John Helms
(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of Road to Redemption is shown, EAW’s annual year-end finale. This year, Road to Redemption saw several new champions crowned.)
(Myles would win a hellacious chamber to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.)
(Chaos would ensue during Voltage’s Extreme Elimination Chamber as not one… but TWO new champions would emerge. Sensing the time was right, La Familia struck as TLA exited the chamber after his elimination. Their newest member, Brianna Hill, would attack TLA and before long the entire group would become involved so Roberto De La Rosa could cash in his 24/7 Contract and become the new Hardcore Champion. That wasn’t all. After a malfunction of one of their weapons, Rex McAllister and Drake King were taken out of the equation. Charlie Marr, who had won the Cash in the Vault briefcase earlier in the night by defeating KAI-ZEN’s Shinzo Sasaki, would pick his spot, pin both men, and leave Road to Redemption as the new EAW Champion!)
(The Universal Women’s Championship also changed hands. In what many people viewed as a dream match, Minerva faced off against double champion Kassidy Heart. It was a brutal match between the two but in the end, Minerva was able to put the Hall of Famer away and become the champion for the second time in her career.)
(Veena Adams and Ronan Malosi also walked away with championships. Veena was able to get her revenge on Jon Kelton and take back the National Elite Championship that she felt was hers all along. Meanwhile, with a little help from Albert Hitchman, Ronan Malosi shocked the world when he all but stole the Interwire Championship from Theron Nikolas.)
(Championship matches aside, Road to Redemption was packed with action from top to bottom. The men and women of Elite Answers Wrestling laid it all on the line. Milli Banks would pick up one of her biggest victories yet over Ms. Extreme, while Joso would do the same in a Street Fight against the Hall of Famer, Chris Elite. The Jaded Hearts and Bea Valentine would successfully defend their respective championships against very stiff competition. Meanwhile, Dr. Bethany Blue, Cy Henderson, and the team of Madison Kaline and the returning Raven Roberts would also find themselves victorious.)
(The Road to Redemption pre-show was also full of action. Usagi Senshi was able to overcome rival ARIA, albeit with a bit of controversy. To the surprise of no one, Team Showdown was unable to get along which allowed Voltage’s team of NICHOLISM, Donovan Duke, and Mia Santoro to pick up the win in the Brand Showcase. And to cap everything off, one of the most impressive rookies in EAW today, KAI-ZEN’s Prince Tohru was able to win the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale.)
(The recap video fades out and the scene fades inside the arena. ‘Noche de paz con letra’ is blasting through the speakers of the sold-out Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Jingle bells are jingling, while soft, and very fake snow falls from the rafters. The fans are on their feet, excited for tonight’s show which will feature a bevy of hotly contested matches as well as the year-end awards. As red and green lights engulf the crowd, Santa Claus himself is captured on stage, walking down the ramp. He carries his trademark sack of presents and reaches into it, throwing gifts into the crowd. Eventually, Santa makes his way to the broadcast booth, and with a very loud ‘HO… HO… HO’ he takes a seat beside Persephone, who is sitting beside Stew-O.)
Santa Claus: (off-mic) HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!!!
Persephone: The only ho around here is Raven Roberts. Sit your ass down, stupid, and ditch the child molester beard please.
(Santa turns sad and finally takes off the beard. The audience starts to cheer seeing that Santa Claus is really Gavin Kirkland.)
Gavin Kirkland: I thought if I came out as Santa, you’d want to sit on my lap, Persephone.
Persephone: I wouldn’t sit on your lap if we were the last two people left on Earth and it was up to us to start the repopulation process. The only man who’s lap I want to sit on this holiday season is Luis De La Rosa’s.
Stew-O: Well goddamn.
Gavin Kirkland: :roman:
Stew-O: Well on that note… welcome everyone to NOCHE DE VIOLENCIA! We have one hell of a show planned for tonight, featuring many incredible matches. Plus, Molly Waters of Fight Grid is going to be hosting the awards portion of the show!
Persephone: Luis for every award ever, please!
Gavin Kirkland: I can’t wait to see who wins Female Elitist of the Year! Did you know that the winner not only gets a trophy, but gets to have dinner with me as well??
Persephone: Well whoever wins should probably decline the award then.
Stew-O: :mjlol: Let’s get the show rolling. Take it away, Molly!
(The camera switches back to the stage where Molly Waters stands behind a podium. Sitting on the podium is a beautiful trophy that is about to be presented to tonight’s first winner.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, we aren’t going to waste any time tonight. The first award we are going to hand out tonight is ‘Most Improved Elitist’! Here are the nominees!
(Behind Molly, the tron flashes on showing clips of each Elitist that is nominated, along with their name.)
(VALERIE HELLSTORM)
(KASAI)
(NIKKI KIMURA)
(ROBERTO DE LA ROSA)
(SOLOMON STANE)
(KIRK REDWOOD)
(JAY JERRY JOHNSON)
(When the scene focuses back on Molly, she has a gold envelope in her hands. She quickly opens it and a smile crosses her face.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen… the winner of ‘Most Improved Elitist’ is… JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!
(The crowd erupts as ‘Sakayume’ by King Gnu begins to play. Jay comes out from behind the curtain and embraces Molly as she hands him his award. Jay takes his place at the podium and acknowledges the crowd as his music fades out.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Thank you to everyone for this accomplishment. From the moment I stepped foot in this company I had high hopes for myself, and I believed that given the right amount of work and effort, I would be up there with the greats that paved the way before me. It’s safe to say that from there on, in the two years I have been a part of Elite Answers Wrestling, it hasn’t been easy.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Participating in such a competitive environment has been humbling for me, and being tasked each time I’m in the ring to be better than I was before always pushed me to put my best foot forward no matter the challenge. Those who have followed my career, have seen me fail time after time again. Constantly I have admitted guilt on the matter, and that everything that had happened was through my own mistakes and inabilities. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but I also learned that if you are not willing to accept that and take accountability for your actions, then you are not willing to grow at all.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Despite everything, when even the strongest of men would have quit because it got too tough to handle, I’m still here. Despite everything, I am still a fighting Elitist and will be a fighting Elitist for the rest of my career. Professional wrestling is my life, and I accepted from the beginning that it was never going to come easy for me. Leading toward the tail end of Season 16, I had felt the door begin to close on me. Despite all the performances that I had, the pats on the back from all my peers telling me that I had done a good job, admittingly, I had never felt satisfied with just that. I wanted results, results that I wasn’t getting. Though I had my moments where I felt angered and frustrated that things were not going my way, I knew that I had to keep a calm composure and keep in mind that as long as I am the best version of myself, and I continued to evolve as a competitor, that my hard work would not go to waste. Long story short, it didn’t.
(Jay pauses from his speech to think about what happened at Pain For Pride 16, a landmark moment in his career that he looks back on very fondly.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Winning the Interwire Championship is a moment that I will never forget. Beating a Champion like PJ Hendrx is something that will never leave my mind. I had worked hard to get to that point, I had done nothing but put my heart into that ring, and it was all worth it to be able to stand there during EAW’s landmark Marquee Event with the feeling of being on top of the world.
Jay Jerry Johnson: I knew that I had not just gotten there because I had it handed to me, I knew that I was there because I deserved that opportunity, I deserved that title, and with every calculated move that was ahead of me I knew that I had to continue proving that Jay Jerry Johnson was deserving of anything that had come his way.
Jay Jerry Johnson: While I’d like to think that I had earned being the Most Improved Elitist of 2023 through solely that, I knew that it was so much more beyond that as well. Losing to an Elitist like Theron Nikolas was hard, and not having my title was a feeling that didn’t subside well within me, but I walked away with pride knowing that I had that title without a singular regret. And I walked away knowing that it was only going to get better from here. Whether that statement is true in the eye of the public is a subjective stance, but I’d like to believe myself that it was a good start participating in the Extreme Elimination Chamber at Road To Redemption and putting on the performance I did for the World Heavyweight Championship. Yes, I was in a Chamber before, but I no doubt exceeded my previous performance, and I will continue to do that heading into 2024 and beyond, because that is who I am.
(The crowd cheers loudly, Jay letting them speak.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: The Most Improved will not stop improving, and I will not stop until I get exactly what I want out of this company, and that is to be the best. I know that even though I feel like I have it all made, that it still will not come easy, but that type of challenge is exactly what I thrive under, and that pressure is something that I have been used to from the first time that I stepped into a wrestling ring. The tale of Jay Jerry Johnson is far from over, and whatever comes my way in 2024, just know that I will take it in stride and continue to be the best version of myself that I can be, that will always be enough. Thank you.
(Jay’s theme music hits again and he takes his trophy. He holds it up for the cheering crowd and eventually makes his way backstage. From there, Noche de Violencia fades into a break.)
(The camera switches back to the stage where Molly Waters stands behind a podium. Sitting on the podium is a beautiful trophy that is about to be presented to tonight’s next winner.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to continue with the awards tonight. The next award we are going to hand out tonight is ‘Extreme Moment of the Year”! Here are the nominees!
(Behind Molly, the Tron flashes on showing clips of each Elitist that is nominated, along with their name.)
(Drake King sends Cameron Ella Ava to hell – Wicked Games)
(Scott Diamond sends Joso through the LED wall – Operation: Doomsday)
(TLA’s Very Mexican Destroyer through an exploding barbed wire table – Pain for Pride)
(Adam Lucas stabs Drake King to win King of Elite)
(Limmy Monaghan and Bronson Daniels’ fall at Reckless Wiring)
(Hans Grayson falling into multiple glass tables and chairs at House of Glass)
(Myles hits Jamie with the De Facto off the top of the War Games platform into the table to secure the victory)
(When the scene focuses back on Molly, she has a gold envelope in her hands. She quickly opens it, and a smile crosses her face.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen… the winner of Most Extreme Moment of the Year…. ADAM LUCAS STABS DRAKE KING TO WIN THE KING OF ELITE! He also won Answers’ World Champion of the Year!
(The crowd erupts in cheers as “Be Legendary” by Pop Evil plays throughout the arena, Adam Lucas walks out and waves to the crowd, holding the Answers World Championship. He walks up the podium, and accepts his awards. They hug before he goes to the mic..)
Adam Lucas: Wow…. Thank you so much. Extreme Moment of the Year and Answers World Champion of the Year. This is pretty awesome as I really didn’t have much expectations and just wanted to enjoy the last big event of the year for EAW in 2023. Looking back at this year, it was really special and it really all started with the King of Elite tournament, because everyone knows in 2022, I lost to Andre Walker, so this was a huge chip on my shoulder. When I faced Bronsons Daniels and Drake King, two men that would become World Champions later that year, just like myself. To win this match was the turning point of my career.
(The crowd cheers.)
Adam Lucas : Huge wins over the likes of Impact, Kassidy Heart, Scott Diamond, Daryl Kinkade, the Chamber, were just part of the incredible 2023 that I had. But it all goes back to that moment when I stabbed Drake King with the crucifix that really opened up the opportunity for me to become the King of Elite and pave my way to become the Answers World Champion, which compared to someone like Impact? And winning it? It is also huge. To continue the climb on Showdown season after season, and to where I am now, it is because I’m blessed. It is because of you fans, the EAW Elitists that I have had to go to war with, and the support of my wife, Beth.
(Adam looks over at the two awards and smiles, knowing that this is a huge moment for him.)
Adam Lucas: I don’t want to waste any more time in this as we have an awesome show ahead of us. All I want to do is say thank you,, for those who don’t think I will do whatever it takes in that ring against the very best now know, and come 2024, more of the same, because next in line is to make more historical memories and continue to operate as Answers World Champion and at the Next Level! Thank you again everyone, love you all!
(“Be Legendary” by Pop Evil plays throughout the arena as the crowd roars in cheers. He pauses and holds both awards up and nods proudly before he walks off the stage. (The camera fades to the next match graphic.)
( Noche De Violencia returns as the next match graphic is seen flashing across the screen, the roar of the crowd to follow.)
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(The camera then transitions over to show Bella Braxton standing in the center of the ring, panning closer to her face, and capturing her smiling at the camera as she begins to announce the upcoming competition. )
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A CHAMPION VERSUS CHAMPION VERSUS CHAMPION TRIPLE THREAT MATCH!!! AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!AA
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘Bewitched’ by Frank Sinatra plays over the loudspeaker, and the feed’s color begins to fade, transitioning into a black and white tone as the theme song continues. The sound quality transforms into something reminiscent of a recording from the ’60s as the camera zooms in, revealing Bea Valentine gracefully walking out with her butler Cornelius holding the EAW Specialists Championship, which she affectionately calls Gloria. She turns back around, asking Cornelius to hand her Gloria, and he does so like a gentleman before walking to the back. Valentine treats Gloria like her pet cat while strolling down toward the ring. )
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS!… WEIGHING IN AT 143 POUNDS!… SHE IS THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!… THE CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!… BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!… VAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Here this bitch goes again. It’s annoying enough to have her on Voltage every week. What does she even do???
Gavin Kirkland: Well, let me explain. :troll: What she has there is what she calls Gloria, basically the name she gave to her Specialists Championship-
Persephone: I KNOW THAT YOU DUMBFUCK! Just set everything back to normal goddamn. Fuckers always gotta try and be different…
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, that’s not nice! Let me finish explaining my favorite EAW lore!
Stew-O: Bea Valentine is here, and she’s set to face off against the other two newly crowned Champions from Road to Redemption. It’s a match to test all of their strength and give the crowd what they want tonight, so this should be interesting.
( Valentine enters the ring and slowly hands Gloria to the referee. The scene finally returns to normal, and we can see her embracing the crowd reaction toward her, posing for the hard camera. Valentine smiles before heading over into her corner while ‘Bewitched’ comes to a close.)
(‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky then can be heard playing amidst very loud boos as Ronan Malosi heads out with the EAW Interwire Championship over his shoulder. He takes his title and raises it up into the air, a whimper of pyro being seen behind him as the newly named Kaiser makes his way down.)
Ronan Malosi: :point_up:
Persephone: He thinks he’s him!!!
Bella Braxton: NEXT!… FROM CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA!… WEIGHING IN AT 250 POUNDS!… HE IS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!… THE KAISER!!!!!!!….. RONANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!… MAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: And here comes Ronan Malosi after the huge upset he pulled at Road to Redemption, thanks to Albert Hitchman, who helped him with the result.
Gavin Kirkland: Ronan Malosi defeated Theron Nikolas to come out and win his second EAW Interwire Championship. Tonight, he’s facing off against two other Champions in the form of Bea Valentine and Roberto De La Rosa. We are going to see what Ronan Malosi has in the tank tonight.
Persephone: Are we seriously going to ignore the fact that he’s calling himself The Kaiser now?
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know what you’re talking about, Persephone, Ronan has always been The Kaiser.
Persephone: :francis:
( Malosi enters the ring, coming face to face with Bea Valentine. He wears a big smirk, raising his title in the air while looking down at her. He acts tough, asserting his superiority over her, before turning back around and showboating toward the crowd as it elicits a chorus of boos. Malosi is done playing as he slowly hands the title to the referee and gets himself prepared for competition, ‘Mo Money’ then coming to a close. )
( ‘El Gavilan’ by Luis R Conriquez ft. Peso Pluma & Tony Aguirre plays to absolutely deafening boos as La Familia’s Roberto De La Rosa walks out with the EAW Hardcore Championship around his waist, exuding high confidence as he scans around. De La Rosa basks in the negativity he earns from the crowd, especially after his antics from Road To Redemption, before then slowly walking down toward the ring. )
Bella Braxton: LASTLY!… FROM HIDALGO, MEXICO!… WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS!…. HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION!… EL PADRASTRO!…. ROBERTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…. DEEEEEEEEEEE LAAAAAAAAAAAA ROSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Last week a shocking moment occurred during the Voltage Extreme Elimination Chamber, as mid match, Roberto cashed in on an unsuspecting Hardcore Champion TLA who had already been eliminated. He and the newly formed La Familia attacked him and led Roberto winning his first title in the company. After a long year of struggling, Roberto De La Rosa stands here as the Champion. What a proud moment for him.
Gavin Kirkland: Es una gran época en la que vivimos! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 2023 has been a wild year, and witnessing Ronan Malosi reclaiming the Championship he should have never lost and Roberto De La Rosa finally achieving Champions status is a great sight. These two, along with Bea, are set to prove what sets a Champion apart from just a wrestler tonight. We are going to see how this all unfolds.
Persephone: HE DIDN’T BRING OUT LUIS?! BOOOOOOO!!!!!! FUCK YOU!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
Stew-O: And this match is underway! It’s a Battle of Champions featuring current Specialists Champion Bea Valentine, the brand new Hardcore Champion Roberto De La Rosa, and also the brand new Interwire Champion Ronan Malosi!
Persephone: Who gives a fuck? This jobber is going to drop it to his brother who is better than him next year anyway-
Stew-O: WELL IT’S CLEAR THAT NOBODY IS WASTING ANY SORT OF TIME WITH THIS MATCH! ROBERTO AND BEA BOTH HAVE THE SAME IDEA AS THEY HOUND RONAN MALOSI! They’re now teaming up to beat the hell out of him, and it’s clear that Ronan has become a big target for a physical reason as he’s the biggest competitor in this match, so it’s no doubt that they both have to work together to take him out first!
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi is grabbed by De La Rosa, who then rushes forward and sends him straight to Valentine… A DROPKICK TO THE LEG SENDING MALOSI DOWN TO BOTH KNEES AND HERE COMES ROBERTO…. A RUNNING CANADIAN DESTROYER SPIKES HIM DOWN! RONAN MALOSI IS OUT!
Stew-O: Not a great start for the EAW Interwire Champion at all, and he knows that as he rolls out of the ring and to the outside. Bea Valentine and Roberto De La Rosa are the only ones remaining in the ring at the moment. Valentine runs over, WASTING NO TIME AS SHE GOES UNDER AND ROLLS HIM UP FROM BEHIND WITH A SCHOOL GIRL PIN! LOOKING TO STEAL ONE FROM ROBERTO RIGHT AWAY!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: A QUICK KICK OUT! THE EFFORT WAS THERE BUT ROBERTO MANAGED TO GET HIS BEARINGS JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
(Both of them roll back up to their feet, and Roberto charges at Bea, but before she can, Bea quickly gets up to her knees and stops her just in time with her hands.)
Bea Valentine: (Off-Mic) HOW DARE YOU! YOU’RE RUINING MY SHOT!
Roberto De La Rosa: (Off-Mic) Pendejo I don’t care about your shot-
Gavin Kirkland: HE JUST WALKED INTO A SMALL PACKAGE! BEA GOT HIM AGAIN! COUNT REF! COUNT IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS STILL ABLE TO KICK OUT! De La Rosa and Valentine both find their footing this time, and both Elitists shift their focus now. Valentine has a grasp of the ropes, using them to get back up to her feet. Meanwhile this catches De La Rosa’s attention as he rolls back to his feet, turns around, and sees Valentine.
Gavin Kirkland: De La Rosa has his eyes on the prize, rushing over toward Valentine, but instead of sending her over, she manages to pull down the top rope and send him over instead! De La Rosa lands both feet on the apron safely, seizing the ropes to pull himself up. Valentine turns back around to send him off with a punch- De La Rosa ducks under the pulled punch… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI TO THE FACE! Valentine staggers back into the ring, while De La Rosa grabs the rope and eyes up the chance to make a leap-
Stew-O: BUT OUT OF NOWHERE, HE GETS GRABBED BY THE ANKLE AND YANKED RIGHT BACK DOWN FROM THE SKY, HIS FACE CRASHING AGAINST THE APRON! Ronan Malosi is in the mix again! Malosi swiftly seizes De La Rosa- Wait, hold on, why is he headed straight our way? GUYS LOOK OUT!
Gavin Kirkland: MALOSI SENDS DE LA ROSA ACROSS THE COMMENTARY TABLE!
Persephone: AKQBOQDBOWNALANAKA
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi’s power play has just been validated and asserted against the Hardcore Champion, and things aren’t exactly sunshine and rainbows for Roberto De La Rosa at the moment!
Persephone: He’s lucky his younger brother is such a babe, unfortunately he’s not… SO GET YOUR SWEATY BODY OFF OF ME!
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi re-enters the ring, while Valentine takes a moment to recover from the earlier shot delivered by De La Rosa. Malosi doesn’t hesitate, delivering a series of right-hand blows to her back. A satisfied grin spreads across his face; he’s reveling in the tide of advantage that has turned in his favor. Now, Malosi seizes Valentine and propels her into the corner and closes in on the action!
Stew-O: Malosi tracks down Valentine, BUT SHE MANAGES TO CATCH HIM WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED BOOT TO HIS FACE WHICH SENDS HIM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! Malosi staggers, as Valentine climbs up to the second rope, posing for the crowd to gain some energy. Boos erupt, but that only fuels her confidence. Valentine leaps off the second rope, AIMING FOR A CROSSBODY!
Gavin Kirkland: CAUGHT BY RONAN MALOSI! Valentine was attempting a diving move, but she failed to consider that Malosi has emerged as the formidable competitor at this moment. Malosi wears a smirk across his face once more, resetting the position in which he currently has Valentine positioned… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK SUPLEX SIDE SLAM WHICH PLANTS HER TO THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: The EAW Interwire Champion isn’t waiting for anybody. He quickly picks up Valentine, who is grabbing her neck in pain on the canvas. Malosi gathers the pieces of Valentine and drags her back up onto both feet. From behind, Malosi sets her up once again… A BELLY-TO-BACK WHEELBARROW FACEBUSTER BY RONAN MALOSI!
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi was on the verge of securing a pin and claiming the victory, but De La Rosa abruptly reentered the match, breaking up the pin just before it could commence. De La Rosa works to keep Malosi down, relentlessly clobbering and hammering his back!
Stew-O: Malosi stays down, and De La Rosa swiftly brings him back to his feet, SPINNING AROUND AND DELIVERING A QUICK KICK THAT CONNECTS ACROSS HIS LEFT KNEE WHICH TAKES OUT MALOSI!
Gavin Kirkland: De La Rosa looks up to the second rope, stepping up onto it, looking to seize the moment, LEAPING OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOING FOR A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT TO RONAN MALOSI! Here it comes!….
Stew-O: BUT RONAN MANAGES TO CATCH HIM JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
Persephons; Luis wouldn’t make that mistake…
Stew-O: Malosi manages to catch De La Rosa, but De La Rosa squirms around, ramming his elbow into him and trying to fight his way out. Will he really be able to do it? Malosi struggles to control him, leaving De La Rosa to slip out and land on the second rope, maintaining some control over a stunned Interwire Champion… AS DE LA ROSA SPRINGS OFF AND SPIKES RONAN WITH A SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT!
Gavin Kirkland: WOW! The sheer force of the DDT is substantial, though it might not be adequate to keep Malosi down. Malosi begins to rise again, still recovering from the abrupt attack by the Hardcore Champion. He’s not wasting any time finding a way out of this situation as immediately he’s in retreat.
Stew-O: De La Rosa preserves his separation, remaining distant from Malosi and making certain he’s in a favorable position to evade being captured earlier. De La Rosa begins sprinting towards Malosi…
Gavin Kirkland: A SUPERKICK BY A RETURNING BEA VALENTINE TO DE LA ROSA!
Stew-O: Valentine pivots back around, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH YET ANOTHER SUPERKICK THIS TIME ON MALOSI, TARGETING HIS KNEE THIS TIME! She takes a step back and promptly dashes toward Malosi… CONNECTING WITH A SHINING WIZARD TO THE FACE! AND DOWN GOES THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION! VALENTINE MAKES THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!
Gavin Kirkland: Valentine appears a little frustrated at the moment, but she has to move quickly if she wants this match to end the way that she wants it to. Malosi rolls away, trying to get back to his feet after the kickout. Valentine makes her way back up to her feet and now down by the corner.
Stew-O: Valentine aims for Malosi, possibly targeting his head like a headhunter. Malosi is still recovering, and Valentine is already making her way out at full speed toward him… BEA-TRIGGERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Malosi has moved out of the way just in time, leaving Valentine no chance to launch the knee at him! Valentine misses, and she drives her right leg towards the ropes instead. Malosi quickly makes a move, grabbing Valentine….. A QUICK THROAT STRIKE DROPS VALENTINE OFF THE ROPE, AND DOWN GOES THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!
( Valentine, heavily recoiling from the attack to her neck, while Malosi rises and spreads his arms to welcome the loud boos that are showering down at him. He closes his eyes and looks up to the sky, raising his one’s up and reveling in his own greatness. )
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: This is crazy.
Stew-O: The crowd is certainly not pleased with what Ronan Malosi is doing right now. Malosi now circling back down and picking Valentine back up to her feet, who is still not fully recovered. Malosi wastes no time and lifts her onto his shoulder, TRYING TO SET HER UP SO THAT HE CAN POSSIBLY CONNECT WITH A FRONT POWERSLAM!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT VALENTINE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO SLIP OFF OF HER SHOULDERS AND LAND ON HER FEET! She’s still hurt by Malosi’s attack, but Valentine fights through the pain. Malosi turns back around, grabbing her again, but she lands a quick right kick to his gut!
Stew-O: VALENTINE THEN PROCEEDS TO WHIRL AROUND AND DISH OUT A DISCUS LARIAT TO ROCK MALOSI! Malosi quickly brushes off the discomfort, snatches her once more, BUT BEA BREAKS FREE AND CONNECTS WITH A SECOND DISCUS LARIAT! He takes the full force of the second attack, leaving him visibly rattled by the assault.
Gavin Kirkland: Valentine capitalizes, grabbing Malosi before delivering more and more sharp elbows across his face. Malosi is now down on both knees, but Valentine still sends a grim elbow safely below to Malosi! Malosi is already down! Valentine then got what she wanted, quickly making a run and now launching herself off the ropes back to Malosi…
Stew-O: BUT ROBERTO DE LA ROSA JUST SLID BACK INTO THE RING, LEAPFROGGING OVER A RECOVERING MALOSI AND LATCHING ONTO A RUSHING VALENTINE BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN WITH A BEAUTIFUL HURRICANRANA! WHAT A MOVE BY THE HARDCORE CHAMPION TO GET HIMSELF BACK INTO THIS MATCHUP RIGHT HERE!
Gavin Kirkland: Valentine is now down in the corner, and De La Rosa rolls across the mat, turning back and making a run towards her once more… ENZUIGIRI IN THE CORNER! De La Rosa is not done yet, turning back around and running towards Malosi, who is still recovering… PCR! A CURB STOMP ON RONAN MALOSI! A COVER BY THE HARDCORE CHAMPION!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Stew-O: VALENTINE JUMPS IN TO BREAK UP A COVER!
Persephone: Hey, is this really supposed to be the battle of champions? You could’ve told me that this was a Fight Grid match, maybe if Luis De La Rosa was in this match-
Stew-O: Valentine manages to save both her and Ronan Malosi’s chances in this match as at the same time she prevents De La Rosa from getting one step closer in this affair!
Gavin Kirkland: Valentine is slowly rising back to her feet and throwing a quick right hand to the back of De La Rosa, now quickly sending him down into the corner. Valentine begins to charge and runs towards him! BUT THAT DOESN’T WORK OUT IN HER FAVOR! De La Rosa is able to connect with a kick, shoving her back into the ring! De La Rosa seizes the rope and now looks to launch himself off the second rope!…
Stew-O: A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT GETS NAILED BY A SUPERKICK IN MIDAIR COURTESY OF BEA VALENTINE!
Persephone: :francis:
Stew-O: DE LA ROSA LANDS ON BOTH KNEES, AND VALENTINE PROCEEDS TO LAUNCH HERSELF OFF THE ROPES, HAULING TAIL TOWARDS DE LA ROSA FROM BEHIND!…. BEFORE SHE CONNECTS WITH A HARD RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! VALENTINE GOES A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI MANAGES TO LEAP BACK IN AND INTERRUPT THE PIN! WHAT AN INTENSE MATCH AMONGST THESE THREE CHAMPIONS!
Persephone: Damn, just end this match already. Do I look like I’m into watching any of these three? I didn’t sign up for this bullshit. I’m supposed to be at home, having a cozy date with my beautiful boy, Luis De La Rosa.
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi is the one to make the save this time, and now Valentine is finding a way back to her feet using the ropes. Malosi slowly rises back to his feet, and now he’s charging towards her. HOWEVER THAT DOESN’T WORK OUT! Valentine is able to halt his movement with a right elbow straight into his face. Valentine quickly seizes Malosi… AS SHE TAKES A GAMBLE AND TRIES TO PLANT THE BIG MAN DOWN WITH A HUGE BELLY TO BACK TAKEDOWN!
Stew-O: MALOSI MANAGES TO COUNTER AS HE DROPS HIS WEIGHT AND CONNECTS WITH A RIGHT ELBOW SHOT TO HER FACE! Valentine misses her move, and Malosi strikes back, delivering a powerful blow to her back. Down goes Valentine! She’s now on one knee, providing Malosi with the advantage to make his next move. Malosi quickly seizes her, lifting her up high… A FALLAWAY SLAM SENDS HER FLYING ACROSS THE RING!
Stew-O: Malosi’s up on his feet again. De La Rosa’s back on his feet too, and Malosi wastes no time charging at him. Swiftly, he kicks him down again, but De La Rosa fights his way out, pushing him back with punches to the gut!
Gavin Kirkland: Malosi’s met with resistance from the Hardcore Champion, but a quick, solid blow hits his back, dropping De La Rosa to both knees! Malosi picks him up once more, gripping De La Rosa by the throat! BUT WAIT A SECOND! De La Rosa manages to slap his hands away and now has one leg dangling in Malosi’s hold… A KNEE BALANCED ENZUIGIRI STUNS MALOSI!
Stew-O: Malosi is stunned, almost falling victim to the Knee Balanced Enzuigiri. Valentine, on the other hand, quickly gets back on her feet and makes a run towards Malosi… BEA TRIGGER BY MALOSI! WHAT A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!
Gavin Kirkland: De La Rosa is the one making a move this time, charging towards the ropes and rebounding back towards Malosi, who just got hit by the knee…. TALON DE ÁGUILA! A SPEAR SHUTS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION DOWN!
Persephone: AND THIS IDIOT KNOWS THE TROUBLE THAT HE’S IN AND IS RIGHT OUT OF THE RING BEFORE EITHER OF THEM CAN GO FOR THE PIN!
Stew-O: BOTH OF THEM REALIZE THEIR EFFORTS ARE FUTILE! BUT BEA VALENTINE DOESN’T WANT TO LET IT ALL GO TO WASTE AS SHE TAKES ADVANTAGE AND ROLLS AN UNSUSPECTING ROBERTO DE LA ROSA OVER! CRUCIFIX PIN HAS ROBERTO IN TROUBLE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Gavin Kirkland: THE HARDCORE CHAMPION IS HERE TO STAY! HE KICKS OUT!
Stew-O: The knee and the spear are definitely gonna lay the big man out for a hot minute. Meanwhile, Valentine finds herself falling back into the corner, eyeing De La Rosa. She might be gearing up for another move to wrap this up! De La Rosa’s reaching for both feet, and Valentine’s already got this prepared…. SHE MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR BEA STING!
Gavin Kirkland: VALENTINE GOES AIRBORNE, BUT DE LA ROSA MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF HER IN THE AIR AND SHOVE HER AWAY! BEA MANAGES TO LAND ON THE GROUND AS DE LA ROSA STEPS FORWARD AND FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A HUGE CHOP!
Stew-O: ANOTHER CHOP FROM DE LA ROSA CONNECTS, AND NOW VALENTINE IS TURNING BACK AROUND INTO A MORE FAVORABLE POSITION FOR DE LA ROSA. DE LA ROSA SEIZES THE OPPORTUNITY, HAVING HER LOCKED IN TIGHT…
Gavin Kirkland: A LIFTED ROLLING CUTTER! HE GOT HER! EL PEGUE DE MEZCAL PUTS VALENTINE DOWN! THE HARDCORE CHAMPION IS LOOKING FOR A WIN! HE GOES FOR A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Stew-O: BEA VALENTINE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT THAT ONE!
Persephone: Do you see what I’m saying here, guys? This match should’ve been wrapped up by now, but nope, Luis De La Rosa’s brother is a total lightweight who doesn’t know the first thing about wrestling. Bea Valentine’s still hanging in there, obviously. If Luis were in the ring, we’d be done and dusted minutes ago but instead, we’re sadly stuck watching her washed-up brother pull off this fucking weak shit.
