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Showdown 10/7/23

(EAW intro plays)  

(Showdown opens up with a recap of last week’s show. Devolution and Usagi talk about their current enemies and they double down on everything they have said, as Veena comes out alongside Ashlynn to interrupt the five of them, and then she ends up getting joined by Hikari, Miku and ARIA as well, but before chaos can ensue, Kennedy comes out to say that seeing the tension between everyone, she announces the Temple of Trials Match where the team of Veena, Ashlynn, IDOL-GUN and ARIA will go up against Devolution and Usagi. Mattias Burke defeats Roque Santa Cruz. Mikaela conducts a normal interview with Auburn Ware before all of the sudden, Lucas Johnson interrupts and starts insulting Auburn despite her never doing anything or saying anything to him before he leaves. Princess Candice comes out, finally deciding to take the Caroline problem into her own hands and she challenges Caroline to a Park Brawl in Disneyland, Tokyo, with Caroline accepting. Madison Kaline comes out once again to complain about how she has been treated and how she got dragged out by bodyguards last week, and she still demands for Kennedy to come out but she is interrupted instead by Delilah Rose, who understands how she is acting but she sees this as a opportunity for the both of them to prove something, so she challenges her to a match at The Last Stand to see who is really the star between the two. Auburn Ware defeats Nikki Kimura. Mattias Burke promises he will thrive despite his failures. PJ Hendrx takes a victory against Lucas Johnson. Kasai makes a challenge for anyone to step up and fight her at The Last Stand. Scott Diamond defeats Solomon Stane. It is revealed that Pandora and Kelton have been in a love relationship for a while now. Kennedy yells at Daryl for trying to call her a bad GM and put the blame other people for the Brand Warfare loss, they argue for a bit until finally Kennedy says that Delilah and Madison’s match will be for a spot in the Chamber for the Answers World Championship, as well as Daryl facing off against PJ for that second spot in the Chamber too. In the main event, Chef Viz defeats Daryl by disquilification as Sheridan attacks Viz and lays him out. And finally, Adam Lucas comes out and calls out Scott after what he did last week to him, Scott comes out and talks Adam down saying that he has held the belt he has several times and he won’t be afraid of taking it from him if he needs to, and so Adam simply asks if Scott wants a title shot, and obviously, Scott accepts it for The Last Stand, before the two of them begin brawling and security rushes to break the two of them up.)

(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China. Blue fireworks are shooting out of the stage and a very excited crowd can be shown on their feet. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators.)

Eve: Welcome everybody…TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!!!

Deadprez: We all got another exciting show for you all tonight as we get closer and closer to The Last Stand, friendships have been broken, rivalries have gotten nastier but what matters at the end of the day here is that we still wrestle!

Eve: And as for the matches we have tonight, we got a showdown between rookies, Jade Phoenix versus Roque Santa Cruz, as well as one half of the Cosmic Captains, Kasai facing off against Usagi Senshi!

Deadprez: We got as well one half of IDOL-GUN, HIkari Kanno facing Delilah Rose, two people that have been going at it ever since they were forced to team at Territorial Invasion, Daryl Kinkade versus Princess Candice, and on the main event, we have Jon Kelton defending the National Elite Championship against Madison Kaline!

Gavin Kirkland: AND WE ARE STARTING OFF THE SHOW WITH FIVE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, WOOOOO! I CAN’T WAIT, LET’S GET RIGHT ON THE SHOW! :blessed:

(“7 Rings” by Ariana Grande starts to play as the crowd gives a mixed reaction but mostly cheers because of the people that these women are facing. Veena Adams slowly walks out, she is followed by Ashlynn Quinn, then right behind her is the IDOL-GUN and then ARIA.)

Gina Romano: PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME…. VEENA ADAMS! ASHLYNN QUINN! MIKU SAKAI AND HIKARI KANNO MEMBERS OF IDOL-GUN! AND FINALLY, ARIA!

(The crowd cheers as the women start to make their way toward the ring.)

Deadprez: There are a lot of questions with this team. Can they get along, do their hatred for Devolution the glue that bonds them together? Another note, tomorrow night, Miku Sakai and ARIA face each other in the semi-finals of the Iconic Cup Tournament. We have heard what they had to say to each other, so will that play a part in this as well?

Eve: That is a good point. We know that Devolution is a tight knit group, we have seen that Usagi Senshi and Pandora Paisley, once sworn enemies seem to be buddies now, so I don’t think there is much worry about Usagi blending in with Devolution.

Gavin Kirkland: All five of these women are beautiful and amazing, but it is Devolution who are all on the same page, will they be is the question. I’ll give the answer, I doubt they can be on the same page.

(The five women get to the ring, Ashlynn opens the ropes for Veena who climbs in, IDOL-GUN goes in on the other side, ARIA hops over the ropes and they all congregate in the middle of the ring. Veena asks for the mic; Ashlynn is right there to hand it over to her.)

Veena Adams: I guess the word going around is that Showdown is Devolution’s world, and we are just living in it, right? That they are the next coming of New Eden who crippled the EAW for 11 months and dominated their will across all three brands, is that what I am supposed to believe? That’s cute, no it really is, because if there is anyone that knows what the Devolution is capable of and how I was screwed out of the National Elite Championship. Then again, it seems like everyone in this ring has been screwed by the Devolution one way or another. Ashlynn and I were beaten down at Territorial Invasion, IDOL-GUN were cheated out of their match at Territorial Invasion as well, ARIA was betrayed by her friend Usagi Senshi who is now friendly with The Devolution. I think that it is safe to say that no matter what you think of me, Ashlynn, IDOL-GUN, or ARIA? Devolution needs to be stopped. And if this “rag tag bunch” who on a normal day would want nothing to do with each other? Well, who am I to say no.

(The crowd cheers as Ashlynn takes the mic from Veena.)

Ashlynn Quin: What mother is saying is quite easy to understand, Devolution needs to be stopped at any cost and after they tried to ruin our pretty faces, they will pay dearly. We are Queens and do not deserve to be treated this way! What you see here is a collection of women that are sick and tired of The Devolution, and at The Last Stand, we will walk into that Temple of Trials, and we will defeat them, we will prove that they are not above Veena and myself! Well…. And our teammates of course. I…..

(But before she can continue, she sees Miku’s hand asking for the mic. Ashlynn turns with a bothered look on her face and hands the mic over to IDOL-GUN.)

Miku Sakai: Let’s not pretend, okay? None of us like each other here, we don’t. None of us like one another except Veena and Ashlynn…. And yeah, Hikari and I get along. I mean…. We have ARIA and me here go at each other, and I don’t like you.

ARIA: And I don’t like you.

Hikari Kanno: Okay… okay…. We all get it; we don’t like each other. I think Veena and Ashlynn are stuck up bitches, Miku and ARIA are going to kill one another tomorrow night on Voltage in the Iconic Cup tournament, yeah, this is a real crazy situation, because all of us know that Devolution doesn’t have that problem. But do you know what? Tell them, Miku.

Miku Sakai: We HATE Devolution MORE MOTHER*******!!!!!

(The crowd stands up and roars as they all look at one another and laugh. ARIA now has the mic.)

ARIA: I blame a lot of things on Devolution and especially what they did to poison the mind of Usagi Senshi. I blame myself for letting that happen, but Miku is right, this team is made of stitches and thread but what we all have in common is that we HATE Devolution and that alone is made of titanium and is unbreakable, even when Miku and I clash tomorrow night, afterwards, win, lose, or draw, we will be teammates at The Last Stand.

(Veena has the mic again, she looks right into the camera, a very serious look on her face.)

Veena Adams: See, Devolution? The hatred we have for you and what you are doing to Showdown? Is enough to band enemies together to make sure that this is not your world. And Jon Kelton, I want you to listen very closely to what I have to say. I really do not care how many members of The Devolution and their allies I have to go through to get my title shot. That title is mine and you know it better than anyone. I have said it before, I should have been the champion walking out of Pain For Pride, but I have waited patiently for my turn, and it will be after we defeat The Devolution at The Last Stand. No more hiding, no more running. And if Madison Kaline beats you tonight? Then Maddie? I’ll see you soon once again and this time when I beat you? It will be for gold.

(Veena drops the mic as “7 Rings” starts to play throughout the arena. She cracks a smile and looks into the camera as the rest of her team are ready to take on The Devolution at The Last Stand.)

Deadprez: You heard them, they acknowledge their differences, they know that they are a makeshift team composed of Elitists that do not care for one another, but are willing to team to take out the bigger threat.

Eve: And that actually makes them more volatile but at the same time dangerous. They do not care about each other; all they want is to win.

Gavin Kirkland: I think we just all need a group hug and me right in the middle!

(Veena continues to glare into the camera with Ashlynn, while IDOL-GUN and ARIA stand behind talking to the crowd as the camera fades into a commercial break.) 

(As Showdown comes back from commercial break,‘MELTDOWN’ by Travis Scott ft Drake plays as Jade Phoenix walks out of the entrance titantron as the crowd boos her. She walks down the entrance ramp, paying no mind to them as she enters the ring. When inside, she poses, before heading to her corner and warming up.)

Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL WITH A TWENTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT! INTRODUCING FIRST, JADE PHOENIX!

(‘Flower Moon’ By Converge and Chelsea Wolfe plays as Roque Santa Cruz also comes out to boos from the audience. He doesn’t mind this as well, as he walks down the ramp and eyes Jade as he does so. Upon entering, he tries to intimidate her but this doesn’t seem to affect Jade in the least bit.)

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT, ROQUEEEEEE SAAANTTTA CRUZ!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: And Roque starts this match off with pure aggression, he’s not looking to have a repeat of what happened to him last week! Roque comes in and he’s backing Jade into the ropes with stomp after stomp to the thigh, as Jade is overwhelmed! She does not expect this from Roque in the least bit, and quite frankly, neither did we! Roque is showing pure strength here, and Jade is just covering up! She has to! Quite frankly, Jade is forced to cover up as Roque is showing not a single care as he continuously batters her with ease!

Eve: It’s starting to look very grim for Jade right out the gate, but we can’t doubt her! She has some tricks up her sleeve, but this might be a bump in the road that could affect whatever plan she had in mind! Roque stops the stomping; he grabs the back of her head and throws her straight into the opposite turnbuckle! Jade is dazed, and Roque easily rushes in and puts her down with a big boot to the jaw! He has a chip on his shoulder, he’s angry and there’s something to prove in his eyes! 

Deadprez: After his performance last time on Showdown, he definitely should be hungry! That was a rough one for him, and Roque just puts her back to a standing position, before unleashing headbutt after headbutt on her, going full force as she’s absolutely lost for words here! Roque looks down on her, puts the knee to her throat and he’s keeping it there! Like I said, he’s looking down on her and thinks of her as a way to redeem himself, and that way is through winning this match here tonight! Personally, he’s partly right, but pretty violent execution here, eh?

Gavin Kirkland: I mean, a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do, Prezzy, Roque is definitely showing zero regard here and that might get him the win! He’s forced to break the hold, as Jade tries to catch her breath! She unknowingly walks forward, and this allows Roque to hit her with a chop to the throat, basically making her breathing super hard! He ducks under and throws her over his head with a Kata Guruma! He’s showing his grappling prowess too, and Jade is overwhelmed! This might be a Cinderella story failure if he continues this streak up! Roque does not care at all!

Eve: Jade is trying to fight back with some shots, but Roque backs her into the corner and he’s getting arrogant! Look at that smug look on his face, man. Why does he look like he hasn’t lost pretty badly to Mattias Burke a week ago? Dude doesn’t care at all, and I wish I had that kind of delusion when it came to dating men, oh Lord. Roque looks over to Jade, but he’s hit with a kick to the nose! He’s angered, but he rushes in blindly and ends up hitting the turnbuckle!

Deadprez: Jade is smiling now, and she hits him with a devastating dropkick to the spine! He’s backed into it further, and Roque is lifted high up in the air and dropped on his head with a German Suplex! Jade is getting her momentum to start this match, and this is not where Roque wants to be! The Rising Phoenix is proving to be quite the Phoenix in this match, as she’s showing zero care and beating him up with ease everywhere she wants! Kicks to the side are forcing Roque to the ropes, which Jade takes advantage of and topples him over with a clothesline!

Gavin Kirkland: Now it’s actually her turn to have her moment, as she jumps on the top rope! He’s outside, and he’s hit with a devastating dropkick into the barricades! Roque bounces off them, and Jade hits him with a chop to the chest! Now he’s trying to walk away from her, but Jade pulls his hair and tosses him back inside the ring! She gets on the springboard, leaps off and immediately hits him with a Senton Bomb! Showcasing her agility in this match is proving to do her wonders, and you might have to think if this is her strategy going forward!

Eve: If this is her strategy, it is sure as hell working as Roque is clearly stunned right now! Jade is going for mutliple angles of attack, and this little dude doesn’t know where to defend these from! The Phoenix is running circles around him, but Roque manages to clear the grogginess and hits Jade with a clothesline as she’s trying a lariat of her own! Jade stumbles back but gets up quick as she hits him with a European Uppercut! Jade has crazy amounts of heart and she’s gonna show that tonight!

Deadprez: I don’t even know if Roque is ready for the beatdown that is about to ensue on him if he keeps this up! Jade pushes him into the ropes, as she hits him over and over again with the same stomps, he tried on her to start this match! Now she gets him and headbutts him square in the nose! As Roque is starting to really think twice about his chances here! Jade’s getting a bit too big for her boots her, as she tries to lift him up, but Roque’s size is proving difficult for her to handle!

Gavin Kirkland: And Roque uses this strength advantage and turns a Fireman’s Carry attempt from her and puts her down with a Gutwrench Slam! She got caught off guard and Roque took advantage of that, and we are about to see Roque’s full strength in action here! He picks her up and straight up knees her in the teeth, before pressing her face into the mat and showing no mercy! Roque is about to put his boot to her face, but she dodges and hits him with a kick to the leg, but Roque’s done a lot of damage!

Eve: Jade is being walked down here and Roque decides to grab her wrist, and she can’t escape! He grabs her fingers, pulls them apart and snaps them, what the hell? This man is as sick and twisted as a man can be, and it’s pretty goddamn concerning! Roque does not care at all and he’s starting to gain favour back in this match, which is beginning to worry Jade here now, as she does not want this to happen at all! Roque is currently applying pressure in every violent way he knows how to do so, and this might be the finishing blow here tonight!

Deadprez: I sure hope it isn’t, though, as we can clearly see that Jade still has a lot of fight left in her! She sends an elbow into Roque’s nose, making him stagger back as Jade does not have anything to lose here! Roque is backed up and Jade unleashes a fury of blows and varying feints to disorient him, but Roque just sees through the smoke and mirrors and grabs her throat, before lifting her up and hitting her with a Chokeslam! Pure control and strength from this man here tonight!

Gavin Kirkland: C’mon Roque, you can do this, just get in there and do your thing! Do not let that loss from last week get to you, no matter how actually bad it was to look at! Roque grabs her by the neck and is trying to strangle her, but the referee is confused and decides to give him a warning! I’m not even sure if that was legal at all, but the referee clearly has a heart and can’t let him almost kill her! That’s not going to slide in a new era of Elite Answers Wrestling!

Eve: And Roque scoffs at the protection the referee is giving her, and it might seem almost like a compliment to his skill! But his arrogance is making him see it differently, as Roque is up in the referee’s face and is about to hurt him— BUT NO! JADE TO THE RESCUE AS SHE HITS HIM WITH A POWERBOMB FROM NOWHERE! DROPS ROQUE ON HIS HEAD AS HE DOESN’T KNOW WHERE TO GO THIS TIME AROUND! HE’S DAZED, CONFUSED AND I DON’T KNOW IF HE’S IN LOVE BUT HE MIGHT BE! Jade is looking to match his energy, and show that she can get brutal as well if she needs to!

Deadprez: I don’t know much, but I do know that might not be a good idea if she can’t pull it off! Roque is not backing down and trying to fight back, but Jade dodges his punches and hits him with a knee to the solar plexus! He’s bent over, and Jade very easily lifts him up in the air, showcasing her newfound strength and puts him in a Fireman’s carry position, before dropping him right down on the mat with a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! SHE DOES HAVE THAT STRENGTH IN HER AFTER ALL! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER HERE!

OOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—

Gavin Kirkland: No! Roque lives on and he’s still in this fight after all of that effort! Valiant effort by Jade Phoenix but unfortunately for her it may not be enough to put him out of this match that early! Roque is trying to get up, but Jade sees him and hits him repeatedly with knee strikes to the side and rolls him over! Ground and pound occur as Jade is breaking his guard and Roque is in trouble here! Oh, we are witnessing a war!

Eve: indeed, we are witnessing a war, as Jade does not seem to wish to let him go at all! Roque forces this and shoves her off him and tries to make her back away! Jade rushes forward, but Roque hits her with a devastating shoulder tackle and puts her down on the mat! Now it’s his turn to go for a ground and pound, which he does with little effort! Now he’s unleashing everything that he possibly can at her! Elbows, punches, headbutts, hammer fists, all raining down in an attempt to secure the victory here tonight!

Deadprez: But Roque is pushed off by Jade and now it’s even! Both of these competitors look absolutely drained and not gonna lie to you, it’s kinda funny to look at them this way! Roque is not backing down at all and neither is Jade as they are both looking to collide here tonight! Jade pushes the pace and so does Roque, they circle each other super fast and collide head on with a collar-elbow tie-up, but Jade ducks under and hits a double leg takedown! Now she’s on top and looking for a triangle choke, but Roque is also very skilled on the ground!

Gavin Kirkland: He’s trying to manipulate those fingers off of his arm, but Jade is fighting for dear life! She’s a fighter, but he is very skilled, but is his heart the same? Does he have the same drive to win this match? We know he’s violent, but is he determined? Those two are very different things and we are about to find that out in the final moments of his match so far! Jade is pushing those fingers in while Roque is trying to keep them away, but this can only do so much!

Eve: Roque manages to escape, though, but Jade is very quick and gets up in the air! She manages to jump on the top rope as the crowd is hyped up here tonight! Roque is still seated and thinking groggily, but he’s about to go down really soon here! She gets the crowd pumped up and they are definitely ready to see this match end in her favour! Jade Phoenix is about to get her moment, as Roque drops his head on the mat and lies down, signaling that he might as well have gave up inside! Jade is about to finish it, though, as he leaps off the top rope with a front flip— JMP SPLASH! ITS OVER! SHE HOOKS THE LEGS!

OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

DING! DING! DING!

Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER, JADE PHOENIX!

(‘MELTDOWN’ by Travis Scott ft Drake plays as Jade has her hand raised by the referee. Roque rolls out with his head down and passes through the entrance ramp first, Jade takes her sweet time and gets down the entrance ramp as well. The camera fades to Kennedy Street’s office.)

