Mikaela Street
(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of Showdown from last week. Kennedy Street congratulates the Showdown Roster and all of the winners of Wargames and Brand Warfare. Raeangel Guzmán defeats Anna May. Miku Sakai comes out to call out Auburn Ware after she costs her Divide and Conquer, Auburn comes out to tell Miku that she was simply paying her back for what she has done, Miku rushes at her and starts attacking her. Nikki Kimura defeats Brianna Hill. Veena Adams tells everyone and her next challenger that anyone and anybody can challenge for her championship. Ruler defeats Luis de la Rosa. Kennedy lets the Brand Warfare Team walk in her office, everyone bickers between each other about some people already either having the briefcase or the contract but getting more opportunities, Kennedy lets them know either way that everyone will get an opportunity, and next week she will let them know what it is. Roberto de la Rosa beats Donovan Duke by countout after help from Raeangel. Milli Banks comes out, happy about her win at Territorial Invasion, but she wants to focus now on being the champion that she is, so she puts out a challenge that is answered by KASAI herself. The two go in a back and forth where Milli accepts KASAI’s challenge, but KASAI ends up laying her out. Alana Starr talks about the Temple of Trials match for this year and who is going to be in it, when the Jaded Hearts interrupt her once more and warn her about not pushing their buttons, that they still run this brand. And in the main event, Cody Maverick vs Ryan Wilson ends in a No Contest as Ruler and his druids appear and attack them, with Ruler standing tall over them and sending a message to end the show.)
(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of the Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. Fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the whole crowd can be seen cheering and being excited for the show. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators start talking.)
Eve: WELCOME EVERYONE… TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!
Deadprez: We got another exciting show for you tonight! We have Auburn Ware going up against Harper Lee, Anna May facing Luis de la Rosa and Nikki Kimura fighting Roberto de la Rosa!
Eve: We also see Miku Sakai fighting off against Milli Banks and in the main event, Bronson Daniels fights against SOSA Henderson!
Gavin Kirkland: LET’S START OFF THE SHOW ALREADY! WOOHOO!
(The camera pans to the entrance way as ‘True Love’ by CFO$ starts to play throughout the arena as the Unified Tag team Champions, The Jaded Hearts start to slowly walk out with their titles over their shoulders. The fans starts to boo, some cheer as the two legends slowly walk toward the ring.)
Deadprez: We saw last week that they demanded to know who they would be defending the titles against at The Last Stand, now of course they are getting ahead of themselves as they will be defending the titles at Wicked Games against the winner of the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament. If they survive, then they will again defend the titles a week later against we do not know who, but they challenged Alana Starr because they felt like they have not been given enough attention.
Eve: And that is the game of The jaded Hearts, they are starved for attention and why wouldn’t they be, they are the champions and feels like they should be given everything but who knows. We all wonder what Alana has set for the Champions.
Gavin Kirkland: Do you blame them? Two beautiful and powerful women like that should be looking for the bag and let’s hope that Alana brought it!
(The Jaded Hearts slowly make their way into the ring.)
Gina Romano: EAW UNIVERSE! PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME…. THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE…. THE JADED HEARTS!
(The crowd boos, a few cheers as both Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart enter the ring and look around for a moment before they grab the mic, Sienna Jade speaks first.)
Sienna Jade: We said last week that of all the people who should be showcased in this brand, it is two Hall of Famers like us that are Main Eventers, we are the absolute best in this company and especially the brand. We are within our right to call out anyone in this company after what we have done in the EAW the last six years plus, but as a tag team, we are unmatched. Now, I get it, at Wicked Games the week prior, we are facing some made up team from this Turmoil Tournament, and such, but whatever, like we are supposed to sweat any of this. We will beat whatever duo comes at us, don’t even care who it is, just like we are going to find out who are challengers are at The Last Stand.
Kassidy Heart: Is it that much of an ask from two women like us who have done nothing but rise in these type of situations? At what point does it become this laughable that we are the absolute best and there is no one left to challenge us? The obvious road now is for us to just retire these titles and move on, but we built this division from the ground up and plan on making it the absolute best with us on top of it, but in order to do that, we actually need to have competition and that is a tall order right now considering the shitty teams we have already and those that have been put together to give us a challenge and eventually lose after winning that ridiculous tournament. But look at everyone we have beaten, and you still question us, right? Yeah okay. That is why we demanded that Kennedy Street and Alana Starr give us the match we DESERVE!
(Kassidy and Sienna both look at one another, they smile and turn back to the camera, speaking at one another but no one can here what they are saying, Sienna gets back on the mic.)
Sienna Jade: We don’t ask for much, okay who are we kidding, we are owed everything.
Kassidy Heart: EVERYTHING.
Sienna Jade: And yet we have to wait to get our due? No, that is not how it works around here.
Kassidy Heart: And we are not going to waste anymore time. So, Alana Starr, get your ginger ass out here right now!
(There is a pause when suddenly “Party In The USA” by Miley Cyrus starts to play as the crowd starts to cheer, Alana Starr slowly comes out with mic in hand,. The beautiful Assistant General Manager looks out at the crowd and smiles, but she doesn’t walk to the ring, instead she stays at the entranceway.)
Deadprez: The assistant General Manager is here! And she does not look amused!
Eve: She was called out last week, but she did promise that she would answer The jaded Hearts demands and have an answer for them this week, and she is here.
Gavin Kirkland: My future wife is here!
(Alana stands at the entranceway as the music dies down, she then looks right at the Jaded Hearts.)
Sienna jade: It is about time you came out here and I hope for your sake that you have something big for us.
Kassidy Heart: We will give you credit, Alana, you’re smart enough not to come into the ring with us.
(Alana smirks.)
Alana Starr: I can defend myself physically just fine Kassidy, I’m not scared of you or Sienna Jade, but I rather not put myself in that position because we all know that you two are exempt from any repercussions thanks to who your husband is, Kassidy, and you wonder why nobody likes you.
(The crowd cheers, Kassidy just smiles.)
Alana Starr: But the more I thought about it, and the more I talked to Kennie about what we should do, I had come up with he perfect match for the Jaded Hearts and an opportunity for you two ladies to show why you are the Main Event and two of the absolute best.
Sienna Jade: Well, that is good, so just spit it out.
Alana Starr: As we all know, you two biscuits are defending the Unified Tag Team Championships against the winner of the Voltage Tag Turmoil Tournament at Wicked Games, so whether you are champions or not, this match is happening. Now, if you are the Unified Tag team Champions, then the titles WILL be on the line.
(The crowd Cheers.)
Alana Starr: And that match? Is going to be the Main Event at The Last Stand, against two other teams of MY choice. And it will be held in?
(There is a huge smile that forms on Alana’s face.)
Alana Starr: IN THE TEMPLE OF TRIALS MATCH!
(Kassidy’s eyes narrow as Sienna Jade’s face turns into a huge scowl.)
Alana Starr: And that is a GOOD Main Event.
(Alana doesn’t say another word and walks to the back as Kassidy and Sienna Jade both look at each other in a bit of shock and angered, the crowd is cheering wildly.)
Deadprez: The TEMPLE OF TRIALS match! And it will be with two other teams and could possibly have the Unified Tag team Championships on the line, and even if they are not and the Jaded H3earts lose at Wicked Games! It is going to be amazing!
Eve: What an announcement by Alana Starr and we can see that the Jaded Hearts are NOT happy! And I am all for it.
Gavin Kirkland: What kind of injustice is this! Well… I can’t get mad at Alana anyway, she is sooooo pretty!
(The Jaded Hearts are talking amongst themselves as the camera fades to the first commercial break of the night.)
(Showdown returns from the commercial break)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen… The following Singles Match is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics can be heard through the arena as VERY loud boos can be heard and out from the back Harper Lee comes out making her way to the ring ignoring the clear disdain the fans have for her.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first… From Charlotte, North Carolina… Weighing in at 118 lbs… She is “The Star Player”… HARPERRERRRRRR LEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(As Harper Lee makes her way inside the ring her theme song is slowly replaced with ‘Bad Blood’ by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar as it plays throughout the arena. The fans erupt into cheers at the sight of Auburn Ware. Auburn Ware makes her way down the ring with a big smile while shaking and slapping as many hands as she can.)
Gino Romano: Introducing first… From Bulawayo, Zimbabwe… Weighing in at 119 lbs… She is “The Prodigy”… AUBUUUUUUUUUUUUUURN WAAAAAAAAAAARE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Eve: The match is on its way while we are accompanied at commentary by Miku Sakai as Harper Lee and Auburn Ware start to slowly approach each other in the middle of the ring as Auburn tries to go for a quick test of strength grappling with Harper Lee, but Harper is able to sidestep to the side. Quickly not wasting any time, Harper grabs Auburn from behind before maneuvering herself to grapple her from the front before Irish Whipping Auburn Ware towards the ropes, and as she bounces off Harper Lee is waiting there to hit Auburn with a Spinning Backfist that forces Auburn to fall on one knee! Harper now starts to run the ropes herself as she rebounds off them and connects with a Dropkick right on Auburn’s head!
Deadprez: Auburn Ware is down after that NASTY dropkick, but Harper Lee ain’t one to waste time as she heads back towards the ropes, grabs onto them for a quick second, and looks to connect with a Springboard Moonsault… That lands beautifully before Harper starts to pick up Auburn Ware who may as well be out after the nonstop offense she’s taken at the start of the match as Harper Lee is setting her up for a Powerbomb of sorts as she lifts up Auburn Ware and…Auburn able to escape it by using the momentum from being lifted up to hit Harper Lee with a Hurricanrana! Oh baby things are about to pick up and best believe both these elitists want the dubya here tonight as Auburn Ware gets back up and looks to connect with a standing variation of a Moonsault Senton which lands flawlessly! This has been some great offense from Auburn so f-
Miku Sakai: WRONG! Auburn Ware just got beginner’s luck here tonight but just wait till the match progresses; Harper Lee will drag her across the ring mat and expose Auburn for the trash elitist that she is! Just look at the lack of technique here, picking up her opponent so sloppily, and not giving herself breathing room as she strikes Harper Lee everywhere she can with Forearm Strikes before taking a step back and looking to connect with a HORRIBLE attempt at a Spinning Roundhouse Kick… HA! Harper Lee was able to duck under and pull on her other leg causing her to fall face first to the ring mat! HAHAHA THAT WAS AMAZING!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, it sure was, but not as amazing as you my sweet Miku… It seems Harper Lee is trying to keep Auburn Ware grounded as each attempt from Auburn to get up, Harper is ready to hit her ribs with a Light Punt Kick as eventually the damage is too much and Auburn is forced to stay down on the mat. This opens up an opportunity for Harper Lee to start slamming Auburn Ware’s face down on the mat multiple of times trying her best to essentially knock her out if possible before Harper once again starts to pick up Auburn i’m quick fashion, starts to position her, and lifts up Auburn Ware for a Powerbomb of sorts… As this time around Harper Lee IS able to fully pick her up and is able to execute the Sit-Out Powerbomb as she goes for an early cover in the match! The referee is now going to check the count!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOO-!!!
Eve: Auburn Ware is able to kick out before the two count as Harper Lee starts to quickly get up while picking up Auburn Ware in quick fashion as she looks to connect with another one of her rare power moves of sorts… Looks like Harper wants to connect with an Exploder Suplex of sorts as she positions herself to send Auburn launching directly to a corner turnbuckle as she is able to lift her and sends her flying to the turnbuckle- Auburn Ware however able to grab onto the ropes as she lands and quickly positions herself to get back at Harper Lee with a Springboard Spinning Heel Kick off the turnbuckle as Harper turns around expecting Auburn Ware to be downed but instead she connects with that Spinning Heel Kick on Harper Lee! Wasting no time at all, Auburn Ware rolls back up on her feet as Harper Lee is still out after that kick that landed flawlessly on her! Auburn Ware starts to drag Harper Lee to the corner she dove from as she starts position Harper in a seated position, takes a few steps back, and starts to run towards the seated Harper Lee looking to connect with a Running Double Knee Strike that LANDS effortlessly!!!
Miku Sakai: She just got lucky… Look at Harper Lee’s GREAT ring awareness against that stupid little brat though as she rolls out of the ring before Auburn Wade can even capitalize as she starts crawling towards us and uses the announcers table to pick herself up! Auburn Ware could NEVER do that in her sad pathetic excuse of a “career” I’ll tell you that much!
Deadprez: You know what she CAN do however? She can see an opportunity for high risk and high reward as she ran the ropes, rebounded, and now is going for a Tope De Hilo as Harper Lee turns around at just the right moment and is taken down by Auburn Ware! Woah that right there was a NASTY landing, but Auburn Ware is able to get back up on her feet as she starts to get climb to the outer side of the apron while Harper Lee struggles to get back up but thanks to the ring steps next to her, she’s able to get back up still a bit groggy with the support of them as she turns around and is greeted by “gone girl” as Auburn Ware dives off the ring apron and connects with the Diving Hurricanrana that sends her back to the floor on the outside! That right there ain’t a good position to be in especially with the likes of Auburn Ware as she once again climbs up on the ring apron and is looking to connect with another Moonsault Senton off the ring apron as she dives and…
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee has her knees up at the last minute as Auburn Ware goes back first onto Harper’s knees! Harper now pushes Auburn Ware off her before getting back up and starts to pick up Auburn Ware as she positions her for Sunset Flip Bomb directly onto the side of the steel steps! Now that’s going to leave a mark for sure, but Harper Lee knows better than to waste any time out here on the outside while she can use it to her advantage and put the hurt on Auburn Wade and you know what? I think she should keep it up as it’ll make our beautiful guest here, Miku Sakai very happy… Harper Lee kicks Auburn Wars into place so she’s facing the ceiling before Harper starts to climb up the outer side of the ring apron, positions herself, and takes a dive off the apron looking to connect with a Diving Double Foot Stomp as both her feet land right on Auburn Ware! OUCH!
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
Referee: SIX!
