Mikaela Street
(EAW Intro plays…)
(RECAP–The recap starts off with the meeting of Disney Executives. Stan Bailey delivers his report including the incidences that went down at No Regards. That leads to Ms. Claire Starks questioning if Heidi Huxley is capable of handling the job. That eventually leads to Heidi entering the meeting and telling everybody that she has the perfect person to be the General Manager of Showdown. That leads to the opening match where Hunnid Honcho defeated Major Scotty Conner and Lucas Johnson to qualify for the Contender’s Championship Scramble Match. Then Jack Ripley comes to the ring to explain his actions at No Regards. He claims that his position in Showdown will be better with Hawk in the picture and that it’s all about him and he will be the last man standing in the survival of the fittest. Next, we see Ryan Wilson defeat Lexi to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match at Road to Redemption. After the match, Mikaela Street gives a recap on a few of the competitors and their futures towards Road to Redemption. )
(The recap continues as Xander Payne defeats Komatsu Ogawa to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match. Then we have Kyra Phillips interviewing Holly Arrow, who was not happy with the result of No Regards and says she is determined to become a champion this season and she is going to start by winning the Championship Scramble Contenders match. The next match has Harper Lee defeating Mary S. Atlas in a great contest. Then we have a sitdown interview that Mikaela Street had with Alex Myers earlier in the week. In the main event of the evening, Jack Ripley defeated Chris Elite. After the match, Alex Myers came from out of nowhere and attacked Jack, leading to Jack getting out of the ring. Finally, Heidi Huxley comes to the ring first to announce Veena Adams as her new personal advisor before announcing that Ms. Kennedy Street is the new General Manager of Showdown, who says she has major ideas and major plans for the Showdown brand going forward. Then Jake Smith comes out and staring down Impact as the recap ends…)
(“Brick Wall” by A Day to Remember starts to play throughout the Pat Rafter Arena in beautiful Queensland, Australia while the camera pans across this sold out crowd. All the fans in the arena tonight are cheering wildly and on their feet. There is no doubt at all that they are all ready for the action of Saturday Night Showdown to begin. The sound is almost deafening in the arena here tonight as the camera slowly goes throughout the arena showing all the loyal and devoted EAW fans in attendance that are all through sold out arena holding up their colorful and creative signs and wearing the shirts and other merchandise of the EAW Elitists they love and support the most before settling down at ringside where Eve, Deadprez, and Gavin Kirkland are sitting at the commentary table before they start to call all the amazing Showdown action.)
Deadprez: We are on the journey towards Road to Redemption! Ladies and gentlemen, this is SATURDAY! NIGHT! SHOWDOWN! We are coming to you from the amazing Pat Rafter Arena in beautiful Queensland, Australia. As always, I am Deadprez and alongside my amazing broadcast colleagues Gavin Kirkland and Eve, we will be calling all the amazing action that only the Blue Team of EAW can provide!
Gavin Kirkland: WE WRESTLE, PREZ! Everybody knows that. Not only do we provide the greatest WRESTLING matches in all of Elite Answers Wrestling, our shows are always filled with action. Speaking of action, we will be hearing from our new General Manager, Kennedy Street. She has a vision for Showdown in mind, so it’s only a matter of time before things start changing around here.
Eve: Whether they are good or bad changes depends on the person, but she is looking to make a statement as Showdown General Manager. Also tonight, we will be hearing from the Major. Scotty Conner has something to say and everyone better be sure to listen.
Deadprez: He is certainly making waves on Showdown and I can’t wait to hear that interview later tonight. Throughout the show we will also be hearing from the likes of Harley Lewis, Lexi, and Veena Adams. That will all be tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, Prez! We are about to talk about my favorite part of the show… THE MATCHES! SO MUCH ACTION HERE TONIGHT! I am almost unable to stand it all. I am so excited. Tonight we have tag team action. The Triangle of Terror’s Komatsu Ogawa and Lucas Johnson take on the duo of Xander Payne and Ryan Wilson. They found mutual respect at No Regards and they are looking to turn it into a tag team victory tonight! We also have Mr. Cash in the Vault Jake Smith taking on former Universal Women’s Champion Harper Lee. Both are looking to keep building momentum after their most recent victories, so it will be exciting to see who pulls out the win tonight.
Eve: Without a doubt, Gavin. Those are some big matches, but we have even more big matches en route to Road to Redemption. We have the final three qualifying matches to determine who will enter the Elimination Chamber and challenge Impact for the Answers World Championship. We have Jon Kelton taking on Roberto De La Rosa. Both are rising within the Showdown ranks and getting a win here tonight will get them that much closer to possibly becoming a World Champion. We also have Jack Ripley taking on the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke. Ripley wants to wear the Answers World Title around his waist again while Duke wants his chance to add another title to his resume. This will be a hard hitting and fast paced match.
Deadprez: It most certainly will, but our main event tonight will be just as awesome. In our main event, we have Adam Lucas taking on Alex Myers to determine who will be the sixth and final person in the Elimination Chamber. Adam is riding the momentum of a No Regards victory. Alex has fire in their eyes after having the Answers World Title ripped from their grasp and they want another chance but who will walk away the winner? We’ll find out later tonight, but right now, let’s take it to the ring!
(“Her” by Megan Thee Stallion continues to play while the vivacious and beautiful Kennedy Street paces the ring. The entire Showdown locker room is standing on the stage of the rampway as she has a mic in hand. There are some boos coming from the Australian crowd as Kennedy just smirks.)
Kennedy Street: I LOVE YOU TOO, AUSTRALIA!
(The boos continue though there are many cheers. Kennedy plays up to all of them before milking enough time for herself. Heidi Huxley is standing in the corner inside the ring with Veena Adams.)
Kennedy Street: Thank you so much for the warm reception… Australia! How do you all say it…. Oh right…. G’day mates!
(That draws more thunderous boos as Kennedy laughs but she gets serious real quick.)
Kennedy Street: Okay…. Okay…. Let’s get down to business, this is the part where all of you pipe down and let Kennie speak, honey.
(That continues to draw more boos.)
Kennedy Street: There needs to be a mute button for the crowd. ANYWAYS…. Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland, I would ask that you refrain from commentating during my speech, kay?
(The announce team looks at one another and nods to the New General Manager.)
Kennedy Street: Okay. Hello, I AM the NEW General Manager of Showdown and after having a very healthy and rewarding wrestling career that started back in 2008 at the age of 18, as a former THREE time World Champion and one of the most prolific and polarizing wrestlers in the world, while I can still wrestle and teach all these “Elitists” a thing or two, the Sexy Flawless Diva, now General Manager of Showdown thanks to Mr. DEDEDE for having taste in talent Disney for knowing that like Candice Blair over on Voltage, I too am a living and breathing Disney Princess….. wait… Kennie is a Queen, let’s get that right off the start, why not give back to the business and in the BIGGEST and GREATEST company in the World…. ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING!
(The crowd now starts to cheer while Kennedy cracks a smile.)
Kennedy Street: How fickle you are Australia. Now, it is time to address the Showdown roster and I have asked you all out here to kick off a NEW ERA thanks in part to the wonderful performances of greats such as Kassidy Heart! Impact OUR World Champion! The ONLY World Champion recognized by moi! They took it upon themselves with my wonderful new friend, Heidi Huxley to really take charge in making….. change. Every single fan saw what happened when Hurricane Hawk was in charge, he turned a blind eye, Kennie will NOT. See, I’m not the morality police, I’m also not going to get in the way of wrestlers being wrestlers. BUT if I see something that is unjust or to my disliking? The perpetrators will know. Hurricane Hawk had this saying… WE WRESTLE. Right?
(She is asking the roster and fans as they all look around and nod.)
Kennedy Street: Right. Showdown was known as THE Wrestling brand. Voltage is outlaw and Dynasty lives in it’s own dimension, but when I look at the collection of talent on this roster? I saw the absolute best, which is why there is no room for failure. What does that mean? Simple, I have made a list of Elitists that are on my radar, the ones that need to STEP UP THEIR GAME. Look at our newest signee, the moment he signed the contract? Kennie brought him to Showdown honey. Hans Grayson! Zoom the camera on him sweetie.
(The camera points to Hans who nods. The rest of the Elitist look over wondering who this guy even is.)
Kennedy Street: There are others though, like you Lila Vandran.
(Now it switches to Lila who looks a bit puzzled.)
Kennedy Street: That’s right…. You. See, I don’t think you have done a single promotional video in months and yet Hurricane Hawk continued to book you. Kennie doesn’t play that game, Your Sexy Flawless GM is not in the business of charity because there are so many talented wrestlers out there that would love to take your spot honey! So, I am going to make an example out of you Lila and give you ONE last chance. See, next week I’m going to put you in a match and if you lose? YOU’RE FIRED!
(Lila’s eyes widened while the crowd looks a bit shocked. Kennedy though paces as Heidi Huxley and Veena Adams both clap and smile.)
Kennedy Street: AND that goes for any of you that are on the bubble! I will be watching and evaluating every single performance. I have a direct line with both Tyrone Montgomery AND Captain Charisma. We are all practically besties now, honey! They know that I am ready to trade talent and clean up this locker room to get the very best in the Pink Brand! As we all saw last night, Heidi Huxley at my behest made a huge announcement because Kennie loves gold, and we need more of it in the EAW. Next week the Tag Team Championships will BE on the line when THE PRESCRIPTION FACE ADAM LUCAS AND DONOVAN DUKE!
(The crowd erupts but Adam Lucas doesn’t look happy at all. Donovan Duke pats him on the back as they have a few words.)
Kennedy: Now…. One last item we need to touch about and that is tonight. I am going to treat each of you as grown adults and professionals. I’m staying out of it, this way I can evaluate what happens on this show and the culture Hurricane Hawk has created. I’m going to let this be the “Choose your own Adventure” episode of Showdown. The ball is in your court honey. This is the night where your decisions will have consequences, repercussions, or praise. Because next week, depending on what you choose? It will be dealt with quickly and nobody….. I mean nobody wants a bitchy Kennie! Enjoy the show Australia!
(Her by Megan Thee Stallion starts to play as Kennedy takes in all the boos with adulation as she smiles and waves to the fans. The roster looks on before they disperse to the back. She blows a kiss before shaking the hands of Heidi Huxley and Veena Adams as it cuts to a commercial break.)
Gina Romano: The following contest has a twenty-minute time limit and it is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Gina Romano: Introducing first, he is the ‘Chosen One’ JON KELTON!!!!
(‘Black Ball’ by NBA Youngboy hits as Jon Kelton made his way from the back to the stage. Kelton would be joined by Londyn Zelaya, his manager. Job makes a pursuit for the ring, coming out with a strong look of intensity. Kelton looks like he wants to kill someone as he gets in the ring and prepares for his opponent’s entrance.)
Gavin Kirkland: Who took a leak in his cheerios this morning?
Eve: He’s about to wrestle in a match we all know will be highly competitive, likely he’s just focusing right now Gavin.
Deadprez: Roberto is no joke man, Jon Kelton knows that.
Gina Romano: And his opponent, he is the ‘El Artista’ Roberto De La… ROSA!
(‘Por Mi Mexico- Lefty SM Ft. Santa Fe Klan as Kelton’s theme fades out, Roberto’s plays as he comes out with Esmeralda. De La Rosa would have a smile on his face, the opposite expression of his opponent Kelton. Roberto behind his smile knows he must win tonight, and he gives off the vibe and he makes his way down the rampway and into the ring.)
Eve: A look of cockiness then focus as he enters the ring, not sure how this will play out. Big time match here for him, and if he wins even bigger chances to elevate his career.
Deadprez: Roberto knows what he’s gotta do, let’s just hope he doesn’t try and play with his food.
Gavin Kirkland: Food? Jon Kelton is a great elitist, can’t believe you’d call him food?
Eve: I swear to Disney, you’re bipolar.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: The bell has rung and both men are now circling around the ring, trying to calculate their first moves. Roberto and Jon Kelton both make their way towards the middle of the ring where Kelton asks for a test of strength, and Roberto goes for it. Both me trying to get the upper hand on the other right now— And! Yes! Roberto gets that advantage as he Kelton falls to a knee and Roberto raises his Knee right to the jaw of Jon!
Gavin Kirkland: Ouch! Roberto grabs Kelton by his hair so he doesn’t fall! Roberto with another knee this time to the abdomen, De La Rosa raises Kelton up high and you know what they say! What comes up, always comes down! Jon Kelton meets the mat HARD! Roberto is on a mission right now, Kelton hasn’t had an answer yet. Roberto kips up to his feet as Kelton rolls onto his stomach. Jon is trying to get up to his feet now…
Eve: Roberto tried to completely cut him off however with a huge Punt Kick to the skull!!!!—- NO! Jon Kelton moves out of the way and from behind Kelton taking advantage as he jumps up and drives his knees into the back of Roberto!— BACKSTABBER FROM KELTON! What a move! Kelton rolls De La Rosa over for an early cover!
ONEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: Man I think we all knew the outcome of that cover, a kick out surprise to none. Kelton gets back up to his feet and grabs the arm and lifts up Roberto, Kelton with a huge Irish Whip now to the corner! Roberto’s back meets the turnbuckles hard— Kelton running towards Roberto for a Big Boot! And it connects! Roberto falls out of the corner holding his jaw and you can tell that boot was nasty. However, Roberto doesn’t let that stop him from anything! De La Rosa turns around and hits a nasty Uppercut on Kelton!
Gavin Kirkland: Woo! La Rosa back in the fight with that Uppercut both men clearly hurt now. Kelton though is not just going to take the Uppercut as he returns one of his own! Roberto falls back towards the ropes, Kelton now dashes towards La Rosa trying to take him out with a huge Clothesline!!— BUT! Kelton sees him in the nick of time and manages to throw Roberto over himself! Roberto falls out of the ring and hits the mats hard! Kelton now with a smile across his face, Jon is raising his arms out commanding the ring.
Eve: ‘El Artista’ making his way up to his feet slowly as Kelton catches this in the corner of his eye, Jon looking towards the opposite set of ropes from him and runs towards them using them to gain momentum and back towards the side La Rosa is on. Kelton through the ropes KNOCKING LA ROSA INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!! Jon Kelton is feeling himself yelling out to the crowd following the dive! This guy knows his own skill and he’s telling and showing everyone else!
Deadprez: Of course he’s showing us his skill Eve, it’s his job, and telling us may cost him. Kelton however focuses his attention back towards Roberto as he lifts him up and throws him back into the ring. Roberto slowly picks himself up as Kelton gets into the ring— Roberto pounces!! Roberto starts throwing punch after punch and Kelton hasn’t even got the chance to get up to his feet! Roberto grabs ahold of ‘The Chosen One’ here and manages to get Kelton’s arm over his head, LA ROSA LAYS KELTON OUT WITH AN STO!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Roberto rolls off and up to his feet slowly here, clearly feeling just a little tired as he backs up to a corner looking at Kelton who’s holding his back in pain as he attempts to get to his feet, Kelton gets off his fours and up to his two feet. De La Rosa from absolutely nowhere trying a Clothesline From Hell! No! Kelton ducks the Clothesline and Roberto turns around into a huge Uppercut from Kelton!— Jon Kelton now turns around Robetto, and— ROLLING CUTTER FROM JON KELTON!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Mama Mia, may you take me back to the pizzeria! Cause Jon Kelton is turning the heat up as he rolls Roberto De La Rosa into a cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TW——-
Gavin Kirkland: It’s not over yet as Roberto manages to get his shoulder off the mat! Kelton looks irritated as he picks La Rosa up and throws him into the corner of the ring! Roberto’s back hitting the turnbuckles. Jon Kelton makes his way over to Roberto and hits him with a few jabs to the gut here! Beating a dead horse I like to call it because De La Rosa has gotten zero offense in a long while here. Kelton now lifts Roberto up to the top rope seated on the top turnbuckle! ‘The Chosen One’ here is preparing for what seems to be a SuperPlex!!! The question is can he do it as he attempts to lift Roberto up!
Eve: He can’t however as De La Rosa starts driving his fist into the gut of Kelton! Forcing Jon to fall off his spot on the middle rope and down onto the mat—- Kelton stands up straight and looks up to the sky as he’s already too late to move!— Roberto with a Diving Axe-Handle that takes down Jon Kelton! Kelton rather quickly gets up to his feet turning around to Roberto and is caught with a Scoop Slam from De La Rosa! Roberto finally getting his burst of offense— Roberto stalking Kelton who’s slowly but steadily getting up to his feet, Kelton up to his feet and attempts a huge forearm strike—-
Deadprez: He attempts and he fails! Roberto moves out of the way just in time, as Kelton turns back around Roberto jumps up showing incredible athleticism with a HURRICANRANA! Roberto really shows off as he rolls off Kelton and makes it back up! De La Rosa has given Kelton zero time to get any sort of offense in as Jon Kelton clearly is in pain Roberto with an assortment of power moves to the back of Kelton all in a short span of time.
Gavin Kirkland: Kelton slowly lifting himself up to his feet as Roberto cockily slaps Kelton on the back of his head. Maybe not the best thing to do, anger your opponent so they want to kick your behind even more. Yet he did it, Roberto tries to lift Kelton up but— Kelton doesn’t let La Rosa pick him up though! Jon gets his right arm around Roberto’s waist— KELTON GETS ROBERTO UP AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!!
