: KENNEDY STREET IS BACK AND DID SHE HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT MASKED INDIVIDUAL!? SHE IS OUT HERE WITH ALANA!
(The Masked Man walks up to her, and they fist bump. He walks off into the backstage area as she just smiles, brushing her hair back and walking to the back behind him with Alana Starr. Silas is irate and looks to the ring as Veena Adams and Milli Banks stand tall with their allies.)
Deadprez: IT IS ABOUT DAMN TIME AND THE WAR HAS JUST BEGUN AS WE HEAD TO PAIN FOR PRIDE!
(The final scene is Veena and Milli staring down Silas World as Silas Mason tries to get his wrestlers to the back yelling obscenities.)
(The graphic for the next match appears)
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(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie begins to sound throughout the speakers of the Everton Stadium. The crowd rises to their feet as Minerva strolls out from the back in a white and black version of her gear. She tops off the outfit with her trademark steampunk cap and the black rose in her hand. She surveys the crowd with a smirk on her face as she holds her arms out for the crowd before making her way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM BUCHAREST, ROMANIA…SHE IS ‘THE BLACK ROSE’…MINERVA!!!!!
Stew-O: To say, this has been the season that Minerva has intended to have would be an understatement. It seemed like things were headed in the right direction, but Drake King would come in and ruin that. She tried to get herself back on track by facing Joso at Operation: Doomsday, but would find herself falling short of winning the World Heavyweight Championship. But, she still had goals to enter this year’s Grand Rampage match, win the match, headline Pain for Pride and become World Champion. The intention that she had made in the Draft show back in July.
Flannery McCoy: But, it would be Drake Armstrong who would come out and prevent that plan from going into motion. The reason Drake Armstrong went out there and interrupted Minerva was because he knew that she was a threat to the World Heavyweight Championship and needed to get her out of the way.
Jake Mercer: Are you making accusations to the King of Elite, Flannery? That might be an offense! I don’t think that King Armstrong would appreciate the lies being told underneath his name!
Stew-O: Listen, Jake. England may be ruled by a king, but not King Armstrong.
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki begins to play through the speakers. Automatically, the crowd begins to boo the King of Elite. An orange/goldish tint of light begins to show as there is no sign of Drake Armstrong. A few moments pass until we begin to witness a golden stagecoach being pulled by eight white horses entering the arena from the mini-trons. The same golden stage coach has been used by some of England’s monarchs. It is made out of wood covered in gold leaf and has the interiror lined with velvet and silk.)
(Slowly, the camera gets a good look of the side of the stage, where the golden stagecoach is being revealed. The crowd is automatically amazed by it. It stops as the chauffeur steps to the side of the stagecoach and opens the door. Then, the crowd erupts in a sea of boos as Drake Armstrong’s smug face is revealed to the camera. He wears the King of Elite crown on the top of his head and his trademark ring gear as he looks around the crowd. Then, he begins to make his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM SCARSDALE, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT THE WEIGHT OF 245 POUNDS… HE IS THE 2025 KING OF ELITE… ‘THE FUTURE’…DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Now, THAT’s the entrance, Stew and Flann! King Drake Armstrong has arrived in style using the same Gold State Coach that is used to transport some of England’s greatest monarchs. It’s been used at every coordination since King William IV in 1831. The last it was seen was during King Charles’ Coordination Day in 2023. This is only used for the royal family, but it seemed like the royal family took an exception to King Armstrong and for that, we thank them! 🙏🏻
Stew-O: I can’t imagine how much money it took to get that here. I mean, this thing is over 260 years old. But, it just demonstrates that it can be bought. Drake Armstrong won King of Elite back in Feburary and since then, it seems like he may have gotten the power of the crown a bit into his head. He has a guaranteed shot at a World Championship of his choosing. There’s no doubt that he’ll be looking at the Grand Rampage match and seeing whether it has any difference on the time he decides to cash in that title shot.
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong doesn’t care about ruining any of Minerva’s goals of becoming World Champion again. He doesn’t care about whether Minerva had intentions to enter Grand Rampage, he is going to do whatever he can to further his own interest. He is looking at Minerva as the first victim to serve as fodder in his reign as King. But, Minerva doesn’t look to accept that.
Jake Mercer: King Armstrong is going to do what he wants, Flannery! Minerva is going to be that example to anyone who dares to come at the King with disrespect!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: MINERVA GOES RIGHT AFTER DRAKE ARMSTRONG! RESUMING THE BUSINESS THAT WAS STOPPED ON DYNASTY LAST WEEK! MINERVA TAKES THE KING OF ELITE TO THE CORNER AS SHE UNLOADS ON A SERIES OF LEFT AND RIGHT PUNCHES!
Flannery McCoy: She straightens up Drake Armstrong before connecting with an uppercut as that takes him back! Minerva begins to connect with a series of mudhole stomps to the ribs of Drake! Minerva’s stomping becomes more rapid by the second as the referee looks to step in the middle and take Minerva back!
Jake Mercer: The King of Elite did not deserve that, Flann and Stew! If you were to look at Minerva’s face, you can tell that she’s more than fired up! Meanwhile, Drake Armstrong is halting Minerva and telling the referee to “keep her back.” Drake is trying to process everything that’s going on and get himself back in the game! But, it seems like Minerva is not looking to waste any time as she goes right after Drake! But, Drake ducks his head out of the ring through the middle rope! He tells the referee to take Minerva back!
Stew-O: Is this man trying to piss off Minerva? :wtf:
Jake Mercer: Brilliant strategy by the King of Elite! Minerva has been known to let her emotions run wild when pushed to that point! Drake Armstrong will be looking for any way to exploit that! Minerva and Drake are arguing towards each other! Minerva is telling Drake to “get back inside the ring,” but Drake looks to be a lot calmer as he slowly gets his head back inside the ring! Still, he tells the referee to hold Minerva back! You can tell that Minerva doesn’t care about the King of Elite’s time! That’s the king there!
Stew-O: Drake Armstrong gets himself in a fighting stance! It seems like Minerva is going for that same stance! The two Elitists go to lock up, but Minerva ducks as she goes to apply a waist lock on the former Interwire Champion! But, Drake manages to rip her hands from his waist! He manages to grab her right arm before going for a wrist lock as he finds himself behind the Hall of Famer! But, Minerva tries to duck underneath and get herself out of the wrist lock! Look at this! Drake manages to pull her in with a front headlock! But, he manages to apply a double wrist lock in the process! A standing double wrist lock on Minerva!
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong is taking Minerva’s left wrist in his right hand! He reaches it over in back with his left arm and takes a hold of his right hand and locks it! This is an interesting approach for her as he looks to wear down the former World Champion! Drake manages to connect with a snapmare to his side as Minerva falls into a seated position! He gets right in front of ‘The Black Rose’ before taking her back with a superkick! Minerva gets knocked down to the ground! Drake goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: Minerva with a kick out! He gets right on top of Minerva and connects with a series of left and right punches to the face! He pulls her in a front headlock! No, wait! It seems like he’s applying a guillotine choke on Minerva! You sense panic in the movement from Minerva as she manages to push Drake Armstrong out of the way! Drake goes right after Minerva, BUT MINERVA DUCKS AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE OF THE KING OF ELITE! THIS KNOCKS DRAKE BACK A BIT! MINERVA GOES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER FOREARM AS THAT SENDS HIM TO A KNEE! THEN, MINERVA CONNECTS WITH A SHINING WIZARD THAT TAKES DRAKE – NO! DRAKE MANAGES TO DUCK AS HE MANAGES TO ROLL UP MINERVA! WILL HE SNEAK AWAY WITH THE VICTORY HERE?!?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Stew-O: Minerva manages to roll herself out of the way! She gets right back up as Drake Armstrong follows shortly after! Minerva! But, Minerva manages to stop him with a dropkick as that sends him back a bit! She connects with another dropkick as she sends him to the horizontal set of ropes! Then, Minerva follows that up by connecting with a meteora to Drake’s face! But, Drake manages to hold Minerva up in the air! I think that Minerva senses the trouble that she’s in at the moment! She begins to connect with a series of punches to the top of his head! Drake doesn’t want to let Minerva go! But, Minerva is still trying to get herself out of the hold!
Flannery McCoy: BUT, DRAKE ARMSTRONG MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A REVERSE POWERBOMB THAT CAUSES MINERVA’S FACE TO COLLIDE WITH THE TURNBUCKLE AT THE CORNER! This drops Minerva down instantly as he manages to pick up Minerva and connect with a back suplex backbreaker! Minerva landed right on top of Drake’s knee! She clutches her lower back in pain as Drake follows that up with a chinlock on Minerva! He manages to get the former World Champion up to her feet. He goes from a chinlock into a chokehold! But, Minerva manages to use some super strength to connect with a snapmare! This takes ‘The Future’ in front of her as Minerva connects with a sliding forearm to the back of Drake’s head!
Jake Mercer: Minerva finds a way back to her feet! She grabs Drake Armstrong in a front headlock before connecting with a series of cravate knee strikes to the ribs of Drake! Then, she stumbles back to the ropes, rebounds off of them and takes Drake down with a scissors kick – NO! DRAKE MANAGES TO TWIST HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE PULLING MINERVA IN AND CONNECTING WITH A SNAP DDT AS HE TAKES ‘THE BLACK ROSE’ DOWN! DRAKE WITH THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Stew-O: Minerva with a kick out! Drake Armstrong manages to get Minerva up to her feet before connecting with a butterfly shoulderbreaker! Yikes! That did not look good whatsoever! Minerva is clutching onto her right shoulder as she looks to get herself to her feet! But, Drake is not done here! He manages to get Minerva up for possibly another butterfly shoulderbreaker! Wait! No! It seems like he’s getting Minerva set up in a tree of woe position!
Flannery McCoy: He has Minerva hanging in a tree of woe position at the turnbuckle! Then, he gets Minerva by her wrists before connecting with a series of kicks to the chest! Now, these kicks look brutal, ladies and gentlemen!
Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong is showing Minerva a lesson in ‘Drakenomics,’ you can see. :mjlol:
Stew-O: Drake Armstrong is delivering these kicks with such force! You can see that Minerva’s orange hair is flying all over the place!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE GET BACK, DRAKE!
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong did not like that, but he did so anyway! His goal in this match is to make an ‘example’ out of Minerva! So far, he’s doing his job! BUT, DRAKE RUNS PAST THE REFEREE AND NAILS ONE FINAL STOMP TO THE SKULL OF MINERVA AS THAT TAKES HER DOWN FROM THE TREE OF WOE POSITION! BUT, DRAKE BEGINS TO THROW SOME PUNCHES TO HER FACE BEFORE APPLYING A CHOKEHOLD ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! Drake begins to taunt the fans as Minerva is choking her dear life here! Minerva is trying to pry Drake’s hands away from her neck, but Drake has a good hold of her! Minerva is coughing, trying to get some air back to her lungs!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET GO, DRAKE!
Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong releases his grasp on the former Universal Women’s Champion as talks back with the referee! He grabs Minerva with a fist full of her hair before pulling her into a front headlock and hoisting her up, connecting with a cradle DDT! Minerva gets dropped down in the process as Drake goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Stew-O: Minerva with a kick out! Drake Armstrong manages to get Minerva by one of her arms and connects with an arm wringer to the corner! This causes Minerva to flip and collide spine first against the corner! Drake follows that up quickly with a dropkick to Minerva’s face! Drake gets Minerva up by her arm before taking her back with a head and arm suplex! He rolls over and applies a side headlock to the Hall of Famer! Drake manages to slide to a knee, maintaining the side headlock! But, you can see that Minerva is trying to find a way out of this side headlock! She is trying to elbow the King of Elite in the ribs, trying to weaken his hold! But, Drake manages to grab Minerva by the hair and slam her back!
Flannery McCoy: Minerva is clutching the back of her head as she tries to get herself to her feet, but Drake Armstrong manages to biel throw her across the ring! Minerva is the lighter Elitist out of the two! Drake is looking to exploit that whenever he can! Minerva tries to find herself to her feet, but Drake goes right after her and connects with a big boot as that sends the former Universal Women’s Champion to the corner! Drake begins to connect with a couple of shoulder thrusts to the ribs of Minerva! He hoists her up on the top rope and sits her on top of it! Then, we see Drake getting himself on that top turnbuckle! BUT, MINERVA IS LOOKING TO KICK HIM BACK DOWN! BUT, DRAKE MANAGES TO GRAB HER BY HER LEG AND CONNECT WITH A KNEE JAMMER AS THAT CAUSES MINERVA TO CRADLE HER LEG! BUT, DRAKE MANAGES TO FIND HIMSELF BACK ON THE TURNBUCKLE WITH MINERVA AS –
Jake Mercer: DRAKE ARMSTRONG PICKS MINERVA UP BEFORE DROPPING HER DOWN WITH AN AVALANCHE FISHERMAN’S BUSTER! :damn: :damn: :damn:
Stew-O: Both Drake Armstrong and Minerva go crashing down, but it’s Minerva that was on the receiving end of the move! Drake goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: Minerva with a kick out! Drake Armstrong connects with a series of knees to the back of Minerva’s skull! He manages to grab her by one of her arms as he looks to add onto the punishment! He manages to bend Minerva’s arm back to her head before kicking it in! Minerva is squirming around like a fish as she begins to clutch that arm! Drake has his arms out in confidence as he looks down at Minerva! He gets that arm of her’s again! We see that Minerva is looking to kick ‘The Future’ out of the way, but Drake manages to stop Minerva in the face as that causes her to stop moving! He grabs her arm once more and bends it back to her head! But, Drake is just pressing on her arm as her arm creates a sort of bridget! Drake is pressing on her fingers as Minerva cringes her teeth, trying not to express any sort of pain!
Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong stomps on her fingers as Minerva shrieks in pain! The referee creates some separation between Drake and Minerva! The referee is checking on Minerva, but Minerva assures the referee that she’s good! That she can continue on with this match up! Minerva begins to get herself to her feet as she clutches to her hand and tries to get some feeling back into them! Minerva goes right after Drake, looking to turn things around for herself, but Drake manages to stop her with a kitchen sink! This knocks her back down! Drake manages to pick up Minerva by her hair!
Drake Armstrong: (off-mic) I DON’T WANT TO DO THIS, MINERVA! BUT, YOU WILL BE USED FOR A GREATER CAUSE! NO ONE WILL DISRESPECT THE KING OF ELITE LIKE YOU HAVE! YOUR EVIL DEED WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED!
Stew-O: MINERVA JUST HEADBUTT DRAKE ARMSTRONG SQUARE IN THE HEAD! THIS CAUSES THE KING OF ELITE TO GO BACK! MINERVA CHARGES RIGHT AFTER DRAKE AND CONNECTS WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS! MINERVA BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH A SERIES OF LEFT AND RIGHT STRIKES TO THE FACE! SHE BEGINS TO BATTER DRAKE WITH ELBOWS TO THE SKULL AND FACE! MINERVA FINDS SOME STRENGTH AND WIND TO GET HERSELF BACK INTO THIS MATCH! Drake is trying to push Minerva away, but Minerva manages to grab Drake by the nape of his neck before connecting with a series of rapid kicks to the face of the former Interwire Champion! She is holding Drake into position before connecting with her rapid kicks! One last final kick knocks him back!
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong is trying to get himself up, but Minerva manages to knock him to his knee with a basement superkick! Then, she grabs Drake by the neck and connects with a snapmare as that rolls him forward! Minerva runs forward before nailing him in the spine with a penalty kick! But, Minerva gets in front of the King of Elite’s face! She connects with a knee strike as that takes Drake to his back!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong with a kick out! Minerva picks up Drake into a vertical base before connecting with a knife edge chop to the chest! This causes Drake to stagger back, but Minerva manages to get one of Drake’s arms before pulling him closer and connecting with another knife edge chop! BUT, MINERVA STILL HAS POSSESSION OF DRAKE’S WRIST AS SHE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP! AND, ANOTHER ONE! AND, ANOTHER ONE! NOW, WE SEE MINERVA CONNECTING WITH A FLURRY OF FOREARM SMASHES TO THE FACE! SHE IS NAILING DRAKE WITH EACH FOREARM TO ALL ANGLES OF HIS FACE! DRAKE IS TRYING TO BACK AWAY AND COVER HIMSELF, BUT IT’S TOO OVERWHELMING FOR HIM! MINERVA MANAGES TO BACK HIM TO THE ROPES!
Stew-O: Minerva picks up Drake Armstrong and gets him into a standing position! Minerva connects a huge slap across the face of the King of Elite! Then, she grabs him by one of the arms and rebounds him off the set of ropes! Drake manages to rebound off of them, but Minerva stops him in his tracks with a spinning sole kick as Drake stumbles down a bit, clutching to his stomach! But, Minerva grabs him by his head as she connects with a couple of stiff headbutts as that manages to stumble him to a knee! Then, Minerva follows that up by superkick as that takes Drake down once more!
Flannery McCoy: Minerva manages to get Drake Armstrong into a powerbomb position! Is she going to lift 245 pounds of Drake Armstrong up? No! It seems like Minerva has other plans as she connects with a Canadian Destroyer! Minerva just spiked Drake on the top of his head as he recoils himself back to his feet! For a second, I thought that Drake was going to surprise everyone by standing up after that, but Drake ended up falling back! It seems like Drake is rolling himself out of the ring to get himself a breather! Drake must be a bit dazed after that as he drops himself down to the ringside floor!
Jake Mercer: MINERVA ROLLS HERSELF OUT OF THE RING TO RETRIEVE DRAKE ARMSTRONG! SHE GETS DRAKE BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ARM TRAP STO! BUT, DRAKE ENDS UP CRASHING SPINE FIRST ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON! THIS CAUSES DRAKE TO COLLAPSE DOWN! THEN, MINERVA TURNS DRAKE AROUND, SO THAT HE’S FACING THE EDGE OF THE APRON AND BEGINS TO SMASH HIS HEAD ONTO THE APRON! OVER AND OVER AGAIN, MINERVA IS SMASHING DRAKE’S FACE IN! THE CROWD IS ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT! BUT, THAT’S OUR KING OF ELITE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! HOW DARE MINERVA EVEN THINK ABOUT INJURING OUR KING?!?!
Stew-O: The intensity of that just caused Drake Armstrong to stumble back in front of our table! But, Minerva goes right after him as she connects with a clothesline! But, Drake finds himself laying on his back! Minerva begins to connect with a series of forearms to the chest of Drake! ‘The Future’ is doing everything that he can to block these shots! Minerva is nailing each one! She begins to get herself on our table as well! She connects with a rolling thunder into a somersault senton! This causes Drake to fall off the table! Minerva is clutching to her lower back as she gets off the table as well! She jumps down from the tabel as she gets Drake and connects with ‘Twilight’ – the inverted facelock elbow drop to Drake as he drops to the ground!
Flannery McCoy: MINERVA GETS DRAKE ARMSTRONG AND ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! SHE SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE ROPES ****AS SHE SEES THAT DRAKE IS STILL DOWN! SHE GOES TO THE CORNER, TURNING BACK AND SEEING THAT DRAKE HAS NOT MOVED BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A ‘HELL’S BELLS’ – THE ARABIAN PRESS MOONSAULT ONTO DRAKE AS MINERVA IS ON HIM FOR THE COVER!****
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: THE KING OF ELITE WITH A KICK OUT! :blessed: Minerva looks down at Drake Armstrong and realizes that if there is a time to put him down, it should be now! Minerva picks up Drake for ‘The Siren’s Lonely Song’ – the fisherman’s cross-legged snap DDT! Her go-to move when it comes to heavier Elitists!
Stew-O: BUT, DRAKE ARMSTRONG COUNTERS WITH A SCOOP SLAM AS MINERVA FINDS HERSELF FLAT ON HER BACK! DRAKE WITH A COUNTER NOWHERE AS HE FINDS HIMSELF BACK INTO THIS MATCH UP! Drake gets right on top of Minerva and connects with elbow shots to the skull of the Hall of Famer! Then, he picks up Minerva and connects with a knife edge chop as that takes Minerva to her side! But, Drake manages to get a good hold of Minerva before taking her down with a short-armed clothesline! Still, he has her by the arm as he yanks her up to her feet before connecting with an arm-trapped back body drop!
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong gets Minerva and connects with a gourdbuster onto the horizontal set of ropes! This causes Minerva to try to pick herself up to her feet! But, she finds herself seesawing on that top horizontal rope! But, it seems like Minerva is trying to sit herself on the rope!! But, Drake begins to get himself to the top turnbuckle! He looks at Minerva before taking her down with a diving lariat! Minerva spins like a top as she falls back down to the mat! But, Drake manages to pick up the former World Champion and connect with a hammerlock back suplex! Drake goes for the cover on Minerva!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: Minerva with a kick out! Drake Armstrong manages to pick up Minerva and it seems like he’s going to apply the ‘Bourgeois Bite’ – his variation of the abdominal stretch on Minerva! But, he doesn’t stop there! It seems like he’s going to apply the abdominal claw, while the abdominal stretch is applied! Minerva begins to scream out in pain! Look, hear me out, there’s no shame in submitting here! Maybe, Drake would show her mercy if –
Stew-O: Jake, does Minerva look like someone that will kneel? This woman is as fearless as they come! Minerva will not kneel! Minerva will not back down! She bites her tongue as she tries not to scream any more! But, Drake Armstrong is shouting at her to give up! That Minerva can choose to live another day! That he will go easy on Minerva, if she chooses to submit here! Is Drake crazy? Does he really think that he’ll get a submission victory here?!?!
Flannery McCoy: DRAKE ARMSTRONG BELIEVES THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! HE SEEMS TO BE WEARING MINERVA DOWN WITH THAT ‘BOURGEOIS BITE!’ STILL, IT SEEMS LIKE MINERVA IS GOING TO REFUSE TO QUIT! THIS IS NOT HOW SHE WANTS FOR THINGS TO GO DOWN! IF ANYTHING, SHE IS GOING TO FIGURE OUT SOME WAY TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THE SITUATION! YOU CAN SEE HER ARMS SHAKING AS SHE TRIES TO LIFT UP DRAKE OFF HIS FEET! IS SHE GOING TO LIFT DRAKE UP ON HER SHOULDERS?!?!
Jake Mercer: Minerva collapses down to a knee! That was going to take too much strength out of her! Drake Armstrong has such a smug look on his face as he knows that it was going to be too much for her to handle! He manages to grab Minerva and get her back up to her feet before connecting with a bridging half-nelson, half chickenwing suplex! Drake calls that ‘Natural Talent!’ Minerva falls on the back of her neck as Drake holds her in the bridge position for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Stew-O: Minerva manages to kick out! She rolls herself back and onto her knees! She is looking at Drake Armstrong with an intense glare on her face! Meanwhile, Drake Armstrong has a stoic look on his face! The two Elitists find themselves up to their feet, BUT IT’S MINERVA THAT FIRES AWAY WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE! STILL, DRAKE DOES NOT MOVE MUCH! THIS FIRES UP MINERVA EVEN MORE AS SHE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER FOREARM TO THE FACE! AND, ANOTHER ONE! AND, ANOTHER ONE! AND, ANOTHER ONE! BUT, DRAKE LOOKS BACK AT HER WITH A DEADLY GLARE! IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO KNOCK HIM DOWN! MINERVA TAKES A STEP BACK BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH A QUESTION MARK KICK TO THE BACK OF HIS SKULL!
Flannery McCoy: Drake Armstrong collapses to his knee as Minerva manages to get Drake up! She stands right behind ‘The Future’ before taking him back with a German suplex! Drake goes back to the corner! Minerva runs right after Drake with a hip attack to the corner! This causes Drake to collapse to a seated position! Minerva connects with a meteora to Drake! The back of his head collided with the turnbuckle! Now, Minerva manages to get Drake in a powerbomb position! I’m not sure what she’s looking to do, but –
Jake Mercer: DRAKE ARMSTRONG MANAGES TO LIFT UP MINERVA AND CONNECT WITH A BACK BODY DROP! MINERVA CLUTCHES HER SPINE IN PAIN AS SHE TRIES TO FIND HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET! BUT, DRAKE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A CRADLE BRAINBUSTER AS THAT TAKES THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION BEHIND DRAKE! DRAKE BEGINS TO BACK HIMSELF A AWAY JUST A BIT AS HE WAITS FOR MINERVA TO SLOWLY BEGIN TO RISE BACK TO HER FEET –
Stew-O: MINERVA TURNS HERSELF AROUND AS DRAKE ARMSTRONG CONNECTS WITH A NASTY BIG BOOT TO THE FACE OF THE ‘THE BLACK ROSE!’ MINERVA IS KNOCKED TO HER BACK ONCE MORE! DRAKE MANAGES TO GET MINERVA’S LOWER HALF OF THE BODY OUT OF THE RING! HE HOLDS ONTO HER HEAD! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DRAKE IS LOOKING TO DO, BUT DRAKE EXITS THE RING. HE GETS MINERVA IN A PEDIGREE POSITION! I’M NOT SURE WHAT DRAKE IS DOING HERE, BUT HE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A ROPE ASSISTED PILEDRIVER! MINERVA IS SPIKED ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD AS SHE IS SENT BACK IN THE RING COMPLETELY! DRAKE ROLLS HER OVER AND LOOKS FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTT–
Flannery McCoy: Minerva with a kick out! Drake Armstrong picks her up and connects with a series of knee strikes to her gut! These are stiff knee strikes as Minerva remains in that position before! Drake begins to rake the back of Minerva! He digs his nails into the spine of Minerva! Minerva yelps in pain as she tries to get herself back up! But, Drake manages to take her down with a chop block to the back of her knee! Drake begins to connect with a series of forearms and elbows to the head!
Stew-O: Drake Armstrong gets Minerva into a powerbomb position! He manages to lift up Minerva! But, Minerva manages to throw some elbows to the top of Drake’s skull! She manages off of Drake and in front of him! But, Drake still seems to have a good hold of Minerva before lifting her up and connects with a pumphandle half nelson driver!
Flannery McCoy: But, it seems like Drake Armstrong is not done here? He could go for the pin here, but it seems like he has something better in mind!
Jake Mercer: DRAKE ARMSTRONG BACKS AWAY AS HE SEES HIS OPENING RIGHT HERE! HE IS YELLING AND SCREAMING FOR MINERVA TO FIND HER WAY BACK UP! ‘THE BLACK ROSE’ IS FORCING HERSELF UP TO HER FEET AS DRAKE, WITH SUCH A SINISTER LOOK ON HIS FACE, GOES RIGHT AFTER HER WITH A – ‘HALBERD FROM HELL!’ THE RUNNING FRONT DROPKICK TO THE ABDOMEN OF MINERVA! DRAKE GOES FOR THE COVER ON MINERVA!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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Stew-O: WHAT IN THE HELL!?!?!
Flannery McCoy: DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST PULLED MINERVA BY HER HAIR AND UP TO A SEATED POSITION! COULD HE HAVE HAD THE VICTORY HERE!? WE WILL NEVER KNOW!
Jake Mercer: Is it not obvious to you, Flannery? This is about showing Minerva that Drake Armstrong is not just a tournament winner! He won the KING OF ELITE tournament! For weeks, it seemed like Minerva was just minimizing his status as King! He is a future World Champion! He has control of his destiny! Just like with right now, he can put away Minerva when he wants too! But, it seems like Drake has other things in his mind!
Stew-O: You are right Flannery, we will never know if that was it for her! But this could be it! Drake Armstrong gets Minerva up! He places her on one of his shoulders before making the climb onto the top turnbuckle! What is Drake looking to do here?!?!
Flannery McCoy: It seems like Drake Armstrong is looking to get Minerva into position for a tombstone piledriver! No! Drake is connecting with a *Gotch-style* tombstone piledriver!
Jake Mercer: I guess, you can say that Minerva’s crimes were so bad, she deserves the ‘Death Penalty!’ Get it? Drake’s finisher is the ‘Death Penalty’ and Minerva’s gonna get sent to her death? Get it? Get it?
Stew-O: THE ‘DEATH PENALTY’ FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! IS DRAKE ARMSTRONG GOING TO CONNECT WITH IT!
Flannery McCoy: Look, Stew! There’s still some fight in Minerva! She uses her long limbed body to get back on Drake Armstrong’s shoulder and then, slide off! She stands behind the King of Elite! She connects with a forearm to the face of Drake! BUT, DRAKE RETURNS THE FAVOR BY CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! MINERVA WITH ANOTHER FOREARM! DRAKE WITH ANOTHER FOREARM! THE TWO OF THEM ARE TRADING FOREARMS AT EACH OTHER, LOOKING TO KNOCK THE OTHER ONE OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! BUT, MINERVA MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A HEADBUTT TO DRAKE BEFORE SHE BEGINS TO PUT HIM INTO POSITION!
Jake Mercer: IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH HER OWN TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! ‘THE PRINCESS KILLER’ ON THE KING OF ELITE! WELL, DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS A KING! SO, ‘THE KINGKILLER?’ HONESTLY, MINERVA LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH THE MOVE OFF THE TOP ROPE AS –
Stew-O: ‘THE PRINCESS KILLER’ FROM THE TOP ROPE! DRAKE ARMSTRONG GOES DOWN! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE MINERVA IS NOT DONE YET! SHE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT DRAKE STAYS DOWN ONCE AND FOR ALL! ****SHE PICKS UP DRAKE AND ONCE AGAIN, SHE GETS DRAKE INTO POSITION FOR ‘THE SIREN’S LONELY SONG!’ AND…IT CONNECTS! MINERVA HOLDS DRAKE THERE FOR THE COVER!****
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ plays once more as Minerva rolls off of Drake Armstrong. She takes a moment or two to compose her breath before sitting herself straight.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…MINERVA!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: And Minerva picks up the victory! Even if she was unable to compete in the Grand Rampage match itself, she is able to leave tonight in Liverpool with a win! When things seemed like it’s going in another direction, she managed to turn the tides of the match back in her favor, and in the end, Drake Armstrong’s own hubris backfired on him!
Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong was so confident in himself! He was so sure that he was going to make an example out of Minerva tonight! He had nothing, but that in his mind! He wanted to use Minerva to send a message to the locker room for anyone who questions him and his rule! Drake may have lost sight briefly and with that, Minerva capitalized! At least, that’s how I look at it, Flannery! When it comes to real graps, Minerva couldn’t hang with the King of Elite!
Flannery McCoy: ??? We cannot be talking about the same former multi-time world champion not hanging with Drake Armstrong.
Jake Mercer: Well, you know… I said what I said!
Flannery McCoy: You are an idiot if you truly believe that.
Stew-O: Drake Armstrong wanted to make an example. Minerva wanted to win. It seemed like these two were on separate pages – even for just a small moment. However, in the end, Minerva made sure Drake Armstrong paid for his own transgressions against her, and the King of Elite will have to go back to the drawing board as the Black Rose can look ahead towards Pain for Pride with a greater sense of clarity.
Jake Mercer: The King of Elite will bounce back! If anything, this is going to piss him off so much! It’s going to make him an even more ruthless king! He’s going to be World Champion! He has the crown! This will all be his one day!
Flannery McCoy: It could if he wouldn’t let his ego get in his own way. Not even kings are exempt from lessons. However, it was a great performance nonetheless from these two Elitists. Congratulations to Minerva on her win!
(Minerva stands up, content with putting Armstrong in his place. She looks down at him, who is holding his head in recovery. Drake is not at all happy.)
Drake Armstrong: (Off-mic) *You will pay, you worthless little harlot…*
(Minerva shakes her head, and a smirk creeps along her face.)
Minerva: (Off-mic) Careful, ‘King’: your crown is beginning to slip.
Drake Armstrong: (Off-mic) *Why, you insolent little…!!!*
(Drake fumes, but Minerva leaves the ring. She raises her arm up in triumph, and Grand Rampage goes to break.)
(A commercial plays for the Baddies Africa, featuring Jake Smith and Milli Banks attempting to jump Ronn Banks.)
(The graphic fort the next match appears)
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(The camera pans now towards the stage, as “Faneto” by Chief Keef plays on the speakers and the crowd bursts into loud cheers. SOSA Henderson walked forward with an air of confidence around him, his hands on the pockets of his leather jacket as he stood in the middle of the entrance ramp and he looked around with a serious expression on his face. He is slightly taken aback by the reaction of the crowd, not expecting people to treat him like this in quite a while, but due to the situations, somehow he was being considered the hero going into this one. A change of pace that he was truly welcomed by, he’ll take it in stride.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING THE CHALLENGER, FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, WEIGHING IN AT 191 POUNDS, HE IS “BULLETPROOF” SOSAAAAAAAAA HENDERSOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNN!!!
Eve: SOSA fired up and motivated, a fire in his eyes that you usually don’t see. There is a lot in the line right now, and SOSA is betting a lot on this match, betting a lot in his win to get the world championship back in his grasp, and well, to stop Donovan Duke as well.
Deadprez: Damn, legit, when was the last time SOSA held a world championship? Might be probably 3- 4 years at this point, damn!
Eve: That is why SOSA Henderson is fighting against Donovan and trying to cut him off at every point, trying to take him down so he can get a chance at main eventing Pain for Pride and be world champion once more, that is how determined to win he is!
Deadprez: Let’s hope he pulls it off then.
(SOSA finally reaches the ring and stands there on the ring apron, cracking a small smile at the reaction before he goes through the ropes and then he stands there in his corner. “Enemy” by From Ashes to New plays on the speakers and the crowd’s reaction almost immediately flips, booing loudly as various spotlights shine around the entrance. Donovan Duke walks forward with his head down, a towel right around his neck and a sense of deep danger being carried with him. Silas Mason walks alongside him with a shit-eating grin on his face, and once the guitar kicks in, his head rises up and walks forward, his expression focused and the Answers World Championship glistening in the light.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA, WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS, HE IISSSS “DEVIOUS & DEBONAIR”, THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION, DONOVAAAAAAAAANNNNN DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: I genuinely have no words for this man any longer, I only feel annoyed at everything that he has done for the past months.
Deadprez: You think you are the only one, Eve? It is already a pain in the ass having to see chaos almost every week, people get hurt because of this group of cheating rats! Like damn, get a headlock in or something instead of blasting people in the head with brass knuckles!
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, it wins matches!
Eve: But not the right way! No matter how many excuses he makes, he is not rightful in his words! He is not honorable! And everyone else here agrees with that, we just have to wonder if there will be a solution that will finally be found against him.
Deadprez: Let’s see then.
(Donovan throws the towel to the side and then enters inside of the ring and up the steel steps. He takes off his Answers World Championship and gives it to the referee, as he raises it up in the air for a few seconds before walking over and then giving the championship to Gina to put at ringside. Donovan is ready in his corner, SOSA is ready in his corner as well. And so…)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: AND THE MATCH IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!
Crowd: SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA!
Eve: The crowd is hot right now for SOSA, cheering loudly for him like I have not seen before with him in quite a while. The obvious reason would be due to the man that he is facing as yet again, it is Donovan against the world here and SOSA is their representative.
Gavin Kirkland: Man, is it really the best decision to make SOSA our representative?
Deadprez: Bitches love SOSA.
Gavin Kirkland: …got me there.
(SOSA walks forward and then he puts a hand around his ear, raising his arm up and hyping the crowd up all while Donovan is looking at him with a serious expression in his face, and a disdain in his eyes.)
Eve: It seems that SOSA is trying to get under Donovan’s skin in some way but Donovan is not flinching at all and he is not showing any mercy towards SOSA. SOSA lets out a laugh to himself and then finally, he puts his arms up, with Donovan walking over as well… AND ACCEPTING THE LOCK-UP!
Deadprez: SOSA having the height advantage here over Donovan Duke but the two men seem pretty even when it comes to trying to push the other back, SOSA goes low and then throws a mean hook right in the gut of Donovan, trying to make his grip around his shoulders waver, but somehow, Donovan stays on! SOSA looks pretty surprised about it but he does not relent at all.