Miku Sakai: She deserved that! Harper Lee you better finish that fucker right here right now!!! Yeah, pick her right up and throw her on the side of the table as she does just that! Auburn Ware went back first on the table as she’s clearly aching in pain… Ahh, what a beautiful sight, hopefully she starts to cry, and Harper Lee doesn’t stop beating her brutally until she’s fucking knocked out. Though, Harper Lee throws Auburn Ware back inside the ring before she heads back inside as well to break the referee’s count and starts to climb to the top rope as well as she positions herself to go for a Diving Moonsault and takes the dive out… NO! STUPID AUBURN WARE HAD HER KNEES UP AS HARPER LEE LANDS DIRECTLY ON THEM!!! FUCK! GET UP HARPER, GET UUUUUUP!!! UGH! Looks like Auburn Ware gets lucky once again as she’s able to position herself to be on the offense… Auburn was able to sloppily pick up Harper Lee back on her feet before going for a TERRIBLE Uppercut to Harper that sent her stumbling back towards the ropes as she had enough momentum to cause a rebound off them…
Eve: As she’s greeted by a Spinning Roundhouse Kick from Auburn Ware that connects this time around! Both elitists have been putting great effort into this match; Harper Lee doing what she does best while Auburn Ware being able to step up to one of her biggest challenges in her young career and being able to hang without breaking a sweat! Whatever the unbiased commentator has said so far about Auburn Ware is highly exaggerated as she’s been killing it so far in this match as Auburn Ware sees that Harper Lee is still up on her feet but slightly dazed and confused after the impact of the Roundhouse Kick. Auburn Ware starts to run directly behind herself as she rebounds off the ropes which gives her enough momentum to connect with a Thez Press as she drops Harper down onto the match and starts to unleash a flurry of punches non stop as rights and lefts connect before Auburn has had enough and rolls off Harper Lee… WITH Harper Lee on her shoulders as Auburn Ware has her in a Fireman’s Carry position as she’s looking to connect with “malibu rising” by taking a few steps back and looking to connect with the Rolling Fireman’s Carry Slam…
Miku Sakai: Harper Lee able to grab onto some nearby ropes preventing Auburn Ware from connecting “malibu rising” as the referee tells Auburn she has to let go of Harper… Begrudgingly she does and that right there is what seperates REAL winners and fucking losers like Auburn Ware. Harper Lee able to capitalize off this as she connects with a Jumping DDT right as Auburn Ware turned around to try and continue her offense as Harper just spiked Auburn’s stupid face on the mat! Oh I am loving this so much I will ignore whatever Eve had to say about me being “biased” which we all know I am being the absolute most unbiased guest commentator you’ve all had this season on Saturday Night Showdown! Anyways… It looks like Harper Lee is going to keep the pressure and continue to target Auburn Ware’s ugly face as she once again starts to slam down her face repeatedly down on the ring mat before she pulls Auburn back up by her hair, transitions to grabbing her by the back of her head, and running towards the nearby turnbuckles…
Deadprez: Bulldog right onto the middle turnbuckle! Ouuu, that was a NASTY maneuver from Harper Lee, but as long as it gets her closer to winning she doesn’t care at all! Auburn Ware is quickly being picked up and positioned on the top rope by Harper Lee as she’s looking for a big move that may mean the beginning of the end as she puts Auburn Ware at the very top on the top rope before she starts to climb up as well… Oh baby, I think she’s looking for a REAL NASTY move from the top rope as she’s looking to connect with her “Dirty Fireworks” signature move; the question is will she be able to connect with the Avalanche Swinging Neckbreaker?!? Harper Lee looks like she’s going to be able to connect with it…
Gavin Kirkland: NO! POOKIE DROPS HARPER LEE OFF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE “DIRTY FIREWORKS” COULD CONNECT AND THIS OPENS UP A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUBURN WARE AS SHE LOVES SHOWING OFF HER LOVE FOR HIGH RISK HIGH REWARD STYLE OF WRESTLING! Harper Lee, though showcasing her ring awareness, rolls out of the ring once again as she slowly gets up once again with help from our announcers table… Something about my “aura” as the kids say and causing these beautiful women to crawl towards us… What can I say? I truly have been blessed but it looks like Harper Lee might have set herself up as Auburn Ware starts to carefully walking on the rope itself as she positions herself before leaping up and CONNECTING WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS ASSISTED BY THE SPRINGBOARD ON THE OUTSIDE TO THE STANDING HARPER LEE!!! AUBURN JUST CONNECTED WITH “A WALK TO REMEMBER”… and I think that is definitely something that not only will the fans remember but Harper Lee will remember as well!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Deadprez: Auburn Ware getting back up as she picks up Harper Lee and puts her back inside the ring as she heads back inside as well breaking the count up as she wants to win this match the right way! These two have been going off like crazy, they have been going NASTY for NASTY as each move they do keeps getting bigger and harder, but eventually one of these two will have had enough and end up skipping up causing the other to use that to their advantage to pick up the win… Yet these two have yet gotten to that point in this match as Auburn Ware grabs Harper Lee once again and drags her to the nearest corner as she slowly starts to position her at the very top of the top rope for… “DOWN THE RABBIT” AS AUBURN WARE IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A TOP ROPE SUPERPLEX LANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! BOTH ARE DOWN AFTER THAT MOVE, BUT AUBURN WARE WITH A KIP UP AFTER A FEW SECONDS AS SHE IS BACK UP AND READY TO FINISH THINGS FOR GOOD AS SHE PICKS UP HARPER LEE AND POSITIONS HER FOR “MALIBU RISING” AS THE FIREMAN’S CARRY SLAM CONNECTS AND AUBURN GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEE-!!!
Miku Sakai: HAHAHAHAHA!!! Not even one of her “strongest” moves can keep Harper Lee down! Oh this is just too great, but look at the stupid brat trying her hardest to MAYBE be able to pick up the win here as she heads to the outer apron area, grabs onto the ropes, and starts to beg for Harper Lee to get up… Harper Lee slowly being able to get up as Auburn Ware is looking to connect with that stupid finisher of hers going for the 720 Springboard Tornado DDT- HARPER LEE THOUGH DROPPING DOWN ON THE MAT AND ROLLING BEHIND AUBURN AS SHE’S ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH AND BACK ON HER FEET!!!
Eve: Yeah, Auburn Ware tried to connect with “lessons in chemistry”, but Harper Lee was able to evade it at the last minute as she connects with “House of Balloons” from behind! Harper Lee with the Backstabber out of nowhere quickly going for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEE-!!!
Eve: A kick out before the three as the match will continue on! Harper Lee gets desperate now as she starts to drag Auburn Ware back to the corner, puts her on the top rope, and is looking for “Dirty Fireworks”, but it looks like… Harper Lee might have buckled her knee as she starts to drag herself to the other side. The referee is now checking up on Harper Lee seeing as she was trying to climb too quickly and the wear and tear of this match may have caused some damage to the knee…
Miku Sakai: This is perfect.
(Miku Sakai takes off her headset as she quickly makes her way to the corner where Auburn Ware was regaining consciousness before Miku Sakai pushes her off with full force causing Auburn Ware to hit the barricade as she slams the side of her head right on it just as Harper Lee slowly was getting up and pulling down on the top rope to help herself up.)
Gavin Kirkland: It seems Miku Sakai just sent Auburn Ware down to the outside as she landed near the barricade and hit her head on the landing… Harper Lee now yelling for the referee to start the count as she smirks a bit.
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t think pookie is about to get up… I think we may need medical help out here to check up on her while it seems Harper Lee’s knee is just fine which I would think is simply a wrestling miracle from the wrestling Gods above!!!
Referee: SIX!
Referee: SEVEN!
Referee: EIGHT!
Referee: NINE!
Referee: TEN!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner by count out… “THE STAR PLAYER”… HAAAAAAAAAARPER LEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: Well, that is definitely one way to get a win ladies and gentlemen… Harper Lee picks up a win against Auburn Wade after Miku Sakai essentially knocked out the young Auburn on the outside.
Eve: It’s not like Harper will care how she won; at the end of the day she won and that’s all that matters to her. Let’s just hope that Auburn Ware is doing fine and there’s no signs of concussion or anything of those sorts.
Gavin Kirkland: We just witnessed a miracle inside that ring when Harper Lee’s knee was healed by the wrestling Gods themselves! Auburn Ware will be just fine and this is just another lesson for her if we are being honest that actions have consequences… I mean did we forget she cost us Divide and Conquer at Territorial Invasion?!? Great effort from Auburn Ware but Harper Lee was simply the smarter elitist here tonight.
(Harper Lee is seen celebrating the win here tonight before heading to the back pleases with the results tonight while the camera transitions to show medical checking up on Auburn Ware who is moving and not happy before the scene fades to the backstage area.)
(Showdown transitions from ringside as it slowly tuned in towards backstage right now where there was a woman waiting there against one of the walls of the hallway, she looked a bit worried as she quickly walked around and was looking around for something, or well, she was more looking around for someone more than anything. She saw that the red light in the camera turned on and she tried to quickly speak into the microphone. Of course, it was Kyra Phillips.)
Kyra Phillips: Oh! Right, hello to everyone who is watching right now this broadcast, as always, I am Kyra Phillips and uh, I am trying at the moment to be able to find my guest for the interview that I want to do right now, of course, after what we ended up seeing last week and how much of a mess everything turned out at the end of the show, this man in specific ended up sending a message to both Cody Maverick and Ryan Wilson, and there is a lot of questions in a lot of people’s minds after what has gone down, why did he do it in specific? That is why I am trying my best to find out where Ruler is-
Ruler: Right here.
(Just as Kyra was about to turn a corner, out of nowhere, Ruler appeared with a non-chalant expression on his face. Kyra jumped back in genuine surprise and shock as Ruler ended up raising his hand in response, trying to calm her down and reassure her. It seemed that right now he was dressed up for the interview, just a casual all dark black suit and it seems Ruler was there all by himself without anybody else to accompany him. Kyra tried her best to calm down and try to hear out Ruler after what happened.)
Ruler: I am glad you were able to accept my request for an interview. If you do not mind starting…
Kyra Phillips: Right, uh… of course! Let me try to build up suspense towards the big question first though, because it has been a bit of a weird process to get here to this moment, Ruler, what has happened to you?
Ruler: Heh, there is no reason to ask me what is happening with me exactly, you can say a lot of answers to that question when it pertains to the Ruler of Everything, but saying that I am lost is not a desirable answer, what I want to talk about and focus on is what IS happening with Showdown. It is changing in a way, and maybe I am the man to be able to bring the change that it needs to it. I think I sent a big enough message for that last week so that the world could listen to me, and now all eyes are on the benefactor of the chaos that was brought to you recently. It makes me laugh in a way, but I am not simply a spark that decides to go out in an instant, I am willing to be that fire that burnt down everything in its path to make sure that all of you are able to open your eyes and do something with what you have, make some kind of difference and, as I always say, change the world in some kind of way, I am willing to change the world through force if it is necessary for my objectives. Try and make up lies and delusions about what has happened to me, my mind has never been more clearer at this kind of point, I just have fellow men and women who are willing to back me up in this objective because you can’t just change the world with only two hands at the end of the day… most specifically, saving it from what plagues it.
Kyra Phillips: I uh… see, but what everyone is mostly wondering, why did you end up doing what you did last week? Why did you end up attacking Ryan Wilson and Cody Maverick despite everything?
Ruler: No insults towards them, nothing condescending to talk about and no reason to truly attack them and damage them like that. You can try and prove that wrong in whatever way you want but what happened last week was simply the beginning of what I have planned, of what I plan to do for the future of this brand, and I did not do any start with those men because of some kind of hate I have, I have never had hate in that type of way towards anybody around me, I fought Cody Maverick a few months ago simply because of the fact that I wanted to prove who was the best wrestler, and even though Ryan says some of the stupidest shit in the world bi-weekly, at least he his heart is in the right place, the two of them are not victims at all, they are just part of the grand scheme of things when heading forward into the future. And that is why, I am not going to stop at all in what I have planned and what I am willing to do to make sure that my message is able to be reached towards everyone who is watching to show, towards everyone that even owns a television and has the chance to change the channel to heed my words and listen to them. Make sure that you end up making a change in whatever way you can, and you put your name in history, because I definitely know myself I will take the opportunity for that-
Deadprez: WOW, HOLD ON! RYAN JOSEPH WILSON SUDDENLY RUSHES OUT OF NOWHERE AND HE STARTS ATTACKING RULER HEAD ON! THE TWO END UP THROWING BLOWS AND STRIKES AT EACH OTHER AS THE CAMERA TRIES TO KEEP UP WITH THEM!
Gavin Kirkland: Glad we could finally switch to the action; I was getting bored from all of that yapping!
Eve: RYAN IS OBVIOUSLY NOT HAPPY AT ALL FROM WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK AND HE IS LETTING RULER KNOW HIS FRUSTRATIONS HERE! But before the two of them can hurt each other any longer, security ends up rushing over into the hallways and they are split apart from each other, being kept apart and not letting them get their hands on their opponent.
(As security is able to successfully pull the two of them apart, Alana Starr ends up arriving at the scene, she scoffs in annoyance seeing what was happening and then she raises her voice up in response.)
Alana Starr: Well then, I can see that afterTerritorial Invasion the two of you want to go at each other even more, then I will HAPPILY give you that chance! The Last Stand, inside of Madison Square Garden, the two of you will face… IN A NEW YORK STREET FIGHT! Goodnight!
(And as Alana gives them that news, she walks away and the security guards are able to pull Ruler and Ryan away to another part of the arena as in that moment, Showdown fades away from that scene.)
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani hits!!!)
Gina Romano: Introducing first from Scarsdale, New York she is “Hottie-May” ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNA MAYYYYYY!!!
(Anna May makes her way down to the ring.)
Eve: Anna May is new here and we haven’t heard a lot from her.
Deadprez: She has a big chance to make an impact tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: She’s hot and she doesn’t talk at all. She’s like the perfect woman for me.
Eve: :wth:
(PA’ ROMPERLA by Bad Bunny and Don Omar hits to boos from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: And her opponent being accompanied by La Familia… LUISSSSSSSSSSSSSS DE LA ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSAAAAA!!!
(Luis De La Rosa comes down to the ring as the crowd boos with La Familia following behind.)
Eve: Luis De La Rosa looks to continue to show what he can do… with help of course.
Deadprez: Of course. And Anna May is still looking for her first win in EAW, but it doesn’t seem very likely given what she is up against.
Gavin Kirkland: Maybe she should retire and start an Onlyfans instead.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: Let us go. This shall be quite a match. I think I have an idea who is going to win it tho… Both competitors are now locking up in the ring but Anna May is immediately distracted by members of La Familia hopping up on the apron! Luis de la Rosa takes full advantage rushing in and slamming his fist into her face! Luis knocks Anna over and she falls over into the corner and Luis is now stomping a mudhole into her. Luis right out the gate doing some serious damage. Anna took her eye off the ball and that was her first and possibly most deadly mistake!
Deadprez: The referee forces Luis De La Rosa off Anna May who slowly gets back up. Anna swings her leg in at Luis but he ducks the kick. Luis grabs Anna by the neck and pulls her down with a Snapmare. Luis with a headlock on Anna but she slips through and rolls back up. Both competitors lock up in the ring once again as Anna leaps up going for a headscissors but Luis easily counters it and slams Anna down right on the back of her neck. Luis slides into the cover for the win!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: Kickout at one by Anna May! Luis De La Rosa is already arguing with the referee that it should have been three. But I think that this match might end up taking a bit longer than that. Of course with La Familia involved matches can always end instantly if you make the kind of mistake that Anna did in the opening there.
Deadprez: La Familia is back up on the apron again! But this time Anna May refuses to be distracted focusing fully on Luis and she grabs him and takes him down with an Arm Drag. Luis backs up as Anna grabs him by the arm and whips him across the ring. But Luis comes back across the ring and catches Anna with a Running Knee lift right into the gut! Anna falls back against the ropes and Luis runs in and grabs her by the hair and rushes her head first into the corner. Luis repeatedly bashes Anna by the skull into the corner over and over and over! Come on ref break it up this is too much!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee is now stopping it but the damage has been done. Anna May is bleeding slightly from the nose as she staggers backwards and collapses to the mat… No wait! Luis grabs her from behind and tosses her backwards with a Bridging German Suplex! Luis with the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Eve: Anna May kicks out before three! Luis slaps the mat yelling at the referee again! Luis back up as he yanks Anna back up to his feet but Anna shoves him away! Luis off the ropes but comes back with a running Clothesline from hell!
Deadprez: But Anna May ducks beneath! Anna runs off the ropes and comes flying back towards Luis with a Running Crossbody!-
Eve: But Luis rolls through and gets another cover in!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Deadprez: So far this match has been all Luis but to her credit Anna May kicks out again! She is going to have to get some offense in though unless she wants this to end up being an early night. We really need to see you put some effort in here Anna let’s gooo! Both back up and Anna slaps Luis hard across the face! There we go! That’s what I am talkin’ bout!
Gavin Kirkland: Anna May is fighting back now with repeated forearms to the face of Luis De La Rosa knocking him back into the corner. Anna then whips Luis across the ring sending him into the corner. Anna rushes the corner… but Luis gets a boot up kicking her hard in the face! Anna collapses down to the mat on hands and knees from the force as Luis runs the ropes… Luis jumps up to the middle rope and connects with a Springboard Guillotine Legdrop across the neck of Anna! Luis just completely obliterated Anna and now he goes for another cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Eve: Anna May kicks out! Barely! I thought that was it that was a very devastating maneuver from Luis! Anna almost took control of the match there but Luis shut it down extra quickly! Luis said no sir! Not tonight! And Luis is keeping the pressure on! Luis drives his knee down repeatedly into the back of the neck of Anna before climbing on top of her and applying a Crippler Crossface! It looks like Anna is going to have to tap out here tonight!
