(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap is shown of last week’s Road to Redemption, where many new Champions were crowned. The show would open with Milli Banks retaining the Universal Women’s Championship in an Extreme Elimination Chamber, before SOSA Henderson defeats Ryan Wilson to retain the National Elite Championship. Afterwards, Nikki Kimura is able to defeat Daniella Atlas, becoming the new Specialists Champion, and another new Champion would be crowned as Jay Jerry Johnson dethrones the now former Interwire Champion, Vincent Mondrian. Caroline would then be seen defeating Diamond Dixon, before Cy Henderson wins his match against Myles. The first night of Road to Redemption would end with Michael Machina winning the Extreme Elimination Chamber and being crowned the new EAW World Champion.)
(The second night opens with a 30 minute iron man match between Cody Maverick and Donovan Duke, which Cody wins with a one point difference. Following this is the Answers World Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber, and while Bronson Daniels wins, his reign as Champion would be short lived thanks to a surprising cash in by Donovan. After this, the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royal would be won by Brianna Hill. Another new Champion would be crowned after this, as Solomon Stane wins the Hardcore Championship against Cameron Ella Ava. The triple threat tag team showcase follows this, and Fire & Ice would pick up the victory. After that, Minerva is able to defeat Drake King in a steel cage match. The Unified Tag Team Championships match is afterwards, and the British Invasion defeats the Jaded Hearts in what could be their last match together, winning the Championships. Finally, the show closes with Joso retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in the final Extreme Elimination Chamber of the show.)
(The recap ends, and the camera fades to the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the crowd is hyped up. The camera captures and audience members in all their glory. It then pans over to capture a very familiar face on the stage.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Hey, hey, party people!
(The fans cheer for Tyrone, former general manager of Dynasty and current manager to Voltage star Diamond Dixon. He smiles as he waves to the crowd reciprocating the warm energy.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Okay, it’s lit here in Vancouver! Then again, I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising considering the holidays are right around the corner. Y’all got plans for Christmas!?
(The fans cheer.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Cool. Now, I know we’re all excited about the wrestling and whatnot. We got some huge matches in store for tonight’s event, but of course, we’re all excited about the awards and which Elitists are going to be walking home with a lil’ something-something extra to bring to the family dinners. Some of these Elitists who shut out their parents might be able to make them proud for once! 🥹 Ain’t that touching!?
Persephone: He just dissed like thirty different people with that.
Tyrone Montgomery: At any rate, 2024 has been an incredible year for many here in EAW. We’ve had some wonderful moments, wonderful matches…and maybe some parts of it that still leaves a lasting impact in its wake since happening.
(Tyrone’s smile slightly, if briefly, tapers off.)
Tyrone Montgomery: This year has all in all been special for many reasons, and tonight, we get to look back at everything and more with the annual EAW Awards!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: And of course, you, the fans, voted to choose who wins what! Who’s gonna be the Male and Female Elitist of the year? Which matches stood with you all the most? Which moment shocked you or was so extreme it left you feeling queasy? Who’s on the come up, and who’s on their way to making a strong comeback!? There’s so much to cover and so much to get through, but right now, let’s start off with focusing on the new blood of this promotion.
(The crowd buzzes, already anticipating what he means by that.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Many people come and go in this business, but few are able to stay and leave a lasting impact. When it comes to rookies here in EAW more specifically, I’m not even gonna lie with y’all—it can be *rough*. You may not get the success you thought right away. Some people may seemingly speed ahead of you. There’s a lot to deal with and even more to navigate. Considering that I used to run Dynasty, I know talent when I see it. I saw it with Joso. I saw it with Milli Banks. I saw it with Michael Machina, and sure enough, all three of them are world champions. No surprise there.
(The fans cheer for each name mentioned.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And of course, they got to flourish under my banner— :mjpls: —so I’m even more proud to see those three doing well for themselves. It’ll be a treat to watch them compete tonight, just like how it’ll be a treat to see the following names continue to rise to the occasion and build up on the incredible first years they’ve had. Some may have fallen to the wayside, but not these Elitists! And now, let’s go ahead and find out who our Rookie of the Year is! Here are your nominees!
(The tron flashes to life showing the yearly highlights for all of the rookies that were nominated for this award.)
(**CODY MAVERICK**)
(**CHIYO GEDO**)
(**VINCENT MONDRIAN**)
(**DANIELLA ATLAS**)
(**BRAE**)
(As the highlights come to a close, Tyrone is handed an envelope. He smiles and opens it up….)
Tyrone Montgomery: And the award goes to…. The NEW BREED CHAMPION, BRAE!
(‘Duel of the Fates’ hit. BRAE walks out, with the New Breed title and wearing his ring attire since he will be competing later on in the show. He meets up with Tyrone and shakes his hand before he is handed his award. Walking up to the podium, he looks proud.)
BRAE: Well, this is most pleasing for me, especially when I failed last weekend. I came up short in making history. In fact, I was the first Elitist eliminated from my chamber, so I will admit, I was disappointed. However, to see that the hard work that I’ve put in still be recognized and honored helps to lessen the sting a bit. Of course, I had big shoes to fill when I won the New Breed Championship back at Pain for Pride. Michael Machina set a new precedent, and while it was a personal mission for me to win, I wanted to carve out a legacy for myself with the title. I didn’t want to be in his or anyone else’s shadow. I wanted this championship, this reign with it, to matter, and with this award… suffice it to say that I have accomplished just that. Since day one I wanted my own name to be immortalized, and now, I get to have my wish in that regard.
BRAE: But now… I am not going to be complacent. I will continue to work hard and set myself apart from the rest. I will be entering the new year as a champion still, but even then, I am not getting myself too far ahead, for tonight, I will be wrestling against a legend in Brian Daniels, and the match is an ultimate test of my mettle. I am still sore and hurting after last weekend, but that means little to me. I want to win, and with all of you entrusting me with this award, I will not let it all go to waste.
(BRAE nods, and the crowd gives him a round of applause.)
BRAE: I plan on doing more. Achieving more. Winning more. And tonight is the perfect catalyst for all of that. I’ve had a great year amidst all of the ups and downs, but next year is going to be better. I will will it as such. So let tonight and the display I intend to show to all of you and everyone else here in EAW that from here on out, the Lord will continue to reign and maintain his spot with this division he leads. I am the embodiment of what this all means, and I will continue to be just that, until the time comes for me to ascend further. For now, I am good with remaining the standard bearer amongst the new breed, and Brian Daniels will see for himself that I am no mere rookie. I am the .future of this company, and I am here to prove it once again. Thank you to all the fans who have supported me, my peers who have challenged me, and to EAW for giving me the platform to grow into the competitor I aspire to be. And tonight, just like any other night, I won’t just compete—I’ll conquer. Thank you.
(‘Duel of the Fates’ hits again as BRAE raises his award high in the air, soaking in the applause from the Vancouver crowd. He nods respectfully to Tyrone Montgomery, who claps for him along with the audience. BRAE then makes his way off the stage, the New Breed Championship shining on his shoulder as he prepares for his match.)
Stew-O: Congratulations to BRAE for winning Rookie of the Year! He’s entire year has been indicative of an Elitist who will continue to go far here, and it’ll be a personal pleasure of mine to continue witnessing how he’ll be able to maintain all of this success on Dynasty.
(After this, the camera fades to the first match graphic of the night.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing front and center with a microphone in hand as she is ready to start the introductions for the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“2nd Sucks” by A Day To Remember starts to play as Ruler enters the arena to the sounds of a mixed reaction from the crowd. Ruler is followed closely by Zariah Kennedy. He looks strictly business as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! Being accompanied to the ring by Zariah Kennedy! Residing in The Reserved in Boston, Massachusetts. Weighing in at 220 pounds. Here is “THE REVOLUTIONIZER”! THE RULER! OF! EVERYTHING!
Stew-O: Here comes Ruler heading down to the ring and it is safe to say that he is not in a good mood after Road to Redemption and the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the Answers World Championship.
Persephone: Didn’t he have like seventeen people trying to help him win, yet he left with nothing. Guess his higher calling didn’t help him then. Dumbass.
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t make jokes about Ruler. He might not have left with the Answers World Championship, but tonight will be the night that he ends 2024 on a high note. I hope his opposition is ready.
(Ruler enters the ring and takes his corner as Zariah stands at ringside and his music fades off and is replaced by “The World is Gonna End Tonight” by Dan Romer and Peter Harper. Seconds later, the crowd’s reaction gets even more negative as the new Hardcore Champion Solomon Stane enters the arena. He has the Hardcore Title firmly on his shoulder as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From The City of Sin! Weighing 266 pounds. Here is the NEW EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION! “YOUR SAVIOR” SOLOMON STANE!
Persephone: Oh great! Another damn nutcase coming down to the ring. At least this one beat the holy crap out of an Ava, so I can tolerate this whack job.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon Stane is one creepy guy as he picked up the biggest win of his career when he defeated Cameron Ella Ava at Road to Redemption for the Hardcore Title. Tonight he has to battle against a former New Breed and Tag Team Champion.
Stew-O: We have a battle of in ring superiority about to unfold in this non title match. It’s Showdown against Voltage. Which man will leave victorious before the holidays? We are about to find out.
(Solomon enters the ring and holds his title high for the world to see all while having a demonic look on his face as he hands his belt to the referee and takes his corner while his entrance music fades off. The referee quickly checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go with singles action on tap. Two men who are willing to go to any depth in order to leave with a victory in any situation. Which man will leave with the victory in this match?
Persephone: I wanna know how these two made it past the psychological screening in order to get hired by this company anyways? Neither of them have necessarily been playing with a full deck in their lives.
Gavin Kirkland: Coming from a crazy bitch is kind of amusing, but these two men are locking up in the middle of the ring WHILE THE HARDCORE CHAMPION JUST MUSCLES RULER DOWN TO THE MAT!
Stew-O: Ruler didn’t appreciate that as he gets right back in Solomon’s face AND JUST SLAPS HIM ACROSS THE FACE! DISRESPECT FROM RULER! BUT SOLOMON IS JUST LAUGHING!
Gavin Kirkland: The mood quickly changes from amused to annoyed AND SOLOMON JUST GRABS RULER BY THE THROAT AND STARTS BACKING HIM TO THE CORNER! Ruler hits the turnbuckle AND SOLOMON IS JUST CHOKING HIM IN THE CORNER!
Persephone: The referee is starting to count. Like either of them are going to give the referee the time of day. THE LIGHTS ARE ON BUT NOBODY IS HOME!!
Stew-O: Solomon sits Ruler on the top rope and releases the choke on four. Solomon goes to fire a right hand on Ruler, BUT RULER BLOCKS IT AND COUNTERS WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HIS OWN!
Persephone: The tall crazy one was rocked for a second like he lost his last brain cell before he FIRES OFF A BACK ELBOW THAT KNOCKS THE OTHER CRAZY BASTARD OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND SENDS HIM CRASHING TO THE FLOOR! BAHAHAHHAHA!
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler takes a horrible tumble onto the floor below as Stane begins to get the advantage in this match. Ruler is trying to recover as Solomon slides outside the ring and grabs Ruler.
Stew-O: He hoists Ruler onto his shoulders into the Fireman’s Carry position as he gets closer to the ring AND SPINS RULER OUT INTO A MODIFIED FLAPJACK THAT SENDS RULER FACE FIRST INTO THE RING APRON!
Persephone: I would say that was an ugly landing, but everything about this match is ugly considering Luis isn’t in it. It’s safe to say that the crash against the apron didn’t improve, but then again, it could have. Ruler didn’t have much to work with anyways.
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler could have a broke nose after hitting the apron as hard as he did, but Solomon grabs Ruler and brings him back to his feet BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP INTO THE MILITARY PRESS!
Stew-O: A lot of power from the Hardcore Champion as he has Ruler up in the air over his head BEFORE HE THROWS RULER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND RULER LANDS IN THE RING WITH A THUD!
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler might have hurt a rib on that landing as Solomon gets back into the ring and he grabs Ruler by the neck and drags him to the corner. Solomon steps out AND TOSSES RULER FROM THE CORNER WITH THAT BIEL THROW!
Persephone: That was great! He was thrown all the way to the other side of the ring! He flew before he crashed. This is starting to get tolerable.
Stew-O: I thought you didn’t like any of them because you thought they were creepy.
Persephone: What’s your point? I can tolerate the tall creepy bastard because he beat the shit out of an Ava whore. He gets a very valuable one match pass from me. He better not fuck up and lose this match.
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler is starting to pull himself up into the corner AS STANE COMES FULL SPEED TOWARDS THE CORNER LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT RULER GETS OUT OF THE WAY AS SOLOMON CRASHES HARD INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!
Stew-O: Perfect opening for Ruler to get back into this match as he starts putting the boots to Solomon in the corner BEFORE FIRING A BACKHAND CHOP ACROSS SOLOMON’S CHEST! DID YOU GUYS HEAR THAT?
Persephone: Of course we did. We’re right next to the ring, stupid. It’s not that impressive like it was for you when you were a kid back in 1952.
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler pushes Solomon back into the corner AND THROWS ANOTHER BACKHANDED CHOP TO HIS CHEST! HOW IN THE WORLD IS HIS HAND NOT HURTING RIGHT NOW? It’s almost like chopping a brick wall.
Stew-O: Ruler musters up the strength to lift Solomon up and sits him on the top turnbuckle before quickly climbing up on the top rope as well. Ruler has Solomon right where he wants him BEFORE LEAVING HIS FEET AND TAKING SOLOMON WITH HIM–
Gavin Kirkland: HURRICANRANA FROM THE TOP ROPE SENDS THE HARDCORE CHAMPION CRASHING AND BURNING ONTO THE MAT BELOW! Ruler pulls Solomon closer to the corner before climbing onto the second rope–
Persephone: MOONSAULT FROM THE SECOND ROPE! Ehh. Luis could do it much better than this weirdo. But I guess it did what it was supposed to do as he went for the cover.
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: SOLOMON POWERS OUT AT TWO! HE LITERALLY JUST THREW RULER OFF OF HIM! But Ruler stays on the attack as he starts throwing punches into the back of his skull trying to keep him down.
Persephone: Yeah like that’s gonna work.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon is fighting back to his feet as Ruler is still punching Solomon in the back of his head AND SOLOMON HAS RULER ON HIS SHOULDERS!
Stew-O: Solomon is back on his feet with Ruler on his shoulders. Solomon walks to the center of the ring AND FALLS BACK INTO THE ELECTRIC CHAIR SUPLEX! RULER’S HEAD CRASHES HARD ON THE MAT!
Persephone: Didn’t make him any smarter or make this match go any faster.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon is the first to get back to his feet and he grabs Ruler. Ruler is in the powerbomb position AS SOLOMON LIFTS HIM UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER INTO THE GORY SPECIAL!
Stew-O: SUBMISSION APPLIED AND SOLOMON IS WRENCHING ON THE ARMS OF RULER WHILE PUTTING A LOT PRESSURE ON RULER’S BACK! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF RULER WANTS TO GIVE IT UP!
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t think that Ruler knows the meaning of the words “give up”.
Persephone: Along with a whole bunch of other words.
Stew-O: That’s enough. Be nice. But Ruler is telling the referee that he does NOT want to submit AS SOLOMON PULLS RULER’S ARMS CLOSER TO THE POINT THAT HIS HANDS ARE TOUCHING!
Persephone: Good for him. The match still hasn’t ended though, so what’s the damn point? No screaming. No blood. No bones protruding from the skin. It’s crap.
Gavin Kirkland: But it is really putting a lot of pressure on Ruler’s shoulder blades as Ruler is trying to figure out a way to get free of the submission or else risk some major damage.
Stew-O: RULER MANAGES TO GET AN ARM FREE AS HE FIRES AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF SOLOMON’S HEAD TO GET THE OTHER ARM FREE!
Persephone: Now he just has his legs around Solomon’s waist. Alright creepy guy, what are you going to do now?
Gavin Kirkland: It looks like we are about to find out AS RULER FLIPS FORWARD WITH ALL HIS POWER AND TAKES SOLOMON DOWN WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!
Stew-O: SOLOMON CRASHES HARD ONTO THE MAT AS RULER STACKS HIM UP AND HE GOES FOR THE COVER! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHH–
Gavin Kirkland: SOLOMON KICKS OUT WHILE ALSO KICKING RULER IN THE FACE! Solomon quickly gets back to his feet and he grabs Ruler AND LIFTS HIM UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH THE EXPLODER SUPLEX!
Persephone: He should beat hell out of Ruler the same way he beat the shit out of that stupid Ava whore. That would be great.
Stew-O: Shame this isn’t a hardcore match, isn’t it?
Persephone: Duh. Hardcore matches make these shows more tolerable. That should be the Holiday Season in EAW. Blood, broken bones, and death.
Gavin Kirkland: You think we should be hardcore all year round, but right now Solomon is in control of this match as he brings Ruler back to his feet and whips him to the ropes.
Stew-O: Ruler comes back from the ropes AND SOLOMON IS RIGHT THERE WITH THE SAVATE KICK TO THE FACE! RULER DOESN’T FALL BUT HE DOES FALL BACK AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES!
Persephone: The little creepy guy stumbles back AND HE JUST GOT GRABBED BY THE THROAT! OH YES! CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF HIM UNTIL HIS LITTLE EYES POP OUT OF HIS HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon has Ruler by the throat and LIFTS HIM UP IN THE AIR BEFORE DRIVING HIM INTO THE MAT WITH THE “TRIUMPH OF TRUTH”! THE ONE HANDED SITOUT CHOKESLAM PUTS RULER DOWN AND STACKS HIM UP FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Stew-O: RULER KICKED OUT AT TWO AND SOLOMON DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY THAT RULER KICKED OUT! Solomon is glaring at the referee as he gets back to his feet AND PUTS HIS BOOT ACROSS RULER’S THROAT!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee caught the shortcut and is telling Solomon to let him free. Naturally he doesn’t so the referee starts a count.
Persephone: The referee reaches four and Solomon moves his boot. Can these referees ever count to five in these situations?
Stew-O: Solomon once again picks up Ruler AND LIFTS HIM UP IN THE AIR AND THIS TIME HE IS LOOKING FOR A POWERBOMB, BUT RULER IS FIGHTING BACK!
Persephone: Of course he is. It’s not like we couldn’t make a match short and to the point. But no! Every match has to go as long as possible to drive me nuts!
Gavin Kirkland: You’re full of the holiday spirit, aren’t you? You could be the inspiration for a Santa reindeer… BITCHY!
Stew-O: That’s enough from you two. Ruler is pounding on Solomon’s head to try and disorient him BEFORE HE FLIPS BACK AND COUNTERS WITH A MODIFIED FRANKENSTEINER!
Persephone: Call me that again, Gavin, and see what happens! Oh yeah, the match. The guy did a thing and some stupid shit.
Gavin Kirkland: Observant as always, bitch. But Solomon was sent for the ride and he is quickly back on his feet as is Ruler and SOLOMON COMES RUNNING IN WITH A BIG BOOT–
Stew-O: RULER DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AND HITS THE ROPES BEHIND SOLOMON! Solomon quickly turns around as Ruler comes back–
Gavin Kirkland: SOLOMON WENT FOR A LARIAT, BUT RULER AVOIDS IT AND GRABS SOLOMON’S ARM TO FLOAT AROUND HIM BEFORE DROPPING SOLOMON WITH THE DDT!
Persephone: Ruler calls it the “Will of Nicholas” or some shit. Either way, Solomon was spiked on his head and Ruler rolls him over and hooks the leg. LET THIS BE OVER!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Stew-O: SOLOMON GOT THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST SECOND AS WE HAVE A NEAR FALL FOR RULER AND RULER DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY!
Persephone: I’m not happy either. This match is still going on, which means I have to wait even longer to tell my Santa what I want for Christmas.
Gavin Kirkland: I didn’t know Santa had a thing for sluts. Anyways, Ruler doesn’t waste a second as he applies a submission of his own WITH A BOSTON CRAB!
Stew-O: ANOTHER SUBMISSION APPLIED AS RULER IS TRYING TO TAKE AWAY AS MUCH OF SOLOMON’S POWER GAME AS HE CAN BY DAMAGING SOLOMON’S BACK!
Persephone: Yeah yeah whoop de do. Now we have to watch this match continue on as the referee is asking a pointless question if Solomon wants to give up. Why do they even bother asking? Nobody ever says yes…. AND CALL ME A SLUT AGAIN! SEE WHAT HAPPENS!
Gavin Kirkland: Well that was a delayed reaction as Solomon is dragging himself to the corner, BUT RULER JUST DRAGS HIM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING–
Stew-O: AND RULER SITS DOWN ON THE BOSTON CRAB AND LANDS ON SOLOMON’S BACK CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO SOLOMON’S BACK AND HALTS THE PROGRESS IN ITS TRACKS!
Gavin Kirkland: We can also see Zariah still at ringside watching this match intently. There is no doubt that he is pleased that Ruler has turned this match in his favor.
Persephone: Yeah yeah. The old man is happy. Just make sure he doesn’t go crazy and try to risk his life again. Almost like he’s going through a midlife crisis or something.
Stew-O: Call it what you want, but I am calling this Ruler damaging Solomon’s back as much as possible.
Persephone: I call that boring and redundant. Submissions are a waste of my time and patience. The torture I like to see is with weapons.
Gavin Kirkland: Of course you do, BUT SOLOMON IS SHOWING HIS POWER ONCE AGAIN BY PUSHING HIMSELF UP—
Stew-O: SOLOMON ROLLS FORWARD AND THE FORCE SENDS RULER BACK AND SOLOMON KICKS HIM AWAY AND TOWARDS THE ROPES!
Persephone: I told you submissions were a waste of time.
Gavin Kirkland: Just because you are into quickies doesn’t mean the rest of us are. Meanwhile, Solomon is trying to get to his feet as Ruler comes off the ropes–
Stew-O: RULER WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT TAKES SOLOMON DOWN! Solomon tries to get back on his feet once more AND THIS TIME RULER TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A NECKBREAKER!
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon is trying to get back on his feet one more time AND RULER CATCHES HIM IN THE FACE WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST, BUT IT DOESN’T TAKE SOLOMON DOWN!
Stew-O: Ruler is now firing those Yes Style kicks into Solomon’s chest trying to weaken him and keep him off his feet BEFORE THROWING A STRAIGHT LEFT HOOK TO THE JAW!
Gavin Kirkland: That looked like a knockout punch BUT SOLOMON IS STILL TRYING TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET! GOOD GAWD THIS MAN IS INSANE!
Stew-O: Ruler decides to leave his ground attack and climb onto the top rope and try a high risk move. Could it be a match ender here?
Persephone: I don’t know why they do that? He could have won the match here, but he’s deciding to get flashy. What an idiot.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon has made it back to his feet and turns around AND RULER COMES OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR THE METEORA! GET READY TO “CATCH THE RAINBOW”, SOLOMON!
Stew-O: Solomon didn’t catch the rainbow, BUT RULER DID CATCH A HAMMERSTRIKE TO THE CHEST! “CALL OF THE VOID” BY SOLOMON STANE AND RULER IS DOWN AND POSSIBLY OUT AS SOLOMON GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: RULER KICKS OUT AT TWO! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR THE HARDCORE CHAMPION AND SOLOMON IS BACK ON HIS FEET AND READY TO FINISH THE MATCH!
Stew-O: Solomon is calling for Ruler to get to his feet as Ruler is slowly recovering after the strike to the face!
Persephone: Get on with it! It doesn’t need to take thirty minutes to do a move.
Gavin Kirkland: Ruler is almost back to his feet and Solomon has a very deranged look on his face as he watches his potential next victim rise to his feet.
Stew-O: Ruler is back on his feet and turns around AS SOLOMON TURNS AROUND AND GOES FOR THE DISCUS BIG BOOT! “SO IT SHALL BE”–
Persephone: YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING ME!
Gavin Kirkland: ZARIAH JUST ENTERED THE RING AND THREW HIMSELF IN FRONT OF RULER AND ZARIAH JUST GOT THE DISCUS BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! “SO SHALL IT BE” BY SOLOMON HIT THE WRONG TARGET!
