Jaron Collins
(EAW intro plays.)
(RECAP: It shows a series of highlights from Territorial Invasion. They rate from Team Showdown’s performance at Brand Warfare to Consuela Rose Ava being the last remaining person from that time, fighting her hardest before being eliminated by Dynasty’s Charlie Marr. It goes to the highly anticipated Team Ronan vs. Team Wilson match. Everyone’s performances are highlighted. It forwards to Ryan Wilson and the Maidens as the last three remaining people for Team Wilson while Ronan Malosi fights for himself. He manages to eliminate Ryan, but eventually goes down to the Maidens. It pans forward to Jamie O’Hara defending the Answers World Championship against Lethal Consequences in an Extreme Rulez match. It’s a brutal as fuck match, but Jamie manages to retain. After the match, Kassidy Heart returns, laying out Jamie and making her intentions to become Answers World Champion known, biting the back of his neck as well. It goes to Team Showdown at War Games. Their performance is highlighted but Xavier Williams finds himself in a shitty position, getting his first loss since returning. The scene ends with each member of Showdown looking heartbroken and disappointed.)
(RECAP ENDS.)
(SCREEN BAR — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY!)
(The scene opens in the World 1 Theatre in East Rutherford, New Jersey. We get a close look at the virtual crowds surrounding the place. Different faces are seen throughout the Thunderdome as “The Only Thing They Fear Is You” by Mick Gordon begins to play through the speakers. The virtual crowd begins to react negatively as a moment passes before we see General Manager, Ryan Wilson being carried out on a throne by some members of Showdown’s security team. Ryan wears a crown on the top of his head and a blue cape as he seems to be over the moon that Territorial Invasion went his way.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… STILL THE GENERAL MANAGER OF SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN…RYAN WILSON!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Showdown! Despite us walking away empty-handed in Brand Warfare and War Games, Ryan Wilson walked out STILL as the General Manager of Showdown after Team Wilson defeated Team Malosi in one of the most anticipated matches of the entire event!
Eve: Ryan Wilson has the Maidens of Malpractice to thank for all of that! The match concluded with Ronan Malosi being the sole member of his team as Team Wilson had Ryan Wilson, Alexis Chambers, and Dr. Bethany Blue. It was a truly remarkable performance by Ronan, who managed to eliminate Ryan from the entire match.
Deadprez: Ronan Malosi fought tooth and nail, but it was no match for the Maidens, who were the sole survivors for Team Wilson. We’ve been hearing rumors all week that Ryan plans to reward them for their contributions to Team Wilson. I wonder what it could be?
Gavin Kirkland: Most likely, not a coupon to Applebee’s. :troll:
(The security team manages to sit Ryan Wilson’s throne down as the blue carpet is lined up for him to walk to the ring. Once he steps inside the ring, blue and white pyro begins to go off the Thunderdome as Ryan gets a microphone. He stands in the middle of the ring as his entrance music dies down.)
Ryan Wilson: My fellow Showdownians! WELCOME TO EAW’S FLAGSHIP SHOW, SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN! Even though Showdown didn’t have the greatest day in the matches, the most important thing happened, I remained in power and kept Ronan Malosi out of the chair that would have given him power. A lot of people don’t like me, and that’s fine, but they can’t sit there and say they would rather have Ryan in charge of a brand. Some of you may not like me, but I’m telling you all right now, you better fall in line. I’m not playing any more games after what happened at Territorial Invasion. I’m looking to see who can rise up, and who is dead weight to this show. If you want title shots and anything good happening to you, you better best show me, because I most of everybody on this roster, minus the Ace Jamie O’Hara disappointed me.
(You can hear the boo arena sound effects.)
Ryan Wilson: Jamie O’Hara has the week off after his grueling title defense at Territorial Invasion. That combined with the attack by Kassidy Heart, he wasn’t medically cleared to go this week, but he’s at home in Los Angeles and we’re hoping that he can have a speedy recovery and good to go before his Grand Prix Match on Dynasty. Other than that, yes, we had the performance that people talked about. You’ve seen the polls and people agree that we are the brand with the best performance, but that didn’t align with the results I wanted. Yes, we fought our hearts out, but we didn’t win! But, we aren’t going to let anyone take us down. We can get knocked down, but we’ll get up each time. There’s no doubt that Showdown will be able to bounce back and prove that we are the superior brand. And that begins with Reasonable Doubt. The poster was leaked last night and the road is upon us. On November 7, Showdown takes over with Reasonable Doubt! The Answers World Championship and Interwire Championship will be on the line. We got a ton of other matches that will be announced within the next few weeks. I expect a ton of you to step up and take advantage of whatever opportunities come your way. After the performances from the Showdown brand at Territorial Invasion, I will be more than looking forward to getting rid of dead weight. As heard by Veena Adams last night, former EAW Champion, Andrea Valentine has been traded to Showdown!
(The cheering sound effects are heard.)
Ryan Wilson: But, do you think that Dynasty won’t be getting anything in return? :mjpls: No, they’ll be getting someone in return and that will be revealed soon enough. What you need to know is that It doesn’t matter if you’re a champion, rising star, or someone who has been reliable on Showdown, everyone is replaceable. But, enough about that. Let’s go back to Territorial Invasion where Team Wilson destroyed Team Malosi. I couldn’t have done that alone, but those like Christian DeMarco and Lucas Johnson were great assets like always, but two women stole the entire show and kept my General Manager spot and I want to invite them out. Alexis, Bethany, please come out.
(“We Will Rock You” by Artist Taylor Momsen, Maria Brink & Lizzie Hale hits as Alexis Chambers and Dr. Bethany Blue walk out in casual attire. They are holding hands walking down the ramp.)
(Ryan touches his heart as he watches them walk to the ring. They step in, hold hands once again as they are given mics.)
Ryan Wilson: First off, congrats are in order as you guys advanced to the second round of the Grand Prix!
(Alexis and Bethany smile and nod at once another.)
Ryan Wilson: Also congrats, I heard you guys made it official throughout the past week! That you guys…like each other.
Dr. Bethany Blue: We don’t know what we are. We’re just going with the flow, and that flow had us kissing each other again.
Alexis Chambers: Same thing. I still have that fetish for guys sometimes. We’re not trying to label anything.
Ryan Wilson: Well, you two make an adorable, and kinda attractive couple.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Well, we both slept with that rat Jake Smith, and thought maybe the grass is greener, on the other side.
Alexis Chambers: :mjgrin: We don’t know what we are, but we’re already better than me and Kelton who keeps simpin for me on social media. Like I would EVER get with that dude. :mjlol:
Dr. Bethany Blue: I may have gotten angry at first seeing that. But it doesn’t matter if your straight, gay, bi, or whatever. Nobody would EVER go for Jon Kelton.
Ryan Wilson: :mjgrin: As much as I would love to talk about losers like Jon Kelton and Jake Smith, that’s not the reason that I brought both of you out there. In fact, I bought you both out here to reward you for your contributions to Team Wilson.
(The Maidens of Malpractice look at each other with intrigue in their eyes before looking back at Ryan Wilson.)
Ryan Wilson: Alexis, let me start off with you. I know that last season, we weren’t on the best note. You and I really didn’t see eye-to-eye, but I’m more than willing to let bygones be bygones. I’m aware that you believed that you were screwed out of a match to earn yourself a shot at the Specialists Championship. Before hearing the announcement, I was going to give you a match for the Specialists Championship, but with the tournament being announced and you being a fantastic part of it, I scratched the idea. Instead, I am going to award you with a shot at the Interwire Championship. At Reasonable Doubt, Alexis Chambers will take on Consuela Rose Ava!
Alexis Chambers: :oh: My new sis in law?
(The cheering audio is heard as Alexis Chambers has a huge smirk on her face, enjoying the opportunity. Dr. Bethany Blue embraces Alexis and congratulates her on the opportunity.)
Ryan Wilson: You earned this, Alexis; don’t drop the ball on it. Now as for you, Bethany. You are someone who has been a staple of the Showdown brand with Alexis. You are someone who has been on board with my vision since day one. You’re one of the few people that get it and that’s something that makes my job as General Manager so much easier. You’re the future of this company, Bethany and I believe that you can take on some of the best this roster has to offer. That’s exactly what you’ll be doing at Territorial Invasion. At Territorial Invasion, Dr. Bethany Blue will take on Jamie O’Hara for the Answers World Championship!
(The cheering audio is heard as Dr. Bethany Blue is almost beside herself. She can’t believe that she’s getting a shot at the Answers World Championship. It’s almost like she’s speechless but ready for the chance to prove that she can hang with anyone on this brand.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: This is a huge opportunity. I promise that you didn’t choose the wrong person for this title shot.
(Alexis and Bethany embrace in a long hug.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: We’re gonna be champions together!
Ryan Wilson: Anything can happen on Showdown, but that’s not the only reason why I’m out here. I have another announcement!
(The Maidens cross their hands in excitement awaiting what he’s going to say next.)
Ryan Wilson: Being GM, is tough. There’s a lot of work and a lot of scouting you have to do. I need some help with my day to day operations to take some of the workload off of me. I want the best show possible, and that can’t happen if I’m way too tired. So with that being said, I have hired myself a consultant here on Showdown! That person will assist me in my duties to ensure the best show possible!
(The Maidens raise a brow.)
Ryan Wilson: This person wanted to get into wrestling, and I’m giving them a chance. I’m going to make Ronan Malosi’s life a living hell now at both of his jobs. BECAUSE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…GIVE IT UP TO THE WOMAN WHO PUTS RONAN IN HIS PLACE! GIVE IT UP FOR ALISSA…..BRADY!!!!!