Deadprez: The members of La Familia are demanding that she taps out immediately! But Anna May is not listening to them! She is listening to the crowd! She is listening to the people!
(However, the crowd is silent aside from a few people booing her.)
Gavin Kirkland: Damn. That’s brutal. I would give up to be honest. Not much to fight for. Not much point to go on…
Deadprez: And it looks like Anna May agrees with you! She slaps her hand down and taps out!
Eve: But Luis De La Rosa releases the hold right before Anna May can tap out! What the… why did he do that?
(The crowd boos as Luis struts around the ring with a shit eating smirk on his face and pointing to his brain.)
Deadprez: That son of a bitch! He wants the match to continue! He wants to give Anna more punishment and humiliation! He’s enjoying this!
Eve: This is one of the more one-sided matches Luis has had in awhile so I can see why he is liking this so much…
Deadprez: Anna May is lying motionless on the ground as Luis slowly and cockily struts over to the corner and hoists himself up to the middle rope. Luis then thinks better of it… before climbing up to the top rope!
Eve: LUIS OFF THE TOP CONNECTS WITH LA DESTRIPADA!!!! HIS BOOTS DRIVE RIGHT DOWN INTO ANNA MAY’S TORSO AS HE FALLS FOR THE COVER!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… LUIS DE LA ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSA!!!!
(PA’ ROMPERLA by Bad Bunny and Don Omar hits to boos from the crowd as La Familia enters the ring shoving the referee away so they can raise up Luis’ arm themselves.)
Eve: Damn that wasn’t even much of a match. That was just pure dominance!
Deadprez: Facts. La Familia barely even got involved. Anna May just was not up to the task of dealing with Luis tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: I should check on her!
Eve: No. We have doctors to deal with whatever injuries Anna has almost certainly suffered. Hopefully next time she will come a little more prepared when dealing with a competitor like Luis-
(Suddenly La Familia enters the ring with chairs and begins bashing them over the back of Anna May.)
Deadprez: Oh nah what the hell is this!
(Roberto De La Rosa is shown leaping off the top rope and driving the chair right into the throat of Anna May as she begins coughing up blood and shaking as if having a seizure!)
Eve: Somebody stop this!
(Brianna Hill is shown wrapping a chair around the ankle of Anna May before leaping off the top rope with both feet stomping down hard on the chair. There is a loud cracking noise as Anna May attempts to scream but only coughs up more blood onto the ground. Suddenly security enters the ring as La Familia gets out of there.)
Deadprez: THEY KILLED HER!
(Anna May is shown being loaded up onto a stretcher and taken backstage.)
Eve: Well that was a good reminder of how dangerous La Familia can be. I think we probably just saw the last of Anna May. She only had like two EAW matches but will now probably spend the rest of her life in a handicapped state.
Gavin Kirkland: Very sad. :mjcry:
(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring Nikki Kimura being denied a press ticket to the House of Glass press conference due to her history of disrespectful questions.)
(Backstage Nikki Kimura is walking around, pacing, knowing that she has a match in just a few moments against the leader of La Familia, Roberto De la Rosa. She knows how big of a match this is, and wants to continue on her roll after Territorial Invasion where she almost won. What she doesn’t know is that someone is watching her, the mysterious man that showed up by the name of Silas Mason who outside of the EAW, he had managed World Championships.)
Silas Mason: So… are you done yet? Pacing and moping around here and ready to actually win this match considering?
(Nikki Kimura slowly turns around and faces Mason.)
Nikki Kimura: I thought we had an understanding the last time we spoke. I can do this on my own, thank you.
Silas Mason: Oh, I am sure that you can, or at least you think that way considering all you have done is been up and down, but hey what do I know, except manager World Champions and how long are you gonna be stuck wrestling La Familia over and over and not actually working their way up to the top of the Showdown Brand. But hey, you do you.
(Nikki seems a little agitated by that remark, but she tries to roll it off her back as she sees Silas Mason as someone that just wants to mooch of her career stats. She takes a moment before turning back to him.)
Nikki Kimura: If I need help, then I will ask for it. I know that I can go out there tonight and beat the leader of La Familia and end this, then I can move on from there and elevate myself to the next level. I know my skills set, Silas, and just what I am capable of. Far as I am concerned, I can do this on my own.
(Silas nods.)
Silas Mason: Okay, you go on and get that win. But if you lose, then Nikki, it is time that you end this with La Familia, then it is time that you end this with them, and I am going to help you.
Nikki Kimura: You hold on to that, Silas. And watch when I walk out with the victory, tonight.
Silas Mason: Alright darling, good luck.
Nikki Kimura: I won’t need it.
(Without another word, Nikki Kimura walks out and heads to the gorilla position before being introduced to head out to the ring. Silas smirks and then turns around and Kennedy Street is standing right in front of him.)
Kennedy Street: Considering the history, you have people who are very close to Kennie, you are lucky to even be here.
Silas Mason: Well, I appreciate that Kennedy. You know how much I have always cherished your skills and of course looks. But I never thought that you had a mind for the business and surprised a lot of people. Well, far as I am concerned, you are one of the best at this position and I do want to give back to the business that was so good to me. I made your cousin a World Champion, I can make any other Elitist a champion here too.
Kennedy Street: Keenie is sure that you can, but keep your nose clean Silas, I mean it.
(Silas smiles and nods before tipping his Cowboy hat.)
Silas Mason: Yes ma’am.
(As Silas leaves, Kennedy glares at him when she feels someone behind her, she turns and sees Miku Sakai standing in front of her with her arms crossed and she is not happy.)
Kennedy Street: Can I help you?
Miku Sakai: If I recall, I won a Special Opportunity match and wondered… uh where is it at?
Kennedy Street: Oh yes, you do have one and I have not forgotten. I want to make sure that you have the right opportunity, and I was actually going to give it to you at The Last Stand, that was until you failed at Territorial Invasion, and I don’t just blame Auburn, I blame you too. You were the reason she came out and cost you, that would be you and Aria Lestrade, but Aria asked for her release, and it was granted after she stated that a loss would lead to her leaving.
Miku Sakai: Okay…. But so, what? How does that affect my title shot, I earned that.
Kennedy Street: You did, and you will get it, but at the Last Stand you will face Auburn Ware, and I am going to make it a little interesting, We are going to have a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match instead and then after that, I will decide when you get that title shot. Until then, how about you behave and stop acting like a little bitch.
(Miku’s jaw drops as Kennedy walks away, she can’t believe what she had just heard and just stomps her feet and storms away as it goes to ringside.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( Vroom by Hoodie Allen & Connor Price hits to cheers from the crowd. )
Gina Romano: Introducing first from West Portland, Oregon she is “The Anchor” NIKKKKKKKKKKKKKKI KIMURA!!!!!!!
( “PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE” by Peso Pluma (ft. Cardi B) as the cheers turn into jeers as Roberto De La Rosa enters the arena. As always, Roberto is being flanked by the rest of La Familia. )
Gina Romano: Introducing first! Representing and accompanied by La Familia! Currently residing in Cancun, Mexico as well as Miami, Florida! Weighing in at 225 pounds! Here is “EL PADRINO” ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!
( DING! DING! DING! )
Gavin Kirkman: Another clash between these two rivals is officially underway. Both of them have longed for this exact matchup for a long time now. Nikki wants her revenge on the man that has led the charge in disrupting her entire season thus far. Roberto wants to settle once and for all that he is simply better than Nikki Kimura! It is starting to get going as Kimura moves in towards Roberto and looks to lock up with him, trying to get some chain wrestling going. Roberto accepts and they try to overpower each other by pushing each other. Roberto transitions to a back waist hold and tries to lift Nikki, but he can’t quite get it! Kimura manages to counter and land back on her feet, transitioning to a back waist hold of her own.
Eve: Kimura starts pushing towards the ropes and looks to roll Roberto back into an O’Connor Roll-Up! But De La Rosa holds onto the ropes, Nikki rolls back to his feet quite effortlessly, however. Both competitors are trying to be more athletic than the other. Now they find themselves in a standstill. Nikki and Roberto move back towards each other and Kimura grabs Roberto’s arm, looking for a shoulder armbreaker. But Roberto fights his way out looking for a German Suplex! Kimura lands on her feet! She tries to grab Roberto, but he is rolled into a wheelbarrow roll-up! But before the referee can even count, Kimura kicks out and gets back to his feet. Roberto tries too BUT KIMURA COMES IN FOR THE DROPKICK!
Deadprez: Roberto dodges it! Leaving Nikki in position for the BACK ELBOW— But Kimura manages to get out of the way as well! Kimura pops up and hits a thunderous EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! That went way too fast! But it doesn’t seem like either of them have any intention of slowing down at all. Nikki grabs the arm and is looking to send Roberto to the other side of the ring with an Irish Whip! Roberto starts running but doesn’t bounce off the ropes! Instead, he goes into a handspring as Kimura wants to catch him off the rebound! He nails Kimura with a massive Handspring Enzuigiri!
Gavin Kirkman: Kimura barely remains on her feet, groggily standing in the middle of the ring! Roberto gets up and grabs her from behind, looking to follow it up with a German Suplex! HE HITS IT! Holding the bridge for the cover!
ONE!
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TWO!!
…
Eve: Kimura manages to kick out! These two aren’t easy people to beat and I think both of them are very aware of that. Probably why they went so fast, trying to get as much damage in as fast as possible. De La Rosa looks to pick Nikki back up. He nails her with a massive forearm to the face! He hits her with another one! De La Rosa grabs the wrist of Kimura and looks to send her to the ropes— Nope! Kimura counters with an Irish Whip of her own!
Gavin Kirkman: Roberto speeds up and returns faster than The Anchor anticipated and manages to run into her with a massive Shoulder Block! Kimura isn’t grounded however as she drops back into the ropes and returns with a massive Pump Kick! She knocks De La Rosa to a knee! Kimura grabs him looking to lift him into a Snap Suplex! De La Rosa is fighting back! Sending shots to the gut of Nikki Kimura! He is trying to prevent her from hitting the move as he pushes up to her feet.
Eve: De La Rosa is trying to hit a move of his own now, looking to lift Nikki…BUT KIMURA MANAGES TO HIT THE SNAP SUPLEX SHE WANTED TO HIT ANYWAY! De La Rosa grabs his lower back! Nikki starts to get back to his feet as Roberto looks to crawl towards the ropes. Kimura awaits for Roberto to get up before sending him over the top rope with a massive clothesline! He got knocked to the outside! Nikki goes to the apron as Roberto is trying to get back up. She runs over to the corner and springs up to the second rope! She leaps off AND TAKES DE LA ROSA DOWN WITH A MASSIVE CORKSCREW SENTON!
Deadprez: Kimura is in control, and he rolls De La Rosa back into the ring. She follows him in and presses his shoulders to the ring, looking for the cover!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Gavin Kirkman: De La Rosa manages to kick out at 2! Nikki doesn’t wait to follow up on the pinfall, however. Kimura drags Roberto to his knees before striking him with a massive punch to the face! And now she nails a deadly CHOP! She turns away to try and go for a running move off the ropes! But Roberto holds onto her tights to stop her from doing so. But Nikki uses her leg to rid herself from the grip on her tights and sends another punch to the face of De La Rosa! Now Kimura runs to the ropes and bounces off them! She tries to catch Roberto with a massive Clothesline— SPANISH FLY FROM ROBERTO! HE HITS IT OUT OF ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE! And he hooks the leg for the win!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THRE—
Eve: BUT A KICK OUT FROM KIMURA! Roberto and Nikki have been evenly matched so far and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to change. For every fall Roberto gets, Nikki gets one and vice versa. But in order to be satisfied, one has to be better. Roberto is going to the top rope, and he is looking to perform a diving move, but Kimura manages to get up fast enough to stop him. Kimura is throwing punches to the back of De La Rosa, who is trying his best to turn around. Nikki keeps him under control and— WOAH! SHE GRABS DE LA ROSA OVER HER SHOULDER AND DROPS BACK FOR AN AVALANCHE OLYMPIC SLAM!
Gavin Kirkman: Nikki crawls over to the corner while Roberto isn’t moving for the moment. Kimura is in the corner waiting for him to get up…NIKKI RUNS IN FOR A RUNNING KNEE — ROBERTO AVOIDS IT BY SHOOTING TO HIS FEET! He sends Kimura running into the ropes and makes her rebound into a SHARP Rolling Elbow! Nikki is barely on her feet, but so is Roberto. That big Olympic Slam from the top is still taking its effect on the challenger. Both of them are trying to catch their breath and recover from what has happened so far. Now Roberto speeds towards the other side of the ring! Nikki quickly follows behind and drops down under De La Rosa on the rebound! She goes for a leapfrog on the second one! She is looking to get his advantage back!
Eve: Roberto rebounds once more, Nikki aiming for a clothesline! But Roberto ducks under it and runs to the ropes once again and looks to rebound with a clothesline on his own! But Kimura ducks under and and aims for a Dropkick— AND ROBERTO CATCHES HER WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! AND HE HOLDS HER INTO THE COVER!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEE—
Deadprez: BUT NIKKI KICKS OUT! And she looks to escape by trying to roll towards the outside. Roberto can’t keep her inside the ring. But I don’t think he minds all too badly. I think he is thinking about doing a lot of damage using this position! Roberto runs towards the ropes as Kimura starts to get up from the powerbomb. Kimura doesn’t see De La Rosa! He runs to the ropes and DROPS DOWN ON THE ANCHOR WITH A DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE! Roberto is back in control of this match! He rolls Nikki back into the ring and goes up to the rope! HE LEAPS UP AND DROPS DOWN ONTO KIMURA WITH A FROG SPLASH! AND HE SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE—
Gavin Kirkman: BUT KIMURA KICKS OUT AGAIN! DE LA ROSA KNOWS IT WASN’T GOING TO END HERE! DE LA ROSA GETS BACK UP LIFTING NIKKI KIMIRA TO HER FEET. DE LA ROSA TRIES TO GO FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, NIKKIA DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT AND RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES. Roberto follows her close behind and tries to catch her off the rebound! But Nikki ducks under it and sends Roberto into the ropes before planting him into the ring with a German Suplex! Roberto rolls back to his feet but can barely stand because of the impact! Kimura gets back up and nails him with a Superkick to turn him around! She grabs him from behind and is looking for—
Eve: But De La Rosa starts to work against it! He tries to escape the clutches of Nikki Kimura! Kimura is not letting go of Roberto however, still trying to get that move— WAIT! NIKKI SUDDENLY GRABS HIM UNDER HIS ARM! AND SHE SPINS HIM INTO A ROLLING CUTTER! Here is the cover!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEEE—
Gavin Kirkman: But a kick out from Roberto before the 3 can be counted! Nikki going for these moves probably means that she wants to do absolutely everything he can in order to win! Nikki picks up Roberto and looks to continue the onslaught as she pushes him into the ropes and looks to send him to the other side of the ring! She runs towards Roberto on the way back… SLING BLADE! Kimura is on fire right now! She makes his way over to the corner and starts to get onto it. She may be looking to hit a diving move on Roberto! But De La Rosa is on his feet right in time and is trying to stop Kimura!
Eve: Nikki is stopped in her tracks, but Roberto can’t take advantage due to his own fatigue. But he grabs onto Nikki and— gets stopped by Kimura with a boot to the face! He stumbles away while The Anchor remains perched on the top rope. Roberto turns back towards Kimura to try and stop her again, BUT HE RUNS RIGHT INTO A SLINGSHOT LARIAT! The innovation from Kimura! This could be it right here! But I don’t think Kimura is done with her flurry of offense! De La Rosa is almost out cold but Kimura uses those innovative maneuvers to get him right back to his feet in position for a suplex!