Eve: Kelton is back in this thing and takes Roberto out with a huge Spinebuster there! Jon Kelton grabs hold of Roberto and a handful of hair as La Rosa is picked up to his feet, Kelton pushes Roberto into the ropes! Roberto now bouncing off the ropes and right into Kelton’s ‘OBLIVION’ SPINNING HEEL KICK! Jon Kelton takes Roberto out, De La Rosa falls down and Kelton drops down to go for the pinfall?! IS THAT ALL SHE WROTE?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Deadprez: Nah! Not today says Roberto as he tosses his shoulder up off the mat! Roberto is still in this thing man, Kelton shaking his head looking quite frustrated but you can’t let that frustration get to you. Jon Kelton gets up and is pacing the ring now, Kelton backing up to the opposite corner of the ring from Roberto De La Rosa. Roberto now is up on a knee trying to get back into the swing of things but can he get back in it is the actual question? Roberto up to his feet— AND WAIT! KELTON IS RUNNING TOWARDS DE LA ROSA ATTEMPTING THE ‘FINAL ATONEMENT’ A SPEAR!!— NO!
Gavin Kirkland: NO INDEED! Roberto dodges the ‘Final Atonement’ and Jon Kelton goes shoulder first into the ring post! Kelton falls back into the ring holding his shoulder, he very well could’ve dislocated something! Turning around Roberto is ready for him as he gets taken down with a HUGE— CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!!! Kelton is laid out and Roberto De La Rosa jumps back up to his feet! La Rosa backs up as Jon is holding his head now as he rolls to ropes and starts picking himself up very slowly!
Eve: Kelton backs up very groggy as he wanders off to the middle of the ring holding his head still, I don’t think he knows where he is! ‘Talon De Águila’ Roberto dashed towards Kelton and hit ‘Talon De Águila!!!’ A spear of his own, Roberto hooks the leg of Jon Kelton— is this it?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THRE—-
Eve: No! Kelton manages to get his shoulder up and Roberto smacks the mat angrily! Roberto gets back up and he’s lifting Kelton up with him, Roberto doesn’t want to give him any breathing room as Roberto kicks Kelton in the gut! As Kelton holds his gut, ‘God’s Favorite Soldier’ grabs Kelton and puts him in between his legs, lifting Jon Kelton up— HE’S GOING FOR IT! ‘THE CALLING CARD’ THAT PILEDRIVER ROBERTO PUTS PEOPLE AWAY WITH ALL THE TIME!!!! He’s going for the cover! Can Roberto end this match ladies and gentlemen!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEE——
Deadprez: There’s nothing that’s putting Jon Kelton away right now! Kelton pushes Roberto off of him, getting his shoulder up at the same time. These men have been so back and forth— kicking one another’s butts like it’s their last chance to live. This match does have big stakes. I can’t blame them, both men were exhausted laying on the mat. Roberto is the first to make a move to his feet of course, Kelton holding his skull dazed attempts to get to his feet but falls onto a knee as Roberto stares him down.
Gavin Kirkland: What does De La Rosa have planned that he thinks can take out Kelton? Roberto makes his way over to Kelton but whatever he had planned doesn’t matter now! Kelton with a huge strike to the abdomen of Robert, Kelton gets up to his feet and HUGE FOREARM SMASH TO ROBERTO! Roberto does his best to not fall down, Kelton gives him another one! Jon Kelton has that adrenaline pumping through his veins right about now!
Eve: Yes he does Gavin! Kelton with a knee to the gut now of Roberto doing his best to weaken his opponent with small moves, Kelton looks to the ropes and jumps up to the middle rope with one leg pushing himself off and using his other leg, TO SPRINGBOARD KNEE ROBERTO!—- ‘El Artista’ falls to a single knee and Kelton is on a pursuit to hurt this man as Kelton turns Roberto around and wraps his arm around his waist— Jon Kelton LIFTS HIM UP FOR A GERMAN-RELEASE SUPLEX!!!
Deadprez: Roberto falls back hard on his neck!— Kelton pushes himself back onto his feet as he looks down at Roberto who’s clearly in a world of pain. ‘The Chosen One’ grabs hold of Roberto De La Rosa, trying to pick him up to his feet! Roberto pushes Kelton away and manages to stand up back on his feet— Roberto jumps up and nails Jon Kelton with a Dropkick! Kelton gets laid out, and Roberto De La Rosa— kip flips back up to his feet! Roberto raises his arms out high with a smile on his face, getting cocky maybe?
Gavin Kirkland: It looks that way Deadprez, as he’s taunting and not just finishing this match up. Kelton crawling over to the ropes trying to get up, Roberto doesn’t let this happen though as he stomps down on Jon Kelton! And he keeps stomping down on him, not letting up one bit! Roberto is going ham with those stomps as Kelton can’t protect himself, De La Rosa’s boot is slamming against the entire body of Kelton. Jon Kelton backs up to the corner of the ring, as Roberto backs up himself and runs at Kelton with a huge boot that slams across the face of Kelton.
Eve: Kelton tried to rest in the corner and Roberto immediately found and improvised a way to cause damage! I think he could end this match right now! I’m not sure why he’s not, Kelton looks like a dying man clinging on right now. Roberto is now picking up ‘The Chosen One’ Jon Kelton, Roberto attempting to get Jon up and trying to lift him up for a Suplex now— however Kelton plants his feet and drops his dead weight on Roberto!
Deadprez: Kelton manages to get Roberto off of him, and slams his elbow into the skull of De La Rosa! Roberto is holding his head now, and Kelton is taking advantage of this as he pushes Roberto’s arm over his head— URANAGI FROM JON KELTON!!— KELTON PLANTS ROBERTO OUT ON HIS BACK! Jon Kelton doesn’t stay down and he doesn’t let Roberto stay down either as he picks Roberto up! Kelton hooks an arm of ‘El Artista’ and he tries to hook the other arm of Roberto De La Rosa, Jon Kelton is trying to go for the ‘Anti-Life Equation!’ Roberto is fighting back though not letting that arm be hooked by Kelton!
Gavin Kirkland: Roberto De La Rosa frees his other arm and both men separate each other! Kelton attempts a ‘Oblivion’ Spinning Heel Kick! De La Rosa ducks the kick and hits a HUGE FOREARM! It connects smack dab on the head of Jon Kelton! Kelton nearly falls but doesn’t and catches himself as he trips backwards a few feet— Roberto now running towards Kelton trying to go for ‘Talon De Águila’ the same Spear he hit earlier! This time though Kelton moves out of the way, Roberto nearly falls through the middle rope to the outside but stops himself!
Deadprez: Oh man! Roberto turns back around and is met with ‘Oblivion’ that kick that just missed but it surely didn’t miss this time around! Roberto falls down like a ragdoll and Jon Kelton falls down and attempts a pinfall…!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—-
Deadprez: Roberto just barely manages to lift his shoulder, Roberto looking dead tired so does Kelton as he sits up after the cover. I think he really thought that was it, but it wasn’t! Roberto is proving to have a lot of fight in this bout! Jon Kelton gets back up and the Irish Whips De La Rosa towards the turnbuckles! Roberto not turning to protect his front from the impact! Just being thrown towards and hitting his stomach against the turnbuckle pads!
Eve: Kelton takes advantage as he comes up from behind and turns around Roberto! Roberto swings a wild right, Kelton moves out of the way— Jon Kelton takes advantage of this now as he gets Roberto rolled up for a Small Package roll-up! KELTON IS LOOKING TO END THIS MATCH WITH A QUICK PINFALL!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Black Ball’ by NBA Youngboy hits as Kelton rolls off and out of the ring, Roberto sits up angry as Kelton walks up the rampway moonwalking with a smile on his face and his arm raised high.)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNERRRR, ‘THE CHOSEN ONE’ JON KELTON!
Gavin Kirkland: Roberto doesn’t look happy though, as he begins rolling out of the ring on his own now.
Eve: Roberto walking over to our table now, and he starts thrashing around hitting our announcers desk!
Deadprez: De La Rosa walks over to the steel steps and kicks it with force, and the steps fall over! Roberto walked over to the timekeepers area finding a steel chair.
Gavin Kirkland: This is insane! What is he doing! He’s smacking the chair on the barricade out of frustration. As Esmeralda comes over to hopefully calm him down!
(Kelton is heading up to the rampway with Londyn as he begins laughing at Roberto throwing a fit, the last scene to see is Jon Kelton raising his hand up high and Roberto throwing a chair into the ring out of anger as the scene fades to the backstage area…)
(The scene transitions backstage with Kyra Phillips holding a mic.)
Kyra Phillips: What an exciting night we have so far and yet much more action here to come! But first, I want to welcome you at this time…. Major Michael Scott Connor!
(The Major walks into camera view, wearing his short-sleeved “C” uniform…tan shirt with the gold oak leaves on his collar, olive green trousers with the tan belt, and two rows of ribbons on his right breast, several gold insignia underneath. He smiles at Kyra and nods.)
Kyra Phillips: Major Connor, you have made a huge splash already on the Showdown brand and though you have had a few bumps on the road, what is your assessment right now of the talent here in the EAW?
Major Michael Scott Connor: Thanks…you can call me Scotty, if you want, Kyra. Oh, the talent is off the charts. I mean, I don’t think there are any slouches in EAW…it’s the best of the best. I mean, I’m lucky to be here and competing. The competition is so good, I really had to reassess how I train, how I prepare, and what I need to do to win. It’s been an education. And you’re right, I’ve had bumps in the road. I was told it would happen, and it has. I just have to learn from it and continue to improve. If I do that, success will come.
(Kyra nods and smiles before asking the next question.)
Kyra Phillips: What does your military background bring to the table? How does it help you in the ring?
Major Michael Scott Connor: I guess it’s being able to adapt to a situation that changes constantly. I also think discipline is key, especially when it comes to training and preparing for a battle inside the ring. I’ll admit, I don’t quite yet have a wrestler’s mindset…I guess time will tell whether or not one’s better than the other, Kyra.
(He says with no conviction, keeping at attention but at the same time being very respectful to Kyra which she doesn’t get very often. It leads into her next question.)
Kyra Phillips: With a new General Manager in Kennedy Street, we heard her earlier address the locker room and one of the key things she said was that there will be a complete reevaluation of the roster here, that includes yourself. If you could do any sales pitch to Kennedy, what would it be?
(He thinks for a brief second, taking no time at all to answer confidently.)
Major Michael Scott Connor: (Short pause as he thinks) I mean, the only thing I can offer her right now is that I’m not going to quit trying to get better and represent the EAW and the Marines as best I can. I’m always going to be moving forward, I’m never going to fail to work as hard or harder than anyone else on the roster, and I’m going to be an asset to the brand and EAW. United States Marines do not retreat, Kyra. If the GM understands that she understands what I’m saying.
(As she nods, Kyra asks her last question while the Major looks directly at her.)
Kyra Phillips: One more thing before I let you go, what can we look forward to in the future of Major Michael Scott Connor?
(He turns to face the camera.)
Major Michael Scott Connor: I’ve been given a real opportunity here in EAW, Kyra, for myself, of course, but more so to represent the Marines and the things we represent, like honor, duty, dedication, and courage. I’m no hero for wrestling in the fed, of course, but the men and women whom I represent are, in every way. No matter how this turns out, no-one that watches Showdown or EAW will doubt that I stand for the best the United States is and has…and I do it humbly and with a lot of gratitude. Semper Fi, devil dogs!
(The Major grins at the camera and smiles at Kyra…)
Major Michael Scott Connor: Thanks, Kyra!
Kyra Phillips: Thank you so much Major…. Prez, Eve, Gavin? Back to you!
(The scene cuts to ringside for the next match)
(‘My Way of Life’ by Frank Sinatra hits through the speakers, as Lucas Johnson and Ogawa walk out together. Both of them are still not accompanied by Harley, as Ogawa is also looking at an overly ecstatic Lucas like he’s crazy. Ogawa doesn’t bother yet, though, as he walks down the ramp and enters the ring, before posing.)
Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL WITH A 30 MINUTE TIME LIMIT, INTRODUCING FIRST— THE TRIANGLE OF TERROR, KOMATSU OGAWA AND LUCAS JOHNSON!
(‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill plays through the arena as Xander Payne walks out by himself, looking at the both of them as he makes his way down the entrance ramp and into the ring. He gives the Triangle of Terror a look of disappointment, as he begins to get ready.)
Gina Romano: AND THEIR OPPONENTS, FROM ONTARIO, CANADA— THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WORLD, XANDER PAYNE!
(‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ by Mick Gordon plays, as Ryan Wilson walks out with Miss Demi Knorr, the both of them confident in their abilities as he gives Xander Payne a look before continuing on with his pose, walking down the entrance ramp as he makes his way to the ring.)
Gina Romano: AND FROM—
Miss Demi Knorr: No.
Miss Demi Knorr: Thank you, Gina, I will handle things from here. Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Miss Demi Knorr! And as the Promotional Director for the man about to be introduced, I feel it is my duty to do it rather than the usual way. Now, introducing first, from Montréal, Québec, Canada! Weighing in at 220 pounds! He is the Archivist! RYAN… JOSEPH… WILSON!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: Xander and Ryan seem to be getting along just fine here! Both of them are looking to make this match one of their greatest, and both Xander and Ryan are cooperating for the first time in quite a long time! There’s been some mutual respect developed between the both of them and it shows! Xander and Ryan are waiting for the other team to make their tag, and the Triangle of Terror decide to put Ogawa first! Payne comes in to match the size and lessen the gap, so both Ogawa and Payne are getting it on in the first minutes of this match! Both of them go for a lockup, and they’re pushing each other at equal force! Ogawa and Payne have matching strength, but Payne is more technically proficient! Payne manages to slip away from the hold, wrench Ogawa’s arm forward and Ogawa is in pain! Ogawa is still fresh, though, and he lands a devastating headbutt to Xander’s nose— but NO! Xander just eats that shot with ease! What a mad man, insane dude. Xander strikes him back with a headbutt, but pulls Ogawa in! Ogawa eats that shot again, and they stare off! Ogawa lands a cheeky elbow, and Xander staggers back! Xander staggers so far back, and it’s Ogawa looking to go on the offensive! Can he maintain this forward pressure, though?
Eve: It seems like he can, Gavin. Ogawa is landing heavy fists down on Xander’s face, and it’s not looking good! Xander, using his veteran experience just steps in, and he clasps his arms around Ogawa in a bear hug, and he’s trying to wrestle the 6’4 killer down! Xander manages to wrestle him down, and Ogawa is on the mat, but his head is off it! Ogawa and Xander are sprawling around, but Xander changes the pace and goes in the opposite direction, catching Ogawa off guard and manages to apply a side control! He’s wrapping his forearm around Ogawa’s neck, and he’s looking to make him tap early on in this match! Xander and Ogawa are in a technically great matchup right now, and Ogawa is using his strength to carry himself up! Xander switches and he grabs hold of Ogawa’s waist, and goes around him, throwing him down back onto the mat, face first this time around! Ogawa is trying to choke Xander out, but Xander manages to pull his head out of the attempted hold and clasps his hand around Ogawa’s face! The facelock! Ogawa manages to wrench the hand away and throws Xander overhead! Ogawa is looking to grab hold of the arm, but Xander uses his experience to put Ogawa on the ground in an armbar position! Ogawa manages to roll and clasp his hands, but Xander lifts himself up!
Deadprez: And it’s Ogawa once again having to play on the defensive! Xander manages to grab hold of him in a guillotine choke, and Xander is keeping it in! Ogawa tries to lift him up, but Xander puts his feet on the ground and is looking to spike his head into the mat! He lifts Ogawa up, and drives him down head first onto the mat! Ogawa just got hit with a devastating DDT and Xander keeps the choke still in! Ogawa might fade early on in the match, he manages to stay alive! He knows he can’t out wrestle him, so he’s landing heavy shots right into the man’s face, just going in with force! Ogawa manages to get himself free, and Xander picks himself up as well! He knows he’s going into a dogfight with one of the baddest men on the planet, and he’s doing it anyway! That best in the world agenda isn’t going to mean anything if he doesn’t prove he can fight whatever way he wants to do it! Ogawa shoves Xander, but Xander shoves back and he follows up with a headbutt! Ogawa sees this as a sign of disrespect, and he ducks under for a double leg takedown! Ogawa manages to grab hold of the leg, but Xander has his arms wrapped around Ogawa’s! They’re going to wrestle again!
Gavin Kirkland: And it doesn’t seem like either one of them is planning on stopping! Xander has that locked in, but Ogawa is landing heavy shots to the ribs and Xander is forced to let go! Ogawa picks him up, and he lands a headbutt right onto Xander! Ogawa uses some striking he learned during his time in the Triangle of Terror, and he hits him with a powerful kick to the ear! The kick to the ear connects and he elbows him dead in the nose! Ogawa is going for it again and again and again, and Ogawa just picks him up, and slams him down on the ground! Xander didn’t expect this, but Ogawa is not stopping, bashing Xander’s head in with those large and heavy elbows! Xander sees Ryan and he’s trying to inch closer for a tag, but Ogawa pulls him closer and he clubs him again! Ogawa does it again, but Xander takes his moment of sluggishness and uses it against his opponent! He strikes Ogawa dead in the solar plexus, and he runs toward Ryan, but no! Ogawa takes a few deep breaths and he picks Xander up and attempts to choke him out! This match has been an absolute war from start to now, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon! Ryan is reaching his hand out, but Ogawa is trying to bite it— NO! RYAN SLIPS THE HAND OUT AND XANDER USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH OGAWA OFF THE ROPES AND INTO THE OUTSIDE! HE TAGS RYAN IN AND RYAN GETS TO FLYING!