Persephone: What in the hell is this old man doing? Didn’t he get thrown off the Chamber last week and go through a table or something? This old man must have had his brains knocked out of his head.
Stew-O: ZARIAH HAS SACRIFICED HIMSELF ONCE AGAIN FOR RULER! HE PROTECTED RULER AGAIN FROM CERTAIN DOOM! ZARIAH IS DOWN AND OUT IN THE RING AND I THINK EVEN RULER IS A LITTLE STUNNED!
Persephone: I don’t see why. I think that’s the only reason why Ruler keeps him around. To be his decrepit old lightning rod. Gawd, I want this match to end.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon isn’t happy that he didn’t catch Ruler with the boot and SOLOMON IS HEADING RIGHT TOWARDS RULER—
Stew-O: RULER HAS HIGHTAILED IT AND HE HAS ESCAPED OUT OF THE RING! NO CONTACT AND RULER IS BACKING UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?
Persephone: Come on, bitch. Get back in the ring and finish the match. Instead, he is dragging out this match even longer than necessary because he doesn’t wanna get back in the ring. Why in the hell isn’t this referee starting a count and counting Ruler out?
Gavin Kirkland: I think the referee is completely confused about what in the hell is going on and isn’t sure what to do. Or they’re like the rest of us and want to know what is going to happen.
Stew-O: Ruler is on the entrance ramp and here come the Druids! The druids are surrounding Ruler and Solomon is yelling at Ruler to get back in the ring and finish the match.
Gavin Kirkland: But Ruler isn’t making any sort of movement
Persephone: Ruler is stupid for not getting back in the ring. Solomon is stupid for not going out there and bringing Ruler back into the ring. Don’t forget the referee is stupid for DOING NOTHING!
Stew-O: Ruler hasn’t made any sort of move to get back into this match while Zariah is still down and motionless in the ring. Solomon looks almost enraged with the crap going on. He looks down at Zariah and now he’s looking at the referee.
Solomon Stane: (off-mic) I’m done with this shit. Count the fall and end this now!
Persephone: He’s staying on my tolerable side as he feels the same way as I do about this match as I do. Stop looking stupid, ref, and do your job. Is this legal?
Solomon Stane: (off-mic) COUNT!
Gavin Kirkland: I guess it’s at the referee’s discretion about this. The referee looks confused about this whole situation but chooses not to argue with Solomon… smart man. Solomon simply stands on Zariah in triumph and has a boot on Zariah’s chest as he glares at Ruler while the referee just makes the count.
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“The World is Gonna End Tonight” starts playing again as Solomon looks down at Zariah and shakes his head before he looks towards the ramp at Ruler before Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION! SOLOMON STANE!
Stew-O: Well this is definitely an interesting way to end the match and not one that I don’t think anybody was expecting.
Persephone: Why in the hell did he sacrifice himself again? Stupid old fuck. I hope it was worth it as Ruler didn’t even bother to help him.
(The referee hands Solomon the Hardcore Title as he raises Solomon’s arm in victory before he snatches it away. He holds the title in the air to the jeers from the crowd as Ruler is still looking on.)
Gavin Kirkland: Gawd only knows what in the world is going through his mine. Zariah has been nothing but loyal to him and Ruler does something like this. I’m so confused.
Stew-O: Negativity aside, this was a very great match between two established and still rising stars of EAW. They fought their asses off and the match could have gone either way, but the end of the match could be considered controversial to say the least.
Persephone: Controversial my ass. It was stupid and a waste of my time. I wanted to see somebody die, but not this old fuck. When is he going to learn?
(Ruler seems to have had enough as he has stormed off and away from ringside leaving the Druids on the ramp and Zariah in the ring. Solomon doesn’t care as he leaves the ring. The Druids spread apart and let Solomon go up the entrance ramp, choosing not to pick a fight as Solomon heads up the ramp and the Druids head to the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: The Druids learned not to pick unnecessary fights after Road to Redemption, so they are letting Solomon pass by with no chaos. I’m not sure if Solomon was annoyed or amused with that stunt.
Persephone: I don’t give a shit what he thinks. The match is over and I am done tolerating him. Now those stupid druids are heading to the ring. What are they going to do? Beat up the old guy? He’s already pretty much dead so there’s no point. Can we move on?
(Some of the Druids enter the ring and move Zariah to the edge of the ring as the others lift Zariah and start to carry him up the entrance ramp and leave the ringside area.)
Stew-O: Well this is an interesting development. The Druids are still showing some loyalty to Zariah as they lift him up and carry him away from the ring and out of the arena.
Gavin Kirkland: As for Ruler, is it frustration? Was it the heat of the moment? I can understand being frustrated with things not going your way, but to throw a match away like this? I don’t get it.
Stew-O: Well I don’t know what is going on with Ruler, but he still had a chance to win before all of this but he made the decision to leave the ring and have Zariah take the fall. Either way, it was the Hardcore Champion Solomon Stane continuing his roll with a victory here tonight. Congrats on the victory once again to Solomon.
(The final shot shows the Druids carrying Zariah up the entrance ramp as he is still unconscious as the camera shot fades elsewhere.)
(The camera returns to Tyrone Montgomery at the stage, and as the fans in attendance cheer, he begins to speak.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Welcome back! We’re gonna keep things moving and get right into the next award. This has been a great show so far, and up next is the ‘Tag Team of the Year’ award! Here are your nominees!
(The cheers continue, and the titantron screen lights up. Highlights are shown of the tag teams nominated for this award, and during this, their names are all shown.)
(THE JADED HEARTS)
(THE BRITISH INVASION)
(FIRE & ICE)
(NICHOLISM)
(Once the highlights of the four teams are all shown, the titantron turns off, allowing the camera to fade back to Tyrone Montgomery. Tyrone can be seen holding an envelope in his hand, and he opens it, staring at the name for a moment before finally reading it out.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of ‘Tag Team of the Year’ is… THE JADED HEARTS!
(The crowd explodes with cheers, and they wait patiently, before finally entrance music begins to play.)
Persephone: ???
(However, it isn’t the Jaded Hearts’ theme that plays. Instead, ‘We Major’ by Nas hits. The fans are left surprised, knowing that this is the entrance music used by another legendary tag team, that being the Liquid Swordz. Soon after, Methuselah and Impact begin to walk out. They make their way up to the stage, and they stare at Tyrone Montgomery, not saying a word.)
Gavin Kirkland: Wait a second, what!? I wanted to see the Jaded Hearts!
Persephone: It looks like those two really did disappear after losing the Unified Tag Team Championships. Honestly, any team losing to the British Invasion probably shouldn’t be around anyway.
Stew-O: Methuselah and Impact are on the stage with Tyrone, and we know that Methuselah and Tyrone have some bad history with each other given what happened just at the end of last season!
(Tyrone isn’t too amused himself after everything that happened to Dynasty thanks to Methuselah. He isn’t pleased to see him again, let alone having to see the Liquid Swordz come out instead of the Jaded Hearts to accept their award. There’s a brief staredown between them, but Tyrone already knows why they are here. It takes a moment, but the two eventually snatch the awards belonging to the Jaded Hearts, before beginning to make their way down the ramp.)
Stew-O: It looks like the Jaded Hearts won’t be joining us tonight, as Methuselah and Impact just took the awards for Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade! After the year they had it looks like they are stepping away from the ring.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s disappointing, but it looks like we’ll be hearing one less speech this year. The Liquid Swordz members are making their way down the ramp, and it looks like they’re ready for their match up next, which is against Elysium!
Persephone: If you ask me, having one less speech to sit through is a good thing. The last thing I needed to hear right now was the Jaded Hearts going on about how great they are. All these speeches are pointless if it’s not Luis up there. Let’s just move on to the match, and that better not take long either.
(As the two make their way down the ramp, the following match graphic appears on the screen.)
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(Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone at ringside, and she begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a TAG TEAM MATCH scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 466 POUNDS… THE TEAM OF IMPACT AND METHUSELAH, THE LIQUID SWORDZ!!!!!!
(Methuselah and Impact make their way to ringside, and place the awards at the timekeepers area for now. The two members of the Liquid Swordz make their way into the ring, showing focus ahead of the upcoming tag team match. The two speak with each other for a moment, and Impact chooses to head out to the apron, allowing Methuselah to start the match.)
Stew-O: The Liquid Swordz are both coming off of losses at Road to Redemption, but I don’t think any number of losses can take away from how big of threats they are, especially when they’re on the same team. This isn’t gonna be an easy match, that’s for sure.
Gavin Kirkland: I’m still disappointed I couldn’t see the Jaded Hearts tonight, but they also had quite the night at Road to Redemption. I don’t blame them for wanting to finally rest! As for this match, I think the Liquid Swordz have a great shot at winning, but I won’t take anything away from their opponents, as they have definitely proven themselves as of late.
Persephone: Proven themselves? What? I get I don’t even like watching these shows, but I think we must be watching different shows entirely.
(Finally, ‘Mr. Rager’ by Kid Cudi hits. This causes another loud reaction, and the camera pans towards the stage as Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton make their way out to the stage. The two men, much like their opponents, are still sporting some scars and bruises following Road to Redemption, but the two look focused, knowing that the match ahead of them will be far from easy. The two members of Elysium finally begin to walk down the ramp, staring directly down the ramp and in the ring, right at their opponents.)
Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS!… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 400 POUNDS… BRONSON DANIELS AND JON KELTON, ELYSIUM!!!!!
Stew-O: And here comes two men who made one hell of an impact! I don’t think anyone has forgotten what they did inside of that Chamber, as Jon Kelton’s sacrifice made way for Bronson Daniels to become a two-time World Champion, even if only for a few minutes.
Gavin Kirkland: Easily the most shocking turn of events in what was an extremely stacked show, but now they have another tough task ahead of them, and for Bronson it looks like he’ll be taking a brief trip back to Pain for Pride this year, where he already faced Methuselah.
Persephone: Yeah, and completely dropped the ball. That was so embarrassing.
Stew-O: Well, we know that these two are looking towards the future, so let’s see if they can take those steps forward now by winning this match!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BELL, BRONSON RUSHES RIGHT AT METHUSELAH!
Gavin Kirkland: METHUSELAH EXPECTS IT THOUGH, AND HE SWINGS AT BRONSON!
Stew-O: BRONSON WAS PREPARED THOUGH, AND HE DUCKS UNDER BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A RIGHT HAND! BRONSON NOW THROWING AN ELBOW AT METHUSELAH! A SECOND ONE NOW! A THIRD, AND NOW BRONSON FOLLOWS IT UP BY SENDING METHUSELAH INTO THE ROPES AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A DROPKICK! Methuselah stumbles once again, but right now it looks like Bronson is all over him! I can’t say I’m surprised, both because it’s Methuselah and because Bronson has had the time to grow and make sure he doesn’t make the same mistakes he did at Pain for Pride!
Persephone: Well he’s still boring, so he’s failing if you ask me.
Gavin Kirkland: Bronson is back to his feet, AND METHUSELAH SWINGS AT BRONSON- BUT BRONSON DUCKS UNDER BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A CHOP, THAT’S IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A PUNCH! Bronson now with a snapmare, AND HE FINALLY FINISHES THE COMBINATION WITH A HESITATION DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Methuselah holds the back of his head as he slowly begins to stumble back to his feet, AND NOW BRONSON RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE-
Persephone: HAVING HIS HEAD NEARLY TAKEN OFF WITH A BIG BOOT! The shortest reigning Champion in years just had all of his momentum cut short with just one move, and these days I don’t know if that says more about Methuselah or about Bronson. Anyways, Methuselah just forced Bronson into the Liquid Swordz’ corner before tagging in the other fossil, and Methuselah begins to stomp away at Bronson as Impact makes his way into the ring. Didn’t Bronson do all that talk about doing what’s best for Elysium? At this point, what CAN he do?
Stew-O: I think it’s still too early to tell! Impact is in though, AND AS METHUSELAH GETS OUT OF THE WAY, IMPACT RUNS IN AND HITS THE NOW SEATED BRONSON WITH A BOOT TO THE JAW! Methuselah heads out to the apron, meanwhile Impact looks for a quick cover on Bronson after pulling him out of the corner!
OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEE-
Stew-O: Bronson is quickly out of that one, but Impact immediately gets on top of him before beginning to throw punches to the face of the former Answers World Champion! Impact doing a good job of following up the offense from Methuselah, but this is to be expected from a team with as much history as this one!
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON PUSHES IMPACT OFF OF HIM THOUGH, AND NOW BOTH ELITISTS RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET-
Persephone: BUT YET ANOTHER BRONSON MATCH ENDS QUICKLY AS IMPACT GOES FOR THE FIST OF FURY!
Stew-O: NO! BRONSON DUCKS UNDER THE FIST OF FURY BEFORE MAKING THE TAG TO JON KELTON! Impact rushes in, BUT BRONSON IS ABLE TO GET THE BOOT UP! Impact stumbles back before turning around- RIGHT INTO A DOUBLE ENZUIGIRI BY ELYSIUM! Great tag team offense right there as Impact falls to the mat!
Gavin Kirkland: Impact stumbles to his feet, and Jon Kelton quickly Irish whips him into the ropes! Impact bounces off of them, AND HE TRIES TO SWING AT KELTON, BUT KELTON DUCKS UNDER! Impact turns around, AND NOW JON KELTON SCOOPS IMPACT UP! IT LOOKS LIKE KELTON IS LOOKING FOR A RUNNING POWERSLAM ON IMPACT AS HE TURNS TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Persephone: But the oldhead is able to slip down Kelton’s back and land on his feet! I’m surprised his legs didn’t shatter right after landing, but he is able to push Jon Kelton through the ropes!
Stew-O: JON KELTON HANGS ONTO THE ROPES THOUGH, ALLOWING HIM TO LAND ON THE APRON! Impact heads over and begins dragging Kelton back up- BUT KELTON FREES HIS ADMS BEFORE HITTING IMPACT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE MIDSECTION! Impact stumbles back towards the middle of the ring, and it looks like Elysium may actually be able to get the upper hand here against a tag team with TWO all-time greats! Impact is a bit dazed, AND NOW KELTON JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, ALLOWING HIM TO GO FOR A SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE ON IMPACT!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! IMPACT IS ABLE TO AVOID IT, MAKING USE OF THAT EXPERIENCE! Kelton rolls to his feet- BUT HE TURNS RIGHT INTO A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI, STUNNING KELTON AND STOPPING HIM IN HIS TRACK! IMPACT RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND HE QUICKLY PULLS KELTON DOWN BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! POWERBOMB BY IMPACT!
Persephone: It looks like he isn’t done, either. Does Jon Kelton weigh like 95 pounds or something? How is Impact doing this?
Stew-O: WELL IMPACT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD ENOUGH TO LEAVE THE FANS SHOCKED NO MATTER THE YEAR, AND IT LOOKS LIKE BE PLANS TO DO IT NOW AS HE POWERS KELTON UP FOR A SECOND POWERBOMB-
Gavin Kirkland: WOAH, WAIT A SECOND! JON KELTON WAS ABLE TO JUMP UP JUST AS IMPACT LIFTED HIM FOR THE SECOND POWERBOMB, ALLOWING HIM TO TRANSITION INTO A CANADIAN DESTROYER! IMPACT WAS JUST SPIKED HEAD FIRST ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW JON KELTON GOES FOR THE COVER ON IMPACT!
OOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: AND IMPACT IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS ONE ALIVE FOR THE LIQUID SWORDZ, WHO WE HAVEN’T SEEN TEAM UP IN YEARS! This has been a good match so far, but I think both Bronson and Kelton know that for a win to be possible they’ll need to bring more!
Persephone: Well Jon Kelton is dragging Impact to Elysium’s corner, and he just tagged the two second Champion back into the match.
Stew-O: Bronson is in, AND NOW THERE’S KELTON WITH A SLINGSHOT RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK BY BRONSON! Bronson now hopping up onto the middle turnbuckle, AND THERE’S THE DIVING FOOTSTOMP! Jon Kelton rolls out to the apron as Bronson backs into the opposite side of the ring, AND HE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES BEFORE-
Gavin Kirkland: IMPACT JUST TRIED TO SWING AT HIM, BUT BRONSON DUCKED UNDER BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES AND CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING KNEE! Bronson goes to capitalize-
Persephone: But Impact rolls out of the ring! The old man can’t take any more. I think we should just call the match here.
Stew-O: It doesn’t look like Bronson has any interest in that idea! he sees that Impact has made it back to his feet, SO HE TURNS AND BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES! BRONSON DANIELS NOW WITH A-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT METHUSELAH WRAPS AROUND TO THAT SIDE OF THE APRON, RUNNING IN AND CATCHING BRONSON WITH A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Stew-O: Impact drags Bronson Daniels out of the ring after that, AND HE THROWS HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Bronson crashes into the steps, and that was a smart move by Methuselah! Impact now sending Bronson back into the ring following behind and tagging Methuselah in! Impact sends Bronson into an empty corner before running in with a clothesline, AND NOW METHUSELAH RUSHES IN, FOLLOWING UP WITH RAPTURE! HUGE COMBINATION BY IMPACT AND METHUSELAH, AND NOW METHUSELAH DRAGS BRONSON OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, JUST BEFORE THREE! Bronson may not be fighting for an entire brand tonight, but he’s made his feelings on Methuselah known already! He’s not about to let him and Impact get this win so easily, but as Methuselah makes his way back to his feet, he doesn’t look too impressed by the now two-time World Champion. Methuselah can’t be too happy himself given everything that happened back at Road to Redemption, so this might not end well for Bronson!
Persephone: I don’t really care what happens here, especially since the only Voltage talent here is Methuselah of all people, but he just dragged Bronson into an empty corner and started hitting him with elbows and uppercuts. Can the referee hurry up and disqualify him?
Gavin Kirkland: Do you really think a referee would be in any rush to disqualify Methuselah?
Persephone: This ref doesn’t need this job that badly, does he?
Stew-O: Well regardless, Methuselah has finally pulled Bronson out of the corner, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH METH FX! Meth FX connects on Bronson Daniels, but it looks like Methuselah isn’t done just yet! He rolls back to a knee while maintaining his hold on Bronson, and now he makes his way back to his feet, BEFORE LIFTING BRONSON UP FOR THE EGO DEATH DRIVER!
Gavin Kirkland: THE EGO DEATH DRIVER DOESN’T CONNECT, THOUGH! BRONSON JUMPED OUT OF IT AND LANDED ON HIS FEET! BRONSON LANDS ON HIS FEET AND FALLS BACK INTO THE ROPES, BOUNCING OFF OF THEM BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE BATMAN PUNCH!
Persephone: THANK GOD! THE BATMAN PUNCH CONNECTS AND DROPS METHUSELAH, AND HE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS IT UP WITH THE FLYING BRONSONS! THAT’S IT! THIS GOTTA BE THE END! BRONSON GOES FOR THE COVER, AND THIS ONE IS OVER!!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
Persephone: Nevermind.
Stew-O: METHUSELAH WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS ONE ALIVE! Bronson grabs the ropes and pulls himself back up slowly, and despite everything that happened back at Pain for Pride, he doesn’t lose his cool, knowing that this is a far different kind of match and it won’t be easy coming out of it with the win! Bronson makes his way into Elysium’s corner, making the tag to Jon Kelton!
Gavin Kirkland: Kelton makes his way up top, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY MAY BE SETTING UP FOR THE SUPLEX-ASSISTED DIVING FINAL ATONEMENT! BRONSON GOES TO LIFT METHUSELAH UP-
Stew-O: WAIT, NO! METHUSELAH IMMEDIATELY PULLS HIS WEIGHT DOWN, ALLOWING HIM TO INSTEAD LIFT BRONSON UP AND CONNECT WITH THE EGO DEATH DRIVER!! METHUSELAH JUST PLANTED BRONSON- BUT AS SOON AS METHUSELAH BEGINS GETTING BACK UP, KELTON JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO METHUSELAH, GRABBING ONTO HIM FOR THE GOD PUNISHER!!!! KELTON AND BRONSON COULDN’T PULL OFF THE FINISHING MOVE, BUT KELTON WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE SITUATION AND APPLY THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! METHUSELAH IS STUCK IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE, AND ONE WAY OR ANOTHER IT LOOKS LIKE ELYSIUM PLANS TO TEAR HIM DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: This was definitely unexpected, but Jon Kelton has a ton of in-ring experience in his own right! He and Bronson may not have been a team for anywhere near as long as the Liquid Swordz, but Kelton knew exactly how to capitalize on Methuselah focusing on dropping Bronson! Methuselah is struggling in the God Punisher, and right now it’s looking like there’s a chance Jon Kelton forces Gawd to either tap out or be put to sleep! Is Methuselah gonna be able to get out of this one!? He’s really struggling after already being hit with two of Bronson’s big moves!
Persephone: I sure hope he doesn’t get out of this. I can’t think of one time in my life where I’ve seen Jon Kelton ever win a match by submission, but I’ll accept this being the first if it ends this match quicker.
Stew-O: Methuselah falls down to both knees, and this is exactly what the Liquid Swordz don’t want! They’re closer towards Elysium’s corner right now, but still just far enough to stop Methuselah from getting the rope break!
Gavin Kirkland: Methuselah reaches his arm out… IS HE GONNA BE FORCED TO TAP OUT!?
Stew-O: NO! METHUSELAH BEGINS PUSHING HIMSELF BACK UP! METHUSELAH HAS THE STRENGTH TO RETURN TO HIS DEET, AND WHILE HE’S STILL STRUGGLING IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE, HE’S ABLE TO BACKPEDAL BACK INTO THE LIQUID SWORDZ’ CORNER! METHUSELAH FINALLY POPS JON KELTON UP WITH A FLAPJACK ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, MEANWHILE IMPACT TAGS HIMSELF IN!
Gavin Kirkland: JON KELTON STUMBLES BACK AND FALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, AND NOW IMPACT RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH FLIGHT SIGHTS! GREAT COMBINATION BY METHUSELAH AND IMPACT, AS IMPACT NOW HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: WHAT? WHY DID JON KELTON KICK OUT? Isn’t his brain basically mush right now?
Stew-O: To be fair, all four of these Elitists were in Extreme Elimination Chambers last week. None of them are in good shape heading into this, which just makes all of this even more impressive. Impact makes his way back to his feet, and he’s waiting for Jon Kelton to return to his feet, knowing that he can’t be in the best shape following that combination from Impact and Methuselah!
Persephone: Kelton is useless, so at least this match should be ending soon. There’s no way he has anything left.
Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton slowly begins pushing himself back to his feet, and Persephone, you might actually be right! I don’t think Kelton is right where Impact wants him at this point! IMPACT RUSHES FORWARD, BEFORE JUMPING AT KELTON FOR EVISCERATION!!!!
Stew-O: WAIT, NO! JON KELTON CATCHES IMPACT, STOPPING EVISCERATION FROM CONNECTING! JON KELTON DROPS IMPACT ONTO HIS FEET BEFORE PULLING HIM INTO A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK, AND NOW HE PLANTS HIM WITH CHANGE THE FUTURE!!!!! CHANGE THE FUTURE CONNECTS ON IMPACT!!!
Gavin Kirkland: HUGE MOVE BY JON KELTON, BUT I DON’T KNOW IF HE’LL BE ABLE TO CAPITALIZE! HE DID THAT RIGHT AFTER THAT HUGE MOVE FROM IMPACT, USING EVERYTHING HE HAD LEFT!
Persephone: Wow. It turns out he’s actually more useless than I thought.
Stew-O: Jon Kelton slowly begins to drag herself over towards Elysium’s corner, meanwhile Impact looks like he might be down and out! These four Elitists have thrown a lot at each other, and given all the damage that likely hasn’t fully healed following Road to Redemption, all that is definitely getting to them right now! Impact is finally beginning to stir, and it looks like he might be finding his way back up!
Gavin Kirkland: IMPACT MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT IT’S AT JUST THE WRONG TIME AS BRONSON DANIELS IS BACK IN THIS MATCH! BRONSON RUNS AT IMPACT, DROPPING HIM WITH A FOREARM! IMPACT GETS BACK UP, AND HE’S DROPPED WITH A SECOND ONE! IMPACT RETURNS TO HIS FEET AGAIN, AND BRONSON CONNECTS WITH AN ARM DRAG THAT SENDS IMPACT STUMBLING BACK INTO HIS OWN CORNER! Bronson sees that he’s in range to make the tag, SO BE QUICKLY RUSHES IN-
Stew-O: BUT IMPACT IS ABLE TO GET THE BOOT UP, FORCING BRONSON AWAY FROM HIM! IMPACT NOW WITH THE TAG TO METHUSELAH!