Eve: Instead, SOSA tries pushing Donovan towards the ropes and trying to cut off his chances of escape, but Donovan is able to move at the last second and then go behind SOSA, trying to grab onto his waist- GERMAN SUPLEEEEXXXX!!!
Gavin Kirkland: DON’T SHOUT THAT LOUD, EVE! He didn’t even hit the German, jeez! No need to be so excessive… ALSO LOOK AT SOSA REVERSE IT INSTEAD INTO A WRIST LOCK BEFORE DONOVAN CAN DELIVER THE GERMAN SUPLEX! QUICK THINKING THERE FROM THE CHALLENGER THAT NOBODY EXPECTED!
Eve: Screw you, dude.
Deadprez: SOSA has the wristlock in here on Donovan and is pulling to the side as far as he can, making sure that Donovan does not escape from his grasp so easily, but Donovan is cracking a grin and raising a finger, almost like signalling for people to wait… as he rolls forward and then he pulls his body back… spinning around and then flipping forward onto his feet, using various acrobatics to get out of the wristlock!
Gavin Kirkland: AND THEN DONOVAN PULLS SOSA INTO A HEADLOCK! But Donovan is still not done, he spins around and grabs onto SOSA’s head… then spins around to grab onto his arm- DONOVAN PULLS OFF THE FAMOUS TIGER SPIN!
Eve: BEFORE HE DROPS SOSA DOWN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD AND THEN HE LOCKS IN AN ARMBAR RIGHT BEHIND HIS BACK! The crowd are booing heavily towards Donovan as he flexes his arm right in front of them, what a goddamn asshole but that was actually a beautiful maneuver.
Gavin Kirkland: Stupid, talented, Donovan Duke.
Deadprez: SOSA looks ahead with a deadpan expression on his face, nodding to himself at what Donovan was able to pull off, but he’s slowly moving up to his feet despite his arm being forced right behind his back… AS SOSA TRIES TO SPIN OVER AND THEN HIT A SPINNING ELBOW RIGHT ACROSS DONOVAN’S FACE!
Eve: DONOVAN DUCKS DOWN IN TIME, GRABBING ONTO BOTH OF SOSA’S ARMS NOW BEFORE PULLING HIM OVER… AND THEN HITTING A SAITO SUPLEX RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAT!
Deadprez: Donovan dusts himself off after that one, cracking a smile and then getting up like nothing as he turns around-
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA POPS UP TO HIS FEET OUT OF NOWHERE AND THEN HE CUTS DONOVAN RIGHT IN HALF WITH A SPEAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!! SOSA PULLED ONE OF HIS STRONG MOVES RIGHT OFF THE START!!!
Eve: SOSA FALLS ONTO DONOVAN AND THEN GOES FOR THE PIN, WILL THE MATCH END JUST LIKE THAT?!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREE-
Deadprez: DONOVAN KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN REACH THREE! SOSA is holding onto his head hard after the landing of that Saito Suplex but he used that small opening for him to get Donovan when he was distracted, but it isn’t enough yet! Silas’s heart must have stopped for a few seconds after that one!
Eve: SOSA shakes his head and then he cracks a grin as the crowd is cheering yet again for him and he is getting up to his feet, walking over towards the corner and then taunting Donovan to get up to his knees, Donovan is slightly out of it after SOSA’s sudden maneuver… and when he gets up, SOSA rushes forward and then he tries to hit him right on the jaw with a Superkick!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN CATCHES HIS FOOT AND THEN TURNS IT AROUND, TRYING TO GET IN THE ANKLE LOCK! THE ANKLE LOCK!
Eve: SOSA THINKS QUICKLY, USING HIS STRENGTH TO NOT LET DONOVAN PULL HIM DOWN AS HE TAKES A LEAP AND GRABS ONTO THE ROPES, PREVENTING DONOVAN FROM LOCKING IT IN!
Deadprez: Donovan holds onto SOSA’s foot even when he is holding onto the ropes, the referee walking over and telling Donovan that he has to let go before the count of five! Donovan is still trying to pull SOSA’s foot to the side!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! Come on, Donovan!
Donovan Duke: (off-mic) I have until five! Now, let me just-
Eve: DONOVAN SUDDENLY SWITCHES GRIP AND THEN HE HITS A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP RIGHT ONTO SOSA! A groan of pain ends up being let out behind SOSA’s gritting teeth, Donovan yet again moving up to his feet and taunting against the crowd, the crowd booing like never before as Donovan is showing not a single bit of kindness towards his opponent!
Deadprez: Yet again, Donovan tries to turn towards SOSA-
Gavin Kirkland: AND THEN SOSA FINALLY HITS THE SUPERKICK RIGHT ON DONOVAN’S FACE WITH HIS OTHER LEG! SOSA DROPS DOWN YET AGAIN FOR ANOTHER COVER AS SOSA GOT HIM AGAIN WITH THE SAME TRICK!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Eve: But that one only gives SOSA a two count!
Deadprez: SOSA quickly moves away from the cover and then he holds onto his right leg for a few seconds, checking to see if he suffered any unnecessary damage and it seems that he is fine so far as he turns his focus onto Donovan once more and grabs onto his head, almost like he is going to go for a headlock of sorts-
Eve: But SOSA quickly rolls over to the side holding onto Donovan, lifting him up slowly and surely to his feet but Donovan is putting weight onto himself, doing everything he can to make sure SOSA doesn’t lift him up… BUT SOSA WITH SURPRISING STRENGTH DOES IT ANYWAY!
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON TRIES TO GO FOR A DEADLIFT BRAINBUSTER RIGHT ONTO DONOVAN!!!
Eve: DONOVAN IS ABLE TO FLIP RIGHT OVER SOSA AND THEN LAND RIGHT BEHIND HIM, GRABBING ONTO HIS WAIST AND THEN TRYING TO HIT HIM YET AGAIN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Deadprez: BUT DONOVAN PULLS HIM DOWN FOR THE GERMAN AND SOSA IS ABLE TO FLIP OUT OF IT, LANDING ON HIS FEET IN SPECTACULAR FASHION. SOSA TURNS OVER TOWARDS THE CORNER, JUMPING ONTO IT AS YET AGAIN, HE LEAPS OFF!!!
Eve: A DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT TO THE BACK OF DONOVAN’S BACK! DONOVAN IS SHOOK TO HIS CORE WITH THAT ONE AS SOSA ROLLS OVER YET AGAIN AND THEN HE GOES TO COVER HIM!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: AND DONOVAN YET AGAIN KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! SOSA sits on the mat, cracking his neck and then looking unbothered by it, as he once more grabs onto Donovan’s head and then he forces him to get up, SOSA moving his hand along to the people chanting his name all while he grabs onto Donovan’s head.
SOSA Henderson: (off-mic) Damn man, they must hate your ass if they are cheering me that loud.
Eve: SOSA pulls Donovan towards him, lifting him up high on his shoulders before the crowd, flashing a grin on his face before SOSA tries to go for the Death Valley Driver-
Deadprez: Denied, dawg! Donovan comes alive with anger and then he starts elbowing SOSA repeatedly across the jaw, trying to force him to let him go! It is only with an elbow right across the noggin that SOSA finally lets Donovan free!
Gavin Kirkland: AND DONOVAN SLIPS BEHIND AND TRIES TO YET AGAIN GO FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX! HE REALLY WANTS TO HIT THAT!!!
Eve: But SOSA is able to rush towards the ropes in time and grab onto them before Donovan can deliver it, Donovan rolls away and up to his feet, as SOSA turns over and then runs back at him… trying to hit him right across the chest with a dropkick!
Deadprez: Donovan hits SOSA’s legs down right on time before he can hit the dropkick, SOSA landing on the mat and Donovan grabbing onto him- AS DONOVAN FINALLY DEADLIFTS HIM LIKE HE IS A SACK OF MEAT AND THEN HE HITS THAT GERMAN SUPLEX THAT HE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR! To resounding boos!
Gavin Kirkland: But SOSA is standing upright from the momentum of the German, wobbling on his feet as Donovan tries to move quickly towards his feet- AND DESPITE THE PAIN, SOSA STILL MOVES FORWARD AND THEN TRIES TO HIT A DISCUS LARIAT!
Eve: DONOVAN CAUGHT HIS ARM THIS TIME!!!
Deadprez: AND THEN DONOVAN ENDS UP DELIVERING A BEAUTIFUL BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX THAT SENDS SOSA FLYING ACROSS THE RING! GAWDDAMN!!!
Eve: Donovan finally gets the match swinging in his favor, Donovan moving forward towards his opponent and then going to cover him for the three count!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREE-
Gavin Kirkland: And this time SOSA is the one that kickouts right before the three count! Donovan, unsurprisingly, is not in a very good mood because of that one.
Eve: But a bad mood is not going to stop him from retaining his championship, Donovan grabbing SOSA by his hair again just like he did to him and then pulling him up… BEFORE NAILING HIM RIGHT ACROSS THE HEAD WITH A KNEE LIFT! And Donovan doesn’t stop as he starts hitting SOSA right across the face over and over and over with his knee, trying to get him to drop to the ground unconscious!
Deadprez: But SOSA suddenly wakes up and then he grabs onto Donovan’s knee, cracking another grin towards Donovan before SOSA yet again lifts Donovan up in the air like it is nothing and then lets him drop-
Gavin Kirkland: STRAIGHT INTO A LUMBAR CHEEEEEECKKKKKK!!! THE KNEES GO HARD ONTO DONOVAN’S BACK AND DONOVAN IS GRITTING HIS TEETH IN PAIN FROM THE MOVE, TRYING TO ROLL AWAY FROM DANGER AND FROM SOSA!
Eve: SOSA shaking his head and trying to keep a surprisingly confident and positive mood as he moves to try and chase after Donovan, although he is moving more slowly than I expected him to considering that his opponent is getting away…
Gavin Kirkland: I think you are just hallucinating Eve, you really have to get off the bottle sometimes, you know?
Eve: I literally do not drink???????
Gavin Kirkland: It is okay, Eve, everyone has a lot of insecurities to themselves and it is normal to open up yourself to others.
Eve: Yeah, and you should ki-
Deadprez: Shut the hell up, Gavin. Aight, Donovan is trying to get away from SOSA by grabbing onto the ropes and then lifting himself up- BUT SOSA FINALLY PICKS UP SPEED AND THEN HE CLOTHESLINES DONOVAN RIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPES!
Eve: Donovan lands on ringside, trying to gather his thoughts and yet again push himself up to his feet, Silas over at the side shouting at him and telling him to get up, as SOSA turns towards the crowd and spreads his arms to the side, the arena cheering loudly with SOSA standing tall yet again! But it seems that the gears are working around here in his head and he’s thinking something… what is he going to do?
Deadprez: Once SOSA is sure of it, he starts running towards the ropes, bouncing off them and then moving across the ring with purpose on his steps before at the last possible second, he jumps for a-
Gavin Kirkland: FOSBURY FLOP?????????’
Eve: AND SOSA IS ABLE TO LAND THE FOSBURY FLOP RIGHT ONTO DONOVAN AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! What an incredible display of athleticism from the challenger as the crowd is roaring in approval and cheers at what he was able to pull off! SOSA taking in all of the love from the people while he laughs to himself, and not going to lie, Donovan after all of that kind of deserves it.
Deadprez: It is truly a crazy sight that less than half a year ago the reactions were completely flipped on the wrestlers, with the crowd supporting for Donovan but now that he doesn’t have them, SOSA is taking his time and trying to mock Donovan right on his face about that fact, because damn, with such a controversial man that SOSA is, getting this kind of reaction against you just shows you messed up on something.
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA finally stops taunting towards the crowd and actually focuses on the match now, grabbing onto Donovan Duke and then pulling him up, trying to get him towards the ring-
Eve: But that rat of Silas Mason is starting to shout at SOSA and at the referee, is he trying to distract him?!
Deadprez: The incessant shouting of Silas forces SOSA to lose his grip on Donovan for a few seconds- and okay, he’s flipping Silas over, no surprise there.
Gavin Kirkland: But that small distraction gives Donovan enough time to ELBOW SOSA RIGHT ON THE GUT! And Donovan is not letting it up, elbowing SOSA repeatedly before finally grabbing onto his head and then tossing him back first right onto the barricade, before grabbing yet again onto him and then throwing him back first onto the steel steps as well! Donovan yet again showing a violent fire when it comes to his aggression!
Eve: And I don’t think that aggression is going to end up stopping because Donovan is turning his head… and looking at the steel ring pole! Oh no, don’t tell me that he is going to try and do it again!
Gavin Kirkland: You best believe we are running it back because he is grabbing onto SOSA and making his way towards the ring pole, oh boy!
Deadprez: Donovan ended up using this technique against Ryan Wilson and Milli Banks, no way is he going to try and do it again, does he have no compassion anymore for the people around him?!
Eve: That is a question that you will get a resounding no to, Deadprez, it is clear that he doesn’t have it. Either way, he’s already right next to it and he is grabbing onto SOSA, with the crowd booing loudly all around him, he ignores them… and then he tries to pull back!
Deadprez: DONOVAN TRIES TO GO AGAIN FOR THE BELLY TO BELLY ONTO THE RING POLE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT SOSA IS ABLE TO ESCAPE HIS GRASP AND THEN THROW A MEAN ELBOW RIGHT ON TOP OF HIS HEAD BEFORE FOLLOWING IT WITH A HEADBUTT RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE! SOSA IS ABLE TO TURN THE TWO AROUND AND NOW SOSA HAS HIS BACK TOWARDS THE POLE, WHAT IS HE PLANNING TO DO?
Eve: SOSA tackles Donovan to the ground and suddenly has a hold of his legs, turning his head towards the crowd and then flashing a grin at Silas Mason before SOSA pulls back himself-
Deadprez: AND THEN HE CATAPULTS DONOVAN FACE FIRST ONTO THE RING POLE! MAKING DONOVAN DRINK SOME OF HIS OWN MEDICINE WITH THAT ONE!
Gavin Kirkland: And SOSA is not slowing down! Donovan is grabbing onto his face and trying to process what just happened, making sure that his face didn’t get busted open, while SOSA is entering the ring to reset the count and then get onto the ring apron! SOSA seemingly is going to go highflying once more! High risk, high reward right now and SOSA is not letting up!
Eve: Because just as Donovan is getting up once more, he’s slowly starting to turn around- AS SOSA BEGINS RUNNING ACROSS THE RING APRON AT FAST SPEEDS!
Deadprez: AND THEN HE JUMPS OFF THE RING APRON TO GO AND HIT A BEAUTIFUL SHOOTING STAR PRESS ONTO THE STANDING DONOVAN!!!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN CAUGHT HIM! DONOVAN CAUGHT HIM IN MID-AIR JUST AS SOSA TRIED TO LAND AND THEN HE’S STARTING TO BACK AWAY WITH HIM! THE FREAKISH STRENGTH OF OUR WORLD CHAMPION!
Eve: AS DONOVAN IS ABLE TO HIT A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX ON SOSA AND SENDS HIM FLYING RIGHT OVER THE BARRICADE LIKE IT IS NOTHING!
Gavin Kirkland: Yet again our world champion thinking on his feet and taking down his opponent when their guard is down! Now, I don’t want to be the kind of guy to be able to root for the bad guys, but if Silas World is ever interested in someone that is up to giving good publicity for them… you can always call me.
Eve: Gavin is single handedly stopping the group because of how horrible he would be at his job so yes, please, pick him up Silas World.
Deadprez: Donovan is finally taking in the reaction of the crowd and showing off in front of everyone, but… I think this is not the reaction he expected.
Crowd: OOOOOOH, THE DUKE OF WAAAAANNKEEERSSS!!! OOOOOOH, THE DUKE OF WAAAAANNKEEERSSS!!! OOOOOOH, THE DUKE OF WAAAAANNKEEERSSS!!! OOOOOOH, THE DUKE OF WAAAAANNKEEERSSS!!!
Eve: That is England and Liverpool for you :mjlol:
Deadprez: Meanwhile SOSA is trying his best to get up to his feet, Donovan taking a moment to tell the crowd to shove it up their ass before moving and then rolling back onto the ring, restarting the count for the second time before he starts climbing up the barricade and is grabbing onto the recovering SOSA, Donovan planning something big here!
Eve: Donovan is going to go for another suplex! Because he finally grabs onto SOSA and then slowly and surely, lifts him up… TRYING TO GO FOR A SUPLEX RIGHT OVER THE BARRICADE ONTO THE FLOOR!
Deadprez: BUT AT THE LAST MOMENT SOSA IS ABLE TO RECOVER, THROWING PUNCHES ONTO DONOVAN AND TRYING TO MAKE HIM LOSE BALANCE, AS DONOVAN IS SHOWING MORE FREAKISH ABILITY BY BALANCING ON THE BARRICADE WITH SOSA UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!
Gavin Kirkland: And now Donovan is walking backwards and getting closer towards our announcer’s table! Don’t break our precious table please, I can’t go through more PTSD about that!
Eve: I am not even going to react to that PTSD part. BUT SOSA FINALLY DELIVERS A GOOD SHOT TO DONOVAN’S SIDE AND DONOVAN LOSES HIS GRIP! SOSA LANDS ON THE BARRICADE TOO AND NOW THE TWO START THROWING STRIKES RIGHT AT EACH OTHER!
Deadprez: SOSA! DONOVAN! SOSA! DONOVAN! SOSA! DONOVAN! SOSA! DONOVAN! DONOVAN! DONOVAN! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA IS ABLE TO GET A SMALL UPPER HAND AND THEN KNOCK BACK DONOVAN WITH A WELL PLACED HOOK!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT EVEN THOUGH DONOVAN IS FINALLY PUSHED BACK WITH THAT HOOK, HE ENDS UP LEANING BACK AND THEN HE DELIVERS BACK THAT HEADBUTT ONTO SOSA! SOSA IS CLOSE TO FALLING OFF OF THE BARRICADE!
Eve: DONOVAN SUDDENLY JUMPS UP AT THE LAST MOMENT ONTO SOSA’S SHOULDERS! DONOVAN LEANS BACK AND THEN TRIES TO HIT A HURRICANRANA TO SEND SOSA FLYING ONTO THE GROUND!
Deadprez: BUT SOSA IS ABLE TO HOLD ONTO DONOVAN’S LEGS AT THE LAST SECOND! SOSA DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO BE ABLE TO STOP DONOVAN…
Gavin Kirkland: THE TWO FALL!
Eve: SOSA TURNS AT THE LAST SECOND AND HE POWERBOMBS DONOVAN RIGHT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE BARRICADEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: BUT BAD PLACEMENT MAKES SOSA FALL WITH DONOVAN, AS SOSA’S RIGHT KNEE LANDS ONTO THE BARRICADE AND THE TWO SPILL DOWN RINGSIDE! THE TWO OF THEM ARE WIPED OUT!!!
(SOSA and Donovan are hurt in different ways, Donovan grabbing onto his back while SOSA is grabbing onto his right leg. And the referee seeing this is forced to count.)
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Eve: Uuuuhhh… is the Answers World Championship match going to end in a double countout? No way that happens.
Deadprez: The whole crowd is going to get up and then wreck the whole arena down, man!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: FOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Eve: But despite the crash from both competitors, they are somehow finding themselves getting up, Donovan using the apron of the ring to climb up while SOSA is using the steel steps to the side, trying to not put too much pressure on his right leg as he moves.
Referee: FIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!
Eve: Donovan is able to stand upright first, being able to finally get his body inside!
Referee: SEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!
Deadprez: Meanwhile SOSA is able to stand upright too and get close to entering the ring as well! The match won’t end in a countout!
Referee: EIIIIIIIGHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!
Eve: DONOVAN SUDDENLY PUSHES HIMSELF OUT AND THEN KICKS SOSA BACK FIRST ONTO THE STEEL STEPS BEFORE SLIDING BACK! NO FREAKING WAY!
Deadprez: SOSA…
Referee: NINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: GRABS ONTO THE APRON OF THE RING AT THE LAST MOMENT, PULLING HIMSELF FORWARD AND THEN DIVING INSIDE RIGHT BEFORE THE TEN! THE MATCH STILL CONTINUES!!!
Eve: What the hell is our world champion’s problem?! He literally almost took a countout win and he was going to celebrate like no tomorrow! Are we seriously going to have to deal with this kind of attitude if SOSA is not able to win?!
Deadprez: You already lowered our chances by saying if, I am sure that he can win!
Gavin Kirkland: You can say that about a man that did not let his literal knee fall into a barricade but I like your optimism, Deadprez! I am sure that my own positivity rubbed off on you.
Deadprez: I am going to beat your ass.
Eve: You can do it after the show, let’s focus on the match! SOSA is looking towards Donovan with anger and frustration in his eyes, as obviously, he is also not very happy about what Donovan just tried to pull, but the only thing that Donovan can do is pull off that same grin as he looks at him.
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA tries to push up-
Deadprez: DONOVAN IS FASTER AND THEN HE STOMPS HARD ON SOSA’S RIGHT LEG! SOSA FALLS OVER AGAINST THE ROPES BUT THAT DOESN’T STOP DONOVAN FROM PULLING HIM AWAY- AND THEN HE HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Come on!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eve: The crowd is nuclear right now as SOSA lays down in the ground grasping onto his hurt leg and Donovan is tipping the balance of the match in his favor, and that dirty rat of Silas Mason can only applaud and cheer at what Donovan is trying to do, how many times do we have to see this kind of thing?
Deadprez: As many times as necessary because boy, that world champion got some technique to his moves, focusing on all the details when it comes to the technical aspect and his experience on the gambling table. Compared to SOSA’s experience when it comes to boxing and combining with the way that he can fly all around like that, Donovan is making sure to cut that strength of SOSA’s and clip his wings just like that!
Eve: It is not only that, it is about him trying to show off to the world that he is strong all while piecing apart his opponents and trying to make them look weak in front of them, as he is just stopping away at SOSA’s right leg and trying to weaken it.
(But despite Donovan’s insistence of trying to make sure SOSA was not able to continue using that leg, SOSA did not show a single expression of pain on his face, he still kept a simple grin, knowing that Donovan would get angry at that.)
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN SUDDENLY MOVES WITH A PURPOSE AND THEN GRABS TIGHTLY ONTO SOSA’S HURT LEG, TRYING TO TWIST IT AROUND AND THEN PUT HIM IN A SUDDEN SHARPSHOOTER-
Eve: SOSA IS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO DONOVAN’S HEAD AT THE LAST SECOND AND THEN PULL HIM IN FOR A SUDDEN PACKAGE ROLL-UP! REFEREE DROPS DOWN!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: DONOVAN IS ABLE TO KICK OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT, SOSA- DONOVAN’S GOT HIS WAIST! DONOVAN HAS HIM AGAIN AS HE DEADLIFTS HIM UP LIKE A SACK OF POTATOS AND THEN HE TRIES TO GO FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Eve: SOSA is able to grab onto Donovan’s waist at the last second and then tries to go for a wheelbarrow position!
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan stops him!
Deadprez: AND THEN YET AGAIN DONOVAN SHOWING OFF HIS STRENGTH, AS HE PULLS BACK AND THEN HE HITS AN INCREDIBLE BRIDGING WHEELBARROW SUPLEX, SLAMMING SOSA HARD AGAINST THE MAT AND THEN PINNING IN HIM WITH THAT PERFECT BRIDGE! REFEREE DROPS DOWN AGAIN!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: SOSA KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT!
Deadprez: But Donovan still has his arms around his waist, Donovan rolls him up alongside him and then he goes to try and lift him up, yet again up towards the sky!
Gavin Kirkland: But SOSA leans back hard and BAM! A headbutt with the back of his head towards Donovan! SOSA grabs onto Donovan’s arm and then spins him around, grabbing onto his head- AND THEN A FLATLINER RIGHT ONTO THE MAT! SOSA KEEPS A HOLD ON DONOVAN AND THEN ROLLS UP WITH HIM!
Eve: SOSA YET AGAIN TRYING TO LIFT DONOVAN UP AND THEN GO FOR A SECOND DEADLIFT BRAINBUSTER! AND SOSA IS DOING IT WITHOUT EVEN PUTTING WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SIGHT!
Deadprez: BUT DONOVAN RAKES AT SOSA’S EYES WHEN THE REFEREE IS NOT SEEING IT! AND THAT FORCES SOSA TO LET GO OF HIS GRASP, AS DONOVAN DROPS DOWN RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN PERFORMS A TWO LEGGED TAKEDOWN AND-
Eve: HE TRIES TO FLIP SOSA OVER FOR THE ANKLE LOCK! IF SOSA’S RIGHT LEG IS ON THE ANKLE LOCK, THIS WILL BECOME VERY UGLY! DONOVAN TRIES TO GRAB IT AND TWIST IT TO THE SIDE!
Deadprez: SOSA IS ABLE TO LIFT HIS OTHER LEG AND THEN GRAB ONTO DONOVAN’S HEAD, AS HE IS ABLE TO REVERSE IT INTO A HEADSCISSORS! SOSA SENDS DONOVAN RIGHT ONTO THE SECOND ROPE! HE GETS UP TOWARDS HIS FEET!
(SOSA quickly stands up to his feet and then looks at the cheering crowd all around him, he takes it all in for a few seconds, and looks down at his right leg, thinking for a moment if he is willing to do something reckless again, to finally get back that world championship.)
SOSA Henderson: (off-mic) …man, fuck it.
Eve: SOSA SUDDENLY STARTS RUNNING AND HE STARTS PUTTING WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT LEG AGAIN, USING THE LEGS TO BOUNCE OFF THEM AND GET MOMENTUM BEFORE GRABBING ONTO THE ROPES AT THE LAST SECOOOOOONDDDDD- AND HITTING THAT TIGER FEINT KICK RIGHT ACROSS DONOVAN’S FACE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA grabs onto his right leg after making contact with Donovan’s head! Is he stupid?! Why is he willing to hurt his leg and push it towards his limit???
Deadprez: Gavin, you have to understand that when someone is going to reach one of their greatest achievements, something that they have been fighting for so long, they are going to do everything in their power to achieve that one thing! SOSA wants to become World Champion yet again… and he’s going to do everything in his power to achieve that!
Eve: Donovan has planned with precision every match of his, trying to wear down the other person either physically or mentally, and with such a chaotic man like SOSA, Donovan has had to resort to wear down one of his most important limbs, but he didn’t take into account that SOSA, excuse my language, would not give a single damn about it!
Gavin Kirkland: And now Donovan is getting up with shock in his expressions as SOSA is pushing through the damage in his leg, all to take him down! AND HERE WE GO!
Eve: SOSA ENDS UP SLINGSHOTTING HIMSELF OVER AND THEN HE TRIES TO TAKE DONOVAN DOWN WITH A SLINGSHOT FLATLINER!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN ENDS UP CATCHING HIM RIGHT AS HE FALLS ONTO HIM, TURNING HIM OVER AND THEN TRYING TO HIT HIM DOWN WITH A SAITO SUPLEX AND DROP SOSA RIGHT ON HIS HEAD!
Deadprez: IF DONOVAN WANTS TO PLAY TRICKS, SOSA CAN AS WELL! SOSA STOMPS DOWN HARD ON DONOVAN’S FOOT AND DONOVAN IS FORCED TO LET GO OF HIM! SOSA JUMPS UP AND THEN TRIES TO GO FOR A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!
Eve: DONOVAN FLINCHES ALMOST ON INSTINCT AND GRABS ONTO SOSA’S HANDS BEFORE HE CAN HIT IT AND THEN PUSHES THEM AWAY TO THE SIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, why did he flinch for a jumping neckbreaker? Did he think it was a-
Deadprez: **“STOLE YO BITCH” FROM OUTTA NOWHEREEEEE!!!**
Eve: BUT DONOVAN HAS THAT MOVE SCOUTED AND THEN HE IS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO SOSA’S ARMS RIGHT ON TIME, PULLING HIM BACK AND THEN TRYING TO HIT HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Deadprez: SOSA PULLS HIS ARMS DOWN IN TIME AND THEN HE HITS A BACK ELBOW RIGHT ACROSS DONOVAN’S FACE! DONOVAN IS WOBBLING AS SOSA RUNS FORWARD AGAIN, TRYING HIS BEST TO IGNORE THE PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG AND RUNNING RIGHT BACK INTO A-
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN ROLLS FORWARD!!!
Eve: AND THEN HE GRABS ONTO SOSA’S FOOT?!
Gavin Kirkland: THE ANKLE LOCK! THE ANKLE LOCK!!! A RUNNING ROLLING ANKLE LOCK! HOW THE HELL IS HE ABLE TO PULL THIS OFF????
Eve: SOSA IS IN BIG TROUBLE! DONOVAN IS TRYING TO PULL HIS LEG TO THE SIDE AS FAR AS HE CAN BUT SOSA IS NOT LETTING HIM! HE IS TRYING HIS BEST TO PULL HIMSELF FORWARD TOWARDS THE ROPES WHILE IGNORING THE PAIN! THE CROWD IS CHEERING FOR SOSA LIKE HE HAS NEVER BEEN CHEERED BEFORE!
Deadprez: SOSA LIFTS HIMSELF UP YET AGAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: AND HE USES THE MOMENTUM TO SWING BACK AND GRAB ONTO DONOVAN’S FOOT! HE TAKES HIM DOWN- ANKLE LOCK FROM SOSA! AN ANKLE LOCK FROM SOSA HIMSELF WHILE DONOVAN LETS OUT A GASP OF PAIN AT THE TABLES BEING TURNED! SOSA STILL PUSHING THROUGH!
Eve: DONOVAN TRYING HIS BEST TO REACH THE ROPES BUT SOSA IS NOT LETTING HIM, PULLING HIS FOOT TO THE SIDE JUST LIKE HE DID TO HIM AND MAKING SURE DONOVAN FEELS THE SAME PAIN- OH NO!
Deadprez: Donovan pulls his body forward and then he sends SOSA flying towards the ropes, making him lose his grip! But SOSA bounces off them and then he spins around- DISCUS LARIAT FROM SOSA HENDERSON!
Eve: DONOVAN ACTS FASTER AND THEN HE WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND SOSA! PULLING HIM FORWARD AND THEN GOING FOR A VICTORY ROLL PIN-
Gavin Kirkland: **THAT HE TRANSITIONS INTO AN ANKLE LOCK!!!**
Deadprez: SOSA USES HIS LEFT LEG TO SWIPE AT DONOVAN’S ANKLES AND THEN MAKE HIM FALL DOWN HARD ONTO THE MAT! SOSA ROLLS THROUGH OVER DONOVAN’S BODY AS HE LOSES HIS GRIP AND THEN TRIES TO LIFT HIM UP ONTO A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SOSA YET AGAIN TRYING TO IGNORE THE WEIGHT BEING PLACED ON HIS RIGHT LEG! ANYTHING FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Eve: BUT DONOVAN ENDS UP SLIPPING OFF SOSA’S BACK AT THE LAST SECOND BEFORE HE CAN HIT IT! DONOVAN TURNS HIS BACK AGAINST HIM AND THEN HE TRIES TO LIFT SOSA UP!
Gavin Kirkland: ## “SUPREME VERDICT!!!”
Eve: BUT SOSA IS ABLE TO USE THE MOMENTUM AND FLIP HIMSELF OVER DONOVAN-
Deadprez: SOSA LANDS ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, AND THAT FORCES HIM TO FLINCH IN PAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN TRIES TO TACKLE HIM DOWN WHEN HE SEES BLOOD ON THE WATER!
Eve: STRAIGHT INTO A KNEE STRIKE FROM SOSA’S LEFT LEG!!! SOSA TELEGRAPHED DONOVAN’S AGGRESSION AND THEN HE USED IT AGAINST HIM! SOSA YET AGAIN PUSHING THROUGH AND GRABBING HARD ONTO DONOVAN, PULLING HIM UP TO HIS FEET TO GIVE HIM THE BEATING OF HIS LIFE!
Deadprez: SOSA FINALLY LIFTS DONOVAN UP HIGH… AND THEN HE GOES TO SPIKE HIM DOWN ONTO THE MAT WITH THE JML DRIVER!!!!
Eve: DONOVAN REVERSES IT INTO A WHEELBARROW ROLL!
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA PREDICTS IT THIS TIME AND THEN SWITCHES GRIPS, PULLING BACK INSTEAD, HITTING A GERMAN SUPLEX BACK RIGHT ONTO DONOVAN AND FLOORING HIM DOWN-
Deadprez: DONOVAN RISES UP TO HIS FEET IN AN ADRENALINE RUSH!!! HE PULLS HIS STRAPS DOWN AND THEN HE GRABS ONTO SOSA HENDERSON! LIFTING HIM UP TO HIS SHOULDERS AND THEN PULLING BACK, TRYING TO GO FOR AN OCEAN CYCLONE SUPLEX!!!!!!
Eve: SOSA IS ABLE TO SPIN OVER IN DONOVAN’S SHOULDERS AND THEN PULL HIM DOWN FOR ANOTHER HURRICANRANA!
Deadprez: DONOVAN ENDS UP REVERSING THE MOVE INTO A POWERBOMB!!
Gavin Kirkland: ***TRANSITIONED INTO ANOTHER ANKLE LOCK!!!***
Eve: DONOVAN HAS TRIED HIS DAMN BEST TO MAKE SOSA’S LIFE A LIVING HELL! AND NOW WITH NOWHERE TO GO, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! DONOVAN IS TRYING TO TEAR SOSA’S ANKLE OFF HIS BODY WITH THE ANKLE LOCK!
Deadprez: SOSA is in unimaginable pain right now, simply looking down at the ground and trying to push through it mentally! But all of that recklessness pushing his leg to the limit, dawg… it might be over!
Crowd: SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA! SOSA!
Eve: But the crowd is not letting up in the support of SOSA Henderson! Such an infamous man in EAW getting his flowers right now after everything that he has done to fight against the monster in our brand! The crowd can’t accept any other position!
Deadprez: SOSA slowly starts lifting himself up again… SOSA IS FIGHTING!
Eve: SOSA-
( # TAP! TAP! )
Deadprez: HUH?!
Eve: WHAT?!
Gavin Kirkland: IT WAS TWO TAPS, NOT THREE! DONOVAN GOT TRICKED AND LET OFF THE PRESSURE! SOSA WITH ONE LAST REVERSAL REVERSES THE SUBMISSION INTO A PACKAGE ROLL!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: DONOVAN KICKS OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! HE IS ABLE TO BEAT SOSA AND GET TO HIS FEET FIRST, LIFTING SOSA UP HIGH ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND THEN TRYING TO GO AGAIN FOR THE OCEAN CYCLONE SUPLEX!
Eve: DONOVAN POPS UP SOSA INTO THE AIR!!!
Gavin Kirkland: # “PAID IN FUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Crowd: DSODSKSOFKSPODKFSOPDKFSPOFKPODKFPFOKFPOKDSOPFPKO!!!!
Deadprez: THAT LAST POP UP MIGHT HAVE COST DONOVAN’S WHOLE REIGN! IT GAVE SOSA ENOUGH AIRTIME TO SLAM DONOVAN’S HEAD INTO THE MAT! SOSA SCREAMS THROUGH HIS TEETH IN PAIN FROM HIS LEG BUT HE FALLS ONTO DONOVAN!
Eve: THE REFEREE FALLS FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eve: DONOVAN KICKS OUT!!! AT 2.99, HE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THE “PAID IN FULL!”, NO FREAKING WAY!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT???????????
Deadprez: TOO SHORT OF AN AIRTIME! SOSA NOT BEING ABLE TO PUT UP ENOUGH FORCE INTO HIS OTHER LEG FOR THE STOMP! A whole bunch of dumb excuses that prevented this reign of terror to end! COME ON, SOSA!