Stew-O: De La Rosa almost had it all, but Bea Valentine manages to survive for another day. De La Rosa regains his footing, reaching for both feet, turning back around, and he’s picking up Bea Valentine from the ground. He might be looking to finish this off and clinch a win in this match!
Gavin Kirkland: HE MAY BE LOOKING FOR THE CALLING CARD!
Stew-O: He definitely does, but Valentine doesn’t seem to let that happen easily. She wiggles herself out of the way, and both feet land on the ground. Pulling herself off the mat, De La Rosa steps in, but Valentine is able to sidestep! De La Rosa pulls a stop and turns back around.… A CUTTER BY BEA VALENTINE!
Gavin Kirkland: NOT TODAY! De La Rosa is able to catch that in time, seizing her and sending her off his hold down to the ropes instead. De La Rosa pushes Valentine forward as she bounces back off from the ropes… A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL TURNS THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION INSIDE OUT! DOWN GOES BEA VALENTINE!
Stew-O: You can feel the energy radiating from De La Rosa’s spirit; he’s showing that he’s not one to be denied! De La Rosa is feeling it, and he may be looking to end this sooner rather than later! Valentine is down, and De La Rosa picks her back up from the ground, setting her up once more and perhaps gearing up to hit his finisher! EL ÚLTIMO DESEO IS COMING IN ITS WAY!
Gavin Kirkland: Look at THAT! Valentine’s putting up a REALLLL fight, not letting De La Rosa go for the move. She throws some hits with her right hand, and De La Rosa has to back off, falling back into the corner. Valentine rolls out of harm’s way, slowly rising back to her feet, while De La Rosa makes a move toward her once more, attempting to pick her up…
Stew-O: VALENTINE SUDDENLY GOT HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS!… TKO! FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER DROPS DE LA ROSA!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Roberto is able to avoid the move in time and slips out—wait a minute, is that?
Stew-O: ***ALBERT HITCHMAN?!***
Persephone: THAT FAT BITCH, GET HIM OUT OF HERE! POLICE! POLICE HE’S RIGHT HERE OFFICERS!
Gavin Kirkland: ALBERT SWINGS AT VALENTINE-
Stew-O: BUT VALENTINE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER! OH! ALBERT JUST STRUCK ROBERTO WITH THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP INSTEAD! BUT DOES THAT REALLY MATTER THOUGH?!
Gavin Kirkland: NO IT DOESN’T! LOOK WHO’S BACK! RONAN IS SLIDING INTO THE RING AS SHE SENDS A CONFUSED VALENTINE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING! ALBERT TAKES HIS LEAVE AND RONAN GOES FOR A COVER ON DE LA ROSA! NOT LIKE THIS!
Persephone: :jr:
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: VALENTINE! SHE GOT UP! SHE IS GOING BACK INTO THE RING TO MAKE A SAVE RIGHT NOW!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Stew-O: NO! TOO LATE! RONAN STEALS IT! HE DOES IT!
( DING DING DING! )
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!… RONAN MALOSI!
Gavin Kirkland: What the hell just happened???
Stew-O: Valentine was on the verge of finishing off Roberto and clinching the contest, but thanks to Albert Hitchman, everything fell apart. Ronan managed to stand tall and emerge as the winner of the contest! Although Ronan has had a stellar beginning as the EAW Interwire Champion, not everyone is content with the match’s outcome and the way Ronan Malosi secured the victory.
Persephone: I’ve never been happy about all of this, especially seeing Roberto in the match instead of his younger brother. I really hate it.
Gavin Kirkland: Regardless, congratulations on the victory, Ronan. I guess. :francis:
( ‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky starts playing as Ronan Malosi rolls outside the ring, snatching the title from Albert’s hand. He raises it high, acting superior towards them. De La Rosa is recovering in the corner, arguing with the referee about what just happened while clutching his title to his chest, while Valentine appears blank and in disbelief. Malosi is all smiles, high-spirited with this victory. The final shot shows Ronan Malosi celebrating his win over Roberto De La Rosa and Bea Valentine on stage before the scene fades into a commercial break. )
(A commercial is shown for the Playstation 5 featuring Harper Lee.)
(Noche de Violencia returns and Molly is behind the podium again.)
Molly Waters: The next award we are going to hand out is for ‘Comeback of the Year’! Here are the nominees!’
(Clips of all the Elitists nominated play, along with their names.)
(REX MCALLISTER)
(CY HENDERSON)
(SCOTT DIAMOND)
(CHARLIE MARR)
(SOSA HENDERSON)
(CHRIS ELITE)
(As the tron goes dark, the spotlight returns to Molly. She opens up the envelope and leans into the microphone.)
Molly Waters: The winner of ‘Comeback of the Year’ goes to… CY HENDERSON!!!
(‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross begins to play as Cy Henderson walks out from the back. He is dressed for his match against Jamie O’Hara, which will be later on tonight, and he embraces Molly. As she is handing him his trophy, Sofia Clarke walks out with another one. Molly grins and leans into the microphone as Cy’s music fades.)
Molly Waters: We also want to recognize Cy for winning ‘Return Moment of the Year’ for his return at Grand Rampage. Congratulations, Cy!
Cy Henderson: I have to say that winning not one, but two awards is entirely unexpected but also well deserved. When I got the call asking if I would like to return at Grand Rampage, I didn’t necessarily think I would be sticking around. I had a hell of a career and felt like there was nothing left for me to prove, but being in an EAW ring again… man, it does something to you.
Cy Henderson: I forgot how much fun this was. I forget how exciting it was. I’ve always thrived off of competition and seeing the men and women of EAW today made me realize that I still had so much more to give. There was nothing really holding me back from returning and adding to my own legacy, and after being in the Grand Rampage, and giving it some thought, there was no reason why I shouldn’t return. EAW has always been my home. I love it here. To see the stars of today do what they do, and fight as hard as they do, is what I find inspiring. I knew I would have to push myself to live up to the standard of excellence they have set, and I’ve done a pretty good job of that if I do say so myself.
(A smirk crosses Cy’s face as the audience enthusiastically agrees with him.)
Cy Henderson: Since my return, I have been in the ring with some of today’s greats. The battles I’ve had with Viz, Drake King, and Kassidy Heart stand out to me as matches that I needed in order to prove to myself that I can transcend any era. Facing up and coming stars has been a lot of fun as well… even if one of those, Drake Armstrong, happens to be a bit of a shitbag.
(Cy laughs along with the audience, because if there is one thing everyone can agree on, it’s the fact Drake Armstrong is the worst type of person.)
Cy Henderson: While I can’t say for sure what 2024 is going to hold for me, I know that tonight I am going to continue my comeback against the legendary Jamie O’Hara. It’s hard not to marvel at what he’s done in his career and how he has handled himself. He carries himself with arrogance, but I can’t fault him for that. Jamie has created an aura around himself that sets him apart from every other Elitist in the business today and I know that he might very well be the toughest test I’ve had since returning.
Cy Henderson: I’m more than game. I want these matches. I want to step up to the plate. I want to continue being the one everyone can count on to deliver, no matter the circumstances. A lot of people questioned my decision to return, even some who are close to me. They reminded me that I had accomplished everything I ever set out to do, and made it to the Hall of Fame. My peers questioned whether or not I could cut it in this highly competitive and extremely motivated era of competitors. I had to think long and hard about all of that myself.
Cy Henderson: However, the answer was always going to be a resounding ‘yes’. I knew in my heart that I could come back, do myself and my legacy justice, and keep adding to it. I may not have successfully won a championship yet, but I know that I can. I know that I can face anyone on any roster and come out with the win. Granted, I know that doesn’t always happen, but that’s the beautiful thing about professional wrestling, and about EAW as a whole.
Cy Henderson: This place is unpredictable.
Cy Henderson: Things can change in the blink of an eye.
Cy Henderson: When you step into that ring, you have to keep your head on a swivel, and more importantly, you have to respect the abilities of your opponent. Everyone is capable of winning on any given night, and that’s why this is so fun. I will never take my place in this company for granted and I want to thank Mr. DEDEDE and HRDO for being the driving forces behind my return. Getting that call was unexpected, but it’s turned out rather well for me. I want to thank the fans for their support, and thank everyone I have shared a ring with so far. To the Academy of Wrestling Arts and Sciences, thank you for voting for me. I appreciate you all and have a happy holiday season.
(Cy steps back from the podium and poses with his two awards as his theme music starts to play. Flash bulbs go off and the fans cheer, as Noche de Violencia fades down to the ringside area.)
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(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: The following TAG TEAM CONTEST is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Peligro’ by Peso Pluma can be heard as the crowd makes their thoughts known in a wave of boos. Luis De La Rosa & Valerie Hellstorm make their way out with rather cocky expressions on their face, while Brianna Hill is accompanying them and following behind with a grin on her face as well.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… THE TEAM OF LUIS DE LA ROSA AND VALERIE HELLSTORM, LA FAMILIA!!!
Persephone: ……….
Gavin Kirkland: You alright Perse—
Persephone: LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUISSSSSSS!!!! MI AMOR!!! HIIIIII!!!!! I’M MORE FASHIONABLE TODAY JUST FOR YOU!!!! 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Stew-O: Well, we see a much more confident Luis De La Rosa & Valerie Hellstorm make their way out, and who can blame them? Roberto De La Rosa made great use of his 24/7 Contract and is now the reigning EAW Hardcore Champion. This surely gives quite the boost for both elitists tonight who wish to make the rest of La Familia Roberto & Brianna proud tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Well, Persephone has her eyes set on her man, but I am most certainly focused on the ladies that are here tonight!!! Valerie especially 😍 Anywho, I’m sure La Familia wants to close this year out with another bang, a victory over Fire & Ice can do wonders for elevating the momentum of not just Roberto, but La Familia as a whole!
(‘Dark Horses’ by Switchfoot can be heard as the crowd explodes into cheers, Rex McAllister & Raven Roberts emerge from the back with very confident and affirmed expressions on their faces. They glance toward one another, giving each other a smile of reassurance before walking down the ramp as they look outward to the audience.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents! THE TEAM OF REX MCALLISTER AND RAVEN ROBERTS… FIRE, AND, ICE!!!!!
Persephone: ……..
Gavin Kirkland: Well it seems Rex has also left Persephone lost in thou—
Persephone: SHUT UP!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: :wtf:
Steve-O: Fire & Ice are back once more as the former EAW Unified Tag Team Champions look to secure an emphatic victory just before the new year! La Familia have quite the test ahead of them, Rex McAllister & Raven Roberts have undeniable chemistry that Hellstorm & Luis cannot overlook if they want to aim for ensured victory here tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Well of course not!! Fire & Ice are undoubtedly one of the most accomplished teams here in EAW as a whole, but La Familia have something to prove tonight! Think about the lengths that their careers can go collectively with a win tonight? I wouldn’t count them out entirely, till we see that bell ring with two winners having their hands raised!
(La Famila and Fire & Ice each take their corners across from one another as Brianna remains at ringside from La Familia’s corner, as the referee looks ahead to both & as soon as they’re ready, he calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we’re off!!! Tag team action here as we see the legendary duo of Fire & Ice going up against La Familia’s very own Valerie Hellstorm & Luis De La Rosa! Valerie & Raven have chosen to start this match against one another, and they begin to circle the ring now with their arms firmly situated upward in front of themselves, fighting stances that we are very aware can be the difference maker in matches starting off in this manner. But before Raven could engage in the collar & elbow tie-up, Valerie seems more interested in a handshake to start things off. Interesting, you don’t see sportsmanship often with Hellstorm.
(Valerie has her hand extended outward for Raven to shake, and as Raven proceeds to extend her own hand out… Valerie walks off from her and raises her arms in the air with a smirk.)
Valerie Hellstorm: (off-mic) ¡LA FAMILIA POR ENCIMA DE TODO!
Persephone: :jr: I don’t even fuck with her like that but hey, ANYTHING TO BEAT THE CLOWN ACROSS FROM MY LUIS!!
Gavin Kirkland: Words that will only fall on deaf ears I’m afraid, ‘cause Valerie’s back being turned away from Raven in this act of disrespect is gonna be a harrowing reminder of what NOT to do… ‘cause Raven turns Valerie around and sends a FOREARM right across her jaw with authority!!! Now Valerie stumbles back into the corner, she tries to move away from the turnbuckle but Raven with ANOTHER forearm! Raven keeps her hands on the ropes as she begins to stomp right into Valerie’s midsection repeatedly without much else in the way here!!! Valerie hasn’t been able to get herself out of this predicament, as it seems the referee will have to be the one to do that! He counts down till Raven decides to back off!
Stew-O: Disqualifications may be something that La Familia accepts in instances such as this, as Raven moves back toward the corner now… but Valerie with a forearm of her own! She’s showing her own wherewithal here as she’s sending the forearms across Raven’s own jaw with authority! Valerie tries to go for another.. but Raven with a knee right across her midsection!! Not much that Valerie can do right now, as Raven proceeds to keep a hold of Valerie’s arm and initiates an irish whip that Valerie’s momentum is being propelled by. She rebounds off the ropes and runs right back to Raven.. as Raven sends Valerie DOWN with a fierce kick!!! The muay thai expertise of Raven being used to its fullest effect here! Valerie’s now scurrying over to her corner as she—
Persephone: MAKES THE TAG TO MY KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR.
(TAG!)
Gavin Kirkland: Now Luis makes his way into the match, which upsets me to a degree ‘cause I felt we were robbed of some Valerie too soon to start this off. :mjcry: Nonetheless, Luis doesn’t waste any moment to rush toward Raven and go for a swing! But Raven is able to duck the swing and immediately turn back around with a specialized kick right across Luis’s chest that sends him down flat on his back!!! Luis shoots back up to his feet but unfortunately, that doesn’t work much in his favor as ANOTHER kick is able to send him down once more!! Raven remains on the offense as she’s dragging Luis back up to his feet, and now tosses him directly into the corner! Luis leaned against the turnbuckle as Raven rushes toward him—but De La Rosa thinks quickly with a boot right across Raven’s jaw that keeps her off Luis for now!!
Persephone: KEEP IT UP, LUIS! C’MON!!
Gavin Kirkland: They can hear you, calm down…
Stew-O: Now we see Luis making his way up to the second rope as Raven’s vulnerable for these valuable seconds that he has right now. The very moment that Raven is able to turn around, he jumps off and goes for the double a—BUT RAVEN WITH A SWIFT KICK RIGHT ACROSS HIS CHEST WHILE LUIS IS LEAPING DOWNWARD! That kick was as precise as it could’ve been!! Luis is prone on the mat as he’s clutching onto his chest after that kick!! Now we see Raven quickly dragging Luis over to the corner, and she makes the tag to Rex as this entices quite the reaction from the crowd!!
(TAG!)
Persephone: DON’T YOU DARE HURT HIM!! REX!! 😡
Gavin Kirkland: Not the request that good ol’ Rex will be accepting, ‘cause now Rex enters the fray and he’s got his eyes set directly on Luis. Raven holds a wrist of Luis, as Rex proceeds to hold the other as they both pull him up to his feet here. Now Luis has a look of great concern as Fire & Ice each have a grip of his hands, and they are showing no signs of letting go as Luis can only brace himself… for the TWIN KNIFE EDGE CHOPS that send Luis down onto the mat with a groan!!!! Those chops echoed out across the arena without any issue whatsoever! The sound equipment here aren’t even necessary to hear that!!
Stew-O: Now Rex is looking to maintain this control that Raven has done her part in setting forth as this match is in its beginning stages. He employs a strong stomp downward right onto the back of Luis! This is a multi-time World Champion at work, as he situates his knee right over Luis’s back while he’s in middle of the ring, and he gets his arm around the neck of Luis as he employs a chokehold while making escape all the harder for Luis here!! Luis is already coughing, and Rex is really making an example out of him right now as there seems to be nowhere for Luis to go here!
Persephone: NOPE! Valerie rushes right in and breaks up the chokehold! Good on you!!! Maybe I don’t mind you that much!
Gavin Kirkland: Valerie does break up the chokehold and the referee scolds her for doing so, she immediately keeps her hands up and goes back to her corner as Rex glanced toward Valerie with a rather annoyed expression! But this is valuable time for Luis here, and he appears as slimey of a competitor as he seems, ‘cause HE’S ROLLING UP REX RIGHT OFF THE BAT THANKS TO VALERIE!!!
Referee: ONE!!!!
Referee: TWO—
Gavin Kirkland: REX WITH AUTHORITY THROUGH THE KICKOUT!
Persephone: You’re gonna apologize about that slimey comment, right?
Stew-O: Rex immediately shoots back up to his feet as Luis beats him on that regard, able to rebound more quickly and send a kick right to Rex’s knee that causes him to buckle and lose his stance! Now down to a knee with his hand on the mat, Luis proceeds to stomp down right onto Rex’s hand without issue as Rex holds onto his own hand and shoots back up, stumbling away! Luis proceeds to rebound from the ropes and the very moment that he returns back to Rex… HE TAKES REX DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE—NO REX WITH A BICYCLE KICK SENDS LUIS CRASHING DOWN WITHOUT AVAIL!! REX WITH THE COVER NOW!!
Referee: ONE!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT as Luis stays alive!! And there he goes now, rolling away from Rex and out of the ring as he thinks very quickly to get out while he can! Rex sees this and now he rolls himself upward onto the apron, eyeing down toward Luis as the De La Rosa is using the barricade to get himself right back up to his feet. He wags his finger at the crowd nearby as he seems to believe he’s evaded disaster for the time being… BUT REX LEAPS OFF THE APRON AND NAILS A DIVING CLOTHESLINE RIGHT ONTO LUIS AS HE’S SENT DOWN ONCE MORE! Rex gets back up to his feet and he’s feeling the energy from the audience tonight here on our last event of the year!!!
Persephone: Fools will be fools. Frauds will be frauds. Rex will be Rex. But Luis will always be Luis.. 🥰🥰 LEAVE HIM ALONE!!
Stew-O: Now Rex is grabbing a handful of Luis’ hair as he’s trying to drag him upward right onto his feet, but now here’s Brianna suddenly getting right in front of Rex! Brianna’s arms are crossed as Rex is looking directly at her and not trying to entertain the idea of Brianna sticking her nose into the match when unnecessary, but this is gonna cost Rex AS LUIS QUICKLY TACKLES REX DIRECTLY INTO THE BARRICADE! Rex groans out as he’s leaned against the barricade, and Luis takes every advantage possible here as he’s getting his arm around the waist of Rex!! Luis is able to HOIST REX UP… AND SLAM HIM DOWN WITH A BACK BODY DROP RIGHT ONTO THE BARRICADE!!! Rex is clutching his back as he’s laying on the ringside floor, and Luis can only sport a sly grin over his face as he leans on the barricade!!
Gavin Kirkland: Luis won’t make any mistake about being confident, this can be seen as arrogance on full display, but he’s got the attitude that’s needed to face Fire & Ice here tonight! As much as Luis can celebrate keeping Rex McAllister down however, the referee is counting down here!! Double count out won’t be a good look for La Familia any better than losing could!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Persephone: Alright hun’ now it’s time roll him back in and cover! We love to see you win!!!
Stew-O: Now Luis doesn’t make the motion to get Rex back into the ring, as he proceeds to slide into the ring himself and gets himself up on the mat. As Rex is trying to use the barricade to get back up… Luis can be diverting the referee’s attention away from Rex and right onto himself!! He’s talking up a storm with the referee as.. WHAT THE—
Gavin Kirkland: ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE’ V-TRIGGERRRRRRRRR TO REX MCALLISTER!!!!! VALERIE NAILED THE PRETTY PRIVILEGE TO REX WHILE LUIS WAS TALKING TO THE REFEREE!!!! Raven is absolutely incensed as she gets herself halfway through the ropes, but the referee rushes over to her and prevents her from acting upon Rex being taken down by the V-Trigger!!!! Valerie is able to rush back up to the apron and remain at her corner as the V-Trigger keeps Rex down once more! Raven is forced to remain at her corner as she stares daggers toward Valerie, while the referee continues the count!!!
Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!!
Persephone: We’ll take countout victories too!!!! I don’t have any reservations about that!
Stew-O: Rex is now finding his ground once again, there’s no distractions this time as he uses the barricade to will himself back up to his feet! He is trying to not expend as much energy as he can reserve from within, but the referee’s count is not getting any slower here! This would be quite the deflating loss for Fire & Ice if this is how the match were to end, but from the looks on La Familia’s faces, they don’t seem to mind one bit!!
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT REX IS ABLE TO SLIDE BACK INTO THE RING AND BEAT THE COUNT!!! Rex is able to weather the storm of the ‘Pretty Privilege’ from Valerie as he finds himself getting back up to his feet through sheer determination.. BUT LUIS WITH A CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN TAKES DOWN REX MCALLISTER!!! Rex is down once more as he’s laid right on his back, and Luis is back up to his feet as he adjusts his own positioning, not wasting more time as he SUCCEEDS WITH THE STANDING MOONSAULT RIGHT ONTO REX!!!! THE COVER IS MADE!!
Referee: ONE!!!!!
Referee: TWO!!!!!!
Referee: TH—
Persephone: What?!?!!? Are we sure this ref’ isn’t counting like a sloth after witnessing beauty?!?
Stew-O: Rex is able to kick out as Luis has quite the astonished expression on his face, but he should understand that Rex McAllister is very difficult to put down! Raven is eagerly waiting to get herself back into the fray, very much understanding just how much the momentum of this match can shift if she were to be back in the fold. Luis doesn’t seem all too interested in that, as he decides to considerably slow down the pace by… what appears to be a complete mockery of the Lionheart as Luis has the CAMEL CLUTCH set in stone, keeping Rex under immense pressure here!! Not a good look for Rex at the moment, he needs to find a way to escape this predicament!! A submission victory over Fire & Ice would be as big of a statement as ever for La Familia!
Gavin Kirkland: This isn’t looking good for Rex right now!! Rex is trying to fight all that he can here, he’s making the push as he’s carrying himself AND Luis’ own bodyweight at the same time while getting back up to his feet!! Rex is uplifting himself and Luis with all of the strength that he can possibly muster as before long… HE FALLS BACK AND LUIS IS SENT CRASHING ONTO THE MAT!! Now there is the opportunity for Rex to make the tag and get Raven into this match once more!! Raven is stomping her foot on the apron as she’s got her hand extended outward for Rex to tag her right into the match!!!
Persephone: BUT LUIS MAKES THE TAG FIRST TO VALERIE!!
(TAG!)
Stew-O: Now Valerie is back in the fray! She rushes over to Rex, and CATCHES REX AT THE NICK OF TIME WITH HER HANDS ON HIS FOOT! Valerie is now dragging Rex away from Raven with a swiftness, but Rex turns himself around flat on his own back and he kicks Valerie away quickly!! Rex gets back to his feet as Valerie aims for a SUPERKICK—
Gavin Kirkland: BUT REX WITH A DESPERATE LARIAT THAT TURNS VALERIE INSIDE OUT HERE!!!! VALERIE IS DOWN AND NOW REX HAS ANOTHER CHANCE TO GET RAVEN INTO THE MATCH! Raven’s itching to get herself back into the fold, Valerie’s trying to get back to Rex in time as Rex is making the crawl! Every second is crucial here!! Rex is inching himself closer to his corner as there’s the possibility here!! But Valerie’s quickly pursuing Rex!!! There’s no way that Rex is gonna make it to Raven in time!!! Right as Rex leaps upward and to make the tag, VALERIE JUMPS TOWARD HIM!!
(TAG!!!!)
Stew-O: REX MAKES THE TAG!!!! RAVEN ROBERTS IS BACK INTO THE MATCH!!! And she’s glaring downward to Valerie with fire in her eyes as Valerie looks like she’s seen a ghost!!! Valerie quickly gets up to her feet and aims for a punch—BUT RAVEN WITH AN ELBOW SENDS VALERIE STUMBLING BACK! Raven then makes the leap upward onto the ropes, before LEAPING OFF THE ROPES AND SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTING THE SPRINGBOARD SPIKE ELBOW RIGHT ONTO VALERIE!! Valerie’s in a bad way as Raven is ready to employ all of the hurt onto La Familia tonight!! Raven drags Valerie back up to her feet, not slowing down the pace for a moment as she gets Valerie in position, hoisting her up and PLANTING HER DOWN WITH THE T-BONE SUPLEX!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HERE’S LUIS TRYING TO RUSH INTO THE RING AND PUT A STOP TO RAVEN’S MOMENTUM! HE TRIES TO GO FOR A DROPKICK—BUT RAVEN CAUGHT HIS FOOT!! Luis has nowhere else to go as Raven pulls Luis right into her as she gets her arms around him before HOISTING HIM UP—AND T-BONE SUPLEX RIGHT ONTO VALERIE!!! NOW BOTH TEAMMATES ARE GOING THROUGH COLLECTIVE STRIFE AS VALERIE AND LUIS ARE NOT ABLE TO FIND THE ANSWER!!
Stew-O: Now Raven’s quickly getting herself up to the top turnbuckle, looking to make a surefire maneuver here that can continue this ongoing momentum!! Both Luis and Valerie are getting themselves back up to their feet as the referee is scolding Luis to go back to his corner! But Luis doesn’t seem concerned as now both members of La Familia are in the proper position and placement for Raven… AS SHE LEAPS OFF AND NAILS THE TOP ROPE MISSILE DROPKICK!! MISSILE DROPKICK CONNECTS!!!
Persephone: BUT VALERIE DUCKED THE DROPKICK AND IT ONLY HIT LUIS!!!!! NO!!!!! WHY DIDN’T YOU TAKE THE DROPKICK INSTEAD!!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT THAT’S CORRECT! VALERIE DUCKED AND RAVEN ONLY HIT LUIS!!! Luis is sent rolling out of the ring after taking the dropkick as now Raven’s trying to get back up to her feet quickly, and as she turns to Valerie—SUPERKICK FROM VALERIE HELLSTORM!!! RAVEN IS STUNNED BY THE SUPERKICK AS SHE TURNS AROUND AND DOESN’T KNOW WHERE SHE IS RIGHT NOW!!! BUT VALERIE GETS A HOLD OF RAVEN’S ARM FROM BEHIND BEFORE TURNING HER AROUND—
Stew-O: AS SHE PULLS RAVEN INTO THE ‘ORA ORA RUSH’!!! RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE FROM VALERIE DAZES RAVEN AS SHE COLLAPSES ONTO THE MAT!! VALERIE QUICKLY TURNS RAVEN ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE PIN!
Referee: ONEEEEE!!! TWOOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NOT ENOUGH! KICKOUT FROM RAVEN!! Valerie’s in quite the perplexed state right now, but this doesn’t deter her for long!! She is back on the attack as she sees Raven moving back up to her knees, and now Valerie has a smirk on her face as she seems to know what is next for her right here! Valerie proceeds to nail a FIERCE KICK right across Raven’s chest with authority!!! Valerie doesn’t slow the tempo here as she connects with ANOTHER kick across chest, AND ANOTHER!! Valerie continues with each deliberately stiff kick that Raven is feeling the effects of as this continues!! One more and Valerie completes it!! Now she’s aiming right for her head!!! THE ‘7 DEADLY SINS’ IN SUCCESS—
Stew-O: RAVEN CAUGHT HER LEG!!! VALERIE’S EXPRESSION TURNS TO WORRY AS SHES HOPPING ABOUT WHILE RAVEN IS BACK TO HER FEET! Valerie in a desperate attempt goes for an ENZIGURI—BUT RAVEN DUCKS AND VALERIE’S PLANTED RIGHT ONTO HER FACE! Valerie’s now stumbling back up to her feet as she turns to face Raven.. and Raven with the CODEBREAKER!! The codebreaker catches Valerie as she’s clutching her face all while shooting up to her feet and stumbling back into the ropes!!! Now Valerie’s staggering forward after bouncing off the ropes.. ONLY TO BE MET WITH A STUNNING SPINNING HEEL KICK RIGHT TO HER FACE!! ‘THE FACELIFT’ CONNECTS AS RAVEN MAKES THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TH—
Persephone: VALERIE STAYS ALIVE!! I KNOW SHE’LL TAG IN LUIS AND THIS MATCH WILL BE ALL OURS!
Gavin Kirkland: Ours???
Persephone: SHUT UP!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Well now Valerie is able to kick out and survive the Facelift, but she’s clutching onto her nose!! All of the offense that Raven has dished out may have really caused a great deal of agony to her as she’s quickly crawling away.. but Raven keeps a hold of her foot and drags her back to the middle of the mat!!! Only for Valerie to quickly turn around and nail a series of kicks toward Raven to keep her away!! Now Valerie gets back up to her feet as Raven rushes toward Valerie—BUT VALERIE DUCKS!!! VALERIE DUCKS THE SWING AS VALERIE NOW CREATES SPACE BETWEEN HERSELF AND RAVEN!!! NOW VALERIE WAITS FOR RAVEN TO MAKE THE PROPER TURN TOWARD HER AS SHE RUSHES TOWARD HER AND GOES FOR THE ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE’!!!!
Stew-O: NO!!!! RAVEN CATCHES VALERIE WITH ‘THE HUNTRESS BOMB’!!!! THE HUNTRESS BOMB IS SUCCESSFUL AS VALERIE’S BACK AS FLAT ON THE MAT WHILE VALERIE IS TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE PIN!!!
Persephone: BUT LOOK!!! LUIS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND HE’S GONNA SAVE THE MATCH!!! OF COURSE HE WOULD! VALERIE HAS NO REASON TO FEAR—
Gavin Kirkland: RAVEN SHOT UP TO HER FEET AND CLOTHESLINED LUIS OVER THE ROPES AS LUIS CRASHES ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!! Luis is managing to get himself back up quickly with the help of Brianna, as Brianna’s making sure that Luis is back up to his feet more quickly, but Raven sees this!!! Raven doesn’t like how this is panning out as she nods to herself, aware of what she’s gonna do next!!! Raven rushes the ropes, before rebounding back with newfound momentum as she LEAPS THROUGH THE ROPES—OH MY GOD!!!!
Stew-O: ‘FLIGHT DESTROYER’!!!!!! THE SUICIDE DIVE CANADIAN DESTROYER CAUSES LUIS TO GO LIMP!!!! HE’S COMPLETELY LAID OUT AS RAVEN NOW HAS LUIS OUT OF THE WOODS FOR NOW!!! Raven’s crawling back up to her feet as the crowd is electric here!!!! She gets back up and finds herself moving up the apron!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT LOOK!!! BRIANNA’S SITUATED BELOW THE APRON JUST ENOUGH FOR THE REFEREE TO NOT SEE HER, AND SHE’S GRABBING THE FOOT OF RAVEN ROBERTS!!! RAVEN’S IN A BAD PLACE HERE!!! RAVEN’S TRYING TO SHAKE HER OFF—BUT VALERIE WITH A DESPERATE SUPERKICK TO STUN RAVEN WHILE ON THE APRON!! RAVEN’S STUNNED AS VALERIE MOVES RIGHT ONTO THE SAME APRON, AND SHE GETS RAVEN IN POSITION.. HOLY CRAP! PACKAGE PILEDRIVER ONTO THE APRON!!! RAVEN MAY BE DONE FOR!!!!
Persephone: FOR LUIS!! DON’T LET HIS BRAVE SACRIFICE BE IN VAIN!!
Stew-O: NOW VALERIE IS TRYING TO PUSH RAVEN INTO THE RING AS QUICKLY AS SHE CAN!! VALERIE DRAGS RAVEN BACK UP TO HER FEET AND GETS HER IN POSITION! VALERIE HOISTS RAVEN UP OFF THE MAT… THE ‘MOON SPIRAL’ BLOODY SUNDAY!!!!! RAVEN SPIKED RIGHT ONTO HER SKULL AS VALERIE QUICKLY TURNS RAVEN OVER AND GOES FOR THE PIN!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Gavin Kirkland: NO!!!! KICKOUT FROM RAVEN!!! VALERIE LETS OUT A BLOOD CURDLING SCREAM AS SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT!!!! Now Valerie is clamoring for Luis here!!!! Brianna is dragging Luis back up to his feet, and Luis is finding his bearings back in place with the help of Brianna!!! Now Valerie is dragging Raven over to their corner as she is calling for Luis to get back into the ring!! They’re getting close to securing a huge win here as Valerie’s leaned against the corner, trying to get much of her energy back!!!
(TAG!)