Gavin Kirkland: Methuselah enters the ring, AND HE RUNS AT BRONSON- BUT BRONSON WAS READY! BRONSON CATCHES METHUSELAH WITH A SUPERKICK, AND THIS CAUSES METHUSELAH TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE ROPES! BRONSON CHARGES TOWARDS HIM, BUT METHUSELAH LIFTS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT TO THE APRON! Methuselah turns around- BUT BRONSON IS ALREADY PREPARED, HITTING METHUSELAH WITH A FOREARM TO SEND HIM BACKWARDS! BRONSON NOW WITH A SPRINGBOARD-
Persephone: HA! METHUSELAH JUST CAUGHT BRONSON WITH DEMOLITION! That’s gotta be it! Bronson is definitely knocked out! METHUSELAH GOES FOR THE COVER, IT’S FINALLY OVER!
OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: NO! BRONSON DANIELS DOESN’T LET THIS END JUST YET! BRONSON WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THE MATCH ALIVE! Now Methuselah definitely doesn’t look amused, but as he returns to his feet it looks like he has an idea in mind! He begins to slowly back into an empty corner far away from Bronson Daniels, and it looks like he’s waiting for Bronson to find his way back to his feet! As impressive of a kickout as that was, he might be waiting a little while seeing the state Bronson is in.
Gavin Kirkland: Bronson grabs onto the ropes and is finally able to slowly begin pulling himself up, but I don’t even think he realizes that this is exactly what Methuselah wants! Bronson Daniels finds his way back to his feet, BUT AS SOON AS HE STANDS, METHUSELAH EXPLODES OUT OF HIS CORNER AND CHARGES AT BRONSON! SPEAAARRRRR!!!!!
Persephone: HE MISSED????
Stew-O: BRONSON GOT OUT OF THE WAY! BRONSON AVOIDS THE SPEAR, CAUSING METHUSELAH TO GO SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! METHUSELAH JUST HIT THE POST HARD, AND NOW BRONSON TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO QUICKLY TAG JON KELTON BACK IN!
Gavin Kirkland: METHUSELAH PUSHES HIMSELF OUT OF THE CORNER- BUT IS IMMEDIATELY MET WITH THE GALICK GUN, CAUSING METHUSELAH TO STUMBLE RIGHT INTO BRONSON’S GRASP, ALLOWING HIM TO LIFT METHUSELAH FOR SAVAGE MODE! SAVAGE MODE CONNECTS, AND NOW BRONSON HEADS OUT TO THE APRON, ALLOWING JON KELTON TO TAG HIM BACK IN! THESE TWO HAVE METHUSELAH IN A TOUGH SPOT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY’RE PLANNING TO MAKE SURE HE STAYS DOWN!
Persephone: Thank God. It’s not often that these two manage to do anything right, but I guess this is gonna be one of those rare cases. Bronson’s lifting Methuselah up, and it looks like they’re going for another one of their finishing moves.
Stew-O: NOT JUST ANY ONE! THEY’RE LOOKING FOR HAKAI, THE SAME COMBINATION THAT TOOK TLA OUT OF THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER! BRONSON HOLDS METHUSELAH IN PLACE, AND NOW KELTON RUNS THE ROPES-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT WAIT! IMPACT JUST PULLED DOWN THE ROPES, CAUSING KELTON TO FALL OUT TO RINGSIDE! IMPACT GETS INVOLVED DESPITE NOT BEING THE LEGAL COMPETITOR, AND NOW HE THROWS KELTON INTO THE BARRICADE! BRONSON DANIELS CAN’T BELIEVE IT- BUT METHUSELAH SHOVES BRONSON AWAY FROM HIM-
Stew-O: BEFORE RACING IN FOR A SPEAR!!!! THE SPEAR CONNECTS ON BRONSON, AND NOW METHUSELAH MAKES THE TAG TO IMPACT, KNOWING THAT THIS ONE HAS TO BE OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: METHUSELAH LIFTS BRONSON UP, BEFORE THROWING HIM RIGHT TOWARDS IMPACT FOR EVISCERATION!!!!! EVISCERATION CONNECTS, AND AFTER THAT COMBINATION, I DON’T THINK BRONSON HAS ANYTHING LEFT! IMPACT HOOKS THE LEGS, AND THIS MATCH IS OVER!
OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: WHAT????
Stew-O: JON KELTON WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIMSELF TO THE APRON, ALLOWING HIM TO PULL IMPACT OFF OF THE COVER JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE! HOW DID JON KELTON HAVE THE STRENGTH TO DO THAT AT THIS POINT OF THE MATCH!?
Gavin Kirkland: Methuselah heads back out to the apron, but only so Impact can tag him back in! Jon Kelton looks to make his way to his side of the ring- BUT IMPACT QUICKLY KNOCKS HIM OFF OF THE APRON! Impact now lifting Bronson Daniels up, and it looks like these two have something in mind here as he holds him in place! METHUSELAH RUNS THE ROPES, AND IMPACT HOLDS BRONSON FOR THE SPEAR!!!
Persephone: UGH, COME ON! THAT SHOULD’VE BEEN IT, BUT SOMEHOW BRONSON HAD JUST ENOUGH TO KICK METHUSELAH IN THE FACE AND STOP THE SPEAR!
Stew-O: BRONSON PUNCHES IMPACT AND FORCES HIM OFF OF HIM BEFORE RUSHING AT METHUSELAH- BUT METHUSELAH CATCHES HIM BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH A SCOOP SLAM! METHUSELAH NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, AND HE GOES FOR THE ELBOW DROP- BUT BRONSON IS BARELY ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! METHUSELAH CRASHES ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW THIS GIVES BRONSON A MOMENT TO CATCH HIS BREATH AS BOTH MEN SLOWLY BEGIN TO PUSH THEMSELVES BACK UP! Both men have made it back to their feet-
Gavin Kirkland: AND BRONSON CATCHES METHUSELAH WITH CHROME HEARTS! CHROME HEARTS CONNECTS, AND BOTH ELITISTS GO DOWN!
Persephone: Jon Kelton has made his way back onto the apron, and now I guess both Bronson and Methuselah are trying to tag out. What they really need to do is hurry and wrap this up, but whatever. They’re both crawling towards their respective corners, and at this point it looks like they might reach their partners at the same time.
Stew-O: I think you’re right about that! Both Bronson and Methuselah have made it towards their corners, AND THEY BOTH LEAP OUT FOR THE TAG, USING EVERYTHING THEY HAVE LEFT BEFORE ROLLING OUT OF THE RING, LEAVING THIS TO THEIR TEAMMATES!
Gavin Kirkland: JON KELTON AND IMPACT BOTH ENTER THE RING, AND THEY CHARGE TOWARDS EACH OTHER BEFORE BEGINNING TO FIGHT RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, HITTING EACH OTHER WITH PUNCHES AS THEY FIGHT TO TAKE CONTROL! NEITHER MAN COULD HAVE MUCH LEFT AFTER EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENED IN THIS MATCH! JON KELTON SHOVES IMPACT AWAY, AND NOW HE LOOKS TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH THE GALICK GUN!
Stew-O: IMPACT CATCHES IT, THOUGH! HE CAUGHT KELTON’S LEG, AND NOW HE SPINS KELTON AROUND BEFORE APPLYING THE FULL NELSON FROM BEHIND! IMPACT IS SETTING UP FOR THE HAIL MARY!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT KELTON DOESN’T ALLOW IT TO CONNECT THAT EASILY! HE FREES ONE OF HIS ARMS BEFORE GRABBING IMPACT, PULLING HIM INTO A SNAPMARE! Impact rushes back to his feet- AND KELTON TRIED SWINGING AT IMPACT, BUT IMPACT DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT! Jon Kelton was stunned by that one, AND NOW IMPACT PULLS HIM INTO THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK- ONLY FOR KELTON TO BEGIN CHARGING INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING, SENDING IMPACT BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Jon Kelton managed to save himself right there, but this one is not over yet!
Persephone: Stop saying that, we get it. This should’ve been over ages ago, yet for some reason we’re still here.
Stew-O: That reason being the fact that these four Elitists just won’t go down! Jon Kelton now placing Impact up on the top rope, and he begins climbing up- BUT IMPACT CONNECTS WITH A RIGHT HAND! KELTON FALLS DOWN TO THE FIRST TURNBUCKLE FOR A MOMENT, BUT HE RETALIATES WITH A PUNCH TO IMPACT! KELTON NOW WITH A SECOND ONE AS HE CLIMBS BACK UP TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HE SEEMS TO HAVE SOMETHING BIG IN MIND HERE AS HE JUST KEEPS THROWING EVERYTHING HE HAS AT IMPACT!
Gavin Kirkland: I DON’T THINK IMPACT CAN TAKE ANY MORE! HE STOPS FIGHTING BACK, AND THIS ALLOWS KELTON TO FINALLY CLIMB UP TOP AND BEGIN SETTING IMPACT UP! KELTON LIFTS IMPACT UP, BEFORE PLANTING HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A SUPERPLEX!!!!! WHAT A MOVE BY JON KELTON, AND NOW IMPACT MIGHT SERIOUSLY BE IN TROUBLE HERE AS THE LIQUID SWORDZ MAY BE ON THE VERGE OF LOSING THIS MATCH! Impact hasn’t moved since receiving that Superplex, and given the nature of that move, I can’t say I’m surprised!
Persephone: Jon Kelton basically wiped himself out with that move too, though. He only just now started to move, and instead of going for the cover, he decided to pull himself out to the apron. Is he stupid?
Stew-O: No, I don’t think so. Kelton just knows that someone like Impact isn’t going to go down easily, and if Elysium is gonna pick up this win, he’s gonna have to make sure Impact can’t possibly get back up! Bronson is still recovering at ringside at the moment, so it’s up to Kelton to try and finish this one up!
Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton begins making the climb up to the top rope, and it looks like you were right, Stew! Jon Kelton just had something else on his mind, and given the circumstances, I don’t know if Impact will be able to do anything about this! Kelton has made it up top, and he waits as Impact finally begins to stir! Impact is slowly beginning to stumble back up to his feet, but what he doesn’t know is that Kelton is on the top rope, waiting for this moment!
Stew-O: AND NOW KELTON FINALLY DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR THE ANTI-LIFE EQUATION!
Gavin Kirkland: EVISCERATION!!!
Persephone: ?????
Stew-O: IMPACT JUST CAUGHT JON KELTON, TAKING HIM OUT OF THE SKY WITH EVISCERATION!!!! WHAT A MOVE BY IMPACT, WHO SAW KELTON FLYING IN THE AIR AND WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO REACT JUST QUICK ENOUGH TO PULL THAT OFF! KELTON LIFELESSLY DROPS ONTO THE MAT, AND THAT’S GOTTA BE IT! I DON’T THINK HE HAS ANYTHING LEFT IN THE TANK AS IMPACT HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON SLIDES INTO THE RING TO BREAK UP THE PIN!!!
Persephone: BUT METHUSELAH INTERCEPTS WITH A SPEAR!!!! FINALLY, IT’S OVER!
TTTTHHHRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners… IMPACT AND METHUSELAH, THE LIIIIIIIQQUUUIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDD SSSSSWWWOOOORRRRRRRDDDDDDDDZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘We Major’ begins to play once again, and Impact slowly rolls off of Jon Kelton before returning to his feet. Methuselah gets back up after spearing Bronson Daniels, and the two Elitists look satisfied for tonight following their victory. The referee raises their hands, meanwhile the two members of Elysium slowly roll out to ringside.)
Stew-O: That was a great match, but in the end Impact was able to find that one opening and connect with Evisceration, a move that has won him so many matches in the past!
Gavin Kirkland: This definitely hasn’t been the best week for Elysium, that’s for sure. Between what happened at Road to Redemption and now this, I can’t imagine that they’re very happy. Still, they have been doing good, and with the performances they’ve had, I’m sure 2025 will be their year!
Persephone: I don’t have anything to say about either team. I’m just glad this waste of time is over. Can we get on to Luis’ awards already? I’m sure he won something.
Stew-O: Well, congratulations to the Liquid Swordz, who seem to be right back on track heading into the rest of the season! Methuselah and Impact are two of the greatest of all time, and once again they went and proved that.
(As Methuselah and Impact make their way out of the ring, taking the Jaded Hearts’ ‘Tag Team of the Year’ awards with them, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton can be seen seated against the barricade. They’re staring at Methuselah and Impact, not happy with how things played out. They shake their heads, and one more shot is shown of the Liquid Swordz making their way up the ramp as the camera begins to fade away.)
(The camera fades over to Tyrone Montgomery once more, and he has a smile on his face as he holds the next award.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Welcome back! It’s time for another award announcement, and this one will be for who has been declared the MOST IMPROVED! Let’s show everyone the nominees!
(The titantron comes to life and shows the highlights of some of EAW’s most improved elitists, as well as their names showing up.)
(VINCENT MONDRIAN)
(CODY MAVERICK)
(CHIYO GEDO)
(AKARI KIYOKO)
(RULER)
Tyrone Montgomery: And your winner for Most Improved… CODY MAVERICK!
(The crowd erupts with loud cheers as ‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher began blaring through the speakers! Cody Maverick struts out onto the stage with a confident grin on his face!)
Tyrone Montgomery: Very impressive showing by Cody, considering he also won the award for ‘Next Up in 2025’!
(Tyrone sets the trophy next to Cody’s other trophy before handing the microphone to the award winner, giving him the spotlight to speak his mind.)
Cody Maverick: Thank you, Tyrone. Can’t say I’m too surprised, but I’m happy as hell nevertheless! Just like it didn’t for me, I’m sure this didn’t come as much of a surprise to each and every one of you; if you’ve been watching me all year, then you KNOW I was going to end 2024 with an award to my name! Week in and week out, I’ve given this business everything I have because that’s just the kind of man that I am! That’s what it MEANS to be the Sin City Superstar, and I live it with every breath I take!
Cody Maverick: It hasn’t all been smooth sailing, you all know that. My boxing background had me trained to take the punches as they came, and damn, I took a hell of a lot of punches this year. But as you can see, I got back up EACH and EVERY TIME! I scratched and clawed for all that I have, and I haven’t given up who I am to make sure that happened! Every match I’m in, I fight tooth and nail to make sure that I come out with my arm raised, and if I don’t, then I make sure my opponent has to fight to the skin of their teeth to put me down. And when I get on this mic, even though I’m a hell of a lot newer to this than most of the opponents I’ve been facing, I make every head turn because NOBODY can resist the pull that I have!
(The crowd cheers for Cody’s unbridled confidence, supporting every word that comes out of his mouth!)
Cody Maverick: And yeah, sometimes the other elitists in this company don’t like that. They don’t like the way that I walk or the way that I talk, but it’s not because they think I’m not a threat. It’s the opposite. It’s because they want to protect their spots FROM me! But I’ll tell you what, that just ain’t going to happen, and the two trophies I’ve earned are PROOF. Call me Most Improved, call me Next Up, call me whatever you like; all these trophies say is that 2025 is going to belong to one man, and that is the HEADLINER, Cody Maverick!
Cody Maverick: There’s been a lot of ‘almost’ for me this year, that’s for sure. I ‘almost’ won the New Breed Championship at the start of the year, just like I ‘almost’ won the Interwire Championship on the road to Pain for Pride Kingdom! At the biggest show of the year, I ALMOST won the 24/7 Battle Royale, but only made it to the runner up spot. But this season, I’m done with always being ‘almost’ there and I’m done with the silver medals.
Cody Maverick: These trophies are made of gold, and gold is all that my eyes can see right now! Ever since this season started and I got drafted to Showdown, I’ve been firing on all cylinders and my record shows just how much of a threat that makes me. I’ve been on this brand for half a year, and barely anyone has been able to beat me in a singles match. I started this season out with a marquee victory over another man nominated for this award; he got to be the ‘almost’ there, because I just WON it.
Cody Maverick: And as for a week ago, at Road to Redemption? I know what you’re all thinking. What exactly that victory means for me. I beat Donovan Duke in an ironman match; no question about it, I won that match and proved myself to be the better wrestler in one of the most grueling matches of my damn life. The same man that I beat just went on to cash in his Cash in the Vault briefcase to become the world champion of the brand!
Cody Maverick: All the signs are pointing to one thing, and it is that when I call myself the Main Event Mogul, I ain’t bullshitting. What I’m about to say isn’t an opinion or a prediction, it’s just a fact of life; in 2025, Cody Maverick is going to become a CHAMPION. And I don’t give a damn what that means for everybody else’s aspirations, I don’t give a damn if that messes with people’s plans, and I definitely don’t give a damn if that makes the champions nervous.
Cody Maverick: They SHOULD be nervous. They BETTER start sweating. Because the Sin City Superstar has his eyes on all the gold that Showdown has to offer, and if Road to Redemption didn’t prove to you that I’ve got what it takes to be a top of the line champion, then you’ll just have to wait until I pry the gold from your hands to realize what everybody has already been saying.
Cody Maverick: The fact that I won these awards show that the EAW Universe knows damn well what I’m capable of, and I’m not going to let you down. 2025 is less than two weeks away, and the moment the clock hits midnight on January 1st, every face here will know that they’ve entered CODY MAVERICK’S YEAR!
(With those strong words, Cody soaked in the cheers of the crowd before turning around and grabbing each of his trophies in each of his arms, raising them for the world to see before heading backstage.)
(The camera fades to the next match graphic.)
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(The camera pans to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen witb a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Olé’ by The Bouncing Souls began blaring loudly through the speakers to a massive reaction as the Canadian crowd leapt to their feet to cheer on one of their countrymen; Ryan Joseph Wilson made his way out onto the stage with his arms spread, welcoming the reaction with a grin on his face! He rushed to each side of the stage, interacting with the crowd in the harder to see parts of the audience seats, before making his way down the ramp tagging the fans along the way as he made his way into the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, weighing in at 225 pounds… he is THE WORKHOSE, RYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! JOSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPH! WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: Ryan Joseph Wilson makes his grand re-entrance into his home country, and the crowd couldn’t be happier to see him! He had an incredible National Elite Championship match against the reigning champion, SOSA Henderson, just one week ago at Road to Redemption!
Gavin Kirkland: Even though it was a losing effort, Ryan put his all into that match, giving it everything he had; at the end of the day, even without the gold over his shoulder, the Workhorse proved himself to be an elitist fighting at a championship level! I think it’s only a matter of time before Ryan gets to hold gold in his career once again!
Persephone: Hopefully it’s after I’m gone. The last thing I need to see is another Ryan Wilson title reign.
Gavin Kirkland: Well tonight, he’ll have to get past another hometown hero… it’s time, my fellow Graysonites!
(‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI began playing to just as loud of an ovation from the Canadian crowd; Hans Grayson ran out onto the stage, feeding on the energy in the arena as he struck a pose for the world to see! He nodded at the reaction before rushing down the ramp, tagging the fans on his way down before sliding into the ring and raising his arms in the middle of the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, weighing in at 219 pounds… he is THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON, HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANS! GRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAYSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Gavin Kirkland: YEAAAAAAH! GRAYSONITES RISE UP!
Persephone: Isn’t Ryan the Showdown guy here?
Stew-O: Hans Grayson, like Ryan Joseph Wilson, is heading into this match a week departed from his own loss at the main event of Road to Redemption, where he was competing with five other men in an attempt to capture the World Heavyweight Championship!
Persephone: Ultimately, while he did gain an impressive pin over that old guy Impact, he was unable to make it to the final two of the match after Impact ran back into the chamber and ambushed Hans.
Gavin Kirkland: That led to him being pinned by Drake Armstrong and getting left out of the race for the gold; the fans here in Canada made it clear just how angry they were at that turn of events, but ultimately there was nothing that could be done about it. Joso ended up retaining the gold in his first title defense!
Stew-O: Now, Hans Grayson looks to bounce back from that loss against his fellow countryman in Ryan Joseph Wilson! I’m sure neither man is looking to take a loss in Canada tonight, but there’s only one man that can walk away with the victory in this Canadian Showcase, and we’re about to find out who!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And the match is underway! The crowd is on the edge of their seats watching this Canadian Showcase as both Ryan Joseph Wilson and Hans Grayson step out of their corners with focused intensity!
Persephone: They’ve begun circling the ring, eyeing each other carefully as they measure the other up, looking to see how they can get the advantage early on in the match and protect themselves from being the victim of the first strike.
Gavin Kirkland: Both sets of arms are raised in the air as they get closer and closer, their paths are starting to converge and…
Stew-O: Collar and elbow tie up initiated! They’re locked up and struggling against each other’s strength in the middle of the ring! Ryan Joseph Wilson has the slight weight advantage here that he’ll be able to use to his advantage if both elitists are neck and neck!
Persephone: But we see Hans Grayson here using his greater agility to be able to quickly duck underneath the arm of Ryan Joseph Wilson and transition himself behind him to snap on a classic waist lock!
Gavin Kirkland: He’s trying to wrench Ryan down to the canvas with a waist lock takedown, but the Workhorse is resisting it as much as he can, sandbagging himself to prevent Hans from taking total control!
Stew-O: Ryan Joseph Wilson drops to his knees, putting Hans in a disadvantageous position as he continues trying to wrench his opponent up with the waist lock; it looks like Ryan is putting some of that veteran expertise to good use as he uses this position to weaken Grayson’s grip, using both of his hands to pull away at the non-dominant arm of the Fire Breathing Dragon!
Persephone: And he’s able to do it, effectively breaking the waist lock that Hans Grayson applied! Not only that, but Ryan quickly jumps back to his feet and twists the gripped arm of Hans Grayson over his head, transitioning it into a wrist lock!
Gavin Kirkland: Just to put a little spice on it, Ryan Joseph Wilson gives the wrist lock a quick wrench downwards to add to the pain and discomfort of the hold! The Fire Breathing Dragon finds himself in a bit of a precarious situation here, but he’s trying to feel his way out of it!
Stew-O: And after a moment of thinking, Hans is able to get out of it by twisting his arm twice in the other direction, switching the pressure onto Ryan instead; Hans completes this by grabbing onto that arm of Ryan and wrenching it harder until he pulls it behind his back to initiate a hammer lock!
Persephone: Now the tables have turned and the leverage has shifted back into the hands of the Fire Heart, who gets a little grin on his face; it looks like he’s enjoying this back and forth with a man he respects! Using his grip on the hammer locked arm, Hans forcefully pushes Ryan Joseph Wilson forward until he collides chest-first against the turnbuckles at a corner of the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: With that, Hans quickly releases the hammer lock and turns Ryan over before unleashing a rapid flurry of elbow smashes straight to the head of the Workhorse! That’s sure to daze his opponent, and that’s just what the Fire Breathing Dragon was looking to accomplish with that barrage!
Stew-O: Having dazed Ryan, Hans Grayson follows up his brutal attack with a more stinging approach by unleashing some knife-edge chops straight to the chest of the Workhorse! He continues lighting him up, putting his impressive cardio to work by following up that initial flurry with another!
Persephone: Ryan Joseph Wilson’s chest is turning as red as his hair. Hans Grayson keeps him pressed up against the corner before he abruptly turns around and sprints over to the opposite corner of the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: The Fire Heart bounces off the turnbuckles of the opposite corner to gain some velocity as he rushes back at the Workhorse with violent intent! He gets close enough before he leaps into the air, launching himself knee-first at the Workhorse as he attempts a jumping high knee!
Stew-O: But Ryan Joseph Wilson is able to evade the attack as he leaps to the side, leading to Hans Grayson crashing knee-first into the top turnbuckle! The Fire Breathing Dragon jumps on one leg as he clutches the knee of his other, leaving him vulnerable to the Workhorse’s machinations!
Persephone: It doesn’t take much thinking for Ryan’s next move, though, as he almost immediately leaps into the air, twisting himself to land a heavy enziguiri to the side of Hans Grayson’s head, knocking him against the corner himself!