(Alissa Brady walks out wearing a suit. She walks out to silence as Ryan is jumping around the ring in joy. Maidens are just shaking their heads smiling. Alissa walks into the ring and shakes hands with Ryan Wilson as she nods at the Maidens next to him. Alissa gets Ryan’s microphone before beginning to talk.)
Alissa Brady: First off, I want to thank Ryan for giving me this opportunity at Territorial Invasion. I was at the event to support my boo, Lucas Johnson, but it wasn’t until after his match, where Ryan approached me about a huge opportunity. You see, Ryan needed someone with respect and integrity – traits that Ronan wouldn’t know if it hit him in the back of his shiny bald head. He needed someone who can get on board with his vision of Showdown and as his consultant, it will be my honor to contribute and pull my part on making sure that Showdown stays as the flagship show of EAW. I’ve met only a few of you, but I’m more than excited to work with everyone on the roster, especially Ronan. :mjgrin:
Alissa Brady: Honestly, I want everyone to put in the effort and give it everything that they have to offer and it will all work out in the end. I will put a good word in for you to Ryan, so try not to get on my bad side. I’m not really a terrible person. I’m really cool to hang out with and such. Lucas can confirm that for sure. With Ryan looking off to trade one of you to Dynasty, I would like for all of you to step up to the plate because I would hate to see any of you go, but at the end of the day, this company is business and we’re not afraid to hurt a few people to achieve our vision. Now, we’re not going to talk any longer. We got a fantastic show ahead of us! Enjoy!
(“The Only Thing They Fear Is You” plays once again as Ryan Wilson pats Alissa Brady on the back for her small speech. The Maidens of Malpractice welcome Alissa with open arms as all of them leave the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan Wilson’s consultant. 🤤
Eve: With Alissa Brady as the new Showdown consultant, it should be interesting how the dynamic of this show transforms with her.
Deadprez: Alexis Chambers versus Consuela Rose Ava; Dr. Bethany Blue versus Jamie O’Hara! Two matches announced for Reasonable Doubt! This card is looking great so far!
(Commercial break for Game 3 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night. Watch the greatest basketball player of all time, LeBron James get one game closer to his 4th ring.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Gina Romano: AND IT IS A HANDICAP MATCH!!!!!!!!!!
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST FROM THE STRAWBERRY FIELDS IN GLASGOW SCOTLAND….HE IS FRESHLY PICKED… STRRRRRRAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWBBBBBBBERRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYY SSSSTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEVVVVEEEE!!!
(‘Escape’ by Rupert Holmes blasts throughout the World 1 Theatre as Strawberry Steve walks down the ramp to cheers from the crowd. Steve pauses for dramatic effect before he continues his pace down the ramp and into entering the ring hiding his facial expression beneath a pair of sunglasses on his face along with his hands placed firmly in his pockets
(‘Escape’ cuts and ‘Falling in Reverse’ by Popular Monster blasts through the World 1 Theatre)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENTS… AT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF FOUR-HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX POUNDS…. CHRISTIAN DEMARCO AND RYAN WILSON…. TEAM RRRRRYYYYYYAAAAAAAANNNNN WWWWIIILLLLLLSSSSSOOOOONNN!!!!
(Ryan Wilson steps ahead of Christian Demarco as Christian Demarco humbly steps to the side of Ryan Wilson as the two walk down the ramp and enter the ring as the crowd boo’s with hostility)
(Ding! Ding! Ding)
DeadPrez: IT’S LOOKING LIKE ITS GOING TO BE CHRISTIAN DEMARCO AND STRAWBERRY STEVE STARTING THIS MATCH OFF AS CHRISTIAN SHOOTS AS STEVE FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!
Eve: NO. THE MUST FASTER STRAWBERRY STEVE SIDESTEPS CHRISTIANS TAKEDOWN ATTEMPT AND INSTEAD FOLLOWS THAT TIMELY COUNTER WITH A SWIFT KICK TO THE JAW THAT FLOORS CHRISTIAN DEMARCO! STRAWBERRY STEVE FOLLOWS UP WITH ANOTHER SOCCER KICK THIS TIME… TO THE HEAD OF CHRISTIAN DEMARCO!
Ryan Wilson: TAG!
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN WILSON HAS SEEN ENOUGH ALREADY AND HERE HE COMES THROWING FEINT LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO THE RIBS AND ABDOMEN OF STRAWBERRY STEVE! RYAN WILSON IS MOVING LIKE A MAN POSSESSED!
DeadPrez: STRAWBERRY STEVE IS DOUBLED OVER AND HERE COMES RYAN WILSON WITH A RUNNING KNEE RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF STRAWBERRY STEVE AND THAT MAY HAVE JUST PUT STRAWBERRY STEVE DOWN FOR THE COUNT!
Eve: THAT VICIOUS KNEE TO THE HEAD CONNECTS AND RYAN WILSON DROPS DOWN FOR THE PIN ON STRAWBERRY STEVE AND THIS ONE MIGHT AS WELL BE AS GOOD AS DONE!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOO-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! STRAWBERRY STEVE KICKS OUT AT ONE AND A HALF AND RYAN WILSON SEEMS TO BE APPALLED! RYAN WILSON DROPS DOWN TO PICK STRAWBERRY STEVE BACK UP TO HIS FEET… WILSON TAKES A GATHER..—
Deadprez: …- SUPERKIC- NO!! WAIT! STRAWBERRY STEVE COUNTERS THE SUPERKICK INTO A SMALL PACKAGE!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THHHHHHHREE—
Eve: CHRISTIAN DEMARCO MAKES THE SAVE FOR TEAM WILSON AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND!! RYAN WILSON IS FURIOUS AND BARKING ORDERS AT CHRISTIAN DEMARCO TELLING HIM TO HOLD STRAWBERRY STEVE IN POSITION! DEMARCO IS HOLDING STEVES ARMS BEHIND HIS BACK AND RYAN WILSON IS LOOKING TO FINISH THE JOB HE STARTED AT TERRITORIAL INVASION! RYAN WILSON STEPS BACK…. SUPERKICK-
Gavin Kirkland: SUPERKICK CONNECTS… ONTO CHRISTIAN DEMARCO! STRAWBERRY STEVE ONCE AGAIN BEING THE SMARTER COMPETITOR DUCKS HIS HEAD AS RYAN WILSONS FOOT CONNECTS GRACEFULLY WITH CHRISTIAN DEMARCO’S JAW! AND CHRISTIAN DEMARCO MAY BE OUT!
DeadPrez: RYAN WILSON IS BESIDE HIMSELF- BUT HE CAN’T TAKE HIS FOCUS OFF STRAWBERRY STEVE FOR TOO LONG AS STRAWBERRY STEVE TURNS RYAN WILSON AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM SQUARE ACROSS THE FACE OF OUR GENERAL MANAGER AND THAT FOREARM HAD ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK A MANS NOSE IF IT WAS THE INTENT! NONETHELESS, RYAN WILSONS EYES HAVE TO BE HAZY AS HE WIPES THEM AND TURNS AROUND JUST IN TIME FOR STRAWBERRY STEVE TO CONNECT WITH A BEAUTIFUL SPRINGBOARD HURRICURANA THAT PLANTS RYAN WILSON ON THE MAT!
Eve: THIS IS WHAT I LIKE ABOUT STRAWBERRY STEVE HIS UNPREDICTABLE OFFENSE AND HIS HIGHRISK NATURE! HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT WINNING OR LOSING HE JUST WANTS TO PUT ON A SHOW AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE’S DOING RIGHT NOW AS HE SCALES THE TURNBUCKLES IN AN ATTEMPT TO GO HIGHRISK! STRAWBERRY STEVE IS ON THE TOP ROPE AND HE’S BEGGING FOR RYAN WILSON TO MAKE IT TO HIS FEET! CHRISTIAN DEMARCO IS STILL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING CLUTCHING HIS JAW AND RYAN WILSON DOESN’T HAVE THE FAINTEST CLUE ABOUT WHAT HAS HIT HIM.. BUT AS SOON AS HE TURNS AROUND HE WILL!!! RYAN WILSON MANAGES TO MAKE IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND HE TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO A..
Gavin Kirkland: … A CORKSCREW DDT AND IT ABSOLUTELY PLANTS RYAN WILSON ON HIS HEAD YET AGAIN THIS TIME STEVE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!!!!
OONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE—-
DeadPrez: —- CHRISTIAN DEMARCO PULLS STRAWBERRY STEVE OUTSIDE THE RING BREAKING THE COUNT! BUT I THINK CHRISTIAN DEMARCO WANTED TO DO MORE THAN JUST BREAK THE COUNT AS HE SENDS STRAWBERRY STEVE SPINE FIRST INTO THE RING APRON! I THINK CHRISTIAN DEMARCO JUST WANTS TO BREAK STRAWBERRY STEVE! CHRISTIAN DEMARCO’S IS RAINING DOWN HAYMAKERS ONTOP OF HAYMAKERS AS STRAWBERRY STEVE IS HELPLESS!
Eve: CHRISTIAN DEMARCO IS SHOWING US HIS UNHINGED SIDE THE SIDE HE TRIES TO KEEP HIDDEN FROM THE WORLD AND IT’S BEING PROVEN AS HE CONTINUES TO HAMMER AWAY AT STRAWBERRY STEVE! SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET OUT HERE AND HELP HIM!