Eve: THE CROWD IS NOT LETTING UP IN THEIR CHEERS! AS SOSA IGNORES THE PAIN AND THE FRUSTRATION, AND YET AGAIN IS PUSHING HIMSELF FORWARD, MOVING TOWARDS THE CORNER AND STARTING TO CLIMB IT! PUSHING HIS LEG TO THE LIMITS!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee is checking in on Donovan after that nasty stomp but that is not going to stop SOSA either way from finally ending this whole match, with the whole crowd cheering and shouting his name, SOSA is rising up on the corner, wobbling, but determined… HE’S GOING TO DO IT!
Eve: **SOSA LEAPS OFF FOR A SECOND “PAID IN FULL!”**
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Deadprez: SOSA GOT PUSHED OFF INSTEAD! THAT DAMN BASTARD OF SILAS MASON JUMPED INTO THE RING APRON WHILE THE REFEREE WAS DISTRACTED AND PUSHED HIM OFF!!!!
Eve: NO WAY! SOSA-
Gavin Kirkland: # GETS CAUGHT INTO THE “SHADOW OF EYES!!!” A CATCHING GOGOPLATAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Eve: DONOVAN HAS THE SUBMISSION LOCKED IN AROUND SOSA’S HEAD! SOSA HAS NOWHERE TO GO THIS TIME AS DONOVAN IS SQUEEZING WITH ALL OF HIS MIGHT, TRYING TO CUT OFF SOSA’S OXYGEN AND TRYING TO MAKE HIM TAP OUT!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: THE CROWD ARE TRYING TO CHEER WITH WHATEVER VOICES THEY HAVE LEFT BUT SOSA HENDERSON HAS RAN OUT OF OPTIONS!
Deadprez: SOSA IS TRYING TO ESCAPE! TRYING TO ROLL AND SOMEHOW GET TO THE ROPES BUT HE HAS NOWHERE TO GO! DONOVAN’S LEGS ARE WRAPPED AROUND TIGHTLY SOSA’S HEAD! SOSA… SOSA CAN’T DO ANYTHING!
Donovan Duke: (off-mic) Sorry to tell you but… you bet wrong with that risk.
(Donovan stares directly at SOSA’s face without a shred of emotion in his own expression while SOSA can only look back, finally showing his anger towards Donovan.)
Donovan Duke: (off-mic) The house always wins.
SOSA Henderson: (off-mic) Suck… my… dick.
Eve: **DONOVAN GRABS ONTO SOSA’S RIGHT ANKLE AND THEN HE PULLS IT BACK FOR THE EXTRA PRESSURE WHILE IN THE GOGOPLATA!!!**
( # TAP! TAP! TAP! )
Deadprez: SOSA TAPS OUT! SOSA FINALLY TAPS OUT! GODDAMNIT, MAN!
( DING! DING! DING! )
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(“Enemy” plays on the speakers, Donovan keeping the lock in for a few seconds just in case, as finally the referee yells at him to let go and then breaks up the submission. Donovan lays on the mat, his emotionless expression slowly breaking out yet again into a grin. He won, yet again.)
Gina Romano: YOUR WINNER, AND STIIIILLLLLL!!! ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION, DONOVAAAANNNNN DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: …
Gavin Kirkland: Silas World, am I right? Come on guys, give me a free spot in the group, please! I am the only one cheering, WOOOOO! LET’S GO, YEAAAAHHH!!!
Deadprez: This might be terrorism, dawg.
Eve: I genuinely don’t understand how this keeps happening, what is the point of it all? Is he not satisfied with any of this? I can’t even get angry at this point, genuinely.
Deadprez: Someone has to do anything, ANYTHING!
Eve: But for now… this is what we still have.
(Silas Mason enters the ring after taking the Answers World Championship off of ringside, he goes behind the rising Donovan Duke and wraps it right around his waist. He stands right beside him and then he raises his arm up in victory, Donovan Duke taking it all in once more, surviving and succeeding yet again in the new world that he wants to make.)
(All while SOSA Henderson is over in the corner with medical looking at him, yet again another failed opportunity at becoming world champion and redemption. But he doesn’t feel disappointment in himself, he only feels anger and frustration. Damn it.)
(And in the last shot of Donovan celebrating to the loud boos of the crowd, Grand Rampage fades away to the commercials.)
(A commercial plays for BetterHelp, featuring Caroline.)
(After Grand Rampage returns from the last set of commercials for the night, the final match card of the evening is displayed, no doubt being for the eponymous match that is set to main event night two…)
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(The fans in Liverpool break out into a cacophony of cheers. The camera shows off several shots of the audience before it settles on a view of Bella Braxton, smiling and ready to announce the bout!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen….
Crowd: NWFJQERFOIJQOIRFOIJIROGJQJ4GJOJRIFJIQEJROJQEONVJNQEVNJQEKVNKEQJ!!!
Bella Braxton: The following contest is your main event of the evening, and it is GRAAAAAAAAND RAAAAAAAAAAAAAMPAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!!!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (*in e minor fucked up dental health*)
Bella Braxton: This is a 30-Elitist match, where you must throw your opponent over the top rope and eliminate them. The last person standing goes on to the main event of Pain for Pride for a world championship match of their choosing!
Bella Braxton: Now, introducing the Elitist who drew number one…
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(‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher plays, spurring the already-hyped fans onto their feet!)
Stew-O: OH MY!!
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Bella Braxton: He is the current EAW National Elite Champion, the ‘Sin City Superstar’… COOOOOODYYYYYYY MAAAAAAAVERIIIIIIIICK!!!
Gavin Kirkland: ## MY SHAAAAAAAAAAAAYLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
Persephone: ???
Stew-O: And what a way to kick things off for this match! Already a reigning champion, Cody Maverick lived up to his potential when he won that title last month at Reasonable Doubt. However, the chance to not only potentially become a double champion but also a Pain for Pride main eventer has caught his eye, and now, Cody looks to pull off what may arguably be the most impressive Grand Rampage win in the HISTORY of this promotion if he can make it to the end tonight!
Gavin Kirkland: I believe in him, Stew! This man right here has proved every hater wrong every step of the way, and now, he’s looking to further solidify himself in the process! :blessed: !! National Elite champion, part of the first-ever Showdown team to win Brand Warfare, there is no limit to what the Headliner can do here in Elite Answers Wrestling.
Persephone: Well, there is. I mean, he can lose this match, for starters.
Gavin Kirkland: Just like how you lost Luis, huh?
Persephone: And like how you lost any bitches you may have had in life, you freaking annoying creep! Shut up!
(Cody enters the ring and poses in the middle of it, soaking up the electric atmosphere. He nods, ready to go, and hands his title off to the referee. He gets to one side of the ropes and leans back, eyes forward, focused as can be on the stage.)
Braxton Bella: And now… the Elitist that drew number two…
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(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac hits.)
Gavin Kirkland: https://tenor.com/ogbnXjSCl33.gif
Persephone: It’s really not that serious…
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Bella Braxton: He is ‘La Pantera Sexual’, EAW Hall of Famer… T! L! A!
Stew-O: Two of Showdown’s heavyweights will be starting this match off! TLA drew number two, and while he was able to be one of the main events for Pain for Pride last year, winning the Answers World Championship in a significant clash against Ms. Extreme, TLA didn’t win Grand Rampage to get there, settling for a top five finish.
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, mi hermano was so close! :lawd: But I have no doubt he is going to take it this year! He has to!
Persephone: But… you literally just said that you think Cody will win, too!
Gavin Kirkland: Either or! :teehee:
Persephone: :comeagain:
(TLA gets in the ring, and plays up to the fans who sing along to his entrance music. He then gets to his side of the ring, giving Cody a nod and grin, who reciprocates the friendly gesture. The two know each other all too well, having crossed paths as friends and foe, and being tied up with Silas World, too. However, tonight, it was all about going on to live every Elitists’ dreams, and while they were accomplished in their own rights, they want more for themselves.)
(The music dies down. The Liverpool crowd is in a frenzy. The referee gets final confirmation from both men about their preparedness, and once they declare they’re ready to go, they call for the bell!)
(Ding Ding Ding!)
Stew-O: And here we are! The 2025 Grand Rampage is officially underway, and we are starting off with two of Showdown’s finest! TLA! Cody Maverick! Hall of Famer against the current reigning National Elite Champion!
Gavin Kirkland: WOO-HOO! Took the words right out of my mouth, Stew-O—and you literally did, because THESE ARE MY BOYS, SO SCREW OFF! :stfudamn: !!
Persephone: Then maybe do your job as an employed commentator and he wouldn’t have felt the need to do that…? Just a thought….?
Gavin Kirkland: And I think you should go rot in a hole for all of eternity. Just a thought.
Persephone: God, I wish. I hate this fucking company.
Stew-O: 🤦Pessimism aside, Cody and TLA circle around the ring before locking up in the middle of it! And BOTH Elitists are jostling about, pushing against one another and nearing the ropes! TLA seems to be taking over… but Cody reverses him and turns to press him up against the ropes! He shoots down low, AND ALREADY HE’S LOOKING TO ELIMINATE HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA knows this, and that’s why he unloads with some forearms, all while using his free arm to hook around the top rope! Cody staggers, and TLA grabs him by the head! HE’S GOING TO TOSS HIM OVER!
Persephone: Yippee! Matter of fact, call the entire match right here! All the other twenty-eight Elitists can go home and relax! 😇
Stew-O: NO! CODY REVERSES INSTEAD. AND TLA IS ON THE APRON! THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION RUSHES FORWARD—ENZUIGIRI! Maverick backpedals after that shot connects! He holds onto his face, shaking off the cobwebs, but as he focuses back on TLA, he springs up! From the top rope, he SOARS INTO THE AIR! ARM DRAG! CODY GOES TUMBLING INTO THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES! TLA scrambles back up and runs forward! He hooks him on the wrist and backflips from the top rope! Cody, this time, goes spiraling into the corner, and TLA is quick like lightning! HIGH KNEE!
Gavin Kirkland: Mi hermano is coming in hot with the quickness, and Cody may be overwhelmed already! TLA grabs his legs and uses all the strength he has to send him up and over that way! He’s going to eliminate him!
Persephone: Not yet! Cody strikes him with some punches. Damn, he’s *actually* fighting back! So much for us getting an elimination already…
Stew-O: It’s way too early, and as the first and second entrants, respectively, neither Cody nor TLA wants their dreams of main eventing Pain for Pride to end prematurely! The National Elite champion lands one more blow, and that gets TLA to back away. He rushes forward, though! Clothesline—
Gavin Kirkland: Missed! TLA goes into the corner instead! Cody gets to moving, and he strikes with jabs and uppercuts, using that boxing background to his advantage! TLA huddles up, though, and does his best to block most of them! He knows he’s got to keep a strong defense going, because if any of those blows land significantly, that can mess with him!
Stew-O: And now Cody grabs TLA by the wrist again—IRISH WHIP INTO THE ROPES! But TLA springboards off the middle rope—MOONSAULT INTO A REVERSE DDT POSITION!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT!!! CODY CATCHES HIM MIDWAY! WHAT STRENGTH!! HE POPS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDER SOME MORE AND GETS A RUNNING START!! HE RUNS TO THE ROPES!! CODY LAWN DARTS HIM OUT OF THE RING!!
Persephone: :krabs: !!
Stew-O: NO!! TLA WAS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO THE TOP ROPE IN THE NICK OF TIME! HOWEVER, THAT ISN’T STOPPING CODY FROM TRYING TO PUSH HIM UP AND OVER! HE HANGS ON AND SHAKES HIS HEAD, REFUSING TO GIVE UP!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh man, but Cody is relentless! He shoves and shoves… wait! Cody lifts TLA up—AND HIS FOOT HITS HIM IN THE GUT!! OHHH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!! That was filthier than my DMs on Valentine’s Day!!
Persephone: Ew. You have DMs?
Gavin Kirkland: …I said what I said. 🫣
Persephone: 🤢
Stew-O: TLA is down! He clutches his gut, but Cody hurries towards him and gets to stomping! Brutal, heavy boots right to the midsection, over and over! The National Elite Champion is trying to take the air out of TLA, trying to keep him grounded—AND POTENTIALLY GET HIM OUT EARLY!
Gavin Kirkland: Cody Maverick said he wanted to make a statement tonight, and I think he just wrote the first paragraph of it all over TLA’s ribcage!
Persephone: Cool. Meanwhile, my statement is, “I don’t want to be here.” :francis:
Stew-O: TLA is trying to cover up as Cody presses a knee into his chest. But wait—TLA GRABS THE ANKLE! HE TRIPS HIM DOWN! And now TLA’s got a second wind, mounting Cody and throwing wild shots from above! Elbow strikes! Closed fists! TLA is showing some of that scrappy spirit in his own right, and Cody is getting a first-hand experience of it!
Gavin Kirkland: BAM! BAM! RIGHT IN THE KISSER!
Stew-O: And TLA gets some more hits in before Cody shoves him away! Both men race back up to their feet! Cody swings with a haymaker, but TLA ducks it! He grabs the attacking arm and looks to Irish whip him! However, Maverick redirects the momentum and twists, NAILING him with another firm kick to the gut! TLA hunches forward! Vulnerable as can be, Cody hits the ropes and comes back on the rebound! SWINGING NECKBREAKER—
Gavin Kirkland: NO! TLA twisted through in his own right, taking Maverick down with a backslide! However, La Pantera Sexual may be experienced, but he’s not dementia-riddled, because instead of doing the pin, he pops back up and DECKS HIM IN THE FACE WITH A KNEE TO THE JAW! CODY GETS ROCKED!
Stew-O: He grabs Cody! He lifts him up into the air! He can go for a suplex or even a brainbuster!
Persephone: …!! Holy crap! He’s going to try to dump him out of the ring that way! :mjlol: Cody is going to go splat on the damn floor!
Stew-O: And TLA rushes forward—but CODY IS ABLE TO FALL DOWN AND LAND ON HIS FEET BEHIND HIM! O’CONNOR ROLL! HE POPS UP AND LIFTS TLA UP INTO THE AIR…!
Gavin Kirkland: BACK ELBOWS! BACK ELBOWS! CODY LETS GO, AND TLA SPINS AROUND! JUMPING ENZUIGIRI—
Stew-O: DUCKED! CODY SPINS! DISCUS LARIAT!!
Persephone: Ducked. *Predictable*.
Stew-O: Both of them come to a stand and rush at each other! CLOTHESLINE—
Gavin Kirkland: —NAILING EACH OTHER, AND THEY BOTH GO DOWN!
(The fans go wild for the sequence. TLA and Cody are on the mat, doing the best they can to recover. TLA rolls onto his side, whereas Cody sits up, clutching his chest. However, everyone’s attention goes to the titantron, where the countdown begins.)
Stew-O: And here we go! Entrant number three is on the way!
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(**BUZZ!**)
(“Rise and Fall” by Starset hits. The fans cheer as The Celestial Wanderer Corey Hale comes in, running down the ramp and ready to make his presence known in the ring!)
Stew-O: Here is Corey Hale of Dynasty, ready to make an impact in his Grand Rampage debut!
Gavin Kirkland: He sure is! Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and gets up onto the apron, just as Cody and TLA are up! He leaps up from the top rope! SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY!! HE WIPES BOTH OF THEM OU–
Persephone: Okay, I’m sorry, hang on, man. What did you just describe him as?
Gavin Kirkland: …Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed?? 😅
Persephone: What is this, Zootopia? You got him sounding like a fucking furry, not a grown-ass man about to fight for a main event match at Pain for Pride! 🤦
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, it’s called poetic commentary! Ever heard of it??
Persephone: Yeah, and it sucked. Try again next time, Bambi.
Stew-O: *Ahem*, back to the action! :lupe: !! Corey Hale has arrived, and he’s already making waves! That springboard crossbody connected flush, and now The Celestial Wanderer is FIRING UP! TLA is trying to get to his knees, but Corey blasts him with a penalty kick across the chest! AND THEN TURNS—ROUNDHOUSE TO CODY! Both men are rocked, and Corey wastes no time!
Gavin Kirkland: :damn: !
Persephone: Damn, he’s actually being useful and competent for a change! Corey goes ahead and turns his attention towards the other white dude with an ugly, scruffy-ass beard and takes him over into the corner. He sets him up, and—SHIT! What the hell!? That was a Russian legsweep to the middle turnbuckle! Cody whiplashes off the impact and collapses in the corner!
Stew-O: And with Cody neutralized, Corey decides to turn his attention over to TLA, who is on his feet! Corey grabs the wrist, looking to whip him into the corner, but TLA yanks the arm from him! He pulls Corey in—AND THIS IS A VERY FAMILIAR SIGHT! TLA LEAPS UP! ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’!!
Gavin Kirkland: NOOOOOOOOO! COREY FLIPS HIM UP AND OVER FOR THE BACKDROP! TLA SITS UP, FAVORING HIS BACK! AND FROM BEHIND, HALE NAILS HIM WITH THE PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE! COREY IS ALL FIRED UP!
Persephone: I thought Corey was supposed to be chill and zen or whatever, not a turbocharged anime protagonist. This is *so* lame.
Stew-O: Corey is putting the work in already, having already neutralized one of the most accomplished Elitists in EAW history! Now, he turns his head and sees Cody is moving. Corey works quickly, running towards him!
Gavin Kirkland: But he gets met with a stiff back elbow to the face! Cody hops up onto the middle rope and leaps off, going for a diving elbow—
Persephone: Since when could he do that?
Stew-O: —COREY SNIPES HIM WITH A DROPKICK!
Persephone: Exactly. 💀 Fucking dumbass. Don’t try to get a bag now.
Gavin Kirkland: That dropkick cleaned his clock! Now Cody’s on the mat in agony, and Hale is winning even more of the Liverpool fans over with his performance thus far! Wow! He looks completely natural and in the element! Some might even say he’s….
Persephone: …
Stew-O: …
Gavin Kirkland: … Found his zen. :mjlit:
Persephone: :francis:
Stew-O: *Right.*
Gavin Kirkland: Aw, come on, that was a good one!
Persephone: https://media.tenor.com/Gp7k2qKl0lkAAAAM/h0m0l0gy-mary-j-blige-chop.gif
Gavin Kirkland: 😔
Stew-O: Corey stands tall, but from behind is TLA! He grabs his arm and spins him around! Backhand chop! That lands FLUSH against Corey’s chest, and he stumbles backwards into the ropes! Another chop lands! Corey is getting lit up, all while he’s at a precarious part in the ring! This isn’t going to be good!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA grabs Corey’s wrist and launches him across the ring! Corey hits the opposite ropes—AND TLA’S RIGHT THERE TO MEET HIM! SPINNING WHEEL KICK LANDS PERFECTLY !! Corey hits the mat HARD and clutches his jaw! Viva La Pantera Sexual! :blessed:
Persephone: Yeah, not gonna lie, that kick looks like it rattled him. TLA is taking advantage of that, too, taking him into the corner. He lifts him up, and he has a good chance of getting him out of this match, which he should! The sooner we can get some eliminations to happen, the better off we’ll be!!
Stew-O: And it seems like Corey’s Grand Rampage dreams may be over… but he’s squirming! He’s showing some signs of resistance! TLA goes to grab the other leg, but Corey mule kicks him in the mush with it! TLA tries to go for it again, but Corey kicks, and TLA has to let go as he staggers out of the corner, holding onto his nose! Corey is able to get away from him!
Gavin Kirkland: Corey sure is gutsy, I’ll give him that! He wants to win, and he’s looking to show that he can be the best here in EAW! He takes a deep breath and charges into TLA—
Stew-O: —BUT HE’S CAUGHT AND GETS SENT DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM! WHAT A COUNTER!
Persephone: Pffffttt! So much for *that*, huh? :mjlol:
Gavin Kirkland: Corey rolls off to the side, clutching his back in pain! TLA rolls his neck, doing his best to keep himself fresh, ready, and alert—*especially* when entrant number four is now about to make their way to the ring!
(And so, the countdown begins…)
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Olé’ by The Bouncing Souls plays through the arena speakers, and the fans cheer wildly! Ryan Joseph Wilson steps out and nods his head, taking in the livened atmosphere.)
Crowd: OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE! OLEEEEE! OLEEEEEE! :singing:
Stew-O: Ever the popular one, it is a man who prides himself on being the Workhorse of EAW: Ryan Joseph Wilson! Far from his first Grand Rampage appearance, but maybe this time, he can cash in his Pain for Pride ticket in a massive upset!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s my boy, Stew! Hardworking and honest! More people should take a page or two out of his book!
Persephone: Might be better if we got a robot that looks like him instead of having to rely on RJW in big 2025 to get a meaningful win. He is COOKED.
Gavin Kirkland: Just like all of your previous relationships. :umad:
Persephone: KILL YOURSELF!
Gavin Kirkland: I take nothing back. 😌
Steew-O: Alright guys, breathe, just like how Corey Hale does it!
Persephone: Not only are you going straight to *Hale* for that corny-ass reference, but the only breathing Gavin is going to be doing is through a breathing tube if he thinks he can joke around with me again tonight. I swear, I am *not* in the mood for the bullshit. Can we just get through one, and I mean ONE, marquee event where I don’t feel like tearing someone’s head off!?
Gavin Kirkland: You do it to yourself. 🤷
Stew-O: I don’t know how I deal with you guys at times, but Ryan sure does seem to know how he’s going to deal with the competition! He gets in, and of course, he looks over to his fellow tag team partner, TLA! The fans cheer wildly as the Hustle Alliance is together, and this is advantageous for both men!
Gavin Kirkland: It sure is! :blessed: Not only will Ryan not have to worry about any immediate threats, but TLA can get a breather as well, having his mate watch his back for him! And of course, I can only imagine the game plan is for them to work together and secure a Hustle Alliance final two, guaranteeing that one of them makes it to the main event of Pain for Pride!
Persephone: Yeah, not gonna lie: I’m not trying to see a member of this team go back-to-back in closing out a Pain for Pride night. 💀
Stew-O: But that could very well be the reality as TLA takes on Corey, while Ryan sets his sights on Cody Maverick! Both Elitists are dividing and conquering in this match! Ryan Joseph Wilson goes right for Cody, unloading with a series of stiff forearms to the side of the head! He’s got the National Elite Champion reeling, backing him into the corner! Meanwhile, TLA whips Corey into the ropes AND LAYS HIM OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s teamwork, baby! TLA drags Corey back up and holds him in place as Ryan joins him! Here we go! Both men grab him before they work together to scoop Hale up into the air! DOUBLE SUPLEX!
Stew-O: …NO! COREY KNEES OUT OF IT MID-LIFT! HE DROPS TO HIS FEET AND CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE DROP KICK THAT TAKES BOTH MEMBERS OF THE HUSTLE ALLIANCE DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: Damn it!
Stew-O: A sick evasion leads to a necessary takedown before Ryan and TLA can do some serious damage! Corey Hale’s still in this, still fighting through the pain in his lower back! He’s practically been in there since the beginning and hasn’t let up for a second!
Gavin Kirkland: But the ring is filling up fast, and that means danger is around every corner! Cody Maverick is back on his feet now, and he goes after Corey! KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND A SNAP DDT PLANTS HALE HEAD-FIRST! OOF! That one sounded like it echoed down to catering! :yikes:
Persephone: Good. Maybe it knocked some sense into Corey before he starts quoting stoic philosophers again.
Stew-O: Cody gets back up, but he turns, and he says that Ryan has recovered! Both men, along with TLA, have formed an alliance of sorts in their own right against Silas World on Showdown, but that means little in the Grand Rampage match. They both nod at one another, and Cody comes in, ready to strike Ryan in the face with a punch..!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan was able to duck underneath it! And on the mat, he sweeps at his feet with his legs, causing Maverick to get tripped up and fall down! Ryan moves quickly and hits the ropes! BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE FACE!
Persephone: Nope! Cody rolled away! Good thing he doesn’t just lie there like a moron when an opponent is clearly heading towards him!
Stew-O: But Cody gets nailed with a low-angle superkick by Wilson! He didn’t anticipate that one! He’s rocked, and Ryan looks to make quick work by grabbing him and lifting him up into the air! Snap suplex! Cody is down!
Gavin Kirkland: And look! AT THE TOP! TLA COMES FLYING THROUGH AND LANDS A FROG SPLASH ONTO HIM! NOTHING BUT PRESSURE IS BEING APPLIED TO THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, AND AS THE MAN WHO CAME OUT FIRST IN THIS MATCH, IT’S QUICKLY BECOMING A TROUBLING PREDICAMENT FOR HIM TO BE IN!
Persephone: Troubling? Nah. It just means the quicker these idiots hurt him, the quicker they can eliminate him from this match! And if they keep that energy up with each other, then that means this match can end quicker as well! Simple maths!
Gavin Kirkland: Do you like ANYTHING about EAW?
Persephone: Just the nice paycheck, and the realization in solitude that it’s nice not having a pervert yap away in my ear for almost an hour. 😌
He’s back up and watching closely as Ryan and TLA work over Cody in the corner, and now he sees an opportunity! Corey rushes in, AND TAKES TLA DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE!!
Gavin Kirkland: Hale saw his window and he dove right through it! He’s back in the fray with intensity, and now he’s got that look in his eyes again! Might even give us a cute little zen quote for this moment!
Persephone: He better quote a chiropractor soon because he’s gonna need one if he keeps trying this hero sh—wait! Ryan’s up!
Stew-O: RYAN JOSEPH WILSON CUTS HIM OFF WITH A LARIAT! NO! Corey ducks it! He springs off the ropes! CROSSBODY!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT RYAN CATCHES HIM!! HE STAGGERS BACK—AND TLA JOINS IN!! UH OH! DOUBLE TEAM ALERT!!
Stew-O: TLA WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! THEY BOTH LIFT COREY UP AND THEY DUMP HIM OVER THE ROPES!!!
Persephone: :gladbron: !!
Stew-O: BUT COREY HOLDS ON!!! HE’S GOT HIS ARMS WRAPPED AROUND THE TOP ROPE!! BOTH FEET HANGING IN THE AIR, AND HE’S KICKING AT TLA!!
Gavin Kirkland: COREY’S NOT DONE YET! HE’S FIGHTING FOR DEAR LIFE!
Stew-O: Wilson grabs a leg! TLA grabs the other!! THEY’RE TRYING TO PRY HIM OFF!! BUT COREY GETS ONE LEG BACK INSIDE AND HE SWINGS THE OTHER!! HE HITS TLA RIGHT IN THE EAR WITH A DESPERATE KICK!!
Persephone: Just fall already! Damn!
Stew-O: COREY’S ALMOST BACK IN—BUT WILSON CATCHES HIM WITH A FOREARM TO THE HEAD! ANOTHER! ANOTHER! HE’S TRYING TO SHAKE HIM LOOSE!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA JOINS BACK IN AND NOW THEY’RE TRYING TO LIFT HIM OFF THE APRON!! BUT COREY’S LEGS WRAP AROUND THE MIDDLE ROPE!! HE *STILL* WON’T GO!!
Stew-O:Corey is trying to fight his way back into the ring, kicking and twisting, refusing to let this be the end of his Grand Rampage debut! One leg is back in, but TLA lands a sharp elbow to the side of his head! Corey nearly loses his grip!
Gavin Kirkland: He’s hanging on for dear life like it’s a mountaintop and he’s got no harness! The crowd wants him to pull through but I don’t think it’s happening!
Persephone: GO!! FALL!! GRAVITY IS FREE, USE IT!!
Stew-O: Ryan Joseph Wilson moves in again, and this time with a boot to the ribs! TLA grabs Corey’s arm and yanks it off the top rope! They BOTH grab him, and RYAN AND TLA WORK TOGETHER! THEY LIFT HIM UP—
Gavin Kirkland: But COREY HALE USES HIS MOMENTUM TO FLIP BACK INTO THE RING LIKE A CAT! CLOSE CALL!
Persephone: :francis: !!
Stew-O: Corey manages to save himself! And now, he looks to take out the Hustle Alliance, getting a two-for-one, and RUNS AT THEM!
Gavin Kirkland: AND HE GETS HIT WITH A ‘SIN CITY STUNNER’ FROM CODY MAVERICK!!
Persephone: 😂😂😂
Stew-O: FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, CODY WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND CATCHES HALE BY COMPLETE AND UTTER SURPRISE— BUT THE MOMENTUM TAKES COREY HALE DOWN AND OUT ONTO THE APRON! AND CODY LOOKS ANNOYED BY THAT!
Gavin Kirkland: But Cody doesn’t have time to ponder on a wasted elimination! TLA and Ryan turn around, realizing what happened… but now they ALSO realize they can focus on Cody themselves! :lupe: !
Persephone: Yes! Beat each other up! Screw these stupid alliances! Who cares!?
(And Cody braces himself, ready for Ryan and TLA to come at him!)
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(… But all three men’s attention is diverted when they hear the crowd chant once more.)
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Vroom’ by Hoodie Allen & Connor Price plays, and the former Specialists Champion Nikki Kimura steps out, coming in with a calm composure as she makes her way to the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: Oh yeah, man! It’s Nikki, baby! Everyone wanted to laugh it up and talk about how short her time as champion was, but they won’t be laughing when my number one pick to WIN this match headlines Pain for Pride!
Persephone: No, no, we’re still going to laugh.
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t worry, that’s what we do with you too when you try to act like you don’t like Rex McAllister anymore.
Persephone: You’re just *on* it tonight, aren’t you?
Gavin Kirkland: Gotta stay sharp and on my toes, especially when YOU’RE SUCH A BI—
Stew-O: ALRIGHTY THEN! Nikki Kimura gets in the ring, and she shows no hesitation, looking ready to get things going as she greets Cody with a forearm to the face! Ryan approaches, but she nails him with a spinning heel kick straight to the abdomen! TLA grabs her and yanks her up, but she lands behind him—STANDING BACK KICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! She’s putting those educated feet to use already!
Gavin Kirkland: She sure is! So petite and pretty, too! 🤤
Persephone: :roman: !!
Stew-O: Uh… *what*?
Gavin Kirkland: I said what I said. 😏
Persephone: I am done after tonight. I am officially retiring from commentating any match.
Gavin Kirkland: As if you guys don’t have weird kinks, GAWD! But whatever. All I know is my lovely little Nikki is getting to work against the competition, and she grabs onto both Ryan and TLA’s hands! She runs into the corner and hops up! And she twists into the air before coming back down, sending both man tumbling forward from that arm drag! Excellent work!
Stew-O: Nikki has definitely grown an immense chip on her shoulder due to all of the chatter and being betrayed by Silas, but she’s using that to remain focused here tonight! Cody has recovered, though, and he’s looking to strike her with a punch!
Gavin Kirkland: She saw it and combat rolls forward, avoiding it entirely! Atta girl!
Stew-O: Cody approaches again, however, determined to get to her! Nikki rolls backwards and–OH! She catches HIM instead! Headscissors sends the champion UP AND OVER THE ROPES!! HANG ON!!
Persephone: :damn: !!
Gavin Kirkland: :damn: !!
Stew-O: And Cody ALMOST hit the ground, but he hangs on!! Wow!! Nikki Kimura was not only mere seconds from getting her first elimination, but she would’ve taken out one of the favorites in Grand Rampage!
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, Cody saved himself—but Nikki isn’t relenting! She just decked him the moment he stands up on the apron! Cody is wobbling!
Stew-O: And Nikki sizes him up, looking at his legs! She rushes in, AND SWEEPS AT THEM WITH A PENALTY KICK!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CODY LEAPED UP! AND HE STRIKES HER IN THE FACE! KIMURA STAGGERS! AND THAT ALLOWS CODY TO SHOVE HER BACK WITH HIS FOOT BEFORE ENTERING THE RING—
Persephone: Aaaaaaaaaand he and Nikki get caught by Ryan and TLA. *Wonderful*. :mjlol:
Stew-O: Hustle Alliance are looking to take advantage and maybe even eliminate BOTH Elitists! Ryan has Cody, and knees him in the gut! TLA slams his forearm into Nikki’s face! They both go for a scoop slam—
Gavin Kirkland: BUT NIKKI AND CODY SLIP OFF! NIKKI LOOKS FOR A BACKBREAKER! CODY HOISTS RYAN UP FROM BEHIND!
Stew-O: But TLA runs to the ropes, and Nikki falls back into the canvas as Ryan reverses with an arm drag! Both men rush towards their respective opposition and DECK THEM WITH THE STEREO DROPKICKS!
Gavin Kirkland: Hustle Alliance is on fire! But wait, don’t eliminate Nikki just yet!! Get Cody, even if he is my boy. :lupe:
Persephone: Fucking simp.
Stew-O: Ryan gets Cody into the corner, looking to toss him over, but Maverick isn’t completely out just yet! Meanwhile, TLA is trying to get Nikki over the top rope! But the former Specialists Champion still has enough wherewithal to latch onto the top rope, refusing to be dumped out unceremoniously!
Persephone: :noah: And they just wasted so much time, because the sixth person is ready to come in! Damn it! It’s crowded in the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: There’s literally only five people inside…
Persephone: That’s five too many!!
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Rubber Band Man’ by T.I. blares out. Damien Kutcher comes in, rubbing his hands and smirking, before jogging towards the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: Hopefully, one of them dumps this loser out immediately.
Persephone: Why?
Gavin Kirkland: BECAUSE HOW DID HE GET HALSEY NEEL??? HE’S A BUM!!!!
Persephone: 🤦
Stew-O: Perhaps winning this match can lead him to championship gold so that he too can experience success just like the current Unified Tag Team champion has had, including retaining it last night alongside Pandora Paisley.
Persephone: They really are dating bozos, holy crap. :mjlol: !!
Stew-O: Damien slides in, and HE IMMEDIATELY COMES BEHIND TLA AND NIKKI! HE TOSSES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: :damn: !!
Stew-O: AND KUTCHER GOES TO THE OTHER SIDE, DOING THE SAME FOR CODY AND RYAN!!
Persephone: :damn: !!
(…)
(…)
(…)
Gavin Kirkland: … but no one got eliminated!
Persephone: :francis: !!!
Stew-O: YET DAMIEN DOESN’T REALIZE IT! HE HAS HIS HANDS UP IN THE AIR, THINKING THAT HE GOT ALL FOUR COMPETITORS OUT OF THE MATCH!
Persephone: I guess aside from being obviously dumb, he’s deaf as well, because can he *not* hear that the announcer DIDN’T SAY HE GOT A SINGLE FUCKING PERSON OUT OF THE MATCH!?
Bella Braxton: :observe:
Stew-O: Damien walks out to the center… and it seems like he’s *finally* realizing what occurred, but it may be a bit too late! TLA, Nikki, Ryan and Cody are all back in the ring, and they’re staring at him!
Damien Kutcher: (off-mic) Alright gang, settle down! Why y’all gotta have some stank faces on like that?
Ryan Wilson Joseph: :francis:
TLA: :francis:
Nikki Kimura: :francis:
Cody Maverick: :francis:
Damien Kutcher: (off-mic) *Aw, crap*—
Stew-O: ALL FOUR OF THEM HIT DAMIEN WITH A DROPKICK! KUTCHER GOES DOWN AND ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON, HOLDING ONTO HIS FACE AND HEAD! SO MUCH FOR THAT!
Persephone: Didn’t know Damien was practicing for a role in a comedy movie. :patrice:
Gavin Kirkland: Well, that didn’t work out, but hey, at least he’s still in the match! :wow: !! Could’ve been worse!
Stew-O: That is true, and with Damien rolling to the apron, that gives him distance and time needed to recover and, well, see how he can actually eliminate someone from the match. :mjlol: Speaking of the match, though, we are back to where we started! Ryan and TLA join one another’s side and go for a double clothesline—
Gavin Kirkland: Only to miss! Nikki with a roundhouse staggers TLA! She grabs his head and leaps up, capturing Ryan with her legs! She sends them rolling with that snapmare and headscissors combo, showing off amazing speed and agility!
Stew-O: And Ryan gets up inadvertently from that, hobbling backwards towards Cody, who is standing in wait! He grabs him and lifts him up—WHEELBARROW SUPLEX DRIVES HIM DOWN!