Gavin Kirkland: And now Ryan’s showing Hans that he’s got just as much energy as the Fire Heart as he unleashes an onslaught of European uppercuts! Listen to the loud crowd here tonight, chanting Ole after every blow! It’s electric!
Stew-O: After landing a bunch of those European uppercuts, Ryan Joseph Wilson finishes it off with a massive lariat against the cornered Fire Breathing Dragon to send him over the top rope and tumbling outside of the ring!
Persephone: Hans Grayson is now at the ringside floor clutching his head as he begins to stagger up, feeling the pain from Ryan’s impressive attack! As he makes his way to his feet and looks back up at the ring, he sees Ryan Joseph Wilson sprinting from across the ring as he’s looking to dive!
Gavin Kirkland: But Grayson had it scouted as he dives out of the way! RYAN’S GOING TO LAUNCH HIMSELF STRAIGHT INTO THE FLOOR!-
Stew-O: Wait, no he didn’t! He grabbed the ropes mid-leap and flipped himself onto the apron! Ryan readjusts himself to where Hans Grayson is now before he rushes off the apron and launches himself towards the Fire Breathing Dragon with a diving knee strike attempt!
Persephone: But Hans Grayson is able to duck underneath, leading to Ryan landing past the Fire Heart! Just as Ryan Joseph Wilson turns around to face the former Interwire Champion, Hans Grayson jumps up and arches his legs back, catching the Workhorse off guard with a sudden Pele Kick!
Gavin Kirkland: That causes Ryan Joseph Wilson to begin staggering back as he tries not to collapse from the sheer impact of that kick! The Workhorse keeps stumbling back as Hans Grayson quickly scrambles back to his feet and takes note of where Ryan is!
Stew-O: Without a moment of hesitation, Hans Grayson begins sprinting forward to where Ryan is before launching himself into the air and turning himself sideways, crashing into the Workhorse with a running crossbody that lands them both AGAINST THE BARRICADE!
Persephone: The barricade falls over with both wrestlers tumbling into the bell keeper’s area! Both of them are out, and for some reason that just caused everyone to cheer. I get everyone has low standards around here, but this is just ridiculous.
Gavin Kirkland: It takes a good few moments here as we’re waiting to see who is going to be the first to rise from the rubble of the ravaged bell keeper’s area, but ultimately it’s the Fire Breathing Dragon that’s able to stagger up before the Workhorse!
Stew-O: He clutches his ribs as he does so; that makes sense, given that he launched himself midsection first into Ryan Joseph Wilson, practically using his own body as his own personal weapon to win this match!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s the price wrestlers pay when they decide to go high risk and high reward! Nevertheless, Hans Grayson is one of the most durable wrestlers we have in this company as he showed in the Extreme Elimination Chamber last week; he’s still got life left in him after that.
Persephone: That’s terrible news.
Gavin Kirkland: He looks to bring Ryan up with him, dragging him up by the arm before forcefully tucking his head into a front facelock! He throws one of Ryan’s arms over his head before hoisting him up over his head in a vertical suplex lift! Just look at the power here!
Stew-O: He looks back before executing the suplex, launching him over the barricade that still stands and landing him right next to the apron at ringside! That leads the Workhorse to arch his back as he clenches his teeth in pain; the ringside floor is an even more painful surface to land on than the ring itself!
Persephone: As Ryan writhes around on the floor, Hans Grayson carefully climbs up to stand on top of the unbroken barricade next to the bell keeper’s area, dividing that section and our announce tables over here! What the hell is he planning?!
Gavin Kirkland: OBVIOUSLY something FIERY and AMAZING, Persephone! Something like what a DRAGON would do! Something that takes a lot of HEART! Don’t you know that by now?
Persephone: :cmon:
Stew-O: Putting that aside, Hans Grayson clearly has a big move planned here as Ryan Joseph Wilson staggers back up to his feet, doubled over at first before he straightens his back and looks in front of him to see the Fire Heart ready to spring into action!
Persephone: AND THAT HE DOES! THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON SOARS OFF THE BARRICADE AND LAUNCHES HIMSELF FEET FIRST AT THE WORKHORSE, KNOCKING HIM BACK WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE THROUGH A MISSILE DROPKICK!
Gavin Kirkland: THE MISSILE DROPKICK LAUNCHES RYAN BACK, MAKING HIM COLLIDE BACK-FIRST AGAINST THE APRON!
Stew-O: I think the impact of that caused the apron graphics to flicker off for a moment there, that’s how you know the impact was devastating! Hans Grayson staggers up to his feet, feeling the burden of this match taking its toll, but his eyes remain narrowed with determination nevertheless as he looks to bounce back from his loss last week!
Persephone: He grabs Ryan Joseph Wilson and forcefully slides him into the ring before sliding in himself! The Fire Breathing Dragon crawls over to the fallen Workhorse and hooks the leg as tight as he can, looking to get the pin off of that devastating attack!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: Damn, but Ryan was able to kick out of it! He’s still got fight left in him, even after the punishment he’s taken so far!
Stew-O: I mean, that was only to be expected if you know who Ryan Joseph Wilson is; no matter how much he has to struggle, no matter how much pain he endures, one thing you can count on is that he’ll always get right back up and get ready to take some more if it means he gets to progress his career!
Persephone: You can see a look of admiration in the eyes of Hans Grayson as he nods at Ryan’s kick out; he looks around for a minute before grabbing the ropes and using his feet to kick Ryan back out of the ring from underneath the bottom ropes!
Gavin Kirkland: That leads to Ryan Joseph Wilson being laid out right here in front of our tables; Hans just got him back in the ring for that attempted pin, but now he’s sent him back out to ringside. What’s on the Fire Breathing Dragon’s mind here? He’s going to need to have him back in the ring to be able to beat him, unless he wants a count-out victory…
Stew-O: That’s not the kind of victory that a man like Hans Grayson would be satisfied with. No, I think he’s looking to show the world just how far he’s willing to go in order to GET that victory, especially now that he’s trying to get back on the rise following the events of Road to Redemption and the Extreme Elimination Chamber!
Persephone: Hans Grayson hops around on his feet, amping himself up as he measures up the Workhorse; soon enough, Ryan Joseph Wilson staggers back to his feet down at ringside looking worse for wear after that missile dropkick landed right on target!
Gavin Kirkland: Nevertheless, the Fire Breathing Dragon rebounds off the ropes on the opposite side of the ring before he sprints right towards the side where Ryan is standing! Once he’s within range, he leaps up and flies CLEAN OVER THE TOP ROPES, GOING FOR A TOPE CON HILOOOO-
Stew-O: BUT RYAN JOSEPH WILSON WAS ABLE TO SNAP OUT OF HIS DAZE IN TIME AND DUCK UNDERNEATH THE TOPE CON HILO! HE JUST SENT HANS GRAYSON FLYING STRAIGHT INTO THE ANNOUNCE-
Gavin Kirkland: :dead:
Persephone: Deserved, not going to lie.
Stew-O: Unfortunately for Gavin over there, loyal Graysonite that he is, he just got to meet Hans Grayson up close because Ryan Joseph Wilson sent Hans flying straight towards him! That was a BAD landing to say the least, but it gave the Workhorse some needed reprieve as he now gets a chance to recuperate from the damage he’s been dealt!
Persephone: Hans Grayson has definitely been showing his fire this match, pun intended, but Ryan has gotten himself enough wrestling experience to be able to pick his spots and use that kind of offense against his opponents. What we just saw was a perfect example of that, practically baiting Hans into using the move before turning the tables on him!
Stew-O: After taking a minute to recover from his wounds, Ryan staggers over to the announce table area and drags Hans Grayson out of the wreckage, pulling him back out to ringside and then pushing him underneath the bottom rope to get back into the ring!
Persephone: And now it’s Ryan Joseph Wilson hooking the leg of the Fire Breathing Dragon, looking for the victory after capitalizing on Grayson’s mistake!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: But the Fire Heart still managed to kick out even after that painful crash! Both of these men are giving it everything they have, but neither one of them want to be the one to fall short of a victory to end 2024 here at Mistletoe Mayhem!
Persephone: Ryan looks down at Hans Grayson before clenching his fist and unleashing a grounded elbow smash to the side of the Fire Heart’s head! And then another one! It looks like Ryan is opting to go for the route of brutality as he begins a classic ground and pound here, using both fists and elbows to beat Hans into submission!
Gavin Kirkland: Ugh… I’m back… is Hans winning? OH NO! :mjcry:
Stew-O: Yeah, hate to break it to you, but Ryan has a leg up on the Fire Heart right now! Hans starts blocking some of the shots, but Ryan is relentless with it! OH, suddenly Hans throws a surprise shot back in between two of Ryan’s, catching the Workhorse off guard and making him stumble back!
Persephone: That’s just the opening that Hans needed as he staggers up to a kneel himself, clutching his face with one hand as he feels the damage that Ryan has dealt, while using the other one to strike back against the Workhorse!
Gavin Kirkland: Hans Grayson throws a punch! And now Ryan Joseph Wilson throws a punch! Back! Forth! Back! Forth! Back! Forth!
Stew-O: The crowd is loving this exchange! They love both wrestlers, so they’re cheering for each shot! Suddenly, Hans grabs the hand of Ryan in the middle of yet another attempted strike, blocking it! Before Ryan can process that, Hans executes an Irish whip as he looks to send Ryan to the ropes!
Persephone: But Ryan goes to reverse the Irish whip– BUT HANS REVERSES **THAT!** Both of these men are trying everything they can, not looking to let even an inch go to their opponent! Ultimately, it was Ryan that got sent to the ropes and Hans chases him, aiming to catch him off guard with a shot against the ropes!
Gavin Kirkland: But just as Ryan makes it to the ropes, he jumps up and lands on the middle ropes before springing off of them! Hans screeches to a halt expecting an impact, but Ryan actually backflips OVER Hans Grayson’s head and lands behind him!
Stew-O: And from that position, Ryan Joseph Wilson hoists Hans Grayson up with a back suplex lift before he starts ROTATING HIM! HE’S GOING FOR LA BOMBE BLEU, THAT SIGNATURE BLUE THUNDER BOMB OF HIS!
Persephone: BUT MID-ROTATION, HANS GRAYSON MANAGED TO SLIP BEHIND THE WORKHORSE! RYAN TRIES THROWING A BACK ELBOW BEHIND HIM TO CATCH THE FIRE HEART, BUT HANS CATCHES THAT ELBOW AND TWISTS THE ARM BEHIND RYAN’S BACK IN A HAMMERLOCK!
Gavin Kirkland: HANS POKES HIS HEAD OUT FROM UNDERNEATH RYAN’S OTHER ARM AS HE ARCHES HIS ARM BACK, AND–
Stew-O: HEAT TWIST! HEAT TWIST CONNECTS, THE SIGNATURE MANEUVER OF THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON! RYAN JOSEPH WILSON HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN ON THE CANVAS!
Persephone: HANS GRAYSON IS GOING FOR THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT NO, RYAN STILL KICKED OUT! HOW DOES HE STILL HAVE THAT MUCH FIGHT LEFT IN HIM!?
Stew-O: HANS GRAYSON WASTES NO TIME STEWING IN DISBELIEF, THOUGH, AS HE QUICKLY ROLLS OFF RYAN AND KEEPS ROLLING UNTIL HE’S OUT ON THE APRON!
Persephone: HE RISES TO HIS FEET ON THE APRON AND MEASURES RYAN JOSEPH WILSON UP AS HE PREPARES HIMSELF! RYAN IS SLOWLY STAGGERING BACK UP, UNAWARE OF WHERE HANS GRAYSON IS!
Gavin Kirkland: HE FINALLY MANAGES TO MAKE IT TO HIS FEET AND PROCEEDS TO LOOK AROUND, BUT IT’S TOO LATE! BY THE TIME HE SEES HANS GRAYSON, THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON HAD ALREADY FRONT FLIPPED OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LAUNCHED HIMSELF AT RYAN JOSEPH WILSON!
Stew-O: BURNING SHOT LARIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! THE BURNING SHOT LARIAT LANDS AND KNOCKED RYAN JOSEPH WILSON INSIDE OUT! HE’S DOWN ON THE CANVAS AND HANS GRAYSON PUSHES HIM OVER BEFORE HOOKING BOTH LEGS FOR THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI began blaring through the arena speakers once again to a ground-shaking ovation as the crowd cheers for the victory of their hometown hero, as well as both of the Canadian warriors for their impressive effort these past two weeks! Hans Grayson gets helped up by the referee before his arm gets raised, still reeling from the damage sustained in that match.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUR WINNER! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANS! GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: It was undoubtedly an impressive showcase from both Ryan and Hans tonight, but ultimately, the victory goes to Hans Grayson after that fast-paced performance!
Persephone: I’m so glad that’s over. Why did we need to see this?
Stew-O: After the disappointing way Road to Redemption ended for him, he can at least rest a little easy knowing that he was able to close out the year of 2024 with a win; as for Ryan, he showed that he’s nowhere near finished as the energy he’s shown will serve him well heading into the New Year!
Gavin Kirkland: GRAYSONITE STOCKS ARE UP, BABY! LETSGOOOOOOOO!
(The video feed lingers on Hans Grayson’s victory celebration as Ryan Joseph Wilson staggers up to his feet as well; the crowd showers both men with loud cheers before the video feed fades to black.)
(Following the previous match, the camera returns to Molly Waters.)
Tyrone Montegomery: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back! Quite the show we have had tonight, and with the rest of our event ready to go underway, here we have another award! That award is none other than ‘Male Promoer of the Year’! Here are your nominees!
(The titantron once again lights up, and on the titantron shots are shown of all of the men nominated for Male Promoer of the Year.)
(DRAKE KING)
(MYLES)
(BRONSON DANIELS)
(JAKE SMITH)
(DRAKE ARMSTRONG)
(METHUSELAH)
(CY HENDERSON)
(LIMMY MONAGHAN)
(MICHAEL MACHINA)
(HANS GRAYSON)
(The video comes to a close, and the camera pans to Molly Waters opening an envelope, before reading the name inside of it.)
Tyrone Montegomery: Ladies and gentlemen… The winner of ‘Male Promoer of the Year’ is… DRAKE KING!!!
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage is still heard blaring throughout the speakers, with Drake King making his way out from the back & posing a sly grin on his face as the audience allows for their reactions to be heard. Drake looks outward with his confident demeanor intact, as he reaches the podium & is given his award for Male Promoer of the Year. Molly Waters speaks further afterward.)
Tyrone Montegomery: We also recognize Drake King as winning the award for ‘Intergender Match of the Year’ for War Games from this year’s Territorial Invasion!
(Drake’s grin only grew from ear to ear hearing that he walks away from the year with more than one award, standing at the podium as he soon proceeds to speak.)
Drake King: I mean, c’mon, I said it last year, and I’ll say it again for anyone who missed it before: I’m not surprised.
(The audience reacts with genuine intent behind their scowls & disrespect, as Drake King can only relish in the atmosphere of the moment before speaking further.)
Drake King: I really don’t have to run down exactly why I deserve to be standing here with this award, but I suppose I’ll do so anyway. Back to back awards for this specific category mind you, so it should be no surprise to anyone else with a semi-functional brain knows exactly how I have been able to achieve this when all you need to do is take a brief glimpse at what I’ve done. You can argue all that you may please about the year I’ve had this time around when trying to look back upon the year prior, but it’s no secret that anybody who’s facing me is being pushed to perform beyond their usual skill prowess. Whether it’s between those ropes or simply trying to level with me when sparring a couple words, I’ve been able to amplify just about anybody into giving me their best shot on a constant basis. Champion or not, at the end of the day, you all should’ve understood the memo by now. I’m *needed* here, and this award is further proof of that indisputable, concretely maintained fact.
(Drake takes a brief glance at his newly won award, keeping his grin intact.)
Drake King: I have always been predisposed with a heightened sense of leadership that no one could possibly match. If my words have been recognized to the extent that I am holding this award yet again, another year in a row, then you can expect me to win this again next year. And the year after that. And the following year after that. It’s indication that my words aren’t just thrown out into the wind & left to their lonesome like they are with PLENTY of elitists around here. When you think you’re being recognized on the verbal front, this award should remind you exactly why I am superior to you in every regard possible. This is the key difference between myself, and a great sum of this company. Would anyone like to know the answer?
(Drake glances around to the audience, as he seems to be waiting for an answer to slip from any voice in the distant crowd ‘till he speaks again.)
Drake King: People *LISTEN.* It doesn’t matter who it is, everyone is listening to what I have to say because my words MATTER. They matter more than most of you are willing to admit but quite frankly, I could never genuinely care about what anyone thought of my validation as a worthwhile voice among the many who are just incapable. Blatantly underwhelming in the face of a true elitist who is verbally and physically sound, because that’s the truth of the matter. Seriously, there comes a point where you don’t deserve my presence here anymore. I truthfully could have remained away from this podium and had this award mailed directly to me, that’s how much I’ve come to accept these shows as being curated to appease my efforts throughout the year. Tell me when I’m ever frolicking over a lie. As you can see, all I’ve done is say it like it is.
Drake King: The only thing that I’m severely disappointed by is how the “Drake King Appreciation Award” has not been set in stone yet. C’mon guys, really? You could’ve just permanently turned this award into exactly that, I’m only gonna continue to win it for the next decade to come with how I’ve created such a gap between myself and the rest of the field. Maybe then I’ll keep my presence afloat with award season on a more emphatic basis, after all, you need me!
(Drake King briefly lets out a slight laugh as the audience can be heard, as he lets out a brief exhale.)
Drake King: Thank you, thank you, I know. I deserve it. My fifth straight year walking away with an award, I can hardly keep count! Goes to show how valuable I truly am, despite the circumstances that befall these hard-working shoulders when I have to uphold a standard only befitting of my capabilities. Anywho, I’m going to continue setting this unattainable bar as the elitist who cannot be refuted from what he’s always been.
Drake King: And that’s God. Don’t forget it!
(Drake King hoists up the awards as his grin is kept intact, with the crowd letting themselves be heard before he returns to the back with said awards.)
(The graphic for the following match of the night can be seen on the tron.)
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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Duel of the Fates’ can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the audience reacts loudly to the arrival of the New Breed Champion, BRAE. The champion sports the title around his waist, gazing upon the crowd with an intense gaze on his face, maintaining all of his focus despite the bruises & damages remaining prevalent from Road To Redemption as he walks down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Novosibirsk, Russia! Weighing in at 215 pounds… HE IS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION…. BRRRRRRRRRAE!!!
Stew-O: An incredible opportunity ahead for the New Breed Champion who is looking to score one of the biggest victories of his career! Facing off against the legend he will stand across from tonight looks to be a battle that we have all been anticipating ever since the announcement alongside the event!
Gavin Kirkland: I understand if he would be absolutely ecstatic about this moment, but knowing the competitor that BRAE embodies, he’s gotta be far more set on proving himself to be on equal footing with the returning elitist tonight! Otherwise, this can prove to be a matter of inexperience that BRAE will overcome through pressure!
(‘Dragonborn’ by Jeremy Soule can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as the audience reacts loudly for the return of Brian Daniels. Daniels emerges from the back with a smile on his face, gazing outward to the crowd before making his way down the ramp as he’s prepared for the match to come.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From New York City, New York, weighing in at 195 pounds… BRIAAAAAAAAAAAN DANIELS!!!
Stew-O: And here we have the return of a multi-time World Champion here in EAW! It has been quite some time since we have seen Brian Daniels compete inside a EAW ring, but now he’s able to make his in-ring return just before we close out 2024!
Persephone: Oh so we’re just letting anybody in here.
Gavin Kirkland: No doubt that Brian Daniels is looking to have a full fledged battle with BRAE, who I don’t doubt will be looking to return those sentiments as this match is about to go underway!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we’re off! Brian Daniels makes his in-ring return to the squared circle as he’s taking on the current New Breed Champion, BRAE! This is a match that I’m betting nobody was ever expecting to occur before the year of 2024 concluded, yet here we are! Brian Daniels is smiling from ear to ear as he stands in his corner while BRAE is eyeing Daniels with all of the intensity in the world, but even he can’t help build a slight smirk over his own face as he’s relishing in the atmosphere of this moment! Both elitists tonight are certainly looking to engage in a hard hitting battle here on an event that’s gonna allow for EAW to close out with an emphatic bang! Both men begin to emerge from their corners as we’re getting the action underway!
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE & Daniels now begin to circle the ring as they’re looking to make their way toward moving into the most advantageous position for either man, as BRAE is now trying to reach around while Daniels is keeping a sizable distance and assessing exactly how he can advantage for his own accord here! BRAE’s looking to maneuver forward—but Brian swiftly finds himself tackling BRAE leg and sweeping him off his feet, and he’s not wasting any time here as he’s now pouncing over and applying a headlock while he’s got BRAE down on the canvas!
Persephone: The worst kind of wrestling fans are spouting about how much of a dream match this is.
Stew-O: Daniels is keeping a headlock maintained while maneuvering his positioning around, assuring that BRAE can’t gain any control through getting himself near him as Brian is keeping himself the furthest from BRAE’s body with this headlock! It’s squeezed in tightly as he’s engaging all of the control here—BUT BRAE’S ABLE TO SWIFTLY MANEUVER AROUND CLOSER & BRING HIS LEGS UPWARD TO TAKE BRIAN INTO A TRIANGLE HOLD! BRAE’s efficient thinking allows him to take advantage and place Daniels in a worsened place of vulnerability here!
Gavin Kirkland: Brian is now trying to see if there’s any route that’s the best for him to go here, keeping his feet onto the mat as he’s not trying to stay crouched with this triangle hold that BRAE has applied! Brian refrains from keeping himself stuck in this submission for long as the strain can certainly build early on… AS HE USED THE ROPES TO PUSH HIMSELF FORWARD! MAKING BRAE’S SHOULDERS REMAIN AGAINST THE MAT FOR THE COVER!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: BUT BRAE EMPHATICALLY KICKS OUT—LEADING TO DANIELS QUICKLY GRABBING A HOLD OF HIS ARM & RUSHING INTO TRAPPING HIS ARM AS WELL! BRAE is trying to squirm around here as he’s refusing to just stay put and allow this submission to persist at the hands of Daniels as well BUT HERE’S DANIELS LAYING IN THE ELBOWS RIGHT OVER BRAE’S SHOULDER!! BRAE is being suppressed rather early on in this match as Daniels is not refraining from placing BRAE through the ringer if it means returning in the most exemplary fashion possible!
Gavin Kirkland: Which he seems certain in taking pride in as he’s now grabbing a hold of BRAE’s other arm, and bringing him around slowly as he’s able to PLACE HIM WITHIN A SCISSORED ARMBAR! BRAE’s trapped in a rather troublesome circumstance here as Daniels has kept BRAE’s entire upper body from being utilized in any regard, and BRAE may not have a choice but to give in to the pressure with how this submission is able to cause extended anguish the longer that it’s forced to continue!
Stew-O: But BRAE’s not all too willing to give in here! Daniels’ is trying to maintain the armbar to the best of his ability despite BRAE trying to reach his own foot closer to the ropes as Brian is continuing to place an incredible amount of pressure on his opponent with this submission—
Gavin Kirkland: ‘TILL BRAE SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT UPWARD AND LEAVES DANIELS’ FLAT ON HIS BACK! SHOULDERS DOWN AS THE REFEREE SLIDES TO THE COUNT!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: Yawnnnnnnnnnn not for me I’m afraiddddd he kicks outttttt.
Stew-O: BRIAN DANIELS KICKS OUT! He’s able to immediately let go of BRAE in order to kick out, turning himself around and trying to rise back up quickly—BUT BRAE BEAT HIM TO THE PUNCH! HIS ARM WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK FOR THE DRAGON SLEEPER FROM BEHIND! Daniels’ is trying to free himself from the submission but BRAE’s doing everything that he possibly can to make sure this dragon sleeper is a maneuver there’s no evading! Daniels is now brought back down onto the mat, as BRAE’s keeping this applied to the fullest!
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels is caught in a rough place here as there may not be ample room to make way for an escape! The New Breed Champion is doing everything in his own power to ensure the EAW Hall of Famer is not left with any room for movement, but this can prove to be a very pressing matter for either man if the momentum swings on the side of one or the other!!! Brian is fighting and fighting as the referee is keeping watch of the elitist who’s just made his return..