Gavin Kirkland: DON’T YOU REALIZE THIS IS WHAT RYAN WILSON WANTS! HE WANTS STEVE AND THE REST OF THE MISFITS THAT OPPOSED HIM TO KNOW THAT THEIR TRANSGRESSIONS WON’T GO UNPUNISHED. STEVE IS FINDING THAT OUT FIRST HAND AS CHRISTIAN DEMARCO PICKS HIM UP AND MILITARY PRESS SLAMS HIM ONTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!!
DeadPrez: THIS IS HARD TO WATCH AS YOU CAN HEAR THE SCREAMS AND YELPS OF PAIN FROM STRAWBERRY STEVE! THIS MATCH WAS NEVER DESIGNED TO BE A MATCH IT WAS ALWAYS SUPPOSED TO BE PUNISHMENT! OH MY GOD- NO– NO!
Eve: CHRISTIAN DEMARCO IS RESTING STRAWBERRY STEVES HEAD ON THE RINGPOST! STRAWBERRY STEVE MAY NOT EVEN BE CONSCIOUS RIGHT NOW!!! RYAN WILSON IS BACK UP AND HE’S ENCOURAGING CHRISTIAN TO FINISH STEVE! CHRISTIAN MEASURES THE DISTANCE AND TRAJECTORY!!! AS HE BACKS UP— OH MY GOD STEVE– MOVE!
Gavin Kirkland: THERAPY SESSION!!!!!! RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF STRAWBERRY STEVE! WHOS HEAD WAS CAREFULLY POSITIONED ON THAT RING POST! THESE TWO ARE JUST SICK AND THATS COMING FROM ME!
DeadPrez: RYAN WILSON IS BEGGING CHRISTIAN TO ROLL STEVE BACK INTO THE RING SO RYAN CAN FINISH HIM OFF AND CHRISTIAN DEMARCO HAPPILY OBEYS! RYAN WILSON PICKS STRAWBERRY STEVE UP OFF THE GROUND AND ONTO HIS FEET- AND MAN THIS POOR KID CAN BARELY EVEN MANAGE THAT… BUT LOOK AT RYAN WILSON HE’S GRINNING AND LAUGHING…WAIT- RYAN WILSON WITH A SWIFT SLAP TO THE FACE OF STRAWBERRY STEVE BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH THE CHAOS THEORY!!! CHAOS THEORY CONNECTS!!! RYAN WILSON PLANTS HIS FOOT ON THE CHEST OF STRAWBERRY STEVE AS THE REFEREE COUNTS THE PIN!
OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS THE TEAM OF RYAN WILSON AND CHRISTIAN DEMARCO……TTTTTEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMM WWWWWIIIIILLLLSSSSSOOOONNNNNN
(‘Falling in Reverse’ by Popular Monster plays throughout the World 1 Theatre as Christian Demarco and Ryan Wilson celebrate their victory)
(Commercial for apple juice featuring….STRAWBERRY STEVE?!)
(The camera pans to Kyra Phillips backstage.)
Kyra Phillips: Territorial Invasion was a huge success for Dynasty and Voltage, but it wasn’t too hot for the Showdown brand. We lost at the Brand Warfare, War Games, and the New Breed Championship. We went home empty-handed, but we still remain a driven brand with a positive outlook. This is something that my next guest is doing following his loss of the New Breed Championship. Ladies and gentlemen, Bronson Daniels!
(For the first time in what seems like weeks, Bronson Daniels comes into the camera frame, but without the New Breed Championship. Yes, the loss at Territorial Invasion stung, but he’s trying to keep his head up, focused on the next thing on his agenda – whatever that may be.)
Kyra Phillips: Bronson, it was a tough loss at Territorial Invasion. How are you holding up?
Bronson Daniels: About fucking time that Andre Walker got that New Breed Championship. He was supposed to win against Jalyn Garcia at Fighting Spirit. Then, he was supposed to win it at Pain for Pride, but homeboy rectified his losses and now, stands as the New Breed Champion. After I regained conciseness, I had time to process the loss and I have come down to one concussion — fuck StarrBitch. I went into Territorial Invasion with the odds stacked against me. Two bozos from Dynasty versus the hottest rising star that the Showdown brand was going to offer. StarrBitch was going to do everything in his power to bring the Showdown brand to the ground. Hell, I bet he was working with Captain Charisma the entire time. Those were the only two brands that walked away with some brand victories. What did Showdown do? Nothing. Nah, the other brands tried to bring Showdown down like this brand is nothing to them. We’re supposed to be the flagship show and yet, we were treated like garbage at Territorial Invasion. StarrBitch just wishes that he could have a talent in Bronson Daniels on his brand. Instead, he gotta settle with SEBAS and Andre Walker. Just wait until those two flop while I continue to rise to the top of this company, baby.
Kyra Phillips: What’s next for Bronson Daniels?
Bronson Daniels: I can tell you what’s not next – stepping foot on Dynasty. That experience was nothing more than an insult to my legacy that’s continuing to grow. I did everything in my power to grow and work with what I got, but it was basically a handicap match at Territorial Invasion. They did everything in their power to bring down the Showdown guy in me, but I’m still here, Kyra. I did my best in a shitty situation where the odds were stacked against me, but I lost. I am not going to ignore the idea that I lost the New Breed Championship, but what’s next for me? Well, I am going to continue to climb up the ranks and what’s next for me is simple – Consuela Rose Ava and the Interwire Championship. You see, the New Breed Championship was only the beginning for me. It established me as the star that I am destined to be. It established me as someone who can be inserted into any championship picture and make the most out of it. Consuela’s a fighting champion that takes on anyone and I do believe that I can give her a run for her money. But, my primary focus at the moment is the Tag Team Grand Prix. Jake and I were one of the first to sign our names on the dotted lines and it seems like our first opponents are Darcy May Morgan and Drake King. They got nothing on the Mile-High Club —
???: Bronson, there you are!
(Bronson Daniels’ Mile-High partner, Jake Smith walks into the camera shot.)
Bronson Daniels: Bro, what’s up?
Jake Smith: We really gonna need to talk about the Grand Prix. Look, I’m aware that you lost the New Breed Championship last weekend, but perhaps if you didn’t smoke one too much, you could still be champion —
Bronson Daniels: You really gonna blame me for losing my own championship? :mjpls:
Jake Smith: Hey, that may or may not be the problem, but I am taking NO risks going into this Grand Prix. We are going up against Drake and Darcy. I’ve seen the posts on social media and there saying that the Mile-High Club has zero chance of heading to the second round. Bro, have you seen the competition for this thing? Liquid Swords, Jaded Hearts, BLICKY BOYZ. Bro, we really gonna need to step up and prove that we’re more than worthy to win this entire thing. Which means …
(Jake Smith pulls out the giant big of weed that he may or may have not gotten out of Bronson Daniels’ locker.)
Jake Smith: You gotta cut back on smoking weed.
Bronson Daniels: Do I have too? :noah:
Jake Smith: I didn’t want to do this, but it sure beats floundering on Showdown. We are going to the Grand Prix finals.
(Like it was a basketball, Jake Smith throws the bag of weed to a trashcan before looking back at Bronson Daniels.)
Jake Smith: You’re going cold turkey.
Bronson Daniels: What the fuck does that mean? :wtf:
Jake Smith: You’re quitting completely.
Bronson Daniels: You’re crazy.
Jake Smith: Listen to me, Bronson. There’s a method to my madness, so hear me out…
Bronson Daniels: Whenever you start an idea like that, you know it’s gonna be bad.
Jake Smith: We’re going cold turkey. I’ll even stop in order to support you, but you have a bit of a problem, Bronson. It’s gonna hold you back if you don’t get the help you need. You’re lucky that you have me. If you didn’t have me, you’d be floundering on Showdown.
Bronson Daniels: I don’t agree with that, but I’ll try to quit, bro. For you and to win this Grand Prix.
Jake Smith: You won’t regret this decision. *puts an arm around Bronson* Now, let’s talk about our strategy…
(Jake Smith begins to talk as he and Bronson Daniels leave the camera shot before the audio manages to pick up anything. The scene fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Voltage’s own Drake King’s wrestling buddy sold in stores worldwide. The doll says up to ten phrases when you press his chest such as “RATS!” and “MOTHER FREAKER!” Pick one up today! We know Sarah prolly has one at home. :mjgrin:)
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for… ONE FALL!!!
( ‘The Negative’ by Silent Season plays over the PA System of the brand new World 1 Arena as SKA makes his way to the ring with a purpose. )
Gina Romano: Introducing First! From Rotterdam, Netherlands! Weighing in at 269 pounds… He is Generational! HE!! IS… SKAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: The man looks to be about ready to whup another man’s ass!
Deadprez: He should be! After Showdown’s performance at Territorial Invasion he should be as hungry as everybody else to do better and the next time around is just a few moments away!
( ‘Found’ by Span plays over the PA system of World 1 Arena as Christian makes his way to the ring. )
Gina Romano: Annnnd his opponent! From a place to be forgotten… Weighing in at 235 pounds! He is Reborn! He is… CHRISTIAN!!!
Gavin Kirkman: We have a changed man before us here Deadprez.
Deadprez: We also haven’t seen or heard of him in a while, good to see he is ready for a fight.