Eve: OGAWA IS ON THE GROUND, AND HE’S TRYING TO GET UP! But no! Ryan strikes Ogawa dead in the face with a soccer kick! Ogawa staggers back, and Ryan leaps off, doing a backflip right into a neckbreaker on the outside! Ogawa is down and Ryan throws him back into the ring! Ogawa is tired and Ryan is fresh, and Ryan is using those powerful kicks to Ogawa’s expense and he’s just bludgeoning that thigh! Ryan is going crazy and he’s going hard with strikes! Ryan tries to go hard with a strike combo, but Ogawa dodges them and he looks to make the tag with Lucas Johnson! He makes the tag with Lucas and both of EAW’s most elite strikers are looking to make this match a strikefest which is a contrast from earlier! Lucas and Wilson are going crazy, but Lucas is getting the better of this striking exchange, and he’s applying more forward pressure! Lucas is applying forward pressure and he’s attempting crazy shots and hooks! Ryan manages to block some of them, but Lucas pushes Ryan back with a kick, and he turns around and clips him with a backfist! Ryan staggers back, but Lucas comes back again with a hook, but Ryan wrenches the arm, however Lucas still attempts a backhand! Ryan blocks it! Ryan manages to block that shot with ease and yet, Lucas is still coming!
Deadprez: Lucas manages to land a thigh kick, and Ryan is holding that in pain, and Lucas attempts a roundhouse kick to take it upstairs, but Ryan ducks the shot and he lifts Lucas high up in the air, and tosses him down on the ground in a reverse-powerbomb style position! Lucas is down and Ryan is fatigued! Xander doesn’t want to be tagged, as he’s respecting Ryan’s decision to continue the fight! Lucas grabs a hold of him and he strikes him in the face again, but Ryan fights back with a strike of his own! Lucas, being more skilled, is unleashing an insane combo of kicks, starting with a crescent kick and transitions into a scorpion kick! Ryan is staggering back, and Lucas jumps high up in the air for a FLYING TORNADO KICK! Ryan is down and Lucas has kept the pace in this match! He lifts Ryan up by the hair, but Ryan grabs him and slams him dead against the turnbuckle! Ryan lifts him up for a suplex, and it works! The suplex works and Ryan manages to get some offense in! He’s holding his jaw and leg in pain, but Lucas was caught off guard! Now it’s Ryan’s turn to get some offense in! Ryan lands some devastating punches, and he manages to catch Lucas off guard with a jumping knee to the face! Ryan is back on the offensive end, and he’s going bonkers! Kick after kick, and Lucas is down! Lucas is down on one knee!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan rebounds off the ropes, and he lands a devastating knee right into Lucas’ jaw! You could see some teeth come out of there, and Ryan is looking down at his work! Xander and Ryan are trading looks, and they both look proud! Ryan is kicking Lucas to the curb, and he’s looking to put Lucas away for good right here! Ryan lifts him up in a crucifix position, and he throws him down on the mat for a CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB! THE CHEMIN DE CROIX CONNECTS AND RYAN HAS LUCAS ON THE MAT! HE’S LOOKING FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Eve: No! LUCAS MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Ryan is obviously shocked, and he knows he’s still going to have to go for it! He looks down on Lucas and visibly, Xander wants a piece of the action! He looks for the tag, and he makes it! Xander is tagged in and he wants a piece of Lucas Johnson too! Ogawa is looking on, visibly disappointed and Xander is turning to him!
Xander Payne: (off-mic) Is this your boy, Ogawa? Harley? If you’re watching this, this member of yours is a disappointment. I’m going to run right through him.
Deadprez: Xander is chatting to Ogawa who looks on without a reply, and he kicks Lucas in the back of the head! Lucas is knocked out, and Ogawa is hoping that he can be tagged in! Xander grabs a hold of Lucas and he lifts him up, and he’s just choking the life out of him! Lucas still has some fight left in him, and he elbows Xander right in the gut! Lucas manages to throw him overhead, and he goes over to Ogawa for a tag, but Ogawa is slowly reaching his hand out— NO! XANDER TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS AND HE PULLS LUCAS IN FOR A KNEE TO THE FACE! XANDER GRABS HIS HEAD AND SLAMS IT RIGHT INTO HIS FOOT, AND LUCAS’ JAW MIGHT BE DISPLACED BY THAT! This has been one-sided so far, and Xander is going crazy! Xander knows he has to send a message to any second-rate talents that want to come after him! Xander is just slamming Lucas’ head in over and over in the corner turnbuckle, and Ogawa isn’t even trying to do anything! He’s having a moment of thought, and Xander pulls him into their corner! Xander is bashing Lucas’ head with those stomps and Ogawa isn’t thinking twice about not offering assistance! He sees Lucas on the ground, and decides to pull Xander’s head into the turnbuckle and stagger him back!
Gavin Kirkland: And Ogawa makes the tag! Ogawa gets in there and both he and Xander are at it again! Ogawa isn’t even bothering to go full force here, as he’s bothered by Lucas’ inability to get stuff done! Xander is landing chops on Ogawa, but Ogawa strikes him in the nose with an elbow! Xander staggers back, and it’s Ogawa attempting a roundhouse kick, but no! Xander steps back and he strikes Ogawa with a palm strike to the jaw! THE OVERDOSE CONNECTS AND OGAWA STAGGERS BACK! Ogawa’s jaw was also displaced by that heavy palm strike, and Xander is taking advantage of that and slamming his foot against Ogawa’s face! Ogawa is trying to reconnect, but he’s just fighting out of pure instinct! Ogawa manages to push Xander against the turnbuckle and now it’s his turn to just land heavy shots to the body over and over again! He’s running on rage and he’s out of control! He’s breaking out of hell! Xander manages to cover up, but Ogawa comes in and lifts him high up in the air, throwing him down with ease for a massive takedown! Ogawa is just unleashing all of his anger on Xander Payne, but the Best Wrestler in the World takes advantage of it and pulls Ogawa in for another guillotine choke! Can he make it work? Can he put Ogawa out for good this time? OGAWA MANAGES TO KEEP ON FIGHTING AND HE LIFTS PAYNE UP IN THE AIR AND SUPLEXES HIM ON THE MAT! Ogawa is fighting out of the deepest, darkest pits of hell and Payne is loving it!
Eve: Xander and Ogawa are smiling at each other! Some mutual respect is starting to develop and Xander and Ogawa are going absolutely wild! They’re just unleashing their hate towards each other right here, right now! They might get it all out of their systems, and both of them are making this match an absolute hell for each other! Xander goes for a takedown, Ogawa is down on the ground and Xander is unleashing a ground and pound assault! He’s not stopping at all, and Ogawa is taking these punches like a champion! Xander and Ogawa are making sure they both give each other a piece of their mind, and they’re just making this match a brawl! Ogawa throws Xander into a turnbuckle, and Ogawa attempts a splash— BUT NO! Payne side steps it and he HITS HIM WITH A PELE KICK! THE PELE KICK CONNECTS AND OGAWA STAGGERS BACK! Now it’s Payne trying to make Ogawa’s life an absolute living hell! Ogawa is being sent back, and Payne is just coming at him with A CHOP TO THE SIDE OF THE FACE, AND HE PULLS OGAWA IN FOR A DAWNBREAKER! THE DAWNBREAKER CONNECTS AND IT’S OGAWA BEING PINNED! XANDER MIGHT HAVE THE MATCH WON RIGHT HERE! CAN HE DO IT? CAN HE PUT OGAWA AWAY FOR GOOD THIS TIME?
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Deadprez: NO! OGAWA KICKS OUT! Xander is showing some respect as he chooses to let Ogawa get up, and Ogawa does! Both of them nod at each other, and Xander makes the tag to Ryan! Ogawa is taking some steps back, but Lucas makes the impulsive tag and Ogawa is forced to stay in his corner! Lucas isn’t completely ready, though! Ryan comes out the gate with a shot right to Lucas’ face, and Lucas staggers back! Ryan comes again with a jumping knee strike, and he jumps again for a jumping side kick which sends Lucas into the turnbuckle! Lucas is out of it, and Lucas might have bitten off more than he could possibly chew! This was a big mistake, and I’m sure he knows that already! Ryan comes harder and harder with more shots to the abdomen, and Lucas is wincing in pain! He runs back and rebounds off for a RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! HE THEN JUMPS UP FOR A SUPERMAN PUNCH RIGHT TO LUCAS’ DOME AND LUCAS IS KNOCKED OUT COLD! THE SUPERMAN PUNCH 2.0 CONNECTS, BUT RYAN ISN’T LOOKING FOR THE PIN HERE! He wants to make Lucas suffer in the best way he possibly can, and right now— I don’t exactly blame him! Ryan pulls Lucas in, and he kicks him right in the spine! Lucas might have some damage from that, and Ryan hits him dead in the ear!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander is looking at Ryan and Ryan makes the tag! Both of them want to lay Lucas the hell out, and it’s Xander just coming at Lucas with heavy kicks to the ribs! He’s going crazy and he’s laying it right to him! Xander tags Ryan in again, and Ryan leaps off the ropes and hits Lucas with an elbow to the jaw! The elbow to the jaw connects and it’s Ryan being given the opportunity to lay this bugger out! Lucas doesn’t know where he is, and Ryan gets him in a small package driver! Ryan lifts him high up in the air, and he slams him down! Ryan has him pinned right here! Can he do it? Can he put Lucas Johnson away?
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER, THE TEAM OF XANDER PAYNE AND RYAN WILSON!
Deadprez: What a well-deserved win from this wildcard team! Both of them came in and showed great respect in what they did, pulling out the win and making this a night to remember!
(‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ by Mick Gordon plays as Lucas Johnson tries to stand up, as Xander and Ryan have already rolled out of the ring. Both of them shake hands before they do so, showing mutual respect. However, the same could not be said for Ogawa and Lucas. Lucas is putting his finger right into Ogawa’s chest, but Ogawa doesn’t bother. He, however, just walks out of the ring with no words and Lucas walks a different path as it cuts to a commercial break.)
( Returning from a brief commercial break, the broadcast resumes with a close-up of Kennedy Street’s office door. As we begin to zoom out, footsteps are audible and the culprit behind these footsteps comes into shot. It’s Lexi! Last week, Lexi fought against her on-off tag team partner Ryan Wilson, a match with big implications as the winner would be entered into the Extreme Elimination Chamber match! Ryan was able to put away Lexi following a good match, it was a huge effort from the perennial underdog but she wasn’t able to knock Ryan off his stride. Lexi is pacing back-and-forth outside Kennedy’s office, she reaches out a hand, but a voice calling out from behind her stops her motion as she’s about to knock on the General Manager’s door. )
???: Is someone in there at the moment? I need to talk with Kennedy.
( Cameras pan to the right, revealing Mary S. Atlas! Mary’s appearance earns a brief cheer from the audience who are watching this unfold. Of course, we also saw Mary in action last week as she went toe-to-toe with the former Universal Women’s champion, Harper Lee! Their match came about due to what we saw unfold at No Regards. Mary had a strong start to their encounter but Harper was able to take control as things unfolded earlier. With a guaranteed shot at Sienna Jade’s belt sometime on the horizon for Mary, facing competition such as Harper isn’t the worst idea in the world to judge how much of a chance she has against “The Greatest”. )
Lexi: Oh, hey Mary, I’m not really sure. I was about to knock myself.
Mary S. Atlas: I see. What’re you doing here, Lexi? I’m fine waiting if it’s something big.
Lexi: I don’t know about big. I just wanted to make an introduction, I guess. I feel like I’ve always been seen as someone who doesn’t pull her weight, or someone who doesn’t live up to the expectations set out to her. I guess I just wanted to introduce myself and let Kennedy know that in spite of what people say, I’m here to compete. I want to prove myself and someday I want to become the Universal Women’s champion. She can depend on me, you know? I’m not universally known for winning, or anything. But I’m here to fight for my spot. I imagine you’re here for something similar? You did so good against Harper last week, by the way.
Mary S. Atlas: Thanks. That’s kind of you to say. I’m upset about the finish. I think that I started off really strong, I guess Harper has that experience and that mental strength to turn things around though. It was a learning experience, but for a lot of the match I had her on the ropes and I think if we ran it back, I’d be capable of putting her away. Anyway, I’m here about my unique opportunity. I still have a match against Sienna in my back pocket, I don’t know what Hurricane Hawk’s plans were. So, I want to find out from Kennedy and see if she knows anything about when I’ll be getting my match. Because I’m impatient, I know when I am channeled into things I can beat anybody.
Lexi: I don’t mind waiting. It’s not like I have a match or anywhere to be. Although, we could go in together if you like? Then that way we get our answers at the same time, less likely to push Kennedy’s buttons or make a bad first impression if we have each other’s backs. I guess?
( Mary S. Atlas and Lexi strike up the courage to knock on Kennedy Street’s door. They’re left in silence for a moment, but then the door opens. But, Kennedy isn’t the one who opens the door. It’s Veena Adams! Veena has a smirk on her face. She’s attired in a feminine pink suit. Lexi and Mary roll their eyes while Veena maintains that holier-than-thou facial expression. She makes a point of keeping Mary and Lexi at the door for some time until she stands aside and gestures for them to walk in. We see that the office is much different to the one we were used to seeing Heidi Huxley and Hurricane Hawk converse in. It’s very.. Pink. Lavish, expensive, girly. Kennedy Street is sitting at her pink desk, with her chiweenie dog, Poppy, on her lap. She’s mulling over paperwork and has her eyes glued to the documents on her table. But, as Lexi enters and goes to speak Kennedy raises a hand, cutting her off in the process! )
Kennedy Street: Shh, shh, shh.. Don’t worry, Kennie knows what you want. Kennie knows all about Lexi’s trials, her tribulations, the constant near-moments before sinking into the abyss. Veena has filled all the gaps in. You’re a useful member of the roster, someone always shooting for the stars but barely making it over the hedge. It’s admirable. Showdown needs thinkers, believers like you, Lexi. So you don’t have to pitch your worth to me, you don’t have to grovel and beg for a chance. Because Kennie has it all figured out, the same goes for you Mary.
( Lexi seems pleasantly surprised, whereas Mary S. Atlas cocks a brow. Veena watches on intently as Kennedy Street continues to address the two young, hungry wrestlers. )
Kennedy Street: Mary, Kennie knows why you’re here and what you want to address. That unique opportunity that you won while Hurricane Hawk was the General Manager. You’re wondering when-oh-when you’ll be getting your championship match with Sienna Jade. Because that would be the logical next step for you, wouldn’t it? Thing is, though, we saw against Harper Lee, a woman you called out, that you can’t get it done in big, big matches. Kennie doesn’t want her talents getting embarrassed on the big stage. So it really makes no sense for you to ever face Sienna Jade, or compete for the Universal Women’s Championship.
( Mary’s curiosity is replaced by anger. Her brows furrow. She looks both shocked and angered but as she’s about to speak up, Kennedy continues. Veena’s grin somehow stretches wider while Lexi emits an audible gasp. )
Kennedy Street: Relax, honey. Calm yourself. We don’t do things the Hurricane Hawk way. Things were done by his hand and now he’s no longer here. So we’re not going to pursue this unique opportunity thing, because it’s not a Kennedy Street thing. But, it’s not all bad news. Because the two of us, Veena and me, have been talking. We’ve been trying to figure out what to do with you two. And, there’s a perfect opportunity coming up. It’d be a good chance to represent Showdown and put your money where your mouth is, about wanting to be a bigger part of the brand and wanting to bring some gold home to Saturday nights. I am quite sure you’ll appreciate this.
( Lexi and Mary wait for Kennedy to continue. Instead, an awkward phase passes through the air where the four women are all staring at each other, waiting for someone to speak up. )
Kennedy Street: Oh, see, Kennie wasn’t intending on spilling the beans right now. Though there doesn’t really exist a reason not to. Veena, why don’t you tell them what we have planned?
( Veena Adams nods. She begins to circle both Mary S. Atlas and Lexi, clasping hands behind her back while her pink suit shimmers against the room’s lighting. That ever-present snarky demeanour that encapsulates Veena is on full display, almost snobby, as if she believes herself to be a higher life form than the women she’s addressing. )
Veena Adams: Honestly if it were up to me, the two of you wouldn’t be getting a thing. Because I’ve been here for a while and I know that you’re both essentially useless, bottom-feeders who are best served putting over brighter and better talent. But, Kennedy is far more gracious and patient than I am. She’s empathetic, where I see women who spend more time in catering than winning in the ring, she sees potential. She’s willing to give the two of you a chance, despite last week showing you’re definitely not deserving of one.
(There’s a pause.)
Veena Adams: But, when you inevitably let her down, she’ll see you how the rest of the world sees you and you’ll become afterthoughts. So I suggest working as hard as you can with this opportunity, because it is a big one and I’d hate to see Showdown’s reputation falter due to the two of you cracking under the pressure. Because it’s bigger than just the two of you, Kennedy has just become General Manager. If one of her first decisions ended up with the two of you humiliating her? I can’t imagine your careers would last much longer.