Stew-O: AS HE’S ABLE TO STAND HIMSELF AND TURN HIS BODY AROUND! NOW GRABBING A HOLD OF BRAE’S TIGHTS AS HE’S TRYING TO HOIST HIM UPWARD WITH WHAT COULD BE AN IMMEDIATE BRAINBUSTER!
Gavin Kirkland: But BRAE is able to land to squirm himself back down onto the mat as Brian is unable to commit to the brainbuster there—AS NOW BRAE’S LIFTING DANIELS OFF THE MAT IN A SIMILAR POSITION AS WELL! A BRAINBUSTER FROM THE NEW BREED CHAMP’ CAN SEND THE MESSAGE TO BRIAN DANIELS RIGHT HERE!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: Yet Daniels is able to shift his body downward with BRAE being dragged down toward the mat as well INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN! THE REFEREE IS COUNTING THE PIN AS HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AND HE’S SQUIRMING!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE KICKS OUT & ROLLS HIMSELF BACKWARD—BEFORE QUICKLY MANEUVERING BEHIND DANIELS & YANKING HIM INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN!!! THE REF’ REMAINS ON THE COUNT!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: ANOTHER KICKOUT!! Both elitists maneuver back up to their feet and come to a standstill as they eye directly at one another!!! They couldn’t be more evenly matched tonight as they seem to understand one another down to a freakin’ science with their movements tonight! Daniels’ can’t help but crack another smile as he’s shaking his own head, understanding he’s got his work cut out for him with BRAE!
Persephone: Woo!!!!!! Real graps!!!!! Aura!!!!! *Ugh.*
Gavin Kirkland: And BRAE’s emerging back up to his own feet as he’s keeping his glare right on Daniels, as there’s no putting down either man just yet as they both seem to be ready to shift this match into an entirely different gear from what we’ve seen!!
Stew-O: AS A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP FROM BRAE IS SENT SPRAWLING ACROSS DANIELS’ CHEST!! The entire audience heard every single bit of that chop as it echoed throughout the arena!! Daniels winces while nodding to the chop, as it appears he’s welcoming the heat being brought to him as he’s now looking to send a reminder of the cloth he’s also cut from toward BRAE!
Gavin Kirkland: AS HE SENDS A KICK SPRAWLING ACROSS BRAE’S CHEST AS WELL!! The kick can also be heard throughout this arena as BRAE can’t help but be taken aback, feeling the effects of that kick as he’s nodding to himself, and that sadistic grin on his own expression seems to build afterward! I believe neither man is interested in slowing down the pressure as this is exactly what they’re both looking forward to!!
Stew-O: WITH ANOTHER CHOP ACROSS DANIELS’ CHEST!!!! Daniels with a hand over his own chest as he can’t help but let the pain show briefly, backing into the ropes before returning forward and NOT RELENTING BACK WITH ANOTHER KICK ACROSS BRAE’S CHEST FOR GOOD MEASURE!! BRAE can’t help but back himself away from the middle of the mat and into the ropes, yet he’s not letting the pain build as he heads back toward Daniels!
Gavin Kirkland: WITH ANOTHER CHOP!!! BUT BRIAN WITH ANOTHER KICK!!! BRAE WITH ANOTHER CHOP!!!! ANOTHER KICK!!! ANOTHER CHOP!!! Both of these elitists tonight are refusing to give any leeway to the other as this has become a matter of reducing their opponent to being lesser! Chop after chop, kick after kick, there’s no refraining from any offense here as they are adamant about keeping this war of attrition rolling on with each maneuver!
Persephone: Yes! A little more of this! Just fuck each other up and leave the grapplers wet dream crap to a show not involving me!
Stew-O: BUT A BACK FIST FROM BRIAN SENDS BRAE STAGGERING INTO THE CORNER!! Daniels has created ample room between himself and BRAE here as there’s nothing stopping him from gaining a sizable amount of control as well.. BY RUSHING TOWARD BRAE IN THE CORNER AND NAILING A RUNNING LEG LARIAT RIGHT ACROSS HIS JAW!! The leg is able to land with authority as BRAE remains prone against the corner, unable to move himself away from this spot while Daniels has now returned all of the momentum into his own favor!
Gavin Kirkland: As Daniels is now nailing A STIFF ELBOW RIGHT ACROSS BRAE’S TEMPLE! And he continues to do so; he’s sending elbow after elbow across his temple, not slowing down the pace as the referee is being forced to count down while Brian is making sure that each elbow is far more impactful than the previous! BRAE has been unable to move himself away from the counter since the back fist, and Daniels is ensuring this is remaining to be the case for as long as he needs to!
Stew-O: Daniels finally backs away from the corner and halts the pressure placed on BRAE before the referee can reach the count of five, and now he’s assuring that he’s still keeping his focus set directly on the New Breed Champion while he’s still able to maintain this much of a controlling nature through the match! Daniels looks to rush forward and KEEP BRAE FROM RETORTING BACK AS ANOTHER LEG LARIAT IS BEING SENT HIS WAY—
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE SIDE-STEPS AS BRIAN COLLIDES WITH THE TURNBUCKLE INSTEAD!! BRAE was able to gauge that Brian was trying to rush back toward him and keep him from fighting back, but he recovered just enough to evade disaster as Brian can only collapse back down onto the mat with the back of his own neck hitting the canvas! Now Daniels has got a brief hold of his neck right now as he may not be all too privy to his opponent rising back up to his own feet while he’s still trying to recoup!
Stew-O: AS BRAE SENDS A CHOP RIGHT ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS NECK!!! Daniels holds onto the area that was just inflicted with the chop as BRAE’s not slowing down the pace, positioning himself over Daniels and now sending REPEATED ELBOWS OVER HIS SHOULDER AS BRIAN IS UNABLE TO FIGHT BACK! He’s returning the favor and raining down all of the elbows onto his shoulder as Daniels is struggling to find any matter of ground right now!!
Persephone: The further they can apply pressure the better, don’t start boring me again!
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels is still able to keep himself sitting upright, as he’s trying to connect with brief strikes right across BRAE’s jaw to keep him from employing any damage to further keep him down!! This forces BRAE to back away from Brian as he’s clutching his own jaw, with Daniels now looking to bring himself back up as well and RUSH BACK TOWARD BRAE WITH ANOTHER SPINNING BACK FIST—
Stew-O: BUT BRAE DUCKS—AND RETURNS BACK WITH A SWIFT DISCUS CLOTHESLINE THAT TURNS BRIAN DANIELS INSIDE OUT!! Daniels is taken off of his feet as he’s wide-eyed after being blasted by the clothesline, and BRAE’s nodding to himself while Daniels is trying to bring himself back up with usage of the ropes, not too keen on staying down for long as he’s counting on being able to return all of the offense back to the New Breed Champion while he can!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRAE’S REFUSING TO SLOW DOWN THE PACE AS A RUNNING DROPKICK SENDS DANIELS INTO THE CORNER!! BRAE shoots back up and begins to send repeated FOREARMS across Brian’s temple as he’s keeping him at bay! The referee is forced to count down as BRAE is making sure that each forearm is being felt to the maximum, with Daniels struggling to maintain his own stance against the pressure he is being met with at the hands of BRAE!
Stew-O: BRAE now chooses to back himself away as his hands are raised, just before the five count can be met there—BUT HE CONTINUES WITH THE CHOPS! EACH CHOP CONNECTING ACROSS BRIAN’S CHEST AS HE’S NOT LETTING UP HERE!! BRAE’s letting these rapid fire chops continue to pile up against the chest of Brian Daniels as the referee is forced to restart the count!! When it comes to applying pressure against a multi-time World Champion, BRAE is doing everything that he can to make that possible!
Persephone: Dangerously close to getting disqualified at that. *But the outrage would be funny as fuck so please do.*
Gavin Kirkland: The referee is so close to that five count but BRAE is able to back himself away from Brian and leave his hands upward, as that scolding can be heard from the referee while BRAE’s eyes are certainly nowhere near the referee! They’ve got their sights set on Brian Daniels, as he’s now rushing himself forward and LOOKING TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH AN IMMENSE BOOT—
Stew-O: BUT BRIAN EVADES THE BOOT AS BRAE’S CAUGHT UP IN THE CORNER! His leg is perched over the top rope while Daniels brings himself back up—AND SENDS A STIFF ELBOW ACROSS THE BACK OF BRAE’S NECK FOR GOOD MEASURE!! BRAE is now in a vulnerable position here as Brian Daniels doesn’t relent from sending a SWIFT KICK ACROSS HIS UPPER BACK AS WELL! He’s able to send the pressure back to the champion without anything in the way of his control!
Gavin Kirkland: AS HE RUSHES TO THE CORNER & BACK TOWARD BRAE WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK INTO THE UPPER BACK OF BRAE!! Now the New Breed Champion is struggling to find some considerable ground for himself as he’s rolling away from the corner and under the bottom rope, now remaining on the apron as Daniels has taken heavy notice of this movement! Brian sees that BRAE’s dragging himself back up as he’s got his hands grasping onto the ropes!
Stew-O: Brian is focused on putting BRAE down while he still can, his opponent may be mobile for now but it may not be for long WITH DANIELS RUSHING FORWARD AND LOOKING TAKE BRAE OFF OF THE APRON—
Persephone: ENZIGURI FROM BRAE HALTS DANIELS FROM EVEN HAVING THE CHANCE IN DOING SO!! Brian is considerably dazed as now BRAE’s capable of dragging Brian through the ropes, and making him stand on the same apron as BRAE as he sends a SWIFT FOREARM RIGHT ACROSS HIS CHEST!! Daniels is wincing in considerable pain as he’s vigorously shaking his head and sends a MASSIVE FOREARM OF HIS OWN ACROSS BRAE’S CHEST!!
Stew-O: BRAE looks to seek out another chop as he’s aiming for his chest—BUT BRIAN BACKS UP & NAILS A KICK RIGHT ACROSS THE TEMPLE OF BRAE THAT STAGGERS HIM! BRAE is stumbling backward as he’s holding onto the ropes, and this leaves him in quite the vulnerable position here as Daniels is assessing the situation for himself to further take advantage! BRAE is unable to relent back AS DANIELS LOOKS TO NAIL THE ‘STARKILLER’—
Gavin Kirkland: THE BICYCLE KNEE RIGHT ACROSS DANIELS’ JAW AS HE’S UNABLE TO COMMIT! BRAE nailed Brian across his jaw with that knee as he’s absolutely dazed and unable to relent back, turning himself around as he’s clutching onto his own jaw here!!! BRAE sees that he’s got an opportunity to put Brian down and gain the best advantage possible as he’s now wrapping his arms around his waist, nowhere else to possibly go here—OH MY GOD!!!!
Stew-O: GERMAN SUPLEX FROM THE APRON AND ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! BRAE TOOK THAT RISK BUT BRIAN ABSOLUTELY GOT THE WORST OF THAT MANEUVER! Daniels is immediately clutching onto the back of his neck while BRAE is also struggling to bring himself back up as well, but they’re doing all that they can to return to a proper stance here after that suplex sent the both of them crashing onto the cold ringside mat below!!
Persephone: Holy fuck they’re both beginning to swell up and are about as red as the stockings I still haven’t hung up yet. This is the game I fucking love.
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE is able to get himself back up quickly enough while Daniels is struggling to do so, using the barricade to drag himself back up while clutching onto that back of his neck as he’s trying to fight through the newfound pain that’s been brought upon him—BUT BRAE WITH AN ELBOW ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS NECK WITH GOOD MEASURE!! MY GOODNESS!! Daniels is in a rough spot in this match as he’s being placed through all of the hardship from the New Breed Champion!
Stew-O: And now BRAE is looking to capitalize, dragging Daniels away from remaining prone on the ringside floor as he’s now tossing him back into the ring!! BRAE’s chest is looking like a mess as he’s rolling himself back into the ring as well, and Daniels is still trying to keep himself away from being laid out on the mat! BRAE takes notice and doesn’t hold back as he’s dragging his own body back up to a proper stance, with Brian slowly rising as BRAE RUSHES FORWARD FOR A LARIAT—
Gavin Kirkland: BRIAN DUCKS THE LARIAT & RUSHES THE ROPES, BRAE TURNS AROUND—INTO ‘VALAR MORGHULIS’!!! THE RUNNING HIGH KNEE NAILS BRAE AS HE’S KNOCKED DOWN!! Daniels vigorously nods to himself as BRAE is refusing to stay down for long despite the knee landing with precision, yet he’s teetering on the brink here as he’s on wobbly legs!! Brian brings himself up and gets BRAE in position while he still can, not allowing for any leeway to be taken into account here as he’s aiming to PUT BRAE DOWN FOR GOOD!!
Stew-O: AS THE TIGER SUPLEX PLANTS BRAE DOWN WITH HEIGHTENED PRECISION!! BRIAN DANIELS MAINTAINS THE PIN AS BRAE’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN FOR THE COUNT!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEE—
Gavin Kirkland: NO! NOT ENOUGH!!! BRAE KICKS OUT!!! Brian is sitting back up as he’s breathing heavily, nodding to himself as he’s understanding all about the vigilant competitor that his opponent is! The New Breed Champion has refused to let up despite going through the Extreme Elimination Chamber just a week ago, stepping into the fray against a multi-time World Champion who has been placed through the ringer against this young man!
Persephone: I’ll give ‘em their props, I enjoy this shit. I love when they throw that pure nonsense out of the window to just fuck each other up.
Stew-O: But now Brian’s risen back up to his feet, and he’s grabbing a hold of BRAE’s wrists while keeping a glance downward to his opponent as he has certainly shown exactly why he hasn’t lost a single step. Daniels proceeds to STOMP DOWN onto BRAE’s chest repeatedly as he’s feeling each and every impactful stomp that’s being driven down onto himself!! Stomp after stomp, BRAE is defenseless but maintaining his own resolve as he’s glaring up at Brian Daniels with every stomp that he undergoes!!! Perhaps even Brian Daniels is taken aback by how BRAE has accepted the pain that’s been inflicted upon him!!
Gavin Kirkland: No extent of being a masochist for professional wrestling prepares you FOR THE EMPHATIC STOMP THAT DANIELS JUST SENT RIGHT OVER HIS TEMPLE!! BRAE felt every bit of that as he’s clutching onto his own face while Daniels let’s go, now eyeing to take BRAE down emphatically as his opponent is raising to a knee, disoriented beyond belief with the returning Brian Daniels keeping his gaze focused on BRAE… AS HE’S RUSHING FORWARD FOR THE ‘KINGSLAYER’—
Stew-O: BRAE SIDESTEPS & GRABS A HOLD OF HIS LEG AS HE MISSED THE KINGSLAYER!! DANIELS DROPS FLAT ON HIS BACK AS BRAE QUICKLY TURNS HIM OVER AND APPLIES THE SINGLE LEG BOSTON CRAB! Brian Daniels is struggling here as BRAE is now applying the boston crab, wrenching back on Daniels’ leg as Brian is eagerly crawling himself and dragging BRAE’s weight along to reach those ropes!! BRAE is trying to maintain the submission for as long as he can here but it’s not looking all too likely!!
Persephone: Which seems to be falling in the favor of our multi-time World Champ’ who is inching closer to that rope he needs to reach…
Gavin Kirkland: As Daniels grasps onto the rope!!! BRAE tries to maintain the single leg Boston Crab for as long as he can ‘till he has no choice but to let go! Now Brian’s dragging himself up along the apron, able to create this necessary room for himself—TILL BRAE SENDS A BOOT SPRAWLING ACROSS HIS TEMPLE WHILE CLUTCHING ONTO THE ROPE!! And now BRAE has turned Brian Daniels back first against the ropes, keeping him held in place as I’m certain I know what he’s aiming for!!
Stew-O: ‘THE TEN BEATS OF BRAE’!!! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT!!!! NINE!!! BRIAN’S TRYING TO SQUIRM FREE AS HE RAISES AN ARM—BUT AN OVERHEAD CHOP RIGHT OVER HIS CHEST MAKES IT TEN!!!
Persephone: Dude if you’re gonna try so hard to stop the last one, don’t wait ‘till it’s the last one!!
Stew-O: BRAE proceeds to drag Daniels back into the ring, and he’s got a sharp hold of Brian while he’s unable to retort back with any amount of offense to combat what’s coming NEXT—AS A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX SENDS DANIELS CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE MAT ONCE MORE!!! BRAE RUSHES TO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG HERE!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Gavin Kirkland: NO!!!! IT’S NOT ENOUGH!!! DANIELS KICKS OUT AS BRAE’S VIGOROUSLY SHAKING HIS HEAD AND BACKS AWAY INTO THE CORNER IN A HURRY, WITH THE WORLD WATCHING AS HE’S READY TO MAKE A NAME FOR HIMSELF FURTHER…. RUSHING FORWARD AND LEAPING UPWARD!!!!
Persephone: # FOR ‘RED DEATH’!!!
Stew-O: DANIELS EVADES THE RED DEATH AS BRAE’S FOREARM HITS THE CANVAS—WITH BRIAN IMMEDIATELY CLUTCHING THE ARM AND TRAPPING BRAE INTO **THE FOURTH SEAL!*** CROSSFACE APPLIED!!! BRAE IS TRYING TO FIGHT FOR HIMSELF HERE BUT DANIELS IS REFUSING TO LET UP AS HE’S STOMPING DOWN ON BRAE’S FOREARM AS WELL!!! THE NEW BREED CHAMPION IS LEFT WITH NO OTHER CHOICE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRAE’S BEEN ABLE TO BRING AN INCREDIBLE FIGHT TO DANIELS DESPITE THE WAR HE WENT THROUGH AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION, BUT I’M AFRAID THIS IS ALL BUT OVER!!! HE’S ABOUT TO TAP!!!
Stew-O: BRAE SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT OVER & KEEPS BRIAN’S LEG HOOKED AS HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!!! DANIELS IS SQUIRMING BUT HE CAN’T ESCAPE THE PIN!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: HE GOT IT!!! BRAE GOT IT!!!
Stew-O: NO!! KICK-OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT AS BRIAN’S SHOULDERS EMERGES FROM THE MAT!!! BOTH MEN MOVE THEMSELVES BACK UP FROM THE CANVAS AS BRIAN’S TRYING TO REMAIN ON THE PROWL!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRAE WITH A CHOP ACROSS HIS CHEST AS BRIAN YELLS OUT IN IMMENSE PAIN!!!
Persephone: AS A KICK FROM DANIELS FOLLOWS UP ACROSS BRAE’S CHEST THAT LEAVES HIM STRUGGLING AS WELL!!!
Stew-O: AND NOW BOTH MEN ARE GLARING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AS BRAE’S VIGOROUSLY SHAKING HIS HEAD!!! THEY BOTH HAVE FIRE IN THEIR EYES AS THEY MOVE FORWARD!!
Gavin Kirkland: BAM!!!! HEADBUTTS FROM BOTH MEN ACROSS EACH OTHER’S SKULLS AS THEY EACH BACK INTO THE ROPES!!!
Persephone: ‘TILL BRAE RUSHES FORWARD AND AIMS FOR ‘MORRIGAN’!!!!
Stew-O: DANIELS DUCKS MORRIGAN AS BRAE TURNS—INTO ‘CAUSTIC ECHO’!!!!!! BRAE IS FINALLY DROPPED AS DANIELS DRAPES HIS ENTIRE BODY OVER BRAE TO KEEP HIM DOWN!!!! PIN APPLIED!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… BRIANNNNNN DANIELS!!!
Persephone: Alright, that kept me up. Glad we got that.
Gavin Kirkland: What a battle from both men tonight!!! BRAE gave Brian Daniels one hell of a beating and went toe to toe with the EAW legend despite going through hell just the previous week!! I can’t refrain from giving him the props of going back to back with these wars!
Stew-O: The multi-time World Champion stands tall, but BRAE certainly proves that he can face off against the best of the best between those ropes & continue to showcase a heightened level of intensity that forces an opponent of Brian Daniels’ caliber to elevate their capabilities as well. Congratulations to Brian Daniels!
(Brian Daniels slowly rises to his feet, clutching the back of his neck as the bruises, swelling & red all from the match can be seen around his body. The referee raises his hand in victory as ‘Dragonborn’ can be heard throughout the speakers, with BRAE sitting himself up near the ropes in bittersweet defeat. Daniels takes notice of BRAE, giving him a brief nod of respect as BRAE’s able to return the expression with a nod from himself as the scene fades.)
(The camera transitions over to the stage area where Tyrone Montgomery is seen standing behind a podium with two awards resting on it. Tyrone then speaks into the microphone.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Ladies and gentlemen, there are two trophies resting on this podium, and the first will be handed out for “Comeback of the Year!” Which includes competitors like…
(Tyrone turns toward the titantron, which flashes various highlight reels of the names announced.)
(SOSA HENDERSON)
(XANDER PAYNE)
(LIMMY MONAGHAN)
(METHUSELAH)
(CHRIS ELITE)
(JAY JERRY JOHNSON)
(The camera then fades back to Tyrone Montgomery, who joins the fans in clapping for all the possible nominees after seeing their returns highlighted. Tyrone then speaks into the microphone once again.)
Tyrone Montgomery: So, without further ado… your winner for Comeback of the Year is…
(Tyrone takes a look at his notecard.)
Tyrone Montgomery: SOSA HENDERSON!
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef plays to a positive reaction from fans as SOSA Henderson makes his way out, carrying the National Elite Championship over his shoulder. SOSA approaches the podium, and is handed the trophy by Tyrone, who steps aside, letting SOSA have his moment.)
(SOSA raises the trophy up high, garnering a massive reaction from the fans in attendance before speaking into the microphone.)
SOSA Henderson: I mean, I’d love to come out here, and say that I’m surprised, or the least bit shocked, but being that I am National Elite Champion right now, I’ve earned this. No offense to Jay, who just made his return, and has already won the Interwire Championship. But since coming back to Elite Answers Wrestling, I’ve been on a roll, and trust that I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Pain for Pride, I won the 24/7 Battle Royal against sixteen others with the same goal in mind. At the Last Stand, I cashed in that contract to become National Elite Champion. And at Road to Redemption, Ryan was the first man that I defended this title against, but he won’t be the last.
SOSA Henderson: In fact, I welcome anyone to come, and try taking this title from me, because it won’t end well for you. You’ll wind up exactly like him, that is looking up at the lights. But while I’m honored to be holding the award for Comeback of the Year, my main priority is this.
(SOSA points to the National Elite Championship.)
SOSA Henderson: My main priority is carrying this title with honor, and the same pride that my predecessors did. I’ve been a World Champion, and there, I proved that I can not only reach the top of the mountain, but stay there as well, and no one is knocking me off this mountain for a very, very long time.
SOSA Henderson: But with 2025 approaching, I hope to wind up in this same position next year, having a season that’ll be looked back upon fondly. This year, I became National Elite Champion. But next year, who knows? Maybe I up the ante, and give the EAW Universe another reign to talk about as World Champion.
SOSA Henderson: But that’s in the future. In the meantime, thank you. Thank you for the continous love and support, and have a merry Christmas.
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef plays as SOSA gives a nod of respect to Tyrone before heading to the back with his trophy before Tyrone steps back behind the podium for the second trophy on there.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Once again, congratulations to SOSA!
(Tyrone claps, and the crowd cheers, showing their support for Henderson.)
Tyrone Montgomery: But as I mentioned earlier, there are two trophies on this podium, and the remaining one is for Female Elitist of the Year! We had many women nominated for this, but let’s take a look at the tron!
(Tyrone looks back at the titantron, which shows highlights for the various women selected as nominees.)
(MILLI BANKS)
(MINERVA)
(KASSIDY HEART)
(SIENNA JADE)
(VEENA ADAMS)
(CAMERON ELLA AVA)
(MS. EXTREME)
(The camera then transitions back to Tyrone at the podium.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And the results are in! Your winner for female elitist of the year is…
(a drum roll plays as Tyrone Montgomery takes a look at his notecard.)
Tyrone Montgomery: …MILLI BANKS!
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne plays to a positive reaction from fans as Milli Banks makes her way onto the stage area, and is dressed in her ring gear for the upcoming match against Cleopatra, which is actually next. Milli has a gigantic smile on her face, and approaches the podium, getting handed her trophy by Tyrone. Milli then speaks into the microphone as ‘Changed It’ fades out in the background.)