( Ding! Ding!! Ding!!! )
Eve: And This Match Is Officially Underway!! SKA moves to face Christian and offers a handshake that is accepted by Christian before the two lock horns together! Reborn has the upper hand transitioning into a headlock but he is pushed out of the move by SKA and into a whip into the ropes. Christian bounces toward a SKA that is waiting for him with a clothesline but Christian ducks it! Into the ropes goes the Prodigy who leaps forward with a tackle BUT SKA DODGED LOW! CHRISTIAN IS NOW ON SKA’S SHOULDERS!! He flips him INTO THE Nähdään taas! THE FIREMAN’S CARRY INTO A KNEE LIFT CONNECTS!!
Gavin Kirkman: Since when do you know Swedish Eve?
Eve: Online Classes! SKA WITH THE COVER!!
Referee: ONE!! TWOO!! THREEE!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( ‘The Negative’ by Silent Season plays over the PA System of World 1 as SKA has his arm raised by the official. Even SKA himself is a bit surprised that the match is over already but he quickly shrugs it off and celebrates! )
Gina Romano: Here is your winner: S…K…A!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkman: FUCK MAN! That was quick! A record maybe?
Deadprez: I don’t know Gavin but clearly one man was ready to compete and the other wasn’t! Stunning win by SKA! Christian didn’t even see it coming!
(Commercial advertising tomorrow night’s Voltage. See matches such as Ms. Extreme vs Kensingten. And the main event with Adam Lucas taking on Minerva!)
(The scene opens backstage into Ryan Wilson’s office. He is in a conversation with Alissa Brady, his new consultant, before a knock is heard.)
Ryan Wilson: Come on!
(Jon Kelton enters the scene.)
Ryan Wilson: Well, well, well! Look what the cat dragged in!
Jon Kelton: You wanted to see me? To punish me I suppose?
Ryan Wilson: Not really. Jon, you have so much potential, and it broke my heart when you decided to join Team Malosi. As Alexis said to you, if you were just patient, you were a shoe in to join Brand Warfare, or even being on the winning team that was Team Wilson. But now, you joined Team Ronan, and you have nothing to show for it.
Jon Kelton: Can you just get on with it please? I have things to do.
Ryan Wilson: Well, the only reason you joined Ronan was because you wanted a Hardcore match with him, right? That’s something I can respect about you even though you were my enemy just last weekend.
Jon Kelton: And now with that, he isn’t in charge, so I ain’t getting that match anytime soon. That would be pretty much a reward, so I don’t expect you to give me anything like that. So if you just brought me in here to gloat about it, and run it in my face, I got better places to be. Just say that you traded me to Dynasty.
Ryan Wilson: Stay here! I am here to confirm that you’re not being traded to Dynasty, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t want to get on my bad side. And by the way Kelton, you could have just asked me.
Jon Kelton: What do you mean?
Ryan Wilson: We both hate Ronan. I respect the fact you want that Hardcore match. But you didn’t have to join his team and waste your time with that. I would have handed that over to you no problem. And you know what, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.
Jon Kelton: Huh?
Ryan Wilson: That’s right! Next week on Showdown, you will still have that Hardcore Match with Ronan Malosi even though your team lost, because it’s something I wanna see. Also, you are prolly gonna get hurt.
Jon Kelton: Gee, well thank you. I’m sorry if I came in here with an attitude. This just seemed like a situation where you were gonna rub it in my face. I can’t wait ti beat the fuck out of Ronan next week!
Ryan Wilson: Another thing, I’m gonna add a little twist in. It’s gonna be a Hardcore…SUBMISSIONS MATCH!
Jon Kelton: Works for me, as long as I get to have a weapon in my hand and beat the shit out of Ronan with it.
Ryan Wilson: That’s the spirit, now go on and get going. BUT…one more thing. You were against me and you will be punished in some way.
Jon Kelton: I knew there was a catch, what is it?
Ryan Wilson: It’s gonna be for your little 24/7 Contract!
(Jon doesn’t know what to say, instead he just nods and backs away out the door.)
Alissa Brady: (flashing a smile): Good luck.
(Jon exits and Alissa sits on top of Ryan’s desk in a seductive way.)
Ryan Wilson: He’s gonna kick Ronan’s ass.
Alissa Brady: He SURE is.
(Commercial break.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is set for ONE FALL…AND IS A PURE RULES MATCH!!! Introducing first…from Christchurch, New Zealand…weighing in at one-hundred and thirty-seven pounds…SHE IS THE ICE QUEEN…SHE IS MISS NO FUCKS GIVEN…SHE-IS-THICCLOW…HARLOW REEEEIIIIICCCHHHHHEEEEERRRRTTTT!!!
(‘Eye Of The Tiger’ by New Found Glory begins to fill the World 1 Theatre as the virtual fans explode in cheers)
Gavin Kirkland: OH Yeah…Thicclow!!!
(Harlow Reichert steps out of the back and stops at the top of the entrance ramp, taking in the cheers of the virtual crowd. With a look of determination on her face, she slowly begins to walk down the entrance ramp towards the ring)
Deadprez: Harlow seems as determined as ever having been pinned by Dynasty’s own Xander Payne, being eliminated from the Brand Warfare match at Territorial Invasion.
(Harlow slides into the ring under the bottom rope and instantly pops up to her feet. She quickly runs over and climbs up onto a turnbuckle, looking out to the sea of video screens. After a few poses and moments of talking to them, she jumps down and removes her leather jacket. She tosses it out of the ring towards the announcers table…)
Gavin Kirkland: MINE!!!
(…to which Gavin Kirkland stands up and reaches out to grab, only for Eve to grab it before him)
Eve: …No!
Gavin Kirkland: Always spoiling my fun!
(Harlow walks over and stands in a corner, waiting for her opponent. HEr music slowly fading out)
Gina Romano: And her opponent…from Dallas, Texas…weighing in at two-hundred and ten pounds…HE IS THE CHOSEN ONE…JON KEEEEELLLLTOOOOOONNNN!!!
(‘Last Strike’ by Polo G pumps out of the speakers as Jon kelton walks out of the entrance way. The fans pour a nice mixture of boos and cheers onto him as he smuggly walks down the ramp)
Deadprez: Kelton has a big hurdle in front of him tonight. And after his showing during the Team Wilson versus Team Malosi match…I’m sure he wants to show everyone what he is REALLY made of.
(Kelton slides into the ring and keeps his eyes trained on Harlow. The smile on his face quickly turned to a look of determination. His music slowly fades out as Harlow and Kelton meet in the middle of the ring, the ref standing between them)
Ref (Off mic): Okay, folks, listen up. This match is a PURE rules match. The rules of the match are simple. Rule number one is that each of you will have three rope breaks to stop any submission holds or pinfall attempts during the match. If you exhaust your rope breaks, any submission and/or pinfall attempted under the ropes by your opponent will be considered legal.
(Kelton and Harlow both nod their head).
Ref (Off mic): Rules number two is there are NO closed-fist punches allowed to the face, only open-handed slaps or chaps are permitted. The first time I catch either of you punching the other in the face, I will give you a warning. A second violation of this rule, will result in me penalizing you one of your remaining rope breaks. If by chance you are OUT of rope breaks when I do this…then you will be disqualified and the match will be rewarded to your opponent.
(They nod their heads again)
Ref (Off mic): And the final rule is that if you fall to the outside floor, you will be subjected to a twenty count. Are we in agreement here?
Jon Kelton (Off mic): Yes.
Harlow Reichert (Off mic): Yes.
Ref (Off mic): Good…now shake hands.
(Kelton and Harlow look at each other, both reaching out and reluctantly shaking hands. They quickly pull away and take a few steps back.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Eve: Kelton charges forward towards Harlow, who comes charging back. They meet up in the middle of the ring, locking up. Kelton uses his weight advantage, pushing Reichert onto one knee. Harlow is…PUSHING HERSELF BACK UP…NO! KELTON JUST PLANTED A KNEE TO THE FACE OF HARLOW!!! Harlow falls onto her back, breaking from the lock-up. Kelton runs to the ropes to the left of Harlow…jumps up onto the second rope…LIONSAULT ONTO HARLOW! Jon goes for the quick cover…
Deadprez: Not even a chance for the ref to get down for the count as Harlow kicks out! She rolls onto her side and checks her nose one more time, to make sure she isn’t bleeding. Kelton wasting no time, pulling Harlow up to her feet. He whips Harlow into the ropes and she comes flying back…he grabs her…picks her up…SPINEBU-NO! HARLOW MANAGES TO REVERSE IT AND HITS A DOUBLE-KNEE FACEBREAKER!!! Kelton grabs at his face and stumbles back. Harlow flips up onto her feet. She goes running across the ring…comes flying back…jumps…RUNNING DROPKICK AND KELTON GOES FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE< CRASHING HARD ON THE OUTSIDE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Harlow grabs the rope, pulls back and LAUNCHES herself onto the top rope! SHE JUMPS…SPRINGBOARD FOUR-FIFTY SPLASH ONTO KELTON ON THE OUTSIDE! BE-STILL MY BEATING HEART!!!
Deadprez: Harlow slowly rises to her feet, grabbing at her abdomen. She quickly grabs Jon and assists him to his feet. She shoves him onto the apr-NO! KELTON STOPS HER, grabs the back of her head…AND SLAMS IT ONTO THE APRON!!! Harlow stumbles back…Kelton grabs her from the side…SPOILER ALERT!!! SPOILER ALERT ONTO HARLOW REICHERT!!! JON KELTON QUICK TO HIS FEET AND SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING!!!
Ref (Off mic): ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
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FOUR!
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FIVE!