( Lexi, who has had her own issues with Veena for a long time now, is about to throw hands. Mary is quick to calm down her ally, Veena catches onto what’s happening and just lets out a pitiful laugh. She looks back to Kennedy, who releases a relaxed sigh. )
Kennedy Street: You’ll both be entering the Elimination Chamber and competing for the Specialists Championship. There is obviously an extreme amount of competition. Serenity Valdez and Milli Banks from Dynasty, ARIA and Kylie Grace from Voltage. But, these matches can be unpredictable. Sometimes the perennial underdogs, those who work hard and always come so close, end up capitalizing on the chaos and winning. The stakes are high, but I believe in both of you to put on a good showing and now let Veena and I down.
( Both Lexi and Mary’s reactions are positive. Lexi’s surprise is audible, but her smile quickly illustrates into a smirk. Mary meanwhile quickly puts the pain of being essentially stripped of her unique opportunity behind her. While she won’t be fighting for the Universal Women’s Championship she’ll instead be competing for the Specialists Championship, an opportunity some would argue she has better odds of succeeding in. Lexi and Mary share a quick hug as Kennedy watches on, Veena on the verge of barfing at the happiness unfolding before her. Kennedy Street gestures that Lexi and Mary can leave as she has things to do. The two women glare at Veena who repeats Kennedy’s gesture. From there, the broadcast transitions elsewhere and the next portion of the show begins to stir up. )
( The scene fades back to the show, revealing Gina Romano preparing to announce the next match.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FOLLOWING ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH WITH A TV-TIME LIMIT IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘Blue World’ by Mac Miller plays throughout the arena into a chorus of boo as Jack Ripley steps from behind the curtain down to the stage. Jack shows a cheeky smirk on his face to the crowd then makes his way to the ring. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA!… WEIGHING IN AT 205 POUNDS!!!… HE’S A ‘STRAIGHT SHOOTER’ !!!!… JACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK… RIPLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here come the man who let them took Goat Hawk away from us, Jack! Dammit, I hate what this man has done! Pure evil! How dare you, Jack?!
Eve: What Jack did at No Regards this year is still a pretty shock but Jack doesn’t seem to be remorseful at anything at all. Tonight, his main focus is on the National Elite Champion. He will have to get through him to enter the Elimination Chamber but there is also a question; would he be able to do it?
( Jack enters the ring and goes down to his corner. He leans against the corner and then ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Chruch replaces his theme music as Donovan Duke, with the National Elite championship title in his right hand, makes his way down to the stage. Duke looks at Jack who waits patiently for Duke to enter the ring. Duke keeps his confident look on his way then comes all the way down from the stage to get inside the ring. )
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, WRESTLING OUT OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA!… WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS…HE’S EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION ‘THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN’… DONAVANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: YESSIR! DONOVAN IS HERE! SHOWDOWN IS SAFE! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! LET’S GO, DUKE! MAKE YOUR WISH COME TRUE!
Eve: Here comes our National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke, looking absolutely ready to tear Jack apart here tonight. Duke has been the National Elite Champion for a while now but tonight, he’s looking to set foot inside the Elimination Chamber to make a bigger impact, which is fighting for the Answers World Champion.
(DING DING DING)
Gavin Kirkland: Jack and Duke! Duke and Jack! Let’s go and see who is going to take a spot inside Showdown’s chamber this year! Jack and Duke pop out of their corner, and both men join in the middle of the ring with a technical collar and elbow tie-up. Duke quickly goes behind and tries to throw Jack over him with a German Suplex! Jack with a back elbow right into his eyes! Duke stumbles away. Jack goes for a chop right across his chest, but Duke ducks under! Jack turns around and Duke greets him with a Roundhouse kick, cutting his head off!
Eve: Woah! Jack ducks under and pushes him to the ropes instead. Duke bounces off the ropes, and Jack tosses him down to the ground with an arm-drag! Jack proceeds to grab his arm and locks it! Jack tries to stretch Donovan’s arm here!
Deadprez: Duke raises his right hand up to the air, showing a sign that he’s still up for the match. The referee tries to ask him but Duke shakes his head, saying he’s not going anywhere yet. Now, Duke tries to get back to his feet with his arm locking up. Duke looks down and drives a free leg right into Jack’s gut! Jack holds down his gut and takes a little step away from him. Jack leans against the ropes. Duke runs in but Jack pops him up into the air! Duke somehow lands on the apron with both feet, and grabs Jack by his he- but Jack turns back around, grabs the top rope, and pulls and kicks Duke’s head in! Duke falls down to the ringside area.
Gavin Kirkland: This is getting more interesting here. :patrice: Jack looks down and jumps over the ropes down to the apron. Duke tries to get himself back to his feet…. JACK HAILS FROM THE APRON WITH A DIVING HURRICANRANA BUT DUKE CATCHES HIM! DUKE HOISTS HIM UP, AND RUNS ALL THE WAY TO THE BARRICADE!…
( CRASH! )
Eve: DUKE DROPS JACK RIGHT TO THE BARRICADE WITH A POWERBOMB! JACK FAINTS BUT DUKE ISN’T DONE! DUKE SETS JACK IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION!
Crowd: Ohhhhhhhhhhhh….
Deadprez: Duke spins around and DANG! THAT LOOKS HURT! A JAPANESE OCEAN CYCLONE SUPLEX PLANTS JACK’S NECK ON THE EDGE OF THE BARRICADE!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh, I have seen one of them before! I am a friend of a young geek kid named Dyllan, who deeply has a passion for Japanese wrestling! His favorite elitists are Komatsu Ogawa and Osamu Arcichida! He showed me one of these! As we all know, Duke isn’t the kind of man who would like to let his opponent lie there like nothing and let the referee count him out. Duke pulls Jack back and throws him underneath the bottom rope back inside the ring.
Eve: Duke rolls back inside the ring and picks Jack back to his feet. Duke grabs him and throws Jack down to the mat! A Tiger Suplex by Donovan Duke to Jack Ripley! Down goes, Jack and Duke looks for a pin! He looks to put Jack down here for good!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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Deadprez: Not so close! Jack gets his shoulder off the mat and remains in this match. Duke nods at the referee showing two above his head. Duke is a gentleman; he doesn’t seem to be unimpressed with anything that didn’t grant him a victory. If he losses, he will fight and try to win it tomorrow instead. Duke picks himself back to his feet while Jack tries to recover himself back to his feet. Duke circles around Jack while he gets himself back to his feet. Jack finally reaches both feet but Duke uses both arms to hook under Jack’s shoulders, looking for a Dragon Suplex!
Gavin Kirkland: SIKES, HAHA! Jack lands on his feet! Duke notices something is wrong as he turns back around to Jack. Jack throws a chop right across his chest, pulls him in and puts Duke down with a Snap Suplex!
Eve: Duke is down and Jack is up. Jack looks down at his opponent and backwardly strides down to the corner behind him. Duke is still seeing stars upon his head as he’s still fainting. This may be it!… ‘Believe It Or Not!’ !!!! Jack runs down and dro-
Deadprez: WOAH! NO! NO, NO DROP OR ANYTHING, EVE! Jack runs down and he goes for it but Duke lifts both knees up high and catches him instead! Jack yells out in misery. Duke pushes him away and Jack falls off his knees. Jack holds down his belly and tries to get back to his feet… DUKE TAKES JACK DOWN QUICKLY WITH A WICKED SPEAR!
Gavin Kirkland: RIGHT IN THE MID-RUN! JACK JUMPS UP AND DROPS DONOVAN TO THE GROUND WITH A PICTURE-PERFECT HURRICANRANA! DUKE FALLS AND ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET IMMEDIATELY DOWN TO THE CORNER. He still tries to pick up the pieces. Jack gets back to his feet and still holds down his gut. Jack runs across the ring to Duke but Duke pops him up to the corner instead! Jack lands both feet on the top corner. Duke looks back to Jack and tries to trip his leg but Jack uses one leg to kick Duke away. Duke steps back away from Jack and holds down his face…. JACK FLIES OFF THE ROPE WITH A BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT…
Eve: WOAH, DUKE CATCHES HIM! DUKE PROCEEDS TO HOIST HIM UP AND A RUNNING POWERSLAM DRIVES JACK DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Deadprez: JACK LANDS ON HIS FEET AGAIN! Jack bounces off his shoulder and lands on his feet at the moment Duke drops him to the ground. Duke falls to the ground with nothing. He pushes himself off the mat and looks up at Jack. Duke tries to throw a punch at Jack but Jack kicks his right hand away! Duke holds down his arm and Jack quickly pushes him down to the corner! Duke’s chest crashes into the top turnbuckle. Jack spins him around and grabs him by his head… JACK STEPS UP TO THE SECOND ROPE AND A TORNADO DDT SPIKES DUKE’S HEAD TO THE RING’S MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: Duke bounces off the mat like a piece of fresh popcorn in a microwave, then ends up with his lip kissing the mat! Jack looks down at Duke, jumps down to Duke, and throws his body upon him and that’s a pinfall attempt!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THR-
Eve: Duke gets his shoulder off the mat just in time! These two men have been fighting for a little while now. It’s been a great match so far, if you ask me but we have yet to see one of them pick a win yet, showing how intense this match is right now. Jack shakes his head and looks down at Duke who might not get back to his feet anytime soon. Jack grabs Duke’s wrist and pulls him back to his feet. Jack pulls in and drives a knee right to his gut! Duke groans out, Jack grabs him then tosses him to the ropes behind him… Jack throws a clothesline at Duke but Duke has the same idea as both men hit the same move at the same move! What a perfect timing!
Deadprez: Both men step away from each other a little distance. Both men catch some breath and then slowly look up at each other. Jack takes his first step and tries to do the clothesline again but Duke catches Jack with a Superkick right across his jaw! Jack automatically turns his back on Donovan… Donovan runs up to the front, bounces off the ropes, and goes for a Handspring Back Elbow on Jack!
Gavin Kirkland: ‘DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME’ CATCHES DUKE IN THE MID-AIR! DUKE HOPS OFF THE ROPES INTO ONE OF JACK’S SIGNATURES! A RUNNING KNEE RIGHT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD IN THE MID-AIR! GODDAMN, THIS MAN JUST MURDERED DUKE OUT OF NOWHERE! HE’S DEAD! CALL THE MEDIC! HELP! HELP! SOMEONE DI-
Eve: You good?
Deadprez: He’s definitely not. However, he’s right about one thing Duke falls to the ground and holds down his head in pain. His facial expressions show evidently that he’s not very comfortable with what just happened. Jack doesn’t seem to care about any of that as he rolls in, and hooks his leg. He goes for a cover to pick up this victory to finally become a part of the Showdown’s chamber!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THREEEEEEE!!..
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Gavin Kirkland: K-K-K-KICK OUT BY DUKE! Now, this is your chance, Jack. Jack starts to pick himself back to his feet while Duke remains staying down on the mat. Jack rolls and leans against the rope, waiting for Duke to get himself back to his feet fully. Duke pushes himself off the mat and Jack charges it! This is it!
Eve: ‘YOU’ll FLOAT TOO’ !!!!!!!!
Deadprez: A SUPERKICK KNOCKING DONOVAN OUT COL- WAIT, DUKE CATCHES HIS LEG! DUKE TAKES HIM DOWN AND APPLIES AN ANKLE LOCK! JACK TURNS AROUND AND USES HIS FREE LEG TO KICK HIM AWAY IN TIME!
Gavin Kirkland: Big Duke stumbles away from Jack just a little bit. Jack ascends back to his feet and tries to do it again but Duke ducks under! Jack misses it! Jack stops himself and turns back around… LARIATOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! A LARIAT TURNS JACK IN 360 DEGREES! AHHHH DUKE SENPAI, YOU ARE AMAZ-
Eve: Stop.
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, I’m trying.
Deadprez: Please seek help.
Eve: Jack gets taken down to the mat with a huge lariat from Duke and now, he’s in trouble. Duke looks down to the corner on the right side. He runs down, grabs the second rope, and starts to climb. Jack tries to recover himself from that lariat and Duke targets Jack from the second rope… DUKE HOPS OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND DRIVES JACK TO THE MAT WITH AN IMPRESSIVE DRAGONRANA! DUKE PROCEEDS TO PIN HIM! HE GOES FOR A COVER! WOULD THIS BE IT???
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THREEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: WAIT WAIT, GUYS! THE REFEREE NOTICES SOMETHING! HIS HAND IS ON THE ROPE! IT’S A ROPE BREAK! THE MATCH CONTINUES!
( Jack looks at where the referee pointing and gets confused for a second. Jack looks absolutely displeased with what he saw then goes up to the referee, pulls his shirt’s collar, and stares right into his soul. )
Jack Ripley (Off-Mic): Really?
Referee (Off-Mic): It’s a rule!
( Jack shakes his head and throws the referee away like a piece of trash. Jack looks down to Duke and then starts to pick him back to his feet… )
Jack Ripley (Off-Mic): Seriously, what are you doing here?
Donovan Duke (Off-Mic): No seriously, what the frick are you doing here, you sore loser?!
Jack Ripley(Off-Mic): Ha.
Eve: JACK GOES BEHIND AND LIFTS HIM UP TO THE AIR. JACK SETS HIM UP…. ‘RIPPLE EFFEC-
Deadprez: Duke tries to fight his way out! Duke struggles! Duke can escape and lands on his feet! Duke wraps Jack around with both arms and sends Jack flying across the ring with a German Suplex!
Gavin Kirkland: The former Answers World Champion lands the back of his neck on the mat and holds down while trying to get back to his feet. Duke runs and grabs him, picking him back to his feet and hoisting him up into the air… A CLIFFHANGER DDT DRIVES THE BACK OF JACK’S NECK TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN!
Eve: Duke isn’t going for a pin at all, it seems like he isn’t done with Jack yet. He picks Jack back to both feet in the same DDT position. He lifts Jack on his shoulder this time. Duke runs down and plants Jack’s face on the mat in the middle of the squared circle with a Sit-Out Dominator! Jack is down! Duke throws his hand and puts it over his body. He looks to pick up a win right here!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THREEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: Jack Ripley gets his shoulder off the mat just like Duke did earlier! The match continues as we have yet to decide the winner of this match yet! Jack is still going. Duke is still going, These two men are still coming to get a win over one another to enter the Showdown chamber! Jack tries to catch a break while Duke slowly gets back to his feet after taking down Jack with two big moves despite the fact that he didn’t pin Jack to three. Jack crawls all the way down over to the ropes. Duke gets himself back to his feet on his own then he starts to pull Jack away from the bottom rope. Duke looks around and tries to put Jack in an Ankle Lock again! Jack notices and then uses his free leg to kick right to his left leg! Duke falls to one knee! No big Duke, fight him!
Deadprez: Jack picks himself back to his feet and pulls Duke back to both feet. Jack is looking for a DDT but Duke uses his free hand and pounds Jack’s arm. Jack gets annoyed by Duke’s fighting spirit as he pushes Duke down to both knees…. ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO’ !!!!!!! A SUPERKICK TAKING DUKE DO-
Eve: DUKE POPS UP AND BRINGS JACK DOWN TO THE MAT! HE TURNS JACK INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! DUKE WITH A TRIANGLE CHOKE, LOCKING JACK UP! JACK IS IN TROUBLE! DUKE CATCHES JACK JUST IN TIME AND NOW, JACK NEEDS TO FIGURE HIS WAY OUT TO ESCAPE!
Gavin Kirkland: JACK IS FADING! THIS MAY BE IT! HIS EYES START TO CLOSE! IT LOOKS LIKE DUKE GOT HIM THERE!
Deadprez: NO NO, JACK THROWS HIS RIGHT HAND UP TO THE AIR! HE’S NOT GIVING UP! HE’S STILL FIGHTING! JACK IS STILL GOING! JACK TRIES TO GET OUT OF THERE!
Eve: Duke is tired of Jack’s hustle. He lets Jack off go and picks him back to his feet instead. Duke grabs him and goes for a Swinging Neckbreaker but Jack pushes him away instead. Duke bounces off the ropes and Jack leaps off the match, catching him in the mid-run with a Hurricanran- DUKE DROPS JACK TO THE MAT WITH A POWERBOMB INSTEAD!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Jack faints! Duke isn’t done there as he slowly gets back to his feet, pulling Jack back to his feet with him. Duke sends him to the ropes behind him. Jack bounces off the ropes and Duke goes for a dropki- JACK ALSO CATCHES DUKE WITH A POWERBOMB! DUKE IS DOWN! JACK MAINTAINS ON DUKE AS HE PROCEEDS FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnnEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
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Deadprez: DUKE REMAINS IN THIS MATCH AS HE KICKS OUT BEFORE THINGS GO DOWNHILL! Jack is getting more frustrated at this match as he is yet to put Duke down even though he put a lot of things to put him down for good. Jack shakes his head, then starts to grab Duke once again and this time…. Jack sprints down to the ropes at full speed and bounces off the ropes… A RUNNING DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE TO DONOVAN DU-
Eve: ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ !!!!!!!!!!!! A SPINNING BACK FIST SETS JACK RIGHT DOWN TO THE MAT! JACK TAKES A SICKENING SPINNING BACK FIST RIGHT ACROSS HIS FACE BUT NOW, DUKE ISN’T DONE THERE! HE PULLS JACK BACK TO HIS FEET AND PUTS JACK RIGHT BACK DOWN ON THE MAT WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: After taking Jack right down to the ground, Duke immediately heads down to the corner behind him once again. He starts to climb and makes his way all the way up to the top corner…. ‘STACK THE DECK’ BABYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! A PHOENIX SPLA-
Deadprez: Jack moves out of his way! Duke falls flat to the mat. Duke holds down his face and tries to push himself off the mat. Jack looks behind him and slowly rolls underneath the bottom rope down to the apron. Jack grabs the second rope and pulls himself back to both feet. Duke tries to get back to his feet and Jack locks his target, and charges him in…. A SLINGSHOT DDT BY JACK BUT DUKE KNOCKS HIM OUT COLD IN THE MID-AIR WITH A HUGE DROPKICK! JACK HAS NO IDEA WHERE HE IS RIGHT NOW. DUKE RISES BACK TO HIS FEET AND CONNECTS JACK QUICKLY WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Eve: Duke rolls away from Jack in a little distance and looks around to the crowd that is on their feet. Duke shakes his head in confidence as he rolls back down to Jack. Duke wraps his arms around Jack’s neck and A rear naked choke applies! Jack is in trouble! It locks in! Jack gets locked by Duke! Duke keeps it tightly as Jack starts fading once again! This may be it!