(Showdown faded backstage and towards someone walking down the hallways, the person walking being none other than Auburn Ware, she was in a good mood tonight after hearing some interesting news just a few minutes ago, as one of the interns came up to her and told her Kennedy wanted to talk to her, Auburn was wondering what it was going to be since this was the first time she would actually see Kennedy face to face, she was also slightly nervous since she was basically meeting her boss for the first time but she simply kept positive thoughts and thought to herself it wouldn’t be anything bad, she has been doing pretty well for the past few weeks and she has just been on a roll, so she is expecting good news at least.)

(She finally arrived at the door to Kennedy’s office and she calmly knocked on the door waiting for it to open.)

AJAX: I swear, if it is Lucas again, I am putting him through that table-

(Just as AJAX opened the door, he immediately froze up once he saw Auburn standing there with a smile on her face, it was like love at first sight for AJAX, and with the way he was staring at Auburn it would seem like he just had hearts for eyes.)

Auburn Ware: Hey there sir! Could I please come in?

AJAX: Uhhh… yeah, yeah, of course, a… pretty lady like you has permission to enter.

Auburn Ware: Oh wow, thank you so much! I am glad as well an imposing and strong looking man is letting me enter.

(Auburn just said a compliment back to be nice but AJAX hearing that just made him gush even more and become more embarrassed, he just gave a quick nod and he quickly let Auburn walk inside of the office, Kennedy was scrolling through her phone minding her own business when she saw Auburn right in front of her and she quickly put the phone away and gave Auburn all her attention, as Kennedy had a smile on her face when seeing her.)

Kennedy Street: Well, hello there! Auburn, right? It is such a pleasure to meet you, honey.

Auburn Ware: It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Miss Kennedy!

Kennedy Street: Oh, don’t worry Auburn, no need to be formal, you can just call me Kennedy. 

(Kennedy and Auburn quickly gave each other a friendly handshake and Kennedy started talking once again, actually being in a friendly mood herself.)

Kennedy Street: I am glad I get some time to talk to you because I called you to my office to give you some praises, usually, Kennie ends up feeling dissapointed and lets out a sigh everytime some new rising star arrives and they turn out to be a complete failure and a flop but you, honey? You have been amazing ever since you have arrived, you have just been on a winning streak against every opponent put right in front of you and you have shown up and shown out on every match you were, I am so impressed by what you have been able to do and you will definitely have a bright future here in EAW.

Auburn Ware: Thanks a lot Kennedy, I really appreciate those words!

Kennedy Street: You are welcome, honey. And as a reward for all of the hard work you have put in, I want to give you the chance to showcase your talent on a bigger stage than the usual Showdown, as you know, we have The Last Stand coming up in a month and I want to give YOU the chance to show how impressive you are in a match on that Marquee Event, does that sound good?

(Auburn’s eyes started sparkling a bit as she ended up hearing those words from Kennedy, she was going to have her first match in a Marquee Event so soon? That made her feel super excited about it!)

Auburn Ware: Oh my gosh, yes, I absolutely love it!

Kennedy Street: Great to hear then, now, for what I have planned is-

???: Kennedy, why are you talking with that stupid girl?!

(Kennedy quickly stopped talking for a moment and Auburn’s expression turned very confused as they turned over and they saw Lucas Johnson quickly storm inside of the office, AJAX was too distracted at Auburn’s beauty and staring at her, he forgot to watch out for anybody else entering. Lucas quickly got in between Auburn and Kennedy and he turned towards Kennedy with a worried and angry expression on his face with Kennedy looking very surprised.)

Lucas Johnson: Are you good? Are you alright? Did this punk say or do something to you that hurt you?

Kennedy Street: What are you talking abou-

Lucas Johnson: Oh, I see, this girl is bothering you isn’t?

Kennedy Street: Huh?! No, she isn’t you buffo-

Lucas Johnson: No need to deny it boss, I can see it right in your expression she is causing you nothing but trouble, but don’t worry Kennie, I got this.

Kennedy Street: What did I say about you calling me Kennie?!

(But by that point Lucas was fully concentrated on Auburn and he pointed a finger right at her face staring right at her with daggers in his eyes.)

Lucas Johnson: Now listen to me here closely Auburn Alabama, I do not care about what you want to accomplish here or how you want to be remembered, but if you think that you can just go up to Kennedy and try and force her to give you something then you are indeed very wrong, and I am not going to let you torment my best friend-

Kennedy Street: WE ARE NOT FRIENDS!

(Lucas completely ignores Kennedy.)

Lucas Johnson: -then you have another thing coming for you. So I suggest that you go back through that door from where you came from and you stop bothering us alright, so you better get the hell out before I end up doing something.

Auburn Ware: …Alright, first of all, Auburn Alabama is a city, second of all, Kennedy actually called me here and third of all, what is your problem, dude?

Lucas Johnson: YOU! I AM THE CHOSEN ONE BITCH! NOW GET OUUUUUTTTT!!!

(AJAX was fully ready to break Lucas in half now after seeing him yell at Auburn like that but Kennedy extended her arm out to stop AJAX for a moment before speaking out to him.)

Kennedy Street: Hold on AJAX, I got a bit of an idea here, let’s see then-

(But before Kennedy could get their attention, someone else rushed inside of the office holding a fire extinguisher and having a bit of a panicked expression in his face as he raised his voice.)

Mattias Burke: IS EVERYONE OKAY?! I HEARD YELLING AND THOUGHT THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE BUILDING!

(Everyone looked at Mattias in a confused manner before Kennedy quickly snapped her fingers and she ended up getting a brilliant idea.)

Kennedy Street: I got it! Matthew, right?

Mattias Burke: Mattias.

Kennedy Street: Yeah, whatever, Kennie remembered just now last week you wanted to prove yourself and get a challenge right? Well, here you go, at The Last Stand it will be a triple threat match, Auburn Ware versus Mattias Burke versus The Chosen One, Lucas Johnson!

Lucas Johnson: Now THAT is what I like to hear, I will get my chance to prove this punk wrong.

Auburn Ware: That sounds good with me then, I’ll happily wipe the floor with your Chosen One.

Mattias Burke: Awesome, is there an Unique Opportunity on the line?

Kennedy Street: No.

Mattias Burke: Feels like there should be one, otherwise it is just a random ma-

Kennedy Street: And I need you to get all the way off my back, ok honey? Do you want the match or not?

Mattias Burke: Of course!

Kennedy Street: Good then, now everyone…please get the hell out of my office.

(Auburn and Mattias didn’t really rebuttal and decided to quickly leave while Lucas still stayed in the office.)

Lucas Johnson: Yeah, that is right, everyone get the hell out alrea-

Kennedy Street: That includes you. 

(Lucas quickly stopped talking for a moment as Kennedy suddenly ended up telling him he should get out too and then he let out a bit of a laugh quickly understanding what Kennedy was referring to.)

Lucas Johnson: Ooooh, I see now what you are talking about, right, right, you are a busy woman and you have work to do, that is understandable and I will give you your space… but after the show is over I can come back and we can play some domino-

Kennedy Street: GET OUT ALREADY!

Lucas Johnson: Got you!

(Lucas gave Kennedy two thumbs up and then quickly left her office as Kennedy let out another annoyed sigh and she laid back on her chair, that man was going to give her white hair eventually, and on that note, Showdown faded away from backstage.)

(The camera opens up to a shot of Gina Romano in the ring with a microphone in hand. )

Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!! 

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY NIKKI KIMURA, HAILING FROM AMANI, KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-FIVE POUNDS, SHE IS ‘THE HUNTRESS’ KASAI!!! 

(‘ KARATE ‘ by BABYMETAL plays as the crowd begins to cheer as Kasai makes her way from the back onto the stage, Nikki Kimura stands a few steps behind her to the side shouting positive affirmations, before Kasai begins to make her way down the ramp, and eventually enters the ring. )

DeadPrez: Kasai has been one of those elitists I’ve kept a close eye on over the past few months. And I’m glad I have. This young woman has been someone to look out for as of late. Coming off the heels of a big win at Territorial Invasion in the Divide and Conquer match, Kasai won by pinning none other than Mr. 24/7 himself. 

Eve: Kasai has always had the makings of a star in EAW and if she continues to build off the momentum she’s put together for herself as of late, who knows just how far she’s going to go. The sky is truly the limit for this brilliant young talent. And tonight she’s going to have her hands full with another young elitist who’s just as talented. 

( ‘ KARATE ‘ fades out and is immediately replaced by ‘ A Cruel Angel’s Thesis ‘ by Yoko Takahashi as Usagi Senshi makes her way from the back onto the stage where she’s immediately met with a frenzy of boos which she ignores as Pandora Paisley walks beside her and whispers in her ear as Usagi Senshi nods her head and continues to walk forward completely focused on Kasai. )

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT, ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY PANDORA PAISLEY, HAILING FROM OKINAWA, JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN POUNDS, SHE IS ‘THE MASTER OF EXCELLENCE’ USAGI!! SENSHI!!!! 

DeadPrez: Usagi has that look in her eyes here tonight. She’s looking to dominate. And with Pandora Paisley in both her corner and her ear, I can see that becoming more and more of a possibility. 

Eve: Usagi Senshi has had a sort of reawakening in these past few weeks. She in her own words has shed the deadweight that’s been dragging her down and now she can be her true authentic self. The Usagi Senshi of old can no longer answer the phone. 

Gavin Kirkland: I like this new attitude, Usagi has displayed as of late. She’s finally coming out of her shell. 

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

( Pandora whispers to Usagi who nods her head in understanding, before Pandora eventually hops off the apron to the ringside floor. )

DeadPrez: Pandora Paisley looking to give Usagi Senshi some words of wisdom there as Kasai charges in from behind with a roll-up! LOOKING TO STEAL ONE HERE!

ONE!!

TWO!!

Eve: BUT USAGI KICKS OUT! USAGI IMMEDIATELY GET’S BACK TO HER FEET, BUT AS DOES KASAI, WHO INSTANTLY SENDS A SWIFT KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF USAGI, WHO DOUBLES OVER IN PAIN! KASAI WASTES NO TIME AS SHE PULLS USAGI IN AND LIFTS HER UP IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION!!

Gavin Kirkland: USAGI IMMEDIATELY BEGINS RAINING DOWN BIG PUNCHES TRYING TO BREAK FREE OF KASAI’S GRASP, SHADES OF HER MATCH WITH ASHLYNN QUINN A FEW WEEKS AGO. BUT KASAI HAS THIS SCOUTED AS SHE IMMEDIATELY EXTENDS HER ARMS OUT PLANTING USAGI ON THE CANVAS!! 

DeadPrez: You can tell Kasai has been watching film on Usagi, she knows Usagi isn’t the tallest elitist nor is she the heaviest. If she can attack first and keep pouring on the offense, it’s going to be a long day at the office for Usagi. 

Eve: I think you’re right ‘Prez, Usagi’s on the canvas favoring her shoulder which seems to have absorbed the brunt of that impact. But Kasai is still on the move looking to attack, as she grabs Usagi by the hair and pulls her up to her feet. 

DeadPrez: Usagi’s back to a vertical base now and Kasai immediately grabs her hand and whips her into the ropes, Usagi fires off the ropes and returns back to Kasai— WHO TURNS HER INSIDE OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

Eve: NO, USAGI HAD IT SCOUTED AND DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AT THE LAST MINUTE, AS KASAI TURNS AROUND USAGI SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AND FLYS AT KASAI KNOCKING HER BACK WITH A BRUTAL SPINNING BACK ELBOW! 

( Pandora can be seen on the instant replay outside genuinely impressed by the offensive repertoire of Usagi Senshi. A smile begins forming on her face as Usagi lands the move flush. )

Gavin Kirkland: I DON’T KNOW HOW KASAI IS STILL ON HER FEET BUT NONETHELESS USAGI SENSHI DOESN’T SEEM TO BE LETTING THAT GET THE BEST OF HER AS SHE RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES BUILDING UP MOMENTUM, BEFORE RETURNING TO KASAI AND BLASTING HER IN THE FACE WITH A RUNNING KNEE!! KASAI JUST ATE ALL OF THAT AND FALLS DOWN TO BOTH HER KNEES!

DeadPrez: USAGI SEES KASAI ON BOTH KNEES AND ONCE MORE TURNS FIRES OFF THE ROPES BEFORE RETURNING TO KASAI AND – NEARLY TAKING KASAI’S HEAD OFF WITH A HUGE BIG BOOT! YOU CAN LITERALLY SEE KASAI’S HEAD SNAP BACK FROM THE IMPACT! THIS ONE MAY AS WELL BE OVER AS USAGI HOOKS THE LEG!

ONE!!

TWO!!!

THR–

Eve: KASAI GETS THE SHOULDER UP! SHOWING SOME REAL RESILIENCE IN THE PROCESS AS WELL MIGHT I ADD. 

DeadPrez: Kasai is as resilient as they come, and it appears as if this notion is finally dawning upon Usagi, as she gets back up to her feet and this time it’s her who picks Kasai back up to a vertical base before whipping her into the corner! Usagi charges at Kasai and jumps up looking to sandwich Kasai in the corner– AND SHE DOES!! USAGI WITH A STINGER SPLASH THAT CONNEC-

Eve: NO IT DOESN’T! KASAI HAD THE WHEREWITHAL TO MOVE AT THE LAST MOMENT AND USAGI EATS A FACE FULL OF TURNBUCKLE! 

DeadPrez: USAGI MIGHT HAVE BEEN A LITTLE TOO OVERZEALOUS THERE AS SHE BEGINS FAVORING HER HEAD FOLLOWING THAT HEAD ON COLLISION WITH THE TURNBUCKLE! USAGI TURNS AROUND— AND SHE TURNS RIGHT AROUND INTO A RUNNING SUPER KICK COURTESY OF KASAI WHO IMMEDIATELY GRAPPLES USAGI BEFORE SHE CAN HIT THE GROUND, KASAI GRABS USAGI BY THE WAIST AND HOISTS HER BACK SLAMMING HER INTO THE CANVAS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!

Gavin Kirkland: USAGI LANDS SMACK ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD THERE AS KASAI KIPS BACK UP TO HER FEET! 

Eve: USAGI CLUTCHES THE BACK OF HER HEAD OBVIOUSLY IN PAIN AS KASAI IS FEELING IT NOW! THE ENTIRE CROWD IS ON THERE FEET AS KASAI MEASURES USAGI! 

( The crowd continues to cheer as Kasai begs for Usagi to get up to her feet. )

DeadPrez: IT IS ELECTRIC IN HERE, THIS CROWD CAN TELL THAT KASAI SMELLS BLOOD IN THE WATER AND THEY ARE LOVING EVERY SECOND OF THIS! 

Eve: USAGI MAKES IT BACK TO A KNEE STILL FAVORING THE BACK OF HER HEAD, AS SHE TRIES TO SHAKE OFF THE COBWEBS! IT IS DEAFENING IN HERE AS USAGI PUSHES HERSELF OFF THE CANVAS AND TURNS AROUND. URAI’S CURSE !!  THE SKULL KICK CONNEC-

DeadPrez: NO USAGI MANAGES TO CATCH THE LEG OF KASAI AND COUNTERS THE SKULL KICK AND TURNS IT INTO AN ANKLE LOCK!! USAGI HAS THAT ANKLE LOCK SINCHED IN AND KASAI AS NOWHERE TO GO! 

Eve: I DON’T KNOW HOW USAGI HAD THE WEREWITHAL TO PULL THAT OFF, BUT NONETHELESS SHE HAS THIS ANKLE LOCK IN TIGHT AND THE PAIN IS WRITTEN ALL OVER THE FACE OF KASAI! WHO’S DESPERATELY TRYING TO FREE HERSELF! THE ONLY ISSUE BEING KASAI IS PRACTICALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! AND USAGI IS REALLY TORQUING THAT ANKLE! KASAI TRIES TO USE HER FREE LEG TO KICK AT THE HANDS OF USAGI SENSHI BUT IT PROVES TO BE FUTILE AS USAGI BEGINS TO GRAPEVINE HER GRIP ON KASAI’S LEG!

DeadPrez: VETERAN INSTINCT BY USAGI SENSHI HERE AS SHE NOW NOT ONLY BEGINS CUTTING OFF PROPER BLOOD FLOW AND CIRCULATION BUT NOW SHE CAN APPLY AS MUCH TORQUE AS POSSIBLE! KASAI HAS TWO OPTIONS HERE EITHER EITHER TAP OUT OR SUFFER A BROKEN ANKLE AT THE HANDS OF USAGI SENSHI! 

( As Usagi begins to apply more pressure on the ankle the camera pans over to Pandora Paisley with a sly smile on her face before she begins speaking to Usagi from ringside. )

Pandora Paisley: Break her bloody little ankle, flower! Don’t wait for her to tap out! 

Eve: Pandora Paisley is absolutely terrifying. 

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know. The savagery is kind of hot. I bet she and Jon get into all kinds of kink- 

DeadPrez: — IT LOOKS LIKE KASAI IS ABOUT TO TAP OUT!! NIKKI KIMURA IS ON THE OPPOSITE APRON TRYING TO RALLY THE CROWD BEHIND KASAI! BUT YOU CAN TELL KASAI IS IN A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PAIN AS USAGI REMAINS STONE-FACED AS SHE CONTINUES APPLYING ALL HER WEIGHT ON THAT ANKLE LOCK! KASAI RAISES HER HAND— AND SHE TAPS OUT!! KASAI TAPS OUT! THIS MATCH IS OVER!! 

Eve: NO SHE DOESN’T! KASAI IN A LAST DITCH EFFORT BEGINS USING HER FREE LEG AS IF IT’S A HAMMER!! REPEATEDLY STRIKING THE HANDS, LEGS ANY PART OF USAGI SHE CAN CONNECT WITH! DESPERATELY TRYING TO GET USAGI OFF OF HER! KASAI KNOWS WHAT WINNING THIS MATCH WILL DO FOR THE TRAJECTORY OF HER CAREER AND SHE ABSOLUTELY REFUSES TO LOSE HER TONIGHT! CONTINUING TO THROW THAT LEG INTO THE BODY AND LIMBS OF USAGI SENSHI WHO MOMENTARILY BREAKS HER GRASP!

DeadPrez: BUT THAT MOMENT WAS ALL KASAI NEEDED AS SHE DRAGS HERSELF BACK UP TO HER FEET, HOBBLING TRYING TO REGAIN FEELING IN THAT LEG! BUT SHE MAY BE FIGHTING AN UPHILL BATTLE AS USAGI RUSHES STRAIGHT AT HER JUMPING UP– RUNNING CROSSBODY!! USAGI GOT ALL OF IT- NO WAIT KASAI CATCHES USAGI IN MIDAIR BEFORE REPOSITIONING HER IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION! 