Persephone: YES!!! VICTORY’S WITHIN REACH!
Stew-O: NOW LUIS AND VALERIE HAVE RAVEN IN A BAD SPOT HERE! Luis gets himself up to his feet ad Valerie is dragging Raven back up to her feet!!! But RAVEN’S FIGHTING BACK!!! RAVEN SENDING THE FOREARMS TO VALERIE AS IT LOOKS LIKE VALERIE IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP RAVEN SUPPRESSED!!! BUT LUIS WITH A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN SENDS RAVEN DOWN!!! RAVEN’S STAGGERED AS LUIS IS NOW EAGERLY TRYING TO GET RAVEN OVER HER OWN SHOULDERS!!! LUIS HAS RAVEN IN POSITION FOR THE LAWN DART TO THE TURNBUCKLE!!! ‘CHOQUE DE ESQUINA’!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: RAVEN SQUIRMS FREE FROM LUIS’ HOLD AND SHE’S BACK ON HER FEET!! SHE STUMBLES OVER TO THE CORNER AS LUIS MAKES THE DESPERATE RUN TOWARD VALERIE AND NAILS A DROPKICK ONTO RAVEN WHILE SHE’S SITUATED IN THE CORNER!!!!
(TAG!)
Stew-O: NOW LUIS DRAGS RAVEN AWAY FROM THE CORNER AND BACK ONTO HIS SHOULDER!!! LUIS MAKES THE RUN WITH RAVEN PROPPED UP.. THE ‘CHOQUE DE ESQUINA’ IS SUCCESSFUL!!!! THE LAWN DART IS ABLE TO PUT RAVEN DOWN AS NOW LUIS IS TRYING TO DRAG RAVEN AWAY FROM THE CORNER—
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HERE’S REX!!!! REX JUST REBOUNDED FROM THE ROPES AND RUSHED TOWARD LUIS WHILE LUIS WAS TOO FIXATED ON RAVEN—‘THE REX EFFECT’!!!!! THE REX EFFECT CONNECTS AS LUIS IS PLANTED DOWN ONTO THE MAT WITH AUTHORITY!!!!
Stew-O: REX QUICKLY MOVES BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE SEES VALERIE MOVING UP TO HER OWN TWO FEET HERE!! REX GOES FOR THE BICYCLE KICK—BUT VALERIE EVADES THE KICK BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER SUPERKICK THAT SENDS REX FALLING BACK ONTO LUIS!!!
Gavin Kirkland: VALERIE SEES RAVEN STUMBLING BACK UP TO HER FEET!!! VALERIE DOESN’T WASTE ANOTHER SECOND OF HER TIME AS SHE RUSHES TOWARD RAVEN AND CONNECTS WITH THE ‘PRETTY PRIVILEGE’ V-TRIGGER TO RAVEN!!!! NOW VALERIE HAS RAVEN WHERE SHE WANTS HER!! THE EXHAUSTED VALERIE HELLSTORM DRAGS RAVEN BACK OVER ONTO HER FEET… AND SHE’S GOT HER RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS HER!!!! SHE GETS HER ARM AROUND RAVEN WITH A GRIP OF HER WRIST BEFORE TURNING HER AROUND… AND PULLING HER RIGHT IN—
Persephone: ‘HOLLOW PURPLE’ RAINMAKER!!!!! VALERIE SENDS RAVEN DOWN WITH THE HOLLOW PURPLE RAINMAKER IS ABLE TO SEND RAVEN DOWN TO THE CANVAS AS VALERIE IS TOO EXHAUSTED! SHE FALLS OVER RAVEN AND NOW RAVEN’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN ON THE MAT!!! THE REFEREE COUNTS!!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Persephone: OH MY GOD!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!! THEY DID IT!!!!! LUIS DID IT!!!!!! MI AMOR I KNEW YOU HAD IT IN YOU!!!! THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…….
Persephone: LET’S HEAR IT! I’M READY!
Bella Braxton: REX MCALLISTER & RAVEN ROBERTS, FIREEEEE ANDDDDD ICE!!!!!!
Persephone: YEAH— :jr:
Gavin Kirkland: WOW!!! FIRE & ICE GET THE VICTORY IN THIS HARD FOUGHT MATCH!!!
Persephone: BUT HOW?!?? I THOUGHT—
Stew-O: Rex and Luis are the legal competitors!!! Rex tagged himself into the match as Raven had the necessary awareness to stumble toward her own corner while Luis connected the running dropkick!!! Valerie’s superkick connected and would cause Rex to fall back right onto Luis!!! The referee counted Luis’ shoulders down as Valerie did all that she could against Raven, and it seems confusion is etched into her face as well, ‘cause she felt that she was the legal competitor!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Luis tagged himself in while Valerie was trying to recollect herself! Valerie was too focused on Raven to notice!!! A valiant effort from La Familia tonight, but Fire & Ice had the experience and in-ring awareness on their side tonight as it leads them to one hell of a win here tonight!!
Persephone: But— but they— and the— :mjcry:
Stew-O: Congratulations to Fire, and Ice!
(The fans cheer loudly following the end of the match, though La Familia isn’t happy with how things turned out. Rex McAllister and Raven Roberts have their hands raised by the referee as ‘Dark Horses’ by Switchfoot can be heard throughout the arena, with Brianna regrouping with Valerie & Luis at ringside with disgruntled expressions as the scene fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for God of War: Ragnarok – Valhalla featuring Bronson Daniels in a $2 cosplay.)
(The broadcast returns and focuses on Molly.)
Molly Waters: The next award we’re going to hand out is for ‘Shocking Moment of the Year’! Here are your nominees.
(The tron comes to life with highlights of this year’s shocking moments.)
(Methuselah costs Myles the EAW World Championship at Fighting Spirit)
(Charlie Marr fakes his retirement at Wicked Games)
(Dr. Bethany Blue is revealed as Kassidy’s attacker)
(Ronan Malosi becomes a father at Pain for Pride)
(Persephone throws the towel in for Rex McAllister at Bloodsport)
(Harper turns on Holly at Wicked Games)
(Michael Machina flips and attacks Richard Grant on Dynasty)
(Xander Payne turns on Ryan Wilson at Territorial Invasion)
(Once the highlights are complete, the camera focuses back on Molly. She rips the envelope open and shakes her head.)
Molly Waters: :francis: And the winner for ‘Shocking Moment of the Year’ goes to… Charlie Marr faking his retirement at Wicked Games!
(‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta begins to play and the fans in attendance get real loud and real negative. They all have PTSD from when Charlie was the EAW Champion the first time around, and now they have to live through him being champion all over again. Charlie strolls out with an evil smile on his face, laughing to himself, and proudly carrying the title he took for himself last weekend at Road to Redemption. The jeers get louder as he snatches the trophy from Molly and shoos her out of his spotlight.)
Charlie Marr: I did fake my retirement.
Charlie Marr: And you fucks fell for it.
(Charlie throws his head back and laughs, which does nothing but antagonize the crowd further.)
Charlie Marr: I faked my retirement because I was fucking bored. I’m tired of seeing the same people do the same things, and hold the same titles. Voltage has gotten stale. It’s about as bland as Rex and Raven’s marriage especially since she can’t carry a child like a woman should. The very fact all of you thought I was sincere proves how little you know about Charlie Marr. There’s no line I won’t cross. There is no low I won’t stoop too.
Charlie Marr: I played it nice for way too long and it got me absolutely nowhere. As frustrating as this business can be, I AM this business, and as you can all see, I clearly have a lot left to give. You all gave up on me. You decided that I should hang up my boots and call it a day. I may not live on social media like some people do, but I know the type of shit that gets said about me. ‘Charlie Marr doesn’t have the passion for this’. ‘Charlie Marr is past his prime’. ‘Charlie Marr shouldn’t have returned’. Blah… blah… blah.
(The EAW Champion rolls his beautiful blue eyes before they narrow into a rather cold glare.)
Charlie Marr: The EAW Championship that now sits on my shoulder says otherwise. And let’s talk about that. I may have won ‘Shocking Moment of the Year’, but this upcoming year, I’m going to make sure that I win a lot more than that. I have more than waited patiently for a second world championship reign. I allowed all of you to talk your shit about Charlie Marr and what he wasn’t capable of doing.
Charlie Marr: I let that type of negativity build up and fester, and I turned that into motivation. Through all my injuries and downtime, all I did was think about this moment. I NEVER doubted myself and my ability to get back to this spot. I just needed the right opportunity and Sheridan Muller being a crackpot gave me that. Viz injuring that cunt is the moment I needed. The Cash in the Vault tournament came around and it was all but written in stone that I was going to win it. I breezed through the competition and wiped the mat with Shinzo Sasaki just last week. I’m sure you all thought I would be content to just sit around backstage and bide my time, but nah. That’s just not my style.
Charlie Marr: I’m all about the shock factor.
Charlie Marr: I picked my spot. The two dumb fucks left in the chamber blew themselves up, and the timing was perfect. Down went Rex. Down went Drake. I became the champ and now Voltage is going to be better than ever. For the second time in my career, I’m about to boost the ratings. I’m going to set a standard that no one is capable of following. I love it. None of you even have the slightest clue about the hell I plan to unleash on Voltage in 2024. ‘Main Event’ Marr is back, not that he ever really left, but he’s got the EAW Championship once again. There is no one that is gunna stop me from doing whatever the fuck I want, but I welcome them to try.
Charlie Marr: Anyone can get it, and that’s all I gotta say about that. No one expected me to ever return to this spot and for all those who doubted me, fuck you. For everyone who’s unhappy to see me with this championship, fuck you. To anyone who has anything negative to say about me, fuck you. Drake King, fuck you and your bitchy ass attitude. Rex McAllister, fuck you. For the hell of it, Daryl Kinkade, fuck you too. I’m the greatest member of MarrKade. To the EAW Universe… FUCK YOU! Veena Adams… I’m coming to fuck you. ALL HAIL CHARLIE MARR!!!
(With that, Charlie steps back from the podium and throws up two middle fingers. The crowd goes off on him, but he laps it up. Charlie Marr lives for moments like this and he takes his trophy and poses with it while holding up the EAW Championship. After soaking in the moment, the camera fades down to ringside.)
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(‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook begins to play through the speakers of the Arena CDMX as the crowd shows a mixed reception for Daryl Kinkade, who has on some half red, half green ring gear for this event. He does his pose on top of the ramp before heading towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL—
Crowd: UNA CAÍDA!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND…WEIGHING AT 225 POUNDS… HE IS ‘ENGLAND’S FINEST EXPORT’… DARYL KINKADE!!!!!
Stew-O: Right now, we’ll be seeing two of ‘finest’ from the Showdown brand. Last weekend at Road to Redemption, both men took part in the Extreme Elimination Chamber match. Although, for Daryl, he found himself on the final four as the man that he will be facing tonight, Solomon Stane, who played a factor in Daryl’s elimination from the match in his rampage, following his elimination from the match.
Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade will be looking forward to getting some retribution after Solomon Stane basically stripped this man of an opportunity to be Answers World Champion! He’s had an interesting second half of 2024 on the Showdown brand. He had an excellent match with Adam Lucas at Midsummer Massacre. He was captain of the Showdown Brand Warfare team. He has been giving some excellent opportunities to showcase himself as someone who can be a valuable player on Showdown!
Persephone: Yeah, but he’s also fallen short in those opportunities. 2024 has their work cut out for them, if they want Daryl Kinkade to be a top player on this brand. Just saying.
(‘Punisher (Oh Sinnerman)’ by Gothic Storm begins to play through the speakers. The two spotlights shine on top of Solomon Stane, who is on his knees praying. A red spotlight switches in as his wife, Trixie enters and he rises to his feet. Trixie delivers a kiss to his cheek before the two of them walk down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: AND INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY TRIXIE STANE…FROM THE CITY OF SIN…WEIGHING AT 266 POUNDS…HE IS ‘YOUR SAVIOR’…SOLOMON STANE!!!!
Stew-O: Now, here is the man who has found a way to be more in touch with his religious side. Some may argue that he’s a little too obsessive. Others may argue that it’s nice to have some religious representation.
Gavin Kirkland: I mean, I’ve been someone who has seen a bit of this on Showdown. Now, while some people may have a thing or two to say about that, I do believe that it’s brought out some aggression to him. I mean, we all saw the Extreme Elimination Chamber, following his elimination, right?
Persephone: This man creeps me out. But, he’s had quite a year. He and his partner, Kirk Redwood had found themselves in some Unified Tag Team Championship matches. They also found themselves in the middle of the IDOL-GUN and The Devolution situation on Showdown at Territorial Invasion. Both had the opportunity to qualify for the Chamber when facing each other, but it was Solomon who came out on top.
Stew-O: I’ve been waiting for Solomon Stane to get cooking and show everyone that he’s an excellent Elitist. I feel like with this new approach, 2024 will treat him fantastically. He has all the tools, just needs to find that opportunity to capitalize on it!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: AND, RIGHT AWAY, WE SEE THAT DARYL KINKADE IS GOING AFTER SOLOMON STANE! DARYL IS CONNECTING WITH GIANT FISTS AT SOLOMON, BUT SOLOMON IS MATCHING DARYL’S INTENSITY AND POWER AND CONNECTS WITH SOME PUNCHES OF HIS OWN! THE TWO MEN ARE UNLOADING ON EACH OTHER, TRYING TO MAKE THE OTHER GO BACK! Solomon connects with an uppercut that causes Daryl to stagger back! Solomon connects with another uppercut as that sends Daryl into the horizontal set of ropes! Solomon connects with some stiff knees to the abdomen of the former National Elite Champion! Then, he grabs Daryl by the arm, looking to whip him to the set of ropes across from him, but Daryl catches himself to the ropes! Solomon goes charging after Daryl, but Daryl connects with an elbow that sends the former Unified Tag Team Champion back! Daryl looks to springboard himself up, connecting with a cutter on Solomon —
Persephone: BUT, SOLOMON STANE MANAGES TO DROP DARYL KINKADE DOWN! STILL, DARYL HAS HIS ARMS WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK OF SOLOMON FOR THE CUTTER, BUT SOLOMON MANAGES TO LIFT UP DARYL AND TOSS HIM BACK! But, Daryl manages to land on his feet! Solomon turns himself around as Daryl connects with a spinning roundhouse kick! But, Solomon manages to duck as he uses the momentum of the roundhouse to lift up Solomon and connect with a power slam on Daryl! Solomon with the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTT—
Stew-O: A kick out by Daryl Kinkade! Solomon Stane begins to batter Daryl with some left and right punches! Then, he aggressively gets Daryl up to his feet by that hair on the top of his head! He connects with some knees to the gut of Daryl! Then, Solomon turns Daryl around, wraps his arms around his waist before delivering a bell clap to the ears and following that up by a German suplex! But, Daryl manages to land to his feet! He runs after Solomon, connecting with that roundhouse that he wanted to connect with a few moments ago! This causes ‘Your Savior’ to stumble to one knee! Then, Daryl follows that up by connecting with a side step enziguri as that sends Solomon to the side! He picks up Solomon from underneath his chin before getting into position and connecting with a side hand chop to the chest! BUT, SOLOMON RETURNS THE FAVOR BY CONNECTING WITH A CHOP AND MAN, THAT ONE SOUNDED AWFUL! DARYL IS HAVING A LOOK OF PAIN ON HIS FACE, BUT HE CONNECTS WITH A CHOP TO THE CHEST OF SOLOMON ONCE MORE! BUT, SOLOMON CONNECTS WITH A CHOP TO DARYL THAT SENDS HIM BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: That hurt to see, bruv.
Persephone: Please don’t say ‘bruv’ again.
Stew-O: Daryl Kinkade finds himself to his feet as he throws a punch to Solomon Stane. Solomon is checking his lip to see if any blood is showing, but he seems to be more than fine. You can see a bit of a smile showing up to his face! He drops Daryl with a forearm strike to the face! I’m not sure if Daryl was expecting this level of intensity, but that seems to be something that he will be getting into this match!
Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade is trying to shake that harsh punch from his system! He runs after Solomon Stane, taking himself to the back and wrapping his arms around him! But, Solomon looks to nail Daryl in the face with an elbow! BUT, SOLOMON MISSES THE ELBOW AS DARYL LIFTS UP THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPION AND TAKES HIM BACK WITH A DEADLIFT RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! DARYL JUST SPIKED SOLOMON ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! DARYL TRIES TO KEEP SOLOMON DOWN AS HE CONNECTS WITH A GROUNDED CORKSCREW KICK AS THAT CAUSES SOLOMON TO FALL RIGHT ON HIS FACE! DARYL LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWW—
Persephone: THAT FREAK OF NATURE SOLOMON STANE MANAGES TO LIFT UP DARYL KINKADE AND THROW HIM OFF OF HIM! DARYL LANDS ON HIS KNEES AS HE IS MORE THAN QUICK TO HIS FEET AND CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST OF SOLOMON! DARYL BEGINS TO PRESS HIS BOOT AGAINST THE SIDE OF SOLOMON’S FACE! DARYL DELIVERS HIS OWN SENSE OF TRASH TALKING AS THE REFEREE MIGHT NEED TO INTERVENE TO STOP THIS SITUATION!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Stew-O: Daryl Kinkade puts his hands up in defense with a smirk on his face! He waits for Solomon Stane to show some signs of rising back to his feet! Daryl sees his opportunity as he runs after Solomon and the shining wizard to the side of Solomon’s temple! BUT, LOOK AT THIS! SOLOMON MANAGES TO CATCH THE FEET OF THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! DARYL WITH A BIT OF PANIC ON HIS FACE AS SOLOMON FINDS HIS WAY BACK UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! DARYL LOOKS TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE SITUATION BY CONNECTING WITH AN ENZIGURI, BUT SOLOMON DUCKS IT! DARYL GOES AROUND AS HE FALLS FLAT ON HIS FACE! SOLOMON PROCESSED TO GRAB ONTO THE ANKLE OF ‘ENGLAND’S FINEST EXPORT’ AND APPLY AN ANKLE LOCK ON HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: Now, this is not the most ideal situation to be in! The longer that he’s in this move, the more of a chance that Daryl Kinkade could mess up his ankle here! Daryl is going to need to look for a way out of here! Well, he begins to roll himself out of the ankle lock, but in the process, he takes Solomon back as our ‘Savior’ crashes the back of his head to the turnbuckle at the corner! Daryl rises to his feet as he proceeds to stomp on the abdomen of Solomon! THERE, WE CAN HEAR BITS AND PIECES OF THE TRASH TALKING BY DARYL. HE MANAGES TO STOMP SOLOMON SO HARD, SOLOMON COLLAPSES TO THE GROUND! HE PRESSES HIS BOOT AGAINST THE FACE OF SOLOMON AND I THINK THAT ONCE AGAIN, THE REFEREE MIGHT NEED TO INTERVENE TO STOP THIS!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Persephone: Daryl Kinkade slowly begins to back away from Solomon Stane, respecting the referee’s decision! But, not for long as Daryl charges right after Solomon at the corner and connects with a face wash! The back of Solomon’s skull clanks against the turnbuckle! Daryl gets Solomon and connects with a butterfly suplex! He sends Solomon back as Solomon lands on his tailbone! Daryl looks to follow that by connecting with a falcon arrow! Daryl with a cover here!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWW—
Stew-O: Solomon Stane grabs the back of Daryl Kinkade’s head and lifts himself up to a seated position! Solomon doesn’t look all too happy at the moment! He throws Daryl off of him as he tries to get himself to his feet! But, Daryl is aware that having Solomon up to his feet might not be the best idea, so he connects with a standing dropkick as that takes the former Unified Tag Team Champion down! Still, you can see that Solomon is refusing to stay down, so Daryl rushes forward and takes Solomon back with a nasty knee strike! He gets on top of Solomon, connecting with some nasty punches to the face! Then, he transitions all of that to rapid elbows to the face! He finds himself back to his feet as he tries to find Solomon in a good position before charging towards him and connecting with a posionrana as Solomon goes down once more!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT, LOOK AT THIS! SOLOMON STANE MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET! DARYL KINKADE IS LOOKING AT HIS OPPONENT WITH ALL OF THE SHOCK IN THE WORLD! I DON’T EVEN UNDERSTAND THE PHYSICS OF EVERYTHING, BUT SOLOMON IS LOOKING BACK WITH AN INTENSE LOOK ON HIS FACE! The two Elitists are circling around, trying to see which one of them is going to throw the first punch! Daryl runs towards him as Solomon tries to connect with a punch, but Daryl slides underneath the legs of Solomon and stands behind him! He pushes Solomon to the ropes and looks to go for an O’Connor roll, but Solomon manages to hang on tight to the ropes, causing Daryl to roll back!
Persephone: But, it seems like Daryl Kinkade is trying to recover from that mistake as he runs forward and connects with a running knee strike to the back of Solomon Stane’s head! But, this only causes Solomon to get knocked to one knee! Daryl follows that up with a sliding elbow to the back of Solomon’s head! This causes ‘The Deliverer’ to get knocked over! Daryl sees his opening as he runs towards the ropes, springboards himself off of them and connects with a cutter as he takes Solomon down! I think that he might have Solomon here. At least, I hope because we still have matches to get through and the thought of the lack of Luis De La Rosa on the show depresses me.
Stew-O: I will never understand your taste in men, Persephone.
Gavin Kirkland: I can understand Rex McAllister, but —
Persephone: Please don’t say his name again. It’s the most wonderful time of year and I’d hate to end it in death. 😌🔪
Stew-O: Alright then, as we turn our attention back to this match, we can see that Daryl Kinkade is more than looking to wrap up this match for himself! You might get your wish here, Persephone. Daryl is looking to pick up Solomon Stane and get him in position for ‘A Beautiful Lie’ — the crosslegged fisherman’s suplex that has been his go-to on multiple occasions! But, it seems like Solomon is looking to counter that with a suplex of his own as he takes Daryl Kinkade back! Now, he picks up the former National Elite Champion, pulling him into a powerbomb position and he takes him up in a back-to-back position before connecting with a gory special as Daryl is down!
(Solomon Stane is on his knees as he looks up to his ‘God,’ muttering a few words, communicating with him. It’s almost like he’s going to apologize for whatever he is going to do next, but he is going to LOVE inflicting the pain on Daryl Kinkade.)
Gavin Kirkland: If any of you are confused or tuning in with the program or haven’t been keeping in touch with Showdown content, Solomon Stane has really been in touch with his religious side. He’s used his personal God to help strategize on the direction that he should head into his matches.
Persephone: So, you’re trying to say that he’s a religious zealot?
Stew-O: We’re not going to judge religion. Especially around a time of year, where Christmas can be seen as a religious holiday for some of the EAW fans here and at home.
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon Stane finds his way back to his feet as he looks at his wife, Trixie. The two of them looked to be in sync with what Solomon should be doing next. Solomon gets Daryl Kinkade back to his feet before hoisting him up and like a football linebacker, he takes Daryl and runs with him to the corner! There, Solomon begins to connect with some shoulder thrusts to the gut of Daryl! At this moment, Solomon is trying to weaken his opponent. While Daryl wanted to keep Solomon down for the sake of his own safety, Solomon wants to keep Daryl down to avoid Daryl’s speed and technicality, which could cause Solomon to be winded out so soon.
Persephone: Now, we see that Solomon Stane is getting Daryl Kinkade up to the top turnbuckle. Solomon begins to find his way to the second rope and I’m not sure what Solomon has in store, but I’m not sure it’s going to be pretty for Daryl. As for me, anything for the referee to call an ‘x’ will be great for me. We can get the rest of the show down and out of the way. Cancun is calling my name!
Stew-O: Solomon Stane is getting Daryl Kinkade on his shoulder! At least, Solomon is putting in the effort to do that! Daryl begins to throw some punches to Solomon, hoping to knock him off the ropes! But, Solomon connects with a headbutt directly on the forehead of Daryl! THIS KNOCKS DARYL BACK SILLY AS SOLOMON LOOKS TO GET DARYL IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION BEFORE GOING OFF THE TOP ROPE — ‘ODIN’S EYE’ — THE GOURDBUSTER G.T.S. FROM THE TOP ROPE! MY LORD! DARYL IS DOWN! THE RISK THAT SOLOMON WAS ABLE TO TAKE, NOT KNOWING IF IT WILL PAY OFF FOR HIM! CAN WE GET A REPLAY OF THAT?
(REPLAY: Solomon Stane connects with ‘Odin’s Eye’ from the top rope on Daryl Kinkade. The replay begins in slow motion, but returns to normal speed when the bump occurs.)
Gavin Kirkland: Solomon Stane needs to go for a cover here! Both men are in intense pain at the moment and slowly, we see Solomon draping his arm on top of Daryl Kinkade! Is this going to be it here?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Persephone: NO! Daryl Kinkade with a kick out! Solomon Stane looks to be in a bit of shock before it turns to amusement! He knows that he is going to need to pull out a bigger move. If it means to put away Daryl, he is going to need to think of something big to do! Solomon rises back to his feet as he gets ahold of Daryl once more! He gets Daryl in a reverse fireman’s carry! I think that he might be going for an Argentine backbreaker, BUT DARYL MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF THE SHOULDERS OF SOLOMON! SOLOMON TURNS AROUND AS DARYL NAILS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK! SOLOMON GETS STAGGERED BACK! DARYL FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A JUMPING SPINNING SOLE KICK AS THAT KNOCKS SOLOMON BACK! DARYL GOES BACK AND REBOUNDS OFF THE SET OF ROPES AS HE LOOKS TO TAKE SOLOMON DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT SOLOMON GRABS DARYL BY THE THROAT! ‘TRIUMPH OF TRUTH’ —
Stew-O: No! Daryl Kinkade manages to jump out of the one-handed sit out chokeslam! He takes Solomon Stane with a spinning heel kick, taking Solomon back! He pulls Solomon into position and follows that up with a brain buster as Solomon lands on the top of his head! Man, I think that Daryl might have him there! Daryl proceeds to go for the top turnbuckle, looking to capitalize on this entire match! DARYL LOOKS DOWN AT SOLOMON BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! CORKSCREW SENTON BOMB! NO! SOLOMON ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, BUT DARYL MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF HIS FOOT! SOLOMON AND DARYL MANAGE TO FIND THEMSELVES TO THEIR FEET! DARYL TAKES SOLOMON BACK WITH A SUPERKICK! BUT, SOLOMON TAKES DARYL’S HEAD OFF WITH A LARIAT AS DARYL GOES SPINNING AROUND LIKE A TOP!
Gavin Kirkland: Both of these Elitists stay down for the time being, but Solomon Stane is aware that this could be dangerous to do. Giving any moment for Daryl Kinkade to catch his breath might bite him in the ass. Solomon gets Daryl and looks to get him into position for ‘Sanity’s Sake’ and to remind everyone at home, it’s a spinning Canadian rack facebuster! Solomon has used this move on several occasions to put down Elitists! It seems like he might be looking to do the same with Daryl!
Persephone: Sadly, it seems like that’s not going to happen as Daryl Kinkade slides off the shoulders of Solomon Stane! Solomon turns himself around as Daryl connects with a running knee strike as he takes the former Unified Tag Team Champion to one knee! It seems like Daryl might be looking to end this match as fast as possible with ‘A Beautiful Lie,’ but Solomon manages to keep his feet firm on the mat! Daryl is showing some signs of difficulty with getting Solomon up for the finisher! Solomon shoves him out of the way and looks to connect with another lariat to the former National Elite Champion, but Daryl ducks! He rebounds off the ropes and takes Solomon down with a ‘Monkē Flip’ — the front flip DDT on ‘The Deliverer!’ Daryl goes for the cover, but Solomon manages to roll himself out of the ring! :noah:
Stew-O: I think that was a bright approach from Solomon Stane. Trixie Stane, his wife, rushes to the aid, checking on her husband. I’m not sure if I’m hearing right, but Trixie is trying to tell Solomon to “talk to him” about what he wants Solomon to do next. BUT, SHE LETS OUT A LOUD SCREAM AS DARYL KINKADE LAUNCHES HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LANDS ON SOLOMON WITH A SASUKE SPECIAL! THAT WAS INSANE TO SEE, BUT SOLOMON DID NOT SEE THE MOVE COMING! MEANWHILE, DARYL IS REALLY FEELING THE MOMENT! DARYL IS HAUNTING TRIXIE, PREVENTING HER FROM MOVING ANY FURTHER THAN NEAR THE BARRICADE! DARYL GRABS SOLOMON BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND SLAMS HIM ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON! SOLOMON’S HEAD BOUNCES BACK IN RESPONSE! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE DARYL IS HEADED TOWARDS OUR TABLE —
(Daryl Kinkade throws Solomon Stane right towards Stew-O, causing the veteran commentator to stop his train of thought. The next shot we see is Solomon laying on top of Stew, who is trying to get the bigger Elitists off of him. But, Daryl goes over to the table and retrieves Solomon.)
Gavin Kirkland: Stew, are you alright? Whenever I have that happen to me, they’re normally beautiful females.
Persephone: I find that VERY difficult to believe. :mjpls:
Stew-O: (adjusting headset) I’m alright, guys. Thank you for the concern, but it’s what makes this job so dangerous. You could find yourself to be a part of the action all the way at the commentator’s booth.
Gavin Kirkland: You might have a few bruised ribs, but we have a week to recover!
Persephone: If the Voltage roster can wrestle the next week after all the gruesome hardcore and deathmatches, Stew will be able to do cartwheels — what in the fu—
Stew-O: DARYL KINKADE FINDS HIMSELF ON THE TOP OF OUR TABLE! HE IS STALKING SOLOMON STANE UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE JUMPING OFF OUR TABLE! HE IS GOING FOR A TORNADO DDT — BUT SOLOMON MANAGES TO CATCH DARYL FROM MID-AIR! I THINK THINK THAT DARYL REALIZES THAT HE FOUND HIMSELF IN A TROUBLING SITUATION AS SOLOMON SLAMS DARYL STOMACH FIRST AGAINST OUR TABLE! OH GOD, I THINK THAT MY RIBS FELT THAT… :yikes:
Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade is clutching onto his ribs as Solomon Stane finds himself on top of the table! I think that we should get himself out of the way —
(With no other word, the three commentators grab the headsets and piles of paper before getting to the side and away from the action at the table. Solomon Stane begins to unload on a series of punches on Daryl.)
Persephone: Daryl Kinkade is trying to tug on Solomon Stane’s hair! This is getting a little chaotic! It feels like my household around the holidays! But, Daryl is getting some punches onto Solomon, trying to get him off the table! BUT, SOLOMON MANAGES TO GRAB DARYL’S HEAD AND SLAM HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TABLE, CAUSING DARYL TO STOP MOVING! SOLOMON CONNECTS WITH A SERIES OF HEADBUTTS TO MAKE SURE THAT DARYL IS DOWN FOR THIS NEXT MOVE! Solomon gets himself on top of the table and picks up Daryl! I have no idea what Solomon is planning to do next, but I think that we’re going to have no table until after this match. :lupe:
Stew-O: Trixie Stane is telling Solomon Stane to deliver his next move! To use all of the force and power of God to give him the strength to perform this next move! Solomon looks up to ‘God’ for a moment, mutters a few words BEFORE GETTING DARYL KINKADE BY HIS THROAT AS HE RAISES HIM UP AND ‘TRIUMPH OF TRUTH’ AS DARYL GOES CRASHING DOWN ON TOP OF THE TABLE! OH GEEZ, THE TABLE GOES DOWN! DARYL IS CONTORTING HIS BODY! THIS MAN IS IN ABSOLUTE PAIN AT THE MOMENT! Solomon with a smirk on his face as he finds himself in a crawling position! He grabs Daryl up by the nape of his neck as he raises himself up as well! He rolls Daryl underneath the bottom rope and heads back inside the ring! Solomon rolls himself shortly after as he drags himself to go for the cover on ‘England’s Finest Export!’
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade gets a shoulder up! Solomon Stane’s eyes widened in disbelief! He thought that he had Daryl out for the court there! Solomon begins to unload on Daryl with punches all around! Solomon rolls Daryl to his stomach before connecting with the camel clutch! He is applying ‘Atonement’ on Daryl, looking to punish him even more! Solomon could possibly make Daryl pass out here!
Persephone: I am looking forward to ANYTHING at this point! I’m more than willing to see Daryl pass out via headlock if that’s what it takes to end this match!