Eve: Harlow seems to be beginning to stir!
SIX!
Gavin Kirkland: Can I go help her up if the ref has his back turned?
SEVEN!
Deadprez: No!
EIGHT!
Gavin Kirkland: But she’s already helped ME get up during this match.
Eve: …
Deadprez: …
NINE!
Eve: Kelton looking out to the crowd.
TEN!
Eve: And now he has his arms outstretched, almost like he is expecting victory!
ELEVEN!
Deadprez: Bad timing by him. Harlow is up to her feet…
TWELVE!
Deadprez: AND SHE HAS CRAWLED BACK INTO THE RING! KELTON’S BACK IS TO HER!!! Harlow charges Kelton…Kelton turns around…AND HARLOW ROCKS HIM WITH A SLAP TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD! AND THEN A LEFT SLAP! RIGHT SLAP! LEFT SLAP! KELTON IS IN THE CORNER!!! Harlow throws one of Jon’s arms over her shoulder. She grabs him around the waste.
Gavin Kirkland: LUCKY!
Deadprez: SAITO SUPLEX! HARLOW HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
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ONE!
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TWWW-
Eve: The ref stops the count and points out Jon’s foot that is under the ropes! He calls off the count and Jon is down to two rope breaks left. Harlow slaps the mat before getting back up to her feet. She grabs Kelton and pulls him to his fe-OH! HE ROCKS HER WITH AN EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!! Kelton up to his feet completely. He grabs Reichart and whips her into the ropes. She comes flying back and HE GRABS HE-NO! HARLOW SLIDES UNDERNEATH HIM! Harlow up to her feet and Jon turns around and…HE ROCKS HER WITH A CLOSED FIST PUNCH, SENDING HER TO THE MAT!!!
Ref (Off mic): HEY!!! None of that. This is your ONE and ONLY warning!
Gavin Kirkland: HOW COULD HE???
Deadprez: Kelton waives off the ref and grabs Harlow and pulls her to her feet. He whips her towards the ropes again! She bounces back…he turns and grabs her…SIDEWALK SLAM! Kelton quickly to his feet. He pulls back AND KICKS HARLOW IN THE RIBS!!!
(Fans boo loudly)
Eve: Jon…is smiling at them.
Deadprez: I would be to. He has Harlow down and he seems to have control of this match.
Gavin Kirkland: Jon pulls back his leg again…and kick-NO! HARLOW GRABS HIS LEG…SPINS HERSELF AROUND AND KNOCKS HIS OTHER LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM!!! JON FALLS HARD TO THE MAT! She is quick up to her feet…but so is Jon. He grabs her arm and pulls her towards him quickly. CLOTHES-HARLOW DUCKED UNDERNEATH IT!!! She…SHE JUMPS ONTO HIS BACK AND PUTS HIM IN A DRAGON SLEEPER WHILE WRAPPING HER LEGS AROUND HIS MIDSECTION!!! JON IS FIGHTING IT, BUT HARLOW HAS THAT HOLD LOCKED IN GOOD!
Deadprez: Kelton looks like he is ready to go down to a knee. But he is fighting…he is fighting hard.
Gavin Kirkland: LUCKY!!!
Eve: Jon…is almost down. NO! HE IS FIGHTING BACK! He’s back up on his feet. Kelton walks over to the corner…AND SLAMS HARLOW BACK-FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!! She lets go of the dragon sleeper and the body scissors, dropping down onto the mat. Jon grabs his neck, taking a couple steps forward. Harlow follows behind him and…pushes him away? Harlow turns and runs towards the turnbuckle…Kelton turning and following her. Harlow jumps up to the second rope…jumps and turns in mid-air…
Gavin Kirkland: FATE’S END!!! FATE’S END ON JON KELTON!!! KELTON STUMBLES AND THEN COLLAPSES TO THE MAT!!! THIS COULD BE IT! Harlow crawls over to Kelton and hooks his leg…
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Deadprez: Why is the ref not counting?
Eve: Harlow looks at the ref…AND THE REF IS POINTING AT KELTON’S FOOT THAT IS BARELY UNDER THE ROPES!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Well that has him down to one rope break left!
Deadprez: Harlow really needs to get Kelton in the middle of the ring before trying to put him down. She is slapping the mat violently! Quick to her feet she grabs Kelton underneath his arms…and PULLS him to the middle of the ring. Harlow runs over and climbs up the closest turnbuckle. She turns and looks down at Kelton who is still laid out on the mat. She stands…she jumps…
(The video screens all go quiet as Harlow reaches some major air)
Deadprez: WUTHERING HEIGHTS!!! WUTHERI-NO!!! KELTON MOVES AND HARLOW SLAMS DOWN HARD ONTO THE MAT!!!
Eve: Jon up to his feet and sees Harlow in pain on the mat. He grabs her and pulls her to her feet. OOF! Kick to the midsection doubles Harlow over. Kelton grabs her…hooks his arms under hers and locks his hands together on her back.
Deadprez: This could be it!!! Jon preparing for the EGO TRIP!!! NO!!! Harlow pushes forward with all her might, bouncing him off the ropes. Jon shoots forward, but gets tangled up with Harlow and tumbles OVER her. But Harlow holds onto him…AND BRIDGES HERSELF ON TOP OF HIM!!!
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ONE!
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TWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
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Eve: Kelton is trying to fight out if it!
THHHHRRRREEEEEEEEDDEEE!!!
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(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Deadprez: BUT HE COULDNT KICKOUT IN TIME!!!
Gina Romano: And your winner…
(Harlow let’s go of the pin and rolls off of Kelton, quickly getting to her feet)
Gina Romano: Harlllloooooowwaw. REEEEIIIIICCCHHHHHEEEEERRRRTTTT!!!
Eve: WOW! Harlow pulled that out of nowhere, and Jon can’t believe it as he sits in the ring disappointed in himself.
(Harlow gets her hand raised on the stage, and then celebrates her victory as she makes her way up the ramp.)
Deadprez: Gotta feel for Jon, just came an inch or so short here tonight. But next week he gets what he wants with that Hardcore Match with Ronan Malosi, and we all know he wants to rebounds in that match he’s been wanting for a long time!
(Commercial for the “Lady Poons Barber Shop” opening soon. It consists of TLA’s poons in bikinis all over you as they cut your hair.)
(Showdown fades back in from break and focuses in on Gina Romano, who is standing in the middle of the ring. She turns to face the camera and flashes it a smile.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ‘The Mauler’ KASSIDY HEART!!!
(Even though they’re virtual, the members of the EAW Universe can be heard loud and clear. They are mostly booing as “Monster” by Kayne West featuring Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj begins to play across the PA System of World 1 Theatre.)
Gavin Kirkland: :blessed: :blessed: :blessed: THIS IS THE MOMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SINCE KASSIDY HEART WAS ANNOUNCED AS SHOWDOWN’S NUMBER ONE DRAFT PICK!!! THE MAULER IS BACK!!!!
Eve: It was one hell of a return for Kassidy last weekend as she sank her teeth into our Answers World Champion, Jamie O’Hara, and made her intentions perfectly clear. We know that she’s coming for the championship, and she promised us earlier in the week that she would have a lot to say tonight.
Deadprez: Kassidy might have a lot to say, but I’m more interested in how Jamie is going to respond to whatever this ends up being. As we found out earlier, ‘The Ace’ was not cleared to be in action tonight, and is at home in Los Angeles. I’m sure he’s watching this on television right now, ready to see what tricks Kassidy has up her sleeve.
Gavin Kirkland: I’m going to have to stop you there, Deadprez. Kassidy Heart isn’t the type of woman who resorts to tricks or mind games. What you see is what you get with her. She’s never been the type of person to shy away from challenges.
(While the Showdown commentary team was talking, Kassidy had walked out from behind the guerilla curtain. Kassidy’s outfit consists of an Alexander McQueen, rose pink double duchess satin peplum corset, a pair of high-waisted leather leggings, and thigh-high Louboutin stiletto boots. She wears a custom designed Alexander McQueen metal choker necklace that clasps in the front with a delicate heart shaped padlock, no doubt something Mr. DEDEDE is holding the key too, and her blonde locks are pulled back in a tight, neat, ballerina style bun. It’s obvious that being back in EAW and being able to compete again means a lot to Kassidy, and that emotion is written on her face. Last night, she returned to the ring in a winning effort alongside Sienna Jade, forcing MITSUBACHI to tap out. It was exactly what Kassidy needed to get her feet wet, and with the first round of the Grand Prix in the books, it was time to switch gears. Kassidy steps into the ring and takes the microphone from Gina.)
Kassidy Heart: Sitting at home while the new season got underway was annoying as fuck and that’s why I’m not going to come out here and beat around the bush. I have never hidden who I am from the EAW Universe and what my intentions are. I have always aspired for great things here in EAW, and have always fought tooth and nail to get what I deserve. I deserve the world, and I did nothing but dwell on that while I sat home. Every single day I went to Dr. Brett and to Ryan, begging both of them to let me get back in the ring. Neither one would budge, sticking to their guns and easing me back into training slowly. I understand they didn’t want to risk my well-being or set my comeback further, but fuck man. It was excruciating watching this shit. It’s obvious that Showdown is lacking a star, the real face of the business, and that person is me. I think we can all agree that I’m poised to cement myself as a legend this season, and continue on my path of becoming THE all-time great. In the past, I’ve let doubts creep in and get to me, which unfortunately led to me lashing out in a non-productive way, but the biggest thing I have realized since being at home is that this company desperately needs me. The product is absolute garbage without Kassidy Heart at the forefront. A lot of people like to pretend they are able to draw the crowds and get people talking, but there’s no one more polarizing than me. You either love me, or you hate me. You either wish for my success, or you pray for my downfall. It doesn’t matter who you are. You have an opinion about me, and you’re gunna put your eyes on me whenever I’m inside the ring. You’re gunna tune in whenever I go to speak. Sure, the vast majority of you sheep won’t like anything I have to say, but that’s what makes this fun for me. You don’t have to like my words, or my actions, but you will open your eyes and respect the fact that I’m not letting another second pass me by. As I said earlier in the week, it’s all about me and what I want, and last weekend, I made it clear that I want the Answers World Championship.