Eve: USAGI IS DESPERATELY TRYING TO BREAK FREE SENDING ELBOWS AND PUNCHES TO THE HEAD OF KASAI!! USAGI DOES NOT WANT TO BE IN THE POSITION AS SHE SENDS ONE HUGE ELBOW TO THE HEAD OF KASAI THAT DROPS HER TO A KNEE! USAGI HOPS OFF THE SHOULDERS OF KASAI BEFORE SPINNING HER AROUND!! USAGI HOISTS KASAI UP IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION— LOST IN THE FIRE !! THE POWERBOMB INTO THE DOUBLE KNEE BACK BREAKER CONNECTS AND USAGI GOT ALL OF IT AS SHE SCRAMBLES TO MAKE THE PIN!! THE REFEREE SEES THE COVER AND SLIDES INTO POSITION, THIS ONE IS OVER!!

ONE!!!

TWO!!!!

THR—

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT WHAT? SOMEHOW…SOMEWAY… KASAI MANAGES TO KICK OUT AND USAGI SENSHI LOOKS AS IF SHE’S SEEN A GHOST! USAGI WAS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT THIS MATCH WAS OVER! 

DeadPrez: USAGI SENSHI IS IN ABSOLUTE SHOCK AS SHE REMOVES HER HAIR FROM HER FACE LOOKING AT BOTH THE REFEREE AND PANDORA PAISLEY WITH A LOOK OF BOTH MILD CONFUSION AND DISBELIEF! 

( Pandora quickly notices Usagi’s uncertainty and begins yelling at her from outside the ring. )

Pandora: DO IT AGAIN, LOVE. Now isn’t the time to second guess. You’re not getting paid by the hour. Do it again, and put her away! 

DeadPrez: Usagi Senshi simply nods her head, fully understanding what she needs to do as she gets back to her feet and lifts Kasai back up onto hers. USAGI HOISTS KASAI UP ONCE MORE IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION, KASAI MIGHT STILL BE OUT, AND EVEN IF SHE WASN’T BEFORE SHE WILL BE AFTER THIS AS USAGI POPS HER UP—

Eve: — KASAI WITH A BRUTAL KNEE TO THE FACE OF USAGI! SAVING HERSELF IN THE NICK OF TIME! USAGI POPPED KASAI IN THE AIR AND KASAI SENT A SWIFT KNEE TO THE FACE OF USAGI, AND I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF USAGI HAS A CONCUSSION RIGHT NOW! AS KASAI TRIES TO GATHER HER BEARINGS. KASAI HAS SHOWN SOME VETERAN RING AWARENESS HERE TONIGHT AND IT’S NO WONDER WHY THE FUTURE APPEARS TO BE AS BRIGHT AS IT IS FOR THIS YOUNG ELITIST. 

Gavin Kirkland: KASAI USES THE RING ROPES TO MAKE IT BACK UP TO HER FEET MEANWHILE A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF HER USAGI SENSHI IS LAID OUT ON HER BACK WITH HER HANDS COVERING HER FACE. 

DeadPrez: KASAI MANAGES TO TURN THE TIDE ONCE MORE, SHE HAS ALL THE MOMENTUM AND NOW ALL SHE NEEDS TO DO IS PUT USAGI SENSHI AWAY ONCE AND FOR ALL.

Eve: THAT MAY BE EASIER SAID THAN DONE ‘PREZ, KASAI CAN’T HAVE MUCH LEFT IN THE TANK. SHE’S DEFINITELY RUNNING ON FUMES HERE. BUT I THINK SHE HAS JUST ENOUGH TO CLOSE THE CURTAINS ON USAGI HERE TONIGHT.

DeadPrez: USAGI SENSHI MAKES IT BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE AS KASAI LIES IN WAIT, USAGI FACE LOOKS BATTERED AND BRUISED FOLLOWING THAT VICIOUS KNEE FROM KASAI, BUT I FEAR WHAT KASAI HAS IN STORE FOR USAGI MAY DO MORE DAMAGE THAN THAT KNEE EVER DID— USAGI STUMBLES AROUND INTO KASAI AND KASAI IMMEDIATELY LEAPS UP! PHOENIX STRIKE!! THE REVERSE CUTTER CONNECTS!! KASAI GETS ALL OF IT AS SHE SPIKES USAGI INTO THE CANVAS!! KASAI HOOKS BOTH LEGS HERE!! THIS ONE IS OVER!!

ONE!!!!

TWOO!!!

THRRR— 

Eve: USAGI SENSHI KICKS OUT! AND KASAI IS TOO EXHAUSTED TO EVEN REACT. EITHER THAT OR SHE’S IN COMPLETE SHOCK. REGARDLESS OF THE REASONING, KASAI NEEDS TO MUSTER UP SOME TYPE OF STRENGTH AND FINISH THIS THING. 

( The camera pans over to show Nikki Kimura trying to rally the fans behind Kasai as Pandora can be seen trying to get the attention of Usagi. )

Gavin Kirkland: KASAI SMELLS BLOOD IN THE WATER AND THIS COULD BE THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR USAGI! KASAI IS IN THE CORNER PATIENTLY WAITING FOR USAGI TO ONCE MORE MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET! AND I KNOW THAT LOOK, KASAI IS LOOKING FOR THAT SKULL KICK, THE SAME ONE THAT’S BROUGHT HER VICTORY SO MANY TIMES BEFORE. 

Eve: KASAI IS ABOUT TO PICK UP ONE OF THE BIGGEST WINS IN HER YOUNG CAREE– 

( The camera pans out and zooms in on something happening outside the ring. ) 

DeadPrez: WAIT A MINUTE WHAT IS THIS? PANDORA PAISLEY JUST RAN OVER AND BEGAN ATTACKING NIKKI KIMURA! PANDORA PAISLEY GRABS NIKKI KIMURA BY THE HAIR AND BULLRUSHES HER INTO THE RING APRON! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT? 

Eve: I DON’T KNOW, BUT REGARDLESS PANDORA PAISLEY IS BEATING THE HOLY HELL OUT OF NIKKI KIMURA. THROWING A FURY OF PUNCHES AND KICKS THAT ARE UNANSWERED!

Gavin Kirkland: PANDORA PAISLEY IS MERCILESSLY BEATING UP ON NIKKI KIMURA! DELIVERING STOMP AFTER STOMP! KICK AFTER KICK! PANDORA JUST DOING ANY AND EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO THROW KASAI OFF HER GAME HERE!

DeadPrez: WELL THAT WOULD BE MY GUESS AS TO WHAT SHE’S DOING BUT KASAI DOESN’T EVEN SEEM TO NOTICE. KASAI HAS HER EYES LASER FOCUSED ON USAGI SENSHI WHO’S MADE IT BACK UP TO A KNEE! SHE HASN’T EVEN BEGUN TO REALIZE WHAT’S HAPPENED TO HER FRIEND. 

Eve: NO—I THINK SHE KNOWS NOW, AS KASAI TURNS HER ATTENTION TO HER CORNER WHERE SHE NOTICES NIKKI LAID OUT ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR. 

( As Kasai attempts to access the situation Pandora simply backs away from the scene with her hands up in innocence as a devilish grin begins to form on her face. As Kasai tells her to stay the hell away from Nikki. )

DeadPrez: Kasai trying to make sure her friend is alright. But she needs to focus on the task at hand. She has a match, and if she’s not careful things can quickly get out of hand here. 

Eve: Kasai checks on Nikki once more before turning her attention back to the match. Kasai turns around— SHE TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO A HUGE DROPKICK FROM USAGI SENSHI THAT SENDS KASAI FLYING BACKWARDS! BUT KASAI MANAGES TO STAY ON HER FEET SOME HOW! USAGI NOTICES THIS AND CONTINUES RUNNING FORWARD! USAGI RUNS PAST KASAI AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES— USAGI GRABS AHOLD OF THE HEAD OF KASAI ON THE REBOUND!! USAGI CONNECTS WITH A SPRINGBOARD DD- NO! KASAI POWERS OUT OF IT AND TOSSES USAGI TO HER SIDE! 

Gavin Kirkland: KASAI FIRES OFF THE ROPES LOOKING TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR SOMETHING– AND SHE IMMEDIATELY RETURNS TO USA- WAIT A MINUTE LOOK. 

Eve: PANDORA PAISLEY! PANDORA PAISLEY GRABS AT THE FOOT OF KASAI CAUSING HER TO TRIP AND LOSE HER BALANCE! AND THE REFEREE DIDN’T EVEN SEE IT. KASAI ANGRILY GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET, AND TURNS AROUND, RIGHT INTO FATALITY!! THE RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE FROM USAGI SENSHI! THAT KNEE NEARLY KNOCKED KASAI’S HEAD OFF!! 

( Usagi Senshi simply looks at Pandora Paisley on the outside who simply nods her head before Usagi hooks the leg to make the cover. )

DeadPrez: USAGI HOOKING THE LEG! THE REFEREE CAN COUNT TO A HUNDRED, THIS ONE IS OVER.

ONE!!

TWOO!!

THREE!!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

 ( ‘ A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’ begins to play as Pandora slides into the ring and celebrates the win with Usagi Senshi as Gina Romano is handed a microphone to announce the final result of the match. )

Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HERE IS YOUR WINNER, ‘THE MASTER OF EXCELLENCE’ USAGI!! SENSHI!! 

DeadPrez: I want to take absolutely nothing away from Kasai here tonight. Not only did she show up to compete, she gave it her absolutely all but it just simply wasn’t enough to overcome the number game. 

Eve: I couldn’t agree with you anymore, ‘Prez. Kasai proved why she’s one of the brightest young stars in EAW here tonight, and one could even go as far as to say had Pandora not been out here tonight, this match could have easily been decided in Kasai’s favor. 

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah yeah yeah, Kasai got cheated whatever. As far as I’m concerned Usagi Senshi had the match won with or without Pandora’s assistance. And as the ruling says, if the referee doesn’t see it, then it’s legal. 

DeadPrez: I hate to say it but Gavin is right. Regardless of what happened, tonight belongs to Usagi Senshi, who put on a masterclass performance here. Congratulations to her. 

( The camera pans to show Pandora raising Usagi’s hand in victory from the ramp one last time as the crowd continues to boo relentlessly before panning back to the ring to show Kasai sitting up holding her head seething at what just transpired, before fading elsewhere. )

( A commercial for Saw X featuring Devolution airs. )

( Cameras transition backstage inside of the Capital Indoor Stadium, in the aftermath of the latest match to air on this edition of Saturday Night Showdown. We saw Usagi Senshi triumph against a game Kasai here in China, in no small part thanks to Pandora Paisley who proved to be a constant distraction at ringside throughout. Such a defeat undoubtedly will frustrate “The Huntress” who has generated a fair measure of momentum for herself and her partner, Nikki Kimura, in recent weeks. Speaking of, cameras settle on the pair. Kasai is limping a touch, drenched in sweat, ring attire cut here-and-there as she rests on a production equipment crate. Their conversation for some time is inaudible, that is, until Showdown employee and backstage interviewer Mikaela Street totters up to the duo, a microphone situated in her hands. )

Mikaela Street: Apologies for the sudden interruption, ladies. Kasai, I just wanted to get your immediate thoughts on what was such a back-and-forth match out there against someone of Usagi Senshi’s experience and talent, even if the result didn’t fall in your favour this time around. How’re you feeling following such an impressive showing?

Kasai: I mean, look at me Mikaela. I fought my ass off out there against Usagi tonight and the only reason that I didn’t walk out with another feather in my cap is because of Pandora. Life on Showdown has been kind to me, we’re coming up against and fighting with bigger-and-badder opposition and this time out, it just wasn’t meant to be. But it’s not like I did anything wrong, it was a great match and I felt, and looked, especially good out there. I still owe an apology to the fans and I owe an apology to Nikki, too. On a different night, who knows. Maybe I could have done more and maybe my failures tonight were on me. But that just isn’t what my gut tells me. If Usagi was out there on her lonesome? She’d have been a goner on that match, Pandora did a great job of throwing her constant lifelines, and Usagi in return cheated every step of the way.

Kasai: It’s nice that people liked the match, you called it an impressive showing but it doesn’t sit right with me that Devolution have continued to build themselves into an untouchable unit who can do whatever they please without repercussions. That isn’t how either Nikki or I approach this sport and if you want my immediate thoughts? I’m not feeling all-too impressive and I’m not feeling like I had an impressive showing. It sucks. But congratulations to Usagi, I suppose. She can walk from China with the win but I, Nikki and all of the fans out there in the arena tonight know it wasn’t warranted nor just. So she can hope there’s no rematch. She can hope I don’t get my hands on her again, because it’d be a different outcome and of that I am certain.

Mikaela Street: Broaching the subject of potential future matches, your challenge for competition at The Last Stand has seemingly still gone unanswered as of yet. As the weeks continue to tick by, are you losing confidence in finding an opponent in time in your home country of Japan?

Kasai: That’s one way of putting things, Mikaela. It’s like you said, I made this challenge some time ago and yet, I still don’t have a match for The Last Stand. Maybe people saw the things I managed to achieve at Territorial Invasion and they’re potentially fearful of stepping into the ring with me so I am losing some kind of confidence, yeah. Obviously, it’s a big deal for me. It’s a big deal for Nikki, too. Japan is one of the biggest countries in the world, it’s one that is so passionate about professional wrestling — and it’s also my home. It’d be a dream of mine to have a singles match at The Last Stand and get to perform in front of my country’s people. But the possibility of that transpiring, despite me laying out the red carpet, it isn’t looking possible.

Kasai: All that I can do is continue to perform. Continue to give my all to this brand so that somebody sees what I’m doing and steps up to the plate. Be that someone beneath me wanting to prove themselves, or somebody who is above me who wants to give me a chance. There’s an abundance of men and women here on Showdown who don’t have a dance partner or anything of note happening in one month from now. People who’d benefit from the spotlight that a singles match on the show and especially a match against me would do for them. But, like we’ve said. Nobody has bitten yet and nobody seems to be interested in tangling with me.

Kasai: What I will say is this, I don’t easily forget. The things people have said to me in the past and the actions they have taken against me, I’m not one to drop a grudge just like that. I take the losses that I suffer personally, especially if they were preventable. This loss against Usagi Senshi and Devolution’s involvement — this isn’t something that’s the beginning-and-end. No, I don’t forgive Pandora Paisley, and I don’t forgive Usagi Senshi either. Mine and Nikki’s issues with Devolution are just beginning, and they’re a group that are finding themselves in spots of bother with multiple people on this roster. I’m coming for revenge against Usagi, and should that lead to me finding a match at The Last Stand, then so be it.

Mikaela Street: Kasai, Nikki, thank you so much for your time.

( Mikaela watches on as Nikki helps Kasai down the corridor and around a corner, with both women soon leaving the shot. We fade to a commercial break following this interview, knowing that Kasai’s close, perhaps unfair loss to Usagi Senshi moments ago is something which will not be swept beneath the rug. It appears that Kasai and Nikki’s issues with Devolution are just beginning and this could be an indication of what’s to come as we grow closer to The Last Stand. The camera fades to ringside.)

(The camera pans to the ring, where a table is stood, and two chairs, and on the table, what looks like a contract and a pen has been positioned. Either side of the contract lies two microphones.)

Deadprez: It’s time Ladies and Gentlemen for the Answers World Championship match to be made official. Lot of feelings between the two competitors so we can all guess how this is going to go.

Eve: Who knows… maybe this time we will get a hint of professionalism.

Gavin Kirkland: I won’t hold my breath.

Eve: Oh, please do… like forever.

Gavin Kirkland: Little harsh don’t you think?

(‘Her’ by Megan Thee Stallion hits the PA system, and almost immediately Kennedy Street steps out onto the stage, with AJAX accompanying her. She gets a mixed reaction from the crowd, but Kennedy only hears the positive, preferring to focus on that, because that’s the part she likes. She walks perfectly down the ramp in her Louboutin heels and waits as AJAX gets into the ring and opens the strands for her. AJAX then passes her a mic, and after pausing for a few moments she starts to speak.)

Kennedy Street: Thank you all for that warm Beijing welcome, it’s my pleasure to bring MY show to your shores. And it’s YOUR pleasure to witness what will be an historic moment as we make the Answers World Championship match at The Last Stand official. This City hosted the Olympics, and believe me, this will be even more historic than that. After all, it’s not ever day you have someone like me in your city, is it?

(A few boos are heard, but nothing out of the ordinary for Kennie and she continues regardless.)

Kennedy Street: You know Honey, since I took this job, and elevated Showdown to the status it is today, I have only ever had one concern. I wasn’t here to make friends, but I most certainly was here to influence people, and make the Showdown brand the most prestigious brand in Elite Answers Wrestling. People thought I had made a mistake when I allowed the likes of Xander Payne and Kassidy Heart to leave Showdown. They thought I had made an error when I signed some of the hungriest young talent in the business. They laughed when I put my money where my mouth was and ignored some of the legendary figures that this company had on contract. But who’s laughing now huh? Which brand is now known as the home of the future superstar Elitists? Kennie will answer that for you… it’s Showdown. And no brand can match what will be our main event at Last Stand. And to that end, without further ado, I give you the challenger… SCOTT DIIIIIIIIAMOND

(‘In the air tonight’ by Phil Collins hits, as Scott walks onto the stage looking as confident as ever. Kennedy raises her hands and applauds as Scott makes his way down the ramp, ignoring the fans who try to touch the legendary Elitist.)

Gavin Kirkland: Just look at him… what a specimen of a man he is. An absolute mountain of a man.

Eve: He certainly looks in peak condition. As good as I have ever seen him.

Deadprez: Look, make no bones about it. Scott Diamond may be dismissive of the Champion, but he is fully focused on this match, and by the looks of it has prepared as well as he could. Chances like this don’t come along often, and Scott looks like he is fully intent on making good on his promises to become the Answers World Champion.

(Scott walks the steps, and enters the ring, walking past AJAX grinning at him as he does. He then takes a hold of the mic, and turns to the rampway, as Kennedy once again takes up the proceedings.)

Kennedy Street: And next… YOUR ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION…

(The crowd roars before Kennedy has even finished, Kennedy appreciating the sentiment for what is the champion of her brand.)

Kennedy Street: The ‘Next Level’ AAAAAAADAM LUUUUUUUUUCAS!!!

(‘Be Legendary’ by Pop Evil hits over the PA system, the crowd jumping to their feet. The noise intensifies still further as Adam Lucas walks through the curtain and onto the stage with the Answers World Championship over his shoulder. With a look left and then right, a smirk forms on his face as his eyes then meet Scott’s in the ring. He then makes the walk down towards his challenger, totally different to his opponent in that he does interact with the fans.)

Deadprez: Our champion, and a very popular one as well. He knows that this is probably one of his biggest challenges thus far.