Stew-O: The referee is asking Daryl Kinkade if he wants to submit here! But, Daryl is shaking his head no! This causes Solomon Stane to twist the neck, adding more to the camel clutch! You see a bit of cry of pain on Daryl, but still, he’s not looking to submit here! Both of these Elitists will love nothing more than to end the year with a victory in their pocket! At this point, it looks like Solomon Stane might be getting what he wants! Solomon is looking up and it looks like he might be muttering a prayer or something!
Gavin Kirkland: This is a moment between Solomon Stane and God. It would feel wrong for any of us to eavesdrop in all of this.
Persephone: Oh God, all I want for Christmas is for this match to end…and Luis De La Rosa. Amen. 🙏🏻
Stew-O: Daryl Kinkade sees an opportunity and manages to swipe the feet of the former Unified Tag Team Champion! Solomon Stane goes back! It seemed like Solomon was taking a little too long with his prayer and Daryl was able to find a way to take advantage of it! He manages to crawl to the nearest rope and pull himself back up! Solomon manages to roll up to his feet as he charges towards Daryl! BUT, DARYL SPRINGBOARDS HIMSELF ON THE ROPES, TURNS AND CONNECTS SOLOMON WITH A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM SMASH AS THAT KNOCKS THE BIGGER MAN DOWN! WITH SOLOMON ON THE GROUND, DARYL RUNS AND CONNECTS WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON THE BIGGER MAN! HE MIGHT HAVE SOLOMON HERE!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Solomon Stane with a kick out! Daryl Kinkade manages to pull up Solomon by his arm and connect with a series of short-armed clotheslines! Each time, he takes Solomon to the ground! Then, he picks up Solomon and whips him to the ropes! Daryl runs towards ‘The Deliverer,’ but Solomon manages to take Daryl down with a slingshot! Solomon came back into this match with a powerful move! He picks up Daryl for ‘Sanity’s Sake!’ This is the same move that Solomon has been trying to connect with for the entire match! I think this might be it —
Persephone: SADLY, IT SEEMS LIKE IT’S NOT GOING TO END HERE! DARYL KINKADE DROPS BEHIND SOLOMON STANE BEFORE GETTING HIM INTO POSITION AND CONNECT WITH A POISONRANA AS THAT TAKES SOLOMON ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! SOLOMON ROLLS BACK TO HIS KNEES AS DARYL FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A SUPERKICK! THIS TAKES SOLOMON DOWN AS DARYL REALIZES THAT HE MIGHT HAVE THE BIGGER MAN WHERE HE WANTS HIM! HE HANDSPRINGS HIMSELF TO THE SET OF ROPES BEFORE GETTING SOLOMON BY HIS NECK AND CONNECTING WITH A CUTTER!
Stew-O: No! Solomon Stane catches Daryl Kinkade! He manages to get Daryl onto one of his shoulders! He sees the turnbuckle and that might look tempting to him as he throws Daryl to the turnbuckle like a lawn dart! Daryl lands right on his face here as stumbles back as Solomon gets him in position for ‘Sanity’s Sake’ once more! I think that he might have it here! BUT, DARYL MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF THE BACK OF SOLOMON! HE CONNECTS WITH A BACKSTABBER AS HE TAKES SOLOMON DOWN! NOW, LOOK AT THIS! HE APPLIES WITH THE CROSSFACE! ‘SHUT UP, BRUV!’ DARYL HAS SOLOMON STANE FOR THE SUBMISSION MOVE! SOLOMON CAN’T GO ANYWHERE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT, LOOK AT THIS! SOLOMON STANE IS NOT GIVING UP WITHOUT A FIGHT! HE IS TRYING TO LIFT HIMSELF UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! IT MUST BE THE STRENGTH OF GOD THAT IS HELPING HIM GET OUT OF THIS SUBMISSION HOLD! DARYL KINKADE IS DOING EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO KEEP SOLOMON DOWN! BUT, SOLOMON GETS DARYL AND CONNECTS WITH AN OLYMPIC SLAM ON THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! Solomon looks like he’s going up the top turnbuckle and this is an interesting turn of events! But, with someone like Daryl, you might need to go to his level and head for the top rope! I think that he might be going for ‘Misery’s End,’ which is also known as elbow drop to the back of the head! But, we see that Daryl is getting up!
Persephone: Solomon Stane better hurry or we’re going to suffer like ten more minutes of this match! Daryl Kinkade races to his feet and connects with a cheeky nandos kick for the Brits, but a superkick to someone on the turnbuckle to the Americans! This stops Solomon in his tracks as Daryl looks to join Solomon on the top rope! He grabs Solomon by his waist! BUT, SOLOMON BEGINS TO ELBOW DARYL IN THE FACE, LOOKING TO DROP HIM DOWN! BUT, DARYL IS PUNCHING THE BACK OF SOLOMON! HE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT SOLOMON IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE! HE TURNS SOLOMON INTO A FRONT HEADLOCK AND I’M NOT SURE WHAT IN THE WORLD IS IN THAT MAN’S MIND!
Stew-O: SOLOMON STANE IS DELIVERING PUNCHES TO THE GUT OF THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! HE IS AWARE THAT HE DOESN’T WANT TO BE PART OF THIS NEXT MOVE AND CAN YOU BLAME HIM? THIS IS GONNA BE ON THE TOP ROPE, SO THE IMPACT AND BUMP IS GOING TO BE A LOT WORSE THAN THESE TWO BEING ON THE MAT!
Persephone: Yes, make it painful! Let him suffer! Do anything that is going to end this misery! I just want to get through the rest of this show!
Gavin Kirkland: DARYL KINKADE IS DELIVERING SOME HEADBUTTS TO THE BACK OF SOLOMON STANE’S HEAD! HE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT SOLOMON IS CLEARLY OUT! THESE HEADBUTTS ARE QUITE HARSH! I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF SOLOMON HAS A MINOR CONCUSSION FROM ALL OF THESE! DARYL PULLS SOLOMON IN A FRONT HEADLOCK BEFORE RAISING HIM UP, CROSSING HIS LEGS AS HE —
Gavin Kirkland: ‘A BEAUTIFUL LIE’ FROM THE TOP ROPE AS THAT SENDS SOLOMON STANE AND DARYL KINKADE CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT! BUT, SOLOMON IS ON THE RECEIVING END OF THE MOVE! DARYL GOES OVER TO PLACE HIS ARM AROUND SOLOMON! WILL THIS BE IT?
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Kamikaze’ plays through the speakers once more as Daryl Kinkade rolls himself off of Solomon Stane. Meanwhile, Trixie Stane enters the ring to check on her husband.)
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…DARYL KINKADE!!!!!!
Persephone: SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS?! THE WAR IS OVER! JOY TO THE WORLD! THIS MATCH IS DONE! THANK GOD!
Stew-O: Now, that was a hard hitting bout between two talented Elitists from the Showdown brand! These two were aggressive, hard-hitting and at the same time, they showed their strengths. Solomon with strength and power and Daryl with speed and technicality! After a while, I began to question what it was going to take to put the other down for the three count! But, it took ‘A Beautiful Lie’ from the top rope to put down Solomon!
Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade concludes his 2023 with a victory. Hopefully, it’s a sign that things will shift into his favor as we go into 2024. As for Solomon Stane, this can only make him that more aggressive. I think that he’s found something here on the Showdown brand and I feel like it might make for an even better 2024. Watch out for these two, I can’t wait to see how things pan for them as we head towards the second half of this season!
(A commercial is shown for Fortnite and their newly added LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, and Fortnite Rocket Racing modes.)
(The scene fades from ringside and focuses on Molly. She smiles at the camera before she starts to talk.)
Molly Waters: Up next, we are going to hand out the award for ‘Rookie of the Year’! Let’s take a look at the nominees!
(Clips of the nominated Elitists start to play along with their names.)
(Bea Valentine)
(Hans Grayson)
(Michael Machina)
(Drake Armstrong)
(Rory Slate)
(KASAI)
(Valerie Hellstorm)
(Delilah Rose)
(Molly waits for the tron to go off before opening the envelope and revealing the winner.)
Molly Waters: 2023’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ award goes to… THE NEW BREED CHAMPION… MICHAEL MACHINA!
(There is a mixed reaction as ‘Dead Opps’ by DD Osama & Notti Osama begins to play. The champ walks out with the New Breed Championship on his shoulder and he takes his spot behind the podium. He gives the crowd a moment to settle and after his music fades out he starts to speak.)
Michael Machina: Can’t say I didn’t expect this.
(The crowd, despite their feelings on Machina, cheered loudly at this. He has undoubtedly deserved this and the proof is right over his shoulder, as he glances at the New Breed Championship before continuing to speak.)
Michael Machina: I know that there is this aura that comes with Michael Machina that puts me head and shoulders over the rest of the competition, but I can’t deny that there were some tough candidates to win this award as well. As the New Breed of Legends I will do my just duty of elevating this title, which means that it would be in bad taste to go ahead and drag what could be potential challengers through the mud. Absolutely not.
Michael Machine: Bea Valentine, Hans Grayson, Drake Armstrong as unfortunate as that may be, Rory Slate :mjgrin:, KASAI, Valerie Hellstorm, and Delilah Rose all deserve respect themselves. I feel a unique attachment to them that I do nobody else, and I feel just like myself, it will only be a matter of time before they shatter the glass ceiling and take their talents to the next level. Hell, some of them have already done that, and to that I give them a round of applause just as you should too. They are exactly what Elite Answers Wrestling represents.
(The crowd once again cheers.)
Michael Machina: They are the future, and not to toot my horn, there’s only one person that is steering the ship. From the very beginning I have come into this company and I have done exactly what I have claimed to do. There is no doubt in my mind that I am one of the very best that not just Friday Night Dynasty but this entire company has to offer, and while that is not a statement that has entirely come to light yet, every match that I am in I get a chance to show that against whoever steps in my way.
Michael Machina: First it was Cody Maverick and NOVA to end the year of 2023, and heading into 2024 I could name a couple people who would be vying for an opportunity at this given the chance. The New Breed division is one of the most boisterous groups of talent in this business, everyone under that umbrella doing everything that they can to be better, and being the New Breed Champion puts me at the top of the list.
Michael Machina: Puts me at an undeniable level above the rest, and with that it is not a means of measuring myself to everyone else, I am past that point. What I serve as is a standard to everyone else and what they should strive to be. I will continue to do that and continue to raise the bar for what it means to be a New Breed talent, and do everything in my power to elevate this title as my obligation as Champion.
(Michael looks at the title one more time before continuing on.)
Michael Machina: Admittingly, with that in mind it doesn’t make me that happy that I was left off the Road To Redemption card. While everyone else was having their fun I was forced to sit back, having already defended my title, and watch. Even though most would have been satisfied with just that, I found myself displeased. It wasn’t in my best interest though to cry over spilt milk, and pout over what could have been, rather I feel it is my duty to make sure something like that never happens again. That I am not relegated to my duties being constrained to the boundaries of Friday Night Dynasty, and rather look beyond to the other Marquee Events that I can partake in heading into Pain For Pride 17 where I undoubtedly feel I will walk into as the defending Champion.
Michael Machina: I turn a negative into a positive and if you feel that the work I have done already warrants me a place on this podium where I speak to you as one of the best of the best, then believe me when I say… you haven’t seen anything yet.
Michael Machina: 2024 will be even bigger for The Moneymaker, and my name value will skyrocket once you see what I am capable of now that I have been given the chance to stretch my legs and warm up. I know I just went on this whole spiel about uplifting the talent that could potentially face me, but I hope when they do, they realize exactly who they *are* facing, because I will tell you, that there is nobody like me on that roster. There is nobody that I can match what I do inside of that ring, and it’s hard to be entirely prepared for that as well.
Michael Machina: You have to know what you’re up against, and if you’re not, then I guess this title is not leaving my shoulders. This is not just a victory lap, this is a warning shot, and whoever decides to come in the path of The Machine, I will do everything in my power to send straight down with a Bullet From Hell. Trust me when I say, this is only the beginning. I’ll repeat myself if it wasn’t apparent already, but you haven’t seen anything yet.
(Machina steps back from the podium, taking his award with him. He doesn’t smile, or pose. He simply looks focused and determined to make 2024 his year. As his theme music plays itself out, Noche de Violencia fades into a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for Grand Theft Auto VI.)
(The graphic for the next match appears.)
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(‘A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’ – Yoko Takahashi plays as the crowd immediately boos as Usagi Senshi walks out onto the stage not paying any attention to the crowd reaction with her eyes laser focused on the ring as she takes a deep breath and makes her way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SET FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM OKINAWA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE MASTER OF EXCELLENCE”….USAAAGGIII SEENNNSHHIIII!!!!
Stew-O: Well, I guess it’s easy to tell she’s in a good mood after how Road to Redemption went beating her former best friend in a fight that was a long time coming….of course we can’t ignore what happened with Pandora though.
Gavin Kirkland: Ay a win is a win no matter what, and tonight looks to put the cherry on top of her 2023.
(‘Exhibit C’ by Jay Electronica plays as the crowd gives a huge ovation for PJ Hendrx who walks out and scans the crowd, taking a huge deep breath soaking in the moment before hyping himself up and making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST THE CHALLENGER ….FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA…WEIGHING IN AT 195 POUNDS…”PHANTOM”…P…J…..HEENDRRIIIXXXX!!!!
Stew-O: A former Interwire Champion who has shown he has all the tools to be a superstar in this company and he for sure showed flashes of that inside the Extreme Elimination Chamber. Things unfortunately didn’t go his way but he looks to bounce back in a big way here tonight and pick up some momentum going into the new year in what I’m sure is going to be a great match.
Persephone: Great match sure, just make it quick okay?
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And this match between Usagi and PJ is underway and man this should be some fireworks between two of the youngest and brightest stars we have in this company who are both out to make a statement here tonight. They now step towards each other in the center of the ring holding their right hands up looking for a little test of strength to start the match before quickly backing up and circling the ring just waiting on the other to make the first move. After several moments, the two finally lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up! Usagi then manages to get PJ in a side headlock but not for long as PJ runs and pushes her off to the ropes, but Usagi slides under the legs before turning around to face her and she flips him forward with a snapmare before applying a chinlock! A chinlock is applied on the former Interwire champion as PJ tries to get back to a vertical base. PJ gets up to a knee before driving the elbow into her midsection before doing it again as Usagi loosens her grip a bit on his head ….AND THEN HE DELIVERS THE BACK SUPLEX CREATING SOME SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM FOR THE MOMENT!
Gavin Kirkland: PJ quickly hops back up to his feet and he’s eager for Usagi to get up as he runs and takes her down with a jumping clothesline, and then runs off the ropes and delivers another one! PJ is feeling all the momentum in his favor as Usagi then swings at his head but he ducks it and drives Usagi chest first into the corner before rolling her up from behind – BUT USAGI HELD ON TO THE TURNBUCKLE! Usagi held on as PJ rolls forward to his feet and charges at her in the corner but Usagi stops him dead in his tracks with a kick to the midsection before….USAGI SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE AND DELIVERS A SPLASH BEFORE FOLLOWING IT UP WITH THE FIRST COVER OF THIS MATCHUP!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: Wonderful, the match gets to keep going, yay! And the quick kick out from PJ as they both race up to their feet and charge at one another….AND PJ SENDS USAGI FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH THE BACK BODY DROP! PJ looks over to the top rope as he climbs up high looking to keep this flurry of momentum rolling….AND PJ LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES OUT USAGI WITH A MOONSAULT ON THE OUTSIDE!!
(Instant replay of PJ Hendrix delivering a moonsault off the top rope on the outside.)
Stew-O: PJ got some great elevation on that moonsault there as he looks to keep the momentum rolling for himself as he gets Usagi up and looks to get her back in the ring, BUT USAGI OUT OF DESPERATION DRIVES HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Usagi grabs him by the head now and repeatedly slams him face first off those steps before rolling him back inside the ring while she hops up on the apron and begins to measure him up waiting for him to stand up and turn around. She looks to lawn dart herself through the second rope, BUT PJ CATCHES HER WITH A KICK TO THE FACE AS SHE’S A SITTING DUCK WITH HER UPPER BODY HANGING OVER THE SECOND ROPE NOW AS PJ QUICKLY MAKES HIS WAY UP TOP – AND JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE DRIVING BOTH KNEES INTO THE BACK OF HER NECK DRIVING HER FACE STRAIGHT INTO THE MAT BEFORE TURNING HER OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Usagi gets the shoulder up at two and PJ doesn’t waste any time in going back on the attack mounting over her and repeatedly driving his forearm into her face as Usagi tries her best to cover up but it’s having little to no effect. PJ now picks her up by the head, but Usagi begins to fight back as she delivers several shots to the ribs trying to break free from his grip before hitting a European uppercut that drives PJ back a few feet. PJ then runs full speed at Usagi here, but Usagi counters with a flapjack as PJ lands face first on the top turnbuckle! Usagi buys herself a few valuable seconds here.
Stew-O: Usagi doesn’t waste any more time looking to take advantage of this window of opportunity running up behind PJ and hits a SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX! PJ landed hard on the back of the head as Usagi stands up shaking the cobwebs out from a few moments ago and refocusing her attention on him once more pretty much begging him to rise back his feet.
Persephone: PJ stands up holding his head in pain and here’s Usagi who delivers a stiff right hand to the face, and then another one as PJ falls back into the corner! Usagi then runs and drives both knees into his chest before following it up with a monkey flip toward the center of the ring – But PJ lands on his feet! Usagi stands up and turns around before walking right into an Enzuigiri kick to the side of the head as she falls back into the corner now. Momentum is just shifting back and forth between these two incredible athletes making the other earn everything they have gotten so far.
Stew-O: PJ right away approaches her in the corner and sits her up on the top turnbuckle and this can’t be good oid as he delivers several punches to the face trying to wear her out before he goes up with her – AND HE TRIES GOING FOR THE SUPERPLEX!! BUT LOOK, USAGI IS TRYING HER BEST TO FIGHT OUT OF THIS WITH SHOTS TO THE RIBCAGE NOW BEFORE GETTING HIM TO LOOSEN HIS GRIP AS THE BOTH OF THEM ARE EXCHANGING BLOWS BACK AND FORTH WITH ONE ANOTHER ON THAT TOP ROPE BATTLING FOR CONTROL OVER THE OTHER… AND A THUMB TO THE EYE FROM USAGI! A dirty trick there from Usagi as the referee didn’t see that and Usagi looks to take advantage now as that cocky little grin comes across her face …USAGI LEAPS OVER AND HITS A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB OFF THE TOP ROPE!!! PJ LANDES HARD ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ONCE AGAIN THERE AS USAGI STACKS HIM UP FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
Persephone: UGH!!! PJ kicks out at two and a half and the match continues on much to me and everybody else’s delight. It’s a race back to their feet between the two of them again as PJ shoves Usagi away as she tried grabbing him by the head before he off the ropes and looking for the clothesline, but Usagi ducks it before delivering several palm strikes to the chest and kicks to the lower body – AND THEN SHE JUMPS UP AND HITS AN ENZIGURI KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AS PJ DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE! PJ might not have a clue on where he is at the moment as Usagi looks to take full advantage of this window of opportunity here as she runs off the ropes…AND USAGI RUNS UP BEHIND HIM AND DELIVERS THE “ACE-PLEX!!” THE HIGH ANGLE THROWING GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS ON PJ! She doesn’t stop there as she drops down….. AND SHE LOCKS IN THE ANACONDA VICE SUBMISSION HOLD AND PJ IS TRAPPED WITH NOWHERE TO GO SCREAMING IN AGONY!!
Stew-O: PJ though we know is going to fight as hard as he can as he is refusing to give up as he tries to drag himself over to the ropes but he still has a ways to go! PJ looks almost like a fish out of water at this point in trying to find some way out of this! Usagi is yelling at him to tsp but I think it’s falling on deaf ears as PJ continues to drag himself there and he’s now inches away with his free hand – AND PJ REACHES OUT AND GRABS IT FORCING THE BREAK!!
Gavin Kirkland: PJ barely gets to the ropes as Usagi gets up and tries to drag him back to the middle of the ring by his feet, but PJ uses his foot to kick her straight in the face as Usagi stumbles back a few feet buying PJ enough time to get back up to his feet, AND HERE COMES USAGI CHARGING AT HIM WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM…BUT PJ SIDESTEPS AND SENDS USAGI SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE! PJ looks to have the upper hand as he pulls her out of the corner – AND PJ CONNECTS WITH A TIGER SUPLEX! PJ DOESN’T STOP THERE AS HE GOES OVER TO THE CORNER AND GOES UP TOP HERE – AND HE GOES FOR “CATCH YOUR BREATH”….AND IT CONNECTS!!! THE PICTURE PERFECT PHOENIX SPLASH CONNECTS AS PJ MAKES THE COVER WITH THE HOOK OF BOTH OF THE LEGS!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Stew-O: USAGI KICKS OUT AT TWO AND A HALF!! WOW! What a flurry that was from PJ but Usagi managed to dig down and survive it and save the match for herself at least for the moment as PJ thinks of what to do next in order to put Usagi down for good in this match. PJ scoots over and pulls himself up in the corner and is almost begging for Usagi to stand back up to her feet. Usagi is up AND PJ RUNS GOING FOR HIS “TELEKINESIS” SPEAR –
Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD!!! USAGI CATCHES HIM IN MID SPEAR WITH THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE!!! THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE IS LOCKED IN OUT OF NOWHERE ON PJ NOW AS HE’S IN A PANIC ONCE AGAIN IN ANOTHER ONE OF USAGI’S SUBMISSION HOLDS TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS, BUT ISN’T HAVING MUCH LUCK IN DOING SO AS HE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE!!! PJ HENDRX MAY JUST END UP PASSING OUT HERE AS USAGI IS SQUEEZING THE ABSOLUTE LIFE OUT OF HIM AT THE MOMENT!
Persephone: THE REFEREE DROPS PJ’S HAND!
Gavin Kirkland: THE REFEREE DROPS HIS HAND FOR A SECOND TIME! One more time and Usagi wins the match –
Persephone: BUT PJ DOESN’T LET IT DROP!! USAGI IS TRYING TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE BUT PJ I THINK IS RUNNING ON PURE ADRENALINE RIGHT NOW AS HE PICKS HER UP AND THEN DROPS HER ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD WHICH CAUSES USAGI TO LET GO OF HIS HEAD AND BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN ONCE MORE IN THIS ONE! Both of them stand up and turn around d to five each other and then Usagi throws a right hand! PJ responds back with one of his own, and then Usagi tries to throw another right hand – BUT PJ GRABS HER BY THE ARM AND PULLS HER IN AND DROPS HER WITH A RIPCORD KNEE ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE BEFORE FALLING DOWN ON TOP OF HER FOR THE COVER AGAIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Stew-O: KICKOUT FROM USAGI!! PJ then pops up to his feet and looks to go back on the attack right away as he runs off the ropes trying to drive the knee into the side of her skull, but Usagi side steps it before running and clotheslining him over the top rope, but she’s unaware that PJ held on to the apron as he waits for her to turn around….and he hits her with a stiff forearm before going for a slingshot spear from the apron – BUT USAGI DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN AS SHE CATCHES HIM WITH A SOCCER STYLE KICK TO THE FACE! PJ is a sitting duck right there as the upper half of his body is hanging off of the second rope much like Usagi was earlier in the match ….. AND USAGI THEN GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD…AND DELIVERS A ROPE HUNG DDT SPIKING PJ’S HEAD INTO THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: She takes a second to shake the cobwebs out and catch her breath in the corner before she turns around and turns her focus to him once more as she goes and picks him up from his front grabbing him by the head and PJ looks almost lifeless right now…BUT I THINK SHE MAY HAVE WAITED A LITTLE TOO LONG AS PJ DROPS USAGI DOWN TO THE MAT AND LOCKS IN A CROSSFACE!! USAGI TAKING A LITTLE TOO LONG THERE ENDED UP BITING HER AS SHE TOOK EYE OFF THE BALL AND PJ TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THAT SMALL WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY AND THE CROSSFACE SUBMISSION HOLD IS LOCKED IN DEEP HERE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! PJ WRENCHING BACK ALMOST BENDING HER BODY LIKE A PRETZEL AS IT’S USAGI’S TURN TO TRY TO SCRAMBLE AND FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS !! Usagi begins to drag her way slowly over to the ropes and she reaches out for that bottom rope….AND USAGI OUT OF ALMOST NOWHERE FLIPS THE PRESSURE OVER INTO A PIN OUT OF NOWHERE!!! WHOA!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: USAGI HAS AHOLD OF THE ROPES!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: PJ STILL MANAGES TO KICK OUT AND SHE’S NOT HAPPY! I don’t really blame her to be honest cause we have to keep the match going. 😩
Stew-O: Usagi approaches PJ and grabs him by the head….AND PJ DROPS HER DOWN AND HAS THE CROSSFACE LOCKED IN AGAIN!! AND USAGI IS ONCE AGAIN TRAPPED WITH NOWHERE TO GO WHILE SCREAMING IN PAIN ONCE MORE LIKE SHE WAS ONLY A FEW MOMENTS AGO!! Usagi though is not giving up as she begins to slowly crawl and drag her way over to the ropes and she’s a few feet away now as she tries reaching out…but not quite there! AND SHE TAKES ONE LAST BIG LUNGE AND GRABS IT AS PJ IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE CROSSFACE AND IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT HE’S NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT AT ALL!! My guess is that was out of both pure adrenaline and desperation with putting her in it a second time. PJ uses the full five count before letting go and wastes no time in going back on the attack giving Usagi no time to recuperate as he begins to stomp the life out of Usagi as she lays on the ring apron clutching to that bottom rope for dear life at this point just trying to survive this flurry from PJ.
Gavin Kirkland: But she can’t hold on for much longer as PJ successfully drags her away from the ropes – THEN STOMPS ON HER HEAD AS HARD AS HE POSSIBLY CAN!! That was vicious right there as PJ now looks up top and might be looking to put this match away for good as he steps out onto the apron and makes his way up to the top rope – AND HE LOOKS DOWN AT USAGI’S LIFELESS BODY BEFORE HE LAUNCHES HERSELF AND GOES FOR HIS “CATCH YOUR BREATH” PHOENIX SPLASH FROM THE TOP ROPE ONCE MORE HERE….BUT NOBODY HOME AS USAGI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT!! Usagi avoids disaster at the last moment and may have just found an opening to take control back in this match. Usagi is up and notices that PJ is in a vulnerable spot here and gets him in position lifting him up in a fireman’s carry – “”CRITICAL DARLING!!!” THE SAMOAN DRIVER CONNECTS AS USAGI GOES FOR THE COVER AND THE WIN!! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH TO PUT PJ AWAY HERE?!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO IT IS NOT AS PJ AGAIN KICKS OUT AND USAGI IS POUNDING THE MAT IN FRUSTRATION AT THIS POINT!
Usagi Senshi: (no mic) THAT WAS THREE!!
Stew-O: Apparently not as the referee is repeatedly telling her it was two and after several moments now she slowly gets the message before turning back to PJ and goes over to pick up what is almost the dead weight of PJ…BUT PJ PERHAPS PLAYED POSSUM WITH THE TIME IT TOOK USAGI TO GO BACK ON THE OFFENSE AS HE SWIFTLY SLAPS HER HANDS AWAY AND HITS HER WITH A SUPERKICK NOW!!! The superkick connected out of nowhere as the both of them fall down to the mat at the same time now both beaten and exhausted. We’re back at square one in this match once again with both of them down yet again and man what a war this has been between these two warriors giving everything they got to make a statement heading into the new year.
Persephone: PJ bought himself some time to recover after knocking her out with that suoerkick as he slowly takes his time before pulling himself to his feet using the ropes and sees Usagi stirring not having a clue on where she’s at – the crowd is feeling it pumped up knowing what’s about to happen next AND PJ RUNS OFF THE ROPES LOOKING FOR HIS “TELEKINESIS” SPEAR –
Stew-O: BUT USAGI SIDE STEPS AT THE LAST SECOND SENDING PJ SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! PJ MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE HERE AS HE LOOKS TO BE A SITTING DUCK IN THAT CORNER AND I THINK USAGI REALIZES THAT TOO AS SHE QUICKLY WALKS OVER AND PULLS HIM OUT OF THE CORNER AND GETS HIM IN POSITION PLACING HIM BETWEEN THE LEGS GOING FOR “LOST IN THE FIRE”…..AND IT CONNECTS!!!! THE POWERBOMB BACKBREAKER CONNECTS!!! BUT USAGI DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER, WHAT IS SHE DOING?…
Persephone: Umm….are you dumb or? Go for the damn pin and get the win.
Stew-O: USAGI ROLLS UNDER THE ROPE AND BEGINS TO CLIMB UP TO THE TOP AGAIN AND I GUESS SHE’S LOOKING TO ADD SOME INSURANCE HERE AS SHE LEAPS OFF AND DELIVERS THE FROG SPLASH ON TOP OF PJ – BUT PJ GOT HIS KNEES UP JUST IN TIME!!! PJ BARELY MANAGES TO SURVIVE THERE AND OH NO….PJ TRANSITIONS INTO A INSIDE CRADLE PIN!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: OH MAN HOW CLOSE WAS THAT?! Usagi decided to take a huge risk there and damn near paid the ultimate price for it but scraped by the skid of her teeth. Both of them are having trouble stirring to their feet now as both Usagi and PJ are down now in the center of the ring as we are back at square one in this match yet again with these two before they both slowly begin to crawl away from one another before pulling themselves up with the ropes and turning around to face one another…..AND PJ DRIVES HIS FOREARM INTO USAGI’S FACE, BUT USAGI RESPONDS BACK AS SHE DELIVERS ANOTHER STEP UP KNEE TO THE FACE THAT DRIVES PJ OFF THE ROPES AND INTO HER ARMS WHO HITS A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!! Usagi now is the one who can sense that the end might be near as she is stalking PJ like a predator does to its prey looking to take advantage of him being in a vulnerable spot. PJ stands up and turns around before Usagi runs off the ropes and tries to go for her “Fatality” bicycle knee strike –
Stew-O: BUT PJ MOVES OUT OF THE WAY STILL HAVING SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HIM, AND LOOK OUT – PJ GETS HER UP AND DRILLS HER WITH “HURRICANE”!!! THE INVERTED DEATH VALLEY DRIVER AS HE FLIPS HER OVER AND MAKES THE COVER!! USAGI LOOKS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT HERE!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Persephone: :noah:
Stew-O: USAGI STAYS ALIVE AGAIN GETTING THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO AND THREE QUARTERS! Frustration now looks to be setting in on PJ now as he wipes the sweat out of his eyes and thinks of his next move here. AND UH OH, I THINK WE MAY HAVE GOTTEN OUR ANSWER AS PJ GRABS A HOLD OF HER LEGS AND IS TRYING TO LOCK IN “PHANTOM’S LOST CRY!!!” HE’S TRYING TO PUT HER IN THAT INVERTED SHARPSHOOTER! USAGI IS TRYING HER BEST TO PREVENT IT KNOWING THIS MATCH IS LIKELY WRAPS IF HE FULLY APPLIES IT HERE, AND –
Gavin Kirkland: USAGI SONEHOW REVERSES IT INTO A PIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: SHE’S GOT THE ROPES AGAIN!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Stew-O: BUT THE REFEREE CAUGHT HER THIS TIME AND STOPS THE COUNT! USAGI IS VERY UPSET RIGHT NOW GETTING IN THE REFEREE’S FACE AGAIN!
Usagi Senshi: (no mic) WHAT ARE YOU –
Persephone: PJ ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND NOW!!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: OH AND USAGI JUST BARELY MANAGES TO ESCAPE!! Taking her eye off the ball nearly costs her again as they both stand up again and PJ goes for a superkick….BUT USAGI CATCHES FOOT BEFORE FLIPPING HIM BACKWARDS, BUT PJ LANDS ON HIS FEET AND QUICKLY DELIVERS THE SUPERKICK WHICH CAUGHT USAGI COMPLETELY OFF GUARD AND SHE MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE RIGHT HERE!
Gavin Kirkland: PJ drops her on her back by the legs – AND THIS TIME LOCKS IN “PHANTOM’S LOST CRY!!!” PJ DIGGING THAT KNEE INTO HER BACK IN THE INVERTED SHARPSHOOTER AS USAGI IS SCREAMING IN PAIN AND ALMOST PULLING HER HAIR OUT ON NOT WANTING TO TAP OUT! Good thing for Usagi is she’s already close enough to the ropes but does she have enough energy left in the tank to make it over there??