Gavin Kirkland: No look, Jack tries to tell the referee that he’s not giving up but he can’t say anything as much as there is no space for him to breath at this point. Duke begins to sit with him locking Jack up in the same move! Jack tries to say it to the referee but he can’t! Jack tries to take Duke’s arm out, he’s still fighting! Now he can show that he’s still going!
Deadprez: Jack tries to scratch Duke’s arm like a cat but that doesn’t work at all! Duke pulls at his strength into his move-
Eve: JACK PULLS THE REFEREE IN BY HIS SHIRT AND THE REFEREE FALLS! Duke quickly lets him off go and tries to check on him.
Donovan Duke (Off-Mic): Hey wake up! You have to decide the winn-
Gavin Kirkland: ‘DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME’ !!!!!!! A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THAT’S A BIG ONE DUE TO THE SOUND WHEN IT HITS! THAT MAY BE IT! DONOVAN IS NOT MOVING AND JACK… ‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT!’ !!!!!!! A SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS! THE REFEREE IS UP! HE CRAWLS BACK DOWN AND STARTS TO COUNT! THIS IS IT!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!…
THR-
( ‘Manners’ – BAND-MAID suddenly hits. )
Gavin Kirkland: What???? Right now???
Eve: YES RIGHT NOW, GAVIN! LOOK! HERE COMES ALEX MYERS! THE PERSON WHO JACK CAUGHT THEM TO LOSE THEIR TITLE MATCH AT NO REGARDS! NOW, THEY ARE HERE ON THE STAGE! Jack feels like he’s seeing the ghost right now and… what is that in their right hand?
Gavin Kirkland: IS THAT A BASEBALL BAT????
Deadprez: ALEX QUICKLY RUNS DOWN FROM THE STAGE AND SLIDES INTO THE RING. THEY TAKE A SWING AT JACK BUT JACK DODGES AND TAKES A LEAVE FROM THE RING. ALEX QUICKLY SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE AND TRIES TO HIT HIM AGAIN BUT JACK MOVES AS ALEX ALMOST HITS THE CROWD INSTEAD! JACK TRIPS DOWN TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR AND THEN QUICKLY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM JACK! Jack is outside the ring, but the referee doesn’t care, he’s going to count him out there! Duke is still inside the ring!
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
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FOUR!
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Eve: :damn: Alex throws a bat at him and it almost hits Jack! Jack runs for his life all the way to backstage and Alex keeps chasing him as if they are coming to take his soul away to the back!
FIVEEEEE!!!!!
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SIXXXXXXX!!!!!!
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SEVENNNNN!!!!!!!
EIGHTTTTTTTT!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Jack is gone, and Duke is still inside the ring! He’s inside the ring. Jack may not be coming back to this ring anymore and the count is still going!
NINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
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TENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!
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( DING DING DING! )
Gina Romano: Here is your winner and will be joining the Elimination Chamber for the Answers World Championship title… Donovan Duke!
( ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Chruch plays throughout the arena as Duke rises back to his feet and the referee gives him back the National Elite championship title. Duke looks around confusedly as he just realizes that Jack has left the ring. )
Gavin Kirkland: Well that was crazy but I think we just got another competitor to fill an empty spot inside the Elimination Chamber, folks! That’s our great National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke! Do you think Duke will become the brand new Answers World Champion alongside National Elite champion?!
Eve: There is a potential inside Donovan so I would say maybe. Now that he has a big chance to fight for it, we will have to see what he will do from now on.
( ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Chruch keeps playing as Duke raises the National Elite championship title up to the air while celebrating his win over Jack as the scene fades to elsewhere. )
(We cut to the corridors, where we see Harley Lewis standing looking more than a little despondent. With him are Lucas Johnson and Komatsu Ogawa, and they seem to be having a somewhat heated discussion?)
Harley Lewis: You’re not telling me that you are happy with the way things are going?
Lucas Johnson: Not at all, but what I’m saying is we need to give it time.
Harley Lewis: Time? We can’t just hang around waiting for something to happen, we have to make it happen.
Komatsu Ogawa: Lucas is right, we just haven’t had much luck that’s all.
Harley Lewis: We should be making our own luck. Not being mocked by the likes of Adam Lucas.
(Komatsu looks at Lucas who just shrugs, not sure of the right words to say right now.)
Harley Lewis: See, that’s what I am talking about. Every roadblock we have faced, we have failed to find the answers, and I’m getting sick of it. I envisioned that by now all three of us would be wearing Gold, at the very least we would be challenging for it. Losing the chance to be Nation Elite Champion hurt, it was a match I should have won and who knows when the next chance will come along.
Lucas Johnson: I know that feeling
Komatsu Ogawa: It’s just a matter of time
Harley Lewis: And there it is again… time, time, time. I don’t want to have to wait, I won’t wait. This just isn’t working and I can’t believe I’m the only one who sees. I can’t deny the two of you are talented individuals, but no matter how much we try to say otherwise, the Triangle of Terror has been a massive failure. Maybe it would just be better if we all went our separate ways.
(Komatsu seems shocked by that revelation, and Lucas recognizes that Harley is being deadly serious.)
Lucas Johnson: Bro, these things take…
Harley Lewis: Don’t say it or God help me…
(Lucas holds up his hand, not wanting to make the situation worse.)
Lucas Johnson: All I’m saying Harley is that I’ve been here for much longer than you. I’ve seen people almost be out the exit door, and then go on a run that has taken them all the way to the very top.
Komatsu Ogawa: Don’t make a hasty decision
Lucas Johnson: Yeah that’s right, give it a few and allow it to marinate a little longer, and who knows what might happen. We are stronger together, and eventually that strength will bear fruit.
(Harley sighs, knowing that Lucas was trying to make him feel better about the situation, but only one thing would improve his mood. Winning. And that euphoria had been in short supply of late… almost non-existent.)
Harley Lewis: I get it, I know what you are both saying, but I’ve grown tired of losing. I’m sick and tired of seeing people I don’t believe to be anything close to my equal having their hands held aloft in victory. It won’t be long until people start asking if I am worth my contract here in EAW, and that just isn’t on, and needs to change before 2023 rolls around. Road to Redemption is coming up and I HAVE to score a high profile victory at that event or who knows that will happen next. I know you guys want the Triangle of Terror to work, but if I lose at Road to Redemption, something will have to give.
Lucas Johnson: Whatever you need bro, we have your back.
Komatsu Ogawa: We do.
Harley Lewis: Then, I need to make sure I make a good impression with the new General Manager Kennedy Street. I’ve done my research and it seems like she would be a good friend to have. Maybe if I can get in her good favor, I will get the high-profile matches like the Pain for Pride confrontation with Joso, and I will be able to show the world exactly what I can do. Even that night, Joso got lucky, and considering what he has done since, that could have been me.
Lucas Johnson: See, look at the positives.
Harley Lewis: But if none of that happens…
Komatsu Ogawa: It will happen, even if I have to speak with Kennedy Street myself.
Harley Lewis: Please don’t do that.
Lucas Johnson: Even if we have to march into her office and TELL her the Triangle of Terror is the dominant group on Showdown.
Harley Lewis: Please don’t do that either.
Lucas Johnson / Komatsu Ogawa: We got this
(The two of them saying it in unison doesn’t make it sound anymore convincing, and all Harley can do is shake his head dismissively.)
Harley Lewis: No… no we don’t. The cracks in our alliance, in our armor are starting to show. The two of you, don’t do a thing. I’ll deal with this myself. Just, stay out of trouble and don’t make me look bad in front of the new General Manager.
(Harley goes to walk off, but then abruptly stops.)
Harley Lewis: Do you think you can at least get that right?
(Harley walks off without another word, leaving Komatsu and Lucas shell-shocked.)
Komatsu Ogawa: Did he really just say that?
(Lucas’s eyes narrow, as he watches Harley go, before he then turns to Komatsu.)
Lucas Johnson: He did… maybe it’s time we reminded him why we formed the Triangle of Terror in the first place.
Komatsu Ogawa: You got a plan
(Lucas nods his head.)
Lucas Johnson: Yes bro, I think I do.
(The two walk off in the opposite direction, as the scene slowly fades.)
(The camera cuts back to the ringside area as Gina Romano is seen standing with a mic in her hand.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘M3tamorphosis’ by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi blasts through the speakers as Kassidy Heart and Impact make their way out to the stage to a thunder of boos from the audience. They walk down the ramp before having their seats on the commentary, putting their headsets on and taking their place on commentary for this match like they were set to be.)
Gina Romano: PLEASE WELCOME EAW HALL OF FAMER KASSIDY HEART, AND THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION, IMPACT!
(It’s not too long after that before ‘M3tamorphosis’ is heard replaced by ‘WAR’ by grandson to an absolutely positive reception from the audience, as Jake Smith is seen making his way out to the stage with a completely focused expression on his face. He stares at the seated Impact and Kassidy Heart from the stage not looking too happy to see them for obvious reasons, before taking a look at the crowd which hasn’t slowed down in the slightest, but instead keeps just going louder. He wastes no time after that, starting to make his way to the ring walking down the ramp.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM VENICE, CALIFORNIA…. WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS… ‘THE FACE OF SHOWDOWN…’ JAAAAAAKEEEEEE SMIIIIIITHHHHHHH!!!!
Deadprez: Here comes Mr. Cash in the Vault! Jake Smith is here!
Eve: After a huge victory over his Haircare Kings partner in Chris Elite at No Regards, Jake Smith has made it clear to everybody that he’s done playing around and that he’s strongly willing to ride the momentum he secured himself with Pain For Pride, and we all know how he exactly wants to to do that :lupe:..
Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: Um, yeah, last week right after Kennedy Street was revealed as the new General Manager of Showdown, Jake Smith made it clear that he is gunning for the Answers World Championship (Gavin would look at Impact for a second pointing at the Answers World Championship belt he casually has on his shoulder.) and that he is also willing to use his Cash in the Vault briefcase as what he will weaponize in order to do that.
Impact: Something he will never be able to get done. Jake Smith can go on to try to cash that thing in on MY Answers World Championship every night and he would fail every time, at every given chance. Whether it is Jake Smith or the Cash in the Vault briefcase – neither thing marks a threat on my radar. Not to me, nor to my title. I mean, isn’t the scenario of him winning THIS match here tonight a not-so-possible one to begin with? Get real.
Kassidy Heart: And that is in spite of who his opponent actually is here tonight – someone who is equally awful and untalented.
(As Jake Smith is in the ring waiting while standing at his corner, ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart is heard replacing ‘WAR’ as the crowd’s emotions immediately shift with them starting to boo the living hell out of Harper Lee, who is seen making her way out to the stage looking somewhat internally disturbed. She wastes zero time after that as she starts making her way down to the ring, staring at her opponent who’s waiting for her inside the ring and signing for her to come on.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CALIFORNIA… WEIGHING IN AT 118 POUNDS… ‘WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR…’ HAAAAARPERRRRRR LEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Kassidy Heart: As I said. Little (BLEEP) looks unsure of herself. :mjlol:
Deadprez: And here comes the former Universal Women’s Champion! Harper Lee has arrived!
Eve: At Justified Reckoning Harper Lee suffered a huge defeat as she lost the Universal Women’s Championship to Sienna Jade, but despite that she was still able to rebound and knock off Mary S. Atlas last week, and tonight she has a chance to prove that said fallout was just a little bump on the road and that she’s ready to ride another wave of momentum if she’s able to overcome the current Cash in the Vault briefcase holder here tonight!
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, that would undoubtedly be an impressive feat, but it’s no secret won’t make it easy for her to get past him either. This match is sure to be an interesting one, and we’re about to see what happens!
Impact: Impressive feat? Are you serious? It’s literally (BLEEP) Jake Smith, what would be so impressive in beating him?
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go ladies and gentlemen, this match is officially underway! We got the former Universal Women’s Champion and the current Mr. Cash in the Vault clashing in a match with a lot to prove for both competitors- BUT JAKE SMITH WASTES NO TIME AS HE IMMEDIATELY RUNS AT HARPER TAKING HER DOWN WITH A LARIAT! JAKE SMITH IS APPARENTLY DONE PLAYING AROUND AS HE ISN’T LOOKING TO LOSE THIS ONE IN ANY WAY! AND HE TAKES HARPER DOWN WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE JAW RIGHT AFTER SHE WAS ABLE TO GET UP FROM THE IMPACT OF THE MOVE! HARPER LEE IS DOWN, AND JAKE SMITH CAPITALIZES ON THE CIRCUMSTANCE AS HE IMMEDIATELY DROPS HER DOWN ONCE AGAIN WITH A SOCCER BALL KICK RIGHT TO THE CHEST ONCE SHE WAS ABLE TO SIT UP WHILE STILL DOWNED, BEFORE NAILING HER WITH A JUMPING ELBOW DROP, AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH THE COVER! WHAT A BEGINNING FOR THIS MATCH HERE BY JAKE SMITH! THE COVER!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWW-
Eve: And Harper Lee immediately with the shoulder up! Even though not looking in the best state possible, Harper Lee has always made it the hardest task to take her out! Jake Smith though on the other hand isn’t slowing down in the slightest, as he picks her right back up to her feet, GOING FOR A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE- BUT HARPER DUCKS! HARPER LEE DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE DISCUS CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT BY JAKE SMITH, BEFORE TRAPPING THE ARM AND GOING BEHIND, AND SHE IS ABLE TO LIFT HIM UP RIGHT AFTER APPLYING A WAIST LOCK ON HIM, AND SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS, AND HARPER LEE DOESN’T LOOK SATISFIED YET; SHE IS NOT DONE! HARPER LEE QUICKLY, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, PICKS JAKE SMITH BACK UP TO HIS FEET RIGHT AFTER TAKING HIM DOWN WITH THAT THUNDEROUS GERMAN SUPLEX, AND SHE TAKES HIM DOWN YET AGAIN WITH A HANGMAN FACEBREAKER! HANGMAN FACEBREAKER! HANGMAN FACEBREAKER CONNECTS AND SENDS JAKE SMITH DOWN THE RING MAT! WHAT A MANEUVER AND COMEBACK BY HARPER!
Kassidy Heart: “What a maneuver”? Was that supposed to be impressive? (BLEEP) sake, that match just started and it’s already one of the worst I have ever seen so far, obviously because both of them literally suck.
Eve: I mean, either of them may ‘suck’ in their own right, but at the very least they wouldn’t throw raw kangaroo meat at a commentator who is quite literally just doing their job, nor would they bully announcers for no actual reason, either. 🤷♀️
Kassidy Heart: Yeah, and?
Eve: (sigh.) 🤷♀️ Well, I was just saying-
Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE WAS LOOKING TO KEEP HER CONTROL OVER THIS MATCHUP GOING AS SHE PICKED JAKE SMITH RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET LOOKING FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT TO THE SKULL, BUT JAKE SMITH WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDERNEATH, AS HE ROLLS HARPER LEE UP! SCHOOLBOY PIN! SCHOOLBOY PIN! JAKE SMITH HAS ALL OF IT, AND HARPER LEE WAS SUCCESSFULLY CAUGHT OFF GUARD! JAKE SMITH ROLLS HARPER LEE UP INTO A SCHOOLBOY PIN, AND HARPER’S SHOULDERS ARE BOTH DOWN! COULD JAKE SMITH STEAL THE VICTORY RIGHT HERE?
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWW-
Deadprez: KICK OUT! HARPER LEE QUICKLY WITH THE SHOULDER UP, CLEARLY NOT ENOUGH TO PULL OUT THE VICTORY OVER HER JUST YET! HARPER LEE KICKED OUT AS BOTH INDIVIDUALS GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AND JAKE SMITH IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE JAW OF HARPER, BUT SHE’S ABLE TO DUCK! HARPER DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT BY JAKE SMITH AS SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES, AND TAKING MR. CASH IN THE VAULT DOWN WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! THE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT IS ABLE TO CATCH JAKE SMITH OFF GUARD AND TAKE HIM DOWN, AND HARPER LEE SUCCESSFULLY REGAINS FULL CONTROL OVER THIS MATCHUP!
Impact: :mjlol: Trying roll-ups against a competitor nearly half his size and still can’t even pull it off? And that is supposed to be a threat to my TENTH reign as a World Champion? Seriously?