Deadprez: But she crossed that leg! She drops Roberto’s neck on her knee to connect with that massive BRAINBUSTER! The BRAINBUSTER connects on Roberto! And now Nikki looks for the cover again!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE—
Gavin Kirkman: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO KICK OUT! It’s going to be far more challenging to put down the challenger! Nikki Kimura’s frustration is growing rapidly. She just wants to finish off De La Rosa and take the victory home! Roberto slowly starts to rise to his knees, and Kimura gets into the corner behind him… I think she might be looking for the one move that could end it all right now! HE CAN’T MOVE FAST ENOUGH BECAUSE KIMURA HAS BEEN DAMAGING HIM TOO MUCH! HE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE THE KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL! NIKKI KIMURA GOES FOR THE PIN!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEEEEE!!!
Eve: SHE DID IT! SHE FINALLY BEAT ROBERTO- WAIT A SECOND! ROBERTO’S FOOT IS ON THE ROPES! BAD PLACEMENT BY NIKKI COST HER THE WIN! Kimura can’t believe that after all of that, she still doesn’t have him down for the count! I don’t think she is happy about it either! She is pounding the mat in frustration! The mental effects of not getting that satisfaction you seek can be deadly to your winning matches! Oh but look at Nikki! She looks to put an end to it all! She is on the top rope while Roberto is getting in position! SHE CALLS FOR IT! SHE LEAPS OFF FOR A STOMP—
Gavin Kirkman: BUT ROBERTO MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! NIKKI LOOKS TO KEEP THE ADVANTAGE! BUT DE LA ROSA LEAPS UP AND LOOKS FOR THE A SPRINGBOARD CUTTER— WHAT THE HELL! NIKKI SAW IT COMING! THE STOMP IN MID-AIR! NIKKI ROLLS OVER INTO THE COVER! THIS IS IT! THE MATCH IS FINALLY OVER! MAKING SURE ROBERTO FOOT IS NOWHERE NEAR THE ROPES!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE!!!
Eve: Impossible. NIKKI CAN’T BELIEVE IT! ROBERTO KICKS OUT! EVEN THE STOMP IN SUCH A DEADLY WAY ISN’T ENOUGH TO PUT DOWN DE LA ROSA! Nikki is frozen as Roberto slowly rolls towards the apron! Nikki slowly moves over and gets onto the apron as well! She pulls De La Rosa to his feet! Oh my! SHE IS LOOKING FOR A SUPLEX OFF THE APRON! But De La Rosa starts to hit her in the gut! He may be recovering from the onslaught from earlier. He is free from the suplex attempt but still has to deal with Kimura who tries to hit him with a chop— But Roberto blocks with a boot to the face!
Deadprez: Nikki is stunned… De La Rosa is thinking something crazy I think… HE RUNS UP TO THE ROPES! OH MY GOD! SPEAR OFF THE APRON! HE SENDS BOTH OF THEM TO THE OUTSIDE USING THE MOVE! Both Nikki and Roberto are out on the outside after that! Can you believe the lengths these two go to just so they can win this match? They’re both warriors who are willing to injure themselves and their opponents in order to win the match.
Gavin Kirkman: Listen this match right here is all about hatred. Both these competitors hate each other so much that they are willing to kill each other- wait a second…look Brianna Hill is distracting the referee! Here we go again with the La Familia shenanigans! Once again, Nikki has to deal with them in order to beat Roberto! Kimura trying to get back to her feet and RIGHT ON CUE LUIS GRABBING NIKKI AND ATTACKING HER! DAMMIT IT WAS A GOOD MATCH ONLY FOR LA FAMILIA TO RUIN IT! Luis bringing Nikki over to the barricade, Roberto looking to finish her off with a SPEAR-
Eve: NIKKI MOVES OUT THE WAY! ROBERTO SENDING HIS BROTHER THROUGH THE BARRICADE AND THE CROWD EXPLODES! KIMURA QUICKLY GRABBING ROBERTO BEFORE HE COULD GET THE CHANCE TO PROCESS IT! Kimura throws him back into the ring, Roberto stumbles to his feet and into the referee! WHO SLAMS INTO BRIANNA SENDING HER TO THE FLOOR! Roberto turns around into a “CLASS ACT” SPANISH FLY BY NIKKI KIMURA! THIS COULD BE THE WIN SHE NEEDS! SHE PINS HIM
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Gavin Kirkman: Oh no…the referee is fixated on Brianna! Who seemed to have twisted her ankle on that landing! Kimura need to get the official attention back on this match before— GUZMAN SNEAKS IN WITH A EUPHORIC INHALE TO KIMURA! Raeangel getting out of the ring and Roberto crawling into the cover! The official now aware of the pinfall attempt! NO! NOT LIKE THIS!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEEEE!!!
( DING! DING! DING! )
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!
Eve: SO CLOSE! ONCE AGAIN SO CLOSE BUT LA FAMILIA ONCE AGAIN STEALS IT!
Deadprez: This was such a highly contested match as well, could have gone either way but once again. The number game is Nikki’s enemy and she falls victim to it again.
Gavin Kirkman: Roberto managed to get two very big victories back to back, making La Familia look like an unbeatable unit!
(Silas Mason looks on and shakes his head, before walking to the back.)
( The camera opens to a shot of the arena before panning to the stage. Just as the camera pans to the stage ‘Ready For The Fight’ by The Yung Punx begins to play, and the crowd erupts in cheers as Jon Kelton makes his way from gorilla with a microphone in hand. )
( Jon takes a moment to soak in the reaction before continuing down the ramp and eventually entering the ring, standing in the center of it before gesturing for his music to be cut, as the crowd continues cheering him on. )
( Jon continues to soak in the reaction from the crowd, before finally placing the microphone to his mouth and beginning to speak. )
Jon Kelton: Over the course of the past few years, I’ve done a lot of things. I’ve experienced some of the highest highs you can experience in this profession. I’ve grown to become the person who stands before you today. But I would be lying if I said, it happened overnight.
Jon Kelton: I wish it did, but it didn’t.
Jon Kelton: When I first returned to EAW I needed direction. I had no plans. I had no true ambition. And that was troublesome because the only goal I had in mind was to be successful. To win the big one. To etch my name in history. To have my name mentioned in the same conversations as the greats. And as I stand here four years removed from my reintroduction to all of you, it’s clear to me as I’m sure it is to all of you, that this isn’t the case.
( Jon Kelton takes a moment to look around the arena, collecting his thoughts before continuing to speak. )
Jon Kelton: But I’ve been close. I’ve been so close. So close. I’ve given so much. I’ve thrown away my morals, lost myself— I’ve been burnt in my pursuit of success.
Jon Kelton: And I know, I know how that sounds. I know that I’ve touched on this a bit before in the past— but I just want to put it into perspective for myself. I’m not looking to make excuses or fall into the same patterns. But I say everything I’ve said to take accountability and make it well known that I know, I’ve made excuses for failure. I’ve shifted the blame to others. I’ve done some of the most despicable and deceitful things in my pursuit, and the fact that you all still choose to support me means the whole world to me. I’m glad to say that I learned from my mistakes. Yes, It took a trial by fire, but I learned. I grew. And that’s what I’m proud of the most.
( The crowd begins to cheer again as Jon Kelton paces around collecting his thoughts momentarily before speaking again. )
Jon Kelton: Last year, I came so close to reaching my moment, but it was simply too far for me to grasp, as I was being weighed down by circumstances unforeseen.
Jon Kelton: But since then, I’ve run The British Invasion off of Showdown. I’ve helped Showdown win its first-ever Brand Warfare at Territorial Invasion. And now more than ever before am I ready to take the next step in my journey toward inserting my name in those conversations for all-time greats. –
( As Jon Kelton finishes his sentence, ‘My War’ by Shinsei Kamattechan hits as the crowd erupts upon the arrival of Bronson Daniels who makes his way down the ramp and into the ring with a microphone in hand, keeping his eyes locked on Jon Kelton who stands firm in the center of the ring, with an inquiring look on his face. )
( ‘My War’ begins to fade out as Bronson Daniels steps in front of the man he went toe to toe with at Midsummer Massacre. Both men look at one another before Bronson Daniels picks up the microphone and begins to speak. )
Bronson Daniels: Hey, before things take a turn, I just want to say I didn’t come out here to interrupt or ruin your reminiscing. Instead, it is the opposite. I came out here to let you know that as someone who has been present in this company since you returned, I concur. You have grown. You have made yourself a staple here on Showdown. And it’s for that reason that I needed to face you at Midsummer Massacre. Not only to test you but to test myself. And looking back on that match, seeing how it went down to the wire, I think it’s fair to say that you passed. Everything that has happened since then is just further proof of that notion.
Bronson Daniels: But you aren’t the only one who dreams of success. You aren’t the only one who has plans to win championship gold. Nor are you the only one with goals in mind.
Bronson Daniels: I made it my mission when I was drafted here to write a new chapter and right my wrongs from back on Dynasty in any way that I could. And winning Wargames, being a part of that team, and making history by bringing Showdown its first victory in that event, was just that. It’s not only afforded me the luxury of getting the last laugh at Dynasty’s management but more importantly it afforded me the luxury of closing that door and being able to move forward. And that is exactly what I plan to do.
Bronson Daniels: Much like you, I want to have my name mentioned amongst the best of the best as well. I want to know that when the time comes for me to walk away from this profession, that I gave everything that I had. I climbed and reached every mountain peak. I left no stone unturned. I achieved everything I could. Then and only then will I have reached—
( Before Bronson Daniels can finish his sentence, Jon Kelton chimes in. )
Jon Kelton: Elysium?
Jon Kelton: I echo every sentiment you just shared, Bronson. I know that I’m not going to be doing this forever, and with the limited time I have left doing this, however long it may be, I want it to mean something. I want to do and accomplish any and everything I can in this profession before the curtains close. From World Championships to Tag Team Championships, I want it all! I want to go down as one of the greatest, and this is the season that I put myself in a position to do so.
( Bronson Daniels’s eyes widen a bit almost as if a lightbulb switched on in his head after hearing Jon’s words. He pauses for a moment collecting his thoughts before simply saying… )
Bronson Daniels: So let’s do it then.
Jon Kelton: Do what?
Bronson Daniels: You said you want to do everything you possibly can in this company. You want to build your resume and bring prestige to your name and the Showdown brand. I get that. I want the same. So why not do it…together?
( The crowd begins to ignite in cheers and approval at the question being proposed, as Jon Kelton looks confused, taking a moment to process what is being said, before speaking.)
Jon Kelton: Are you asking me to team up?
Bronson Daniels: You don’t seem too thrilled about the idea. But essentially, yeah, I am.
Jon Kelton: If you had the season that I had last year, then you’d understand the hesitation on my part. I’ve been burnt a lot more than I care to admit, and I’ve found it to be safer and more manageable to go at it on my own. It’s nothing personal, it’s just hard to trust people these days.
Bronson Daniels: I hear you. I saw what you went through, and I know where you’re coming from. But I want to make it known that I’m not Halsey Neel. I’m not Pandora Paisley. Nor am I any of the other sixty thousand disgraced Devolution members. I’m not going to beg you to team up, if you don’t want to that’s completely fine. But I have no intention of betraying you or using you. I want to win, just like you want to win. And if we have a common goal in mind, it just makes sense to collaborate on it.
Bronson Daniels: You and I have not always seen eye to eye, that much I can admit. And In the four years that we’ve known one another, we’ve had numerous back-and-forths. We’ve never truly found ourselves on the same page. And again if I’m going to be truthful, I wasn’t exactly all that fond of you. But Midsummer Massacre changed everything. We went out there, with our history, with the mutual understanding that we needed to win in order to get back on track and right the ship, and we put on a genuine Match of The Year contender. I hit you with everything I had, and you continued to get up and fight. And you earned my respect that day. You proved to the entire World that not only are you deserving of being a World Champion, but you possess all the talent and skill necessary to get it done and make that leap.
Bronson Daniels: But if I recall correctly, you also said that beyond being a World Champion, you want to be a Tag Team Champion too, and that’s a goal I also share. So why not? Why not come together and give everyone what they’ve been waiting to see? Why not come together and breathe life back into the Tag Team Division, whilst simultaneously killing two birds with one stone?
( Bronson Daniels offers his hand out to Jon Kelton who then begins to walk around the ring, contemplating Bronson’s offer, before stopping abruptly… )
( The look on Bronson Daniels’s face nearly shifts to a look of disappointment before Jon Kelton quickly turns around and shakes his hand, seemingly accepting the offer as the crowd once again erupts in cheers. )
Jon Kelton: I’m in. Let’s make history!
Bronson Daniels: Let’s do it.
( ‘Ready for the Fight’ by The Young Punx begins to play, as Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels shake hands one last time, as the crowd continues to cheer for the newly formed team. )
( The final shot is of Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton talking and laughing with one another in the ring as the camera fades to a commercial. )
(The camera cuts to the ring as the crowd is awaiting the next match to begin.)
( ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne hits as the crowd erupts into cheers.)
Eve: SHE’S HERE!
Crowd: MILLI! MILLI! MILLI!
(Milli Banks steps out onto the stage in her ring gear as she makes her way down to the ring. Gina Romano goes to introduce her but Milli enters the ring and takes the microphone away.)
Eve: It looks like Milli has something to say before the match is going to begin! I think that these fans are overjoyed for a chance to hear from the EAW Universal Women’s Champion of the World!
(The crowd cheers loudly as Milli’s music slowly fades and she stands in the ring smiling and dancing.)
Gavin Kirkland: I am overjoyed for a chance to look at Milli all night long! She should stay out here for real!
(The crowd slowly quiets down so that Milli can begin to speak.)
Milli Banks: Now just hold up a minute… I am going to take care of Miku Sakai real quick… But first I have some things to say!
Crowd: MILLI! MILLI! MILLI!
Milli Banks: That’s right. I think you all understand who you are looking at. I think you all understand what you are looking at. This right here? This is the top prize in this whole business! The Universal Women’s Championship!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Milli Banks: I am a fighting champion. I am a defending champion. Because that is what it means to be the Supernova! You know that I just burn bright but I just don’t burn out! When you look at someone like me you look at the very best. Someone who is willing to take on all comers. To prove that I am the best woman in this entire game. In this entire universe! I might not be defending the title against Miku Sakai here tonight but that is only because I have another contender waiting for me. Besides Miku can come out here and earn it! In a few minutes tho girl… because Milli is not done talking just yet!
Gavin Kirkland: Good, good keep going this is so hot.
Eve: Gavin stop being creepy!
Gavin Kirkland: I’m talking about the ratings… These ratings are so hot! Because Milli gets all them viewers!
Milli Banks: I wanted to put this title up against the best in the business… and now they want me to defend the Universal Women’s Championship against KASAI and I…
Deadprez: Damn shots fired.
Milli Banks: No no don’t take this the wrong way… KASAI is a former EAW Specialists Champion! She’s done really well for herself. Maybe not as well as the Supernova… but then again who has? Also… KASAI is a… key word… FORMER… EAW Specialists Champion. She literally just lost the championship… and now she is suddenly next in line for mine? I mean does that really make sense…
Gavin Kirkland: So true queen. So true. You shouldn’t have to defend it at all…
Milli Banks: Well, if you think about it I can kind of see the logic. I mean like I said KASAI just lost the EAW Specialists Championship. She took the hard L and now she is feeling really naked and empty without any gold around her waist. She sees mine sparkling and glittering under these bright lights so pretty. And she thinks oh I want me some of that! But it really just is not that easy… I mean do any of you think that KASAI can defeat the Supernova?
Crowd: NO! NO! NO!
Milli Banks: Exactly.
Gavin Kirkland: NO! NO! NO!
Eve: Gavin calm down the crowd already stopped chanting…
Gavin Kirkland: That’s their problem.
Milli Banks: I already told you tho. I take on all comers. This is something that I have to do otherwise I would not be who I say I am. The reason this whole thing makes no sense has absolutely nothing to do with me. The reason for all of that nonsense is KASAI’s problem because this bitch is punching above her belt! She doesn’t understand that the Universal Women’s Championship is on a whole other level above what she was used to dealing with as the Specialist Champion. But… if she wants this title… SHE CAN COME AND GET IT!!!