Persephone: Please just tap out and put us out of our misery already.
Stew-O: It doesn’t look like she plans on taking your advice Persephone as she tries to drag herself over those few inches she needs and she reaches out for the ropes…AND SHE GRABS IT! Usagi was fortunate enough to be near the ropes to force the break.
Gavin Kirkland: But it doesn’t look like PJ is making that same mistake twice of not being aware of ring awareness as he tries pulling her away from the ropes to try and lock it in again perhaps, but Usagi is holding onto that bottom rope for dear life but eventually loses her grip as he drags her back to the middle and tries to lock it in again, but Usagi uses her feet and shoves him backwards as the back of PJ’s head whiplashes off the turnbuckle –
Stew-O: AND USAGI HITS *FATALITYYYY!!!!* THE RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE OUT OF NOWHERE FROM USAGI! But Usagi isn’t making the cover as she is completely exhausted and hurting from how long she was in PJ’s sharpshooter and looks just asd unconscious as PJ looks right now! Usagi eventually after several moments wakes up and then tries to crawl over to make the cover … .BUT PJ ROLLS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING AND USAGI CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! PJ WALKER JUST ESCAPED USAGI!
Persephone: Maybe the girl should have made the cover instead of wasting valuable time if you ask me. Anyways it allowed PJ to escape any type of danger at the moment as Usagi pulls herself back up with the ropes and reaches through the middle rope and pulls PJ by his hair – BUT PJ DRIVES HIS ELBOW HARD INTO THE NOSE OF USAGI AS SHE FALLS BACKWARDS ON THE MAT AND HE CLIMBS UP THE APRON AND MAKES HIS WAY UP TOP…..”CATCH YOUR BREATH” FOR THE SECOND TIME!!! AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Stew-O: THE REF SPOTS USAGI’S FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND THE MATCH WILL CONTINUE ON!! An exhausted PJ looks on not believing that Usagi is still in the match as he crawls over to the corner and pulls himself up and once again measuring her up trying to his “TELEKINESIS” spear –
Gavin Kirkland: BUT WHOA!! USAGI JUST LEAPFROGGED OVER THE TOP OF HIM BEFORE RUNNING UP BEHIND HIM AND GOING FOR THE BACKSLIDE PIN, BUT PJ ROLLS THROUGH IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND DRILLS USAGI IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A KICK BEFORE FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST – BUT THEN USAGI MOVES AND PJ LANDS AWKWARDLY ON THAT ANKLE! Momentum just continues to swing back and forth between these two and it’s just a matter of who wants it more at this stage of the match.
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏
Stew-O: Indeed it is as these two are putting it all on the line here tonight in an all out battle. Usagi doesn’t waste any time going back on the attack as she gingerly stands back up once more and slowly begins stomping away at the body of PJ before thinking of her next move. Usagi looks to the ropes and runs springboarding off the second rope going for the lionsault –
Stew-O: BUT PJ GOT THE KNEES UP!! PJ GOT THE KNEES UP JUST IN TIME AND UH OH…HE STANDS AND RUNS AND DELIVERS A TILT-A-WHIRL ARM DRAG THAT CAUSES USAGI TO FALL OUT OF THE RING UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE…AND PJ RUNS OFF THE ROPES GOING FOR THE TOPE CON HILO OVER THE TOP ROPE – BUT KELTON MOVES AS PJ OVERSHOT IT AND LANDS BACK FIRST ON THE EDGE OF THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE DESK!! This match has truly just been a chess match with each one having an answer for the other when they try to mount any kind of offense.
Gavin Kirkland: PJ is a sitting duck hanging upside down on the announce desk – AND USAGI HITS A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE AS PJ DROPS DOWN TO THE FLOOR OFF THE DESK! USAGI PICKS HIM UP AND TOSSES HIM BACK INSIDE BEFORE SLIDING BACK IN AND STALKS HIM FROM BEHIND AS HE STIRS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND TURNS AROUND –
Persephone: AND USAGI DELIVERS SEVERAL PAL STRIKES BEFORE PULLING HIM IN FOR A RIPCORD KNEE, AND PJ BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES ONTO USAGI’S SHOULDERS…..”CRITICAL DARLING” CONNECTS ONCE AGAIN!!! AND USAGI DRAPES HER ARM OVER HIS CHEST GOING FOR ANOTHER COVER!!! WILL THIS FINALLY BE ENOUGH TO KEEP PJ DOWN FOR THE COUNT??
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: NO IT’S NOT!!!! PJ AGAIN GETS THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO AND HALF AS THIS PLACE HAS ERUPTED! This battle continues on as Usagi begins to stalks PJ once more as she slowly stirs back up to her feet…AND USAGI GETS HIM IN POSITION BY PLACING HIM BETWEEN THE LEGS –
Gavin Kirkland: BUT PJ REFUSES TO LET IT WHATEVER SHE HAD MIND HAPPEN HAPPEN AS HE CONTINUES TO FIGHT BACK AS HE DRIVES USAGI BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! Shoulder thrust after shoulder thrust from PJ now before delivering a hip toss from the corner! PJ falls back into the ropes to keep his balance as he regains a little bit of his energy back before he runs up behind Usagi now and runs her chest first into the corner before trying to roll her up, but Usagi held on to the turnbuckle as PJ rolls through back to his feet AND HERE COMES USAGI CHARGING AT HIM WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM GOING FOR “FATALITY” HERE AGAIN –
Stew-O: NOBODY HOME AS USAGI STRIKES THE CORNER AND IS TANGLED UP IN IT BEFORE DROPPING DOWN ON HER HEAD! PJ LOOKS TO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS AS HE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND USAGI TURNS AROUND TO FACE HIM LOOKING TO FINALLY HIT HIS “TELEKINESIS” SPEAR…..NO! USAGI LEAP FROGS OVER IT AGAIN AND PJ ADJUSTS, SHE LANDS AND TURNS AND GOES FOR A ROLL UP…..
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: PJ HENDRX REVERSES IT AND BRIDGES!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT… BOTH OF HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN TOO!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O; WHO WON!!?!
…..
……
(The referee raises the winners hand.)
((‘Exhibit C’ by Jay Electronica plays as an exhausted PJ Hendrix stands up and gets his hand raised in victory as the crowd gives a standing ovation to the match he just went through.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER……P…J. ..HEEENDDRIIXXX!!!
Persephone: WAIT… what!?
Stew-O: The decision went to PJ Hendrx! An incredible match here tonight between two unbelievable athletes on the Showdown brand. Could have gone either way but the ball bounced in favor of PJ tonight even with the tactics Usagi tried to use throughout the match and he picks up some huge momentum for himself heading into the new year with a well earned and well fought victory here tonight.
Persephone: Eh it was okay I guess.
Gavin Kirkland: :skip: Their shoulders were down!
(The final shot is of PJ celebrating his win up the ramp tapping hands with some fans while Usagi looks furious, yelling at the referee as he skips out of the ring while Usagi is in the corner in disbelief as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera switches back to the stage where Molly Waters stands behind a podium. Sitting on the podium is a beautiful trophy that is about to be presented to tonight’s next winner.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to continue with the awards tonight. The next award we are going to hand out tonight is ‘”Next Up In 2024””! Here are the nominees!
(Behind Molly, the Tron flashes on showing clips of each Elitist that is nominated, along with their name.)
(Milli Banks)
(Hans Grayson)
(Drake Armstrong)
(Michael Machina)
(PJ Hendrx)
(Roberto De La Rosa)
(When the scene focuses back on Molly, she has a gold envelope in her hands. She quickly opens it, and a smile crosses her face.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen… the winner of “The Next Up In 2024” Award….. DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!!
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki starts to play throughout the arena as the crowd boos, some cheer as the very arrogant Drake Armstrong walks out with a shit eating grin on his face. He stops for a second to pose before getting on the podium and taking the award from Molly waters.)
Drake Armstrong: I mean…. Are we really surprised? I mean these are the awards that the future World Championships were given. Just look at some of the past winners, so while I am supposed to come out here and thank people, I can only thank myself. Okay… okay…. I will be somewhat a little more humble. I started on Showdown and paid my dues, was able to work with someone like Kennedy Street, had some huge wins, but then when I went to Dynasty, I started to blossom and show why I am here now.
(A sly smirk on his face as the fans boo.)
Drake Armstrong: All of these mainstays thought they could walk all over and that was in my first full year as a wrestler, I mean think about what I can do after this? While so many other Elitists were given their just do, I was always the one that stayed consistent and gave you something that you had never expected. But now more than ever, I have shown why you never know what you’re going to get with Drake Armstrong. Well…. Now you do.
(He holds up the award and smiles.)
Drake Armstrong: Whether it be Cy Henderson or Jamie O’Hara himself, the new Champion Myles or anyone else on the Dynasty roster or wherever I end up on Draft Day, let me tell you straight forward that this was the exact award the best represents me and what the future is going to hold in 2024. That is right, I am next up, and you better all believe it that next year and season who is going to have some gold around his waist? DRAKE ARMSTRONG! THE FUTURE and this award proves it! Thank you Drake …. Say it with me… THANK YOU DRAKE!
(He gets a few chants but doesn’t care as he holds his award up as ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki starts to play. He proudly poses as the camera slowly fades to a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for new Ronan Malosi merch on EAWShop, which are just repurposed Andre Walker shirts.)
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(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Sacrifice” by Bebe Rexha plays out Kensingten Calhoun-Astor, who comes out to a loud negative reaction from fans as she walks to the ring with a confident grin on her face, along with occasional disgust as some fans reach out to touch her.
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Savannah, Georgia, weighing in at 139 pounds…SHE IS THE ULTIMATE TEMPTATION…KENSINGTEN CALHOUN-ASTOR!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, tonight is Kensingten Calhoun-Astor’s much awaited return to the ring!
Persephone: Much awaited? :mjlol:
Gavin Kirkland: Well, return to the ring.
Stew-O: Granted, this wasn’t planned. But she’s found herself in a match with Dynasty’s new assistant GM, Diamond Dixon, and looks to embarrass her tonight.
(“Bussin” by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby plays to a positive reaction from fans as Dixon struts down to the ring, as Kensingten watches with disdain.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Houston, Texas, weighing in at 176 pounds…SHE IS THE CROWN JEWEL…DIAMOND DIXON!!
Stew-O: First of all, welcome back Diamond Dixon!
Persephone: Yeah, she looks great, and looks ready to run through Kensingten tonight.
Stew-O: The biggest obstacle for Kensingten will be Dixon’s power.
Persephone: But I’ll tell you what, Tyrone Montgomery’s certainly gonna enjoy watching Diamond Dixon ragdoll Kensi around the ring.
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Bell has rung, and both competitors march toward one ano- nevermind. Kensingten rolls out of the ring, creating separation between her and Diamond Dixon early on. Dixon is yelling for Kensingten to get back in the ring, but she doesn’t seem too keen on that idea.
Gavin Kirkland: What’s the rush? Kensingten has time, and doesn’t need to rush into anything just yet.
Persephone: Well, looks like she’s finally gonna enter the ring, albeit with caution. BUT DIAMOND DIXON RUSHES TOWARD ASTOR!
Stew-O: But Kensingten backpedals, and sticks her torso through the middle rope in the corner, causing the ref to pull Dixon away from her.
Persephone: The referee holds Dixon off from getting to Kensi briefly, and Kensingten collects herself before circling Dixon, who appears to be getting frustrated with Kensingten’s antics already. But both women close the distance with one another, and look for a collar and elbow tie-up!
Stew-O: KENSINGTEN DUCKS UNDERNEATH! Diamond turns around, and gets caught with a KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! Dixon is stunned, and Kensingten irish whips her off the ropes! But Diamond Dixon reverses, sending Kensingten toward the ropes instead! HOWEVER, KENSINGTEN SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! And that’s it! Diamond Dixon has had enough, sliding out the ring herself, and beginning to chase Kensingten around it!
Gavin Kirkland: Eventually, Kensingten slides back in the ring- BUT BOMBARDS DIAMOND DIXON WITH STOMPS TO THE BACK AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO DO THE SAME, NOT ALLOWING HER TO RISE FROM ALL FOURS!
Persephone: Kensingten eases up, and pulls Diamond Dixon back to her feet. BUT DIAMOND SHOVES HER AWAY, AND LOOKS FOR A RIGHT HAND! BUT KENSINGTEN DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SHOULDER TACKLE- BUT KENSINGTEN DROPS TO THE FLOOR HERSELF, RUNNING INTO THE BRICK WALL THAT IS DIAMOND DIXON!
Stew-O: Diamond runs off the ropes, but Kensingten rolls on her belly! Diamond leaps over, and goes to rebound off the ropes again. Kensingten pops back to her feet for a LEAPFROG- BUT DIAMOND STOPS HERSELF SHORT! Dixon grabs hold of Kensingten, and BIELS her into the corner! DIAMOND DIXON BEGINS BEATING KENSI DOWN WITH STOMPS, AND THE MEXICO CITY CROWD ARE ELECTRIC!
Persephone: Diamond sends Kensingten to the opposite corner with a HARD irish whip! Kensingten staggers out, favoring her back. Diamond goozles her for a chokeslam! BUT KENSINGTEN LEAPS OUT OF DIAMOND’S REACH, AND PULLS HERSELF UP IN A CORNER! DIAMOND CHARGES IN- BUT KENSINGTEN SIDE STEPS! DIAMOND GOES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
Gavin Kirkland: Diamond tumbles to the outside, clutching at that shoulder, which might have just turned to a weak spot for Kensingten to exploit. Which Kensingten might be putting the pieces together on herself as she slowly exits the ring, a smug grin forming on her face.
Stew-O: Kensingten pulls Diamond Dixon up, and sends her SHOULDER FIRST into a corner of the barricade! But Kensingten isn’t done, not by a long shot, pulling Diamond Dixon up, and directing her over to our announce table! Now, Kensingten slams Diamond FACE FIRST off our table cover, and PLANTS her on the announce table with a BACK SUPLEX!
Persephone: Kensingten briefly slides back in the ring, restarting the referee’s count before going right back on the attack. Kensingten lifts Diamond up again, and PLANTS her on the announce table with a back suplex! Kensingten restarts the referee’s count a second time, and pulls Diamond up to all fours on our announce table before SUPLEXING HER ON THE OUTSIDE!
Stew-O: Diamond went off our announce table, and down to the floor, which has very little padding. Both competitors are feeling the effects of that, Diamond more than Kensingten. But Kensi still had to land on the floor herself, which no doubt hurt her a bit. But she rises back to her feet, and rolls Dixon inside for a cover, hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWW-
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Diamond sits up, reaching out for the ropes, but Kensingten quickly transitions into a rear chinlock, proceeding to wear her opponent down, and control the pace of this match.
Persephone: Diamond powers back to her feet in the hold as the crowd rallies behind her. Diamond connects with shots to the rib cage of Kensingten, loosening her grip. BUT KENSINGTEN MAINTAINS THE ADVANTAGE WITH A MAT SLAM! Diamond rises to a knee, favoring the back of her head.
Stew-O: Kensingten approaches- BUT DIAMOND SCORES WITH A SHOT TO THE BODY! Diamond rises to her feet, scoring with another shot to the body! Big right hand by Diamond Dixon- BUT SHE GETS DOUBLED OVER WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! Kensingten backs Diamond into the corner, and irish whips her to the opposite! No! Diamond reverses, sending Kensingten to the corner instead!
Persephone: DIAMOND CHARGED IN, BUT KENSINGTEN GOT THE BOOT UP! Diamond goes down to a knee, holding her jaw, attempting to shake the cobwebs out of her head. But Kensingten hops to the middle rope, and awaits for Diamond Dixon to rise before DIVING! BUT SHES CAUGHT OUTTA MID AIR WITH A TWISTING SPINEBUSTER!
Stew-O: But Dixon can’t capitalize, rolling off Kensingten, and sprawling alongside her on the canvas.
Gavin Kirkland: Well, whoever gets back to their feet first will have a major advantage over the other.
Persephone: True, and it could be anybody’s ball game as both competitors begin to stir.
Stew-O: Diamond Dixon rises to all fours, and pulls Kensingten up to both knees for a RIGHT HAND! Kensingten responds with one of her own! Diamond Dixon returns fire! BIG FOREARM BY KENSINGTEN! Both women rise back to their feet, and a big right hand from Diamond Dixon scores!
Persephone: KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY KENSINGTEN CALHOUN-ASTOR! BUT DIAMOND DIXON FIRES BACK WITH AN EVEN THUNDEROUS KNIFE EDGE CHOP, DROPPING KENSINGTEN BRIEFLY!
Stew-O: Kensingten groggily rushes back to her feet, and EXPLODES with a kick to the midsection as Diamond grabbed hold of her. KENSI RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE! KENSINGTEN IMMEDIATELY POPS BACK TO HER FEET, BUT GETS DROPPED WITH ANOTHER!
Persephone: KENSINGTEN GROGGILY MAKES IT BACK TO HER FEET, BUT IS IRISH WHIPPED OFF THE ROPES FOR A BIG BODY DROP! KENSI ALMOST LEFT THE FRAME FOR A SECOND, DIAMOND LAUNCHED HER THAT HIGH! KENSINGTEN PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND DIAMOND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A BIG BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HER SKULL!
Gavin Kirkland: DIAMOND DIXON IS ROLLING, AND LIFTS KENSINGTEN TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Dixon climbs to the middle rope, and hooks her up for a superplex! But Kensingten battles back with shots to the body, and knocks Dixon off the middle rope with a headbutt! Dixon remains on her feet, and doubles over, trying to get her wits back as Kensingten begins perching herself on the top turnbuckle.
Stew-O: BUT DIAMOND! DIAMOND GRABS HOLD OF KENSINGTEN’S THROAT, AND SCORES WITH A CHOKESLAM OFF THE TOP ROPE! DIXON DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Stew-O: KICKOUT! KENSINGTEN GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Gavin Kirkland: How on earth did Kensingten kick out?! I thought for sure Diamond had her beat there, but no. Kensingten stays in this thing.
Stew-O: But for how long? How long is the question. It’s obvious that Diamond Dixon has her reeling.
Persephone: Yeah, Kensingten did a great job of wearing Dixon down early on, but Dixon has found a second wind, finding momentum, and keeping it going.
Stew-O: Diamond pulls Kensingten back to her feet, and places her head between her legs, setting up for a powerbomb. One thing that has helped Diamond overcome Kensi as of late is the power. She looks to hoist her up with that powerbomb- BUT KENSINGTEN BLOCKS IT!
Gavin Kirkland: Kensingten held her weight down, but Dixon tries it again! Once more, Kensingten blocks it, and TWIRLS OUT TO DELIVER A CLOTHESLIN-
Persephone: DIAMOND TRAPS THE ARM, AND PLANTS KENSINGTEN WITH A FOLDING POWERBOMB, HOLDING IT FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Persephone: KENSINGTEN POPS THAT SHOULDER UP! Kensingten stays alive, much to the chagrin of our audience, and Diamond Dixon, who was hoping to put it away right then and there.
Gavin Kirkland: But was Kensingten kicking out the wrong decision? Did she just open herself up to even more pain from Ms. Dixon?
Stew-O: Were about to find out as Diamond pulls her back up to a vertical base, and lifts Kensingten on her shoulders for a fireman’s carry. KENSINGTEN SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS, ESCAPING OUT THE BACK, AND SENDS DIXON TO THE CORNER! DIAMOND GETS HER BOOT UP ON THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE, HALTING HER MOMENTUM!
Persephone: KENSINGTEN RUSHES IN- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A BACK ELBOW, DROPPING HER TO ALL FOURS! DIAMOND SEES AN OPPORTUNITY, AND SCALES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! WHAT COULD DIXON BE LOOKING FOR?!
Stew-O: AN ANSWER WE WONT FIND OUT AS KENSINGTEN CROTCHES HER ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND HANGS HER UPSIDE DOWN IN THE REVERSE TREE OF WOE! KENSINGTEN RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE TURNBUCKLE FOR A RUNNING KNEE TO DIAMOND DIXON’S BACK! MODIFIED BARKIN UP THE WRONG TREE! KENSI DRAGS DIAMOND AWAY FROM THE ROPES FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: SHOULDER UP! Close call for Diamond Dixon, who almost lost there! Kensingten pounds the mat in frustration, growing even more frustrated!
Stew-O: Diamond Dixon uses the ropes to pull herself back up, and Kensingten’s concentration returns to the opposition coming from behind, and hoisting Dixon up in an electric chair position. THOUGH, NOT FOR LONG AS DIAMOND SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS! KENSINGTEN MIGHTA BEEN LOOKING FOR BLOOD MONEY, BUT SHE SPINS AROUND, AND CHARGES AT DIXON!
Persephone: BIG BOOT! BIG BOOT BY DIXON STAGGERS KENSINGTEN BACK, AND DIAMOND CLOTHESLINES HER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! BUT DIXON CAME IN WITH SO MUCH MOMENTUM, SHE GOES OVER THE TOP ROPE AS WELL, CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE!
Stew-O: Rough landing for both women as the referee begins counting! If neither competitor can beat the count, this match will end in a double count out, which would be disappointing to say the least!
Persephone: Disappointing, indeed. No one wants to see a match end like that.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN!
Persephone: Kensingten beats the count at seven, rolling back inside the ring. Diamond beats the count shortly after, looking to enter through the middle rope. BUT KENSINGTEN GRABS HOLD OF HER WRIST, BRINGING DIAMOND TO THE CENTER FOR AN EAT DEFEAT! HUSH YOUR MOUTH LANDS! AND KENSINGTEN QUICKLY CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Stew-O: KICKOUT!
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout after kickout after kickout! Both women refuse to stay down, constantly finding ways to stay alive in this contest. And as a result, I think Kensingten has reached peak frustration, pounding the mat, and even yelling at the referee to count faster.
Persephone: Kensingten looks back at a downed Diamond Dixon, who is slowly beginning to stir, and the gears begin to turn in her head.
Stew-O: You’re right as Kensingten begins climbing to the top turnbuckle, and yells for Dixon to get up. Intensity in her eyes, the most intensity we’ve seen all match. She wants to put this thing away with Special K, that phoenix dragonrana.
Persephone: Diamond Dixon makes it back to her feet, and Kensingten LEAPS off the turnbuckle with Special K! BUT DIAMOND DIXON CATCHES HER IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! THE STRENGTH ONCE AGAIN ON DISPLAY! KENSINGTEN TRIES TURNING IT TO A HURRICANRANA, BUT DIXON STANDS HER GROUND, HOLDING KENSI UPSIDE DOWN!
Stew-O: DIAMOND POWERS DIXON BACK UP INTO THE POWERBOMB, AND POPS HER INTO A FIREMANS CARRY BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO THAT MODIFIED BACKBREAKER RACK! BBL BREAKER BY DIAMOND!
Persephone: KENSINGTEN IS BEING FOLDED LIKE AN ACCORDION! THE HUMAN BODY IS NOT MEANT TO BEND THAT WAY!
Stew-O: KENSINGTEN IS BEING WRAPPED AROUND DIAMOND DIXON’S BODY, SCREAMING IN PAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: HEY! WAIT A MINUTE, THATS-
Persephone: TYRONE MONTGOMERY! WHATS TYRONE MONTGOMERY DOING OUT HERE?!
(Tyrone Montgomery marches down the ramp, receiving a pop from fans as he approaches the timekeepers area, and orders them something.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… DIAMOND DIXON!
(“Bussin” by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby plays, and Diamond releases the hold to a loud positive reaction from fans as she begins to celebrate, having her hand raised in victory by the referee as Tyrone Montgomery starts to clap on the outside, a grin on his face.)
Persephone: And she’s done it! Diamond Dixon has defeated Kensingten Calhoun-Astor!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, I hate to reign on everyone’s parade, but I don’t think Kensingten tapped.
Stew-O: I didn’t notice a tap out of her either.
Persephone: But based off the reaction, the fans are estastic, regardless how Kensingten lost!
Stew-O: Most of all, Tyrone Montgomery seems happy with his work
Gavin Kirkland: Somebody call the police! We just witnessed the Mexico City screwjob!
(Diamond poses in the corner as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera fades back to Molly Waters, who has a smile on her face as she begins to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, this has been an excellent show so far. As we move on, up next we have the ‘Tag Team of the Year’ award! Here are your nominees!
(As the titantron screen lights up once again, highlights of the nominated tag teams throughout the year are shown.)
(POTARA)
(THE JADED HEARTS)
(OFF-BRAND AMPHETAMINES)
(SOUL FOOD SUNDAY)
(DOMINION)
(NICHOLISM)
(The titantron screen turns off as the camera fades back to Molly Waters. Molly is holding an envelope in her hand, and she opens it before staring at the name inside, reading it out.)
Molly Waters: The winner of ‘Tag Team of the Year’ is… POTARA!!!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart hits, and this causes the fans to begin booing loudly. While POTARA was a loved team while it was active, Harper receives nothing but hatred from the fans as she walks over to the podium. She takes the award from Molly Waters, and she just looks at it for a few seconds without much of an expression on her face. Eventually she looks back towards the crowd, and she begins to speak.)
Harper Lee: …. I’ve never held one of these awards before. Not once have I won one of these, so you could say this is a pretty historic moment for my career. That’s why I just want to know one thing.
Harper Lee: Why am I sharing my first award with that bum? :francis:
(This causes more boos to come from the fans, and as she listens to the boos, Harper just shakes her head before continuing.)
Harper Lee: Right, right. I almost forgot! You guys love rooting for the losers! For some reason you all still feel sympathy for Holly after she got pinned and cost us the tag titles, so let me just make something clear. I’M the reason POTARA won this award. Not Holly. I’M the one that pushed us to the heights we did. I’m the reason we even won those titles to begin with, so instead of crying because our team broke up, you should be thanking me for allowing it to exist in the first place. Without me POTARA is nothing, and that’s why I’m the one standing here right now where Holly is too scared to even show her face around here anymore. I deserved this award because of what I did for POTARA but that’s not all I deserve. Not even close.
Harper Lee: This is just a fraction of what I deserve, and heading into 2024 I’m gonna make sure things change from here. I’m not about to be recognized just for my work in the tag division. I may have to share this award with that idiot, but I’m gonna be here for a long time so this is NOT gonna be the last award you see me hold. Hate me all you want, but I’m not going anywhere. People have been trying to shut me up for years and every time they tried I just came back stronger. That’s the reason #POTARASweep was even a thing to begin with. It wasn’t because of Holly. It was because I have what it takes to thrive in any situation. I have what it takes to be better than whatever veterans or Hall of Famers or anyone else that gets in the way. There’s only one half of POTARA that deserves to be holding this award, and trust me, it’s not the one that’s spent the last two months sitting at home.
Harper Lee: Never again am I gonna reduce myself to what I was in 2023, so I hope you all enjoyed POTARA while it lasted, because whether you like it or not I’m gonna be on an entirely different level next year. If you think the rest of my season is gonna go the way Road to Redemption did you’re dead wrong, so I just hope none of you actually thought I was gonna let someone like Bethany keep me down. She can put me through flaming tables, she can throw her biggest moves at me, she can do whatever she want, but I stand on every word I’ve said since Wicked Games. Both to my opponents, to my former partner, and about myself.
Harper Lee: At the end of the day there’s not gonna be a team that can compare to the run POTARA had in the single year we were a team. Soul Food Sunday couldn’t stop us. DOMINION couldn’t stop us. OBA couldn’t stop us. NICHOLISM will never live up to us, and even in their third title reign the Jaded Hearts won’t have the run I dragged Holly through. This division excelled this year solely because of POTARA, so if I had to thank anyone right now, I guess it’d be… Me! Thank you Harper! Thank you for carrying the tag team division all year. Thank you for carrying Holly Arrow to the only title reign she’ll ever have. Thank you for making those Unified Tag Team Championships something more than the statpad belts for nearly two hundred days. I did more for the tag division this year than any other team and I did it while being dragged down by my own partner, so just remember how good you had it whenever you see someone else with those titles.
(Harper turns around for a second, but before she leaves, she turns back around and begins speaking one more time, this time with a smirk on her face.)
Harper Lee: Oh, right. I almost forgot. Hey Holly, if you’re watching this, just know that you owe me your gratitude more than anyone else. I’ll be waiting for that “thank you”!
(With that said, Harper turns around and walks away with her award. From there, the camera fades away from the podium.)
(A commercial is shown for THE ONE PIECE manga adaptation on Netflix coming soon.)
(Noche de Violencia returns to Molly Waters standing behind the awards podium.)
Molly Waters: Right now, we are going to hand out the award for ‘Female Promoer of the Year’! Here are the nominees.
(Clips of each female nominated plays along with their names.)
(KASSIDY HEART)
(MINERVA)
(CAMERON ELLA AVA)
(SIENNA JADE)
(MILLI BANKS)
(HARPER LEE)
(The tron fades to black and Molly is seen opening the envelope.)
Molly Waters: And the award goes too… MILLI BANKS!!!!
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne starts to play as the crowd goes crazy for the first-time winner. Milli walks out with her usual swag, embracing the love of the crowd, and soaking up their adoration. She air kisses Molly before taking her trophy and placing it on the podium beside her.)
Milli Banks: Alright! Alright! I see y’all, voting me as the “Female Promoer of The Year”. Sheesh, I mean, I knew I was liked, but I didn’t know I was *this* liked!
(The crowd cheers loudly for Milli as she smirks, taking a moment to let the atmosphere sink in before continuing on.)
Milli Banks: Since this is all about the Year End Awards I figure I talk about how my year has gone, and damn, we got a lot to talk about don’t we? I ended 2022 winning the Specialists Championship in the Chamber at Road To Redemption, shoutout to my girl ARIA, hugs and kisses, and I walked into the new year with a lot of weight on my shoulders. Some of y’all were praying for my downfall, but at the same time, some of y’all were praying for my success, and I focused more on the latter as I started my reign as Champion.
Milli Banks: Now while I could go ahead and toot my horn for the things that I was able to accomplish, long story short I did my thing eyyyy, and I beat every single person that had come my way period. After wasting my Pain For Pride on some bitch ass Plain White T’s heffer, I walked into Season 17 with even bigger ambitions and a lot more receipts to hand out along the way. So then I continued to put in that work, so much so that I got close to becoming the longest reigning Specialists Champion, bless Andrea Valentine and Rest In Power to Brody Sparks.
(Milli pauses to allow the sold-out crowd to pay their respects to the legend.)
Milli Banks: Now I don’t know if you know, but that’s a hard thing to do, and while I didn’t exactly accomplish that after losing out to Bea Valentine, love to see what you’re doing with the title by the way boo, to say that I got this close to an accomplishment like that just goes to show what I was farrrrrrrrr from done in terms of what I was able to do in this company.
Milli Banks: I was planning to shoot higher than anyone could have ever imagined, and while there hasn’t been enough time in between to exactly show that, though there will be, you can look toward my win last week against Ms. Extreme as proof of concept. Milli Banks ain’t no one hit wonder, if you wish me gone just my predecessors, then you better keep wishing, because I am here to stay and this award will tell you that.
Milli Banks: I put it all out there, I weave an intricate story, I make you feel something, and whether or not you were on the receiving end or you were watching at home you can’t deny that I got you hook line and sinker. Hate me or love me, 2024 I’m going to continue to do that. I’m going to continue to put in that work and be the best version of myself that I can be so that I can be the talk of the town. Just like what happened to Camille who learned exactly what happened when you try to mess with me, my days of handing out L’s and one way tickets to Cancun are far from over. I still got a whole lot more to offer and if you think that I’m through, if you think that everything that I’ve done in 2023 was it, girl… just wait until you see what I do next.
(Milli gives a wink to the camera.)
Milli Banks: I’m already a big star, and you can see that through what I’ve already been able to accomplish in such a short time. While you can name people who have done the same to some extent, can you say that they’ve done it like I have? I think the answer is pretty clear, no. From the very beginning I have made it known that I am here to change the game, and every day that I am in this company at the level that I am at I continue to get one step closer to that.
Milli Banks: By all means whoever thinks they can shut me up can come get a piece if they want, but just know that as soon as I signed pen to paper my mind was set on what I wanted to do in this company and ain’t nobody was going to stop me from doing that. For everyone in the back, everyone here tonight, and quite frankly anyone who has seen a Milli Banks match in their lifetime, I appreciate you and I appreciate your support. You been my day ones and you will continue to be as I climb the ranks in this company. And maybe then being just Female Promoer of The Year won’t be all that is in store for me, but you should already know that.