Eve: Harper Lee takes advantage of being finally able to ground Jake as she rolls out into the ring apron, what could she be looking for? Harper Lee charges at Jake Smith to get right back up to his feet, before he actually does, AND SHE TAKES HER SHOT TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A SLINGSHOT SPEAR! SLINGSHOT SPEAR CONNECTS AND TAKES JAKE SMITH DOWN THE RING MAT-
Gavin Kirkland: NO, JAKE SMITH REVERSES, JAKE WITH THE REVERSAL! JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO STAND HIS GROUND AND DENY HARPER LEE ACTUALLY TAKING HIM DOWN WITH THAT SPEAR AND HE NAILS HER WITH A THUNDEROUS KNEE RIGHT TO THE CHEST LEAVING HER HANGING ON THE SECOND ROPE! WHAT A DISPLAY OF INSTANT REALIZATION BY JAKE SMITH RIGHT HERE! JAKE TAKES HIS SHOT RIGHT AFTER THAT THOUGH WASTING ZERO TIME IN THE PROCESS, AND HE TAKES HARPER DOWN WITH A ROPE HUNG DDT! ROPE HUNG DDT PLANTS THE HEAD OF HARPER LEE DOWN THE RING MAT! JAKE SMITH WAS ABLE TO UTTERLY CHANGE THE TIDES! WHAT A COMEBACK!
Deadprez: Jake Smith looks like a man on a mission here tonight, and it shows! As already said, he’s apparently done playing around and he will do anything in order to make sure that things come back to getting his way! Jake has a huge smirk on his face after he managed to keep his opponent under control, and now he looks to make sure it remains as the case as he picks Harper Lee right back up to her feet, and he lifts her up on his shoulder, what could he be looking for? AND HE DROPS HER DOWN WITH THE USHIGOROSHI! USHIGOROSHI CONNECTS AND SLAMS HARPER’S HEAD JUST LIKE THAT, IT MUST’VE HURT! JAKE WASTES NO TIME FOLLOWING THAT THOUGH, AS HE IMMEDIATELY LOOKS TO CAPITALIZE ON HIS OPPONENT’S OBVIOUSLY NOT-SO-WELL MENTAL STATE, AND HE DROPS DOWN HOOKING ONE LEG FOR THE COVER! COULD THIS BE THE END?
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Impact: She literally just kicked out with ease once again, this (BLEEP) literally has no clue what he’s going to actually need to do in order to win this (BLEEP). Did you just say he’s wrestling like “a man on a mission” right now? A mission that is what, losing again like he has been doing for the most part this season and like whenever he actually decides to use his briefcase in an already failed attempt to win my title? I ain’t convinced.
Eve: Harper Lee just managed to force the shoulder up once again, and that leaves Jake Smith here with a clear bit of frustration! Though, despite that, he still goes for doing everything he has in the tank, apparently having so much more as he starts rolling out of the ring into the ring apron, before making his way up to the top rope! What is Jake looking to do at this point? He balances himself up there on the top turnbuckle, BEFORE TAKING HIS SHOT, AND HE NAILS THE GROUNDED HARPER LEE WITH A DIVING ELBOW DROP! THE DIVING ELBOW DROP TO HARPER LEE! HE HAS ALL OF IT! THE DIVING ELBOW DROP- WAIT, NO! HARPER LEE ROLLS LEFTWARD! JAKE SMITH MISSES, AND HE CRASHES RIGHT INTO THE RING MAT! HARPER LEE INTELLIGENTLY SAVES HERSELF AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND, AND JAKE SMITH ACCIDENTALLY SENDS HIMSELF CRASHING INTO THE RING MAT! GREAT RING-AWARENESS BY HARPER HERE!
Impact: :francis:
Kassidy Heart: :mjlol: What a (BLEEP) idiot. Got “more in the tank”, right? Yeah, thinking so makes whoever does just as idiotic.
(Eve rolls her eyes in reaction to what Kassidy just said, ignoring it and instead trying to keep calm and stay professional. It’s obvious that at this point, Kassidy has been doing her best to poke fun out of her in order to get a reaction she can use as her excuse to beat the hell out of her. Which Eve knows better than probably anybody else though, which is why she didn’t respond in the first place..)
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith is down holding the ribs Harper just made him crash right into the ring mat in absolute agony, which actually gives Harper more than enough time to recover and stand back up on her feet. Jake is still unable to get up, but Harper Lee doesn’t even seem to give a single care in the world as she grabs Jake Smith trapping his arms and blocking his way to even move, oh no, could she be looking for the ‘Sleeping on the Floor’ Arm-trapped Curb Stomp? No way- BUT SHE DOES! HARPER LEE PROBABLY ENDS IT FOR GOOD RIGHT HERE JUST LIKE THAT- NO! JAKE MOVES HIS HEAD AWAY AT THE RIGHT TIME, JAKE JUST SAVED HIMSELF, AND HE CAPITALIZES ON THE REVERSAL ROLLING HARPER UP YET A SECOND TIME IN THIS MATCH! SMALL PACKAGE PIN! SMALL PACKAGE PIN! JAKE SMITH MIGHT BE ABOUT TO STILL IT JUST LIKE THAT!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Deadprez: STILL A TWO, STILL A TWO! HARPER KICKS OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME TURNING THE TABLES, AND GETTING JAKE IN A ROLL UP OF HER OWN! THE ROLL UP BY HARPER LEE MIGHT MARK THE END OF THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE! BOTH SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! JAKE SMITH’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Eve: AND JAKE SMITH KICKS OUT! JAKE SMITH FORCES THE SHOULDER UP FROM THE MAT! BOTH INDIVIDUALS QUICKLY GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AND IT’S ALREADY WELL-KNOWN THAT IN SITUATIONS LIKE THIS, IT’S ALL UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ABLE CAPITALIZE ON THE CIRCUMSTANCE FIRST, AND THAT IS JAKE SMITH APPARENTLY, AS HE KNOCKS DOWN HARPER LEE WITH A HUGE SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE SKULL, BUT HARPER DUCKS! HARPER DUCKS UNDERNEATH FLIPPING THE LEG OF JAKE SMITH AROUND, SPINNING JAKE HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS ALL TO MAKE HIM TURN AROUND AND THE ‘DRAGON FIST!!!!’ NO WAY, NO WAY!!! FROM ABSOLUTELY OUT OF NOWHERE :damn: :damn: :damn:!!!!! HARPER LEE KNOCKS JAKE SMITH THE HELL DOWN THE RING MAT WITH THE ‘DRAGON FIST!!’ THE RIGHT HOOK CONNECTS, AND JAKE SMITH IS DOWN! THIS IS DEFINITELY THE FORMER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION’S CHANCE! HARPER DROPS DOWN INTO THE COVER!!!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TTTTTTTHHHH-
Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT, KICK OUT, JAKE SMITH WITH THE SHOULDER UP! SHOULDER UP BY JAKE SMITH! NOT ENOUGH TO KNOCK OFF MR. CASH IN THE VAULT JUST YET! HARPER LEE OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY, INSTEAD FRUSTRATED! HARPER LEE PUNCHES THE RING MAT IN ABSOLUTE ANGER, BUT SHE KNOW THAT ANY OF THAT WILL CHANGE NOTHING, AND THAT PUTTING MORE INTO THIS WILL, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS APPARENTLY APPARENTLY GOING FOR! Harper Lee backs up to her feet in pain of what she has been through the entirety of this match, as she picks Jake Smith right back up to his feet as well, AND SHE DOES IT AGAIN! NO WAY! ANOTHER ‘DRAGON FIST’ RIGHT HOOK! THE RIGHT HOOK KNOCKS JAKE SMITH DOWN ONCE AGAIN-
Deadprez: JAKE SMITH DUCKS! JAKE DUCKS! JAKE SMITH DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE ‘DRAGON FIST’ RIGHT HOOK THIS TIME, AS HE GOES RIGHT BEHIND HARPER GETTING HER IN AN INVERTED DDT POSITION! WE KNOW WHAT JAKE IS LOOKING FOR, WE KNOW WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR! JAKE SMITH HAS HARPER LEE EXACTLY WHERE HE WANTS, AND HE TAKES HIS SHOT! ‘PROPHETIC!!!!’ IT CONNECTS! IT CONNECTS! ‘PROPHETIC!!’ ‘PROPHETIC!!’ THE ROLLING CUTTER CONNECTS AND SENDS HARPER LEE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE RING MAT! WHAT A MANEUVER! WHAT A REVERSAL! WHAT A COMEBACK! Jake doesn’t go for the cover this time though, but instead… rolls out of the ring 🤨? What is he thinking about?
(Jake Smith’s attention completely shifts from his opponent here tonight, and instead rolls out of the ring and walks towards the announcer table staring at Impact, specifically at his Answers World Championship belt which he casually has on his shoulder. He faces off with the Answers World Champion who does nothing in reaction but lets out a giggle whilst shaking his head, not viewing the man who’s gunning for his title a threat to him at all…)
Impact: You don’t want to do this, kid. Considering what you’re trying to get yourself into right now, trust me it’s best you stay focused on your match-
Eve: SUICIDE DIVE!!! SUICIDE DIVE!!! HARPER LEE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME, AND SHE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS SITUATION; SHE CAPITALIZES IN THE PROBABLY BEST WAY POSSIBLE! HARPER LEE TAKES JAKE SMITH WHO ALLOWED HIS ATTENTION TO GET DISTURBED DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!! WHAT AN INSTANT REALIZATION HERE BY HARPER LEE! WHAT A DISPLAY OF INTELLIGENCE! JAKE SMITH IS DOWN, AND NOW HE PAYS THE PRICE OF PUTTING HIMSELF IN THE POSITION THAT ALLOWED HIM TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD!
Impact: :mjlol:
Kassidy Heart: :mjlol:
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee took down Jake Smith with that Suicide Dive, and now she’s dragging him as she picks him right back up to his feet, BEFORE TOSSING HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS! AND SHE APPARENTLY IS NOT EVEN DONE YET AS SHE GRABS HIM YET AGAIN AND RUTHLESSLY TOSSES HIM INTO THE RING APRON, BEFORE GRABBING HIM A THIRD TIME AND TOSSING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! OUCH! HARPER LEE SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THINGS ONCE AGAIN, AND SHE’S ENSURING THAT SHE WILL ENJOY EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF IT! Harper picks Jake back up to his feet right in front of the barricade setting him up in a position she looks like she has in mind, what could her plan be? OH, GUESS THE QUESTION IS ANSWERED NOW; ‘THE RUMBLING!!!!’ ‘THE RUMBLING!!!!’ WOW! IT’S CRAZY HOW THINGS IMMEDIATELY CHANGED LIKE THAT! THE SUNSET FLIP BOMB INTO THE BARRICADE CONNECTS AND JAKE SMITH SCREAMS IN AGONY!! WHAT A MANEUVER BY HARPER!
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Deadprez: Indeed! Harper Lee picks Jake Smith right back up to his feet and she tosses him back inside the ring, before rolling back inside herself! Jake Smith is down and it’s Harper Lee who’s standing tall and in possession of the right-hand just now, and as said, she’s making sure to enjoy every single bit of it! Harper picks Jake back up to his feet, before lifting him up… ‘RAGNAROK!!!!’ ‘RAGNAROK!!!!’ HARPER LEE WITH THE OLYMPIC SLAM!!! THE OLYMPIC SLAM BY HARPER LEE!!! ‘RAGNAROK’ TAKES JAKE SMITH DOWN ALL THE WAY TO THE RING MAT! THE OLYMPIC SLAM CONNECTS FULLY, WHICH IS APPARENT ON THE CLEAR HURT EXPRESSION ON THE FACE OF JAKE, AND NOW SHE CAPITALIZES! THE COVER ON JAKE SMITH! HARPER LEE DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER, SHE HOOKS THE LEG! JAKE SMITH’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! THIS MIGHT DEFINITELY BE IT!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRR-
Eve: JAKE SMITH ONCE AGAIN WITH THE SHOULDER UP! JAKE SMITH WITH THE SHOULDER UP! THE SHOULDER UP BY MR. CASH IN THE VAULT, WHO JUST MADE IT CLEAR THAT HE’S NOT DONE JUST YET! HARPER LEE IS CLEARLY SHOCKED AT WHAT JUST TRANSPIRED, AND SO AM I! JAKE SMITH WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE SHOULDER UP, AND THIS MATCH IS STILL GOING! JAKE SMITH HAS KICKED OUT!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee, although utterly shocked and frustrated, still goes to give it everything she has, as she picks Jake Smith right back up to his feet, BEFORE SENDING HIM BACK DOWN WITH A SUPERKICK! THE SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE OF JAKE SMITH CONNECTS, AND HE’S DOWN! HARPER LEE ROLLS OUT INTO THE RING APRON STARTING TO MAKE HER WAY UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, WHICH SHE REACHES AS SHE BALANCES HERSELF, AND DIVES ALL THE WAY INTO THE AIR MEANWHILE JAKE SMITH WAS JUST **BARELY** ABLE TO STAND BACK UP ON HIS FEET, CONNECTING WITH THE DIVING CROSSBODY! THE DIVING CROSSBODY TO JAKE SMITH TAKES HIM DOW-
Deadprez: ‘STARMAKER!!!!’ ‘STARMAKER!!!!’ ‘STARMAKER!!!’ ‘STARMAKER’ IN MID AIR!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? NO, LIKE, SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HECK? JAKE SMITH FROM ABSOLUTELY OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE ‘STARMAKER’ IN MID AIR!!! WHAT A FREAKING MANEUVER!!! WHAT A DARN MANEUVER!!! THE JUMPING CUTTER IN MID AIR CONNECTS AND ABSOLUTELY NAILS HARPER LEE!!! JAKE SMITH WITH THE ‘STARMAKER’ JUMPING CUTTER IN MID AIR, AND HARPER LEE IS DOWN, EXACTLY WHERE JAKE SMITH WANTS HER TO BE FOR THE MEANTIME! JAKE SMITH HOOKS BOTH LEGS IN A PIN ATTEMPT, AND BOTH HARPER LEE’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! THIS **DEFINITELY** HAS TO BE IT! COUNT IT, REF!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Eve: :damn: :damn: :damn: YOU’VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME, DID HARPER LEE JUST BARELY MANAGE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP?!?!?! NO, NO WAY, THIS CAN’T BE REAL! HARPER LEE JUST KICKED OUT! HARPER LEE WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT! HOW IN THE HELL ARE BOTH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ABLE TO BE STILL DOING THIS? JAKE SMITH LOOKS UTTERLY SHOCKED HOLDING HIS HEAD IN ABSOLUTE INABILITY TO BELIEVE IT, BUT THEN AGAIN, THAT IS ALL OF US AT THIS POINT!
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith has probably reached a point where he longer knows what actually needs to be done in order to pull this one here tonight, but however, despite how ultimately shocked and frustrated he seems, that still doesn’t slow down his motivation in the slightest, as he gets right back up to his feet grabbing Harper Lee going for a Superkick, bit Harper Lee is able to duck underneath, going behind Jake, AND THE ‘HOUSE OF BALLOONS!!!’ HARPER LEE WITH THE ‘HOUSE OF BALLOONS’ ABSOLUTELY KNOCKS JAKE SMITH OUT OF THIS MATCH FOR GOOD!! THE BACKSTABBER CONNECTS, AND JAKE SMITH IS DOWN! HARPER LEE LAYS DOWN FOR THE COVER ON JAKE SMITH! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! HARPER LEE HAS THIS ONE IN THE BAG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Deadprez: JAKE SMITH’S FOOT IS ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! FOOT ON THE ROPE! JAKE SMITH STAYS ALIVE! NO WAY! NO WAY! JAKE SMITH WITH THE ROPE BREAK, AND THIS ONE IS STILL GOING! HARPER LEE IS SHOCKED! HARPER LEE CANNOT BELIEVE IT, LIKE, AT ALL! BUT DESPITE THAT SHE’S STILL PULLING OUT EVERYTHING SHE GOT AS SHE PICKS JAKE SMITH BACK UP TO HIS FEET-
Eve: SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO TAKE DOWN HARPER WITH THE SUPERKICK! JAKE SMITH IS QUICKLY ABLE TO GET THINGS TO GO HIS WAY AGAIN, AND NOW HE’S CHARGING AT HARPER TO GET BACK UP TO HER FEET!
Jake Smith: (off-mic) Come on…. Get up…
(Harper Lee starts slowly backing up to her feet trying to recover, but suddenly, in a swerve that nobody expected, Impact and Kassidy Heart take off their headsets standing up from their seats, as they run into the ring, rolling inside…)
Gavin Kirkland: Um… what? Kassidy Heart and Impact just left commentary as both individuals rolled inside the ring, JUST TO TAKE OUT BOTH INDIVIDUALS! IMPACT TAKES DOWN JAKE SMITH WITH A LARIAT AS KASSIDY HEART GROUNDS HARPER LEE WITH A BIG BOOT AT THE SAME TIME! BOTH JAKE SMITH AND HARPER LEE ARE DOWN, AND THE ATTACK BY IMPACT AND KASSIDY HEART IS STILL GOING, LEAVING THE REFEREE WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL THIS ONE OFF!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
(The referee motions to Gina Romano and tells her his decision quickly, before trying to stop Impact and Kassidy Heart who in reaction display nothing but them having absolutely no intention to stop.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS MATCH HAS BEEN RULED A NO CONTEST!
(The crowd loudly boos in reaction to what is happening right now and with the way such a great match got to end, meanwhile in the ring it’s Impact and Kassidy Heart that don’t give a single care in the world about, and even also continuously stomping the life out of Jake Smith and Harper Lee.)