Persephone: Damn. The *actual* tag team in this match is getting cooked. This is getting sad.
Stew-O: That unintended assistance from both Nikki and Cody manages to thwart Hustle Alliance for the time being! And Cody and Nikki look at each other… BEFORE THEY DECIDE TO TARGET ONE ANOTHER!
Gavin Kirkland: Ain’t no fun when the family feuds. 😢
Stew-O: Cody lunges in first! Collar and elbow tie-up—and Nikki slides out of it with a slick wristlock reversal! Spinning back elbow! Cody eats it, but stays on his feet! Nikki charges in, BUT CODY CATCHES HER MID-RUN! BELLY-TO-BELLY!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! NIKKI BACKFLIPS OUT OF IT! Nikki now races to the ropes and springs off of them, LOOKING FOR THE MOONSAULT!
Stew-O: But Cody sidesteps, and she goes crashing into the mat instead! Cody quickly scoops her up from behind! AND HE PLANTS HER DOWN WITH THE WHEELBARROW SLAM! Cody gets up, all fired up, and the crowd here is LOVING IT!
Gavin Kirkland: They sure are… BUT LOOK! IT’S DAMIEN! He’s recovered and he bounces from the ropes! BULLDOG! CODY IS DRIVEN INTO THE CANVAS, AND DAMIEN MOUNTS HIM, WAILING ON HIM WITH PUNCH AFTER PUNCH!
Persephone: :notbad:
Stew-O: Cody shoves him off and gets back—BUT A PUMP KICK SENDS HIM BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT! Damien is getting hyped up in his own right!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA and Ryan are back up! Damien nails Ryan in the face with a punch! Then to TLA! RYAN! TLA! RYAN! TLA! AND HE ADDS A LITTLE STANK TO HIS MOVEMENTS BEFORE CLOBBERING BOTH MEN WITH PUNCHES AT THE SAME TIME!
Persephone: He adds a little— seriously, man, shut the fuck up. Like *please* shut the fuck up for the rest of the night. Next, you’re going to say he has the exaggerated swagger of a black man and get this entire promotion to go down.
Stew-O: Oh, dear. Well, Damien stands tall, a complete 180 to how he entered this match at first. He looks around, but everyone is still recovering. He looks to be picking his spot…
Crowd: TEN!
Gavin Kirkland: !! Next entrant coming!
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘MAYDAY’ by coldrain featuring Ryo plays. Damien eyes narrow, and Akari Kiyoko shows up, mirroring the same expression.)
Stew-O: Number 7, it’s Akari Kiyoko! Damien Kutcher’s partner! This is his second Grand Rampage! Running down the ramp and sliding into the ring, look at this, Damien is stepping up to Akari, both of them staring down at each other. They have been having issues for the longest time. This is their time to settle it. Damien and Akari both going for a strike— BUT NIKKI KIMURA KICKS AKARI INTO DAMIEN! KNOCKING THEM BOTH DOWN!
Stew-O: Nikki Kimura just exploded into the frame! She’s hammering away at Akari now! Kick after kick to the legs, targeting the foundation, trying to chop the man down like a tree! Akari’s reeling, and Nikki drives him back into the corner with a vicious midsection kick! Now just laying into him with sharp forearms to the jaw!
Gavin Kirkland: She is ruthless! Nikki’s letting out all that pent-up aggression right now, and Akari’s got nowhere to go! I mean, if she wanted to kick a punching bag, she could’ve gone to the gym. But I guess Akari works fine for that too. Nikki is now backing up and she’s measuring him! charges in full speed— BUT AKARI WITH THE COUNTER! HE LIFTS HER UP WITH PURE INSTINCT AND DUMPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! SHE’S ELIMINATED!
Stew-O: Wait! WAIT! Nikki landed on the apron! She’s not out yet! Nikki holding on for dear life but look at this! She SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES AND SPIKES AKARI WITH A DDT! A GREAT COUNTER BY THE ANCHOR! That turned Akari upside down! That’s the kind of move that shifts momentum fast, Nikki Kimura might be the dark horse in this entire match!
Persephone: Can someone just toss them both out already? I want someone interesting to show up.
Stew-O: Nikki Kimura’s staying hot on the attack, picking Akari up by the arm and dragging him toward the ropes! She’s trying to muscle him over the top— looking for the elimination! This could be a huge moment— BUT WAIT! DAMIEN KUTCHER FROM BEHIND! HE CLOCKS NIKKI WITH A STIFF RIGHT HAND!
Persephone: Shocker. The team works together to prevent each other from being eliminated. I’m supposed to care?
Gavin Kirkland: Nikki goes flying over the top rope— BUT SHE CATCHES HERSELF! Still on the apron! She’s hanging on by the bottom rope, just chilling out there, buying her time! Inside the ring, though, Damien and Akari lock eyes again. These two have not been on the best of terms, but it seems like they still want to make things work. It seems like Akari himself is motioning for a truce! Possibly temporary but he is extending his offer!
Gavin Kirkland: Whoa! That might actually be smart! Work together, clear the ring, then settle it later! Damien looks at the hand— AND HE SWINGS! NO TRUCE! DAMIEN UNLOADS WITH A BARRAGE OF PUNCHES! One after another, he’s hammering Akari with pure fury!
Persephone: Called it. This is why you don’t trust anyone in a match like this. Especially not someone who you’ve been arguing with since February!
Stew-O: Akari stumbles back into the ropes, tries to cover up, but Damien won’t let up! Big European uppercut! Another! Now he’s whipping Akari across the ring— A reversal! Akari sends Damien into the ropes but Damien ducks the lariat, rebounds—AND CONNECTS WITH A FLYING FOREARM! This is turning into an all-out brawl between supposed allies! They’re putting each other through hell, and the Grand Rampage is better for it!
Gavin Kirkland: Damien now pulls Akari up, he’s got him by the back of the neck, trying to throw him out— BUT AKARI DROPS TO A KNEE, ROLLS THROUGH AND PULLS DAMIEN INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A HOTSHOT! Damien’s throat just bounced off the second rope!
Persephone: I’ll give him that one. Smart move.
Stew-O: Both men are down and— WAIT A SECOND! NIKKI KIMURA IS BACK IN! SHE SPRINGBOARDS— DOUBLE DROPKICK TO BOTH DAMIEN AND AKARI! NIKKI TAKES CONTROL AGAIN! Nikki drags Damien up now, gets a few stiff kicks into the side! Spinning backfist! Damien staggers! Nikki charges for a lariat! NO! DAMIEN DUCKS AND AKARI WITH A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX TO NIKKI FROM BEHIND!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh my god, she just got folded like a lawn chair! Akari’s back in it! He and Damien look at each other again! There’s no offer, no words, JUST STRIKES! They’re throwing bombs now! Lefts, rights, forearms! This is chaos inside the Grand Rampage!
Persephone: They might knock each other out before they ever get eliminated. That’d be ideal, honestly.
Stew-O: Akari and Damien, just throwing hands like there’s no tomorrow! These two are absolutely unloading on each other! This isn’t even about winning anymore, Stew! It’s personal now!
Persephone: I swear, it’s like watching two toddlers fight over a toy. Just get over yourselves. You two are not the main characters.
Stew-O: Akari with a stiff knee to the gut! Damien doubles over! Akari hits the ropes! Damien pops up AND NAILS AKARI WITH A SPINNING ELBOW! But Akari doesn’t go down! He rebounds off the ropes again AND HITS DAMIEN WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! It’s a slugfest! Neither man is willing to stay down!
Gavin Kirkland: Damien stumbles back but catches his footing and hits the ropes one more time! AKARI DOES THE SAME AND THEY COLLIDE WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN!
Persephone: About time. Maybe now someone else can actually make a move.
Stew-O: Or whoever is next can start to make their own impact on this match.
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(BUZZ!)
(‘Daisy’ by Ashnikko hits. Mia Santoro comes out and runs to the ring, ready to go!)
Gavin Kirkland: Mia Santoro is number 8 in this match! Looking to make an opportunity out of the chaos! Running down to the ring and sliding in! Ryan gets up to his feet and goes on the attack! Mia ducks it and springboard off the middle ropes— HITTING HIM WITH A BACK ELBOW! Mia getting that new entry burst with energy.
Persephone: How many times are we going to see this? A new person goes in, a couple moves and does nothing after. God, we are on 8 too, I need a drink.
Stew-O: With everyone down, Mia got her pick on who she wants to try to eliminate. Mia goes after Corey, who was FINALLY able to recover from that Sin City Stunner and seemingly thinks that he is the weaker of the group to try to eliminate- BUT COREY BEGINS TO FIGHT! Breaking out of Mia’s grip! Pushing her away and getting a chance to square up fairly! Corey fights back! Hale hits Mia with a forearm to the jaw! Mia stumbles back! COREY BURSTS FORWARD WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Mia ducks, and she fires back with a roundhouse kick!
Persephone: Ah hell, but Corey catches it! Mia with an enzuigiri! It’s a shootout in the middle of the ring! Strike after strike, counter after counter!
Gavin Kirkland: Corey manages to stay up! Charges in for a takedown but MIA SPRAWLS AND CATCHES HIM IN A SNAP DDT POSITION! BUT WAIT— CODY MAVERICK OUT OF NOWHERE! HE FLATTENS THEM BOTH WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE FROM BEHIND!
Persephone: Thank you Cody, I thought I was going to have to watch that way longer than I should have.
Stew-O: Cody Maverick now trying to scoop both of them up! One in each hand, dragging them to the ropes! He’s looking for a double elimination! He’s got Mia by the hair, Corey by the hair as well, trying to throw them out— BUT THEY FIGHT BACK! Look at this! Mia and Corey, who were just trading blows a couple seconds ago, are now forming an alliance! They start firing shots at Cody! Rights from Corey, elbows from Mia! Cody’s staggered! Corey with a big knee to the gut! Mia springboards off the second rope again— DIVING KNEE TO CODY’S HEAD! Cody stumbles and drops to a knee!
Gavin Kirkland: The teamwork! The timing! That was perfectly executed and Cody’s in trouble! This is what the Grand Rampage does, it creates unpredictable alliances in the heat of the moment!
Persephone: Until they stab each other in the back like everyone else. Can’t wait for that.
Stew-O: Corey Hale and Mia Santoro working together beautifully as of right now, Cody Maverick’s up against the ropes AND THEY THROW HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! Hold on— CODY HANGS ON! His fingertips clinging to that top rope like his life depends on it and it does! He’s still in this!
Gavin Kirkland: Corey sees the opening! He wants to take Cody out right now! He hits the ropes, looking to take flight! SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE INTO A HURRICANRANA ATTEMPT— BUT CODY MOVES TO THE SIDE! NO WAY! COREY CAN’T STOP HIMSELF AND HE FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
Persephone: WHAT?????
Gavin Kirkland: HE’S OUT!! COREY HALE JUST GOT ELIMINATED!!!
Bella Braxton: COREY HALE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: HAHAHAHA! OH MY GOD! YES! That might be the dumbest thing I’ve seen in YEARS! The kid just YEETED himself out of the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: That was… that was rough. Corey had momentum, he had some fire, and then he just… I actually don’t know what his plan was. I guess my nephew was still discombobulated from that stunner. :wow:
Stew-O: Corey tried to make a viral moment, but it completely backfired! Cody Maverick pulled the matador trick, and Hale went flying like a bull out of control!
Persephone: I can’t breathe, Stew. That was the most joy I’ve had all night. Thank you, Corey Hale. You’ve made this entire Rampage worth it.
Stew-O: Mia Santoro looks stunned, but this match continues! She turns around, sees Cody still hanging on and now SHE rushes over! Trying to finish the job! She’s throwing rapid-fire kicks to Cody’s shoulder and ribs! Trying to knock him off that apron!
Gavin Kirkland: Cody’s dangling by the ropes, his feet inches from the floor but he’s refusing to go down! He’s scrambling, fighting, anything to stay alive!
Stew-O: Mia steps back, going for a big roundhouse kick— CODY DODGES IT! GRABS MIA BY THE LEG— SWEEPS HER OFF HER FEET! Mia falls backward, lands safely inside the ring but that momentary loss of balance gives Cody enough time to pull himself back in! He survived it! Somehow, Cody’s still alive in this thing!
Persephone: Seriously, I want that Corey thing on a loop. Put it on the titantron for the rest of the match. Hell, just show that at every Grand Rampage for the next ten years. That’s a Hall of Shame moment if I’ve ever seen one.
Stew-O: Meanwhile, Mia shakes it off and starts circling Cody again, no time to dwell on the past when so much is currently on the line. But wait, Akari Kiyoko is back up! He’s moving toward Mia!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT A MINUTE! DAMIEN KUTCHER OUTTA NOWHERE— HE BLINDSIDES AKARI WITH A RUNNING FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Here we go again! These two just cannot stay away from each other! Akari stumbles forward into the ropes, and Damien isn’t wasting time! He grabs Akari by the back of the head— SLAMS HIM FACE-FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! Damien drags Akari out of the corner, hooks the arm— SNAP SUPLEX! Right in the middle of the ring! Mia Santoro, who was nearly attacked by Akari just moments ago, sees the chaos and wisely backs away, refocusing her energy elsewhere.
Stew-O: We are long overdue for another entrant, let’s see who we have this time!
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
(BUZZ!)
(Boos come out from the fans as ‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas hits. Saori Aizen walks out with a calm but deadly demeanor, and venomous smirk to top it all with.)
Gavin Kirkland: At number 9 we have Saori Aizen! Looking as determined as ever, you know she wants to win this whole thing! Running to the ring and immediately hopping onto the apron! in one motion springboards off the top rope— DROPKICK TO TLA AND RYAN! BOTH MEN GO DOWN HARD!
Persephone: And there goes another one trying to impress everyone with a big entrance.
Stew-O: She’s not here for show, Persephone, she kips up immediately! now Saori locks eyes with someone else across the ring. Nikki Kimura! Oh boy, you can feel the tension between these two! They’ve had history. They’ve traded words and strikes not too long in the past for the Specialist Championship and now they’re about to throw down at the Grand Rampage! Stare down in the middle of the ring, Saori steps forward and Nikki meets her! Here we go! RIGHT HAND FROM SAORI! RIGHT HAND FROM NIKKI! Back and forth, neither one backing down! Nikki swings, Saori ducks it! Jumps and tries a headscissors takedown— Nikki catches her! BUT SAORI FLIPS OUT OF IT AND LANDS ON HER FEET!
Persephone: Ugh. Gymnastic nonsense. I never thought I would prefer real wrestling over this kind of bullshit.
Gavin Kirkland: Nikki charges, Saori backflips away! Nikki leaps over her! Saori runs the ropes, SPRINGBOARD ARMDRAG— BUT NIKKI LANDS ON HER FEET TOO! These two are matching each other move for move! Saori charges again and tries a wheel kick— Nikki ducks! Pops up behind her, tries a German Suplex but Saori backflips out of it— LANDS BEHIND HER AND LOCKS HER IN A WAISTLOCK! Saori lifts goes for a German of her own— but Nikki elbows her in the side of the head! She spins out, tries for a spinning back kick! Saori blocks it and shoves Nikki away! They reset, circling again!
Stew-O: But they’re interrupted by TLA and Ryan back on their feet, charging at both women! HOLD ON! SAORI AND NIKKI WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT EACH OTHER DUCK UNDER SIMULTANEOUS CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPTS! They pop back up, DOUBLE DROPKICKS to the backs of Ryan and TLA, sending them staggering into the ropes! Saori and Nikki are now laser-focused, working in tandem despite their heated history!
Persephone: Oh great. Now they’re pretending to be best friends.
Gavin Kirkland: Nikki grabs Ryan by the arm, whips him across the ring! Saori takes off in the opposite direction! LEAPING LEG LARIAT! RIGHT TO RYAN’S FACE! Ryan drops, and Nikki rushes in with a basement shotgun dropkick to TLA’s knee, taking him down a peg! They’re working like a well-oiled machine, Nikki runs off the ropes— SLIDING FOREARM TO TLA! He’s stunned! Saori hits the ropes and follows up— DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF TLA’S HEAD! TLA’s down! Ryan’s trying to crawl up, clutching his jaw, but Nikki’s already on him! She hoists him up and tosses him toward the ropes! Saori helps with the lift— RYAN’S HANGING ON THE TOP ROPE! BOTH WOMEN TRY TO PUSH HIM OUT!
Stew-O: He’s teetering! One leg over! But Ryan’s fighting for his life! He grabs the top rope, throws his weight back down, landing hard on the apron!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA’s back up now! He grabs Nikki from behind and tries to dump her over the ropes! But Saori yanks TLA’s arm and spins him around! SPIN KICK TO THE GUT! Nikki turns it into a snap DDT! TLA’S FACE BOUNCES OFF THE MAT! Nikki’s back to her feet! Ryan’s still hanging on the apron— SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK BY SAORI! RYAN FLIES OFF! BUT LANDS ON THE APRON AGAIN! JUST BARELY HOLDING ON! He might be rocked, but he’s hanging in! Nikki goes to follow up, but TLA grabs her leg, trips her to the mat! Now it’s chaos again, TLA tries to toss Nikki over the top, but she reverses with a low bridge and TLA FALLS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! ONTO THE APRON!!
Stew-O: Look at Saori! She’s not done! She runs— GOES FOR A STRIKE ON RYAN ON THE APRON! BUT RYAN CATCHES HER! PULLING HER OVER THE ROPES, TRIES TO PICK HER UP AND DUMP HER! THIS IS A DANGEROUS SPOT TO BE IN RIGHT NOW! SAORI STRUGGLES ON THE APRON! AIZEN MANAGING TO GRAB THE TOP OF THE ROPES! SAORI MANAGES TO GRAB AROUND THE ROPES! SHE’S HANGING UPSIDE DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: This is wild! Saori’s doing everything she can to hold on, she swings her torso back onto the apron and manages to push Ryan back with a kick! Wilson kept himself steady, trying to fight Saori on the apron! Throwing out punches, trading blows with Aizen! A stiff right from Ryan! A forearm from Saori! Another shot from Ryan! SAORI BLOCKS IT! DELIVERS A SPINNING BACKFIST! WILSON STAGGERS— BUT HANGS ONTO THE ROPES! Nikki sees her opening— SPRINGBOARD KICK TO THE BACK OF RYAN’S HEAD!
Stew-O: Ryan collapses to the apron but rolls back into the ring! Saori rolls under the bottom rope to regroup as well! Nikki stands tall as she eyes Saori. She rushes over and grabs Saori by the arm, yanking her off the mat AND DRAGS HER STRAIGHT TO THE ROPES! SHE’S TRYING TO TOSS SAORI OUT! Saori’s fighting it, though! She plants her feet, hooks the ropes— BUT NIKKI’S GOT HER LEVERAGED OVER THE MIDDLE ROPE NOW! SHE’S TRYING TO MUSCLE HER UP!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT SAORI SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND! SHE COUNTERS! HOOKS NIKKI’S ARM AND NOW IT’S SAORI WHO’S TRYING TO TOSS NIKKI OUT OF THE RING! Nikki’s feet leave the mat! She’s dangling! Clutching the top rope with everything she’s got— Saori’s using her legs to push against the middle rope for extra leverage! Nikki’s halfway over— BUT WAIT! NIKKI WRAPS HERSELF AROUND THE ROPES! Nikki’s torso is almost completely out, but she refuses to fall! She uses that lower body strength— PULLS HERSELF BACK IN WITH AN INSANE CORE LIFT! Now she is fighting back, throwing back elbows to the bridge of Saori’s nose! Fighting hard, trying to escape her grasp! One of them finally gets her to release her!
Stew-O: Saori backs off! Nikki is dumped over the ropes but onto the apron, avoiding the elimination but she needs to recover before Saori charges after her! Saori, frustrated, couldn’t get the elimination. She lines up again— CHARGES FOR A RUNNING FOREARM TO NIKKI’S HEAD! NIKKI DUCKS AND THROWS HER SHOULDER INTO SAORI’S MIDSECTION THROUGH THE ROPES! Saori stumbles back, Nikki SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE— BUT SAORI CATCHES HER IN MID AIR WITH A DROPKICK! KIMURA IS DOWN AND BESIDES AKARI AND DAMIEN STILL FIGHTING AMONGST THEMSELVES. Mia and Cody having a back and forth, Saori stands unchallenged in the middle of the ring, as we get another entrant!
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
( **BUZZ!!!** )
(‘Sinister Purpose’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival
plays, and Kirk Redwood arrives.)
Gavin Kirkland: Number 10! We’re into the double digits now, and here comes Kirk Redwood! Looking like a man on a mission—full speed sprint down the ramp, sliding into the chaos like a wrecking ball! Saori Aizen is right there waiting for him! No fear in her eyes! She meets him as soon as he stands, and it’s an all-out slugfest in the center of the ring! Right hand from Redwood! Knife-edge chop from Saori! Forearm from Kirk! Another one! Saori reels— AND KIRK REDWOOD WITH A HEADBUTT! Saori’s stunned!
Persephone: There goes her pretty little face. That’s what she gets for standing against an actual lunatic.
Stew-O: Redwood doesn’t waste a second! Hooks her from behind— German Suplex! What a snap on that one! Saori’s folded! Kirk’s not done! He pulls Saori up by the wrist and drags her toward the ropes! He’s trying to dump her out early, make a statement here at the Grand Rampage! Saori’s kicking her legs though, holding onto the top rope for dear life! Kirk lifts— SAORI GETS A FOOT UNDER THE MIDDLE ROPE! She manages to flip herself around and lands on the apron!
Gavin Kirkland: But she’s still in danger! Kirk tries a running boot, BUT SAORI DODGES! She kicks him in the gut from the apron and rolls back under the bottom rope! She’s not going anywhere yet! Meanwhile, across the ring, Cody Maverick just FLATTENED Mia Santoro with a body slam! The ring shook with that one! He takes a quick look around and now he’s marching over toward Kirk Redwood! Both of them seem eager for a fight!
Gavin Kirkland: Cody pulls back for a punch, but Kirk meets him halfway with a clubbing forearm to the chest! Now they’re trading shots! Redwood and Maverick! Two heavy-hitters throwing BOMBS in the middle of the ring!
Stew-O: Cody grabs Kirk by the neck, goes for a lariat— BUT REDWOOD DUCKS IT! SPINS HIM AROUND AND LEVELS HIM WITH A LARIAT OF HIS OWN! Cody drops like a sack of bricks!
Gavin Kirkland: Kirk Redwood is rolling! He’s got Cody down, Saori’s recovering in the corner, and everyone else is picking themselves off the canvas! Kirk lifts Cody up again, grabs him by the arm, Irish Whip into the corner— NO! Cody reverses it! Kirk crashes into the turnbuckle back-first! Cody charges, BUT KIRK EXPLODES OUT WITH A LARIAT! FOLDS CODY INSIDE OUT!
Stew-O: And look at this! Akari is back in the fight, managing to recover after that brutal back-and-forth earlier with Damien Kutcher! Damien swings—BUT AKARI DUCKS IT AND HITS HIM WITH THE DEAD STROKE! ROLLING DDT SPIKING DAMIEN HEAD-FIRST INTO THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: That was picture perfect! Akari might have just turned the tide! Damien’s dazed, trying to get up—BUT AKARI’S NOT DONE! He grabs Damien and tosses him—OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: Yes! One less sweaty body in the ring—WAIT, NOPE! Damien’s dangling like a parasite!
Stew-O: Damien Kutcher lands hard on the apron—but he’s not out yet! He clutches onto Akari’s wrist, refusing to go down! The only thing keeping him in this match is the grip he’s got on Akari!
Gavin Kirkland: Smart tactic by Damien! He’s holding on for dear life, literally dragging Akari closer to the ropes so he can pull himself back in!
Stew-O: Akari trying to break the grip, pounding away at Damien’s arms— BUT DAMIEN PUSHES HIM BACK! SHOVES HIM RIGHT INTO KIRK REDWOOD!
Gavin Kirkland: And Redwood doesn’t take that lightly! He immediately spins around, assuming it was intentional, and now he’s face to face with Akari Kiyoko!
Persephone: That’s not a stare you want to lock into. Kirk isn’t a man I would want to stare at for too long.
Stew-O: Kirk lunges at Akari— CHARGING LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN BUT AKARI DUCKS AT THE LAST SECOND!
Gavin Kirkland: And OH! KIRK SLAMS INTO DAMIEN KUTCHER ON THE APRON! DAMIEN GETS KNOCKED OUT, FALLING ONTO THE APRON GRABBING HIS JAW!!
Gavin Kirkland: Akari’s backing up slowly, hands raised like, ‘Hey, that wasn’t my fault,’ but Kirk is NOT buying it! He charges again— BUT AKARI HOPS UP AND HITS A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN!
Stew-O: Redwood’s staggered! Akari spins— ENZUIGIRI! Kirk stumbles into the ropes but doesn’t go down! Akari runs for the ropes SPRINGBOARD— NO! KIRK CATCHES HIM IN MIDAIR!
Gavin Kirkland: OH NO! Kirk Redwood muscles him up into a powerbomb position BUT AKARI’S FIGHTING IT! RAINING DOWN PUNCHES FROM ABOVE! IT’S NOT ENOUGH! KIRK FLATTENING HIM WITH A POWERBOMB!
Gavin Kirkland: Redwood’s not wasting a moment! He scoops up Akari like he’s nothing but dead weight— marches toward the ropes and he’s trying to toss Akari over the top!
Persephone: Do it. Throw that little shit out of here.
Stew-O: Akari’s body is dangling over the top rope, but here comes Ryan Wilson, swooping in out of nowhere! Grabs Kirk from behind AND HE’S TRYING TO FLIP REDWOOD OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan saw an opening and he’s taking it! Kirk’s feet are OFF the mat, he’s teetering, he’s over the top rope now!
Stew-O: BUT HE’S HANGING ON! Kirk Redwood managed to hook both arms around the top rope! He’s got that grip locked in tight!
Persephone: Ugh, why is everyone so clingy tonight?
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan’s not letting up though! He’s up on the apron too, firing off forearms straight to Kirk’s head! One! Two! Three! Kirk’s rocked, and now Ryan’s trying to pry those arms off the rope!
Stew-O: But Kirk fires back with a headbutt! Ryan’s dazed! Now Kirk grabs Ryan by the collar AND YANKS HIM OUT ONTO THE APRON!
Gavin Kirkland: Now they’re both standing on the apron, just inches from disaster! Kirk swings wild! Ryan ducks! Ryan goes for a BIG BOOT BUT KIRK CATCHES THE LEG!
Stew-O: He’s got him by the ankle and shoves Ryan BACKWARDS RIGHT INTO THE STEEL POST! Ryan’s back SLAMS into the post and he drops to the apron, barely hanging on!
Stew-O: Redwood drops back under the bottom rope and into the ring, smart move! He’s saved himself for now! Meanwhile, Ryan is clutching that shoulder, legs dangling off the apron, trying to crawl his way back in! This match is turning into a demolition derby so far. Bodies flying, limbs getting crushed, and we’re only at number ten!
Persephone: And we still have, what? Like twenty more sweaty people to go? Kill me now. Who is next?
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
( **BUZZ!!!** )
( … )
(‘No Regrets’ by Pusha T hits.)
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Gavin Kirkland: OH MY—IT’S HALL OF FAMER HURRICANE HAWK! FORMER GENERAL MANAGER OF SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN! HURRICANE HAWK AT NUMBER 11!
Persephone: Okay, now we’re getting into something spicy. I mean, he’s been eating like it’s Thanksgiving every day… Is he still listed at 225?
Stew-O: More like 300 and rising—but that just means he’s a walking tank now! And that’s everyone else’s problem!
Gavin Kirkland: Listen to this ovation! The fans are on their feet—Hawk’s storming down the ramp with that signature swagger! He slides in like a beast unleashed, and he’s wasting NO time!
Stew-O: BOOM! Clothesline to Cody Maverick! WHAM! Power Slam to Akari Kiyoko! Mia Santoro charges—BUT SHE GETS LAUNCHED WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh my god! The ring just became a disaster zone! Hurricane Hawk’s knocking bodies over like bowling pins!
Persephone: He’s the ball… they’re the pins… and I’m the bored one finally getting entertained.
Stew-O: Saori Aizen trying to be clever now—SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES— HAWK CATCHES HER IN MID-AIR! JUMPING CUTTER CONNECTS ON SAORI GETS SPIKED!
Stew-O: Bodies are everywhere! The ring is littered with fallen stars and look who’s just standing in the corner, calm as ever…
Gavin Kirkland: It’s TLA. The only man who hasn’t charged in like a maniac. He’s just staring Hurricane Hawk down. Two icons. Two Hall of Famers… AND THEY’RE MEETING IN THE CENTER! THEY’RE TRADING BLOWS!!
Stew-O: It’s another slugfest! Neither man gives an inch! TLA with the right hand, Hawk with the chop, TLA with a spinning backfist! Hawk ducks GRABS TLA AND HITS HIM WITH A BACK BODY DROP!
Gavin Kirkland: What a battle we’ve got in the center of the ring! Hawk just sent TLA flying with that back body drop—but TLA is already scrambling up like a man possessed!
Stew-O: TLA isn’t wasting a second! He charges back in at Hurricane Hawk BUT HAWK SIDESTEPS— AND TLA ACCIDENTALLY CLOTHESLINES MIA SANTORO OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
Bella Braxton: MIA SANTORO HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: Oops! Say goodbye, sweetheart. TLA just cleaned house without meaning to.
Gavin Kirkland: Mia Santoro is OUT, and TLA’s eyes go wide! He didn’t see that one coming— but he doesn’t have time to react, Hawk spins him around— goes for the Hurricane Cutter— BUT TLA REVERSES!
Stew-O: He shoves Hawk off toward the ropes! Hawk bounces back TLA WITH A DROPKICK— AND HAWK STUMBLES BACKWARDS! TLA FOLLOWS UP! GRABS HIM AND TLA’S TRYING TO DUMP HURRICANE HAWK OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
Gavin Kirkland: HE’S GOT HIM TEETERING!! HAWK’S FEET ARE OFF THE GROUND BUT WAIT— HAWK HOOKS HIS ARMS AROUND THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: He’s not going down that easy! You need a forklift to get that man out now.
Stew-O: TLA’s gritting his teeth, putting everything into this elimination attempt— but wait! RYAN WILSON IS BACK IN THE MIX!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan sees an opening and charges in to help TLA— DOUBLE TEAM ON HAWK! BOTH MEN TRYING TO PRY HIM OFF THE APRON!
Stew-O: This might be the only way! Two-on-one and even then it’s barely working!
Gavin Kirkland: But Hawk— HAWK IS POWERING BACK!! He’s fighting both men off! A big elbow to TLA’s jaw! A headbutt to Ryan Wilson! He’s still on the apron but he shoves his way back under the bottom rope!
Stew-O: And now Hawk explodes back into the ring— LARIAT TO RYAN WILSON! HE NEARLY TOOK HIS HEAD OFF!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA tries to strike back—BUT HAWK LIFTS HIM INTO THE AIR—FALLAWAY SLAM!! TLA IS SENT FLYING ACROSS THE RING!!
Stew-O: Hurricane Hawk is owning the ring right now! From powerhouses like Cody Maverick to legends like TLA, he’s making a statement!
Gavin Kirkland: And take a look around, Saori’s pulling herself up in one corner, Akari and Kirk Redwood are still slugging it out on the far side, and Cody Maverick is trying to recover from that earlier beating!
Persephone: Meanwhile, Hawk’s just standing tall. still locked in. He’s waiting for whoever wants to step next and guess what? No one does.
Stew-O: This is what the Grand Rampage is all about moments like this. The ring’s packed, the stakes are high, and Hurricane Hawk is reminding everyone why he’s in the Hall of Fame!
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t blame anyone for keeping their distance right now. Hurricane Hawk looks like a monster let off the leash!
Stew-O: But wait, someone is stepping up! From behind it’s DAMIEN KUTCHEE! Damien spins Hawk around! FIRING OFF STIFF RIGHT HANDS! One after another!
Persephone: Oh wow, Damien’s either really brave or really stupid.
Gavin Kirkland: AND HE STUNS HAWK FOR A SECOND! DAMIEN BOLTS TO THE ROPES! REBOUNDS AND GOES FOR A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE— NO! HAWK CATCHES HIM IN THE MIDSECTION WITH A KICK!!
Stew-O: LOOK AT THE STRENGTH ON DISPLAY! HAWK LIFTS DAMIEN FOR A POWERBOMB RIGHT INTO THE MAT! THE RING JUST SHOOK!!
Gavin Kirkland: Hurricane Hawk has taken the fight to EVERYONE and now he’s got the fans chanting his name like!
Persephone: Ugh. He’s like your dad’s favorite wrestler..
Stew-O: And he’s not done yet, Hawk grabs Damien— MILITARY PRESS LIFT! OH MY GOD, HE’S WALKING HIM OVER TO THE ROPES!
Gavin Kirkland: This could be it for Damien! Hawk’s holding him high like a trophy— BUT DAMIEN MANAGING TO SLIP OUT OF THE HOLD! LOOKING TO GET SOME PAYBACK— ONLY TO BE MET WITH ANOTHER CUTTER OUT OF NOWHERE! DAMIEN GETS SLEPT BUT AT LEAST HE IS STILL IN THE MATCH
( Hawk looks at Damien, then to the ropes. He then looks at the crowd as he’s indicating that he’s going up. )
Persephone: Up? WHAT THE FUCK YOU MEAN UP! WHAT IS HE DOING!
Stew-O: HE IS CLIMBING ON TOP THE APRON! HAWK IS KNOWN TO BE THE ATHLETIC TYPE BACK THEN BUT CAN HE STILL DO THIS!
Gavin Kirkland: Hawk goes onto the apron, looking at Damien and then at the crowd! Are we about to see— HURRICANE HAWK GETTING TO THE ROPES AND HITTING A 450 SPLASH ONTO DAMIEN! OH MY GOD! THAT IS NEARLY 300 POUNDS MOVING LIKE A CRUISERWEIGHT!
Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK! THAT ISN’T NORMAL?! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE! SOMEONE CHECK ON UNC! HIS BACK IS BROKEN!
Stew-O: More like check on Damien, he took the full weight of that splash and I think that knocked the air out of him!
Crowd: # YOU STILL GOT IT! YOU STILL GOT IT! YOU STILL GOT IT!
Persephone: STOP ENCOURAGING THIS! THIS IS FUCKING INSANE!? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT! HOW WAS HE ABLE TO EVEN PULL IT OFF!? WHAT STEM CELLS HAS HE BEEN TAKING AND IS IT THE SAME THING LIMMY BEEN USING?!
Gavin Kirkland: While you question Hawk, I want to know who’s coming out next!
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
( **BUZZ!!!** )
(‘Rain’ by VKL plays, and Sorn emerges, running down the ramp!)
Stew-O: Number 12 out now and it’s SORN now entering the war zone, if I was him I would turn back but there is no fear on the face of SORN! Running down the ramp and going after Hawk! NO FEAR! HE’S FIRING OFF STRIKES! RIGHT HAND! LEFT ELBOW! LOW KICK TO THE KNEE! HAWK’S ROCKED! SORN IS STAGGERING THE HALL OF FAMER! That speed, that precision! Hawk didn’t expect this! SORN ducks a wild lariat! bounces off the ropes— FLYING FOREARM SMASH TO HAWK’S JAW! Hawk throws wild punches! SORN DUCKS AGAIN—BACKFLIP KICK TO THE FACE! HAWK STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER!
Gavin Kirkland: Is this real?! Hurricane Hawk is leaning on the turnbuckle to stay upright! Sorn just shut the big man down! But SORN’S NOT DONE! HE CHARGES IN— LOOKING FOR A KNEE STRIKE— BUT HAWK CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR!!! OH NO— SORN IS CAUGHT!! POWERSLAM! HE JUST PLANTED SORN INTO THE CANVAS! Sorn was cooking for a minute there— but Hawk with that strength just stopped the show!