Milli Banks: People have fancy New Year’s Resolutions for 2024, but to be honest with you, I don’t really have any. I’m going to just keep being me, that’s enough. From there, it’ll only be a matter of time. You love to see it.
(Milli grins as her theme music starts to play. She lifts her trophy, gives it a little kissy kiss before she makes her way backstage.)
(The scene returns to ringside.)
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(The camera returns to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing in the ring with a microphone ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“It Follows” by Cane Hill starts to play as Xander Payne enters the arena to loud boos from the crowd. He could care less what the crowd thinks as he makes his way to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! From Toronto, Ontario, Canada! Weighing 255 pounds! Here is XANDER PAYNE!
Stew-O: Here comes Xander Payne to the ring for a match that has been brewed up in so much hatred lately.
Gavin Kirkland: Such a shame. Xander and Ryan were a team on Showdown before being drafted to Dynasty and then everything fell apart.
Persephone: Heartbreaking. Now we have to watch these two beat the hell out of each other again. Bring out the other guy and let’s see some bloodshed.
(Xander enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off and is quickly replaced by ”My Way” by Limp Bizkit and Ryan Joseph Wilson enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. He is ready to fight and he is not wasting a second as he heads right to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From Montréal, Québec, Canada! Weighing 220 pounds! Here is “DYNASTY’S WORKHOUSE”… RYAN! JOSEPH! WILSON!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes the opposition and Ryan Joseph Wilson has a purpose and that is to tear Xander Payne apart.
Persephone: What a great match this is going to be. Lardo against the guy who looks like he hasn’t bathed in weeks.
Stew-O: Will you stop? Ryan got a huge victory over Xander at House of Glass. Tonight, Ryan is looking to make it two in a row against his former tag team partner? Will he do it? We’re about to find out!
(Ryan gets right into the ring and runs full speed to Xander Payne. Ryan avoids the referee as his entrance music quickly goes off and the referee quickly calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: There’s the sound of the bell AND RYAN WILSON JUST CAN’T WAIT! HE RAN FULL SPEED TO XANDER AND IS JUST POUNDING THE CRAP OUT OF HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: This entire week, Ryan has been telling the world and Xander Payne to watch him. Well, here’s his chance to make a strong statement. He beat Xander once. Let’s see if he can do it again.
Persephone: Do what again? Make an ass out of himself? We know that will happen. Right now the referee is pulling Ryan off of Xander and forcing a break between the two.
Gavin Kirkland: BUT RYAN IS RIGHT BACK POUNDING ON XANDER IN THE CORNER AND THE REFEREE IS NOW STARTING A COUNT TO FORCE HIM TO LET XANDER OUT OF THE CORNER!
Persephone: The referee reaches four on the count and Ryan stops the beatdown. Can’t we find referees who count faster and can count to five? I mean this match could have been over right now!
Stew-O: You’re so full of Christmas cheer, Persephone. Ryan grabs Xander and pulls him out of the corner to the center of the ring AND HE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER!
Persephone: Xander hit the mat and he could have broken a board under the ring. Ryan gets back to his feet and DROPS HIS KNEE AGAINST XANDER’S CHEEKBONE! Boring! Where’s the bloodshed?
Stew-O: There doesn’t need to be blood in every match! Right now, Ryan pulls Xander back to his feet and whips him to the ropes. Xander with the rebound AND RYAN WITH THE JUMPING CLOTHESLINE TAKING XANDER DOWN AGAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan is now throwing lefts and rights into Xander’s face as Xander is blocking the shots. The referee once again starts a count to tell Ryan to open up the fists.
Stew-O: The ref reaches four again and they admonish Ryan for the closed fists. Ryan goes back to Xander to try and bring him back to his feet, BUT XANDER WITH A STIFF FOREARM TO THE JAW!
Gavin Kirkland: That shot rocks Ryan, SO XANDER FIRES REPEATED FOREARMS UNTIL RYAN IS BACKED INTO THE CORNER! Ryan has nowhere to go, SO XANDER GOES FOR A HEADBUTT–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! HE DUCKED DOWN AND XANDER HEADBUTTS THE TURNBUCKLE! That was great! That hard head might have just broken the turnbuckle.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander could have just concussed himself with that headbutt as Ryan throws a few forearms to get free of the corner before he grabs Xander by the back of the neck AS HE HITS THE SIDE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP–
Persephone: GUESS AGAIN! Xander grabbed the top rope and Ryan took himself down to the mat. No class. No grace. He just fell on his face. :mjlol:
Stew-O: Smart ring awareness by the Hall of Famer as he grabs Ryan and brings him back to his feet and picks him up for a scoop slam, BUT HE QUICKLY SWINGS AND TRANSITIONS HIM INTO AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!
Persephone: It looked like he was dropped on his head and I am all for it if it means that the match is getting closer to being over.
Stew-O: Sadly for you, this match is just getting started and Xander is starting to build up that momentum which could spell the end for his rival Ryan. Ryan is down on the canvas and Xander grabs Ryan’s hand. Is Xander going for an armbar?
Gavin Kirkland: NOPE! HE’S BENDING RYAN’S FINGERS IN DIRECTIONS THAT THEY AREN’T SUPPOSED TO GO! I DON’T THINK THAT RYAN IS DOUBLE JOINTED!
Stew-O: Ryan is trying to not yell out in pain as Xander turns his hand into a pretzel and he has been fighting strong UNTIL XANDER JUST SNAPS THOSE FINGERS AND RYAN LETS OUT A YELL OF PAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: Look at that evil smirk on Xander’s face as HE SMASHES RYAN’S HAND HARD ON THE MAT! He got the reaction that he wanted.
Persephone: Screams of pain could be music to his ear as they are music to mine. Unless it’s Luis. Then it’s torture.
Gavin Kirkland: Loving someone who will never love you back. How heartbreaking it must be for you to be so delusional.
Persephone: You wanna go down that road with me, you creepy bastard? I don’t think you want to, so go back to calling the match.
Stew-O: AS WE GO BACK TO THE MATCH! Xander grabs Ryan’s legs and drags him to the ropes as he puts Ryan’s neck under the bottom rope BEFORE XANDER FALLS BACK SLINGSHOT STYLE–
Persephone: DECAPITATOR BY XANDER PAYNE! I wish the move really lived up to its name and this match would be over, but I guess watching Ryan’s neck and throat crashing against the bottom rope will be alright… for now.
Stew-O: Ryan rolls back into the ring after the decapitator and Xander grabs Ryan. Xander with a kick that doubles Ryan over. Xander with the double underhook BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP IN THE AIR!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER DROPS TO HIS KNEES BEFORE PLANTING RYAN WITH A KNEELING BUTTERFLY POWERBOMB! DID YOU SEE RYAN’S NECK SNAP BACK? RYAN’S NOT MOVING AFTER THE POWERBOMB AND XANDER HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHH–
Stew-O: RYAN KICKS OUT AT TWO!! Xander isn’t mad, but he looks amused that Ryan is fighting strong. If the match at House of Glass showed anything it’s that Ryan won’t give up that easily.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander doesn’t care about Ryan’s fight. He wants to make Ryan’s life a living nightmare. Ryan is still down AND XANDER IS JUST SLAPPING RYAN IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! WHAT DISRESPECT BEING SHOWN BY XANDER!
Persephone: The fans might be booing Xander right now, but this is funny. Slapping him around like no other. Now somebody just needs to win this match as Xander pulls Ryan to his knees.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander pulls Ryan’s neck back AND HE IS JUST YELLING AND SCREAMING IN RYAN’S FACE BEFORE SLAPPING RYAN ACROSS THE FACE! MORE DISRESPECT BY XANDER!
Persephone: Ryan Wilson was just hit with the most dangerous move in wrestling… A SLAP! Ryan might be unconscious after that powerful slap done by hands that have held many double cheeseburgers in their life.
Stew-O: You are having way too much fun with your sarcasm aren’t you, Persephone?
Persephone: I really am. Gotta keep myself amused during a match that completely bores me. But I guess right now Xander is bringing Ryan back to his feet.
Stew-O: Xander has Ryan in position for perhaps another powerbomb, BUT HE LIFTS RYAN OVER HIS SHOULDER! RYAN’S LEGS ARE WRAPPED AROUND XANDER’S WAIST AND XANDER HAS RYAN’S ARMS–
Gavin Kirkland: GORY SPECIAL BY XANDER PAYNE! SUBMISSION MOVE APPLIED AND THE REFEREE IS THERE TO SEE IF RYAN WANTS TO GIVE UP THE MATCH!
Stew-O: Xander is putting pressure on Ryan’s shoulders and back as he wrenches back on the arms and is torturing Ryan. The referee is asking Ryan to see if he wants to submit and, naturally, Ryan is saying no.
Gavin Kirkland: Well, Ryan better think of something or else this match will be all but over. NOW XANDER IS BENDING THE FINGERS BACK ON RYAN’S LEFT HAND AGAIN! THE SAME HAND THAT XANDER WORKED ON EARLIER!
Persephone: Ryan is just being a big baby. There is much worse torture that can be done in a submission like that. Believe me, I know.
Gavin Kirkland: Wait, WHAT?!?
Persephone: Nevermind. It’s nothing. Forget I said anything, you weirdo.
Stew-O: Never boring, but always awkward commentating with you two. Xander is still torturing Ryan in the Gory Special, BUT RYAN GOT HIS ARMS FREE AS HE ROLLS FORWARD AND HE TRIES TO TAKE XANDER DOWN WITH A SUNSET FLIP!
Persephone: Ryan must be in dream land or something. Does he really think that he can take down all 400 pounds of Xander with a sunset flip? I want what he’s drinking.
Stew-O: Of course you do. BUT RYAN IS STILL TRYING TO TAKE DOWN XANDER, BUT XANDER IS LOSING HIS BALANCE AND STILL ON HIS FEET! XANDER MIGHT FALL!
Gavin Kirkland: Not gonna happen. Xander keeps his balance and Ryan Wilson just found himself in a very dangerous position right now.
Stew-O: Xander is in the center of the ring and Ryan is on the mat AS XANDER LEAVES HIS FEET TO SQUASH RYAN WILSON!
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN GETS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! I guess Ryan had enough awareness to move and Xander found nothing but the canvas.
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! Time to get a new ring since Xander just broke this one. That felt like a 3.4 on the Richter Scale. :mjlol:
Gavin Kirkland: Such a sweet disposition, Persephone, and Xander didn’t sprain any ankles with the way he landed on that drop as Ryan avoids certain death.
Persephone: Oh, so you can make jokes like that and I can’t? You are such a damn hypocrite. Don’t you have a restraining order case to go contest?
Stew-O: Will you two shut up? Xander is still on the mat AS RYAN SCRAMBLES TO XANDER AND HOOKS BOTH HIS ARMS AND USES THE MOMENTUM TO PULL HIM BACK INTO A CRUCIFIX ROLL UP! XANDER’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE–
Persephone: He kicked out. Damn!
Stew-O: Xander rolled through and he is back to his feet a little quicker than Ryan. Ryan is back up to his feet AND XANDER PAYNE WITH A PALM STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE NOSE!
Gavin Kirkland: THE OVERDOSE PALM STRIKE WAS A DIRECT HIT TO THE FACE AND RYAN IS HOLDING HIS FACE IN PAIN! Xander whips Ryan to the corner AND FOLLOWS UP WITH A RUNNING SHOTGUN DROPKICK!
Stew-O: Ryan falls into a sitting position in the corner as Xander backs up AND RUNS FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER! XANDER WITH A SOMERSAULT—
Gavin Kirkland: DID SOMEBODY SAY CANNONBALL? XANDER PAYNE WITH THE “NAPALM BLAST” AND HE GOT ALL OF IT! RYAN WAS SQUASHED AS HIS NECK SNAPPED BACK! XANDER PULLS RYAN OUT OF THE CORNER AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: Ryan kicked out. Damn! WAIT! LOOK! I SEE BLOOD! YES! THIS MATCH JUST BECAME A LITTLE MORE BEARABLE! IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!
Gavin Kirkland: What this nutcase is talking about is that Ryan Wilson has a bloody nose and the small sight of blood is driving Persephone crazy.
Persephone: Well excuse me for being excited that Santa finally heard me and giving me some blood at this boring show.
Stew-O: Ryan’s nose might be broken, but he doesn’t care. Right now, his eyes are watering badly as Xander pulls him back to his feet. Xander with the facelock BEFORE TAKING RYAN UP AND OVER WITH A SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!
Persephone: RYAN ABOUT LANDED ON HIS NECK WHEN HE FELL DOWN! OHHH, WE WERE SO CLOSE TO A BROKEN NECK! DAMN! They just don’t wanna see me happy.
Stew-O: Xander walks over to Ryan and grabs him by the wrist. XANDER PULLS RYAN UP BY THE WRIST AND INTO THE SAITO SUPLEX! “DAWNBREAKER” BY XANDER PAYNE–
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN SOMEHOW LANDED ON HIS FEET BEHIND XANDER! RYAN PULLS XANDER DOWN AND OVER HIS KNEE WITH A BACKBREAKER COUNTER!
Stew-O: Xander is getting back to his feet AND RYAN GRABS XANDER BY THE WAIST AND MUSTERS UP AS MUCH POWER AS HE CAN BEFORE DROPPING XANDER WITH A GUTWRENCH SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan pulls Xander back up to his feet before showing more power AND DROPPING XANDER ACROSS HIS KNEE ONCE AGAIN WITH AN ATOMIC DROP!!
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! NO MORE KIDS FOR XANDER! Ryan is still fighting AS HE FIRES OFF A REVERSE ELBOW TO THE FACE! YES! MORE BLOOD!!
Gavin Kirkland: Not quite, crazy.
Persephone: Call me crazy again. See what happens.
Stew-O: Good gawd. As we go back to the match, Ryan is building momentum once again as RYAN HITS THE UPPERCUT QUÉBÉCOIS! THAT SENDS XANDER BACKING INTO THE CORNER!
Persephone: It was just a European Uppercut. It wasn’t that special of a move. But Lardo is in the corner and I am surprised Ryan’s smell hasn’t killed him yet.
Stew-O: Ryan backs up and RUNS FULL SPEED TO THE CORNER AND RYAN WITH A DIRECT HIT WITH THE HELLUVA KICK TO XANDER’S FACE! THE FORCE COULD HAVE SENT XANDER’S JAW TO THE OTHER SIDE OF HIS FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander comes stumbling out of the corner AND RYAN WILSON WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE NOW! AND XANDER PAYNE IS STILL ON HIS FEET AFTER THOSE TWO KICKS TO THE FACE!
Stew-O: Might not be for long AS RYAN FOLLOWS UP THE KICK WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE JAW! RYAN MIGHT BE LOOKING TO BREAK XANDER’S JAW IN THIS MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND INTO A DISCUS LARIAT FROM RYAN! HE’S TRYING TO MAIM XANDER BUT XANDER IS STILL ON HIS FEET! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!
Persephone: He weeble wobbles, but he don’t fall down. BAHAHHAHA! :mjlol:
Gavin Kirkland: That was so stupid. Has the botox affected your brain or what?
Persephone: I hate you. Leave now and don’t come back.
Stew-O: As you two bicker like you love each other, Ryan has kicked Xander in the gut and doubles him over. Ryan is trying to muster up more power to lift him up.
Persephone: Don’t you start, Stew-O! Ryan can try all he wants but he might suffer a hernia in the process.
Stew-O: I bet your tune would change if his name was Luis De La Rosa. But RYAN GETS XANDER IN THE AIR ENOUGH TO TURN HIM AROUND INTO THE DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN CALLS THAT “THE FOUR HIT COMBO”! FOUR HIGH POWERED MOVES CAUSING MAXIMUM DAMAGE AS RYAN ROLLS XANDER OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEE!
Stew-O: XANDER KICKS OUT AT TWO!! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL! XANDER WAS DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO LOSING ANOTHER MATCH TO RYAN WILSON!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander would go ballistic if he loses to Ryan again. But he’s on Dynasty, so it’s hilarious to me. Have fun with all that, Stew-O.
Persephone: You are an idiot. But look at Ryan dragging Xander closer to the corner. Did Xander get beached again?
Gavin Kirkland: I hope he hears you and beats the crap out of Luis. But Ryan has Xander close to the ropes and Ryan has decided to climb up to the top rope.
Persephone: First, I hope you get arrested, asshole. Second, like going to the top rope is going to work. We all know how those high flying and high risk moves play out most of the time.
Stew-O: Ryan is up on the top turnbuckle as Xander hasn’t moved. Ryan has himself in position BEFORE JUMPING OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A FROG SPLASH–
Persephone: NOBODY HOME! XANDER MOVED AT THE LAST SECOND AND THE BUM CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE CANVAS! WHAT DID I TELL YOU GUYS? I’m not just beautiful. I’m smart too.
Stew-O: Nobody likes a conceited know it all, Persephone. But Ryan with an ugly landing as he holds his ribs and stomach in pain.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander is back to his feet and he goes right to a recovering Ryan. Xander hooks the head before also hooking the leg and lifting him up in the air–
Stew-O: XANDER JUST DROPS DOWN AND SPIKES RYAN ON HIS HEAD WITH A FISHERMAN BUSTER! DANGEROUS MOVE BY THE HALL OF FAMER, BUT HE ELECTED TO NOT GO FOR THE COVER!
Gavin Kirkland: These two know each other so well. Xander knew that that move wouldn’t put Ryan away, so he decided to cause more pain to his former tag team partner.
Persephone: More pain and torture. Fine with me since this match is already causing pain and torture to me for how long it’s been going on.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander picks up Ryan, who might be out cold, and whips him to the corner.
Persephone: Xander walks over to the corner AND HITS ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP! MAKE HIM BLEED!
Stew-O: XANDER IS JUST FIRING THOSE REPEATED KNIFE EDGE CHOPS TO RYAN’S CHEST! “MACHINE GUN CHOPS” BY XANDER BEFORE HE QUITS AND RYAN JUST FALLS SITTING INTO THE CORNER!
Persephone: He’s dead. Ring the bell. End the match. YAY!
Stew-O: He’s still breathing, Persephone. But he might not be if Xander hits this next move.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander backs up to give himself distance to create speed BEFORE HE RUNS FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER ONCE MORE! XANDER LOOKING FOR THE “HEATSEEKER” KNEE STRIKE–
Stew-O: NOBODY HOME! RYAN WAS CONSCIOUS ENOUGH TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND XANDER KNEES THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! XANDER COMES LIMPING OUT OF THE CORNER–
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan quickly climbs up to the top rope AND LEAPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A MOONSAULT, BUT XANDER CAUGHT HIM!
Persephone: Idiot. Ryan is on Xander’s shoulder AND HE HAD SOME BRAIN CELLS LEFT BY SLIDING OFF XANDER’S SHOULDER!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan grabs Xander by the waist AND GETS HIM UP INTO THE AIR AND DROPS HIM WITH THE BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! XANDER LANDS ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Persephone: Not much up there on Xander to hurt. See what I mean, he is already trying to get back to his feet.
Stew-O: Ryan is keeping his eyes on Xander as he is getting back to his feet. Ryan is getting his knee ready for the knee strike to set up for “Superman Punch 2.0”. Xander is up AND HERE COME RYAN-
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN WENT FOR THE KNEE STRIKE AND XANDER BLOCKED IT! XANDER CAUGHT THE KNEE AND RYAN IS IN A MESS OF TROUBLE! XANDER MANAGES TO HOIST RYAN IN THE AIR BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND DRIVING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!
Stew-O: THAT WAS “LAST SEDATION”! WHAT A POWERBOMB BY XANDER PAYNE AS THE IMPACT COMPLETELY JARS RYAN’S INSIDES AS XANDER PAYNE STACKS RYAN UP FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“It Follows” starts playing again as Xander rolls off of Ryan and starts to get to his feet as Stephie announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… XANDER PAYNE!
Stew-O: And what an intense, back-and-forth match this was between former tag team partners now bitter rivals. Ryan fought hard, but it was Xander Payne who got the victory here tonight, avenging his loss from House of Glass!
Persephone: Yeah, yeah. Hard fought and all that stuff. Let’s move on with this already.
(Xander is back to his feet as the referee raises his arm in victory before going back to check on Ryan. Xander takes a look at his fallen opponent and rolls his eyes before leaving the ring and heading up the entrance ramp.
Gavin Kirkland: Friendly as always, Persephone. I can even give credit to Ryan for the effort he put into this match. Maybe DOMINION breaking up was the best thing for him.
Persephone: How? He lost. How is losing the best thing for him? Good gawd, you’re as stupid as he is.
Stew-O: Will you quit? Ryan showed us that intensity that could take him far, but it is the former World Champion Xander Payne who leaves with a win. Congrats once again to Xander for the win here tonight.
(The final shot has Xander at the top of the entrance ramp soaking in the negative reaction from the crowd as well as his victory before cutting to the ring where Ryan is sitting up and has a look of disappointment on his face before the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for All I Want For Christmas Is You.)
(Once again, the show returns from break and focuses on Molly.)
Molly Waters: Welcome back, everyone! It’s been an exciting night and we are down to the final two awards of the night. Up first… ‘Female Elitist of the Year’! Here are your nominees!
(The tron flashes to life showing the yearly highlights for all of the women that were nominated for this award.)
(KASSIDY HEART)
(MINERVA)
(SIENNA JADE)
(DR. BETHANY BLUE)
(MILLI BANKS)
(As the highlights come to a close, Molly opens up the envelope.)
Molly Waters: And your winner… KASSIDY HEART!!!
(The crowd reaction is mixed as ‘Partition (Smearcase Trap Remix)’ by Beyonce begins to play. Kassidy strolls out with her Unified Tag Team Championship on her shoulder, followed by Sofia Clarke who is carrying three more trophies.)
Molly Waters: We also recognize Kassidy as the winner of ‘Universal Women’s Champion of the Year’, ‘Intergender Match of the Year’ for War Games, and ‘Female Match of the Year’ against Dr. Bethany Blue at Pain for Pride.
(Sofia sits the other three trophies on the podium along with the bigger one that goes to the Elitist of the Year winners. Kassidy looks down at them and she doesn’t exactly look satisfied. As her music fades out, Kassidy clears her throat.)
Kassidy Heart: Quite frankly, I expected to win more based off of my Grand Rampage effort alone, but there’s no accounting for taste I suppose. I’m also sure that all of you expected me to come out here and eat crow based on what happened at Road to Redemption, but I’m not going to do that either. I have absolutely nothing to be humble about because with or without a world championship, I’m still better than your favorite Elitist. I’m the greatest of all-time and losing the Universal Women’s Championship at Road to Redemption just gives me a chance to start the pursuit of world title number four.
Kassidy Heart: I know everyone just LOVES it when I get into stat-pad mode.
Kassidy Heart: 2023 was always going to be my year because when I set a goal for myself, I do the work necessary to make sure I achieve. That’s why I’m not going to stand up here and give thanks to anyone who’s crossed my path this year because I’m the one who’s responsible for my success. I was given the tools to build myself into the greatest warrior the land of Elite has ever seen, and while I didn’t finish my year how I wanted, and we’re all going to have to suffer through another mundane Minerva championship reign, I still have my Unified Tag Team Championship to defend.
Kassidy Heart: The Jaded Hearts are back. Sienna Jade is better than ever. I am better than ever. And when the two of us are together, on the same page at the same time, magic happens. While we may not have won Tag Team of the Year this time around, bet that we’ll be standing here next year accepting that award together.
Kassidy Heart: That being said, if anyone even thinks that I’m done racking up wins, championships, and awards on my own, then they don’t know who Kassidy Heart really is. I’m not done, not by a long shot, and one of these days, I’ll get my win back against Minerva. The pursuit of greatness is something I’m committed too, evidenced by the fact that these four awards aren’t enough for me. What I have done this past year isn’t enough for me. I get criticized all the time for not stepping back and letting other Elitists take the reigns, but to those people, I pose this question: Why should I?
Kassidy Heart: Why should I let anyone stand in the spotlight with me as long as I am able-bodied and capable of defending my company? Love me or hate me, I AM the undisputed face of Elite Answers Wrestling and it will continue to be that way for the foreseeable future. I don’t care about people like Minerva, Bethany, the Avas, Milli, and whoever else is waiting in the wings. Drake, Myles, Jake, Xander, Viz, and whoever else don’t matter to me either. I love my chances against all of them on paper, whether I’ve beaten them or not, because I know what I’m truly capable of.
Kassidy Heart: As long as I can compete, I’m not going to let up. If you want to be the best, then you better fucking find a way to beat the best. And that’s me. It’s not any other Elitist but ME. Next month, it will be six years since my arrival into this company and six years since I single-handedly changed the way this game is played. My influence is everywhere to the point where I will be remembered forever. But not even the fact I’m immortal satisfies me. I want more. I need more. I deserve more. 2023 was a career year, I will give myself that, but I know I’m capable of doing more come 2024 and beyond. Get used to seeing me standing here, collecting awards to put on display at Palace de Gawd. Kassidy Heart isn’t going anywhere and you can bet on that.
(Short, sweet, and to the point summed up Kassidy’s speech as she snapped her fingers at Sofia Clarke. Clarke hurried to gather up Kassidy’s awards as the champion headed towards the back.)
(The scene fades to ringside.)
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Bella Braxton: The following six-man tag team contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ¡UNA CAÍDA!
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki hits, eliciting boos. Drake Armstrong’s signature Rolls Royce comes rolling on in, but outfitted with ornaments and an expensive-looking wreath at the front of it. It halts, and Drake comes stepping out, wearing a primarily white attire with accents of red, green and gold. Soon, his theme fades into ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI, and Hans Grayson steps out, causing the fans to cheer! He looks ready as can be, even if he’s still sore from his chamber match at Road to Redemption.)
(Finally, ‘Dead Opps’ by DD Osama & Notti Osama hits. The New Breed Champion wears all green, having the title wrapped around his waist. All three men kinda look at each other, with tension still lingering from the cornerstones of the new breed division. Still, they join each other, and march down to the ring side by side, seeing victory as more important than the months-long issues they’ve had.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! The team of ‘The Future’ Drake Armstrong, ‘Fireheart’ Hans Grayson, and the EAW New Breed Champion, MICHAEL MACHIIIIINAAAA!!
Stew-O: We are all aware of the feud these three men have had, but tonight, they must work as a united front, putting on for a division they have helped to lead for months on end now! Gaining a win against three big names would surely make them teaming togethe in spite of their issues worth it!
Persephone: And hopefully, they’ll work together well enough so that this match ends quickly!
Gavin Kirkland: Hey now, let’s not rush greatness! This match has been highly anticipated all week as the future clashes with the pillars of EAW in this era!
Persephone: Whatever.
(As they enter the ring, ‘All Of The Lights’ by Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi hits. Jake Smith steps out to a largely positive reaction, still a bit banged up from Road to Redemption. He sports his signature jacket in Christmas colors. However, the cheers soon die once ‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage plays. Drake King steps out, not pleased whatsoever. He just wears his signature white gear, not at all in the festive mood.)
(Then, ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits. The fans cheer for the new World Heavyweight Champion. Myles eyes the arena. He sees Jake, who he had to beat for the title. He does not, however, acknowledge Drake.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents! ‘The Process’ Jake Smith, ‘The Messiah’ Drake King, and the EAW World Heavyweight Champion, MYYYYYLEEEES!
Stew-O: And here they are, making their way down the ring as well. Still, the tension is far more palpable. Drake and Myles, we know their history, and of course, Myles and Jake were the final two in the chamber, so one has to wonder if some of that residual disappointment is there from Jake’s end. At least he seems ready, but Drake and Myles could still be iffy.
(They enter the ring and get themselves ready. Jake Smith and Hans Grayson volunteer themselves to start the match. Everyone else steps out on to the apron, and the referee calls for the bell!)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The bell rings and this highly-anticipated six-man tag team match is officially underway! And we seem to have a Road to Redemption call-back as Jake Smith and Hans Grayson are starting off respectively for their teams! They circle around the center of the ring, eyeing each other, trying to get a sense for how they want to approach each other… AND THEY MEET UP IN THE CENTER! COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE-UP INITIATES!
Persephone: Wow, how crafty! I’m sure it must’ve exhausted their brains coming up with that! It’s totally not basic whatsoever! 🙂
Gavin Kirkland: Nice to see you in the festive mood already, Persephone!
Stew-O: Jake and Hans are going hold by hold here, trading arm locks and wrist twists. Jake pulls him in for a headlock, but Hans is able to push him towards the ropes. On the rebound, he captures the former Answers World Champion with a headlock of his own, and takes him on down with the side takedown! Grounded headlock here, but Jake is already looking to climb back up to his feet!
Gavin Kirkland: Great technical skills being shown here by the young Fireheart! However, Jake seems like he has a way of quelling his budding momentum! He gets back up to his feet and is able to slowly but surely pry his arms away from him! Keeping hold, he rolls Hans through with the double-armed arm drag, and pops back up to his feet! Hans runs at him, but he gets a knee lift to the gut for his troubles!
Persephone: The faster this match can end, the better — and I’m not talking for the sake of winning! At any rate, Jake whips Hans towards the ropes, but Hans turns it back on him! Smith is running instead, and bounces back! Hans waits for him, but he slides in between his legs and shoots up! He grabs him from behind! The two rush forward to the ropes with Hans grabbing the tope rope, thinking that’ll get Jake off of him, but he’s rolled backwards into the O’Connor roll!
Stew-O: No pin attempt, though. Jake lifts him for a German suplex, but Hans is able to keep his weight centered. He spins around, grabbing Jake from behind, and attempts to pull off one of his own! No dice! Another reversal by Jake, and this time, he scoops him down into the schoolboy!
Referee: ONE—
Gavin Kirkland: A quick kickout!
Persephone: I mean, I know I said I wanted for this match to end as quickly as possible, but it would’ve been pretty embarrassing if it ended that way. :mjlol:
Stew-O: Well, Hans is a fighter at heart, and there’s no way he’s going to give up that easily. Jake however rushes in for a penalty kick — AND IT’S MISSES ITS MARK! HANS GRABS HOLD OF HIM AND THIS TIME, HE GOES FOR THE QUICK PIN!
Referee: ONE—
Gavin Kirkland: The heat is getting high! They race back up to their feet! Hans looks to score with a forearm, but Jake blocks it! He goes for a chop, but Hans ducks underneath it! European uppercut — no! Arm is caught! Jake spins him around and looks for a punch, but Hans sidesteps that and goes for a thrust kick! Jake manages to catch the foot! He pushes it back, and here he comes with a pump-up bicycle kick–
Persephone: What the hell is this, some Jeane Claude Van Damme shit? Hans ducks underneath it and runs for the ropes! So too does Jake! They hit them, and —
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
Persephone: Oh, thank god, the stupid action movie sequence can end! The two Drakes are now the legal men for their teams!
Stew-O: And boos start to emanate from the fans, partially from the reputation both King and Armstrong have, and partially because what was looking to be an exciting back-and-forth exchange between the two Elimination Chamber participants met its unceremonious end. Jake and Hans look a bit hesitant, but the referee reminds the both of them they have to step out. They do just that, paving way for The Future and God to share the same ring.
Gavin Kirkland: You can just see the arrogance exuding from Armstrong. However, King looks less than thrilled, still upset about how the EAW World Championship was ‘stolen’ from him! The two meet up in the middle of the ring, and another tie-up ensues, but it seems like the former world champ is a little more aggressive!
Persephone: Oh boy, someone sure does have a chip on his shoulder, doesn’t he? He pushes Armstrong towards the ropes. The referee admonishes him for it, and he backs up. However, as soon as Armstrong takes a step forward, Drake catches him again, and pushes him into the other set of ropes! Once again, the official steps in, berating King for it! He backs up –
(SMAAAAAAAAAACCCCCKKKK!)
Stew-O: AND IT SEEMS LIKE DRAKE ARMSTRONG HAS HAD ENOUGH! HE JUST SMACKED HIM ACROSS THE FACE AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH AN ARM WRINGER! Arm lock is applied, and King is NOT happy whatsoever! He works his way back up to this feet, clocking him in the face! He whips him into the ropes and waits for him–
Gavin Kirkland: Facebuster onto the knee! King staggers back, and Armstrong floors him with a clothesline! He sits up, but he gets a chin lock for his troubles!
