(EAW Intro plays…)
(RECAP–The recap gives a replay of all the entertaining action that Showdown provided last week from Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. The show kicks off with Jack Ripley and Alex Myers being interviewed by Mikaela Street and showing solidarity as a team heading into No Regards. The first match of the evening had Abel Atami defeating the game rookie Scotty Cannon in a Gauntlet Preview Match. Ryan Wilson is shown backstage talking to Demi Knorr and he is completely frustrated with the run of luck he has been having in recent weeks before Xander Payne shows up and taunts Ryan. The next match has Jake Smith defeating Jon Kelton with Adam Lucas as the special guest referee. Backstage, Kyra Phillips is interviewing the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke, who was talking about his next challenger before the interview was interrupted by Harley Lewis. Harley and Donovan were talking before Donovan was attacked by Lucas and Ogawa and left laid out before Harley made claims about being the next champion. The next match had Xander Payne defeating Chris Elite in another Best in the World Challenge match.)
(The recap continues with Universal Women’s Champion Harper Lee coming out to the ring and getting interviewed by Eve. Harper said that Sienna Jade was undeserving of the championship match that she got and that no matter what, Harper Lee is the best Universal Women’s Champion ever! The next match of the evening had Alex Myers getting a disqualification victory of Adam Lucas after Jon Kelton slid into the ring and tried to attack Adam, but missed and hit Alex. Backstage, Heidi Huxley is seen talking to Stan Baylor before Veena Adams walks in unceremoniously. Veena is seen trying to sweet talk the Disney execs before Lexi walks in. They have some words before Veena suggests to Lexi that they have a couple of Pick Your Poison matches, to which Lexi agrees. The main event had Holly Arrow putting up an amazing fight, but it wasn’t enough as she was defeated by the Answers World Champion Impact. After the match, Impact and Kass were going to attack Holly, but Jack Ripley and Alex Myers stopped that from happening as Impact and Kass got away. The final shot shows the two teams glaring at each other from the ring to the ramp as the recap ends…)
(“Brick Wall” by A Day to Remember starts to play throughout the arena while the camera pans across this sold out crowd, who are all on their feet as they are all ready for the action of Saturday Night Showdown to begin. The sound is almost deafening in the arena here tonight as the camera slowly goes throughout the arena showing all the loyal and devoted EAW fans in attendance that are all through sold out arena holding up their many many signs and wearing the shirts and other merchandise of the EAW Elitists love and support the most before settling down at ringside where Eve, Deadprez, and Gavin Kirkland are sitting at the commentary table before they start to call all the amazing Showdown action.)
Deadprez: Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the most exciting brand EAW has to offer. This is SATURDAY! NIGHT! SHOWDOWN! Thank you all so much for being with us tonight in the great Sparks Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. I am Deadprez and alongside the energetic Gavin Kirkland and the lovely Eve, we will be calling all the action that the blue brand will no doubt provide.
Gavin Kirkland: No doubts at all, Prez! But there will be NO REGARDS! We are only one week away from the Showdown Halloween Event that nobody and I mean NOBODY should miss. But first we have all the action for tonight. We will be hearing from the most dangerous duo Showdown has with Impact and Kassidy Heart.
Eve: You better believe it. We will also be hearing from the likes of Roberto De La Rosa, Adam Lucas, National Elite Champion Donovan Duke, and more throughout the night. Everybody will be riding high as we make our way to Sydney!
Deadprez: So much coming up tonight, but of course you can’t forget about the matches tonight. What a better way to kick off the show than with two of the hottest rising stars on Voltage today. The Major is back in action as Scotty Conner looks to bounce back from last week’s loss as he takes on the very tough and very talented Mary S. Atlas. Mary has her eyes on the Universal Women’s Title and she would love to show the world that she is a very viable contender.
Gavin Kirkland: OH PREZ! YOU TOOK MY LINE! But that’s ok, because you can take away from me the part when I get to tell the world that WE WRESTLE! That’s a great way to kick off the match list, but listen to these matches. We have Ryan Wilson taking on Roberto De La Rosa in singles action. There’s no doubt with everything going on that Xander Payne will not be far behind. Also tonight, opponents at No Regards are partners tonight. Adam Lucas and Jon Kelton take on the Triangle of Terror’s Lucas Johnson and Komatsu Ogawa in tag team action. Will Adam and Jon be able to put aside their differences long enough to prevent Lucas and Ogawa picking up an upset victory towards No Regards? Exciting action on the way.
Eve: Exciting indeed, Gavin! Also going on tonight, Xander Payne will be taking on the Don of EAW Harley Lewis in the Best in the World Challenge match. Will The Don be the one to squash the challenge as he heads to No Regards and a shot at the National Elite Championship? We will find out. We also have two Pick your Poison matches on the show tonight. Veena Adams will be in action against Lexi’s pick, the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke. That match can certainly turn out to be an explosive one.
Deadprez: It most certainly can. The other Pick your Poison match involves Lexi taking on Veena’s pick in one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Dr. Bethany Blue in singles action. This is going to be a good and hard hitting match. Finally, we have a contract signing! Kassidy Heart, Impact, Jack Ripley, and Alex Myers will all be in the same ring making their match at No Regards official. Things will no doubt heat up later tonight, but right now, let’s take it to the ring to get the action started!
(The camera cuts back to the ringside area as Gina Romano is seen standing with a mic in her hand.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘The Lazy Song’ by Bruno Mars blasts the speakers to a defining reception by the crowd as Mary S. Atlas is seen making her way out to the stage with a bright smile on her face. She wastes zero time as she starts making her way to the ring, high-fiving some of the front-row fans in her way.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM ST. LOUIS MISSOURI… WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS…’MOST WANTED’… MARY S. ATLAS!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Yay! Here she comes! Mary S. Atlas is here, which makes me happy *only* because she’s a great individual that brings her best to the table in each and every match she has!
Eve: :usure:
Gavin Kirkland: 😃!!
Deadprez: Mary S. Atlas, the current Number One Contender for the Universal Women’s Championship is here, and she looks to make a statement ahead of her match as she takes on a solid Major Michael Scott Connor tonight! And while I wouldn’t be surprised if she does, I’m sure that in a way or another, a different result is completely inevitable as well.
(As Mary S. Atlas is in the ring waiting in complete excitement for her match, ‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith is heard replacing ‘The Lazy Song’ to another positive reaction from the audience as Major Michael Scott Connor is seen making his way out to the stage looking very serious and determined. He takes a step forward as he starts making his way down to the ring not paying attention to anything but the match he has here tonight.)
Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM LONDON… WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS… ‘MAJOR’… MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR!!!
Deadprez: As said, Mary’s task tonight is far from easy, and that is clear as day from the facial expression Michael Scott Connor has on his face! Here he comes! The Major has arrived!
Eve: Following an impress debut victory against Lila Vandran, Major Michael Scott Connor was unfortunately unable to beat one of his opponents for the Gauntlet Match at No Regards in Abel Atami, and if a rebounding plan is needed, there’s absolutely nothing better than knocking off the current Number One Contender for the Universal Women’s Championship ahead of No Regards to do so!
Gavin Kirkland: Will he be able to do this though? We’re about to see! In a way or another, this has to be a pretty interesting bout, and I can’t wait to see what both individuals bring to the table here tonight! The referee calls for the bell, signing for the start of this match!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go ladies and gentlemen, this one is now officially underway! We got the number one contender for the Universal Women’s Championship Mary S. Atlas going up against a solid Major Michael Scott Connor! Connor runs at Mary attempting a Lariat, but it’s Mary S. Atlas that manages to successfully duck underneath it, before running off the ropes rebounding, and Connor turns around…BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR DOES NOT FALL DOWN THOUGH, BUT HE’S BARELY ON HIS FEET! MARY IS TRYING HER BEST TO KEEP THIS MAN IMBALANCED FROM THE GET-GO OF THIS MATCH AS IT SEEMS, AND WHO CAN BLAME HER? THAT IS PROBABLY THE ONLY WAY TO GAIN THE UPPER-HAND WHEN GOING UP AGAINST A RELATIVELY BIGGER-SIZED COMPETITOR!
Eve: Mary apparently is not close to done yet as she immediately nails Connor with an Enzuigiri strike right to the ear! Oh my God! The impact of this move is clearly heard for us here, so imagine how it felt for Major Michael Scott Connor, who STILL doesn’t fall down though, but he’s now on one knee! I think what Mary needs to do here now in order to be fully able to gain an advantage is clear as day, which she seems to be going for it! Mary backs away from Major Michael’s kneeled body, and that is before SHE NAILS HIM WITH THE SUPERKICK! THE SUPERKICK CONNECTS, AND THAT IS WHAT IS ABLE TO FINALLY KNOCK THIS MAN DOWN THE RING MAT-
Gavin Kirkland: NO, EVE! UNFORTUNATELY OF COURSE! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR IS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY GRAB THE FOOT OF MARY S. ATLAS, THUS FINALLY SLOWING HER DOWN! CONNOR STANDS RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, STARING AT THE SHOCKED FACE OF MARY S. ATLAS, WHILE SHAKING HIS HEAD WITH A HUGE SMIRK ON HIS FACE- BUT WAIT! MARY S. ATLAS IS STILL MAKING IT A HARD TASK TO GET HER SLOWING DOWN! ANOTHER ENZUIGIRI SENDING MAJOR MICHAEL BACK TO HIS KNEES! THAT IS WHAT YOU DO IF YOU AIM TO BECOME THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION JUST A FEW DAYS FROM NOW! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR FINALLY RELEASES THE HOLD OF MARY’S LEG!
Deadprez: Mary is now looking to capitalize by the look it things, as she runs off the ropes once again rebounding, and she runs at Major Michael Scott Connor, AND SHE NAILS HIM WITH A BICYCLE KICK! BICYCLE KICK RIGHT TO THE FACE OF MAJOR MICHAEL TO FINALLY TAKE HIM DOWN! THE BICYCLE KICK CONNECTS-
Eve: IT DOESN’T HIT; IT DOES NOT CONNECT! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR QUICKLY, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY GETS RIGHT BACK UP STANDING ON HIS FEET, AND THAT IS BEFORE HE NAILS MARY S. ATLAS MIDRUN WITH A POWERFUL DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! THE DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TAKES DOWN MARY S. ATLAS DOWN THE RING MAT, AS MARY FLIPS INSIDE OUT, FALLING FLAT RIGHT ON HER FACE! WHAT A SMART MOVE BY MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR! WHAT A COMEBACK! MARY S. ATLAS IS DOWN, AND NOW THIS OBVIOUSLY IS CONNOR’S CHANCE TO GET BACK IN THIS MATCH AND GAIN SOME MOMENTUM BY HIS SIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: That by the look of things is exactly what he’s looking to do right here, right now, Prez! Major Michael Scott Connor is seen powerfully beating his chest right in the center of the ring in excitement, before he grabs the grounded Mary S. Atlas, picking her right back up to his feet, and he drags her around like a dang ragdoll! Great amount of strength is shown here by Connor, who finally lifts Mary S. Atlas all the way up to his shoulders, oh no, don’t do that to this gorgeous lady, Major! This doesn’t look so good for Mary here at this point; what could Major Scott be looking for here? He has Mary in a powerbomb position, AND HERE HE GOES! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR TOSSES MARY OUT OF THE RING WITH A POWERBOMB! MAJOR SCOTT WITH A POWERBOMB TO MARY S. ATLAS RIGHT INTO THE RINGSIDE AREA! OUCH, LOOKS LIKE THAT REALLY HURT! THE BIGGER INDIVIDUAL IN THIS MATCH HERE IS CLEARLY OVERPOWERING ATLAS, AND SHE’S NOW LAYING THERE LOOKING UTTERLY LIFELESS AT THE RINGSIDE AREA! THE REFEREE STARTS HIS COUNT!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Deadprez: MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR CANNOT WAIT FOR MARY WHO’S STILL UNABLE TO GET BACK UP TO HER FEET TO GET BACK IN THE RING ANYMORE, AS HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING GOING AFTER HER HIMSELF! MAJOR CONNOR PICKS THE LIFELESS BODY OF MARY S. ATLAS RIGHT BACK UP, AND HE WASTES ZERO TIME HERE AT THIS POINT, MERCILESSLY INTO THE BARRICADE! WE KNOW THAT MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR IS ACTUALLY A NICE PERSON IN HIS OWN RIGHT, BUT IN AN ENVIRONMENT LIKE ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING, IT’S NO SURPRISE TO SEE HIM DISPLAYING THAT TYPE OF A LACK OF MERCY ON ANYBODY, BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT HAS TO BE DONE IN ORDER FOR ANYBODY TO SURVIVE!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Eve: CLEARLY! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR ONCE AGAIN PICKS MARY S. ATLAS RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET, AND AS A RESULT OF OF MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR’S CONTINUOUS ATTACKS AND ABILITY TO ALL OF A SUDDEN GAIN FULL CONTROL OVER THIS MATCHUP, MARY S. ATLAS IS HELPLESS! Major Michael Scott Connor is seen dragging the body of Mary S. Atlas by the hair before directing it… towards our table? What is he looking for at this point? OH, NO! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR WITH A SUDDEN KICK RIGHT TO THE GUT OF MARY S. ATLAS, BEFORE HE LIFTS HER UP IN THE POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! NO, NO, NO! DON’T DO THAT! MAJOR SCOTT IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR IT, AS HE NAILS MARY S. ATLAS WITH A POWERBOMB *THROUGH THE TABLE!* POWERBOMB-
Gavin Kirkland: YESSSSSSS!!! MARY WITH THE REVERSAL! MARY WITH THE REVERSAL! MARY REVERSES, AS SHE SAVES THIS MATCHUP FOR HERSELF AT THE POSSIBLY LAST SECOND! HURRICANRANA! HURRICANRANA! MARY S. ATLAS WITH A HURRICANRANA TO MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR RIGHT THROUGH THE ANNOUNCER TABLE, AND APPARENTLY, MAJOR SCOTT’S PLANS BACKFIRE AGAINST HIM! MARY JUST MADE SURE THAT THE TIDES HAVE UTTERLY CHANGED, AND SHE PUTS MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR THROUGH THE TABLE INSTEAD! WHAT A MANEUVER BY ATLAS!
EIGHT!
Deadprez: Mary S. Atlas takes advantage of the situation here, as she rolls back inside the ring, thus saving this matchup for herself! On the other hand it’s Major Michael Scott Connor, who’s seen right here slowly getting right back up to his feet, though barely able to, and he finally does! He can’t move though; he’s leaning on the barricade, trying to catch his breath and regain some power after what just happened! Come on, Connor. This is not the right time to do so! Is this man about to get himself counted out? No way!
NINE!!!!
Eve: HE’S ONE COUNT AWAY FROM THAT! NOT THAT WAY! NOT THAT WAY! COME ON, MAJOR, GET BACK IN THE RING! YOU CAN DO IT!
(Suddenly, Major Michael Scott Connor is seen immediately rolling back inside the ring in an immediate fashion, no matter how hurt he was, and how difficult it may have possibly been for him to do so. The crowd expectedly roars in response, happy with the fact that this matchup just got saved from the probably worst ending possible. Major Michael Scott Connor is back up on his feet, barely to be exact, but that is the chance for his opponent to capitalize…)
Gavin Kirkland: ROLL-UP! ROLL-UP! NO WAY! MARY S. ATLAS TAKES HER CHANCE ONCE MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR MADE EVERYBODY HAPPY, HIMSELF INCLUDED IN THERE, AFTER HE SAVED THIS MATCH FOR HIMSELF, AND SHE IMMEDIATELY ROLLS HIM UP! THAT’S MARY’S CHANCE! THAT’S HER CHANCE! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN, AND THE REFEREE WITH THE COUNT! THIS COULD BE THE END OF THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE! NOT THIS WAY!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWWW-
Deadprez: STILL NOT ENOUGH!!! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR FORCES THE SHOULDER UP! HE’S STILL IN THIS MATCH! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR WITH A QUICK KICK OUT HERE IN THIS MATCHUP, AND AS WE CAN SEE, BOTH COMPETITORS SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE TO IMMEDIATELY GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET! MARY REBOUNDS RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, BUT IT’S MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR WHO TRIES TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH A BIG BOOT, WHICH SHE DUCKS! MARY HAS BEEN TRYING HER BEST TO KEEP THIS MAN IMBALANCED FROM THE START AS IT’S SEEN, AND WHILE HE’S BEEN ABLE TO OVERPOWER HER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT THIS MATCH, SHE’S STILL SO FAST TO BE EASILY HANDLED! MARY S. ATLAS DODGES MAJOR CONNOR FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN A MINUTE, REBOUNDING WITH FULL SPEED, AS MAJOR MICHAEL TURNS AROUND, BUT MARY S. ATLAS IS **FINALLY** ABLE TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE! THE SLINGBLADE CONNECTS, AND MARY S. ATLAS IS ABLE TO SEND THIS MAN DOWN THE RING MAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS MATCH!
Eve: Mary S. Atlas now looks to capitalize on the momentum she was able to gain out of this match, as she runs into the ropes, Springboarding, meanwhile IT’S MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR WHO’S SEEN GETTING RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, CLEARLY HURT FROM THE RIGHT MARY HAS BEEN ABLE TO GIVE… SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK! THE SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK CONNECTS, AND TAKES DOWN MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR DOWN THE RING MAT FOLLOWING A TOUGH STRIKE RIGHT TO HIS FACE-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! FUC- DANG! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDERNEATH THE SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM MARY, AS HE GOES BEHIND HER, APPLYING A WAIST LOCK WHICH SHE CAN’T ESCAPE, AND HE NAILS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! GERMAN SUPLEX TAKES DOWN MARY S. ATLAS!
Deadprez: THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ALL THOUGH, AS MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR PICKS MARY RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET, AND HE HAS HER IN THE POSITION FOR HIS SIGNATURE MOVE! OH NO, I GUESS WE KNOW WHAT’S COMING HERE, LOOKS LIKE IT’S OVER FOR MARY! HE NAILS HER WITH THE ‘TAPS’ LEAPING DOUBLE-UNDERHOOK DDT! WAIT, NO! MARY IS ABLE TO REVERSE! SHE SLIPS OUT OF IT, BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT TO THE FACE WHICH KEEPS HIM WOOZY! …OH, HECK! MARY S. ATLAS IS LIFTING UP THE BODY OF MAJOR SCOTT, HOW CAN SHE STILL DO THAT! SHE PLACES HIM ON THE TOP ROPE, WHICH IS BEFORE SHE GOES UP ON THE MIDDLE ROPE HERSELF… ‘BRAINLESS SCREWDRIVER!!!’ THE AVALANCHE BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS! AIN’T NO WAY, DAWG! THAT’S THE ALTERNATE VERSION OF MARY’S SIGNATURE MOVE!! SHE DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER! THAT’S GOTTA BE IT!!!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTHHHHH-
Eve: KICKOUT! NO WAY! MARY LOOKS ULTIMATELY SHOCKED RIGHT NOW, AS MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR JUST FORCED THE SHOULDER UP! MARY PICKS MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET WASTING NO TIME NO MATTER HOW SHOCKED THOUGH, AND SHE-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘DD214!!!!’ NO WAY! NO WAY! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR IS ABLE TO CATCH MARY OFF GUARD, AND HE FLIPS HER AROUND JUST LIKE THAT, BEFORE APPLYING THE ‘DD214’ DRAGON SLEEPER IN ON MARY S. ATLAS! WILL WE SEE MARY TAP OUT HERE TONIGHT!? ALL I KNOW IS THAT MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR IS TRYING HIS BEST TO MAKE SURE THAT THE ANSWER IS YES!