Crowd: MILLI! MILLI! MILLI!
Gavin Kirkland: Can I come get it too?
Eve: No. Sit down. You can’t get anything.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcy: !
Milli Banks: I am going to show Miku Sakai out here tonight just what KASAI has to look forward to when she steps into the ring with me. It is just classic that I get the chance to show why I am the face of this entire division and the most dominant woman that EAW has ever seen and strike fear into everyone’s heart. It makes sense because after I am through with Miku I wouldn’t be surprised if KASAI decides she doesn’t want any. She just might pull out of the championship match and realize nah maybe I will try again in a few years. Maybe I will just stay in my own lane and try again for the Specialists Championship or something else. Maybe the New Breed Championship I don’t know. Maybe the Tag Team Championship find a good partner or something. Because she sure as shit won’t be having any luck coming for mine! She is going to realize why I am your Favorite Elitist’s Favorite Elitist but KASAI I definitely won’t be your favorite Elitist in the locker room anymore because this is the part where you realize that your career has hit the ceiling that every other woman in that locker room has hit… That unbreakable glass… right below my boot!
(Milli Banks’ music plays again as she hands the mic back to Gina Romano.)
Eve: Strong words tonight from the champ as you would expect!
Deadprez: You gotta wonder how KASAI is going to respond to all that!
(The camera cuts to a commercial as we continue to await the entrance of Milli’s opponent, Miku Sakai.)
(A commercial airs featuring a trailer for a new movie. A musical featuring Thanos.)
(The camera returns from commercial break to show Milli Banks still in the ring with ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne playing in the background as Deadprez begins to speak.
Deadprez: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Showdown and as you can see, Milli Banks is in the ring getting ready for non-title action, but I also wanted to welcome a very special guest to the broadcast table. She is one of the up and coming stars of Showdown. She is Auburn Ware!
(The camera cuts to the commentary table where Auburn is sitting next to Deadprez wearing a headset and looking a little worse for wear considering what happened earlier tonight. She offers a small smile to Deadprez after his welcome.)
Deadprez: Auburn. Thank you so much for joining us for commentary and we can’t wait to hear your input regarding this next match. Are you doing alright? Are you sure we can’t do this another time
Auburn Ware: Thank you for having me and I’m fine. Believe me. I might be a little battered and bruised, but nothing is going to keep me from watching this next match. Even though there are parts of this next match that I could care less about, I am still more than happy to give my analysis.
Gavin Kirkland: Beauty at commentary and beauty in the ring. I can’t wait. Let’s send it back to Gina Romano in the ring.
(The camera returns to the ring where Gina Romano has a microphone and is ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)
Gina Romano: This next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Gina Romano: Introducing first and already in the ring! From Brooklyn, New York. Weighing 135 pounds. Here is the EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! “THE SUPERNOVA” MILLI BANKS!
(The crowd started cheering louder at Milli’s introduction before Milli’s entrance music is replaced by “STFU!” by Rina Sawayama. Seconds later, the crowd immediately starts booing as Miku Sakai enters the arena. She doesn’t look to be in a very amused mood as she heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing her opponent! From Fukui, Japan. Weighing 110 pounds. Here is MIKU SAKAI!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes more beauty heading to the ring. Oh, Miki Sakai. She’s as dangerous as she is gorgeous.
Eve: She’s also got a bad attitude and that was apparent last week when Miku got into it with you, Auburn, after causing her to get eliminated from the Divide and Conquer.
Auburn Ware: She knows what she’s done. She got what she deserved, and this is just the beginning as far as I see.
Deadprez: The question remains on if Auburn’s presence at ringside will prevent Miku from getting a non-title victory over the Universal Women’s Champion or if Milli is going to once again make her statement as World Champion. We are about to find out.
(Miku stops and glares at Auburn at the commentary table before entering the ring. Miku takes her corner and keeps her eyes locked on Milli Banks as her entrance music fades off. The referee checks both of the competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!
Eve: Here we go! Bell has rung and this match is underway. Both women meet up in the center of the ring—
Deadprez: MIKU TAKES A CHEAP SHOT WITH A RIGHT HAND TO GET THE EARLY ADVANTAGE IN THIS MATCH!
Auburn Ware: That’s not a shocker. Everything about her is cheap and I do mean everything.
Gavin Kirkland: Is it safe to say there’s no love lost between you and Miku?
Auburn Ware: Obviously. She has treated me like crap since the day we ended up on the same brand and I am not gonna take it anymore.
Deadprez: Right now, Miku has sent Milli back into the ropes before whipping her to the other side. Milli with the rebound AS MIKU JUMPS UP FOR THE FLYING HEADSCISSORS—
Eve: Milli just shoves Miku off AND MIKU CRASHES ONTO THE MAT!! Now Milli is putting the boots to Miku.
Gavin Kirkland: But Miku is fighting back to her feet as he grabs Milli by the leg. MILLI TRIES FOR THE ENZUIGIRI KICK—
Eve: MIKU DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! Miku still has Milli by the leg before pulling her in AND LIFTING HER UP IN THE AIR FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!!
Deadprez: It wasn’t a pretty suplex, but it was effective as Milli crashes hard on the back of her head.
Auburn Ware: You can say that again. It wasn’t pretty at all. Ugly move from an ugly hearted person. Milli won’t stay down long.
Gavin Kirkland: I hope so. I hope that this match goes a long, long time. The ladies in the ring are amazing. So glad they’re on Showdown.
Eve: You’re sickening. Are you aware of the implications of this match? If Miku wins then she can skyrocket up the contenders rankings for the Universal Women’s Championship.
Deadprez: She wouldn’t be number one because that belongs to KASAI at the moment, but a victory here could have Miku right on her heels.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli is trying to get back to her feet while Miku comes back after hitting the ropes AND HITS A RUNNING DROPKICK IN MILLI’S FACE!
Deadprez: The force of the dropkick sends Milli out onto the apron as Miku is right there with a handful of hair to bring Milli onto her feet which the referee is reprimanding her on.
Auburn Ware: Do you think that Miku can go through any match without taking any sort of shortcut? I’m leaning towards probably not considering that’s probably all she knows how to do.
Eve: That has helped her in her career as Miku is a former Specialists and Tag Team Champion. Be that as it may, MIKU IS TRYING TO SUPLEX MILLI BACK INTO THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI IS BLOCKING IT! Miku puts Milli back on the mat BEFORE TRYING TO LIFT MILLI UP FOR THE SUPLEX AND THIS TIME MILLI IS UP IN THE AIR–
Eve: OH MY GAWD! DID YOU SEE THAT COUNTER? MILLI WAS UP IN THE AIR, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO GET FREE AND TWIST HER BODY AROUND BEFORE COUNTERING WITH A MODIFIED CORKSCREW FALLING STUNNER!
Deadprez: The gymnast background of Milli Banks once again pays off as she was able to use her flexibility to get free of the suplex and counter to take Miku down.
Auburn Ware: Leave it to Milli to be able to innovate a counter like that. That’s why she’s highly respected as a competitor and as the Universal Women’s Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: Miku is holding her jaw as she now rolls out onto the apron and tries to get back onto her feet as the referee tries to hold Milli back, BUT MILLI MANAGES TO GET FREE AND RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES–
Eve: MILLI WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT CATCHES MIKU RIGHT IN THE JAW AND SENDS HER FLYING RIGHT OFF THE APRON AND CRASHING INTO OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE FOR SHE HITS THE FLOOR!
Deadprez: Miku lands with an ugly thud when she hit the table as she holds her face in pain as the referee begins a count on Miku.
Auburn Ware: Awww. Poor Miku. That looked like it hurt. It’s a shame that it wasn’t so bad that it would wire your jaw shut for a good six months.
Gavin Kirkland: Miku is starting to get back to her feet right in front of us as Milli is looking like she is starting to build up a head of steam as he runs back and hits the ropes before turning around and going full speed UNTIL SHE DIVES THROUGH THE ROPES–
Deadprez: MILLI WENT FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE, BUT MIKU CATCHES HER WITH A DROPKICK THAT CATCHES MILLI RIGHT IN THE FACE AND CRASHES DOWN HARD ONTO THE FLOOR!
Eve: Nice counter by Miku and Miku is back on her feet as she grabs a handful of Milli’s hair to get her back to her feet before grabbing her by the arm and whips her RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI’S BACK HITS THE STEPS HARD! Now Miku is about to go to work as she takes a look over here at the table at Auburn with a devilish smirk on her face.
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) Watch closely, bitch. This will be you soon enough. Watch for your fate!
Auburn Ware: Oh, shut the hell up. You have no idea what the hell you are talking about. Focus on the damn match and don’t worry about me.
Eve: Well, Miku wanted to make sure that you were watching closely as she grabs Milli by the hair AND BASHES THE BACK OF HER HEAD INTO THE STEPS! GOOD GAWD!
Deadprez: The referee is allowing some leeway as this could have been a disqualification right there, but the referee is counting to count them both out. Miku thinks she has done enough damage to her head as she still has the hair and rolls her back in the ring.
Gavin Kirkland: Miku quickly rolls back into the ring herself at the referee’s count of nine to avoid being counted out herself. Wouldn’t that make her even more angry?
Auburn Ware: It would be her own damn fault to begin with. That’s exactly what she would deserve for trying to be a showoff. I hope she gets her ass kicked for that!
Eve: Well right now, it’s Miku Sakai who is doing the ass kicking for the moment as he brings Milli back to her feet once again and whips the Universal Women’s Champion to the corner and she hits the turnbuckles hard.
Deadprez: Here comes Miku RUNNING IN AND JUMPING ON MILLI AS SHE LOOKS FOR A MONKEY FLIP, BUT MILLI IS BLOCKING IT! Milli grabs onto Miku’s ankles, and she turns around and sits Miku on the top turnbuckle.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli is on the second rope as she applies a facelock and brings Miku standing on the top turnbuckle as Milli has now made her way on the top turnbuckle as well. Both ladies are standing on the top rope.
Deadprez: Be careful up there in that dangerous position, ladies. Milli is trying for a superplex, BUT MIKU IS BLOCKING IT! NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE THROWING HAYMAKERS AT EACH OTHER UP THERE!
Auburn Ware: Milli just needs to push Miku back and send her crashing to the floor. I think that would be amazing to see. Would mean one less pain in my ass around here.
Eve: Miku is trying to knock Milli off the top rope and send her back to the mat, BUT MILLI CATCHES MIKU RIGHT IN THE TEMPLE WITH A RIGHT HAND THAT ALMOST KNOCKS MIKU OFF BALANCE AND OFF THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: But Milli holds onto her! What in the world does she have planned as Milli has Miku by the wrist BEFORE SHE JUMPS INTO THE AIR AND FLIPS BACK–
Eve: HOLY SHIT! TOP ROPE FRANKENSTEINER BY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! BOTH LADIES COME CRASHING DOWN AND I THINK MIKU GOT THE WORST OF IT!
Deadprez: Both ladies took damage off the frankensteiner when they landed as the referee checks on both competitors as Milli is the first to move as she crawls over to Miku and hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRR—
Gavin Kirkland: HOLY CRAP! MIKU GOT HER SHOULDER UP AT TWO! THAT WAS A HORRIBLE LANDING MIKU HAD AND SHE MANAGED TO STILL KICK OUT BEFORE THREE!
Auburn Ware: I thought Milli had the match right there. I mean I wouldn’t want her to do that move to me in a match. She’s pulling out all the stops against that bitch.
Eve: Miku is still down as Milli FLIPS BACK AGAIN AND DRIVES HER KNEES INTO MIKU BEFORE ROLLING FORWARD AND FLIPPING BACK AGAIN AND DRIVES HER KNEES INTO MIKU AGAIN!
Deadprez: “Bank Roll” by Milli Banks with that Insult to Injury style move as Milli causes more damage to Miku Sakai as Milli is pulling Miku closer to the ropes and… WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?
(As Deadprez finishes his sentence, the camera cuts to the entrance ramp as we see KASAI coming down the entrance ramp and that catches Milli’s attention.)
Gavin Kirkland: IT’S KASAI! KASAI IS COMING DOWN THE ENTRANCE RAMP! MILLI BANKS HAD SOME CHOICE WORDS EARLIER TONIGHT JUST BEFORE THIS MATCH ABOUT KASAI AND THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!
Auburn Ware: Looks like I’m not the only one who wanted a bird’s eye view of all this action. Seems like there is a little bit of a rivalry building up between those two as well.
Deadprez: You can say that again. KASAI coming down the ramp certainly caught the attention of Milli, who has made her way to the top rope as she is calling for Miku to get back to her feet.
Eve: She certainly didn’t have to wait too long for that as Miku is back on her feet AND MILLI JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR THE MISSILE DROPKICK–
Gavin Kirkland: NOBODY HOME AS MIKU SAKAI GOT OUT OF THE WAY! MILLI JUST CRASHED AND BURNED ON THE MAT! That gives Miku a chance to cause some damage as she gets herself out onto the apron.
Eve: Milli is still trying to recover off the miscue AS MIKU LAUNCHES HERSELF BACK INTO THE RING AND HITS THE SLINGSHOT SOMERSAULT SENTON! RIGHT ACROSS THE BACK OF THE CHAMPION!
Auburn Ware: Yeah, she hit one nice move. Big deal. Let’s see if she will be able to follow that up without any bullshit tactics. I doubt that will ever happen considering it’s Miku! Come on, Milli!
Deadprez: Miku is in firm control right now as he grabs Milli again by the hair before bringing her to her feet AND JUST USING HER AS A FRISBEE AND TOSSING HER HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING BY THE HAIR!
Auburn Ware: What did I tell you? She couldn’t do even two moves without pulling a cheap trick like that. I can’t wait to beat the hell out of her again.
Eve: There is no doubt that you two will meet again as we see Milli crawling into the corner, BUT HERE COMES MIKU SAKAI AT FULL SPEED TOWARDS THE CORNER–
Deadprez: MIKU JUMPS UP AND HITS THE BRONCO BUSTER ON MILLI! LOOKS LIKE MILLI IS GOING FOR A “MUSTACHE RIDE” COURTESY OF MIKU SAKAI!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh baby! I wish I was Milli right now, but why in the hell is this damn referee starting a count! GO AWAY REFEREE! If I was the referee, I would give her twenty minutes to stop that.
Auburn Ware: You are not a good judge of character, Gavin. The thought of getting a bronco buster from that is just disgusting. Makes me wanna puke. That is so gross!
Deadprez: I think we need Auburn here more often as Miku breaks the referee’s five count and pulls Milli away from the corner and hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHH–
Eve: MILLI KICKS OUT AT TWO! Miku doesn’t waste any time keeping up on her attack as she once again uses Milli’s hair to bring her back to her feet before JUMPING ON HER BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: Once again, I wish I was Milli Banks. Miku is sitting on Milli’s back as she wraps her legs around Milli’s waist AND TRIES TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB–
Eve: MILLI MANAGED TO GRAB ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE AS MIKU CRASHES BACK ONTO THE CANVAS! MIKU LANDED HARD ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD! That certainly got KASAI’s attention as she continues to watch this match from ringside.
Auburn Ware: That’s what I am talking about. That’s exactly what that bitch deserves for talking trash to me earlier and trying to show off. Now she’s going to pay even more now that the tide is starting to turn. You shouldn’t leave a competitor like Milli any sort of opening.
Deadprez: That is the truth, Auburn. Miku is trying to get back to her feet AND MILLI DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE FACE! Miku tries to get up again AND MILLI IS THERE WITH ANOTHER DROPKICK BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH A KIP UP TO GET BACK TO HER FEET!
Gavin Kirkland: Miku once again is trying to get back to her feet AND MILLI GRABS HER BY THE HEAD AND RUNS FORWARD AND PLANTS HER FACE FIRST WITH A BULLDOG!