Persephone: King isn’t deterred, though. He works his way back up to his feet and slams his elbow back into his gut! He fires off with another one! Drake’s grip seems to loosen! This gives he former world champion enough leeway to try and run forward—
Stew-O: But with a grab of the hair, Armstrong slams him down into the mat! The referee scolds him for that, but he doesn’t care! If anything, he seems proud of his handiwork! Armstrong gloats a bit before running into the ropes–
Gavin Kirkland: And King lands right in front of him, trying to trip him up! He manages to leap over him and comes back, going for an elbow drop—
Persephone: –Right into the canvas! Nobody there! He comes back up, holding his arm, but right there is Drake King who starts to light him up with a series of chops! He backs him up into the ropes, and King backs up as well, looking to get a running start—
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
Stew-O: BUT ONCE AGAIN, MEMBERS FROM BOTH TEAMS TAG THEMSELVES IN! THIS TIME, IT’S THE CURRENT CHAMPIONS AS MYLES AND MICHAEL MACHINA STEP IN!
Gavin Kirkland: And you can see how both men shoot a dirty glare at their partners, but they step back out onto the apron, even with how annoyed they are by the sudden switch. However, Myles and Micheal are legal. They size each other up in the ring before Michael makes the first move with a clothesline! Myles avoids it and hammers in some kicks to the legs!
Persephone: Myles is quick on his feet, and those kicks to the legs are definitely taking a toll on Michael Machina! He’s trying to stay on his feet, but Myles isn’t letting up. He grabs Michael by the arm, whips him into the ropes, and catches him with a spinning heel kick on the rebound!
Stew-O: That’s some impressive agility from Myles! Michael Machina is down, and Myles is seizing the opportunity. He heads to the turnbuckle, climbing up to the top rope. The crowd is on their feet, anticipating something big here!
Gavin Kirkland: And here he goes! Myles takes flight with a diving elbow drop! But wait, Michael rolls out of the way just in time! Myles crashes and burns on the mat, and now Michael has a chance to turn the tide! The momentum can shift so quickly in a match like this. Michael Machina takes a moment to catch his breath, and now he’s back on his feet. He grabs Myles and sends him into the corner, following up with a thunderous clothesline!
Persephone: Thank goodness Luis wasn’t in this match. I’d hate to see him drop on his head like that. 😔
Stew-O: The New Breed Champion is able to stay a step ahead of the World Heavyweight Champion so far. He brings Myles up and drops him with a quick exploder suplex! What a display of strength from The Machine! Myles is down after that exploder suplex, and the crowd is on their feet, witnessing the clash between these two champions!
Gavin Kirkland: The World Heavyweight Champion is feeling the effects of that impact. He’s trying to shake it off, but the New Breed Champion is relentless. He’s not giving Myles a moment to breathe, and that’s the mark of a true competitor. And look at this, the New Breed Champion is signaling for something big! He’s measuring Myles, waiting for him to get back up, the anticipation is building in the arena!
Persephone: Do the spear! End this match already, I have cookies to make!
Stew-O: Wait, cookies to bake *now*?
Persephone: Yeah, there’s, like, these 72 hour chocolate chip cookies that went viral and I wanna test the recipe! I definitely wanna make sure they’re fine for New Year’s when we come back from our break. I hope Luis likes them. 🤤
Gavin Kirkland: Never comment about how thirsty I am for the women here ever again.
Stew-O: Well, while that treat may be sweet, what Michael has in store for Myles isn’t! He is on his feet, and here comes the New Breed Champion with a devastating lariat! But wait, Myles ducks under it! Both men turn around, and Myles connects with a superkick out of nowhere! Myles hits the ropes and follows it up with a swinging neckbreaker!
Gavin Kirkland: And Myles shoots for a pin!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TW—
Persephone: This match persist. :wow:
Stew-O: Things are starting to heat up here! Myles backs up and lands a rolling knee drop! He pops back up and runs in, crushing Michael with a double foot stomp! Michael sits up out of instinct, clutching his gut, but in comes Myle as he runs in – and HE SNIPES HIM WITH A RUNNING KICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: Myles pops up, and he takes Michael along as well. He whips him into the corner, and turns… his attention over to Drake King?
Myles: (off-mic) That’s how you act as a real Champion so that you don’t get bitch slapped.
Drake King: (off-mic) :francis:
Stew-O: Well, Myles said he was going to show Drake what a real Champion looks like earlier in the week, and he seems intent on doing just that. He runs at Michael and catches him with an uppercut! He rolls forward and comes back, leaping into the air and nailing a back elbow to the face!
Gavin Kirkland: He sure is backing up that talk! Myles backs up one last time to get some distance between himself and Michael. He runs in, looking for another back elbow—
Persephone: BUT MICHAEL CATCHES HIM! HE CAUGHT HIM IN MID-AIR! THE NEW BREED CHAMPION FALLS BACK, AND THE BACK OF MYLES’ HEAD CLIPS AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING!
Drake King: (off-mic) So much for *that* demonstration, huh? :mjlol:
Stew-O: Myles holds on to his head as he rolls to the center! But in comes Michael, and he hoists him up onto his shoulder! He charges to the corner, and SLAMS Myles against it! He turns to the opposite side and does the same thing! Now, he turns over to this team’s corner and LAUNCHES MYLES! SNAKE EYES! MYLES GOES DOWN ON HIS KNEES!
Gavin Kirkland: And Michael looks over at his teammates hesitantly! However, he realizes there’s an opportunity and makes the tag!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Well, I guess the new breeds are realizing they can work together, even if there is no love lost between all of them. Hans steps in and Michael directs him to lift Myles up. They do just that – AND HE GOES CRASHING INTO THE MAT WITH THE DOUBLE WHEELBARROW SLAM!
Stew-O: You’re right, Persephone, they know the other team has some bad blood between them, and while Drake, Hans and Michael may not care for each other, this is *still* a tag team contest. Whoever is able to have the most chemistry might be able to pull away here with a win! Hans climbs to the second rope, eyeing Myles. He leaps off and NAILS THE DIVING LEG DROP! HE PROCEEDS TO GO FOR A COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOO–
Gavin Kirkland: Shoulder up from Myles!
Persephone: I guess this is the part where we commend Myles for his incredible resilience, kicking out after that double-team maneuver, so yeah, there’s that. However, he still has to try and mount some offense, and *hopefully* that offense is enough to end this match as painlessly as possible. 🙃
Gavin Kirkland: Hans is back on his feet.. He pulls Myles up and locks him in a side headlock, trying to wear down the World Heavyweight Champion so that he won’t continue to put up much of a fight! Considering how his head has been targeted so far in this contest, the lack of oxygen could pose as a problem for him!
Persephone: Myles is struggling to break free from the headlock, but he manages to elbow his way out of it! Hans staggers back, and Myles takes advantage of the opening. He hits the ropes and comes back with a flying forearm, connecting squarely with Hans!
Stew-O: Myles needs to capitalize on this momentum shift. He’s back in control, and the crowd is firmly behind him. He grabs Hans and whips him into the ropes, setting up for something!
Gavin Kirkland: But Hans reverses it! Myles rebounds off the ropes, and Hans goes for a clothesline. Myles ducks under it, and on the return, he catches Hans with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! What a counter!
Persephone: Myles is back in the driver’s seat! He’s not done yet, though. He heads to the corner, climbing up to the top rope. The crowd is buzzing with anticipation. What’s Myles got in mind?
Stew-O: Myles leaps off with a majestic moonsault! But Hans rolls out of the way just in time! Myles lands on his feet – ONLY FOR HANS TO STRIKE HIM WITH A RUNNING BUSAIKU KNEE TO THE FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: MYLES GOES DOWN! AND HANS ISN’T WASTING TIME! HE HITS THE ROPES AND FIRES OFF WITH THAT ‘FIRESAULT’! PERSEPHONE, YOU MAY JUST GET YOUR WISH!
Persephone: AND IT HITS! :blessed: THANK YOU, HANS!
Stew-O: LATERAL PRESS COVER HERE!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THR—
Stew-O: Shoulder up! However, Hans grabs him and throws him into his corner! He and Drake Armstrong eye each other before Drake cautiously sticks his hand out…
(TAG!)
Gavin Kirkland: And he’s the legal man! Hans holds Myles in place and Drake connects with a boot to the face! Seems like the New Breeds have a strategy in which body part they want to target! Drake wastes no time, and he’s relentless with a series of forearms to the face of Myles! The World Heavyweight Champion is in trouble, and The Future is looking to take full advantage!
Stew-O: Drake pulls Myles up and whips him into the ropes. On the return, Drake catches him with a snap powerslam! The impact is palpable, and Drake goes for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: T–
Persephone: He kicks out. Drake grabs Myles and rams his shoulder into his stomach, pushing him back into the corner! Shoulder thrust after shoulder thrust connects! Now, Drake backs up and lands a clothesline! Myles slinks down to a seated position! Armstrong rushes in and nails the dropkick to the face! I think the back of Myles’ head hit the padding again too. :lupe:
Stew-O: You’re right, and Myles is beginning to look loopy because of it! That has been the main point of attack, the head, and the effects have been slowly but surely beginning to show! Myles is in trouble here!
Gavin Kirkland: The New Breeds are targeting Myles’ head with precision, and it’s taking a toll on the World Heavyweight Champion. Drake Armstrong is not letting up! He continues the assault, pulling Myles out of the corner and locking in a front face lock. He’s looking for a suplex here, and he executes it with authority! Myles crashes down to the mat, and Drake goes for another cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO—
Persephone: Myles kicks out again, but the wear and tear on him is evident. Drake Armstrong is proving to be a formidable opponent, and the New Breeds are showcasing their talents fully! Now, they need to show their talent in ENDING THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: Drake pulls Myles back to his feet, and he’s signaling to his teammates. It looks like they have another double-team maneuver in mind. Hans is back in the ring, and they grab Myles for a double Irish whip into the ropes. Myles comes back, and the New Breeds launch him into the air with a double flapjack! Myles crashes down, and the challengers are in firm control. The newfound chemistry between Drake, Hans, and Michael is undeniable, and it’s making a difference in this match. They may not be best friends, and likely never will, but so far, they have been able to pull ahead in this match because of their willingness to work together in the moment!
Gavin Kirkland: And it looks like they’re keeping the teamwork up! Drake looks over to Michael. Some of that coldness from earlier is gone and Michael extends his hand out!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Drake tags in Michael, and now the New Breeds are looking for another double-team move. They pull Myles up, setting him up for a double suplex… But wait, Myles counters in mid-air! He lands on his feet! He’s a bit wobbly, but he manages to land!
Stew-O: Drake and Michael look shocked, but they nod to each other, realizing they need to hurry! They charge in, but Myles evades the double clothesline attempt! He hits the ropes and springs off of them, CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK THAT SENDS BOTH MEN DOWN! DRAKE ARMSTRONG ROLLS OUT OF THE RING FROM THE IMPACT!
Gavin Kirkland: What a spectacular counter by Myles! The World Heavyweight Champion showing incredible athleticism and quick thinking to evade the double-team attempt by the New Breeds. Now, with Drake Armstrong rolling out of the ring, Myles has a chance to regroup!
Persephone: He gets up, seeing both Drake King and Jake Smith. Jake looks eager for a tag, but Drake… doesn’t seem like he gives a crap. :mjlol:
Stew-O: Myles notices the tension, and he decides to go to Jake! Tag is made!
(TAG!)
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith is back in, fresh as can be, and he approaches Michael! Punch after punch lands! Michael is reeling from those punches, but he quickly counters with a knee to the midsection. Both men are trading blows in the center of the ring, and it’s turning into a slugfest! The intensity is off the charts!
Persephone: Jake and Michael are locked in a fierce exchange, each trying to gain the upper hand. Jake gets the upper hand with a well-placed uppercut, stunning Michael. He follows up with a snap suplex! Jake pulls Michael back to his feet and sends him into the ropes. On the return, Jake catches him with a spinning wheel kick! Michael is down, and Jake goes for the cover.
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Stew-O: Kick out! Jake gets up and takes Michael along with him! He’s setting him up for ‘Prophetic’! He’s going to nail the rolling cutter–
Gavin Kirkland: BUT AS HE SPINS, MICHAEL SHOVES HIM AWAY! MICHAEL CHARGES AT HIM! ‘BULLET FROM HELL’!!
Persephone: NO! JAKE LEAPS OVER HIM AND TURNS IT AGAINST HIM, HITTING A VARIANT OF ‘HELL ABOVE’!!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
Stew-O: AND JAKE PLANTED THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! MICHAEL IS OUT ON HIS FEET! JAKE SPRINGS OFF THE ROPES, AND HE CATCHES HIM WITH THE ‘STARMAKER’ CUTTER! HE GETS IT! COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE ARMSTRONG BREAKS IT UP! BUT IN COMES DRAKE KING, AND HE FLOORS HIM WITH A JUMPING KNEE!
Persephone: AND IN COMES HANS GRAYSON, WHO SPRINGS FROM THE ROPES AND HITS THE SPRINGBOARD ELBOW TO THE FACE! DRAKE KING GOES OUT! HANS POPS BACK UP—
Stew-O: BUT MYLES ENTERS, AND POP HIM UP BEFORE HITTING THE KNEE! ‘VICTORIA’!!! HANS GOES DOWN AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! AND MYLES–
Gavin Kirkland: –GETS CHOPPED IN HALF WITH THE ‘BULLET FROM HELL’!!! HE GOES OUT WHILE MICHAEL AND JAKE LAY IN THE RING!
Stew-O: Absolute chaos in the ring! Bodies are everywhere! Michael Machina and Jake Smith are down, and the other competitors are scattered around the outside. This match has reached a fever pitch, with a huge win still up for grabs!
Persephone: Jake Smith is slowly getting back up, and he realizes the opportunity he has. He looks at Michael Machina, who’s also starting to stir. The crowd is on the edge of their seats.
Stew-O: Jake pulls Michael Machina up, but Michael counters with a jawbreaker! Both men are on their feet, and Michael goes for another ‘Bullet from Hell,’ but Jake counters again!
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith with a quick thinking, he reverses the ‘Bullet from Hell’ into a backslide pin!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Persephone: Michael kicks out, narrowly escaping the pin attempt. Both Elitists are exhausted at this rate, and hopefully, that means they aren’t gonna mess around for much longer and one of them can win!
Stew-O: They get up! Jake! Michael! They charge at each other — AND THEY BOTH NAIL EACH OTHER WITH DUELING CLOTHESLINES!!
Gavin Kirkland: They’re both down! And the fans cheer, loving what they’ve seen thus far! This has been ultra competitive with neither teams wanting to lose here tonight! Both of them start to stir, instinctively going towards their corners! Jake and Michael have taken a lot out of each other already, and want to try and get some time to recover!
Persephone: Drake Armstorng is back on the apron for his side!
Stew-O: Drake King for his team!
Gavin Kirkland: Both men leap forward —
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
Stew-O: DOUBLE TAG MADE! BOTH DRAKES SWARM THE RING AND START TO TRADE STRIKES!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake Armstrong gains the upper hand with a well-timed knee to the midsection. He follows up with a European uppercut that sends Drake King reeling. The momentum is swinging in Armstrong’s favor. But wait! Drake King fires back with a forearm smash! The back-and-forth action continues as these two competitors showcase their resilience and determination.
Stew-O: Drake King whips Armstrong into the ropes, but Armstrong reverses it. On the return, Drake King ducks a clothesline and hits the ropes again. He comes back with a flying forearm that connects with precision! The impact sends Armstrong staggering, and Drake King is in control. He whips Armstrong into the corner and charges in for a corner clothesline. Armstrong slumps down, and Drake King isn’t letting up.
Persephone: Drake King pulls Armstrong out of the corner and sets him up for a suplex. He lifts Armstrong high in the air and brings him crashing down! Cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: Armstrong kicks out! The match continues, and the New Breeds are desperately trying to regain control. Drake King is not showing any signs of letting up, though.
Gavin Kirkland: Drake King pulls Armstrong back to his feet and goes for a scoop slam. But Armstrong counters with a knee to the head! The tide may be turning once again!
Persephone: Armstrong seizes the opportunity and hits the ropes. He comes back with a running bulldog that plants Drake King face-first into the mat! Now, he gets up, leading Drake by the arm as he looks to lock in that abdominal stretch of his! ‘Bourgeois Bite’!
Stew-O: ELBOWS! ELBOWS TO THE FACE! DRAKE KING FIRES OFF, AND ARMSTRONG STARTS TO LOOK WEAK! DRAKE IS ABLE TO SLIP AWAY, AND THIS TIME, HE SNAKES BEHIND HIM, LOOKING FOR ‘SCRIPTURE’!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! ARMSTRONG FIGHTS BACK, AND HE GRABS HOLD OF HIM! ‘NATURAL TALENT’! ‘NATURAL TALENT’ LANDS!
Persephone: And he isn’t done! He gets King up and looks to set him up for ‘Death Penalty’ – BUT DRAKE KICKS HIM IN THE GUT AND NAILS HIM DOWN WITH ‘ASCENSION’!! PEDIGREE LANDS, AND BOTH MEN ARE OUT ON THE MAT!
Crowd: THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏 👏 👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏 👏 👏👏👏
Stew-O: Wow! What an exchange! Both Elitists have given it all, as have the others in this contest! However, they both hit each other with some of their strongest moves, and you can see the effects of them as they’re both hurting! Drake Armstrong makes the crawl towards his corner!
Gavin Kirkland: As does Drake King – but there’s only *one* man who is ready to enter back into fray on his side…
Persephone: AND IT’S MYLES! :mjlol-2:
(Drake sees him, eyes narrowing. Myles’ eyes narrow as well. However, Myles sticks his hand out. The fans look on in shock.)
Stew-O: Wait… what?
Gavin Kirkland: No way.
(Drake looks stunned himself. However, as he turns his head back, he sees Armstrong already near his corner! He’s reaching out to Hans!)
(With a deep breath and a swallowing of his pride, Drake King leaps forward!)
(…)
(…)
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
Persephone: o.
Stew-O: DRAKE KING TAGGED IN MYLES! DRAKE KING TAGGED IN MYLES! MYLES HAS TAKEN A LOT IN THIS MATCH, BUT HE COMES IN ON FIRE, AND HE AND HANS COLLIDE! ELBOWS GO FLYING EVERYWHERE!
Gavin Kirkland: Drake King made the unexpected decision to tag in Myles, and now the World Heavyweight Champion is in the ring, unleashing a barrage of elbows on Hans Grayson!
Persephone: It’s a fight, alright! They hammer at each other! Now, Hans tries to get the better of Myles, aiming for a roundhouse! He misses the mark on that, and Myles fires off with one of his own!
Stew-O: Leg caught, and Hans sweeps him off his feet! He goes for another ‘Firesault’ – MYLES ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! HANS SHOOTS UP, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A BICYCLE KNEE! MYLES GOES AHEAD AND SETS HIM UP FOR ‘DE FACTO’!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HANS SLIPS OUT OF IT AND RUNS TOWARDS MYLES! ‘FLAMING PUNCH’ CONNECTS!!
Persephone: MYLES GOES STAGGERING BACK FIRST INTO HIS CORNER!
(TAG!)
Stew-O: AND MYLES STAGGERS FORWARD, WEAK AS CAN BE! HANS SEES THIS! HE GOES TO THE OUTSIDE! HANS SLINGSHOTS HIMSELF INTO THE RING! ‘BURNING SHOT LARIAT’!!
(…)
(…)
Gavin Kirkland: RIGHT INTO THE ‘GUILLOTINE’!!! SICK KICK FLIPS HIM INSIDE OUT! HANS IS STUNNED ON THE MAT!!
Persephone: AND DRAKE KING ISN’T DONE! HE RUNS ON IN! ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’! CURB STOMP SPIKES HANS DOWN, AND HE GETS THE COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage hits. Drake King rolls out of the ring, raising his arm up high. Jake Smith and Myles come to, realizing that they’ve won. Myles looks over at the celebratory King, having some conflicting feelings.)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners: JAKE SMITH, THE EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, MYLES, AND DRAAAAAKE KIIIIIIING!
Stew-O: What a contest! What a war! However, tonight, the veterans manage to trump the new breeds, and they have been able to work well in spite of any and all lingering issues there may have been!
Gavin Kirkland: I’m sure peple thought they would combust, especially given Myles and Drake’s history, but they proved everyone wrong and got the win tonight!
Pesephone: Thank god it’s over. Hopefully, the rest of the show won’t be too long!
(Jake takes his leave, whereas Myles his handed his championship. He watches Drake disappear behind the stage as the broadcast fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for Drake King tinfoil hats, to rid away the conspiracy that he “lost” the EAW Championship.)
(Following the previous match, the camera returns to Molly Waters.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back! We are approaching the end of the night, and with us only having one match left, we also have only one more award to announce tonight! That award is none other than ‘Male Elitist 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 Elitist of the Year.)
(DRAKE KING)
(LIMMY MONAGHAN)
(MYLES)
(ADAM LUCAS)
(JAKE SMITH)
(BRONSON DANIELS)
(The video comes to a close, and the camera pans to Molly Waters opening an envelope, before reading the name inside of it.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen… The winner of ‘Male Elitist of the Year’ is… DRAKE KING!!!
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage hits, and before long, Drake King begins to walk back out following his trios tag team match. As Drake walks out he has a smirk on his face, and as he reaches the podium, he is handed his award for Male Elitist of the Year. Before he begins to speak however, Molly Waters continues.)
Molly Waters: We also recognize Drake as the winner of ‘Male Promoer of the Year’, ‘Male Match of the Year’ against Methuselah at Pain for Pride, ‘Feud of the Year’ against Methuselah, and “EAW World Champion of the Year’!
(The grin on Drake’s face widens as he looks at the other awards, and after staring at them for a few seconds, he turns back to the podium, staring at the fans as he begins to speak.)
Drake King: Honestly, I’m not surprised.
(Drake stops speaking for a moment, giving the fans time to react to what he said. He still has a smirk on his face as he holds his Elitist of the Year award, and after a few seconds he continues.)
Drake King: Come on guys, you knew I was winning this. If you say you were expecting anyone else to walk out here once this award was announced, either you are joking or you have a very severe misunderstanding of what this year has been. Not just for me, but for EAW as a whole. Let’s face it, nobody has done what I have this year. Nobody has been on the run that I’ve been on. Nobody is performing at this standard, and that is why this is my THIRD time walking out here as the Elitist of the Year. That is why I swept the awards this year, and why I’ll continue to hold awards like these for as long as I’m in EAW. I’m better than I’ve ever been, and right now, nobody can touch me. Not any of the people that have been nominated, not anyone that wasn’t nominated, and certainly not any of the people I faced last week.
Drake King: Be honest with yourselves for a second! Who could’ve put on a classic like my match against Methuselah? Who could’ve carried that EAW World Championship to excellence the way I did for over two hundred days? Who could’ve gave EAW the best shows they’ve seen in years? Only a God could carry this company to such an extent, and that’s exactly what I am!
Drake King: I’m not like everyone else back there. I’m never going to have the kind of downfall others would, nor will I ever suffer from the same limitations they do. I’m good enough to raise this company to new heights! I’m capable of carrying this company on my back, and if you don’t believe me, just look at this Elitist of the Year award… Or the Promoer of the Year award, Match of the Year award, Feud of the Year award, or EAW World Champion of the year award! You have a lot to choose from, and honestly even that isn’t enough to cover just how much I’ve really done for EAW this year.
Drake King: See as soon as this show was announced I thought it was very obvious how things were going to go. I always knew I’d be standing here right now, so after doing some thinking, I have a suggestion I’m sure everyone here would agree with. Rather than the Male Elitist of the Year award, how about we rename this trophy to the “Drake King Appreciation Award”!? 😃
(This receives a mixed response from the fans, but Drake still seems proud of his idea. After a few seconds though, the smile fades from his face as he continues.)
Drake King: Thank you everyone. I’m sure we’ll get that sorted out eventually, but before I leave tonight I just would like to bring a very serious issue to light. Last week I had my Championship stolen from me, and that can’t go unnoticed. You guys know me! I’d *never* do something as awful as what Charlie Marr did! I for one am against such sneaky actions, and as the people who watched this happen, it’s your responsibility to make sure Charlie doesn’t get away with his wrongdoings! Voltage deserves better. All of EAW deserves better, and the only one who could give this place what it needs is the man who carried this company since the year started. I’m sure none of you guys want to watch Voltage go down hill because someone not-named Drake King is holding the top Championship, so instead of watching my brand go downhill, help me right the wrong that occurred at Road to Redemption!
Drake King: I’ll be waiting. Make things right and at the end of 2024 I’ll be standing right here, with yet another award.
(After that last statement, the smile reappears on Drake’s face. After a few moments, he begins to turn around, heading to the back with his awards after saying everything he wanted to say.)
(The camera fades over to ringside.)
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(The camera fades over to ringside, and Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone. As the fans cheer, she begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!!
(‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill and Rick Ross hits, and this causes extremely loud cheers to come from the fans. Before long Cy Henderson makes his way out to the stage, and he has a smile on his face seeing the fans in attendance for this event. Cy looks ready for this match, and as he gets closer to the ring it becomes clearer just how focused he is heading into this match against Jamie O’Hara.)
Bella Braxton: From New York City, New York… Weighing in at 240 pounds… HE IS THE JUSTICE SEEKER, CCYYYYYYYYY HHEEEEEEENNNNDDEEERRRSSOONNNNN!!!!!!
Stew-O: This match was made after Cy Henderson stepped up, challenging Jamie after it was revealed Andre was in no condition to face Jamie at Road to Redemption last week. It was a brave move on Cy’s part, but then again, Cy is a legend himself.
Gavin Kirkland: This could be a really great match, and I think this is a main event that’s bound to deliver! Jamie O’Hara and Cy Henderson, one on one tonight!
Persephone: My main event already happened earlier. I saw Luis, I don’t need to see these two relics fight.
(‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ by Led Zeppelin hits, and the loud cheers continue. Cy stares at the stage, and Jamie slowly begins walking out. Jamie has a calm look on his face, and as soon as he walks out, he stares directly towards his opponent before beginning to walk down the ramp. The cheers continue, but all Jamie is focused on is Cy Henderson, who is waiting for him inside of the ring as Jamie continues walking down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… Residing in Los Angeles, California… Weighing in at 190 pounds… HE IS THE ACE, JJAAAAAAAAMMMMIIIIEEEEEEE O’HAAAAARRRRAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Jamie is here, and while I’m sure he wasn’t expecting Cy to challenge him initially, by this point both men are likely ready for this. We saw Jamie make an appearance at Road to Redemption, so I’m sure he has some idea what to expect.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s true. I’m not too sure who’ll win this one, but it won’t be easy for either man. Cy will put up a great fight, but so will Jamie!
Persephone: Whatever. I just hope this ends ASAP. This show has already gone on for way too long.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: AND HERE WE GO! This match between Jamie O’Hara and Cy Henderson is underway, and immediately both Elitists lock up in the center of the ring! We saw this match become official prior to Road to Redemption following Andre Walker’s injury, and now here we are! Jamie takes control early on with that side headlock, but Cy is Immediately able to lift Jamie over his head! Jamie lands on his feet behind Cy, but Cy has it scouted and immediately grabs him before transitioning into a hammerlock hold! Jamie is able to roll out of it though, and-
Gavin Kirkland: UPPERCUT BY JAMIE, FOLLOWED BY AN IRISH WHIP TO THE CORNER OF THE RING! JAMIE NOW RUNNING IN, AND HE DELIVERS A CHOP TO THE CHEST! Jamie follows this up with a snapmare before running the ropes- AND JAMIE WENT FOR A DROPKICK, BUT CY WAS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY! CY GETS BACK UP AS JAMIE RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND CY TAKES JAMIE DOWN WITH A LARIAT! JAMIE QUICKLY STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND CY TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SECOND ONE! JAMIE IS UP FOR A THIRD TIME, AND CY GOES FOR THE CYCLONE LARIAT-
Persephone: Unfortunately, the move that could’ve ended the match didn’t connect! Jamie ducked under it, and now Jamie connects with a pele kick. Cy drops down to a knee for a moment as Jamie quickly returns to his feet, and I think Jamie is gonna go for his finisher! 🤞
Stew-O: I DON’T THINK THAT’S TRUE, BUT EVEN IF HE WAS HE DIDN’T GET THE CHANCE! Cy just connected with a punch to the midsection, and now he grabs Jamie by the arm before sending Jamie into the corner of the ring! Cy Henderson runs in, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! CY PULLS JAMIE OUT OF THE CORNER, AND HE LOOKS FOR A URANAGE!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN, THOUGH! JUST AS CY LIFTED HIM UP, JAMIE PULLS HIMSELF BACK DOWN AND DELIVERS AN ARM DRAG, TAKING CY DOWN! Cy quickly gets back to his feet, BUT JAMIE QUICKLY DELIVERS A HIP TOSS, DROPPING CY FOR A SECOND TIME! Cy is on the mat and sits up, AND JAMIE CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! CY ROLLS OUT TO THE APRON, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE IS IN CONTROL AT THIS POINT IN THE MATCH!
Persephone: Well Jamie hasn’t exactly been doing anything special this season so I’m not expecting much from him right now.
Stew-O: Jamie and Cy are both back to their feet, AND JAMIE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE SENDING HIS SHOULDER INTO- NO! CY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, AND THERE’S A KICK TO THE SIDE OF JAMIE’S HEAD! JAMIE STUMBLES BACKWARDS INTO THE RING, AND CY QUICKLY GETS BACK INTO THE RING! CY GRABS JAMIE BY THE NECK BEFORE RUSHING INTO THE CORNER, AND HE SLAMS JAMIE’S FACE INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Jamie stumbled away, but Cy quickly grabs him before scooping him up, dropping him onto the mat with a scoop slam! Cy now running the ropes, AND HE GOES FOR A FIST DROP!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, THOUGH! JAMIE AVOIDS THE FIST DROP, AND AS CY HOLDS HIS HAND IN PAIN, JAMIE KICKS HIM IN A LEG, DROPPING HIM TO A KNEE! JAMIE LOOKS FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK-
Persephone: But Cy ducked under it. Luis wouldn’t have missed that kick, I don’t know why Jamie is this slow.
Stew-O: Cy grabs Jamie from behind, AND HE GOES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE LANDS ON HIS FEET! JAMIE AVOIDS THE GERMAN SUPLEX, AND NOW HE QUICKLY GRABS CY HENDERSON BEFORE PULLING HIM INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! JAMIE LIFTS CY UP FOR A SNAP SUPLEX!
Persephone: :francis: BUT THERE’S ANOTHER COUNTER, AS CY LANDS ON HIS FEET BEHIND JAMIE!
Stew-O: CY SHOVES JAMIE INTO THE ROPES, AND AS JAMIE BOUNCES OFF CY GOES FOR A- NO! JAMIE DUCKS UNDER THE STRIKE BEFORE BOUNCING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, AND JAMIE TAKES CY DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE! WHAT A MOVE BY JAMIE AS CY STUMBLES BACK TOWARDS THE CORNER OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE NOW RUNNING IN- WOW! JAMIE WENT FOR A JOHN WOO DROPKICK, BUT CY CAUGHT HIM BY THE LEGS! CY IS HOLDING ONTO JAMIE’S LEGS, AND NOW THERE’S A SLINGSHOT CATAPULT, SENDING JAMIE CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! JAMIE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER AND RIGHT INTO CY’S GRASP, AND CY DROPS HIM WITH A SPINEBUSTER!! WHAT A MOVE BY CY, AND HENDERSON GOES FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Persephone: UGH, A KICKOUT! Why couldn’t that have been the one and only pin of the match? Would that have really been a problem?
Stew-O: Cy Henderson gets back to his feet and he begins to lift Jamie up onto his shoulders. Wait a second, I THINK CY IS LOOKING TO END THIS ONE EARLY WITH THE RISING TIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! JAMIE SLIPPED OUT OF CY’S GRASP AND LANDED BEHIND HIM- AND JUST AS CY TURNED AROUND, JAMIE CAUGHT HIM WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! CY IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, AND JAMIE QUICKLY PULLS HIM IN BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP- AND DROPPING CY TO THE MAT WITH A BRAINBUSTER! INCREDIBLE MOVE BY O’HARA, AS HENDERSON IS SENT ROLLING UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE, THIS TIME OUT OF THE RING ENTIRELY!