(Kassidy takes a deep breath, forcing herself to stop and let her words sink. What she did last week to Jamie O’Hara was almost unprecedented. Very few people would have the gall to attack Jamie in the manner Kassidy had, but The Mauler was built differently. Nothing was going to stop her from getting her hands on her second world championship.)
Kassidy Heart: It’s kind of a head scratcher when I hear Jamie’s name thrown around as someone who is considered to be the best. What makes him the best? That’s a serious question. The only thing that’s special about him is the fact he’s Australian. He never would have gotten his hands on the Answers World Championship if Andrea Valentine hadn’t been a careless bitch inside the ring back at Fighting Spirit. My baby suffered as a result of her being reckless, and hey bitch, since you’re on Showdown now, I’m sure our paths will cross eventually. Get ready, because I got a receipt for you. It infuriates me that there are people out there who believe that Jamie O’Hara is some kind of untouchable entity. Jamie and the name he’s made for himself mean absolutely nothing to me. The only thing I respect him for is the money he makes for this company. When you consider who I’m married too, obviously Jamie being marketable despite being bland, is something that benefits me as well as my man. That being said, I’m going to go ahead and let our marketing department know that pretty soon they’re going to have to brand and sell a Jamie O’Hara that’s no longer carrying the Answers World Championship. At Reasonable Doubt, I’m taking that title and stamping my name into the history books as the first woman to hold both the Universal Women’s Championship and the Answers World Championship.
(A self-satisfying smirk crosses Kassidy’s face and she twirls the microphone between her perfectly manicured fingers.)
Kassidy Heart: Jamie got to have his fun while I was on injured reserve, playing pretend, and keeping my throne warm for me. Playtime is over now that I’m back and ready to ascend. I smiled pretty at Daddygawd and asked him politely to make the match official for me. He never denies his baby of anything her heart desires, so not only did he make the match for me, but he came up with a fun little stipulation to go along with it because he knows how much I enjoy carnage. Jamie will be losing the title to me inside of something we are going to call an Armageddon Hell in a Cell match! There will be fire surrounding the cell, ensuring that no one can escape, and the ring ropes are being replaced with barbed wire, which is something I can play with during the match. There could be other things added as we get closer to Reasonable Doubt but for now, this should give Jamie something to think about. But wait!
(Kassidy dramatically pauses.)
Kassidy Heart: There’s more! After my babycake got done talking to Ryan Wilson, he informed me that since Dr. Bethany Blue basically saved Wilson’s job for him, Wilson was insisting on rewarding her with an Answers World Championship shot. I shrugged my shoulders because the more the merrier. A phony fucking doctor in the match with me isn’t going to stop me from fulfilling my destiny of winning another world championship, so you’re welcome, Bethany! Of course, odd numbers aren’t really Daddygawd’s thing, and since he’s kind of OCD, we came to the agreement to just go ahead and make this match a Fatal Fourway. Now, I don’t know what other idiot is going to get tossed into this thing and fed to The Mauler, but rest assured they will suffer the same fate as Jamie and Bethany. They will fall at the feet of the Gawdess of Elite, the Crown Jewel of the Industry, and the soon to be Answers World Champion.
(“Monster” begins to play as Kassidy lets the microphone drop to the ground. The members of the EAW Universe don’t really know how to react to her announcement other than to wonder what about Jamie O’Hara is going to say about it.)
(As Kassidy leaves the ring, Showdown fades to its final commercial break.)
( “War” by Grandson begins to echo throughout the arena to the disagreement of the virtual crowd. Huge rainfalls of boos descend onto Jake Smith as he gradually makes his appearance known on the entranceway. He stands on the stage and scans the atmosphere before making his way down the aisle and towards the squared circle. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Atlantic City, New Jersey, weighing in at 210 pounds.. “THE INDUSTRY RULER”, JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKE SMITHHHHHHHHH!!
Deadprez: Jake Smith has arrived and he is ready to demonstrate to the entire world for the first time in the World 1 Theatre that he is truly the ruler of this industry! Jake Smith has two PURE Championship notches on his belt and he has proven many times that he is capable of hanging in the upper echelons. It is only time that he gets a taste of that sweet nectar championship gold, and tonight, capturing a victory over Justin Windgate will put him on track for just that.
Eve: You’re absolutely right. Everyone may not agree with Jake Smith’s antics or strategies, but we can’t deny how much he’s been able to improve. He is definitely on the fastlane to the top and if he is able to get through Justin Windgate tonight, that will perhaps put him one step closer to that big opportunity? Who knows!
( Jake Smith stands in the center of the ring, fixated on the entranceway and ready for the arrival of his opponent before the remix of “Smoke And Drive” by Machine Gun Kelly begins to pop out the speakers. The virtual crowd responds with a humongous pop as Justin Windgate jerks the curtain and walks onto the entranceway. He begins to stride down the ramp in the confidence, eyeing down Jake Smith along the way. )
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 225 pounds.. “THE XTREME CLASSIC” JUSSSTTINNNN WINNNDGATEE!!
Gavin Kirkland: Look at this druggie! He literally looks like he’s going through a mid-life crisis right now. Can someone try to convince this moron to insert himself into those AA meeting things?
Eve: You mean Narcotics Anonymous?
Gavin Kirkland: I said that, right?
Eve: No.. You said Alcoholics Anonymous.
Gavin Kirkland: Well. It’s the same thing, anyways.
Eve: It isn’t, but okay.
( DING! DING! DING! )
Eve: This match is underway as both competitors meet in the middle of the ring! Jake Smith and Justin Windgate ready to throw down as they immediately engage in a collar-and-elbow tie-up! They struggle against one another before Jake switches it into a rear headlock. Windgate incliens him against the ropes and rebounds him off! WINDGATE CHARGES INTO HIM FROM BEHIND! BUT JAKE BEATS HIM TO THE CHASE WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK THAT GROUNDS THE XTREME CLASSIC!
Deadprez: Jake Smith goes back into the ropes, jumps over Windgate and back off the ropes. Justin Windgate with a leapfrog, Smith ducks it and turns Windgate around! HE KICKS THE MIDSECTION AND SNATCHES THE HEAD!! SNAP DDT!! NO!! WINDGATE TWISTS AND SLAMS HIM DOWN BY THE RIGHT ARM!! AND GOES FOR THE ARM-TRAP SUBMISSION HOLD!! WINDGATE IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR THE X-GRIP BUT SMITH MANAGES TO TWIST AND ROLL OUT OF THE PREDICAMENT!
Eve: JAKE GOES FOR A PENALTY KICK!! NO!! WINDGATE EVADES THE PK AS HE GETS ONTO HIS FEET AND WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF JAKE SMITH! JAKE WITH A STANDING SWITCH! HE HAS THE WAIST LOCK ON HIM AS HE THRUSTS HIM INTO THE ROPES!! WINDGATE HOLDS ONTO THE THIRD ROPE AND FORCES JAKE TO GO BACKWARDS AND ROLL ONTO HIS FEET!
Deadprez: WINDGATE SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR JAKE!! JAKE WITH A YAKUZA KICK!! RIGHT ON THE BUTTON!! NO!! WINDGATE GRABS HIS FOOT, SPINS HIM AROUND AND SHOOTS FOR A YAKUZA KICK OF HIS OWN!! BUT SMITH WITH THE SAME WHEREWITHAL GRABS HIS FOOT BEFORE HE COULD CONNECT!! WINDGATE USES HIS OTHER FOOT FOR AN ENZIGURI!! BUT JAKE DUCKS IT!!
Eve: JAKE STILL HAS HIS FOOT IN HIS HAND AS WINDGATE IS CHEST-FIRST ON THE GROUND!! BUT WINDGATE SHOOTS UP AND USES HIS OTHER FOOT WITH CONNECT WITH A HEEL KICK RIGHT TO THE FACE!! WINDGATE CONNECTS WITH THE KICK ONTO THE MUSHER AS HE IMMEDIATELY GETS UP TO HIS FEET AND NAILS SMITH WITH A PRECISION DROPKICK THAT SENDS HIM TUMBLING DOWN ONTO RINGSIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: JAKEY IS IN DISTRESS HERE AS THE HOMELESS JUNKIE IS LOOKING TO GO AIRBORNE!!!! WINDGATE SPRINTS THROUGH THE RING AND SOARS OVER THE TOP ROPE! FOSBURY FLOP GOES THE DRUGGIE!! BUT JAKE BACKS UP, SNATCHES HIS WAIST FROM BEHIND AND DROPS HIM ONTO THE STEEL RAMP WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! DAMN!