Deadprez: MARY IS TRYING HER BEST TO GRAB THE BOTTOM ROPE, BUT SHE CAN’T! SHE’S FADING! MAJOR MICHAEL SCOTT CONNOR HAS THE ‘DD214’ DRAGON SLEEPER LOCKED IN, AND HE ISN’T WILLING TO SLOW DOWN AND LET GO IN THE SLIGHTEST!
Eve: WAIT A SECOND! WAIT A SECOND! MARY S. ATLAS IS FINALLY ABLE TO BREAK OUT OF IT!!! ROLL-UP!!! MARY S. ATLAS BREAKS THE SUBMISSION, AND SHE TRANSITIONS IT INTO A ROLL-UP!!! MARY WITH THE ROLL-UP, AND THE REVERSAL!! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THE MATCH RIGHT HERE? THE MAJOR IS CAUGHT OFF GUARD, AND THAT MIGHT BE JUST IT RIGHT HERE! COULD MARY S. ATLAS JUST STEAL IT? THE SHOULDERS ARE DOWN, AND THE REFEREE WITH THE COUNT!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: WOW!
(‘The Lazy Song’ by Bruno Mars is once again heard playing up through the speakers to an absolutely loud positive reception from the audience, as Mary S. Atlas immediately releases the roll-up getting on her knees, trying to catch her breath right after picking up the well-fought victory, meanwhile Major Michael Scott Connor is there, sitting down on the ring mat with a shocked expression on his face, shocked at the outcome and not knowing how what actually happened, happened. Mary S. Atlas gets right back up to her feet being helped by the referee, who then holds her arm up in victory, and thus acknowledging her as the winner.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER… MARY S. ATLAS!!!!!
Deadprez: What a victory by Mary S. Atlas here tonight! What a display of a HUGE amount of heart! What a match we were just able to witness here tonight!
Eve: Mary S. Atlas just showed more heart here tonight, and that is what made her able to snatch away the victory like that. She now awaits a few days from now to get her Universal Women’s Championship bout whether that could be against Sienna Jade or Harper Lee. And if you ask me? Whoever it can be, the message was successfully sent by Mary S. Atlas here tonight, and it says that getting past her will be far from easy as a task.
Gavin Kirkland: As much as I am completely happy Mary won with absolutely no bias here, Major Michael Scott Connor showed us exactly why he belongs here, and exactly why he’s the Major! While the tough luck does continue for him once more, I’m sure he will be able to break out of it because what he has shown here tonight is that he won’t make it easy for anyone to take him out in the Gauntlet Match at No Regards. But for now, that is Mary S. Atlas’ moment, so congrats to her.
(As Mary was about to exit the ring, Major Michael Scott Connor blocked her path standing in her way. That leaves Mary with a sense of confusion, as it does the same to everybody else in the arena, before ‘The Lazy Song’ fades out….)
Crowd: :lupe:
Mary S. Atlas: (off-mic) ???
(The entirety of the arena would suddenly explode in cheers, as Major Michael Scott Connor is seen putting his hand out for handshake, which Mary S. Atlas smiles in response to, before not too long after accepting, as both individuals nod in mutual respect. Right after, The Major would let go off the handshake, before exiting the ring and making his way to the back, leaving Mary S. Atlas alone in the ring freely able to celebrate her victory, as ‘The Lazy Song’ by Bruno Mars is heard blasting the speakers for the third time tonight.)
Deadprez: WOW! What a display of respect here shown by both of these individuals tonight, which isn’t even to my surprise at this point! Mary S. Atlas celebrates her well-earned victory here tonight for now though, and we’ll see you after a short commercial break!
(The final shot is seen as Mary S. Atlas is on the top rope, taunting the crowd which is positively reacting to her without slowing down in the slightest as she is celebrating her victory. From there, Saturday Night Showdown fades elsewhere.)
(We cut away and to the back, where Kyra Phillips is standing by. She pauses for a moment, before bringing the mic to her lips and starting to speak.)
Kyra Phillips: Thank you for joining me on what has already been an eventful night. Showdown again once again showing themselves as the Number One brand in Elite Answers Wrestling. Someone who had an eventful night on Voltage last week is my guest at this time, Roberto De La Rosa.
(Roberto steps into view, squeezing his hands together and looking more than a little pleased with himself. It was without doubt that no one had expected his performance on Voltage last week, and that he wasn’t the favorite as he faced Samael, but he had overcome those odds and then some.)
Kyra Phillips: Roberto, thank you for your time. I hope we haven’t distracted you from your preparations. I am aware you have an important match tonight.
Roberto De La Rosa: You’re welcome, and Voltage was also welcome for my time last week. It’s nice that a Showdown Elitist was able to show that we are by far the better brand, especially after that façade at Territorial Invasion. It was embarrassing watching Anarchy in the Arena and our supposed top stars’ performance at that event. I hope I instilled a little more pride in Showdown by my actions… my victory.
Kyra Phillips: You certainly did that, and at the same time made a case for yourself going forwards wouldn’t you agree?
Roberto De La Rosa: That’s very good of you to acknowledge, it’s strange but don’t seem to get any acknowledgement around here. I mean, I kind of get it, in the past I’ve not pulled up any trees, but that’s the past. Recent history has shown I am far more capable than those early months showed.
Kyra Phillips: I think it’s difficult to give anything else but acknowledgment, considering what you did last week. For those that didn’t watch Voltage, would you like to elaborate?
Roberto De La Rosa: Always happy to, especially considering the undeniable statement I made. See, EAW was under the belief that Samael was the future of this company. People like him, like Ruler… Joso and Serenity. They have been elevated to the highest of levels, whilst El Padrastro had been left to pasture. For a while, I was able to play the company line, and wait my turn, but the time came when I couldn’t wait any longer. So, when I was given the opportunity, a chance to walk into the Voltage nest, and defeat the ‘future’ or at least the supposed future, I wasn’t going to let it pass me by.
Kyra Phillips: So, you saw the 24/7 contract holder as a chance to prove a point? A statement that needed to be made.
Roberto De La Rosa: Exactly that. I think it was clear that Samael was no match for me, I took him to task with ease. I think it goes without saying that he wasn’t a match for the attributes that I possess. I’m a man that one hundred percent believes that destiny is decided by actions, not words, and by defeating the holding of that prestigious contract, I left my situation in very little doubt. I’ve been in the doldrums for too long Kyra, and it’s time to do something about it. So, anyone that still doubts me, I ask them one favor. Watch what happens at No Regards, pay close attention. Although I haven’t been booked in a match, surprise, that’s fine… because it will give me a chance to watch every single match and choose my next target. I don’t care who you are, after beating Samael, I firmly believe I can defeat anyone. And once my target is chosen, I will make sure that I prove it.
Kyra Phillips: So, with that in mind, what lies in store for Roberto De La Rosa heading into the New Year? By the sounds of it you have plans.
Roberto De La Rosa: What lies in store? That’s simple. I’m going to prove what I have known all along that I am one of the very best this business has to offer. I accept, in the past I haven’t shown it, and I also admit that I haven’t taken control of my situation, but I am firmly in control now. As for plans, I’m going to show categorically that Roberto De La Rosa is worthy of ANY title in this company and will stop at nothing to get a title shot. And all of that, it starts TONIGHT against Ryan Wilson. Ryan is the first in a long line of victims by the time I’m through. A long line of fallen, at the hands of Roberto De La Rosa.
Kyra Phillips: I’m sure everyone will be watching Roberto.
Roberto De La Rosa: Good because I implore them to. And keep watching too, because one day it might be you in my crosshairs. And I assure you, that is NOT where you want to be.
Kyra Phillips: Thank you Roberto, and good luck tonight.
(Roberto laughs, putting his hand on Kyra’s shoulder.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Oh Kyra, luck doesn’t even come into it.
(Kyra watches as Roberto walks away, the scene slowly fading to ringside and Gina Romano.)
Gina Romano: The following contest has a twenty-minute time limit and it is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Por Mi Mexico-‘ Lefty SM Ft. Santa Fe Klan. plays throughout the speaker as Roberto De La Rosa makes his way to the ring with Esmeralda accompanying him by his side. De La Rosa walks with a level of confidence we don’t usually see in him as he enters the ring.)
Eve: It seems La Rosa is riding high with his big win last week, do you guys think that can transfer into another big win?
Gavin Kirkland: You can only hope this is the start to a huge change in Roberto.
Deadprez: I’ve seen many elite guys fumble the bag after a huge win, let’s hope this isn’t the same.
Xander Payne: Impressive last week for Roberto.
Gavin Kirkland: Forgot you were here to be honest.
(‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ from Mick Gordon hits as Ryan Wilson slowly makes a walk to the stage. Looking a little on edge but irritation replaces that look as the mixed reaction from the crowd starts to be heard. Ryan is accompanied by Miss Demi Knor, he slides into the ring as the two men stare down before the bell is sound.)
Eve: Ryan doesn’t look in the best of moods.
Xander Payne: He has to face me, of course he isn’t.
Gavin Kirkland: He has a big match at No Regards and it could possibly be a loss tonight? When going into a fight with the best? Yeah I’d be in a bad mood also.
Deadprez: Well let’s not assume and hope he didn’t have time for his coffee because he doesn’t need nerves right now in my opinion at least.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: Let’s get this bout started, as both men meet in the middle of the ring. Ryan calling for a test of strength, Roberto goes for it— Nevermind! De La Rosa smacks the taste out of Ryan’s mouth! Blatant disrespect and a little cocky on the part of Roberto, Wilson holds his face as he turns back to Roberto and smacks his HEAD INTO ROBERTOS! Ouch!
Deadprez: Now who does that really help? It’s gonna hurt both men! As Ryan follows up his attack as he backs up and starts a charge— European Uppercut follows!!! AND it connects as De La Rosa is sent back into the corner holding his jaw already feeling overwhelmed possibly?
Xander Payne: I’d hope not that would be disappointing, I like the aggressive approach of Ryan. Gives me hope for my match against him.
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson makes his way over to Roberto looking to Irish whip him into the opposite corner but— NO! La Rosa holds his weight down and changes the tides as he pulls Ryan in and strikes him with a big knee to the gut! Wilson has the wind knocked out as Roberto positions himself to Ryan’s side and lifts him up— SAITO SUPLEX! WILSON IS MET WITH THE MAT!
Eve: Great work from Roberto now as he goes for the cover!
O….
EVE: NOT EVEN A ONE COUNT! That’s to be expected also, De La Rosa adjusting himself into a mounted position now as he starts raining down thunderous punches towards Ryan! Wilson however is doing a fantastic job at avoiding these strikes! Ryan manages to shift the weight and NOW ROBERTO IS BACK FIRST ON THE MAT!
Deadprez: Wilson is creating separation as he gets up and backs away letting Roberto get up to his feet. Wilson however not being that lenient as he runs and NAILS A RUNNING KNEE! Connecting with Roberto’s head, La Rosa falls to a knee holding his head as Ryan gets back up to his feet. Ryan hooks his arm over the head of Roberto and PLANTS him with a DDT!— What a move! Ryan Wilson is showing out right now.
Xander Payne: It’s too early to tell.
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson lifts Roberto up to his feet as he gets up himself, Ryan looks to lift Roberto up for a Suplex! But Roberto once more plants his feet and drops all of his weight and Ryan struggles to get De La Rosa up! Roberto pushes Ryan away and Roberto turns to the ropes and jumps up onto the middle rope and immediately off for a SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT THAT CONNECTS WITH RYAN WILSON OH MY!
Xander Payne: That’s what I like to see from younger elitists, looks like Ryan is off track and he needs to get back into the game.
Eve: Roberto raises his arm in the air with a huge grin on his face, as he’s clearly proud of himself. Ryan Wilson is however getting back to his feet now on all fours trying to use the ropes for leverage as La Rosa sees this, he walks over but IS caught with an Uppercut that sends Roberto back! Wilson is a fighting man and he’s showing it tonight!
Gavin Kirkland: Right on the button there Eve! As Ryan follows that Uppercut up with a kick to the gut!!— Ryan now looks to lift Roberto up for what I can only assume is a Powerbomb— AND HE DOES!! RYAN WILSON HAS DE LA ROSA IN THE SKIES AND SENDS HIM FLYING DOWN TO THE CANVAS!!!— What a change in pace!!
Xander Payne: Love to see an elitist who can change things in a matter of seconds, Ryan has that ability.
Deadprez: He certainly does as he goes for the cover—-!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: To no avail as Roberto gets his shoulders up at just the count of one—! Ryan Wilson picks himself up as he doesn’t waste time to vent, he gets Roberto lifting him up slowly— Ryan Irish Whips him into the corner!! WILSON CHARGES AT ROBERTO AND NAILS A HELLUVA KICK!!!—- NEVERMIND! I spoke too soon!
Eve: Yes you did! Roberto narrowly dodges it, La Rosa takes advantage as Ryan has his left leg on the top rope! Roberto kicks the trapped leg of Ryan hard right before wrapping his arms around Wilson—- GERMAN SUPLEX FROM ROBERTO!!!! AND HE BRIDGES IT FOR A PINFALL!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: He gets his shoulder up off the mat! Roberto lets go and recovers back up to his feet as Ryan is still on the mat in pain! Roberto doesn’t seem too happy as he grabs Ryan by his hair with a smirk and gets him up to his knees! Roberto lifts Ryan up from that position with his arm over Ryan’s head— he’s preparing a SUPLEX!!! ROBERTO SMACKS HIS BACK AGAINST THE MAT— OUCH!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan doesn’t let go of the Suplex hold however as he turns his body and he’s lifting Roberto up to do it again— THAT HE DOES!! A SECOND SUPPEX— AND RYAN IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN MAMA MIA! A THIRD SUPLEX AS RYAN WILSON FINALLY LETS GO OF ROBERTO! Ryan’s expression shows nothing but focus with a hint of anger.
Xander Payne: I see the anger, let’s see if he can use that anger to help him win rather than cost him. I’ve seen some good stuff, but I need Ryan’s best.
Deadprez: Roberto rolls off to the corner where he grabs the middle rope! Ryan Wilson however is still in a seated position breathing heavily— he looks like he’s strategizing his next move! Wilson finally gets up to his feet as Roberto hands his head over the top rope groggily. Wilson makes the walk towards his opponent and with and without hesitation smacks his elbow against the back of his skull!!! That hurts for certain !
Eve: Ryan looks to go for another elbow! Roberto moving this time and uses his own elbow to hit Ryan Wilson!— Ryan steps back as he holds his jaw looking at Roberto. He doesn’t seem fazed but more disrespected than anything!! This looks like it’s gonna cost him though as Roberto starts throwing wild strikes everywhere he can! Ryan is backed down into the corner of the ring! Roberto now with multiple knees to Ryan before grabbing his arm and Judo Throwing him onto the middle of the ring!
Xander Payne: Doesn’t look good for my opponent here. Best In The World, remember that.
Gavin Kirkland: Yikes, Ryan Wilson quickly gets up— The Judo Throw is effective but not to put someone down for a long period of time. Roberto however has been waiting— And he runs at Ryan who turns right around into the ‘Talon De Águila’!!!! A spear that Roberto is known for using to immobilize many of his opponents! De La Rosa goes to the cover!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Deadprez: Nah not today! Ryan Wilson gets the shoulder up and that’s to be expected. La Rosa has a lot more to offer and so does Ryan Wilson! Roberto is calling for Ryan to get up which he is doing while coughing! He doesn’t look very good, Ryan is struggling to get up to his feet but he does— Roberto with a kick to the gut and he’s trying to HIT ‘THE CALLING CARD!’
Eve: No!!’ Ryan pushes Roberto away and jumps up hitting a Dropkick! Roberto falls back and catches himself on the ropes! As Ryan gets back up Roberto groggily steps forward and gets hit with a Superkick! Roberto doesn’t follow and Ryan immediately follows it up with a high knee to the jaw of La Rosa!!! AND HE KEEPS THE TREND GOING WITH A DISCUSS LARIAT—!! RYAN GRABS ROBERTO AND A SUPLEX DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER INTO A PIN! WHAT A SET OF MOVES!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TH—-
Xander Payne: Kickout, yet still nice. Ryan is getting back into things and I’m loving it. This has been a great competitive match.
Gavin Kirkland: I mean yeah that’s hard to disagree with! As Ryan looks a little off edge with that kick out at two but not distraught by any means! Wilson smacks the mat a few times before getting up and hoisting Roberto up also—! Ryan tosses Roberto out of the ring through the middle rope— La Rosa hitting his head on the apron falling back into the barricade as Ryan looks around before running off the opposite set of ropes and flies through the middle rope— SUICIDE DIVE!! Roberto nearly falls over the barricade into the fans!!!
Deadprez: LET’S GO RYAN chants ensue as Wilson rolls Roberto back into the ring! Roberto getting back up holding his back yelling out words that should not be on Disney TV folks! Ryan seems to be enjoying himself now as he rolls back into the ring and kicks Roberto off his fours to the floor! Ryan grabs ahold of Roberto by his neck and stomps down on his back at the same time! Disrespectful if you ask me!
Xander Payne: Very cocky, I surely hope he doesn’t try something like that with me— for his sake.
Eve: Ryan lifts Roberto up to his feet and he tries to hook both of his arms if he is going for ‘THE MIC DROP!’ LA ROSA DOESN’T LET THIS HAPPEN HOWEVER AS HE USES THE ARM RYAN DID NOT LET GET HOOKED AND TOSSES RYAN OVER HIS BACK TO LAND BACK FIRST ON THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: Nice thinking from Roberto as he turns to Ryan and gets him up slowly— Roberto is going for what seems to be ‘The Calling Card!’ once more the PILEDRIVER he puts most of his opponents away with!— AND HE NAILS IT— RYAN’S HEAD SMACKS THE MAT AND ROBERTO LAUGHS AS HE HOOKS HIS LEG!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEE——!!
Deadprez: That shoulder is thrown up at the last millisecond! Roberto look’s shook as he stands up ripping the hair out of his head! Metaphorically of course but he does look disappointed as he calls for Ryan to get back up to his feet— is he going for it again?! Ryan doesn’t oblige as he’s still down on the mat and Roberto is losing patience, he pulls Ryan up very quickly and tries to hoist him up—
Eve: It doesn’t work though— Ryan drops his weight this time and throws a mean jab of Roberto’s abdomen forcing him to let go of Ryan! Wilson now goes behind Roberto and lifts him up and spins him around—- ‘La Bombe Bleu!’ ROBERTO IS OUT!!! This very well could be it— Ryan doesn’t go to the cover!!? Why not! Wilson is mounting La Rosa MMA Style and he’s throwing down hard punches left and right.
Gavin Kirkland: What’s the point?! He’s got this thing won!
Xander Payne: It’s about asserting dominance, but sometimes that can bite you in the behind— I’d say it’s a little cocky but I don’t think it’ll be the sole reason he loses if he does Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: You’re the expert I’m the one watching! As Ryan is just not letting up with these strikes, Roberto is doing all he can but that is very little! Ryan picks Roberto up with himself as they both are on their feet, Ryan hits another Suplex— followed by the High Knee— Lariat— AND HE GETS HOISTED UP SUPLEX INTO RYANS KNEES!!! Ryan is on fire and he’s trying to make this a certain win! Wow, no breathing room for Roberto or me that was a handful to say dude! :mjlol:
Deadprez: Ryan of course not done, why would he be?! Not like this match is a win if he just pins him now it’s anything! Ryan gets De La Rosa on his two feet- This time hooking the arms successfully with no problems— Ryan looks around to the crowd and now he’s staring daggers into Xander Payne. Our special guest commentator gives a little bit of a nod to Ryan Wilson as he lifts him and slams his head down ‘THE MIC DROP’ HAS BEEN HIT!