Eve: Kinkade was good, no question about it, and Adam has faced some huge Elitists and beaten them. But Scott Diamond is something else. He’s held this belt before, and his reigns claimed him the Hall of Fame. This isn’t going to be a walk in the park for Adam, but I believe he is more than aware of that fact.

Gavin Kirkland: Scott would be a better champion… anyone associated with Dr. Bethany Blue does not deserve my support.

Deadprez: And of course, that has nothing to do with a particular ‘sock’?

Gavin Kirkland: ….

(Adam reaches the ring and walks the same steps as Scott, bending through the strands without taking his eyes off his opponent. He then takes the belt from his shoulder, and places it on the table, before then picking up a microphone as his music fades.)

Kennedy Street: Thank you for joining me Gentlemen. We have been joined by AJAX here to ensure that everything remains above board. Kennie has just had her nails done, and I’m not for ruining them on the two of you. So, say your peace, sign the contract and let’s leave here all nicely. OK?

Adam Lucas: No problem.

Scott Diamond: No promises.

Kennedy Street: Scott, if you could go first, please?

(Scott picks up the pen, but before he signs, he looks directly at Adam.)

Scott Diamond: You know what…

Deadprez: Here we go, the inevitable descent into madness. Should have known this was going to happen the minute neither took a seat.

Scott Diamond: I want to make this clear, none of this is about you Adam.

Adam Lucas: That right?

Scott Diamond: Yeah, and I don’t want to be disrespectful… ah, you know what of course I do. But this has always been about my ascent back to the top, and you having something that I want. You, as a person… I’m sure you’re a cool guy and all and give Beth a good old seeing too when she ‘allows’ it, but as a World Champion, you just suck. No offense.

Adam Lucas: None taken.

Scott Diamond: See, I’m not going to bang on about what I’ve achieved in this company. You have half a brain and you’ve figured it out all by yourself. You know all about my legendary status around these corridors and how my reputation is second to none. What you don’t seem to understand, however Adam, is just how much I crave that championship once again. And I’m sorry, but when Scott Diamond wants something, he doesn’t ask. He just takes it. So, when I ruined your little match with Devolution, I didn’t care about your arguments with them, or them with you. I didn’t care about what it would look like, me sliding into that ring and dropping you where you stood. I didn’t even care how useless it made you look like a champion, because let’s face it you’ve been doing that to yourself. All I cared about was how I was going to get my hands on that belt. And you Adam, you feel right into my trap.

Kennedy Street: Err Honey… your signature please?

(Scott laughs, and although he hasn’t finished, he does indeed put pen to paper and puts the pen down.)

Kennedy Street: Thank you, now…

Scott Diamond: Nah, I’m not finished yet.

(The crowd roars, as Kennie’s eyes widen. AJAX takes a step forward, but Kennedy puts a hand on his chest. Scott just shakes his head dismissively; he’d have no problem dropping AJAX if he wanted to.)

Scott Diamond: See Kennedy, what your ‘Golden Boy’ needs to understand is that thus far, he has only been playing at being Champion. What is it again? ONE title defense since he won the title at Pain for Pride? And against Daryl Kinkade who showed what a loser he was at Territorial Invasion? That’s pitiful. You seem happy to have this guy holding a belt that he does NOT deserve, while keeping the best example of a Champion you have on this brand on the sidelines.

(He turns back to Adam.)

Scott Diamond: That’s the problem here Kid. You were elevated to the big leagues before you were ready. Given a responsibility that you couldn’t shoulder. Not your fault though, people just saw more in you than there is there. I’ve done all this before, and thus, the result of this match is inevitable. Look at me Adam… then look at yourself in the mirror and then answer, honestly, which of us LOOKS like a champion. Spoiler… it isn’t you. And after The Last Stand, it won’t be you. But best of all, with me as Answers World Champion again, Showdown wins. Kennedy… YOU win.

Adam Lucas: That’s quite the tale sunshine, and I admire your confidence, honestly, I do. You’re right, I DO know all about you, and your physical attributes, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that you are as dumb as they come. You TAKE what you want huh? If Scott Diamond wants it to happen, it’s inevitable?

Scott Diamond: That’s right

Adam Lucas: No Scott, it’s not right, because being a champion here is much more than physical strength. I’m not going to lie to you, your strength is of course a concern. I’m not going to match you if it comes down to a power struggle. Your experience is another attribute that will no doubt hold you in good stead. You know how to win Championships and keep them, and that’s something I must consider. But this whole rhetoric about this being ‘too much’ for me? It hasn’t been enough. And that’s why when you blind sided me, I demanded you be the next challenger. Because I knew I needed a Hall of Famer on my resume. But Scott, let me level with you here, lose the pathetic playground narrative, and start to understand who the hell I am. I am not the walkover that you are predicting, and I am not the guy ‘playing’ at being champion. You live and breathe this company, there is no questioning that. If you were to win the Championship at Last Stand then yes, you would be a worthy champion for the Showdown brand.

Scott Diamond: I know I would.

Adam Lucas: But that attitude Scott, this belief that you are better than everyone else. It’s where you come unstuck, because I’ve had that thrown at me so many times. So many people have told me that I wouldn’t amount to anything, and yet here I am. You heard that reaction when I entered this arena right? That reaction was because they believe that I am every bit the champion they need, and because of them, that ISN’T changing at Last Stand. Throughout all of this you have been underhand, you’ve been dismissive, and you’ve been disrespectful. And that Scott, is fine, I don’t lose any sleep because of it. But it WILL come back and bite you on the ass, because all you are is a second-rate Impact, but Karl did this schtick much better than you ever could. And guess what, I beat him… and I sure as hell am going to beat you. And serve more damage to this ‘legendary’ status you keep. Because guess what Scott, I couldn’t care less who you are either… I’m more interested in what you’ve done, that the prize prick you have become.

Kennedy Street: Now come on, AJAX get between them Honey.

Scott Diamond: It’s OK Kennedy, don’t worry… Adam’s just got a severe case of little dog syndrome.

Adam Lucas: Little Dog huh? Better than being nothing more than a BITCH!!!

(AJAX makes his move, getting in between the two of them as things start to escalate. AJAX turns mainly to Scott, who pushes AJAX back a little.)

Scott Diamond: Yeah, that’s right big guy, protect Kennedy’s little investment.

Adam Lucas: I don’t need to protect Scott, I’m right here. And I can’t wait to show you how wrong you are about me. In fact,…

(Adam signs the contract to a huge roar, emphasizing the dot at the end before handing the contract to Kennedy.)

Adam Lucas: They say legends never die right Scott… I’m up for testing that theory. While showing you just how ‘Next Level’ I am. See you in Tokyo ‘Legend’.

(Adam turns to pick up his belt, but Scott is already on the move, kicking AJAX at the back of his knee and dropping him, and whilst he is distracted grabbing Adam Lucas up and throwing him onto his shoulder.)

Deadprez: ‘VORTEX’ BY SCOTT DIAMOND!!! SCOTT JUST DECIMATED THE WORLD CHAMPION!!!

(The crowd boos as Scott looks down at his handiwork and takes just a moment to eye Kennedy with a grin, before grabbing the World title belt and sliding to the outside.)

Deadprez: Scott did what he came for and ended by sending the Answers World Champion a message…

Eve: And Kennedy Street is beside herself.

Gavin Kirkland: Poor Kennie… I call dibs on making her better.

(AJAX straightens up, and Kennedy stops him from going after Scott Diamond, who holds the title aloft, enjoying the moment. He then throws the belt back into the ring, narrowly missing Adam, who still hasn’t moved. Scoffing at Kennedy’s protestations, he then backs up the ramp, looking more than a little pleased with himself as Kennedy looks down on her broken champion.)

Deadprez: We said earlier that Adam believed this was his biggest challenge. If he didn’t know it before, he certainly knows it now. He’s not coming to play, he’s coming to once again be Answers World Champion and if Scott hits that Vortex in Tokyo, he might just do precisely that.

(Kennedy hurries the medical staff who run past Scott who is still laughing. She then implores them to help Adam, showing sympathy for him for possibly the very first time. Adam however still hasn’t moved, and the EMT’s seem concerned with his neck and potential injury. The camera then pans back to Scott Diamond, who dusts off his hands before disappearing through the curtain, as the scene fades to a commercial break.)

( Showdown has returned from a commercial break, revealing Gina Roman standing at the center of the ring with her usual bright smile on her face. That can only mean one thing – it’s time for more action to unfold! )

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL! 

Crowd: ONE FALL! 

( ‘What The Dead Men Say’ by Trivium hits, accompanied by a chorus of boos from the crowd as Delilah Rose heads out to the stage. She looks around at the crowd, seeing all of them hating on her, which oddly makes her feel so much better to hear. Delilah shrugs and heads straight to the ring, knowing she has enough to beat someone like Hikari Kanno here tonight! )

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!… FROM ESSEX ENGLAND!… WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS!…. ‘THE FINAL BOSS’ !!!!!!!!… DELILAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!… ROSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

( Delilah arrives in front of the ring and slowly circles around. But before she could even step up to the apron, she stops abruptly as she sees someone she’s so familiar with… that’s Madison Kaline who has been sitting next to the commentary booth, watching her with a disgusted expression. )

Madison Kaline: (Off-Mic) Go to hell. 

( Delilah smiles, then blows a kiss at her before stepping up to the apron, going through the ropes to enter the ring. She comes down to the center of the ring and soaks in the boos from the crowd. Delilah winks at the camera, which pans towards her before spreading and twirling around. As she’s doing this, taking her entrance coat off, ‘Trepanation’ by Millennium Parade hits the PA system as Hikari Kanno slowly steps out and stops by the stage, looking up to Delilah who’s standing tall and waiting for her. Hikari lets out a sigh and continues to move all the way down to the ring. )

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT!… FROM OKINAWA, JAPAN!.. WEIGHING IN AT 121 POUNDS!… ‘THE DREAMING IDOL’ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!…. HIKARIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….. KANNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

( Hikari has arrived at the center of the ring and comes face to face with her opponent. Both women look down at each other. Delilah raises a smile but Hikari doesn’t change her expression and remains steadfast against her opponent. Hikari and Delilah step back, making way for each other into their corners. Hikari slowly takes off her entrance gear and now warms up, waiting for the bell to finally ring. )

( DING DING DING! )

Eve: Hikari Kanno is now standing across the ring from one of the rising talents, Delilah Rose! This is a tremendous opportunity for the Final Boss herself to face yet another formidable opponent. The former Hardcore champion is not looking forward to losing at all heading into this match, and with Delilah Rose standing tall tonight against her, it’s going to be a thrilling ride for these two and a spectacular match to watch!

Deadprez: I’m telling ya, these two girls have the power to go all out in that ring. Ever since the Final Boss entered the land of Elite, she has never once disappointed us with her performance, despite her persona. And the same can be said for Hikari Kanno. She’s a fantastic wrestler, an excellent tag team partner, and a skilled talker. These two share one common trait, and that’s talent. 

Madison Kaline: The only common trait Delilah Rose will ever have is clout chasing like Kelton and his DeWHORElution. Begging for people’s attention every day, begging for people to notice them. Can’t be me; everybody already knows about my reputation, so I’m in no need to waste my time. Period. 

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari Kanno takes on Delilah Rose? Get ready for REAL GRAPS! BRITISH VS. JAPANESE, I HAVEN’T SEEN THIS SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR!

Madison Kaline: Calm down, Joseph Stalin. 

Eve: You don’t have to tell us that. 

Deadprez: The Final Boss utilizes her speed to quickly gain an advantage over her opponent. A Bicycle Kick sends Hikari back into her corner, and Delilah proceeds to charge in, unleashing a relentless assault on Hikari, aiming to reduce her to a pulp! 

Gavin Kirkland: Delilah has Hikari trapped in the corner, and it seems like the ‘dreaming idol’ might be living a nightmare at that very moment. Now, Delilah rebounds off the opposite corner and charges right back towards Hikari!… GETS CAUGHT BY HIKARI… RELEASE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX DRIVES DELILAH INTO THE CORNER! 

Deadprez: Nasty spot! 

Madison Kaline: Is she okay? Actually, nevermind. If she’s injured here, good, because ugh, I want that bitch to get out of my head so badly! 

Eve: Hikari manages to snap out just in time, leaving the Final Boss down on the outside of the ring. Hikari rises to her feet, while Delilah slowly backs away, recovering from a sudden Butterfly Suplex that seemed to nearly bend her spine in half! Watch out, Delilah!

Deadprez: BASEMENT DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF DELILAH ROSE! DOWN GOES THE FINAL BOSS! GREAT TACTIC BY HIKARI! 

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari only knows how to keep moving forward against her opponent. This is like playing chess in motion. She needs to employ more diverse moves to gain an advantage. Hikari rolls down to the outside of the ring and picks Delilah back up on her feet. She then sends her rolling back into the ring and follows suit. Both competitors return to the ring once more. 

Eve: Delilah rises to her feet and catches Hikari, sending her stumbling back with a quick right hand across the jaw! Hikari almost falls, but she quickly retaliates with a forearm strike! Another one and another one! Delilah staggers, but with Hikari hanging on to her, she manages to turn the tables, gaining a hold on Delilah and twisting her around! Hikari has her in a hold!

Gavin Kirkland: DOUBLE UNDERHOOK APPLIES!… GERMAN SUPLEX SENDING-

Deadprez: OH WAIT! 

Eve: DELILAH WITH A WHEELBARROW! TAKING DOWN HIKARI, A ROLL-UP BY DELILAH! THIS MAY BE IT! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT AT TWO! Delilah rolls away and holds her jaw, getting back to her feet. Hikari also rises, and they both charge at each other, looking to take the other down! Delilah ducks under the incoming arm, delivering a back elbow to the face of the dreaming idol! She follows up with a superkick to the knee, then another one to the jaw, seizing Hikari and lifting her up!… IMPERER DDT! 

Eve: Hikari takes her turn against Delilah, evading her move and landing right beside her! Schoolboy pin executes, Delilah down to her knees. Back on both feet goes Hikari!… THRUST KICK IN RETURN! KNOCKING DELILAH OUT COLD! HERE’S A COVER! HIKARI AIMS TO SECURE IT! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Deadprez: AT TWO! DELILAH LIVES FOR ANOTHER DAY! 

Madison Kaline: Holy yawn! 

Gavin Kirkland: Damn, did you see that thrust kick? I thought it was all over right there for Delilah! If I were Delilah, kneeling there in front of Mommy Hikari, I’d gladly take that shot any day! You know what I mean, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to absorb something like that from such a national treasure like her!

Eve: Yeah Gavin, I have no doubt. 

Deadprez: Hey Gavin, you need Jesus! 

Madison Kaline: Get a life, you creepy fuck. 

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t tell me what to do! Jeez, guys, you’re off task again! Do you know what we’re supposed to be focusing on right now? REAL GRAPS! REAL WRESTLING AND THIS RIGHT HERE IS ONE! Delilah has just managed to kick out at the two-count and be able to survive being put on the verge of losing the competition! Just right there! Hikari, on the other hand, is slowly getting back on her feet, keeping her eyes fixed on Delilah. Delilah is surely in a danger zone here, and she has to find a way to avoid further peril! 

Deadprez: Running down to her opponent at full speed, here goes Hikari, looking to land another Thrust kick and putting the rising Delilah right back down to the ground! 

Gavin Kirkland: WOAH!

Eve: She almost has it, but Delilah is able to summon her strength and catch the kick, turning Hikari all around and sending the dreaming idol back into her own slumberland with the Final Boss’s Bicycle Knee Strike straight to the jaw! Chop to the chest by Delilah, another chop to the throat, slap across the face! Hikari’s back facing Delilah, stepping in and here comes Delilah Rose!… 

Gavin Kirkland: RIPCORD LARIAT TAKES HIKARI DOWN IN ORDER! 

Deadprez: SHE MISSES! 

Madison Kaline: CLASSIC DELILAH! JUST LIKE HER PROMO! 

Eve: Delilah almost has her, but Hikari manages to evade the arm. Now standing right behind her and having Delilah in a hold, twisting down her wrist and locking her in! It’s all coming down for Delilah! Here goes Hikari Kanno!… DOUBLE UNDERHOOK GERMAN SUPLEX! 

Gavin Kirkland: OH! SHE NAILS IT THIS TIME! COVER!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: GHJ#I{OUBG*$GN$IUPGH()J*( HY)(#H*(THRRE THRERE! 

Deadprez: NO BROTHER, THAT’S TWO! 

Madison Kaline: Prez, he failed math. 

Eve: WOW! A German Suplex may be able to save Hikari from that combination of moves. It’s insane how that almost brought Hikari Kanno to an end. Delilah is just about to connect her own Ripcord Lariat which could lead to a quick finish, but Hikari is able to pick things back up and regroup in time!

Madison Kaline: Damn, these two really hate entertaining me, resorting to these mediocre tricks. This is why no one is better than the Mistress of Death. Even that faux champion, fuckface Kelton who has been nothing more than a fucking nuisance to me this whole damn week. I’m just so GLADDDDDD I’m about to silence that stupid cricket once and for all as soon as the Main Event rolls around! 

Gavin Kirkland: I will be there! 

Madison Kaline: I DIDN’T ASK, FREAK! 

Gavin Kirkland: Hey- I-… :mjcry: 

Deadprez: I’ll take it from here, Gavin. Hikari has risen to both feet, rising from the ground on both feet, and she has it all under her control. She’s back on her feet, her eyes set straight back to Delilah Rose, who’s in a bad position. On her knees, both legs felt cramped, giving Hikari a good advantage to take control of this match her way. There she goes! Running at full speed, ready to clash with the Final Boss once again!….

Gavin Kirkland: KNEE STRIKE! 

Deadprez: ALMOST! 

Eve: Knee Strike fails to connect, Delilah just moves out of her way and Hikari has her brown knee almost crashing into the corner. Hikari manages to pull a quick break and runs back to where Delilah is standing tall. Hikari looks to hit the clothesline but Delilah ducks underneath. Delilah with an elbow smash connects well and sure! A gut kick follows up, grabbing Hikari and now sending her flying down to the mat…. looking for a Superkick! 

Gavin Kirkland: TO THE AIR! 

Deadprez: What a dodge by Hikari! She rolls under the kick and now returns to her feet, both of them up, standing tall right behind her opponent, zeroing in on her target! Delilah is in trouble! Hikari’s looking for a Saito Suplex! Delilah hangs on and tries to escape! Elbow to the back of the head, again and again, she breaks free! 

Gavin Kirkland: Both feet safely on the ground, more elbows to the back of her head, and now Hikari on the ground. Delilah starts running once more and bounces right back to Hikari! Hikari gets back to her feet and retaliates with a running European Uppercut stunning Delilah! Hikari takes her turn and now runs towards the ropes, rebounding off them! Delilah runs in to catch her, the center of the ring… STO BACKBREAKER!… BOUNDING HER OFF THE KNEE… INTO URANAGE! IN COMBINATION AND THERE GOES A COVER! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Eve: KICK OUT AGAIN BY HIKARI KANNO! 