Eve: Now Milli is building some offense as Miku is slow to rise, BUT MILLI ISN’T WASTING A SECOND! Milli grabs Miku by the head once again and pulls Miku to her feet before grabbing one of her legs–
Gavin Kirkland: AND SPINNING HER OUT AND PLANTING MIKU WITH THE “COMET CRUSHER”! BEAUTIFUL FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER BY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!
Eve: Normally Milli bridges for the cover after the neckbreaker, but she is going a different route this time around. She is once again calling for Miku to start rising to her feet.
Auburn Ware: Whatever Milli is planning to do right now will no doubt finish Miku off. Milli has such a dangerous arsenal of moves that she can use at any time.
Deadprez: Milli doesn’t wait any longer as she grabs Miku and tries to hoist Miku in the air to get her in that Gory position–
Eve: MIKU WITH A SHOT TO THE KNEE BUCKLES MILLI DOWN AS MIKU GRABS HOLD OF MILLI AND GETS HER INTO POSITION FOR ONE OF MIKU’S BIG MOVES!
Gavin Kirkland: MIKU IS ABLE TO MUSCLE MILLI UP IN THE AIR WHILE SHE IS UPSIDE DOWN BEFORE MIKU JUST DROPS DOWN AND PLANTS MILLI WITH THE “STARFALL”! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VERTEBREAKER FROM MIKU–
Eve: WHAT THE HELL? MIKU STACKS MILLI UP FOR THE COVER, BUT MIKU JUST PUT HER FEET ON THE ROPES! DON’T TELL ME THAT MIKU IS GOING TO STEAL THIS MATCH BY CHEATING!
Auburn Ware: Hell no! She isn’t going to be pulling that shit while I am around. She’s going to learn that lesson the hard way. If you all will excuse me….
(THUD!)
Deadprez: Well, Auburn Ware has just gingerly left the announcement table, but the referee is in position to count the cover, and they don’t see Miku’s feet on the ropes. MIKU MIGHT STEAL IT HERE!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT THE HELL! AUBURN WARE SHOVES MIKU’S FEET OFF THE ROPES AND MILLI’S SHOULDER COMES OFF THE MAT! THE REFEREE DID NOT SEE ANY OF WHAT JUST WENT DOWN!
Eve: Auburn takes a few steps back as Miku fully realizes what just went down and Miku can’t believe it. Miku thought that she had the match there, but this match will continue on thanks to Auburn.
Deadprez: That might have been a lapse in judgment on Miku’s part. Maybe she thought that Auburn was still really hurting after her match earlier tonight and would not even think of getting involved. I mean she still is hurting, but that didn’t stop her from preventing any wrongdoing in this match.
Gavin Kirkland: Preventing any wrongdoing? I like Auburn and she’s a beautiful person, but this match was none of her business. Miku could have won the match there and Miku looks out at Auburn and Miku is pissed off at Auburn for interfering in her match. What the hell is going on?
Deadprez: You can call it payback for earlier tonight. You can call it stopping Miku from cheating. Either way, it has Miku completely off guard as she gives Milli plenty of time to recover AS MILLI COMES UP AND TURNS MIKU AROUND AND KICKS HER IN THE GUT!
Eve: Milli has Miku doubled over before she shows some power by lifting Miku over her shoulder and getting her set up in the Gory position one more time. Milli is still trying to get Miku set up in the hopes of finishing the match–
Gavin Kirkland: IT’S THE “MONEY MAKER”! IF MILLI SPINS MIKU OUT AND DROPS HER IN THE DDT, THIS MATCH WILL BE OVER! HERE GOES MILLI WITH THE “MONEY MAKER”–
Eve: MIKU WAS FIGHTING OUT OF THE GORY POSITION AND SHE MANAGES TO GET FREE AND AS MILLI TURNS AROUND MIKU IS READY AND CLAWS THE HELL OUT OF HER EYES WITH “CAT SCRATCH FEVER”!
Deadprez: Milli his holding her eyes after that case of “Cat Scratch Fever”, but that gave Miku the time she needed Miku has hold of Milli by the head! Miku is looking to finish this match off AS SHE JUMPS UP AND GOES FOR “DEATH NOTE”! ASAI DDT IS ON THE WAY!
Gavin Kirkland: IT DOESN’T CONNECT AS MILLI PUSHES MIKU OFF BUT MIKU LANDS ON HER FEET BEHIND MILLI, BUT MILLI WAS TOO QUICK AS SHE GRABS HOLD OF MIKU’S HEAD AND SPRINGS UP TO FLIP BACK HERSELF! WILL MIKU COUNTER AS WELL?
Eve: SHE DOESN’T AS MILLI FLIPS BACK AND RIGHT INTO THE “BANKRUPT”! SALIDA DEL SOL BY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION AND MIKU’S SHORTCUT MIGHT HAVE BACKFIRED AS MILLI REACHES OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER AS SHE LOOKS AT KASAI WHILE DOING IT!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Changed It’ starts playing again as Milli slowly rolls off of Miku and catches her breath for a moment. KASAI is watching with major interest as Auburn has a devious smirk on her face as Gina Romano announces the final decision of the match.)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! MILLI BANKS!
Deadprez: This was a great match between two of Showdown’s best competitors, but I am going to be honest. I am not surprised that the match ended the way it did.
Eve: The old saying of turnabout is fair play rears its head as Auburn returns the favor of what Miku Sakai did earlier in the night. Miku cost Auburn and now Auburn cost Miku in what was a great match.
Gavin Kirkland: All these beautiful women in and around the ring… I couldn’t think of a better match situation.
Deadprez: That’s enough of that, dawg, considering all four of those women would kick your ass.
Gavin Kirkland: I wouldn’t mind.
(Milli is back to her feet and the referee raises her arm in victory before going back to check on Miku. Milli takes one last look at her fallen opponent before leaving the ring. Milli doesn’t acknowledge Auburn, but she does lock eyes with KASAI for a moment. Without saying a word, Milli heads up the entrance ramp as KASAI watches on with an amused look on her face.)
Eve: Well, that is turning into an interesting development between Milli and KASAI and it is all surrounding the Universal Women’s Championship. KASAI was recently the Specialists Champion, and she is looking to go to the next level.
Gavin Kirkland: What a match that would be and in this match, Milli showed exactly why she is the Universal Women’s Champion with her performance. You also have to give credit to Miku Sakai. You would have to think that she would have won the match if it wasn’t for Auburn.
Eve: I do give credit to Miku, but she honestly brought it upon herself, and you would have to believe that there is plenty more to come before this rivalry reaches a fever pitch.
Deadprez: This will NO DOUBT not be the last time we will see Auburn and Miku interfere in each other’s business or beat the hell out of each other before all is said and done. But once again we offer our congrats to Milli Banks on a big victory here tonight on Showdown.
(The final shot shows Miku sitting up in the ring as she glares at Auburn standing at ringside before cutting to Auburn, who looks proud of what she did considering what happened earlier tonight as she holds her ribs and gives Miku a little wave as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(The camera fades in to the backstage area of the Indira Gandhi Arena where voices can be heard from behind the door of an office which reads “Kennedy Street”.)
???: Ay mami you know that y’all gotta hook me up with some of that good shit for real. A vato gettin’ real sick of waiting around. Y’all ain’t even had me on the show last week fuck was that?
(The camera fades inside of Kennedy Street’s office as the crowd in the arena begins to cheer loudly. EAW Answers World Champion TLA is shown inside wearing a suit and holding his championship as he speaks with the Showdown General Manager.)
Kennedy Street: Just think of it as a reward for the big championship defense you had at Territorial Invasion! You defeated all of the top contenders! You survived that Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match so I thought that you could use a vacation!
TLA: Ye ye most definitely chica. You know that yo boi been living it up. The Poon Palace been poppin’. Done hit up the barrio you know that we got the whole world lit up for La Pantera Sexual. Ain’t no challengers left that what you telling me? Y’all ain’t keep me away. I come right back on through with the quickness. Fuck em all up. There gotta be somebody on the roster I can lay a beatdown on. You know I couldn’t miss the chance to show up right here in India show mi gente some luv.
Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!
TLA: Y’all can hear the people from here. They want to see TLA get some action and yo boi ain’t give no fucks who it be. Put me in the ring with the newest signee to the brand ain’t even a single fuck given out here.
Kennedy Street: Nah TLA that is not what we are going to do. I hate to disappoint the people but we already have a whole show booked for tonight. We aren’t just going to throw anybody at you either. You are the Answers World Champion and that means you will be getting the very best and you will be getting the very best on the grandest stage at The Last Stand!
TLA: Yo I like the sound of that. Have me facing the strongest opp there be! Enterraré su culo!
Kennedy Street: We just need a little more time to figure out who that will be. There are a lot of Elitists around here who deserve a reward especially coming out of Territorial Invasion. Some people who are very deserving of a World Title shot around here such as…
???: Such as myself!!!
(The crowd begins booing instead of cheering as Charlie Marr enters the room with a smile on his face. Both Kennedy and TLA look on in confusion as he interrupts their meeting.)
Charlie Marr: I overheard your conversation outside. I heard you talking about the most deserving roster members here on Showdown after Territorial Invasion and I am just the man you are looking for!
TLA: Yo… didn’t I beat you already tho holmes?
Charlie Marr: That was a long time ago tho TLA. We are talking about who is most deserving AFTER Territorial Invasion. I want my rematch with TLA. I deserve that gold!
TLA: Pero… explícame… I mean at Territorial Invasion weren’t you eliminated first?
Charlie Marr: No no no no. Well yes. But it doesn’t matter. I was eliminated first but I WON. My leadership is what brought the team together in the first place. And that team won. SO I WON. Understand?
(Kennedy Street sighs as TLA still looks confused as if he is trying to solve a very complicated math problem.)
Kennedy Street: Fine Charlie that is fair enough. Your leadership did play a huge part in the teamwork that we saw displayed at Territorial Invasion. You do deserve a reward for that since we did win after all…
Charlie Marr: So true. I deserve gold. Top gold. All the gold. It is time for Charlie Marr vs. TLA once again! And this time-
Kennedy Street: No.
Charlie Marr: What do you mean no?
TLA: O shit…
Kennedy Street: I mean no. That match is not happening. We are not doing TLA vs. Charlie Marr again.
TLA: Damn homie got rejected as fuck. Shut down out here. Lo siento hermano.
Charlie Marr: This is bullshit! You said I deserve a reward! MY TEAMWORK WON THE MATCH FOR MY TEAM! HOW DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THIS?
(TLA is shown covering his ears at Charlie’s outburst as Kennedy Street does not look pleased with Charlie’s behavior.)
Kennedy Street: I meant what I said Charlie. You do deserve a reward. I was very impressed with your teamwork and your leadership skills. But I am an innovator here on Showdown. It is what sets me apart from the others and I don’t just book uninspired rematches that we have all seen before a million times.
Charlie Marr: Nothing wrong with going back to a tried and tested winning formula…
Kennedy Street: No Charlie. I book fresh matches and change the game. Which is why I am going to be putting your talent to use Charlie. You are such a great team leader. You are so good at working together with others. I see no reason why we should stop that now. So yes Charlie we are going to continue with this “winning formula” for you. That is why I am going to team you up Charlie with TLA here and you will be the first team to challenge The Jader Hearts inside the Temple of Trials match!
(Both TLA and Charlie Marr look very shocked by this.)
TLA: Damn. I ain’t saw that shit coming. Y’all gonna have a vato walking around here with more straps than he know what to do with. Tag team gold too? Now that’s a title I ain’t won before… Not bad mami. Not bad at all.
Kennedy Street: I am glad you like the idea TLA. I wasn’t sure if it would go over we-
Charlie Marr: WHAT!?
Kennedy Street: I-
Charlie Marr: Are you fucking kidding me? What the hell is this shit? There is no way that I am doing this crap! I won’t be teaming with… this guy. OVER MY DEAD BODY! I WILL BE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION!
Kennedy Street: Sure you will buddy. Sure you will… one day. But not at The Last Stand. So I suggest that you two get out of my office and put some of that legendary “teamwork” to use. Figure out how you are going to get those EAW Tag Team Championships because I think it is safe to say that The Jaded Hearts are not going to go down easily.
(Kennedy Street leaves through a door in her office leaving TLA and Charlie Marr standing there staring at each other. Slowly reality sets in with both realizing that they are going to have to work with the person they trust least in all of EAW to take on arguably the most unstoppable tag team champions in EAW history.)
(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring Lil Durk making a guest appearance on Showdown.)
(We return from commercial break and the camera has cut back to the arena. There is a moment of silence before the sounds of “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande begin to play. Seconds later, the National Elite Champion Veena Adams enters the arena to a mix, but considerably more negative, reaction from the crowd as she has her title belt on her shoulder as she makes her way to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring at this time your EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! “THE GOLDEN STAR” VEENA ADAMS!
Deadprez: Here comes the National Elite Champion and Veena Adams is making her way to the ring with a very strong purpose.
Gavin Kirkland: Yes and that is to grace the world with her presence. She is beautiful. She is successful. If I was bald and a Hall of Famer like Charlie Marr, I’d be her husband.
Eve: No. You wouldn’t. Remember that last week, Veena came down to the ring and she extended an open invitation for ANY Elitist to come to the ring and challenge her for the National Elite Championship.
Deadprez: Veena said that the potential challenger had until tonight to accept. Here we are. Judgment day is upon us and we are about to see if anybody is going to accept and we are about to hear from the Champion herself.
(Veena stops by the timekeeper’s area and grabs a microphone from Gina Romano before she enters the ring. After she enters the ring, she adjusts the championship on her shoulder as she waits for the crowd reaction to die down before she begins to speak.)
Veena Adams: I came out to the ring last week with a purpose and I will get to that purpose in just a moment, but let me just reminisce about Territorial Invasion a few weeks ago. You all might be getting a little sick and tired of hearing me talk about it, but that is your problem. I sure as hell will NEVER get tired of talking about it.
Veena Adams: Especially considering that I was the person who led Showdown to their first War Games victory EVER! Yet there were still some people who thought that I was still some dumb spoiled blonde who was going to screw everything up, but I sure as hell showed them.
Veena Adams: They didn’t think I would be able to handle the environment of WarGames. They didn’t think that I had what it took to survive the pain that this match dishes out, but I did much more than that. I survived and then I thrived… and War Games was just the beginning.
Veena Adams: War Games set the foundation of what is to come for me. War Games just proved without any doubt that I will one day become World Champion.
(The crowd once again gives a mixed reaction to Veena. Veena isn’t too surprised about the crowd’s reaction as she just shrugs it off before she continues speaking.)
Veena Adams: But my World Championship glory is in the future. Right now, in the present, it’s all about the National Elite Championship and I am more than ready to defend my glorious and beautiful championship at The Last Stand.
(Veena holds her National Elite Championship in the air for the world to see for a moment before putting the title back on her shoulder.)
Veena Adams: If my memory is perfect… and it is like everything else involving me… I remember that I was such a gracious and generous champion that I issued an open invitation for ANYBODY to come to the ring and accept a match against me for the National Elite Championship last week and I expected to hear an answer by tonight.
(Veena looks up at the entrance ramp and sees that it is still open and empty. She shakes her head before continuing.)
Veena Adams: What a surprise. We reached the moment of truth, and nobody has accepted my challenge. Hell, if I’m being completely honest, I am not shocked by this result at all. You see, when I issued the open challenge, I had it in the back of my mind that nobody would have the balls to accept a match with me. You know why that is?
Veena Adams: THEY ARE SCARED! People are finally realizing that I am a much bigger threat in the ring than they ever gave me credit for. Now that they see for themselves how dangerous I am, they are starting to have second thoughts about stepping into the ring with me. Hell, I don’t blame them. If I wasn’t me, I would be intimidated by me.