Deadprez: IMPACT AND KASSIDY HEART ARE BEATING THE HECK OUT OF JAKE SMITH AND HARPER LEE, BEFORE STOPPING FOR A SECOND, BUT APPARENTLY NOT FOR GOOD REASONS! IMPACT PICKS JAKE SMITH BACK UP TO HIS FEET… ‘EVISCERATION!’ THE DOUBLE-KNEE FACEBREAKER CONNECTS AND KNOCKS JAKE SMITH OUT FOR GOOD! WHAT A MESSAGE SENT BY IMPACT AND KASSIDY HEART HERE TONIGHT! IMPACT AND KASSIDY HEART WERE SUCCESSFULLY ABLE TO GET THEIR MESSAGE ACROSS, AND THEY STAND TALL!
(‘M3tamorphosis’ by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi blasts through the speakers once again to an absolutely negative, loud reception from the audience as they boo the living hell out of Impact and Kassidy Heart, who stand tall in the ring. Meanwhile both Jake Smith and Harper Lee are laid out in the ring, unconscious. Impact picks up the Answers World Championship belt he dropped to get that attack started in the first place, before raising it high in the air whilst placing his foot on top of the chest of Jake Smith, which is the last shot seen before Saturday Night Showdown fades to the backstage area.)
(Backstage…..
Brand new General Manager, Kennedy Street watches the monitor after what just happened in her black short, cropped dinner dress and open toed Louboutin heels. She then looks around her office, instructing two men to hang up a huge mirror, rose gold of course with pink trim. As she runs her fingers through the blonde strands of hair, admiring her new pink office.)
Kennedy Street: Honey…. Move it a little mo0re to the right. That way when Kennie stands up, the reflection of my flawless face reminds me every time just how fantabulous I am!
Worker: Yes Ms. Street.
Kennedy Street: Good, after that I want to make sure we have the fountain in the corner of the room so that it really satisfies my Fen Shui needs. I’m also going to need my own make-up people, these amateurs the EAW supplies will simply not suffice your Sexy Flawless General Manager. Let me call Francois…. He should be taking care of this whole thing like right now and….
(But before the new General Manager is about to pick up her iPhone and call her interior designer, Francois, the door flies open. Kennedy tilts her head and smirks as a very angry Adam Lucas storms in.)
Kennedy Street: Did I forget to put the “Knock on the door first please?” sign up again, honey? I have been so busy trying to get my office in order, go figure. How about you turn around and leave because I am in the middle of something rather important but hey, I will leave a comment box right outside the door, fill it out and leave me your feedback and I will try to fit you into my busy schedule, honey.
Adam Lucas: Cut the crap Kennedy! You know why I am here.
Kennedy Street: Fine, get on your knees and kiss my foot, but please do not leave any saliva on it, kay?
(Adam looks absolutely flabbergasted that Kennedy would even suggest that. He sighs before trying to calm down some as he knows that Kennedy can be very manipulating. If there is anyone that is aware of what this woman is all about on the roster, it is Adam Lucas.)
Adam Lucas: I am not kissing your feet Kennedy; I am here because you have been on the job one week and you are already making some questionable decisions! You pit me against my wife!?!?!
Kennedy Street: I know right!?! That was such a genius and amazing decision on my part if I do say so myself! I mean think about it Adam…. Dr. Bethany Blue! The student of Amy Chastaine, my former tag team partner in BAE! A woman I helped train and become a professional wrestler now coming off a huge match….. and loss to her tag team partner at Wicked Games is now forced to wrestle and defend the Unified Tag Team Championships against her husband AND the National Elite Champion in Donovan Duke! HONEY! This writes itself!
(Adam Lucas cannot believe what he is hearing right now from Kennedy. He’s now starting to lose patience….)
Adam Lucas: You were friends with my mentor, Orlando Cruze! He respected you! You’re the Godmother of his child with Taylor! I know you don’t get along with Owen because he made some pretty stupid decisions in the past, but damn it…. OUR PEOPLE COME FROM THE SAME CIRCLES, KENNEDY BUT THIS MATCH IS BULLSHIT!
(This time Kennedy’s eyes widened…..)
Kennedy Street: Did you just curse? Oh honey, I really do hope that was on tape delay so the network can bleep it out or else I’m going to have to start hanging out fines. Thank the heavens you are married to a Doctor who has a ton of money that can pay those hefty fines.
Adam Lucas: KENNEDY!
Kennedy Street: First off…. Do not raise your voice at me, honey. Secondly I heard your complaints, they are duly noted, and I will put them on a file. The match is still happening and there is nothing that you can say or do about it other than just accept it. How about you concentrate on Alex Myers who is obviously looking to defeat you and enter the Chamber for a World title shot, then win if you can, last time you lost and he pretty much is the hottest thing going on Showdown right now, then go back to your Hotel suite that your high maintenance wife loves to book, a woman after my own heart, have a glass of wine, relax, talk about how much you two love each other and practice in the bedroom beating the stuffing out of one another for some practice next week on Voltage.
Adam Lucas: You really are enjoying all of this, aren’t you? I know things didn’t end well for you in the last place and you just walked out after all those years, but the EAW is a whole different monster.
(Kennedy smirks, walking right up to Adam, he can almost feel her breath on his face.)
Kennedy Street: Is it? Well, I plan to change a lot of things here on Showdown to make it the A+ show honey but the only way I am going to do that is by you and everyone else… what is it they say here? “Trust the process”? You want to be a World Champion? Then you will face ANYONE including your wife. Honey, I said it earlier on the show, this is all up to you where it goes from here, but if I recall, Orlando would take no prisoners even if he faced his wife, Taylor. Right now, he is turning in his grave at how cowardly you are coming off. It’s not a good look.
(Adam and Kennedy glare at one another…..)
Adam Lucas: You have no idea what Beth and I are made of.
Kennedy Street: Good…. Then prove me wrong and get out of my office because your match is next…. Honey.
(Without another word, Adam slowly backs up and turns to walk out. Kennedy watches and smiles as the camera fades to the last commercial break of the night.)
(The camera cuts back to the ring for the final time tonight as Gina Romano has a microphone in hand as she is ready to start the introductions for the final match of the evening.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is set for TV TIME REMAINING and it is an ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell starts to play as Adam Lucas enters the arena. He has a very annoyed and almost angered look on his face as he heads straight for the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first making his way to the ring. From the state of New York! Weighing in at 231 pounds. Here is “THE NEXT LEVEL” ADAM LUCAS!
Deadprez: Adam Lucas makes his way to the ring for a great opportunity for himself as he looks to claim the final spot in the Answers World Championship Elimination Chamber match. He’s fought against Impact before and he would love another shot at Impact and the Answers World Title.
Eve: After what he heard earlier tonight, I don’t know if his mind is fully on the match. He found out that next week on Voltage, he will be facing off against the one person he never expected to compete against. His own WIFE! Dr. Bethany Blue. Adam didn’t like that one bit!
Gavin Kirkland: Alright. That’s enough about the future spouse quarrel next week. Adam needs to gear up and get ready for this match. He is one match away from finding himself one step closer to becoming Answers World Champion. He better be careful because his opponent is no pushover at all.
(Adam enters the ring and he takes his corner as his entrance music fades away. After a second of silence, “Manners” by BAND-MAID starts playing as the crowd goes absolutely crazy for Alex Myers, who has just entered the arena. The crowd is showering Alex with immense cheers as they head to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing his opponent! From Auckland, New Zealand. Weighing in at 180 pounds. Here is “THE GUARDIAN ANGEL” ALEX MYERS!
Eve: Here comes Alex Myers as they head to the ring. Alex Myer is no doubt still in a very bad mood after No Regards. Tonight, they have a chance to get back in the swing of things with a victory here tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Alex was less than a second away from becoming Answers World Champion at No Regards and they can get themself that close again by entering themself in the Elimination Chamber.
Deadprez: Alex Myers would love nothing more than to defeat Adam Lucas and punch their ticket to Road to Redemption. Alex does have a victory over Adam Lucas this season, but will Alex be able to make it two in a row or will Adam even the odds and win this match? We are about to find out.
(Alex enters the ring and takes their corner as their entrance music fades off. Alex and Adam meet face to face in the center of the ring with the referee doing their best to keep them separated. The two competitors are backed into their corners and the referee checks them both before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go! Who will be the sixth and final entrant in the Elimination Chamber? Alex looks ready to tie up, BUT ADAM LUCAS JUST CLOBBERS THEM DOWN WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE! Adam is not in the best of moods and he does not want to leave anything to chance in this match.
Eve: Adam is coming out strong in the beginning of this match as he brings Alex back to their feet and takes them right back down with a quick snap suplex. Adam floats over and starts throwing straight right hands into the side of Alex’s skull. Adam Lucas might be playing for keeps tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: The name of the game tonight might be methodical aggression for Adam Lucas. The referee admonishes Adam about the fists and Adam opens the hands up and brings Alex back to their feet again. Alex whipped into the ropes by Adam. Adam expecting the rebound from Alex–
Deadprez: ADAM LUCAS WENT FOR A DROPKICK BUT ALEX HANGS ONTO TO THE TOP ROPE AND ALL ADAM FOUND WAS THE CANVAS! Adam lands chest first onto the mat and might have knocked the wind out of himself on the landing and Alex takes advantage with a quick somersault neckbreaker.
Gavin Kirkland: Adam taken back down to the canvas after trying to get back to his feet. Alex takes advantage and STARTS DELIVERING SOCCER STYLE KICKS TO THE RIBS AND TO THE CHEST SENDING ADAM SCRAMBLING TO THE ROPES AND OUT TO THE RING APRON! The referee is now holding Alex back since we have a technical rope break.
Eve: Adam Lucas might have been taken off guard with that flurry of offense from the individual who calls themself “The Guardian Angel”. I still don’t think that Adam has his head fully in this match. You have to believe that Adam is still annoyed with the fact that he finds himself in a match with his wife.
Deadprez: Adam will no doubt dig down deep to pull out one of his amazing performances in this match AND HERE COMES ALEX! ALEX FULL SPEED LOOKING TO SPEAR ADAM OFF THE APRON, BUT ADAM SIDESTEPS THE SPEAR! Alex finds themself with their head outside the ropes, but it leaves them prone to Adam Lucas–
Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOSH! WHAT A KICK FROM ADAM LUCAS! THAT LOOK LIKE THAT CAUGHT ALEX RIGHT IN THE NOSE! ALEX SENT TUMBLING BACK INTO THE RING HOLDING THEIR NOSE! Adam could have broken Alex’s nose right there, but right now, you have to believe that’s one of the farthest things from Adam’s mind right now.
Eve: Adam gets back into the ring and picks Alex up, who is still holding their nose in pain, and Adam slams Alex back to the mat. Alex down and Adam hits the ropes and DROPS THE LEG ACROSS ALEX’S CHEST! Adam pulls Alex back onto their back and hooks the leg for the first cover in the matchup.
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWO—
Deadprez: ALEX KICKS OUT WITH INTENSITY AND ADAM BARELY GETS A ONE COUNT! There is no doubt that it’s going to take much more than that to finish this match. Both these competitors have such a high level of determination to win their matches and they are literally going to have to beat everything out of each other until one of them falls for good.
Gavin Kirkland: That is what is gonna make this match so amazing. Remember, Prez, this is SHOWDOWN! Showdown’s moniker is that WE WRESTLE! Alex and Adam will no doubt put on a clinic before all is said and done. Adam is looking to keep the pace slow for this match and he grounds Alex with a headlock.
Deadprez: Believe me, Gavin, with you around, I will never forget. Anyways, this is a smart strategy by Adam because the longer he can prevent Alex from flying, the more this match will turn in his favor. Alex is an all around competitor, but Adam Lucas is very methodical and can always give any of the technical savants on the roster a run for their money.
Gavin Kirkland: Absolutely, Prez, and you will find both on SHOWDOWN! As we can see, the stronger Adam Lucas still has Alex grounded for the time being, BUT NOT FOR LONG AS ALEX ROLLS OUT OF THE HEADLOCK AND GETS BACK TO THEIR FEET!
Eve: Adam quickly follows AND WE HAVE A STANDOFF IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! As we can see, no handshakes offered, but no disrespect because there is a professional rivalry building up in this ring. Now the two competitors take the time to get that formal lockup in the center of the ring.
Deadprez: After a quick battle of trying to gain the advantage, the bigger Adam Lucas muscles Alex over and has them leaning on the ropes. They break the hold before the referee says anything… gotta love it when that happens. But Alex takes advantage OF THE BRIEF PAUSE AND THEY JUMP UP AND WRAP THEIR LEGS AROUND ADAM’S NECK!
Eve: ALEX HELD ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND THEY FLIP BACK SENDING BOTH ADAM AND THEMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE BUT IT’S ONLY ADAM LUCAS WHO GETS SENT CRASHING TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! Innovative offense by Alex Myers and it looks like they are not finished yet.
Gavin Kirkland: Alex sees that Adam is trying to get back to his feet, so they hit the far side ropes. Alex comes back at full speed AND THEY DIVE THROUGH THE ROPES AT THE EXACT TIME THAT ADAM GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND TAKES ADAM BACK DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Deadprez: Alex Myers absolutely loves to use these high risk moves to keep their opponents off kilter and wondering what they will do next. The crowd loves it too. Listen to the crowd right now! This crowd absolutely loves Alex Myers. Now Alex has the advantage and control of this match.
Gavin Kirkland: Adam has made it back to his feet and Alex uses all their momentum to push Adam back AND SENDS HIM RIGHT INTO BACK FIRST INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! ADAM’S FACE GRIMACES IN PAIN AFTER THAT SHOT! Alex takes the chance to snapmare Adam over AND DELIVERING A PUNT STYLE KICK!
Eve: That shot was right in the spine and Adam is certainly feeling that one as well. Alex hears the referee’s count and grabs Adam up and rolls him in the ring before quickly following suit to break the count before going back out to the ring apron.
Deadprez: Alex has a hold of the ropes BEFORE THEY JUST SOMERSAULT IN AND CRASH AGAINST ADAM’S CHEST! They might have been looking for a swanton type move, but instead, Alex just slings themself in and just splats on Adam. Effective move by Alex Myers and Alex quickly hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOO-
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS POWERS OUT AT ONE! Adam and Alex both want to win this match and they both want the victory badly. This match will not end until someone falls. Almost like a fight to the death situation. Alex picks up Adam and whips them into the corner–
Eve: ADAM REVERSES IT AND ALEX IS THE ONE SENT INTO THE CORNER! Adam quickly shakes out the cobwebs after that crash and burn move from Alex before running full speed into the corner BUT ALEX DELIVERS A LOW DROPKICK TO ADAM’S KNEE AND THAT SENDS ADAM FACE FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!
Deadprez: Alex quickly follows up by bringing Adam to his feet and pushes him back into the turnbuckle. Alex stands on the second rope and NOW THE PROVERBIAL TEN PUNCHES BEGIN! LISTEN TO THE CROWD COUNT!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Gavin Kirkland: Very rarely does a person ever get to do all ten punches, but Alex is successful! Now Alex has their feet on Adam’s legs BEFORE FALLING BACK AND TAKING ADAM OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A MONKEY FLIP! Awkward landing by Adam Lucas since there wasn’t much height on the flip but it got the job done!
Eve: That’s all that matters and Alex gets back to their feet and they start the climb up to the top rope. The thing with Alex is that when they get up there, you can’t be fully sure about what they are going to do up there because high flying moves make up a good part of their arsenal–
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT ADAM LUCAS! THEY MUST HAVE BEEN PLAYING POSSUM FOR A MINUTE! ADAM JUST SPRUNG BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND RUNS OVER TO THE TURNBUCKLE! ADAM GETS HIS HANDS ON ALEX AND JUST SHOVES ALEX FORWARD! ALEX CAN’T KEEP THEIR BALANCE ON THE TOP ROPE AND THEY FALL FORWARD!
Deadprez: OH MY GAWD! ALEX FELL COMPLETELY OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND THEY JUST CRASHED ONTO THE STEEL RING STEPS BELOW! DID YOU HEAR THAT LANDING! THAT THUD DID NOT SOUND GOOD AT ALL! THE REFEREE NEEDS TO CHECK ON ALEX TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN CONTINUE THE MATCH!
Gavin Kirkland: Honestly that could have broken something right there. I don’t like to applaud that type of damage, but you gotta give it to Adam Lucas. Now we see that Alex managed to roll off the steps and just splat on the floor below. At least they are able to move, but now they might be knocked out cold.
Deadprez: I think the referee might have called off the match if Alex just stayed on the steps but as of right now, the referee is almost left with no choice but to start the count.
(ONE! TWO! THREE!)
Eve: Honestly, at this point, the count might just be more a formality than anything else. Look at Adam Lucas. With everything going on with him right now, it would be safe to say that he would be more than content with walking away with a countout victory tonight to get himself into the Elimination Chamber.
(FOUR! FIVE! SIX!)
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT ALEX MYERS! ALEX IS STARTING TO BARELY MOVE AND GET THEIR WITS ABOUT THEM! You have got to give it up to this young competitor! They landed hard on the steel ring steps and could easily have something broken or some internal injury, but they are still going.
(SEVEN! EIGHT!)
Deadprez: I will wholeheartedly agree with you, Gavin. Alex could be damaged more than they will ever let on. If you need any more of an example, look at this kid just drag themself over to the ring in the hopes of pulling themself back into the ring!
(NINE!)
Eve: This is going to be a nailbiter to see if Alex can beat the count before the referee reaches ten and Adam is just sitting back with a little bit of amusement to see if Alex can pull it off. Alex has a big handful of the ring skirt in hopes of getting back in the ring. Is it going to work?