Milli Banks: Wow. At this rate, I’m running out of room for all these trophies!
(Milli Banks chuckles.)
Milli Banks: But nah, on a serious note, before I go out there, and tear it up with Cleopatra, I know you’re all likely tired of hearing me say the words “thank you.” But… I’m not tired of saying it just yet! So, once again, thank you. I’m honored that you thought of little ol’ me as your female elitist of the year with other nominees listed like Minerva, Kassidy Heart, and Cameron Ella Ava of all people.
Milli Banks: Who have had pretty good years themselves. But speaking of Minerva, I did defeat both her and Hikari to win my first Universal Women’s Championship at Pain for Pride.
(The camera closes in on the Universal Women’s Title wrapped around her waist.)
Milli Banks: And ever since the draft where just about every woman and their momma came out to confront me, I knew this would be an entirely different ball game than being Specialists Champion.
Milli Banks: But I love a good challenge, and I’ve definitely been put to the test by some of the best women this company has to offer, yet I close this year out… STILL the Universal Women’s Champion.
(The crowd cheers, but Milli calms them down a bit.)
Milli Banks: Well, that is after I make it through my latest challenge, that is Cleopatra.
(The crowd cheers at the mere mention of her name, but Milli looks into the camera addressing her directly.)
Milli Banks: First of all, I understand that you’re an EAW Hall of Famer, but you’re about to find out why I’m Elitist of the Year, and of course, your reigning Universal Women’s Champion.
(‘Changed It’ kicks in for a second time, and Milli waves goodbye to Tyrone, heading to the ring with her trophy in hand as Bella Braxton can be heard in the background. Before Bella speaks, a match graphic flashes onto the screen.)
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Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: AND IS FOR THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at 135 pounds…SHE IS THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMENS CHAMPION…THE SUPERNOVA…MILLI BANKS!!
Stew-O: Congratulations to Milli Banks on all the awards, but it’s time to get serious.
Gavin Kirkland: Indeed. Her Championship is on the line next against Cleopatra, and I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it… along with something else.
Stew-O: Next time, keep that information private.
(‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne ft. Kendrick Lamar receives a positive reaction from the fans as Cleopatra makes her way down to the ring, being accompanied by Octavia. Cleopatra looks happy to be back in Elite Answers Wrestling, but determined at the same time, marching down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, weighing in at 128 pounds…SHE IS “THE QUEEN OF NILE”…CLEOPATRA!!
Gavin Kirkland: There she is!! aSkdifjfnfufjfuudj
Stew-O: It’s been a while since we’ve seen Cleopatra in Elite Answers Wrestling, but it’s always a treat!
Persephone: To who?
Stew-O: I’ll act like you didn’t say that, because it’s a big night! Will we be seeing a new Universal Women’s Champion?!
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung, but both competitors have yet to leave their respective corners, opting to look around, and soak in the atmosphere instead as this crowd is electric!
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, can you blame them? They’re excited to see Cleopatra back in an EAW ring, and as am I! It’s been a long time since she’s graced our screens with her bleach blonde hair, and beautiful… curvaceous body… :shaq:
Stew-O: Alright, that’s enough from you.
Gavin Kirkland: :kyrie:
Persephone: God, this moron makes James and Rich look good by comparison.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry;
Stew-O: Anyways, turning our attention back to the in-ring action, both Cleo and Milli exit their corners, and begin circling around each other.
Persephone: Finally. I thought they’d make us sit forever through this “aura” bullshit.
Gavin Kirkland: Well, this is a-
Persephone: Why are you talking to me?
Gavin Kirkland: Sorry.
Stew-O: Collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center of the ring, and Cleo manages to back Milli into the corner, keeping her pinned there! Referee gets involved!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Stew-O: OOH! Cleo shoves Milli while she is in the corner, and backs away to the center. Already, the Hall of Famer is attempting to get under her opponent’s skin, and likely play mind games, so she can goad Milli into making a mistake! Though, the Champion sees right through it, and keeps her cool.
Gavin Kirkland: How could one ever find themselves mad with such perfection like Cleopatra?
Stew-O: If she keeps aiming to provoke Milli, easily.
Gavin Kirkland: Whatever.
Stew-O: Milli circles around Cleo, and goes for another collar and elbow tie-up! However, Cleo slips behind her this time for a rear waistlock, and quickly transitions into a standing side headlock! Cleopatra wrenches on the hold, and Milli goes to escape, bouncing her opponent off the ropes-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! How smart is Cleopatra?! Possessing the ability to hang on like that!
Stew-O: Cleo kept the side headlock applied, skidding down to a knee while Milli got dragged down to all fours.
Gavin Kirkland: Like I said, smart!
Persephone: 🤭
Stew-O: Is something funny, Persephone?
Persephone: Just texting back and forth with Luis, that’s all.
Stew-O: Well, do you have any comments to make on this match? Ya know, for the Universal Women’s Championship?
Persephone: 🤔…nope!
Stew-O: :wow: Well, Milli powers back to her feet in the side headlock- BUT GETS GROUNDED WITH A SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN BY CLEOPATRA!
Gavin Kirkland: Cleopatra has been firmly in control early on, and Milli Banks has been fighting from underneath since the very beginning.
Stew-O: You had to know Cleo would be coming into this match with the advantage. Milli’s fresh off a grueling Extreme Elimination Chamber match. Meanwhile, Cleo is fresh as a daisy, and of course, has experience over Milli.
Gavin Kirkland: Speaking of, Milli returns to her feet once again, and scores with a couple of back elbows, loosening Cleopatra’s grip before bouncing her off the ropes to escape!
Stew-O: Milli with a LEAPFROG as Cleo comes rebounding back, and lands a HIP TOSS the second time! MILLI GOES TO REACH DOWN- BUT CLEO USES BOTH FEET TO SHOVE HER DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! BOTH WOMEN SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET!
Gavin Kirkland: AND MILLI RUNS RIGHT INTO AN ARM DRAG! BANKS RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, AND RUNS DIRECTLY INTO ANOTHER! BUT CLEO BARS THE ARM, KEEPING HER OPPONENT GROUNDED!
Stew-O: MILLI! MILLI USES HER LEGS TO LOCK CLEO IN A HEADSCISSORS, ESCAPING THE ARMBAR! BUT CLEO MOVES TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE, AND SHOWS A LITTLE WITH A HEADSTAND!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO THEN POPS TO HER FEET, AND TRIES FOR A DROPKICK ON THE SEATED BANKS- BUT MILLI HAS IT SCOUTED, AND ROLLS OUT THE WAY IN TIME!
Stew-O: BOTH WOMEN RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CLEO GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT MILLI DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND HOISTS CLEO UP IN A FIREMANS CARRY AS SHE TURNS AROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO SLIPS OUT BEHIND HER, AND GRABS MILLI IN A REAR WAISTLOCK!
Stew-O: AND MILLI CHARGES TOWARD THE ROPES, DROPPING DOWN, SO CLEO GOES TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE!
Gavin Kirkland: WHEW! LUCKILY, CLEO LANDS ON HER FEET, AND HOPS BACK ON THE APRON-
Stew-O: BUT MILLI IS THERE TO MEET HER, AND HOOKS HER UP FOR A SUPLEX BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO FLOATS OVER BEHIND MILLI, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT MILLI SPINS AROUND, AND FLOORS CLEO WITH DROPKICK!
Stew-O: MILLI CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Unfortunately, a kickout.
Stew-O: First one of the match!
Persephone: We’re in for a long night, aren’t we?
Stew-O: Possibly!
Persephone: Kill me now.
Gavin Kirkland: Cleo goes to create some space after that kickout, crawling to the corner, and pulling herself up with assistance.
Stew-O: Milli charges in with a running KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST, AND IRISH WHIPS CLEO TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! MILLI BANKS RUSHES IN- BUT CLEO SENDS HER UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT!
Stew-O: WAIT IS RIGHT, BECAUSE MILLI CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND CLEO SPINS AROUND FOR A RIGHT HAND ON THE CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MILLI CATCHES HER WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI INSTEAD!
Stew-O: CLEO STUMBLES AWAY, AND MILLI SPRINGBOARDS TO THE TOP ROPE FOR A CLOTHESLINE! MILLI HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Gavin Kirkland: KICKOUT! CLEOPATRA GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Stew-O: Already, Cleo is stirring after that kickout, and Milli Banks stands her up to a vertical base, backing Cleopatra up against the ropes for an irish whip- BUT CLEO REVERSES AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING MILLI TO THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MILLI MAKES CLEO REGRET GIVING HER THAT MOMENTUM AS SHE REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! MILLI DROPS DOWN INTO A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Stew-O: ONLY A ONE COUNT!
Gavin Kirkland: BOTH WOMEN ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CLEO QUICKLY GRABS MILLI IN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK! BUT MILLI HAS AN ANSWER IMMEDIATELY, REBOUNDING CLEO OFF THE ROPES TO ESCAPE!
Stew-O: CLEO BOUNCES BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, BUT MILLI BRACED FOR IT, AND STOOD HER GROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: NOW, BOTH WOMEN ARE AT A STALEMATE, AND- OOH!
Stew-O: CLEO BLASTS MILLI WITH A FOREARM!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI ISNT ONE TO TAKE THIS LYING DOWN, AND RETURNS FIRE WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN!
Stew-O: BOTH WOMEN ARE EXCHANGING BLOWS! CLEO! MILLI! CLEO! MILLI! CLEO- CLEO WITH A OPEN-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST! THAT ONE ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Gavin Kirkland: GOD, WHAT I’D DO TO BE CLEO’S HAND!
Persephone: :comeagain: Can we please mute this bozo?
Gavin Kirkland: :whoa:
Stew-O: MILLI IS FEELING THE EFFECT OF THAT CHOP, BUT MANAGES TO GRIT THROUGH THE PAIN WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST OF CLEOPATRA! FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER! AND ANOTHER!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA FIGHTS BACK WITH A COUPLE OF FOREARMS, PROVING YOU CANT COUNT HER OUT JUST YET EITHER!
Stew-O: MILLI IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, BUT EXPLODES WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! HOWEVER, CLEO SAW IT COMING, AND TRAPS THE ARM OF MILLI, SPINNING HER AROUND FOR A KICK TO THE GUT!
Gavin Kirkland: UH-OH! CLEO PULLS HER IN, AND I KNOW THIS MOVE! SHES GOING FOR HER PATENTED BRUTALITY! CANADIAN DESTROYER!!
Stew-O: NO! MILLI BANKS DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND CRAWLS THROUGH THE LEGS OF CLEO, GOING BEHIND HER!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI GRABS CLEO FROM BEHIND IN A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND CLEO SWINGS HERSELF AROUND WITH A BACK ELBOW THAT MILLI BANKS DUCKS UNDERNEATH!
Stew-O: AND MILLI PLANTS HER WITH A BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! BRIDGING FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Gavin Kirkland: SHOULDER UP!
Stew-O: Milli Banks rises to both knees, and begins thinking about her next move against Cleo…
Persephone: If you ask me, Milli should get a steel chair from ringside, then crack Cleopatra in the head with it.
Stew-O: But… then she’d get disqualified.
Persephone: Exactly!
Stew-O: I don’t think that’s how Milli Banks wants to retain her title, Persephone…
Persephone: Who cares?! You think I wanted to be working a week before Christmas?!
Gavin Kirkland: :roman:
Stew-O: I- turning our attention back to the match… Milli is slowly lifting Cleo back to her feet… BUT CLEO COMES OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A FOREARM!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO CONNECTS WITH A FEW MORE, BACKING MILLI INTO THE CORNER! AND GOES TO IRISH WHIP HER TO THE OPPOSITE!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI TURNS IT AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING CLEO INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO GOES UP AND OVER MILLI IN THE CORNER, AND ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, CHARGING BACK TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR A SPRINGBOARD OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Stew-O: MILLI BANKS COMES CHARGING IN AS CLEO SPRINGS OFF WITH A BACK ELBOW- BUT MILLI CATCHES HER WITH A BACK SUPLEX OUT OF MID AIR, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: TWO COUNT!
Gavin Kirkland: That has been all Milli Banks can muster over Cleopatra. Two count after two count.
Stew-O: Cleopatra rolls out to the apron following that kickout, which is smart, so she can create some extra space and separation from Cleopatra, needing that recovery time.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli Banks approaches, and reaches over the top rope, grabbing a handful of Cleo’s hair to lift her back up on the apron- careful! Milli Banks should be a little more gentle with the queen’s hair.
Stew-O: I think you’re being a little unrealistic with that request, Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry:
Stew-O: CLEO! CLEOPATRA CATCHES MILLI OFF GUARD WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: AND MILLI IS DOUBLED OVER, LEAVING CLEOPATRA AN OPENING TO SLINGSHOT OVER THE TOP ROPE FOR A SUNSET FLIP!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND BLASTS CLEO DIRECTLY IN THE FACE WITH A FRONT DROPKICK! MILLI MOVES INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA KICKS OUT!
Persephone: God, this match feels like it’s gone on for twenty minutes.
Stew-O: Cleo attempts to create space from Milli Banks again, pulling herself up with assistance from the ropes. But from behind, Milli grabs her in a rear waistlock, and drags Cleo to the center! CLEOPATRA STARTS TO HOLD HER WEIGHT DOWN, BLOCKING ANY ATTEMPT AT A GERMAN THAT MILLI MAY BE LOOKING FOR!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO’S TRYING TO PRY MILLI’S HANDS APART, BUT SWITCHES STRATEGY IN FAVOR OF BACK ELBOWS INSTEAD!
Stew-O: CLEO SWINGS WILDLY WITH A BACK ELBOW, SPINNING HERSELF AROUND TOWARDS MILLI, WHO LOOKS FOR THAT NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX A SECOND TIME!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO HAS IT SCOUTED THIS TIME, AND PLACES MILLI IN A SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: SMALL PACKAGE FROM CLEO, BUT MILLI MANAGES TO KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND MILLI GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND TRIES HOOKING MILLI UP FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI BLOCKS IT, AND SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN OF HER OWN!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: KICKOUT! CLEO ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET AS MILLI RISES TO BOTH KNEES!
Gavin Kirkland: ROUNDHOUSE KICK!
Stew-O: NO! MILLI AVOIDS IT, DUCKING UNDERNEATH, AND ROLLS CLEO UP WITH A SCHOOL GIRL!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Gavin Kirkland: STILL NOT ENOUGH TO PUT CLEO AWAY AS SHE KICKS OUT! CLEO SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET, BUT MILLI BEATS HER TO PUNCH, AND COMES FROM BEHIND!
Stew-O: MILLI GRABS CLEO IN A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND DRIVES HER STERNUM FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE AN O’CONNOR ROLL! O’CONNOR ROLL BY MILLI BANKS!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Gavin Kirkland: KICKOUT- AND MILLI BANKS GETS SENT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
Stew-O: MILLI BANKS WENT SHOULDER FIRST, AND TUMBLES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, WRITHING IN PAIN ON THE OUTSIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: This isn’t good. Milli Banks could be seriously injured.
Persephone: You’re right, Gavin… this isn’t good. This is great!
Gavin Kirkland: :comeagain:
Persephone: Now, the referee can throw the match out!
Stew-O: I highly doubt it, but we shall see, because Milli is slowly stirring on the outside.
Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile, back inside, Cleopatra has made her way to the top turnbuckle, and is perched up there, awaiting Milli Banks to get back to her feet.
Stew-O: Milli soon does, and… CLEOPATRA COMES FLYING OFF WITH A CROSSBODY TO THE OUTSIDE! WIPING THE CHAMOION OUT!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA IS FIRED UP FOLLOWING THAT CROSSBODY, AND ROLLS MILLI BACK INSIDE THE RING, SLITHERING IN TO HOOK THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TH-
Stew-O: KICKOUT! Milli sits up off the canvas, but Cleopatra immediately locks her in a rear chinlock! Rear chinlock on Milli!
Gavin Kirkland: Cleopatra wrenches on the hold, tightening her grip on Milli, who starts to feed off the fans, who are rallying behind her strongly!
Stew-O: Milli powers back to her feet, and begins loosening Cleo’s grip with REPEATED shots to the rib cage! BUT CLEO MAINTAINS THE UPPER HAND WITH A MAT SLAM! THE BACK OF MILLI’S HEAD RICOCHETING OFF THE CANVAS!
Gavin Kirkland: AND CLEO MARCHES OVER TO MILLI’S LEGS, GOING FOR THE SHARPSHOOTER! SHARPSHOOTER IS APPLIED!
Stew-O: CLEO HAS THE SHARPSHOOTER IN ON MILLI BANKS, AND MILLI MAY BE FORCED TO TAP!
Persephone: YES! TAP!
Stew-O: PAIN IS ETCHED ACROSS MILLI’S FACE, BUT I DONT WANT TO COUNT HER OUT! MILLI CAN ESCAPE THIS, NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT, BUT WILL SHE IS THE QUESTION!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI RAISES THE HAND, BUT REMEMBERS HER CHAMPIONSHIP IS ON THE LINE, AND GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN!
Stew-O: MILLI SCRATCHES AND CLAWS HER WAY TOWARD THE ROPES!
Gavin Kirkland: FORCING A BREAK FROM CLEO!
Stew-O: BUT CLEOPATRA STARTS TO UP HER AGGRESSION SLIGHTLY WITH REPEATED STOMPS TO THE BACK OF MILLI’S HEAD! MILLI DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP, BUT SOME OF THOSE STOMPS ARE HITTING THEIR MARK!
Gavin Kirkland: THE REFEREE PULLS CLEO AWAY, GIVING MILLI SOME SPACE, BUT CLEO PUSHES PAST HIM, AND STANDS MILLI BACK UP FOR A NECKBREAKER!
Stew-O: NECKBREAKER CENTER OF THE RING, AND CLEO FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Stew-O: MILLI WITH A KICKOUT! THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION STILL HAVING FIGHT LEFT!
Persephone: I wish that fight would hurry up, and leave her body already.
Gavin Kirkland: I’m with Persephone! Sorry, Milli, but Cleo as Universal Women’s Champ means getting to see her full-time!
Persephone: I’m sure you would love that.
Stew-O: Cleopatra goes to lift Milli Banks back up to her feet- BUT MILLI SHOVES CLEO AWAY! MILLI BANKS CHARGES- BUT CLEO SIDE STEPS, AND MILLI HALTS HER MOMENTUM BEFORE SPINNING AROUND- BUT GETS CLOTHESLINED UP AND OVER THE TOP!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA IS ROLLING RIGHT NOW, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK!
Stew-O: AND IT CONNECTS, KNOCKING MILLI BANKS DOWN TO ALL FOURS RINGSIDE! THE CHAMPION MAY HAVE GOTTEN HER BELL RUNG!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO GRABS MILLI BY THE HAIR, AND HOPS UP TO THE APRON, PULLING THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION UP AS WELL!
Stew-O: WAIT, WHATS SHE- NO! CLEO IS GOING FOR A CANADIAN DESTROYER ON THE APRON! IF SHE HITS BRUTALITY THERE, THIS MATCH IS OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: THATS THE-
Persephone: Hardest part of the ring. Yeah, yeah, we know.
Gavin Kirkland: :francis:
Stew-O: CLEO GOES FOR IT- BUT MILLI BANKS SHOVES HER OFF! CLEO MARCHES TOWARD MILLI ON THE APRON, BUT EATS A KICK TO THE GUT FOR HER TROUBLES!
Gavin Kirkland: NOW, MILLI HOOKS HER UP FOR A SUPLEX, OR BRAINBUSTER ON THAT APRON! CLEOPATRA MAY GET SERIOUSLY HURT! I CANT LOOK!
Stew-O: CLEO GETS HOISTED UP, BUT FINDS HERSELF BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM! LIFTING MILLI UP OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A SUPLEX, AND TRANSITIONING INTO A POWERSLAM! MILLI GETS PLANTED WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX POWERSLAM!
Gavin Kirkland: CENTER OF THE RING! AND OCTAVIA IS YELLING FOR CLEO TO MAKE THE COVER, WHICH SHE DOES!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-
Stew-O: AND MILLI BANKS GETS THE SHOULDER UP! CLEO BEGINS POUNDING THE MAT, STARTING TO SHOW A BIT OF FRUSTRATION!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO QUICKLY GETS HER EMOTIONS IN CHECK, CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE! SHES HAD SUCCESS UP THERE BEFORE, WIPING MILLI OUT WITH A CROSSBODY, PERHAPS LOOKING TO DO IT AGAIN!
Stew-O: MILLI IS STIRRING, AND SLOWLY RETURNS BACK TO A VERTICAL BA- WHOA! MILLI WAS PLAYING POSSUM, AND RUSHES CLEO WITH A FOREARM!
Gavin Kirkland: YOU CAN TELL CLEO WASNT EXPECTING THAT, AND IS NOW STUNNED, WHICH LEAVES MILLI AN OPPORTUNITY TO CAPITALIZE!
Stew-O: MILLI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, AND IS POSSIBLY GOING FOR AN AVALANCHE HURRICANRANA!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO FIGHTS HER OFF WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, AND SHOVES MILLI OFF THE TOP ROPE!
Stew-O: NO! MILLI USES THAT ATHLETICISM, AND BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET! MEANWHILE, CLEO PERCHES HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE ONCE MORE-
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI RUSHES IN- BUT CLEO HAS HER SCOUTED, AND LEAPFROGS OVER MILLI! CLEOPATRA ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND SPINS AROUND-
Stew-O: NO FAKE BILLS HERE!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI SHOT OUT THE CORNER WITH THAT RUNNING SINGLE LEG HIGH KNEE!
Stew-O: AND MILLI CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Stew-O: AND CLEO KICKS OUT JUST BEFORE THE THREE!
Persephone: Are you sure that wasn’t actually a three? That looked pretty close to me!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, Milli Banks is asking the referee that same question, but he assures it wasn’t, which means Milli will have to go back to the drawing board.
Stew-O: I wonder what she’ll come up with.
Gavin Kirkland: For now, Milli staggers back to her feet, and gestures for Cleo to get up! Milli wants Cleopatra back up to her feet!
Stew-O: Octavia is pounding the apron, trying to will Cleopatra on! But once getting to her feet… CLEOPATRA IS BARRAGED WITH MULTIPLE FOREARMS AND KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ACROSS THE CHEST!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI ALTERNATES BETWEEN BOTH, BACKING CLEOPATRA INTO THE CORNER! NOW, MILLI STARTS TO STOMP HER OPPONENT DRY, BEATING CLEO DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION!
Stew-O: MILLI IS DEFINITELY UPPING HER AGGRESSION AGAINST CLEO, WHO HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR MILLI TO KEEP DOWN THUS FAR!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI IS UNRELENTING WITH HER STOMPS IN THE CORNER, TARGETING THE HEAD AS CLEO DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Stew-O: THE REFEREE PULLS MILLI AWAY FROM CLEO!
Persephone: Dammit! Why didn’t he keep counting?!
Stew-O: I’m sure the referee, like many of us watching, does not want the match to end in disqualification!
Persephone: Fucking sigh.
Gavin Kirkland: Earlier, Cleo had gotten a little carried away with stomps herself, causing the referee to intervene.
Stew-O: Well, Milli Banks is fired up, and stands Cleopatra back up in the corner- PROCEEDING TO IRISH WHIP HER TO THE OPPOSITE! MILLI BANKS COMES CHARGING IN WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO ROLLS OUT THE BOTTOM ROPE TO THE APRON, SO SHE CAN AVOID HER!
Stew-O: MILLI BANKS HALTS HER MOMENTUM BEFORE HAND, AND REACHES OVER THE TOP ROPE, GRABBING HOLD OF CLEO, AND PULLING HER BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE ON THE APRON!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CLEO HAD AN ANSWER, AND DROPS MILLI THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A HOTSHOT STUNNER!
Stew-O: MILLI STAGGERS AWAY, STRUGGLING TO BREATHE, AND DROPS TO A KNEE! MEANWHILE, A SMILE FORMS ON CLEOPATRA’S FACE, HAVING MILLI RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS HER, AND GOES TO SPRINGBOARD OFF THE TOP-
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI! MILLI SHOVES CLEOPATRA OFF THE TOP ROPE, AND THE HALL OF FAMER GOES FLYING TO THE OUTSIDE!