Eve: JAKE SMITH WITH A DEVASTATING RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX ONTO THE RAMP AND THAT’S GOT TO HURT!! WINDGATE HOLDING HIS HEAD IN PAIN AS THE REFEREE GOES TO CHECK ON HIM!!! BUT JAKE IS LOOKING TO FOLLOW UP ON IT QUICKLY!! HE GRABS HIM THE BY THE SIDE OF HIS TIGHTS AND HAIR!! RUNS WITH HIM!! AND SLAMS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE LED APRON!! WINDGATE HAS GOT TO BE OUT!
Deadprez: Justin Windgate may be out like a light already in the inception of this match! Jake Smith just flipped the switch just like that while Justin Windgate was about to get his wheels moving, and this type of demeanor and aggression is what Jake Smith is going to need to get himself that big magnum opus opportunity! Jake now pulls him away from the apron as he brings him closer towards the steel steps and clenches his tights! JAKE IS GOING FOR A SUPLEX OF SORTS INTO THE HARD STEEL STEPS!??! THIS DOESN’T LOOK GOOD WHATEVER HE HAS IN MIND!!
Eve: BUT WINDGATE DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE CROWN OF HIS HEAD THAT FORCES JAKE TO RELINQUISH THE SUPLEX GRIP!! Windgate him momentarily stunned as he uses the edge of the apron as a launching pad! AND NAILS JAKE ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD WITH AN APRON-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!! JAKE IS OUT ON THE STEEL STEPS AS WINDGATE HAS NOW FLIPPED THE SWITCH ON THIS MATCH!!
Deadprez: The Xtreme Classic is electing not to bring him back into the ring for a pinfall as he knows he needs to inflict more damage on his opponent tonight! Jake is laid out cold from that enziguri as Windgate makes his way up the steel steps and pulls Smith onto it! Windgate brings him onto the top of the steel steps. He has his tights hooked and arms around his head! WINDGATE IS GOING FOR A SUPLEX OFF THE STEEL STEPS!
Eve: BUT NO!! JAKE DIGS HIS FINGERS INTO THE EYES OF JUSTIN WINDGATE!! WINDGATE IS STUNNED AS JAKE NOW GRABS HIM BY THE SIDE AND HOOKS THE LEGS!! AND HOISTS HIM OFF THE STEEL STEPS!! AND DRIVES HIM OFF THE STEPS AND ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH A FISHERMAN SUPLEX!! OH MY GOD!! JAKE SMITH WITH A DEVASTATING MANEUVER ONTO THE FLOOR!!
Deadprez: NOW JAKE SMITH HAS FLIPPED THE SWITCH ON THIS MATCH!! Smith also feels the pain of crashing into the patted concrete down at ringside as he gingerly emerges to his feet with a handful of Justin Windgate’s hair! He inserts him back into the ring and steps through the ropes. Jake now tumbles onto him and records the first pin fall of this main event!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWO-
Eve: WINDGATE POPS HIS SHOULDER UP! Smith immediately gets up to his feet and situated himself onto the top turnbuckle! Windgate is winding up to his feet here as he might be seconds away from meeting his demise! SMITH STEPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES! AND GOES FOR THE CANADIAN DESTROYER!! NO!! WINDGATE BLOCKS THE SEE YOU NEVER ATTEMPT AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!!
Deadprez: BUT SMITH ROLLS OVER HIS SHOULDERS AND GOES FOR A JACKKNIFE COVER!! WINDGATE IMMEDIATELY KICKS OUT AS BOTH MEN GATHER TO THEIR FEET! WINDGATE GOES FOR A KICK!! SMITH GRABS HIS FOOT AND USES IT TO FLIP HIM OVER!! THE XTREME CLASSIC MANAGES TO FLIP ONTO HIS FEET SAFELY AND CLOCK SMITH WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI!! SMITH REELS INTO THE CORNER AS WINDGATE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A MONKEY FLIP!! AND SMITH GOES CRASHING ONTO THE CANVAS!!
Eve: WINDGATE GETS UP TO HIS FEET AND COMES OFF THE CORNER!! HE ROLLS INTO THE CANVAS AND SHOOTS UP INTO THE AIR!!! AND SOARS FOR THE SMOKE BOMB!! NO!! JAKE SMITH GETS BOTH KNEES UP!! WINDGATE GOES CRASHING INTO THE TOP OF SMITH’S KNEES AS SMITH NOW GETS UP AND GETS AHOLD OF THE XTREME CLASSIC!! THE INDUSTRY RULER PICKS HIM UP!! AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS FROM BEHIND!! HE HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR WITH THEM!! WHAT IS HE LOOKING FOR HERE?!?!
Gavin Kirkland: JAKE HAS HIM UP IN THE AIR!! BY HOOK OR BY CROOK CONNECTS!! ELEVATED DOUBLE CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER CONNECTS AS JAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: KICK-OUT!! Smith has him where he wants him as he looks to end this match! He pulls Windgate by the arm up to his feet and NAILS HIM IN THE KNEECAP WITH A SUPERKICK! A LOW SUPERKICK TO THE KNEE AS WINDGATE IS ON ONE KNEE! SMITH SITUATES HIMSELF ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND STEPS OFF!! SEE YOU NEVER!! NO!! WINDGATE BLOCKS THE PILEDRIVER ATTEMPT YET AGAIN AND HAS HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS!! HE THROWS HIM OVER!! AND DRIVES HIM ONTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE WITH A RELEASE ALABAMA SLAM!! THAT HAS GOT TO BE IT!!!! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: Justin Windgate with a devastating Alabama Slam onto the unforgiving turnbuckles! A ruthless impact of Smith’s head against the turnbuckles and I can’t believe he is still surviving in this match! Windgate nails him with a penalty kick that grounds him before running and jumping onto the second-rope! SECOND-ROPE MOONSAULT!! NO!! SMITH GOT UP AND KICKS HIS LEGS!! WINDGATE IS HUNG FROM THE SECOND ROPE AS SMITH IS LOOKING FOR A ROPE-HUNG BACKSTABBER!
Deadprez: BUT WINDGATE NAILS HIM IN THE MUSHER WITH A BACK ELBOW!! I THINK I SAW SPIT OR A TOOTH FLYING OUT OF SMITH AS WINDGATE NOW GETS OUT OF THE DANGLING POSITION AND JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE!! HE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE THIRD ROPE!! AND FLOORS SMITH WITH A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE!!
Eve: WINDGATE NOW GETS UP TO HIS FEET WHILE SMITH IS LAID OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! HE ROLLS INTO THE CANVAS AND SOARS INTO THE AIR!! AND SPLASHES DOWN ONTO THE INDUSTRY RULER WITH A SENSATIONAL SENTON BOMB!! THE SMOKE BOMB CONNECTS AS HE HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! COUNT IT, REF!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: SMITH POPS HIS SHOULDER UP AT TWO! WINDGATE NEARLY HAD HIM THERE!! Windgate is starting to slow down here as he pulls Smith up to his feet! The Xtreme Classic showing how talented he is tonight thus far as he snatches Jake Smith’s head from the side! HE’S GOING FOR THE SHIRANUI OFF THE CORNER!! HE RUNS WITH HIS HEAD AND STEPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES!!
Eve: NO!! SMITH COUNTERS THE RUNNING SHIRANUI AND CARRIES HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS WITH FIREMAN’S CARRY!! HE THROWS HIM OVER AND DRILLS HIS HEAD ONTO THE BACK OF HIS KNEE WITH THE USHIGOROSHI KNEE!! THE USHIGOROSHI CONNECTS AS SMITH NOW QUICKLY STEPS UP THE TURNBUCKLES AND SITUATES HIMSELF!! HE STEPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR A PILEDRIVER ATTEMPT!!
Gavin Kirkland: AND SMITH FINALLY CONNECTS WITH THE FLIP PILEDRIVER!! SEE YOU NEVER CONNECTS AS SMITH FLIPPED HIM OVER AND DROPPED HIM RUTHLESSLY WITH THE FLIP PILEDRIVER!! THE DRUGGIE JUSTIN WINDGATE MAY BE OUT LEGITIMATELY AS SMITH ISN’T GOING FOR THE PIN!! HE’S INSISTING ON ENDING THIS NOW!
Eve: SMITH PULLS HIS LIFELESS BODY OFF THE CANVAS AND GRABS HIS TIGHTS!! HE HOISTS HIM UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION!! FOR THE KNEECAP BRAINBUSTE- WINDGATE GRABS HIS HEAD AND TURNS IT INTO A SATELLITE DDT!! A DDT OUT OF NOWHERE AS BOTH MEN ARE DOWN-AND-OUT!!! WHAT A COUNTER AS SMITH GOT CAUGHT WITH THAT DDT OUT OF THE DAMN BLUE!!
Deadprez: Windgate isn’t going for a cover here as he gingerly emerges to his feet! He scans the scene and sees Smith laid out on the canvas! He turns around and makes his way through the ropes and up the turnbuckles! He’s ascending the buckles here as he is perched on the top turnbuckle! WINDGATE IS LOOKING FOR THE GAME-ENDING AERIAL MANEUVER!! AIR WINDGATE WITH THE 450 ROTATION!!
Eve: NO!! SMITH ROLLS OUT OF HARM’S WAY AS WINDGATE AND LANDS SAFELY ONTO HIS FEET!! WINDGATE TURNS AROUND AND CHARGES BACK INTO SMITH!! SMITH CONNECTS WITH A FLUSH SUPERKICK!! WINDGATE IS STAGGERED AS SMITH NOW DASHES OUT OF THE CORNER!! FOR THE JUMPING SHINING WIZARD!! BUT WINDGATE COUNTERS IT INTO A POWERBOMB!! A POWERBOMB CONNECTS AS WINDGATE KEEPS THE HOLD IN AND DEADLIFTS HIM UP INTO ANOTHER POWERBOMB!! AND THROWS HIM UNRELENTLESSLY INTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! GOD DAMN!!