Eve: Yes it has and Ryan Wilson hooking Roberto’s arms as he stares directly at Xander Payne while doing so. This is a warning to Xander but I don’t think he’s shook that much!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING)
Xander Payne: All congratulations to Ryan Wilson.
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNERRRRRR… RYANNNMNNN WILSOOOOONNNNNNN!!!
Gavin Kirkland: That was a great back and forth not full moment, and what a way to get momentum towards his match at No Regards!
Deadprez: Let’s see what happens to them but for now we can move on!
(Ryan Wilson stands up as his theme plays he has his arm raised by the official, Ryan makes sure to keep eye contact with Xander who is unbothered. He rolls out of the ring and heads up the rampway and to the back… as we fade to a commercial break.)
( Returning from a brief commercial break, cameras are situated backstage. Kyra Phillips is talking back-and-forth with a member of the Showdown production team. Following a brief conversation she turns and faces the camera, a million-dollar smile on her face. The microphone placed between her hands rises in front of her face, she begins to speak! )
Kyra Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Saturday Night Showdown! Joining me at this time is the one and only… Ryan Wilson!
( With the camera’s focus turning to the right, we see Ryan Wilson slowly walk into the scene. What’s obvious is that “The Architect” is still recuperating from his match against the formidable Roberto De La Rosa, a close encounter which ended in victory for Ryan. A man who Ryan has had issues with of late, Xander Payne, was on commentary. It’s fair to say that he got his money’s worth! Ryan Wilson keeps walking until he’s a couple of feet from Kyra. )
Kyra Phillips: Ryan, we have seen you in action a lot over the past few weeks. While you have had mixed results inside the ring, what’s clear is that you’ve changed your approach to professional wrestling and at times, such a change has paid dividends. How’re you feeling following your match against Roberto De La Rosa?
( Ryan Wilson takes a moment to catch his breath. Sweat still paints his figure, he leans a hand against the wall, eyes rolling in thought before he responds to Kyra’s enquiry. )
Ryan Wilson: You’re absolutely right in that assessment, Kyra. Things have changed for me and my goal is to go out there and show it every week. This season hasn’t been the best, I’ve not had the best start. There’s no championship around my waist, no huge victory I’ve managed to claim or get over someone. For so long I was convinced I was doing everything I could, that it was just a bad run of luck. Recently, I’ve realized something needs to change. It’s taken a bit of time but I think that this match with Roberto, I showed what I can do. I’ve shown glimpses that under my skin, deep inside me, is an incredible athlete waiting to break out.
Kyra Phillips: In just seven short days from now, Elite Answers Wrestling touches down in Sydney, Australia for Showdown’s No Regards event. You and Xander will finally come face-to-face on the show. Can you perhaps give us some insight as to how you’re feeling going up against the self-dubbed “Best in the World” on such a grand stage?
Ryan Wilson: Xander Payne is a great wrestler, that doesn’t need to be said. But like me, he hasn’t had an amazing season thus far. I’m sick of him and others telling me that I’m a finished article, that I just have to accept the way that my career is going. Because I don’t. I can improve, I can make changes and I know on my night, I can wrestle rings around Xander Payne. We see career resurgences both in this sport and others. Why can’t I want that for me? Why can’t I break expectations and become one of the all time greats? It’s a notion that’s supposedly not possible for someone like me, who looks like me, who has had the career that I’ve had. I’m used to being doubted, people have valid reasons to doubt me. I hate to over-dramatize, but I need this more than Xander does, that’s why I’m coming out of No Regards with the victory.
( Kyra brings the microphone back before her, about to ask another question. Eyes drift from Ryan’s face to over his shoulder. Ryan Wilson proceeds to turn around… He’s met with the gaze of Abel Atami! Kyra Phillips takes a few steps back in case things get hostile. Ryan Wilson and Abel Atami are face-to-face here, who knows what’s about to happen? )
Ryan Wilson: Can I help you, Abel? No Prudence, today?
Abel Atami: I didn’t need Prudence for this. I have something to say to you, Ryan! Look, I’m genuinely happy for you, that you’re not just saying things for the sake of saying them. You’re making a change to your career, maybe it’ll pay off. You’re good Ryan, I’ve always known that. Maybe there is something, deep down inside of you, that makes you believe that you have a chance of beating Xander Payne at No Regards. I’m here to tell you that you don’t. Xander’s an incredible wrestler, he’s not known for being the best in the world for no reason. If you think you’re going to kick-start some sort of resurgence against him? You’re dead wrong.
Ryan Wilson: Do you think I’m some kind of idiot, Abel? I know how good Xander is. I’ve spent most of my time here listening to people tell me how good Xander is. Seeing him win championships and be the main event of shows that I want to main event. At No Regards I’m very aware that I’ll be the underdog in many people’s eyes, including you. But see, I’ve changed my philosophy, I’ve changed how I approach matches like this, what I do in that ring. I know what to expect against Xander, if I’m going to back up what I’m saying? Then there’s only one acceptable outcome at No Regards and that’s me beating Xander in the middle of the ring.
Abel Atami: You’re not picking up what I’m throwing down here, Ryan. The plain-and-simple of it all is that Xander is better than you. He doesn’t often make mistakes, he doesn’t often show mercy. If there’s anybody who knows that, it’s me. He trained me, after all. So I know that as much as it’s good thinking you’ll overcome him, hoping and dreaming only goes so far. At No Regards, Xander will show you why he’s one of the best to ever compete in this company and there’s nothing that you can throw at him, or do out in that ring, that’ll change that!
Ryan Wilson: Well, you’re entitled to your opinion. But you’re just going to be another person that I end up proving wrong, Abel. I’m telling you, it may not look like it at times, but I can feel myself entering a different era, a better era for my career. I’ll happily admit, as I did to Kyra, things haven’t been squeaky clean this season. Showdown got wiped at Territorial Invasion, I spent weeks trying to make-things-up with Lexi, who obviously wants nothing to do with me. The time to turn things around is now, and I’m going to beat your mentor one way or another.
( Abel Atami’s facial features grow with frustration. He holds a hand up to Ryan, scoffing and shaking his head before he walks off. Kyra Phillips attempts to interject, but Ryan, annoyed with the conversation, turns and storms off in the opposite direction. Kyra Phillips doesn’t know what to do with herself momentarily, but Xander Payne soon walks into the shot. Xander has a smirk on his face, seemingly pleased with this interaction, seeing how riled-up and frustrated Ryan Wilson is ahead of their showdown in Sydney, Australia. We cut elsewhere in the broadcast. )
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest has a twenty-minute time limit, and is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
( “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande plays over the sound system of Sparks Arena as the Golden Niece makes her way to the ring under the boos of the crowd. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Greenwich, Connecticut! Weighing in at 212 pounds! She is The Princess of Professional Wrestling: VEENAAAAAA ADAAAAAAAMS!!!!
Deadprez: The first match for Veena since that outing as a referee for Holly Arrow versus Lexi and the effects of her work is still felt today with two Pick Your Poison matches tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Never a slouch in the ring, the Queen will be looking to gain a massive win against the National Elite Champion and this will be quite a challenge. I’m sure she is looking forward to it, especially the winning part.
( “The Outsiders” by Eric Church plays loudly but the cheers of the crowd are louder once the Champion shows up through the curtain and walks down the ramp with a look of confidence on his face. )
Gina Romano: ANNND HER OPPONENT! From Stillwater, Oklahoma! Weighing in at 212 pounds. He is The EAW National Elite Champion: DONOVAAAAN DUUUUUUUUKE!!!!
Deadprez: An interesting match-up for the Champion tonight, he who hasn’t been in the ring for a few weeks but his last outing ended up with a victory against Roberto De la Rosa.
Gavin Kirkland: Lately he has been tangling it up with the likes of Harley Lewis, who knows what will come out of that but tonight he is facing nothing short of Wrestling Royalty in Veena Adams.
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Deadprez: AND HERE WE GO! This match is officially underway! Adams, Duke, this should be interesting as both opponents are circling each other in the center of the ring. They engage in a clinch and quickly Duke moves to a waist lock from behind Veena who herself throws in an elbow to Donovan who lets go of her.
Gavin Kirkland: She goes for a wrist lock, forcing Donovan to a knee before switching to a headlock but she gets shoved into the ropes forcing the hold to be let go. Running towards Duke, Adams hops over him as he hits the deck AND SHE THROWS A THUMB TO THE EYE WHEN HE GETS UP! The official warns her but she clearly doesn’t give a damn as she strikes at her opponent with elbows and fists. Into the ropes, Duke is thrown AND HE GETS CLIPPED BY A CLOTHESLINE!
Eve: Donovan gets up again, taken down by a dropkick perfectly executed by Veena who seems to be gaining mo-NO I SPOKE TOO SOON AS SHE TRIED TO GO FOR A BACKFIST LARIAT DONOVAN HUGGED HER FROM BEHIND AND SLAMMED HER DOWN THE MAN WITH A TAKEDOWN! He drills down a few elbows but she rolls ending up atop of him throwing him back the hits she took and he rolls as well shortly after and both are not against the ropes. The referee orders them both to separate and they get up.
Deadprez: This match just started and already Veena tried to get an unfair advantage against Duke who found a way to manage out of blurred vision resulting from that thumb in the eye from Veena. They lock horns once again, Duke with a headlock followed by a waist lock and Veena tries to get out of it.
Gavin Kirkland: Duke tries again for a takedown but the attempt is blocked by Veena who goes for a hip toss that seems to surprise her opponent! Down goes Duke and Veena go for a quick headlock trying to keep the man down BUT SHE SLAPS HIM BEHIND THE HEAD AND GETS back up smirking. Duke doesn’t appreciate that one bit and the official tells her his dissatisfaction with the act.
Veena Adams: I don’t give a fuck you stripped tool!
Eve: Veena never was the type to respect those who work to keep matches under control and she goes back to work against Donovan who went for a charge at her BUT she punched him right in the throat! He grabs at his neck, coughing AND GETS AN ENZIGUIRI TO THE FACE SHORTLY AFTER! Down goes Duke who seems to be in a lot of pain. Veena goes to the ropes, and springboard moonsault BUT she lands on her feet near Duke who rolled out of the way.
Deadprez: Smart play by Donovan who is slowly recovering from a punched windpipe. Veena tries to press on the offence by dropping an elbow on the man’s chest followed by a leg. She tries to go for a running bulldog as Duke was getting to his feet BUT SHE IS STOPPED AS HE PLANTS HIS FEET AND HUGS HER THEN SWINGS HER OVER HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: Veena looked mighty surprised when she felt herself get lifted off her feet, she’s holding the back of her neck how but Duke isn’t giving her time to rest as he picks her up and puts her over his shoulders BENCH PRESSING HER! Once! Twice! Thrice! A Forth and a Fifth time before letting her fall behind him OUCH! The crowd is cheering this action!
Eve: Duke picks up Veena by an arm, twisting it forcing her up before whipping her into the ropes. DROPKICK BY THE CHAMPION TAKES DOWN ADAMS! She gets up rather quickly but it doesn’t take long before she feets the mat again as she gets dropped with a swining neckbreaker! He quickly picks her up, her head under his arm AND SENDS HER DOWN FOR A QUICK DDT!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Eve: Duke is sending a message to Veena with this quick string of offense! Duke is getting up to his feet BUT HE GETS ROLLED UP BY VEENA!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Eve: And Duke kicks out as well! Is it me or did Adams actually was pulling on the tights?
Deadprez: Hard to see from our angle her back was facing us but Veena never shy’d away from dirty tactics in order to try and secure victory but it didn’t work out this time. Hearing the official she scoffs and looks up to the man before going up in his face and verbally tearing him a new one BUT DUKE MOVES BEHIND HER AND SETS HER UP FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX THAT LANDS!!! VEENA SHOULD’VE FOCUSED ON THE FIGHT AND NOT THE REFEREE!
Gavin Kirkland: But he didn’t count fast enough! She did a way better job when she was officiating WOAH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX BY DUKE ON THE QUEEN WHO WAS UP TO HER FEET! Duke is helping her to stand once again, the last move took a bit of a toll on her and the next one won’t help her recover IT’S A SITOUT FACEBUSTER!!!! That beautiful face shouldn’t be planted against the mat that way by GAWD!!
Eve: Donovan kept her shoulders pinned but Veena lifted one up before the official could strike the mat once with his hand, the match continues and Duke moves to his feet throwing in a knee drop to the spine of Adams who yelps in pain and who can blame her!
Deadprez: Veena is helped to her knees by Duke who then moves her to her feet before throwing some punches to her head and body. Whip into the ropes Veena bounces her way back towards the Champion WHO SWINGS HER FROM A FIREMANS CARRY TO A SIDEWALK SLAM!! He tries for a cover again!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Deadprez: And Veena keeps this match alive! This time as Duke gets off her she rolls outside of the ring under the boos of the crowd. Smart play regardless as she is on the wrong end of this match right now and WOAH DONOVAN JUST LANDED ATOP OF HER WITH TOPE CON HILOOOOOOOO!!! He didn’t waste any time, much less want to give her time to catch her breath and now she was on her back on the ground.
Gavin Kirkland: Duke showing a streak of offence that could spell trouble for our founder’s niece who is trying to move to her feet. Donovan is not far behind her, waiting he seems to know what he wants to do next while the officials’ barks at them to return to the ring. Veena tries to look to see where Duke is, turning to face him AND HE NAILS HER DOWN WITH A RUNNING HIGH KNEE!!!
Eve: Veena somehow manages to keep on her two feet but she’s reeling, dazed and Donovan is looking for his next move to apply on her and he finds it: SITOUT JAWBREAKER! AND THIS TIME IT BRINGS VEENA DOWN!! Meanwhile, the official started to count as both opponents failed to listen to him.
ONE! TWO!!
Deadprez: Donovan plays with the crowd a little bit and they return the attention in kind with cheers to the National Elite Champion WHO CLOTHESLINES VEENA AS SHE TRIED TO GET TO HER FEET!!!
THREE!!! FOUR!!!!
Deadprez: The fans love this as he then picks Veena up and spins to apply an elbow to her head through a lariat that backs Adams against the security railing near the timekeeper’s table.
FIVE!!!!! SIX!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: There goes Duke whipping Veena into the ring, he too slides inside thus stopping the referee count before going for a double ax handle on Veena’s spine as she was moving up but now she has a pained expression on her face as she is on her knees. She moves up, slowly turning to meet Duke’s gaze WHO THROWS A PELE KICK AT HER! DOWN SHE GOES AGAIN!
Deadprez: Veena in trouble again as she is trying to get to her feet, showing resiliency she is actually helped by Duke. She throws a punch to the gut but he retorts with a knee to her stomach before throwing her into the ropes AND DRIVE HER DOWN WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!!!!
Deadprez: Donovan has been in control of the match for quite a while now as he moves Adams up and hoists her to his shoulder readying her for a powerslam. She slips off his shoulder just as he was going to drop her AND POUNCES ON HIM WITH THE THESZ PRESS! DOWN THEY GO AND SHE THROWS DOWN A SERIES OF STIFF PUNCHES TO THE FACE AND HEAD OF DUKE!
Gavin Kirkland: GO YOU QUEEN! SLAY THE DUKE! SLAY!!!
Eve: Gee Gavin chill out will you?
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t count on it! I’m a Veena fan you know that!
Deadprez: Meanwhile your girl is throwing a Kesagiri chop on Donovan, diagonaly striking him on the neck which she did punch earlier in the match! This keeps Donovan to his knees as she rushes to the ropes and lands a cartwheel kick that lays him down! AND THEN SHE NAILS A CORKSCREW ELBOW DROP! PERFECTLY EXECUTED! She gets up and throws in a cheap shot of a kick to his ribs under the boos of the crowd as she taunts them a little bit while their favorite is down.
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan is moving to get up and suddenly Veena dashes his way and throws herself into a running dropkick that sends Duke against a corner! She dashes to the opposite corner before charging towards Donovan AND SLAMS HER KNEES AGAINST HIS CHEST! He crumbles down against the turnbuckles as she presses a boot against his neck. The official begins to count!!
ONE! TWO!! THREE!!! FOUR!!!!
Eve: She let’s go of Duke just before she could get disqualified before proceeding to stomp a mudhole against his chest holding the ropes with both hands! The official ends up forcing her off of Duke but she goes back to him WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!!! That’s quite a mean streak, you think she picked that from Charlie Marr?
Deadprez: Who knows, but she is showing she doesn’t mess around and this could lead to a victory if she keeps it up. She picks up Duke, a few MMA style strikes to the face and body before whipping him into the ropes AND GETS HIM FLIPPING AND ON HIS BACK FOLLOWING A KNEE TO THE GUY WHILE HE WAS IN MOVEMENT! He tries to get up but she takes him back to the mat with a single leg takedown THAT SHE TURNS INTO AN ANKLE LOCK!!! SHE’S GOT THE ANKLE LOCK LOCKED IN!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WILL SHE GET DUKE TO TAP?? COME ON YOU BAS… YOU GUY! TAP! SHE DESERVES THIS WIN MORE THAN YOU!
Eve: It doesn’t work like that Gavin AND LOOK AT DONOVAN WHO STRAINS WITH STRENGHT TO MAKE HIS WAY TO THE ROPES! VEENA TRIES TO PULL HIM AWAY FROM IT BUT HE MANAGES TO GRAB ON! The referee orders her to let him go and she does so relucantly. Duke just saved his chances of winning right there as he is slowly getting to his feet BUT VEENA GRABBED HIM FROM BEHIND AND SENT HIM FLYING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX OF HER OWN!!!
Deadprez: Veena quickly moves to a turnbuckle hoping atop and propping herself for a bit of air time, waiting on Donovan Duke who is getting up SHE LEAPS INTO A FLYING CROSSBODY FOLLOWED BY A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Deadprez: Duke with the kick out keeps this match going much to the joy of the capacity New Zealand crowd!!!
Gavin Kirkland: She gets to her feet, helping Duke along with her before throwing an Eurpoean uppercut that causes Duke to stagger! She throws another! The Champion still on his feet! She goes to the ropes AND GOES FOR A DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT AS SHE JUMPED FROM THE SECOND ROPE AND DOWN GOES DONOVAN! YAS!
Eve: And a forearm smash from Veena as Donovan was getting to his feet BUT THEN SHE SETS HIM UP FOR THE EFFECTIVE! THE FRONT POWERBOMB LUNGBLOWER!! IT LANDS!! She holds onto Donovan now and she goes for ONE underhook suplex! She rolls with the momentum and lifts Donovan FOR TWO underhook suplexes AND SHE ROLLS FOR A THIRD THAT CONNECTS WITHT HE MAT BEHIND HER! THE DEADLY RECALL IS HERE!
Deadprez: And now it’s Donovan’s turn to try and catch a breath and regroup by rolling outside of the ring. Veena however slides from another side of the ring and charges forward and towards Donovan RUNNING DROPKICK THAT SENDS HIM ALMOST OVER THE RAILING AND INTO THE CROWD!!
Gavin Kirkland: Veena presses on as she grabs Duke by the head and SLAMS IT against the top of the railing while the official is again yelling at her and Duke to get back in there with him. She moves behind Duke, lifts him up in an atomic drop BUT MAKES HIM SIT HARD ON THE RAILING! DUKE IS ALMOST IN SHOCK AND THEN VEENA CLOTHESLINES HIM OFF OF THE THING! She grabs him by the waistline and shoves him inside the ring!
Eve: This has been quite the palpitating match thus far! Who will win it? This match’s thrilling conclusion will be revealed with a quick word from our sponsors!