Madison Kaline: Maybe I understand how Persephone feels anytime she has to watch this boring shit. 

Gavin Kirkland: Hey, come on, be respectful, Maddie! These two women are working so hard to fight for themselves and earn the best outcome! Don’t say that! It’s mean! 

Madison Kaline: Holy fucking shit, can you stop talking to me? I hate your voice so much! 

Gavin Kirkland: Sorry. 

Deadprez: Two great moves executed by Delilah Rose, putting down the former Hardcore champion. Delilah Rose has been doing a great job controlling her own match so far, and she looks to keep things going all around here. Delilah is on her knees, watching Hikari along the watchtower, rising back to her feet, and has a grasp of Hikari’s hair just there. Delilah may be planning something to consider a bigger damage to deal here. 

Eve: You can see each step that Delilah is trying to make here. She’s just been making it even bigger with every step she takes. She knew that Hikari isn’t the easy one to put down. It’s not easy at all, not in the slightest. She knew the toughness she’s got going on tonight, and it could cause her to succumb. So for the Final Boss to succumb, it doesn’t fit the scenario, does it? 

Gavin Kirkland: And what you’re seeing right now is dominance, and that’s what creates the Final Boss. Delilah has been dominant against Hikari, having her under her own control and now putting Hikari down into the corner, stepping back away. She seems like she’s going for the head there! Hikari is not moving and her target has been locked down!

Deadprez: BOOM! CORNER KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE! 

Eve: Snapmare follows up, and down goes Hikari, lying at the center of the ring. Delilah, through it all, looks to put a cherry on top of her work just there!… 

Gavin Kirkland: OH WOW! STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! THAT’S MAGNIFICENT! 

Madison Kaline: That looks so terrible. I can do it better, bitch. 

Gavin Kirkland: A COVER! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Eve: KICK OUT ONCE AGAIN BY THE DREAMING IDOL! 

Deadprez: I can see what’s going on here: desperation. Delilah Rose keeps on trying her best to go for a cover and reach the count of three. She wants to beat Hikari so much that she keeps putting in more and more effort in order to defeat the dreaming Idol. The Final Boss is here to make her name and bolster her reputation, so there’s nothing to be wasted for her! She has nothing to lose! The Final Boss is up for any kind of challenge that will come her way, that’s what’s real! 

Gavin Kirkland: Knee strike and Shooting Star Press, another two moves in combination, but Hikari remains strong in this competition. Delilah is back on her feet once more, but this time, Hikari remains on the ground and it’s Delilah who’s approaching her right now… 

Delilah Rose: (Off-Mic) …. Get up, mates. This is far from bloody over! 

Madison Kaline: Oooo watch out, we got a badass over here. So scary! 

( Backing to both feet, here comes Hikari Kanno. Hikari, both knees on the ground, slowly looks up to Delilah who’s standing in front of her and tries to call for a fight here. Delilah grabs Hikari’s jaw and looks even closer to her, eyes filled with anger and fury, driven by this competition. )

Delilah Rose: (Off-Mic) YOU… ARE THE BLOODY PAST, MATES! THIS RIGHT HERE, THIS WOMAN THAT YOU ARE LOOKING WITH YOUR BOTH EYES, SHE’S HERE AND NOW!

Madison Kaline: Why do we let this woman employ? This is awful. 

Delilah Rose: (Off-Mic)  I AM THE FINAL BOSS, AND MY NAME WILL BE REMEM-

Gavin Kirkland: OH HEADBUTT! 

Deadprez: I guess that loudmouth isn’t going to lead Delilah to the right path! Hikari is sick of hearing what she has to ramble about. Now back on her feet, Hikari, who just nailed the Headbutt, is running right at Delilah Rose! KNEE STRIKE INTO THE FACE, DOWN GOES DELILAH! TO THE CANVAS, DELILAH TRIES TO STAY GROUNDED BUT HIKARI WASTES NO TIME, RUNNING IN AND GOES FOR ANOTHER ONE! TWO KNEE STRIKES IN COMBINATION, DELILAH DROPS TO THE GROUND COMPLETELY! 

Gavin Kirkland: HIKARI IS STILL FAR FROM OVER, AS ROSE JUST SAID AS WELL! SHE GETS BACK TO HER FEET AND WASTES NO TIME CHARGING AT HER WITH A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! KNEE, KNEE, AND MORE KNEE! IT’S GOING ON REPEAT LIKE HER FAVORITE SONG ON HER SPOTIFY PLAYLIST! SHE GOES BALLISTIC WITH BOTH KNEES. THE REFEREE TRIES TO DRAG HER OUT, BUT HIKARI KEEPS ON REPEATING THE SAME EXACT KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP HER SOONER! HIKARI IS OUTRAGED! THE DREAMING IDOL HAS AWAKENED THE BEAST INSIDE OF HER! 

Eve: Oh god, I think we know what’s coming! Dragging her to both feet, Hikari puts her down on the shoulder, sliding down to a perfect position on the other end and standing tall, at the center of the ring! She has Delilah right there under her control, and she looks for it!….

Gavin Kirkland: GOOD GRIEF! :damn: 

Madison Kaline: Oh she’s dead? Like… deadass? Yes! 

Deadprez: OH MY DAY! 

Eve: HITODENASHI DRIVER! I WONDER IF DELILAH’S NECK GOING TO BE FINE AFTER THE MOVE HITS! DOWN GOES A COVER! THIS COULD BE IT! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

THREE-

Gavin Kirkland: WOAH! WOAH! NOW HANG ON, THIS IS INTERESTING! THIS IS INTERESTING! 

Deadprez: I TOLD YOU, EVE! I TOLD YOU! 

Eve: OH MY- WHAT?! SHE KICKS OUT! DELILAH ROSE KICKS OUT AT TWO AND A HALF OUT OF HITODENASHI DRIVER! SHE MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THERE AND HIKARI IS IN DISBELIEF! 

Madison Kaline: Couldn’t be me, she would have been done 10-12 minutes ago. 

Gavin Kirkland: Delilah Rose has just kicked out, but I think Hikari may want to close this curtain down just here! It should no longer be open anymore. She slowly picks Delilah Rose up from the ground. The crowd is at the edge of their seats, eager to see who’s going to walk out from the arena tonight as the winner. They are all here for this one moment. Hikari is about to decide it right here! Lifting her up, she’s looking to launch it and settle it all!… PRAISE LORD! 

Deadprez: ALLELUIA! NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB IT GOES! 

Eve: NO WAIT GUYS! SHE SLIPS OUT! 

Gavin Kirkland: Delilah turns back around and runs to the ropes, springboarding right back. Hikari seizes a chance to turn the tide around. No, she’s going to nail it there!… A SINGLE TEAR HAS BEEN DROPPED! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER PLANTS! \

Madison Kaline: I am very SICK. I am very TIRED. I hate working with CHILDREN! 

Gavin Kirkland: Hey wait, Maddie-

( Madison suddenly takes her headset off and throws it down to the ground without caring about the amount of damage she just caused there. She walks down to the ringside area and comes face to face with Delilah Rose, who is just rising back to her feet, getting up onto the apron and confronting Delilah Rose. )

Madison Kaline: (Off-Mic) YOU LITTLE BRAT, DO YOU HEAR ME?!

( Delilah backs up onto her feet and slowly composes herself, looking up to Madison who is approaching her by the apron. She gently touches her head and starts rubbing her eyes, looking up again and seeing Madison more clearly now. She starts to hear out what Madison wants to say. )

Madison Kaline: (Off-Mic) I’m so damn tired of watching you just wrestle, wrestle, wrestle like an amateur. It makes me lose interest! Last week, you still owe me an apology and I don’t want to wait any longer! Apologize to me… NOW! 

Delilah Rose: (Off-Mic) Huh? What mates, are you bloody stupid? I ain’t apologizing for shit! Why would I? I only asked to fight with you in Japan! Stop being so bloody DAFT! 

Madison Kaline: (Off-Mic) You dragged me into this, you begged for my attention. I never wanted that match, but you still gave it to me! You must apologize to me for this unnecessary hassle and tell the public that our match will not be happening. Sorry for making a horrible mistake!

Gavin Kirkland: OHHHHHHH!

Deadprez: THAT SUPERKICK JUST SENT THE MISTRESS OF DEATH FLIES OFF THE APRON! 

Delilah Rose: (Off-Mic) That’s what you get, moron! Ref! Get her out of this match! She doesn’t belong here! 

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT, WHAT’S GOING ON IN THAT RING RIGHT NOW??? HIKARI JUST GOT BACK TO HER FEET BUT LOOK WHO’S BEHIND HER! LOOK OUT, HIKARI! 

( CRACK! )

Eve: OH NO! THAT…… IT’S USAGI SENSHI AND PANDORA PAISLEY! DEVOLUTION! THEY’RE HERE! USAGI JUST BASHED HIKARI SO HARD WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER RIGHT STRAIGHT INTO HER FACE! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE THAT! USAGI AND PANDORA NOW MAKE A EXIT!

Gavin Kirkland: THIS IS UNFAIR! OH COME ON NOW! 

Deadprez: Hikari is just being laid out and staying down there. Delilah looks down and has no idea what just happened right behind her, and neither does the referee! Delilah seems a bit confused here, but she doesn’t have much time to waste anymore! Delilah now picks Hikari up from her feet and now!…. 

Gavin Kirkland: THE FINAL EPISODE! STORMBREAKER PLANTS! COVER BY DELILAH! 

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

( DING DING DING! )

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!…. DELILAH ROSE! 

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: Is Hikari alright?

Deadprez: We surely did not see that coming….

Eve: SPEECHLESS! What an ending! I mean, wow…I didn’t expect Devolution to come and brutalize one of the IDOL GUNS members with those harsh tactics that led Delilah Rose to a victory tonight. Delilah Rose has just secured the biggest win of her career, and it’s all thanks to Devolution! There were a lot of things that just happened in this match here tonight! 

Gavin Kirkland: Ah yes I can’t forget to mention as well, DELILAH MY GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! AYAYAYAYAYYAYAYA!… okay seriously, is Hikari okay? I’m worried. :lupe: 

( ‘What The Dead Men Say’ by Trivium plays as Delilah Rose raises her hands up high in the air and shows the biggest smile she could possibly muster after this match. While Delilah celebrates her victory, she rolls outside of the ring, stepping over Madison’s body, whom she just knocked off. She walks all the way up to the back, then cuts back down to ringside. The medical team and staff rush down, including exclusive EAW headmaster members, to check on Hikari Kanno. Not to forget about her partner, Miku Sakai, who comes down to check on her as well. At this moment, the members of the medical team prepare a stretcher for Hikari before they carry her out. The cameraman tracks Hikari all the way back, alongside all the staff members and Miku Sakai, who keeps on checking on her partner. As Hikari is carried out to the back, leaving the crowd in disbelief over what just happened, Showdown fades into a commercial break. )

[SCREEN BAR – EARLIER IN THE WEEK]

Click Click! 

(The sound of the car being unlocked chirped, as Jon pointed his keys directly towards his coveted baby blue 2023 Mercedes Benz AMG G63, strutting forward past the Hotel’s entrance into the warm morning sun, with Pandora and Halsey in tow not fat behind him to his left; with all three walking towards the car, as Kelton quickly want to place his keys back into his pocket –)

Serenity Valdez: Ahem, your designated driver is HERE.

(A voice chimed out, as Serenity quickly snatched at the hand of Jon; grabbing the keys directly from him as she stormed forward, twirling the keys off her finger as she chuckled to herself; looking at the Mercedes like it was some sort of prize for herself; her iris’s practically turning into hearts upon seeing it as she continued to walk forward.)

Jon Kelton: I think the FUCK not. 

(Jon shouted out practically running ahead of Serenity and snatching back the keys. Serenity raised her hands in response, almost offended as she quickly shifted them back to her waist; raising an eyebrow towards Jon.)

Serenity Valdez: LANGUAGE YOUNG MAN. Besides, why can’t I drive?! You should be THANKING me.

Pandora Paisley: Fighting an uphill battle there, Love. He doesn’t even let me drive the bloody thing. 

(Pandora sighed, obviously uninterested in the banter going on before her.)

Halsey Neel: Well, let’s just let him. We have places to be.

(Serenity rolled her eyes, clearly unamused with Jon’s lack of willingness to let her drive; offering a quick middle finger expression just in the blind side of Pandora and Halsey’s vision as she huffed out a sigh, walking over to the passenger’s side door.)

Serenity Valdez: Whatever. 

( Jon rolls his eyes and sighs before continuing to speak. )

Jon Kelton: One, I saw that. Two, it’s not that I don’t appreciate your willingness to drive, but let’s be honest. We’ve got places to be, and with you at the wheel, we’ll never make it there in time Let alone in one piece… Plus not to mention, this is my baby, and NO ONE drives her but me. “

(Halsey moved on in to take her seat at the back of the car.)

Halsey Neel: Alright, we get it, it’s your car. No one’s gonna mess it up. Let’s just go. The day’s not getting any younger

Serenity Valdez: I’m making it very known I took OFFENSE to that, Jonathan. 

(Serenity said loudly, opening up her car door before closing it at a jokingly slow pace in order to not hinder the car of Jon’s in the slightest.)

(Pandora notices this and laughs as she walks over to the passenger side door, opens it, and gets in the car slamming the door anyway.)

Pandora Paisley: Sorry love, couldn’t help myself. 

(Halsey rolls her eyes, but she stifles her chuckle.)

Jon Kelton: You all must think you’re sooo funny. 

(Says Jon Kelton mockingly as he looks at Pandora stone-faced before he walks over to the driver’s side door opening it and getting in.)

Serenity Valdez: Hilarious, actually.

(Serenity comments, getting comfortable in her seat as she straps in her seatbelt; watching as everyone files into the car; with the engine beginning to rev, as they slowly pull out of the parking lot. Halsey relaxes, looking out the window, and keeping herself quiet. Pandora looks at Jon as she adjusts her seat up hoping to get a better view, before turning to Jon and giving him a kiss on the cheek. The quartet were soon off to their destination. Miles upon miles came rolling by. Halsey watches the buildings pass by before Pandora calls out to her.)

Pandora Paisley: You look a bit moody, love.

Halsey Neel: Do I?

(Her eyes shift over to the other Brit.)

Pandora Paisley: I think we’ve known each other well enough by now to where I can tell. Either that or you have one hell of a resting bitch face.

Jon Kelton: Right. It’s almost intimidating.

Halsey Neel: Blame my mother for that. One of the many things I’ve picked up from her.

Serenity Valdez: Same. 

Serenity Valdez: Are you still, you know, upset about the whole Iconic Cup situation?

Halsey grew quiet. So did everyone else. A sigh passed through the red-haired woman who shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

Halsey Neel: Hard not to be. 

(Halsey admitted, low in tone. Pandora slowly nodded. Jon flickered his gaze to the front mirror, seeing Halsey’s demeanor.)

Pandora Paisley: Well, it was an unfortunate exit. However, all is not loss, is it?

Halsey Neel: No, maybe not. Still, I wanted to win. I wanted to beat her. I wanted to win that damn tournament for all of us.

(Halsey frowned.)

Halsey Neel: Now those idiots are gonna run their mouth and act as if the gap between us is close. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to hear Miku run her fat, ugly mouth about how she was right in the end.

Jon Kelton: it is what it is. 

Jon Kelton: Besides, Miku has honestly not been doing well for herself before the tournament. You still beat her twice already. She still has some catching up to do. Regardless if you won or not, you did your best in representing us, and that’s all that matters at the end of the day.

Halsey Neel: But in that one-on-one setting, I–

Serenity Valdez: God, are you gonna whine about that loser bitch, Halsey? Come on, now. You’re better than this.

(Halsey looked nearly surprised as she glanced at Serenity.)

Pandora Paisley: I have to agree, Halsey.  Were we looking forward to you winning? Sure. Winning a tournament would’ve been great. However, when you put everything into perspective… there’s still much for us to do. The Last Stand, for example. That is our chance to ensure that all of us will hold gold in the end.

(Jon smirked.)

Jon Kelton: Exactly. I want you to think about the bigger picture. Yes, winning that tournament would have felt good. But it wasn’t in the cards for you; YET. That doesn’t mean you don’t have the chance to find success again. So what if Miku beat you in that tournament? She isn’t going to win the damn thing, anyways. And even if by some miracle she does. She damn sure isn’t winning at The Last Stand.

(A perceptive eye could’ve sworn that there was a glint of mischief flashed between Jon and Pandora. Halsey raised a brow.)

Halsey Neel: You guys aren’t upset? Like, you aren’t… mad? At me?

(The other three Devolution members looked at Halsey, confused.)

Pandora Paisley: No. Why would we be, flower?

Serenity Valdez: Pfft. Dude, it was one loss. We’re gonna beat those bitches in the end, anyways. What’s there to be mad at when we have the chance to still mess up their own plans and put ourselves on a pedestal at their expense? Quit being a doomsday looney. It’s not a good look on you.

(Serenity offered a playful poke to Halsey’s arm. She flinched but did her best to straighten up.)

Halsey Neel: Right, right. Sorry.

Pandora Paisley: Don’t be sorry. We live and we learn. We move on from one plan to the next. That’s what Devolution does best. Said so yourself.

Halsey Neel: Yeah… I guess I did, huh?

(Halsey held her arm. Serenity picks up on this.)

Serenity Valdez: I know I did not touch you that hard.

Halsey Neel: No, it’s not you. Just been, erm, sore. Training and whatnot.”

Serenity Valdez: Ah.

Jon Kelton: Go easy. Don’t overexert yourself.

Halsey Neel: I’ll… try not to. Easier said than done, though.

(Looking into the mirror, Jon could’ve sworn that Halsey seemed to cower in her seat, or was at least distracted by something. However, he didn’t want to poke and prod. He focused on the road ahead– and the car in front that suddenly screeched.)

Serenity Valdez: Jesus Christ–

(He slams on the brakes, managing to stop the car in time. Pandora, Halsey, and Serenity jerked forward.)

Serenity Valdez: JON!

Jon Kelton: Bro. It was the idiot in front of me!

(Jon yelled, blowing his horn.)

Jon Kelton: First India, and now this?! What is with these cities and their terrible excuse for drivers?!

Pandora Paisley: So much for us hurting your baby, hm?

Jon Kelton: Mmm, you sound a little jealous there, babe!

Pandora Paisley: Trust me, love, you’d know if I were jealous.

Serenity Valdez: Amen, sister!

(The ladies all laughed.)