Deadprez: JAKE IS OUT AS WINDGATE NOW STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES AND ASCENDS TO THE TOP! HE’S PERCHED!! HE’S READY ON THE HORIZON!! AND HE FLIPS OVER!! AND SPLASHES DOWN ONTO THE INDUSTRY RULER WITH A SENSATIONAL AND FLAWLESS 450 SPLASH!!! SIDEPRESS COVER!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
TH-
Eve: KICK-OUT!!! Windgate is apoplectic as he can’t believe it! Windgate tries his best to remain calm and composed as he steps through the ropes.. Windgate is aiming to hit the shooting star press it seems! BUT JAKE OUT OF NOWHERE HOLDS ONTO HIS TIGHTS! BUT JAKE HAS NO FIGHT LEFT! Jake is just weakly tugging at his tights as he has no energy!
Deadprez: Windgate tries to shrug him off, but Jake is persistent in holding onto him! Windgate pulls him through the ropes and onto the apron and grabs him by the side! HE IS LOOKING FOR A BRAINBUSTER ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING! IF HE IS ABLE TO CONNECT THIS, THEN THAT IS GAME OVER FOR THE INDUSTRY RULER!!! BUT JAKE GETS OUT OF HIS GRIP!! AND NAILS HIM WITH A FLUSH SUPERKICK!! WHAT THE HELL!??!
Eve: WHERE THE HELL DID THAT SUPERKICK COME FROM!! JAKE NOW SITUATES HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FACING THE APRON!! WINDGATE IS DAZED FOR DAYS!! HE SHOOTS OFF THE TURNBUCKLE!! FLIPS WINDGATE OVER!! AND DROPS HIM DOWN ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING WITH A FLIP PILEDRIVER!! SEE YOU NEVER ONTO THE UNFORGIVING APRON PLATFORM AS THAT HAS TO E IT!!
Deadprez: JAKE QUICKLY GRABS HIM FROM RINGSIDE AND THROWS HIM INTO THE RING!! HE SLIDES IN AND SWIFTLY HOISTS HIM UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION! AND DROPS HIM DOWN ONTO HIS KNEECAP!! TOP PEAK FALL CONNECTS!! THE KNEE CAP BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS ONTO THE XTREME CLASSIC AS JAKE SMITH GOES FOR THE LATERAL PRESS! THIS IS IT!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: THE DRUGGIE HAS HIS LEFT FOOT UP ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!!
Eve: JUSTIN WINDGATE REMAINS ALIVE AND IT IS COURTESY OF THE ROPE BREAK RULE!! WHAT LUCK IS THAT FOR THE XTREME CLASSIC?!? WINDGATE WITH GREAT RING AWARENESS HERE AS JAKE SMITH CAN’T BELIEVE IT! JAKE LITERALLY KILLED HIM AND WINDGATE WON’T STAY DOWN!! JAKE NOW BRINGS WINDGATE UP TO HIS KNEES BEFORE SITUATING HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! JAKE SMITH SIGNALS FOR THE END AS HE’S GOING FOR ANOTHER SEE YOU NEVER!! SMITH IS GOING TO END THIS FOR ONCE AND FOR ALL!!
Deadprez: WINDGATE JUMPS UP INTO THE AIR WITH A FRONT HEADSCISSORS!! AND SENDS JAKE SMITH FLYING OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A HURRICANRANA!! WHERE IN THE HELL DID WINDGATE GET FROM!?!? WHAT THE!??!!? WINDGATE NOW PULLS HIM UP TO HIS FEET AND GRABS HIM WITH THE INVERTED DDT POSITION!! HE’S GOING FOR THE REVERSE CUTTER!!
Eve: JAKE SPINS HIM AROUND AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! HE TRIES TO HOIST HIM UP FOR THE LIFTING DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT!! BUT WINDGATE STAYS HIS GROUND AND GRABS THE LEGS! DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN FOLLOWED UP BY A DEVASTATING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!! WINDGATE DRILLED HIM THERE AS JAKE SMITH WINDS UP TO HIS FEET!!
Deadprez: WINDGATE WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BEFORE COMING OFF THE ROPES!! JAKE INTERCEPTS AND CARRIES HIM INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL!! AND TRANSITIONS HIM INTO A BACK-TO-BELLY PILEDRIVER!! BUT WINDGATE USES HIS CORE STRENGTH TO ROLL OVER THE INDUSTRY RULER’S SHOULDERS!! AND PIN HIM DOWN WITH A JACKKNIFE COVER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Eve: HE ALMOST HAD HIM!! BOTH ELITISTS GET UP TO THEIR FEET!! JAKE ADVANCES FOR ANOTHER FLUSH SUPERKICK!! WINDGATE GETS OUT OF THE WAY WITH A CARTWHEEL EVASION!! HE MISSED IT THERE AS JAKE SMITH TURNS HIS HEAD AROUND!! AND GETS NAILED WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!! SMITH IS STAGGERED AS WINDGATE GOES FOR THE REVERSE CUTTER!!
Deadprez: BUT JAKE SMITH CONNECTS WITH A JUMPING GAMENGIRI KICK OUT OF NOWHERE!! WINDGATE IS DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS AS JAKE IS CHANNELING A SECOND WIND OF SORTS!! JAKE NOW PULLS HIM UP TO HIS FEET!! AND HOOKS THE TIGHTS!! THE INDUSTRY RULER HOISTS JUSTIN WINDGATE INTO THE KNEECAP BRAINBUSTER!
Eve: WINDGATE FLIPS OVER AND GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD FROM BEHIND!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH THE REVERSE CUTTER! CLASSIC ENDING OUT OF NOWHERE HERE AS HE HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! THIS IS IT FOR THE JAE SMITH!! WINDGATE IS ABOUT TO WALK OUT OF HERE WITH A VICTORY! COUNT IT, REF!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH HOISTS HIS SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! DAMN!!
Eve: JUSTIN WINDGATE IS TOO EXHAUSTED TO EVEN REACT AS HE NOW GETS OFF SMITH AND ROLLS TOWARDS THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES!! JAKE SMITH IS LIFELESS! HE HASN’T MOVE AN INCH!! THE XTREME CLASSIC IS NOW ASCENDING HIS WAY TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! JUSTIN WINDGATE IS GOING TO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!
Deadprez: ONCE WINDGATE CONNECTS WITH THIS!! IT WILL BE ACADEMIC FROM HERE!! BUT WINDGATE IS SHOCKED AS JAKE SMITH HAS SHOT UP OFF THE CANVAS AND ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TO JOIN WINDGATE! JAKE SMITH UNLEASHING A CAN OF WHOOP ASS ONTO THE XTREME CLASSIC AS WINDGATE IS BEING OVERWHELMED BY STRIKE AFTER STRIKE!!
Eve: JAKE SMITH HOOKS HIS TIGHTS AND STANDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TURNBUCKLE!! WINDGATE IS IN AN EXTREMELY PRECARIOUS POSITION!! BOTH MEIN ARE IN A PRECARIOUS POSITION ACTUALLY AS JAKE ATTEMPTS TO HOIST HIM UP INTO THE SUPERPLEX!! BUT WINDGATE USES HIS STRENGTH TO LIFT HIM UP!! AND SMITH GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS!! OUCH!! THAT’S GOT TO HURT!
Deadprez: THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY NOW!! JAKE SMITH IS OUT!! WINDGATE HAS A RADIANT SMIRK ON HIS FACE AS HE HAS HIM IN THE PERFECT POSITION!! JAKE SMITH IS IN THE LANDING ZONE AS WINDGATE IS AT WHERE HE IS MOST COMFORTABLE!! WINDGATE SOARS INTO THE SKIES!! AND DRIVES DOWN ONTO SMITH WITH THE X-FACTOR! X-FACTOR SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTAS AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( Jake Smith tries to get his foot onto the bottom rope, but he places it under the rope instead. )
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
( DING! DING! DING! )
( The remix of “Smoke And Drive” by Machine Gun Kelly begins to blast through the speaker as Justin Windgate gets off of Jake Smith. He gingerly gets up to his feet and gets his hand raised by the referee as the camera shows Jake Smith out like a light with his foot under the bottom rope. )
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. JUSSSSTINNNN WINDDDGATEE
Gavin Kirkland: DID YOU NOT SEE THAT? JAKE SMITH HAD HIS FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!!! IS THAT REFEREE UNDER THE SAME INFLUENCE AS THAT DRUGGIE?!?! JAKE SMITH JUST GOT SCREWED!! THIS IS A WORLD 1 THEATRE SCREWJOB!! THIS IS ATROCIOUS!! THIS IS UNJUST!! WHERE DID THEY GET THIS REFEREE FROM!?!?
Eve: You are right to a certain extent. Jake Smith had his foot directly out of the ring and the referee did not notice that. Justin Windgate is out of the ring now as the referee checks on Smith. If the referee had noticed that, this match would still be going, but as always, the referee’s decision is the ultimate, final decision!
Deadprez: THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON ANOTHER EDITION OF SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN! GOOD NIGHT!
(The final shot is of Justin Windgate celebrating, shrugging his shoulder as Jake looks on irate inside the ring.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