( A commercial passes for the next Showdown Premium Live Event titled No Regards, live from Qudos Bank Arena in Sidney, Australia NEXT WEEK on October 29th! This spooktacular event is brought to you by Disney + and Halloween ENDS! Check local listings so you don’t miss all of the action! )
Eve: And we are back folks on this episode of Saturday Night Showdown, we thank you for allowing us to be your evening’s entertainment! In the ring, if you just joined us we have Donovan Duke in a battle against Veena is what can be considered a very good match thus far!
Deadprez: During the commercial break Donovan Duke has been trying to fight his way back into this match and we’ve been witnessing an intense series of back and forth between the two competitors. Right now we see Veena standing on the apron to the outside and Duke is heading to try and bring her back in BUT SHE GRABS HIS HEAD AND DROPS DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!
Gavin Kirkland: A Choke Manoeuver by Veena what a smart move from her she who’s been targeting Duke’s neck since the beginning of the match! Working him up making him pay the price for it was Lexi’s idea to pit him against her! She grabs at his legs forcing him down to the floor as she drags him to a corner trying to get his legs around the post!
Eve: Uh-oh, this doesn’t bode well for Donovan BUT HE PULLS HIS LEGS BACK WITH FORCE AND VEENA KISSES THE POST! SHE’S STUNNED AND THIS IS GIVING DONOVAN THE TIME HE NEEDS TO RECOVER! Veena is down to a knee outside of the ring, a hand on the apron and Donovan suddenly drags her in with it!
Deadprez: Veena, holding her head, is moving to her knees gets whipped into the ropes. Donovan tries for Dealer’s Choice his spinning back fist but Veena somehow blocks it with a raised elbow! She throws a knee to his midsection forcing him to lean forward AND SHE APPLIES A DARK TURN! THE SPINNING HEADLOCK ELBOW DROP PLANTS DONOVAN’S FACE TO THE MAT! SHE TRIES A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Duke kicks out at TWOOOOO!!
Eve: Veena isn’t satisfied with this, giving lip to the official before moving to force Duke to his feet BUT HE QUICKLY SETS HER UP FOR DRAWING DEAD!!! THE MICHINOKU DRIVER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE CONNECTS!! NOW DUKE GOES FOR A COVER!!
Deadprez: Both Veena and Donovan has given us a very good match tonight, Adams tried to cheat her way into winning a few times but regardless her performance was remarkable!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh please, she just tried to gain an advantage for herself! There goes throwing a few punches to Duke before whipping him into the ropes. He ducks her clothesline and she then dashes into the ropes too! Both evades, into the ropes they both go they are about to collide with each oth-
Eve: SPEAR!!!! SPEAR!!! THE RYAN ADAMS HOMAGE BY HIS NIECE TAKES DOWN DONOVAN DUKE WHO’S HOLDING HIS RIBS NOW!
Deadprez: Veena tries for a cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Deadprez: Donovan denies her the victory by lifting the shoulder up! Veena groans, annoyed and quickly gets to her feet moving to a corner she’s sizing up Duke who is trying to get to his hands and knees AND VEENA GOES FOR THE SKULL FRACTURE!!! THE RUNNING PUNT KICK RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF DUKE WHO DROPS DOWN!! VEENA CAN END THIS NOW AND SHE GOES TOPSIDE NEAR! What will she do? She Flies!!
Gavin Kirkland: That is so beautiful! THE QUEEN WITH THE FATAL VOW!! THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP LANDS ON THE CHAMPION! THIS HAS TO BE IT! COVER BY VEENA ADAMS!
OOONNNEEE!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: HOW THE FRICK DID DONOVAN MANAGED TO KICK OUT OF THAT????
Deadprez: Veena is as shocked as you are Gavin!! She thought she had this one signed and seal-
Eve: LOOK AT THE RAMP!!! IT’s LEXI!!!
Gavin Kirkland: OH NO!! SHE’S ENTERING THE RING AND VEENA IS MAKING A QUICK EXIT HOPING OVER THE RAILING AND RUNNING THROUGH THE CROWD WITH LEXI IN HOT PERSUIT!!!
Deadprez: Donovan is slowly moving to his feet inside the ring meanwhile and the official is stating to count Veena out!!!! BUT SHE AIN’T COMING BACK!! PREFERRING TO STAY AWAY FROM LEXI RATHER THAN FACE HER AND OR EVEN FINISH THE MATCH!!!
Referee: EIGHT!!! NINE!!! TEN!!!! THAT’S IT!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: DAMN YOU LEXI!!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “The Outsiders” by Eric Church plays over the sound system of Sparks Arena as the National Elite Champion gets his lead arm raised by the official to confirm his victory. )
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen the winner of this match as a result of a countout: DONOVAAAAN DUUUUUUUUKE!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Blasphemy!!! This was a perfectly good match, one the Golden Niece could’ve won was it not for the resiliency of her opponent and that damn Lexi!!!!
Deadprez: Veena gave a good performance, so did Donovan both of them had chances of winning but I think this was Veena’s poor officiating a few weeks ago that came to bite her in the butt tonight.
Eve: I don’t think Veena will care that she lost via countout to be honest guys. In any case, congratulations to Duke for this victory!
( The final shot we see is of Donovan Duke celebrating his victory as he makes his way towards backstage, though he doesn’t seem to be happy about it. Meanwhile Veena and Lexi are already out sight from one chasing the other. )
(We cut to the locker rooms, where Jon Kelton is sat taping his wrists. He looks like a man who’s ready for this evening, and everything that could come from it. As he gets to his feet, the door opens, and Adam Lucas walks in, which immediately brings a smile to Kelton’s face, already sensing that Adam isn’t happy, and far from it. However, Jon doesn’t look directly at Adam, and continues his routine which infuriates Adam a little more.)
Adam Lucas: I know you are fully aware I’m standing here Jon. How about we have a chat like adults huh?
(Jon feigns surprise, turning towards his tag partner for the night.)
Jon Kelton: Adam… good to see you bud. Are you here to discuss strategy?
Adam Lucas: Amongst other things.
Jon Kelton: Oh? What seems to be on your mind?
Adam Lucas: Let’s not play games Jon. We both know what you intended to happen last week. And it’s written all over your face right now what you really think about me.
Jon Kelton: What? Alex Myers was clearly winning so I thought I’d help a friend out
Adam Lucas: No Jon, you threw a punch at me and missed, costing me the match.
Jon Kelton: Oh, come on, it’s not like the match was important. And anyway, why would I want to do that? I challenged you, and you accepted, it’s nothing more than that.
Adam Lucas: Yeah, that’s how I thought it was going to be, but now I’m not so sure. Seems to me there is a little bit more behind his match, and that you are letting desperation get in the way of clear thought.
Jon Kelton: And where do you get that idea from? Look Adam, all I wanted to do was talk to you…
Adam Lucas: Right in the middle of a match… you do realize how difficult that is to believe right?
Jon Kelton: A match that had very little importance. What I had to say was far more important.
Adam Lucas: Every match is important to me. Look Jon, I’m not blaming you for the defeat, I could have quite easily ignored you and put Myers to sleep, so that’s all on me. I’m not going to hide behind the fact that I made a mistake that I obviously paid for. But please give me some credit and stop hiding your true feelings. How about you tell it how it is for a change and stop hiding.
Jon Kelton: I honestly don’t know what you are talking about. If you want an apology for my actions costing you the match, when all I wanted to do was talk then I’m sorry bro. That better?
Adam Lucas: It’s not about saying sorry, it’s about telling me the truth.
Jon Kelton: And what is your truth, Adam?
Adam Lucas: My truth is that you are so desperate to get your hands on a title, you are willing to do anything to win. Even going as far as to stab an ally in the back.
Jon Kelton: And that’s what you believe… a few moments before we step into the ring together.
Adam Lucas: I don’t want to, Jon, but yes that’s exactly what I believe. We both know what your intentions were last week, and if I’d not seen it coming, it would have been me laid out and not Alex. Even after everything you have achieved over the past few months, you still find yourself jealous of my success, and it’s starting to show. Just admit it, your challenge wasn’t about competition at all.
Jon Kelton: I made myself clear that’s exactly what it was about. If you don’t get that, that’s on you, not me.
Adam Lucas: And yet, I can see the envy etched on your face. And it’s ugly Jon, it really is.
(Jon holds up his hands, shaking his head in disagreement.)
Jon Kelton: Look Adam, I know full well that you’ve been screwed over more than once during your career thanks to your naivety, but that doesn’t mean we should all be tarred with the same brush. I get it, you think everyone is out to get you, but what happened last week, it was an accident, nothing more.
(Adam listens intently, not believing a single word that comes out of Jon’s mouth. He was right, he had been screwed over more times than he’d had hot dinners, but that wasn’t affecting his thought process. Adam had watched the footage back, and that punch was meant for him, and there was no doubt about it. Kelton couldn’t be trusted… and as far as Adam was concerned, he wouldn’t be trusted.)
Adam Lucas: Jon, I’m going to say this once, in words that you can clearly understand. You can spin this any way you wish, it really doesn’t matter to me, but the way I say it is tonight, you have only TWO choices.
Jon Kelton: I really don’t get this animosity.
(Adam ignores the comment and continues regardless.)
Adam Lucas: Two choices Jon. Either you come to that ring, or you do your part and more important you make this work like a professional should…
Jon Kelton: And choice number two?
Adam Lucas: You continue to play these childish little games and attempts at one-upmanship, like every other prick that had walked these corridors. You keep letting your jealousy get in the way of what is really important.
Jon Kelton: Oooo, that’s a tough one.
(Adam pauses, ignoring the obvious sarcasm.)
Adam Lucas: But I warn you Jon, if you really want to play this game, if this is the way you want to head into No Regards, then you ARE going to lose. I don’t play games Jon, I win, and you do anything like the repeat of last week, then I promise you will find out what happens to those that try to screw me over. You have the benefit of the doubt Jon, don’t make me regret that choice. Because YOU will end up regretting that choice more.
(Before Jon can respond, Adam turns on his heels and makes out the door, Jon watching him go. Once again, that same smirk forms on his face, as the scene fades.
(‘Black Ball’ by NBA Youngboy plays through the arena as Jon Kelton comes out to mixed reactions. There are some people cheering him on, while some boo him. He, however, doesn’t mind this and takes some time to focus on some women in the audience holding up signs of their social media accounts. Kelton turns around and heads to his corner, before waiting for his teammate.)
(‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell plays through the arena as he is met with positive reactions. Many children admire him, and he takes the time to give them a high five as he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring.)
Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL WITH A THIRTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT! INTRODUCING FIRST, THE TEAM OF ADAM LUCAS AND JON KELTON!
(‘My Way of Life’ by Frank Sinatra plays, as both Lucas Johnson and Komatsu Ogawa come out to mostly boos. Harley Lewis isn’t present with them, as they both make their way down the ramp and into the ring.)
Gina Romano: AND THEIR OPPONENTS, THE TEAM OF KOMATSU OGAWA AND LUCAS JOHNSON, THE TRIANGLE OF TERROR!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: AND HERE GOES NOTHING! BOTH ADAM AND LUCAS DECIDE TO GO FIRST FOR THEIR OWN TEAM, AND KELTON IS LOOKING ON AS ADAM IS CIRCLING THE RING! KOMATSU IS PATIENTLY STANDING, WAITING TO SEE WHAT ADAM HAS TO OFFER! Lucas and Adam are going for a collar-elbow tie-up, but Adam manages to use his superior strength to lift one arm up and use it to wrench Lucas’ arm forward! Lucas manages to free himself, and he attempts a backhand, which Adam blocks! Lucas and Adam are circling each other once again, and it’s Lucas going on the offensive with a Back Spin Kick! Adam dodges it, and Lucas attempts a right cross, but Adam slips and counters with an elbow to the solar plexus! Lucas is gasping in pain, and he’s running over to Komatsu! HE’S LOOKING TO MAKE THE TAG THIS EARLY ON!
Lucas Johnson: (off-mic) Get him.
Eve: AND KOMATSU STEPS IN! Adam isn’t surprised, and he refuses to tag Kelton in! Adam circles with Ogawa, and he’s trying to go for the same move, but Ogawa ducks under for a takedown! He lifts him up in the air and he slams Adam down! Komatsu stands up, and Adam is trying to get up, but Ogawa pulls him up! Komatsu is striking and teeing off on Adam, but Adam manages to send a shot to Komatsu’s belly, and shoves him to get some distance! Komatsu tries a haymaker, but Adam kicks the shoulder of Ogawa and sends him staggering back! NOW IT’S OGAWA’S TURN TO PLAY ON THE BACK FOOT! Adam is just landing precise punches, but Ogawa is eating all of these shots! Adam manages to put him to his breaking point, though, and Ogawa is down! Ogawa is down on one knee, and Adam rebounds off the ropes into a devastating knee to the face! What action!
Deadprez: Jon isn’t even bothering to accept a tag, and he’s letting Adam know that it’s all him, and that he’s not even going to think about helping him out! Adam is pissed, and Ogawa is standing up while Adam is visibly frustrated with Kelton! Ogawa comes in and he pushes Adam’s chest first into Adam’s corner! Kelton is clearly looking on with zero emotion, and Ogawa lifts him high up in the air for a German Suplex! It’s been all Ogawa from this point on, and Adam might be stunned right here! Ogawa’s coming in with heavy shots, and they’re a mix up! Forearms, punches, shoulder strikes, whatever you can think of, this son of a bitch is doing it!
Gavin Kirkland: AND YET, ADAM IS STILL STANDING! THAT LITTLE BUGGER IS STILL STANDING NO MATTER WHAT, AND HE’S JUST LETTING KOMATSU LAY IT IN! HE KNOWS HE CAN LAST LONGER, AND KOMATSU’S CARDIO ISN’T EXACTLY THE BEST! ADAM IS WAITING FOR KOMATSU TO GET FATIGUED, AND HE DOES! ADAM BLOCKS A PUNCH AND STRIKES KOMATSU WITH AN OPEN HAND STRIKE TO THE EAR! KOMATSU IS OFF BALANCE, AND ADAM STRIKES HIM IN THE JAW WITH AN ELBOW! KOMATSU IS ON ONE KNEE, AND IT’S ADAM TO STRIKE HIM AGAIN WITH A STRIKE RIGHT TO THE CHEST! THAT KICK WAS HEARD ALL AROUND THE WORD, AND NOW IT’S ADAM TO GO FOR EVEN MORE STRIKES! ADAM IS GOING OFF, AND IT’S ADAM RUNNING OFF THE ROPES INTO A MASSIVE HEADBUTT INTO KOMATSU’S NOSE! LUCAS IS TRYING HIS BEST TO REMAIN CALM!
Eve: And it seems like Kelton wants in on the action as well! He’s offering his hand, and Adam is trying to go for the tag, but Kelton fakes him out and almost raises the no-no finger at him! Adam is pissed, and he’s getting so distracted by this that he hasn’t noticed Komatsu is no longer the legal man! Komatsu is still inside the ring, and Adam is still not aware of any changes between the legal men in this match so far! Adam turns around, and he’s going after Ogawa, but here comes Lucas with a diving dropkick from the top rope! Adam is turning to the referee, but it’s clear that Adam has been oblivious to the happenings in this match from the get-go! It seems like he’s uttering something under his breath, though.
Adam Lucas: (off-mic) Goddamn you, Kelton.
Deadprez: And look! It’s Lucas coming in with a ground and pound! He’s getting some pretty damn good shots in, and Adam is taking the full force of it! Johnson is shortly shoved off, but he manages to rebound into a rebound lariat! Adam is down, and Lucas is looking to show some of his striking and agility! He leaps off the second rope and drops down into a double foot stomp! Everything is working out well, and you can tell he’s been training with Harley! Adam is staggered, and Kelton is looking at the both of them, not even bothering to give less of a crap! It’s Johnson laying waste to Adam Lucas, and it’s been a battle of striking, and a pretty fatigued Adam is no match for a freshly out the gate Lucas Johnson! Adam is just taking the brunt of this, and yet— he manages to catch Lucas’ leg as he goes for a spinning back kick, and lifts him up for a Pumphandle Suplex! Lucas is down, and Adam kips up! He’s walking over to Kelton, and he just tags him right in the middle of his walk! Kelton doesn’t want in, though!
Jon Kelton: (off-mic) Dude, what is wrong with you?
Adam Lucas: (off-mic) What do you mean what’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with you, idiot?
(Adam shoves Kelton, but Kelton shoves back, which makes Adam the legal man. However, before Lucas could strike Adam, Adam taps Kelton, making him the legal man in this match.)
Gavin Kirkland: And they’re trading touches! Kelton is now the legal man, but this was so fast that Lucas couldn’t even see it! Lucas comes in and he strikes Adam with a massive boot to the side of the face! The boot to the side of the face connects, but Kelton comes in with an elbow to the back of Lucas’ head! Lucas is stunned, and Kelton hops on the top rope and jumps off for a devastating dropkick to the neck of Lucas Johnson! Lucas is sent flying forward, and he wants to tag in Komatsu, but Komatsu is still visibly tired! Kelton is fresh in the match, and he’s circling around the ring, waiting for Lucas to make a move! Lucas stands up, and he’s met with a right hook from Kelton that rattles his dome, and Lucas is sent to the corner!
Jon Kelton: (off-mic) Make it a challenge.
Eve: AND KELTON CLINCHES UP WITH LUCAS JOHNSON! Kelton is the stronger wrestler, and he’s using that strength and those big shoulders to destroy Lucas’ face! Kelton is just unleashing whatever he has in the tank, and I don’t know if Lucas can still stand after this! Kelton is going crazy, and he’s also trying to make sure that Adam Lucas doesn’t see too much! Kelton’s just coming in with massive uppercuts, and he’s fighting on the inside! He pulls Lucas in and he tosses him overhead for a massive Belly to Belly Suplex! The Belly to Belly Suplex connects, and Lucas is feeling that! Kelton kips up, and he turns over to Lucas Johnson, and he’s grabbing that man by the hair! He’s staring at Adam, almost like he wants to send a message, but no! Lucas lifts him up and throws him down in a makeshift facebuster!
Deadprez: And Adam is trying to visibly contain his laughter! After all, how could you not laugh after all that buildup! Kelton is visibly pissed, and Lucas is satisifed and happy that he got a shot in after all that attack! Kelton rises up, and Lucas strikes him with a kick to the ear! Kelton is dazed, and Lucas rebounds off the front rope and slides into a baseball slide lariat! Lucas is going crazy, and he picks Kelton up! He hooks the head with his arm and lifts him up in the air for a DDT! The DDT connects and it’s Lucas trying to secure the first ever pin of the night! He goes for the cover, and both the legs are hooked! Can he do it?
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Kelton is still in the fight, and Lucas knows that it takes more to bring him out! He grabs hold of that arm, and he’s wrenching it in a kimura position! The kimura lock is wrenching that arm back, and Kelton knows he’s not that technically proficient! He’s trying to go for the ropes, and Adam is torn! He knows he can push the rope closer, and he also knows he can allow Kelton to be broken so it’s easier come No Regards! That man has a very important decision to make, one that might change his mindset come Saturday! Adam decides to push the rope closer, and Kelton manages to grab hold of the rope! Lucas breaks the count, and he steps up! Lucas is showing absolutely no mercy as he drives his foot right into the jaw of Jon Kelton! Absolutely despicable behavior! He’s pissed, but that’s a cheap shot right there if I’ve ever seen one!