Stew-O: AND CLEO HITS BACK FIRST ON THE BARRICADE! NOW, OCTAVIA RUSHES TO HER SIDE, URGING CLEO TO GET BACK UP! BUT I DONT KNOW, CLEO IS CLEARLY IN A WORLD OF PAIN AFTER THAT SPILL TO THE OUTSIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: I NEED TO GO OVER THERE, AND CHECK ON HER-
Persephone: No, you don’t. Sit down.
Gavin Kirkland: But-
Stew-O: Yeah, I’m with Persephone on this. Please remain seated.
Gavin Kirkland: …fine.
Stew-O: Cleo uses the barricade for assistance in rising back to her feet while the referee’s count continues… BUT OCTAVIA GETS OUT OF DODGE!
Gavin Kirkland: YEAH, AS MILLI BANKS COMES FLYING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Stew-O: CLEO GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE ONCE AGAIN, BUT MILLI ISNT DONE, AND SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING AS CLEOPATRA COMES STAGGERING FORWARD!
Gavin Kirkland: THIS TIME, A TOPE CON HILO!!
Stew-O: MILLI MAKES IT LOOK EASY, VAULTING OVER THE ROPES WITH THAT TOPE CON HILO, AND WIPES CLEOPATRA OUT FOR THE TIME BEING!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI MOVES WITH SOME URGENCY, ROLLING THE HALL OF FAMER BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Stew-O: CLEOPATRA IS QUICKLY BACK TO HER FEET, AND SWINGS WILDLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE AS MILLI COMES SLIDING IN!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MILLI DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND GOES SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A BACKFLIP REVERSE DDT SHE CALLS FORECLOSURE!
Stew-O: BUT CLEO COUNTERS WITH A SNAPMARE! AND MILLI SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET! CLEO CHARGES IN- BUT MILLI SENDS HER UP AND OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND DRAGS MILLI OUT OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A FRONT FACELOCK!
Stew-O: NOW, BOTH WOMEN FIND THEMSELVES ON THE APRON! SHADES OF EARLIER, AND CLEO PLANTS MILLI FACE FIRST ON THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING WITH A DDT!
Persephone: Luckily, Milli doesn’t have any good lucks to screw up, or else she’d be in trouble!
Gavin Kirkland: WELL, MILLI GETS TOSSED OFF THE APRON BY CLEO, WHO SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING, AND WAITS FOR MILLI TO GET BACK UP!
Stew-O: I THINK CLEO IS LOOKING FOR A SUICIDE DIVE OF HER OWN, GOING FOR SOME PAYBACK ON MILLI BANKS!
Gavin Kirkland: SPEAKING OF, MILLI IS WORSE FOR WEAR AFTER THAT APRON DDT, AND STRUGGLES BACK TO HER FEET ON THE OUTSIDE! CLEO THEN RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Stew-O: SUICIDE DI- OOH! MILLI CAUGHT HER WITH A FOREARM INSTEAD AS SHE TRIED SOARING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO STAGGERS TO THE CENTER, AND DROPS TO A KNEE! MILLI BANKS ROCKED HER, AND RUSHES BACK INSIDE THE RING TO CAPITALIZE!
Stew-O: MILLI GRABS HOLD OF CLEOPATRA, BUT GETS DRIVEN BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! NOW, CLEOPATRA DRIVES THAT SHOULDER INTO MILLI’S ABDOMEN REPEATEDLY!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI. IS GETTING THE WIND KNOCKED OUT OF HER SYSTEM!
Stew-O: BUT CLEO FINALLY SHOWS RELENT, AND CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE WHILE HER OPPONENT IS STUNNED! BEGINNING TO REIGN DOWN WITH PUNCHES AS THE CROWD COUNTS ALONG!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! …TE-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! CLEO DOESNT LAND A TENTH PUNCH, BUT OPTS TO START BITING MILLI BANKS’ FOREHEAD INSTEAD!
Persephone: Is this bitch a vampire?
Stew-O: NO, BUT SHE IS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND IN ORDER TO WALK OUT WITH THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP AROUND HER WAIST TONIGHT!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI BANKS MANAGES TO BREAK FREE, AND STAGGERS OUT OF THE CORNER! MEANWHILE, CLEO HAS YET TO GET DOWN FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE-
Stew-O: AND MILLI MAKES HER PAY FOR IT, HOPPING TO THE BOTTOM ROPE FOR AN AVALANCHE GERMAN SUPLEX ON CLEO!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO LANDED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS, AND MIGHT BE OUT! BUT MILLI ISNT GOING FOR THE COVER!
Stew-O: NO, MILLI HAS ANOTHER IDEA, AND DRAGS CLEO CLOSER TO THE ROPES! CLEOPATRA IS OUT! SHE HASNT MOVED! AND MILLI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: UH-OH! MILLI PERCHES HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND IS LINING HER OPPONENT UP FOR THE MILLI-ON-AIR! MOVE, CLEO! MOVE!
Stew-O: DIVING CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS! …KNEES UP! CLEO GOT THE KNEES UP, KNOCKING THE AIR OUT OF MILLI’S LUNGS, AND ROLLS HER UP IN A SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!
Persephone: YES! DID SHE GET HER?!
Stew-O: NO!
Persephone: FUCK!
Stew-O: MILLI BANKS MANAGES TO KICKOUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE! EVEN OCTAVIA THOUGHT WE HAD A NEW UNIVERSAL WOMENS CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CLEO TAKES THE FIRST SHOT WITH A VICIOUS FOREARM! FOREARM TO MILLI BANKS!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI BATTLES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN!
Gavin Kirkland: FOREARM FROM CLEO! FOREARM FROM MILLI! …KICK TO THE GUT FROM CLEO!
Stew-O: CLEO OUTSMARTS THE CHAMPION THERE WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, WHICH DOUBLES HER OVER FOR A CANADIAN DESTROYER! BUT BRUTALITY IS AVOIDED WHEN MILLI BANKS TWIRLS OUT OF IT!
Gavin Kirkland: STEP-UP ENZIGURI! MILLI WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI, BUT CLEOPATRA REMAINS STANDING! THOUGH, MOSTLY OUT OF INSTINCT!
Stew-O: CLEO IS OUT ON HER FEET, AND MILLI THEN IRISH WHIPS HER INTO THE CORNER- REVERSED! CLEOPATRA REVERSES THE IRISH WHIP, SENDING MILKI BANKS TO THE CORNER INSTEAD, AND BLASTS HER WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK IN THE CORNER!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI IS ROCKED, AND CLEOPATRA DIRECTS HER TO THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR A… BRUTALITY! IT CONNECTS! THE CANADIAN DESTROYER SPIKES MILLI ONTO HER HEAD!
Stew-O: CLEO ROLLS MILLI OVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
Gavin Kirkland: NEW CHAMPION!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Persephone: DING! DING! DING!
Stew-O: NICE TRY, PERSEPHONE! BUT MILLI BANKS MANAGES TO KICKOUT! SHE GOT THE SHOULDER UP IN TIME!
Gavin Kirkland; AND DOUBT HAS TO BE CREEPING INTO THE MIND OF CLEOPATRA, WHO HAS HIT MILLI WITH HER BEST SHOT! BUT IT STILL WASNT ENOUGH TO PUT MILLI BANKS AWAY!
Stew-O: CLEOPATRA IS CURRENTLY RUNNING INTO THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OF MILLI’S OPPONENTS HAVE! THAT IS KEEPING HER DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: I’LL GIVE MILLI THIS! SHE HAS HEART!
Stew-O: SHE WILL NEVER SAY DIE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY, AND WILL FIGHT WITH EVERYTHING SHE HAS LEFT IN THE TANK! BUT HOW MUCH IS LEFT?!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO IS ABOUT TO PUT THAT TO THE TEST!
Stew-O: MILLI WAS ONLY BARELY ABLE TO INCH THAT SHOULDER UP, BUT IS STILL REELING OFF THAT CANADIAN DESTROYER! WHICH CLEO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF, DRAGGING MILLI CLOSER IN DROP ZONE DISTANCE!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO STARTS CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE, HER BACK FACING TOWARDS MILLI! IVE TOURED THE SMARTS AND BEAUTY OF CLEOPATRA BEFORE, BUT I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS SMART! TURNING YOUR BACK TO AN OPPONENT!
Stew-O: CLEOPATRA PERCHES HERSELF UP THERE FOR A… MOONSAULT!
Gavin Kirkland: MOONSAULT ONTO MILLI- WHO GETS HER FEET UP!
Stew-O: MILLI GETS BOTH FEET UP, DROPPING CLEOPATRA!
Gavin Kirkland: AND BOTH WOMEN BEGIN SHAKING THE COBWEBS OUT OF THEIR HEAD, RISING BACK TO ALL FOURS!
Stew-O: MILLI CRAWLS TOWARD CLEO, AND CLEO DOES THE SAME! BOTH WOMEN MEETING IN THE MIDDLE, AND POWERING BACK TO THEIR FEET! INTENSITY IN BOTH THEIR EYES!
Gavin Kirkland: WE TALKED ABOUT MILLI’S RESILENCE, BUT CLEOPATRA IS NOT FAR BEHIND!
Stew-O: OOH! CLEOPATRA JUST SLAPPED THE TASTE OUT OF MILLI’S MOUTH!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT THAT ONLY SERVED TO FIRE UP HER OPPONENT EVEN MORE! MILLI RETURNS FIRE WITH A SLAP OF HER OWN!
Stew-O: SLAP FROM CLEO! SLAP FROM MILLI! BOTH WOMEN LIGHTING EACH OTHER UP! BUT MILLI EXPLODES WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO BATTLES BACK WITH A FOREARM! AND ANOTHER! THEN ANOTHER!
Stew-O: MILLI BANKS IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND CLEO GOES TO FINISH OFF THE TRIFECTA WITH A ROLLING ELBOW- BUT MILLI CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO STUMBLES BACK, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A CLOTHESLINE!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI TRAPS THE ARM, AND PLANTS CLEO WITH BANKRUPT! SALIDA DEL SOL, AND MILLI HOOKS BOTH LEGS DEEP FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Persephone: HOW DID SHE KICK OUT OF THAT?!
Stew-O: YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE!
Persephone: 🤬 I AM SO SICK OF THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: WELL, THE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU IS IT MAY NOT LAST MUCH LONGER!
Gavin Kirkland: NO, BECAUSE AFTER KICKING OUT OF BANKRUPT, MILLI HAS ANOTHER TOOL IN HER ARSENAL!
Stew-O: THAT BEING MILLI-ON-AIR!
Persephone: Oh, great! This dumb bitch hasn’t learned her lesson from earlier.
Stew-O: MILLI DID ATTEMPT THIS EARLIER, BUT MAY HAVE A STRONGER CHANCE WITH CLEO BEING ALMOST OUT OF IT FOLLOWING THAT BANKRUPT!
Gavin Kirkland: I STILL DONT KNOW HOW CLEO HAD IT WITHIN HER STILL TO KICKOUT! BUT I WONT QUESTION IT EITHER WHEN ITS A EAW HALL OF FAMER LIKE HERSELF!
Stew-O: MILLI BRINGS CLEO CLOSER TO THE CORNER, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! CLEO HAS STILL YET TO MOVE, REMAINING SPRAWLED ON THAT CANVAS!
Gavin Kirkland: I THINK MILLI HAS IT THIS TIME!
Stew-O: …MILLI-ON-AIR!
Gavin Kirkland: AVOIDED!
Stew-O: CLEOPATRA FINDS A WAY TO AVOID IT A SECOND TIME, ROLLING OUT THE WAY! BUT MILLI LANDS ON HER FEET, AND ROLLS THROUGH!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEOPATRA SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET, AND COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A REAR WAISTLOCK! GRABBING MILLI, AND GOING TO REBOUND HER STERNUM FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND CLEO ROLLS THROUGH TO BOTH KNEES! MILLI TURNS AROUND, AND SHOOTS OUT OF THE CORNER FOR A DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER ON CLEO!
Gavin Kirkland: DIAMONDS DANCING! AND I KNOW WEVE SAID IT A FEW TIMES THROUGHOUT THIS CONTEST, BUT I THINK CLEO IS OFFICIALLY OUT!
Stew-O: AND MILLI DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER, KNOWING THAT WONT BE ENOUGH TO PUT HER AWAY!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI DRAGS CLEO CLOSER TO THAT CORNER, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! OCTAVIA IS URGING THAT CLEOPATRA GETS BACK TO HER FEET!
Stew-O: BUT THE PLEAS ARE FALLING ON DEAF EARS AS MILLI BANKS PERCHES HERSELF ON THE TOP ROPE… MILLI-ON-AIR!
Gavin Kirkland: IT CONNECTS! THE CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS HAS HIT ITS MARK, AND MILLI HOOKS THE LEG ON CLEO!
Stew-O: TO RETAIN HER TITLE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND STILL THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION… MILLI BANKS!!
(Milli releases the cover on Cleopatra to a loud reaction from fans, and steps over the Hall of Famer, getting her handed raised in the center of the ring by the referee, who then hands her the Universal Women’s Championship. Milli looks down at her title, proud to keep holding onto it as Champion.)
Stew-O: And there you have it! Milli Banks retains the Universal Women’s Championship against a returning Hall of Famer in Cleopatra!
Gavin Kirkland: Cleo put up a GREAT fight against Milli, but I hope this isn’t the last we see of her for a while. I NEED more Cleopatra on my TV.
Persephone: There he goes again. Relax. I barely need either of these women on my screen again, let alone a washed hag like Cleo.
Stew-O: Hey, show some respect.
Persephone: Whatever.
Stew-O: Speaking of respect…
(Milli stops celebrating, sensing that someone is behind her…)
(Which turns out to be Cleopatra.)
(Cleo and Milli stand face-to-face, tension in the air, but Cleo extends her hand to Milli Banks as a sign of respect, which Milli accepts.)
Stew-O: You love to see it, ladies and gentlemen! A sign of respect between both women!
Gavin Kirkland: How could you not earn respect after a match like that?
(Milli Banks leaves the ring, giving Cleopatra her moment with the fans after being away.)
(Cleo soaks in the reaction, and decides to leave alongside Octavia. Both women exit the ring as the camera goes to fade elsewhere.)
Stew-O: HEY, WHAT THE-
Gavin Kirkland: OCTAVIA JUST SENT THE BACK OF CLEO’S HEAD INTO THE LED APRON WITH A MAT SLAM!
Stew-O: WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO HER?!
Persephone: Keep it coming! This is great!
(The reaction quickly shifts over to boos as Octavia looks down at Cleopatra with no mercy in her eyes.)
Stew-O: OCTAVIA LIFTS CLEOPATRA BACK TO HER FEET, AND SENDS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT SHE DOESNT STOP THERE, GRABBING CLEOPATRA, AND- :krabs:
Stew-O: OCTAVIA JUST LAUNCHED CLEO UP AND OVER OUR ANNOUNCERS TABLE!
Gavin Kirkland: SERIOUSLY, WHY?!
(Octavia reaches over the barricade, and into the timekeeper’s area, grabbing a steel chair as Cleopatra comes crawling out from behind the announce table.)
Stew-O: Hey, put that chair down!
Gavin Kirkland: Somebody needs to stop this!
Persephone: Yeah, Gavin, how about you?
Gavin Kirkland: I… I’d rather let the professionals handle this.
Persephone: Pussy.
Stew-O: Octavia wraps that steel chair around Cleo’s neck- AND NO, NO, NO!
Gavin Kirkland: CLEO GETS SENT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! THAT COULD BE A CRUSHED LARYNX!
Stew-O: CLEO IS STRUGGLING TO BREATHE, WE NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION OUT HERE RIGHT AWAY!
(Cleo writhes in pain on the canvas as Octavia marches up the ramp with the medical team rushing past her.)
Stew-O: What has gotten into Octavia…
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know, but I guess this rules out any chance of Cleo possibly sticking around… :mjcry:
(Octavia glances back one last time, and heads up the ramp as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Tyrone Montgomery is seen, having a grin. With the microphone in his hand, he speaks, addressing the fans one more time.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Alright! What a show indeed! I’ve been having a blast myself, but now, it’s time we go ahead and present our last award for the evening. So many Elitists have had a standout year this past year, and we already saw who was crowned our Female Elitist of the Year, so now, it’s time we go ahead and switch things over to the men!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Cheering for men?! 🥴🤢
Stew-O: But you—nevermind.
Tyrone Montgomery: All of them are worthy of being nominated, but of course, you guys got together and decided which one of them stood out the most from the rest! So, here are your nominees!
(The tron comes to life one more time, running through a montage of all the male Elitists who are in the running for this year’s award:)
(**JAKE SMITH.**)
(**JOSO.**)
(**MYLES.**)
(**TLA.**)
(**CHARLIE MARR.**)
(**ADAM LUCAS.**)
(Tyrone is handed an envelope, and he opens it up.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And the award goes to… MYLES!
(‘Enemy Strike’ hits. Myles comes on out, wearing a simple yet polished outfit. He waves briefly towards the fans who go crazy for him. He reaches the stage, and is given the reward.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Also, I’m not gonna hold you—this brother swept, and I mean *swept* the other categories. He wins Male Match of the Year, Intergender Match of the Year for War Games, World Heavyweight Champion of the Year, Feud of the Year with Jamie O’Hara, *and* Extreme Moment of the Year with Drake Armstrong. Congratulations, my man!
(Myles chuckles and shakes Tyrone’s hand. With the floor given to him, he steps up to the microphone and speaks.)
Myles: Wow. Now this is Peak. :troll:
(The fans laugh.)
Myles: But seriously, this has to be the first time in my career where I’ve received all of these rewards at once, so thank you. Of course, some people like “Cy Henderson” may think that I have fallen off because he was able to get the better of me last weekend, thus validating those horrific delusions of his, but in the end, I win, and I get the last laugh, so….
Myles: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
(The fans are loving Myles’ carefree attitude. However, even with him chuckling himself, he settles down and gets back to business.)
Myles: But yeah. 2024, what a year. I gained a lot. Lost a lot. However, I’m still here, and while I did fall short of surpassing Jamie’s record, I was still able to beat him six months ago at Pain for Pride. I continued to solidify my undisputed spot as the best man here in EAW. People can say whatever and spin up their narratives, but this?
(He raises the award.)
Myles: This is enough proof for me to, quite frankly, not give a fuck what any of these pretenders have to say about me. It’s really that simple. I’m a hall of famer, a legend, and no one is going to make me feel any different. My confidence will not waver. Just because I am no longer the champion does not mean I do not lead the current pack here in EAW. I always will. For now, I am in no desperate rush to attain any gold, but seeing as how I’ve won multiple of them throughout my time here, it’s only going to be a matter of time before I add more to my ranks. But for now, I am content and at peace. I get to enjoy the holidays with my beloved, and above all, I get to sit back and enjoy how my legacy can and will never be undone by anyone, no matter what. Many can jockey for position to be the next me, but they will never match up to the one man more Unrivaled than anyone here—and *that* is peak.
Myles: 2025, I plan on keeping my spot comfortable for myself. Title or not, it makes no difference. I am the best, and I will continue to prove for as long as I can humanly, possibly can. Thank you, and may you all enjoy the rest of your night. I know I will.
(Myles nods towards the fans and smiles one more time before departing. With that, the show fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for the Witcher 4, featuring Minerva as Ciri.)
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(The camera goes to ringside where Bella Braxton can be seen.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘2024’ by Playboi Carti blares out, causing the fans to stand up and cheer.)
Crowd: JO-SO! JO-SO! JO-SO!
(The aforementioned Joso steps out, wearing his shades and bomber jacket, and his entire gear is festive in white, green and red. He has the EAW World Heavyweight championship on his shoulder. He smirks and points to the fans in attendance, hyping them all up as he makes his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From Bronx, New York, weighing in tonight at 206 pounds, he is the EAW World Heavyweight Champion… JOOOOOSOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: And here comes Joso, who had a successful defense last week! He proved he was ready for the task, and he survived it and more.
Gavin Kirkland: That he is! The new era is here! I’m jealous you guys have him over on Dynasty. Maybe Kennedy can snatch him up for next season. :mjlit:
Persephone: Ooookay, totally wasn’t creepy or whatever.
(Joso enters, and he raises the title up high. The fans cheer. Then, ‘2024’ fades into ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep. Michael Machina, the new EAW World Champion steps on out and he’s ready to handle business.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Brooklyn, New York, he is the New Breed of Legend, and the NEW EAW World Champion… MIIIIICHAAAAAEEEEL MAAAACHIIIIINAAAAAAA!!!!
Persephone: He ended Jake Smith’s reign of terror, so I’m glad he’s got that going for him. Now if he can fix that tan, that’s be great.
Gavin Kirkland: What lovely words to say about your own roster member, Persephone.
Stew-O: Michael made an impact since day one, and now, a year later, he stands at the top of the world. Now, can he continue doing that, or will Joso halt his ambitions just for one night?
(Michael enters the ring and raises the title. He and Joso exchange looks, nodding at each other. Eventually, both men are ready to go and the bell rings.)
(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: The bell rings and the fans are at a fever pitch here as these two world champions are now set to wrestle each other! Joso and Michael Machina nod, showing respect, before they meet up in the middle of the ring. Joso gets his hands out, as does Machina. There’s a bit of a feeling out process… before the EAW World Champion gets quick to work, shooting for the legs! He looks for a takedown to get the early advantage in this contest.
Persephone: Oh my gawd, please tell me this meathead isn’t actually trying to do some competent wrestling for once in his career.
Gavin Kirkland: Pure, straight graps, Persephone! It’s what the EAW universe loves about our product, and they’re getting a complete treat with this exchange as Joso is able to block the takedown attempt and quickly switches places on his feet, going behind Michael! However, the New Breed of Legends is just as quick, switching his own stance and twirls behind before the EAW World Heavyweight Champion has a chance to make his move. Michael grabs him by the shoulder and whirls him around, capturing him! And I think we’re gonna see some of that raw power as he launches Joso up and over—
Stew-O: But Joso lands on his feet, able to avoid getting barreled down with the belly to belly suplex! He hits the ropes, and Michael turns! He goes for a clothesline—but that is whiffed entirely! Joso runs to the other set of ropes, coming back on the rebound. Machina looks for another clothesline, but Joso *slides* underneath the attacking arm! He pops back up and bounces off the ropes one more time! He’s up through a tilt-a-whirl motion!
Gavin Kirkland: … But he’s caught. :lupe:
Persephone: :mjlol: !! Idiot.
Stew-O: Hang on! Michael just tried to plant him, but he reverses with an arm drag on the descent! Machina scrambles up! Joso rushes in with a dropkick, but that’s scouted! He gets up—and Michael just went for a dropkick of his own! Missed!
Gavin Kirkland: Both of these men are moving at the speed of light right now, Stew! Michael Machina pops back to his feet—OH! Joso charges in again, looking for a clothesline in his own right, but Michael is able to avoid it this time! And look at this! Michael catches Joso’s momentum and has him hoisted in a waist lock! German suplex inbound!?
Stew-O: Not so fast, Gavin! Joso’s fighting it off with some vicious back elbows, targeting the temple of Michael Machina! Michael stumbles, but he doesn’t release the grip! Joso attempts to break free one more time—AND DOES WITH A ROLL FORWARD! He escapes the suplex attempt and has Michael’s ankle caught in the process!
Persephone: Honestly, the fact that this hasn’t devolved into some stupid punching contest yet is shocking. These two guys are actually wrestling.
Gavin Kirkland: I mean, they’re two of the very best in EAW right now.
Persephone: Are you sure about that?
Gavin Kirkland: Uh, yes? Because they’re both world champions?
Stew-O: Alright, enough debating. Joso yanks at the ankle, trying to trip Machina to the mat! But Michael powers out, pushing off with his free leg and creating some space. Joso charges forward again, but Machina side-steps! He shoves Joso toward the ropes—Joso rebounds—AND MACHINA LEAPS UP WITH A HIGH DROPKICK THAT FINALLY CONNECTS FLUSH TO THE FACE OF THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: A picture-perfect dropkick, if I do say so myself! But wait a minute—look at Joso! He hit the mat, but he rolls through and pops back to his feet like nothing happened! This kid is unreal! Michael looks a little surprised himself!