Stew-O: And now look Hawk’s on his feet again, breathing heavy, but fired up! He grabs Sorn by the hair— DRAGS HIM BACK UP— AND CHUCKS HIM INTO THE CORNER LIKE A DOLL! He just rag-dolled that poor guy across the ring! BUT HOLD ON— TLA AND RYAN WILSON ARE BACK IN THE FIGHT! DOUBLE DROPKICK TO HAWK FROM BEHIND! HE STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER— RIGHT INTO SORN WHO HITS A JUMPING ENZUIGIRI!
Stew-O: SORN WITH THE JUMPING ENZUIGIRI! Right on the money! Hawk’s rocked AGAIN and now stumbling out of the corner!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA and Ryan see their chance, AND A DOUBLE LARIAT TAKES HAWK DOWN! THEY GOT HIM! The big man’s floored, and now the ring is coming alive!
Stew-O: TLA now directing traffic telling SORN and Ryan to stay on Hawk! Meanwhile, Saori Aizen is up on the apron… SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY ONTO AKARI KIYOKO! She takes her down!
Gavin Kirkland: That rivalry’s still burning, and Saori’s not letting up! Now she’s laying stiff kicks to Akari’s ribs!
Stew-O: Kirk Redwood and Damien are in the corner—just slugging it out! Trading fists like it’s Saturday night at a bar! Kirk with a knee to the gut BUT DAMIEN FIRES BACK WITH A HEADBUTT!
Gavin Kirkland: Blood might be coming soon if they keep that up. These two are just fighting to fight at this point!
Stew-O: Back in the center, TLA rushes Hawk as he’s getting up BUT HAWK BURSTS FORWARD AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK! Ryan charges in— HAWK WITH A BACKFIST! DOWN GOES RYAN!
Persephone: How is he still doing this!? Did he chug a gallon of pre-workout before coming out here?
Gavin Kirkland: He’s got old man power, Persephone! Don’t question it!
Stew-O: Hawk now turns BUT SORN LEAPS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE CAUGHT AGAIN! HAWK LOOKING FOR ANOTHER POWERSLAM NO! TLA BACK UP WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF HAWK’S KNEE!
Gavin Kirkland: Sorn slips free! AND SUPERKICKS HAWK RIGHT IN THE JAW! TLA WITH THE LEG SWEEP AND SORN HITS THE STANDING MOONSAULT!
Stew-O: HURRICANE HAWK IS DOWN! AGAIN! THIS TIME HE’S NOT MOVING!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA is rallying this crowd behind him! He’s feeling it now!
Persephone: Meanwhile, Saori just whipped Akari into the ropes AND AKARI BOUNCES BACK WITH A RUNNING NECKBREAKER! SAORI’S DOWN!
Stew-O: Damien and Kirk have brawled out to the ropes! Kirk tries to push Damien over, but Damien’s holding on! Elbow! Another! They’re both dazed!
Gavin Kirkland: SORN and Ryan Wilson are working together again! double suplex on Akari! He hits the mat hard!
Stew-O: It’s chaos in the ring— BUT LOOK AT TLA! He just caught Saori trying to sneak up on him AND HIT HER WITH THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA JUST TURNED SAORI INSIDE OUT! HE’S TAKING OVER THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: TLA popping up, arms wide, soaking in the love from the crowd as bodies are strewn all around him! HAWK down in the corner, Sorn and Ryan regrouping, Saori laid out, Kirk and Damien struggling to get vertical! This is his moment! TLA in the center of the ring, alive, defiant, and ready for whatever comes next!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT A MINUTE! Nikki now, trying to pull an upset! She’s trying to eliminate TLA while he is distracted! She’s got TLA into the ropes trying to dump him over!
Stew-O: TLA’s holding on! Clinging to the top rope as Nikki fires stiff kicks into his spine! He’s teetering! HE’S ALMOST OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: But wait! TLA with an elbow! Another! He fights back! NIKKI CHARGES! TLA DUCKS! GRABS HER— MEXICAN DESTROYER!!!
Stew-O: SHE GOT SPIKED INTO NEXT WEEK! NIKKI’S HEAD BOUNCED OFF THE CANVAS LIKE A BASKETBALL! TLA ONCE AGAIN STANDING TALL! AS WE MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ENTRANT.
(9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…)
( **BUZZ!!!** )
(‘Clash of the Gods [EPIC VERSION]’ by Carameii is the next theme to play and the crowd comes alive when BRAE marches out from the back, an extremely intense and focused look on his face. BRAE removes his entrance robe and drops it behind him marching down the ramp and running down to the ring!)
Stew-O: Here we go! Business is about to pick it up even further as former New Breed Champion, BRAE, is making his way down! TLA turns his head to see BRAE coming down the ramp. BRAE slides into the ring and TLA walks forward-
Gavin Kirkland: IMMEDIATE FOREARM FROM BRAE! TLA gets caught off guard by that! He swings for the fences, but BRAE block his arm and starts firing off huge chops towards him! TLA falls into the ropes and BRAE takes him by the head, elbowing the hell out of him! He drops down, trying to scoop him up and send him over the top! But TLA boots him across the side of the head! He throws another boot and BRAE staggers back. TLA comes off the ropes, running forward and leaping into a forearm!
Stew-O: But right after he does that, BRAE rolls back to his feet! TLA looks at him in shock and bounces off the ropes behind him for another flying forearm, but BRAE CATCHES HIM OUT OF THE SKY WITH A LARIAT! What has gotten into BRAE, I don’t know, but he’s fueled to have another hot performance in this match! BRAE turns around and Saori Aizen is running towards him! He swings for Saori, but she rolls underneath him! She then backrolls, wrapping her legs around his head for a headscissors takedown, but BRAE throws her legs off! Saori lands into a handstand again–
Persephone: Only for BRAE to stomp her right across the head! Aim a little to the left next time BRAE, you might be able to break her neck!
Gavin Kirkland: SAORI NOOOOOO!!! BRAE is like a barbarian out there! He drags Saori up and forearms her. Saori turns off impact and BRAE takes her by the waist, tossing her across the ring with a massive german suplex! Saori clutches at the back of her head and BRAE slowly rises up to his feet, he’s completely controlled the ring thus far and I don’t believe there’s anything that anyone can do about it! In the corner, Ryan Wilson is trying to muscle Damien Kutcher over the top rope and to the floor!
Stew-O: However, BRAE runs forward and clobbers Ryan in the back of his head! BRAE wraps his hands around the waist of Wilson! He tries to power him up, but Ryan elbows him! Ryan throws another elbow! BRAE is on wobbly legs, releasing BRAE. Ryan turns and swings for BRAE again, but BRAE ducks under and hooks the waist! He lifts him up for a german suplex again, but Damien runs forward and grabs him by the waist! What is Kutcher going for?!
Persephone: He doesn’t have the strength to lift both at the same time! Why is he kidding himself??? Let them go, you look like a dumbass right now.
Gavin Kirkland: Kutcher is insistent on lifting both, though! No! BRAE shoves Ryan forward, and then he elbows Kutcher! BRAE spins behind Damien, performing a standing switch. BRAE runs forward with Kutcher, and he grabs Ryan off of instinct! AND IT’S BRAE WHO LAUNCHES BOTH MEN WITH A DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX!!! WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THIS MATCH FOR BRAE!
Stew-O: BRAE makes his way up to his feet and he has truly taken control of this match thus far! But for how long?! Because behind BRAE, the National Elite Champion, Cody Maverick is beginning to sneak up on him! And the history between these two men dates back to their rivalry on Dynasty last year! And if you recall in last year’s Grand Rampage, they had a similar moment where they took control of the ring—just like this and started duking it out! BRAE shares a nod with Cody. I think this is exactly what they were wanting!
Gavin Kirkland: NOT SO EASY! BOTH MEN GET AMBUSHED FROM BEHIND! Akari Kiyoko and Nikki Kimura attack Cody, whilst BRAE is ambushed by Sorn! Kirk Redwood runs over, throwing shots at both Sorn and BRAE, and we’re right back to the chaos as Hurricane Hawk approaches Akari, throwing a punch to the forehead! However, what BRAE and Cody were looking for was thwarted entirely right there!
Persephone: Personally I would’ve just allowed them to kill each other. Does it really fucking matter who you eliminate as long as you win??? BRAE and Kirk are trading forearms in the corner of the ring, meanwhile Sorn looks like a neglected puppy trying to join in.
Stew-O: I don’t know if that’s the assessment I would make, but it doesn’t matter because Sorn just kicked BRAE’s knees out! Kirk swings for Sorn, but he ducks under and sends him to his fours with a low dropkick to the knees! Sorn rolls to his feet and he grabs BRAE by the head, scooping him up. He hoists him up in the air, dropping Kirk onto his back with a vertical suplex! Kirk holds his back, crying out in pain!
Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile, Cody and Hawk are brawling with Nikki and Akari against the ropes! Hurricane Hawk backs up, running with a CLOTHESLINE to Kiyoko! Kiyoko goes flying over the top rope to the apron! And now Hawk takes him by the hands, prying them off and shoving him to the floor-
Stew-O: DAMIEN KUTCHER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF HAWK’S HEAD! He falls over and Kiyoko is able to grab the top rope just in time before he could go down! But Kutcher is staring at his partner with a furious gaze.
Damien Kutcher: (off-mic) I hope you know you owe me one now.
Persephone: And not even twenty seconds after Kutcher says that, he gets pulled into a back suplex from Hurricane Hawk! Good job. For someone who claims to be divine, God is almost never on Damien Kutcher’s side.
Gavin Kirkland: Do you think Drake King knows who Damien Kutcher is?
Persephone: :cmon:
Stew-O: Damien is writhing at his back in pain after being dropped by Hawk. He rises back to his feet and looks down at Kutcher, scooping him up from the canvas. Hawk grabs a handful of his hair and runs forward, sending Kutcher flying over the top rope!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! AKARI KIYOKO SPRINGBOARDS UP FROM THE APRON AND FLOORS HAWK WITH A DROPKICK! Kiyoko rises to his feet and stomps Hawk out, and he covers up! Kutcher nearly falls to the floor, but Kiyoko takes him by the leg and yanks him back down to the canvas, looking down at him.
Akari Kiyoko: (off-mic) No. Now *you* owe me.
Persephone: I wish they could hear themselves right now. Who fucking cares?! For now, Kutcher and Kiyoko are on the same page as they stomp Hurricane Hawk out against the ropes. Meanwhile we begin to await the next entrant. I can’t wait!!!
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Phenomenal’ by Eminem hits the speakers and Shio Corin runs out from the back with a boastful smile on his face. He throws his arms up, talking shit to the crowd and prompting boos from them. Corin makes his way down, sliding in the ring and ready to go to work.)
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes one of Showdown’s newest acquisitions! Shio Corin is already insistent on making a name for himself on Saturday nights and there’s no better way to do that than winning the Grand Rampage in his second ever match! This could be a moment that’s never forgotten!
Stew-O: But as Shio enters the ring, he’s starting to come to the realization that there may be more going on than he’d like… and he simply rolls out of the ring?! What’s he doing???
Persephone: He’s being smart, what do you mean what’s he doing? Behave like any other sensible person?
Gavin Kirkland: That’s not the splash many would expect out of their first foray in the Grand Rampage match, but Shio Corin has opted to allow the others to continue duking it out in the ring! Cody Maverick is against the ropes, trying to hoist Nikki Kimura over the top rope! But here comes Saori, trying to lift both up at the same time! Cody refuses to budge though, and Nikki is kicking at Saori and punching Cody while she’s holding on to the top rope for dear life! Nikki throws more kicks to the skull of Saori, getting her away! Cody falls to his feet, stumbling back with Saori.
Stew-O: Nikki takes the ropes and she springboards up! Nikki flies back, bringing both down with a crossbody! She rises up to her feet, and Ryan Wilson immediately scoops her up from the canvas and tosses her overhead with an exploder suplex! Ryan rolls to his feet and turns around, but Kutcher and Kiyoko attack him from behind! Down goes Ryan, and the two are stomping the hell out of him! Ryan covers up, but Kutcher and Kiyoko want this moment for themselves!
Persephone: I wish I could understand these two, but they’re really pouring it in on Ryan! Finally being useful as a team it feels—wait! TLA from out of nowhere with a shotgun dropkick to both! Both men send flying onto their backs!
Stew-O: TLA made it clear that he’s not focused on The Hustlers Alliance in this match, but he’s evening the playing field right now! He kips up to his feet and Kiyoko is up first, swinging for TLA. TLA catches him by the arm and twirls him around, grabbing him in a front facelock. Kutcher rises and TLA propels his feet in the air, using Kutcher’s chest to spin around into a TORNADO DDT! Kiyoko got planted! Kutcher rolls to his feet, groaning.
Gavin Kirkland: Kutcher leans on the ropes and TLA rises, running across and clotheslining him over the top rope! Kutcher lands onto the apron, holding on for dear life. TLA climbs the middle rope and tries to punch him down, but Kutcher grabs him in a front facelock and tries to drag him over to the floor!
Stew-O: Meanwhile, Sorn is trying to eliminate BRAE on the other side of the ring! But Kirk grabs Sorn by the the legs, throwing him across the ring with a wheelbarrow german suplex! BRAE falls to the canvas and looks up to Kirk who rises to his feet. BRAE leans against the turnbuckles, swiping his hair out of his face.
Persephone: Now I’m starting to get alarmed by the amount of sav-
Gavin Kirkland: MASSIVE ELBOW FROM BRAE TO THE JAW OF KIRK! BUT KIRK FIRES BACK WITH AN ELBOW OF HIS OWN! AND BRAE RIGHT BACK WITH HIS OWN ELBOW! These two are now going blow for blow! BRAE elbows Kirk into the ropes, but Kirk bounces back with a knee to the jaw of BRAE!
Stew-O: He wraps his arm around his leg and hoists him up! Kirk spins around, dropping BRAE throat first on the top rope with a stun gun! Down goes BRAE and he falls to the canvas, holding his throat. Kirk slowly makes his way up, but Kiyoko from out of nowhere, shoving Redwood shoulder-first into the ring post! Redwood goes down, holding at his shoulder in pain!
Persephone: Akari looks *really* proud of himself right now and I don’t understand why. He hasn’t actually done anything of note so far in this match, but Akari turns around to go help Damien… NOPE! SPINNING SCOOP SLAM FROM HURRICANE HAWK!
Gavin Kirkland: Hawk looks down at Akari, getting a measure of revenge—but hold on! Hawk staggers because he’s been kicked in the back of his knee, and he gets dragged down into an inverted facelock! SHIO CORIN is back in the ring and he brings Hawk down with an inverted DDT! Shio was lying in wait for the perfect opportunity and it may be here for him finally!
Stew-O: But as Shio is celebrating his one and only move in this match, Ryan Wilson is starting to pull himself up against the ropes. Shio is still celebrating … until he slowly turns his head and sees Ryan approaching him, ready to fight! But I think he’s trying to get revenge!
Shio Corin: (off-mic) Hey, woah! I hear you can spit some bars like me! Mutual interests, right?
Persephone: I’ve seen a lot of things in this company, but I think an impromptu rap battle from two white men might finally be what it takes to end it.
Gavin Kirkland: You don’t have to worry about that, because Ryan wraps his hands around the throat of Shio! Shio’s eyes go wide, but he swings his leg back and brings Ryan down with a low blow! Completely uncalled for! Ryan goes down, holding at his groin in agony. Corin has to be really proud of himself right now!
Stew-O: He hunches over to grab Ryan by the hair and pick him up from the ground. Shio throws repeated punches to the forehead of Ryan, and he falls into the ropes. Shio scoops him up and he begins to try and force Ryan over the top rope!
Persephone: Do it then! Save us please, and hop over the top rope and eliminate yourself with him while you’re at it!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Persephone is clearly not a fan of Shio Corin, and I don’t think these fans are either because they are vehemently booing him and his attempts to eliminate Ryan Wilson! Ryan falls to the apron, and Shio swings for his skull–but Ryan blocks it! Ryan punches him back! And he headbutts him backwards! Shio staggers, and he runs in for Ryan again! Ryan catches him by the neck and launches him into the top rope with a hot shot!
Stew-O: Shio staggers and Ryan enters the ring, clotheslining him down! Ryan staggers forward, calling Shio up. Shio slowly rises, and Ryan runs forward! ‘SUPERMAN PUNCH 2.4!’ THAT KNEE STRIKE AND SUPERMAN PUNCH COMBO PUTS HIM DOWN! Shio is knocked unconscious on the canvas! And this is a huge opportunity for Ryan to get him out of here!
Gavin Kirkland: He doesn’t get the chance though, because Sorn leaps onto his shoulders and takes him out with a poison rana! Showdown really showing out right now, and here comes Nikki Kimura off the ropes! He tries to stop her, but Nikki tilt-a-whirls around Sorn’s body and spikes him in the canvas with a DDT! Sorn bounces off from impact, rolling away to the ropes! Sorn clutches at the top of his head, kicking his legs on the canvas!
Stew-O: Nikki slowly rises to her feet, fired the hell up. But Saori turns her around! ROLLING ELBOW! She got Nikki back for earlier! Saori drags her up right after, and jams her head into her thighs. Saori double underhooks the arms of Kimura and flips her out in the air, catching her and bringing her down with ‘HYOKINDAMA!’ SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! The back of Nikki’s head hits the canvas hard! She rolls away, but Saori crawls after her, intent on going for the elimination.
Persephone: Saori picks Nikki up and is now hoisting her up over the top rope. Please succeed in this, the ring is getting extremely packed right now and I feel very claustrophobic.
Gavin Kirkland: Cody Maverick is back up to his feet and he’s beginning to assist Saori with Nikki. These three have been going back and forth for the past couple of minutes! Cody tries to inch himself over for the elimination, but Akari Kiyoko from out of nowhere, forearming Cody in the back of his head! He pulls him away, trying to take the moment for himself!
Stew-O: Akari hoists Cody up high in the air, but Cody holds onto the top rope! Kiyoko tries to muscle through that back suplex! But Cody uses the ropes to his advantage, landing onto his feet! Kiyoko hears the mat shake and turns back to Cody, alarmed! He rushes in!
Gavin Kirkland: ‘DEEP END!’ CODY SCOOPS KIYOKO UP AND SPINS INTO THE SPINEBUSTER, BRINGING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! DOWN GOES AKARI! Cody sits up, and that was the impact he was looking to make! Cody sees Kutcher getting away from TLA and running over to make the save for his partner, but he immediately clobbers him with a clothesline! Cody taking no risks and you can’t afford to do so in a match like this whatsoever!
Persephone: Well maybe he should consider making the smart move of actually *eliminating* one of the two men teaming up in this match.
Stew-O: I think he’s working on it as we speak! Cody reaches down to pull Kutcher up, but Kutcher rakes the eyes! Cody falls to his knees, holding at his eyes in agony! Damien scoops Cody up with an inverted atomic drop! He staggers, and Kutcher bounces off with a boot to the chest! Down goes Cody! And Damien turns around-
Gavin Kirkland: BIG DROPKICK FROM HURRICANE HAWK! Hawk rises to his feet and Sorn charges at him! Hawk scoops him up, with a rolling Samoan Drop! Sorn holds his ribs, crying out in pain! He sits up, and TLA runs forward, bringing him down with a meteora! He rises to his feet and locks eyes with Hurricane Hawk. But before they can make contact, Kirk comes from out of nowhere and he grabs TLA by the waist, running him into Hawk!
Stew-O: Hawk falls to a knee and Kirk lifts TLA up, but TLA spins around him and hooks the waist! GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! TLA rises to his feet and Hawk brings him down with a clothesline! Hawk hits off the ropes without hesitation! He frontrolls, leaping into a ROLLING THUNDER?! CLASSIC HURRICANE HAWK MOVE!
Persephone: What the fuck??!! He looks like he’s built like four TLA’s, how did he pull that off???
Gavin Kirkland: It came at a cost! Hawk is holding at his back, very slow to get back up to his feet. He kneels, wincing, ‘RAPPER’S DELIGHT!” Shio with that leaping facebuster, slamming Hawk’s face into the canvas! Shio rises to his feet, flexing.
Stew-O: He hunches over to grab Hawk by the head and pick him up—but suddenly two hands clasp his shoulders and turn him around! KICK TO THE GUT! SIN CITY STUNNER!!!
Gavin Kirkland: CODY MAVERICK FROM OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE SIN CITY STUNNER! WE JUST SAW HIM RECOVERING, BUT I THINK HE’S ALREADY HAD ENOUGH OF THIS KID! Cody rises to his feet and pulls Shio up, throwing him over the top rope!
Bella Braxton: SHIO CORIN HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Persephone: Thank fucking god! That’s not who I told him to eliminate, but whatever Oh, hold on. I’m hearing buzzing in my ear to plug that the next entrant is on their way.
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(**BUZZ!**)
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage hits the PA speakers and everyone in Everton Stadium immediately breaks out into boos as Drake King makes his way out from the back with an extremely focused look on his face. Drake storms down the ramp without hesitation, sliding in to enter the ring.)
Stew-O: Well last week, Drake King really took it up a notch by making himself the last man standing in the contract signing between Cy Henderson and Joso for the World Heavyweight Championship, making the proclamation that he would enter this match—after initially giving up his spot and he would be out for the winner, regardless of who it was!
Gavin Kirkland: And the new World Heavyweight Champion is Cy Henderson. That’s who Drake put his hands on first. He has to be feeling good right now, but he still *has* to put in the work and actually win Grand Rampage tonight-
(As Drake enters the ring and his theme cuts out… Cody Maverick, TLA, Nikki Kimura, Saori Aizen, BRAE, Kirk Redwood, and Ryan Wilson are on their feet, staring Drake down. Drake comes to a halt when he comes to the realization that he’s wildly outnumbered.)
Persephone: Who would’ve thought all of the times Drake King lied and faked his personality would catch up to him?! Get him the fuck out of here!
Stew-O: And just like that, all of the Elitists standing right now swarm Drake King and start beating down on him! Drake covers up to the best of his ability, but all seven are beating down on him! Drake goes down and he’s getting stomped out! This isn’t good for Drake at all! He might end up getting eliminated in record time! I know many would love to see that take place!
Gavin Kirkland: Constant stomps from them! Drake rolls away and Kirk marches towards him to pull him up to his feet—Drake rakes the eyes! He elbows Kirk down! Nikki tries to pull him back, but Drake leaps into an enzuigiri, which means Saori gets caught in the crossfire! She’s still up and tries to pull Drake away, but Drake drops her with a superkick! He’s still fighting for his life out there, because Cody, TLA, BRAE and Ryan Wilson are throwing more punches at him!
Stew-O: Drake elbows Cody, and then BRAE! Ryan charges Drake, but Drake yanks him down with a drop toe hold into the middle turnbuckle! BRAE charges in and Drake floors him with a slingblade! Drake rises up and Cody is awaiting him! KICK TO THE GUT FROM CODY! ‘SIN CITY STUNNER!’
Gavin Kirkland: BUT KING IS PRIVY TO IT! He shoves Cody forward and he falls into TLA! Both men crumble to the canvas! Drake staggers forward and he’s somehow fought off everyone trying to take him out! Drake pulls Cody up, jamming his head into his thighs. He double underhooks the arms and looks around… ‘ASCENSION!’
Persephone: What happened?! I put my head down for ten seconds and Drake King has somehow cleared the entire ring on his own? Do I have to get in there?
Stew-O: I sure wish you would. Nonetheless, Drake has leveled the National Elite Champion and slowly marches to the center of the ring. Drake stands there and extends his arms out with a big smirk on his face. He closes his eyes, while the fans remain to boo the hell out of him.
Drake King: (off-mic) Shut up and soak it in.
Persephone: This is disgusting. He’s trying to make this match all about him! Drake King, you are NOT the main character!
Gavin Kirkland: There are a handful of others trying to get up to their feet, but I’m not sure it matters because Drake has it made up in his mind that-
Stew-O: ‘LEGACY CUTTER!!!’ FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, HURRICANE HAWK JUST PLANTED DRAKE KING INTO THE CANVAS! DRAKE IS KNOCKED OUT COLD! THE TIDES OF THIS MATCH HAVE SHIFTED DRAMATICALLY!
Persephone: THERE IS A GOD AFTER ALL, AND IT’S NOT DRAKE KING!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Hawk sits up, smirking. He rises to his feet and he’s focused on Drake, but here comes Kirk Redwood from out of nowhere! He swings Hawk around and headbutts him! Hawk stumbles, and Kirk headbutts him again! He wants to make a statement by eliminating a Hall Of Famer! Kirk hits off the ropes and lariats Hawk down-
Stew-O: No! He ducks under and sends Kirk over to the apron! Kirk holds onto the ropes. Hawk runs forward and Kirk elbows him hard in the jaw! Hawk is on wobbly legs and Kirk takes the ropes, springboarding up! ‘.50 CAL!’ THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH! NO! HAWK PUSHES THE ROPES OUT AND KIRK LOSES HIS BALANCE, FALLING OFF THE ROPES!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: Redwood doesn’t go down, though! He’s hanging on to the ropes for dear life! Kirk’s lost his balance though! But here comes TLA off the ropes! I don’t even think Kirk is focused on him! AND HE TWIRLS AROUND! THE ‘305!!!’ TIGER FEINT KICK TO THE BACK OF REDWOOD!
Stew-O: AND THAT PAIN SOARS THROUGH HIS BACK! REDWOOD LOSES HIS GRIP ON THE ROPES AND HE FALLS OFF THE APRON!
Bella Braxton: KIRK REDWOOD HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Persephone: KEEP THE ELIMINATIONS GOING!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA taking a major risk there, but he took advantage of the groundwork laid out by Hurricane Hawk and got Kirk Redwood out of this match! TLA is extremely compromised on the apron, though! And he’s trying to regain his bearings as a result! Meanwhile, Hurricane Hawk is approaching TLA on the apron, but someone grabs him!
Stew-O: BRAE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, LAUNCHING HAWK WITH ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! Hawk holds the back of his head, rolling away in pain. TLA takes the ropes, his back turned to them and he begins to swing a leg through the middle rope—
Persephone: Too late, you fucking idiot! GET IN THE RING QUICKER! BRAE’S GOT A HOLD OF TLA! Why’s he tying his arms up on the ropes instead of eliminating him? Stew-O, help me out here! You watch Dynasty, I don’t!
Stew-O: I don’t just ‘watch’ Dynasty, I’ve been commentating consistently over the past decade :francis: but what BRAE is doing here is setting up for the TEN BEATS OF BRAE! And he raises his fist up in the air, calling for the crowd! AND HE BEGINS TO SLAM IT DOWN ON THE CHEST OF TLA, OVER AND OVER!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! OHHH……
Gavin Kirkland: TEN—NO! TLA CATCHES HIS ARM BEFORE HE CAN GET THE TENTH ONE! DESPERATION KICKS IN, AND TLA SLAMS BRAE’S FIST INTO THE RING POST! BRAE staggers back, shaking out his hand! TLA climbs the top rope, now! BRAE turns towards him and runs forward, trying to knock TLA off of the turnbuckles!
Stew-O: TLA leaps over BRAE instead, which means he takes down a rising Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko with a crossbody! Back down they go and TLA rolls to his feet, proud of himself—SOMEONE PULLS HIM BY THE WAISTBAND! ‘LA BOMBE BLEU!’ RYAN WILSON JUST PLANTED HIS OWN PARTNER!
Persephone: A tale as old as time! Never trust gingers! Little known fact: I have gingerphobia!
Gavin Kirkland: …Is that true?
Persephone: Well, I start crying uncontrollably whenever I hear Ryan Wilson so I wager that it should be.
Stew-O: Ryan rises back up to his feet, and Saori Aizen dropkicks his legs out! He kneels up and Saori spins to a sliding position, rotating her body into a capoeira kick! Down goes Ryan, but before Saori can fully get up, Sorn hooks her body from the canvas and tosses her with a leg hook Saito Suplex! He rises to his feet, proud of himself!
Gavin Kirkland: But Sorn can’t celebrate for long, because Nikki Kimura comes from absolute nowhere with a sunset flip powerbomb into the turnbuckles, bouncing the back of his head off the middle turnbuckle! Nikki Kimura is the last woman standing as we get to our next entrant!
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(**BUZZ!**)
(There’s a SHRIEK of disgust from the crowd as ‘Lowlife Princess’ by BIBI is the next to play, which means that Miku Sakai is now entering this match! The fans are quick to boo Miku, who can’t believe her ears. She runs down either way. But before Miku gets all the way to the ring, she pulls the apron skirt up and snatches a steel chair from under the ring!)
Persephone: Oh brother, here comes M-
Gavin Kirkland: KSKKDKSDKSDKSDKSKDSKDSKDSKDSKDSDKSKDOKORKOKDSODKSDOKSDKSDSKDSOKDOKDOKDOSKDOSKDOSKDOKDO
Stew-O: Miku Sakai has certainly made a name for-
Gavin Kirkland: APLDAPDLAAZPAXMAXALDPALDAPDLAPLDPALDPALDPALDPALDPALZAPLXPALXPALDPALDPALDPALDAPDAXAMDAMDA
Persephone: Is he really gonna-
Gavin Kirkland: YEYEJIJIJEUYJEIIJSIJIAJIAJADAIDJAIDJAIDJAIJDAIDJAIJDAIJDAIJDAIJDAIJDAIJDAIJDAIDJAIDJADIJADI
(**WHACK!**)
Persephone: Well thanks to Gavin, we just missed Miku Sakai entering the ring and absolutely doming Nikki Kimura with a steel chair! It sounded like she tried to kill her, but I was distracted by this bumbling idiot!
Stew-O: Miku raises the chair up overhead, slamming it across the back of Nikki! Nikki goes down in a heap, and now Sakai is in control of this bout! Cody Maverick swings Miku around, but she immediately slams that chair into his thigh! Cody falls to a knee, and Miku smashes the chair against his back! BRAE reaches for the chair, trying to snatch it out of Miku’s hands! And given his strength—he’s succeeding!
Gavin Kirkland: LET GO, BRAE! ALLOW HER TO HAVE THIS MOMENT! BRAE is trying to hog the steel chair from Miku Sakai, my glorious queen, but SHE KICKS HIM RIGHT IN THE BALLS! THERE YOU GO! You don’t deserve to be a man if you’re willing to disrespect Sakai! BRAE is in a seated position, whilst Miku obtains full control of that chair and SMASHES IT OVER THE TOP OF BRAE’S HEAD! Holy shit!
Persephone: Are we sure he’s even alive after that???
Stew-O: BRAE is hurting, that’s for sure. Miku turns around with the chair, and Hurricane Hawk is still trying to recover from that german suplex earlier… Miku is waiting for him to rise, but instead she turns her head and locks her eyes onto Drake King! She approaches him with the chair—BUT DRAKE SUPERKICKS THE CHAIR INTO HER FACE! DOWN GOES MIKU!
Gavin Kirkland: NOOOOO! Drake picks up the chair and flips it to the side. TLA slowly works his way up, and Drake drives the top of the chair in between his eyes! TLA hits the ground like a ton of bricks, clutching at his head. Drake drops the chair and pulls TLA up, looking to finish what he started earlier. He turns him and grabs him into a half nelson position, lifting him up for ‘CROWN OF THORNS!’ RIGHT OVER HIS KNEE!
Stew-O: He can’t lift him, though! TLA stalls it! TLA elbows Drake, and then he does it again! Drake has to release him, which gives TLA the opening he needed! He leaps up in the air, backflipping out as he brings Drake down with the ‘CARTEL KICK!’ Beautiful agility and athleticism shown from TLA! Drake is the one whose glassy eyed and imagining things! TLA slowly rises up to his feet, looking around for anyone else that he can go after. Akari Kiyoko reaches for the ropes, dazed and confused. TLA nods, dropkicking Akari into his back! And he falls face first into the middle rope!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA rises and dials it up! He runs off the ropes, ready to take Akari out! ‘305’, THE TIGER FEINT—NO! DAMIEN KUTCHER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, SCOOPING TLA UP AND PLANTING HIM WITH ‘THE DIVINE SPINEBUSTER!’ DOWN GOES LA PANTERA SEXUAL! Kutcher and Kiyoko have really made quite the team so far, and that’s only going to add to it! Ryan Wilson wheezes, looking up at the two standing together in the ring given their back and forth conflict. Ryan is struggling to find his footing, and Akari smirks. He tells Damien to stay back so he can handle this.
Persephone: I will genuinely be surprised if this ends well—nope! Ryan WIlson is teeing off on Akari Kiyoko, just as I expected! Is this guy capable of doing anything right?!
Stew-O: It looks like Kutcher is about to run forward to save Kiyoko, but BRAE turns him around and starts firing off on him with chops! Kutcher falls into the corner, covering up. Meanwhile, Ryan and Akari are trading punches against the ropes! Ryan swings for Akari, but Akari ducks underneath and brings him down with a roundhouse kick! Ryan falls to his fours, and Akari revs up a NASTY BOOT TO THE SKULL!
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE is beating down on Kutcher in the corner with MACHINE GUN CHOPS! There’s nothing Damien can do about this! He’s just falling against the turnbuckles! BRAE then grabs him and begins to lug him up onto the top rope. Damien desperately claws at the hair, but BRAE is pushing him over the top! Here comes Miku Sakai though, leaping onto his back! BRAE struggles, nearly falling over the ropes! Miku drops down, trying to dump BRAE over!
Persephone: Cody Maverick rips Miku off of BRAE, though! Gavin, please don’t freak out because Cody is beating the fuck out of her right now!
Stew-O: No love lost between these two! They fought alongside SOSA Henderson for the National Elite Championship at Reasonable Doubt last month, and they continue to fight tonight! Cody tackles Miku down and starts bashing her head in with punches! Miku digs her thumb into the eye of Cody! She flips it over and begins to take advantage! Meanwhile, Akari backs up, trying to boot Ryan over the top rope! BUT RYAN PULLS THE ROPES DOWN!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: Akari hangs on for dear life! Ryan charges in, but Akari slides through the legs and grabs the waist! ‘HEAVY ON MY HEART!’ THE BACKDROP SUPLEX NEARLY KNOCKS RYAN OUT COLD! And now, who is next?!
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1)
(**BUZZ!**)
(As the fans wait in anticipation… all of that dies out once ‘Bad Bitch’ by Bebe Rexha hits the PA speakers and Bridget Bridget makes her way out from the back. She smirks, seeing the current landscape in the ring—sure that she can take advantage of it. Bridget Bridget sways down the ramp, sliding into the ring.)
Stew-O: And up next, one of Voltage’s hot rising stars! Bridget Bridget is good at catching one’s attention and tonight she intends on the victory of a lifetime by winning the Grand Rampage! Bridget slides into the ring, immediately throwing forearms at Akari Kiyoko! Cody has rolled back over, punching Miku, and Bridget turns and stomps Cody across the back of his head!
Persephone: The dumb bitch is making enemies with everyone in the match already!
Gavin Kirkland: She really is! Bridget turns, kicking a rising Hurricane Hawk in the ribs! She boots Nikki Kimura down, and then Sorn! Nikki still tries to rise, and Bridget takes her by the hair and slams the back of her head into the turnbuckles over and over! Nikki covers up, wincing. Bridget scoops her up, trying to shove her over the top rope and to the floor!
Stew-O: Nikki elbows Bridget! She throws another elbow down! Nikki keeps getting pushed though, and she falls to the apron. Nikki was accepting that shove outside though, as it allows her to land on the apron and think. Bridget charges in, but Nikki catches her with an enzuigiri! Bridget reaches in again, and Nikki delivers a stiff shoulder tackle to the ribs. She takes the ropes and tries to slingshot in–
Persephone: BUT BRIDGET SLAPS THE HELL OUT OF HER! THAT’S WHAT SHE GETS! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!