Eve: Kelton is trying to hold himself up, but Lucas is right there! It seems like he’s letting the adrenaline get the better of him, though, and he rushes into Kelton, but Kelton pulls the rope down and drags him down with it! Lucas just went flying over the rope, and he crashes and burns into the outside! Kelton runs and rebounds off the rope, and he flies through it into a suicide dive! Lucas just took that dive into the barricade, Good Lord! That must’ve actually hurt him bad, and Kelton just stands up! He throws him back into the ring, but that arm has taken a lot of damage! Maybe Lucas might look to exploit that weakness as the match progresses! Lucas is going to see what Kelton is truly capable of, and Kelton is just looking to use his legs a little bit more! Kelton is walking and is able, and Lucas is out of it! Kelton is just kneeling down on Lucas, and he’s slapping him again and again in the face!
Deadprez: Me personally, I wouldn’t let another man slap me like that. That’s just me personally, though. It’s Kelton going after Lucas and he’s lifting him up in the air! I know what that man is looking for right there! I’ve seen it so many times in the past, and even in the present! He’s getting him in a headlock, and maybe the match could be ended right here! Night night for Lucas, because he’s going for a magical fairytale ride! THE AVADA KEDAVRA! The Headlock Driver connects and Lucas is out of it! Kelton pulls Lucas to the centre of the ring, and he’s looking to make the cover and the pin! Ogawa is starting to regain his senses, and he’s crawling closer to the ring! He makes his way under the ropes, but Kelton is hoping this could be it! Could the match have ended right here?
OOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Look! Ogawa comes in and he strikes Kelton from behind! Kelton is shocked, and it’s Ogawa rolling him out of the ring and exiting! He grabs Kelton by the jaw and he lifts him high up in the air and throws him down on the commentary table! What the hell, man? Ogawa stands tall above the commentary table, and he lifts him up in the air, looking for a chokeslam— BUT NO! HERE COMES LUCAS WITH A POWERFUL JUMPING HIGH KNEE RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF OGAWA! ADAM IS ON A ROLL, AND HE SLAMS OGAWA RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! Kelton tries to roll back inside the ring, but Lucas Johnson is right there, ready for anything that could possibly happen! Lucas comes in and he lands a devastating elbow to the nose of Jon Kelton! Lucas staggers him, but Adam rolls back inside the ring and clips Lucas in the back of the head again! Adam and Kelton stare off each other, and Adam just heads back to his corner!
Eve: The referee is looking around, confused as to what the hell is going on! Kelton and Lucas Johnson are still in the center of that ring, and right now, there’s no other person inside! Both these men are going to fight to their heart’s content, and both Kelton and Lucas are getting up! They rush into each other, and they’re just brawling in the middle of that ring! Blow for blow, bar for bar! Everything is going off, the gloves are off and this has lived up to the potential of being a damn brawl! LUCAS AND KELTON ARE GOING ABSOLUTELY BONKERS, AND RIGHT NOW, NOTHING IS STOPPING THEM!
Deadprez: AND IT’S LUCAS JOHNSON GOING HAM! Both Kelton and Lucas Johnson are making it hell for each other, but Lucas’ superior striking is proving to be a challenge for the Chosen One! Jon is trying to make this into a brawl, but Lucas strikes Jon’s bicep on the shoulder he previously attacked! Lucas is going after that bicep, and Jon can’t throw that arm anymore! Lucas is gaining momentum, and he lands a devastating knee to the gut of Jon Kelton! This match has been all brawl so far, and I don’t want it any other way! It’s what it’s been meant to be from the get-go, after all! Both Lucas and Kelton are going crazy, and it’s been a war of offense so far! Lucas tosses Kelton into the turnbuckle, and with sweat dripping down and his chest turning red, he’s kicking heavy shots into Kelton’s midsection! This whole match is brutal, bloody and downright painful. God, I love it.
Gavin Kirkland: Adam and Ogawa are waiting in the corners, but Lucas messed up! Amidst all the chaos, he actually pushed Kelton towards his corner! Adam makes the tag, and Kelton just sits on the ground! He’s rolling out of the ring, and Adam wastes no time striking back! He’s landing heavy and powerful shots, but Lucas manages to slip some and he makes the tag to Ogawa! Ogawa comes in, and he’s giving it his absolute all! Ogawa and Adam are taking their turn to have a brawl, but this time, it’s Adam Lucas taking the advantage! The veteran is going crazy, and he’s really showing Ogawa what the Next Level really is in this sport! Ogawa is taking those shots, and he’s not eating them! Adam tries to whip Ogawa into the ropes, but Ogawa stands and reverses it into a Judo Throw! The Judo Throw connects and he lifts Adam up by the neck, but Adam jumps up and he hits a chop block! The chop block puts Ogawa on one leg! Adam whips him into the ropes, and the hip toss connects! He transitions it into a Cradle Piledriver, and BOOM! THE HONOR BOMB!
Eve: ADAM LUCAS JUST HIT IT! Now it’s Adam going for the cover, he has the legs hooked and the referee begins the count! Can he end the match right here?
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Deadprez: NO! OGAWA IS STILL IN THE FIGHT, AND IT’S SHOCKED ADAM LUCAS! He thought he could put Ogawa away, but no! It takes more than that to take out the Drunken Oni Master! Adam pulls Ogawa up, and he’s landing devastating shots to the spine! He’s going crazy, and this is what I love about Adam, he just won’t ever stop! ADAM IS GOING CRAZY, AND HE’S MAKING SURE OGAWA DOESN’T EVEN MANAGE TO BREATHE! Ogawa is on one knee, but he pushes Adam into the ropes and they begin to clinch up! The referee can’t see a damn thing, and Lucas is distracting him! Komatsu hits him with a low blow! The low blow connects, and now it’s Komatsu looking for his own signature! He’s looking to enact his revenge on Adam, and he might just get it! He gets him into a Fireman’s Carry position, and boom! The BLOODY MARY CONNECTS! He might’ve just broke Adam’s face with that signature move!
Gavin Kirkland: AND NOW IT’S OGAWA JUST APPLYING THE PRESSURE! He grabs hold of Adam’s wrist, and he pulls him in for a shoulder shot! Adam has been taking the beating so far, and it’s safe to say that until now, he hasn’t really got that bad of a beating yet! Komatsu’s size is overwhelming him, and he’s trying to strangle the life out of Adam Lucas! Kelton manages to roll in, and he lift’s Adam’s hand and puts it on the rope! The referee has to break the hold, and Komatsu is upset! He’s staring at Kelton, and Lucas rushes in for an elbow shot to Kelton’s neck! That’s payback for earlier on in the match when Kelton went for Lucas’ neck! Kelton managed to side step it, and he lands a kick right to Lucas’ midsection! He spins back for a spinning back kick, and boom! Lucas is sent into the barricades! Adam and Komatsu are in the middle of the ring, and Adam is trying to get some offense in! Komatsu is getting fatigued and tired out!
Eve: ADAM SEES THIS! He’s goading Komatsu on, and he’s just waiting for him to make a mistake! Komatsu is trying some offense, but he’s missing them all! Komatsu rushes in, and he’s trying to rebound off the ropes! Adam sidesteps, and he’s letting Komatsu do it a second time! Komatsu comes in, but Adam throws him up in the air and BOOM! LEVEL UP! THE POP-UP POWERBOMB CONNECTS AND THIS COULD BE IT! LUCAS IS OUT AND THERE’S NOBODY ELSE TO BREAK THE COUNT!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
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(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER, THE TEAM OF ADAM LUCAS AND JON KELTON—
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! Kelton rushes back in, and he’s shoving Lucas back and forth!
Jon Kelton: (off-mic) Say thank you, be grateful that I let you have that win.
(Adam scoffs, and he doesn’t say a word, just laying out Kelton in the middle of the ring WITH THE LEVEL UP. Both Ogawa and Lucas Johnson roll out backstage, only to see a Harley that is visibly disappointed.)
( Transitioning backstage, our scene opens up in the office of Heidi Huxley. She’s joined by Stan Baylor, Disney Executive whose presence on Showdown has seemingly grown week-on-week. The season started strong for Saturday Night Showdown. Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley initially made a good team. But, as time has passed we’ve seen the magic between the two of them dwindle, spark out and disappear. Tensions and frustrations have grown, with Heidi believing Hawk’s general approach to management isn’t effective. She’s accused him of allowing the inmates to run the asylum, more specifically, Kassidy Heart and reigning champion over the brand, Impact. The situation has spiraled, now, in the main event of No Regards we’ll see Impact and Kassidy team-up to face the team of Jack Ripley and Alex Myers. Should the latter of those teams lose? Hurricane Hawk will no longer be Showdown’s general manager. )
Heidi Huxley: I don’t understand how he’s gotten himself into this position. If he’d just been a little more forceful, you know? Squashed this when it was still small. Instead, he let it grow and manifest into something almost uncontrollable. It’s frustrating, I won’t be surprised if he loses his job at No Regards. Being blunt? I’m not even sure I care to defend him at this point.
( Heidi Huxley is pacing like a mad-woman, while Stan is situated on the couch. He’s taking down the occasional notes, seemingly flickering through his work and scribbling down further thoughts around his initial auditing. He seems much more chilled-out than Heidi Huxley, a woman who when she arrived to Showdown, had the reputation of being ice-cold. It seems that being around Hurricane Hawk, seeing this situation develop, has shattered such a reputation to an extent seeing how she’s pacing, rambling her own thoughts into existence. )
Heidi Huxley: You see it too, right? It’s not just me? I get hindsight and all, but there seemed to be multiple instances where this, all of this, all these fires and problems, could have been handled and he did nothing. He just watched things implode and then acted surprised when he got burned. I don’t know where it went wrong, truly. Things started off well, but then Dead Men Tell No Tales happened, Territorial invasion. I get he’s experienced, maybe I’ll end up with egg on my face for worrying all this time. But at this point, things are looking bleak.
Stan Baylor: It does seem drastic, but we have to keep in mind that Hurricane Hawk has been in this business a lot longer than the two of us. Sure, we know analytics, ratings, how to run a programme well. But professional wrestling isn’t an ordinary programme. I’m not going to speak much on this, Heidi. I’ve almost finished my assessment, let’s see how No Regards plays out next week and maybe some of the stress will be alleviated.
Heidi Huxley: I can’t stop thinking about what Veena said. That should Impact and Kassidy manage to beat Alex and Jack next weekend, then she’d fit in as a replacement. It was an interesting proposition, right? She certainly has the reputation for not taking any prisoners in her approach and I think that could work out well. I think she’d do a fine job, Showdown wouldn’t be as hectic as it’s been these last few weeks, making my job easier to boot. Of course, it’s all hypothetical. I have the faith, Hurricane Hawk knows what he’s doing and this won’t mean a thing. Alex Myers and Jack Ripley will overcome two mountains of opposition, Showdown will simmer down and things will go back to how they were towards the beginning of the season.
( An eerie silence overcomes the office, Stan Baylor letting Heidi Huxley meander through this attempt at convincing herself from the truth. As we saw last week, Veena Adams and Heidi Huxley briefly spoke, with Lexi’s interruption leading to two of the matches on tonight’s broadcast. Veena made a pretty good statement on why if Hurricane Hawk should lose his job then she’d be an incredible replacement. Her relation to Mr. DEDEDE, her approach is not sitting back and letting issues come to her. Stan and Heidi were left impressed, even more-so given the current situation that Saturday Night Showdown was in. The inmates running the asylum and the supposed general manager having his back to the wall. )
???: Daydreaming, Heidi?
( Heidi’s train of thought is thrown off the track. Camera pans to reveal Hurricane Hawk is now in the office. He offers a brief wave to Stan Baylor, who returns to flickering through his documents and papers. Hurricane Hawk stares at Heidi for a moment, realizing something’s on her mind. )
Hurricane Hawk: Is something the matter? I feel like I’ve walked into the middle of something and the energies in here aren’t good.
Heidi Huxley: I’m just worried, Hawk. I don’t really get your methods, I thought our partnership was strong and that Showdown would be doing great. Instead, I feel like we’re lagging and things are a total mess week-on-week. I really don’t understand why you felt the need to put your position on the line, as if Impact and Kassidy will sympathise or show mercy. It doesn’t make sense to me, realistically, Alex and Jack are great wrestlers, but they’re going up against two of the best to ever do it. I’m worried that after No Regards, I won’t have a general manager.
Hurricane Hawk: I can’t win here, can I? I sit by and do nothing, I’m criticized. I put something into motion and now you’re telling me you don’t understand it. Look, to an extent you were right Heidi. Maybe I should have done something, acted before this got out of hand. But now I’m doing what I feel is right. I can’t predict the future, I don’t know what will work. I did what I felt was the best course of action for setting Showdown back on the right path. We started off well and then things fell apart. I’m trying to redeem myself, so that Saturday night will be known as the most must-see night for television again.
Heidi Huxley: To an extent, I can respect that. I hope you can respect that I have to prepare for the worst outcome, be objective to both sides in case of No Regards ending with Impact and Kassidy Heart standing tall. I have to prepare for a Showdown where Hurricane Hawk is no longer the general manager. To think about how I’ll steady the ship and change some things around here, maybe change them for the better. I spoke to Veena Adams last week and she offered her services to me in case the worst happens next week. Now, Stan and I have been talking and we agree that maybe her approach would be good if your team were to lose at No Regards, I know she doesn’t exactly have the best rapport and track record, but—
Hurricane Hawk: Wait… You did what!?
( Hurricane Hawk’s face is painted with shock. Heidi Huxley, who is clearly frustrated with the situation unfolding, puts a hand up in defence. )
Heidi Huxley: I don’t want to hear it. Things wouldn’t have escalated to this point if you hadn’t been so laid-back and fine, watching on as the world burned around you. Obviously, I don’t want to replace you. But Veena gave a good pitch, she even came up with the pick your poison stipulation for her own and Lexi’s matches tonight. My hands are tied, Hawk! You’ve left me no choice really, if things don’t go the way you think they’ll go, which again, is an entirely plausible possibility. Then I think she’d do a different job, a good job.
Hurricane Hawk: That’s not even a—
Heidi Huxley: It’s self-preservation, you may be fine throwing your hard work away in some stupid stipulation, but I’m not going to let your suicide mission take down Showdown, me and everyone on this roster who actually want to be here and make things work.
( Heidi Huxley, face beet red, storms past Hurricane Hawk and out of the office. Stan Baylor is watching on, slowly turning his gaze back to the documents on his lap. Hurricane Hawk looks dumbfounded as the scene slowly transitions elsewhere. )
( The scene fades back to the show with Gina Romano standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in her hand. )
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS THE ‘BEST OF THE WORLD’ CHALLENGE!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina Romano: WITH A TWENTY-MINUTES TV-TIME LIMIT SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘I’m a Wanted Man’ by Royal Deluxe’ begins to play throughout the arena as Harley Lewis, with an evil smirk on his face, makes his way down to the ring. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF MANCHESTER, ENGLAND!!!.. WEIGHING IN AT 196 POUNDS!!… HE’S ‘DON LEWIS’!!.. HARLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY LEWISSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes THE DON! Looking to make Donny things here tonight, especially beating Xander Payne!
Eve: Harley has his title match coming up very soon at No Regards, which is against Donovan Duke for the National Elite title. That’s a very big deal for THE DON, don’t you think?
Deadprez: Absolutely. This kid has a lot of potentials and going up against Donovan to become the National Elite Champion isn’t simple. Tonight, Harley will prove first that he’s ready by beating Xander Payne.
( ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill replaces Harley’s theme music as Xander Payne confidently comes all the way down from the stage to enter the ring. )
Gina Romano: HIS OPPONENT, WRESTLING OUT OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA! WEIGHING IN AT 255 POUNDS!… THE EAW HALL OF FAMER, XANDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!… PAYNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander is here! Everybody loves Xander! I love Xander too! I have a PAYNEKILLER shirt at home! :blessed:
Deadprez: I didn’t ask.
Gavin Kirkland: :comeagain:
Eve: :mjlol: Xander also has a match coming up very soon at No Regards, which is against his Canadian fellow, Ryan Wilson. But now, he must beat Harley first to save himself from the embarrassment.
(DING DING DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: ‘Best of the world’ challenge kicks off, and Harley runs over to the corner where Xander just finished warming up. Harley slides to Xander’s legs as he goes for them with a baseball slide dropkick! Xander trips at his corner by the beginning of the match already!
Deadprez: I’m tellin’ u, Harley is a hungry boy. He’s coming to eat Xander off the whole plate here tonight. Harley pushes himself off the mat and tosses Xander to the opposite corner. Xander’s back connects to the corner and Harley quickly follows up with an Enzuigiri! A stiff enzuigiri cracked Xander’s skull!
Eve: Harley gets his right foot off Xander’s head, and strides backwardly away from Xanderithe distance. Xander slowly walks out of the corner like a zombie and Harley seizes him and drives Xander’s head to the mat with a DDT!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander twists Harley out by his arm and throws a punch at him… HAHA! Harley guards up but Xander takes a quick second to stop and sends Harley down to the mat with a Faked-Out Snap DDT! Harley bounces off the mat like a fresh piece of popcorn, ending up kissing the mat!
Deadprez: Xander rolls back to his feet and begins to grab Harley from behind. Xander takes Harley off the ring’s surface and sends Harley flying across the ring with his powerful release German Suplex! Harley’s cervical spine will have a field day with this one.
Gavin Kirkland: Carnivalvavi what?
Deadprez: Cervical spine. The back of your neck where I’m about to put my foot on, brother.
Gavin Kirkland: .
Eve: :mjlol: Anyway guys, Harley tries to get himself back to both feet after Xander sends him across the ring by pushing off the mat. Xander looks at Harley and… he’s just looking at him emotionlessly.
( Xander taunts Harley as he wants to start a strength battle with him. Harley slowly returns to his feet and confronts Xander like ‘THE DON’ he is. )
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Let’s try this again, little dude! C’mon, don’t you like wrestling, eh?
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): You are too fat, mate. Lose some first. I don’t want to be a flat tire if I lose.
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Go on and cry about it then.
Deadprez: XANDER CHARGES HIM WITH A HEATSEEKER INSTEAD BUT HARLEY USES BOTH ARMS TO BLOCK XANDER’S KNEE! HARLEY GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BUT XANDER CATCHES THE LEG WITH A STIFF KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! HOW THE HELL?
Gavin Kirkland: Harley holds up his leg, cries, and jumps around in pain after a destructive chop from Xander! Xander’s hand is made out of metal? That was a crazy strength from the Hall of Famer. Xander quickly grabs Harley’s free leg and takes it down, causing Harley to lose his balance and end up falling to the ring’s ground. Xander grabs both legs, spreads them out to make a space around Harley’s gut then delivers A STOMP RIGHT ON HIS GUT! Xander continues to run the game as he ties Harley’s legs up with a Modified Indian Death Lock!
Eve: Harley uses both legs to push Xander away as far as possible quickly. Xander trips down to the front but once he turns around, Harley is already outside of the ring as he rolled underneath the bottom rope to leave…. wait? :comeagain: Is he actually going to leave the arena?
( The crowd begins to murmur in confusion at Harley’s movement. Xander gets back to his feet, and leans to the front against the ropes as he looks down to Harley who walks up to the stage. Harley sits crossed-legged in the middle of the stage, looking at Xander in the ring and giving him an annoying smirk. What is in Harley’s mind? )
Referee: What the hell are you doing? Get back in the ring, or I’m counting you out!
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): *Ignores the referee and slaps a floor* C’mon, run. Let’s do some exercise to get you to lose some weight! Stop eating, more running!
Gavin Kirkland: :lupe:
Deadprez: XANDER QUICKLY SLIDES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE TO OUTSIDE THE RING AND HE RUNS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE TO HARLEY! GO XANDER GO! MAKE SURE YOU STRIKE HIM LIKE A BOWLING!