Stew-O: Jamie takes a moment to shake off the pain in his back following that spinebuster, and as he returns to his feet it looks like Cy is able to do the same! Jamie now running the ropes before Cy is able to realize what’s going on, AND JAMIE TAKES CY HENDERSON OUT WITH A LOW-PE SUICIDA, SOARING THROUGH THE ROPES TO DROP HENDERSON! Jamie is on fire right now but he needs to keep up his momentum, and he knows this! He sends Cy into the ring before following behind, AND AS SOON AS CY GETS BACK UP, JAMIE CAPITALIZES WITH A FOREARM SMASH!
Gavin Kirkland: CY HENDERSON STUMBLES BACK UP, AND JAMIE HITS A SECOND ONE! CY IS UP ONCE AGAIN AND JAMIE LOOKS FOR A THIRD STRIKE- BUT CY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES, AND CONNECTING WITH. SHOULDER BLOCK! Cy drops to a knee after all the damage he’s taken in the last few moments, but he’s able to quickly go back on the offensive, running the ropes as Jamie finds his way back up, AND CONNECTING WITH A SECOND SHOULDER BLOCK! Cy now backing into the corner of the ring, and I think he’s setting up for something different this time as Jamie gets back up!
Persephone: Cy charges at Jamie as soon as Jamie turns around, and- YES YES YES! CALAMITY-
Stew-O: NO! JAMIE MANAGED TO JUMP OVER CY, AVOIDING CALAMITY!!!! CY STOPS HIMSELF JUST BEFORE HE COULD CRASH INTO THE TURNBUCKLES- BUT AS SOON AS HE TURNS AROUND HE’S MET WITH THAT JOHN WOO DROPKICK! JAMIE NOW HEADING UP TOP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE MAY BE LOOKING AT A SURPRISINGLY QUICK END TO THIS DREAM MATCH BETWEEN LEGENDS!
Persephone: I’ll take it. Anything to stop this match from dragging any longer.
Gavin Kirkland: Jamie O’Hara is up top, AND FROM HERE I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHAT HE’S GOING FOR! JAMIE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE! WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!
Stew-O: NO, IT DOESN’T CONNECT! CY HENDERSON WAS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY, MEANWHILE JAMIE ROLLS TO HIS FEET AFTER FAILING TO CONNECT WITH THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! BOTH ELITISTS BACK UP AS JAMIE TURNS AROUND AND HEADS TOWARDS CY-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT HE ENDS UP RUNNING RIGHT INTO THE PHANTOM DEATH!!! CY SCOOPED HIM UP BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH PHANTOM DEATH, AND NOW CY HOOKS THE LEG! THIS ONE MAY BE OVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRR-
Stew-O: JAMIE IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!! This one isn’t over just yet, and that’s bad news if you’re Cy Henderson. We know how Jamie O’Hara is. Even for a Hall of Famer like Cy this won’t be an easy night, so he needs to stay in control and stop Jamie from getting back into this. From the look of things Cy knows this as well, as he quickly pushes himself back to his feet and begins pulling Jamie back up!
Persephone: You’re giving Jamie too much credit. This match isn’t over because Cy’s moves suck, that’s all. Put Jamie against a REAL threat like my Luis. Jamie loses ten times out of ten.
Gavin Kirkland: Cy pulls Jamie in, AND I THINK HE’S SETTING UP FOR THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL- BUT JAMIE BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY PUNCH CY IN THE RIBS, STOPPING CY FROM LIFTING HIM UP FOR THE FISHERMAN’S BUSTER! JAMIE CONTINUES TO THROW PUNCHES, AND FINALLY CY LETS GO OF HIM, ALLOWING JAMIE TO DELIVER A FOREARM! Jamie drops back to a knee as he’s still in pain, BUT AS CY SWINGS AT JAMIE, JAMIE IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT BEFORE DELIVERING AN UPPERCUT! JAMIE NOW PULLING CY IN-
Stew-O: BUT CY HENDERSON IMMEDIATELY BEGINS RUNNING FORWARD, CAUSING JAMIE TO BE RAMMED INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING AS O’HARA GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!! CY NOW REPEATEDLY SENDING HIS SHOULDER INTO JAMIE’S MIDSECTION, AND CY DOESN’T STOP THERE! HE BEGINS TO LIFT JAMIE UP TO THE TOP ROPE, AND FROM THE LOOKS OF THINGS, CY HAS SOMETHING BIG PLANNED FOR US HERE TONIGHT! Whatever it is, it means danger for Jamie O’Hara right now!
Gavin Kirkland: Cy Henderson connects with a punch to Jamie before climbing up to the middle rope, and it looks like Stew was right! It’s clear exactly what Cy is setting up for, which means that Jamie is in a ton of trouble right now! We saw just how bad of shape Jamie was in after the Phantom Death, so if this connects, Cy might just have this match won! Cy making sure to deliver a few extra clubbing blows to the back of Jamie to keep him in place, and now Cy sets him up… BEFORE LIFTING JAMIE UP FOR THE SUPERPLEX!!
Stew-O: WAIT, NO! JAMIE DOESN’T LET THE SUPERPLEX CONNECT! JAMIE WAS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF CY’S GRASP AND LAND ON HIS FEET INSIDE OF THE RING, AND NOW HE PULLS CY OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, CARRYING CY ON HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE POWERBOMBING HIM INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: THAT’S NOT ALL, EITHER! JAMIE ROLLS CY UP TO A KNEE, AND NOW JAMIE SETS CY UP IN THE PUMPHANDLE POSITION BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP, DROPPING CY WITH THE GALACTIC BUSTER!!! THE GALACTIC BUSTER CONNECTS, AND NOW JAMIE HOOKS THE LEGS TO PUT CY HENDERSON AWAY! IS THAT IT FOR CY!?!?
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHRRRRR-
Persephone: CY HENDERSON KICKED OUT FOR SOME REASON! Is the referee counting slow or something!?
Stew-O: No, I don’t think that’s it. I think these two just didn’t show up tonight for the sake of losing, and knowing that they’re both legends here in EAW, it was never going to be easy keeping them down. Jamie not giving Cy a chance to recover though, which is very smart on his part. He pulls Cy into a front facelock, BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY DROP ELBOWS DOWN ON THE BACK OF CY’S HEAD AND HIS NECK! JAMIE IS SHOWING SOME AGGRESSION HERE AS CY HAS NOWHERE TO GO!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE ADDS IN SOME KNEES TO THE MIDSECTION, AND I THINK RIGHT NOW HE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE FACT THAT CY ISN’T ABLE TO FIGHT BACK JUST YET! He’s still worn out from the powerbomb and Galactic Buster, and Jamie isn’t giving him a chance to breathe! Jamie kicks Cy’s legs out from under him, and- WAIT A SECOND! JAMIE GRABS CY BY BOTH WRISTS, AND UNLIKE BEFORE, I DON’T THINK HE’S LOOKING FOR A SIMPLE STRIKE! JAMIE IS AIMING TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY WITH HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!
Stew-O: NO! CY WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE THE KNEE COULD CONNECT, AND HE JUST CAUGHT JAMIE BEFORE THROWING HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Both men are down, and from the looks of it, Cy is still hurting from those huge moves a moment ago. I can’t say I’m surprised, but I AM surprised that he had enough in him to find a counter to Hathaway’s Dreams, effectively saving this match for himself just when it looked like it was over! What a match this has been!
Gavin Kirkland: Cy Henderson rolls out to the apron before using the ropes to pull himself back up, and now Cy begins climbing up the turnbuckles as Jamie begins pushing himself back up! I’m not sure what Cy has planned as he’s not exactly a high flying Elitist, but given his lack of hesitation I can’t really doubt that he knows what he’s doing! Jamie has made it back up, AND NOW CY DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, TAKING JAMIE DOWN WITH THAT DIVING LEG DROP BULLDOG!!! CY USING WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN EVERYTHING HE HAD LEFT, JUST TO CONNECT WITH THAT AMAZING MANEUVER!!!!
Persephone: “Amazing” is a stretch. Not a single thing in this match has been good, let alone anything above that.
Stew-O: Cy Henderson grabs onto the ropes to slowly pull himself back up, and I think he understands that if he wants to put Jamie away, he’ll have to hurry before Jamie could get back into this! He just hit two big moves back to back, and now Cy rushes over to Jamie to try and finish the job! Cy now grabbing Jamie by the leg, AND THAT’S IT! CY IS GOING FOR THE VOID LOCK!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN THOUGH, AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT! CY WAS HURT AND THANKS TO THIS JAMIE HAD JUST ENOUGH TIME TO RECOVER! JUST ENOUGH TIME TO GET BACK INTO THIS, AS JAMIE JUST ROLLED OVER TO HIS BACK AND STARTED KICKING CY AWAY BEFORE CY COULD GET HIS LEG IN PLACE TO TRANSITION INTO THE SUBMISSION! JAMIE QUICKLY PUSHES HIMSELF BACK UP, AND-
Stew-O: CY RUNS IN, CATCHING JAMIE OFF GUARD WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! JAMIE DUCKS UNDER IT, AND NOW HE CATCHES CY WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! JAMIE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES WHILE CY IS STUMBLING, AND JAMIE FOLLOWS THAT SUPERKICK UP WITH IN EXCELSIS!!!!!!
Persephone: Yeah, I wish! INSTEAD, Cy managed to get out of the way, BUT WAIT A SECOND! ONCE HE GOT OUT OF THE WAY HE MANAGED TO LIFT JAMIE UP! I THINK HE’S GONNA GO FOR THAT ONE MOVE! THE UH, THE FLYING TIDE!
Stew-O: *RISING* TIDE, AND NO, IT DOESN’T CONNECT! JAMIE ONCE AGAIN WAS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF OUT OF CY’S GRASP, ONLY THIS TIME HE FOLLOWS THIS UP BY LIFTING CY UP FROM BEHIND, AND CONNECTING WITH INTO THE DREAMSCAPE!!!! INTO THE DREAMSCAPE CONNECTS, AND NOW JAMIE HOOKS THE LEGS! THIS HAS TO BE IT!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: CY HENDERSON KICKS OUT!!!! CY MANAGED TO GET THE SHOULDER UP ONCE AGAIN! WE KNEW IT WOULDN’T BE EASY TO KEEP CY DOWN TONIGHT, BUT CY MAY HAVE STILL BEEN EVEN MORE OF A CHALLENGE THAN EXPECTED! Cy Henderson is proving to be extremely resilient, and that’s what you need to be when you’re up against someone like Jamie O’Hara, one of the greatest EAW has ever seen! This is proving to be a great match, but there’s no telling who’ll win just yet!
Persephone: Yeah, and that’s a problem. I have things to do, we need to wrap this up. Can Jamie just hit his moves properly or something?
Stew-O: Jamie slowly pushes himself back to his feet before beginning to slowly drag Cy Henderson back up, AND THERE’S AN UPPERCUT BY JAMIE, CAUSING CY TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS INTO THE CORNER! Jamie walking over to Cy, AND HE JUST BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY KICK HIM IN THE MIDSECTION, FORCING CY INTO A SEATED POSITION AS JAMIE CONTINUES TO STOMP AWAY AT CY! THE REFEREE NOW GETTING INVOLVED, BEGINNING TO COUNT TO FIVE, BUT JAMIE IS QUICK TO BACK AWAY FROM CY, SEEMINGLY HAVING SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND HERE!
Gavin Kirkland: Jamie backs into the opposite corner of the ring, and Cy Henderson is in a real bad way here right now. Jamie has been applying pressure, not giving Cy a chance to act, AND THAT MIGHT JUST GET HIM THE VICTORY HERE TONIGHT! JAMIE CHARGES IN TOWARDS CY HENDERSON, DELIVERING DOUBLE KNEES IN THE-
Stew-O: CY HENDERSON JUST DOVE OUT OF THE WAY!!! CY MANAGED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, AND JAMIE’S KNEES JUST HIT THE TURNBUCKLE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE BACKPEDALS OUT OF THE CORNER IN PAIN- AND CY TAKES JAMIE’S HEAD OFF WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT!!!! THE CYCLONE LARIAT CONNECTS, BUT CY CAN’T CAPITALIZE AFTER TAKING SO MUCH DAMAGE! Cy was just hit with one of Jamie’s biggest moves, and even after kicking out Jamie hasn’t given him a real chance to recover! I can’t say I’m surprised that things turned out like this!
Persephone: Wait, no no NO! WHY IS JAMIE ROLLING OUT OF THE RING!? PIN HIM CY! HURRY UP AND PIN HIM! I CAN’T WATCH THIS MATCH ANY LONGER, I DIDN’T ASK FOR THE RETIREMENT HOME BRAWL!
Stew-O: Cy realizes that Jamie has rolled out of the ring, and after taking a breath and trying to shake off the pain he’s in, Cy rolls himself out of the ring as well! These two have thrown so much at each other since this one started but they’re still not done yet! However, nobody knows what would’ve happened if Cy was able to pin Jamie following the Cyclone Lariat, and I think Cy is looking to make sure he’s able to right his wrongs and put Jamie O’Hara down for the three-
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE JUST RUSHED FORWARD AS SOON AS CY STARTED DRAGGING HIM UP, SENDING CY BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! JAMIE BEGINNING TO PUNCH AWAY AT CY WITH EVERYTHING HE HAS LEFT IN HIM, BUT YOU HAVE TO IMAGINE IT’S NOT MUCH AFTER BEING HIT WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT JUST MOMENTS AGO! CY WAS UNABLE TO PIN JAMIE EARLIER, AND THERE’S NO TELLING WHETHER OR NOT THAT SAVED THE MATCH FOR O’HARA! JAMIE ISN’T LETTING CY GET A SECOND CHANCE, THOUGH! INSTEAD, HE’S THROWING EVERYTHING HE HAS AT CY RIGHT HERE AND NOW!
Persephone: Yikes, too bad none of it meant anything, as Cy found it in him to shove Jamie away from him before hitting him with a big boot!
Stew-O: Jamie was rocked by that boot, AND NOW CY PULLS JAMIE IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A URANAGE SLAM ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! HUGE MOVE BY CY HENDERSON, AND CY QUICKLY GRABS JAMIE BEFORE SENDING HIM ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING! Cy Henderson just connected with a huge uranage that had to have knocked Jamie’s lights out, especially given the fact that it was out there on the ringside floor rather than inside of the ring! Cy now sliding into the ring before dragging Jamie back up-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JAMIE BREAKS FREE FROM BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!! HUGE ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM JAMIE, AND ONCE AGAIN BOTH MEN GO DOWN! Jamie with a fantastic kick to keep himself in this one, and he pushes himself back to his feet as Cy Henderson slowly tries to do the same! It’s amazing seeing how far these two are pushing each other, and there’s no telling what it’ll take to keep them down at this rate, as they’ve taken everything that’s been thrown at each other and somehow managed to get back up every single time!
Stew-O: Jamie tries to grab Cy, but Cy throws a punch to the rib that causes Jamie to stumble back! Cy tries to capitalize, but Jamie catches the strike before elbowing Cy! Jamie now with an irish whip, and he jumps over Cy as Cy bounces off of the ropes! Cy bounces off the opposite pair- AND JAMIE WENT FOR IN EXCELSIS ONCE AGAIN, BUT CY WAS ABLE TO AVOID IT BEFORE CATCHING JAMIE BY SURPRISE WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! CY NOW LIFTING JAMIE UP, AND I THINK HE’S LOOKING FOR THAT MILITARY PRESS-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! JAMIE SLIPS DOWN CY’S BACK FOR A SUNSET FLIP, RELEASING IT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK, BACKING CY INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING! Cy is hurting here to the point that he drops to a knee! Jamie knows this is a big opportunity for him, SO HE RUNS TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE CHARGING IN AT FULL SPEED, GOING FOR A-
Stew-O: CALAMITY!!!! CY JUST CAUGHT JAMIE WITH CALAMITY, AND THERE’S NO WAY IN HELL JAMIE SAW THAT ONE COMING!!!!! CY JUST RAN IN AND CUT JAMIE IN HALF WITH THAT MOVE, AND CY WASTES NO TIME PULLING HIMSELF OVER O’HARA!!!! I THINK THIS ONE MIGHT JUST BE OVER!!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Persephone: WHY??????? WHY IS THIS HAPPENING????
Stew-O: JAMIE O’HARA GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!!! THIS MATCH IS STILL ON, AS THESE TWO MEN REFUSE TO STAY DOWN NO MATTER WHAT IS THROWN AT THEM! This match was only made right before Road to Redemption as these two agreed to face each other, and yet they’re going all out here! This has been such a great match, and still we’re without a winner, even after Cy hit Jamie with one of the biggest moves in his arsenal!
Gavin Kirkland: Cy Henderson is in disbelief, and I don’t blame him! Most people would go down to that move, but not Jamie! Jamie is still in this and it looks like it’s gonna take more than that to take O’Hara down, but it looks like Cy is willing to bring that to him! Cy Henderson begins lifting Jamie up onto his shoulders… WAIT A SECOND! IT LOOKS LIKE CY IS SETTING UP FOR THE RISING TIDE, BUT HE DOESN’T GO FOR THE MOVE JUST YET! WHAT IS CY WAITING FOR!? DOES HE HAVE SOMETHING ELSE PLANNED FOR JAMIE!?
Stew-O: CY IS PULLING HIMSELF UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE WHILE JAMIE IS UP ON HIS SHOULDERS, AND BY NOW I THINK IT SHOULD BE CLEAR EXACTLY WHAT CY IS GOING FOR! CY IS LOOKING TO FINISH THIS MATCH UP FOR GOOD, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IN ORDER TO DO THAT, HE’LL NEED TO BRING OUT THE BIGGEST MOVE IN HIS ARSENAL! CY HENDERSON IS GOING FOR THE CELESTIAL TIDE!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE KNOWS IT’S COMING THOUGH, AND BECAUSE OF THIS HE’S ABLE TO GRAB THE RING POST AND PULL HIMSELF TO THE TOP ROPE! JAMIE WON’T LET THE CELESTIAL TIDE CONNECT, AS IF IT DOES, IT’S GAME OVER!
Stew-O: JAMIE DELIVERS REPEATED ELBOWS TO THE BACK OF CY’S HEAD NOW THAT HE’S ON THE TOP ROPE, AND HE DOESN’T STOP UNTIL CY IS NO LONGER ABLE TO FIGHT BACK! JAMIE NOW SHOVING CY OFF THE TOP ROPE, AND CY CRASHES ONTO THE MAT, HAVING NOTHING LEFT IN HIM! JAMIE O’HARA NOW SETTING HIMSELF UP ON THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW THAT CY IS DOWN AND OUT INSIDE OF THE RING, I THINK JAMIE IS SENSING THE END OF THIS MATCH! JAMIE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!!
Stew-O: IT CONNECTS!!!!! THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CONNECTS ON CY HENDERSON, AND JAMIE DROPS DOWN ON TOP OF HIM FOR THE COVER!!!! THAT’S IT, THIS ONE IS OVER!!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Persephone: You can’t be serious.
Gavin Kirkland: SOMEHOW, CY HENDERSON JUST MANAGED TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! CY HENDERSON SURVIVES EVEN AFTER BEING HIT WITH THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, A MOVE THAT WOULD’VE PUT AWAY SO MANY OTHER ELITISTS IN HIS POSITION! HOW IS THIS ONE NOT OVER!? HOW IS CY STILL IN THIS EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT!?
Persephone: Unbelievable. What are they doing? Why isn’t this match ending???
Stew-O: This match isn’t ending because these two just refuse to stay down, which just shows you the kind of Elitists that are in the ring right now! Jamie rolls off of Cy Henderson before slowly pushing himself back to his feet, but you have to imagine he just used the best he had right then and there. If even Welcome Back, O’ Slumbering Ace couldn’t keep Cy Henderson down, what will?
Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Jamie intends to find out, as he’s dragging Cy Henderson back up, holding him by the wrists!
Stew-O: WAIT A SECOND, THAT’S RIGHT! JAMIE HAS CY BY THE WRISTS, AND HE PULLS HIM IN FOR HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT, CY BARELY GOT HIS HEAD OUT OF THE WAY!!!! CY BARELY MANAGED TO AVOID HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!!!! JAMIE IMMEDIATELY PULLS CY UP BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY KNEE HIM IN THE MIDSECTION- TRYING TO TAKE EVERYTHING HE HAS LEFT OUT OF HIM, BUT EVEN WITH THAT SAID I THINK CY JUST DODGED A HUGE BULLET! IF THAT KNEE STRIKE CONNECTED WITH HIS FACE, THIS MATCH WOULD BE OVER RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: If only. :mjcry:
Stew-O: Jamie begins to deliver elbows- BUT BEFORE HE COULD THROW TOO MANY OF THEM, CY GRABS HIM AND SENDS HIM CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!!!!! AMAZING MOVE BY CY HENDERSON, AS JAMIE LOOKS OUT! I didn’t expect that out of Cy, but then again, I think that may have taken just as much out of Cy as it has out of Jamie at this point! Cy is using the ropes to pull himself back to his feet and it’s still taking him some time, which just goes to show how much damage he’s taken by now!
Gavin Kirkland: Jamie O’Hara is slowly starts pulling himself back up, BUT BEFORE HE COULD FIND HIS WAY TO HIS FEET, CY KICKS HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH A BIG BOOT! JAMIE WAS TURNED INSIDE OUT BY THAT BOOT, AND NOW CY HENDERSON LIFTS JAMIE UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM FACE FIRST ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH SNAKE EYES!!! JAMIE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER, AND BY THIS POINT I DOUBT HE’S HAVING AN EASY TIME EVEN STANDING UP! CY SEES THAT JAMIE IS OUT OF IT, SO HE QUICKLY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE GOING FOR A-
Stew-O: JAMIE DUCKS UNDER WHATEVER CY WAS GOING FOR, AND THIS ALLOWS JAMIE TO CONNECT WITH ANOTHER PELE KICK!!! THE PELE KICK CONNECTS, AND CY HENDERSON DROPS TO A KNEE IN PAIN! Jamie rushes back to his feet before going and grabbing Cy from behind, AND I THINK JAMIE IS LOOKING FOR A DRAGON SUPLEX!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: HE SURE IS, BUT CY IS POWERING OUT OF HIS GRASP BEFORE JAMIE COULD DELIVER THE MOVE! CY BREAKS FREE FROM JAMIE’S HOLD, AND NOW IT’S CY THAT SLIPS BEHIND JAMIE BEFORE GRABBING HIM BY THE WAIST! CY LIFTS JAMIE UP LOOKING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX- BUT JAMIE IS ABLE TO LAND A BACK ELBOW, PREVENTING CY FROM CONNECTING!
Persephone: Well Jamie somehow couldn’t hit a basic move so now Cy is free and was able to shove Jamie into the ropes, and- YES! CY IS GOING FOR THE PHANTOM DEATH TO END THE MATCH!
Stew-O: BUT JAMIE IS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF OUT OF IT, GETTING OUT OF HARMS WAY BEFORE GRABBING CY FROM BEHIND! JAMIE MIGHT JUST BE LOOKING FOR INTO THE DREAMSCAPE FOR A SECOND TIME- BUT CY IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE BACK ELBOW BEFORE JAMIE COULD DELIVER THE MOVE!
Gavin Kirkland: Cy turns around and scoops Jamie up, but Jamie begins delivering elbows to the side of Cy’s head, almost immediately forcing Cy to let go as he just can’t take that kind of damage this late into the match! Jamie shoves Cy into the ropes, AND JAMIE SWINGS AT CY, BUT CY WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER THE STRIKE! TURN AROUND JAMIE!
Stew-O: CYCLONE LARIAT!!!! THE CYCLONE LARIAT CONNECTS, AND JAMIE O’HARA IS DOWN AND OUT!!!!! FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THIS MATCH JAMIE MAY HAVE JUST HAD HIS HEAD TAKEN OFF BY THAT MOVE, AND I THINK CY HAS THE END OF THIS MATCH IN HIS SIGHTS!
Persephone: Finally. I don’t know why Jamie needed a match so badly anyway. He’s the one that injured Andre. If he wanted to fight so badly he could’ve just not attacked him.
Gavin Kirkland: Well what’s done is done, and despite everything, Jamie right now is on the verge of losing this match! Jamie is down and out inside of the ring as the referee is checking on him, meanwhile Cy Henderson is using the ropes to get back to his-
(*CRACK!*)
Gavin Kirkland: ????
Stew-O: WAIT, WHAT THE HELL!?
Persephone: :francis:
Stew-O: NO WAY, IT’S DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!!!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS HERE, AND HE JUST HIT CY HENDERSON IN THE JAW WITH BRASS KNUCKLES!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: THE REFEREE WAS CHECKING ON JAMIE AFTER HE WAS HIT WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT, AND THIS BRIEF MOMENT GAVE DRAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HIT CY WITH THOSE BRASS KNUCKLES!!!! THIS ISN’T RIGHT! DRAKE QUICKLY DROPS DOWN FROM THE APRON, AND NEITHER THE REFEREE NOR JAMIE O’HARA EVEN REALIZE WHAT JUST HAPPENED TO CY HENDERSON A MOMENT AGO! DID DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST SCREW OVER CY HENDERSON!? IS HE STILL THIS WORRIED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION!
Stew-O: Cy does his best to push himself back to his feet while holding his jaw, BUT HE’S NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT MANAGED TO GET BACK UP!
Gavin Kirkland: IN EXCELSIS!!!!!!
Stew-O: JAMIE O’HARA CONNECTS WITH IN EXCELSIS, NOT EVEN REALIZING THAT CY WAS ALREADY HIT WITH BRASS KNUCKLES RIGHT BEFORE THIS! CY IS DOWN AND OUT AFTER THAT KNEE STRIKE! JAMIE QUICKLY PULLS HIMSELF OVER CY HENDERSON BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS, AND I DON’T THINK THERE’S ANY QUESTIONING WHETHER OR NOT THIS ONE IS OVER! DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST SCREWED CY HENDERSON OVER!!!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. JJJJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMIIIIEEEEEE OOOOOOOOO’HHAAAAAAARRRAAAAAAA!!!!!!
(‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ hits as Jamie O’Hara rolls off of Cy Henderson, slowly sitting back up. There’s a portion of fans in attendance booing, but the boos are not towards Jamie. They’re for Drake Armstrong, who has a large grin on his face after what he just did to Cy Henderson.)
Stew-O: Jamie O’Hara picks up the victory, but not without controversy! Thanks to Drake Armstrong, Cy Henderson fell right into In Excelsis! Jamie was still recovering after the Cyclone Lariat so he had no idea Drake got involved, but either way, Cy just missed out on a big victory!
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, and Drake Armstrong is loving every second of this! He got what he wanted, that’s for sure.
Persephone: Cool, now can I get what I want and leave?
Stew-O: Well this was our main event for the night, but- Wait… Look what’s going on in the ring!
(Drake Armstrong is seen in the ring, trash talking the now unconscious Cy Henderson as Jamie gets back to his feet. As Jamie gets back up he notices Drake, and with a confused look on his face he turns towards the titantron on the stage, where the match replays are shown.)
Stew-O: :lupe: Well, Jamie didn’t know that Cy was screwed over when he first first ended the match, but I think he has a pretty good idea of what happened now!
(After seeing a replay of Cy getting hit with the brass knuckles, Jamie turns towards Drake and walks up to him, pushing him away from Cy, who is slowly beginning to stir, before beginning to argue with Drake.)
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, he does know what happened now, and he doesn’t like it! Jamie obviously isn’t happy that Drake got his hands on this match, and I don’t blame him! I don’t think anyone else is happy about it either, and-
Stew-O: JAMIE JUST PUNCHED DRAKE IN THE FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT PUNCH, BUT THAT ONE STRIKE ALONE MADE THE CROWD EXPLODE WITH CHEERS!!!!! JAMIE IS ATTACKING DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND IF YOU REMEMBER WHAT DRAKE DID LAST WEEK AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION, THIS SHOULDN’T COME AS MUCH OF A SURPRISE!
Stew-O: DRAKE SHOVES JAMIE AWAY, AND NOW HE CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM TO FORCE JAMIE TO BACK UP! DRAKE NOW QUICKLY SLIPPING THOSE BRASS KNUCKLES ONTO HIS HAND, AND HE SWINGS AT JAMIE USING THEM!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE DUCKS UNDER IT THOUGH, AND NOW HE GRABS DRAKE BY THE ARM BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO-
Stew-O: CYCLONE LARIAT!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: JAMIE JUST SENT DRAKE RIGHT INTO CY HENDERSON, WHO JUST CUT DRAKE ARMSTRONG’S HEAD OFF WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT!!!!!!! Cy not letting Drake get away with what he just did tonight, AND, WAIT A SECOND! CY IS NOT DONE JUST YET!!!!! CY BACKS INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING AFTER CONNECTING WITH THE CYCLONE LARIAT, AND I THINK HE HAS SOMETHING ELSE PLANNED!
Stew-O: DRAKE ARMSTRONG STUMBLES TO HIS FEET, AND AFTER THIS I THINK HE’S GONNA REGRET INTERFERING WITH THIS MATCH! CY HENDERSON RUNS TOWARDS DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND CY TAKES DRAKE DOWN WITH CALAMITY!!!!! CALAMITY CONNECTS ON ARMSTRONG, AND I THINK DRAKE MAY BE OUT AFTER THAT!
Gavin Kirkland: YEAH, BUT LOOK AT JAMIE!!! LOOK WHERE HE’S GOING!
Stew-O: JAMIE HAS MADE HIS WAY TO THE TOP ROPE AFTER SEEING CY TAKE DRAKE DOWN WITH CALAMITY, AND IT LOOKS LIKE JAMIE IS LOOKING TO DO SOME FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE MAN WHO RUINED THIS MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!!! THAT INCREDIBLE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CONNECTS ON DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND THESE TWO LEGENDS JUST TOOK DRAKE DOWN AFTER HE INTERFERED IN THEIR MATCH!
(The fans are all cheering extremely loudly as Jamie returns to his feet. Cy is still holding his jaw in pain, meanwhile Drake Armstrong rolls out of the ring, unconscious after that fight. With only the two Hall of Famers left in the ring, Jamie and Cy walk up to each other, having a staredown in the center of the ring.)
Stew-O: :lupe:
(After a few seconds, Cy extends his hand to Jamie. This causes the cheers to continue, and they grow even louder only seconds later, as Jamie shakes his hand.)
Stew-O: :blessed: These two are some of the best EAW has to offer, and despite that interference from Drake Armstrong, they were able to put on an incredible match! It just goes to show that EAW is filled with some incredible talents, and heading into the new year, I’m sure they’ll continue to deliver!
Gavin Kirkland: I can’t wait to see what 2024 has to offer!
Persephone: Hopefully a Luis De La Rosa Championship reign. 🥰
Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us tonight! What a show this has been!
(Jamie and Cy stand in the ring, raising each other’s hands as the fans continue to cheer. Drake Armstrong is seen at ringside, still down and out after that attack, and as the camera fades to black, all that’s heard is the cheers from the thousands of fans in attendance.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
FULL LIST OF WINNERS –
[Male] Elitist of the Year
Drake King
[Female] Elitist of the Year
Kassidy Heart
Booker of the Year
Ronn Banks
Backup Writer of the Year
Milli Banks
[Female] Promoer of the Year
Milli Banks
[Male] Promoer of the Year
Drake King
[Female] Match of the Year
Dr. Bethany Blue vs. Kassidy Heart – Pain for Pride
[Male] Match of the Year
Drake King vs. Methuselah – Pain for Pride
[Intergender] Match of the Year
War Games – Territorial Invasion
Feud of the Year
Drake King versus Methuselah
Womens Champion of the Year
Kassidy Heart
Answers World Champion of the Year
Adam Lucas
World Heavyweight Champion of the Year
Limmy Monaghan
EAW Champion of the Year
Drake King
Extreme Moment of the Year
Adam Lucas stabs Drake King to win King of Elite
Shocking Moment of the Year
Charlie Marr fakes his retirement – Wicked Games
Comeback of the Year
Cy Henderson
Return Moment of the Year
Cy Henderson returns in the Grand Rampage match – Grand Rampage
Rookie of the Year
Michael Machina
Next Up in 2023
Drake Armstrong
Tag Team of the Year
POTARA
Most Improved
Jay Jerry Johnson