Gavin Kirkland: Kimura is dazed on the apron! Bridget Bridget hits off the ropes, intent on knocking her off to the floor! SAORI AIZEN FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, LEAPING INTO A VICTORY ROLL! She pushes off of Bridget when she’s on her back, diving into a standing double foot stomp to the chest! Saori slowly rises, looking to BRAE whose stepping out of the corner. Saori gladly welcomes on the challenge and throws an elbow at BRAE! BRAE staggers, and throws one back! BRAE grabs Saori in a muay thai clinch and starts throwing repeated knees to the body of Aizen! She’s covering up now!
Stew-O: BRAE wraps his arms around Saori’s waist, scooping her up for a belly to belly suplex! Not so easy, Saori floats over his head and brings him down with a sunset flip! She quickly backrolls to her feet and clutches BRAE’s wrist! ‘MIRROR FLOWER, WATER MOON!’ KNEE TO THE JAW!
Gavin Kirkland: And Aizen just knocked BRAE out! Saori looks down at him and smirks, satisfied to hae laid out the former New Breed Champion, and as she goes to pick her up—
Persephone: BRIDGET BRIDGET THROWS SAORI OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!
Stew-O: NO! SAORI HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE FOR DEAR LIFE! SHE SKINS THE CAT BACK IN AND TURNS BRIDGET AROUND—EYE RAKE FROM BRIDGET! AND SHE HOOKS THE SHOULDERS FOR HER SIGNATURE BACKSTABBER!
Gavin Kirkland: What a sequence of events for Bridget Bridget! She’s beginning to show that she belongs! Saori is still working her way up in EAW, but she’s no slouch, I can tell you that much! Bridget now has her pick of who she wants to eliminate, and I think she’s landed on BRAE! She takes him by the hair, slowly elevating him up to face her. Bridget points at BRAE, and SHE LEAPS INTO THE ‘BRIDGE-KICK!’
Stew-O: BRAE CATCHES THE LEG! DRAGONSCREW LEGWHIP! Bridget goes flying! She holds at her knee in agony! And BRAE is already up to his feet! He punches himself in the jaw repeatedly, trying to shake off that knee from Aizen! Bridget is reeling against the ropes and BRAE runs forward! ‘MORRIGAN!’ THE BICYCLE KICK SENDING HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRIDGET DROPS DOWN! AND BRAE GETS CAUGHT ON THE TOP ROPE! SHE’S DOING ALL THAT SHE CAN TO SURVIVE! BRIDGET GRABS BRAE BY THE HEAD AND LEG, DUMPING HIM OVER THE TOP!!! BRAE LOSES HIS BALANCE AS HE GOES DOWN!
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Stew-O: He remains in, though! Bridget Bridget doesn’t know that though, and she sees Cody Maverick rising against the ropes. Now Bridget looks to clothesline Cody over! But he ducks it and nails her with a right hand to the jaw! A left hand! Cody using that boxing background to good use as he winds an overhand—but Kiyoko catches his arm and turns him around! Spinning back kick to the ribs! Cody falls to his fours and hits off the ropes to take Cody out!
Persephone: DUMBASS BETTER LOOK UP!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRIDGET LEAPS OFF OF THE BACK OF CODY, FLYING INTO A SWANTON BOMB ONTO AKARI KIYOKO!!! WHERE DID SHE GET THAT FROM?! BUT SHE’S EFFECTIVELY TAKEN OUT TWO MEN AT ONCE! WHAT A SHOWING FOR BRIDGET BRIDGET SO FAR–
Stew-O: SAORI AIZEN WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! Bridget spills over to the apron! That definitely shell shocked her! Saori backrolls to her feet, hitting off the ropes with no hesitation! ‘RAIMEI HAKKE!’ THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD!
Persephone: It was a nice run, but better luck next time! Let’s keep the eliminations going, PLEASE!
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Bella Braxton: BRIDGET BRIDGET HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Gavin Kirkland: You have to give credit where it’s due though, Bridget Bridget really rose to the occasion in the time that she had in this match and-
Persephone: Do I really, though? I mean no offense. If you hit a bunch of moves on people and throw everyone over the top rope just for nothing to happen, what is worth congratulating…?
Stew-O: She is just months into her career, come on now. Saori dusts her hands off, but Sorn from out of nowhere, grabbing the arms and TOSSING HER ACROSS THE RING WITH A TIGER SUPLEX! Sorn rolls over, rising to his feet–
Gavin Kirkland: ‘JUDGMENT DAY!!!’ DRAKE KING JUST STOMPED HIS HEAD INTO THE CANVAS! DOWN GOES SORN! AND HE PICKS HIM UP, WASTING NO TIME!
Persephone: Is Drake King finally going to be useful??? Is he finally going to do something good for once??? Is he going to CLEAR OUT THIS FUCKING RING????? THERE WE GO! DRAKE THROWS SORN OVER THE TOP!
Stew-O: AND DOWN HE GOES, STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: SORN HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake watches Sorn hit the floor and cackles, and I can only imagine that’s about to be one of many. Saori holds the back of her head, rolling to see Drake celebrating. To some extent, he definitely did save her there…
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(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole hits the PA speakers and it’s a mixed sea of reactions from the crowd, as ‘Princess’ Candice Blair emerges from the back. Candice has a big grin on her face, knowing that this is her chance to take this match by storm. She sees Drake King in the ring and hightails it for the biggest threat right now, sliding in.)
Stew-O: Candice Blair is *more* than capable of having her breakout moment tonight! Selina Reyes was unable to win the Specialists Championship last night, so I’m sure it would be an added incentive for Candice to bring home a Grand Rampage victory! She slides in and Drake King immediately swings for her skull! She ducks under and floors him with a step-up enzuigiri!
Persephone: Hahaha! Wiped that dumbass smile off of his face! Candice rises to her feet and here comes the useless tool Damien Kutcher, swinging at her! She ducks under and she hits off the ropes! YAKUZA KICK! Come on, you can drop him! She comes off the ropes, AGAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: What the hell is your vested interest in seeing-
Persephone: OFF THE ROPES CANDICE! AND SHE LEAPS INTO A THIRD ONE, FINALLY BRINGING KUTCHER DOWN TO THE CANVAS! WOW! STANDING OVATION!
Stew-O: Candice is on fire right now, and she sees Miku Sakai rising in the corner. Candice rushes forward for a corner clothesline! She guides her out and takes her by the head, swinging her forward with a snap suplex. Blair is back up to her feet and hits off the ropes, dropkick to Nikki Kimura!
Gavin Kirkland: But as she rises, Hurricane Hawk takes her by the hair and throws her over the top rope! He tries to knock her off, but she hangs on for dear life! Repeated forearms from Candice, sending him back! She steps a head through the middle rope in an attempt to get free… but HAWK GRABS HER BY THE HEAD ON THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Stew-O: He slowly drapes her on the middle rope and looks around, yelling out! HANGMAN’S DDT! SPIKING CANDICE’S HEAD INTO THE CANVAS! Hawk rises to his feet, and TLA is up as well!
Persephone: Oh great. The uncs are about to take control of this match :francis:
Gavin Kirkland: TLA with the first punch! Hawk throws one of his own! And TLA fires back! Hawk fires back! Hawk grabs TLA by the hair and he starts to lay in those punches! TLA is on wobbly legs and Hawk hits off the ropes, but someone shoves TLA out the way and dropkicks Hawk! RYAN WILSON FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! Hawk falls into the ropes and Ryan rises to his feet! He clotheslines Hawk over, no! Hawk with a back body drop over the top rope!
Stew-O: Ryan lands on the apron! Hawk stumbles forward and Ryan takes the ropes, springboarding up into a crossbody-
Persephone: Are you fucking kidding me.
Gavin Kirkland: ‘LEGACY CUTTER!’ HAWK CATCHES RYAN OUT OF THE AIR WITH THAT LEAPING CUTTER! DOWN GOES RYAN! WHAT A COUNTER! AND THAT’S GOT EVERTON STADIUM ON FIRE! HAWK TURNS AROUND-
Stew-O: Candice with a thrust kick to the gut! She grabs him by the head and runs up the top rope! ‘STARLIGHT!’ HAWK GETS PLANTED INTO THE CANVAS WITH THAT TORNADO DDT! Blair is feeling good about herself right now, but here comes Cody Maverick running out of the corner to take her down with a clothesline!
Gavin Kirkland: He nods profusely, but turns to Miku Sakai who charges forward! ‘CUCK KILLER!’ THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER PUTS DOWN THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! AIJDAIJAIFAJIAJIJIAJAIFJAIJAIFJAIJA! YES! ELIMINATE HIM MIKU, MAKE YOURSELF FAMOUS! She drags him up and begins to take Cody to the ropes, shoving him over!
Stew-O: There’s no quit in Maverick though, and he refuses to fully go over! Now Cody and Miku are fighting by the ropes! He slips to the apron, and HEADBUTTS Miku! Miku slowly turns around… ‘MORRIGAN!’ BRAE FLOORS SAKAI WITH THAT BICYCLE KICK! EVERYONE’S THROWING THEIR BEST SHOTS RIGHT NOW! BRAE SEES MIKU DOWN AND LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE!
Persephone: OH NO! Damien Kutcher from out of nowhere, dumping BRAE over to the floor! Nope, not yet! BRAE barely saves himself, his legs dangling around the bottom rope. I would tell Damien to be attentive, but it seems hsi attention is occupied!
Gavin Kirkland: Kutcher turns around to a SUPERKICK from Drake KIng! Kutcher falls to a knee, struggling to come back to life. AND DRAKE WITH A SECOND SUPERKICK! Down goes Kutcher! Akari Kiyoko is starting to rise to his feet—but when he sees Drake putting a beating on Damien, he just slips back down in the corner? What?!
Persephone: I don’t blame him! I wouldn’t willingly want to be within five feet of Drake King either! And he’s just stomping the hell out of Kutcher!
Stew-O: Drake drags Damien up slowly, but Damien punches him in the ribs! He nails him with a forearm! And Kutcher shoves Drake back, showing some fight! Damien scoops the head! HE SWINGS INTO ‘THE DIVINE FINISH!” NO! DRAKE SLIPS FREE AND SHOVES HIM TO THE ROPES! Damien slowly turns back to Drake-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘GUILLOTINE!’ THE SICK KICK TO THE JAW! AND DAMIEN FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE IMMEDIATELY AFTER! HE TRIES TO HANG ON—
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Persephone: BUT HE CAN’T HANG ON AND HE FALLS TO THE FLOOR! YEESSSSSS!!!
Bella Braxton: DAMIEN KUTCHER HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Stew-O: That’s two eliminations already for Drake King, and I don’t think he’s done whatsoever! Hurricane Hawk is rising on the other side of the ring, and Drake runs full force for a CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! HAWK DUCKS UNDER AND BOUNCES DRAKE OFF THE ROPES! He scoops him up for a back suplex, but Drake lands onto his feet! Hawk turns around! SUPERKICK FROM DRAKE—NO! Hawk catches the leg and he spins Drake around to face him!
Stew-O: ‘LEGACY CUTTER!” NO! DRAKE HOLDS ONTO HIM FOR DEAR LIFE! He shoves him into the turnbuckles in front! Drake runs over, squatting and crouching down. He tries to scoop Hawk up and send him over the top, but Hawk elbows Drake away! Drake staggers and Hawk, is he looking to climb the ropes???
Persephone: If I see one more high flying move from this big 300 pound piece of shit I’m going to lose my fucking mind. SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake clobbers Hawk before he can make a move! He turns him around and kicks him in the gut! Drake tucks his head into his thighs and double underhooks the arms! ‘ASCENSION!’ HE PLANTS HAWK INTO THE CANVAS–
Stew-O: BACK BODY DROP FROM HURRICANE HAWK! AND HE SENDS DRAKE KING OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!!!
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Persephone: DAMN IT! DRAKE HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES! WHAT IS THIS CALLED? SKINNING THE CAT? HAWK REACHES DOWN FOR HIM-
Gavin Kirkland: AND DRAKE WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND HIS HEAD, PULLING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! HAWK TRIES TO HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE!!! BUT HIS BIG FRAME IS BEGINNING TO BETRAY HIM! HE’S NOT AS FLEXIBLE AS DRAKE, AND DRAKE YANKS HIM ALL THE WAY OVER!!!
Stew-O: AND HE FALLS TO THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: HURRICANE HAWK HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake scoots back into the ring, laughing his ass off. That was one hell of a showing from the returning Hall Of Famer, but now Drake King makes his way up to his feet and enters the ring, watching to see who’s coming out next…
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(**BUZZ!**)
(“Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)” by Royal Deluxe starts playing as Adam Lucas enters the arena and runs right to the ring, not wanting to waste a second of the Grand Rampage action.)
Stew-O: Well here comes Number 19 in Voltage’s Adam Lucas. Decent draw for the former World Champion as he is looking to win and main event Pain for Pride one more time and maybe even more shove this victory in Jake Smith’s face.
Persephone: I bet he’s in the match only because his wife told him too. Such a sad piece of crap.
Gavin Kirkland: Adam Lucas would love to wear World Title gold once again and winning the Grand Rampage would definitely help his cause. I wish he was on Showdown again.
Stew-O: Stay miserable, Gavin, as Adam reaches the ring. Instead of sliding into the ring, he takes a detour towards the corner and climbs all the way to the top rope.
Gavin Kirkland: Drake is the first one to catch him climbing up to the top turnbuckle, but Adam sees it coming AS HE LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DELIVERS A MISSILE DROPKICK RIGHT TO DRAKE’S FACE SENDING HIM HEAD OVER HEELS TO THE MAT!
Persephone: It wasn’t that effective. Drake can probably still talk after that so that sucks since nobody ever wants to hear Drake King talk except for Drake King.
Stew-O: While that might be true, Adam Lucas is building some momentum as Nikki Kimura comes in for a clothesline THAT ADAM DUCKS BEFORE LIFTING NIKKI UP AND DROPPING HER ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: Who cares? Let’s get to the good stuff over on the other side of the ring with that other Silicone Ava Candice trying to eliminate the mouthy Miku Sakai. COME ON AND THROW HER OUT OF THE RING! THAT WOULD MEAN ONE LESS BITCH!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MIKU COMES BACK WITH A BACK ELBOW CATCHING CANDICE IN THE FACE! Oh that beautiful face! I know Miku is Showdown, but that’s a million dollar face you just drove your elbow into.
Stew-O: Miku is safe for now as we see Adam Lucas running towards Soari Aizen in the corner AND CATCHING HER WITH THE STINGER SPLASH! Aizen comes stumbling out of the corner AS ADAM TOSSES HER OVER THE TOP ROPE–
Persephone: She landed on the apron and survived… dammit.
Gavin Kirkland: Aizen goes for a forearm THAT ADAM BLOCKS AND COUNTERS WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT TAKES AIZEN DOWN, BUT SHE IS ABLE TO HOLD ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE AND ROLL HERSELF BACK INTO THE RING!
Stew-O: Not just that, on another part of the ring we see that BRAE and Ryan Joseph Wilson are slugging it out and Iit looks like BRAE’s shots are getting the better of Ryan Wilson.
Gavin Kirkland: But give it to Ryan Wilson for trying to give back as good as he is getting in this battle of former New Breed Champions.
Persephone: OH GAWD! I forgot that Ryan was a former New Breed Champion. Wasn’t he like 40 when he won the title or something? That’s like New Breed past its expiration date. Smells like it too. Yuck!!
Stew-O: Anyways, BRAE is trying to use his power advantage to muscle Ryan Wilson over the top rope, but Ryan is fighting back AND CATCHES BRAE WITH A ELBOW TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: Of course. Another failed attempt to throw somebody out of this match. Are these assholes even trying?
Gavin Kirkland: Of course they are trying, but I think they are trying to play it a little bit on the safer side until all thirty competitors are in the ring. Until then, you will see many of the competitors airing on the side of caution.
Stew-O: As we get back to the match, Adam Lucas and Drake King are back to fighting with each other and they are just slugging it out over on the side of the ring AND DRAKE KICKS HIM IN THE GUT!
Persephone: Honestly, that kick looked a little low. Not that it would hurt because Adam’s balls are in Dr. McDumbWhore’s suitcase. Now the weirdo with multiple personalities grabs him and THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! COME ON BITCH! GET HIM OUT OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM IS HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE AS DRAKE IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO ELIMINATE A MAN WHO IS NO DOUBT ONE OF THE FAVORITES IN THIS GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Stew-O: Do you know how ecstatic Jake would be if Adam was eliminated before Jake even enters the match. You guys on Voltage would never hear the end of that.
Gavin Kirkland: But it’s not meant to be as Adam catches Drake in the side of the head sending Drake back as Adam rolls back into the ring before we look over and see the Number 1 and 2 entrants in one of the corners still fighting.
Persephone: Nobody has eliminated those assholes yet? Good gawd, how stupid are these people in the ring right now? This is ridiculous! GET TO WORK PEOPLE!
Stew-O: These two have fought alongside each other in battle on Showdown, but this battle is every person for themselves AND TLA IS TRYING TO ELIMINATE CODY MAVERICK! CODY IS TEETERING ON THE TOP ROPE AS CANDICE SNEAKS OVER AND TRIES TO HELP!
Gavin Kirkland: STEW!! YOU CAN’T TALK ABOUT CANDICE LIKE THAT!!
Stew-O: No, Gavin…. TEETERING!!
Persephone: What a fucking idiot.
Gavin Kirkland: Nobody likes you, bitch.
Stew-O: As you two are fighting, TLA WAS TRYING TO GET CODY OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT HERE COMES CANDICE BLAIR AS SHE USES TLA’S MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM AND BOTH MEN SOMEHOW GO OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
Persephone: Well look at that! Candice has a brain cell that wasn’t affected by the use of botox. Let’s see if this bitch can do something right for once.
Stew-O: Candice is working on a double elimination right now as the timer has started for the next entrant. Here comes number 20!!
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**BUZZ!**
(‘Lacrimosa [EPIC REMIX]’ by Samuel Kim starts to play as Vincent Mondrian enters the arena to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Vincent is looking for victory as he heads right to the ring.)
Stew-O: Number 20 is here and that draw belongs to Dynasty’s Vincent Mondrian. Vincent is a former Interwire Champion and now he is looking to the sky and trying to earn himself a World Title match at Pain for Pride.
Persephone: According to the notes, it says that this weirdo likes to cause pain and break down his opponents. Yeah right. I’ll believe it when I see it. All talk and no torture.
Gavin Kirkland: Vincent slides into the ring AND HE GOES RIGHT AFTER AKARI KIYOKO! Vincent comes up from behind and grabs Akari in the full nelson before LIFTING HIM UP AND DRIVING HIM DOWN WITH THE FULL NELSON BACKBREAKER TAKING AKARI DOWN TO THE MAT!
Stew-O: Here comes Miku Sakai as Vincent blocks a right hand from her AND VINCENT COUNTERS WITH AN OPEN HANDED SLAP RIGHT ACROSS HER FACE! GOOD GRIEF WHAT A SHOT!
Gavin Kirkland: That was probably not a smart thing to do because that just made Miku Sakai mad AS SHE JUMPS ONTO VINCENT AND SHE IS JUST CLAWING AND ATTACKING THE CRAP OUT OF VINCENT!
Persephone: Unless she draws blood, then I could care less. It just looks like she’s off her meds. Crazy bitch.
Stew-O: She might be a crazy bitch, but Vincent is trying to throw Miku off and Miku is looking like she’s riding a mechanical bull or something, but she is hanging on.
Persephone: Maybe if this bitch Miku was BUCKED a little more often, she wouldn’t be so damn unbearable all the damn time.
Gavin Kirkland: You would know something about being unbearable.
Persephone: I will rip your throat out. Don’t try me.
Stew-O: As we get back to the match, Vincent has Miku over to the ropes AND HE TRIES TO THROW HER OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT MIKU GIVES VINCENT A LITTLE CASE OF “CAT SCRATCH FEVER”!
Persephone: Raking the eyes doesn’t deserve a special name unless it causes blood. This bitch is nothing special. What is special is the elimination attempt on the other side of the ring. Who is it? YES! IT’S THE AVA BITCH!
Gavin Kirkland: Candice Blair has Nikki Kimura in a modified headscissor position trying to take Nikki over the top rope, but at the same time, Candice has put herself at risk for elimination. Candice is making headway as Nikki is starting to come over the top rope–
Stew-O: HERE COMES BRAE STRIKING NIKKI IN THE BACK AND NOW NIKKI HAS GONE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND SHE IS TAKING CANDICE WITH HER! BOTH WOMEN ARE ELIMINATED BY BRAE–
Gavin Kirkland: NO THEY ARE NOT, STEW! LOOK AT THEIR FEET! NEITHER LADY’S FEET HAVE TOUCHED THE FLOOR, BUT DAMN THEY ARE VERY CLOSE AND THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF EITHER WOMAN ENDS UP BEING ELIMINATED!
Persephone: Why in the fuck did BRAE not attack them and finish the job? Oh yeah. I see now. He got attacked by Ryan Wilson. So if Ryan loses this match, can we give him a consolation prize of deodorant?
Stew-O: Why the hell for?
Persephone: So he can use it on his pits or shove the damn thing in his beard. He looks like he stinks and I don’t wanna find out which one smells worse as he takes the walk of shame.
Gavin Kirkland: Nikki and Candice are still hanging on for dear life. What amazing upper body strength these ladies have. I love it and I am glad I am watching it.
Stew-O: You better not be referring to what I think you are referring to.
Persephone: Why do they always force me to sit next to you during this shit? I’d rather sit next to the old fuck than the sick fuck.
Gavin Kirkland: That was rude. I was talking about how they have been hanging on the ropes for as long as they have AND NOW BOTH LADIES HAVE FOUND THE STRENGTH TO FLIP BACK AND GET BACK INTO THE RING! I know what that move is called, but I’ll just call it an impressive modified maneuver.
Stew-O: Smart man.
Gavin Kirkland: As we get back to the action, we have an interesting matchup in one of the corners as the Saori Aizen is fighting the Hall of Famer TLA.
Persephone: TLA. A man with more poons than brains. If TLA was a really smart businessman, he would have created a Cheeseburger Palace because he’d never go bankrupt. That’s because Xander Payne would never leave! :mjlol:
Stew-O: Why are we going there? Xander isn’t even in this match as TLA hits an uppercut on Aizen.
Persephone: Why not? It emphasizes my point that TLA went into the wrong business kind of like right now as he is halfass trying to eliminate this annoying bitch. Idiot’s probably spent already thanks to his pre match warm up with those disease ridden skanks.
Gavin Kirkland: You are full of it tonight as SAORI GIVES TLA A BOOT TO THE FACE! THAT SAVES HER FOR ANOTHER MOMENT AS HER FEET ARE ON THE MAT!
Stew-O: BUT TLA IS GOING TO MAKE HER PAY FOR THAT AS HE COMES BACK WITH A “SWAG SHOT”! WHAT A SLAP FROM TLA! THAT COULD HAVE KNOCKED AIZEN OUT COLD!
Persephone: Now that manwhore is going to try again and eliminate this Aizen bitch. All he has to do is throw her out and we are one more idiot away from this match ending.
Gavin Kirkland: Saori might be dead weight at this point, so TLA looks like he is lifting a sack of potatoes over the top rope–
Stew-O: AKARI KIYOKO WITH A BELL CLAP TO TLA! Interesting move considering we were close to a guaranteed elimination, but Saori should definitely thank Akari after the match or something for saving her.
Persephone: OH MY GAWD! I can’t take this stupidity. Alright. Let’s bring the next asshole out already. Start the clock, you idiots.
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**BUZZ!**
(‘Burn in My Light’ by Mercy Drive starts playing as Kai Rabeaux enters the arena to a negative reaction from the crowd. Kai is strictly business as he heads to the ring.)
Stew-O: It’s Dynasty’s Kai Rabeaux! Not a bad way to be making your Grand Rampage debut by getting a draw in the back third of the pack. The young rookie could make a huge statement here tonight with a win in the Grand Rampage.
Persephone: Yeah. The statement is that he was too stupid to stay home. Let’s see what shit this one will do. Why are there so many morons on Dynasty?
Gavin Kirkland: Kai dives right into the ring AND HE GOES RIGHT TO WHO HE SEES AS THE BIGGEST THREAT IN THE MATCH AND STARTS FIGHTING DRAKE KING!
Stew-O: He might not be the most popular guy on Dynasty, but this Kai Rabeaux has some guts. Going right to the Hall of Famer. That actually caught Drake in a rare moment of being off guard as Drake got a knee to the ribs.
Gavin Kirkland: Drake won’t take that lightly as he comes back with a right hand to the rookie. Welcome to the Grand Rampage, Kai. I hope you are ready to get the crap beat out of you.
Persephone: Nobody cares about Drake King. I don’t even think his mom likes him anymore. Does he even have parents? Maybe he imagined them too. Damn nutcase.
Stew-O: These two are throwing right hands in the ring AND KAI SNUCK IN A RIGHT FIST! THAT CAUGHT DRAKE REALLY CLOSE TO THE EYE SENDING DRAKE BACK!
Persephone: He will get some points with me if he blinds Drake in that eye. He will get even more points if he punches Drake in the voicebox! Make Drake’s favorite song be the “Sound of Silence”. Don’t disappoint me.
Gavin Kirkland: As Persephone wishes harm on Drake King, on another part of the ring, we have some Showdown on Showdown action as Cody Maverick and Nikki Kimura are battling it out. We are such a competitive brand.
Stew-O: Why does everything you say seem like it always has an innuendo attached?
Persephone: Because his little brain either lives in the gutter or the street corner. No in between.
Gavin Kirkland: Because they are fighting. You two are mean to me tonight. Anyways, Cody has Nikki lifted up for what looks to be a vertical suplex to send Nikki out of the ring, BUT NIKKI FALLS BACK AND COUNTERS WITH A MODIFIED DDT!
Stew-O: Nikki floats over and starts throwing lefts and rights into Cody’s face, who is blocking them as best as he can BEFORE ADAM LUCAS COMES IN AND CATCHES NIKKI WITH A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: Adam is taking no prisoners in this match. He wants to accomplish two things in this match. One is winning and going to Pain for Pride. Two is making sure he lasts long enough to get the honor of eliminating Jake Smith.
Persephone: Kind of hard when Jake is small enough to hide in Adam’s knee pads. Best of luck. Make sure you don’t make your wife mad when you do something stupid.
Stew-O: The action is intense right now as Candice Blair comes off the ropes AND LOOKS TO GO FOR A WHEEL KICK ON ADAM LUCAS–
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM EASILY GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND SHE HITS MIKU SAKAI INSTEAD! I think Candice knew Adam was going to avoid it and that Miku was her target in the first place.
Persephone: I have a much more important question right now. WHY IN THE HELL IS NOBODY GETTING ELIMINATED?!?! The longer this gawd awful match goes, the better the chance that everybody dies in the ring thanks to the growing intensity that is Ryan Wilson’s skanky odor. He knows that most arenas have showers, right?
Stew-O: Will you stop saying that Ryan stinks and focus on the match?
Persephone: I can do both! I am that talented. Watch. That Kai Rabeaux guy just kicked TLA right in the face taking him down to the mat as Ryan Wilson’s beard is turning more green by the second thanks to the toxicity that is building within that rat’s nest.
Gavin Kirkland: What the… you know what? Close enough, bitch. But to shockingly follow up on what Persephone had to say, there has not been an elimination in a while now.
Stew-O: If my count is correct, only 8 people have been eliminated thus far in the 2025 Grand Rampage BUT WE MIGHT BE SEEING ONE IN JUST A FEW MOMENTS WITH VINCENT MONDRIAN AND SAORI!
Gavin Kirkland: SAORI IS FIGHTING IT! Remember that she ate a slap from TLA earlier that knocked her loopy and I don’t think that she has fully recovered from it either.
Persephone: But she of course lands on the apron and saves herself. He goes for a clothesline that she also avoids–
Stew-O: SAORI GOES THROUGH THE ROPES AND DELIVERS A TACKLE TO THE LOWER BACK OF VINCENT! Saori is back in the ring and once again saves herself from elimination.
Persephone: We are all thrilled for her. Can we go ahead and request a limit count for these idiots to survive before they have to be eliminated? That would make this match go MUCH faster.
Gavin Kirkland: Just like one of your dates.
Stew-O: :mjlol:
Persephone: Go outside and play in traffic… NOW!!
Gavin Kirkland: Geez. Somebody can’t take a joke.
Stew-O: And a couple of SOMEBODIES need to stay watching the match instead of trying to release sexual tension.
Gavin Kirkland: You’re disgusting.
Persephone: Go fuck yourself, Stew!
Stew-O: As we get back to the match, there are fights going on all over the ring AND WE JUST SAW CODY AND ADAM LUCAS JUST BUMP INTO EACH OTHER!!
Persephone: Somebody get Adam’s wife. Adam is about to give Cody rabies.
Gavin Kirkland: Cody and Adam have locked eyes and they look like they are about to throw hands. As that happens, the timer has appeared and we are about to see who the next lucky contestant is.
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**BUZZ!**
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes starts to play and Chiyo Gedo enters the arena and doesn’t waste a second as he runs right to the ring.)
Stew-O: Number 22 belongs to Voltage’s Chiyo Gedo. Not a bad draw for the up and coming star. Since he’s on Voltage, what do you have to say about Chiyo?
Persephone: He’s on Voltage and he exists, so that’s enough to drive me insane. Does that answer your question?
Gavin Kirkland: Friendly as always, but Chiyo slides into the ring and grabs Saori BEFORE TURNING HER AROUND! Chiyo picks her up AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH THE URUNAGE!
Stew-O: Chiyo quickly follows that up with a clothesline to Ryan Wilson. Smart for Chiyo to stay away from the center action.
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah. The staredown moments ago between Adam and Cody has come to blows as Chiyo is on the far side throwing right hands into Ryan’s skull BEFORE MIKU COMES IN AND DROPKICKS CHIYO!
Persephone: Who do you think tries to mooch off the spotlight more? The whiny bitch Miku or the man who should walk through the car wash Ryan? Major character flaw for both of them.
Stew-O: Speaking of character flaw, Miku goes to bring Chiyo back to his feet AND CHIYO WAS PLAYING POSSUM! HE LIFTS MIKU SAKAI UP AND DUMPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE-
Persephone: Where she safely lands on the apron to save herself from being eliminated. Seriously, Stew. I don’t understand why you continue to build what little hopes I have for this match up as I watch these idiots continue to survive time and time again.
Gavin Kirkland: Whatever the case may be, Miku caught Chiyo with a right hand before she uses the second rope as a springboard to catch Chiyo with a forearm that knocks him back as he avoids the Miku clothesline and hooks her arms AND TAKES HER BACK WITH A TIGER SUPLEX!
Stew-O: Miku dropped on the back of her head as we turn our attention to the brawl going on between Cody and Adam. They have been fighting for a while now, but Drake comes over to try and interject himself into this.
Gavin Kirkland: Now THAT’S character flaw. Both Cody and Adam are looking at Drake with disgust BEFORE THEY BOTH JUST PUNCH DRAKE IN THE FACE AND TAKE HIM OUT OF THE EQUATION!
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! Everybody in the match hates Drake more than each other, so they actually stop their own fights to punch his lights out. Oh this is great! Nobody likes Drake!
Stew-O: That might actually be very true because Drake stumbles back to Kai Rabeaux AND KAI JUST PLANTS DRAKE WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: As Kai gets back to his feet, VINCENT COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE BACK OF KAI’S HEAD TAKING HIM DOWN–
Persephone: As Cody catches him in the mouth with a rolling elbow. Guess he stopped fighting Bethany’s husband long enough to smack this guy around.
Stew-O: Adam was pulled away by Ryan Wilson as CODY TAKES VINCENT DOWN WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cody is back up and is feeling it as he looks to the fans–
Cody Maverick: (off-mic) CO! DY! MAV—
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! BRAE JUST CAUGHT HIM WITH A BICYCLE KNEE TO THE JAW! THAT SHUT CODY THE FUCK UP! Cody holds his jaw as BRAE kicks him and hooks his arms BEFORE PLANTING CODY ON HIS HEAD WITH A BUTTERFLY DDT! See, assholes! I can call this crappy match just as well as you can.
Gavin Kirkland: Glad you are finally doing your job. Anyways, we look over to another part of the ring to see Akari Kiyoko battling it out with TLA as the Hall of Famer is taking it to Akari. Watch out, Akari, or else you will get slapped as well. But Akari just came back with a shot of his own.
Stew-O: Meanwhile on another part of the ring we have an elimination attempt going on as Nikki and Candice are double teaming Saori Aizen, but Saori is hanging onto the ropes as well as she can–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! NIKKI JUST DOUBLE CROSSED THAT AVA BITCH AND THREW HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! THAT WAS GREAT! CANDICE BLAIR MCBITCH IS GONE! YES YES YES!! WAIT! NO! NO! NO! DAMN IT!!
Gavin Kirkland: Candice got launched over the ropes. We all thought she touched, but only one foot touched while the other is still on the apron. OH BABY! I DIDN’T KNOW CANDICE WAS SO FLEXIBLE!! I DON’T CARE ANYMORE! CANDICE IS MY FAVORITE TO WIN IT ALL!
Stew-O: Are you seriously sweating? That’s gross. Nikki didn’t follow up because her attention is back on Saori, who is standing on the apron firing a shot at Nikki before entering the ring again.
Gavin Kirkland: Candice puts her hands on the arena floor and PUSHES HER OTHER FOOT ONTO THE APRON AS WELL! CANDICE IS IN AN ELEVATED PUSHUP POSITION AND I THINK I NEED TO LEAVE FOR A MOMENT! THE EXCITEMENT IS GETTING TO ME!
Persephone: Why haven’t you been arrested yet? Sick bastard!
Stew-O: I am wondering the same thing, but you will stay right here, you nasty. Candice is in a very interesting predicament on the apron as she is still at risk for elimination.
Persephone: SOMEBODY KICK THIS BITCH AND TAKE HER OUT OF THE MATCH! IS THAT SO DAMN HARD?!?!?!
Gavin Kirkland: We see in the background that Chiyo Gedo clocks Ryan Wilson with a headbutt before dropping him down on the mat with a slam AND LOOK AT CANDICE!
Stew-O: Candice is showing off her upper body strength and her creativity as her feet are still on the apron AND SHE STARTS BACKING UP AND RIGHT BACK INTO THE RING! HER HANDS REACH THE APRON AND SHE USES THE RING SKIRT TO GET HER BACK INTO THE RING–
Persephone: I HATE THIS BITCH, BUT THIS OTHER BITCH MIKU SITS ON HER LOWER BACK TO MAKE HER PAY! WHY DIDN’T SHE SHOW UP EARLIER? I HATE HER TOO!
Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, the timer has appeared and we are a few moments away from finding out who the next participant is.
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**BUZZ!**
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(Suddenly the Masked Man from earlier in the night slowly walks out, the one that helped Veena Adams and Milli Banks against Silas World. He slowly takes off his mask.)
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““It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta starts playing as the crowd immediately starts cheering loudly and wildly seeing his face because they all know who this music belongs to.)
Persephone: Oh for the love of gawd. What the hell is he doing here?
(Seconds later, the one and only Hall of Famer Charlie Marr soaks in the crowd’s reaction for a moment with a smirk on his face before dropping the mask as he heads to the ring!)
Gavin Kirkland: WOOOOOOOOO!!!! HE’S HERE!! HE’S HERE! THE BALD AND BEAUTIFUL CHARLIE MARR IS BACK AND HE IS IN THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!!
Stew-O: Charlie is heading to the ring and I believe that this is the first time since January that we have seen Charlie Marr in an EAW ring because he was brutally injured by a masked man who we now know was Ronan Malosi until earlier tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Can you imagine if Charlie Marr comes back tonight and wins the Grand Rampage. We know very well who he would challenge at Pain for Pride if he wins.