Eve: HARLEY QUICKLY POPS BACK TO HIS FEET AND CHARGES XANDE- OH HERE WE GO! BOTH ELITISTS ARE GOING AT EACH OTHER! XANDER WITH A PUNCH! HARLEY WITH A PUNCH! THE CROWD IS OFF THEIR SEATS, WATCHING THESE TWO AMAZING ELITISTS TEARING THE ARENA APART! XANDER! HARLEY! XANDER! HARLEY! XANDER! HARLEY!
Gavin Kirkland: When there is a beginning, there should be an ending! Harley stops the fun by giving Xander a taste of his headbutt right to his forehead! What a stiff headbutt from this young kid! Harley keeps Xander in a headlock and takes a walk with him together all the way back to the ring.
( ONE!… TWO!… THREE!… FOUR!!!…. )
Deadprez: Harley takes Xander off his guard and tosses him underneath the bottom rope back inside the ring. Harley crawls back inside the ring and slowly gets back to his feet.
Referee: Don’t do that to me again, do you unders-
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): Ah Ah Shhhh… Hold your tongue, mat-
Eve: XANDER RISES BACK TO HIS KNEES AND SAYS HI TO HARLEY FROM BEHIND WITH A ROLL-UP!! IS HE GOING TO STEAL IT LIKE THAT???
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Deadprez: Close call! Harley Lewis with a kick-out before three! Harley pops back to his feet so does Xander, and Xander joins Harley with a Running Shoot Kick to his jaw! Harley turns to the ropes but he rebounds back immediately with a vicious Spinning Backfist! A backfist causes Xander to fall to both knees and Harley hops in…. perfectly connects him with a Jumping DDT!-
Gavin Kirkland: OH LOOK AT THE KIND OF STRENGTH WE ARE WITNESSING FROM THE HALL OF FAMER! :blessed: XANDER DOESN’T LET HARLEY OFF GO! XANDER SPINS AROUND A BIT AND DROPS HARLEY DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A FISHERMAN BUSTER! DOWN GOES HARLEY!
Eve: Xander finally manages to take down Harley and control his game once again. Xander pushes himself off the mat while Harley tries to recover from the fisherman buster he just took. Xander grabs Harley by his wrist, pulls him back to both feet, and sends a stiff knife edge chop to Harley! A Superkick right across Harley’s jaw! Xander grabs Harley again and this time, drops him to the mat with ‘DAWNBREAKER’ !!!! SAITO SUPLEX CONNEC-
Deadprez: HARLEY TRIES TO FIGHT BACK! HARLEY USES HIS RIGHT ELBOW STRIKING XANDER RIGHT INTO HIS FACE, TRYING TO MAKE XANDER LET HIM OFF GO!
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): LET ME OFF GO, YOU DISGUSTING PIG!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander slowly drops Harley down to the mat and Harley keeps torturing Xander with an elbow strike to his head repeatedly! Is this man trying to murder Xander on television???
Eve: Harley keeps hurting Xander with his right elbow and Xander is starting to fade…
Gavin Kirkland: NO HE’S NOT! HE GETS OUT OF BLOOD LIKE WINSTON USING AN ULT IN OVERWATCH 2!!! XANDER UTILIZES A TAKEDOWN AGAINST HARLEY AND STARTS TO CHOKE, ATTEMPTING TO MAKE HIS BREATH RUNNING OUT!
Deadprez: You know how I would use ‘no’ at this point? NO, XANDER STOP, WE ARE WRESTLING, NOT KILLING EACH OTHER! XANDER SQUEEZES HARLEY’S NECK AND HARLEY STRUGGLES TO FIND HIS WAY TO GET OUT OF THERE! HE TRIES TO CALL THE REFEREE! YEAH DO THAT, PLEASE, IT’S ILLEGAL!
Referee: HEY, YOU CAN’T DO THAT! STOP OR I’M GOING TO DI-
Eve: Xander drops Harley right before the referee is about to finish his sentence. Xander picks Harley back to his feet and pops him on his shoulders… POP-UP DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! HARLEY IS DOWN AND XANDER PROCEEDS TO GO FOR A PIN!
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Gavin Kirkland: Harley lifts his shoulder off the mat!
Eve: These two have been killing it so far and we haven’t seen one of them back away from this match yet. Harley tries to find every way to attack Xander as much as possible while Xander tries his best to remain strong and healthy. Xander gets up to his knees and looks down at Harley. Xander shakes his head and then begins to pull him by his hair. Xander sets Harley in a suplex position and drops him with an X-plex!
Deadprez: HARLEY LANDS ON HIS FEET! Harley jumps in and connects Xander with a Muay Thai Knee! Harley says hang on as he grabs again and this time, takes down Xander with an Exploder Suplex! Harley rises back to his feet and then goes for a Shooting Star Press on Xander! What a combination from the DON of EAW!
Gavin Kirkland: Harley isn’t going for a pin immediately because he knows that isn’t enough to put Xander down. He needs a big gun to take down the Hall of Famer like Xander. Harley starts to grab Xander by his wrist and then pulls him back to his feet. HARLEY SPINS AROUND AND ‘QUEEN’S BLESSING’ SENDS XANDER TO SLEEP! A VERSION OF RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE BY HARLEY LEWIS PUTTING XANDER TO THE SLUMBERLAND! HARLEY DROPS AND HE GOES FOR A COVER!
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Eve: Xander is still on! Xander kicks out just in time and the match continues, Ladies and Gentlemen! One of Harley’s signatures isn’t able to put Xander down and that makes him start getting more frustrated. Harley needs to put more work here, I think he’s very close.
Deadprez: That’s the point. Xander Payne is getting stronger since this season started to roll. Since Xander became a Hall of Famer, and defeated Ronn Banks at Pain For Pride earlier this year, he has been a tougher elitist to put down than before. Harley slowly rolls back to his feet while Xander is still recovering from Harley’s signature. Harley uses this opportunity to play around with Xander. He softly kicks Xander, like checking if he’s dead or not.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t think it’s a good thing to tease him like that but I think Harley wants to put some fire in Xander here. Harley… SLAPS TO THE BACK OF XANDER’S HEAD! DAMN, THAT’S QUITE A BIG DEAL!
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): HAHA!
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): https://tenor.com/view/lebron-lebron-james-lebron-stare-stare-justpiot-gif-25311591
Eve: ‘HEATSEEKER’ RIGHT ACROSS HIS JAW!!! A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE JUST QUICKLY KNOCKED HARLEY OUT COLD! XANDER IS NOT DONE THERE! XANDER PICKS HARLEY BACK TO HIS FEET ONCE AGAIN AND THIS TIME…
(SNAP!)
Eve: ‘DISLOCATION’ AWAKING HARLEY FROM HIS SHORT HIBERNATION! THOSE FINGERS OF HARLEY JUST GOT SNAPPED, CAUSING HARLEY TO CRY OUT LOUD IN PAIN! XANDER CONTINUES TO POP HARLEY ON HIS SHOULDERS… AN INVERTED USHIGOROSHI!!! DOWN GOES HARLEY THIS TIME AND XANDER GOES FOR A COVER!
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Gavin Kirkland: NO, HE KICKS OUT! HARLEY LEWIS KICKS OUT ONCE AGAIN! THE REFEREE SAYS TWO AND THAT MEANS ONLY ONE THING!
Deadprez: I gotta tell ya, Harley is also really strong in this competition because Xander dares him to beat him. A man like Harley never turns his face away from that kind of request been putting a lot of effort this week to show that he will be the one to beat this challenge that Xander created. Xander shakes his head in disappointment because he’s yet to put Xander down. He slowly rolls over to the corner, grabs the second, and pulls himself back to both feet.
Eve: Harley struggles to try to get back to his feet while Xander looks down at Harley like a prey hunter that is ready to eat him alive. XANDER CHARGES HIM IN WITH AN ‘OVERDOSE’ !!!! A PALM STRIKE TO HARLEY’S JAW-
Gavin Kirkland: A CRESCENT KICK CATCHING XANDER IN A MID-RUN BY HARLEY LEWIS! XANDER HOLDS HIS NOSE AND BACKS AWAY FROM HARLEY BUT HARLEY DOESN’T CARE. HARLEY SLIDES TO BEHIND XANDER, UNDERHOOKS BOTH ARMS OF XANDER AND RESTS HIS NECK IN PEACE WITH A MASSIVE DRAGON SUPLEX! GOD ALMIGHTY! A LITTLE DUDE JUST LIFTED A TOTAL FAT GUY! THIS IS CRAZY!
Deadprez: NO HE DIDN’T. XANDER STRUGGLES AND MANAGES TO PULL HIS ARMS OUT! XANDER TURNS AROUND AND SENDS A KICK TO HARLEY’S GUT. XANDER GRABS AND DROPS HIM WITH ‘RIPTIDE’ !!! A SNAP BRAINBUSTER BY XANDER! HARLEY IS DOWN AND XANDER IS GOING DOWN FOR A CO… wait who the hell are those guys?
Eve: Who… OH WAIT! IT’S LUCAS JOHNSON! Is that him tho… YES YES! IT’S HIM! HE HOPS UP TO THE APRON AND TRIES TO ENTER THE RING. THE REFEREE TRIES TO STOP HIM. XANDER CONFUSES, HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE HELL IS GOING O-’
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER, LOOK OUT, BEHIND YOU! KOMATSU OGAWA IS HERE! WHILE LUCAS IS ARGUING WITH THE REFEREE, OGAWA LIFTS XANDER QUICKLY WITH A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB, DROPPING INTO A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! HE CALLS THAT ‘FROM THE DEPTHS’! GODDAMMIT, THESE TWO FORGOTTEN FOLKS ARE TRYING TO INVOLVE OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS LIKE THIS?
Deadprez: Look, Ogawa puts Harley’s hand over Xander’s body! Is this how it’s going to end????
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( ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ by Mick Gordon suddenly hits! )
Eve: During the match? Like… right now?
Gavin Kirkland: YES, EVE! HERE COMES RYAN WILSON! HE’S HERE TO DO THIS MATCH JUSTICE! HE SPRINTS AT FULL SPEED DOWN TO THE RING AND QUICKLY KNOCKS LUCAS OUT COLD WITH A HELLUVA KICK AT THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Gavin Kirkland: OGAWA TRIES TO TAKE RYAN DOWN BUT RYAN DUCKS UNDER, RUNS BACK AT HIM, AND DRIVES A KNEE RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE AND INSTANTLY SUPERMAN PUNCHES RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE! ‘SUPERMAN PUNCH 2.0’ CONNECTS!
Deadprez: Yeah beat them up, Ryan! Take these unwelcome guests from this match! Ryan puts them in a double headlock and drags them to the back! Thank you so much, Ryan Wilson!-
Eve: WHILE XANDER IS WATCHING THE CHAOS TAKING OVER THIS MATCH, HARLEY SNEAKS FROM BEHIND LIKE SOLID SNAKE AND LIFTS XANDER UP FOR A ‘MANCHESTER CRIME KNIFE’ !!! A FIREMAN’S CARRY GUTBUSTER TAKING XANDER DOWN AGAIN! XANDER LOOKS TO BE DONE THERE, THIS IS A GOOD CHANCE FOR HARLEY! HE DROPS DOWN FOR A PINFALL! HE’S GOING TO STEAL IT!
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Gavin Kirkland: XANDER PAYNE KICKS OUT! HE KICKS OUT! HOW THE HELL DID HE STILL ALIVE AFTER TAKING TWO SIGNATURES IN A DAMN ROW? THIS MAN DID SOME ROIDS BEFORE COMING OUT HERE?
Deadprez: See, this is what I’m sayin’ because Xander is getting stronger, and hungrier in this season. He’s coming for more, no matter what. He will keep coming until he becomes the best wrestler on this planet. That’s what Xander Payne is in this season. Harley pushes himself off the mat and starts to stomp on the mat repeatedly, showing his reaction after Xander is kicked out. He’s absolutely displeased with this, but will end it all here.
Eve: Harley picks Xander back to his feet and throws him to the corner. Harley rushes and looks to send him right into it with a dropkick as he’s looking to start his ‘Car Crash’ Combo!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander moves out of his way but Harley manages to stop his feet in time. Harley turns back around to Xander but Xander greets him with a stiff forearm smash right across his face! Xander changes his direction to his left leg and a Dragon Screw Leg Whip from the Hall of Famer on Harley!
Deadprez: Harley uses his free leg to kick Xander’s arm away. Harley quickly kips back to both feet and immediately charges Xander with a Front Dropkick! Xander falls back to the ropes and bounces off… HARLEY POPS BACK TO HIS FEET ONCE AGAIN, GOES BEHIND HIM, AND TRIES TO LIFT HIM UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Eve: It works! Harley’s ability successfully manages to put Xander down with a German Suplex this time- But he’s not done there! Harley rolls back to his feet with Xander under his control and he changes a position. Harley starts to sideheadlock him…. A RUNNING BULLDOG PLANTING XANDER’S FACE TO THE MA-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘DAWNBRAKER’ !!!! JUST A CLOSE SECOND, XANDER PULLS HARLEY BACK AND QUICKLY SLAMS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD TO THE MAT WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! DOWN GOES HARLEY LEWIS AND XANDER DROPS DOWN FOR A COVER!
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Deadprez: WOWZA! HARLEY LEWIS WITH A KICK-OUT AGAIN! HE ESCAPES THE THREE COUNT! The match continues and we have yet to find the winner of this contest!
Eve: Both men try to throw every tactics they can think of at each other, push themselves to their limits but none of them reach the three count to get themselves a win. Right now, Xander comes close to win this match after putting down Harley with one of his signatures. Xander gets back to his feet slowly and starts to pick Harley back to his feet with him….
Gavin Kirkland: Harley tries to fight back to push Xander away from him. He tries to punch his gut but Xander looks down to him and feels nothing but some weak punches.
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Sayonara.
Deadprez: XANDER PUSHES HIS LIFELESS BODY BACK TO THE ROPES. HARLEY AUTOMATICALLY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND XANDER DROPS HIM WITH ‘LAST SEDATION’ !!!! A POP-UP POWERBOMB!!!
Eve: HARLEY JUMPS OVER HIS HEAD INSTEAD. HARLEY TRIPS XANDER’S LEGS QUICKLY WITH A LEGSWEEP AND A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON XANDER’S GUT IN A COMBINATION! ‘SLIDE IN THE DMS’ !!!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander is nowhere to run or hide! Harley picks him back to his feet and he looks for it… NO! MORE! COUNTERMEA-
( ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Chruch suddenly hits! )
Deadprez: Oh boy! This is going to get crazy!
Eve: DONOVAN DUKE IS HERE! THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION WHO IS SOON GOING TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST HARLEY LEWIS IS COMING OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAT. HARLEY PUSHES XANDER AWAY AND CHANGES HIS FOCUS TO DUKE WHO STANDS ON THE STAGE.
Harley Lewis (Off-Mic): C’mon, mate! You pick a wrong fight here tonight, you d-
Gavin Kirkland: WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT! XANDER COMES FROM BEHIND, TURNS HIM AROUND AND QUICKLY LIFTS HARLEY IN A TOMBSTONE POSITION!… ‘XANDER DRIVER’ !!!! A SPINNING TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER BY XANDER! HARLEY IS OUT AND XANDER GOES FOR A COVER, THANKS TO DONOVAN’S APPEARANCE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… Xander Payne!
Deadprez: What a match that I just witnessed! I thought Harley was going to beat Xander right there. I didn’t expect Duke to be here and thanks to him for letting Xander pick up a win back home.
Eve: From now, Harley’s focus is going to be on Duke, who he is going to fight for the National Elite title while Xander Payne will be taking care of Ryan Wilson. Both matches are set for No Regards so tune in!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s right, folks! Go Donovan! Go Xander! Go… if there any Joshi at No Regards then go!
Eve: There is no Joshi at No Regards, Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry:
( ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill replaces Donovan’s theme music as Xander Payne slowly rises back to his feet and the referee raises his hand up in the air. The final shot shows Harley leans against the bottom rope and looks at Donovan who is watching Xander celebrating his victory over his No Regards opponent then the scene fades into the darkness. )
(We come back from commercials, the ad break heading with Harley Lewis walking the corridors with a strut. He gives the impression of being the ‘Don’ as he pays very little attention to anyone, really acting as if he owns the place, he turns around a corner, straight into a huge right hand, the assailant now out of sight, and Harley sent back and only kept upright by a wall. The crowd roars as Donovan Duke steps into view.
Donovan Duke: Hey Harley… did you miss me?
(Harley lunges forwards, and straight into another hard right which hits him perfectly on the nose, Harley temporarily blinded, thrashing out trying to hit something.)
Donovan Duke: Over here Harley…
(Harley swings again, Donovan ducking under the shot and kneeing Harley in the solar plexus winding him. Harley bends over, the wind having escaped him, but at Donovan grabs him, Lewis throws his head up, the back of his skull crashing into Duke’s jaw, knocking him backwards. With Donovan stunned, Harley recovers, and grabs Donovan’s neck, attempting to whip him around and into the partition wall, but Donovan reverses it, Harley crashing through the plaster board and to the floor. Donovan then mounts him, and starts hitting him with some serious ground and pound, Harley doing his best to cover up.)
Donovan Duke: How you like me now huh? Who’s the leader around here now?
(No sooner as he has said the words, Lucas and Komatsu come out of nowhere, Lucas driving his knee into the back of Donovan’s skull and sending him flying. Boos are heard loud and clear as Donovan is set on, kicks and punches flying in a hitting their target. Harley’s starts to pull himself to his feet, groggily standing as Donovan pushes Komatsu away and starts to fight back, dropping Komatsu to his knees. A roar of the crowd is heard as Donovan then head-butt’s Lucas, and starts to get the upper hand over the duo. The crowd seems to be really getting into it, as Donovan’s adrenaline starts surging through his veins, up until the moment Harley Lewis drives his foot right between Donovan’s legs, Donovan dropping to his knees. Harley pushes Donovan over, and composes himself for a moment as the boos kick in again, Komatsu and Lucas also recovering, and making sure Harley is ok.)
Harley Lewis: Pick the asshole up
(Lucas and Komatsu pick Donovan up, and holds him there, Lucas pulling his head backwards as Harley moves in closer. The scorn on his face is obvious for all to see, his heavy breathing making Donovan close his eyes a little.)
Donovan Duke: Fresh mints are your friend
Harley Lewis: Funny guy huh?
(Harley slaps him hard across the cheek which almost instantly reddens, Duke smirking as he spits out blood right into Harley’s face. Harley recoils and then wipes the blood away with the back of his sleeve, before slamming a right hand into Donovan’s jaw.)
Harley Lewis: How’s that for funny?
(Donovan licks his lip, and amazingly a grin forms on his face.)
Donovan Duke: I’ve heard funnier. Did you hear the one when Harley Lewis said he could beat Adam Lucas… that was a peach.
(Harley chuckles to himself, and then lands another right hand, Lucas and Komatsu almost dropping him as he goes dead weight for a moment, but then seems to keep himself awake.)
Harley Lewis: I could finish you, right here, right now.
Donovan Duke: Yeah, you’re a tough guy when you got back up. How’s about you send the two goons away, and then we’ll see who finishes who. You’re not so tough one on one.
(Lucas grabs his head and snaps it even further backwards, Harley preparing to drop him with the hammer blow. He pulls his hand back, but before he can deliver, officials finally arrive on the scene, Komatsu and Lucas immediately letting go the minute they seem them. Donovan drops to the floor, rubbing at his jaw.)
Harley Lewis: You’ll keep Donovan, I got all the time in the world.
(An official grabs Harley by the shoulder, but he shrugs him off. Harley, Komatsu and Lucas then walk off, their laughter ringing through the corridors as Donovan pulls himself into a seated position as they turn out of view.)
Donovan Duke: Unfortunately, Harley, your time just ran out.