[TO BE CONTINUED]

(Showdown came back for commercials for a moment as once again the lights in the arena were completely off for a few minutes, before finally, the lights turned back on once more and the ring was completely covered once again in various things, it was like someone ended up transforming the ring into a kitchen! Yes, it was indeed time once again for Chef Viz and for his very special cooking show! The makeshift kitchen area was set up the same like last week, except it was more fancy and there was a lot more stuff, instead of just a normal table there was various counters covering around the ring close to the ropes, with various kitchen utensils all across the counters like knives, mallets, iron skillets, a blender, as well as an oven and stove. And for some reason there was also a door close to the ropes where you needed to enter through to get inside the ring.)

(And of course, the man himself, the man of the hour, was right in the middle of the ring quickly taking in the cheers, well, mixed reaction from the crowd when they saw him appear but he didn’t really care for it as he quickly got a microphone out from his pockets and started speaking to everyone directly.)

Chef Viz: Welcome, welcome everyone, to the one and only cooking show where you will see someone like Chef Viz will appear, and yes, you heard me right, you didn’t put on the wrong channel by accident because I stand here, presenting to you in all of its glory, the “Fantastical Wonderland of Chef Viz!”

(And just as Chef Viz spoke up that title, for everyone watching at home, a title logo appeared with those exact same words in the broadcast of Showdown making it seem like the wrestling show did indeed end up turning into a cooking show for a moment.)

Chef Viz: …Eeehhh, the name needs some working, I will bother with that later but as for right now, what else do I have planned for you except to cook something delicious and magnificent that all of you will be able to do is just completely marvel at how good I am on this [BLEEP], told you several times already and most of you still NOT listen, the doubters want to tell me I only know how to cook easy foods? I will shut them all up by making something you will never expect from me and that is making Oktoberfest German Cuisine, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut! And no, I am not repeating that name for any of you again. Alright, what are we waiting for? Let’s start cooking!

(Chef Viz clapped his hands together and quickly began to set everything up and around the whole makeshift kitchen, he went to grab some vegetables out of the fridge and he put them down in a cutting board, as he quickly started slicing onions, garlic and apples.)

Chef Viz: You know why I don’t make these types of foods often? It is because most of the foods that exist don’t live up to the incredible Soul Food that I can make! Especially the dish that I am making right now, why the hell did they put a name so complicated for it when it is just basically a sausage made with some pork? Is that the best the Germans can do? I mean hey, why should I be surprised? German Cuisine is all sausages and Schnitzel, no wonder most of them are built like Jake Smith, the [BLEEP] they eat does not have any variety at all and it doesn’t help their health at all, so you know what I am going to do? I am going to put some life on it, using my Chef Wizard powers to revive this bland ass boring food and hooking it up with some soul!

(Chef Viz then rushed over quickly to the fridge once again and he got out the sausage as he started doing some tricks with it and flipping the sausage around with his hands.)

Chef Viz: Channeling my inner Ronan right here!

(And then quickly Chef Viz throws the sausage like he is shooting a basketball and the sausage lands right on the cooking pan as it ends up getting some claps from the crowd. Chef Viz then adds some cooking oil to the pan and lets the sausage cook as Chef Viz decides to add some spices on top of the sausage to give it some of that soul as well. While the sausage lingers, Chef Viz continues talking.)

Chef Viz: Now, about the whole Sheridan problem, I do not have any deep hatred for that woman, in fact, I think she is a great wrestler, I think she can hold up her own in the ring pretty well but I can’t help but feel disappointed about what she and Adam ended up bringing to the table at the end of the day, because all of you know damn well Chef Viz cooked with peanut oil and brought the heat to everyone there, but I think I do not need to explain myself anymore when those two ended up losing to Jon “Most of my career is filler” Kelton and Serenity who has more ass than talent.  

Chef Viz: And believe me, I could say a lot of things about her and just tear into her, in fact, I could just make the joke of saying World War 2 and that would be enough to get any German angry but I am a man with class, a man with integrity and fanciness so I am not going to rely on that, it is such an easy joke, in fact, let me reinvent it because it feels like Germany is only famous because of that bullcrap and Oktoberfest which believe me, does anybody really know what the [BLEEP] happens there? All of those people are so uninteresting that the only thing that brings any mile joy when hearing them is that their language sounds like a car engine trying to start up. 

Chef Viz: You can flaunt your talent and your journey Sheridawg, but you are no Chef Viz. Because honestly, I would never be the kind of person or wrestler to not even be able to win my own home country and not even have the loudest pop of the night. 

(The crowd obviously boos Chef Viz now after hearing those kinds of comments that he just said about Sheridan and her country, the sausage by now was cooked brown and Chef Viz moved quickly to flip the pan around for style and then put the sausage on an empty plate. He then added the onions, apples and garlic…and that was it! He didn’t even add the sauerkraut part to the dish!)

Chef Viz: Voilá! Sausage Chef Viz Style! It must be truly embarrassing that a beautiful afro-american man was able to make better German food than an actual German! But hey, just as always, Chef Viz influences the cooking world! Now that is all that I have for you tonight ladies and gentlemen, hope to see you on the next edition of-

(Suddenly, ‘Amerika’ by Rammstein hits the speakers and Sheridan stomps down over onto the ramp and towards the ring, having an incredibly angry expression on her face after hearing what Chef Viz had to say to her, and it was clear she heard enough. She reached the steel steps and quickly went up them, but of course, the only way inside was through that door.)

Chef Viz: Sorry, door is locked, no surprise guests allowed in the cooking show-

(AND SHERIDAN WITH ONE STRONG KICK, SHE KICKS DOWN THE DOOR OFF ITS HINGES! The crowd cheered in surprise after Sheridan was able to do that and Chef Viz simply stood there in silence with an unamused expression on his face as Sheridan quickly entered the ring and began speaking into the microphone that she had on her hand.)

Sheridan Muller: You know what Viz? I tried to be friendly with you, I tried to calm the tensions that we had and get on the same page after what happened but you just had to keep picking on the bear with a stick and you reached far enough out of line that you had to say such derogatory things about myself and my country. Give me one good reason I should not trash this whole set and you in particular.

Chef Viz: Wow, wow, calm down Sheridawg! In fact, I can very much understand your anger after everything that happened, you know what? I just had a sudden change of heart about what ended up happening. How about we just leave the bad things we said behind and we make a peace treaty? And we can start it together by you trying the Bratwurst that I just made-

(But out of nowhere, Sheridan grabs the plate of Bratwurst and CHUCKS IT RIGHT ONTO CHEF VIZ AND HIS APRON!)

Sheridan Muller: Your cooking SUCKS, Viz!

(And with Chef Viz distracted by the Bratwurst being thrown at him, Sheridan moves over to grab a cast iron skillet and she starts walloping it down on Chef Viz! Smacking the skillet over and over onto his back and forcing him down onto the ground! Sheridan then rushes over to the fridge, and starts grabbing some food, sausages and sauerkraut in fact and she just starts chucking it over at the downed Chef Viz making him even dirtier and just putting salt on the injury!)

(Finally, Chef Viz is able to get up and quickly bolt it out of the broken door frame and out of the ring, and with that, Sheridan sees the opportunity and she just starts tearing down the whole set, chucking the kitchen utensils out of the ring, stomping holes on the counters and then flipping over the stove and then the biggest thing of all, the fridge! As the fridge falls with a loud thud, the crowd cheers seeing the chaos and in support of Sheridan as Sheridan quickly gets on top of the flipped over fridge and screams towards Chef Viz who is backing up the ramp.)

Sheridan Muller: VIZ, AT THE LAST STAND…WE END THIS!

(Sheridan then throws down the microphone and ‘Amerika’ starts back up on the speakers, as it was clear by now that Sheridan laid out the challenge for Viz and she wanted to end all of this in a match against him. And so, as Chef Viz backed up the ramp with an angry expression on his face, Sheridan stood tall by the end as Showdown faded away to commercials.) 

(Kamikaze – RedHook plays as Daryl Kinkade walks out and is immediately showed in boos. He soaks in the reaction playing into wmit while taunting some fans on his way to the ring.) 

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SET FOR ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

GIna Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST….FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND….WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS…HE IS “THE KINK OF ELITE”…DAARRYYLLLL KIINNKKKADDDEEEE!!!

Deadprez: Here comes a man who is dead set on proving something to Kennedy Street that he deserves another shot at championship gold despite his performance at Territorial Invasion. He had a great showing against Chef Viz but didn’t get the job done in the end. 

Gavin Kirkland: He also didn’t lose if we’re being totally honest here. 

(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole (Clean Version) plays as Princess Candice receives a mixed reaction while walking out from the curtain, wearing her Disney princess tiara while making her way down to the ring.) 

Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT….FROM ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.  WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS….”THE FACE OF DISNEY”….PRINCESSSS CAAANNDIICCEEE!!!!

Eve: After getting eliminated in the Iconic Cup, you know she’s more than determined to get a huge win under her belt before her huge clash with Caroline. 

Deadprez: Speaking of that, you just wonder Der uf that’s at the back of her mind considering everything that Caroline has done to her I clouding costing her matches and you wonder if it’ll be the same case here and if she had eyes at the back of her head which I would heavily assume so. 

(Ding! Ding! Ding!) 

Deadprez: And this match between Daryl and Candice is underway as they both circle the ring just staring at the other. This should be one hell of a match between two of the best this roster has to offer  hungry for a huge win as they both now step towards each other in the center of the ring holding their right hands up looking for a little test of strength to start the match. They lock hands for a brief moment but quickly back up and circle the ring just waiting on the other to make the first move. After several moments, the two finally lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up! It seems to be a struggle for a moment or two before Candice looks like she manages to gain control over him and get him in a side headlock before flipping him forward on his back, but then Daryl uses his legs to clip the head causing her to let go as they race back up to their feet and Candice charges at him with a full head of steam – BUT DARYL COUNTERS WITH A FLAPJACK AS SHERIDAN HITS THE TURNBUCKLE FACE FIRST!!

Eve: Daryl looks to take advantage here as he runs off the ropes full speed and drives both of the knees into the back of Candice before dropping her with a jumping neckbreaker out of the corner. Daryl looks to be proud of his work in the early goings as he poses to the crowd briefly before turning his attention back to Candice picking her up by the head, BUT CANDICE DELIVERS A FEW SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE BEFORE SHE SLAPS HIS HANDS AWAY AND DELIVERS A STIFF FOREARM THAT DROPS HIM DOWN TO A KNEE WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE CAUGHT DARYL A BIT OFF GUARD! Candice then repeatedly drives her elbow straight into his face like she’s got some vendetta against him. Candice grabs him by the head and repeatedly rams her knee into the face of Daryl before running off the ropes and hits a shining wizard to the back of the head and Candice feels momentum on her side as she begs for Daryl to stand up measuring him up early. Daryl is back up and turns around to Candice who picks him up in a fireman’s carry….BUT DARYL SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND AND RUNS RAMMING HER INTO THE CORNER BEFORE LOOKING FOR THE ROLL UP – 

Gavin Kirkland: Candice though holds on to the turnbuckle and Daryl falls backwards and rolls back up to his feet and charges at her in the corner….but Candice stops him in his tracks with a kick to the midsection as he stumbles back a few feet…AND THEN CANDICE HOPS OFF THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE AND HITS A SPRINGBOARD ENZIGURI KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AS DARYL DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE NOT HAVING A CLUE ON WHERE HE IS, BUT POPS UP OUT IF NOWHERE AND RUNS AT CANDICE FULL SPEED, BUT CANDICE SENDS HIM FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP, AND CANDICE DOESN’T STOP THERE AS SHE CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BESIDE HER AND THEN DELIVERS A CROSSBODY ON TOP OF DARYL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!! Princess Candice looks to have all the momentum in the early goings here!

(Instant replay of Princess Candice hitting the flying crossbody off the top to Daryl on the outside.) 

Eve: Princess Candice looks to keep the momentum rolling as she tosses Daryl back in the ring and slides in behind him and begs for him to stand back up as she runs at him and he goes for a clothesline but Candice ducks under it before running off the ropes- AND THEN CANDICE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A HIGH KNEE STRIKE! Daryl stumbles back up to his feet as Candice grabs ahold of him under hooking both of the arms…AND CANDICE HITS A DRAGON SUPLEX BRIDGING INTO THE FIRST COVER OF THIS MATCHUP!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Deadprez: And a kickout from Daryl and Candice wastes no time in going back on the attack as he hammers away at the back of Daryl before picking him up off the mat, BUT DARYL SLAPS THE HANDS AWAY AND THROWS A HARD FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE OF CANDICE AS SHE STUMBLES BACK A FEW FEET! BUT THEN CANDICE RETALIATES BY HITTING A HEADBUTT THAT I THINK CAUGHT DARYL OFF GUARD BEFORE SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND DRIVES THE KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF HIS SKULL! Candice checks her lip for blood before turning her attention back over to Daryl. 

Eve: Daryl though is trying his best to crawl away and slides out of the ring but Candice isn’t letting it happen as she grabs ahold of his foot!  Daryl’s upper body is already out of the ring but Candice isn’t letting him go anywhere as Daryl tries to shake her off but it isn’t working as Candice is trying to drag him back to the center of the ring but he’s holding on to the ring skirt for dear life! She successfully manages to drag him back to the middle of the ring but Daryl uses his free foot to kick her right in the face as she stumbles back a few feet holding her nose. Daryl takes this window of opportunity to try and scramble out of the ring again but once again Candice runs and stops him near the corner….AND DARYL PULLS HER BY THE ARM BACKWARDS AND SHE CONNECTS WITH THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE SHOULDER FIRST!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Princess Candice holds her shoulder in some pain as Daryl cracks that little grin across his face. Daryl may have laid out a trap there and knew what he was doing luring Sheridan over there, and now Daryl lifts her up and sits her on the top rope! What does he have in mind here? Daryl throws several punches to the face of Candice as he climbs up with her and looks to be going for a superplex – BUT CANDICE IS TRYING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO FIGHT OUT OF IT WITH SEVERAL SHOTS TO HIS RIBS AND NOW BOTH OF THEM ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE OTHER ON THE TOP ROPE BATTLING FOR CONTROL OVER THE OTHER….

Eve: AND CANDICE LOOKS TO HAVE CONTROL AS SHE DELIVERS ANOTHER GEADBUTT THAT STUNS DARYL!! AND OH NO – CANDICE LEAPS OVER DARYL AND DELIVERS A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB FROM THE TOP ROPE SLAMMING DARYL ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AS SHE STACKS HIM UP FOR THE PIN!! 

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: And another kickout from Daryl! Candice…CANDICE RIGHT AWAY TRIES TO TRANSITION INTO HER “HAPPILY OTHER AFTER” SUBMISSION BY HOOKING BOTH OF HIS ARMS AND TRYING TO BRIDGE OVER BUT DARYL IS DOING EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO PREVENT IT…AND DARYL REVERSES THE PRESSURE OVER INTO A PIN!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Eve: AND CANDICE HAS TO LET GO IN ORDER TO ESCAPE THAT AS THEY BOTH RACE BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AND CANDICE RIGHT AWAY GOES FOR HER “SPINNING WHEEL” KICK….BUT DARYL DUCKS IT AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A RUNNING KNEE OF HIS OWN! Daryl takes this time to catch his breath and recuperate a little bit as he scoots over to the corner before pulling himself up in the corner and thinks of what to do next. 

Deadprez: And now Daryl steps through the rope and begins to ascend up to the top rope and what does he have in mind here? DARYL STANDS UP TALL BEFORE LAUNCHING HIMSELF OFF AND GOING FOR A FROG SPLASH – AND IT CONNECTS ON TOP OF CANDICE AS HE HOOKS THE LEG NOW FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

Eve: And Candice gets the shoulder up, and I think Daryl was expecting that as he gets her up and he looks to be going for “Hail to the Victor” – BUT CANDICE COUNTERS IT WITH A BACK BODY DROP SAVING HERSELF AT THE MOMENT AS WE’RE BACK AT SQUARE ONE IN THIS MATCH! Both of them now crawls to opposite sides of the ring and use the ropes to help pull themselves up before they turn around to face one another…

Deadprez: And now it’s Daryl who tries to immediately transition into a submission here as he drops Candice down to the mat and goes to lock in his “Shut up Bruv” crossface submission….But Candice is trying any way to get out of this as she holds her head down before delivering back handed elbow shots of her own which causes Daryl to let go of his grip as Candice quickly crawls away and pulls herself up in the corner. Daryl charges at her once more in the corner…BUT SHE SIDESTEPS AND SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL RING POST THROUGH THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE! DARYL MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE HERE AS DARYL IS IN A VULNERABLE SPOT! 

Gavin Kirkland: Candice stands back up holding her face in some pain and pulls him out from the corner looking to take advantage of Daryl being in a vulnerable spot, and she delivers a european uppercut that drives him back into the corner….AND HERE COMES CANDICE WHO RUNS AND DELIVERS A HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE BEFORE FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! Candice wastes no time in getting him back up off the mat and….SHE GRABS HIS ARMS AND LOCKS HIM IN “HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!” THE CATTLE MUTILATION IS LOCKED IN AND DARYL US IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE AS CANDICE APPLIES AS MUCH PRESSURE AS SHE CAN! 

Eve: Daryl though is trying to fight out somehow….AND HE USES WHAT STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT AND DRAG HIMSELF OVER NEAR THE ROPES AND THROWS HIS LEG ON THE ROPE AS CANDICE IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE SUBMISSION! It’s a good thing Daryl got to the ropes as quickly as he did because he didn’t look like he had all that much left to fight out of a submission that deadly from Candice. Candice is forced to let go finally as she grabs him by the feet and tries to drag him back to the middle of the ring but Daryl is holding on to that bottom rope for dear life…AND THEN KICKS HER IN THE FACE WITH HIS FREE FOOT BEFORE HITTING A DROP TOE HOLD AND CANDICE HITS THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE FACE FIRST!! DARYL PULLS HER OUT FROM THE CORNER – AND DARYL CONNECTS WITH “HAIL TO THE VICTOR”!!! THE PUMPHANDLE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS AS DARYL TURNS HER OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE WIN!! 

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: AND CANDICE SURVIVES GETTING HER SHOULDER UP AT TWO AND A HALF!! AND UH OH – “SHUT UP BRUV” IS LOCKED IN THIS TIME AS DARYL LOCKS IN THE CROSSFACE SUCCESSFULLY THIS TIME IN A SMOOTH TRANSITION AND CANDICE LOOKS TO BE ALMOST IN A PANIC TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! 