(The crowd really doesn’t like Veena’s overconfidence with that remark, and they start booing the National Elite Champion. Veena really doesn’t care as she waves her arms telling them to bring it on, which only gets the crowd to jeer even louder.)
Veena Adams: Go ahead and keep it up! You people only boo me because you all know that everything I am saying is the truth and you guys can’t handle it. Someone like me becomes even more successful and you all hate that. So, you all just go ahead and keep it up because the only ones who will be suffering from this act of cowardice is YOU!
Veena Adams: You all are going to suffer because you could have had a National Elite Championship match at The Last Stand. I was more than ready to defend my title yet again, but it looks like that isn’t going to happen because nobody in the back wants to take me on. That’s because they finally recognize that I am the BEST NATIONAL! ELITE! CHAM—
(Before Veena could complete her sentence, she is quickly cut off by the sounds of ‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher playing throughout the arena. Veena does not look happy being interrupted as Cody Maverick enters the arena to the sounds of cheers coming from the crowd. Cody has a smirk on his face as he looks like a man on a mission as he heads to the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: What in the hell is he doing here? My beautiful Veena Adams was on a roll right here and Cody ruined it! What is wrong with him?
Eve: You are such a creepo! But that’s another story. I don’t know about anybody else, but I think that Veena might have just got her wish in the form of Cody Maverick.
Deadprez: Cody Maverick has been on a roll, especially with a huge victory at Territorial Invasion in Brand Warfare. Cody has been looking for a title opportunity for quite some time now and he might be the answer to Veena and the National Elite Championship… we have to assume.
(Cody grabs a microphone from Gina before he enters the ring. Seconds later, Cody is face to face with Veena as his entrance music fades off. Cody looks to start speaking, but Veena quickly interjects.)
Veena Adams: What in the hell are you doing here? It’s one thing to come to the ring, but it’s another thing to interrupt the champ while she’s speaking. Did anybody teach you manners? If you are coming out here just to waste my time, then you can just leave the ring and take your Sin City Ass all the way back up the entrance ramp.
Cody Maverick: Well, I heard you talking about wanting a challenger for The Last Stand and you are about to get your wish. Because I just finished talking with Kennedy Street before coming out here and I was told that my reward for winning at Territorial Invasion was a match….
Cody Maverick:…AGAINST YOU! FOR THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE LAST STAND!
(The crowd erupts knowing that they now have a National Elite Title match at The Last Stand. Veena looks at Cody for a moment before she busts out laughing.)
Veena Adams: Oh, that’s hilarious! I haven’t laughed like that in a very long time. Are you being serious right now?
Cody Maverick: I am being dead serious. You wanted to defend your title and now you get to. You will be facing me at The Last Stand with your title on the line.
(Veena just takes a long look at Cody, seeing that he is truly serious. She doesn’t immediately respond, but she does roll her eyes at the thought of the match.)
Veena Adams: Oh, for the love of gawd…. You know what? Fine! I did say anybody, and I guess that includes you. You know what, kid? Good luck because you sure as hell are going to need it.
(Veena tosses the microphone down and leaves the ring as “7 Rings” starts playing again as Veena heads up the entrance ramp.)
Eve: There you have it. Veena got what she wanted, and we now have a National Elite Championship match at The Last Stand.
Gavin Kirkland: Nothing against Cody, but this is going to be an easy defense for the beautiful Champion.
Deadprez: Not so fast, dawg. Cody is looking for the first title of his career and Veena might be overlooking him. This is going to be a great match. Cody Maverick. Veena Adams. National Elite Championship on the line.
(The final shot shows Veena leaving the arena before cutting to Cody, who is motioning around his waist that he is coming for her title as the crowd is cheering Cody on as the show cuts to the last commercial break of the night.)
(Saturday Night Showdown returns from its final commercial break as the graphic flashes across the screen, with the crowd already buzzing in anticipation. Final match of the night is about to begin, bringing the show to a close as the scene transitions to Gina Romano standing tall at the center of the ring, microphone in hand.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!… YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING IS SCHDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef plays throughout the arena as SOSA Henderson marches out in his flashy ring gear, scanning the crowd before locking his gaze on the ring. SOSA shows little emotion, maintaining intense focus as he prepares for the match. With his hands tucked into the pockets of his oversized, fur coat, he heads straight to the ring, ready for the fight.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA!… WEIGHING IN AT 191 POUNDS!… BULLETPROOF!… SOSAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!… HENDERSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Coming off the heels of leading Showdown to victory in the Brand Warfare match, while also holding the 24/7 Contract, SOSA Henderson has shown the world that titles don’t define a man, but rather the quality of the man defines the title. And SOSA Henderson has certainly proven that!
Eve: As someone who has historically led the brand to back-to-back victories in Brand Warfare, SOSA Henderson might as well be known as the king of Brand Warfare at this point! Not to mention his victory in the Stadium Stampede main event, where he, alongside Visual Prophet and Andre Walker, triumphed over Showdown and Voltage.
Deadprez: Who’s the king without a crown? That’s SOSA Henderson. The myth, the legend himself. He’s already got everything he needs to solidify his place in history, and tonight is shaping up to be another classic as he faces Bronson Daniels. Last year, he failed in his mission to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at House of Glass, but here we are again, in the same month, with everything coming full circle as he faces Bronson Daniels in the main event of Showdown!
(Henderson slowly makes his way into the ring, beginning to take off his entrance coat as ‘My War’ by Shinsei Kamattechan plays throughout the arena as Bronson Daniels walks out, looking straight at SOSA Henderson, who stands tall in the center of the ring, patiently waiting for his entrance. Bronson ignores the crowd as he heads straight to the ring. He runs and leaps off the steel steps, turning around to face SOSA Henderson while the front row crowd cheers loudly, excited for the fan-favorite across all three brands. Henderson paces back and forth as he waits for Bronson, who slowly steps into the ring, heading toward the corner and posting up there as the crowd cheers even louder.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT!… FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA!… WEIGHING IN AT 190 POUNDS!… THE HONORED ONE!… BRONSONNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!…. DANIELSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Let’s not forget one of our 1/3 War Games Winners from two weeks ago, Bronson Daniels! Coming off that prestigious War Games main event as one of the winners for Team Showdown, leading the brand to glorious success, he’s certainly been on a hot streak ever since. Bronson has been consistent in his performance, and it’s possible he might find his way back to the top before the year’s end!
Eve: Bronson Daniels has turned his attention to SOSA Henderson this week. The two have quite a history, and Bronson has pointed out that SOSA has often been held back by periods of inconsistency, despite the great momentum he’s earned throughout his career. Whether people respect what SOSA has accomplished or not, his ups and downs are undeniable.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s an interesting perspective. SOSA himself has admitted to those inconsistencies, but he also called out Bronson, claiming that he’s been too focused on titles and accolades, becoming what he calls a “self-admiring Elitist.” These two have conflicting views on their own self-worth, but tonight, all of those words will come to a head, and we’ll see who can back up their claims with actions!
(Bronson slowly hops off the middle rope, coming face to face with SOSA Henderson. Both men lock eyes, tension building between them. Bronson extends a hand in a show of respect before the match. SOSA, though reluctant, accepts it as they both retreat to their respective corners, preparing for the match ahead.)
(DING DING DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: Main event time! We have another match to close the show tonight between two prestigious winners from Territorial Invasion weeks ago. Bronson Daniels, who successfully defeated Dynasty and Voltage alongside Milli Banks and Veena Adams in the War Games main event, facing off against SOSA Henderson, the current holder of the 24/7 contract, who fulfilled his prophecy by overcoming Dynasty and Voltage as well, outsmarting both of their leaders to lead Showdown to victory.
Deadprez: What these two have in common is that they’ve both brought great success to their brand, making this an exciting match-up to see which savior is truly the best!
Eve: Bronson is now coming off his corner, starting at a slower pace than his usual, more energetic style. SOSA, too, is cautiously watching his steps as he approaches Bronson. Daniels adopts a stance, with his feet shoulder-width apart, back heel slightly raised, hands up in guard near his face, elbows tucked in, and body angled slightly to the side, signaling he’s ready.
Gavin Kirkland: Henderson mirrors the movement with his fists guarding his chin, elbows close to his body, and chin slightly down, maintaining a balanced posture. Both elitists are in defensive stances, carefully assessing each other’s tactics as the match begins.
Deadprez: We can sense how much the crowd respects this match, as there’s a serious silence with everyone paying close attention to the competition. Daniels steps in fast and lands a sharp calf kick to the side of Henderson’s left leg but Henderson fires right back with one of his own to Daniels’ right leg!
Eve: Daniels quickly aims for rapid-fire palm strikes, with Henderson retreating repeatedly under the pressure. Henderson eventually leans against the ropes as Daniels continues to ambush the Bulletproof with more palm strikes!
Gavin Kirkland: Will SOSA let it continue? Absolutely not. Henderson goes low and quickly takes Daniels down with a double leg takedown, and now both men are exchanging boxing punches on the ground! The referee is trying to regain control of the situation before it spirals out of hand!
Deadprez: Danielson pushes Henderson off the ground. You can see both men lock eyes, clearly remembering what happened the last time they shared the ring.
Eve: Henderson certainly hasn’t forgotten, nor has Daniels, who was the winner that night. They both now assume their stances once again and begin to approach each other, this time more cautiously.
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels throws a right hook but is quickly taken down as Henderson trips one of his legs, dropping him for a cover but Daniels swiftly kicks out. The Honored One hops back to his feet, takes down the Bulletproof, and follows the same strategy, going for a cover only for Henderson to kick out as well!
Deadprez: Bronson closes in fast. Henderson tries to swing a right arm but Daniels blocks it! Bronson fires back with a flurry of gut slaps followed by rapid chest slaps and now goes low with a sharp leg kick, leaving Henderson staggered!… AND DANIELS NAILS HIM WITH A JUMPING SUPERKICK!
Eve: Daniels seizes the advantage, leaving Henderson slumped against the ropes. Slowly regaining his footing, Daniels rises to both feet and spots an opportunity. He launches himself toward the ropes and charges at Henderson, looking to send him over.
Gavin Kirkland: Whoop! Henderson counters, scooping Daniels over the ropes and sending him onto the apron. Henderson quickly moves to the sideline, attempting to catch up with Bronson for a springboard maneuver… DANIELS RUSHES IN TO MEET HIM NEAR THE CORNER FROM THE ARPON! Daniels halts SOSA’s momentum, slamming his face into the top turnbuckle, causing Henderson to collapse, facing the corner!
Deadprez: Bronson pulls the ropes and slingshots himself back into the ring… DELIVERING A SLINGSHOT CORNER DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF HENDERSON’S HEAD, KNOCKING HIM DOWN!
Eve: Daniels returns to his feet, sending Henderson rolling toward the center of the ring. Now, charging from the corner, it looks like Daniels might be looking to finish this early! Henderson is in a bad position in this match!… BRONSON FLIPS OVER FOR THE CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND!
Gavin Kirkland: Henderson anticipates what’s coming and quickly runs down the side, causing Bronson to drop to both knees. Henderson positions himself in the corner, charging out with momentum… HITTING THE ROLLING THUNDER AND TRANSITIONING INTO A METEORA, PRESSING HIS KNEES DOWN ON A KNEELING BRONSON! HE HOOKS THE LEG WHILE BOTH KNEES DRIVE INTO BRONSON FOR A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: Bronson kicks out at two, signaling he’s not done yet! Henderson remembers what Daniels had tried earlier to secure a win, and quickly scrambles back to his feet.
Deadprez: Henderson makes his way to the corner, grabbing the ropes and springing up to the middle, then climbing all the way to the top! Daniels is still laid out on the mat, and Henderson’s looking to end it before Daniels gets the chance to do the same!… PAID IN FULL!
Eve: DANIELS MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY JUST AS HENDERSON LEAPS OFF, ABOUT TO LAND THOSE DOUBLE STOMPS! Daniels sits up from behind, right beside SOSA’s legs, and trips him, taking him down by one leg and turning it into a roll-up cover! Daniels is now looking to steal this victory from Henderson!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eve: Henderson powers out of that close call at two! Daniels has been forced to stay in this match by Bulletproof’s survival instincts.
Gavin Kirkland: Now, Daniels is in the corner, facing Henderson, who quickly gets back to his feet. Henderson sprints toward Bronson in the corner, but Daniels counters with a Big Boot from the corner to Henderson’s jaw knocking him back! Henderson tries to press forward and take Daniels down in the corner, but DANIELS FOLLOWS UP WITH A HOOK KICK ACROSS THE JAW, DROPPING HENDERSON TO BOTH KNEES!
Deadprez: Henderson’s quick to get back on his feet, going for another swing… BUT BRONSON COMES OFF THAT BOTTOM ROPE WITH A SPRINGBOARD ENZUIGIRI, AND HENDERSON’S SENT SPINNING TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!
Eve: Danielson still has something left in the tank, stepping up from behind with another hook kick, this time to the side of Henderson’s head, nearly knocking him out cold after taking so many hits! Daniels locks Henderson up from behind and pulls him over… BRONSON WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX ON SOSA HENDERSON, BRIDGING IT RIGHT INTO A COVER! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eve: ONE, TWO AND NO! Henderson has still managed to kick out despite all that attacks and kicks Bronson has connected with him so far so good throughout this match! Daniels has learned from their previous encounter and is one step ahead this time. Remember, this is not his first clash with SOSA Henderson, and he knows all too well what Henderson is capable of, especially now that Henderson aims to take him down for good.
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels pushes himself back to his feet, observing Henderson on the ground, clutching the back of his head while trying to stand. Daniels positions himself, maintaining focus on Henderson, anticipating his next move. Henderson rises as Daniels begins delivering multiple Muay Thai knees to the gut, keeping Henderson’s head close, whether or not Henderson is resisting those direct blows to the face and chest.
Deadprez: Bronson slides in from the right, landing a sharp palm strike on Henderson, then a solid leg kick to the ribs… AND NOW SWINGS IN WITH A SPINNING ENZUIGIRI KICK!
Eve: But Henderson dodges as the final kick is about to land, tilting his head just in time and Bronson turns after the missed kick… HENDERSON COUNTERS BY STRIKING HIM ACROSS THE JAW WITH A HARD TORNADO KICK!
Gavin Kirkland: Henderson stumbles towards the ropes, turning just in time to see Bronson stunned by his Tornado kick. Big SOSA now charges forward, leaping high into the air and catching Bronson tight, seemingly looking to land a Jumping DDT.. BUT BRONSON REFUSES TO LET THAT HAPPEN, HOLDING HENDERSON FIRM!
Deadprez: Daniels drops Henderson to his feet in front of him, quickly seizing the opportunity… SNAPPING HENDERSON IN HALF WITH AN STO BACKBREAKER! Henderson rolls off and collapses to the mat, clearly in pain from the brutal backbreaker.
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels slowly scrambles back to his feet, while Henderson writhes, his back visibly hurt from being put through the wringer. Daniels sees his opening and charges forward… GOING FOR THE FLYING BRONSON!
Eve: BRONSON TRIES TO HIT A SHOOTING STAR PRESS, BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT PERFECTLY, AS HENDERSON GETS HIS KNEES UP JUST IN TIME! HENDERSON QUICKLY TURNS BRONSON INTO A SMALL PACKAGE ROLL UP, TRYING TO SEND HIM PACKING FROM THE MATCH!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Eve: Three?! NO! Just as the referee is about to count to three and allow the 24/7 Contract holder to secure the victory, Bronson Daniels stays alive in the match.
Deadprez: Bronson can be seen clutching his gut in immense pain from the knees that connected earlier from SOSA Henderson. Henderson quickly gets to his feet and senses the moment… STRIKING WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK AS PAYBACK FOR WHAT DANIELS DID TO HIM EARLIER!
Gavin Kirkland: The impact of that kick turns Daniels’ face away, and he stumbles, falling towards the middle rope. Henderson pulls back, then dashes from behind towards Bronson… TIGER FEINT KICK CONNECTS WITH BRONSON! Daniels staggers back to his feet, dazed from the kick, only to collapse hard to the mat.