(Officials try to help him but Donovan stands on his own steam. With one look in the direction the Triangle of Terror went, he sneers, before then walking the other way, as the scene fades.
(The camera cuts back to ringside where Gina Romano is once again standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in her hand, smiling and ready to announce the next match.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest has a THIRTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen starts resonating throughout the arena as the reigning Unified Tag Team Champions, The Prescription enter the arena and the crowd gives them a mixed, but primarily negative reaction. Dr. Bethany Blue is here tonight for singles action as she is accompanied by her tag team partner, Sheridan Muller. )
Gina Romano: Introducing first! Being accompanied to the ring by fellow Prescription member Sheridan Muller. Currently residing in Boca Raton, Florida! Weighing in tonight at 125 pounds. Here is ONE HALF OF THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!! DOCTOR… BETHANY… BLUE!
Gavin Kirkland: No need to ask if there is a doctor in the house because Doctor Bethany Blue is in the house. She is making a special appearance on Showdown here tonight as Veena Adams’ choice for pick your poison.
Eve: I hate to admit it, but what a choice by Veena Adams. Without a doubt, Veena did her homework on this pick. She went with possibly the worst choice that Lexi could even imagine. I can only imagine what is and will be going through Lexi’s head in this match.
Deadprez: Lexi and the Doctor do have some very notable history with each other. Outside of that, Dr. Bethany is somebody to take lightly. In a matter of seconds, she can take you from the operating table to the morgue. Will that happen to Lexi tonight?
(Dr. Bethany enters the ring as Sheridan takes her place at ringside while Bethany’s music fades off. Seconds later, “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers starts to play as Lexi enters the arena. Surprisingly, Lexi is getting a much more positive reaction than what she has had since her return.)
Gina Romano: Introducing her opponent! From Detroit, Michigan! Weighing in tonight at 117 pounds! Here is “THE MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUN” LEXI!
Deadprez: Listen to this ovation for Lexi! When she came back to EAW, she had this bitter and almost psychotic outlook on life. Now the fans are starting to warm to her and you can kind of see it in Lexi’s face as well.
Gavin Kirkland: Tonight, Lexi would love nothing more than to pick up a victory over the woman she believed ruined everything between them. In this match, Lexi needs to keep her mind on the match and her eyes on the prize. No distractions!
Eve: Lexi can go from calm to borderline viscous in a matter of seconds and if the Doctor hits the wrong buttons, it could be Bethany Blue ending up in Intensive Care. Will Lexi get the proverbial monkey off her back tonight or will Dr. Bethany send her right back to recovery? We are about to find out!
(Lexi enters the ring and takes her corner and she has this surprisingly calm demeanor on her face as her entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go! Match is underway and this is going to be good. Bethany and Lexi have been in the ring a few times this season, but not in singles action. This match will be interesting to see if it’s going to be a technical marvel or a flat out fight.
Eve: We are about to find out as the two lock up in the center of the ring. Neither woman at the moment is able to get the advantage of the other. Bethany tries to overpower Lexi, but Lexi powers back and they are in a stalemate at the moment.
Gavin Kirkland: They are relatively even when it comes to size, so neither lady will probably be able to blatantly overpower the other. They break off the tie up and they are glaring at each other. Lexi throws her hand up AND SHE WANTS A TEST OF STRENGTH WITH BETHANY! Bethany is intrigued, but she is more than happy to oblige.
Deadprez: Both ladies knuckle up AND BETHANY IS ABLE TO MANEUVER HERSELF INTO A HAMMERLOCK ON LEXI! Lexi is trying to fire off elbows to get free but the Doctor keeps her distance, but LEXI GETS FREE BY STOMPING ON BETHANY’S FOOT AND THAT RELEASES THE HOLD! Creative counter by Lexi!
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi takes advantage of the situation and snaps Bethany over before hitting the ropes. Lexi with a rebound AND A DROPKICK RIGHT INTO BETHANY’S FACE SENDS BETHANY GOING INSIDE OUT! Bethany is down and Lexi mounts Bethany and LEXI THROWING FIST AFTER FIST INTO BETHANY’S FACE! BETHANY DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO BLOCK AND GET AWAY!
Eve: She manages to grab the bottom rope and that forces the ref to pull Lexi off Bethany. The doctor pulls herself to the outside and she gets back to her feet AND LEXI IS RIGHT THERE GRABBING BETHANY BY THE HEAD AND BRINGING HER BACK INTO THE RING THE HARD WAY!
Deadprez: Bethany lands sitting hard and Lexi grabs Bethany’s neck and flips forward, snapping her neck forward and back. Lexi with the early advantage as the Doctor tries to get back to her feet and once again Lexi grabs Bethany by the head. This time she is looking for a springboard bulldog. LEXI RUNS TO THE ROPES AND JUMPS–
Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GAWD! DR. BETHANY JUST PUSHED LEXI OFF OF HER WHILE LEXI WAS IN THE AIR! LEXI FLIES OUT OF THE RING BEFORE SHE CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! THAT WAS A HORRIBLE LANDING AND LEXI MIGHT BE OUT COLD! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, SHE HAS NOT MOVED SINCE THE LANDING!
Eve: This could be a short match right here as the referee starts the count. Lexi could be injured because she is still not moving. Sheridan Muller is keeping her distance and watching everything unfold from an opposite corner. I’m not sure if Bethany will be satisfied with a count out victory. I know for sure Veena would not be, but who knows with the Doctor. But now Lexi is starting to move and pull herself to the ring using the apron to pull herself up. It’s going to be close.
Deadprez: The answer is no as she leaves the ring at the referee’s eight count and brings Lexi back into the ring. Bethany pulls Lexi to the center of the ring before hitting the ropes. Bethany with a rebound AND BETHANY WITH A LEG DROP ACROSS LEXI’S THROAT BEFORE SHE MOVES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
TTHHHHHRRRRR-
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI WITH A POWERFUL KICK OUT AT TWO! The tenaciousness of Lexi being shown right now by kicking out so forcefully after a horrible situation outside the ring just moments ago. Lexi still looks like she is trying to shake out the cobwebs, but Dr. Bethany is still on the attack.
Deadprez: Bethany brings Lexi back to her feet and whips her into the corner. The Doctor quickly follows AND DELIVERS A NICE CORKSCREW ELBOW INTO THE CORNER! THE ELBOW CATCHES LEXI RIGHT IN THE JAW! Lexi is still looking a little dazed as Bethany applies a facelock and puts Lexi on the top turnbuckle! This can not be good
Gavin Kirkland: Dangerous situation for both ladies as Bethany applies another facelock and gets Lexi on her feet before she gets herself standing on the top turnbuckle as well. THIS IS GOING TO BE A DANGEROUS MOVE! BETHANY TRYING TO GO FOR A SUPERPLEX, BUT LEXI STILL HAS THE WHEREWITHAL TO BLOCK IT!
Eve: The Doctor keeps trying to muscle Lexi over with the superplex. She’s reaching into her Doctor’s bag for that move, but Dr. Bethany Blue is here to make a statement tonight and hopefully make this feud with Lexi once and for all. THOSE TWO ARE STILL FIGHTING IT OUT ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE–
Deadprez: LEXI LOST HER FOOTING AND TOOK BETHANY WITH HER! NOW BOTH LADIES ARE SITTING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! They are glaring at each other before they start throwing forearms and haymakers at each other. Both women are doing whatever they can to get the advantage in this match. Lefts and rights! Shot after shot! Neither one willing to give an inch–
Eve: LOOK AT THAT! THAT ONE LAST FOREARM FROM LEXI CATCHES DR. BETHANY HARD ENOUGH THAT IT SENDS BOTH WOMEN TUMBLING OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND FALLING RIGHT BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR BELOW! That really can’t be good for Lexi. She’s already done that once. She didn’t need to do that twice–
Gavin Kirkland: You might have spoken a little too soon, but LOOK AT LEXI! LEXI HELD ONTO THE TOP ROPE AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT TO PREVENT ANOTHER DANGEROUS SPILL TO THE OUTSIDE! THAT LEFT DR. BETHANY BLUE TAKING MOST OF THE DAMAGE FROM THE FALL! Lexi is still feeling the damage from earlier as she takes a few deep breaths as she stands on the apron.
Deadprez: Lexi sees a golden opportunity before her as the Doctor is not moving much after that tumble. Lexi gets back into the ring and gets herself psyched up as she waits for the Doctor to start rising back to her feet. The Doctor is starting to rise and now Lexi hits the far side ropes.
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi with the rebound as she runs full speed towards the ropes before diving through the ropes AND SHE JUST PLANTS DR. BETHANY BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! SHE LOOKED LIKE A SPEAR WHEN SHE DOVE THROUGH THE ROPES! LISTEN TO THIS CROWD START TO CHEER FOR LEXI!
Eve: Lexi is on fire right now as she brings Bethany back to her feet AND TAKES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE SIDE OF THE RING! The Doctor might need a chiropractor after that move. Lexi is going to do whatever she can to win this match. She wants the final word in this feud.
Deadprez: She might be right on her way to accomplishing that feat as she rolls the Doctor back into the ring. Lexi pushes Bethany into the middle of the ring before hitting the ropes and coming AND DROPPING AN ELBOW RIGHT IN THE DOCTOR’S BREADBASKET! BETHANY HOLDS HER CHEST AS LEXI HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRR-
Gavin Kirkland: THE DOCTOR POWERS OUT AT TWO! It is going to take much more than that to put the former multiple time champion down. Lexi is tough but she is going to need to dig down deep to pull out maybe not the biggest victory of her career, but it would be a very big personal victory to give her final closure and she can move on.
Eve: Lexi once again pulls Dr. Bethany back up to her feet and whips her to the ropes, but the Doctor counters and Lexi is the one sent for the ride. Lexi rebounds as the Doctor puts her head down AND LEXI HAULS OFF AND KICKS THE DOCTOR IN THE FACE! WHAT A SHOT! The Doctor staggered back as Lexi hit the ropes again.
Deadprez: She runs to Bethany and is looking for a headscissor takeover, BUT THE DOCTOR QUICKLY COUNTERS AND DROPS LEXI WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM! That’s the high level competition that has helped the Doctor find ways to get out of any situation. The Doctor back in control as she picks up Lexi AND JUST SLAMS HER RIGHT NEXT TO THE TURNBUCKLE!
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi isn’t moving as Dr. Bethany makes her way up to the second turnbuckle. Bethany eyes and has a radar target lock on Lexi before SHE JUMPS FROM THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE AND DROPS THE KNEE RIGHT ACROSS THE HEART OF LEXI! THAT COULD BE HEARTSTOPPER RIGHT THERE!
Eve: The Doctor has decided to not cover for the cover right now because even though things have fallen apart between the two, Bethany knows how tenacious Lexi can be and she also knows that if she went for the cover that Lexi would have kicked out anyway.
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi has rolled to her stomach and is on her knees as the Doctor applies a front facelock and pulls Lexi to her feet. Dr. Bethany is showing some power as she lifts Lexi in the air and just keeps her up there for a moment. The blood is doubt rushing to her head with the time Lexi is spending upside down.
Deadprez: Dr. Bethany is counting to herself the amount of time Lexi has been up in the air. We can see her mouth twenty before SHE JUST DROPS LEXI WITH THAT STALLING VERTICAL SUPLEX! LEXI LANDS HARD AGAIN ON THE SMALL OF HER BACK! The Doctor quickly turns around and DROPS ANOTHER ELBOW BEFORE GOING FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI GETS THAT SHOULDER UP! We talked about the tenacity of Lexi and it showed right there. I’m not sure if Dr. Bethany was looking for the win there or if she was looking to force Lexi expend some of her energy kicking out. Dr. Bethany honestly believes that she can win this match at any time. That’s how confident she feels in this match.
Deadprez: The Doctor stands back as she watches Lexi using the ropes to get back to her feet. Could it be amusement flashing across her eyes? Who knows but Bethany gave Lexi enough time to get to her feet and she throws a forearm right in Lexi’s face.
Eve: LOOK AT LEXI! SHE STILL HAS A LOT OF FIGHT IN HER AS SHE THROWS A FOREARM AT BETHANY IN RETURN! Bethany is surprised and fires another forearm to Lexi and that sends Lexi staggering back into the ropes. BETHANY RUNS AT LEXI AND CLOTHESLINES HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI HOLDING ON TO THE TOP ROPE YET AGAIN TO KEEP HERSELF FROM HITTING THE FLOOR! Great ring awareness from Lexi as the Doctor tries to fire back another forearm, BUT LEXI BLOCKS IT! Lexi grabs the back of Bethany’s head and drops Bethany across the top rope with a modified hangman.
Deadprez: Lexi sends the Doctor staggering back. Lexi now standing on the second rope as Bethany comes back to Lexi AND LEXI SPRINGS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AND WRAPS HER LEGS AROUND THE DOCTOR’S NECK AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A NICE HEADSCISSORS! THE DOCTOR WAS JUST TAKEN FOR A LITTLE RIDE COURTESY OF LEXI!
Eve: Lexi showing how badly she wants to win this match by pulling tricks out of her arsenal that she very rarely uses. Dr. Bethany is back to her feet AND LEXI DELIVERS A LOW DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE DOCTOR’S KNEECAP TAKING HER DOWN TO A KNEE! Lexi takes advantage of the situation by hitting the ropes–
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI WITH THE REBOUND AND SHE JUST CAUGHT BETHANY WITH A NICE SHINING WIZARD RIGHT BEHIND THE EAR! The Doctor certainly did not see that coming as she falls to the mat as Lexi quickly scrambles into the cover. Shoulders are down!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEEE!
Eve: DOCTOR BETHANY POWERS OUT BEFORE THREE! Lexi is doing a great job in keeping her temper in check by not picking up the fall right there. She is keeping her cool as she brings Dr. Bethany to her feet. Lexi with a front facelock and takes her down with a crisp snap suplex!
Deadprez: Lexi believes she is on the precipice of a big breakthrough of her career and victory over Dr. Bethany Blue would no doubt put her over the top. Lexi isn’t going to let the Dr. breathe for a second as she grabs Bethany’s legs and drags her over to the corner.
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi positions herself and falls back AS SLINGSHOTS DR. BETHANY INTO THE CORNER, BUT THE DOCTOR CATCHES HERSELF AT THE LAST SECOND AND JUMPS UP TO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE! Bethany turns around as Lexi runs to the corner AND LEXI IS MET WITH A BOOT RIGHT TO THE FACE!
Eve: Lexi tries again and she once again gets a boot in the jaw. Bethany takes the chance to go up to the high rent district as she positions herself on the top turnbuckle. She doesn’t waste a second as she quickly jumps AND SHE CATCHES LEXI WITH A NICE MISSILE DROPKICK FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Deadprez: LEXI WAS TURNED INSIDE OUT AFTER THAT MISSILE DROPKICK! Dr. Bethany Blue is slowly rising up to her feet as she walks over to Lexi and grabs her legs. Is she going for a slingshot of her own? Nope! She is trying to turn Lexi over for a Boston crab, BUT LEXI IS FIGHTING IT WITH ALL HER MIGHT!
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi was fighting as hard as she could, BUT IT WASN’T ENOUGH! DR. BETHANY HAS THE BOSTON CRAB LOCKED IT! WAIT A SECOND! DR. BETHANY TAKE A FEW STEPS FURTHER BACK! THAT’S THE FRACTURE! FRACTURE BY DR. BETHANY BLUE! THAT HIGH ANGLE BOSTON CRAB IS A VERY DANGEROUS MOVE IN THE DR.’S ARSENAL!
Deadprez: LEXI IS IN PAIN BUT SHE DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO BOTH BREAK FREE OF THE HOLD AND NOT SCREAM! She immediately thinks of a rope break, but right now she is too far away from the ropes to attempt that quickly. The referee is in position to ask Lexi if she wants to give up this match.
Eve: If we know Lexi as well as we think we do, we can already recognize the answer to that question. It will be a cold day in… you know where before Lexi verbally submits. She’d rather pass out or die than do something like that, especially to the likes of Dr. Bethany Blue.
Gavin Kirkland: Dr. Bethany has Fracture in tight and if Lexi isn’t careful or if she doesn’t think of something quickly, something else will be fractured. Lexi is straining and her face gives the essence of pain as she is starting to scratch and claw herself to the ropes.
Deadprez: LOOK AT LEXI FIGHT TO GET TO THE ROPES! Lexi might have an attitude on occasion, but she certainly has the heart of a competitor and the heart of a fighter. She is going to keep going until she falls. Lexi is about an arm’s length away from getting to the ropes. SHE IS SO CLOSE–
Eve: DR. BETHANY BLUE STOPPED THAT TRIUMPHANT COMEBACK IN A HEARTBEAT! SHE JUST PULLED LEXI ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING. NOW LEXI DECIDES TO LET OUT A SMALL YELL! I’m not sure if it was a yell of pain or if that was a yell of frustration.
Gavin Kirkland: It could be a little bit of both. Dr. Bethany knew exactly what she was doing when she applied the Fracture submission. The higher angle of her boston crab really hinders the victim’s chances of getting a rope break. Now Lexi needs to turn her creativity knob to eleven and think of a way to get free before this match is over.
Deadprez: I think she might have heard you, Gavin, because LOOK AT LEXI! SHE GETS HERSELF ALMOST INTO A HEADSTAND POSITION! SHE STARTS MOVING AND THAT CAUSES DR. BETHANY TO STEP BACK AND THAT BREAKS FRACTURE! DR. BETHANY IS TRYING TO TURN LEXI TO REAPPLY TO MOVE, BUT LEXI MANAGES TO KICK THE DOCTOR AWAY!
Eve: Dr. Bethany hits the ropes and Lexi tries to back up a little to shake some of the damage from the Fracture. Lexi is still down and Dr. Bethany is hot on her trail. Bethany goes for Lexi AND LEXI CATCHES HER WITH A DROP TOE HOLD!
Deadprez: Dr. Bethany Blue was sent throat first into the bottom rope. It was not an underhanded tactic, it was a move to prevent her opponent from trying to do any more damage to Lexi. Bethany holds her throat after that counter, BUT LEXI QUICKLY SCOOTS OVER TO THE DOCTOR AND ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND! SCHOOLBOY ROLLUP CATCHES THE DR. BY SURPRISE AND HER SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: THE DOCTOR GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND NOW LEXI IS BACK TO HER FEET! The Doctor is still on her knees and HERE COMES LEXI WITH ANOTHER ROLLUP! OKLAHOMA ROLL BY LEXI AND BETHANY’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AGAIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Deadprez: DR. BETHANY BLUE KICKS OUT AGAIN AND LEXI IS STILL ON THE DOCTOR AS SHE LOCKS THE ARMS OF BETHANY AND TAKES HER OVER AGAIN FOR ANOTHER ROLLUP! THIS TIME LEXI HAS THE CRUCIFIX AND THE DOCTOR’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AGAIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Eve: ANOTHER KICK OUT BY DR. BETHANY BLUE! SHE IS PROBABLY NOT THE HAPPIEST WITH ALMOST BEING CAUGHT THREE TIMES IN A ROW BY LEXI! That was three quick rollups from three different directions in the matter of about thirty seconds. Give it to Lexi to think on her toes to go for one rollup after another.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s true. It burns up some of Dr. Bethany’s energy and that’s exactly what Lexi wants to happen, but… OHHHH BOY! LOOK AT THE RING RIGHT NOW! BOTH LADIES ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET AND THEY ARE GLARING DAGGERS AT EACH OTHER!
Eve: We have a standoff in the center of the ring and each competitor is waiting for the other to throw the first punch. This match has been such a competitive contest the entire time and they have just been beating the literal tar and feathers out of each other. All for the sake of getting what could possibly be the last laugh in this rivalry.