Eve: Candice may have no other choice but to tap out here as Daryl is wrenching back applying as much pressure as he can just moments after she took the “Hail to the Victor!” But Candice though still looks like she’s got some fight left in her as she uses what strength she has left and out of adrenaline tries to drag herself over to the bottom rope and she reaches but is still several inches away and she looks to be fading out …BUT OH MY GOD!! CANDICE REVERSES AND SHE JUST FLIPPED THE PRESSURE AND HAD A PIN ON DARYL!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: BUT DARYL REVERSES IT BACK INTO THE “SHUT UP BRUV” CROSSFACE!!” CANDICE IS AGAIN TRAPPED WITH NOWHERE TO GO…BUT SHE QUICKLY EXTENDS HER LOWER NOSY OUT AND GETS HER FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND DARYL IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT IN THE SLIGHTEST THAT HE IS FORCED TO BREAK IT UP! 

Gavin Kirkland: An annoyed Daryl brings her back to the middle of the ring and picks her up looking to put the final nail in the coffin here – BUT CANDICE JUMPS UP AND DROPS DARYL WITH A JUMPING REVERSE STO RIGHT INTO THE MAT AS BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN ONCE MORE! Both of them stir back up to their feet around the same time now….

Eve: CANDICE TAKES A SWING AT HIS HEAD BUT HE DUCKS IT AND PICKS HER UP IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY – BUT BEFORE WE COULD KNOW WHAT HE HAD IN MIND CANDICE SLIDES OFF HIS SHOULDERS AND PUSHES HIM FROM THE BACK INTO THE ROPES…AND OH NO!!! CANDICE THEN GOES FOR HER “SPINNING WHEEL” KICK ONCE AGAIN – BUT DARYL DUCKS IT BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE LEG LARIAT!! Daryl thinks of what to do next before rolling under the bottom rope and climbing up to the top rope once more. He went up top once and it paid off but can he do it a second time?! AND HE LAUNCHES OFF GOING FOR A SHOOTING STAR PRESS – BUT NOBODY WAS HOME!! HE WENT FOR THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS AGAIN BUT THIS TIME SHE GOT THE KNEES UP AND DRIVES THEM INTO HIS MIDSECTION – AND THEN SHE TRANSITIONS INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN!!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: AND DARYL JUST BARELY ESCAPES OUT OF IT AS CANDICE ROLLS THROUGH BACK UP TO HER FEET AND LOOKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE HERE –  SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND DELIVERS “COLORS OF THE WIND!!!” THE TORNADO DDT SPIKES DARYL’S HEAD STRAIGHT INTO THE MAT AS CANDICE GOES FOR ANOTHER COVER, WILL THIS BE ENOUGH HERE TO GET THE VICTORY?!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

Eve: AND DARYL SURVIVES AGAIN AS HE KICKS OUT AT TWO! A little bit of frustration looks like it has kicked in on Candice but she doesn’t let it phase her for long as she is now pretty much begging Daryl to get back up to his feet to perhaps put this match away for good – WAIT WHAT THE?! 

(The lights in the arena expectedly go out, before turning back on and Caroline is in the ring staring at Candice who is completely caught off guard.) 

Deadprez: IT’S CAROLINE AGAIN!! Candice’s opponent for Last Stand and again she’s getting involved in Candice’s business…AND CANDICE IS HAVING NONE OF IT THIS TIME AS SHE GOES FOR A PUNCH – BUT CAROLINE SIDESTEPS IT AND CANDICE WALKS RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF DARYL WHO GETS HER IN POSITION…AND DARYL HITS HER WITH “A BEAUTIFUL LIE!!” THE CROSS LEGGED FISHERMAN’S BUSTER CONNECTS AS DARYL HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER AS CAROLINE WATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE!!!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!

TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!) 

(Kamikaze – RedHook plays as Daryl stands up and quickly gets his hand raised before rolling out of the ring and celebrating his win up the ramp as if the interference of Caroline didn’t happen at all.) 

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….DAARRYYLLLL KIINNKKKADDDEEE!!!!

Eve: I guess it’s more than fair to say you can chalk up the huge assist to Caroline who once again gets involved to cost Candice another match and clearly is in her head heading into their Park Brawl at Last Stand.

Gavin Kirkland: A win is a win though and it gives him some needed momentum on his quest to prove his worth after his Brand Warfare showing  

(Daryl leaves celebrating his win before his theme fades and we see Caroline staring at Candice from outside the ring.) 

Deadprez: Again she got in her head but these two are on a collision course for Last Stand and you can bet Princess Candice will add this to the many things she won’t forget that Caroline has pulled on her.

(The final shot is of Caroline just staring at the unconscious body of Candice while slowly backing her way up the ramp as the camera fades to black.) 

(We cut to the back where Kyra Phillips is standing by with a mic readied. She is dressed professionally as always and greets the camera with her now trademark smile. Flicking her hair from in front of her face, she starts to speak.)

Kyra Phillips: Thank you for joining me on one of the final legs as we hurtle into Last Stand, a Showdown exclusive free-per-view. You can feel it in the air tonight as many individuals do whatever they can to get on that card and make an impact on the brand that is becoming known as the showcase for the future legends that this company has to offer. One such individual is my guest currently. And someone who has been given an amazing opportunity at Last Stand. PJ Hendrx, thank you for joining me.

(The camera pans out and reveals PJ, the crowd giving him a warm reaction which he appreciates. Kyra smiles as well as PJ takes it all in.)

Kyra Phillips: Quite the ovation for you there PJ.

PJ Hendrx: Yeah, and I appreciate it… more than they could ever know.

(The crowd roars again for the individual who is growing quite the following in Elite Answers Wrestling.)

Kyra Phillips: A lot of love for sure…

(PJ nods his head in agreement.)

PJ Hendrx: Our fans are amongst some of the most intelligent wrestling fans in the world, and they appreciate someone who always tries to do his best for this company. Some of the guys in the back are in this for themselves, and I respect that, each to their own. But me, I work not just for the accolades, but to try and take this company to even bigger and better places. I’m not someone who ignores the fact that the fans can make, or they can break you, and I respect each and every one of them that spends their hard-earned money to come see me perform. It’s rare, but it’s not extinct, not yet. Some of us still care about our profession enough to continue to put in the work. See, this season thus far has been a bit stop start, two steps forwards and one step back. I got injured and was working my way back when I got a chance at the National Elite Championship. No excuses from me, Jon was the better man on the night, but that opportunity stuck with me, and potentially held me back. Because I knew I could beat Jon Kelton, I still believe I can beat Jon Kelton, but I didn’t do myself justice.

Kyra Phillips: Why do you think that was?

PJ Hendrx: It was a multitude of things Kyra, but I’m not one to make excuses, instead I do something about it. Yes, Jon is still the National Elite Champion and right now I can’t do anything about that. Maybe I wasn’t ready for the match, perhaps I wasn’t at full speed, but that’s not on Jon, it’s on me. But I’ll let you into a secret, Kyra. When I lost that match, I promised myself that when the next opportunity came along, I’d grasp it with both hands.

Kyra Phillips: And now thanks to Kennedy Street you have that opportunity.

(PJ shrugs, and once again agrees with Kyra’s comments.)

PJ Hendrx: That’s right… and you know, Kennedy has gotten quite a bad rap from certain quarters, and perhaps some of it has been deserved. But here, she’s done right by me and given me a chance, and I appreciate that. I appreciate that she holds me in such high regards to give me an opportunity to achieve a dream and become the Answers World Champion. A chance inside the Extreme Elimination Chamber? I’m not passing that up.

Kyra Phillips: But it’s not going to be easy.

PJ Hendrx: No, it isn’t. Nothing worth doing should ever be easy, that’s life. But if there is something that everyone should know about me, it’s that I am not afraid of hard work. And I am more than happy to achieve success the hard way.

Kyra Phillips: And let’s face it, it doesn’t get much harder than this.

PJ Hendrx: Yeah, you’re right Kyra. When Kennedy said the words ‘Extreme Elimination Qualifier’, I knew it was going to be difficult for me to claim my place. But I’m not afraid of Kyra, no I am super excited to be given the chance to not only defeat one of the very best Showdown has to offer in Daryl Kinkade. Someone who can count himself unlucky to not already be Answers World Champion in fact. I now know that if I beat him, I will be in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, with the possibility of emerging with the World Championship. That’s HUGE Kyra.

(Kyra nods her head but allows PJ to continue interrupting.)

PJ Hendrx: I learned a lot during my time on Dynasty, what it took to be one of the best in the business. Every match, I take that experience with me, looking back on my time as Interwire Champion with pride, whilst knowing that it is time that I became a champion again. The National Elite Championship may have gotten away from me, but I will fight tooth and nail to ensure that the Answers World Championship doesn’t. And that journey starts with Daryl Kinkade. It’s my time Kyra… I’m calling it right now.

Kyra Phillips: Any final words before I let you go?

(PJ thinks for a moment before delivering his final statements.)

PJ Hendrx: Just that, that feeling I just got from those fans, I’ll never take that for granted Kyra. That energy they give me in every single match, it’s at the very core of my being. I’m not going to get ahead of myself, Daryl Kinkade is a massive challenge for me, Extreme Elimination is something that very few people tame. But you know what?

Kyra Phillips: What?

PJ Hendrx: PJ Hendrx, Answers World Champion has got quite the ring to it doesn’t it?

(The crowd roars their approval before Kyra can answer, Kyra motioning towards the reaction and not saying a word.)

PJ Hendrx: The people have spoken, and who am I to deny the people?

(PJ smirks towards the camera and then walks out of shot, as the scene slowly fades on Kyra to the last commercial break of the night.)

(As if fades back from commercial break, ‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff begins to play through the speakers as the crowd gives a standing ovation for ‘The Mistress of Death,’ Madison Kaline who looks confident and focused. She gives a cute little pose before making her way down the ramp. She does the title gesture around her waist.)

Gavin Kirkland: Madison Kaline claims that Showdown General Manager, Kennedy Street hasn’t used Madison as well as she should. Madison claims that it’s disrespectful. She’s a Hall of Famer, a former World Champion and she deserves a lot better. It led to Delilah Rose coming out claiming that Kennedy has prioritized younger women like her and it concluded with Delilah laying out Madison.

Eve: Madison Kaline was given an opportunity at the National Elite Championship, the same title that she had set her sights on at the beginning of the season, but that match never came into fruition! To Madison, it could seem like Kennedy is starting to realize things, but I see this as Kennedy looking to get rid of the issue by sending her in the crosshairs of The Devolution.

Deadprez: Now, that’s an interesting way to look at things, Eve! Madison Kaline is going into this match with a huge disadvantage! The Devolution will be a factor as they have been a factor in Jon Kelton’s matches in the past! This match is with the National Elite Championship on the line, so I know that things might be amped up a little more.

(‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones begins to play as the crowd shows Jon Kelton with boos, but he is loving it. Shortly after, the rest of The Devolution — Pandora Paisley, Serenity Valdez and Halsey Neel join him on the ramp. The four of them were smiling and grinning at each other before making their way down the ramp. Jon’s National Elite Championship is shining underneath all of the lights.)

Gavin Kirkland: Here is Jon Kelton, who has been a wonderful representation of the National Elite Championship! Right next to him is the beautiful and cunning Pandora Paisley, who we recently learned that they’re a thing and I’m taking it quite well. After all, I hope that open relationships are —

Eve: Gavin, no. Stop. Jon Kelton won the title back at Pain for Pride. He’s overcome ARIA and PJ Hendrx. Now, he has a veteran opponent in Madison Kaline, who I think could provide a huge challenge. She’s a veteran, so she has more tricks up her sleeve. This is an opportunity that she has been waiting all season for, so there’s no way that she is going to let it slip from her hands.

Deadprez: That’s a wonderful observation there, Eve! Madison Kaline would love to win tonight and show Kennedy Street that she is a star and now, she has the title to back up that claim! But, once again, The Devolution will be a factor, but we’ll see how Madison handles that added pressure!

(A spotlight is on Gina Romano, who stands in the middle of the ring. Jon Kelton on her right, Madison Kaline on her left.)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING AND IT’S FOR THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!! INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA…SHE IS ‘THE MISTRESS OF DEATH’…MADISON KALINE!!!!!!!

(The crowd gives Madison a pop as she gestures for the belt on her waist. She points at Jon Kelton’s title, telling him that it’s going home to her. Meanwhile, Jon looks calm as he unhooks the title from his waist, waiting for his introduction.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…BEING ACCOMPANIED BY THE REST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DEVOLUTION…REPRESENTING THE DEVOLUTION…FROM DALLAS, TEXAS…WEIGHING IN AT 200 POUNDS…HE IS THE CURRENT EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION… ‘THE DEVIL OF THE DEVOLUTION’…JON KELTON!!!!!!

(The crowd boos as Jon Kelton raises the National Elite Championship high above his head. The other members of The Devolution are hyping him up from outside the ring as he hands the referee the title. He lets Madison Kaline get a good look of the title before giving it off to the timekeeper. He checks with the two Elitists to see if they’re ready as he rings for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Deadprez: AND, MADISON KALINE RUNS AFTER JON KELTON! BUT, JON SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! ALREADY, THIS MAN IS DUCKING!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton slides underneath the ring and into where the rest of The Devolution is standing! Madison Kaline is already fired up as she’s demanding for Jon to get back inside the ring! But, Pandora Paisley is halting Madison, telling her to “calm down.” She rubs the shoulders of Jon slightly before patting him on the back! Jon begins to head towards back in the ring as Madison goes to launch towards him, but Pandora is yelling for the referee to back Madison away! My hellcat wants to make this fair for her man!

Eve: The referee does back away Madison Kaline. Jon Kelton manages to step inside the ring. He holds his hand in a halting position, making sure that the referee does his job in making sure Madison is backed away. The two Elitists are standing across from each other as the referee steps aside, letting this match officially get underway — MADISON RUNS TOWARDS JON, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A DROPKICK TO HIS GUT! MADISON BEGINS TO FIRE AWAY WITH SOME PUNCHES TO THE FACE OF THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! THE REST OF THE DEVOLUTION IS YELLING AT THE REFEREE TO BACK MADISON AWAY FROM JON! BUT, MADISON IS YELLING AT THE WOMEN AT RINGSIDE AS SHE PLACES HER FOOT ON THE NECK OF THE CHAMPION!

Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

Madison Kaline: (off-mic) I HAVE UNTIL FIVE!

Deadprez: Madison Kaline looks at the referee before turning her attention back to Jon Kelton! She picks up Jon by underneath the chin and pushes him against the ropes! Madison swings forward, connecting with a knife edge chop to the chest of the champion! Madison connects with another chop to the chest! She gets Jon by his arm before whipping him to the ropes across from them! BUT, JON COUNTERS THE WHIP, SENDING MADISON TO THE ROPES! JON RUNS RIGHT AFTER HER, BUT MADISON MANAGES TO LIFT HER FOOT UP, BLOCKING HIM! BUT, JON MANAGES TO GRAB HER FOOT AS HE CONNECTS WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! MADISON GETS TURNED AROUND AS SHE FINDS HERSELF INTO A CRAWLING POSITION! Jon finds his way up to his feet as he lifts one of Madison’s arms up and looks at this — he does the magistral cradle as he has Madison’s shoulder’s down!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWW—

Gavin Kirkland: Madison Kaline manages to get herself out of the cradle! She rolls herself to her knees as Jon Kelton gets to his feet! Jon looks to connect with a penalty kick to Madison’s face, but Madison bands back as Jon misses that move! He stumbles forward as Madison manages to grab Jon by his foot and pull it back! Jon drops to one knee, but look at this! Madison still has Jon’s leg in her possession! More like she has him by the ankle as she rolls up to her feet! It’s looking like Madison is connecting with an ankle lock, but it’s not as secure as she would like it as Jon manages to clutch to the bottom rope! Madison releases his ankle as she backs away! SHE RUNS TOWARDS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THEN, SHE PLACES HIS CHIN ON THE SECOND ROPE AS SHE BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH A ROPE CHOKE!

Eve: MADISON KALINE IS LOOKING TOWARDS PANDORA PAISLEY AS SHE IS CHOKING HER BOYFRIEND OUT! THIS IS JUST CRAZY FROM MADISON! I THINK THAT THE REFEREE MIGHT NEED TO STEP IN TO STOP THIS!

Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET GO, MADISON!

Deadprez: There is no argument from ‘The Mistress of Death,’ who manages to back off Jon Kelton! Jon is trying to grasp for some oxygen as he finds himself back to his feet! Madison Kaline goes over as she sees that Jon is rising back to his feet! She goes to retrieve Jon, but Jon manages to connect with a punch to her face as that takes her back! Madison returns the favor by connecting with a punch to Jon, but Jon connects with a knee to her gut! She bends forward in response as Jon picks her up, rolling her up and then slamming her to the mat! Madison’s spine contorts as Jon picks her up by that fiery red hair of her’s! Jon points to one of the corners and goes for it! He places his foot on the turnbuckle before throwing Madison head-first there! Madison stumbles back, but Jon manages to get her grasp on her before throwing her to the turnbuckle! Jon manages to keep her there before connecting with some shoulder thrusts to the ribs of Madison!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton manages to lift up Madison Kaline, seating her on the turnbuckle and I think that Jon might be looking to go high-risk as he manages to get himself on the turnbuckle with the former Women’s World Champion! BUT, MADISON THROWS A PUNCH, TRYING TO KEEP JON DOWN! BUT, JON DOESN’T LET THAT STOP HIM AS HE LOOKS QUITE DETERMINED TO MEET MADISON UP THERE! BUT, MADISON SHOVES JON OUT OF THE WAY! SHE LOOKS TO SITUATE HERSELF MORE ON THE TOP ROPE AS — LOOK AT THIS, IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ! SHE HAS MADISON BY HER ANKLE! MADISON IS SCREAMING FOR THE REFEREE, BUT PANDORA PAISLEY HAS THE REFEREE OCCUPIED AT THE OTHER SIDE FROM MADISON AND SERENITY! AND, LOOK AT THIS! HALSEY NEEL SLIDES INSIDE OF THE RING! SHE MANAGES TO FIND HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH MADISON! SHE HOOKS MADISON BY HER ARMS AND CONNECTS WITH AN UNDERHOOK SUPLEX OFF THE TOP ROPE!

Eve: How is ANY of this fair? Halsey Neel slides out of the ring, Serenity Valdez joins her and Pandora Paisley gets off the apron as she forms a smirk on her face, knowing that they were successful! Meanwhile, Jon Kelton sees that Madison is down as he looks to grab her by her hair! He turns her around, grabbing her by the waist and takes her back with a German suplex! But, he maintains control of the waist! He connects with a second German as Madison goes back, but Jon has control of the waist as he connects with a third consecutive German! All of them successfully connect as Madison goes back! MADISON TRIES TO FIND HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET, BUT JON RUNS AFTER HER, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A ‘ONE HIT WONDER’ — THE RUNNING SUPERKICK, BUT MADISON MANAGES TO DUCK OUT OF THE WAY! JON MANAGES TO CATCH HIMSELF FROM STUMBLING!