Stew-O: And here comes Joso again! He’s sprinting right at Michael, but Michael side-steps again—THIS TIME HOOKING JOSO IN A RIPCORD MOTION! What’s he looking for here?! Joso counters before Michael can do anything, using the momentum to spin out of the hold! Joso throws a quick roundhouse kick, but Michael ducks it! He bounces off the ropes again, and so does Joso! Both men ricochet back toward the center of the ring at full speed—
Gavin Kirkland: DOUBLE SHOULDER BLOCK!!! NEITHER MAN MOVES AN INCH!
Persephone: Oh, wow, two grown men trying to out-meathead each other. I guess this is wrestling now.
Stew-O: Both Joso and Michael Machina are standing firm after that collision, and look at the intensity in their eyes! They’re both nodding at each other, acknowledging the sheer force they just collided with! Joso backs up to the ropes again, looking for another run, but Machina steps forward, shaking his head as if to say, “Not this time.”
Gavin Kirkland: But Joso’s not backing down either! Both men close in, getting nose-to-nose in the center of the ring! The crowd is eating this up, and now we’ve got smirks from both of them. The confidence, the respect—THIS is what you love to see in a high-level matchup like this!
Stew-O: And listen to this crowd, Gavin! These two champions are giving them a showcase of athleticism, technique, and grit without either man yet securing a decisive advantage. Joso and Michael Machina just backed away slightly. A quick nod, a smirk, acknowledging one another and the capabilities the other Elitist possesses. Now, they begin circling each other once again, their eyes locked as the tension in the arena is practically crackling. Both men know they need to do something big to tip the scale in their favor. Joso darts forward, feinting low, but Machina doesn’t bite! Michael steps to the side—BUT JOSO SWITCHES DIRECTIONS IN A FLASH AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR, LOOKING FOR A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, but Michael Machina catches him! That freakish strength on display again as he snatches Joso mid-air! Michael spins him around, lifting him up into position for a spinebuster! But Joso slips out the backdoor, landing on his feet behind Machina!
Stew-O: Joso with a quick strike! A roundhouse kick to the ribs connects this time, and Michael stumbles forward, but not for long! Michael Machina fires back with a huge forearm smash to the jaw, staggering Joso! Joso answers with a forearm of his own! And now they’re trading heavy blows in the center of the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: It’s a slugfest! Forearm by Machina! Forearm by Joso! Machina! Joso! Machina! Joso! The fans are going nuts here as the action is heating up!
Persephone: Ugh. Just hit each other harder and end it already. No one has time for this forearm party nonsense.
Stew-O: Oh, but look at the speed pick up! Joso just ducked under another forearm attempt from Michael! He pivots behind him and grabs him by the arms! He looks to lift him up—but Michael plants his feet and blocks it! He grabs Joso’s wrists, pries him off, and spins around! Joso tries for another quick strike, but Michael catches him AGAIN and launches him into the ropes with an Irish whip!
Gavin Kirkland: Joso rebounds, and Michael goes for a pop-up—ONLY FOR JOSO TO COUNTER MID-AIR WITH A HURRICANRANA! HOLY HELL! Michael gets sent flying across the ring but pops up like a madman! And Joso’s already running at him again—
Persephone: —Riiiiight into the big man’s arms. That’s smart. Totally!
Stew-O: OH! Fallaway slam by Machina! Joso goes down, and Michael kips up to his feet! That’s the raw power and athleticism for the newly-christened EAW World Champion on full display! He’s finally created some separation, and now he’s looking to capitalize. Michael pulls Joso up by the arm, dragging him toward the corner. He’s got something dangerous in mind here!
Persephone: Finally. This might be the one time I’m okay with someone using the corner to do violence.
Stew-O: Michael Machina pulls Joso in, AND JUST FLINGS HIM INTO THE CORNER WITH A THUNDEROUS IRISH WHIP! Joso’s back crashes against the turnbuckles, and you could feel that impact all the way over here at the commentary desk! Joso staggers forward, holding his back, but Michael is right on top of him! He drives his shoulder into Joso’s midsection, pinning him against the turnbuckles!
Gavin Kirkland: Michael is absolutely relentless now! Another shoulder thrust! And another! He’s looking to break Joso down piece by piece in that corner! He’s like a wrecking ball when he gets rolling!
Stew-O: And listen to those shoulder thrusts echoing throughout the arena! Michael steps back now, but only to line up his next shot—AND HE CHARGES IN WITH A BIG CORNER CLOTHESLINE! Joso gets crushed into the turnbuckles, and Michael is not letting him breathe for even a second!
Persephone: Alright, maybe I spoke too soon. Can’t this guy do something a little more interesting than ramming himself into his opponent over and over?
Stew-O: Michael Machina now grabs Joso by the wrist and whips him hard across the ring—NO! Joso reverses the whip! Michael hits the opposite corner, and Joso comes sprinting in—BUT MICHAEL EXPLODES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! GOOD LORD, HE JUST DECAPITATED JOSO WITH THAT!
Persephone: Oh my gosh!? Really!?? :gladbron:
Stew-O: :russwtf:
Gavin Kirkland: No, you raging maniac! But Michael might very well kill him at this rate, because he has him by the wrist and drags him near the corner again. Michael climbs up to the middle, clearly having something in mind here!
Stew-O: And he leaps off, LANDING A CORKSCREW BODY SPLASH! ALL OF THAT WEIGHT JUST LANDED HARD ON JOSO, AND HE KEEPS HIS BODY PRESSED ON HIM, SECURING THE FIRST PINFALL ATTEMPT IN THIS MATCH!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Persephone: The human pancake is able to get his shoulder off the mat.
Gavin Kirkland: Jeez. I would hate to have been on the receiving end of *that*. Michael may have very well took most of the wind out of Joso with that one, singular move.
Stew-O: I think most people would share those exact sentiments with you, Gavin—me included. Joso is able to survive that splash, but that doesn’t mean Michael is going to relent here against him. He gets him up onto his shoulders and stomps towards the middle of the ring. Joso flails, looking to find a way to slip off of him, but Machina’s grip isn’t wavering for a single bit! He lifts him up into the air—AND HE’S SLAMMED WITH AUTHORITY WITH THAT MICHINOKU DRIVER! THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CAN BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE HERE!
Persephone: Hey, if that means this match ends quickly, then I’m all here for it! Seems to me like Michael is thinking of the same thing. We don’t get paid by the hour here.
Gavin Kirkland: We don’t, but the Christmas show bonus *is* quite generous. :drakelike:
Persephone: Shut the fuck up.
Stew-O: Michael has him up again, and this time, has him situated on his back! Joso seems to be a bit out of it from that driver, but he isn’t going to be given a moment’s reprieve in this capacity! Michael walks around, garnering momentum, and with a quickened pace, he springs into action! AIR RAID CRASH!
Persephone: Bang! That’s one broken neck for the holidays! :mjlol2:
Gavin Kirkland: How can a beautiful woman be so sick in the head? 😢 💔
Stew-O: Trying to think about why Persephone is the way she is is useless—but in the meantime, Michael covers Joso again, and this time, he has the leg hooked!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TW—
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout!
Persephone: 🙄 Guess this match continues. At least the meathead is able to quickly get a move of things so that he doesn’t have to waste anymore of his time (or mine) with this bout. In fact, if he is able to end this shit within the next minute, I will personally get the same horrific spray tan he has on in honor of him for the next Voltage show!
Stew-O: Well, Persephone, you might want to start clearing your schedule with your spray-tan artist, because Michael Machina is wasting no time asserting his dominance! He grabs Joso, yanking him back to his feet with pure brute strength, and now he’s dragging him over to the corner! Michael’s setting him up on the top turnbuckle!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, boy. I don’t think any of us needs to point out the obvious in how dangerous this is, especially for Joso! Michael has been absolutely relentless in this match, and now it looks like he’s ready to pull off something devastating! He’s climbing up to the middle turnbuckle, positioning himself for what looks like a potential avalanche move! This could be the final nail in the coffin for Joso!
Persephone: Finally.
Stew-O: Michael now has Joso hooked, looking for a suplex from all the way up there! This could be catastrophic if it lands—WAIT! Joso’s fighting back! He’s throwing punches to the midsection of Michael, trying to break free from his grip!
Gavin Kirkland: Joso is showing life here! He’s connecting with repeated blows to the ribs and now shoving at Michael’s chest! Michael’s footing looks shaky—AND JOSO JUST THROWS A HEADBUTT!
Stew-O: That headbutt rocked Michael Machina! He’s stunned, but still holding his position on the middle turnbuckle. Joso with ANOTHER headbutt, and this time it sends Michael reeling! MICHAEL TRIES TO HANG ON, BUT JOSO JUST SHOVES HIM OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION CRASHES HARD TO THE MAT BELOW!
Gavin Kirkland: What an incredible counter by Joso! The crowd is on their feet as Joso looks down at Michael, who’s writhing on the mat, clutching his back! And wait a minute—Joso isn’t done yet! He’s repositioning himself on the top turnbuckle!
Stew-O: Joso may be hurting, but he’s still willing to take a massive risk here! Joso steadies himself! HE JUMPS AND HE TAKES FLIGHT WITH A HUGE FROG SPLASH!! HE CONNECTS! JOSO CRUSHES MICHAEL MACHINA WITH A FROG SPLASH FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: The impact echoed throughout the arena! Joso hooks the leg! This could be it!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THR—
Stew-O: NO!! MICHAEL KICKS OUT!!
Persephone: Ugh. Of course he did. Guess I’ll stick to being pale as a ghost for the new year.
Gavin Kirkland: You’re already pale enough to blind half the roster, Persephone.
Persephone: Have you seen a mirror lately? Actually, nevermind, don’t answer that. If you did, you wouldn’t be wearing the same cheap-ass suit for the fourth time this year.
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, I get it clean! Alright? But enough about me, let’s get back to the action here as Joso has Michael up in a kneeling position! He uses on hand to steady the head and the other one to punch it! Joso’s showing some of that grit and brawling that’s been able to catapult him to stardom since he first arrived here in EAW! He lands one more before he hits the ropes! He runs back in, and he’s able to cut Michael down with the enzuigiri! The world champ goes down on the mat, clutching the side of his head from that shot!
Stew-O: And Joso favors his back a bit before he grabs Michael, this time wrapping his arm around his head. You can imagine that a week removed for Road to Redemption isn’t sufficient time for any of them to get proper rest and recovery in the aftermath of their respectively-hellacious chamber matches. Still, they’re here, ready to fight, ready to win, and for Joso, he’s going for broke here as he situates himself on the middle rope in the corner. Michael isn’t able to do much with his head trapped!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s more than perfect for Joso! He jumps off and PLANTS MICHAEL DOWN WITH THE DIVING NECKBREAKER! WOW! MICHAEL IS HURTING AFTER THAT ONE!
Persephone: You really think he feels something with that fat neck of his?
Gavin Kirkland: Well, yeah? They’re Elitists, but they’re not superheroes—
Stew-O: —AND MICHAEL COULD VERY WELL BE IN MORE TROUBLE AS JOSO SPRINGS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE! LEG DROP! ALL OF THAT CAME CRASHING DOWN ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK! JOSO QUICKLY SLIDES IN AND COVERS!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Persephone: Welp, that only garnered him a two count. Surprise, surprise.
Stew-O: Joso looks determined, though! He’s not letting that near fall discourage him as he immediately gets back to work. Joso pulls Michael up by the arm again, keeping him in a kneeling position, and delivers a STIFF soccer-style kick right to the chest!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, you could hear that one echo through the arena! And Joso’s not done! He steps back and hits ANOTHER KICK, this time even harder! Michael’s chest is turning red from those strikes, but he’s still hanging on, trying to fight through the pain!
Stew-O: Joso winds up for one more kick—AND THIS TIME HE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! Michael wobbles on his knees, but he refuses to go down! What resilience! Joso shakes his head, clearly frustrated, but he’s staying focused as he charges toward the ropes again, looking to capitalize! Joso rebounds off the ropes, building up a head of steam—
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MICHAEL SPRINGS TO LIFE! POUNCE! POUNCE! GOOD GOD, HE JUST SENT JOSO FLYING OUT OF THE RING WITH THAT MASSIVE SHOULDER TACKLE! :damn: !!!!!
Persephone: :roman:
Stew-O: WHAT IMPACT! JOSO WAS SENT SOARING THROUGH THE AIR AND CRASHED TO THE FLOOR OUTSIDE! THE SHEER FORCE FROM MICHAEL MACHINA JUST TURNED THE MOMENTUM OF THIS MATCH IN AN INSTANT!
Persephone: Damn, he got launched like a human cannonball. Did you see how far he flew? He might’ve landed in a whole other time zone!
Gavin Kirkland: And look at Michael now! He’s breathing heavily, clutching his chest after weathering that storm from Joso, but you can see it in his eyes—he’s fired up! Michael just turned the tide with one devastating move, and now Joso’s laid out on the outside, clutching his ribs in pain! The referee walks towards the ropes, looking at him, and begins to initiate the count!
Referee: ONE!
Stew-O: Joso is in terrible pain in the moment, and that’s not good! He’s still clutching at his body while the referee continues!
Referee: TWO!
Persephone: Wait! Michael gets out of the ring and he walks right up to him. If he thought that things were bad, they’re only going to get worse from here.
Stew-O: You’re absolutely right, Persephone. Michael Machina is not the kind of competitor to let an opportunity like this go to waste. He’s now closing in on Joso!
Referee: THREE!
Gavin Kirkland: Michael grabs Joso by the head, dragging him back to his feet—but wait! Joso’s trying to fight back! He’s throwing weak punches to Michael’s midsection, trying to create some separation, but Michael just brushes them off like they’re nothing! That raw power of Michael is on full display here as he shoves Joso HARD into the barricade!
Stew-O: Joso’s back collides with the steel barricade with a sickening thud, and he crumples down to a seated position on the floor! The referee is yelling for Michael to bring the action back into the ring, but Michael doesn’t seem to care right now!
Referee: FOUR!
Persephone: He’s backing up now. He just might actually kill him!
Stew-O: Not kill, but he’s gonna come pretty damn close to doing that! With enough seperation, Michael sprints forward—AND CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO JOSO, WHO’S STILL SLUMPED AGAINST THE BARRICADE! THE IMPACT NEARLY TOOK JOSO’S HEAD OFF!
Gavin Kirkland: Good Lord, Joso is barely moving after that! Michael just flattened him against the barricade like a wrecking ball! The referee’s count is at five now, and Michael finally pulls Joso up again, dragging his limp body back toward the ring.
Referee: FIVE!
Stew-O: W’re at a count of five now, but Michael shoves Joso under the bottom rope and slides back in himself, breaking it! But you’ve got to wonder, is this it for Joso? He hasn’t been able to mount any meaningful offense since getting absolutely launched out of the ring by that Pounce!
Persephone: If he’s smart, he’ll just stay down and call it a night. But knowing him, he’ll probably drag this out just to make my life harder.
Gavin Kirkland: Michael Machina looks poised to finish things off now. He’s stalking Joso, who’s trying to crawl to the ropes to pull himself up. The EAW World Champion is showing heart, but that might not be enough against an unstoppable force like Michael!
Stew-O: Michael grabs Joso by the wrist and yanks him up to his feet—WAIT! JOSO WITH A BURST OF ENERGY! HE FIRES OFF A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT OUT OF NOWHERE!
Gavin Kirkland: That uppercut staggered Michael, but he’s still standing! Joso follows up with a forearm smash! And another! Joso is digging deep, finding that fighting spirit! He spins—ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF MICHAEL’S HEAD!
Stew-O: Michael stumbles backward, but Joso isn’t done! He charges toward the ropes and bounces back from them—
Gain Kirkland: ONLY TO GET CAUGHT AND DRIVEN WITH A MOONSAULT FALLAWAY SLAM! JOSO DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING! HE STAGGERS UP FROM THAT, CLUTCHING HIS STOMACH—
Stew-O: AND THERE’S MICHAEL, CUTTING HIM DOWN WITH THE ‘MONEY SHOT’! WHAT A WICKED CLOTHESLINE THAT WAS!
Persephone: I’m sure that has the dogs barking in this arena, or wolves, or whatever the hell these Michael Machina stans call themselves.
Gavin Kirkland: Michael has Joso right where he wants him to be, and he goes for another pin! This may very well be it!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: No! The world heavyweight champion persists!
Gavun Kirkland: Yeah, but for how much longer, because Michael Machina is locked and loaded! Joso is slowly, slowly pulling himself to his feet, completely unaware of the danger behind him!
Stew-O: You’re righ! Michael sees his chance right here! He’s in the corner, watching as Joso works his way back up! He’s dazed like a deer caught in the headlights!
Persephone: :blessed: !!
Stew-O: Joso turns, AND MICHAEL CHARGES IN! ‘BULLET FROM HELL’!!
Crowd: :damn: !!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JOSO COUNTERS! CROSS ARMBAR! JOSO JUST CAUGHT MICHAEL MID-SPEAR AND TRANSITIONED IT INTO A CROSS ARMBAR IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! WHAT A COUNTER!
Stew-O: INCREDIBLE! Joso has that armbar locked in tight, wrenching back on Michael’s arm with everything he’s got! You can see the pain etched on Michael’s face as he tries to resist the submission! Joso is pulling with all his strength, doing everything he can to make Michael tap out!
Gavin Kirkland: But look at Michael! He’s not giving in! He’s fighting through the agony, trying to power his way out of this hold…..AND HE’S USING HIS RAW STRENGTH TO LIFT HIM UP OFF OF THE MAT!!
Stew-O: OH MY! MICHAEL IS ON HIS FEET NOW, WITH JOSO STILL CLINGING TO HIS ARM! The sheer power of Michael Machina is on full display—he’s carrying Joso like a backpack! And now Michael is charging toward the corner—
Persephone: He’s going to slam him into the turnbuckles! That’ll shut this down quick—WAIT, WHAT?!
Stew-O: JOSO REVERSES! He shifts his weight mid-air and sends Michael crashing shoulder-first into the ring post! WHAT A REVERSAL! Michael is writhing in pain, clutching his shoulder, and Joso looks like he’s about to capitalize!
Gavin Kirkland: Joso is back on his feet, and he’s not wasting any time! He grabs Michael, who’s still dazed from that impact, and positions him in the center of the ring! Joso hooks him, AND HE LIFTS HIM UP—
Stew-O: ‘INCOMING SILENCE’! SPIN-OUT SITOUT POWERBOMB! JOSO JUST DROVE MICHAEL MACHINA INTO THE MAT WITH EVERYTHING HE HAD! HE HOOKS THE LEG! THIS COULD BE IT!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! MICHAEL MACHINA KICKS OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MILLISECOND!
Stew-O: WHAT A MATCH! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! Joso looked like he had it won, but somehow, some way, Michael Machina found the strength to kick out of that devastating powerbomb!
Persephone: Are you kidding me? How is this not over yet? What is it going to take to put one of these guys down for good?! :noah: I wanna go home already!
Gavin Kirkland: Haha, who wants to go home when this is the sort of match we’re getting?!
Persephone: I am retiring . This is seriously my last match I’m calling for this promotion.
Stew-O: The crowd is on their feet! They’re witnessing an absolute war between these two Elitists, and it’s anyone’s game at this point! Both men are down, breathing heavily, giving everything they’ve got for the victory! Joso is rolling over now, clearly exhausted, but you can see the determination in his eyes. He’s not giving up—not yet. Both men are digging deep, and the question remains: who’s going to make the next big move?
Gavin Kirkland: Looks like it’s gonna be Joso! He works his way up to his feet, pain consuming him, but he’s ready for this! He takes some deep breaths and gets Michael by the head! If he can just muscle him up, he can end things.
Persephone: Please. 🙏🏻
Stew-O: And Joso now has Michael right where he wants him! He grabs one of the arms and—
Gavin Kirkland: …?! What is going on now?!!
Persephone: Oh, brother, who the hell is fighting?!
(The camera pans over as the fans go crazy. Hans Grayson and Impact are scuffling with each other, and the fight has bleed out into the ringside area. Both men are duking it out, battering each other right in the face.)
Stew-O: CHAOS IS HAPPENING AS HANS AND IMPACT ARE BRAWLING!! EVERYONE IS UP, TRYING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE COMMOTION!
Persephone: Are they gonna kill each other? Please tell me they’re gonna kill each other.
Gavin Kirkland: HOPEFULLY NOT, BUT JOSO SEES EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENING AND HE’S ANNOYED! HE SHOUTS AT THEM TO STOP, BUT NEITHER ARE LISTENING!
Stew-O: AND SECURITY COMES SWARMING IN, LOOKING TO CONTROL THE BRAWL! HOWEVER, HANS AND IMPACT AREN’T LETTING UP! NOT AT ALL!
(The guards struggle, but they’re able to pry both men away from each other, forcing them up the ramp.)
Persephone: Welp, so much for getting my one Christmas wish— OH MY GOD????
Stew-O: ‘BULLET FROM HELL!’ MICHAEL MACHINA WITH ENOUGH TIME TO RECOVER CUTS JOSO IN HALF, AND HE COVERS!
Referee: ONNEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Apostle’s Warning’ blares out. Michael Machina sits up, holding onto his neck. He takes a deep breath before the EAW World Championship is given to him.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… MIIIIICHAAAAAEEEELE MACHIIIIINAAAAAAAA!!!!
Stew-O: What a contest that was, but what happened towards the end may have soured things a bit! Hans and Impact were in the midst of a nasty fight in their own right that came to our area, and Joso was distracted by that, giving Michael the chance to win!
Persephone: Oh, boo-hoo. It’s wrestling and he’s the world champ. He should be more aware and not let stupid crap like that take his attention!
Gavin Kirkland: Sheesh. Maybe it’s a good thing you’re on Voltage.
Persephone: Everyone is an idiot here, but somehow, my show has the least amount of them. I’ll count my blessings and be thankful this holiday season that I don’t have anything else worse than that.
Stew-O: Well, Michael Machina is more than grateful he’s able to end his year on top. A first time world champion, his ambitions are limitless like his talent, and I’m sure in 2025, he’ll continue to take the world by storm.
(Michael raises the title, having a mixed expression. Still, winning is winning, and he was able to get the job done. Meanwhile, Joso is sitting up, holding his abdomen and shaking his head. On the stage, Hans and Impact are yelling at each other. In the skybox, Kensingten and Richard purse their lips, and side eye each other.)
Gavin Kirkland: And that is it! Mistletoe Mayhem in the Mountains is done for! Goodnight everyone, and we will see all of you next year! ….Which will be, what, two weeks?
Persephone: Nice job counting, jackass.
(The final shot shows Michael celebrating before the feed ends.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
FULL LIST OF WINNERS –
[Male] Elitist of the Year
Myles
[Female] Elitist of the Year
Milli Banks
Booker of the Year
Ronn Banks
Backup Writer of the Year
Michael Machina
[Female] Promoer of the Year
Milli Banks
[Male] Promoer of the Year
Drake King
[Female] Match of the Year
Milli Banks vs Minerva vs Hikari Kanno Pain for Pride
[Male] Match of the Year
Myles vs. Jamie O’Hara – Pain for Pride 17
[Intergender] Match of the Year
Team Showdown vs Team Voltage vs New Eden – War Games – Territorial Invasion
Feud of the Year
Myles vs Jamie O’Hara
Womens Champion of the Year
Milli Banks
Answers World Champion of the Year
TLA
World Heavyweight Champion of the Year
Myles
EAW Champion of the Year
Jake Smith
Extreme Moment of the Year
Drake Armstrong getting hit in the face with Myles’ exploding boomerang — Reckless Wiring
Shocking Moment of the Year
Jamie O’Hara’s career ending after losing at Pain for Pride — Pain for Pride
Comeback of the Year
SOSA Henderson
Return Moment of the Year
Methuselah returns at Grand Rampage
Rookie of the Year
BRAE
Next Up in 2025
Cody Maverick
Tag Team of the Year
The Jaded Hearts
Most Improved
Cody Maverick