Deadprez: It’s about to reach a fever pitch… AND OH MY GOSH! HERE WE GO! WE HAVE FISTS FLYING IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! WHAT A FIGHT WE HAVE GOING ON RIGHT NOW IN AUCKLAND! NEITHER WOMAN IS ABLE TO GET THE ADVANTAGE OVER THE OTHER!
Gavin Kirkland: It looks like the small size advantage of Dr. Bethany Blue gives her the advantage and she is now throwing forearms to the side of Lexi’s head and backing her up to the ropes. The Doctor takes the opportunity and whips Lexi to the opposite side.
Eve: Lexi rebounds and ducks the Doctor’s clothesline attempt before stopping in her tracks. Dr. Bethany turns around AND DUCKS THE SPINNING BACK KICK FROM LEXI! Lexi keeps her balance and both women look ready to retaliate. Both women throw their legs up in the air–
Deadprez: BOTH WOMEN LAND SUPERKICKS RIGHT TO THE OTHER’S JAW! WHAT A SHOT BY BOTH WOMEN! WE JUST SAW THE LIGHTS OUT FROM LEXI AND THE TJD FROM DR. BETHANY BLUE! For those not fluent in medical jargon, TJD stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Both women had their jaws jacked after the superkick duel.
Gavin Kirkland: The referee goes over to both women and checks on them. Neither of them have moved and could easily be knocked out cold. That leaves the referee no choice but to start the count.
(ONE! TWO! THREE!)
Deadprez: Both women are starting to stir and get their wits about them as they try to get back to their feet.
(FOUR! FIVE! SIX!)
Eve: Both women have crawled over to opposite sides of the ring and are using the ropes to get themselves back to their feet. Bethany might be a little quicker at the moment.
(SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!)
Gavin Kirkland: DR. BETHANY BLUE IS UP AT NINE! SHE’S UP BUT SHE MIGHT STILL BE A LITTLE LOOPY AFTER GETTING KICKED IN THE FACE!
Eve: Bethany is up, but I am not sure that Bethany would be satisfied with a count out victory. If Lexi doesn’t hurry, it just might happen. Lexi is so close–
(TE—-)
Deadprez: SHE GOT IT! SHE’S BACK UP TO HER FEET AT THE VERY LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! THIS MATCH CONTINUES AS BETHANY KICKS LEXI IN THE GUT AND PUTS HER ON HER SHOULDERS!
Gavin Kirkland: THE DOCTOR IS ABOUT TO CREATE A GRADE C2! Lexi is aware of what was about to happen and she starts elbowing the Doctor in the head.
Deadprez: Lexi gets free and lands behind the Doctor. The Doctor turns around AND IS MET WITH A KICK TO THE GUT BY LEXI! LEXI LOCKS THE DOCTOR’S HEAD AND SPIKES HER ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD WITH AN IMPALER DDT!
Gavin Kirkland: THE DOCTOR IS DAZED AS LEXI DRAGS HER TO THE CORNER! LEXI QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AND JUMPS!! LEXI HIT THE MOONSAULT! LEXI WITH THE HEART STOPPER MOONSAULT RIGHT ON THE MONEY! LEXI LANDED PERFECTLY AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE PIN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!
Eve: DR. BETHANY KICKED OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE REF WAS ABOUT TO COUNT THREE! OHHH THAT WAS SO CLOSE! LEXI ABOUT PICK UP A MAJOR VICTORY RIGHT THERE! BUT LEXI IS NOW READY TO PUT THE EXCLAMATION POINT ON THE MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI BRINGS BETHANY TO HER FEET AND GETS THE DOCTOR IN THE JAWBREAKER POSITION! NOW LEXI HAS DR. BETHANY SET UP FOR THE FOH! LEXI IS ABOUT TO PUT DR. BETHANY THE FRICK OUTTA HERE! SHIRANUI ON THE WAY–
Deadprez: BETHANY PUSHES LEXI OFF! Lexi lands behind Dr. Bethany, BUT BETHANY HAS A GRASP ON LEXI’S WRIST! BETHANY REACHES INTO HER TIGHTS AND… IS THAT THE BLACK NITRILE GLOVE?
Eve: IT IS! BETHANY SLIPS THE GLOVE ON BEFORE KICKING LEXI IN THE GUT AND APPLYING A FRONT FACELOCK AND GRABBING HER LEG! BETHANY SPINS AND PLANTS LEXI WITH THE FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER!
Deadprez: THE DOCTOR QUICKLY CHANGES POSITION AND SHE HAS LEXI’S ARMS LOCKED UP! AND SHE HER FINGERS LOCKED IN LEXI’S GULLET AND THAT’S SAY AHH: THE SECOND DOSE!
Gavin Kirkland: SHE SKIPPED THE FIRST DOSE AND WENT STRAIGHT FOR THE SECOND! LEXI IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT HERE! IF SHE TAPS, IT’S OVER! LEXI IS TRYING TO GET FREE!
Eve: SHE GOT THE GLOVE OUT OF HER MOUTH AND SHE ROLLS OVER TO THE SIDE TO GET FREE OR GET CLOSER TO THE ROPES–
Gavin Kirkland: IT ALMOST WORKED, BUT IT WAS DR. BETHANY WHO PULLED HER RIGHT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND THE BLACK GLOVE GOES RIGHT BACK IN LEXI’S MOUTH!
Deadprez: LEXI’S EYES ARE WIDE AS THE HOLD IS IN TIGHT AND LEXI IS STRUGGLING TO GET FREE AND GET HERSELF TO THE ROPES OR BREAK FREE! LEXI IS SO DETERMINED TO WIN THIS MATCH THAT SHE IS USING HER KNEES TO SCOOT TO THE ROPES!
Eve: LEXI IS DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO KEEP SCOOTING HERSELF TO THE ROPES! BUT SHE HAS BEEN IN THAT SUBMISSION FOR A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME!
Deadprez: LEXI IS SLOWING AND THAT ISN’T GOOD! HER FIGHT IS STARTING TO SLOW AND SHE COULD BE ON THE VERGE OF PASSING OUT! IF SHE’S RULED TO BE UNCONSCIOUS THAN THIS MATCH WILL BE OVER! SHE IS STILL CLAWING AND TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GET FREE! WAIT! IS SHE MOVING? SHE MIGHT NOT BE AND THE REFEREE IS CHECKING LEXI NOW!
(The referee checks Lexi’s arm which is still in the submission hold means they are going to Lexi’s hand. The ref moves her hand as best as they can and it just falls limp.)
Referee: (off-mic) THAT’S IT! SHE’S OUT! RING THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER BY SUBMISSION….. DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!
(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” plays throughout the arena as the crowd boos, but Bethany has not let go. Lexi is unconscious and not moving, The referee tries to pull her off but Bethany screams and continues to keep the claw in the mouth of Lexi.)
Deadprez: COME ON BETHANY! LET HER GO! SHE IS UNCONSCIOUS! NOW SHE IS TRYING TO RIP HER JAW OFF! LET HER GO, BETHANY!
Eve: THIS IS UNNECESSARY! BETHANY MADE HER POINT, SHE WON THE DAMN MATCH! LET HER GO, BETHANY! YOU ARE A DOCTOR DAMN IT!
Gavin Kirkland: SHE IS SENDING A MESSAGE AND WE SAW THE EMOTIONAL PROMOS FROM BOTH THIS PAST WEEK! BETHANY WANTS TO DO EXACTLY THAT! RIP HER JAW OFF!
(Lexi isn’t moving but Bethany leans back and screams some more before Sheridan finally rolls into the ring and pulls her off. Bethany stops and realizes what she just did, the emotion, all of it puts her in a trance for a moment as she stares at the lifeless body of Lexi. Sheridan is seen talking to her as Bethany nods. Sheridan raises her hand in a core of boos.)
Deadprez: That was unnecessary to say the least! Someone needs to go down there and check on Lexi as the referee finally has The Prescription getting out of the ring and look at Bethany, the Doctor just staring at what she has done!
(Sheridan is pulling Bethany back as she continues to stare when suddenly Veena Adams walks out and the crowd begin to boo.)
Eve: Oh come on! Lexi is unconscious in the ring and here comes Veena Adams! This is enough!
(Veena walks out and goes to Bethany, she extends her hand and the Doctor shakes it. Both women nod as Bethany heads to the back with Sheridan while Veena continues to make her way to the ring. Sliding in, she stands over the unconscious Lexi.)
Gavin Kirkland: Veena has some bad intentions here! Lexi is defenseless and Veena turns her over! What is she planning on doing!?
Deadprez: Veena drags Lexi up to her feet, it is dead weight and A DARK TURN! THE SPINNING HEADLOCK ELBOW DROP AND LEXI IS LAID OUT! VEENA LOOKS AROUND AND LAUGHS, GRABBING LEXI’S BALL CAP AND PUTTING IT ON, SHE STARTS SKIPPING AROUND THE PRONE BODY OF LEXI AND HERE COMES THE OFFICIALS TO STOP THIS!
(Officials from the back run out as Veena throws the ball cap at Lexi. “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande plays throughout the arena while Veena poses over Lexi.)
Eve: Veena was like a vulture just now and picking her spots! Holly Arrow is not here tonight because of Justified Reckoning, so Veena took full advantage of this and tried to take Lexi out! The officials are in the ring now checking on Lexi who is bleeding from the mouth thanks to Dr. Bethany Blue earlier and they were once engaged!
Gavin Kirkland: Veena marked her territory and its that ring!
Deadprez: We are about to cut to our last commercial break, we will be right back!
(Veena slowly gets out of the ring and looks back in as officials continue to check on Lexi who is finally starting to stir before it cuts to a commercial break.)
(As the commercial break ends, the scene shifts to Hurricane Hawk already in the ring with Heidi Huxley, a table is set up with four chairs and four contracts, as the signing to the Main Event at No Regard is set. Hurricane Hawk’s General Manager career is on the line, and he knows that he could lose his job if things do not go his way, but at the same time, whoever scores the pinfall on the team of Jack Ripley and Alex Myers will be the Answers World Champion.)
Deadprez: Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley are both out here for the contract signing, Heidi is not happy that Hawk put his managerial career on the line. This is one of the biggest matches on Showdown in a long time and both Jack Ripley and Alex Myers have the opportunity of a lifetime to become World Champion.
Eve: They really do, but the question is, can they? Sydney, Australia is Kassidy Heart’s hometown, she will receive a heroes welcome and how will that affect this match, besides Jack and Alex are teaming up for the first time, Kassidy and Impact are a well-oiled machine that is not slowing down.
Gavin Kirkland: There is a lot on the line and it’s a combustible element. Who will get the last laugh? They are both walking into enemy territory.
(Hawk has a mic in hand while Heidi looks on with her arms crossed.)
Hurricane Hawk: Thank you all for coming here, Auckland! While Dynasty has Justified Reckoning and Voltage will be coming to you as well, next week is No Regards live from Sydney, Australia! The Main Event is set, everyone knows what is on the line. If Jack Ripley and Alex Myers wins, the person who scores the pinfall will become the Answers World Champion. If Kassidy and Impact win, well….. I am no longer the General Manager of Showdown.
(The fans boo hearing this, but Hawk just nods and tries to calm them down.)
Hurricane Hawk: I am a man of my word. I will always have the best interest of Showdown and its fans in mind. Sometimes things will not go my way and I can accept it, but I have all the confidence in the world that I will be here on the next Showdown STILL your General Manager!
(This time the crowd cheers as “M3tamorphosis” by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi start to play throughout the arena as the crowd boos heavily. Impact walks out and smirks, but he stops at the entrance ramp, then turns looking over his shoulder as his music fades into “Partition” by Beyonce as the crowd boos heavily some more and the gorgeous Kassidy Heart walks out and stands next to Impact. Both look at one another and nod before heading toward the ring.)
Deadprez: And here comes what many are calling them The Liquid Heartz. I must say this is one of the most dangerous tag teams I have ever seen come down the pike in a long time. Two World Champion Hall of Famers that will be legends when it is all done.
Eve: That they are and look forward to putting Hurricane Hawk out of business! Here they are entering the ring. Kassidy is walking right up to Hurricane Hawk as Heidi Huxley tries to stand in-between both. Impact pulls Kassidy back some to try and keep some law and order!
Gavin Kirkland: Impact has a mic!
(Impact starts to laugh, while Kassidy glares at Hurricane Hawk.)
Impact: You’re a jackass. Bleep that.
(Heidi’s eyes widen as the crowd boos.)
Impact: Seriously, Kass and I have been waiting a long damn time for this moment, to finally see your last act as General Manager come tonight in s stupid contract signing segment because we never do those. But see, unlike the rest of them, this one is special, because it is the LAST as acting General Manager. We couldn’t wait anymore, sitting in the back, patiently waiting for our cue, but forget that. We are out here now, and I think it is time that we just go ahead and get this over with, sign the papers and be ready a week from tonight where Kassidy will wrestle in her hometown and actually be appreciated for her talents!
(The crowd erupts in more boos as Kassidy laughs and fist bumps Impact who hands her the mic.)
Kassidy Heart: I see there is a little scar left from when I beat your ass at Territorial Invasion. I want to apologize for that, Hawk because I should have done a lot more.
(Heidi buts in….)
Heidi Huxley: I would be very careful what comes out of your mouth next.
Kassidy Heart: Oh really? Stay in your lane, bitch.
(Heidi’s mouth drops open as the censors were not quick enough to sensor that curse word. Kassidy turns to Hawk right in front of his face.
Kassidy Heart: I don’t think you realize how long Imp and I have been waiting for this moment, Hawk. To be the ones to end your career as the General Manager and actually bring back some respect to the Blue Brand. You have been nothing but toxic for this place, you are bias, a sham and most of all you have never amounted to anything important in this business and I wonder why my husband even keeps you around to be honest, but what Imp and I did was find the little loophole to get rid of you, Hawk……
(Kassidy turns to Impact who answers it for her…)
Impact: Your over inflated and massive ego, man. We both knew that you would and couldn’t resist any of this. So now, you set yourself up and what Kassidy and I are going to do is open the door….
Kassidy Heart: … and make sure it does hit your ass on the way out!
(As the crowd boos, Hawk is about to speak when suddenly, “Manners” by Band-Maid starts to play and the crowd stands up erupting in cheers as Auckland’s own Alex Myers walks out to the deafening cheer of the crowd. They look around and smile before making their way to the ring, but they stop midway and shake their head….)
Deadprez: Alex Myers is out here now and….. wait a second!
(Blue World” by Mac Miller plays throughout the arena as Jack Ripley slowly walks out and stands next to Alex, they both nod and walk to the ring together while Impact and Kassidy stand their ground.)
Eve: Here comes Jack Ripley and listen to the ovation!
Gavin Kirkland: We are about to get a contract signing!
(Both Elitists slide under the ring and Alex Myers has the mic handed to him by Hurricane Hawk.)
Alex Myers: Seriously, you two need to shut the hell up.
(The crowd loves it while Impact and Kassidy continue to look on.)
Alex Myers: Jack and I were listening in the back, we finally had enough, because all you two do is come out here and bully the boss. Jack has had his issues with Hawk but even he knows that it is better to deal with eh Devil you know than the Devil you don’t know. As for me, I have nothing but the utmost respect for Hurricane Hawk. He is a good General Manager that has taken Showdown to the very top of the ladder time and time again. I think the problem is you don’t want anyone else to share the success considering you two have been controlling Showdown for the better part of two season. Kassidy off Jack’s back and you, Impact off TLA’s. Well, that stops now. One of us, is going to be the Answers World Champion at No Regards and we are going to do it in YOUR hometown, witch!
Kassidy Heart: What the hell did you just call me, kid!?
Alex Myers: I called you WITCH!
(The crowd roars as Kassidy is being held back by Impact when Jack takes the mic.)
Jack Ripley: You know what I find funny, that you two have been waiting a long time for this, irony because I have been waiting a long time for this too and I get to do it with you two at the same time, both in Kassidy’s hometown and for your World Championship, Impact. I don’t think you two have considered our resolve here. This kid, has more heart than you two combined, grant it, that doesn’t mean much in the grand scale of things, but they know how to win, they will take risks and as for me, I can outwrestle you both with my damn eyes closed. Hawk knows I couldn’t give two Hershey squirts for him, but like Alex said, if the alternative is something else that could be worse, I’ll stick with what I know and control. Seriously Hawk, I think we have had enough talk, lets do this and sign the damn contracts.
(Impact and Kassidy look at one another and start to laugh.)
Impact: You two seriously think there is a chance either one of you walk out as the World Champion AND saving this stupid idiots job? Really? Jack, there was a time I actually respected you man, but in recent months you have been nothing but an embarrassment. As for you Alex? Kid, you are punching way above your belt, level and pay grade, you don’t stand a chance. But I think that Kassidy is in a giving mood tonight, right?
Kassidy Heart: I am. Walk away you little shit.
(Heidi again drops her jaw.)
Heidi Huxley: LANGUAGE!
Kassidy Heart: Shut up, bitch. Did you hear me, Alex? Walk away now and save yourself the embarrassment.
(Alex though doesn’t and instead grabs the pen and signs the contract.)
Hurricane Hawk: ALRIGHT! Alex signs the contract!
(Jack grabs it and signs it too….)
Hurricane Hawk: And Jack Ripley signs as well. Now the ball is on your court.
Impact: You don’t have to tell me twice.
(Impact signs the contract and hands the pen to Kassidy who then also signs it. She then turns to Alex and Jack….)
Kassidy Heart: You had your chance. We will see you in Sydney…… oh and……
Deadprez: HEADBUTT BY KASSIDY HEART ON ALEX MYERS AS HE STUMBLES BACK! IMPACT AND JACK RIPLERY JUMP AT EACH OTHER AND THE FISTICUFFS HAVE EXPLODED! ALEX MYERS COEMS BACK AND THEY RETALIATE ON KASSIDY HEART!
(Heidi Huxley tries to get out of the way and heads to the ropes. Hurricane Hawk calls for security to come run down and separate the melee…..)
Hurricane Hawk: STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!
Eve: HAWK IS TRYING TO SEPARATE ALEX MEYERS AND KASSIDY HEART! HE… KASSIDY PUNCHES HAWK AND HE STUMBLES BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: HIURRICANE HAWK JUST PUNCHED KASSIDY HEART BACK AND NOW HAWK AND KASSIDY ARE GOING AT IT! THEY ARE THROWING FISTS AT ONE ANOTHER AND KASSIDY PUSHES HAWK OFF AND ALEX MYERS COMES IN WITH A FOREARM! SHE STUMBLES BACK AND HE GRANS HER BUT KASSIDY PUSHE SHIM OFF AND…..
Deadprez: AND ALEX BUMPS INTO HEID HUXLEY WHO FLIES OFF THE RING ARPON….. WATCH OUT!
(CRASH!!!!!!!)
(Heidi Huxley flew off the apron, heels flying in the air and she crashes breaking the announcers table and falling motionless in the rubble as Gavin, Eve and Deadprez were able to get out of the way. Alex Myers looks on shocked, Kassidy wipes her bloody lip with a smile on her face while Impact and Jack Ripley continue to brawl spilling on the outside of the ring on the other side.)
Crowd: HOLY BLEEP!!!!!! HOLY BLEEP!!!!! HOLY BLEEP!!!!!!
(Heid is sprawled out in the rubble as Hurricane Hawk quickly rolls out of the ring and tends to the unconscious Disney Representative. He screams for help as he tries to pull pieces of the table away. The last scene is everyone walking in shock as the crowd chants Holy (Bleep) with Hawk screaming for medical help. It focuses on a bloody Kassidy smiling and a concerned Alex Myers.)
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