(TE-)
Gavin Kirkland: THEY MADE IT! OHHH THAT WAS SO CLOSE THAT YOU COULD CUT THAT TENSION WITH A KNIFE! ALEX BEAT THE REFEREE’S TEN COUNT AND THIS MATCH WILL CONTINUE! Adam Lucas isn’t going to give them a warm welcome back into this match because he is laying the boots all on Alex Myers.
Eve: Adam Lucas is not going to give Alex even a second to breathe and Adam is off to a good start on that. Adam now brings Alex back to their feet and shoves them into the corner. ADAM WITH REPEATED MARTIAL ARTS STYLE KICKS TO THE RIBS AND THE BREADBASKET OF ALEX!
Deadprez: Adam Lucas once again backs up before running to the corner and this time the move hits! STINGER SPLASH TO ALEX IN THE CORNER WITH FULL IMPACT! Alex comes stumbling out of the corner with weak legs, but Adam is behind them AND HE DELIVERS A PICTURE PERFECT DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF ALEX’S HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: Nice string of offense by Adam Lucas as Alex just crumbles down to the mat. Adam quickly rolls over Alex and hooks the leg for the cover! Will it be enough?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREE–
Eve: ALEX POWERS OUT AT TWO! That’s the first two count achieved in this match and Adam pulls Alex back to their feet and whips them into the ropes. Alex comes back and Adam looks to plant them with a sidewalk slam, BUT ALEX COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS AND THAT SENDS ADAM FOR THE RIDE!
Deadprez: Alex takes a few deep breaths as they slowly get back to their feet. Alex is no doubt still feeling the effects of landing hard on the steps earlier in the match. Who knows how much that will hinder them because they have had a past where they have enjoyed pain.
Gavin Kirkland: Enjoying pain or not, Alex has just launched themself at Adam and took him down with a clothesline. Adam is back to his feet again AND ALEX WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE TAKING ADAM DOWN AGAIN! Adam is up one more time and ALEX GOES FOR A LARIAT, BUT ADAM DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY!
Deadprez: BUT ALEX STAYS ON THEIR FEET AND QUICKLY REVERSES COURSE! Alex with a kick to the gut doubling Adam over. Alex wraps their arms around Adam’s waist and ALEX JUST TOOK ADAM DOWN WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
Eve: WHAT POWER FROM ALEX MYERS TAKING THE BIGGER LUCAS TO THE MAT! Adam is down and Alex is going right back to the top rope. Alex lives by the idea that big risks equal big rewards.
Gavin Kirkland: Alex quickly scrambles up to the top rope to make sure that what happened last time. So far so good AND ALEX FLIES FROM THE TOP ROPE AND THEY HIT THE MOONSAULT! THEY GOT ALL OF THAT MOONSAULT AS ALEX HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!
Deadprez: ADAM LUCAS KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE! ALEX WAS ABOUT A SECOND AWAY FROM GOING TO ROAD TO REDEMPTION! If it hasn’t been said already, let me say it now. This has been such an amazing match.
Eve: Absolutely, Prez. They aren’t rushing into covers in the hopes of getting quick victories, they are both being strategic with their pinfall attempts. Alex is bringing Adam back to his feet–
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS JUST PICKS ALEX UP AND PLANTS THEM DOWN HARD WITH A SPINEBUSTER! THAT WAS OUT OF NOWHERE AND ALEX WITH ANOTHER UGLY LANDING! Nice counter by Adam as he brings Alex up into a sitting position.
Deadprez: Adam hits the ropes before HITTING ALEX RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK! ALEX SENT HEAD OVER HEELS WITH THE FORCE OF THAT DROPKICK! Adam waits for Alex to get back to their feet!
Eve: Alex is back up and ADAM FIRES OFF A KICK, BUT ALEX CATCHES THE KICK! ADAM IS HOPPING ON ONE LEG BEFORE HE TRIES FOR THE ENZUIGIRI! BUT ALEX DUCKS THE ENZUIGIRI ATTEMPT!
Deadprez: Adam landed on his chest again and Alex quickly goes over to Adam’s head and gets him in the right position FOR A TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE BY ALEX MYERS! ADAM IS TRYING TO GET FREE FROM THIS SUBMISSION MOVE!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee is in perfect position to make sure that they see if Adam gives up the match. The referee is asking Adam to see if he wants to tap out, but we all know that Adam is never going to submit unless it’s by last resort.
Deadprez: ALEX HAS THAT TRIANGLE CHOKE IN TIGHT AND IF ADAM TAPS OR PASSES OUT, ALEX GOES TO THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER! ADAM IS TRYING TO FIND ANY WAY HE CAN TO GET FREE BUT RIGHT NOW THINGS ARE LOOKING BLEAK FOR ADAM LUCAS–
Eve: LOOK AT ADAM! HE HAS TAPPED INTO SOME NEWFOUND ENERGY SOURCE! LOOK AT THE POWER BEING SHOWN RIGHT NOW! ADAM HAS MANAGED TO MAKE IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND ALEX STILL HAS THE TRIANGLE CHOKE STILL APPLIED!
Gavin Kirkland: ARE YOU SEEING WHAT I AM SEEING? ADAM HAS PRETTY MUCH DEADLIFTED ALEX UP IN THE AIR AND ALEX STILL HAS THE CHOKE APPLIED! ADAM GETS ALEX IN POSITION AND JUST PLANTS ALEX!
Eve: SITOUT POWERBOMB BY ADAM LUCAS! THE FORCE OF THE POWERBOMB CAUSES ALEX TO LET THE TRIANGLE CHOKE GO! Adam is free from the submission, but he is shaking the cobwebs out. He has his head on straight and he stacks Alex up for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE!!
Deadprez: ALEX KICKED OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE REFEREE COUNTED THREE! Alex managed to roll back to get free and Adam just falls to the mat. Could be due to frustration. Could be due to exhaustion. Could be due to both. Adam is a little shocked that this match is still going.
Gavin Kirkland: Especially with all the times that Alex has taken those big falls on their back. But that isn’t going to stop Adam Lucas from getting the job done. He brings Alex back to their feet and whips them to the ropes.
Eve: ALEX HAS THE WELL AWARE TO REVERSE! Now Adam is the one being sent into the ropes, but Adam holds on and prevents the rebound. Alex runs to Adam, BUT ADAM DUCKS IT AND SEND ALEX OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Deadprez: BUT ALEX HOLDS ON AT THE LAST SECOND AND THEY KEEP THE FOOTING ON THE OUTSIDE! Adam quickly turns around and fires off a clothesline, but Alex ducks the shot! Alex takes the opportunity now to go through the ropes and drive their shoulder right into Adam.
Gavin Kirkland: Alex now takes Adam by the back of the trunks and runs him full speed AND SENDS ADAM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! ADAM STUMBLES BACK AND ALEX TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A LEG SWEEP!
Deadprez: Adam cracks hard onto the canvas and Alex gets back into the ring. They drag Adam over to one corner before walking over to the opposite corner. Alex runs full speed back to the corner. ALEX JUST JUMPED OVER ADAM AND LANDS ON THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Eve: THEY SPRINGBOARD UP FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE TO THE TOP ROPE BEFORE FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE AND LANDING RIGHT ON ADAM LUCAS! SPRINGBOARD PHOENIX SPLASH SENTON BY ALEX MYERS! THEY CALL THAT THE BIRD’S CRY AND WHAT A THING OF BEAUTY BY ALEX!
Gavin Kirkland: ALEX GOT ALL OF THE BIRD’S CRY AS THEY CRAWL BACK TO ADAM AND HOOK THE LEG FOR THE COVER! THIS COULD BE THE END OF THE MATCH RIGHT HERE! WILL IT BE ENOUGH!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEE!
Eve: ADAM KICKED OUT! ADAM MANAGED TO GET HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS JUST BEFORE THE REFEREE COUNTED THE THREE COUNT! HOLY COW THAT WAS SO CLOSE! I thought it was over. The fans here thought it was over and Alex had to believe that it was over.
Deadprez: Alex tries to bring Adam back to his feet, BUT ADAM COUNTERS WITH A JAWBREAKER! ALEX STAGGERED BACK AS ADAM GOES FOR THE DISCUS PUNCH BUT ALEX DUCKS THE SHOT!
Gavin Kirkland: Alex with another boot to the midsection and Adam is doubled over. Alex grabs Adam and Adam has his head down. Alex with a gut wrench as they try to muscle Adam up. They couldn’t get Adam up the first time, BUT THEY DID ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT!
Eve: MORE POWER BEING SHOWN BY ALEX MYERS AS THEY HAVE ADAM UP IN THE AIR! ALEX LOOKING FOR THE BUCKLE BOMB, BUT ADAM ESCAPES THE HOLD BEFORE HE WAS THROWN INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! ADAM FLIPPED OUT OF THE BUCKLE BOMB AND LANDS BEHIND ALEX! Alex quickly turns around–
Deadprez: Adam with a double leg takedown! Adam steps through before crossing Alex’s leg AND ADAM IS TRYING TO GET ALEX TURNED OVER AND INTO THE LUCAS LOCK! ADAM’S VERSION OF THE SHARPSHOOTER SUBMISSION! SHARPSHOOTER TIME COULD BE ON THE WAY AND IF ADAM CAN GET ALEX TURNED OVER, THEN THIS MATCH COULD BE OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM IS DOING WHATEVER HE CAN TO GET ALEX TO TURN OVER SO HE CAN FULLY EXECUTE THE LUCAS LOCK! BUT ALEX IS STILL FIGHTING IT SO ADAM REACHES DOWN TO FOREARM ALEX IN THE HEAD, BUT ALEX GRABS HOLD OF ADAM’S HEAD AND ROLLS HIM OVER! INSIDE CRADLE HAS ADAM DOWN! WILL ALEX STEAL IT HERE?
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
TTHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Eve: OHHH THAT WAS SO CLOSE! ADAM ABOUT GOT CAUGHT WHEN HIS LUCAS LOCK SHARPSHOOTER GOT COUNTERED! He did not like that one bit. Alex is back to their feet AND ADAM JUST CLOTHESLINES THE LIVING CRAP OUT OF HIM. THE ARM WAS RIGHT UNDER THE NECK!
Gavin Kirkland: The heart, the fire, and the desire is being shown by both competitors in this match all for a chance to be the one who can make the claim of being the person who dethroned Impact’s historic 10th World Title Reign.
Deadprez: What a moment that will be for that lucky individual, but right now, Alex or Adam have to survive this match to get that chance. Adam Lucas has the advantage as he picks Alex back up. Adam has a waistlock and ADAM GOES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! UP ALEX GOES–
Eve: ALEX LANDS BEHIND ADAM AND SPINS HIM AROUND AND DOUBLING HIM OVER! ALEX LIFTS ADAM UP AND THEY COUNTER WITH A HIGH ANGLE IMPALER DDT! Most people who are privy to these moves might better know it as 1916. Call it whatever you want because it was no doubt very effective.
Deadprez: Adam spiked hard on the top of his head after that 1916 Style DDT and Alex is now taking this moment to hopefully put away Lucas and find themselves a one way trip to the Elimination Chamber. Alex has climbed right back up to the top rope.
Gavin Kirkland: It can only mean one thing. They are going for the Angelic Blessing! One of the biggest moves of Alex’s arsenal and if they hit this move, it will be more than enough to put Adam Lucas away and get them the win. Alex doesn’t waste the time to check, they are just going to go for it! ANGELIC BLESSING ON THE WAY–
Eve: ADAM CAUGHT ALEX! AS ALEX WAS COMING DOWN FOR THE ANGELIC BLESSING! THEY EXECUTED THE MOONSAULT PART OF THE MOVE, BUT AS THEY CAME DOWN FOR THE REVERSE SENTON PART OF THE MOVE, ADAM SEEMED TO PLAY POSSUM AT THE JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT TO CATCH ALEX IN MIDAIR AS THEY WERE COMING DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT ALEX! ALEX CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED! ADAM HAS A WAISTLOCK ON ALEX AND ALEX IS DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO GET FREE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S TO NO AVAIL AS ADAM JUST HOLDS ON TIGHT AND COUNTERS THE ANGELIC BLESSING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Deadprez: OH MY GOSH! ALEX LANDED HARD ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK AFTER THAT GERMAN SUPLEX FROM ADAM LUCAS! THAT WAS AN UGLY LANDING AND ALEX COULD HAVE AN INJURED NECK RIGHT THERE! BUT RIGHT NOW ALEX IS LOOKING TO FINISH THE MATCH RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
Eve: Now Adam Lucas brings Alex back to their feet and whips them to the ropes. Alex with the rebound and Adam crouches down before hoisting Alex right up in the air. Holy Moly! Alex got some hang time thanks to Adam, but it isn’t going to last very long. Just as quickly as Alex got up, they went right back down!
Deadprez: LEVEL UP! POP UP POWERBOMB RIGHT ON THE MONEY AND ALEX HAS JUST BEEN PLANTED HARD ON THE CANVAS! THE BACK OF ALEX’S HEAD AND NECK SNAPPED HARD ON LANDING! ALEX MIGHT BE OUT COLD AFTER THAT MOVE AS ADAM LUCAS HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! WILL IT BE ENOUGH?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“You Know My Name” starts playing again as Adam rolls off of Alex and makes it back to his feet.)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner! ADAM LUCAS!
Deadprez: What a match we just witnessed! Both competitors fought their hearts out and at the end of the day, it is Adam Lucas who has just punched his ticket to Road to Redemption and a chance at the Answers World Championship.
Gavin Kirkland: Honestly, that match could have gone either way. Just like the fans, I was on the edge of my seat with how many times the tide turned throughout the match.
(The referee raises Adam’s arm in victory. Adam looks down at Alex, who has finally started to move after being taken out before leaving the ring and starting up the entrance ramp.)
Eve: You gotta give so much credit to Alex. Alex worked their butt off during this match in order to remove doubt in people’s eyes about their victory over Adam. They were so close on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, they went for one risk too many and it cost them the match.
Deadprez: You can’t take anything away from Alex and they will no doubt fight another day, but congratulations to Adam Lucas and good luck at Road to Rede– WAIT A SECOND!
(The referee is helping Alex to their feet before Alex gets clobbered from behind…by JACK RIPLEY!)
Gavin Kirkland: IT’S JACK RIPLEY! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THAT TRAITOR DOING HERE! RIPLEY CAME THROUGH THE CROWD AND EXECUTED THAT SNEAK ATTACK ON ALEX!
Eve: As much as I hate to say it, but turnabout is fair play. Alex attacked Jack last week and now Jack has returned the favor this week catching Alex while they were down. Alex is down and Jack is just throwing lefts and rights into Alex’s face. The referee is trying to get Jack to stop–
Deadprez: JACK JUST SHOVED THE REFEREE AWAY AND THE REF JUST TUMBLED OUT OF THE RING! That’s going to cost Jack Ripley some money. Putting your hands on an official is a huge no-no, but Jack doesn’t care.
Gavin Kirkland: He said that it’s all about him and he would be willing to do anything he has to do to get himself back on top. If that means beating the tar out of Alex Myers, in that traitor’s eyes, so be it.
(As Jack is attacking Alex, the camera cuts back to the entrance ramp where Adam Lucas is standing and watching the attack go down.)
Eve: Well this is a turn of events. I forgot that Adam was still in the arena, but is still on the entrance ramp watching everything go on. Alright, Adam. What are you waiting for? Go help Alex.
Gavin Kirkland: He’s eyeing that ring with a glare watching Alex get thrown all around the ring by Jack Ripley. If we know Adam, he’s about to head to the ring right… about… NOW!
(It looks like Adam is about to head to the ring to help Alex fight off Jack, but as soon as he takes a step… he turns about face and keeps walking up the entrance ramp to the faint sound of boos from the crowd.)
Deadprez: WHAT IS HE DOING? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON HERE? He is just leaving Alex high and dry and going back to the locker room. Alex caught a glimpse of Adam walking away and they can’t believe what has just happened.
Eve: Alex is angry, but they didn’t get to experience that long enough AND JACK RIPLEY PICKS THEM BACK UP AND PLANTS THEM WITH A QUICK DDT! Now Jack backs up and yells for Alex to get back to their feet
Gavin Kirkland: Alex is on spaghetti legs as they make it back to their feet–
Deadprez: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! SUPERKICK TO ALEX’S JAW AND ALEX IS OUT COLD!
(Jack has an evil grin on their face as they stand over Alex to the loud boos and jeers from the crowd.)
Eve: I can’t believe what has just gone down. I didn’t think it was possible, but things might have just gone from bad to worse for Alex Myers. First Jack and now Adam have left them high and dry. I don’t know what has come over Adam Lucas. Hopefully we get some answers. For right now, things are just starting to heat up between Jack and Alex.
Deadprez: I can guarantee one thing for sure. This will NOT be the last time that Jack Ripley and Alex Myers will share the same ring against each other. Not if Alex Myers has anything to say about it. As soon as Alex wakes up, they are going to be [REDACTED]! I am sorry ladies and gentlemen, but it’s true. I hate to leave everybody like this but we are almost out of time. Until next week, I am Deadprez and along with Gavin Kirkland and Eve, this is Saturday Night Showdown. Goodnight Everybody!
(The final shot shows Jack Ripley still standing over Alex in the center of the ring just absorbing all the hate being sent his way as Alex has still not moved as the shot fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes…)