Eve: Henderson takes advantage, now holding onto the middle rope as Bronson is still down from the repeated kicks. Henderson glances at Daniels, who’s lying there vulnerable, then uses the ropes to launch himself high into the air… 450 SPLASH RIGHT ONTO BRONSON DANIELS! HENDERSON GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eve: BRONSON KICKS OUT! Henderson sits up after the near fall, realizing that Daniels is still in the match. Both men are visibly fatigued after the grueling battle they’ve been putting themselves through.
Deadprez: Adrenaline rush from both competitors makes this match even more intriguing, as the outcome remains uncertain. Daniels crawls away, reaching for the ropes, while Henderson slowly gets back to his feet, watching as Daniels tries to recover.
Gavin Kirkland: Henderson takes a moment, then moves towards the ropes, shaking his hand before grabbing Bronson and pulling him up against them… HENDERSON WITH A CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST! Henderson wipes his nose, then turns back to Bronson, delivering ANOTHER STINGING CHOP, forcing Daniels to stagger toward the corner!
Eve: Henderson approaches again, watching Bronson carefully. Bulletproof knows he must be cautious with his next move. He seizes Daniels, looking to send him crashing to the opposite corner.
Deadprez: Bronson slams into the turnbuckles, and Henderson follows up, charging in for a running uppercut but Daniels manages to move out of the corner just in time, and Henderson stops himself at the last moment!
Gavin Kirkland: Hurt but pushing through, Daniels runs towards his opponent, trying to drive him into the corner, but Henderson outsmarts him and sends him flying up onto the middle turnbuckle…. HENDERSON QUICKLY ATTEMPTS A SUPERKICK, SETTING UP FOR THE DEADSHOT AT THE CORNER, BUT BRONSON, STANDING TALL ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, CATCHES HIS LEG!
Eve: Bronson throws the kick away and leaps off… DIVING FROG SPLASH! But Henderson rolls through, catching Bronson and lifting him up onto his shoulders! Henderson looks to set him up, but Daniels fights back, landing a series of sharp back elbows to escape! Henderson has no choice but to let go—Bronson escapes!
Deadprez: Daniels ends up near the ropes after managing to break free. Henderson turns around and charges in with a running clothesline, but Bronson ducks underneath and sprints back from the opposite side of the ring… DANIELS CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING SINGLE FOOT STOMP ON A STANDING SOSA!
Gavin Kirkland: The momentum SOSA had gained throughout the match seems to have slipped away. Bronson Daniels has managed to take control, leaving Henderson at the corner, facing the turnbuckles as he charges out.
Eve: SOSA is looking to regain the upper hand, slowly looks up at Daniels, who is now turning around, ready to put an end to this! Here comes Bronson Daniels!…. BRONSON FLIPS OVER AGAIN AND HITS HIM WITH THE CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND!
Deadprez: HENDERSON MANAGES TO STEP BACK JUST IN TIME, CAUSING DANIELS TO MISS HIS SIGNATURE KICK AND LAND AWKWARDLY ON HIS FEET! HENDERSON QUICKLY HOOKS DANIELS’ ARM, LIFTING HIM UP… AND SWITCHES IT INTO THE JML DRIVER!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: THE HALF NELSON WHEELBARROW DRIVER PLANTS BRONSON DANIELS AT THE CENTER OF THE RING! HENDERSON IMMEDIATELY TURNS IT INTO A COVER! WHAT A BRILLIANT COUNTER, SETTING HIM UP FOR ANOTHER VICTORY ATTEMPT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Gavin Kirkland: AH! SO CLOSE! Bronson Daniels still manages to kick out right after the JML Driver, turning the match upside down! SOSA is inching closer to victory, and now he’s heading straight to the top rope after the near fall!
Deadprez: Henderson is still in pain, struggling to stay on top, but he’s pushing through, and now he’s up there! Daniels watches as Henderson is already perched on the top, potentially looking to end this match right here! Henderson leaps off—it’s time to put this fight to rest!.. PAID IN FULL!!!!!!!!
Eve: BRONSON GETS UP AND CATCHES HENDERSON BY THE LEG AT THE LAST SECOND TAKING HIM DOWN MID-AIR! BOTH LEGS ARE SWEPT OUT FROM UNDER HENDERSON AS BRONSON FALLS FORWARD, QUICKLY TYING UP HIS LEGS AND MANAGING TO TRAP BOTH OF HENDERSON’S LEGS… BRONSON APPLIES PRESSURE GUARDING HENDERSON’S MOUTH AND MAKING IT HARD FOR HIM TO BREATHE WITH STF SUBMISSSION HOLD!
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON HAS THE STF LOCKED IN TIGHTLY! Right in the center of the ring, Bronson is putting in hard work, determined to bring SOSA Henderson down!
Deadprez: He could be looking to make him fade! Bronson Daniels knows that if there’s no other way to defeat him, he has to find a way to make him tap out right now! But will the STF be enough?
Eve: Look, Henderson’s hands are raised high—he could be about to tap out! The crowd watches anxiously, thinking Henderson might be moments away from submitting!…
Gavin Kirkland: BUT NO! HE STAYS IN IT! Henderson refuses to give up! He’s heading for the ropes, while the crowd roars in fear that SOSA might tap out!
Deadprez: He’s getting closer to the ropes! Bronson applies all the pressure he can on Henderson! Could he do it?!… YES! HENDERSON MAKES IT TO THE ROPES!
Eve: Bronson rolls away, realizing that Henderson has escaped. He feels a bit disappointed in himself, but he’s still looking to push through tonight and secure a big win in this main event of Saturday Night Showdown.
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels rises to his feet once again, holding his head and keeping a close watch on Henderson. Henderson is still struggling to catch his breath, visibly tired as Bronson approaches. Bronson moves in with a slow… DELIBERATE SOLE KICK TO THE GUT, FOLLOWED BY A HEAD KICK THAT BRINGS HENDERSON FACE TO FACE WITH HIM!…. BRONSON SEAMLESSLY SPINS AROUND, LOOKING FOR THE DISCUS LARIAT!
Deadprez: SPANISH FLY!!!!!! HENDERSON MANAGES TO REVERSE IT, FLIPPING BRONSON OVER WITH A SPANISH FLY!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT A REVERSAL! WHAT A COUNTER! AND THERE’S THE COVER AFTER THE SPANISH FLY—SOSA HENDERSON IS ON TOP OF BRONSON DANIELS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: And just when we thought it was over, Bronson Daniels kicks out at two! He’s still hurt, but that was a close one! It caught him completely off guard just when we thought Henderson had it!
Eve: Henderson rolls away and heads down to the corner this time. He looks up at Daniels, who is still struggling to recover from the Spanish Fly, but Henderson doesn’t care. He’s aiming straight for victory and is now preparing to sprint towards Bronson!… SPEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: SPANISH FLY FROM BRONSON AS WELL! BRONSON DANIELS TURNS THE TABLES, GETTING HIS PAYBACK BY LANDING HIS OWN SPANISH FLY, TAKING DOWN SOSA HENDERSON TO COUNTER HIS EARLIER SPEAR! BRONSON GOES FOR THE COVER! HE’S FIGHTING HIS WAY BACK INTO THIS MATCH!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: SOSA HENDERSON HAS MANAGED TO KICK OUT OF BRONSON’S SPANISH FLY! HE’S NOT LETTING BRONSON GET THE WIN THAT EASILY! Bronson slowly gets back to his feet, pushing through the pain, his warrior cry echoing throughout the arena.
Gavin Kirkland: He grabs both of Henderson’s arms at the same time, signaling that he might end this match right now to secure the win! Bronson slowly rises, double-underhooking Henderson, lifting him high up into the air!… SAVAGE MODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: SOSA, INSTEAD, FLIPS OUT OF THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK GUTBUSTER, TURNING BRONSON RIGHT INTO A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN, ROLLING THROUGH INTO A COVER!
Deadprez: BUT BRONSON, THINKING QUICKLY, REVERSES THE ROLL-UP PIN INTO ONE OF HIS OWN, TRANSITIONING INTO A SUNSET FLIP COVER, COUNTERING HENDERSON’S MOVE WITH HIS OWN PIN ATTEMPT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Deadprez: WOAH!
Gavin Kirkland: SO CLOSE! ALMOST THERE! AT 2.9, SOSA HENDERSON MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT SURPRISING COUNTER FROM BRONSON DANIELS!
Eve: BRONSON GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, RUNNING OFF AND SPINNING AROUND… LOOKING FOR THE CHROME HEARTS KICK!!!! Henderson ducks underneath the spinning roundhouse kick as it slices through the air, causing Bronson to miss the mark and turn around.… HENDERSON WITH STOLE YO BITCH!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Daniels is still in it, refusing to let Henderson end the match! Just as Henderson is about to hit his signature Cutter, Bronson holds onto it, now turning him around and scooping him up… LEG-HOOKED FALCON ARROW! HE REVERSES SOSA HENDERSON’S STOLE YO BITCH WITH SMART THINKING! BRONSON QUICKLY HOOKS HENDERSON’S LEG FOR THE COVER ONCE AGAIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: AND SOSA STILL MANAGES TO KICK OUT, DESPITE THE QUICK THINKING BY BRONSON DANIELS! Henderson is seen lying completely down on the ground after the Falcon Arrow.
Gavin Kirkland: Daniels leaps toward the turnbuckles, struggling to get to the top corner! Henderson remains laid out while Bronson climbs higher, wasting no time as he heads toward the end of this match with SOSA in perfect position for his finisher! Bronson steadies himself, slowly reaching the top—this could be it!… LEAP OF FAITH!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: NAILED IT! BRONSON LANDS THE LEAP OF FAITH! THE SPIRAL TAP CONNECTS PERFECTLY ON TOP OF SOSA HENDERSON!…. But why?
Gavin Kirkland: HE’S UNABLE TO SECURE THE PIN! SOSA’S LEG IS ALREADY DRAPED OVER THE BOTTOM ROPE AS DANIELS GOES FOR THE COVER, AND THE REFEREE QUICKLY POINTS OUT THAT IT’S NOT ALLOWED!
Referee: (Off-Mic) His foot was on the bottom rope prior to the move being completed. Unfortunately, I cannot start the count on that.
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) What?….
Deadprez: BRONSON DANIELS IS FRUSTRATED, REALIZING HE STILL HASN’T SECURED THE VICTORY! THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!
Eve: While there was some reaction from Bronson Daniels, SOSA Henderson was seen rolling out to the outside of the ring, needing to catch a breather after the massive move he took earlier from Bronson and it prompted Bronson to circle around, searching for SOSA once again.
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA could barely get back on his feet after enduring so much in this match. Bronson crawled over, grabbing SOSA by one of his braids and yanking him back into the ring…
Deadprez: BUT SOSA USED THE BOTTOM ROPE TO SLINGSHOT RIGHT INTO BRONSON’S NECK, CAUSING HIM TO CHOKE! Bronson stumbled back into the ring as SOSA quickly rolled back inside, setting his sights… SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON HAS BEEN CUT IN HALF BY SOSA’S SPEAR! SOSA DESPERATELY DROPS INTO A COVER! THIS IS IT!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON STILL POWERS OUT AT TWO! HE KICKS OUT OF THE SPEAR!
Eve: SOSA, visibly frustrated by how Bronson remains in the match, is slowly regaining his focus. He knows he’s inching closer to victory after that spear.
Deadprez: Now, SOSA is stalking a dazed Bronson, who is struggling to get back to his feet. As SOSA watches closely, Bronson attempts to seize the moment and capitalize on the earlier spear, but Henderson leaps forward, aiming for another shot at his finishing move!.. STOLE YO BITCH!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: BRONSON YET AGAIN COUNTERS ONCE AGAIN, CATCHING HENDERSON JUST AS HE LEAPS FORWARD FOR THE CUTTER! … FALLING ELBOW SMASH TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Eve: HENDERSON DROPS TO BOTH KNEES, WHILE BRONSON REACHES FORWARD, MAKING HIS WAY TO THE CORNER IN FRONT OF HENDERSON!…. BRONSON CHARGES OUT WITH MOMENTUM!.. MICKEY, I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!!!!
Deadprez: SOSA QUICKLY POPS BACK TO HIS FEET AND CATCHES UP WITH BRONSON JUST AS HE’S ABOUT TO HIT THE SWINGING BACK ELBOW, COUNTERING BY TURNING HIM INTO A WHEELBARROW ROLL-UP, TRYING TO STEAL THE VICTORY THIS TIME!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!-
Gavin Kirkland: THREE- NO NO WAIT! BRONSON ROLLS BACKWARD INSTEAD, TURNING SOSA’S PINFALL INTO HIS OWN WHEELBARROW COUNTER! THE MOMENTUM HAS COMPLETELY SHIFTED THE OTHER WAY!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: OH OH! HE DID IT! BRONSON TAKES THE WIN!
(DING DING DING!)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!… BRONSON DANIELS!-
Gavin Kirkland: Not even giving him a moment to celebrate, SOSA, already frustrated with the match, goes after Bronson and hits a jumping uppercut to the back of his head! The 24/7 Contract winner is clearly not happy with the outcome, brutally ambushing his unsuspecting opponent!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Someone has to stop this! It’s getting out of control! The referee needs to do something about it! Somebody!
Eve: SOSA continues to throw punches, beating down Bronson for taking the victory away from him! He’s clearly furious about losing his moment like thi-
(Suddenly, the crowd erupts in cheers as one man rushes down to the ring to come to Bronson’s rescue.)
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT, LOOK! Someone is heading down to the ring to help Bronson Daniels! SOSA notices and tries to get off Bronson to deal with them, but it’s too late!….
Gavin Kirkland: FINAL ATONEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JON KELTON IS HERE!
(Henderson immediately rolls to the outside after taking the spear, while Kelton furiously gets to his feet, trying to chase after SOSA, but SOSA is already far down the walkway. Clutching his gut in immense pain, SOSA sits down, watching as Kelton checks on Bronson.)
Deadprez: Kelton is the man of the moment! He just helped Bronson Daniels avoid further beatdown from SOSA Henderson in this match!
Eve: And that’s how it is folks-
????: SHOWDOWN!
(A familiar voice cuts off Eve from backstage as Alana Starr walks out with a microphone in hand, giving everyone an intriguing look at her.)
Gavin Kirkland: Alana is here too! I wonder what this is about though….
Alana Starr: What an exceptional main event we witnessed on Showdown tonight with several notable Elitists making their presence felt by the conclusion of the match. That said, it seems just to be another eventful day in Showdown!
Alana Starr: Now last week, we made a commitment to announce the competitors for the Temple of Trials Match, as well as the final team set to enter this match at Last Stand!
(Crowd cheers at the announcement.)
Alana Starr: Two distinguished elitists will represent their teams in this highly anticipated match. Here are the names…
Alana Starr: JON KELTON!
Alana Starr: And of course….
(Crowd listens in anticipation as well as those two men.)
Alana Starr: … BRONSON DANIELS! Thank you for paying attention to our important announcement tonight.
(Alana pauses…)
Alana Starr: We hope you enjoyed Showdown, and we look forward to seeing you next week!
Gavin Kirkland: WOW THE NEW TEAM OF ELYSIUM ALREADY IN THE TEMPLE OF TRIALS!
Eve: An interesting matchup for the Temple of Trials indeed, especially considering what just transpired. I can’t wait to see how this team will perform!
Deadprez: And that seems to be a wrap for tonight’s Showdown, according to Alana Starr. What an ending! Another classic from Showdown. See you next week, ladies and gentlemen. Have a great evening!
(Bronson and Kelton exchange glances, with SOSA sitting on the stage, looking a bit annoyed. The final scene shows all three men staring at one another as Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton high five one another before Showdown comes to an end.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes.)