Persephone: I don’t like this bastard, but he is the love of my girl Veena’s life, so I will tolerate him a little more than the rest of these idiots.
Stew-O: Charlie rolls into the ring AND HE IMMEDIATELY HITS A BIG BOOT IN THE FACE OF KAI RABEAUX!! Kai is down and he grabs BRAE AND TAKES HIM UP AND OVER WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!
Persephone: Now that Akari guy tries his luck against Charlie AND CHARLIE CLOCKS HIM WITH A HEADBUTT!!
Gavin Kirkland: Now he grabs Nikki Kimura and kicks her in the gut before lifting her up in the air for a powerbomb BUT HE INSTEAD DROPS NIKKI DOWN INTO THE BACKBREAKER FROM CHARLIE!!
Stew-O: Charlie is coming in like a house of fire as we go to another side of the ring as Cody Maverick and Saori Aizen. Saori with a few right hands to Cody AS SHE GOES FOR A BACK FIST THAT CATCHES CODY IN THE JAW–
Persephone: Now maybe he will shut up too. Hearing him talk drives me crazy.
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CODY IS ABLE TO STAY ON HIS FEET AS HE GETS SAORI UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH THE ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER!
Persephone: Why in the hell did he not just throw her out of the ring! Instead he chose to get flashy. Gavin, why are there so many idiots on Showdown? Nevermind. Look at who I am talking to.
Stew-O: As we get back to the match, Adam Lucas whips Chiyo Gedo to the corner. Adam comes running in as Chiyo leaps up AND SPIKES ADAM DOWN ON HIS HEAD WITH THE REVERSE FRAKENSTEINER!!
Persephone: Nothing up there to hurt. Had no brains ever since he chose to marry that dumb bitch Dr. Ho.
Gavin Kirkland: Well Adam is down and Chiyo sees a golden opportunity to try and eliminate Adam as he watches Adam get back to his feet–
Stew-O: CHIYO GRABS ADAM BY THE NECK AND GOES FOR THE “UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH”, BUT ADAM MANAGES TO SHOVE HIM OFF AND TO THE ROPES!
Persephone: Of course it wouldn’t work! But he comes back off the ropes–
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM GRABS HOLD OF HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP IN THE AIR AND HE HITS THE “LEVEL UP” ON CHIYO ONTO THE TOP ROPE!
Stew-O: Chiyo is bouncing on the top rope and Adam grabs hold of Chiyo and throws him back as CHIYO SAILS OVER THE APRON AND HITS THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: CHIYO GEDO HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!
Gavin Kirkland: First elimination of the evening for Adam Lucas. Chiyo went for broke and it cost him as he has been eliminated.
Persephone: That’s exactly what happens when you try to get so flashy. He got exactly what he deserved. Now let’s eliminate a few more!
Stew-O: As we get back to the action, we see Akari Kiyoko fighting Ryan Wilson over in the corner. In another corner, we see Kai Rabeaux trying to take it to Candice Blair in one of the corners, but Candice is doing the best she can to fight Kai off, BUT KAI IS COMING BACK WITH KNEE STRIKES BEFORE KAI PUTS CANDICE ON THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: Come on, stupid! Knock her ass off the turnbuckle and eliminate her from the match. No. He’s climbing on the ropes? Of course he wouldn’t be smart. Good gawd.
Gavin Kirkland: Kai is trying for a superplex for some reason, BUT CANDICE KNOCKS HIM OFF THE ROPES BACK TO THE MAT! Candice grabs Kai by the neck–
Stew-O: CANDICE COMES OFF THE ROPES AND SPIKES KAI DOWN WITH THE “STARTLIGHT” DDT!! Kai was spiked right on the top of his head and he is down on the mat as Candice continues to work on Kai.
Persephone: Fuck that bitch!! Let’s go to the other side of the ring where that little psychopath Miku Sakai is once again fighting with that Vincent Mondrian guy as he just clocks her with a running Yakuza kick sending her back into the corner. Damn this is so boring.
Gavin Kirkland: Miku is exactly where Vincent wants her AS HE RUNS RIGHT TOWARDS THE CORNER FOR THE “GALICK GUN” KICK IN THE CORNER–
Stew-O: MIKU DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND VINCENT GOT HIS FOOT STUCK ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! OH THAT’S NOT GONNA BE GOOD!
Persephone: It’s gonna be so hilarious. What a dumbass.
Gavin Kirkland: Miku is trying to muster up the strength to get Vincent over the top rope, BUT HE IS FIGHTING BACK WITH ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF MIKU’S HEAD! HE IS DOING THE BEST THAT HE CAN TO GET FREE–
Stew-O: SON OF A BITCH! LOW BLOW BY MIKU SAKAI! SHIT THAT WAS MORE LIKE A PUNCH TO THE LOWER VINCENT REGION! VINCENT IS FEELING A LOT OF PAIN AS MIKU CAN EASILY SEND VINCENT OVER THE TOP TO THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: VINCENT MONDRIAN HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!
Gavin Kirkland: Vincent fought as hard as he could to stay alive, but it was all taken away with one punch to the junk as he is eliminated and Miku Sakai gets her first elimination of the night.
Persephone: At least we are picking up the pace for eliminating these idiots. Now the stupid timer comes up for the next entrant. Took it long enough.
10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1
**BUZZ!**
(“Just Close Your Eyes” by Waterproof Blonde starts playing as the crowd starts booing the entrance of Octavia. Octavia has a very evil expression on her face as she makes her way to the ring.)
Stew-O: Number 24 belongs to Voltage’s Octavia. A very nice draw for the young lady who is making her Grand Rampage match debut tonight. She has been growing and improving by leaps and bounds so she could definitely be a wild card in this match.
Persephone: This bitch is a damn psycho just like her stupid sister. She needs off of Voltage and locked up in a room while wearing a jacket that forces her to hug herself. I hate her.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t care. I like her. I wanna know her hopes, her dreams, and her phone number.
Stew-O: Octavia slides into the ring as she grabs the first person she can… it turns out to be Saori Aizen AND PLANTS HER WITH THE SITOUT FACEBUSTER!
Gavin Kirkland: Saori kisses the mat as Octavia hits the ropes and catches Kai Rabeaux with a headscissor takeover when he got back to his feet. Over in another part of the ring, Ryan Wilson just planted Nikki Kimura with the Le Bombe Bleu.
Persephone: Pretentious pain in the ass.
Stew-O: As we get back to the action, Octavia caught Charlie Marr with a superkick to the back of the head taking him down to the mat before she focuses her attention on BRAE.
Persephone: Crazy bitch snuck up from behind and rakes his eyes. Alright, that was kind of funny. Now she grabs BRAE by the head AND SCREAMS LIKE A BANSHEE! SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Gavin Kirkland: OCTAVIA JUMPS IN THE AIR AND GOES FOR THE DDT, BUT BRAE HAS BLOCKED IT AND OCTAVIA IS STUCK IN THE AIR! OH NO! OH NO! OH NO! NOT THE BEAUTIFUL OCTAVIA!
Stew-O: BRAE shows his power and just walks Octavia over to the ropes AND JUST LAUNCHES HER OUT OF THE RING! SHE SAILS OVER THE ROPES AND THE APRON BEFORE SHE CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: OCTAVIA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Persephone: BYE BITCH! THE PEOPLE IN THE WHITE JACKETS WILL BE PICKING YOU UP SHORTLY! SEE YOU NEVER, YOU DAMN PSYCHO!
Gavin Kirkland: Well that sucks. Octavia wasn’t here for a long time, but it was a good time as BRAE eliminates her and picks up his first elimination of the night.
Stew-O: Meanwhile we see Drake King and Ryan Wilson on the other side AS DRAKE CATCHES RIGHT WITH THE ROLLING ELBOW, BUT RYAN MANAGES TO KEEP HIS WITS ABOUT HIM AND COUNTER WITH AN ATOMIC DROP!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake has nothing to hurt down there anyway, but these two are trying to eliminate each other, BUT NOBODY SEES ADAM LUCAS ROLLING UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Persephone: I hope he does something stupid in order to eliminate himself. That would be exactly what he deserves.
Stew-O: Adam is on his feet as HE FLIPS INTO THE RING FROM ONE CORNER TO THE OTHER AND CATCHES BOTH DRAKE AND RYAN WITH A MODIFIED EQUALISER!
Persephone: That stupid buckshot lariat takes both those idiots over the top rope–
Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE KING IS ABLE TO HOLD ON–
Bella Braxton: RYAN JOSEPH WILSON HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Stew-O: BUT RYAN WILSON DOES NOT! THE EQUALISER CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM AS RYAN WILSON IS SENT TO THE BACK AND ADAM LUCAS PICKS UP HIS SECOND ELIMINATION OF THE NIGHT! RYAN LASTED A WHILE FROM THE NUMBER FOUR SPOT!
Persephone: Alright, somebody get the deodorant for Ryan. He’s out so the match will smell a hell of a lot better now. Good boy, Adam! Now leave the ring and go get the newspaper for your wife.
Gavin Kirkland: On another side of the ring, we see TLA taking a chance and hitting a clothesline from the second rope on Candice Blair. While on another side of the ring, the rivalry has been reignited as former partners come to blows between Charlie Marr and Cody Maverick.
Stew-O: No love lost there as we go back to see Adam Lucas still trying to get Drake King off the ropes and eliminate him AND LOOK AT THE SUPERKICK FROM NIKKI KIMURA ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: She might have just kicked a few of BRAE’s teeth out of his mouth.
Persephone: The more people that can’t talk the better. But that Nikki nitwit turns around AND RUNS INTO A KNEE FROM AKARI! BAHAHAHAHA! WHAT AN IDIOT!!
Stew-O: Akari with the “A-Knee of Death” taking Nikki down. Now he pulls Nikki back to her feet and hooks her arms BEFORE LIFTING HER UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER!
Persephone: Now he’s walking her over to the ropes, allowing her to get a few extra seconds of recovery. These people are so damn stupid. It’s ridiculous!!
Gavin Kirkland: Akari has Nikki over by the ropes BEFORE HE TOSSES HER OVER THE TOP WITH A MODIFIED VERSION OF HIS “ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES” FINISHER! NIKKI GOES FACE FIRST ONTO THE APRON!
Stew-O: Nikki managed to hook her arm onto the ropes to save herself, BUT AKARI IS RIGHT THERE WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK TO THE FACE SENDING NIKKI TO THE FLOOR!
Bella Braxton: NIKKI KIMURA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!
Persephone: Another one bites the dust! About damn time!!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s big for Akari as he just picks up his first elimination of the night by eliminating a former Specialists Champion in Nikki Kimura. She fought hard coming from the Number 5 spot.
Stew-O: Give it up to Cody and TLA, our number 1 and 2 entrants are still in there fighting. I could definitely see them both possibly going coast to coast in this match.
Gavin Kirkland: As we get back to the match, Akari is back on his feet. Akari turns around to get back into the match AND HE IS MET WITH THE “HOLLOW POINT” KNEE FROM KAI RABEAUX!
Persephone: Never drop your guard in a match like this and it cost the dumb bastard because Akari goes sailing over the top rope before crashing and burning!
Bella Braxton: AKARI KIYOKO HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Stew-O: Akari took his eye off the ball for one quick second and it cost him as he was eliminated by the rookie Kai Rabeaux. What an elimination for him.
Persephone: Now the dumbass is getting too full of himself. There is a time and place to think you are better than everybody, BUT IT ISN’T NOW STUPID!!
Gavin Kirkland: I see exactly what you mean BECAUSE HERE COMES BRAE! BRAE HAS RECOVERED AND HE HITS THE “MORRIGAN” BROGUE KICK ON KAI RABEAUX AND KAI HAS MET THE SAME FATE AS AKARI! HE IS DONE!
Bella Braxton: KAI RABEAUX HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Stew-O: BRAE records his second elimination of the night, eliminating the rookie Kai Rabeaux. Kai learned that lesson the hard way and that has been five eliminations in the past couple of minutes.
Persephone: This is the pace that I was talking about.
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE goes back to the action as the timer appears for our next entrant. We are on the home stretch of this Grand Rampage match.
(10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1)
(**BUZZ!**)
(‘Survivor’ by The Score begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the crowd erupts in response. The camera goes over to the stage to reveal Rex McAllister as he has a determined expression on his face, jumping back and forth and taking a deep breath before beginning to jog down the ramp.)
Persephone: I refrain from commenting.
Stew-O: Here we go! A former Grand Rampage winner in his own right, Rex McAllister is looking to make an impact in this match as he slides into the ring. Cody Maverick is recovering, AND HE IMMEDIATELY CONNECTS WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! This stuns him as he staggers backward, but Cody bounces off and makes his way over, ONLY FOR REX TO CATCH HIM AND HEAVE HIM OFF THE GROUND INTO AN OLYMPIC SLAM!
Gavin Kirkland: Rex is back up to his feet, BUT BEFORE HE DOES, BRAE CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! The Hall of Famer staggers into the corner as BRAE then snatches his wrist and sends him toward the opposite corner with an Irish whip! Rex is backed up, AS BRAE SPRINTS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A CORNER CLOTHESLINE- But Rex manages to move out of the way of that as he turns around and runs to the ropes and back, GOING FOR A BIG BOOT- But BRAE manages to duck under it as he gains momentum, RUNNING TOWARD THE ROPES AND SPINNING AROUND, TRYING TO CONNECT WITH A CONSTANTINE SPECIAL!
Stew-O: BUT REX MANAGES TO CATCH HIM AND HEAVE HIM OFF THE GROUND, DRIVING HIM DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A FIREMAN’S CARRY DRIVER! Rex is back up to his feet and he has a fire in his eyes, grabbing a hold of BRAE, BEFORE SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING- But BRAE manages to snatch a hold of the ropes just in time as he hangs on for dear life! Before Rex can head over, though, and finish the job, MIKU LATCHES ONTO HIS BACK AND BEGINS TO GO FOR ‘CAT SCRATCH FEVER’! CATCHING HIM OFF GUARD AS HE CLAWS AT HIS EYES!
Persephone: Back to more interesting action! Well, not by much, but still. Charlie Marr and Candice Blair are going at it. As we know, Charlie is infamous for hating anyone who comes from the sperm of an Ava. Charlie snatches Candice’s head before nailing her with a hard European uppercut straight to the face! He then grabs hold of her wrist and tries to send her into an Irish whip, but Candice manages to turn it around as he snatches his wrist and pulls him in, CONNECTING WITH A HARD KNEE STRAIGHT TO THE ABDOMEN!
Gavin Kirkland: Candice then staggers back and falls against the corner, beginning to scale up the middle turnbuckle as Charlie turns around, AND SHE’S IMMEDIATELY ON THE HUNT! LEAPING OFF AND GOING FOR ‘CASTLES CRUMBLING’! THE CANADIAN DESTROYER!
Persephone: BUT CANDICE IS A DUMBASS AND CHARLIE MANAGES TO CATCH HER WITH A BOOT TO THE ABDOMEN! HE HOOKS THE ARM AND GOES FOR ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD’! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT!
Stew-O: BUT CANDICE MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF IT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEEL KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Charlie is hurt, and this allows Candice to grab hold of him by the head, GOING FOR ‘STARLIGHT’! THE TORNADO DDT- NO! Charlie manages to keep her up before pushing her away!
Gavin Kirkland: SPINNING AROUND AND NAILING HER RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE WITH ‘CHARING CROSS’! DISCUS LARIAT TAKES DOWN CANDICE, AND CHARLIE GRABS A HOLD OF HER, TRYING TO THROW HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Stew-O: Candice lands on the apron and manages to keep her ground, BUT CHARLIE TRIES TO GO FOR A PUNCH STRAIGHT TO THE FACE TO KNOCK HER OFF- But Candice manages to grab hold of the arm and is trying to force him away! Both of them are struggling here and trying their best to keep the upper hand-
Persephone: BUT THEY’RE FUCKING IDIOTS! CODY MAVERICK JUST WENT UNDER AND LIFTED CHARLIE! HE’S ABOUT TO ELIMINATE BOTH OF THEM!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CHARLIE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A HARD ELBOW DOWN ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD TO STAGGER HIM AWAY! HE SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR THE ‘CHARING CROSS’ THIS TIME ON CODY!
Stew-O: BUT CODY MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY, AS HE STUMBLES RIGHT INTO ADAM LUCAS AS HE SPRINGBOARDS OFF OF THE ROPES AND NAILS CHARLIE WITH THE SUPERMAN PUNCH! ‘GENESIS’ CONNECTS AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENS THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile, Drake King and Saori Aizen have found each other and are beginning to lay into each other with a back-and-forth of strikes! Both of them are going at it, but Drake manages to get the advantage here as he pushes her against one of the corners and begins to stomp down repeatedly! Drake takes a step back, BEFORE LOOKING TO GO FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO SEND HER OVER THE TURNBUCKLE AND THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: But Saori is smarter than she looks; she moves out of the way, causing that doofus to collide chest-first against the turnbuckle padding! Saori gets a running start as Drake staggers out of the corner, AND SHE CONNECTS WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST AND FALLS RIGHT INTO THE CORNER!
Stew-O: And now Saori steps right over him and grabs hold of the top rope, beginning to scale upward and onto the top turnbuckle. She has herself in position, and I think we know where she’s going for here, AS SHE PUSHES HERSELF OFF AND GOES FOR ‘HORIZON OF THE CAPTIVATING SKANDHA’! THE MOONSAULT-
(…)
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HER FINE ASS GETS CAUGHT BY TLA WHO RUSHES FORWARD AND TRIES TO SEND HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND COMPLETELY OUT OF THE RING!
(…)
Persephone: BUT HE DIDN’T DO IT WELL ENOUGH, JUST LIKE HE DOESN’T DO ANYTHING WELL ENOUGH! SAORI GRABS A HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE AND HANGS ON BEFORE LIFTING HER LEGS AND SNATCHING HIM BY THE HEAD, LOOKING TO BRING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A HEADSCISSORS!
Stew-O: TLA is sent over but manages to land on the apron, and now both of them make their way up to their feet and begin to trade strikes back and forth!
Gavin Kirkland: It looks like, though, that something else has happened in the ring, as right in the middle, Charlie Marr has begun to recover up to his feet and lay his eyes right on Rex McAllister! And immediately, we know the history these two have with each other!
Persephone: Yeah, unfortunately, I’m the only one with credentials to speak on this. Long battles with each other over the years, some with the EAW World Championship on the line. Charlie pumpfaked a retirement on him like a sick cancer patient and goaded him into beat the shit out of him. These two fucking hate eachother-
(SLAP!)
Stew-O: AND CHARLIE JUST SLAPPED REX ACROSS THE FACE! He staggers backward, and both of them are staring a hole into each other!
Gavin Kirkland: But let’s not get too out of hand here! The countdown has begun, and our 26th entrant is about to make their way out!
(10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1…)
(BUZZ)
(‘Ghost Myself’ by DIAMANTE begins to play through the speakers as the crowd roars in response. Charlie’s eyes widened as he looked past Rex, who had a smirk on his face. The camera goes over to show Raven Roberts as she makes her way out from the backstage area, and she makes a beeline toward the ring.)
Persephone: THAT STUPID BITCH RAVEN ROBERTS IS HERE! AND SHE’S SPRINTING DOWN TO THE RING! CHARLIE IS FUCKED!
(Immediately as Raven slides into the ring and rushes toward him, though, Charlie immediately drops down and slides himself under the bottom rope and down to the ringside area. The crowd boos loudly, but Charlie wants no part in this.)
Stew-O: Both members of Fire & Ice are in the Grand Rampage match, and Charlie Marr is already in retreat! They both try to pursue him outside the ring, BUT MIKU SAKAI IMMEDIATELY COMES FROM BEHIND AND TRIES TO BLINDSIDE REX!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT RAVEN MANAGES TO SPIN AROUND AND NAIL MIKU WITH THE ‘FACELIFT’ BEFORE SHE CAN! THE SPINNING HEEL KICK CONNECTS, AND WE KNOW BOTH OF THEM HAVE HISTORY WITH EACH OTHER! REX STEPS FORWARD AND NAILS HER WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE! AND NOW BOTH REX AND RAVEN ARE SETTING THEMSELVES UP!
Stew-O: CONNECTING WITH ‘KICKING IT TO HIGH GEAR’! DOUBLE YAKUZA KICKS TO THE FRONT AND BACK OF MIKU’S HEAD TO DROP HER DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Persephone: Both members of the worst tag team on God’s green Earth are back on their feet, BUT CANDICE BLAIR MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A SHOT TO THE FACE OF REX MCALLISTER WHILE BRAE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A STRIKE OF HIS OWN TO RAVEN ROBERTS! Both of them are being split up from themselves now, and that’s exactly what you want to do when an alliance is formed in this match! Not bad!
Gavin Kirkland: On the otherhand, Saori and TLA have both landed themselves back into the ring after their precarious spot on the apron, Saori is against the corner trying to catch his breath, but TLA is making his way toward the center of the ring, ONLY TO BE NAILED WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT ACROSS THE JAW BY DRAKE KING! TLA crumbles down to the ground and onto all fours as Drake takes a good step back!
Persephone: TRYING TO CURB STOMP HIS ASS WITH ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!
Stew-O: BUT TLA MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE WAY AND GET HIMSELF BACK ON HIS FEET! HE RUSHES TOWARD DRAKE- BUT ADAM LUCAS JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND SHOVED DRAKE RIGHT INTO TLA! BOTH OF THEM COLLIDE WITH EACH OTHER AND HE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF DRAKE AND TRIES TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE JUST SPUN AROUND AND GRABBED HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE PULLING HIM IN! HE’S GOING FOR ‘ASCENSION’! THE PEDIGREE!
Persephone: YES! ADAM JUST LIFTED HIM OVER WITH A BACK BODY DROP ONTO THE APRON! HE’S ABOUT TO ELIMINATE HIM!
Stew-O: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON! HE GRABS A HOLD OF ADAM BY THE HEAD AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM THAT FORCES HIM BACKWARD! And now Drake has set him up, AS HE LEAPS ONTO THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO HIS FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CHARLIE MARR JUST RAN AROUND THE RINGSIDE AREA AND TRIED TO GRAB HIM AROUND THE ANKLE! HE’S TRYING TO PULL DRAKE OUT OF THE RING BEFORE HE CAN ENTER BACK IN!
Persephone: BUT HE’S AN IDIOT! DRAKE JUST SHOOK HIMSELF FREE BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A PENALTY KICK STRAIGHT TO HIS CHEST! Drake quickly enters into the ring as Charlie staggers back, momentarily stunned-
Stew-O: BUT REX MCALLISTER JUST SLIPPED THROUGH THE ROPES AND CONNECTED WITH A WRECKING BALL DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO HIS FACE! BOTH OF THEM ARE STILL IN THE MATCH, BUT REX IMMEDIATELY HAS HIM BY THE HEAD AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: CHARLIE IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS RAVEN GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND, BUT HE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A BACK ELBOW STRAIGHT TO THE FACE BEFORE SHOVING HIM AWAY! REX RUSHES TOWARD HIM, BUT CHARLIE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE, WHICH FORCES HIM TO STAGGER BACKWARD!
Persephone: CHARLIE IS FIGHTING OFF FIRE & ICE, MEANWHILE BRAE HAS SPRINTED TOWARD MIKU SAKAI AND CONNECTED WITH A ‘MORRIGAN’ STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! ALL THESE ELITISTS ARE GOING AT IT AND IT’S ABSOLUTE PANDEMONIUM IN THIS RING RIGHT NOW! SOMEONE THROW SOMETHING OUT OH MY FUCKING GOD!
Stew-O: AND THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! THE NEXT ENTRANT IS ABOUT TO MAKE THEIR WAY INTO THE FOLD! WHO’S IT GOING TO BE?!
(10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1…)
(BUZZ)
(‘PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE’ by Peso Pluma ft. Cardi B begins to play through the speakers as the crowd gives a resounding negative reaction. The camera goes over to the stage as Roberto De La Rosa is seen. He has a confident smirk on his face as he spreads his arms out, embracing the atmosphere before then beginning to make his jog down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: Former Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa is making his way toward the ring, as he slides himself in and begins to make himself known! Drake just turned around and rushed himself toward Roberto, but Roberto managed to duck under! He turns around and runs the ropes and back, AS HE CONNECTS WITH ‘TALON DE ÁGUILA’! THE SPEAR CUTS HIM IN HALF AS HE MAKES HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET!
Persephone: How are we letting Roberto gain momentum right now?! Cody Maverick is now making a beeline toward him, as he boots him right in the abdomen, SNATCHING HIM BY THE HEAD AND GOING FOR THE ‘SIN CITY STUNNER’!
Stew-O: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO SHOVE HIM AWAY! Cody is taken off guard by this but manages to shake off the cobwebs as he sprints toward him!
Gavin Kirkland: AS HE SNATCHES A HOLD OF HIM AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR FOR THE ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’! THE FLIP PILEDRIVER CONNECTS AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! ROBERTO MAKES HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET!
Persephone: BUT IT SEEMS LIKE TLA ISN’T HAPPY WITH THE USAGE OF HIS MOVE! AS HE RUSHES TOWARD HIM AND GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD, CONNECTING WITH A ‘MEXICAN DESTROYER’ OF HIS OWN! HIS FLIP PILEDRIVER CONNECTS, AND ROBERTO LOOKS LIKE ONE HELL OF A FOOL RIGHT NOW AS TLA GRABS A HOLD OF HIM AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Stew-O: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON AS HE GETS HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET! ONLY FOR TLA TO RUN TOWARD THE ROPES, SPINNING AROUND AND GOING FOR THE ‘305’! TIGER FEINT KICK TO THE GUT OF ROBERTO TO LOOSEN HIS GRIP ON THE ROPES!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF THE LEG AND SHOVE HIM AWAY! HE COLLAPSES DOWN AND ROLLS HIMSELF INTO THE RING AS TLA STAGGERS BACKWARD!
Persephone: BUT TLA ISN’T TAKING ACCOUNT OF HIS SURROUNDINGS! AS CANDICE BLAIR COMES FROM BEHIND AND GOES FOR A HURRICANRANA! SHE SPINS HIMSELF AROUND AND TRIES TO SEND TLA OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Stew-O: AND SHE MANAGES TO DO IT! TLA LANDS ON THE APRON AND NOW CANDICE IS TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS! SHE RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FOR A SHOULDER THRUST STRAIGHT TO THE FACE- BUT TLA MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT AS HE TAKES A STEP FORWARD, CONNECTING WITH A KICK STRAIGHT TO HER CHEST! He then grabs hold of her and pulls her onto the apron before entering into the ring himself, keeping himself safe, BEFORE HE RUSHES TOWARD AND TRIES TO KNOCK CANDICE OFF THE APRON!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CANDICE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! TLA STAGGERS BACK AND NOW CANDICE LEAPS ONTO THE ROPES, PUSHING HERSELF OFF OF THEM AND NAILING HIM WITH A SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST!
Persephone: Candice is back up to her feet, BUT SHE FALLS RIGHT INTO ROBERTO DE LA ROSA, WHO GRABS A HOLD OF HER AND CONNECTS WITH ‘EL ÚLTIMO DESEO’! THE FRONT FLIP INVERTED DDT CONNECTS!
Stew-O: On the otherhand, it looks like Adam Lucas is seconds away from getting himself tossed over the top rope! Saori Aizen is trying to push him off the apron with her foot, but it doesn’t seem like the former Answers World Champion is willing to let that happen! He manages to shove the leg away as Saori staggers back, allowing Adam to make his way into the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: Adam takes a swing at her, but Saori manages to grab his arm! She kicks him right in the kneecap and takes him down to a kneeling position, AS SAORI REELS HER LEG BACK AND GOES FOR ‘MIRROR FLOWER, WATER MOON’! THE KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF ADAM LUCAS!
Persephone: BUT SHE’S TOO SMALL! ADAM CAN TAKE CONTROL AND HEAVE HER OFF THE GROUND BEFORE DROPPING HER DOWN WITH ‘LEVEL UP’! THE POP-UP POWERBOMB CONNECTS! ADAM MAKES HIS WAY BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE LOOKS TO SEND HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE MARR TRIES TO SNEAK UP FROM BEHIND AND TOSS ADAM OVER INSTEAD! CHARLIE IS TRYING TO ELIMINATE A BIG TARGET IN THIS MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT ADAM MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A HARD BACK ELBOW STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! ADAM THEN GOES UNDER AND LIFTS HIM OFF THE GROUND BEFORE GOING FOR ‘LEVEL UP’ A SECOND TIME! THIS TIME TO CHARLIE MARR!
Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET AS HE RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO SEND ADAM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! HE MANAGES TO COUNTER IT AS HE TRIES TO KNOCK HIM OUT!
Persephone: BUT ADAM IS REFUSING TO GET ELIMINATED! FUCK! HE FLIPS HIMSELF OVER AND GOES FOR THE ‘EQUALISER’! THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT!
Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE JUST SNATCHED HIM AND LIFTED HIM INTO ‘THE HEADMASTER RITUAL’ THE SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS AND TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: While everyone is occupied in their corners, it seems like Charlie is the only one left in the middle of the ring! The countdown has begun! Who is going to be the next person to enter the Grand Rampage match?!
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(‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX hits.)
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL?!
Persephone: NO! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!
Gavin Kirkland: https://tenor.com/view/stunned-wow-omg-lego-batman-lego-batman-movie-gif-7647770
(The camera goes to the stage as the crowd erupts, not believing what they’re hearing. The shot focuses on ANDREA VALENTINE as she’s seen making her way out from the backstage area. She has a smile on her face as she takes a look out, pointing out to the sea of fans in attendance tonight, before then beginning to make her march toward the ring.)
Crowd: SLDKNDKLADKLAKDLSADIKLLDSLDANDLNDLNDLNLDNASDKALD
Stew-O: TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION! 2024 EAW HALL OF FAMER! ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE TALENTS THAT THIS COMPANY HAS EVER SEEN! WE HAVEN’T SEEN ANDREA VALENTINE COMPETE IN A WRESTLING RING SINCE 2022!
Persephone: AND HER ASS IMMEDIATELY SLIDES INTO THE RING AND CLOCKS CHARLIE MARR ACROSS THE FACE WITH A FOREARM SMASH! CHARLIE STAGGERS, BUT WITH AN ENRAGED EXPRESSION ON HIS FACE, RUNS OVER! HE’S TRYING TO GO TO ‘CHARING CROSS’!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT ANDREA CATCHES HER WITH A BOOT TO HIS FACE, GRABBING HIS ARM AND DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH ‘XOXO’! THE INVERTED STOMP FACEBREAKER CONNECTS AND TAKES CHARLIE DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Stew-O: WE KNOW THESE TWO HAVE HAD PLENTY OF BATTLES OVER THE YEARS ON THE VOLTAGE ROSTER, ANDREA BEING THE ONE TO END CHARLIE MARR’S FIRST EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN OF TERROR! AND RIGHT NOW SHE’S THE ONE WITH THE UPPER HAND!
Persephone: BUT TLA IS LOOKING TO END ANDREA’S RETURN EARLY! HE TRIES TO SEND HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! BUT ANDREA IMMEDIATELY SWINGS HERSELF OVER, SNATCHING TLA BY THE HEAD AND CONNECTING WITH A HOT SHOT TO TAKE HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW TLA IS MOVING TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RING WHILE ANDREA TURNS AND BEGINS TO MAKE HER WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: AS ANDREA VALENTINE PUSHES HERSELF OFF AND GOES FOR ‘V-DAY’! THE DIVING SOMERSAULT SEATED SENTON!
Stew-O: BUT ROBERTO DE LA ROSA RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FOR A STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! HE’S TRYING TO KNOCK HER OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Persephone: BUT ANDREA MANAGES TO USE HER BOOT TO KICK HIM AWAY! BEFORE HE LAUNCHES OFF AND CONNECTS WITH A ‘V-DAY’ ONTO ROBERTO DE LA ROSA INSTEAD! SHE THEN GRABS ROBERTO AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Stew-O: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO HOLD ON! HE GRABS hold OF THE ROPES AND MANAGES TO PULL HIMSELF UPWARD!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HE DOESN’T RECOVER FAST ENOUGH FOR CODY MAVERICK TO RUSH FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH ‘LIGHTS OUT’! THE SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECTS RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE AS ROBERTO FALLS OFF THE APRON AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! HE’S OUT OF THE MATCH!
Bella Braxton: ROBERTO DE LA ROSA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Perspehone: Who keeps letting this man get the eliminations?! I’m happy that people are getting their asses tossed out, but still they have to be smarter than this!
Stew-O: Cody, on the otherhand, just got clobbered against the face by a recovering BRAE, who rushes himself forward and nails him with a forearm to push him back into the corner! Meanwhile, Andrea Valentine has a smile on her face as she immediately turns around… and she is face-to-face with a recovering Rex McAllister!
(The two EAW Hall of Fame inductees are face-to-face with one another, both quite happy to see each other in a match like this after everything that they’ve done for this company.)
Persephone: *sigh* They main evented Pain For Pride against each other, they’re two of Voltage’s top stars that have ever come out of the brand, they have history.
Gavin Kirkland: And now with a mutual agreement! Both of them are going at it! Andrea and Rex are trading shots with each other back and forth! Rex manages to connect with a jumping knee straight to the face, BEFORE HE LIFTS HER OFF OF THE GROUND AND GOING FOR AN OLYMPIC SLAM- BUT ANDREA MANAGES TO LAND BEHIND HIM AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A FRONT DROPKICK TO THE SPINE, WHICH STAGGERS HIM TOWARDS THE ROPES! ANDREA THEN MAKES HER WAY BACK UP TO HER FEET AS SHE RUSHES FORWARD AND TRIES TO CLOTHESLINE HIM OVER!
Stew-O: BUT REX MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! REX THEN RUNS HIMSELF FORWARD AS HE GOES FOR ‘THE REX EFFECT’!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT AN INCENSED CHARLIE MARR JUST RAN IN AND COBBERED HIM FROM BEHIND TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION! HE RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF ANDREA VALENTINE! AND NOW CHARLIE HAS A HOLD OF REX AS HE TRIES TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Persephone: BUT RAVEN ROBERTS JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AS HE SPINS AROUND CHARLIE AND CONNECTS WITH THE ‘BEAK BREAKER’! THE TILT-A-WHIRL STUNNER CONNECTS AS CHARLIE SHOOTS UP!
Stew-O: AS ANDREA MANAGES TO RECOVER JUST IN TIME TO RUSH TOWARD HIM, CONNECTING WITH ‘LOVE HAZE’! THE SPINNING CORKSCREW NECKBREAKER CONNECTS! AND NOW RAVEN IS BRINGING HIM BACK UP, SIGNALING FOR REX MCALLISTER, WHO HAS BEGUN TO MAKE HIS WAY BACK UP HIMSELF!
Gavin Kirkland: AS REX LIFTS HIM INTO THE AIR INTO THE NECKBREAKER BY RAVEN! ‘MELTDOWN’! 3D CONNECTS! AND NOW REX GRABS A KNOCKED-OUT CHARLIE AND BRINGS HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Persephone: SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! YES! NANANANA! NANANANA! HEY! HEY! HEY! GOOD-BYE!
Roberto De La Rosa: CHARLIE MARR HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Stew-O: FIRE & ICE AND ANDREA VALENTINE JUST TEAMED UP TO ELIMINATE A LIFETIME ENEMY IN CHARLIE MARR! BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TIME TO RELISH IN THAT! MIKU JUST CONNECTED WITH A FOREARM RIGHT TO THE FACE OF ANDREA AS CANDICE BLAIR IS BRINGING THE FIGHT TO BOTH MEMBERS OF FIRE & ICE!