Deadprez: Madison Kaline looks to connect with a spear, but Jon Kelton manages to get himself out of the way! But, Madison manages to stop herself! But, Jon manages to hook her by underneath her arms and connect with a snap dragon suplex! But, Madison manages to land on her feet! ‘The Mistress of Death’ connects with a dropkick to the spine of the National Elite Champion as that sends him forward! Madison runs the ropes in front of her, rebounds off of them and connects with a meteora as she goes for the cover!

OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTWW—

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton sits himself up and looks to counter with a roll up on Madison Kaline! But, Madison manages to roll herself out of the way! Jon finds himself at his feet! Madison does shortly after, but Jon connects with a high kick as Madison flings herself back! Jon runs after her, connecting with a ‘One Hit Wonder’ as Madison falls to her back! He wanted to connect with the move a few minutes ago! Madison finds herself a bit dizzy as Jon gets on top of her, connecting with a series of punches to her face! Madison is trying to grab Jon’s face, so that she can shove him away! BUT, JON MANAGES TO GRAB MADISON BY ONE OF HER ARMS AND IT SEEMS LIKE JON IS LOOKING TO APPLY AN ARM BAR ON MADISON! BUT, MADISON IS SCRAMBLING HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY! She manages to get some distance between her and Jon! Madison realizes that she is in for a fight as she gets herself to her feet! Jon gets to his feet shortly after! You can see the confidence on his face!

Eve: Madison Kaline charges after the National Elite Champion, but Jon Kelton manages to duck underneath! He manages to get Madison by her wrist and applies a wrist lock on his challenger! Jon wrenches back the wrist lock, applying more pressure and getting a yelp on Madison, who is trying to use her other hand to pull herself away, but she needs to be careful not to sprain her wrist in the process. But, Jon manages to go to the ropes as she manages to get herself on the top turnbuckle! Now, this is going to be quite interesting! He begins to tightrope walk on the top turnbuckle! He manages to do a little dance as he makes it across the rope! He gets to the middle before jumping off and connecting with a Japanese arm drag, sending the former Women’s World Champion across the ring! MADISON IS TRYING TO SHAKE SOME FEELING BACK TO HER ARM AS JON RUNS AFTER HER, CLOTHESLINING HER TO THE CORNER! HE SWINGS TOWARDS HER, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP, BUT MADISON MANAGES TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY! JON SLAMS HIS HAND ON THE TURNBUCKLE! YIKES! THAT MUST HAVE FELT HORRIBLE! I HAD THAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, ALMOST BREAKING MY HAND!

Deadprez: It’s the unpredictability of this sport! You never know when and how you are going to get hurt! It just does! But, Madison Kaline, using her bit of opening, manages to shove Jon Kelton to the corner and she rolls him up! O’Connor roll as she applies a beautiful bridge in the process! Is Madison going to steal the victory here?!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: ‘The Devil of The Devolution’ manages to get himself out of the roll up! Madison Kaline rolls herself to her feet as she manages to get Jon Kelton by the nape of his neck! She pulls him in a front headlock position as she manages to lift him on the top horizontal rope! Jon lands on his stomach as he finds himself laying stomach on the rope! IT’S ALMOST LIKE HE’S SEESAWING LEFT AND RIGHT AS MADISON HAS JON IN A FRONT HEADLOCK AND CONNECTS WITH A CORKSCREW NECK BREAKER! NOW, THAT WAS GORGEOUS AND DEVIOUS AS MADISON! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!

OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Eve: Jon Kelton with a kick out! Madison Kaline rolls her eyes, but she gets Jon in a seated position! She grabs him by his arms as she manages to stretch them out! She places her knee on the spine of the National Elite Champion! Madison is stretching out the champion, looking to weaken him in the process! She begins to trash-talk to Jon and the rest of the members of The Devolution at ringside! Pandora Paisley is trying to advise Jon to keep calm and find a way out of the situation! Meanwhile, you can see Serenity Valdez getting fired up and trash talking Madison in return! Now, I think that the most dangerous thing that Madison can do is fire up the rest of The Devolution! It’s already looking bad for her! It’s 4-on-1 and there’s no beating those odds!

Deadprez: Jon Kelton is clutching his left fist, trying to fight through the pain and try to get himself out of this hold! The Devolution is rallying Jon! Madison is screaming at them to stop as she can feel her grasp fading away! But, you can see that Jon is starting to get to one knee and beginning to make his way up! Madison is shaking her head no as she thinks quickly on her feet and begins to jump on the back of the champion! It looks like she’s trying to apply a sleeper hold, but Jon manages to grab her by the neck and connect with a snapmare! Jon follows that up with a knee strike to the back of her head! This takes Madison to her side! Jon gets Madison and throws her through the middle rope! But, Madison manages to clutch onto the middle rope, preventing herself from falling to ringside! Jon goes right after her and connects with a shoulder thrust to the gut! This creates a bit of separation between the challenger and champion! The referee is focused on checking on Jon! Now, it seems like Madison is looking to head for the top turnbuckle —

Gavin Kirkland: Pandora Paisley tugs Madison Kaline’s foot, causing Madison to look at Pandora! She connects with a penalty kick to Pandora’s face, taking her back! Serenity Valdez looks to connect with a chop block to the back of Madison’s knee, BUT MADISON, USING THOSE VETERAN INSTINCTS TO HER ADVANTAGE, MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A CALF KICK, SENDING SERENITY BACK! NOW, HALSEY GRABS MADISON’S FOOT AS SHE LOOKS TO PULL HER OFF THE APRON! BUT, MADISON JUMPS RIGHT ONTO HALSEY AND CONNECTS WITH A HEADSCISSORS TAKE DOWN AS SHE FLINGS HALSEY ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON! MADISON TAKES DOWN 3/4 OF THE DEVOLUTION AS THAT’S QUITE IMPRESSIVE! BUT, LOOK AT JON KELTON, WHO IS STILL INSIDE THE RING AS — JON LAUNCHES HIMSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE AS HE NAILS MADISON WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! MADISON COLLIDES WITH THE FRONT OF OUR TABLE! IT SEEMS LIKE JON TOOK A ROUGH LANDING THERE!

Eve: Both Elitists are down, but we see that Jon Kelton is finding the strength to get back to his feet! He manages to get Madison Kaline by her hair and throw her like a rag doll across ringside! Madison finds herself backing away towards the barricade, trying to look for something to help her recollect back to her feet! But, Jon runs after her, nailing a dropkick as she seesaws back-and-forth on her spine! Happily, she manages to keep herself on the top of the barricade! But, Jon with an evil smirk on his face has an idea! He manages to get himself on top of the barricade as well as HE CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE GUT OF ‘THE MISTRESS OF DEATH!’ MY GOODNESS!  Madison drops down back to ringside as I can’t imagine how that felt! I mean, did you see the height that Jon was able to get out of that jump! Can we get a replay of that?

(REPLAY: It shows Madison Kaline on her spine on the top of the barricade. Then, it shows Jon Kelton jumping high and connecting with a double foot stomp on Madison. She drops down back to ringside as Jon slips and manages to jump down shortly after.)

(Back to ringside.)

Deadprez: Now, that was quite brutal, Eve! I can’t imagine how it must feel to be Madison Kaline! But, look at Jon Kelton! It seems like he might have slipped when he connected with that double foot stomp. He is shaking some pain off his ankle, but it doesn’t seem like it’s too much of a conflict! He gets Madison and throws her through the bottom rope! He slides underneath the bottom rope as he waits for Madison to get up just a bit before pulling her closer to him and connecting with a Canadian Destroyer! Jon has Madison there for the cover! Is this going to be it? Is he going to put his challenger down there?

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: NO! Madison Kaline with a kick out! Jon Kelton can’t seem to believe it! I thought after that brutal foot stomp at ringside, Madison was out! The rest of The Devolution is advising for Jon to keep calm and end this match completely! They know that the longer that this match goes for, the more likely it’s going to drive Madison insane and dangerous! It might drive the reset of The Devolution crazy. Especially my sweet Pandora! Maybe, I should comfort —

Eve: Gavin, focus! You are not going to console another man’s women when he’s wrestling —

Gavin Kirkland: Then, who will, Eve? Who will?

Deadprez: You need to stop drinking coffee before the show! It increases your anxiety! Now, Jon Kelton finds himself up to his feet as he’s slapping the back of Madison Kaline’s head! I don’t think that’s the wisest thing to do! But, Jon is trying to fire up the former Women’s World Champion! Jon is slapping the back of her head, trying to get his own set of trash-talking in! Then, he grabs her by the chin, forcing Madison to look at her! BUT, MADISON CONNECTS WITH A HUGE SLAP TO THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION’S FACE! SHE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER SLAP TO HIS FACE! NO ONE IS GOING TO DISRESPECT HER LIKE THAT! SHE RUNS AFTER JON AND CONNECTS WITH THE LEG DROP BULLDOG THAT SHE CALLS ‘M.O.D.’ AS MADISON GOES FOR THE COVER! SHE GOES QUICKLY FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton with a kick out! Madison Kaline is slapping her hands against the mat! She knows that she needs to end this match! She needs to get that National Elite Championship! She finds her way back to her feet! She begins to go back as it looks like she’s going for ‘Afterlife’ — the discus lariat that she’s used to put Elitists down in the past! BUT, SERENITY VALDEZ FINDS HERSELF ON THE APRON! SHE CLUTCHES THE ARM OF MADISON, WHO TURNS AROUND! BUT, THEY DON’T DARE LAY A HAND ON HER! BUT, MADISON SLAPS SERENITY ACROSS THE FACE! SERENITY GOES FLYING OFF THE APRON DUE TO THE SLAP! BUT, LOOK AT JON! HE MANAGES TO PUSH HER TO THE ROPES AND HE’S ROLLING HER UP! HE HAS HER BY HER TIGHTS AS HE’S LOOKING TO SNEAK AWAY WITH HIS TITLE REIGN STILL INTACT!

OOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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Eve: But, the referee sees what Jon Kelton is trying to do! He stops his count as the referee points out his holding of Madison Kaline’s tights! This causes Jon to begin an argument with the referee, getting him out of sight! LOOK INSIDE THE RING! HALSEY NEEL FINDS HERSELF INSIDE THE RING! SHE IS WAITING FOR MADISON TO LOOK TOWARDS HER SIDE AS — FOREARM SMASH TOMADISON KALINE INTO A CRESCENT KICK! ‘CAT’S PAW’ BY PANDORA PAISLEY AS IT TAKES MADISON DOWN! JON MANAGES TO FIND HIMSELF BACK INTO THIS MATCH, LOOKING TO REAP THE BENEFITS OUT OF PANDORA AND HALSEY’S ATTACK ON MADISON! HE PICKS UP MADISON, GETTING HER INTO POSITION AND CONNECTING WITH AN ‘EGO TRIP’ — THE BUTTERFLY DDT AS HE LAYS ON TOP OF MADISON!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Deadprez: Madison Kaline manages to get a perfectly manicured fingernail onto the bottom rope! Jon Kelton can’t seem to believe what is going on! How in the world is Madison still going?!?! The Devolution has been trying to use the number’s game to her advantage all of this match and yet, Madison manages to power through! But, Jon seems to have something underneath his sleep! I believe that he might be going for the jumping spear, ‘Final Atonement!’ This is the spear that he has used to take down Elitists in the past! Jon slowly begins to back away! He is waiting for Madison to get back to her feet! Madison has no idea what’s to come as Jon runs after her! ‘Final Atonement!’

Gavin Kirkland: MADISON KALINE CONNECTS WITH ‘M.O.D.’ OUT OF NOWHERE! SHE MANAGES TO PULL OUT AN IMPACTFUL MOVE TO TAKE DOWN THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! SHE IS NOW GOING FOR THE TOP ROPE! I’M NOT SURE HOW WISE THAT IS, BUT THE DEVOLUTION IS SCREAMING AT JON TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON! MADISON IS POSITIONING HERSELF FOR A MOONSAULT AS SHE LOOKS TOWARDS THE WOMEN AT RINGSIDE BEFORE — ‘MADDIE BOMB!’ SHE LANDS ON JON KELTON AS SHE HOOKS HIS LEG FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT??!

OOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Eve: Jon Kelton with a kick out! Madison Kaline is clutching her hair as she looks down at Jon! Madison looks towards the horizontal ropes ahead of her! I think that she might be looking for a springboard moonsault! She begins to run to those ropes, but Pandora Paisley manages to stand onto the apron! Madison stops in her tracks as she manages to stare down Pandora! I swear, whenever Madison has something good for herself going, The Devolution was there to turn it all around! Madison begins to scream at Pandora’s face! Pandora is laughing, knowing that it has gotten underneath Madison’s skin! MADISON GOES TO SWING A PUNCH AT PANDORA, BUT PANDORA JUMPS OFF THE APRON RIGHT ON TIME! MADISON TURNS AROUND — ‘FINAL ATONEMENT!’ THE JUMPING SPEAR CONNECTS ON MADISON! JON WITH THE COVER!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Paint It Black’ begins to play through the speakers as the crowd is booing the living heck out of Jon Kelton, who rolls off of Madison Kaline, who is rolled out of the ring by the referee. The rest of The Devolution gets inside the ring to celebrate with Jon. Pandora extends the National Elite Championship to Jon.)

Gina Romano: THE WINNER AND STILL EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION…JON KELTON!!!!

Deadprez: Now, this isn’t fair whatsoever! The Devolution played a factor all throughout the match and that is what led to Jon Kelton retaining the National Elite Championship! Madison was at a disadvantage all throughout the match! She did all she could! But, this would be too much for anyone to handle!

Gavin Kirkland: The Devolution doing what they can to make sure that their poster boy remained National Elite Champion! No one is going to like their methods, but it’s been successful! It —

(The crowd begins to become antsy as Miku Sakai, Veena Adams, Ashlynn Quinn, and ARIA begin to make their way around one of the tunnels of the stage.)

Eve: Here comes four out of the five women who will be competing against The Devolution and Usagi Senshi at The Last Stand! This is causing for The Devolution to go back-to-back-to-back-to-back as they all stand with their backs against each other, looking at the other women who are each taking a side of the ring, looking down at The Devolution!

Deadprez: AND…WE’RE OFF! THE FOUR WOMEN SURROUNDING THE RING MAKE THEIR WAY INSIDE THE RING AS THE MEMBERS OF THE DEVOLUTION BEGIN TO COLLIDE WITH EACH OTHER! JON KELTON GOES AFTER VEENA, PANDORA PAISLEY GOES AFTER ASHLYNN QUINN, MIKU SAKAI GOES AFTER HALSEY NEEL, ARIA GOES AFTER SERENITY VALDEZ! THE CROWD IS ON THEIR FEET, GOING BALLISTIC! PANDORA THROWS ASHLYNN TO THE CORNER AND ‘CATNAP’ —SCISSORS SNAP DDT ON ASHLYNN! WE SEE THAT HALSEY HAS MIKU SAKAI INTO POSITION, CONNECTING WITH ‘OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!’ THE BICYCLE KNEE TO A YAKUZA KICK AS THAT SENDS HER OUT OF THE RING! SERENITY VALDEZ CONNECTS WITH ‘EL ULTIMO BAILE!’ I WISH WE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE LEAD UP OF THAT MOVE AS ARIA SPRINGS BACK AND FALLS TO THE MAT! THEN, WE SEE THAT VEENA ADAMS IS INSIDE THE RING, ALL BY HERSELF!

Gavin Kirkland: The Devolution is all surrounding Veena Adams as Jon Kelton gets his hands on the National Elite Championship! Pandora Paisley and Serenity Valdez looks to get an arm of Veena! But, Veena manages to pull herself out of their clutches! Veena connects with an elbow to Serenity! She connects with a forearm to Pandora! BUT, IT TAKES A ‘OFF WITH YOUR HEAD’ BICYCLE KNEE/YAKUZA KICK COMBINATION TO TAKE VEENA DOWN! NOW, HALSEY MANAGES TO GET VEENA UP AS JON BEGINS TO SWING THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP BACK —

(‘Trepanation’ by Millennium Parade begins to blast through the speakers as Hikari Kanno all bandaged up  begins to race from the back with a kendo stick in her hands. Halsey Neel drops Veena Adams to the side as Jon Kelton prepares for the fight.)

Eve: HIKARI COMING TO THE AID OF VEENA ADAMS AS HALSEY NEEL GOES RIGHT AFTER HER BUT HIKARI KANNO SWINGS A KENDO STICK TO HER SPINE! SERENITY VALDEZ GOES RIGHT AFTER HIKARI BUT SHE CONNECTS WITH A KENDO STICK TO HER GUT AS THAT TAKES HER DOWN! PANDORA PAISLEY TURNS HIKARI AROUND AS SHE LOOKS TO SWING THE KENDO STICK, BUT PANDORA MANAGES TO CATCH THE KENDO STICK! BUT HIKARI CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING BACKHAND ON PANDORA SENDING HER BACK! THIS LEAVES HER WITH JON KELTON, WHO LOOKS TO SLAM THAT NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP TO HER SKULL! BUT HIKARI DUCKS AND SWINGS THE KENDO STICK TO HIS SPINE! SHE SWINGS IT AGAIN AND AGAIN! PANDORA IS LOOKING TO PROTECT HER MAN, BUT HIKARI SWINGS THE KENDO STICK TO HER SPINE! SHE IS GOING BACK-AND-FORTH WITH PANDORA AND JON AS THE CROWD IS LOVING IT!

Deadprez: Serenity Valdez manages to catch the attention as Hikari looks to swing that kendo stick at her, but Serenity ducks as Halsey Neel manages to grab both Jon Kelton and Pandora Paisley by their feet and pull them out of the ring! Serenity looks at Hikari as she slides herself out of the ring! The Devolution is making their way up the ramp!

(Hikari reaches over to ARIA, helping her up to her feet. Meanwhile, Miku Sakai is standing on the middle rope, egging on the rest of The Devolution to get back inside the ring. Ashlynn Quinn is helping Veena Adams up as ‘KARATE’ plays once more.)

Gavin Kirkland: How is this fair? It was basically 5-on-4! The Devolution wanted to make this a fair fight!

Eve: Fair, how?

Deadprez: The Devolution got a taste of their own medicine! Their opponents at The Last Stand are standing tall inside the ring thanks to an injured Hikari returning!

Gavin Kirkland: She needs to understand that she should have stayed at the hospital!

Eve: Well, this was truly a wonderful way to conclude this edition of Showdown! Signing off on behalf of Deadprez and Gavin Kirkland! I’m Eve! Goodnight from Beijing, China!

(The last scene of this entire episode is of Veena Adams, Ashlynn Quinn, Miku Sakai, ARIA, and Hikari standing tall, staring down at The Devolution, who are all trash-talking at them, frustrated by the entire thing.)

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Written by Mikaela Street

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