Gavin Kirkland: MEANWHILE, ADAM IS STOMPING A MUDHOLE INTO BRAE IN THE CORNER! DRIVING HIS BOOT REPEATEDLY INTO HIS ABDOMEN! HE THEN GOES UNDER AND TRIES TO BRING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: BUT HE’S TOO WEAK! BRAE IS TRYING TO SHAKE HIMSELF FREE! HE SHOVES ADAM AWAY AS ADAM MANAGES TO RUSH HIMSELF FORWARD! AS HE LEAPS ONTO THE ROPES AND GOES FOR ‘GENESIS’! THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH!
Stew-O: BUT BRAE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A CHOP TO THE CHEST TO CATCH HIM OUT OF THE AIR! BEFORE HE THEN PROCEEDS TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH ‘RED DEATH’! FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: But while that is happening, the count has begun! We’re quickly awaiting the 29th Elitist who could make themselves known in this match! Who could it be?!
Persephone: Well, it could only be two people, dumbass.
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(‘Vortex’ by Jinjer begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The crowd gives a loud negative reaction as the camera goes over to the stage to show a determined Daniella Atlas, who is seen making her way out from the backstage area. She has a stern expression on her face as her eyes are immediately focused on the ring, beginning to storm down the ramp and straight into the action.)
Persephone: One more entrant until the pain is over. Here comes former Specialists… whatever Champion, Daniella Atlas is here, I guess.
Stew-O: DANIELLA SLIDES INTO THE RING AND IMMEDIATELY NAILS CODY WITH ‘GHOST CALL’! THE DISCUS PALM STRIKE CONNECTS!
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE TRIES TO RUSH TOWARD DANIELLA, BUT IS ONLY MET WITH A BACK BODY DROP AS SHE HEAVES HIM OFF THE GROUND! MIKU SAKAI TRIES TO GET HER SHOT IN, BUT IS ONLY MET WITH A HARD BOOT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE, WHICH DROPS HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! DRAKE QUICKLY RUSHES OVER AND ATTACKS HER FROM BEHIND! DANIELLA STAGGERS FORWARD AND TURNS AROUND, AS DRAKE TRIES TO SWING AGAIN- ONLY FOR DANIELLA TO DUCK UNDER AND LIFT HIM OFF THE GROUND, TILT-A-WHIRL FACEBUSTER CONNECTS! THE STRENGTH OF DANIELLA ATLAS IS ON DISPLAY TONIGHT!
Stew-O: BUT SHE ISN’T ABLE TO GET MUCH FURTHER, AS TLA SPRINTS TOWARD HER AND NAILS HER WITH A ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’! THE EUROPEAN UPPERCUT SENDS DANIELLA STAGGERING BACK TOWARD THE ROPES, AND NOW TLA IS TURNING AROUND AND GAINING SOME MOMENTUM, AS SHE LOOKS TO CLOTHESLINE HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Persephone: BUT SAORI AIZEN JUST CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND CLOCKED HIS ASS WITH A ‘THUNDERCLAP NOVA’! THE HIGH-IMPACT ELBOW SMASH DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Stew-O: Saori just saved the woman with whom she’s been closely associated for the past month, and now, judging by the reciprocating smirks on their faces, both of them are looking to get straight to work.
Gavin Kirkland: But they’re face-to-face with a tag team who got the better of them the first time around, and that’s Fire & Ice! Both of them have made their way up and approached them! AND NOW DANIELLA IS ATTACKING REX, AND SAORI IS TRADING STRIKES WITH RAVEN! BOTH TEAMS ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, AND NOW WE HAVE A WAR!
Stew-O: Meanwhile, Andrea Valentine hasn’t missed a step! She just rushed and leaped onto the shoulders of Candice Blair, taking her down to the ground with a Hurricanrana! She gets herself back up to her feet as she sees BRAE rushing toward her, but Andrea manages to duck under that, AS SHE LEAPS UP INTO THE AIR AND NAILS HIM WITH AN ENZUIGIRI STRAIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! BRAE falls against the ropes, BUT REBOUNDS AS HE SPINS AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Gavin Kirkland: Andrea staggers back, BUT SHE MANAGES TO BOUNCE BACK AS SHE NAILS HIM WITH A FOREARM STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! BRAE drops down to a kneeling position, and this gives Andrea the advantage, AS SHE RUNS FORWARD!
Stew-O: AS SHE GOES FOR ‘VALENTINE’S MASSACRE’! THE HEADSTAND HEADSCISSORS DRIVER STRAIGHT TO BRAE-
Persephone: BUT BRAE JUST LIFTED HER FRAIL ASS AND MANAGED TO COUNTER THAT STRAIGHT INTO A POWERBOMB! AND NOW SHE WINDS HERSELF UP!
Gavin Kirkland: DROPPING HIS FOREARM DOWN RIGHT AGAINST HER FACE WITH YET ANOTHER ‘RED DEATH’! ANDREA IS OUT OF IT!
BRAE: (Off-Mic) AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: BRAE IS UP TO HIS FEET AND HE’S FIRED UP NOW! HE RUSHES TOWARD ADAM LUCAS AND DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A HARD LARIAT STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! HE THEN TURNS AROUND AND GAINS MOMENTUM AS HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND NAILS DANIELLA ATLAS WITH AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: REX MCALLISTER THOUGH LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND NAILS HIM WITH A JUMPING KNEE! BRAE STAGGERS BACKWARD, BUT HE JUST ABSORBS THE BLOW AS HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND NAILS HIM WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE!
Stew-O: SAORI EYES BRAE AS SHE LEAPS ONTO THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRAE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A ‘MORRIGAN’! THE BICYCLE KICK!
Persephone: BUT SAORI BRING HER HEAD DOWNWARD INTO A FORWARD ROLL AND AVOID THE KICK! BRAE’S LEG GETS CAUGHT IN THE ROPES-
Stew-O: AND CANDICE BLAIR JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRAE MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON, IMMEDIATELY GRABBING CANDICE AND PULLING HER OVER THE APRON HERSELF! BOTH OF THEM ARE TRYING TO GET BACK ON TRACK, BUT BRAE IMMEDIATELY RUSHES OVER AND DRIVES CANDICE SPINE-FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! BRAE STAGGERS BACK AS HE TRIES TO BOOT HER OFF-
Stew-O: BUT CANDICE CONNECTS WITH A BOOT! And now Candice is climbing up onto the ropes, and it looks like she’s about to go for something here!
Gavin Kirkland: AS SHE LEAPS OFF AND GOES FOR ‘CASTLES CRUMBLING’ ONTO THE APRON!
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Persephone: YES! IT CONNECTS! BRAE TUMBLES DOWN AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! ANOTHER ONE OUT OF THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Bella Braxton: BRAE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Stew-O: Candice notches a huge elimination under her belt as BRAE put up one hell of a fight in this match, but unfortunately, this is the end of the road for him!
Gavin Kirkland: And now the countdown to number 30 has begun!
Persephone: Oh man, I wonder who that’s going to be!
Stew-O: Oh, c’mon… it’s not *that* bad.
Persephone: Maybe he died and vacated his spot.
(10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1…)
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(‘Stop Breathing’ by Playboi Carti-)
Crowd: # BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Nobody can hear it though, the boos are just that deafening.)
Gavin Kirkland: Well, here comes our last entrant into the Grand Rampage match, Jake Smith has arrived, and I don’t think anybody is happy about this.
Jake Smith: https://tenor.com/view/shane-mc-mahon-money-dance-wwe-gif-20508203
Persephone: He looks stupid.
Stew-O: WELL, JAKE JUST SLID INTO THE RING! HE IMMEDIATELY RUSHED FORWARD AND DROPPED DANIELLA ATLAS DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A BICYCLE KICK! HE THEN TURNS AROUND AND EYES REX MCALLISTER, AS HE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK STRAIGHT TO THE JAW!
Gavin Kirkland: CANDICE JUST CLOCKED JAKE AGAINST THE FACE THOUGH! SHE TURNS AROUND AND RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK!
Persephone: Is this idiot still using Xander Payne’s moves??? He just hit Candice with a, quote-on-quote, “Last Sedation.” He drops her down with the Pop-Up Powerbomb, and now he has that goofy look again as he brings her up to her feet.
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) LEGEND! KILLER!
Stew-O: JAKE LEAPS UP AND GOES FOR THE ‘STARMAKER’! THE JUMPING CUTTER STRAIGHT TO CANDICE BLAIR!
(Jake has done so much showboating that Candice manages to shove him away. Jake stumbles forward… right into Adam Lucas.)
Adam Lucas: …
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) Don’t be rash-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’!
Stew-O: POP-UP CUTTER PLANTS JAKE DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND ADAM LUCAS ISN’T DONE AS HE LIFTS JAKE!
Gavin Kirkland: LIFTING JAKE AND CONNECTING WITH A SECOND POP-UP CUTTER!
Persephone: KEEP GOING! KEEP GOING! YOU MIGHT KILL HIM!
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) *Mercy… mercy…*
Stew-O: ADAM LIFTS JAKE A THIRD TIME AND GOES FOR ANOTHER ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JAKE MANAGES TO PUSH OVER ADAM’S SHOULDERS! HE STUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND AS HE TURNS AROUND! BUT ADAM ALREADY IS RUSHING FORWARD AND GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE-
Persephone: THIS IDIOT! JAKE JUST PULLED DOWN THE TOP ROPE AND SENT ADAM FLYING OVER! HE’S OUT OF THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Stew-O: BUT ADAM LANDS ON THE APRON! HE GETS UP TO HIS FEET AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM TO SEND JAKE BACK! AND HE FLIPS OVER AND GOES FOR THE ‘EQUALISER’! THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT TO JAKE SMITH!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JAKE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! ADAM JUST STRUCK CANDICE BLAIR WITH THE LARIAT INSTEAD!
Stew-O: JAKE IS SCRAMBLING OUT OF THERE! Adam is back up to his feet as he realizes the situation at hand here! But regardless, he knows that he needs to take advantage of this! He grabs hold of Candice and sends her toward the ropes! HE LIFTS HER OFF THE GROUND AND GOES FOR ‘LEVEL UP’! THE POP-UP POWERBOMB-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CANDICE MANAGES TO KEEP HERSELF UP AS SHE CONNECTS WITH REPEATED STRIKES DOWN ONTO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! ADAM IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP HER UP, AND ADAM LUCAS IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE, TRYING TO GAIN THE ADVANTAGE! CANDICE THEN SWINGS HIM AROUND AND GOES FOR THE HURRICANRANA TO COUNTER-
Persephone: BUT CANDICE IS TOO WEAK! ADAM MANAGES TO HEAVE HER BACK UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS-
Stew-O: AS HE SENDS HER FLYING WITH A POWERBOMB TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! CANDICE BLAIR FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE AND IS SENT TUMBLING DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! AND ADAM LUCAS HAS NOTCHED YET ANOTHER ELIMINATION!
Bella Braxton: CANDICE BLAIR HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Adam manages to get one person out of the Grand Rampage match, but it’s probably not the one he wants to eliminate-
Persephone: AS JAKE SMITH GOES UNDER AND CONNECTS WITH A LOW BLOW TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) :mjlol2: Jake Smith wins again. Good job, Jake…
Persephone: Geek.
Stew-O: Jake scrambles away, meanwhile, on the other side of the ring, it looks like Raven Roberts has her hands full with TLA! TLA goes for a ‘Very Mexican Uppercut’! But Raven manages to dodge out of the way of that, AS SHE GOES FOR ‘FACELIFT’! THE SPINNING HEEL KICK STRAIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT TLA MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT! AS TLA THEN SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR THE ‘CARTEL KICK’! PELE KICK STRAIGHT TO THE TOP OF RAVEN’S HEAD!
Stew-O: BUT RAVEN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS SHE TURNS AROUND AND RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK, CONNECTING WITH ‘TALON’ RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! THE CLAYMORE KICK CONNECTS!
Gavin Kirkland: RAVEN BRINGS TLA UP TO HIS FEET! HE’S NOT MOVING AND THIS IS ENOUGH FOR RAVEN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE! AS SHE THEN PROCEEDS TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Persephone: BUT BEFORE SHE CAN COMPLETELY GET HIM UP! SAORI AIZEN AND DANIELLA ATLAS JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND SENT HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! RAVEN IS BEING DOUBLE TEAMED BY BOTH OF THEM AND WITH THE ODDS AGAINST HER, HER ASS IS ABOUT TO BE DUMPED OUT OF THE RING!
Stew-O: BUT REX COMES IN FOR THE SAVE! HE ATTACKS SAORI AND BREAKS THEM APART AND DANIELLA IMMEDIATELY COMES IN AND TRIES TO DEFEND HIM! Raven is barely hanging on by a thread as she enters herself back into the ring and back into safety!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! MIKU SAKAI! SHE JUST LEAPED INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTED WITH A ‘CUCK KILLER’ WHILE RAVEN WAS ON THE APRON! THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER WHIPLASHES HER HEAD OFF OF THE ROPES AS SHE’S SENT FLYING OFF AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! MIKU TOOK ADVANTAGE AND PICKED UP THE SCRAPS AND NOW RAVEN IS OUT OF THIS MATCH!
Bella Braxton: RAVEN ROBERTS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: HAHAHAHAHAHA! REX NEXT! REX NEXT!
Stew-O: Rex did everything that he could to try and help his partner out, but the volatility of a match like this is too much to truly keep in control! While on the other hand, Miku looks more than happy to have eliminated Raven Roberts from this match completely!
Miku Sakai: (Off-Mic) Bye bye, bitch!
Gavin Kirkland: Miku looks thrilled, BUT SHE DOESN’T HAVE MUCH TIME TO DO ANYTHING ELSE! ANDREA VALENTINE 😍 JUST CAME IN AND CONNECTED WITH A RUNNING ELBOW SMASH TO THE FACE TO DROP HER DOWN TO HER KNEES!
Stew-O: It’s chaos all around the ring as we’ve reached the final ten in this matchup! Rex is fending off Saori and Daniella! Cody and Jake are going at it! Drake and Adam are struggling in the corner while TLA is trying to get himself involved in their fight! This is complete chaos right now! But remember that only one person can come out on top in this one!
Persephone: I hope none of them win.
Gavin Kirkland: Rex is being lifted off the ground here into a Powerbomb by Daniella Atlas! But Rex manages to hang on just in time! He begins to send strikes downward against the face of Daniella, trying to make sure that he stays and places and isn’t dropped to his impending doom! Rex is trying to hang on for dear life and Daniella herself is beginning to lose balance…
Stew-O: BUT SAORI JUST SPRINGBOARDED OFF THE ROPES AND CONNECTED WITH A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE TO KNOCK REX OFF OF THE SHOULDERS OF DANIELLA INTO A PSEUDO DOOMSDAY DEVICE! WHAT A MOVE! AND NOW SAORI IS RUSHING TOWARD THE ROPES AND BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: AS SHE CONNECTS WITH ‘RAIMEI HAKKE’ STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF REX! THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE IS HIT AND NOW SAORI IS BACK UP TO HER FEET, LOOKING TO FINISH THE JOB HERE!
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL?! DANIELLA JUST GRABBED A HOLD OF SAORI AND PLANTED HER DOWN WITH ‘SOUTH OF HEAVEN’! THE PUMPHANDLE DROP CONNECTS AND IT COMPLETELY WIPES SAORI OUT!
Persephone: AND NOW DANIELLA GRABS SAORI AND THROWS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THIS MATCH! HER ASS JUST GOT BETRAYED BY HER OWN PARTNER AND ELIMINATED! WHAT A FOOL!
Bella Braxton: SAORI AIZEN HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Stew-O: Saori was one of the earliest entrants still in the match, she fought with her heart, but when it came down to it, her issues came from within, as Daniella Atlas would be the one to toss her out after weeks of issues between the two!
(Saori is shocked, getting up and storming toward the outside of the ring as she shouts up at Daniella. The former Specialists Champion has a smirk on her face, only shrugging her shoulders as she brushes her off and continues with the action.)
Gavin Kirkland: Adam Lucas has managed to grab a hold of Jake Smith again as he’s repeatedly bashing his head against the top turnbuckle! Meanwhile, TLA and Cody are both trading blows! The #1 and #2 entrants in this match are both trying their best to take advantage of the other! TLA rushes toward Cody, BUT CODY MANAGES TO GO UNDER AND LIFT HIM INTO A STUN GUN AGAINST THE TOP ROPE! TLA falls against the ropes and this gives Cody the advantage here, BUT TLA MANAGES TO ROLL UNDER AND GO FOR A DROP TOE HOLD AS CODY LANDS RIGHT ACROSS THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Stew-O: AND NOW TLA RUNS THE ROPES AND BACK! HE’S GOING FOR THE ‘305’! THE TIGER FEINT KICK TO CODY MAVERICK!
Persephone: BUT CODY JUST GRABBED BOTH OF HIS LEGS AND MANAGED TO PULL HIMSELF BACK UP, LIFTING HIM OVER AND TRYING TO DUMP HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT TLA CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW AS HE BEGINS TO FIGHT BACK WITH A BARRAGE OF PUNCHES! BUT WHILE ONE ATTEMPT FAILED, ANOTHER ONE IS ONGOING AS ANDREA HAS MANAGED TO THROW REX OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO THE APRON! REX TRIES TO RECOVER, BUT ANDREA MANAGES TO GET UP TO HER FEET AND CONNECT WITH A DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO HIS CHEST!
Stew-O: REX MANAGES TO BARELY HANG ON THOUGH! AND NOW ANDREA IS QUICKLY RUSHING IN, TRYING TO PRY REX’S FINGERS OFF OF THE ROPES AND GET HIM OUT OF HERE! BUT REX IS MANAGING TO HANG ON! BOTH OF THEM ARE TRYING THEIR BEST TO STRUGGLE FOR CONTROL! WHO IS GOING TO GET THE UPPERHAND!
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Gavin Kirkland: DANIELLA ATLAS JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND GRABBED ANDREA VALENTINE! SHE HEAVES HER UP AND SENDS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! ANDREA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED FROM THIS MATCH! WHAT AN ELIMINATION BY DANIELLA ATLAS!
Bella Braxton: ANDREA VALENTINE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(The crowd gives a standing ovation for the EAW Hall of Famer, who just realized what went down and made her way back up to her feet. While she is quite stunned by it, regardless, she is still very sentimental, as she makes a heart with her hands before then beginning to make her way out of the ringside area.)
Persephone: She did alright, I guess.
Stew-O: For three years of not competing in the ring, she did amazing. And what an elimination by Daniella-
Gavin Kirkland: AND DANIELLA JUST GOT ANOTHER ONE! SHE PICKED UP THE PIECES OF THE REX AND ANDREA EXCHANGE AND JUST HIT A STUNNED REX WITH A MEAN LARIAT WHILE HE’S ON THE APRON! REX IS DROPPED DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! MASSIVE BACK-TO-BACK ELIMINATIONS BY DANIELLA ATLAS HERE!
Bella Braxton: REX MCALLISTER HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: WHO LET HER DO THAT?!
Stew-O: WELL DANIELLA ISN’T GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO RELISH THAT! JAKE SMITH JUST CAME FROM BEHIND AND STRUCK HER IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! AND NOW HE’S BEGINNING TO UNLOAD WITH REPEATED PUNCHES STRAIGHT TO THE FACE! JAKE IS DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE THAT HE STAYS ON TOP AS HE SETS HER UP! AND NOW HE’S GOING FOR ‘PROPHETIC’! THE ROLLING CUTTER STRAIGHT TO DANIELLA!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT WHAT STRENGTH! DANIELLA JUST LIFTED JAKE OFF OF THE GROUND! WHAT IN THE WORLD?!
Stew-O: ‘SOUTH OF HEAVEN’! DANIELLA JUST TRANSITIONED IT INTO THE PUMPHANDLE DROP! DANIELLA IS ABOUT TO GET ANOTHER BIG ELIMINATION! SHE’S ABOUT TO ELIMINATE JAKE SMITH FROM THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
(Suddenly, Daniella stops… as she turns to the stage and sees a commotion occuring.)
(A pissed off Saori Aizen is seen shoving officials away who are trying to calm her down and get her to leave, but she has stormed out from the backstage area, pointing at Daniella and shouting at her.)
Saori Aizen: (Off-Mic) なぜ私を裏切るんだ！バカだ！愚か者だ！大きな間違いを犯した！
Daniella Atlas: (Off-Mic) :francis: Insignificant scum-
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! DANIELLA WAS DISTRACTED LONG ENOUGH! JAKE JUST SNATCHED HER BY HER LEGS AND HEAVED HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING WITH A BIG HOIST! SAORI JUST RETURNED THE FAVOR TO DANIELLA AND COSTED HER THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Bella Braxton: DANIELLA ATLAS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(Daniella looks shocked, and as this is done, Saori turns around and storms off, having done what she needed to. Daniella is seeing red though, as she immediately shoots back up and chases after her toward the backstage area, with officials doing what they can to try and hold her back and calm her down.)
(Meanwhile, Jake has collapsed back down to the ground. He’s exhausted, disheveled. Despite being the very last entrant in this match, he’s had the tar beaten out of him. His head slowly rears… and it doesn’t give him much comfort to look up and see Adam Lucas standing over him, fists clenched, a stern expression.)
Adam Lucas: (Off-Mic) Nowhere to run anymore, Jake. You’re defenseless, you’re out of tricks, don’t make this any more difficult than this needs to be.
(Jake looks down at the ground genuinely deflated and defeated, that is until… he starts to laugh.)
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) … Who said I’m out of tricks?
Stew-O: WHAT THE?! JAKE JUST SPIT SOMETHING INTO THE FACE OF ADAM LUCAS!
Gavin Kirkland: THAT’S NOT JUST ANYTHING, THAT’S BLACK MIST! WHERE THE HELL DID HE GET THAT FROM?!
Persephone: BECAUSE HE’S BEEN HANGING AROUND THAT FREAK BITCH CAROLINE!
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Persephone: EWWWWWWWWW! Imagine what they had to do in order to transfer that to one another 🤢
Stew-O: WELL ADAM IS BLINDED AND INSTEAD OF RETREATING HE CHARGES FORWARD, AND THIS PROMPTS JAKE TO ROLL HIMSELF UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Jake Smith: https://tenor.com/view/shane-mc-mahon-entrance-wwe-raw-wrestling-gif-12006751
(Jake does the money dance on the outside of the ring as Adam is continuously rubbing his face. He turns himself around in the ring, still unable to see…)
Gavin Kirkland: ‘CUCK KILLER’!
Stew-O: MIKU SAKAI JUST RAN UP AND DROPPED HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW HE’S GRABBING A BLINDED AND UNCONSCIOUS ADAM LUCAS! SHE’S ABOUT TO ELIMINATE HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! JAKE JUST CLIMBED BACK UP ON THE APRON! HE SNATCHED MIKU BY THE HAIR AND PULLED HER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO THE APRON! MIKU IS TAKEN ABACK BY THIS AS SHE LEAPS UP AND GOES FOR A ‘CUCK KILLER’ ON THE APRON TO ELIMINATE HIM!
Stew-O: BUT JAKE JUST PUSHED HER AWAY AND CONNECTED WITH THE ‘STARMAKER’ ON THE APRON! MIKU IS PLANTED AND TUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND! MIKU SAKAI IS OUT! WHY THE HELL DID JAKE SMITH DO THAT?!
Bella Braxton: MIKU SAKAI HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: BECAUSE THIS DUMBASS WANTS TO ELIMINATE ADAM HIMSELF! BUT IN TURN HE JUST SAVED HIS ASS LIKE A FUCKING IDIOT!!!
Gavin Kirkland: That doesn’t change the fact that we are officially down to our final five!
(Jake rolls into the ring, an official has made their way over to wipe Adam’s face with a towel. Meanwhile Drake King is seen propped against one of the corners, Cody Maverick is stirring, and TLA is already ready to fight.)
Stew-O: AND HERE WE GO! JAKE JUST RAN OVER AND BOOTED ADAM DOWN TO THE GROUND WHILE HE WAS BEING TREATED TO, AND IMMEDIATELY LUNGES HIMSELF AT DRAKE KING! MEANWHILE BOTH CODY MAVERICK AND TLA HAVE FOUND EACH OTHER AND ARE TRYING TO GET THE UPPERHAND IN A BACK AND FORTH! WE HAVE REACHED THE CLIMAX OF THIS GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE JUST SHOVED JAKE AGAINST THE CORNER AND RUNS TOWARD HIM, CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH! HE THEN GRABS A HOLD OF HIM AND LIFTS HIM OFF OF THE GROUND, GOING FOR A BUCKLE BOMB INTO THE CORNER-
Stew-O: BUT JAKE MANAGES TO SLIP BEHIND HIM, AS HE SNATCHES A HOLD OF HIM AND GOES FOR ‘PROPHETIC’! ROLLING CUTTER STRAIGHT TO DRAKE KING!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO SLIP OUT OF IT AS HE SPINS AROUND AND RUSHES TOWARD HIM, GOING FOR THE ‘GUILLOTINE’! SICK KICK STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!
Persephone: BUT JAKE IS SMART ENOUGH TO MOVE HIS ASS AWAY! “Omg they know each other so well-“ ELIMINATE SOMEONE!
Stew-O: JAKE GRABS A HOLD OF HIM BY THE HEAD AS HE LEAPS UP AND GOES FOR THE ‘STARMAKER’ TO DRAKE- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO SHOVE HIM AWAY AS HE BOOTS HIM IN THE ABDOMEN! HE PULLS HIM IN AS HE GOES FOR ‘ASCENSION’! THE PEDIGREE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JAKE WITH THE BACK BODY DROP-
Persephone: WHAT THE FUCK?! HE JUST GRABBED HIM ON THE WAY DOWN AND PLANTED HIM WITH THE ‘STARMAKER’!
Stew-O: JAKE THEN GRABS DRAKE AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! HE’S OUT!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! DRAKE JUST TURNED IT AROUND AND SENT JAKE OVER INSTEAD-
Stew-O: JAKE WITH THE LOW BLOW! BOTH OF THEM COLLAPSE DOWN TO THE GROUND! WHAT AN EXCHANGE!
(Jake staggers back up to his feet, the crowd booing as he starts to take a victory lap-)
Gavin Kirkland: PIMP SLAP BY TLA!
Jake Smith: :dead:
Persephone: :mjlol2:
Stew-O: TLA THEN TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AS HE RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK THAT SENDS CODY MAVERICK STAGGERING AGAINST THE CORNER! AND NOW HE’S BEGINNING TO MAKE HIS WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE! IT’S TIME! HE’S GOING FOR ‘BURNOUT’ TO CODY!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CODY MANAGES TO RECOVER AS HE TURNS AROUND AND LEAPS UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE! HE GRABS A HOLD OF TLA AS HE GOES FOR THE BOX JUMP SUPERPLEX!
Stew-O: BUT TLA MANAGES TO BREAK HIMSELF FREE! AND NOW BOTH OF THEM ARE BEGINNING TO TRADE STRIKES BACK AND FORTH WITH EACH OTHER! BOTH OF THEM ARE AT A PRECARIOUS POSITION ON THE TOP ROPE! ONE WRONG MOVE AND THEY COULD BOTH BE OUT OF THIS MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA CONNECTS WITH A ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’! BUT CODY WHIPS BACK AND FOLLOWS THAT WITH A FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE! BUT TLA REELS BACK AND CONNECTS WITH A SECOND ‘VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT’! CODY FALLS DOWN INTO A TREE OF WOE POSITION! AND NOW TLA IS LEAPING OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND GOING FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST OF CODY!
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Persephone: BUT CODY WITH SOME NASTY ASS UPPER BODY STRENGTH! HE JUST CRUNCHED HIMSELF UP AND SHOVED TLA OFF THE TOP ROPE!
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Bella Braxton: TLA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Stew-O: TLA IS SENT FLYING OFF AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! WE ARE DOWN TO FOUR!
Gavin Kirkland: CODY TRIES TO GET HIMSELF OFF OF THE TREE OF WOE- BUT JAKE JUST STEPPED FORWARD AND CONNECTED WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
(A pissed off and completely over it Jake Smith is the only one left standing inside of the ring. He turns around and sees Adam Lucas nursing himself in the corner, and he can’t help but laugh.)
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) Look at this man! Look at this fool! This is who y’all were saying was *better* than me? You’ve gotta me fucking kidding me. Adam Lucas has NEVER been better than me. He has NEVER measured up. I have ALWAYS been better than him, and while that’s something that he doesn’t get, that’s something that he’s going to have to respect once I toss him out of this Grand Rampage match, you hear me?
Jake Smith: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/852952980789526530/1361039177390624982/IMG_2140.gif
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) He’s a moron! He’s an idiot! Let me get this bum out of MY ring-
(Jake stops. His eyes widen as he’s completely frozen.)
(Adam Lucas just hit him with a low blow.)
Adam Lucas: (Off-Mic) *We’re done.*
Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS JUST POPPED JAKE ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! HE SPINS HIM AROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: ‘LEVEL UP’ OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
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Bella Braxton: JAKE SMITH HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Persephone: LMAOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
(Jake is wiped out on the outside, and Adam Lucas doesn’t even give him a second glance. He spits in his direction before turning around toward the match. Officials quickly rush in and help him up, and as he recovers, he can’t believe himself.)
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) No…. No… whatthefuck… whatthefuck… no… no… I’m better than Adam Lucas… I’m… I’m… NO!!!
(Jake shoves the officials away, who are trying to get him to calm down.)
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) THAT DIDN’T HAPPEN! THAT DIDN’T FUCKING HAPPEN! I’M BETTER THAN HIM! I’M BETTER THAN- FUCK YOU!!! FUCK YOU!!!!!!!! FUCK YOU AND YOUR WHORE OF A WIFE!!!! I HOPE THAT BITCH FUCKING DIES-
(Jake looks around to see that everyone in the vicinity is staring at him, he looks like a complete weirdo. After a moment he runs his hands through his hair, shaking his head rapidly.)
Persephone: Why the fuck is he walking toward us???
(Jake doesn’t leave, he takes a chair and props it next to the commentary table, he takes a seat and folds his arms, like a toddler who just got grounded. He shakes his head, knowing that his back-to-back Grand Rampage dreams are dead, and that he could potentially watch Adam Lucas live his dream.)
Stew-O: WE ARE DOWN TO THREE! DRAKE KING! ADAM LUCAS! CODY MAVERICK! WHO’S GOING TO DO IT?! WHO’S GOING TO WIN THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’ TO ADAM LUCAS! HE WAS TRYING TO RECOVER UP TO HIS FEET, BUT DRAKE JUST LEAPED INTO THE AIR AND PLANTED HIS FACE STRAIGHT INTO THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: DRAKE GRABS ADAM AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: FUCK! ADAM LANDS! HE SPINS AROUND AND IMMEDIATELY FLIPS OVER INTO THE ‘EQUALIZER’ TOWARD DRAKE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS ADAM FALLS INTO THE ‘SIN CITY STUNNER’!
Stew-O: THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN THOUGH AS ADAM SHOVES HIM TOWARD THE ROPES! CODY GAINS MOMENTUM THOUGH AS HE IMMEDIATELY REBOUNDS OFF OF THE ROPES!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE KING IS A MAN ON A MISSION AS HE RUSHES TOWARD ADAM AND GOES FOR THE ‘GUILLOTINE’ WHILE HE’S NOT LOOKING-
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Stew-O: BUT HE SHOVES PAST ADAM AND CONNECTS WITH THE SICK KICK AGAINST THE FACE OF CODY! HE’S SENT OVER THE TOP ROPE!
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Bella Braxton: CODY MAVERICK HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY CODY MAVERICK! UNDENIABLY THE IRON MAN OF THIS MATCH! BUT UNFORTUNATELY, HIS TIME HAS COME TO AN END! AND NOW WE ARE DOWN TO TWO! DRAKE KING IS LOOKING TO TIE IMPACT WITH A SECOND GRAND RAMPAGE VICTORY, ADAM LUCAS IS LOOKING TO FINALLY GET HIS SOLE, INDIVIDUAL SHOT AT THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! WHO’S GOING TO GET IT?!
Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS CLOTHESLINES DRAKE KING OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW! HE FORCES HIM BACK AND NOW DRAKE RUSHES TOWARD HIM AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR, CONNECTING WITH A SLINGBLADE TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! DRAKE THEN ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE TURNS AROUND AND BREAKS INTO A SPRINT TOWARD ADAM LUCAS!
Persephone: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’! YES! END THIS FUCKER!
Stew-O: BUT ADAM LUCAS JUST POPPED DRAKE OFF OF THE GROUND USING HIS HEAD! HE CATCHES HIM INTO A POWERBOMB! ‘LEVEL UP’ BY ADAM LUCAS!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE KING JUST STIRRED BOTH OF THEM OVER AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF THE ROPES! BOTH OF THEM ARE SENT OVER AND ARE DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE APRON!
Stew-O: BOTH OF THEM ARE UP TO THEIR FEET, AS DRAKE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! ADAM STAGGERS BACK, BUT HE LIFTS HIS FOOT INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A BOOT- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO STEP OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! HE GOES FOR A STRIKE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT ADAM MANAGES TO SPIN HIM AROUND AND GRAB HIM! HE LIFTS HIM UP OFF THE GROUND! NO! NO WAY!
Stew-O: ‘ADAMINATOR’! FULL NELSON SLAM OFF OF THE APRON AND TO THE FLOOR!
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Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE KING JUST SLIPPED OUT! HE KNEES ADAM IN THE ABDOMEN BEFORE STAGGERING BACKWARD!
Stew-O: PUNT!!!!
Persephone: DRAKE CONNECTS WITH THE ‘BOOK OF DRISTIANITY’!
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Bella Braxton: ADAM LUCAS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘When Darkness Falls’ begins to play through the speakers as the crowd is booing loudly. Drake King collapses down onto the apron, looking up at the ceiling for a moment before gingerly rolling himself into the ring. As it finally sets in what just happened, the only thing he does… is begin to laugh. His plan was executed to perfection, he had won.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER OF THE 2025 GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH!!!!! DRAKE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Last week, Drake King made a promise to both Cy Henderson and Joso, that it didn’t matter who had the World Heavyweight Championship once Grand Rampage was over, he never truly cared about that. He was going to win the entirety of the Grand Rampage match and take that title for himself, and tonight, joining Impact for the most Grand Rampage wins in EAW history, eliminating Adam Lucas in the very same way he eliminated Impact to win his first, Drake King has done it again.
(Adam Lucas is on the outside, having not moved. He’s completely unconscious, probably not even realizing what happened. And while he does… a figure lingers over him.)
Jake Smith: :mjlol2:
(Jake laughs, doing his money dance, before turning around and calmly walking off before Adam can even come to his senses.)
Gavin Kirkland: It’s been a long road for Drake King this season, but despite everything that he has gone through, we know how great of an Elitist that he can be. We know what he can bring to the table, and tonight he proved that no matter the time period, no matter the circumstances, he is indeed timeless. And most importantly, above all else, tonight he is on the fast track toward Cy Henderson and the World Heavyweight Championship, that much we know for certain.
(Drake King climbs up to the top rope, pointing up as pyro is seen erupting out from the Pain For Pride sign. He has a smirk on his face, continuing to laugh maniacally having done exactly what he promised. Meanwhile, Adam Lucas is being helped up by the referees, and as he realizes what has happened, as he has witnessed the sign of disrespect that Jake Smith has shown to him, he is absolutely fuming.)
Persephone: … I suppose congratulations are in order for Drake King. :francis:
Stew-O: Congratulations indeed! And what a way to end an outstanding Grand Rampage Marquee Event! We are on the road to Pain For Pride, and behalf of my broadcast partners, we wish you all a good night! See you next week!
(The last shot seen is Drake King spreading his arms out at the center of the ring, basking in the moment as the crowd boos loudly for him while he does. It’s the last shot seen before Grand Rampage then begins to fade out completely to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
